Rolls-Royce powers world’s fastest offshore crew transfer vessels

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As we reported earlier, Singapore Shipbuilder Strategic Marine recently delivered the first of three 35-meter crew transfer vessels that will be used by a national oil company in Africa for personnel transfer to offshore platforms and FPSO vessels.

Strategic Marine delivers 50-knot SES crew transfer vessel

Sea trials demonstrate maximum speed exceeding 53 knots under operational load. The vessels are based on an SES (surface effect ship) design and each is powered by four 16-cylinder MTU Series...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/rolls-royce-powers-worlds-fastest-offshore-crew-transfer-vessels/

Strategic Marine delivers 50-knot SES crew transfer vessel

Singapore shipbuilder Strategic Marine has delivered an offshore crew transfer vessel to All Energies Services that is capable of reaching speeds of over 50 knots. Designed to provide seamless offshore transfers in challenging sea conditions of up to 2.5 meters, the 35-meter vessel is Strategic Marine’s first Surface Effect Ship (SES)

Strategic says that delivery of the SES crew transfer vessel to All Energies Services marks a major step in its ongoing collaboration with Aircat Vessels of France...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/strategic-marine-delivers-50-knot-ses-crew-transfer-vessel/

Ventus Marine orders Z-bow hulled CTV quartet

Singapore-headquartered Ventus Marine, a subsidiary of PSA Marine, has signed a contract with aluminum shipbuilder Strategic Marine for the construction of four BMT-designed 27-meter Z-bow hull crew transfer vessels (CTVs).

In addition to BMT’s Z-bow hull for improved seakeeping and efficiency, the vessels will feature BMT’s active fender system, for safe transfers, and advanced propulsion systems tailored to the operational requirements of the offshore wind markets.

The vessels are scheduled for...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/offshore-wind/ventus-marine-orders-z-bow-hulled-ctv-quartet/

Strategic Marine delivers new hybrid fast crew boat duo

Singapore boat builder Strategic Marine has delivered two new Gen 4 fast crew boats to Thailand’s Truth Maritime Services. The 42-meter vessels feature business class seats for 70 passengers and enhanced passenger comfort as well as offering higher efficiency with hybrid power (+) technology

Developed in cooperation with Australian naval architect firm Southerly Design, Strategic Marine’s Gen 4 fast crew boats feature a highly efficient new hull form and Z-bow that improves seakeeping and...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/strategic-marine-delivers-new-hybrid-fast-crew-boat-duo/

Strategic Marine wins order for fourth-generation FCB

Brunei’s Amarco Sdn Bhd has placed an order for a fourth-generation fast crew boat (FCB) with Singapore shipbuilder Strategic Marine. The 42-meter vessel has a power installation that incorporates triple Baudouin 12M26.3 engines coupled with ZF 3050 transmissions to give it speeds of over 27.5 knots and additional features include an external FIFI system and an oil dispersant system, enhancing the vessel’s capabilities for firefighting and oil clean-up operations.

The shipbuilding contract...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/strategic-marine-wins-order-for-fourth-generation-fcb/