ZF Provides Gearboxes for MPI Workboats

MPI Workboats, a purpose-built wind farm support aluminium catamarans, are featuring ZF gearboxes in six of its latest vessels.

The boats are less than 12 months old and have already proved their worth in supplying installations in British and European waters and further afield.

Andrew Wragg, Superintendent at MPI Workboats, said: “Our support vessels will clock up 2,500 hours per year for each engine and can transport up to 10 tons of equipment at a time.”

“The gearboxes are driving jet boats that are very manoeuvrable, with a maximum speed of 27 knots and a cruising speed of around 25 knots.”

“We have ZF 2050 gearboxes in four of the vessels and ZF 2000 NR gearboxes in two vessels. They are good gearboxes and very reliable.”

MPI Workboats Ltd operates a total of 14 specialised workboats in various sizes, configured for crew transfers and survey duties, including subsea-support duties. The company employs about 40 seagoing staff.