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Windcat Workboats
Our vessels have a proven operational track record in the offshore wind industry, having worked in England, Scotland, Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany and Sweden.
With our fleet of 43 dedicated Crew Transfer Vessels and over 16 years experience we have the largest fleet of specialist crew transfer vessels for the offshore wind industry globally and we can offer our clients the most suitable vessels with an optimum use for their project.
Windcat MK3.5
Windcat Workboats is currently launching the fourth vessel in the MK3.5 vessel series, the Windcat 43. Being part of the industries LCOE reduction goals, Windcat has put significant effort into developing a vessel which fits to the ever evolving client requirements for comfort and performance delivered in a cost- and fuel-efficient way. The latest technologies and regulations have been adopted to create a state of the art vessel.
The hull shape has been studied in detail in order to optimise for efficiency, comfortable see keeping and performance. This has resulted in a highly efficient 23 metre vessel, with a top speed of 31 knots using only two 720kW engines, setting a new industry standard for efficiency. This results in low emissions and low fuel consumption (360 litres per hour at 31 knots and 250 litres per hour at 25 knots speed) which creates cost savings for the end user. The hull shape further assists in increasing the performance of the vessel on transferring personnel to offshore structures. The high thrust developed by the controllable pitch propellers and the unique fender design combined with the shape of the hull results in a steady plat form while pushing on to a structure, allowing safe transfers also in high sea states.
The vessel is built according to the new rules and regulations for carrying more than twelve technicians. The vessel has been designed to meet the highest standards to allow working on international projects without difficulty. The Windcat MK3.5 series has been a nominee for the KVNR innovation award 2018 for its innovative contribution towards fuel efficient and CO2 reducing solutions in the shipping industry.
Windgrip System
To improve the safety of offshore transfers and to increase the accessibility of wind turbines, we have developed the Windgrip System (Patented) which is currently installed on 24 vessels. By using constant tension winches, a smart control system and specially designed straps, the grip on the turbine’s boat landing is increased. This improves the safety of a transfer and also stops the vessel dropping away suddenly in extreme sea conditions. The tension can be adjusted to remove the need for the vessel to have its engines en gaged, therefore reducing fuel burn and CO2 emissions. Due to the globalisation of offshore wind. Windcat Workboats is also looking into widening the scope and look for possibilities in the US and potentially Asian markets.
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