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Offshore Wind Crew Transfer Vessels

Incat Crowther-designed aluminum catamaran CTVs from 12m to 45m for U.S. offshore wind, such as the 27m Patriot Leader.

Description

Gladding-Hearn's offshore wind crew transfer vessels are designed by Incat Crowther to U.S.C.G. and IACS class rules, transferring workers and cargo from bow, stern or alongside. The yard offers CTVs from 12m to 45m with a range of propulsion options. The 27m (88.5'x29.5') Patriot Leader, delivered to Patriot Offshore Maritime Services in 2024, carries 24 offshore workers and 10 tonnes of deck cargo at up to 29 knots, powered by four Scania DI16 EPA Tier-3 diesels each driving a Hamilton waterjet, with Humphree interceptors, bow transfers in up to 1.75m seas and an 8-meter knuckle-boom crane.

Key features

  • Length range: 12m to 45m
  • Patriot Leader dimensions: 88.5'x29.5'
  • Top speed: 29 knots
  • Passenger capacity: 24
  • Deck cargo: 10 tonnes
  • Propulsion (Patriot Leader): four Scania DI16 diesels, Hamilton waterjets

Specifications

Length range12m to 45m
Patriot Leader dimensions88.5'x29.5'
Top speed29 knots
Passenger capacity24
Deck cargo10 tonnes
Propulsion (Patriot Leader)four Scania DI16 diesels, Hamilton waterjets

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