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Seacat orders more Chartwell 24 Catamarans

4C Offshore | Tom Russell
By: Tom Russell 23/11/2020 Seacat Services
Seacat Services has ordered two further Chartwell 24 vessels which will be the first equipped with a new foil optimisation and stability system (FOSS) designed by BAR Technologies. This system is designed to enhance vessel stability and create operational efficiency gains.

This deal follows Seacat’s double order for the new BARTech 30 vessel in September, with the build contract for all four boats awarded to Diverse Marine. Delivery of the vessels is scheduled for the spring of 2022 and 2023.
 
Seacat Services stated that the pair of FOSS equipped vessels – to be named
Seacat Sceptre and Seacat Sovereign – will bring increased versatility to the fleet, particularly for testing deep water charters.

The addition of the FOSS to the Chartwell 24, is designed to help dampen pitch and roll, further enhancing its seakeeping capabilities and manoeuvrability. Optimising the vessel in this way also contributes to reduced fuel burn and emissions, with efficiency savings of up to 15% according to Seacat Services.

Ian Baylis, Managing Director at Seacat Services said: “The Chartwell 24 platform has already proven itself a versatile solution as we invest in our fleet to meet the demands of our broadening project portfolio. With the FOSS addition, Chartwell and BAR Technologies have helped us to take another step forward, while retaining the familiar vessel qualities that contribute to our proven formula.”

Andy Page, Naval Architect and Managing Director at Chartwell Marine, said: “Vessel design must take the needs of the end user into consideration. With operators now working in a wider variety of sea conditions, the Chartwell 24 range provides the versatility required to best serve the operator, whether that’s through hybrid propulsion variations or, in this case, the inclusion of FOSS technology.”

John Cooper, CEO at BAR Technologies said: “The offshore wind sector thrives off innovation, and the entrance of FOSS into the CTV industry will continue to reduce costs in the maritime supply chain. Foil technology has been used for decades to reduce drag in high performance yacht racing, and now, we are proudly bringing the technology to the commercial sphere. A FOSS system resembles a dynamic spoiler that sits below the waterline, increasing efficiency, enabling an active roll and trim response to counter the sea state and provide class-leading stability – without compromising on speed.”

This announcement follows the launch of Seacat’s first Chartwell 24,
Seacat Weatherly, earlier in the year and the delivery of sister vessel, Seacat Rainbow, in October. Both vessels are already at work at UK offshore wind sites.

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