In collaboration with One2Three, a highly efficient and lightweight aluminum catamaran design powered by water jets was developed to allow high speeds and low wash to be achieved in an environmentally sensitive area.
The new vessel operates under 2D survey, however was required to be built to 2C survey to future proof for extended areas of operation.
The vessel is distinguished by a robustly designed, two-stage, hydraulically actuated folding loading ramp with position sensing. The three-phase hydraulic power pack has been upsized to ensure rapid deployment of the ramp. Redundancy is provided by a 24V power pack driven from an emergency battery bank, ensuring the vessel can retrieve the ramp and return safely to base in the event of three-phase power failure.
Redundant seawater, bilge, fire, and electrical systems provide high levels of reliability and crew safety. The vessel also features a detention/holding cell and a separate firearm/equipment locker built to QPS standards.