Windcat 4
WINDCAT 4 15m Catamaran / Crew Transfer & Multipurpose Support Vessel Owner / Operator: Predator Marine Limited Vessel Name: Windcat 4 Vessel Type: Twin-hull Catamaran / CTV / Multipurpose Workboat Home Port: Lowestoft, United Kingdom Operating Area: UK coastal and offshore waters PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Specification Details Vessel Name Windcat 4 Vessel Type Catamaran / Crew Transfer Vessel / Multipurpose Support Vessel Length Approx. 15 metres Hull Configuration Twin-hull catamaran Propulsion Twin diesel engines Main Engines 2 × Volvo Penta D12-615 Engine Power 615 hp each Total Installed Power Approx. 1,230 hp Propulsion System 2 × HamiltonJet HM422 waterjets Fuel Marine diesel Home Port Lowestoft Operator Predator Marine Limited DECK & WORKING CAPABILITY Windcat 4 provides a substantial working deck for a 15m vessel and is suitable for a wide range of commercial marine operations. The vessel is equipped with a deck-mounted Hiab crane, providing lifting capability for equipment, stores and project cargo. Key capabilities include: Large, usable working deck Hiab deck crane Moon pool Equipment and project cargo transportation Excellent manoeuvrability from twin Hamilton waterjets Shallow-draught operating capability Stable twin-hull working platform Fendered bow suitable for crew-transfer and support operations 24-hour operational capability subject to manning and project requirements MACHINERY & PROPULSION Windcat 4 is powered by: 2 × Volvo Penta D12-615 marine diesel engines Each engine produces approximately 615 hp, providing a combined installed propulsion power of approximately 1,230 hp. Propulsion is through: 2 × HamiltonJet HM422 waterjets The waterjet configuration provides excellent manoeuvrability, rapid response and good low-speed vessel control, particularly useful during close-quarter operations and marine support work. CRANE & LIFTING Windcat 4 is fitted with a Hiab deck crane for lifting equipment and stores to and from the working deck. The crane sign
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- Lowestoft, U.K.
