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Incat Crowther Utility Catamaran Limitless |
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Tuesday, 23 March 2010 08:31 |
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Incat Crowther has launched the 95-ft Utility Catamaran Limitless. The vessel follows up on the highly successful Unlimited, a 78.7-ft utility catamaran designed by Incat Crowther for the same operator. Limitless is the 50th vessel built by Richardson Devine Marine and debuts the latest evolution of Incat Crowther’s hull form. This hull form recorded a top speed of 30.5 knots at sea trials. The new and improved hull means the larger, more capable vessel is able to travel three knots faster with a power increase of only 100 hp.
Limitless is capable of carrying 60 tonnes of deadweight. The aft deck, with a cargo capacity of 24 tonnes, is configurable for multiple uses. It has a large moon pool for exploration services, securing points for two x 20-ft containers, a Heila deck crane (capable of lifting 6.5 tonnes) and a removable hydraulic 5-tonne SWL A-Frame (including a reel winch). The vessel features a towing hook with a bollard pull of 15 tonnes.
In the main deck cabin and hull spaces, Limitless features accommodation for 12, including galley, lounge, laundry and pantry facilities. The upper deck wheelhouse feature crew and passenger seating and work stations, whilst the central helm seat affords good all round visibility. Two wing control stations are fitted forward on either side with a tender/rescue boat situated aft within easy reach of the deck crane.
As well as bringing increased speed, the new hull form also brings the advantage of increased range and better damping in a head sea, allowing the operator to reposition the vessel more effectively. Limitless has taken its place alongside Unlimited in the Offshore Unlimited fleet, and will initially be deployed in Bass Strait. Offshore Unlimited is a Tasmanian company providing vessels to Australian waters with operations out of Dampier, WA and Mackay, QLD. Offshore
Specifications:
Length, o.a. 94.3 ft
Length, waterline 86.6 ft
Beam, o.a. 27.8 ft
Hull draft (typical load) 3.9 ft
Depth 11.3 ft
Construction Marine grade aluminum
Capacities:
Fuel Oil 7 925 gal
Fresh water 396 gal
Sullage 528 gal
Passengers 32
Crew 18
Max. deadweight 60 tonnes
Propulsion and Performance:
Speed (max) 30.5 knots
Speed (cruising) 25 knots
Main engines 2 x CAT C32 ACERT
Power 2 x 1080 kW @2300 rpm
Propulsors 2 x Propellers
Generators 2 x CAT c6.6 125 kW
Thrusters 2 x Side Power SP550 / Pro 60
Cargo Deck:
Length 39.3 ft
Width 23 ft
Area 904 ft2
Cargo capacity 24 tonnes
Regulatory:
Class/ Survey NSCV 2A/1B
Flag Australia
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