Singaporean boatbuilder Penguin International has received an order for a fast supply vessel (FSV), placed by offshore operator O3S-Oil Senegal Support Services. Designed by Incat Crowther, the FSV will measure 36.4m length overall (or 32.4m on the waterline) by 10m in beam, and will carry up to 28 offshore service personnel and 20tonnes of cargo. To be constructed in marine-grade aluminium, the vessel will feature a depth of 4.05m and a draught of 1.4m.
The FSV’s hullform is reportedly based on Penguin’s WindFlex-32 CTV class, which the builder developed in partnership with Incat Crowther. Features are set to include a 62m2 foredeck with an enclosed cargo area, plus Reflex Marine’s FROG personnel transfer crane, designed to convey technicians between the FSV and offshore infrastructure. Incat Crowther comments: “The vessel has also been fitted with an ultra-high-performance bow fender to optimise safety when transferring personnel to the platform in open ocean conditions.”
The FSV is designed for four crew members. The main deck will host an air-conditioned cabin, including seating, a medical suite, two toilets and dedicated luggage holds, as well as a refreshment kiosk and large TVs for safety briefings. Incat Crowther adds: “Each demi-hull features two berths for the crew, in addition to bathrooms complete with shower facilities.” The upper deck features a mess area and toilet.
The propulsive arrangement will comprise four Caterpillar C32 main engines, each rated 1,081kW, which will feed as many Hamilton HTX52 waterjets for a service speed of 31knots and a top speed of 33.5knots. Tank capacities will include: 52,500litres of fuel oil; 3,750litres of fresh water; 3,750litres of sullage; and 3,162litres of urea. Construction of the FSV will commence later this year, with Bureau Veritas appointed to handle classification duties, and delivery is expected in 2025.
