Singapore-Based Strategic Marine Delivers First Crew Transfer Vessel Utilizing Surface Effect Technology
Singapore-based builder Strategic Marine is celebrating the successful delivery of its first crew transfer vessel utilizing surface effect technology to enhance speed and performance. The vessel was delivered to All Energy Services, a company operating offshore supply vessels in Africa and the Middle East. Designed specifically for crew transfers in the offshore oil and gas sector, this innovative vessel is set to revolutionize offshore operations.
Utilizing surface effect technology, the vessel glides above the water, allowing it to achieve speeds exceeding 50 knots. This capability enables operators to significantly reduce transit times, ultimately improving efficiency in offshore operations. Moreover, the vessel can navigate challenging sea conditions with waves up to 2.5 meters (over 8 feet) while maintaining stability. With a length of 35 meters (115 feet), the vessel offers both speed and reliability in offshore transfers.
Strategic Marine touts this vessel as a “game changer” for the offshore industry. Featuring a reinforced hull and SES active motion dampening technology, the vessel ensures safe and efficient crew transfers even in adverse sea states. Additionally, the vessel boasts minimal noise and vibration levels, providing a comfortable and stable experience for passengers. This is made possible by the vessel’s active air cushion technology, which reduces motions while underway.
Strategic Marine’s CEO, Chan Eng Yew, expressed excitement about the vessel’s capabilities, stating, “This vessel represents a significant leap forward in comfort, efficiency, and environmental responsibility. We are eager to continue developing SES vessels in the future.”
The Energy Craft 35-14, a result of collaboration with AIRCAT Vessels, ESNA – Espeland, Skomedal Naval Architects, and AES, arrived in Angola in late December 2024. Registered in the Marshall Islands, this vessel is poised to set new standards in crew transfer operations.