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January 2010 – Vripack is working on an interesting 27m high speed Catamaran assigned by Windcat Workboats. This complete aluminium vessel with modern styling is specifically designed for transportation of crew and supplies to and from offshore wind farms and oil/gas installations.

The Windcat MK4 can carry up to 50 persons to a maximum of 300Nm off the coast. On the lower deck there are two cabins both containing two berths, on the main deck a salon which is a large and comfortable air-conditioned lounge area with various entertainment sets, a game console, tables with computer points, WIFI, a fully equipped galley and toilet and shower facilities. On the upper deck the wheelhouse and engineers cabin.

The strengthened fore deck is suitable for carrying one 20ft or two 10ft storage containers, generators or cargo. Naturally Vripack has also paid attention to safety precautions by integrating a watermist / ultra fog system for the accommodations and technical spaces. The Windcat MK4 has naval architecture from Morelli & Melvin, is being built by Bloemsma & Van Breemen and is scheduled to be launched in July 2010.

Technical Specifications:

LOA:27 m
BOA:9 m
Depth: 3.7 m
Engines: 2x2 MTU V8, 980hp each
Speed max: 32 kts
Speed cruise: 30 kts
Class: DNV – HSC 200Nm
Tonnage: 260 GT
Fuel: 15.3 m³
Designer/engineer: Vripack
Builder:Bloemsma & Van Breemen
Naval architect:Morelli & Melvin