Saltwater Engineering, a Papendrecht-based engineering firm in the maritime sector, has introduced its latest vessel design, Blue Quest. Drawing from extensive experience in vessel conversions, Blue Quest offers multifunctionality within a streamlined and efficient design.
Saltwater Engineering has a history of converting vessels for the survey market. However, each conversion brings its own unique set of challenges: Is the deck large enough? How must the required sensors be mounted? How noisy are the propellers? These questions, and many more, are constant considerations.
To address these issues head-on, the company decided to develop a new, purpose-built design: Blue Quest. The vessel is specifically tailored for geophysical surveys, minor geotechnical works, and unexploded ordnance (UXO) identification and removal. It serves as a versatile platform, easily mobilised to suit a variety of offshore survey services.
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Launch at Offshore Energy
The design follows Blue Sky, a service operation vessel design, fit for the constantly developing offshore wind market. The Blue Quest design will officially be launched at the Offshore Energy exhibition in the RAI – Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
During this two-day event, held on November 26 and 27, attendees will have the opportunity to view the scale model up close. The Saltwater Engineering booth can be found at number 1.335.
About Saltwater
Saltwater provides tailor-made engineering solutions for the naval and offshore industry. The highly skilled and experienced team of engineers offer a broad range of services involving ship design and conversion, maritime engineering and on-site services.
Artist impression by Saltwater.
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