Vuyk Engineering Rotterdam has launched a new Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull (SWATH) Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) series. The new SWATH SOV 40P and 60P are vessels engineered for optimal performance in rough sea conditions.
According to Vuyk, the SWATH designs are setting new standards in safety, comfort and efficiency for technicians working in challenging sea conditions.
One of the standout projects in the company’s portfolio is the Groenewind, the world’s first DP2 twin-hulled SWATH SOV. Developed in collaboration with DEME, this vessel is designed to operate efficiently in high sea states, featuring a slender hull that minimises fuel consumption, advanced DP2 technology for precise positioning, and a motion-compensated gangway for safe crew transfers.
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New SWATH SOV series
Both the SWATH SOV 40P and 60P share specifications, including a length of about 70 metres. These compact and efficient vessels are engineered for high workability in rough sea conditions, offering excellent motion behaviour, low resistance in waves and flexible mission equipment, for example the Bring-to-Work system or a gangway tower system.
Crucially, these vessels are specifically designed to maintain optimal performance while handling wave heights greater than 3.5 Hs, ensuring reliability and safety in the most demanding environments.
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About Vuyk Engineering Rotterdam
Vuyk Engineering Rotterdam is an independent maritime design house specialising in ship design, equipment design, methods engineering and temporary steel design. The company is renowned for finding innovative engineering solutions essential for the development of complex maritime projects.The company has offices in Rotterdam, Houston and Johor.
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