HamiltonJet has been awarded an order for quad HTX52 waterjets to be installed in a new Fast Supply Vessel (FSV) for 03S (Oil Senegal Support Services).
Penguin International and Incat Crowther have been commissioned to design and construct the 36-metre FSV for the homegrown Senegalese operator, servicing the country's fledgling offshore energy sector.
The new state-of-the-art vessel will be capable of transporting 28 service personnel as well as 20 tonnes of cargo at speeds of up to 33.5 knots.
The vessel design represents a unique blend of features from the offshore wind and offshore oil and gas sectors. The underlying catamaran hull form is derived from Penguin's proven WindFlex-32 Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV), which was co-developed with Incat Crowther.
The large 62m2 foredeck optimises operational flexibility with a dedicated, enclosed cargo area and a FROG crew transfer crane that enables the safe transfer of personnel from the vessel to offshore infrastructure. 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.
Designed with operational efficiency in mind, the new vessel will be fitted with the latest emissions reduction technology to ensure it is IMO Tier III compliant – offering emissions compliance significantly beyond other vessels operating in the region.
HamiltonJet are a single focus manufacturer specialising in the design and manufacture of waterjets and controls. The HTX52 waterjet features a compact inboard footprint with fully integrated hydraulics and max power of 1950 kW.
Delivery of the new vessel expected to take place in 2025.
