SWATH
A SWATH (Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull) is often regarded as the most stable platform at sea. Työvene SWATH vessels sail when other must seek shelter in a harbour – and they maintain high speeds even in high seas.
The buoyancy of a SWATH is provided by two deeply submerged tube-shaped hulls, which are connected by struts with the platform high above the water. It makes small vessels as stable as much bigger vessels built with conventional hull forms, such as monohulls or catamarans. The result is a unique ship which is hardly moved by the forces of nature, at any speed.
SWATH is the alternative to consider whenever you need to transport, transfer, or work at sea. It increases comfort for the persons on board, reduces seasickness – and contributes to safety at sea due to lesser exhaustion.
Typical uses for SWATH vessels
• Crew Transfer Vessels (civil and naval)
• Patrol Craft
• Hydrographic Surveys and other scientific applications
• Pilot Tender Boats
• Passenger Transportation
• Pleasure Craft
MCS SWATH 3
MCS SWATH 3 is a state-of-the-art Crew Transfer Vessel, delivered to Maritime Craft Services (Clyde) Ltd for use in the North Sea offshore wind sector.
Engineered for the demanding requirements of offshore wind, the SWATH Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) minimizes motion in rough seas, offering industry-leading stability, ride comfort, and safe transfers to offshore installations in much higher waves than conventional CTVs . By dramatically reducing vertical acceleration, the vessel ensures that technicians and crew arrive on-site rested, secure, and ready to work – regardless of weather conditions.
The design is a result of a close cooperation with the shipyards design partner Ad Hoc Marine Designs, based on the experiences gained by MCS in operating two similar designs. Especially feedback from crews operating these units for years helped optimizing the design for better workflow, easier maintenance, and thus more economic operability.
| Type | Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull Crew Transfer Vessels |
| Length | 29.6 metres |
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Please contact us
Juha Granqvist, CEO
+358 28 464 600
juha.granqvist@tyovene.fi