" Fastnet Swift" Manufactured and Launched by Blyth
Blyth Workcats are proud to launch the latest Blyth 14m development project. "Fastnet Swift" is a truly exceptional multi role wind farm support vessel and we wish Martin and Trevor of Fastnet Shipping every success with their new vessel. Built to meet the rigorous standard required for the Irish P5 operation licence, another example of Blyth commitment to quality and professionalism.
In many ways "Fastnet Swift" represents a fore taste of the new Blyth 17m scheduled for production at the end of this year.
Key features include:
- Elevated fwd wheelhouse offering separate operation area for helm and crew, outstanding line of sight between helm and crew and all round visibility
- Generous working area between front of wheelhouse and proven, safe, Blyth fwd deck access handrails and turbine connection
- Comfortable, lined cabin for 12 engineers to sit in comfort during transit
- Well appointed galley
- Separate saloon seating area
- Large on deck toilet/shower with hot and cold water
- Guardrail protected observation area on wheelhouse roof with permanent access steps
- Large aft deck working area with cargo tie down points
- Impressive Bonfiglioli Marine deck crane, model P 3500 L offering lifting capability of 990kg @ 3.25m extending to 260kg @ 9.45m
- Diver recovery lift with hydraulic winch operation
- Powered by Iveco 550 (derated 500) engines delivering a sprint speed of 25 knots and 18 knots cruising @2100rpm
- 6 KVA diesel generator and 4500w inverter/charger
- Comprehensive electronic navigation and communication package featuring Furuno systems
Blyth Workcats is proud to announce the launch of their latest build 12 metre vessel for Craignish Cruises
WILDLIFE boat trips will take on a new dimension when a new 12-metre passenger vessel is officially launched into beautiful Lock Craignish near Lochgilphead on the West Coast of Scotland on Wednesday 18th August
Sea Leopard II, a brand new British-built catamaran, designed annd built by Blyth workcats using the latest technology for enhanced stability and safety, with a capability of taking up to 60 passengers.
Built by Blyth Workcats at Canvey Island in Essex, the only builders able to manufacture this type of vessel to Maritime Coastal Agency (MCA) safety standards, Sea Leopard II has seating in a heated wheelhousefor up to 12 passengers and disabled toilet.