Finnish shipbuilder Työvene OY has delivered a Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull (SWATH) crew transfer vessel (CTV) to Maritime Craft Services (MCS), the company said on Monday.
The MCS SWATH 3 is the first of three vessels currently under construction, specifically optimised for offshore wind operations. The design aims to minimise vessel motion in rough seas, providing greater stability and safer crew transfers compared to conventional CTVs.
Developed in collaboration with Ad Hoc Marine Designs and informed by feedback from crews operating earlier SWATH models, the vessel features Power Take In technology enabling hybrid operation, advanced navigation and redundancy systems, and enhanced comfort for crew members.
“Together with the MCS site team we are setting a new benchmark for offshore crew transfers,” Työvene Chief Executive Juha Granqvist said. “Our focus has always been on safety, efficiency, and reliability, and this vessel delivers all three.”
MCS Managing Director Menno Kuyt added: “A SWATH does not follow the contours of the waves up to 2.25m Hs and keeps its speed in these conditions.”
The new vessel will be deployed in the North Sea offshore wind sector.
