Incat Crowther releases details of ShadowCAT concept
ShadowCAT Haven concept (Source: Incat Crowther)
A new COVID-19-inspired shadow vessel concept named Haven was designed by Australia-based naval architect, Incat Crowther.
Haven is a 68.2m-long catamaran superyacht support vessel made of aluminium. Two MTU 16V4000 main engines will allow a service speed of 13 knots.
The vessel will act as a COVID-19 testing facility and quarantine space before allowing guests and crew to proceed onto the mothership. Key features include a hospital and laboratory, allowing the monitoring of all crew on board the support vessel and the mothership. This will ensure the owner’s crew only to come into contact with tested personnel. The multihull design allows it to operate in two zones contained in the separate hulls. One zone will deal with any potential risk of infection, such as new guests, crew or stores. Air conditioning and circulation systems will be combined with “nanotechnological surfaces” that destroy viruses and bacteria.
Elsewhere, facilities include storage for jet skis, tenders, a submarine, diving centre and decompression chamber. A helicopter landing pad and fuelling area are also found on board, as well as the option to add a dedicated hangar. Other innovations include hydroponic gardens, research labs and offices for security and aviation staff.
