Strategic Marine signs contract with Centus Marine
A 40m fat crew boat will be built for Centus Marine (Source: Strategic Marine)
Singapore-based shipyard Strategic Marine has an order from Centus Marine for one 40m-long fast crew boat (FCB). That will be the 48th vessel delivered by the aluminium shipbuilding specialist to Malaysian operators. Delivery is scheduled for January 2021.
The Generation 3 hull form was developed in close collaboration with Strategic Marine’s long-term design partner Southerly Designs in Australia and was extensively tested at the Australian Maritime College. Designed to meet the specific requirements of oil majors, Centus Marine will deploy it in Malaysian waters.
The vessel will be powered by three Caterpillar C32 engines driving fixed pitch propellers. The station-keeping and maneouvering capability is further enhanced by a tunnel thruster installed at the bow. The FCB is also equipped to carry out external fire-fighting roles by a remote-controlled water monitor with a capacity of 1,200cu.m an hour.
