BMT and Strategic Marine’s Hybrid CTV Design Comes to Light

October 1, 2024, by Adnan Memija

UK-headquartered BMT, in partnership with shipbuilder Strategic Marine, has unveiled a new hybrid crew transfer vessel (CTV) design, the StratCat35.

StratCat35 BMT Strategic Marine — *Source: BMT*

The StratCat35, which made its debut at WindEnergy Hamburg, is 35 metres in length and offers an expansive deck area, significantly improving storage capacity and enhancing operational versatility by allowing more working space, BMT said.

The BMT Z-Bow hull form is said to provide “superior” seakeeping in harsh offshore conditions, while also improving vessel speed and overall performance.

According to the company, a key innovation for the StratCat35 is its hybrid propulsion system, which is designed to minimise greenhouse gas emissions and enhance fuel efficiency. This is further supported by the vessel’s methanol-ready configuration, offering future-proofing through easy adaptation to alternative fuel technologies as they become available, eliminating the need for retrofits.

Additionally, the CTV design incorporates BMT’s latest generation active fender system, ensuring safe and efficient technician transfers in challenging sea conditions.

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The design also places emphasis on workflow and life on board, optimising spaces for efficient operations and ensuring a comfortable environment for up to 36 passengers and ten crew members, said BMT.

“The StratCat35 represents a leap forward in vessel technology for the offshore wind sector, blending sustainability with operational excellence. We’re proud to work alongside Strategic Marine to bring this innovation”, said Toby Freeman, Senior Naval Architect at BMT.