Development:

Over the last 17 years in the offshore wind market, we have developed our FOB SWATH semi-submersible vessels. SWATH: Small Waterline Area Twin Hull. Our aim is to have the best human qualities and the best vessels. Crew and company provides safety, responsibility, experience, flexibility, 24-hour service, approved by DOC, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, Achilles, Environmental Policies and GDPR regulations.

FOB SWATH IN CAT MODE:

The lower hulls are narrow and sharp, and she cuts through the waves at high speed. The pitch, roll and slamming are reduced because of the distance from the water level to the water deck and with the four foils and interceptors. 

FOB SWATH IN SWATH MODE:

In semi-submerged position the movements are considerably reduced, which allows the vessels to stay at the site for longer periods.

IMPROVED BOW FENDER (Video):

The bow fender with our special patented clams on the outside of both docking poles, improves safety, allows the vessels to work in 2- m significant wave heights and push the bow fender to the right position. Our system has been tested and used on our vessels with great success since 2016 in the Irish Sea, the North Sea and the Baltic Sea.

HIGHLIGHTS:

1. Fob Swath 8's fuel consumption: 20 knots 375 l/h, 25 knots 475 l/h and 30 knots 675 l/h
2. Fob Swath 8's max speed is 32 knots. If one propulsion unit falls out, she continues with 26 knots and may continue her charter until planned docking or replaced by substitute vessel
3. The increased speed of our 32 m vessels save time compared with our 25 m vessels. Both vessels sailing over the same distance, use about the same fuel consumption
4. With the 4 protected water-jets, the vibrations whilst staying against the "landings" and damages during sailing are minimized
5. Manoeuvrability from 1/3 forward to 1/3 aft within 1 second, bow thrusters and water jets gives 7-ton side trust. All assists with safe "landings" and extra utilization days
6. Acceleration in accordance with the High-Speed Code 2000, vertical acceleration under 1 G, lowest sea sickness index - 0.75 to 1.25, comfortable seating and sound level under 60 decibels
7. Some of our vessels have the dynamic position system, used among others while refilling generator sets
8. Extra bunker capacity allows the vessels to stay offshore for longer periods, and all can refill generator sets
9. Free deck area, from 30 to 80 m.2
10. Our vessels are all for 24 "IP" (Industrial Personal), some can take up to 56 "IP", some as an accommodation vessel for 12 "IP" or as a  CTV for 24 "IP"
11. Crane for loading and discharging
12. From Cat mode to semi-submersed mode, takes about 2.5 minutes and same for returning to Cat mode
13. During repair and maintenance, another Fob Swath vessel may substitute
14. Marine Evacuation System (MES) with slides
15. The special rescue net allows to save persons from the sea with one deckman on main deck
16. Vessel's hydraulic gangway operates safe and simple
17. All crew members have single cabins with WC and shower, and stays onboard all the time
18. In stock with considerable spare parts and complete engines and gears
19. Classed by DNV GL and approved by Danish Maritime Authority