Safehaven Marine

Safehaven Marine have launched another of their Wildcat 53 catamarans, this time destined for Kuwait to K.I.S.R. ( the Kuwait institute of scientific research) This is the 5th Wildcat 53 built by Safehaven with the design proving very successful. The hull features high buoyancy bows and a high bridge deck providing excellent seakeeping and rough weather capabilities as well as economy and load carrying capabilities. Powered by a pair of Caterpillar C18 engines rated at 873hp and Twin Disc 5145SC gearboxes , the vessel achieved 28kts on sea trials and has a 33,000kg fully loaded displacement. Conventional sterngear was chosen for its dependability and low maintenance as well as economy at medium speeds, and was supplied by Clements Engineering in the UK. The vessel has been specifically designed and outfitted for hydrographic research and survey roles in the maritime waters off the coast of Kuwait and its region, as such the vessel features an ‘Island’ wheelhouse configuration with a raised helm / navigation position which is fitted with a full array of Raymarine navigation equipment centred around multiple C127 colour displays for radar, plotter and sounders. The cabin design allows for a high degree of crew safety with, safe secure bulwarks all round. A large bow working area and a spacious aft deck which features a wide transom gate fitted with a hydraulic tilting ‘A’ frame, allowing sonar and research equipment to be deployed safely of the transom and easily recovered. Twin dive platforms provide waterline access. The working area is fitted with twin 1,000kg slip ring hydraulic winches and a 1 ton capstan. In addition the vessel is fitted with a moon pool positioned in her aft deck, and fitted with Safehaven’s own proven design of multi-beam sonar transducer deployment system, allowing transducers to be quickly interchanged and lowered hydraulically to below keel line. This means the valuable transducers can be raised up to above deck during transits and when not in use. A Palfinger PC2700 hydraulic slewing crane facilitates working on deck and cargo transfer. Her accommodation features a fully equipped galley in the port hull and 4x sleeping berths in the st/bd hull, her main cabin comprises a dinette living area and large hydrographic work benches incorporating computer racking underneath, Mc Murdo weather station and computer screens.