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CWind Challenger

A versatile and cost effective MPC 19

Overview

Built in 2013, the CWind Challenger is part of CWind’s fleet of proven MPC 19 resin-infused composite vessels. To date, these vessels have been employed at more than 20 offshore wind farms in the UK and Germany.

The vessel uses a moveable wheelhouse and modular three-section pod system enabling her to perform multiple functions including crew transfer, refuelling (16t fuel capacity), survey with moon pool attachment, dive support and full O&M support. The modular pod design offers exciting operational flexibility as well as enhanced deck space options.

Features include fully air-conditioned, personalised suspension seating for passengers and crew, lockers and shelving for technician bags, microwave, fridge, hot water, and changing area.

CWind Challenger was the first craft to be classed by Bureau Veritas under their Wind Farms Service Ship class notation.

Tech Specs

Key Capabilities

Year built:
2013
Class:
BV Wind Farms Service Ship-S1-Sea
Area 3 & MCA Category 1
Hull material:
Resin infused composite
Passengers:
12
Crew:
2-4

Dimensions

Length overall:
18.5m
Beam:
6.1m
Draft:
0.86m-1.26m
Fwd deck space:
37m2 max
Aft deck space:
37m2 max

Machinery

Main engines:
Cummins QSM 11
Rolls Royce FF41 jets

Performance Data

Max speed:
26kts
Service speed:
22kts
Total fuel use/service speed:
130l/h
Max deck cargo:
16t
Deck strength:
1t/m2

Tank Capacities

Fuel:
16,000l
Fresh water:
300l

Internal Equipment

Accommodation:
Fully air-conditioned, personalised suspension seating for passengers and crew, lockers & shelving for technician bags, microwave, fridge, hot water, changing area

Navigation/Communication Equipment

Radar:
SIMRAD x 2 Broadband 4G
Electronic chart:
SIMRAD x 2 NSS12
AIS:
Furuno FA-150
Compass:
SIMRAD HS70 Sat + Silva Magnetic
Depth sounder:
SIMRAD X 1 BSM-I
Crew finder:
Sea Marshall SARfinder
VHF:
Sailor 6222 DSC VHF x 2

Deck Equipment

Fuel transfer:
Yes
Crane, A-frame:
Optional
Container:
10ft
HP washer:
Yes
Secondary access:
Optional

Firefighting/Life-saving Equipment

Fire blankets/ hose:
Yes
Life rafts:
Ocean Safety, SOLAS B x 2
Immersion suits:
2 x Northern Diver Transit, 2x Ursuit
Thermal protective aids:
14+
Life jackets:
14+
Search lights:
Seematz
MOB equipment:
Single-person, remote MOB
Defibrillator:
Philips HeartStart