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WWW.MARINELINK.COM 11Most of the offshore windfarms are lo- cated in places, where even the average wind speeds are high enough to meet the power production requirements. At the same time construction expenses are tried to be kept at a minimum by build-ing in rather shallow waters. But as both strong winds and shallow waters gener- ate higher and sharper waves, you need reliable and stable crew transfer vessels, ensuring safe embarkations for service personnel. The majority of the vessels used today have not been purpose-built for the task, causing a number of poten-tial safety risks to boat and crew. Instead of having to choose between really large vessels with a DP-system and an expensive crew of 10; or smaller, faster boats without a disembarkation system,or with separately bought costly structures limiting the proper use of the bow deck, Mobimar 18 Wind is being touted as a solution. The trimaran CTV Mobimar 18 Wind purports to offer many advantages, such as:Mobimar 18 Wind is designed to offer safer transfers. The vessel is classi Þ ed to seastate Hs 4.0 by BV, DNV or equiva- lent and as the disembarkation is possi-ble in up to Hs 2.5 meters, operators can get more operational days. Operational costs are kept in check, according to the designer, due to reduced crewing options and the installation of a fuel efÞ cient power package.Steering propulsion in the form of two waterjets is designed to ensure safe ma-neuvering and that the service operation continues in case of a main engine fail-ure ?up to 8 knots. LANDINGThe 180 degree approaching angle gives the operator options, depending on wind, wave and current. The bow is steady, providing safe disembarkation and secure lifting/hoisting operations in severe conditions, and service engineers can transfer to the turbine in up to Hs 2.5 m. The trimaran hull characteristics are designed to minimize the impact on the platform.Email: [email protected] Mobimar 18 Wind MR #1 (10-17).indd 11MR #1 (10-17).indd 111/3/2013 11:54:50 AM1/3/2013 11:54:50 AM