WINDCAT 46

WINDCAT 46 (IMO: 8356742) sailing under the UK flag. It has an overall length of 79 feets and a beam of 23 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 232026644
• IMO: 8356742
• Call Sign: MGXY3
• Flag: United Kingdom
• Vessel Type: Offshore Support Vessel / Crew Transfer Vessel
• AIS Type: Passenger

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 149 GT
• Length Overall: 24.2 m
• Beam: 7.6 m
• Draft: 1.4 m

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Waterjet
• Hull Type: Aluminium catamaran

Shipyard

• Builder: Windcat Workboats
• Country of Build: Netherlands

Owner / Operator

• Operator: Windcat Workboats BV
• Country: Netherlands / United Kingdom
• Sector: Offshore wind farm support operations

Operating Region

• Primary Area: North Sea
• Operational Waters: UK and European offshore wind farm installations and transit routes
• Port of Registry: United Kingdom

Vessel Description

WINDCAT 46 is an aluminium catamaran crew transfer vessel (CTV) operated by Windcat Workboats, a specialist provider of offshore wind farm crew transfer services. The vessel is designed to transport technicians and personnel to and from offshore wind farm installations in the North Sea. The catamaran hull form and waterjet propulsion system provide high-speed transit capability combined with suitable sea-keeping performance for the demanding conditions encountered in North Sea offshore operations. As part of the established Windcat fleet, the vessel operates under UK flag registration and supports the growing offshore renewable energy sector across European waters.