b'MEMBER NEWSMEMBER NEWS New Crew TransferVessel Design From BMTB MT recently announced a new 32-me-ter offshore wind crew transfer vessel (CTV). According to the company, a PVA member, every aspect of the design, such as vessel structure, layout, and key equipment choices, was optimized to be easier to build andmoreaffordable,keepingconstruction costs down for the customer. Thislatesthulldesigndrawsuponmany yearsofexperienceindesigningthesetypes of vessels. It offers superior seakeeping for the toughest conditions using a hull featuring a Z-Bow which has been proven on many BMT in-service vessels.The safety and comfort of crews and engineers were fundamental to BMTs approach with this design. Spaces around the vessel have been carefully arranged to improve workflow. The wheelhousehasbeendesignedtoofferout-standing visibility to facilitate crew transfers. The superstructure is resiliently mounted and significantly reduces noise and vibration.At32m(105ft),thevesselssizehasbeen increased for a larger cargo deck area and in-creased load capacity. This will enable the vessel to play an increased role during the windfarm construction phases, with the ability to carry more equipment in support of the larger ships.ThedesignfeaturesBMTspatentedand latest generation Active Fender System which enhances transfer capability in a wider range of sea states, as well as the safety of the technician transferinchallengingseaconditions,and reduces the potential for impact damage to the vessel or turbine structure.AtBMTwecollaboratewithmanyindus-try-leadingshipyardsaroundtheworld, meticulouslyworkingthrougheachareaof RENDERING COURTESY OF BMTthe design, said Jonathan Cotgreave, BMTs Lead Naval Architect. Our team is a pioneer in the CTV market with over 60 vessels cur-rently in-service in Asia, Europe and the USA. With this design we are pushing the envelope, offering a significant stepping stone towards achieving net zero.FOGHORN 44'