AUSTRALIAN shipbuilding and engineering company Incat Crowther has partnered with YCTS to design Shadowolf, a single-hulled support yacht.
The design is catamaran support yacht developer Shadowcat’s first mono-hulled support yacht design.
The 69.2-metre Shadowolf has a 11.5-metre beam and 3.25-metre draught and will be built on Incat Crowther’s aluminium hull design.
Other Shadowolf features include a fully certified helipad and hangar, with accommodation and storage over three decks. The support vessel has an impressive carrying capacity, including space for a submarine, three 11-metre tenders, two eight-metre tenders, six jet-skis, two 4WDs and two quad bikes. In addition to a 14-member crew and nine service-personnel capacity, it has as accommodation for eight guests or as extra resting space for crew from the main yacht. The total complement is 31.
Incat Crowther technical manager Dan Mace said Shadowolf stands out in large part due to its hull being designed specifically for yacht-level comfort while offering exceptional efficiency.
“It also allows owners to commission a fully bespoke support yacht within a very competitive price range and delivery window via Shadowcat’s network of builders around the world,” Mr Mace said.
“Incat Crowther is well-known for producing award-winning vessels on both catamaran and monohull platforms, and we look forward to this ‘industry-first’ concept coming to life.”
Shadowcat founder and YCTS director Robert Smith said the addition of a monohull concept to the company’s portfolio is a natural next step for Shadowcat.
“This latest innovative concept delivers extreme comfort at sea, without the need to compromise on performance, speed or customisation options,” Mr Smith said.
“Because developing shadow yachts is our sole focus, we can deliver a higher level of expertise and vessel customisation across multiple platforms, ensuring our clients’ operational needs are surpassed.”
The vessel is powered by three MTU 16V4000 M73L IMO3 diesel engines and can reach a top speed of 21 knots. This model is to meet or exceed IMO Tier III emissions guidelines and has technology to reduce its impact on the environment by providing a zero-discharge operational capability.
An onboard treatment plant cleans all wastewater discharged to a drinkable quality, wet and dry waste is also fully treated onboard to allow the vessel to operate with a zero-discharge policy, to meet a “leave no trace” philosophy.
