We have previously blogged about our sister company Commercial Rib Charter – take a look here if you missed it. Well they have had an exciting announcement in the last few weeks and we figured we’d shout about it too!
Commercial Rib Charter have just launched their newest vessel – CRC Walrus. CRC Walrus is an MCA Category 2 coded 12 meter vessel. With seating for 8 passengers and 2 crew. Combining the safety and comfort of a traditional CTV with the functionality of an amphibious Open Rib/ Walrus is fitted with three 40” off-road tyres provided with individual hydraulic motors and powered by a 37kW inboard hydraulic power unit.
Walrus is now on site in Great Yarmouth and carrying out commissioning trials with our local crew and training instructors ahead of what is likely to be a busy year for the vessel. Due to the nature of the wind farm and the speed in which sand banks have built up over just a few years, some turbines have become all but inaccessible. Walrus provides access to these turbines at all states of tide allowing our client to carry out O&M support to keep them running at their full potential.
Walrus’ full spec sheet can be found here and check out this awesome video of the vessel undergoing sea (and land!) trials in the Solent last month.
