Australia-based shipbuilder Strategic Marine has signed a contract with Australian marine operations company, Bhagwan Marine, to build a 48.5-metre landing craft for use in the Australian offshore oil and gas industry.
The vessel will be used in Western Australian’s north-west hydrocarbon province. Although a multi-cargo vessel, it will be primarily used to transfer building and construction equipment in the areas around Dampier, Onslow and Barrow Island.
The vessel was designed by International Maritime Consultants to accommodate for low incline beach landings. Design features include a low angle bow to enable heavy equipment to be driven over the ramp door.
With a 12.8-metre beam, the vessel can accommodate up to ten 20-foot containers with a maximum payload of 400 tonnes.
The vessel will be named ‘Bhagwan Shaker’ after its sister vessel is named ‘Bhagwan Mover’.