The TSM WINDCAT 49 arrives on site 

Ailes Marines announces today the arrival of the TSM WINDCAT 49 vessel at the installation area of ​​the Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm.

The TSM WINDCAT 49 is the first French Crew Transport Vessel (CTV) type vessel specially designed for offshore wind power.

The vessel is owned by TSM WINDCAT, a joint venture created by Thomas Services Maritimes and the Dutch company Windcat Workboats.

The ship was built in France and the Netherlands. Indeed, the ship's hull was built at the Delavergne shipyard in Vendée and it was equipped in Holland by Windcat.

The TSM WINDCAT 49 is one of the first CTVs equipped with the SCR system (exhaust gas post-treatment with Adblue injection). This system makes it possible to drastically reduce nitrogen oxide emissions and exhaust fumes.

The materials used for its construction, such as aluminum and carbon for the superstructure, result in a 25% reduction in fuel consumption when sailing compared to other CTVs of equivalent power.

The WINDCAT 49 sails under the French flag with two 100% French crews made up of 6 sailors in total. It is specifically adapted for transport operations of personnel and equipment necessary for installation work on offshore wind farms.

24 meters long and 7.3 meters wide with a service speed of 25 knots, it can transport up to 26 passengers and has a cargo carrying capacity of 10 tonnes.

The WINDCAT 49 will carry out monitoring, assistance and personnel transfer missions between the coast and the vessels carrying out the installation work on the offshore wind farm.

The ship will operate throughout the installation work phase of the Saint-Brieuc park which will last until 2023.