Strategic Marine, a builder of high-performance aluminium vessels, has, together with Prima Marine, delivered two 42 m, fourth-generation (Gen 4) Fast Crew Boats (FCBs) to NMDC LTS, a provider of marine and offshore services in the Middle East.

This delivery is Strategic Marine’s first project for NMDC LTS and adds a new operator from the region to its customer base. The vessels were developed for offshore operations in Middle Eastern waters, with specifications aligned to client and regional operating requirements.

Working in close cooperation with Southerly Designs, Strategic Marine applied its established hull form with the aim of reducing fuel consumption, limiting carbon emissions, and improving seakeeping behaviour. Each FCB is fitted with a Gyro Stabilizer system to cut roll motion and increase stability, supporting safer and more comfortable crew transfers in rough or demanding sea states.

The 42 m FCBs provide ergonomic seating for up to 80 people and are equipped with reinforced cargo decks to handle a range of offshore duties. Their layout and systems have been prepared for potential hybrid propulsion upgrades and for the future integration of walk-to-work systems and motion-compensated gangways, allowing the vessels to adapt to changing offshore project requirements.

Chan Eng Yew, Chief Executive Officer of Strategic Marine, noted that the two Gen 4 FCBs for NMDC LTS extend the company’s presence in the Middle East and reflect its focus on supplying efficient and reliable vessels for an offshore sector whose needs continue to evolve.

According to Strategic Marine, this initial project for NMDC LTS forms part of its broader support for offshore energy operations in the Middle East, providing crew boats designed to meet prevailing safety, efficiency and environmental requirements.