Commercial Rib Charter operate a fleet of CTV’s (Crew Transfer Vessels). With three catamarans and a fleet of shallow draft 12 Pax Cabin Ribs we can fulfil most requirements – in fact, with the addition of an amphibious vessel we think we can now fulfil almost every requirement.
So what is a Summer Campaign in terms of a CTV?
This is where operators of windfarms recognise that winter months see productivity fall compared to summer months due to weather. Wind turbines and the associated infrastructure must be kept in perfect condition to keep the turbines turning. This requires constant proactive and reactive maintenance.
Most windfarms have a set number of vessels on site to work 365 days per year, some 24/7. In addition to these vessels the wind farm operators or owners often draft in additional vessels for shorter contracts over the more favourable months to scale productivity back up.
CRC often provide vessels for summer campaigns. The key is having good reliable craft that can be deployed quickly and meet all client requirements. Following contractual agreements vessels will almost always receive a client audit where both the crew and vessel are scrutinised along with the company procedures. It’s key to have crew and vessels up to speed. This means constant ongoing training for crew, regular maintenance of vessels, and procedures in place that are reviewed regularly to ensure they are relevant and applicable.
A summer campaign will usually be full time with no days off for rest, weekends are not really a thing for these boats. This often means crew rotations are required to ensure crew get sufficient rest. It will also mean maintenance teams being on hand to work on vessels during downtime, which there isn’t much of! This usually falls during evenings or when the weather is too bad. On vessels working 24/7, charterers will factor in maintenance allowances per month but these are often only a matter of hours. It’s during these periods that we plan well in advance and often try to position a spare vessel in the area to provide the primary boat with a much-needed service.
CRC have the right vessel for your summer campaign, get in touch.
