The Chartwell DC has been developed to serve as a nearshore CTV as well as an offshore daughter craft operating from an SOV mothership. The DC has been extensively tested using CFD and model testing to develop a highly efficient vessel. With a range of propulsion configurations, including hybrid arrangements it can be configured to meet the demands of any operator.
The DCHO (Daughter Craft Hydrid Outboard) configuration allows the vessel operator to select the most effective and efficient propulsion system depending on the vessel’s operational load case and task. This results in a reduction in fuel burn and therefore C02 emissions within a standard operational profile. When comparing against an example existing 12m catamaran using diesel inboard engines and waterjet propulsion, the vessel fuel burn can be reduced by as much as 38%. This is a result of vessel displacement, hull form design, and the use of electric propulsion for slow-speed operations.
