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CTruk designs and constructs light, composite workboats for various applications, ranging from offshore wind support vessels to superyachts and naval vessels. With a fully-equipped shipyard in Brightlingsea on the south-east coast of England, the company is well placed to design, build and deliver tough and fuel-efficient vessels across Europe. Safety is a key focus, with a company mantra of safer, faster, better and more cost-effective SWATH, amphibious vehicles and MPCs To equip its designs with the latest technologies, CTruk works with Cummins, Rolls Royce and Simrad, giving its vessels speed, excellent manoeuvrability and the latest in navigational tools. The CTruk product range includes the repeatedly proven 20T multi-purpose catamaran (MPC), Avenger, the amphibian rescue and survey vehicle, the 50T MPC and the CWhisper small-waterplane-area twin hull (SWATH), which will increase the current wave height limitations for the transfer of offshore wind farm personnel. CTruk has built eight catamarans since 2009, when the company was launched, and in 2012 signed its first export order. Its first SWATH workboat is currently being built. Remotely operated control systems CTruk's remote operation functionality allows for single-person man overboard retrieval, with the skipper able to manoeuvre the vessel outside of the wheelhouse and closely oversee the task at hand. Flexible, modular pod system The company's (patent applied) flexible modular pod system was designed to satisfy the complex requirements of wind farm support work. Moveable pods enable the operator to change the vessel's layout, and therefore its function, in just a few hours. This means, for example, that the same vessel can be used to transfer offshore wind turbine technicians, as well as carry fuel or generators, just by moving the position of the wheelhouse, negating the need for multiple craft to be brought in to perform these functions. Lightweight composite boat construction CTruk's workboats are fabricated via resin-infusion process, and their composite construction results in a weight reduction of 40%. This fabrication method results in a more streamlined vessel body, whilst remaining tough and durable enough for harsh marine conditions. The significant reduction in weight allows these boats to use less fuel than aluminium-constructed vessels. Key areas and weak spots are additionally plated with Kevlar armour to provide extra damage stability, surpassing the required UK standard. Cost-effective modular units for faster production time CTruk is able to produce modular units, for increased production efficiency. A reduced build time plus the advantages of tough but lightweight composite construction, plus the savings made with their multi-functionality, make CTruk vessels a far more cost-effective option than aluminium workboats. Composite construction is also proven to be solid and quick to repair, often without the need for the expensive lifting and welding that a damaged aluminium vessel could require. Shipbuilding legacy With shipbuilding a strong presence in Brighlingsea since the 16th century, CTruk carries on a local legacy of marine construction and design. The founding team wanted to build a better offshore wind support vessel, which led to the design of the CTruk MPCs, featuring the company's bespoke, flexible pod system.