OCEAN EAGLE 43: Trimaran offshore patrol vessel with monohull-style motions

摘要

The Ocean Eagle 43 (OE43) is a new class of offshore patrol vessel, taking the form of a trimaran or stabilised monohull and incorporating a number of ocean-racing yacht / power trimaran features into its overall design. The eye-catching vessel's concept matches a slender main hull to floats, for increased stability, range and seakeeping, as well as reduced energy draw and fuel consumption. Stemming from a collaboration between the CMN Cherbourg yard in France, UK naval architect Nigel Irens Design, R&D specialist SeaTeam Aviation and operator ProLarge, the OE43 and her two sisters were developed for operation in Mozambique, where they will primarily undertake fisheries protection and coastal surveillance operations.