Hydrocat 48


Frequently asked questions about the Hydrocat
The Hydrocat 48 is the first hydrogen dual fuel powered CTV that uses hydrogen as a clean fuel to bring service technicians to the offshore windmills. This vessel is developed by Windcat who plays a pioneering role in the offshore wind industry.
The Hydrocat is based on the successful Windcat MK3.5 design. During its design phase, the vessel has been lengthened by 1.5m to integrate adequate hydrogen storage onboard for daily operation. In terms of its hydrogen storage capacity, the vessel can safely store up to 207 kilograms of compressed hydrogen.
The Hydrocat consists of two MAN D2862 LE448 engines with a power output of 749 kW per engine. The base MAN engine is manufactured by MAN Engines for dual fuel use and retrofitted by CMB.TECH with a hydrogen injection system.
This ground-breaking development for both the marine and offshore wind industry is the first CTV that uses clean fuels to reduce its traditional fuel usage and associated emissions.
The Hydrocat is specifically designed for offshore wind farms and represents the first vessel in a series of seven. This next vessels in the series feature optimised engines and ship design to make the entire fleet even more environmentally friendly.