Research and survey boat 73′

catamaraninboardaluminum

All American Marine is proud to announce the delivery of an innovative research vessel for BLUETIDE Puerto Rico. This 73’ x 26.7’ aluminum catamaran, was constructed to USCG Subchapter T standards for use on both near coastal and ocean routes. The twin-engine vessel is BLUETIDE’S first vessel for their marine research, education, innovation, and conservation work based out of Puerto Rico. The mission of BLUETIDE is to “Influence, Innovate, Support and Increase the eco-responsible economic impacts of a sustainable “Blue Economy” in the US Caribbean,” and this vessel will help to achieve and grow their efforts in the region. The semi-displacement catamaran hull for this vessel was developed by Nic de Waal of Teknicraft Design in Auckland, New Zealand, and is based on the successful design of the R/V Shearwater. The Shearwater was also designed by Teknicraft and built by All American Marine in 2020 for Duke University Marine Lab. This proven vessel integrates the signature Teknicraft symmetrical and asymmetrical combined hull shape, bow wave piercer, and a patented hydrofoil-assisted hull design. The hull and hull components are designed to break up wave action and ensure reduced drag while enhancing passenger comfort. This design is proven to have both low-wake wash energy and increased fuel economy. This advanced hull shape was custom designed using digital modeling and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis testing. The vessel’s design offers all passengers and crew a smooth ride and comfort as the hull provides a cushioned effect when encountering waves.