This is the second new vessel we have built for Jetwave Marine, which provides specialised offshore utility vessels and marine based services to oil, gas and resource industries across Australia.
As with our first lines boat / personnel transfer vessel (Jetwave Stanley Point) Jetwave Nelson Point will operate out of Port Hedland. Custom designed by Southerly Designs, the work boat will perform a variety of harbour services tasks including line handling, crew/personnel transfer and survey operations.
Otherwise essentially identical to Jetwave Stanley Point, the bow and forward sections of Jetwave Nelson Point have been modified to enable it work further outside the port in harsher sea conditions than its predecessor, which predominantly works in the inner harbour.
The two vessels have identical propulsion packages comprising of a single diesel engine and waterjet. These give a maximum speed in excess of 30 knots while also enabling efficient operations at 20 knots and delivering at least 1.2 tonnes bollard pull.
Other features of this custom work boat include:
• A towing post rated to 2.5 tonnes;
• Protective cage and mesh guard to enhance personnel safety; and
• Heavy duty bow fendering
Jetwave Marine will also use the vessel to transfer personnel / ships crews so Jetwave Nelson Point is designed, built and equipped to AMSA NSCV 2D survey for up to six passengers and two crew.