Modules
Wallaby Boats are all designed modular and come in a basic version as a "pick-up" with a flush deck and a fixed accommodation. The accommodation incorporates all essentials to operate the vessel safely and to accommodate the crew and three PAX.
Wind module
The "wind" module is focussing on the specific requirements of the offshore wind industry. It provides room for a total of 21 PAX (technicians). 18 in the module and 3 on jump seats in the cockpit area. Additionally, a light weight 10' container can be placed on the aft deck. The fore deck is equipped with room for tool-bags and spare parts. To be future safe, the WB-18 is prepared for laser assisted personnel lifting and provides a laser area as well as a landing area on the fore deck.
Pilot module
The pilot module provides full comfort for pilot operations. In this module, pilots have their separate resting area including two small cabins for power naps. The module provides direct access to the ECDIS with AIS signals and radar screen. Pilots have their standard pilot plug available and two marine VHF radios for their exclusive use.
"max PAX" module
The max PAX module is designed on special request of a military client. The total number of PAX is 51. 48 in the module and 3 on jump-seats in the cockpit area.
Medical Emergency Response Service
All WB can be equipped to be used as MERS-Boats
All Wallaby Boats can be equipped with an ambulance module. The equipment installed depends on Clients' requirements.
Especially for medical appliances we will provide the boats with an amphibious kit for remote beach access.
LARS and A-Frames
ROV, AUV or Towed Devices
The basic pick-up version and the standard module can be used in combination with an A-frame or a LARS. The pictures show the pick-up version with an A-LARS by Kraken.
Diver Support and Crane
For diver support in shallow diving operations (up to 30m water depth), an optional diving ladder module is available. It's installed on various twist-lock positions to be folded in and out with little effort and it can be stored easily. The picture shows the operational set-up and the folded in position for short transit. For longer transit or storage, the ladder can be reduced to a floor space of 0,96 square meters.
The crane module is very flexible and can be installed on any of the twist lock positions on the fore- or aft deck on either side of the boat.
Digital Solutions
All Wallaby Boats are delivered "digital ready" and with a data base export.
All parts are labelled (QR-Code plus alphanumerical) and have an ID i.a.w. ASD AIA ATA S1000D (S1000D), ASD 2000M, SPEC 2000M 3.0/4.0, the SFI Group System and the German Navy Component Directory (Baugruppenverzeichnis der Marine). Other ID systems optionally available.
Optionally a fully integrated in-house solution is available. The OFFtools are DNV certified and German Flag State approved. The OFFtools comprise i.a. the following functions:
- OFFlog: log-book incl. technical log-book, garbage management, oil record book
- OFFmaint: planned maintenance
- OFFyard: repair and yard planning inclusive. tender tool
- OFFcrew: time tracking, rest-time monitoring, MLC reporting, sea-time reporting
- OFFmeal: meal planning per voyage, shopping-list, cooking plan with ingredients
- OFFhsseq: accident, incident and near miss etc. reporting, emergency check-lists, risk assessments, job descriptions etc.
- OFFims: integrated management system for ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 and IMO ISM-code
- OFFops: operational instructions for all risk assessed tasks
- OFFpar: all parts of the vessel incl. S1000D and IFS-code, location, weight, supplier etc.
- OFFpers: crew planning and certificate monitoring
Operation in ice
If operation in ice is required, the client needs to express this at an early stage. The Wallaby-18 will all be capable of operating in broken ice i.a.w. the Baltic Ice Code. Other ice-class options include following notations:
- Finnish-Swedish: II
- ABS: LU1
- DNVGL: E or ICE-C
Smaller versions may be built from other materials that would possibly prevent operation in ice.
Self righting capability
Some clients require the boats to have a self righting capability. We consider this not really necessary as the stability of a catamaran - our Wallaby Boats are basically improved catamarans - is very high and the likelyhood of capsizing is extremely remote. On clients requests, special technology can be added to provide self righting capacity by using the hydraulic suspension system to shift the centre of gravity and by adding some buoyancy devices to prevent 180° capsizing. This would require some re-inforcements and reduce payload allowance.
LARS and single point hoisting
Wallaby Boats has developed a special single point hoisting equipment to launch and recover the WB-12 and WB-14, which adjusts itself to various centre of gravity and allows touchless operation with minimal crew. Details will be published after the patent is registered.