With ultra deepwater oil fields becoming increasingly distant from the coast, it is clear that the so-called conventional crew boats are struggling to meet the growing needs of the Oil & Gas industry.
It became necessary to improve the speed, autonomy, and comfort of these crew boats, without neglecting safety or increasing operating costs.
Eager to provide a solution to current market needs, AIRCAT VESSELS (SAS) was founded by marine industry professionals who have decades of experience operating in the Oil & Gas industry.
The company was created to develop, promote, build and market the new generation of crew boats, specifically designed for the Energy sector.
AIRCAT® series of vessels are using the technology of Surface Effect Ships (SES). They are AIR-cushioned CATamarans.
Strategic Marine Group is a full-capacity global shipbuilder with a focus on specialty aluminium craft construction and fabrication. It has a shipyard in Singapore, and presence in Australia, Europe and the Middle East. It operates principally in five key market segments, producing high quality vessels for Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy, Ferries & Transportation, Defence and Paramilitary and Port / Pilot Services.
Strategic Marine Group has built and delivered more than 600 vessels made of both aluminium and steel for a variety of clients in the maritime, offshore and defence sectors.