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Incat Crowther and Marine Engineering Consultants (MEC) have started work on the construction of a 24m long-range catamaran patrol vessel that will work to protect the Great Barrier Reef, Incat Crowther said Wednesday.
The Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area (GBRWHA), where the vessel will be operating, is jointly managed by Queensland’s Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing (DNPRSR) and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA).
Incat Crowther won the tender with its concept design, which is characterized by its consideration for its operational environment and by the application of several new technologies. The design concept was then used as the basis of a competitive build tender, with the build contract being awarded to MEC.
Among its environmental features, the vessel is equipped with extensive solar panels, high R-value insulation, zoned air conditioning, as well as window blinds and shutters to reduce the impact of the scorching Queensland sun.
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