Italy's Stem Marine has launched the first of its Tecnofloat®-class of rescue catamaran, the 'Mini Noah'.
Constructed out of aluminium and utilising a modular construction, the patented platform is highly customisable to different lengths and beams, all the while providing a high degree of structural strength and buoyancy.
The 'Mini Noah' is composed of a series of independent watertight compartments. This allows the vessel to remain afloat if one of the units becomes damaged or compromised.
The catamaran is highly versatile, with a wide range of accessories available. The platform can also withstand high loads without any need to modify the basic structure.
Examples of this versatility include potential use as a floating laboratory, the addition of crew cabins, or conversion to a rescue platform for flooded areas.
The vessel's access door is centrally located, and a small-sized crane can be installed for object recovery. A water access ramp is also provided for easy shallow water deployment, and the vessel features a streamlined bow.
The 'Mini Noah' is the smallest version of the Tecnofloat® series, measuring 6.68 metres in length including engine and roll bar with a beam of 2.3 metres.
Easy to transport, launch and maintain, the 'Mini Noah' can be equipped with either a 15kW or 30kW outboard, depending on end-user requirements.
Tecnofloat® is a registered trademark of Stem Marine.
Stefano Fermi