Offshore Crew Transfer Hovercraft

ACV Offshore Platform-to-Shore Connector

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Purpose-built for offshore energy operations, this high-capacity hovercraft is engineered for both scheduled crew transfers and unplanned emergency evacuations. Capable of accommodating 125+ personnel - including space for command crew and stretcher access the craft is ideally suited for offshore platforms where conventional evacuation systems are limited by sea conditions or infrastructure.

The platform is optimised for deployment in offshore oil, gas, and wind energy fields particularly in locations with limited access, rough sea states, or extreme weather risk. Whether responding to fire, gas leaks, or mechanical failure, the hovercraft offers safe, rapid evacuation even when standard lifeboats or helicopters are not viable. Its dual-role function supports both daily personnel movement and emergency planning, enhancing operator resilience and compliance with offshore safety standards.

The craft’s air cushion capability allows seamless boarding from exposed or damaged platforms, with no need for quay infrastructure or sheltered waters. Its deep skirt geometry and high hover clearance enable reliable clearance over wave chop, debris, and intertidal terrain.

Key Capabilities

  • High-capacity cabin for 125+ personnel.
  • All-terrain access with no port or quay infrastructure required.
  • Hover height of 3.0m for reliable clearance in difficult conditions.
  • ~40 knots cruising speed for rapid response.
  • Suitable for routine transfer and critical egress missions.
  • Operates in shallow water, debris fields, and damaged platform zones.

Purpose-built for offshore oil and gas operations, this high-capacity hovercraft supports both routine crew transport and emergency escape scenarios. 

Technical Overview:

  • Category: Offshore Crew Transfer & Evacuation
  • Type: Heavy-Lift Air Cushion Craft (ACV)
  • Length: ~30 metres
Beam: ~18 metres

  • Passenger Capacity: 125+ Hover Height: 3.0m

  • Cruising Speed: ~40 knots

Optimised for speed, range, and large-volume transfer, this platform delivers critical flexibility for offshore operators seeking to enhance their resilience and duty of care in high-risk or logistically isolated environments

Upgrade your offshore safety strategy with a hovercraft that delivers speed, capacity, and unmatched access flexibility.

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