Our Fleet

Commercial Workboats for Offshore, Nearshore and Specialist Marine Operations

Predator Marine operates a versatile fleet of commercial vessels from Lowestoft, supporting projects throughout the UK.

Our vessels range from agile nearshore workboats to a 15-metre offshore support catamaran. This allows us to provide an appropriate and cost-effective solution for short-duration assignments, long-term contracts and 24-hour marine operations.

Our fleet can support:

Safety and standby operations
Crew and cargo transfer
Hydrographic and environmental survey
USV and ROV support
Offshore wind projects
Guard vessel duties
Dive support
Film, photography and drone operations
Marine construction and inspection
Fishing-gear scouting and recovery support

All vessel charter enquiries are reviewed individually so that the vessel, crew and equipment can be matched to the project requirements.

Windcat 4

15-Metre Crew Transfer and Offshore Support Catamaran

Windcat 4 is the flagship vessel in the Predator Marine fleet.

This highly capable 15-metre commercial catamaran provides a stable and spacious platform for demanding offshore and nearshore operations. Her generous deck areas, passenger accommodation and excellent seakeeping make her particularly suitable for long-term projects and operations requiring extended periods at sea.

Windcat 4 can operate as a safety boat, crew transfer vessel, guard vessel, survey support platform or general offshore support vessel.

Operational Capability

Windcat 4 offers large forward and aft working decks, providing flexibility for project equipment, light cargo and operational personnel.

Her catamaran hull delivers excellent stability, while the enclosed and heated passenger accommodation provides a comfortable environment for personnel travelling to and from offshore worksites.

Windcat 4 is suitable for:

Crew transfer
Light cargo transfer
Safety boat operations
Standby vessel duties
Guard vessel operations
Offshore wind support
Hydrographic survey support
USV escort, tow and recovery support
Environmental surveys
Dive and ROV support
Marine construction projects
Inspection and maintenance support

Key Features

15-metre commercial catamaran
MCA Category 2 operation
Capacity for up to 12 project personnel plus crew
Large forward and aft working decks
Comfortable heated passenger accommodation
Modern navigation and communication equipment
Excellent manoeuvrability and seakeeping
Suitable for 24-hour operations
Long-term and short-term charter availability
UK-wide mobilisation

Windcat 4 is an ideal platform for clients requiring a dependable vessel with the space, endurance and capability to support complex commercial marine projects.

Predator

10-Metre Survey, Safety and Specialist Support Catamaran

Predator is a highly capable and stable 10-metre Blyth catamaran, trusted by commercial operators for a wide range of marine operations.

Designed to perform in demanding environments, she combines shallow-draft access, excellent stability and a flexible working deck. This makes Predator equally effective on coastal, port, estuary and offshore assignments.

Her heated wheelhouse is equipped with modern navigation and communication systems and provides a comfortable, functional workspace for crew, survey personnel and project equipment.

Deck and Operational Capability

Predator has a spacious aft working deck with multiple lashing points and structural supports for mounting project equipment.

The open deck arrangement is suitable for:

Hydrographic survey systems
Dedicated survey booms
Camera booms
Specialist filming equipment
Drone launch and recovery
Environmental sampling equipment
Inspection equipment
Light cargo
Small ROV systems

Her integrated 8kVA generator and 240V electrical supply can support computers, survey equipment and other specialist onboard systems.

Dive and ROV Support

Predator has been configured with subsea and dive support work in mind.

Her opening side door and dive ladder provide practical access to and from the water. An onboard deck-wash system allows equipment to be cleaned following recovery.

The vessel’s stable catamaran platform, manoeuvrability and shallow draft make her suitable for operations around ports, structures, windfarms and nearshore worksites.

Onboard Welfare

Predator provides full onboard welfare facilities, including:

Heated cabin
Toilet and hand basin
Hot and cold water
Oven and hob
Microwave
Refrigerator
Comfortable crew and passenger seating

Typical Applications

Hydrographic survey
Safety boat operations
Standby duties
Guard vessel services
Dive support
ROV support
Crew transfer
Light cargo transfer
Drone operations
Film and photography support
Environmental surveys
Fishing-gear scouting
Offshore wind support

Predator is an excellent choice for clients requiring an adaptable and cost-effective vessel that can mobilise quickly and work in areas inaccessible to larger craft.

Longwaves

Versatile Inshore and Coastal Support Vessel

Longwaves provides Predator Marine with an additional flexible vessel option for inshore, coastal and specialist marine assignments.

Her compact size and practical layout make her suitable for projects where rapid mobilisation, manoeuvrability and economical operation are important. She can support short-duration commercial assignments, personnel movements, inspections and other nearshore operations.

Longwaves complements Windcat 4 and Predator by providing a smaller vessel solution for jobs that do not require the deck capacity or offshore endurance of the larger fleet.

Operational Capability

Longwaves can be considered for:

Inshore safety cover
Coastal patrol duties
Personnel transfer
Harbour and port support
Nearshore inspection work
Environmental observation
Wildlife and bird surveys
Film and photography support
Fishing-gear scouting
Light equipment transport
General marine assistance
Recreational and charter operations

Her size allows her to work effectively in confined areas, shallow water and nearshore locations while maintaining the professional vessel and crew support expected from Predator Marine.

Project suitability, passenger capacity, operating limits and equipment requirements will be confirmed before charter.