Speed and Comfort Reimagined.
From Asia to Africa
The FLEX-42 Series of multi-role executive crewboats has been setting industry standards in speed and comfort for offshore personnel transfers since its official launch in 2018.
Based on a proven proprietary design jointly developed by Penguin and BMT, the FLEX-42 Series consistently outperforms other crewboats, from Asia to Africa.
Penguin offers two model types in its FLEX-42 Series - the CAT C32-powered FLEX-42X and the MAN D2862 LE483-powered FLEX-42MX.
Standard features for both model types:
72 business class reclining seats in friendly 2-by-2 arrangement
Individual USB-C charging ports
Passenger lounge with amenities
3 pax toilets and 1 pax shower
Toilet light availability indicators
Space-optimising pillar-less saloon
Additionally, the FLEX-42X and FLEX-42MX is each equipped with:
One remotely operated external FiFi monitor (@ 1200 cbm per hour each or FiFi-½)
Aerosol fire extinguishing system
SOLAS rescue boat with davit
Strategically located CCTV cameras with recording capability
Plus generous cargo capacities:
110 sqm clear cargo deck
60 MT deck cargo capacity
75,600 L MGO
20,000 L fresh water
Crew accommodation features in-cabin windows with natural lighting, a cosy mess and galley, and ample personal spaces.
The FLEX-42 Series is a proven multi-role vessel designed to execute a variety of missions, including offshore crew change, security and escort, search and rescue, fire fighting and medivac.
The FLEX-42 Series. Speed and Comfort Reimagined.
Vessel Overview
Vessel
Aluminium Monohull Fast Multi-Role Support Vessel
Classification
BV |, ✠Hull, ●Mach, Crew Boat, Sea Area 3
Safety Regulation
BV and Tuvalu Flag State requirements
Regs, Codes, Guidelines
MARPOL, SOLAS, IMDG
Hull Particulars
Length Overall
42.00 m
Breadth Moulded
8.00 m
Depth Moulded
3.98 m
Design Draft
1.90 m
Accommodation and Amenities
Main Deck:
Passenger Seats
Business class, 72 pax
Seating arrangement
2-by-2
Seat Pitch
1050 mm
USB Charging Port
On every seat
Entertainment System
2 x LCD TV screens
Passenger Toilets
3 cubicles with shower heads
Passenger Shower
1 cubicle
Fully Equipped Pantry for Passengers
Fitted
Below Main Deck:
Crew Cabins / Total Bunks
6 / 12(2 x 1-man, 3 x 2-man, 1 x 4-man)
Crew Shower
1 cubicle with shower
Entertainment System
1 x LCD TV screen
Crew Mess and Galley
Fitted
Crew Washer and Dryer
Fitted
Separate Walk-in Freezer and Chiller
Fitted
Dry Store
Fitted
Work Bench
Fitted
Cargo Deck
Clear Deck Area
110 sqm
Deck Cargo Capacity
60 MT
Deck Strength
2.5 MT / sqm
Deck Dimensions
18.6 m x 6.0 m
Cargo Railing Height
1.0 m
Tank Capacities
Fuel Oil
75,600 L
Fresh Water
20,000 L
Grey Water
747 L
Lube Oil
800 L
Fuel Oil Sludge
600 L
IMO-Approved Sewage Treatment Plant
Fitted for 15 pax
IMO-Approved Oily Water Separator
15 ppm
Performance
Maximum Speed
29 knots @ 100% MCR
Maximum Fuel Consumption
878 L/hr
Economical Speed
27 knots @ 85% MCR
Economical Fuel Consumption
729 L/hr
Main Machinery
Number of Main Engines
3 units with resilient mountings
Make / Model
FLEX-42X: Caterpillar C32 ACERT IMO Tier IIFLEX-42MX: MAN D2862-LE483 IMO Tier II
Total BHP
FLEX-42X: 3 x 1,450 BHP @ 2,300 rpm (CAT)FLEX-42MX: 3 x 1,450 BHP @ 2,100 rpm (MAN)
Propellers
3 x fixed pitch, Ni-Al-Bronze, 5 blades
Bow Thrusters
1 unit electric-driven @ 93ekW
Generating Sets (Auxiliaries)
Generators
3 x Caterpillar SR4 Alternator 86 ekW
Prime Movers
3 x 125 BHP @ 1,500 rpm
Make / Model
Caterpillar C4.4
Vessel Power Supply
415/220 Volt AC, 50 Hz, 3-phase + 24 Volt DC
Shore Power / Reefer Sockets
1 / 4