They are mainly used for the delivery of crews and supplies (food, repair equipment, lubricants, etc.) from the ports to and from oil/gas production platforms, wind turbine parks, specialized vessels of the offshore sector. Currently, they can reach speeds of 35 knots or more. Depending on the size of the vessel, it can carry 30 to 300 people. Some types of vessels are equipped with dynamic positioning systems of DP I class. The crew of vessels usually consists of 4 to 6 people. Nowadays, these high-speed vessels are in great demand because it is necessary to transport crews daily to work on offshore projects.
