Specialising in engineering solutions and deck equipment for the marine industry, Seaway Powell Marine has recently completed three projects for Griffon Hoverwork. Based in Southampton, Griffon Hoverwork is a designer and manufacturer of hovercrafts. Seaway Powell Marine has been heavily involved in three key aspects of Griffon’s latest hovercraft, the BHT 150 Korean Coastguard Vessel.
The first of these is the lightweight anchor windlass, designed and manufactured by sister company, Hypac. A compact and reliable windlass, it maintains strength and mobility and can be used with either a combination of rope and chain or an all chain anchoring system. Being the lightest anchor windlass in its class it is ideal for hovercraft, and other high-speed vessels, where weight is a key design consideration. The second project is a solution for the ‘Well Deck’ cabin roof and doors. Fully designed and supplied by Seaway Powell Marine, the electro-hydraulic doors and roof open to allow access into the cabin. The final element for this vessel is an innovative custom bow ramp. The loading ramp at the front of the vessel is hydraulically powered through a system of sequenced hydraulic rams giving precise control when opening and closing. Included in the design is a power unit and fully integrated electronic control package for both the aforementioned windlass and ramp.