In order to start a new modern ship project, Ceres separates from its catamaran of 14 versatile meters in Ceres III
-The CERES III is a fast and powerful catamaran, combining the maritime qualities of the Southboat design with a high -end finish. The design of the ship is based on both SB's research concerning the needs of industry and our own practical experience in field work and the provision of maritime and offshore services.
-The CERES III is committed to complying with the strictest security standards and is fully equipped with the latest security systems (SART, EPIRB, AIS) as well as the most recent rescue equipment. The ship was built under the supervision of Irish Marine Survey.
-The CERES III was inspected for Veritas and the French authorities by a naval architect and is now almost ready to be registered under the French pavilion.

Versatile and robust, it is a functional work boat. Its bridge has many equipment, including:
A large work area
A crew transfer zone at the front
An open flybridge observation post
A moonpool
A structural fixing zone for a crane
A professional winch with a capacity of one ton
A 1 ton stainless steel portico

Professional divers will appreciate the robust scale and the large door located in the stern.
The integrated navigation and communication system includes: GPS, open antenna radar, AIS, sounder, automatic driver and CCTV surveillance cameras.
The passenger cabin was designed to guarantee comfort and entertainment. She understands:
14 fully adjustable and suspended pilot seats
Wifi and hot air heating
A generator and an inverter to ensure a constant power supply
The sanitary facilities on board include a sink with hot and cold water.

The dedicated kitchen area is equipped with a kettle, cooking plates, a microwave, a refrigerator and a hot and cold water point.
A survey table for five surveyors, with a dedicated power supply, is ready to accommodate computers and hydrographic tools.

The CERES III is adapted to a wide range of activities, in particular:
Support for offshore wind industry and other sea developments
Staff transport (CTV)
Research and study missions

Technical information
Year of Build: 2012 Port of Registration: Panama Classification: Panama Category 2 Length Overall: 14m Beam Overall: 5m Draft: 1.4m Big tonnage: 11.98 Hull Material: Grp Forward Decck Space: W4.6m x L1.2m AFT Deck Space: W4.6m x L4.2M FLYBRIDGE Area: 2.4m x 2.4m LOAD CAPACITY: 4-5 SPEED tones: 25 Knots Sprint / 22 Knots Cruising
Power: 2 x iveco 620hp, Propulsion: Fixed Pitch Props, Inverter: 1.5kW, Electronics: Raymarine Integrated, GPS, Ais, Radar, Stern, Autopilot ,, Wind, Seamarshal Sar Base & Test Unit, and Epirb, Communications: 2 x ICOMM 603 VHF, 2
Fendering: 6 Inch D Fender, Hippo Marine Forward Transfer Fender, Fuel: 1440 liters, Water Tank: 170 liters, Heating System: Ebenspacher Warm Air