In order to start a new modern ship project, CERES sells its versatile 14-meter catamaran the CERES III
-The CERES III is a fast and powerful catamaran, combining the proven maritime qualities of Southboat design with a high-end finish. The design of the vessel draws on both SB's research into industry needs and our own practical experience of working in the field and providing services to the maritime and offshore industry.
-The CERES III is committed to meeting the highest safety standards and is fully equipped with the latest safety systems (SART, EPIRB, AIS) as well as the most recent rescue equipment. The vessel was built under the supervision of the Irish Marine Survey.
-The CERES III has been inspected for Veritas and the French authorities by a naval architect and is now almost ready to be registered under the French flag.

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

Professional divers will appreciate the sturdy ladder and large door located at the stern.
The integrated navigation and communications system includes: GPS, open antenna radar, AIS, depth sounder, autopilot and CCTV surveillance cameras.
The passenger cabin has been designed to guarantee comfort and entertainment. It includes:
14 fully adjustable and suspended pilot seats
WiFi and hot air heating
A generator and inverter to ensure constant power supply
Sanitary facilities on board include a sink with hot and cold water.

The dedicated kitchen area is equipped with a kettle, hotplates, 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 suitable for a wide range of activities, including:
Support for the offshore wind industry and other offshore developments
Personnel 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 Gross tonnage: 11.98 Hull Material: GRP Forward Deck Space: W4.6m x L1.2m Aft Deck Space: W4.6m x L4.2m Flybridge Observation Area: 2.4m x 2.4m Load Capacity: 4-5 Tons Speed: 25 Knots sprint / 22 knots cruising
Power: 2 x IVECO 620HP, Propulsion: Fixed Pitch Props, Inverter: 1.5kw, Electronics: Raymarine integrated, GPS, AIS, Radar, Sounder, Autopilot, , Wind, SeaMarshal SAR Base & Test Unit, and EPIRB, Communications: 2 x ICOMM 603 VHF, 2 x ICOM M35 h/h
Fendering: 6 inch D Fender, Hippo Marine Forward Transfer Fender, Fuel: 1440 Liters, Water Tank: 170 Liters, Heating System: Ebenspacher warm air heating