The newest design from Meercat Workboats
High build quality, cost effective
Designed and build in the UK
Greater Bollard pull
Increased cargo capacity
Bespoke flexibility on each model
Minimum UK MCA Workboat code of practice – Category 2

The latest innovative workboat, designed with a large carrying capability, and offering superb performance

Meet the M18, our latest and most robust workboat we have designed. Already in build, the M18 promises to outperform any of its Meercat predecessors. Specifically designed to carry large amounts of cargo and our best bollard pull to date. As with all our vessels in the M Range the M18 is a monohull and is a workhorse for those needing more from their workboats.

The standard M18 comes as a completely new design and is based on the requirements of the users requiring a heavy duty workboat. This vessel can offer accommodation or a workshop in the main structure and the wheelhouse offers great all round visibility to its surrounding area and the deck.

This vessel has an extremely stable working platform for a multitude of tasks. With the newly designed wheelhouse and superstructure it offers that little bit more for the crew on board, including accommodation if required. Whilst the largest in our M range, Meercat Workboats can build you a bespoke vessel up to 24 meters in our purpose built workshops in Hythe Southampton. Drop the team a line to enquire as to how we can tailor any of our vessels to suit your exact requirements.

Vessel Particulars
Vessel Type: Twin screw monohull workboat
Classification: UK MCA Workboat Code
Area of Operation: Cat 2 - 60nm from safe haven
Construction: Welded steel

Dimensions
Length Overall: 18.75m
Beam Overall: 8.7m
Depth Moulded: 2.5m
Draft Loaded: 2.1m

Performance
Bollard Pull: 12 tonnes
Speed: 8.5 knots
Cargo Capacity: 80 tonnes (Total inc liquids)

Propulsion & Manouvering
Main Engines: 2 x Doosan V158TIH
Power: 2 x 480hp (353kW) @ 1800rpm
Stern Gear: 1200 Ø Props in Thrust Nozzles
Steering: Twin rudder – 24v hydraulic

Tanks
Fuel Bunkers: 2 x 4.5m3
Fresh Water: 0.5 m3
Black Water: 0.5 m3
Liquid Cargo: 3 x 7.5 m3

Aux Machinery & Deck Equipment
Generator: Beta 33kVA 415V 3 phs
Deck Crane: Iron Fist IFG60000 3.8t@12.5m
Deck Winch: NSW 10t tugger winch