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NewsApril 27, 2026

AIRCAT Introduces the AIRCAT 25 Crewliner

AIRCAT Introduces the AIRCAT 25 Crewliner

A new generation of high-speed offshore crew transfer vessels

AIRCAT is proud to introduce the first vessel of its new generation range: the AIRCAT 25 Crewliner.

Designed specifically for offshore crew transfer operations, the AIRCAT 25 Crewliner is a high-speed Surface Effect Ship (SES) combining advanced air cushion technology with a new operational approach for the oil & gas industry.

Capable of reaching speeds up to twice those of conventional crewboats while carrying between 36 and 54 personnel, the AIRCAT 25 Crewliner is not simply a faster vessel. It is designed as a more versatile and more capable offshore transport platform.

AIRCAT 25 Crewliner alongside an offshore platform — aerial view
AIRCAT 25 Crewliner — aerial view alongside an offshore platform.

A more versatile and capable offshore platform

The vessel has been developed to efficiently perform both: • Intrafield missions, where a single AIRCAT 25 Crewliner can potentially replace multiple conventional crewboats. • Shore-to-offshore transfers, thanks to its combination of speed, operational range and passenger comfort.

This operational flexibility allows offshore operators to rethink crew logistics while improving transit efficiency and reducing operational constraints.

Built around AIRCAT's proven air cushion technology, the AIRCAT 25 Crewliner combines: • High-speed performance • Outstanding stability at sea • Optimized operational efficiency • Enhanced passenger comfort

AIRCAT 25 Crewliner approaching an offshore production platform
AIRCAT 25 Crewliner — approaching an offshore production platform.

Built on AIRCAT's proven air cushion technology

The AIRCAT 25 Crewliner represents the next step in AIRCAT's continued development of innovative high-speed vessels dedicated to demanding offshore environments.

"This new generation has been developed with a clear objective: to offer offshore operators a faster, more versatile and more efficient transport solution while maintaining the reliability and operational capabilities AIRCAT vessels are known for."

The next step in AIRCAT's innovation roadmap

The launch of the AIRCAT 25 Crewliner marks the beginning of a broader expansion of the AIRCAT vessel range, with additional models scheduled to be introduced in the near future.