Port Angeles, Wash.-based Brix Marine has announced the launch of its latest vessel, the Bridge Cat 49, built for workforce accommodations vessel provider Bridgemans Services Group of Vancouver, BC.
The 44-foot personnel transfer vessel, named Bridge Cat 49—also known as the BC49—accommodates up to 45 passengers plus three crew, and is built to meet Transport Canada passenger vessel requirements for use in British Columbia, Brix said.
“We’re really proud of this vessel,” Brix Marine Sales & Marketing Director Charlie Crane said. “The BC49 is all about getting people where they need to go safely and comfortably.”
The BC49 is constructed with a 45-foot aluminum hull and an 18-foot-6-inch beam for stability and efficiency. It’s powered by twin Cummins QSL9 405HP diesel inboard engines that are paired with ZF marine transmissions for smooth operation.
The vessel has a 500-gallon fuel capacity and a lightship weight of about 43,000 lbs. Its navigation and electronics suite includes Garmin GPSMAP multi-function displays, radar and VHF radios for enhanced situational awareness.
She is also equipped with an Espar/Eberspacher heating system, Fireboy-Xintex fire suppression system, and Delta T ventilation for safety and comfort.
The BC49 has seating for 45 passengers and a three-person crew, the vessel provides a secure and efficient solution for workforce transportation in British Columbia and beyond.
“Working with Bridgemans on this project has been a great collaboration,” Brix Marine Managing Director Perry Knudson said. “The BC49 is built to deliver comfortable and reliable transport.”