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27-FEB-2011

Windcats

A Nova Scotia shipbuilding success story is the aptly named Windcat series of catamaran workboats. Built by Theriault's in Meteghan River, these boats are built to service wind farms offshore Europe. So far 18 boats have been built in this series. They feature a square bow that allows them to moor at offshore wind farms so that tehnicians can service the towers from access doors near the base. On her foredeck she has an articulated crane, and her mast, which has been stowed for shipping.

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Simon Chandler04-Mar-2011 23:48
Fantastic composition for presentation. Informative caption. v
Guest 28-Feb-2011 12:51
What a wonderful sunny day you caught, the blue and yellow colours make the day! V
Fong Lam28-Feb-2011 11:57
These workboats look interesting with square bows, Ken.
Nice shot of them on this sunny day, love the rich colors....V
Guest 28-Feb-2011 09:41
beautiful, love the colours, compo, clouds too Ken,lol.
Guest 28-Feb-2011 07:31
Wonderful capture of these Windcats, Ken. And thanks for the info'.. very interesting. V
Yvonne28-Feb-2011 06:45
Interesting reading about them Ken, looks like you had a very pleasant day at the quay!
Jean Chiasson28-Feb-2011 02:02
Wonderful perspective and composition Ken vote