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EURONAVAL 2016 Online Show Daily - Press Release
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Euronaval 2016: CNIM introduces Shore-to-Shore variant of its famous L-CAT
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On the occasion of the 2016 Euronaval Exhibition, which is taking place from 17 to 21 October 2016 in Paris, CNIM is presenting the new version of its L-CAT Landing Catamaran. Following the L-CAT Ship-to-Shore version that is primarily operated on the basis of a LHD, this new variant is 100% “Shore-to-Shore”.
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 A scale model of CNIM's new L-CAT Shore-to-Shore version at Euronaval 2016 |
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The L-CAT Shore-to-Shore can operate on the basis of any coastal infrastructure: port, quay, slipway, beach. It has a bigger operational range of 800 NM in full load. Whereas the Ship-to-Shore benefited from the protection of its mother ship, the Shore-to-Shore is an autonomous system with its own means of communication, detection and self-defense, such as remotely operated weapon stations and armour protection on vital areas. Going beyond amphibious operations, it perfectly responds to current maritime security needs, as well as to civil assistance requirements, such as citizens evacuation in disaster-stricken areas.
Initially designed to depart from a well deck and to fulfil ship-to-shore or even shore-to-shore missions, this “two-in-one” ship is now available in a 100% Shore-to-Shore version in order to respond to intervention requirements with full autonomy and greater distances. As direct consequence of this, the cargo capacity of the L-CAT has been increased from the 80 metric tons of the Ship-to-Shore to 100 metric tons and a loading area of 127 m2.
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 A scale model of CNIM's new L-CAT Shore-to-Shore version at Euronaval 2016
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Hydrodynamic optimizations have made it possible to improve its behaviour at sea when forced to ride waves, accelerate of manoeuvre. Initially mobile in the ship-to-shore, its wheelhouse is now fixed and ensures a 360° peripheral vision. It can accommodate up to eight crew members.
The Shore-to-Shore variant features a new superstructure design which aims to provide more living conditions and a better reception area for the crew members and the 54 embarked personnel. The move to a single propulsion line per hull, each composed of a 2,500 kW main engine and a Waterjet. This allows a max speed of 15 knots when fully loaded and 22 knots in light configuration. It has a fuel capacity of 22 m3. CNIM’s new Shore-to-Shore version has a length overall of 32.6 m, a breadth waterline of 13.2 m, a max draft of 2.35 m and a landing draft of 0.95 m.
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