Library: SWATH & SWASH Technology for safer pilot boarding
published on 20 September 2021 - 6 - followVideo Abeking & Rasmussen SWATH Technology
published on 3 June 2020
Abeking Rasmussen
The shipyard has been developing and building ships for navies, coastguards, the public sector, ship operators and private customers since 1907. In addition to sailing- and motoryachts, current products include minesweepers and --hunters, patrol boats plus special ships like research and supply ships for the offshore industry.
With SWATH@A&R technology Abeking & Rasmussen developed a type of ship with exceptional seakeeping capabilities that provides a stable working...
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