36-metre supplier for "Phi"

"Phi Phantom" provides a foretaste of what Royal Huisman will be pulling out of the hall in Vollenhove over the next few weeks: "Phi". Cor D. Rover drew a miniature version, with similar superstructure lines and striking deflectors in the bow, which are intended to keep spray away from the running decks and are also included in the design of the 58.50 metre mother ship. "As far as we know, this is the first support ship to take up the aesthetic DNA of the mother ship so consistently," explained Guy Booth, the owner's representative and future captain of "Phi".

The big difference lies in the 157 square metre cargo deck, on which Flexiteak is moored and an HS crane with a reach of nine metres and a capacity of 5.5 tonnes. The retro wooden format P40 from Spirit Yachts and an Axopar 37 Suntop as well as various toys will be hanging from the hook. A Smart is parked under the bridge. The utility boat designed by Van Oossanen also stands out strongly from "Phi" due to its finish. Although "Phi Phantom" shines in the same colour - a matt blue-grey - Alia Yachts spared itself the filler work for the hull and superstructure at the owner's request, but cut, bent and welded the aluminium panels all the more precisely. "The owner of 'Phi Phantom' is very detail-orientated and was involved in every element of the build," said Gökhan Çelik, President of Alia Yachts. "He trusted us to fulfil a challenging brief. Especially the bending of the aluminium and the precision welding were a big challenge."

The 36-metre-long and almost 200-tonne support format is to run at speeds of up to 21 knots with two C-32 engines from CAT, making it exactly as fast as the mother ship. At a speed of twelve knots and full tanks, "Phi Phantom" will have a range of 4,200 nautical miles. On delivery in June, six crew members will move into their cabins, whereby three people will be sufficient to operate the supply vessel and one berth will also be suitable for guests.