Katabatic 12m Catamaran was specially built for Northern Rib Hire by Catapult Catamarans in Southampton, the build took 2 years with multi role being the main concept. 2 x Iveco 450hp (downrated to 420hp). She has onboard a permanent Scuba replacement pack and 4 x 50ltr cylinders and has a permanent basic package of Small Galley, Berths, shower, toilet facilities, survey desks.

As well as a diving platform her rear deck has been designed so that different modular equipment can be added or removed to suit the charterers requirements, such as survey poles, winches, compressors, A Frame, Diver lift and ladders, twin davit arms (port and starboard) Umbilical horns, 15 Kva Generator, MMO Railed observation platform on cabin roof, bow push on capability, 4 point mooring system.

Coded to Cat 2 / 60 Miles from a safe haven, 12 passengers and 3 crew, IMCA/CMID compliant.
Katabatic is Road Transportable by our specialised articulated Truck and trailer; she requires a movement order.
Traveling Hoist, or Crane Deployable, from Transport to water.