What types of marine vessels do you offer for rent?

We offer a diverse fleet including jack-up barges, modular jack-up barges, pontoons, split hopper barges, tug boats, and mechanical Marine Cranes tailored for various marine projects.

Are your vessels strictly for charter or also for sale?

Our primary focus is on charter and rental services. However, we can discuss specific requirements for long-term lease or acquisition depending on availability.

Do you provide crew with your vessel rentals?

Yes, our charters typically come with experienced and certified crews, including captains, engineers, and support staff to ensure safe and efficient operations.

What kind of projects does FDC support?

We support a wide range of projects including dredging operations, harbor construction, offshore piling, material transportation, and general port support services.

Do you adhere to safety and environmental standards?

Absolutely. FDC operates with strict adherence to national and international safety, health, and environmental (HSE) guidelines to ensure compliant and sustainable operations.

Equipment Category

Steel Utility Boats

A steel utility boat (steel launch) is a rugged, agile workboat built from high-tensile steel to provide indispensable logistical connectivity between shore bases and marine work sites. These vessels perform crew transfers, fuel and tools delivery, hydrographic bathymetric surveys, diving support, line handling, and security patrol across active ports, tidal rivers, and nearshore marine infrastructure projects.

Available Vessels in this Category

FDC 6

FDC 6 is a versatile steel utility boat designed for dependable support operations across ports, rivers, and coastal projects. Its…

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Specifications & Advantages

Technical Features & Key Benefits

Discover the technical engineering, operational capabilities, and marine advantages of our steel utility boats fleet.

Technical Specs

Engineering & Features

Built with heavy-gauge steel hull plating to endure repeated contact against steel barges, sheet piles, and concrete jetties without damage. Available in various seating and power ratings, they feature open aft workdecks for equipment, fuel drums, and diving spreads, along with certified marine VHF radio, GPS, echo sounders, and firefighting/life-safety equipment operated by certified crew.

✓ Heavy-gauge reinforced steel hull construction built for rugged harbor and barge contact
✓ Open working deck with tie-downs for tools, spares, supplies, fuel drums, and diving gear
✓ Enclosed passenger/wheelhouse cabin with comfortable seating for marine personnel
✓ Navigation and marine electronics: GPS, echo sounder, marine VHF radio, and safety beacons
✓ Low-draft underwater profile for safe access to shallow creeks and river mouths
✓ Fully certified for coastal service and operated by trained, certified marine crew

Operational Value

Key Project Benefits

✓ Rugged Steel Durability: Heavy steel hull withstands frequent contact with barges, quay walls, and offshore structures.
✓ On-Schedule Crew Transfers: Fast, reliable personnel transport to ensure marine construction shifts stay on schedule.
✓ Rapid Logistics Dispatch: Quickly shuttles urgent replacement parts, tools, consumables, and fuel directly to working vessels.
✓ Shallow Water Versatility: Shallow draft allows easy access to estuarine channels, rivers, and shallow nearshore zones.
✓ Safe Platform Boarding: Purpose-built boarding rails and non-skid decks facilitate safe transfers between vessels.
✓ Multi-Task Flexibility: Seamlessly switches between bathymetric survey support, diving assistance, and line handling.
✓ Statutory Safety Compliance: Certified vessel and trained crew satisfy all port authority and client HSE requirements.

Charter & Rental Solutions

Ready to deploy steel utility boats for your project?

Get in touch with our technical charter desk for vessel availability, load charts, deck layouts, and competitive mobilization rates across Indian ports.

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