SOM universal catamaran▪

1. The mission of the project

Modern security services, industry and government organizations do not need separate specialized courts, but a universal platform that can quickly adapt to any task.

The SOM project is being created precisely as such a platform.

The main objective of the project is to provide a reliable, high—speed, seaworthy and extremely stable vessel that works equally efficiently.:

• on the high seas;
• in the coastal area;
• on the rivers;
• on reservoirs;
• in the northern regions;
• at industrial facilities;
• in ports;
• in emergency situations.

SOM is designed to perform:

• fire extinguishing of ships and port infrastructure;
• emergency rescue operations;
• support for diving operations;
• environmental monitoring;
• patrolling;
• transportation of equipment;
• provision of offshore platforms;
• medical evacuation;
• work in case of natural disasters.

2. The idea of SOM

One Platform — Unlimited Missions

The philosophy of SOM is built around the idea of a single universal engineering platform that can perform almost any task without developing a new vessel.

The brand is based on five principles.

Simplicity

Every detail should be as simple as possible.
A minimum of complex surfaces.
Minimum of unique elements.
Maximum repeatability.

Engineering

Beauty is born from the right design.
Design never complicates production.
Each line of the body is simultaneously a power element.

Reliability

The catamaran must withstand heavy daily operation for decades. The design is based on the principle of industrial equipment, not a pleasure yacht.

Versatility

One platform. Dozens of different configurations. Hundreds of hardware options.

Economic efficiency

The life cycle cost of the vessel should be minimal.
Minimum material consumption.
Minimum operating costs.
Maximum maintainability.

3. General concept and design

SOM is designed as a modern working catamaran of a new generation.

The appearance is inspired by the natural plasticity of catfish, a strong bottom—dwelling fish characterized by stability, power and calm confidence.

At the same time, the design remains completely engineering.

Main Features:

• high wide nose;
• massive pontoons;
• low center of gravity;
• large working deck;
• panoramic wheelhouse;
• high visibility;
• strict geometry;
• a minimum of decorative elements.

The main feature of the design —

The case consists almost entirely of flat aluminum sheets.

There are practically no complex surfaces of double curvature.

All panels are designed for:

• laser cutting;
• flexibility;
• standard aluminum profiles;
• automatic welding.

This significantly speeds up production and reduces cost.

4. Engineering solutions

The SOM project is fully developed in a digital CAD/CAE environment.

The methods used in the design are:

• parametric modeling;
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA);
• optimization of mass;
• fatigue analysis;
• modeling of hydrodynamics;
• analysis of the manufacturability.

Modular architecture

All the equipment is installed as removable functional modules.

Aluminum welded structure

• marine aluminum alloy;
• high corrosion resistance;
• low weight;
• Long service life.

Maximum adaptability

The design consists of a small number of typical parts.
There are practically no expensive cast elements.

High strength

Most of the panels are also power elements.
This reduces the weight of the structure.

Catamaran scheme

Provides:

• exceptional stability;
• minimal pitching;
• large deck area;
• safe operation of firefighters and divers.

Easy maintenance

All major units have quick access.
The equipment is replaced without dismantling the case.

5. Key advantages over existing vessels

Compared to traditional single-hull vessels:

✓ Significantly higher stability

✓ Large working deck area

✓ Less pitching

✓ Better crew safety

✓ Higher fire extinguishing efficiency

Compared to modern catamarans:

✓ Simpler production - Minimum of complex parts.

✓ Significantly lower manufacturing cost - Due to the high degree of CAD/CAE optimization and low material consumption of the structure.

✓ Maximum maintainability - Virtually any panel can be replaced separately.

✓ High serial production - All basic elements are unified.

✓ Low material consumption - The construction uses the minimum required amount of aluminum without loss of strength.

✓ High reliability - A large margin of safety. The absence of complex design solutions.

✓ Fast adaptation to various tasks - One platform replaces many specialized vessels.

6. General technical specifications

7. Family Architecture

The SOM platform is initially designed as a single line of specialized vessels:

1. SOM FIRE is a fire catamaran.
2. SOM RESCUE is an emergency catamaran.
3. SOM DIVE is a catamaran supporting diving operations.
4. SOM PATROL is a patrol vessel.
5. SOM WORK is a working port catamaran.
6. SOM PILOT is a pilotage catamaran.
7. SOM MED - Medical evacuation.
8. SOM ECO - Environmental monitoring.
9. SOM CARGO - Cargo platform.
10. SOM SCIENCE is a scientific research vessel.
11. SOM UAV is an unmanned systems management platform.
12. SOM COMMAND is a floating command center.

Possible upgrades

• hybrid power plant;
• fully electric version;
• hydrogen power plant;
• autonomous management;
• Remote control;
• removable container modules;
• robotic fire complexes;
• unmanned boats;
• integration with UAVs;
• Arctic performance;
• ice reinforcement of the hull;
• increasing the length of the platform;
• advanced energy systems;
• specialized deck modules.

8. SOM Project Platform

SOM (Strategic Operations Multiplatform) is not a separate catamaran, but a modern engineering platform for creating a whole family of specialized working vessels of a new generation.

The project combines maximum manufacturability, simple and robust construction, high stability of the catamaran circuit and universal modular architecture. Fully digital development using CAD/CAE has significantly reduced material consumption and manufacturing costs without compromising durability and service life.

Thanks to its predominantly flat aluminum sheet construction, SOM is easy to scale, fast to produce, easy to maintain, and adaptable to a wide variety of tasks. This makes the platform a promising solution for rescue services, fire protection, port operators, industry, scientific organizations and government agencies that require a reliable, economical and durable vessel with extensive modernization capabilities.