1. The mission of the project
Modern emergency services need not only high-speed boats, but also a versatile work platform capable of performing a wide range of tasks without complex maintenance and high cost of operation.
SUDAK (** A special Universal Emergency Boat on Duty**) was created precisely as such a boat.
His task is to work daily, in any weather, performing a wide variety of operations.:
- extinguishing fires on ships and coastal facilities;
- search and rescue operations;
- evacuation of people;
- the work of diving units;
- patrolling the water area;
- ensuring port security;
- towing of small vessels;
- elimination of the consequences of accidents;
- transportation of equipment;
- provision of special services.
The boat is designed for round-the-clock operation with high intensity of use.
2. The idea of SUDAK
Reliability without compromise
The name SUDAK symbolizes a strong, fast and extremely maneuverable predatory fish with lightning-fast reactions.
These qualities are embedded in the architecture of the project.
The main values of the brand:
- functionality is higher than decorative;
- maximum simplicity of design;
- high maintainability;
- industrial reliability;
- crew safety;
- high response rate;
- Long service life.
SUDAK is not a pleasure boat.
This is a professional lifeguard tool.
3. General concept and design
The project is built around the idea of a working platform.\ The entire architecture of the building is subordinated to functionality.
Main design features:
- enlarged forward deck;
- wide working area;
- deep self-draining cockpit;
- central control console;
- high visibility;
- maximum free deck space;
- safe passages along the sides;
- Powerful fire monitor;
- double outboard power plant.
The exterior design is inspired by the silhouette of a walleye:
- wide stable nose;
- the rapid line of the hull;
- wedge-shaped silhouette;
- powerful aft section;
- expressive geometry of the sides.
The architecture of the building is as concise as possible. Almost all panels are designed as flat elements for laser cutting and bending.
This significantly reduces the cost of production.
4. Engineering solutions
One of the main objectives of the project was to create the most technologically advanced design. \ The following solutions are used for this.
Housing
- welded aluminum housing;
- aluminum-MAGNESIUM ALLOY 5086;
- longitudinal power set;
- reinforced nose;
- self-draining deck;
- developed halting structures.
Production
The building consists mainly of:
- flat sheets;
- bent elements;
- a minimum number of complex surfaces.
This allows you to use:
- laser cutting;
- CNC-bending;
- robotic welding.
Deck
The large front work area allows you to place:
- fire monitor;
- the bow door;
- rescue equipment;
- diving equipment;
- the bow winch;
- nasal faucet;
- medical equipment.
Console
The central wheelhouse provides:
- 360° view;
- protection of the crew;
- comfortable ergonomics;
- placement of modern electronics.
Power plant
Two outboard engines are used.
Advantages:
- high reliability;
- reservation;
- easy maintenance;
- high speed;
- cost-effectiveness.
5. Key advantages over existing boats
| SUDAK | Traditional working boats |
|---|---|
| Large forward deck | Limited workspace |
| Simple sheet construction | Complex buildings |
| Minimum number of parts | High manufacturing cost |
| Laser cutting of panels | Manual adjustment |
| High maintainability | Complex repairs |
| Large self-draining cockpit | Limited working area |
| The possibility of installing various equipment | Narrow specialization |
| Universal architecture | Selected specialized models |
| High stability | Below the usable deck area |
| Modern industrial design | Conservative architecture |
6. General technical specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Fire rescue boat |
| Body material | Aluminum-magnesium alloy 5086 |
| Construction | Welded |
| Type of housing | Deep V (Deep-V) |
| Length | 10-11 m |
| Width | 3.2–3.5 m |
| Draft | about 0.6 m |
| Capacity | up to 28 people |
| The crew | 2-4 people |
| Engines | 2 × suspended |
| Power | up to 250 hp each |
| Total capacity | up to 500 hp |
| Maximum speed | more than 45 knots |
| Cruising speed | 28-35 knots |
| Cruising range | up to 300 nautical miles (depending on configuration) |
| Fire monitor | remotely controlled |
| Monitor performance | up to 2000-4000 l/min (depending on the pump) |
| Nose ramp/door | removable |
| Deck | self-indulgent |
| Electrical equipment | 24 V |
| Navigation | RADAR, GPS, AIS, echo sounder, thermal imager (optional) |
| Operating class | coastal areas, ports, inland waterways |
##7. Family Architecture
The design is initially developed as a single platform.
Various specialized versions can be created on its basis.:
- SUDAK FIRE A fireboat.
- SUDAK RESCUE Search and rescue.
- SUDAK PATROL A patrol boat.
- SUDAK EMS Medical evacuation.
- SUDAK DIVE A diving vessel.
- SUDAK WORK A working port boat.
- SUDAK OIL Elimination of oil product spills.
- SUDAK CARGO Transport and cargo option.
- SUDAK COMMAND The command headquarters.
- SUDAK UAV A platform for managing unmanned systems.
Possible upgrades
- hybrid power plant;
- electric version;
- water jet propulsion;
- crane manipulator;
- telescopic boom;
- autonomous management;
- remote control station;
- UAV integration;
- automatic fire extinguishing system;
- container modular add-on;
- quick-release equipment;
- reinforced ice hull protection;
- the unmanned version.
##8. The SUDAK Project Platform
SUDAK is a modern engineering platform of a new generation, focused on professional operation by emergency services, fire departments, port administrations and special organizations.
Unlike traditional workboats, the project was created according to the principles of industrial design and manufacturability. The simple geometry of the aluminum sheet hull, modular architecture, high maintainability and the possibility of rapid retrofitting can significantly reduce the cost of manufacturing and the life cycle of the vessel.
Thanks to its spacious forward deck, powerful propulsion system, high stability and versatile layout, SUDAK is not just a fire and rescue boat, but a multifunctional offshore platform capable of effectively performing a wide range of tasks. This makes the project a promising base for the creation of a whole family of specialized vessels SUDAK.
