Sample Route

In the model shown here, a typical route structure is displayed–a weekly crew change from a Port Fourchon shore-base to two platforms approximately 83 nautical miles offshore; the CHEETAH, delivering and picking up 51 passengers at one platform, and delivering and boarding 32 return passengers at the second platform 15 miles away. 

On this sample route, the CHEETAH’s per-occupied seat-mile cost is
30-48% less than one of the large, modern helicopters typically employed for crew changes.  For this single crew change, the client will save more than 40% in real dollars by using the CHEETAH.   Combine that with the vessel’s 150 tonne deck cargo capacity, and the savings become even more impressive.

And, it gets better.  By carrying more passengers on longer voyages to deepwater installations, the savings increase dramatically.