Water Witch
World Leaders in Waterway CleanupA Simple Mission
Provide cost effective, efficient solutions to help clean up our marine environment.
Over 200 of our debris collection and trash retrieval boats operate around the world, combating the growing tide of plastics in our seas including Hong Kong, New York, Cape Town, Kuwait, and London.
Our range of workboats have been developed to offer users a versatile, multi-purpose craft that can perform a wide range of duties in addition to efficient aquatic trash and debris removal.
Versi-Cat Trash Skimmer Boat
Technical Specification
Model | 6m Pontoon | 7m Versi-Cat | 8m Versi-Cat |
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Length (Hull) | 5.83m (19') | 7m (23') | 8m (26' 3") |
Breadth | 2.30m (7' 7") | 2.50m (8' 2") | 2.50m (8' 2") |
Depth | 0.70m (2' 4") | 0.70m (2' 4") | 0.70m (2' 4") |
Operating Draft (unladen) | 0.20m (8") | 0.20m (8") | 0.20m (8") |
Displacement (unladen) inc. Basket | 700kg (1543 lbs) | 1,200kg inc. cab (2645 lbs) | 1,200kg (2645 lbs) |
The Versi-Cat is extremely adaptable for a huge range of applications ranging from fast-response to pollution control needs, to mobile pump out service, mooring lifting (with removable lifting frame), diving and maintenance support. This vessel really earns her keep!
The design incorporates a variety of 'pods' that sit between the twin hulls enabling many tasks to be undertaken. The pod system allows heavy items to be loaded directly onto the quayside and lifted onto the vessel via a crane with no need to manhandle the equipment to the water.
Marine Litter and Trash Collection
The Versi-Cat's principle function is the efficient collection of litter, debris and aquatic vegetation from the water surface into a removable basket, which can be lifted and tipped directly into a skip or shore side receptacle for disposal. The design allows floatables as well as semi-submerged debris to simply collect between the hulls without any complex equipment or machinery. When not in collection mode the basket can be winched up to ensure good transit speeds, and the system can even be operated with the deck plates in position. The 7m and 8m hulls offer a spacious working deck area with room for waste sorting.
Load Carrying
The Cargo Pod is designed specifically for transporting up to 1 tonne of cargo and equipment for use on or off the water. The pod can be craned in and out of the Versi-Cat empty or full, allowing the operator to keep a range of pre-configured pods on hand for jobs such as discrete mobile pump-out and grey water storage, wash down and waste disposal. Harbour operators can efficiently service boats on berth or at anchor with their liquid and solid waste disposal requirement and flexible storage options include built in holding tanks or portable IBC containers.
Electric Propulsion
Using the latest technology, we can now offer fully electric propulsion for our Versi-Cat trash skimmer vessels. This allows our customers to benefit from considerably lower maintenance and running costs as well as zero emissions operation.
Modular Floating Pontoons, Platforms, Docks & Barges
Water Witch can offer a wide variety of self propelled aluminium pontoons to provide the ultimate work platform.
These modular designs are built from certified 5083 marine grade aluminium for strength, durability and ease of maintenance. The weight-saving characteristics of aluminium offers the advantage of easy of transportation.
Designed as a lightweight and easy to handle pontoon boat, these shallow draught platforms can be used almost anywhere and are ideal for TV and film support, working on quaysides, bridge maintenance, dive support, general construction work and equipment transport.
Self-Propelled Pontoon Workboats
Our range of highly portable, lightweight self propelled pontoon workboats and work platforms powered by tiller or remote operated outboards are available from 3.0m up to 9.0m. Designed specifically for working on inland rivers and waterways, marinas and harbours, the pontoon boat is shallow draughted and can be easily launched off our custom road trailer. We also feature built in lifting points as standard, heavy duty winch points fore and aft and removable handrails. These modular pontoons come in various deck configurations and can be interconnected if required.
Optional equipment
- Scaffold tower
- Removable hand/safety railings
- Moon Pool
- Debris Collection Pod
- Skip Pod
- Loading Ramps
- Dive ladders
- A frame for mooring inspections
The unique modular design can handle various loads, equipment hauling payload and floatation requirements to ISO 12217-3 stability and buoyancy. Standard sizes range from 3m to 8m and various widths with two or tri hull options. Custom build designs are also available, including out of gauge bolt-together systems for easy shipment . Multiple units can be combined with inter-connectors and pinned together to make almost any size.
Decks can be set up for canopies, helms, workstations, collapsible wheelhouses, etc.
Transportation/Mobilisation
- Optional bolt together design for platforms exceeding 2.3m for shipment in a standard container.
- Can loaded and stored in a stacked arrangement - lift off handrails.
- Custom twin axle tilt trailers for towing bia 4 x 4 vehicles are available for easy transportation and launch/recovery
- Built in lifting points as standard.
Aluminium Utility Boat
Technical Specification
Outline Specification | AUB 3.8 | AUB 4.8 | AUB 5.8 |
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Length (Hull) | 3.80m (12' 6") | 4.80m (15' 9") | 5.80m (19') |
Breadth | 1.50m (4' 11") | 1.85m (6') | 1.85m (6') |
Depth | 0.60m (2') | 0.80m (2') | 0.80m (2' 3") |
Max Load | 314kg | 437kg | 485kg |
Engine (Max.) | 15hp (11kw) | 30hp (22kw) | 30hp (22kw) |
A robust, lightweight, no nonsense workhorse, built from 4mm 5083 marine-grade aluminium, designed to meet strength and stability requirements for commercial craft.
The all-welded construction offers decades of maintenance-free service and low cost of ownership. The lightweight hull features built-in buoyancy, flexible seating configurations and storage options, and requires relatively low engine power for impressive performance.
The shallow 'V' hull provides excellent stability whilst being capable of working in very shallow waters. A durable tubular gunwhale provides additional strength and protection. Slip-resistant self draining 4.5mm treadplate floors offer a generous working area (3.8m2 of usable floor space on the 5.8m version).
The Water Witch AUB range is available in various hull, seating and console configurations to meet owner's exact requirements at reasonable cost. As all boats are built to order, customers can specify many extras, including heavy duty bollards, towing posts, storage lockers, rubber fendering and push knees.
Optional MCA Small Commercial Vessel Certification or other approvals as required.
The 4.8m and 5.8m Aluminium Utility Boats are designed for Cat C Waters and meet the appropriate ISO standards Stability including the Offset Load Test and Level Floatation Standard, Swamped Stability Test and Swamped Buoyancy Tests.
Water Witch Workboats Mk. 2 / Mk. 3
Technical Specification
Outline Specification | Mk. 2 | Mk. 3 |
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Length (Hull) | 7.2m (23' 7") | 8.2m (26' 10") |
Breadth | 2.95m (9' 8") | 2.95m (9' 8") |
Operating Draft | 0.90m (2' 11") | 0.90m (2' 11") |
Displacement | 10,000kg (22,000 lbs) | 12,500kg (27,500 lbs) |
Engine Max Power | 96kW (130hp) | 143kW (190hp) |
Maximum Speed | 6.5 knots | 8.5 knots |
Loader Performance | ||
Lift Capacity to Full Height | 750kg (1650 lbs) | 1000kg (2200lbs) |
Max. Lift Height (above waterline) | 3m (9' 10") | 3.8m (12' 5") |
Dig Depth (below waterline - standard loader) | 1m (3' 3") | 1m (3' 3") |
Dig Depth (below waterline - Deep Dig arms) | 3.65m (12') | 3.65m (12') |
A unique and robust multi-purpose workboat
A true multi-purpose, powerful workboat - the Water Witch provides ultimate flexibility, maximum reliability, combined with easy maintenance for quick and effective marine pollution solutions.
The unique Water Witch features a powerful front end loader which can lift up to 1000kg and reach to 3.65m below the waterline. A quick-release system ensures a range of loader attachments can be easily fitted in seconds. Attachments available include dredge buckets, log grapples, weed cutters/rippers, access platforms, cranes and more.
Proven with over 50 years of operation, the Water Witch range of innovative workboats offer reliable, powerful performance in the harshest of conditions. Designed using the latest 3D CAD systems and manufactured the highest standards from quality 6mm Lloyds Grade 'A' plate, The craft is designed to offer maximum versatility, ease of use and a minimum of maintenance.
Water Witch workboats can be custom built to your exact specifications and requirements. The wide range of equipment and attachments ensure a wide variety of tasks can be performed from one single workboat, such as:
- Litter & marine debris recovery
- Aquatic weed control
- Dredging & profiling
- Oil spill response
- General harbour support
Both versions are available with a range of cabin configurations, low-profile options and a range of equipment.
Skip Barges
Technical Specification
Outline Specification | Single Skipper Barge | Twin Skipper Barge |
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Length | 4.25m (14') | 9 .8m (32') |
Breadth | 3.05m (10') | 3m (9' 10") |
Depth | 1.1m (3' 8") | 1.07m (3' 8") |
Capacity Weight | 8t (17,600 lbs ) | 16t (35,200 lbs ) |
Capacity Volume | 6m3 (20 cu. ft.) | 12m3 (40 cu. ft.) |
A flexible and efficient transport and storage solution
Our unique range of modular Skip Barges allows recovered debris and waste to be stored and transported using transfer skips employed by waste removal contractors world-wide.
Loading and discharging fully-laden skips is fast, and without any manual handling, enabling Water Witch operators to immediately resume work.
Each barge features quick-connect couplings to allow additional units to be connected to suit capacity requirements.
Available in a wide range of sizes and designs
Skip Barges can be manufactured as a single or twin options, connectable in fleet form - instantly doubling your storage/transport capacity.
- Flexible design to suit local waste transfer systems
- Efficient and cost-effective solution to storing and transporting recovered debris, litter, aquatic weed, logs, silt or oil
- Highly flexible range of storage options to meet each customer's individual requirements
- Road transportable and easy handling with built in lifting points
- Range of deck configurations and equipment options including heavy duty fendering, access ladders, handrails, storage lockers and bilge pump.
Built from highest quality 6mm all welded Grade A shipyard steel for strength and durability - scantlings exceed Lloyds Register requirements.
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