Topaz subsidiary delivers the 17.2 meter crew boat 'DNV Express 18'

The 17.2 meter vessel was designed by Teknicraft, New Zealand and all marine construction work was undertaken by Nico Craft in Fujairah.

'DNV Express 18'; a medium-speed, mono hull, aluminium vessel is designed to service ships within a distance of 50 nautical miles from a port of refuge. The overall length is 17.2 metres on a moulded beam of 4.8 metres and a draught of 0.65 metres. The crew boat has a deck cargo capacity of 1,000 kg and can carry the crew of four and up to ten passengers at a speed of 24 knots. The vessel was built under Det Norske Veritas (DNV) certification.

Nico Craft, established to cater to the increasing demand for work boats in the region has recently launched a 19 meter aluminium catamaran diving support vessel, aptly named 'NEMO'. Nico Craft currently has over ten boats under construction including five steel mono hull crew boats designed by Incat Crowther, Australia and a 23 metre crew boat for Miclyn Express Offshore.

Nico Craft's focus has been passenger ferries, fast patrol boats, crew boats, utility boats and various commercial craft up to 40 meters LOA. The new state-of-the-art facility has 2 sheds of 120 meters each with all the required production machinery.