Proteus (watercraft)
The Proteus is the prototype ship for the wave adaptive modular vessels developed by Ugo Conti's Marine Advanced Research
Technology
It has twin hulls, like a catamaran, connected to each other and a control cabin by four metal legs. The legs ride on titanium springs -- like shock absorbers -- that allow the WAM-V to adjust to the surface of the water
Construction
The Proteus is 100 feet long, 50 feet between the outsides of the twin hulls, and is powered by two 355 horsepower Cummins marine diesels. It displaces 12 tons fully loaded. Fuel is stored in the flexible pontoons. It can carry 2 tons of cargo, and can be operated by a crew of two