IMTRA, the leading manufacturer and importer of quality solutions and products for the marine, energy and transportation markets, announced today it was selected by Silverback Marine to provide Norsap seats and Roca wipers for their Sherpa 24-foot landing craft.

Nicknamed the “Swiss Army knife of a workboat” the Sherpa 24 landing craft is designed for marine construction, law enforcement, diving and underwater operations and transportation services. Offering operators multi-mission versatility, it is fully configurable and available in several cabin layouts. Due to tight space requirements in the cabin, Silverback selected the Norsap 100 series jockey seats, which are extremely compact, yet rugged and offer the comfort and shock mitigation capabilities to match the performance requirements of the vessel. In anticipation of the harsh conditions the vessels will be operating in, the Roca W12 wiper system was also selected.

Norsap is an industry leader in helm seat design with decades of experience making durable high-quality seating. The 100 series is the manufacturer’s first shock mitigating seat and the first IMTRA has offered in the United States. Popular in Europe, the Norsap 100 series is designed for RIBS, high speed craft and military operations. It is meticulously designed to protect crew and passengers from injury in high-performance craft. The dynamic suspension technology radically reduces the impact from shocks and vibration – reducing fatigue and injury. The jockey seat cushions are made from high-quality water-resistant canvas, making them perfect for marine use. All steel components are made from non-corrosive duplex steel, while the aluminum components are treated with a C5 coating to ensure maximum resistance against corrosion and minimal maintenance. The seat cushion has horizontal slides to minimize the footprint when not in use and can be adjusted to fit all body sizes.

“We selected the Norsap 100 jockey seat for its stability, durability and sit/stand functionality in all weather conditions,” said Ian Gracey, marine designer, Silverback Marine. “The unique position of the seat allows users to brace themselves in the way that one would ride a dirt bike on rough trails. It offers better stabilization with your legs while reducing fatigue and the shock absorption qualities of the seat makes for a very comfortable ride.”

The Roca W12 is a durable windshield wiper system with an easily adjustable position for sweeping and parking. It fits perfectly in all kinds of vessels and can be mounted either inside or outside the windshield.

“Every new build is an opportunity to creatively address the unique requirements of each customer,” said Eric MacDonald, director of commercial sales, IMTRA. “We applaud the team at Silverback Marine for addressing the space requirement needs of their customers, while selecting the most rugged and highest quality components available. We are grateful for the opportunity to offer them these unique Norsap chairs and Roca wipers for the Sherpa landing craft and are fully confident that their customers will be satisfied with the end result.”

Located in Tacoma, Washington, Silverback Marine specializes in designing and building of landing craft, work skiffs, truckable tugs, mini barges and more for commercial, search and rescue, government and law enforcement applications.