NEW VESSEL GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
And EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
This
vessel is required as a rescue vessel capable of normally operating
up to 50Nm offshore and has to satisfy the requirements for
2C survey and the requirements, as applicable to the USL code
GENERAL
SPECIFICATIONS
| Length: |
14
metres |
| Beam: |
4
metres |
| Construction: |
Aluminium
|
| Draught: |
One
metre approx. |
| Motors:
|
Twin
Diesel either Cummins/Volvo
approx. 400 hp at 2500RPM
Dual battery banks each motor protected by circuit breakers
on all circuits, adequate alternator capacity for full load,
auto charging sensors
On motor also fitted with 24v alternator for supply to radar
Fuel filtering system using Racor or similar
Heat alarms to engine room, gear box with appropriate light
and sound alarms
Fresh water header tanks for engine cooling– radiator
caps and expansion tanks
Access to all anodes in heat exchangers etc.
Access to all oil and air filters
Good roomy access to all batteries
Manual engine cut offs to fuel pumps and to fuel tanks.
Levelling lines between tank
Pyrometers to both motors
Exhaust water jackets as fitted by manufacturer)
Full engine instrumentation to manufacturers specifications
|
| Gear
box |
Twin
Disk 2:1 reduction |
| Fire
suppression |
Water
misting to both motors to manufacturers specifications. |
| Propellors |
Four
Bladed |
| Fuel
Capacity |
3000
litres giving 30/40 hours at cruising speed |
| Fresh
Water |
1000
litres |
| Operating
speed: |
Cruising
at 20kn. Top of 25kns |
| Anchor
Winch |
Muir
or similar |
| Wheel-house |
The
Wheel-house will be located in the normal Fly bridge |
| Fly
bridge |
Enclosed.
TOTALLY
Full engine instrumentation.
Wipers to be fitted.
Engine controls.(as recommended by manufacturer or as agreed)
One set of O/S engine Controls
Direct read compass.
Full engine and other alarm systems.
Large Helm wheel
2 Spare 12v outlet
Extensive natural ventilation
Sun screening to limit of Code
Chart table
Forward looking sounder/sonor
Three station intercom
Night vision lighting
Windscreen wipers (pantagraphic brush with water)
One set outside engine controls
Anchor winch controls
Seating for helm, navigator and 2 crew(observers) |
| Electronics |
Current
production model 72nm radar, GPS and colour Plotter
Interchangeable Monitors, AutoPilot, Radios VHF, 27MhZ and
HF |
GENERAL FIT-OUT AND ALL SAFETY GEAR AND EQUIPMENT FOR UP TO
14 PERSONS TO BE TO USL CODE FOR CLASS 2C SURVEY
