Converted form a fleet tender and maintained to an extremely high standard. Drydocked yearly. Drydocked in June 2024 and a in dock hull survey is available. During drydocking the annual works were carried out, including painting of the hull and antifoul, new anodes etc Currently on MCA workboat code CAT 2 (12 passengers + crew)and UK Flag. Possibility to extend to CAT 1. Has worked for many years with the current owners on a high-profile survey and maintenance contract. The original hold now converted to accommodation but could be converted back if required to a hold space. Will be drydocked in April 24 for its annual survey and maintenance. Full recent ultrasound report from last dry docking 2023. The main engine also has complete overall in 2023. Current range 1000 nm. Much more documented work carried out to a high specification during by current owners. Very versatile small boat that could be used in a multitude of roles with a good track record of works. Owners only selling due to restructuring of the business model.
Vessel type: | Fleet Tender conversion |
Designer: | MOD |
Builder: | Richard Dunston |
Model: | Survey Dive Workboat |
Constructed: | 1973 |
Registration: | Uk SSR |
Registry: | UK SSR |
Berths: | 9 |
No. of engines: | 1 |
Engine model: | Mirrleees Blackstone ERS4 MCR |
Engine power: | 320 |
Fuel type: | Diesel |
Drive type: | Shaft drive |
Length over all: | 25m |
Length at waterline: | 24.5m |
Beam: | 6.4m |
Maximum draft: | 2.4m |
Hull material: | Steel |
Hull colour: | Black |
Fuel capacity: | 5000 Litres |
Water capacity: | 2000 Litres |
There is a well appointed gally mess room and lounge room at deck level. Below deck there are three single cabins and three double cabins, heads and shower
Constructed for the British Navy by UK shipyards. Has been converted professionally to a Survey, Marine works and Dive ship that has been on a high profile carter for a number of years and has been very well maintained, last drydocking May 2024. It benefits from a below specially designed and type approved Perspex widow in its own oil filled cofer dam that can be access afloat to change out survey equipment as per picture. All pictures taken at the last dry docking in June 2024.
Very well documented and full drawings etc available.
• Crane 17 t/m (3.7T at ships side)
• Bow thruster
• 3000psi water jetting plant
• Welding and burning plant
• 2 x 440v generators
2x ICOM VHF, Radar Simrad, Plotter Simrad NSOMarine processor plotter, AIS
SURVEY EQUIPMENT DETAILS
DEPTH MEASUREMENT
• Ceestar Survey Echo Sounder
200 kHz 8 degree beam width @ 3dB
• Lowrance 50/200kHz echo sounder
Beamwidth 50 kHz 45° @-3dB
200 kHz 12° @-3dB
• Valeport Digital Sound Velocity Profiler
Range 1400 to 1600 m/s
Resolution 0.001 m/s
Accuracy +/- 0.05 m/s
Acoustic frequency 2.5 Mhz, single pulse
POSITION FIXING
• Simrad NSO Marine Processor Plotter with Simrad MX575C antenna. All appropriate offsets applied in Hypac.
SURVEY SOFTWARE
• Hypack
SIDESCAN
• Lowrance Structure Scan Dual Frequency 455kHz
Sonar Output Power Max WRMS: 500W, WPK: 4000W W
• Sidescan Specifications
Max Range 455kHz (500ft — 250/side))
• Downscan Specifications:
Max Depth 300 ft (455kHz)
Mirrleees Blackstone ERS4 MCR and Lister 2 to 1 gearbox
Was fully serviced and works carried in 2023 which included
Cylinder head relief valves total.
Conn Rod exchange total.
Engine gaskets/joint total.
Recon cylinder heads total.
Gearbox service.
Engine running hours 500 hours since works carried out
Full safety equipment on board to meet the coding requirements all in date. The liferaft will not be included in the sale as is on hire.
Note: Indicated location is approximate general area only.