48m Utility Support Vessel

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Dimensions

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Engines

When Wright International Ltd selects the vessels we list we are always aware that the vessels could be used anywhere in the world. That is why we select only the vessels with quality and universal named equipment. This superb vessel for example is fitted with the ever reliable Cat 3512 engines delivering 1750 BHP @ 1600 rpm. The power is transmitted down through the Reinties WAF 762 Gearboxes to the shafts and to the fixed pitch propellers fitted with Kort nozzles.

This power is also complemented by the use of a 5 Tonne Bow Thruster to provide absolute maneuverability for the Skipper.

GEN SETS
Again to keep spares simple and easily obtained the Manufacturers installed three 215 Kw Cat 3406 Gen Sets. These powerful units produce 415 V, 3 Phase, 50 Hz power to the ship.

BUNKERAGE
Fuel Oil 540 Tonnes
Lub Oil 10 Tonnes
Hyd Oil 5 Tonnes
Fresh Water 185 Tonnes

PUMP
•The Bilge and Ballast pump is an electric self-priming pump delivering 50 m3 / hr @ 35m Head

•The Fresh Water cargo pump is an electric self-priming pump delivering 50 m3 / hr @ 50m Head

•The Fuel Oil Cargo Pump is an electric self-priming pump delivering 50 m3 / hr @ 50m Head

•The Fuel Oil Transfer Pump is a horizontal geared pump rated at 20 m3 / hr @ 30m Head

•The Sludge Oil Pump is rated at 5 m3 /hr @ 45m Head

•The G.S. Pump is an electric self-priming pump delivering 50 m3 / hr @ 35m Head

•The Emergency Fire Pump is rated at 25 m3 / hr @ 45 m Head

•The Oily Water Separator is rated at 0,5 m3 / hr

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Construction

This Tug was designed and built to International Standard and fully certificated to BV Classification the actual notation being Class1 + Hull + Mach “Tug”. This vessel has been designed and built to allow its owner to have a degree of comfort as to its various roles.

For Instance:-

•It has a Speed of 12 Knots

•It has a Bollard Pull of 40 Tonne @ 100% MCR

•It has a Deck Strength of 5 T / m2

•It has a very versatile 25m x 12m = 300m2 Aft Deck Space.

Accomodation

This kind of vessel is usually to be found undertaking tows for extended period of time and the designers were quick to ensure the Crew were as comfortable as possible whilst they were at sea.

That is why the ship has been fitted out with Cabins rather than the old Dormitory style.

•2 x 1 Man Cabin (Captain and 1st Engineer)
•1 x 2 Man Cabin
•6 x 4 Man Cabin
TOTAL = 28 Men

The accommodation does not end with the Cabins there is also the Heads, Showers, Galley for 28 Men and rest room or Saloon. There are few ships around with this degree of comfort built in for the Crew and this means that the owner can be seen to be respectful of his Staff without any effort put in by the “Company”.

Decking Equipment

This vessel not only has a superb Machinery, Accommodation, Safety and Construction it is after all a Tug and has a superb DECK EQUIPMENT to match the standards elsewhere.

•The Anchor Windlass is Electro-hydraulic and rated at 5 Tonne @ 12m / min for 28mm Dia U2 Chain

•The Stern Roller 3.5m Long x 1.45m Dia and is rated at 150 Tonnes S.W.L

•2 x Anchor 1020 Kg Stockless Anchors

•The Anchor Chain is 28mm Dia x 357.5mm and is the U2 stud link chain

•This vessel has even a sensible Deck Crane fitted with a 1T @ 15m radius hydraulic Crane

•Towing winch is a 50 Tonne Single Drum @ 0,4m / min with the Brake holding set at 100 Tonnes

•The Tugger Winch is a sensible 5 Tonne @ 15m / min Single Drum

•Capstan is again a very sensible rating of 5 Tonne @ 15 m / min

Navigation Equipment

When you get a vessel as quality built as this one it always a comfort to know that it has been fitted out with the latest technology and the latest navigation equipment.

Echo Sounder
DGPS Navigator
VHF Radio
GMDSS EPIRB
GMDSS Sart
Navtex Receiver

Are just some of the equipment to be found at the helm of this vessel.

Safety Equipment

SOLAS & FiFi
When you undertake long tows you are all to aware that the safety of the men, the ship and of course what you are towing all rely on the equipment on board to fight fire and to save lives. This vessel had to have a requirement for Class but the designers took the decision they would build this vessel to be fully self sufficient. There are alarms, fire monitors, safety equipment all over the ship.

SAFETY SYSTEMS
•2 x Life Rafts
•8 x Life Buoy ring
•23 x Life jackets
•1 x Rescue boat

FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT
•The main Fire pump delivers 1200 Tonne / hr @ 14 bar
•2 x Fire monitor 600m3/hr @12 bar
•Foam System 20m3
•Dispersant system 10m3

Disclaimer

The details of this vessel is offered in good faith but cannot be guaranteed. Nor can we warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.