by magoonigal » Sun Aug 22, 2021 11:45 pm
She is quite a big vessel as Workboats go:-
DAMEN MULTI CAT 27'2
Basic Functions:- Anchor Handling, Dredger Service, Supply, Towing, Hose Handling and Survey.
Length o.a 27.7 m (91ft). Beam 12.45 m (41ft). Max Draught 2.85 m (9 ft)
Gross Tonnage is 178.8, but her Displacement tonnage is a better guide at 405 tonnes.(398.6 tons)
Bollard Pull:- 33 tonnes.
Speed:- 10 knots.
Engines:- Twin CATS developing 1,790 kw (2,400 hp)
Deck Cranes:- 1 x 11.3 tonnes at 16.5 m and 1 x 6.44 tonnes at 17.07 m.
Accommodation:- In hull Air conditioned cabins for 7 persons. 3 x 1 + 2 x 2.
Paul Hood. + WSS Tyneside Branch Hon Sec.