Hull: GRP

Length: 16.50m

Beam: 6.70m

Draft: 1.30m

Licence:
Thames Freight Standard & Inland Waters Boat Code Compliant

Engine:
Twin CATERPILLAR 3406E (2010) turbo charged diesel engines each of 700hp direct driven via Cardan shaft to PP 170 WATERJETS. Controls are managed by 'joy stick' to each bucket with separate throttle levers.
PERKINS 4 Cyl. naturally aspirated diesel serves the oil recovery system hydraulically.
PALFINGER hydraulics deck crane - rated at 800kgs @ 6.9m
Oil recovery tanks: 2 x 4 cubic metre
Fuel Capacity: 2 x 1200 litres
Water Capacity: Est. 1 x 100 litres

Hydraulics:
Electrics - 24 volt system with shore power via Victron battery charger/invertor

Electronics:
SAAB GPS/AIS, Furuno GP-39 GPS, Furuno Radar, Lawrence Hook Sounder, Ratheon Hailer system, Icom IC-M601 VHF DSC + non DSC VHF on fly deck

'Recover' is a 16.5m catamaran constructed in GRP composite by Prout Catamarans in 1996 for the current owners - The Port of London Authority (PLA) specifically for oil recovery in the event of a spill. Maintained in service until recently, this vessel is fitted with Lamor hydraulically operated brush cleaning equipment with onboard storage tanks and discharge arrangements. Dual station controls from the wheelhouse and fly-deck ensure maximum visibility in operation. With the equipment removed, a large working deck is available for a multitude of applications subject to a Coding analysis but might include cargo/passenger carrying. Local Thames Freight Standard and Inland Waters Boat Code compliant. (not Part 1 Registered)

Accommodation:
Large WHEELHOUSE with panoramic vision from the control station which is central with engine joy stick controls adjacent together with fitted electronic aids as listed. Two KAB 300 suspension pedestal mounted crew seats. Charting area (S) and 'L' shaped seating with table (P). Access to each hull (P&S) - Galley area within port side comprising a stainless steel sink with H&C tap and Microwave oven. At the after end of this compartment are located the Victron charger unit and other electricals. Heads compartment within the starboard hull with sea toilet and wash / hand basin (H&C). Both compartments have storage areas. Central Door to after deck area. Access ladder to FLY DECK steering console with duplicated engine controls and instrumentation within a covered console. The 'A' frame gantry mast is raised and lowered hydraulically. The mid section of the after deck houses the Lamor Oil recovery system which is operated from a dedicated console (S) controlled hydraulically including the bridge deck retractable doors and brush mechanism. Adjacent is access to the Perkins 'donkey' engine used solely for the hydraulic systems associated with the recovery system. Two further portals provide access to each engine room. The after deck area has the Palfinger deck crane offset to port. On the transom, the jet buckets are protected with stainless steel tubular guards/platforms with a ladder to each. The vessel is fitted with heavy 'D' section fendering at two levels with stainless steel protections at each bow and stern quarters.