Build Year: 1995

Used For: Survey

Hull: Composite

Length: 13.00m

Beam: 5.49m

Draft: 0.84m

Licence:

MCA Cat. 2

Engine:

CUMMINS QSC 8.3 6 cylinder turbo charged diesels each developing 370hp driving through ROLLS ROYCE KAMEWA water jets.
Engines/Jets: Both engines were completely rebuilt by the current owners and have yet to be commissioned and the jet units are new and unused.
PERFORMANCE: Max. 20-22 knots dependent on loading and15-16 knots operational
ENGINE HOURS: (S) 3818hrs (P) 6113hrs prior to rebuild 2021
FUEL: 1500 litres in two tanks
WATER: TBC
BLACK WATER: TBC (new 2023)

Hydraulics:

2 x CJR 1 tonne Capstan Winches (fwd & aft)
Stern Lifting Gantry
Lifting Arm (forward)
Heavy Section 'D' Fender (new 2023)

Electronics:

Furuno Radar (new 2023)
Furuno Sounder
GPS Plotter
Simrad Auto Pilot
Saab AIS
Sailor Compact VHF
Standard Horizon Hailer System
Sestral Major Magnetic Compass
Sundry other navigational equipment ...........

Additional Information:

This 13m Nelson Catamaran, designed by TT Boat Designs in 1995 and built specifically for the Port of London Authority (PLA) transcends their broad-based knowledge of offshore boat design with this functional catamaran work platform purpose designed for survey work in the shallow estuary waters of the River Thames. Her less than a metre draft and 'low noise' hull characteristics provide an excellent platform for survey work using the latest sophisticated hydrographic equipment. A purpose designed transducer pod is housed in the starboard hull. The ‘jockey stick’ controlled water jet installation provides pinpoint control in tight areas such as a narrow river or marina, enabling the helmsman to place the vessel and maintain position. Maximised visibility is afforded from the wheelhouse both for the helmsman and workstation crew members and her spacious interior volume provides many advantages over an equivalent monohull of similar size in terms of crew accommodation. A major refitted was completed May 2023 by the current owners over a 2 year period and the PLA will launch and recommission on completion of a sale. This vessel is currently not Coded but previously was certificated to Cat. 2 (60 miles FSH) with stability book.

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