Build Year: 1973

Used For: research and diving

Hull: Steel

Length: 16.00m

Beam: 4.72m

Draft: 2.75m

Licence:

Engine:

Main engine Gardner 8LXB 170 HP, Gear is Twin Disc 3:1 reduction, single Bronze propeller diam.1.13 ; cruising speed 7 knots
Hydraulic bowtruster with single bronze propeller
Beta Marine Generator 25Kw with 240/400 V.
Perkins 4GM 56HP for hydraulics and ballast pump,
Fuel consumption at cruising speed for main engine and generator combined approx. 13 ltr/hour.

Hydraulics:

Yes, driven by Perkins 4GM 56HP

Electronics:

Computer with digital sea charts, Auto pilot, electronic compass, GPS, AIS, 2x VHF, Decca Bridgemaster Radar, depth sounder and side scan sonar.

Additional Information:

Diving support vessel / Research vessel /Fishing boat/Service Utility boat/Work barge.
Built on behalf of the University of Newcastle by Ryton Marine in 1973 as a stern trawler and used as a fisheries research vessel, now converted and fully specialized for Scuba diving. We are second owner.
L.O.A. 16 m Beam 4,72M Draft 2.75 m Gross tonnage 46.5 ton Displacement 68 ton Deck space 8 x 4.5 m ; Fuel capacity: 5.500 ltr. Drinking water 1000 ltr

Offered as-is, with all contents, supplies, tools, spare parts, kitchen equipment etc. Only MOB boat is to be discussed.
Ship is divided into 3 compartments. At the front the accommodations, in the middle the engine room and behind the compressor room.

Accommodations
2 cabins with storage options and a total of 8 berths.
Kitchen with cooker, refrigerator, magnetron, kettle, coffee machine and pantry;
Separate storage cupboard;
Toilet ;
Wheelhouse/Day accommodation with table and 2 benches, captain's chair, chart table
All around the wheelhouse there is a huge storage facility created, available through two hatches at both sides of the wheelhouse.

Nautical Equipment
Computer with digital seacharts, Auto pilot, electronic compass, GPS, AIS, 2x VHF, Decca Bridgemaster Radar, depth sounder and side scan sonar.

Engines
Main engine Gardner 8LXB 170 HP, Gear is Twin Disc 3:1 reduction, single Bronze propeller diam.1.13 ; cruising speed 7 knots
Hydraulic bowtruster with single bronze propellor
Beta Marine Generator 25Kw with 240/400 V.
Perkins 4GM 56HP for hydraulics and ballast pump,
Fuel consumption at cruising speed for main engine and generator combined approx. 13 ltr/hour.

Deck equipment
1 ton hydraulic Guerra 40-90 deck crane reach 4.5 mtr
Small hydraulic winch with bollard pull 5 ton
Small hydraulic anchor winch.

Safety
Several fire extinguishers as required by CVO, for engine room a separate CO gas extinguishing system.
Plastimo Liferaft 10 persons;
8 life jackets;
12 Helly Hansen immersion suits type E-304
MOB boat to be discussed.

Certification
Used to be MCA klasse II for 60 mile (not required for Dutch law).
Currently CVO till Oct. 2024. New inspection is only applicable for all above water parts.
Hull inspection is done June 2023 (average thickness 7-8 mm) will be applicable for full period when in Oct. all above water parts are certified.

Diving Equipment
Nitrox (filter membrane) installation, No pure O2 required.
Consist of Atlas Copco 10 bar LP compressor, air cooler, LP buffertank, activated carbon filter, pressure regulator, Parker Hannifin Membrane variable 21%-40 % O2, 210 ltr 270 bar Bauer KA15 HP Compressor with O2 compatible lubeoil. Combined with a 200 ltr 300 bar bufferbank for Nitrox. Filling hoses are included.
Aluminum Diving ladder and wide benches where divers with diving equipment can sit. Furthermore, all ropes, anchors, chains, buoys and lifting bags are included. 3 x lifting bags 5000kg each to be discussed.