Spec
18.44m CONVERTED TUG LIVE ABOARD

Builder : Swedish LOA : 18.44m

Model : Ice breaking tug

Year : 1905

Construction : Steel hull, steel/aluminium s/structure

Displacement : ca 50 tons

Type : ex tug converted live aboard

Keel : Displacement / ice breaking

Berths/cabins : 6 in 3 cabins Water : 1.5 tons

Designer
: Fuel : 7 tons

Colour : Dk. blue with white s/structure Fuel type : Diesel

Engine(s) : 1 x Scania DSC11 300hp main, also 1 x Volvo MD11 auxilliary Drive type : Shaft

Lying : Dover, UK

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS

No of Heads 2
Showers 2

Top Speed (Approx) 11kts
Cruise (Approx) 9kts

Engine Hrs main: ca 9750

Hot Water : Yes

Steering: Hydraulic
Cabin Heating ? Yes



Deck Equipment Hydraulic Anchor windlass ; Danforth 1/2 tonne anchor plus Admiralty Kedge & 60m chain/warp ; ; Gangway ; Boarding/bathing ladder ;
Awning and awning stancions to cover aft deck ; 6 industrial fenders ; Numerous lengths warp ; Tow rope ; Emergency propellor powered via auxiliary hydraulics can be rigged via tiller arm to rudder to give power for low speed in an emergency to get you home. In addition to bridge steering, there are stations on the fly bridge and aft deck.

Mechanical Equipment
Single Scania DSC11 300hp turbo diesel main engine (new in 1982) coupled with a 4:1 reduction gearbox delivers approx 11 knots at max revs of ca 1800 and 9 knots cruising. Fuel consumption is ca 15-20 litres per hr at cruising revs. Fuel capacity is 7 tons in 2 steel tanks. There is also a Volvo MD11 auxiliary engine used for the hydraulics, salvage pump & fire pump. Hydraulic Bow Thruster. The very large walk-in engine room area includes a large workbench and work area.

Electrical System 4 batteries in 2 banks, isolated, 12v/24v and 240v shore power. Batteries charge from engine (40 AMP) or battery charger (30 AMP). There is also a Ruggerini Markon 6KW generator (new 2004 - 40 hours use).

Navigation Equipment Furono 12KW mono radar ; Simrad CE30 mono GPS/plotter/log ; Raytheon STE 8001 autopilot (commercial model) ; Koden CVS102 Colour sounder ; 3 x fixed VHF radios - 1 x Skanti DSC VHF, 1 x Sailor 2047 VHF, 1 x Icom M710 HF/MF DSC - plus 2 hand held Icom VHF radios ; Morse compass plus emergency compass - plus fluxgate via autopilot ; Target Pro Navtex ; Raytheon 430 Internal and External Communications System for loudhailer, internal speakers, CO's cabin/bridge communication and automatic fog signals. The ship is fitted to receive landline telephone lines.

Safety Equipment Ship divided into 5 watertight subsections each separately pumped via auxiliary engine at 50 tonnes per hour. Manual FM200 drench system in engine room with remote control panel external and visual and audible alarm upon opening of operation cabinet. Built In ships fire main. Zodiac Solas B 16 Man serviced 2004 ; 16 crew saver automatic plus 2 childrens plus 10 DOT ; 4 lifebuoys 2 with floating strobes - 10 throwlines - one rocket line launcher ; 10 fire extinguishers located depending upon risk in compartment including foam, CO2 and Hydrospray ; Petrol driven 60 tonne per hour portable salvage pump plus 2 Roving electric bilge pumps - plus manual bilge pump in engine room ; Full set of flares but time expired ; Full navigation lights plus RAM and towing lights with auto watchkeeping panel ; EPIRB ; Air horn ; Remote controlled search light ; ; full medical/first aid kit.

Galley & Domestic 6 berths in 3 cabins plus occasional berths in the saloon ; The master cabin has built in key and combination safe, also amplified TV aerial and telephone extension line. Pressurised hot and cold water throughout heated via immersion or central heating boiler ; 1.5 tons water storage in 2 steel tanks ; Bridge heads with electric flush head, shower and sink. Main heads with full size electric flush heads, sink and large shower area. Galley sink ; Radiators in each compartment from diesel fired boiler ; Large and separate galley via door to saloon. Containing full size fridge freezer. Full size 4 burner gas cooker with separate grill and separate oven. Storage areas and all utensils, cutlery and crockery provided.
There is a large separate saloon with seating for 8 dining guests. Large TV, video and music centre built in and much locker space. In the saloon is an additional fridge and a freezer.

 

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