Venture IV – Press Release

Venture IV – Press Release

‘VENTURE IV’ – PRESS RELEASE – 24.01.2023

Macduff Ship Design are delighted to announce the completion and delivery of the, ‘VENTURE IV’, to Mark Lovie of the Venture II Fishing Company Limited.

The vessel is the fourth boat built by Macduff Shipyards for the owner and skipper Mark Lovie. The first ‘VENTURE’ was built by the yard in 1993 as the ‘ENDEAVOUR II’ and was a wooden hull fishing vessel. ‘VENTURE II’ was built by the yard in 2001, this time of steel hull construction and was the largest vessel built by the yard to that date. ‘VENTURE III’ followed suit, handed over in 2017, again being the largest vessel built by the yard at the time. And finally, ‘VENTURE IV’ continues the trend, carrying the distinction of being the largest vessel ever delivered by the yard, both in terms of physical size and gross tonnage.

The project began early in 2020 when the owner expressed an interest to build a new fishing vessel to replace the existing <24m registered vessel. Improving on the fuel efficiency, speed, sea keeping, and crew comfort. Based on their recent experience it was known that to meet these goals that a longer ship would likely be required, free from the constraints of registered length and gross tonnage. As well as increased length, it was decided that it would be advantageous to study the performance of various bow designs in relation to speed and sea keeping, to enable the hull to be optimised to its full potential. At this time we worked closely with Macduff Shipyards and the Wolfson unit at Southampton University. The Wolfson Unit suggested that a program of tank testing be carried out, comparing two hulls of similar overall length. The first featuring a conventional hull with bulbous bow and flared stem, and the second featuring a hybrid bow with an inverted bow for the majority of the stem but still retaining a small flared portion at the top to keep the fore deck dry. Following from this, two scale models were manufactured and then trialled in the Solent University Towing Tank at a range of different speeds, in both calm water and simulated waves representative of the areas which the owner operates. The results from the trial showed a decrease in hull resistance in calm water, mainly due to the increase in waterline length of the new bow. However, more notably the modern bow should a significant reduction in both resistance and motion when being towed into a head sea with waves, particular at higher speeds above 8 knots.

With the research complete the yard and Macduff Ship Design began on the design work, with the hull lines finalised, faired and stability assessed by Macduff Ship Design the construction plans were then drawn up and submitted to Bureau Veritas classification for approval along with the outfitting and engineering drawings. These were then supplied to Finomar Shipyard based in Szczecin, Poland who were sub-contracted to fabricate the hull and wheelhouse which upon completion was towed to Macduff in the late summer of 2021. The full outfitting was completed in Macduff to MCA and BV regulations with the vessel departing Macduff just over a year after arriving to go to Fraserburgh where it docked for a final paint. Sea and fishing trials were conducted in the Moray Firth before the vessel was signed over to the new owners just before Christmas 2022 with enough time for two short maiden trips, fishing off the west coast of Scotland. Early indications are that the hull is performing as anticipated with increased speed, reduced fuel consumption, and improved sea keeping evident.

The hull is of round bilge form with a streamlined inverted bow, flared upper stem, beam carried full length to the transom and possesses two complete decks, as well as a partial shelter and bridge deck above this. A ballast box keel is fitted along with deep ‘V’ bilge keels to dampen roll motion.

‘VENTURE IV’ features four deck levels which apart from the bridge deck all run the full length of the ship. The arrangement of the ship is based closely on the successful predecessors, ‘ENDEAVOUR IV’, ‘VENTURE III’, ‘ENDEAVOUR V’, which have proven themselves over the years. The longer vessel makes use of the additional space to increase crew comfort and working areas, with large generous cabins and mess areas provided along with a fish hold which can comfortably carry 2000 fish boxes without the need to stack high.

Below main deck is separated into four compartments: aft peak, engine room, fish hold and fore peak.

The aft peak features numerous tanks used to house both fresh water and ships services such a lubrication and hydraulic oil.

Forward of this the engine room houses the main propulsion machinery which is provided by a YANMAR 6EY26W engine rated at 1110 kW at 750 rpm coupled to a free-standing Mekanord 650HS gearbox with a reduction ratio of 5.44:1 which drives the large 3.3 m diameter controllable pitch propeller. A low drag high thrust nozzle is fitted in way of the propeller and incorporates a triple rudder system to provide high turning force. Two YANMAR 6NY16L generator sets are fitted within the engine room, each delivering 280 ekW of power. The main engine and generators are cooled via freshwater plate coolers. The hydraulic towing pumps along with stern thruster are also fitted withing the engine room along with the main electrical switchboard, refrigeration and the ships pumping systems.

A large fish room is fitted forward of the engine room with capacity for up to 2,000 stacking fish boxes. Refrigeration plant and chilling pipes for the fish hold was provided and fitted by Premier Refrigeration along with two 2.5 t Geneglace ice making machines, each feeding into large ice lockers which can house up to 10 t of flake ice.

At the stem of the vessel the fore peak is divided into four compartments with three large freshwater tanks which are used for ice making along with a bow thruster access compartment on the centreline where grey and black water tanks are situated.

Above the main deck the vessel is generally divided along the centreline with working areas to port and accommodation to starboard.  To the port side there is a steering gear compartment combined with engineer’s workshop aft, fish handling area amidships and dry locker forward. To the starboard side there is a laundry/pantry/galley aft, followed by a large mess/lounge amidships and four two-man cabins forward. A large 20 m3 hopper is fitted on the centreline.

A deck up features the trawl deck where most of the deck machinery is fitted, and fishing takes place. The deck features twin ramps aft with hydraulic stern gates fitted to the top of each ramp for crew protection. Forward of these are two flush mounted hopper hatches where the catch is taken onboard. The deck is then open all the way to the stem where three split sweep winches are fitted to allow maximum deck length for storing and mending nets. Fitted amidships immediately above the net tracks are three separate bagging winches. Three split winches are fitted amidships, two to starboard and the third to port and lead directly aft to large trawl blocks which are capable of sliding forward up to 1.2m from the transom to reduce the pressure on the steering gear when towing an edge in deep water. Numerous casings are fitted either side of the tracks and serve various functions such as a gear store, air handling unit room, two-man cabin and unloading trunk.

The shelter deck runs from stern to stem. Aft it is mainly open and provides a walkway around the perimeter of the vessel as well as shelter for those working on the trawl deck. Amidships features a full breadth casing where a skipper’s cabin with en-suite is fitted, along with two two-man cabins, a general WC and electronics room. Forward is arranged for mooring and anchoring and features a three-barrel winch fitted within a weathertight compartment which is used to stow the two anchor warps along with a spare barrel for mooring rope.

At bridge deck level a large wheelhouse is situated which is nearly the full breadth of the vessel to provide great visibility when manoeuvring in restricted areas. Large windows are fitted all around for good visibility with full height windows fitted aft on the centreline, providing a commanding view of the trawl deck to enhance crew safety.

 

 

 

OWNER

Owner: Venture II Fishing Company, UK

Agent: Don Fishing Ltd, UK

Insurer: Sunderland Marine, UK

 

DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES

Length overall: 34.50 m

Length Registered: 32.65 m

Beam: 10.50 m

Depth: 4.90 m (main deck), 7.25 m (trawl deck)

Fresh water capacity: 50,500 li

Technical water: 18,200 li

Oil fuel capacity: 95,300 li

Hydraulic oil: 3,000 li (main tank), 1,500 li (spare tank)

Lube oil: 1,500 li

Hold capacity:  2200 stacking boxes

Ice: 10 t in lockers

Speed: 13.0 knots at 100% MCR during trials

Crew: 12 persons certified

 

 

 

LIST OF SUPPLIERS

Builder, Macduff Shipyards Ltd

Design by Yard & Macduff Ship Design Ltd, UK

Research and development by Wolfson Unit MTIA, UK

Construction and stability information by Macduff Ship Design, UK

Hull fabrication by Finomar Shipyard, Poland

Classification by Bureau Veritas

YANMAR 6EY26W main engine supplied by Trevor McDonald (Marine Engine Services) Ltd, UK & Yanmar Europe

YANMAR 6NY16L generator sets supplied by Trevor McDonald (Marine Engine Services) Ltd, UK & Yanmar Europe

Mekanord 650HS, 5.44:1 reduction gearbox supplied by MEProduction, Denmark

3.3 m CP propeller & stern gear supplied by Kumera Helseth, Norway

3.3 m nozzle and triple rudder supplied by Kort Propulsion, UK

MT5000 steering gear by Scan Steering AS, Denmark

Noris engine control and alarm system supplied by Trevor McDonald (MES) Ltd, UK

Switchboard and installation of ships electrical systems provide by R.D. Downie Ltd, UK

Electrical system design and special assistance provided by NU Design Ltd, UK

KT300H bow and stern thrusters supplied by Kort Propulsion, UK

Plate coolers supplied by Blokland, Holland

The extensive deck machinery package was supplied by MacGregor who also designed the hydraulic system. The packages comprises of:

  • 3 off 30 t trawl winches, each with capacity of 2250 m of 26 mm diameter wire
  • 3 off 20 t sweep winches
  • 3 of 12 t bagging winches
  • 2 x 10 t cod end winches
  • 2 x 13 t gilson winches
  • 2 x 6 t gear handing winches aft
  • 3 x 3 t gear handling winch forward
  • 1 x 3 t fishroom winch
  • 1 x triple barrel anchor and mooring winch
  • Pentagon autotrawl system
  • 3m telescopic boom landing crane with 2.3 t winch

Fishroom refrigeration & ice machines supplied by Premier Refrigeration, UK

Fish handling system supplied by the yard.

Air handling unit supplied by Air Handling Equipment Ltd, UK

Anchors & chains supplied by Fendercare, UK

Windows and portlights supply by H.K. Van Wingerden & ZN.B. V, Holland

Weathertight ships doors supplied by Winel, Holland

Ships side valves supplied by Meson, Sweden

Oily water separator supplied by Goltens UK Ltd, UK

Bilge, Ballast, Deckwash, Fire pumps supplied by Bombas Azcue, Spain

Fire doors and panels supplied by Promat UK Ltd, UK

Fire fighting and LSA supplied by Blue Anchor Fire & Safety, UK & Marine Fire Safety, UK

MOB rescue sling supplied by Quick Sling, UK

Paint and coatings supplied by PPG, UK

 

ELECTRONICS PACKAGE

Supplied by:

Woodsons of Aberdeen, UK

Furuno, UK

Scanmar, UK

See owner/suppliers for full specification.

 

FISHING GEAR

Nets, trawl warp and rigging supplied by Jackson Trawl, UK

Clump supplied by Thyboron, Denmark

Trawl doors supplied by Vonin Storm, Faroe Islands

 

Images courtesy of Steven Gourley Media & Ullapool Harbour & Macduff Shipyards.

Mowi Orders

Mowi Orders

Mowi Scotland orders 2 new landing craft

Macduff Ship Design are pleased to announce that Mowi Scotland Ltd has selected Skagen Ship Consulting and Macduff Ship Design as main contractor and designer for two new 18.5m landing craft service vessels for aquaculture support services.

The vessels are a development of the ‘Geraldine Mary’ and ‘Helen Rice’ hull forms with a revised arrangement to match the specific operating profile of Mowi Scotland.  Alongside this they offer flexibility for future aquaculture roles. Skagen Ship Consulting will be responsible for the delivery of the design and equipment package with the vessels built in their entirety at Etkin Marine in Turkey.

 

 

Euroclydon GY77 – Press Release

Euroclydon GY77 – Press Release

Crab Fishing Vessel ‘EUROCLYDON’ delivery

Macduff Ship Design is delighted to announce the recent completion and delivery to its owners of the MFV EUROCLYDON, GY77.

EUROCLYDON is the second crab fishing vessel built for Stuart MacDougall of fishing company Euroclydon Ltd in the space of only three years. Both vessels were designed by Macduff Ship Design and built by Macduff Shipyards Ltd.

The vessel is built to a full new design of vivier crabber fishing vessel. It features many similarities to the first vessel, MFV LEVANTER, with a similar arrangement throughout. However, with increased length, breadth, and depth, the EUROCLYDON provides noticeably more space all around to enhance crew comfort, sea keeping and fishing activity.

The design work began in the summer of 2020 with consultation between the yard and owner to finalise the general arrangement to their exact needs. With the initial design complete, the construction plans were drawn up by Macduff Ship Design and submitted to the MCA for plan approval under their newly adopted construction standard, inherited from Seafish.

The hull of EUROCLYDON up to the main deck along with the aft accommodation casing and the forward section of the shelter is built from Lloyds grade A shipbuilding plate. The mid part of the shelter where fishing activities take place, along with the wheelhouse and mast is built from marine grade aluminium to help reduce the vessels’ displacement. The hull form features a double chine hull form, transom stern and a modern bow designed to cut cleanly through the sea with less energy leading to a reduction in fuel consumption and emissions along with increased crew comfort.

The layout of the EUROCLYDON below the main deck features two three-man cabins aft, followed by a large engine room which extends forward over the top of the vivier tank. The vivier tank is positioned amidships with its trunk up to the main deck fitted through the engine room. Forward of the engine room, a bait store is situated and finally a water tank is fitted forward of the collision bulkhead in the bow.

Above the deck features the accommodation area aft with galley/mess to starboard, WC aft and a two berth skippers’ cabin and dry locker/laundry to port. Forward of this is the large fully sheltered working deck where the pots are brought onboard, catch emptied into the vivier tank, and pots stacked up until ready to shoot again. The shelter is protected by a large hydraulically powered hatch. The hauler is mounted forward and leads to a block which is fitted at the end of a telescopic boom which extends outboard of the hull to keep the pots clear of the side when hauling up. Forward at the main deck a weather-tight bulkhead is fitted, and a store space is arranged with shelving for storage and the anchor chain locker.

Above the shelter deck, a large open deck space provides for generous stowage of pots when moving gear to the grounds.

EUROCLYDON features some safety features built into the hull such as recessed foot/hand holds beneath the port and starboard fixed side ladders extending below the waterline and permanent guard rails around the wheelhouse perimeter. In addition, the owner’s preference for a raised shooting table is arranged in place of a low deck-level side opening to keep the crew safe within the shelter.

EUROCLYDON is fitted with a large vivier tank with a capacity of over 40,000 litres of seawater. The tank is subdivided with fibreglass grating partitions so the catch can be separated into different species/grades. The tank is serviced by two large electrically powered circulation pumps supplied by Bombas Azcue with the intention of one pump being used in service and one on standby. Overflow pipes are arranged port and starboard, above the waterline, so the crew and skipper can visibly see when the pumps are in operation.

The propulsion setup of EUROCLYDON is based around an innovative, large 2000 mm diameter four-bladed propeller designed and supplied by Wartsila. During the creation of the specification, the yard put forth to the owners a Mitsubishi S6B3 with 320 kW output as the proposed main engine due to its success and fuel economy on other projects in the past. Wartsila was then asked to investigate the optimal propeller diameter and design for the vessel given the engine particulars and a range of gear reductions available. Upon their conclusion, the 2m propeller was selected along with a Masson Marine W6000 gearbox with a large ratio of 8.705:1 which was calculated to provide optimal free steaming thrust per kW of power available. It was witnessed during trials that the vessel achieved a good speed for her length and the propulsion package performed smoothly with little vibration.

A hydraulic system was designed by Macduff Shipyards and features a 1.5 t hauler provided by Britannia Engineering, a telescopic boom for the hauling block and a large hauling hatch supplied by the yard, a KT120 bow thruster with 800 kg of thrust supplied by Kort Propulsion, and a MFB6 landing crane provided by Thistle Marine. Hydraulic power is provided by two large 37.5 kW motors which can be powered separately, or simultaneously, by either of the vessel’s generator sets providing complete redundancy.

GENERAL PARTICULARS

Length overall: 17.40 m

Length Registered: 16.45 m

Beam: 6.80 m

Depth: 3.80 m

Depart port displacement: 210 t

Fresh water capacity: 6,000 li

Oil fuel capacity: 11,000 li

Viver tank capacity: 40,000 li

Speed: 9.5 knots

Crew: 6-8

 

LIST OF MAJOR SUPPLIERS

Builder Macduff Shipyards Ltd

Designer Macduff Ship Design

Mitsubishi S6B3 main engine supplied by Macduff Diesels Limited, UK

Propeller supplied by Wartsila, Spain

Gearbox supplied by Masson Marine, France

Generator sets supplied by Macduff Diesels Ltd, UK

Box cooling systems for each engine and the hydraulic circuit supplied by Blokland Non Ferro, Netherlands

Pumps supplied by Azcue Pumps SA, Spain

Deck machinery equipment supplied by the yard

Hydraulic hauler supplied by Britannia Engineering

Deck crane supplied by Thistle Marine, UK

Bow thruster supplied by the Kort Propulsion, UK

Fire doors supplied by B-15 Marine Ltd, UK

Weathertight doors supplied by Winel, Netherlands

Rudder system supplied by the yard

Steering gear supplied by Scan Steering APS, Denmark

Wheelhouse windows and portlights supplied by HK Van Wingerden & An BV, Netherlands

Fish handling system supplied by the yard

Paint system by International Paints, UK

Wheelhouse chairs supplied by Norsap, UK

Oil fuel filter/separator and main engine oil fine filter supplied by CC Jensen, UK

Pressure washers supplied by Grampian Power Clean, UK

Anchors and chain supplied by Fendercare Marine, UK

Switchboard and electrical system supplied and installed by R D Downie Limited, UK

 

  

 

  

UT Testing

UT Testing

Macduff Ship Design is pleased to be carrying out ultrasonic thickness test on vessels in Macduff Shipyard.

Following the successful completion of Ultrasonic Testing SNT Level II training by several staff members at Array training in Aberdeen we are now pleased to offer UT surveying. Get in touch today if you require this service.  

 

AQS orders new hybrid service catamaran

AQS orders new hybrid service catamaran

Macduff Ship Design is pleased to announce that following extensive development work the shipping company AQS has selected Skagen Ship Consulting and Macduff Ship Design as the main contractor and designer for a new 18.5m hybrid service vessel for aquaculture support services.

The project has seen significant initial development work by Macduff Ship Design in collaboration with Skagen Ship Consulting and AQS to ensure a bespoke vessel, with an arrangement to match the specific operating profile of AQS, alongside flexibility for future aquaculture roles. Skagen Ship Consulting will be responsible for the delivery of the design and equipment package with the vessel built in its entirety at TRX Marine in Yalova, Turkey. The design has also been developed with several innovations for a vessel of this type including a greener operating profile being a strong focus. AQS, Skagen and Macduff are all working towards greener solutions both on this vessel and more widely with a drive to reduce climate emissions. Macduff Ship Design is currently working with several operators on hybrid solutions and is involved in several working groups investigating future zero-emission technology.

Sustainability, well-being and safety for the crew on board have been central to the development of the vessel, which is designed for round-the-clock operation.  The crew accommodation has galley, mess and lounge facilities with individual cabins for the 4 crew and includes a lounge area within the spacious wheelhouse.  The vessel will be equipped with a diesel-electric hybrid package developed by Bertel O. Steen Power Solutions with a large battery capacity of 1,156 kWh, allowing for extensive zero-emission operation.  There will be a hydraulic deck machinery package supplied by SHM solutions, including 2 Palfinger deck cranes, and a full suite of aquaculture service equipment.

Celestial Dawn

Celestial Dawn

22.75m FISHING VESSEL ‘CELESTIAL DAWN’ – PRESS RELEASE

Macduff Ship Design are pleased to announce the delivery of the fishing vessel ‘CELESTIAL DAWN, BF 109’, to owner George Hepburn and partners. Built by Macduff Shipyards the vessel replaces the owner’s previously vessel of the same name, which was built by the same yard in 2000.  Like the previous vessel, it is intended that she will fish out of Peterhead in the North East of Scotland, targeting primarily prawns in the North Sea.

CELESTIAL DAWN is a completely new design which was developed with close collaboration between Macduff Ship Design and Macduff Shipyards. The vessel is the first of a series which now stretches to three sisterships, with the second vessel already under construction, and the third vessel due to commence construction later in the year. This series of fishing vessels will share not only the same hull form but also the same place of origin, with all three vessels being built at the shipyard’s fabrication hall in Buckie, a significant milestone for both the yard and town.

The design of Celestial Dawn began in 2018 and although intended to fish in a similar way to the owner’s previous vessel, the design of the new vessel was focused on both enhancing crew comfort and improving fuel efficiency. During the early design phase, the Wolfson Unit in Southampton was commissioned to run a case study of two hull forms utilising CFD technology. The first hull form was a design previously built by the shipyard for a similar type of fishing, the second was a new concept model for the CELESTIAL DAWN featuring increased waterline length, a gradual bustle forward of the propeller and a new stem design where the bulbous bow was not fully submerged but rather tapered gradually into the bow’s upper region. Results from the study indicated a significant reduction in hull resistance at the two test speeds of 8 and 10 knots which were verified recently during sea trials where the CELESTIAL DAWN recorded an average top speed of 10.5 knots. Another significant difference between designs was the increase in the beam from around 7.0 m of previous vessels in this category up to around 7.6m. The increase in beam allowed the vessel to carry less internal ballast whilst also creating more deck space which was of particular benefit within the accommodation and fish processing areas. As a result of the increased dimensions, the gross tonnage of the vessel was around 10% higher than the previous CELESTIAL DAWN.

With the initial design complete the construction plans and steel cutting data were drawn up by Macduff Ship Design. The hull of CELESTIAL DAWN is built entirely from steel, with an aluminium wheelhouse and mast.  The hull features double chine construction, transom stern and a modern bow designed to cut cleanly through the sea with less energy leading to a reduction in fuel consumption and emissions along with increased crew comfort. In broad terms, the vessel’s arrangement is conventional for a Scottish trawler of this size. Below deck features the cabins, engine room, fish hold and a large freshwater tank forward of the collision bulkhead. Whereas above deck is situated the aft shelter, galley/mess and side passage area, fish processing area and then forepeak where the trawl winch is situated.

A bespoke hydraulic deck machinery package was fabricated by Macduff shipyard comprising of a triple barrel winch featuring a Hagglunds compact CA210 motor, two split net drums complete with two Hagglunds compact CA70 motor per drum, two bagging winches complete with Hagglunds CA70 motors, two small gear handling winches and a cod end lifting winch. Thistle Marine of Peterhead supplied both the MFB8 landing crane and MBK13 powerblock crane, both of which feature a slew ring base. Primary hydraulic power is provided by a single Parker hydraulic pump driven from a dedicated Mitsubishi 6D24 auxiliary engine producing 218 kW whilst secondary hydraulic power is provided by a Parker hydraulic pump driven from a power take-off fitted to the main propulsion’s gearbox. A hydraulically powered bow thruster with 1.1 tonnes of thrust is also fitted, supplied by Kort Propulsion. The hydraulic system, designed by the yard, is cooled via a Blokland box cooler and Bowman heat exchanger.

The propulsion package features a 2.5 m fixed pitch propeller supplied by Wartsila, driven by a CATERPILLAR C32 main engine with 660 hp @ 1600-1800 rpm through a Masson Marine W7400 reversible gearbox with 9.077:1 reduction. CELESTIAL DAWN is now the ninth vessel built by the shipyard in recent years to feature this propulsion package which has demonstrated itself to be both robust and adaptable with the Wide Operating Speed Range of the C32 main engine providing flexibility to achieve full power from a fixed pitch propeller both whilst steaming and trawling. CELESTIAL DAWN also features a triple rudder system and high lift propeller nozzle provided by Wartsila.

Cooling systems for all engines and hydraulics onboard are served by box coolers supplied by Blokland Non-Ferro.

Electrical power onboard is provided by two Mitsubishi generator sets supplied by Macduff Diesels Limited, each with a rating of 98 kW and of sufficient size to run the vessel’s power independently providing complete redundancy.

The electrical systems onboard were designed and fitted by R.D. Downie who also fabricated the vessel’s switchboard and control panels for all the pumps and motor starters. In addition to this R.D. Downie also provided the fire, bilge and gas alarm systems on board along with the navigation light panel and assisted with the installation of the navigation equipment.

The fish processing deck feature’s a catch handling system built by the yard and Northeast Fabricators and is complemented by a resin floor system fitted by Davidsons Marine & Industrial Painters. A separate compartment is formed within the fish processing area which house both the ice plant room and the fish hold access hatch arranged with a fixed permanent stair. The fish hold refrigeration system along with the ice machine was supplied and fitted by Airo-Tech Solutions.

The vessel was fully painted by Davidson Marine & Industrial Painters with International Paints products applied to a comprehensive marine spec.

The high specification navigation package was supplied and fitted onboard by Woodsons of Aberdeen, including the Scanmar net monitoring package along with a JFC transducer.

GENERAL PARTICULARS

Length overall: 22.75 m

Length Registered: 21.70 m

Beam: 7.60 m

Depth: 4.15 m

Depart port displacement: 305 t

Fresh water capacity: 15,500 li

Oil fuel capacity: 21,000 li

Hold capacity:  650 boxes

Speed: 10.5 knots

Crew: 8

 

LIST OF MAJOR SUPPLIERS

Hull design and stability information supplied by Macduff Ship Design

Caterpillar C32 main engine supplied by Finning Power Systems, UK

Propeller and nozzle supplied by Wartsila, Spain

Gearbox supplied by Masson Marine, France

Generator sets supplied by Macduff Diesels Ltd, UK

Box cooling systems for each engine and the hydraulic circuit supplied by Blokland Non Ferro, Netherlands

Pumps supplied by Azcue Pumps SA, Spain

Deck machinery equipment supplied by the yard

Deck cranes supplied by Thistle Marine, UK

Bow thruster supplied by the Kort Propulsion, UK

Fire doors supplied by B-15 Marine Ltd, UK

Weathertight doors supplied by Winel, Netherlands

Rudder system supplied by the yard

Steering gear supplied by Scan Steering APS, Denmark

Wheelhouse windows and portlights supplied by HK Van Wingerden & An BV, Netherlands

Fish handling system supplied by the North East Fabricators, UK

Refrigeration system and ice machine supplied by Airo-Tech Solutions, UK

Paint system by International Paints, UK

Wheelhouse chairs supplied by Norsap, UK

Oil fuel filter/separator and main engine oil fine filter supplied by CC Jensen, UK

Pressure washers supplied by Grampian Power Clean, UK

Anchors and chain supplied by Fendercare Marine, UK

Switchboard and electrical system supplied and installed by R D Downie Limited, UK