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The
vessel is intended for marine research and has been designed accordingly.
The long range requirement is fulfilled by the round bilge displacement
hull, which maintains high performance under full fuel load. The
preliminary layout as sketched is only one of a large number of
possibilities within this structure and is able to undergo further
refinement to meet the client’s actual requirements.
Layout:
The
vessel is primarily a single level layout with forward lower accommodation.
Access is via two boarding platforms at the stern to a 4.2 x 6.2m
cockpit. This cockpit includes two large workbench units, engine
room access hatches and access to the workroom and head, and the
wide side decks and onto the cabin roof by means of a stainless
steel ladder. Stowage has been allowed for an IRB tender to the
rear of the main workbench.
The
workroom is 3.8 x 5.5m and currently shows large quantities of bench/desk
space, and would include the main switch/systems board. The joinery
shown here is indicative only and is currently not included in the
main construction contract. This is intended to be timber joinery
to a commercial office standard and can be produced and fitted in
Malaysia to suit the clients actual operations and equipment.
Forward
of the workroom is the galley/ dining area, which is open to the
helm station, and includes the access to the lower accommodation
areas. The helm includes seating for four crew and has plenty of
room for a large quantity of navigation equipment. (Note: extra
engine controls can be fitted to the cockpit if required)
The
starboard accommodation includes a double bunkroom amidships and
a double bunkroom forward. This forward bunkroom is duplicated in
the port hull, which also contains the fully moulded shower, while
the area below the galley in the port hull is able to be used as
stowage/freezer space or for air-conditioning equipment if required.
Construction:
All
structural elements to be GRP mouldings and panels using bi-directional
E-glass fabrics, polyester resin and a core of cross-linked PVC
foam. Outer hull laminates are laid with vinylester resin for osmosis
resistance. The hulls and cabin top are to be female moulded with
gel-coat finish. Decks, cockpit, Topsides, Cabin sides & wing-deck
are all to be formed from flat panels and painted.
Equipment:
As
well as the two main engines, which may include a back-up 240v-generator/
inverter, there has been allowance for two gensets on board, which
are currently sized at 20kVA and 10kVA. The final specifications
of the gensets are to be confirmed once all electrical equipment
on board has been specified. I would also recommend a small UPS
system be included to protect any computer equipment. Two air conditioning
systems are to be fitted one for the main workroom and one for the
helm & accommodation areas. All other equipment (including watermaker)
required for the full operation of the vessel and required to meet
survey obligations will be determined in association with the client.
Features:
Several
important features to note of this vessel are:
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The wing-deck has a clearance of 1.5m when fully loaded.
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The GRP construction minimises maintenance.
-The
low horsepower required to maintain high speeds minimises fuel requirements.
Complete
specifications are included with the full working drawings.
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