53 FOOT PILOT/LINEHANDLER LAUNCH

Swiftships' Pilot/Linehandler Launch is a twin screw, diesel powered, all-welded aluminum vessel. the superstructure consists of a deckhouse with helm forward and pilot seating aft, over a trunk cabin and forward copartment which provides seating space for linehandlers.

PRINCIPAL CHARACTERISTICS

Length (overall) 53 Feet 0 Inches
Length between Perpendiculars 47 Feet 6 Inches
Beam Amidships, Molded 15 Feet 2 Inches
Beam over Fenders, Maximum 16 Feet 4 Inches
Depth Amidships, Molded 7 Feet 7 Inches
Fuel Capacity 416 Gallons
Draft, Ful Load (Approx.) 4 Feet 6 Inches
Displacement, Light Ship 38,000 Lbs
Displacement, Full Load 44,850 Lbs
Crew 3
Pilot Seating 4
Linehandler Seating 30

MAIN ENGINES

Two (2) Detroit Diesel Allison model 8V-71 rated SHP at 2100 RPM. engines have hydraulic starting motors, alternators, and cooling systems.

NAVIGATION

Navigation lights will be provided in accordance with USCG regulations; one twin trumpet electric horn; one 8 inch watch bell and one red-lighted compass.

SAFETY SYSTEM

  • 39 type 1, USCG approved Personal Flotation Devices
  • Two (2) 30 inch ring buoys with 90 feet of 8-strand polyproplene line.
  • One (1) 40 pund hi-tensile Dranforth-style anchor.
  • Two (2) 8 foot standard boathooks.
  • One (1) 16-unit first aid kit in waterproof container.
  • One (1) 12 foot heavy-duty aluminum recovery ladder.
  • Two (2) 8-man lifefloats with waterlights, paddles and painters.

 

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Ray Thompson, P.E., Director, Commercial Products
PO Box 2869, 1105 Levee Road, Morgan City, LA 70380
Tel: 985.384.1700, Fax: 985.384.0914
or Email:
commercial@swiftships.com

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