UTILITY VESSELS

BRIEF SPECIFICATION - 65 FOOT HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY VESSEL
CONVENTIONAL PR0PULSION

Swiftships' 65 Foot Hydrographic Survey Vessel is a twin-screw diesel powered single chine vessel that provides a fast stable platform for hydrographic survey operations. Construction of the hull and superstructure is welded aluminum alloy, built in accordance to approved codes and regulatory standards. The vessel features on the lower level a walk-in engine room, full galley and mess, and a berthing area. On the main deck a large survey data collection is located aft of the raised pilothouse. Aft a working deck area is provided which connects directly to the survey data collection space.

Ride, comfort and maneuverability are all characteristics of this deep 'V' hull design. In addition the lifting strakes and stern wedge help the vessel maintain an even trim throughout a wide speed range. Outfitting is to the highest commercial standard with heavy emphasis on noise suppression.

PRINCIPAL CHARACTERISTICS

Length Overall 65 Feet O Inches
Maximum Beam 18 Feet 9 Inches
Depth 9 Feet 0 Inches
Displacement Full Load 42Long Tons
Draft Full Load 5 Feet 6 Inches
Crew Berthing Two (2)
Speed 20-25 Knots
Survey Speed Up To 12 Knots
Range 800 Nautical Miles

 

CAPACITIES

Fuel 1500 Gallons
Fresh Water 200 Gallons
Sewage Tank 200 Gallons

 

MACHINERY

  • Main Engines: Two (2) Detroit Diesel 12V 92 T/A DEC Marine Propulsion Engines

  • Generators: Two (2) Detroit Diesel 4 Cylinder, 1800 RPM 30 EKW generators

  • Air Conditioning: Three (3) separate zones, 4 tons total

OPTION FEATURES

Multi beam survey transducer built-in to skeg, autopilot tracking of lay lines, Survey data collection space fitted to customer requirements, Main engine package, Generator package, Electronics package.

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For more information, please contact:
Jeffery M. Perin, Captain USN (Ret.), Director, Military Programs
PO Box 2869, 1105 Levee Road, Morgan City, LA 70380
Tel: 985.384.1700, Fax: 985.384.0914
or Email:
military@swiftships.com

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