Apex (MQVM8)
| Built: | 2008 |
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| Builder: | Astilleros Gondan |
| Flag: | UK |
Main Dimensions
| Length: | 37,0 m |
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| Breadth: | 14,0 m |
| Draft: | 6,9 m |
General
| Operator: | Solent Towage Ltd |
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| Built: | 2008 |
| Builder: | Astilleros Gondan |
| Yard no.: | 438 |
| Designed by: | Robert Allan Ltd |
| Call sign: | MQVM8 |
| Flag: | UK |
| Port of Registry: | Southampton |
| IMO no.: | 9408035 |
| Classification: | BV: I HULL MACH Fire-fighting Oil recovery Tug Escort tug Unrestricted navigation AUT_UMS |
| Safety regulations: | UK Flag, Solas 1974/1978, IMO Loadline, MARPOL 1773/1978 |
Dimensions
| Length o.a.: | 37,0 m |
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| Breadth mld.: | 14,0 m |
| Depth mld.: | 5,4 m |
| Draft max.: | 6,9 m |
| Operational draft: | 6,7 m |
| Air draft: | 24 MTS |
Tonnage - Deadweight
| Gross tonnage: | 643 GT |
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| Net tonnage: | NT |
Deck equipment
| Towing pins: | Type: Karm 130947 |
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| Deck cranes: | 1 x 3 T at 11,5 m. Type: Effer 44000-3SL |
| Capstans: | 1 x 8 T. Type: Karmoy 162065 |
Propulsion
| Main engines: | 2 x Rolls Royce Bergen. Type: C25:33L8P |
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| Horse power ration: | Total continous output 5040 kW (6850 BHP) |
Auxiliaries / Electrical power
| Generators: | 2 x Volvo Penta, each 136 kW. Type: D7AT/TA |
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Electrical systems and power management
| Electrical power: | 2 x Stamford generators 400 V/220 V, 50 Hz |
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Main propellers
| Maker: | 2 x Voith |
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| Type: | VSP 32 R5/250-2 |
Performance
| Bollard pull: | 67 tonnes |
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| Steering force at 10 knots: | 137 tonnes |
| Braking force at 10 knots: | 181 tonnes |
| Speed free running: | 15 knots |
Liquid tank capacities
| Marine Gas Oil: | 213 m3 |
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| POT water: | 24 m3 |
| Foam: | 23,4 m3 |
| Oil recovery: | 146,5 m3 |
Fire fighting equipment
| Firepumps: | DNV Fi-Fi 1 Class. 2 x 1500 m3/h at 14,7 bar. Type: Eureka pumps OGF 250x350 |
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| Firemonitors: | 1 x water monitor 20000 l/h. 1 x water/foam monitor 20000 m3. Type: Kvaerner FM 200 HJF |
| Foam: | 1 x water/foam pump/monitor covering cargo deck area. Type: Grundfoss CR 16-120 |
| Other: | Water Drench System. Protection equipment |
ORO
| Oil booms: | 1 x 250 m Norlense 450 S |
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| Oil skimmer: | Desmi |
Towing equipment
| Main towing winch: | Type: Karmoy 060445 |
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| Pull/Brake force: | 114 T Pull. 300 T Break |
| Escort line: | Towline:1 x 200m x 78mm SK78 Dyneema 12 Plait Core. Pennant: 1 x 50m x 78mm SK78 Dyneema |
| Spare tow/escort line: | Towline: 1 x 250m x 80mm Dextron 12 Plus SK78 Dyneema. Pennant: 1 x 50m x 88mm MegaMooring HS88 |
Navigation equipment
| Radar: | 2 x Furuno 2127 BB 3cm ARPA |
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| Electronic Chart System: | 1 x Telchart 2121 |
| Compass: | 2 x Simrad Gyro GC 80 |
| Autopilot: | 1 x Simrad AP 50 |
| Echo Sounder: | 1 x Furuno FE 700 |
| Navtex: | 1 x Furuno NX 700 B |
| DGPS: | 1 x Furuno GP 150 |
| AIS: | 1 x Furuno FA 150 |
| Log: | 1 x Furuno DS 80 |
Communication equipment
| General: | GMDSS installation in accordance with IMO regulations for vessels operating within Sea Area A2 |
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| GMDSS Radio MF/HF Transceivers & DSC: | 1 x Furuno FS 1570 |
| GMDSS VHF with DSC: | 1 x Furuno FM 8800 S |
| GMDSS VHF portable: | 3 x Jotron Tron |
| VHF: | 1 x Sailor RT 2048. 2 x Sailor C 4900 |
| GMDSS EPIRB: | 1 x Tron 45SX. 1 x Tron 40S |
| GMDSS SART: | 1 x Jotron Tron |
| UHF: | 1 x GM 360. 2 x GP 340 |
| Mobile Telephone: | Nokia 32 GSM |
| Telefax: | Nil |
Accommodation
| Single cabins: | 6 x Single cabins |
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| Office: | 1 x Office |
| Other: | Messroom, Dayroom, Galley, Washroom, Laundry, Gymnasium |
Lifesaving / rescue
| Approved lifesaving appliances for: | LSA approved for 6 persons |
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| Liferafts: | 2 x 6 persons |
| Rescue/MOB boat: | Zodiac MOB. Approved for 6 persons |
