Page 33: of Marine News Magazine (December 2010)

32 34

despite rough seas. Reverse chines serve to deflect spray for drier rides while also providing quicker recovery between waves and additional lateral stability. Like all BCGP Boston

Whaler models, the 370 Justice fea- tures unsinkable Unibond construc- tion and fortified laminate schedules for commercial and military applica- tions. The standard integrated wind- shield and hardtop system is designed to withstand harsh conditions, while affording superior visibility and weather protection for the captain and crew. The face of the console can accommodate dual 14-inch screens and additional electronics necessary for surveillance and other special operations. The console interior fea- tures a head, sleeping berth, sink and microwave with standard generator and cabin air conditioning. A 34- inch dive door facilitates water res- cues, diving operations or boarding access. A bow thruster is standard and the vessel can be equipped with up to 900 hp.

Specifications:

Length, o.a. ....................................37.5 ft

Beam..............................................11.5 ft

Draft.................................................1.9 ft

Weight ......................................13,500 lbs

Max. weight ................................8,600 lbs

Swamped capacity......................5,200 lbs

Person capacity ....................................14

Max. horsepower ...........................900 hp

Min. horsepower ............................750 hp

Max. engine weight .....................2,100 lbs

Transom height .................................2.5 ft

Fuel capacity.................................450 gal www.marinelink.com MN 33

Name 234 Class

Builder Bollinger Shipyards

Type Platform Supply Vessel

The Bollinger 234 Class Platform

Supply Vessel is the first in a new sis- ter-ship series of 4,000 bhp, DP-2 platform supply vessels to come out of the Lockport La. boat builder. With a clear deck area of 8,225 sq ft, liquid mud capacity of 9,000 barrels and a cargo carrying capability of 3,000 long tons, the vessels are being used in the oil and gas industry for deepwater support and multi-purpose support oper- ations in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and international markets.

Specifications:

Length, o.a. .................234 ft

Length, b.p...............221.3 ft

Beam ............................56 ft

Depth ............................18 ft

Light draft ....................5.5 ft

Loaded draft...............14.9 ft

Summer freeboard........3.1 ft

Main engines ..........Cummins

BHP.............................2,000

Reduction ..............Twin Disc

Propellers..................NIBRAL

Rudders.....................Becker

Generator drives.....Cummins

Bow thruster.............Schottel

DPS.....................Beier Radio

Depth recorder...........Furuno

Vessel control ...........Sentinel

DGPS ...............Leica MX 525

GYRO ....Yokogawa CM29008

Max. speed...........11.5 knots

Cruising speed.........10 knots

Economical speed......8 knots

Cabins................................8

Berths ..............................22

Offshore workers ..............16 370 Justice

Photo courtesy BCGP