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New Class of Fast Support Vessel for Seacor mance is enabled by a quintet of Cummins QSK 60, EPA

Tier 3 compliant diesel engines, each producing 2680 bhp.

The engines are coupled to Twin Disc MGX 61500 SC reverse reduction gearboxes that drive Hamilton HT-810 water jets. A cardan shafting system by Driveline Service of Portland connects the gearboxes to the waterjets. Su-

The Alya McCall, the ? rst vessel in a ? eet of new class perior station-keeping capability is provided through the combination of three Thrustmaster 30TT200 electric-me- of Incat Crowther designed monohull Fast Support Ves- sels (FSV) for SEACOR Marine, has been delivered. This chanical tunnel thrusters in working in conjunction with is the ? rst vessel in the SEACOR Express Plus class and the azimuth-like waterjets, all of which are controlled by a features striking lines not ordinarily found in traditional Kongsberg DP-2 dynamic positioning system. The vessel is certi? ed by the USCG under the provisions of 46 CFR monohull FSV designs. Gulf Craft in Franklin, La., con- structed the vessel. The vessel features seating capacity for Subchapter T and by ABS as a High-Speed Craft with

DP-2 and Fire? ghting Capability notations. 100 and has an impressive top speed of 38 knots. Perfor-

The Monohull FSV at a Glance …

Length Overall: 206’ / 62.8m Draft: 9’ 3” / 2.8m Crew: 16

Length Waterline: 194’ / 58.9m Depth: 15’ / 4.6m Speed (Max): 38 knots

Beam Overall: 32’ / 9.8m Fuel Oil: 83,500 gallons Bow Thrusters: 3 x Thrustmaster

Construction: Aluminum Passengers: 100 Fire Fighting Capable

Introducing the Moore 25OB

Moore Boat has introduced an all new aluminum 25’ out- board, The Moore 25 OB. Designed in house and with the assistance of CDI - Band Lavis Division, the new boat is the builder’s ? rst application of its proven, patented Moore

Boat hull design propelled by an outboard. Like the entire

Moore Boat product line, the Moore 25 OB excels in the shallows yet proves more than capable in various sea-states.

The Moore 25 OB has been designed with a parallelogram hydraulic engine lift that is capable of raising the single 300 protected above the boat’s delta ski bottom plate thus al-

HP outboard a full two feet. This unique ability allows for lowing the operator appropriate maneuverability in the shal- optimized shallow draft operation while underway, maxi- lows. Many rescues required in non dredged back bay areas mized full economy and performance bene? ts. Another that have been thought non-navigable are now accessible to large advantage of the engine lift and hull combination is responders. The vessel has a trailer friendly length of 25’, observed while the vessel is off plane and maneuvering in a beam of 8’6” and capable of a top speed approaching 50 the shallows. The lift allows the boat’s prop to be raised and miles per hour with the ability to get up on plane quickly.

Nichols Brothers to Build 236’ Expedition Vessels

Nichols Brothers vessels will provide the Lindblad Expeditions’ guests with

Boat Builders (Nichols comfortable accommodations, ? exible dining options and

Boats), located in Free- advanced technical equipment for presentations and dis- land, Wash., recently cussions. The new vessels will also have storage for a ? eet signed an agreement of sea kayaks, paddle boards and specially designed landing with Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. to build two new craft, all of which are geared to get guests out and into the 100 guest ships. The ? rst vessel is scheduled for delivery wild, remote places being explored. Outside decks provide in the second quarter of 2017, and the second vessel will open space for guests to view their natural surroundings, as be completed in the second quarter of 2018. These new well as space for social gatherings and group activities.

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