Line-handling boat ALN 164 - Okoro Field Tender

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The Okoro Field Tender is a workboat that will be based on the Okoro Field FPSO in Nigeria, her primary role is line handling however she will serve a number of other roles when called upon. This is a purpose built vessel for Afren, who were experiencing difficulties line handling with fast rescue craft, and she will withstand the rigours of the job as well as having a far more appropriate propulsion system. For her size she has a large amount of power providing 3 tonnes of bollard pull and a quick release towing hook. For protection when coming alongside, she is equipped with large diameter foam core fender all around. There is 360 degree visibility and a substantial propeller guard to prevent lines from tangling in the propellers. Okoro Field Tender has two built in fuel tanks, a 500kg electric capstan, a removable ladder to allow recovery of divers from the water and bench seating for up to 12 passengers. LOA 9.6m Overall Beam 3.5m Draft 1.1m Disp’t (light) 5.4t Max Speed 16kts Bollard Pull 3t Main Machinery 2 x 240HP Yanmar 4LHA-STP engines driving large fixed pitch propeller