Wylfa Head

A 15m HS fast wind farm support and crew transport vessel.

Built

March 2009, South Boats, Cowes, UK.

Classification

UK MCA Workboat Code of Practice Category 2, up to 60 miles from safe haven with up to 12 passengers.

Dimensions

Length	15.43m
Beam	6.3m
Depth	1.7m
Draft	0.95m

Main Engines

2 x Scania D16 42M, each 748 BHP at 2100 rpm, driving through twin disc MGX quick shift transmissions to oversized Ultra Dynamics UJ 451 jets for maximum low down thrust when holding station at wind farm turbines.

Speed

27 knots maximum to provide 20 knot cruising.

Fuel Capacity

3640 litres

Fresh Water Capacity

200 litres

Navigation Aids

Magnetic and GPS Compasses, GPS, GMDSS A1, 2 x VHF (1 x DSC), 2 x Radars, Electronic chart display, Echosounder, NAVTEX, Telephone, AIS, email and internet access, windspeed indicator, MOB Location system.

Seating & Accommodation

Individual crew and passenger seating for up to 14 in total with sprung safety seats, footrests, storage areas, WC, shower, galley, one bunk below, Eberspacher heating.

Included Equipment

Specially developed MK IV bow fendering and boarding platform with rubber fendering. A strong box section bow platform with sprung fastening for 'give' when landing, and built out 'nib' that fits between the boat landing piles locating the boat and providing a shorter step off distance to the ladder, from a bow platform with safety rails. Onan silenced, keel cooled 7Kva generator set. Palfinger hydraulic crane with capacity 1130kg @ 3.6m to 200kg @ 12.5m. Spencer Carter hydraulic capstan forward. Side bulwark doors, CCTV system to monitor engine rooms, forward and aft deck.