2023-built 1,000T Main Hoist Self-Propelled Self-Elevating Wind Turbine Installation Vessel:
1. Principal Particulars
Build Information: Built in 2023, keel laid in 2021
Builder: China
Class Society: CCS
Navigation Area: Coastal, A1+A2
Gross Tonnage / Net Tonnage: 13,952 / 4,089
Dimensions: LOA / Length Between Perpendiculars / Breadth / Molded Depth: 115.60m / 111.10m / 43.9m / 8.6m
Full Load Draught: 4.80m
Max Draught: 5.40m
Variable Load: Approx. 4,750t
Deck Cargo Capacity: 2,500t
Net Deck Area: 3,000m²
Deck Load: 12 t/m²
Equipped with Bow Thruster and DP1
2. Propulsion System
Main Generators: Caterpillar, 5 sets × 1,550 kW (600V, 50Hz, 3-phase)
Emergency Generator: 1 set × 390 kW
Electric Propulsion: 2 × 2,400 kW
Bow Electric Thrusters: 2 × 800 kW
Speed: 8 knots (at 100% MCR)
3. Legs & Jacking System
Number / Type: 4 legs / Truss type
Leg Length: 113.8m
Leg Length Below Hull: 85.3m
Spud Can Type: Fixed polygonal type with high-pressure flushing
Operating Water Depth: 5–70m
Leg Support Reaction: <15,504 t/leg
Jacking System: Electric rack-and-pinion with independent power supply
Min. Jacking Speed: 0.45 m/min
Lifting Capacity per Leg: 4 legs × 5,880t
Max Air Gap: Up to 20m
Spud Can Penetration Depth: Up to 58m
Dynamic Preloading: Completed in 1 hour
Full Jacking Cycle: 2 hours (lifting/lowering)
Spud Can Configuration: High-pressure jetting system
4. Crane Equipment
Main Crane: Main hook: 1,000t at 23–30m; Auxiliary hook: 250t at 26–70m
Auxiliary Crane: 150t at 25m; 50t at 70m
Personnel Baskets: 2 sets, 8 persons each
5. Dynamic Positioning System
DP Class: DP 1
Reference Systems: DGPS (2 sets), MRU (1 set), Gyrocompass (2 sets), Anemometer (2 sets)
6. Firefighting & Lifesaving Equipment
Fire Pumps: 2 × 80 m³/h
Lifeboats: 2 × 110 persons (totally enclosed)
Liferafts: 6 × 25 persons
Rescue Boat: 1 × 8 persons (with davit)
CO₂ Fire Extinguishing System: Covers vessel and lifeboats
7. Accommodation / Mess
Total Capacity: 110 persons
Single Cabins (with office): 3
Single Cabins: 19
Double Cabins: 8
4-Berth Cabins (shared bathroom): 18
Functional Areas:
Meeting Rooms: 2
Sick Bay (with hospital room): 1
Crew Mess: 1 (56 persons)
Officer Mess: 1 (20 persons)
Gym, Sauna, Shower Room: 1 set
Laundry, Changing Room, Public Shower Room, Smoking Room: Equipped
8. Navigation Equipment
Radar: 2 sets
Gyrocompass: 2 sets
GMDSS: A1+A2+A3
AIS: 1 set
GPS: 2 sets
Echosounder: 1 set
Log: 1 set
Autopilot: 1 set
Anemometer: 2 sets
VDR: 1 set
ECDIS: 1 set
CCTV: Installed
9. Communication Equipment
VHF: 2 sets
Handheld VHF: 5 sets (with charger)
MF/HF Radio: 1 set
SART: 4 sets
EPIRB: 1 set
NAVTEX: 1 set
Satellite Communication Station: 1 set
Satellite TV Antenna: 1 set
Ship Security Alert System: 1 set
PA / Intercom System: Equipped
10. Other
Power Outlets: 220V / 380V
Submersible Pumps: 2 × 400 m³/h
Service Air: 4 lines (sandblasting), 4 lines (power tools)
Air Compressors: 2 × 35 m³/min
Air Receiver: 5 m³
Refrigerated Air Dryer: 1 set
Deck Storage: 130 m²
Workshop: 55 m²
Food Storage: Dry store, chill room, freezer, fish room
Fuel Oil Tank: 1,019.6 m³
Fresh Water Tank: 500.1 m³
The EX Chinese port price is usd39.7 million
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