On 29th October 2012, the delivery ceremony of Martens Marine’s 58.7м AHTS Vessel YX3157 was held on Yuexin shipyard. YX3157 is built to ABS Class and includes the notations: A1Ⓔ “OFFSHORE SUPPORT VESSEL, AH, TOWING VESSEL, FIRE FIGHTING VESSEL CLASS 1”, AMS, and DPS-1.
She is a KHIAM CHUAN MARINE (KCM) design vessel, which measures 58.7м in length, with a moulded breadth of 14.6м, and a moulded depth of 5.5м. The maximum draught is 4.75 м. The vessel can carry 42 men, 475м3 of fuel oil, 230м3 of fresh water, 187м3 of dry bulk and 250м3 of mud. Besides, YX3157 achieves a bollard pull of 67.2T and a speed of 13.51 knots.
Power is provided by a twin CATERPILLAR main engine each rated 1920kw at 1600rpm per minute, driving a pair of ZF controllable pitch propellers. The electrical power is supplied by two 350KW CATERPILLAR diesel-driven generators with a C4.4 CAT emergency generator, providing ever fount energy for the ship. Maneuverability is enhanced by a twin 8T Kawasaki bow thruster.
YX3157 is the first of the 58.7m AHTS vessels built by Yuexin for Martens Marine. YX3157 is the one of the most important projects of Yuexin this year. Under the support and coordination of the classification society, Yuexin has adhered to the standard procedure, strict quality control during construction process, laying good foundation for the construction of the rest three 58.7m AHTSs.
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Yuexin, November 7, 2012