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General Specifications
The EDITH FOSS is a well-equipped, versatile crew boat designed for a range of marine operations. Built by Main Iron Works in Houma, Louisiana, this vessel has been serving the maritime industry since 1980 and underwent significant rebuilding in 2011. Below, we delve into the detailed specifications, capacities, and capabilities of this impressive vessel.
Official Numbers:
Official #: 626222
ABS #: 8007082
IMO #: 7932355
Hull #: 354
Vessel Dimensions
Length Overall (LOA): 77 feet
Beam Overall: 28 feet
Moulded Depth: 11.4 feet
Registered Breadth: 26.2 feet
Registered Length: 73.3 feet
Draft (Max): 11 feet
Draft (Min): 8 feet 6 inches
Air Draft: 47 feet 6 inches
Tank Capacities
The EDITH FOSS is designed to handle various liquids essential for its operations:
Fuel Type: Marine Gas Oil (MGO)
Fuel Capacity: 25,459 gallons
Potable Water: 3,283 gallons
Non-Potable Water:
Lube Oil: 384 gallons
Hydraulic Oil: 453 gallons
Dirty Oil Holding Tank:
Waste Oil Holding Tank:
Urea: Not applicable
Deck Gear
The deck gear of the EDITH FOSS is robust, designed to handle heavy-duty tasks efficiently:
Tow Line: 2,000 feet of 1-1/2″ wire rope and 150 feet of 6″ circumference Spectra.
Tow Winch: Intercon SD-150
Bow Line: 150 feet of 1-1/8″ wire rope
Bow Winch: Foss MK2 Bow Winch
Anchor Gear: 1,500 LBF, 630 feet of 1-1/8″ chain
Propulsion and Machinery
The EDITH FOSS boasts a powerful propulsion system to ensure reliability and performance:
Main Engines: (2) CAT 3508 Tier 2 engines
Total Rated HP: 1,700 BHP @ 1,200 RPM
Propellers: (2) 76″ diameter, 4-bladed, fixed pitch propellers
Reduction Gear: CAT 7261
Bollard Pull:
Ahead: 24.79 ST (22.49 MT)
Astern: 13.78 ST (12.50 MT)
Drives/Nozzles: Kort Nozzles
Electrical Systems
Ensuring the vessel’s operations run smoothly, the EDITH FOSS is equipped with reliable gensets:
Main Genset: (2) John Deere 4045TFM75 gensets, 80 kWe each
Auxiliary Genset: (2) Independent gens
Dynamic Positioning and Navigational Equipment
For precise and efficient navigation, the EDITH FOSS features:
Dynamic Positioning System
Radar
DGPS
NAVTEX Receiver
VHF
AIS
Depth Sounder
Magnetic Compass
Radio
Loudhailer
Gyro
Regulatory and Certifications
The EDITH FOSS adheres to multiple regulatory standards and certifications to ensure safety and compliance:
USCG Inspection: Yes
Registry: Yes
SOLAS: No
Coastwise: Yes
ABS Class: No
ABS LL: No
Dual Subchapter L/I:
Classification: ABS A1, +AMS, +DPS-1, H, S, C, Crew Boat Notation, USCG Subchapter L/I, ABS International Load Line U.S.A.
Performance and Capabilities
The vessel is capable of impressive performance metrics:
Maximum Speed:
Economical Speed:
Operational Range: Domestic < 600 NM, International or > 600 NM
Accommodation
Designed for the comfort and efficiency of the crew:
Maximum Berths: 8
Special Features
Fire Pump: Peabody
Services: Towing Vessel – Coastwise
Configuration: Twin Kort Nozzles Tug, Harbor Vessel Escort
Hailing Port: Seattle, WA
Call Sign: WYQ8798
The EDITH FOSS is a formidable crew boat with a robust set of specifications and capabilities, making it an ideal choice for various marine operations. Its powerful engines, comprehensive deck gear, and advanced navigational equipment ensure it can handle demanding tasks with ease. Whether it’s towing, escorting, or serving as a harbor vessel, the EDITH FOSS stands out as a reliable and efficient maritime asset.