After the final stages of outfitting for 24.5m Multi Mac work boat named ‘Suffolk Spirit’ had been finish the vessel was moved from the Kocurek factory down to the launching site at Shotley Marina. The hull was transported in two halves in an impressive three day operation and the largely completely outfitted sections were joined together seamlessly.
Now in the final stages of completion the vessel will be launched and commence trials out of Ipswich.
Principal Dimensions for 24.50m Multi Mac:
Length Overall – 26.00m
Length B.P. – 24.50m
Breadth Mld. – 10.40m
Depth Mld. – 3.60m
Main Engines – 2x 800 hp @ 1800 rpm
Propeller Diameter – 2x 1700 in nozzle
Bow Thruster – Kort KT 170
Oil Fuel – 80,000 litres
Fresh Water – 30,000 litres
Water Ballast – 60,000 litres
Deck Cargo – 63 tonnes
Crew – 6 men
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Shipbuilding Tribune Staff, March 2, 2012; Images: macduffshipdesign