In July 2012, The “Suffolk Spirit” successfully completed sea trials and is due to commence operations in August. The operator – Shire Maritime – will now have one of the most modern and versatile workboats operating in UK waters.
The “Suffolk Spirit”, designed by Macduff Ship Design Ltd, was successfully launched by Kocurek in April 2012. This vessel comes as the first 24.50m Macduff ‘Multi Mac’ to be ordered and built.
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, August 2, 2012; Image: shotleymarina