UK: State of the Art Vessel Suffolk Spirit Completes Sea Trials

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