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Ocean Searcher/ C6PX3
AHTS/Multi-Role vessel Ocean Searcher is of the type UT704. She has been upgraded and converted to meet the stringent stand-by requirements on the British side. The vessel has been specially equipped for stand-by operations in the British sector.
Ocean Searcher/ C6PX3 SPECIFICATION
Main Description
| Type | AHTS/Stand-by/ Rescue |
| Classification | DNV+ 1A1 Tug Supply vessel EO Dynpos T, DoT 400 Class A |
| Vessel Built | 1975 - Herman Surken GMBH/CO |
| Vessel Converted | 1995 (major conversion) |
| Name / Call Sign | Ocean Searcher/ C6PX3 |
| Port of Registration | Nassau |
| Flag | Bahamas |
Measurements
| Length O.A. | 64.40m |
| Length B.P.P. | 56.40m |
| Breadth Moulded | 13.80m |
| Depth Moulded | 6.90m |
| Draught,Max | 5.90m |
| Freeboard, Min | 1.00m |
| Corresponding D.W.T. | 1800t |
| Gross Tonnage | 1472t |
| Net Tonnage D.W.T. | 442t |
Machinery D/E Propulsion
| Main Engines | 2 x 4000bhp MAK 12M 453 |
| Total B.H.P. | 8900bhp |
| Bow Thruster | 1 x 600hp |
| Main Generators | 2 x 240kW + 1 x 80kW |
| Emergency Generator, Min | 1 x 21kW |
Performance / Consumption
| Bollard Pull | 105t max |
| Max Speed | 16 knots |
| Service Speed / Consumption | 11 knots/ 8t |
| Stand-By mode | 1.5t/day |
| Port Consumption | 1.0t/day |
Accomodation
| Cabins | 12 single, 2 double |
| Mess / Day Room | 40m2 |
| Cool Store / Freezer | 8m3/ 5m3 |
For Casualties
| Hospital | 20m2 |
| Beds For Casualties | 28 |
| Seating Area | 75 |
Deck / AHL Equipment
| Towing / AHL Winch | Ulstein Bratvaag 150t/ 250t 2 drums |
| Towing Wire | 1000m x 56mm |
| Towing Pins | Karmoy |
| Shark Jaws | Karmfork |
| Tuggar Winch | 1 x 5t |
| Capstan | 2 x 10t |
| Crane | 1 x 3t SWL/ 12m ARM |
Stand-By Rescue Equipment
| Rescue Class | Class A 400 survivors |
| Fast Rescue Class | 1 x 15 men |
| Daughter Craft | 2 x 15 men |
| Rescue Basket | 1 x Cosalt |
| Rescue Scoop | 1 x Dacon Scoop |
| Line Thrower | 1 x PLT 250 |
Navigation Equipment
| 1 x X-Band radar | |
| 1 x S-Band radar/ ARPA | |
| 1 x Direction finder, JMC DF-230 | |
| 1 x Satnav/ GPS, Furuno | |
| 1 x Gyro, Anschutz/ 1 x Autopilot | |
| 1 x Echo-sounder, Simrad | |
| 1 x Navtex receiver | |
| 1 x Speed Log |