"CONSTRUCTOR B"
Multicat
ex Driftwood Port of London Authority

The Constructor ex Port of London Authority was previously used on the Thames for collection of floating debris. During 2001 she has been extended by 6.5m, re-engined & had spud-leg wells fitted. 

Her duties since being refitted included:

  • Survey & support duties;
  • Plough and bed leveling;
  • Push towage of barges;
  • Dive support;
  • Civil Engineering support
  • Channel buoy maintenance

An 'A' frame and plough are available for the vessel.

During 2002 a 12 ton winch and bow roller have been fitted and in 2003 the crone replaced.

M 2.3 4.5 6.35 8.25 10.25 12.35
Kg 9500 5800 3970 2950 2320 1900
Technical Specifications:
Year of construction : 1974 rebuilt & extended
2001 Damen Shipyards B.V.
Power Output : 370 hp
Maximum speed : 7.5 knots
Bollard pull : 4 tons
Main engines : 2x185 hp Perkins
  (fitted new 2000/2001)
Generator 11 KVA
Length : 18.44 meters
Beam : 6.04 meters
Draft : 1.1 meters
Bunker capacity : 4500 litres
Portable water capacity : 1000 litres
Crane :Fassi 30T/m
Hydraulic Winch : 12T Hydralic
Accommodation   Day accommodation only
Classification : MCA Cat 2
  (60 miles offshore)
Deckload : 30000 kgs
Fuel Transfer facilities

Spud leg wells integrated in hull
2x18m spud legs

Navigation and Communication systems

  • Raytheon R20 Radar & GPS
  • Icom 501 VHF
  • Nasa Echosounder
  • Garmin 128 GPS
  • Furuno GP37 DGPS

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Last updated: 21st February 2002