Orange Apex


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Overview & Key Features
Name: M/V “Orange Apex”
Official Number: 841271
Call Sign: VCA2068
MMSI: 316036365
Port of Registry: Sarnia, Ontario
Built: Porchester, Hampshire, United Kingdom by Fairey Brooke Marine Ltd.
Year Constructed: 1988
Material: Aluminum Hull and Superstructure
Specifications
Length: 11.57 meters (38 ft)
Beam: 3.80 meters (12.5 ft)
Draft: 1.02 meters (3.4 ft)
Gross Tonnage: 18.29 GT
Registered Tonnage: 14.99 GT
Propulsion Characteristics
Main Engines: 2 x CAT Marine Diesel Engines, Model 3208T providing 418kW (560 hp) total power
Propellers: Twin shaft lines driving fixed pitch propellers in thrust tunnels
Rudders: Twin hydraulically controlled rudders
Speed & Fuel Consumption
Total Internal Fuel Capacity: 1100 Litres (2 x 550 Litre Fuel Tanks)
Speed / Consumption Rate / Range / Endurance
17.5 kts (Maximum) / 125 L/hr / 150 NM / 8 hrs
14 kts (Cruise) / 82 L/hr / 185 NM / 13 hrs
12 kts (Economical) / 65 L/hr / 200 NM / 17 hrs
5 kts (Survey) / 13 L/hr / 610 NM / 82 hrs
Electrical
Production: 2 x 150 Amp, 24 Volt DC Alternators (one per main engine), 1 x 3500 Watt, 120V/1ph/60hz, 30 Amp AC Hydraulic Generator
Storage: Service & Engine Starting battery banks (4 x Marine Deep Cycle / bank)
Distribution: 24V Panels with 120V/1ph/60hz available via 3000W Pure Sine Wave Inverter
Shore Power: 120V/1ph/60hz, 30A Connection
Navigation Equipment
Electronic Chart System: Furuno NavNet Time Zero Touch 2
Radar: Furuno DRS6A-XN12A Model, 4 ft open array, X Band
AIS: Furuno FA-50, Class B transponder
DGPS: Northstar 952XD GPS Receiver
GPS: Furuno NavNet Internal GPS Receiver
Fluxgate Compass: Furuno PG-700
Autopilot: Furuno Navpilot 300
Depth Sounder: Furuno RezBoost TZ Touch 2 with twin transducers
Speed Log: Raymarine ST-50
Gyro: KVH Gyro Compass
Wind Indicator: Airmar Ultrasonic wind transducer with Heading, Gyro and GPS feed
Searchlights: Dual, ship powered, high wattage search lights
Communications
Marine VHF Radios: 1 x ICom M506 VHF-DSC with Command Mic (Wheelhouse) & 1 x ICOM M324 VHF-DSC radio (Flybridge)
Handheld VHF Radio: 1 x Handheld, 5W VHF radio
VHF Direction Finder: Taiyo Model TD-L1520
Audible: Ship’s Whistle, Loudhailer & Horns
Safety
EPIRB: McMurdo Smartfind E5 Plus - Auto Float Free
Emergency VHF: 2 x GPS enabled VHF-DSC Radios & 1 x Handheld VHF
Flares: 6 x Handheld, 6 x Parachute, 3 x Orange Smoke
Liferaft: Deck mounted, 8 person Survitec Life Raft, hydrostatically released
Firefighting equipment: 1 x 30ft Fire Hose with Adjustable nozzle, engine driven fire pump, 4 x manual Dry Chemical & CO2 fire extinguishers
Pyrogen extinguishing system for engine room & fuel tank space, 1 x diesel driven fire / salvage pump
Preventive Maintenance Program
Safety Management System (SMS)
Ship’s Safety Plan & Procedures
Deck Equipment & Features
Working Deck Space: 50 sq.ft Aft Deck, 100 sq.ft Forward Deck
A-Frame Crane: 1000 lbs WLL, 6 ft Height, 3 ft width, 3 ft transom extension (@ 25 degrees), small boat tender hoisting capability
Manual Davit Crane: 500 lbs WLL, 6 ft Height, 4 ft side reach, 30 ft of cable on manual reel, deck mounts on Port and Starboard aft sides
Multi-Beam and USBL Pole Mount: Stbd Side, Mid-deck footing for pole support
Anchors: 2 x 20 kg Delta Anchors with 30m anchor line and chain
Capstan: 5 Ton rated Anchor / Line Handling Capstan
Towing Posts: 2 x 25 Ton rated Towing Posts Forward & Aft
Boat Hooks: 2 x 10ft, foredeck mounted
Accommodations
Maximum Total Complement: 14 persons (2 crew, 12 passengers)
Seating: 6 pers in wheelhouse, 7 pers in Forward Compartment
Galley: Mini-facilities in Wheelhouse via portable appliances (Refrigerator, Microwave, Coffee Maker)
Fresh Water Capacity: 100 Litres
Black Water: Via onboard Dry-Flush Marine Head
Operational Activities
Marine Science and Research
Ocean Technology R&D
ROV & Underwater Operations
Support to Diving
Sea Bottom Mapping & Survey
Marine Infrastructure Inspections
Security & Monitoring Patrols
Marine Training and Education
Salvage & Recovery
Light / Specialized Cargo Transport
Crew Transfer & Resupply
Specialized Charter or Activities
*** Specifications are subject to change. Information on webpage and datasheet is not guaranteed. Contact us for up to date vessel details.
