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MPSV Chester Morrison

DP2 Saturation Multipurpose Service Vessel

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SATURATION & SURFACE DIVING SYSTEMS

DNV Classed Saturation Diving System:
Rated to 1000 FSW

Max Manning Level in Chambers:
16 persons in 3 chambers (split saturation capabilities)

Self-Propelled Hyperbaric Lifeboat (SPHL) Capacity:
18 persons

DNV And IMCA Compliant Come Out Chamber:
4-person max compression

IMCA D023 Compliant Surface Diving System:
Dual Unique LR50 LARS Systems

Max Number of Divers in Bell:
3 persons

Centered Moonpool

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Vessel Class: 265 Class
Dynamic Positioning: DP2
Number of Berths: 60
Flag: U.S. / Jones Act Compliant

ROV

Work Class or Observation Class ROV Systems available

Dynamic Position & Reference Systems

DP System: Beier Radio IVCS 4000 DP-2
DGNSS: Fugro Seastar 9410-AUT
Laser Based Reference: Wartsila Cyscan AS
Radar Based Reference: Kongsberg Radius
Tautwire: Ashtead Tautwire
Acoustic Reference: Kongsberg HiPAP 452

Specifications

Length: 260 ft
Beam: 60 ft
Deck Area: 4,392 ft2
Deck Load Rating: 1,024 lbs/ft2
Max Draft: 16 ft 9 in
Min Draft: 8 ft 6 in
Gross: 2,520 GT
Net: 756 NT
IMO: 9246865
O.N.: 1124424
Certifications: Oceans-SOLAS, USCG Subchapter I, USCG Subchapter L
Classifications: American Bureau of Shipping, Loadline, +A1, +AMS, +DPS-2

*Morrison welcomes discussions on reasonable modifications to meet unique project requirements.

Crane Specification

Model: Nautilus 340 BT 33 T at 25 ft radius

Tonnage / Wire Length:
1-part: 7.5 T & 2,000 ft wire
2-part: 16.8 T & 1,000 ft wire
4-part: 33.3 T & 500 ft wire

Propulsion, Machinery & Steering

Main Engines: 2 x Caterpillar 3608 (6,780 hp)
Propellers: CPP, High Efficiency, 4-Blade
Shaft Generators: 2 x Main Engine Driven (4,000 kw)
Primary Generators: 3 x Caterpillar 3406 (960 kw)
Bow Thruster: 2 x Brunvoll CPP Tunnel (2,400 hp)
Stern Thruster: 2 x Brunvoll CPP Tunnel (1,200 hp)

Performance

Max Speed: 12.0 kts
Cruise Speed: 10.0 kts