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Reference Number5632
Vessel TypeMiscellaneous Vessels
Designed ByIHC, Holland
Built ByWhangarei Engineering Co, Whangarei, New Zealand
Year Built1979
LOA55.15 m
Beam12 m
Draft4.1 m
ConstructionSteel
Construction Details10mm steel plate
General DescriptionTRAILING SUCTION HOPPER DREDGE
Engine Details2 x Mirrlees Blackstone, 350 kW each
Horsepower700 kW
Auxiliary Engine2 x Mirlees Blackstone 78/E driving 160kVA alternators
Cummins 9SL9 285hp drives jet water pump
ElectricalShore power 65 amps, 3 phase
Gearbox2 x Blackstone NE/255 2.5:1 reduction boxes
Propellertwin screw - fixed prop
SteeringTwin rudders
ThrusterBow Thruster 200 kW electric/hydraulic VP
Fuel Capacity60,000 litres
Currently holding approximately 36,000 litres diesel
Water CapacityFresh water - 17,000 litres
Black water - 3,000 litres
Max Speed9.5 knots
Service Speed7.5 knots
Fuel ConsumptionFuel Consumption
(dredging/steaming -
24 hrs)
2,500 L
Engine RoomCO2 flooding system
Accommodation6
GearTrailer Suction Details
The deployed draghead is positioned amidships on the
starboard side and this configuration allows dredging to within
+/- 28 m of an obstruction, such as a 90-degree berth pocket
wall.
The vessel is equipped with Hydropro dredge software. A
contracted surveyor retained by BDC is used to configure survey
data and infrastructure models supplied by the client.
Positioning is obtained via a V500 GPS antenna and where
available, corrections and RTK positioning from a local
correction station is used. This ensures precise horizontal
positioning. If required, our surveyor can provide a base station.
Tide corrections are generally obtained via internet from the
client or if required, our surveyor can provide a base station and
internet connection.
Draghead depth is determined using water pressure at the
draghead, converted to digital depth.
Fore and aft drafts are determined using water pressure at
fore and aft sounding tubes converted to analogue depth and
displayed on bridge equipment.
The vessel's position and track are maintained by the Dredge
Master whilst a Pipeman manages the draghead position and
efficiency.
Minimum dredge depth is that which is required to float.
Touching the bottom in calm waters whilst dredging poses
no risk, provided there are no obstructions. This has enabled
Kawatiri to complete

Draghead width 1550 mm
Pipe Diameter 500 mm
Pipe Length 12,900 mm
Maximum Dredge Depth 11,000 mm
Impeller Diameter 1050 mm
I.H.C Origiona pump
Pump Capacity 60 m3/min
Loading Rate (shingle / sand) 20 m3/min
Jetwater Pressure 6 bar
Hopper Capacity 600 m3 - 14mm steel plate
Max Dredge Depth 10.5 m

Levelling Bar Details
The levelling bar was developed for taking high spots off sand waves
in Port Nelson's inner channel. Although not as effective it has
provided reasonable results in mud.
The bar is 12 m in length and 2.5 T in weight.

MARINE CRANE
BOB-LIFT
1) a maximum lift of 20 T at 2.5 m
2) a minimum lift of 1 T at 21.6 m
3) and 2.45 T at 14 m
The crane is fitted with a 20 T winch drum.

Trunion Slide Winch
Anchor4 point mooring system
2 anchors in situ plus spare
RadarFuruno M1835, 36miles, new 2017
Survey ClassBuilt to Lloyds A1 - maintained until 2012.

Currently
Maritime NZ Certificate of Survey
Date of expiry 18/09/2027
Inshore and Restricted Coastal
NZ Inshore and Restricted Offshore to 12nm
SPECIALNEGOTIABLE

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