Centralized controls for fishing systems, ship speed and maneuvering are provided at the Aft Control Station (ACS) on the bridge. Local controls are provided for each winch and lifting device. The ACS is located to give the vessel operators maximum visibility of the working deck. A closed circuit TV system is included for visibility of below-deck winches and selected areas of the deck.

Winches & A-Frames

Oceanographic Winch

• Quantity: 1
• Type: Traction
• Maximum Wire Length: 16,400 ft (5,000m)
• Wire Size: .681 in (17mm)
• Wire Types: Rope or EM
• Safe working load: 8,051 lbs (3,623kg)
• Location: below main deck, configured to support operations with hydraulically operated stern gantry

Hydrographic Winch (A-Frame)

• Quantity: 2
• Maximum Wire Length: 11,480 ft (3,500m)
• Wire Size: .322 in (9.5mm)
• Wire Type: EM
• Safe working load: 2,006 lbs (903kg)
• Location: Side Sampling Station via the side A-Frame, one winch can also be rigged to serve the stern gantry

Stern Trawl Winch

• Quantity: 2
• Safe working load: 29,800 lbs (13,410kg)

Net Reel

• Quantity: 2
• Safe working load: 14,000 lbs (6300kg)

Ground Tackle

• 2 die-cast bow-tie anchors

Small Craft

Fast Rescue Boat

• Builder: Ocean Sprint
• Type/Model: Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat/Model OSM56-Jet
• Length: 18ft 5 in (5.6m)
• Breadth: 7ft 6 in (2.3m)
• Draft: 13 in (33.2cm)
• Fuel Type/Capacity: #2 Diesel/20 gal
• Engine: Yanmar 4-cylinder 125HP inboard
• Drive: Hamilton 240 Marine Jet
• Weight at full load: 3190 lbs (1,000 kg)
• Max. Capacity: 6 persons

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