Kraken

General Specifications

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NameR/V Kraken
StyleResearch Vessel
BuilderKeppel Amfels, Inc. (hull P161)
Architect
HullCatamaran
USCG Certified
USCG Dry Dock
Passenger Capacity
Gross Tonnage292
Net Tonnage87
Speed (approx.)Cruising: 6 knots @ 1,400 RPM Maximum: 7 knots @ 2,000 RPM
Built1993
LOA117′
LWL114.2′
Beam44″
Hull Depth10′
Freeboard
DraftWater 7′
Displacement
U.S.C.G. Official Number997571
Route Certification
Hull MaterialSteel
Deckhouse MaterialSteel
Tank CapacitiesFuel: 21,227 gallons Lube Oil: 232 gallons Waste: 250 gallons Water: 514 gallons Potable Water: 514 gallons

WHEELHOUSE

  • Control station with engine instrumentation (i.e., tachometer, engine oil pressure, high water bilge alarm)
  • Schottel controls
  • Pneumatic engine start
  • Wing controls port/starboard
  • Fog bell
  • Electric horn
  • Pneumatic horn
  • Wagner rudder angle indicator
  • Five windshield wipers
  • Helm seat
  • ICOM model IC-M125 VHF/FM marine radio with antenna
  • ICOM model IC-M602 VHF/FM marine radio with antenna
  • JMC color video sounder
  • Furuno Universal model FA-60 AIS
  • One Koden model MD-3751 radar systems
  • Simrad chart plotter
  • Nobel Tech chart plotter
  • Computer
  • S Ritchie compass with lighted

CREW QUARTERS (MAIN DECK)

  • Washer and dryer
  • Two heads each with a toilet, sink & shower

MESS HALL/GALLEY (01 DECK)

  • Two Toastmaster 2 burner
  • Single partition stainless steel sink
  • Exhaust fan
  • Oven and stove
  • Two Magic Chef refrigerators
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave oven
  • L shaped bench
  • Six-person dining table
  • Television monitor

CARGO DECK

  • Hydraulic telescoping Appleton crane rated at 44,000 pounds at all radius’
  • Hydraulic 7,000 pounds knuckle boon crane – port side
  • Dual bow anchors
  • Capstan 2 bow & 1 stern
  • 20’ x 40’ moonpool
  • Four 30,000-pound winches surrounding the poon pool

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  • Two ship service 300.0 kW 480 VAC three phase generators each powered by a Cummins marine diesel engine
  • Hours: port 5,732, starboard 6,012 September 2022
  • One emergency 70 kW three phase 480 VAC generator powered by a Cummins 6-cylinder marine diesel engine
  • Hours: 200 September 2021
  • Ship to shore power switch
  • 60 AMP/ 240 VAC shore power service
  • 20 VAC/12 VDC lighting
  • 120 VAC duplex outlets
  • 6 12 VDC 8D enclosed heavy duty batteries
  • Three battery chargers
  • Internationally approved navigation lights (i.e., port light, starboard light, stern light, masthead light, anchor light)

HULL, SUPERSTRUCTURE AND DECKS

  • 5/16” steel hulls
  • Seven compartments formed by six transverse bulkheads
  • CAPAC system
  • Deck fittings:
    Electrical: Aft port
    Waste: Amidships port
    Water: Amidships
    Fuel: Amidships

MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND ENGINE DETAILS

  • Two Cummins model VTA-28-M turbocharged 750 hp marine diesel engines, fuel filters, seawater strainers with seacocks
  • Hours: port 8,072, starboard 7,889 September 2022
  • Twin Disc 2:1 reduction gears
  • Schottel model SPJ 132T pump jet system
  • Three one-ton Carrier air conditioning unit
  • 30-gallon water heater
  • Microphor sanitation system

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

  • 22 type I adult size personal flotation devices
  • EPIRB
  • Six 20 lb. CO2 fire extinguishers
  • Two 5 lb. dry chemical fires extinguishers
  • One 5 lb. CO2 fire extinguisher
  • One 5 lb. Halon system
  • Fixed CO2 fire suppression system in the engine room
  • Pyrotechnic distress signals
  • 2 fire stations including: UL approved rubber lined hoses with brass or bronze fittings, brass or bronze nozzles, brass or bronze hose bibs.
  • Fire axe

FINISH

  • Exterior coating: Coating
  • Exterior decks: Nonskid
  • Interior decks:
  • Interior Bulkheads:

Accommodations & Layout

The KRAKEN is in good condition.

Remarks

The vessel is arranged with the working deck forward.  The main level deckhouse is arranged with a small desk forward to port, electrical panels across the forward end.  The remainder of the main deck is filled with a toilet locker shower stall, storage lockers and a washer and dryer.  The 01 deck has the mess hall, galley& emergency generator.  The wheelhouse is on the 02 deck with a chart table and computer station.  A spiral stair allows access to all three decks.

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