The Challenge is a versatile multi-purpose vessel and has been used as a dive support platform, for ADCP deployment and recovery and for people transport. In addition to this it has also been used for harbour maintenance and support for the larger vessels. One of the characteristics of this vessel is that plant and equipment can be driven onto the vessel and off loaded to larger vessels when on site. It also has an 8 -9 tonne deck load MCA Cat 3Up to 20 miles (from safe haven)
Vessel type: | Landing Craft |
Builder: | Boynton & Bailey Hull |
Constructed: | 1989 |
No. of engines: | 2 |
Engine model: | Ford |
Engine power: | 130 |
Fuel type: | Diesel |
Length over all: | 14.4m |
Beam: | 4.26m |
Maximum draft: | 1.44m |
Landing Craft Ramp
Crane: Palfinger PK12000/M/AD
Lowrance HDS 1 0M Plotter
Furuno Radar
Ais simrad a150 Class B Transceiver
2 x Ford 130 hp.
PROPELLORS: 2 fixed pitch propellers
Fire Suppression System 2 x 20lb cylinders
Searchlight
Note: Indicated location is approximate general area only.