RV Western Flyer

RV Western Flyer
RV Western Flyer in Moss Landing
History
Operator: Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Identification: Call sign: WDD 2611
General characteristics
Type: Research vessel
Tonnage:
  • 498 GT 230 NT (US)
  • 847 GT 254 NT (ITC)
Displacement: 419 LT
Length: 117 ft 3 58 in (35.754 m)
Beam: 53 ft (16 m) (moulded)
Draft: 12 ft (3.7 m)
Installed power:
  • Generators (5):
  • 2 × Caterpillar 3512 850 kW (1,140 hp)
  • 2 × Caterpillar 3408, 350 kW (470 hp)
  • 1 × Caterpillar 3306B 195 kW (261 hp)
Propulsion: 2 × 1,250 hp (930 kW) GE propulsion motors
Speed: 14.5 knots (26.9 km/h; 16.7 mph)
Range: 4,000 nmi (7,400 km; 4,600 mi) at 8 knots (15 km/h; 9.2 mph)
Crew: 10 crew, 5 ROV pilots, 11 scientists
Fuel Capacity: 22,000 US gal (83,000 l; 18,000 imp gal)
Potable Water: 2,400 US gal (9,100 l; 2,000 imp gal)
Clean L.O. Capacity: 700 US gal (2,600 l; 580 imp gal)
Dirty L.O. Capacity: 700 US gal (2,600 l; 580 imp gal)
Ballast Capacity: 19,530 US gal (73,900 l; 16,260 imp gal)
Gray Water: 300 US gal (1,100 l; 250 imp gal)
Black Water: 280 US gal (1,100 l; 230 imp gal)

RV Western Flyer is a twin hulled SWATH research vessel operated by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI). Its relatively stable SWATH design permits expanded operational capability in rough sea states. It is the platform of operations for the ROV Doc Ricketts[1] (named after Ed Ricketts). The vessel carries 10 crew, 5 ROV pilots, and 11 scientists, for a total complement of 26. Cruises generally center around the central California coast and Monterey Bay, although excursions further afield to Hawaii, the Pacific Northwest, and the Gulf of California have taken place in recent years.

Vessel Description/ Design Characteristics

General Arrangement

Accommodations are provided for a combination of 26 crew members and scientists in 14 staterooms located on the upper deck. The crew complement is ten for all voyages and the combination of ROV staff and scientists (16) brings the total vessel complement to 26.

Equipment and Control/Monitoring Systems

The main machinery plant is diesel electric with a common power bus connecting five generators. Any combination of generator operation will provide power for both propulsion and other vessel operations. This design arrangement provides a high level of machinery plant redundancy and operational flexibility. Propulsion power is transmitted through two duplicate drive trains, each consisting of a DC electric motor and fixed pitch propeller. Silicon controlled rectifiers (SCR's) are used to convert generated AC power to DC propulsive power. Two electric motor-driven bow thrusters are installed to enhance maneuvering and station-keeping.

Primary Equipment and Control/Monitoring Systems

Primary Navigation and Communication Equipment

Primary Fire Fighting and Safety Equipment

Primary Deck Machinery

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