Fastnet Shipping is delighted to announce details of their newbuilding “Fastnet Skua” due for launch in March 2012.

The Fastnet Skua is based on the already successful “Fastnet Tern” with some minor changes that include a larger forward deck area and a change in engine manafacturer.

General:
Launch Date: March 2012
LOA: 14 m
Beam: 5.0 m
Draft: 1.0m
Max Speed: 28 Knots (Builders Estimate)
Main Engines: 2 x Cummins QSC 8.5 500 HP
Propulsion: Fixed props
Generator: 6kw Diesel A/C Generator
+3.5kw Inverter
Fuel Capacity: 900 Gallons

Licences: UK – MCA COP 12+2 / 60 Miles & Ireland – P5 Passenger Licence

Bridge Electronics:

Simrad 6kw Open Array Radar
Simrad NSO Multifunction ChartPlotter,
Simrad 0.6kw Standard Dual Frequency Sounder / Transducer,
Simrad 1kw Sidescan Sounder / Transducer
Simrad AP35 Autopilot
Simrad IS20 Wind Sensor + Display
Simrad IMO Class A Ais
Simrad MX575 Satellite Compass
Simrad Standalone IMO GPS System

Communications & Other Items

2 x SIMRAD LVR880 – Fixed DSC VHF’s – Both with load hailers and foghorns. (Independent GMDSS installations)
2 x ICOM M33 Handheld Waterproof VHF’s
Sea Marshall SAR finder 1003 Mk II MOB locating unit
Full Vessel CCTV System

For further info on the Fastnet Skua please download her full specsheet here or contact us with your query