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Argonaute

Main characteristics
Length overall 68.95 m
Breadth moulded 15.50 m
Depth main deck 7.00 m
Max draft 5.95 m
Deadweight at max draft 2,100 t
Bollard pull 132 t
GRT/NRT 2,085/750
Registration
Type AHTS. DP1 Rolls Royce Marine Design UT 710
Owner Bourbon Offshore Surf
Delivery 2003
Builder Brevik Construction A/S Norway
Flag French
Classification DNV. Class 1A1, Tug, SF, Fire Fighter I, Oil rec, DYNPOS AUT EO DK (+), + HL (2,5) TMON
Performance
consumption (Approx) 34 t/day at 15.5 knots (maxi speed).
17 t/day at 12.9 knots.
10.5 t/day at 10.9 knots (economic speed).
0.9 t/day (in port).
Accomodation
- Fully air-conditioned.
- Accommodation for 30 persons composed of: 7 single cabins, 2x 2 men cabins, 1x 3 men cabins, 4x 4 men cabins.
- 1 mess/day room, laundry, galley, provision rooms, stores.
Propulsion - Machinery
Main engines 2x 3,975 kW (total: 7,950 kW/10,800 bhp) BERGEN BRM9 at 750 rpm.
Propellers 2 Type CP Rolls-Royce Marine 1500 AGSC, 3,700 mm diameter, rope cutter
Rudders 2 Rolls-Royce Marine High Lift independent w/flap
Shaft generators 2x 1,600 kW at 1,800 rpm, 450V 60 Hz
Auxiliary generators 2x 344 kW at 1,800 rpm, 450V 60 Hz
Emergency generator 1x 65 kW at 1,800 rpm, 450V 60 Hz
Bow thrusters 2x 590 kW tunnel, Rolls-Royce Marine 250 TV
Stern thruster 1x 590 kW tunnel, Rolls-Royce Marine 250 TV
Main winch 1 waterfall type BRATTVAAG SL 300 W, with 2 declutchable drums each specified as follows:
- Drum size: 900/2,500 mm diameter x 1,800 mm length.
- Wire capacity: 1,500 m of 76 mm.
- Brake holding load: 450 t on 1 st layer.
- Rated Pull: 300 t on 1st layer at 0-7.7 m/min
Secondary winch 1 waterfall type BRATTVAAG SL 300 W, with 1 declutchable drum specified as follows:
- Drum size: 900/2,500 mm diameter x 1,800 mm length.
- Wire capacity: 1,500 m of 76 mm wire.
- Brake holding load: 450 t on 1 st layer.
- Rated Pull: 300 t on 1st layer at 0-7.7 m/min
Windlass twin anchor windlass
Spare One store reel, wire capacity 1,500 m of 76 mm
Rope reel Two rope reel, capacity 1,500 m of 76 mm
Stern roller 450 t SWL, Dia: 2,500 mm, Length: 5,000 mm
Towing pins 4 hydraulic retractable, 240 t SWL
Shark jaws 2 hydraulic retractable 450 t SWL, KARMOY
Tuggers 2x 10 t with overload safety cut off
Capstans 2x 10 t
Deck crane 23 t @ 7 m, HYDRAMARINE telescopic type
Deck provisions crane 5 t @ 13 m, PALFINGER knuckle type
Capacities (approx) & pumps
Cargo deck area 420 m2 (36.5 x 13.20 m) @ 5.0t/m2
Deck cargo 2,000 tons
DW/WB 915 m3 (max.1,062 m3 dual use), Pump 1x130/200m3/h at 9 bars
Fuel oil 830 m3 , Pump 1x 150/200m3/h at 9 bars
Dry Bulk 4x 56 m3, Comp. 2x 75-100 tons/h at 5.6 bars
Fresh water 468 m3, Pump 1x 150/200 m3/h at 9 bars
Liquid mud 293 m3 (max. 439 m3 dual use), Pump 1x 75 m3/h at 18 bars
Rig chain lockers 195 m3. (about 750 m of 76 mm chain in each locker)
Brine 146 m3 (max.750 m3 dual use), Pump 1x75m3/h at 18 bars
Oil Recovery capacity 1,500 m3, Pump 2x 150 m3/h at 8.8 bars
Dispersant 80 m3
Electronics
Navigation 2 radars, 1 gyrocompasses, 1 echo-sounder, 1 speed log, joystick, 1 wind speed, 1 autopilot system, 1 GPS, 1 DGPS
Communication 1 radio system compliant with GMDSS A3 rules including: 1 radio MF/HF SSB, 1 DSC terminal, 1 VHF radiotelephone, 1 VHF Harbour set, 2 UHF, 1 SATCOM “F”, 1 INMARSA
Dynamic Positioning system (DP I)
Comply with class notation DYNAPOS AUT (class I). ALSTOM system allowing operators’ panel, computer, gyro compass, wind sensor, vertical reference sensor, FANBEAM laser, DGPS, power supply system.
Special equipment
Life saving arrangement 1 MOB-boat Norsafe Midjet MK II driven by 25 hp, (Rescue boat) with davit,
- Life rafts with equipment,
- Lifebuoys, life Jackets.
FIFI I (Remote controlled from wheelhouse).
- Monitors: 2x 1,200 m3/h each.
- Pumps: 2x 1,500 m3/h at 14 bar each.
Work boat SA 800 type, driven by 380 hp, with oil recovery pump

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