Aluminium oil spill recovery vessels nearing delivery

The Aister designed and built boats will be outfitted with oil spill recovery equipment, large deck loading capacity and a layout that seeks the greatest comfort for the crew. This model for the Panama Canal Authority is 12.5 metres length and 4.2 metres beam and has been built in high quality marine aluminium. The vessel will work in the recovery of floating spills and the loading of solid waste on board, for which it has state-of-the-art Lamor equipment.

The boat has maximum manoeuvrability and its shallow draft, together with its tight beam and the stern drive propulsion, allows the boat to negotiate occasional areas of very shallow water. In addition, its design facilitates access to the deck from both sides and from the stern.

The Oil Spill Recovery Vessel, below deck, is divided into seven watertight compartments plus a double bottom for the cargo tank. It also has a man overboard recovery system.

The elevated wheelhouse has 360 degree visibility. It has ample console space to house all types of equipment, although the boat comes fully equipped and automated for total control of the boat from the cabin by the pilot and co-pilot.

The vessel is equipped with state-of-the-art Lamor technology as well as a heavy-duty davit, making it capable of removing 13 tonnes of spilled oil in just 15 minutes.

The spill recovery functionality allows oily liquids of all viscosity ranges (from light to heavy) to be extracted with minimal water infiltration. The process of loading and unloading the tanks is 15 minutes per operation, with very high safety standards for the operators. Lamor pumps can be operated both locally and remotely from the steering bridge.

The davit, on the port side, has a capacity of half a tonne and can carry out ship-to-ship loading. On deck, the space is equipped for the transport of personnel, anti-pollution barriers and the loading of solid waste in barrels or sacks.

The boat has been designed with easy reconfiguration in mind, so can be operated for other uses, with minor equipment modifications. The vessel can be adapted for operator transport, port services, landing craft or river and harbour pusher.

The boat’s range is 100 miles, but can be extended to 400 miles according to the owner’s needs.

Outline stats:

Year …………………………………………………. 2020

Class ………………………………………………… Oil Spill Recovery Vessel

Model……………………………………………AWB.OSRV 12

Length ……………………………………………… 12.5 metres

Beam………………………………………… ….4.2 metres

Speed………………………………………10 knots

Cargo tank capacity………….. 13 cubic metres

Engine…………………………………John Deere 2x275HP