Antrim firm Red Bay Boats have delivered a new light ship support vessel to the Commissioners of Irish Lights. The boat will be used on board the ILV Granuaile. The boat is unique in that it had to have a dual license. It is built to comply with both the MCA MGN280 commercial craft code for craft operating in UK waters and the Department of Marine P3 passenger boat license for craft operating in Irish waters. The RIBs principal duties will include crew transfer activities and daughter craft service duties. It will be crane lifted on and off the deck and can be stowed on either the after deck or in front of the main wheelhouse. The boat has been rigged with a lifting eyes to facilitate the craning on and off. More details over the fold
The on-board specification was extensive, some of which is listed below:
Ullman Dynamic Biscaya seating
240V shore power
110V shore poiwer
24V shore power
On-board battery charging
Raymaraine E120 GPS chartplotter with Radar
ICOM M-603 DSC VHF
AIS 250
Engine Bay and console heating
Seating for 10 persons
Blue Sea Distibution for all electrical systems
Henshaw Self-righting system
Capsize systems
Lifting system
Emergency Outboard stern mounted
Photos of the boat are here