Christine S specifications

Owner/operator: Petchem Inc.
Builder: Gulf Coast Steel
Designer: Farrell & Norton Naval Architects
Dimensions: 80’ x 34’ x 15’ with 15.5’ draft
Mission: Ship escort and docking
Crew size: 3
    
Propulsion

  • Engines: (2) 2,500-hp Cummins QSK60 Tier 3 mains
  • Bollard pull: 72.5 tons
  • Vessel speed: 12 knots
  • Propellers: ZF Marine 8000 Series propulsion units
  • Auxiliary generators: (2) 99-kW John Deere

Deck equipment

  • Winches: JonRie Series 230 bow winch
  • Cordage: 450’ of Samson 2.5” rope
  • Fendering: M&M Bumper Service

Navigation gear

  • Radar: Furuno FR-8125
  • Electronic chart display: Furuno GP32 GPS receiver and display
  • Compass: Ritchie HB-845 Steel Boat compass
  • AIS: Koden KAT-0100
  • E-nav software: Furuno GP32 GPS receiver and display
  • Autopilot: Simrad AP70

Communications

  • Radio: Icom M506 VHF

Firefighting

  • Onboard fire suppression: Hiller Companies carbon dioxide firefighting system 
By Professional Mariner Staff