Gardline has worked closely with naval architects MMD and ship builder Strategic Marine – who will build the vessel – all three companies being located in the Perth area of Western Australia.
Brief Specifications: LOA 40m, breadth 11.5m, draft 2.4m, twin main engines and bowthruster, accommodation for 17 crew and 24 transportees, twin davits and tenders, USL code 2A.
Gardline is more widely known in the offshore business for marine science and sea bed survey activities however greater emphasis in recent years has been placed on construction, specialist ships and technical support
[mappress] Naval Today Staff, April 24, 2013; Image: Gardline