Evolution Yachts Support Boats Review and Specs

Year: 2012  
Manufacturer: Evolution Yacht & Ship
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The 58 metres helicopter support yacht, INDEPENDENCE is the product of a collaborative project with Evolution yachts and Sterling / Scott Yacht Design With a fully operational aviation standard Heli hanger, the 58 metres support yacht has uniquely more to offer than her competitors. Sterling/Scott have invested energy and skill in developing the highest operational practicalities together with exterior style lines making INDEPENDENCE the perfect canvas to match the most magnificent super yacht. To be built in Australia by Evolution Yachts, she is based on a proven commercial hull design. Evolution Yachts have years of experience in shipbuilding benefiting from the many skills located at Perth’s maritime industry in Henderson, Western Australia. A building slot is available immediately with the first delivery taking place within 18 months. Operated by up to14 crew, INDEPENDENCE also has accommodation for up to 20 additional staff on call for the mother ship. Guests can also benefit from a dedicated Dive Center. INDEPENDENCE is built expressly for the purpose of carrying a large helicopter together with all the other tenders and toys to support a busy mother ship. Not only does INDEPENDENCE provide high technical maintenance facilities for an impressive Augusta Grande 109 helicopter, but also masses of extra storage and tankage. At 58 metres long with beam of 9.2 metres she has a 150 sq. metres open deck space and 115 sq.metre of height storage space. INDEPENDENCE can achieve speeds of up to 18 knots Displacement Yacht, Support Vessel Length, abt. 58.0m Breadth, moulded, abt. 9.5m Breath, over all 10.5m Design draught 2.5 – 3.0m Depth 4.4m to 4.8m Air Drafts 16 m Propulsion 5,000 kw Main Engines 2 x 1200kw CAT 3512B Twin scr ew CPP propellers Aux Generators 2 x 125kw CAT C6.6ACERT Harbour Generator 80kw CAT 4-4 Speed 18 kts Range at 14 kts 5,000 N.miles Displacement 1200 tons Deadweight 350 tons Deck Cargo (toys) 50 tons Fresh water 40 m3 MGO (Diesel) 200 m3 Aviation Fuel / Petrol 20 m3 Grey water 20 m3 Bilge water 6 m3 Lube oil 7 m3 ER Misc 2 m3 Spare tank 8 m3 Water Ballast 20 m3 SPECIAL FEATURES Helicopter Garage – 82 m² retractable; – 12m x 8m with telescopic section – Suitable for housing up to the max size of an Augusta Grand 109. Helicopter Pad – 133 m² actual diameter; 13m – Landing surface, with ties down, lights & safety systems – Fold down sides are secured by re-enforcement beams to land large helicopters. Covered toy store – 115m2 – roller door aft – With diving area and store – Shell door portside for deploying equipment with overhead crane. Open Toy store – 150m2 Fold down transom to give excellent direct water access, SPORTS BOATS & TOYS There are four possible location for stowage of sports boats & toys Fore Deck. The fore deck is fitted with a deck crane & stowage recess for a 1 7m tender plus enclosed deck lockers for 2 x jet ski. Midship Garage; the midship garage is fitted with overhead gantry cranes to permit launch & recover of a 10.5m tender Upper Deck; the aft of the upper deck is fitted with a deck crane & stowage arrangement for a 7m tender Pool / Gym Deck; although not shown on the GA plan it is possible that the pool area be converted to be a large enclosed garage space.

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Fuel  Hull Material  Length Overall  Number of Engines

Diesel Steel 190 ft 2

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