Kapena class specifications

Owner/operator: Young Brothers
Builder: Conrad Shipyard
Designer: Damen Shipyards Group
Dimensions: 123’2” x 36.5’ x 15’9”
Mission: Ocean towing
Crew size: 6
    
Propulsion:

  • Engines: (2) Tier 4 GE 8L250 MDC, 3,017 hp
  • Bollard pull: 80 metric tons (est.)
  • Vessel speed: 13 knots light
  • Propellers: (2) 4-blade, 126” props in nozzles
  • Gearbox: (2) Reintjes WAF 3455, 5.524:1 ratio
  • Auxiliary generators: (3) 118-kW Cat C7.1 gensets

Deck equipment:

  • Stern winch: Markey double-drum TESD-34
  • Bow winch: Markey WESD-16-16-26
  • Cordage: 2,500’ of 2.25” wire on each stern drum; 300’ of 5” synthetic line
  • Towing pins: Smith Berger Marine 16T424-2HD
  • Shark jaws: Smith Berger Marine 200-ton
  • Fendering: Schuyler Companies

Navigation gear:

  • Radar: (2) Furuno FAR-2117
  • Compass: Cassens & Plath, Kotter type; Simrad satellite compass
  • AIS: Furuno FA150
  • Autopilot: Simrad AP80
  • Echosounder: Furuno FE-700

Communications:

  • Radio: (2) SAILOR 6222 VHF
  • Satellite connection: KVH Tracphone V7-IP

Capacities:

  • Fuel: 83,600 gallons
  • Water: 4,150 gallons
  • Lube oil: 2,050 gallons

Firefighting:

  • Onboard fire suppression systems: FM-200 engine room system
By Professional Mariner Staff