Ocean Catatug 1 specifications

Owner/Operator: Ocean Group
Builder: Ocean Industries Inc.
Designer: Ocean Group
Dimensions: 53’ x 31’ x 5.5’
Mission: Catamaran pushboat, marine construction support
Crew size: 2

Propulsion: 

Engines: (2) Caterpillar C18 diesels, 715 hp at 2,100 rpm
Bollard pull: 12 tons
Vessel speed: 14 knots
Propellers: (2) 44” diameter Michigan Wheel
Gearbox: Twin Disc 
Auxiliary generator: 13.5-kW Caterpillar

Deck equipment: 

Winches: (2) Rotzler TC5, 3-ton
Tow hook: 15-ton Mampaey
Crane: Palfinger PK6500m, 1.5 tons
Fendering: 6”x 6” D-shape Lion Rubber Industries

Navigation gear:

Radar: Raymarine 1048SHD
GPS: Raystar 130 receiver
Sounder: Raymarine
Compass: Cassens & Plath
AIS: Raymarine 650

Communications:

Radio: ICOM IC-M324 VHF

Capacities:

Fuel: 1,585 gallons
Deck cargo: 15 tons maximum 

Firefighting:

Pumps: Flomax 8
Onboard fire suppression system: Kidde fixed CO2

Lifesaving:

(2) 4-person life rafts  

Coatings:

Hull: International paint system for aluminum hull

Other features:

Modular construction allows transportation by road, rail or ship
Ice-strengthened hull
Raised wheelhouse for better visibility
Hull design allows vessel to be beached
15-ton capacity ramps for vehicle access
Lifting eyes for dry-docking in one piece

By Professional Mariner Staff