Wylfa Head turbine boat Crosskeys swing Bridge Lincolnshire
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The Wylfa Head is a wind farm support and crew transport vessel built in 2009 by South Boats IOW in the UK. Designed for servicing offshore wind farms, the vessel measures 15.43 meters in length, 6.3 meters in width, and has a draught of 0.95 meters. It is powered by two Scania D16 42M engines, each producing 748 horsepower, which allows a maximum speed of 27 knots and a cruising speed of 20 knots. The vessel uses Ultra Dynamics UJ 451 water jets for precise maneuverability near turbine installations.
Key features include a Palfinger hydraulic crane with a maximum capacity of 1,130 kg, seating for 14 passengers, a WC, a galley, and safety systems like CCTV and a MOB (man overboard) locator. It also has a specialized bow fender and platform to facilitate secure turbine access. Its fuel capacity is 3,640 liters, and it carries 200 liters of freshwater. Operated by Holyhead Towing Company Ltd, it is registered under the UK flag, with Beaumaris as its home port.
Name: Wylfa Head
Type: Wind Farm Support and Crew Transport Vessel
Call Sign: 2BSR9
Flag: United Kingdom
Port of Registry: Beaumaris
Owner: Holyhead Towing Company Ltd., Anglesey, UK
Dimensions:
Length: 15.43 meters
Width: 6.30 meters
Draught: 0.95 meters
Depth: 1.70 meters
Performance:
Maximum Speed: 27 knots
Cruising Speed: 20 knots
Construction:
Year Built: 2009
Builder: South Boats IOW Ltd., Cowes, UK
Machinery:
Main Engines: 2 x Scania D16 42M, each producing 748 bhp
Drive System: Twin Ultra Dynamics UJ 451 jets for high thrust and station-keeping
Capacities:
Fuel Oil: 3,640 liters
Fresh Water: 200 liters
Equipment:
Crane: Palfinger hydraulic crane (SWL 1,130 kg at 3.6 m to 200 kg at 12.5 m)
Navigation Aids: GPS, Radars, AIS, Magnetic and GPS compasses, GMDSS A1
Special Features: Bow fender and platform for turbine access, MOB system, CCTV for engine and deck monitoring
Generator: Onan 7 kVA silenced generator
Accommodation:
Capacity: Seating for up to 14 crew and passengers
Features: Safety seats, footrests, galley, WC, shower, one bunk, heating system.
Turbine boat Wylfa Head-river nene and the wash marsh at sunrise.
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Wylfa Head turbine boat passing Guy's head lighthouse Lincolnshire.
British Turbine boat Wylfa Head-river nene and the wash marsh Lincolnshire at sunrise.
Crosskeys swing Bridge-Sutton Bridge Lincolnshire-Wylfa Head boat.