Wylfa Head turbine boat Crosskeys swing Bridge Lincolnshire

  • 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:

    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.

Turbine boat Wylfa Head-river nene and the wash marsh at sunrise.

Sutton Bridge Swing bridge open-Wylfa head Turbine boat and river nene.

Sutton Bridge Swing bridge open-Wylfa head Turbine boat and river nene.

Sutton Bridge swing Bridge-Crosskeys-Wylfa Head turbine boat.

Sutton Bridge swing Bridge-Crosskeys-Wylfa Head turbine boat.

Tidal river nene-Sutton bridge Swing bridge and Wylfa Head boat.

Tidal river nene-Sutton bridge Swing bridge and Wylfa Head boat.

Turbine support boats-Sutton Bridge-British ports and shipping.

Turbine support boats-Sutton Bridge-British ports and shipping.

Wylfa Head turbine boat passing Guy's head lighthouse Lincolnshire.

Wylfa Head turbine boat passing Guy's head lighthouse Lincolnshire.

British Turbine boat Wylfa Head-river nene and the wash marsh Lincolnshire at sunrise.

British Turbine boat Wylfa Head-river nene and the wash marsh Lincolnshire at sunrise.

Crosskeys swing Bridge-Sutton Bridge Lincolnshire-Wylfa Head boat.

Crosskeys swing Bridge-Sutton Bridge Lincolnshire-Wylfa Head boat.