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PILOT VESSEL CONVERSION |
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Captain Tork Buckley |
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Sister Ship |
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I
started a search for, located and was instrumental in the purchase of a
commercial vessel for conversion into an “Exploration” yacht for the Owner. I
found a 60m (193foot) Diesel-Electric vessel. Prior
to retirement she was a Dutch North Sea Ship’s Pilot Service Support Vessel. She
was a very suitable candidate for conversion given at least 2 of her sister
ships had gone that route. I
proposed to refit with a minimum
period in the shipyard. It
was planned to use a yard principally for (minimum) Dry Dock Work and
anti-fouling application. All interior and above the waterline work would be
done dockside. I
put together a production team of Head Carpenter, Electrical/Electronic
Engineer and Mechanical Engineer. I
made extensive researches in the areas of: quotations, (putting into)
classification, compliance with MCA Code and other aspects of conversion
including interior, electronics, engineering & yard work. The
principal use of the vessel was to be world cruising and she would carry a
helicopter. In
order to maximize the service life of
the aircraft it was felt to be a necessity to store the helo in a
sealed hanger when on passage. I
created a preliminary design concept for a lift to lower a helicopter from
the landing deck into a below-decks climate-controlled hangar. |
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