Tuco Marine delivers hydrographic survey boat to Nelleman Survey
Following deliveries of ProZero vessels for aquaculture and windfarm supply, Tuco delivers 12-meter ProZero DC to Nelleman Survey A/S where it will serve as a platform for hydrographic surveys, the company announces in its press release.
With its deep and sleek V-bottom, the 12-meter ProZero DC boat offersextreme seaworthiness and directional stability.Both are essential qualities when performing hydrographic surveys.
The boat is equipped with bow thrusters, double VHF, 4kW radar, 12” multi-functional touchscreen, AIS, onboard video system with camera on both foredeck and aft, air suspended seats and a complete workstation for the hydrographic survey equipment. Once again, Tuco delivers a fully equipped boat.
The vessel is built from composite materials and is equipped with aluminium railings. Clever choice of materials contributes to the desired weight reductions and ensures low maintenance and superior strength. Thanks to the low weight and an inboard Volvo Penta diesel engine, the vessel can achieve top speeds of over 25 knots while fully loaded.
The 12-meter ProZero DC has to complete surveys with a fixed sonar as well as with towed equipment, and the boat has been fitted to perform these exact types of operations.
The work that Tuco puts into minimizing the weight of the boat translates into an improved ability to carry out operations and surveys in shallow waters.
The ProZero boats are available in multiple versions, all of which are carefully tailored to suit particular user requirements. The cockpit layout in the workboats is arranged to maximize the use of state-of-the-art operations management and situational awareness electronic aids.