In late 2001 Shoalhaven Marine Rescue Association began investigating the replacement of SA-24 with a new purpose built vessel. A sub-committee was formed to find a suitable vessel type and manufacturer and obtain quotes. Members of the organisation were asked to provide input into the type of vessel they wanted to operate. A number of manufacturers were approached and eventually Seatamer Marine in Newcastle was contracted to build the new SA-24.
The vessel as designed by Ocean Innovations.
Specifications:
Seatamer Ultimate Series - all welded aluminium construction
Length: 9.2 metres
Beam: 3.2 metres
Displacement: 7 tonnes
Engines: Twin Cummins B220 6 cylinder turbo-charged diesels 210hp each
Transmissions: ZF hydraulic V-Drive 1.56:1
Fuel: Twin 650 litre tanks & a single 200 litre reserve tank.
Batteries: 4 x 12 volt heavy duty marine batteries
Water Tank: 100 litre
Sullage: 100 litre
Height: 7.3 metres
Maximum Design Speed: 26 knots at 2600 rpm
Cruising Speed (economic): 17 knots at 2000 rpm
Draught: 0.8 metres
Transducer: location midships - starboard side of keel
Survey Capacity: 8 Persons
Radios: 27mHz/VHF marine/HF/CTrak
Radar: Furuno 64 mile
GPS Plotter: Navman
GPS: Furuno GP-30
Sounder: Navman
Fuel dips: Aft deck alloy flush deck fittings
Emergency steering: Flush deck alloy fittings fwd of transom
Tow post: Stored between chart table and helm – shackles under chart table tow post fits in deck between engine covers
CONSTRUCTION
In 2002 construction commenced on the new SA-24 at Seatamer Marine's workshops in Newcastle.
Construction of the vessels hull prior to turning it over.
Building the superstructure.