Smit Young

Smit Young seen here alongside at South Queensferry, Firth of Forth, Scotland - 24th May 2007.

The boat is employed by BP to transfer staff to the nearby Houndpoint Oil Terminal, however it is registered as a Pilot Boat.

Owner and Operator: Smit International Scotland

Built: 2000-11 B.V. Scheepswerf Damen Hardinxveld - Hardinxveld-Giessendam (Hull)
2000-11 B.V. Scheepswerf Damen - Gorinchem Yard/hull No.: 505556
Hull Material:Steel; Hull Connections:Welded; Decks:1 dk

Length Overall   16.140  
Length (BP)   14.360  
Breadth Extreme   4.550
Breadth Moulded   4.300
Draught   1.210  
Depth   2.490
Gross   40  
Formula Deadweight   67

2 oil engines with clutches, flexible couplings & single reduction reverse geared to screw shafts driving 2 FP propellers at 882 rpm
Total Power: Mcr 596kW (810hp)
Service Speed: 12.00kts  
Displacement   33