Jump to content




Vos Prospector


Vos Prospector

Vos Prospector inbound to the Port of Aberdeen, Scotland on 14th May 2010.

Shiptype Platform Supply Ship

IMO 9366093
MMSI 235067282
Call Sign 2BLV8

Flag United Kingdom
Port of Registry Aberdeen

Owner : Bansalease SA - Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK
Operator : Vroon Offshore Services Ltd - Aberdeen

Built : 2008-10 Astilleros Zamakona SA - Santurtzi Yard/hull No.: 648 (Spain)
Newbuilding price $10,830,000
Standard design:IMT 955-L; Hull Material:Steel; Hull Connections:Welded; Decks:1 dk; Bulbous bow

Length Overall 60.000
Length (BP) 52.800
Length (Reg) 54.360
Breadth Extreme 13.100
Breadth Moulded 12.700
Draught 4.650
Depth 6.250

Gross Tonnage (GT) 1,734
Net Tonnage (NT) 520
Deadweight (DWT) 850
Formula Deadweight 1,850

Main Engine :
Design: Caterpillar, Engine Builder: Caterpillar Inc. - Peoria, Illinois
2 x 3508B, 4 Stroke, Single Acting, Vee
8 Cy. 170 x 190, Mcr: 968 kW (1,316 hp) at 1,800 rpm

4 diesel electric oil engines driving 2 generators each 500kW 440V a.c. 2 generators each 825kW 440V a.c. connected to 2 electric motors of 1,088shp(800kW)
Total Power: Mcr 3,138kW (4,266hp)
Max. Speed: 12.50kts, Service Speed: 10.00kts

Thrusters: 2 Thwart. FP thruster (f) 450kW(612bhp)