NEW JERSEY RESPONDER

New Jersey Reponder seen here in the Hudson River - photographed from Pier 88, Manhattan, New York - 17th April 2008.

Type of ship : Pollution Control Vessel

Year of build : 1993-06 Trinity-Beaumont - Beaumont, Tx Yard/hull No.: 1295
Hull Material:Steel; Hull Connections:Welded

Registered Owner and Manager: MARINE SPILL RESPONSE CORPORATION - 220, Spring Street, Herndon VA UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - see web site @ http://www.msrc.org/

Length Overall 64.184
Length (BP) 60.200
Breadth Moulded 13.538
Draught 4.461
Depth 5.230
Gross 1,335
Net 400
Deadweight 1,400
Formula Deadweight 1,881

2 oil engines reverse reduction geared to screw shafts driving 2 FP propellers
Total Power: Mcr 1,882kW (2,558hp)
Service Speed: 12.00kts

An interesting fact - In the hours and days following the terrorist attacks on New York City, many individuals and companies provided assistance in evacuating Manhattan and provided other support services that aided first responders in their efforts to rescue, evacuate, and recover.  MSRC was one of those companies in position to assist.  MSRC provided the 210 ft. Oil Spill Response Vessel, New Jersey Responder based out of Perth Amboy, New Jersey.  The New Jersey Responder was docked at Battery Park supporting helicopter operations, providing lighting, berthing, water supplies, communications support and much needed medical facilities in those early days following the attacks.