The stability inclination test is complete, and all machinery is now being tested and run-up ready for sea trails next week, and then transit to Seawork International.

The vessel will be berthed alongside the pontoon at berth VB19, we look forward to welcoming you on board!

Further information about the vessel:

The vessel has been built for The Kenyan Ports Authority. It is a modern seagoing highly manoeuvrable twin hulled, twin propeller work boat for harbours in tropical coastal waters with the capacity to undertake pollution control, firefighting, offshore transport, supply and rescue. It has a recovered oil capacity of 30 tons in each hull.

Main features:

• length overall – 24.0m Beam –7.10m Draught (lightship)1.2m
• capacities – Fuel; 10 tons Fresh Water; 2 tons and accommodation for 6 crew
• main engines – 2 x Yanmar 6AYM-WET 610KW at 1900 rpm with reverse reduction gearboxes with trolling valves and fixed pitch propellers
• generators – 2x Yanmar 4TNV 98 36 kw at 1800 rpm

Image: KPA’s FAGIO II sitting alongside the recently built Manor Venture, an offshore wind farm support vessel owned by MRE.