Fijian Vessel to a Practical and Versatile Design
Cummins Vessel Reference #772
In recent decades there have been great advances in design of crewboats and offshore supply vessels to meet the needs of the petroleum industry. Recently a number of nations have turned to these designs as inspiration for naval craft. Now the Government Shipping Services of the Fiji Islands have turned to a designer and a builder of offshore vessels for a new inter-island ferry.
The results are impressive. The M/V Cagivou was designed by United Ship Design of Sibu and built by Kian Juan Dockyard in Miri, also in Sarawak, Malaysia. The vessel’s 40 by 11-meter hull design owes much to contemporary offshore supply vessels (OSVs). However extensive design considerations have been included for the boat’s role as a multi-purpose utility vessel for public service. A stern ramp allows the loading of three trucks, several cars or other cargo to a 90-square-meter clear deck space. A 45-ton pedestal crane can assist with cargo loading. In the superstructure there are 40 accommodation rooms for the 16-member crew and up to 38 passengers. An additional day space is provided for up to 60 people in the salon
Pair of Cummins KTA19-M3 diesels each delivering 600 HP at 1800 RPM to four-blade 1500-m/m diameter fixed pitch propellers through Reintjes WAF364L gear with 4.482:1 ratios. This power train gives the solidly built vessel an eleven-knot speed. Auxiliaries include, two Cummins 6BT5.9D(M)-powered generators rated 80eKW, 50Hz. The vessel is also fitted with a 3.5 ton bow thruster driven by a Cummins N855M rated for 350 HP at 1800 RPM. Capacities include 160 cubic meters for fuel and 140 cubic meters of potable water. The vessel will be classed by NK.
Delivery to her owners in Walu Bay, Suva, Fiji Islands is scheduled for this July.
PDF of the GA and Profile are Courtesy of United Ship Design
For further information:
Boat Builder: KIAN JUAN DOCKYARD SDN. BHD.
Address & phone: Lot 2042, Kuala Baram Industrial Estate,
98000 Miri, Sarawak Malaysia.
Tel: 6085 605678
Fax: 6085 605455
Yard Manager: Mr. Lim Poh Meng
Email: kianjuan2042@gmail.com
Boat Designer: United Ship Design Sdn. Bhd.
Address & Phone: No. 4, 1st Floor, Lorong Chengal 2,
96000 Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia.
Tel: 6084 325825
Fax: 6084 333825
Managing Director: Wong Tuong Keng
Mobile: 6012 8082825
Email: wtkeng@usdesign.com.my
Engine supply: MT Chong
Cummins Scott & English Malaysia Sdn Bhd.
Lot 1524, Block 3 MCLD, Piasau Industrial Estate,
98000 Miri, Sarawak Malaysia
Tel: 6085 657850 | Fax: 6085 657252
Mobile: 6013 8336357
E-mail: meuthat.chong@cummins.com
Alan Haig-Brown
Over 30 years as an author for global commercial marine and fishing publications backed with hands-on experience on commercial fishing boats and coastal freighters makes Alan Haig-Brown uniquely qualified to provide vessel reference articles for Cummins Marine. You can find him in shipyards around the world, and on his own website, www.haig-brown.com.
