This vessel could be used as a research vessel, crew transfer or Water Taxi Vessel. Being in 2C and 2D survey, therefore allowing carriage of 12 persons or 21 persons repectively at great speed provided by 2 Cummins 6CTA 8.3M2 313.3 kilowatt engines. Both engines have only 550 hours as both are relatively new as they were replaced by the current owner. With a cruising speed of 9 knots using just 30 litres per hour she can be economical but is capable of 24 knots. The M.V. Carl James is a good strong people mover or work vessel including siesmic surveys utilising the two aft winches and the A frame on the stern.EngineTwin Diesel 440HPEngineHours550 hoursGensetOnan, 7 KvaFuelCapacity2x 1,500 LitresWaterCapacity400 Litre with watermaker @ 2 Litres per minuteBallastLeadShowerYesToiletYes plus Holding TankCoversBiminiAccomodationCABINS: 1 cabin with 6 bunks<br>TOTAL BERTHS: 6<br>SALOON: Comfortable configuration with adequate modular fitout<br>HEADROOM: 7'+<br>SHOWER: YesGalleyLAYOUT: Onlong starboard side in modular form that enables removal for additional seating if necessary.<br>STORAGE: Ample throughout vessel<br>STOVE TYPE: Force 10 2-Burner with Oven under<br>MICROWAVE: YesRefrigerationFRIDGE: 2<br>FREEZER: 1GroundTackleANCHOR WINCH: Yes<br>REMOTE: 3<br>ANCHOR: Multiple<br>CHAIN: 100mSafetyGearBILGE PUMPS: 5<br>LIFERAFT: Yes<br>EPIRB: Yes (Current)<br>LIFEJACKETS: 21<br>FIRE PROTECTION: Build-in engine room misttech system + multiple extinguishers<br>FLARES / VSHEET: Yes<br>SPOTLIGHT: YesElectricsLIGHTING: Variable LED and standard<br>SHORE POWER: Yes<br>INVERTER: Yes<br>BATTERIES: 6 (4x Engine, 2x House)<br>ElectronicsGPS: Furuno<br>PLOTTER: Lowrance<br>SOUNDER: Lowrance<br>RADAR: Furuno<br>AUTO PILOT: MTG<br>RADIOS: 4 VHF 1UHF AISSurvey2C and 2D
