BILL CONWAY
Commercial Research
Commercial Research
Commercial Research
R.V. Bill Conway, was with Southampton University. Specifically designed as a scientific, research, diving, teaching and surveying boat. She is a Lochin 38, licensed by the MCA/RYA (Nigel a Commercial Skipper and Yachtmaster, Jack RYA Skipper allowing her to operate at sea up to 60 miles offshore and will comfortably accommodate 12 passengers plus two fully qualified crew. She was named after a long serving oceanography chief technician at the Southampton University.
Survey Vessel
Commercial Research
Commercial Research
The vessel operates out of Falmouth Cornwall. The crew have extensive knowledge of the area above and below the water, having operated charter boats from Falmouth for over 30 years. They are also experienced in the deployment of survey and scientific equipment, having worked closely with BBC, IFCA, Natural England, Historic England, Wessex Archaeology, Dive Solutions, Waterproof Media and the Royal Navy, to name but a few, also involved with a number of conservation projects.
Private Charter
Commercial Research
Private Charter
The vessel has a large open deck and spacious wheelhouse, equipped with lab benching a sink and a 240V AC mains supply with 13A sockets. To accommodate equipment deployment, the vessel has a 750kg capacity 'A' frame and winch and capstan, and a side mounted 50kg capacity davit. She has a full inventory of safety equipment, and electronics. Both Nigel and Jack (crew) hold PADI and BASC Diving Qualifications, Sea Rescue, First Aid, and Sea Survival Qualifications.
BILL CONWAY TECHNICAL
BILL CONWAY 12M LOCHIN 38
Year of Build 1992
Weight 15 Ton
LOA 11.74M BOA 3.96
Draft 1.30M
Freeboard 1M
Cabin Dimension 5M x 3.96
PAX 10 Plus 2 Crew
Engines Twin Iveco 150hp
Speed Cruising 8kts WOT 10kts
License MCA CAT2
60 Miles Offshore
Day and Night
Seating Heated Crew Room
Lab Benching and Sink
240v AC Mains Supply
With 13 A Sockets
Fuel Diesel 1200lts
Deckload 1 Ton plus 10 PAX
Stern Deck Area 5M x 3.96
SPECIAL FEATURES
Removable Stern Boards
1 Ton Hydraulic A Frame
3M Max Height
70 M Cable
1 Ton Deck Winch
Side Davit / Transducer
Fixed Deployment Arm
10 KVA Diesel
Generator
240V AC1KVA Inverter
Capstan 0.25 Ton
Toilet
Stereo System
Carering Facilities
Diesel Heater
ELECTRONICS AND EQUIPMENT
Simrad CR50 DGPS
Receiver
Plotter
Radar
Log
Echo Sounder
Trimble DGPS
Simrad RD68 DSC VHF
Sailor VHF
Cobra Handheld VHF
Simrad IS15 Wind
Simrad IS15 Repeater
On Rear Deck
Transas Mini ECDIS
Navigation System
Searchlight
Full Inventory of Safety Equipment Onboard, Life Jackets, Lift Rafts, First Aid, AED Defribrillator and Handheld EPIRBS
BILL CONWAY
CHARTER AND MARINE SUPPORT SURVEY VESSEL