Seacor Marine's second Express Plus-class fast support vessel (FSV), the 'Najla McCall', has been delivered, joining its sistership, the 'Alya McCall'.
Constructed by Gulf Craft in Louisiana, USA, The 'Najla McCall' has seating capacity for 100 people and can reach an operational speed of more than 38 knots. The FSV is powered by four Cummins QSK 60, EPA Tier 3 compliant diesel engines, each producing 2,000kW.
The engines are coupled to Twin Disc MGX 61500 SC reverse reduction gearboxes driving Hamilton HT-810 waterjets.
Station-keeping capability is provided through the combination of three Thrustmaster 30TT200 electric-mechanical tunnel thrusters in working in conjunction with the azimuth-like waterjets, all of which are controlled by a Kongsberg K-Pos DP-2 dynamic positioning system.
Electrical power is derived from three Cummins QSM11 gensets, each producing 290ekW. Dual FFS firefighting pumps and remote controlled monitors provide Fifi-1 equivalent firefighting capacity for combatting off-ship fires.
A Naiad Dynamics ride control system is also fitted to improve passenger and crew comfort while underway.
