385 September 2006

Interesting “Beaching” Vessel Delivered

The Atla on sea trails. Photo from Scot & English, Malaysia

The Yong Choo Kui Shipyard in Sibu, Sarawak East Malaysia recently delivered an interesting shallow draft multi-purpose beaching craft. The big 45 by 12.2-meter vessel has a molded depth of 4 meters and a draft of only 2.4 meters. The shallow draft is maintained aft with a dramatically shaped bottom section aft that sweeps up to the nozzled props that are partially set in shallow tunnels. This keeps the bottom of the nozzles at the same depth as the bottom and the hull and would allow the boat to be beached with out harm. A pair of stern anchors enhance the vessel's ability to pull itself off a beach while a bow thruster contained in the hull that can direct its water flow in multiple directions further enhances shallow water maneuverability.

The Atla under construction at the Yong Choo Kui Shipyard. Note the
double chine and shallow draft. Photo by Alan Haig-Brown

Propulsive power for the new vessel is a pair of Cummins KTA38 M2 main engines each generating 1200 hp at 1800 RPM. The bow thruster is powered by a single 6CTA8,3M engine. Three 130 Kw generators sets are also powered by Cummins 6CTA8.3 engines. Tankage includes 130 cubic meters of fuel, 150 cubic meters of fresh water, 100 M3 of slop, 12 m3 each of dispersant and foam 6 m3 of lube oil. The bow carries a large Boom Reel while the aft deck has a two-ton crane and a 30 ton towing hook. A fire monitor is mounted on top of the house.

Designed by Blumarlin International Pte. Ltd. the new vessel, named Atla, has accommodation for 27 people. The owners are listed as Epsom Shipping (1) PVT Ltd.

Construction photo of the Atla showing stern tunnels. Note the
struts to protect the starboard propeller. Photo by Alan Haig-Brown

Download Atla specifications here.

For further information:

Yong Choo Kui Shipyard Sdn. Bhd.
13, Chengal Road, 96000
Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia.
Phone: 06 - 084 - 319922 (3 lines)
Fax: 06 - 084 - 313706
Managing Director : Yong Choo Kui
Deputy Managing Director : Loh Teck Huat
Executive Director: Daniel Yong Wu Yung
E-mail: chookui@tm.net.my

Wong Siong Chuong
Sales Manager
Scott & English (M)
Sdn Bhd 100 Lanang Road
96008 Sibu,
Sarawak East Malaysia
Phone: [60-84] 311-807 / 311-506
Fax: [60-84] 336-001
Email: wm@sne.com.my

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