Key Specifications
Cable Capacity
1,500t
Emissions
ZERT 0 (Conventional)
Depth Regime
Nearshore
Dedicated 66 m non-self-propelled DPS-equipped steel barge for submarine cable and water pipe laying, burial, repairs, and other marine work, with a 1,500-ton turntable, 4 × 650 PS thrusters, 90-ton crawler crane, and accommodations for about 40 persons.
Identification
NameAkari
Other Names—
CategoryCable Lay Vessel
Statusunknown
Flag State
Japan
JapanClass NotationClass of vessel NK (Provisions for crewless steel barges in Part Q Steel Barges applied), Classification Code NS
Dimensions
Length Overall66 m
Breadth26 m
Depth3.7 m
Min Draft2 m
Max Draft3.6 m
Variable Load2,000 t
Deck & Cargo
Max Cargo Weight2,000 t
Cranes
Propulsion & Power
Propulsion System
Non-self-propelled 66 m steel barge equipped with a Dynamic Positioning System (DPS) using four 650 PS thruster units controlled by a KAWASAKI KICS-5000 (4500) control device, providing automatic station-keeping for cable laying and related marine works.
Total Power1,912 kW
Fuel Capacity185 m3
Thrusters
4x (0.478 MW each)
Build Information
Shipyard—
Class NotationClass of vessel NK (Provisions for crewless steel barges in Part Q Steel Barges applied), Classification Code NS
Owner & Operator
Operator
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Mooring System
NotesConstruction or mooring anchors ranging from 1 to 5 tons are fitted, configured according to construction method and work content, with navigation, burial, and advancement winches of various types from 5 to 20 tons.
Cable Lay Vessel Specifications
Cable Storage
carousel - #1
Capacity1,500 t
Outer Diameter19.771 m
Inner Diameter7.229 m
1500-ton type standard turntable
Cable Handling
Stern Sheave Diameter8 m
Shallow Water Operations
Depth RegimeNearshore