Security Levels


 

  National Threat Level: Elevated

Characteristics

Principal Characteristics

Length……………………………………………………...225 Feet
Beam……………………………………………………….46 Feet
Draft (Full Load)……………….…..…………................13 Feet
Displacement (Full Load)……..…..…………............…2,000 Tons
Speed…………………………....…………………….…..16 Knots
Buoy Deck Area………………..…………....................2,875 Square Feet
Officers………………………..…...…………………….…7
Enlisted…………………………..………………………..40

Equipment

Main Engines…………….........................................2 CAT 3608, 3100 HP Engines
Propulsion…………….............................................10 foot Diameter Controllable Pitch Propeller
Bow Thruster……………………………………............ 450 HP Fixed Pitch Electric Thruster
Stern Thruster…………………………………….......... 550 HP Fixed Pitch Electric Thruster
Power Generators………………….............................2 CAT 3406 Engines
Crane………………………..…..................................10-ton hydraulic, 42-foot boom

Fir is equipped with a controllable pitch propeller, bow and stern thrusters to allow for restricted water maneuverability. A state of the art electronic Machinery Plant Control and Monitoring System and Electronic chart display to aid in more efficient and overall watchstanding. Fir is also equipped with a Dynamic Positioning System which can keep the ship within 10 meters of position in up to 30 knot winds and 8 foot seas.
Last Modified 8/18/2008