The Robert Allan Ltd. Designed RAscal 1600 is designed to provide improved efficiency, comfort, and safety for its work role. Although having the outward appearance of a tug, the RAscal 1600 is a launch with lighter construction and slimmer, more streamlined hull. The hull and deckhouse are steel, constructed to Lloyd’s rules, and outfitted to international regulatory standards. It is powered by a single Caterpillar C18 engine rated 447 kW (600 hp) driving a one metre diameter four-bladed propeller in a steering nozzle via a Twin Disc MGX-5146SC, 2.5:1 reduction gearbox and a stainless-steel shaft. The steering nozzle provides good efficiency and manoeuvrability ahead as well as excellent stopping and reverse performance and control. Comfortable overnight accommodations for three crew are provided in the foc’sle. Fit out includes two cabins, a pantry, mess, and washroom with shower. There is also a crew rest area in the spacious wheelhouse. Visibility to the sides, forward, and overhead is also excellent. A protective pipe cage is fitted over the house to prevent the ship’s mooring lines snagging on the house.

 

LOA: 15.6m

Beam: 6.0m

Depth: 2.7m

Draft: 1.7m

 

Fuel: 4m3

Water: 1.2m3

 

Bollard Pull: 5 tonne (approx.)

Speed: 9.5 knots

 

Main engine: Caterpillar C18 engine rated 447 kW (600 hp)

Gearbox: Twin Disc MGX-5146SC, 2.5:1 reduction gear.