Vessels

VE operates and maintains commercially surveyed research vessels. The vessels have been surveyed for inshore and offshore work and range from 6 to 9m and with crane capacity, which enable operations in shallow or deep, closed and open waters. Vessels are also equipped for comfortable (wet weather) personnel transportation.

All vessels are available 24/7 wet hire with Coxswain and crew, or dry hire if appropriate hire agreement conditions are met. All vessels are road transportable via a four tonne Hino dual cab flat tray also with one tonne crane capacity.

VE vessels operate under a Safety Management System (SMS). The MSQ-approved SMS is part of VE’s HSEQ system and has also been audited by several clients. The objectives of the SMS are to provide for safe practices in vessel operation and a safe working environment in addition to establishing safeguards against all identified risks and continuously improve the safety management skills of personnel ashore and on-board the vessel.

The following vessel specifications apply. Contact us for full spec sheets or to enquire about hiring our vessels.

ReVision

The ReVision vessel is 8m aluminium open plate with 200kg crane capacity in 2D survey with capacity for eight plus two POB inshore, in addition to 2C with capacity for four plus two POB offshore.

The vessel is all weather with enclosed cabin fitted with a galley/mess room including sink, with the addition of a separate toilet. Sleeping capacity is available for overnight stays. The large 3m work deck has a removable side for ease of equipment access and clear work area at the aft end.

Powered by twin Honda 150hp outboards, ReVision is trailer transportable and fitted with a folding aluminium cover over the work deck for all weather protection. The vessel has a cruising speed of 20 to 25k and maximum speed of 30 to 35k. Safety features include fitting with life rafts (RFD), 2 x VHF, Echo, GPS and plotters.

Aqua Vision

The smaller 5.8m aluminium open plate vessel, Aqua Vision, is powered by a single Honda 150hp and is well suited for manoeuvring in estuaries and creeks as well as the open water.

With a restricted 2C (not more than 50nm from the coast), the vessel is registered for 5 POB.

Cruising speed is 25 to 30kts and maximum speed is 35 to 40kts.

Safety features include fitting with 2 x VHF, Echo, GPS and plotters. A fold down canopy allows all weather work conditions.

Mudlark

Mudlark is our smallest vessel, at just 3m in length, and is used exclusively for river, creek and other sheltered water operations. It is also used for daytimes operations only.

Mudlark carries a maximum weight of 225kg and is powered by a single Yamaha 15hp engine. Cruising speed is 8kts and maximum speed is 15 kts.