New Vessel Launched "Titchtjarla " by Commercial Catamarans Updated Monday, January 27, 2003  

"Titchtjarla "
by
Commercial Catamarans.
  • Tuna longline catamaran
  • Aluminium
  • Length: 30 metres
  • Beam: 11 metres
  • Draught: 1.5 metres
"FISHING MACHINES FOR TODAY
AND THE FUTURE"
  • Engines: 2 X Iveco aifo 400 hp at 1800 rpm
  • Gear Boxes: 2 X Twin Disc 2:1 reduction
  • Propellers: 2 X Austral 5 bladed
  • Auxiliaries: 2 X Iveco 80 kva
  • Satellite beacon system: FW Beacon System
  		Titchtjarla
Titchtjarla by Commercial Catamarans.

 

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"Titchtjarla "

"Specifications."

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This fishing catamaran

"Titchtjarla " is setting new standards in the Australian tuna long line fishery.

This new fishing catamaran is to operate in the West Coast Tuna long line fishery.

Designed and built by Commercial Catamarans of Lakes Entrance.

With two 400 hp. motors driving through twin disc 2:1 ratio gear boxes the vessel cruises at 13 knots with a top speed of 14 knots.

"Titchtjarla " Specifications
Type of vessel Tuna longline catamaran
In survey to Marine Board of Victoria
Home Port Freemantle.
Owner Pilbara Fishing Ventures.
Designer Commercial Caramarans
Builder Commercial Catamarans
Construction Aluminium
Length overall 30 metres
Beam 11 metres
Draught 1.5 metres
Main engines 2 X Iveco aifo 400 hp at 1800 rpm
Gear boxes 2 X Twin Disc 2:1 reduction
Propellers 2 X Austral 5 bladed
Auxiliaries 2 X Iveco 80 kva
GPS Trimble
Plotter TMQ c-plot
Radar JRC
Depth Sounder JRC
Auto Pilot TMQ
Radio Barrett SSB
Desalinater Citor
Icemaker Majah
Satellite beacon system FW Beacon System
Electronics, electrics and hydraulics installed by Commercial Catamarans
Windows by Alfab
Fuel 53,000 litres
Fresh water 10,000 litres
Maximum speed 14 knots
Cruising speed 13 knots
Range 14,000 nautical miles
Accommodation 10 berths

This latest vessel is the most up to date longliner available in Australia . Fully airconditioned, huge cool room, RSW fish holding areas and bait freezer all using the latest in refrigeration technology.

Separate Skippers and Engineers cabins on the bridge area, both airconditioned and with full ensuite facilities.

Copyright © 1999 Terry Phefley
Thursday, 30 September 1999