LB. “KUBER M7715" & MV. “STANFORD MERMAID"

On January 29, 2010 up to February 16, 2010 we did attend on board the vessels Mv. Stanford Mermaid and LB. KUBER M7715 whilst they were lying afloat and berthed alongside at the Jetty of PT. Profab, Batu Merah, Batam – Indonesia. The survey was conducted in order to check the cargo condition, vessel tug and barge condition which generally was found in satisfactory condition. The cargo stowage, lashing and towing arrangements are sufficient and the vessels are fit to proceed with their voyage from Batu Merah, Batam - Indonesia to Mumbai - India.

Tug's Particulars

Name of Vessel : " MV. STANFORD MERMAID"
Class : BUREAU VERITAS (BV)
Call sign : J8B4259
Flag : St. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
Port of Registry : KINGSTOWN
IMO No : 9425033
Gross \ Net : 1106 / 332
Dimension : LOA x B x D = 49.00 m x 13.20 m x 5.30 m
Built : SHANGHAI HUALI SHIPPING ENGINEERING CO LTD

Owner : STANFORD MARINE LLC
Name of Master : Capt. Gudenko Igor
Main engine : 2 units of Caterpillar Diesel Engine, 5150 HP

Barge's Particulars

Name of Barge : LB. KUBER – M7715
Class : ABS
Call Sign : HP-7367
Classification No. : 03167065
Flag : PANAMA
Port of Registry : PANAMA
Gross \ Net : 16,780 / 5,030
Dimension : L x B x D = 187 m x 31.7 m x 9.0 m
Built : JINJIANG NANYANG SHIPBUILDING CO LTD, China/2009
Owner : PUNJ LLOYD LTD

The "Stanford Mermaid" is a anchor handling tug and supply vessel which was fitted double drum waterfall type for towing wire and work wire, single tugger winch on port and starboard and shark jaw of Hydraulic Karm Fox, The tug has a moderate displacement, rake bow, straight side and angular stern. The bridge house is fitted with a twin set of maneuvering controls facing forward and aft, while the vessel is powered by twin diesel engine of Caterpillar 5150 HP and 3 unit generator of Caterpillar.

LB. KUBER is a lay barge of all steel welded construction with pipe fabrication, storage and handling, pipe laying down equipment, stinger system, pipe recovery equipment, mooring equipment, crane, Accommodations, Helipad and power generator supply 6 (six) units 680KW Volvo and 1 ( one ) units generator 420KW Volvo.