65m Ice Class Research Vessel
Price
US $3,500,000
Currency
Length
214' 11" - 65.50m
Vessel Location
Papua New Guinea
Launch Year
1986
Hull Material
Steel
65.5m Medical/Supply Vessel, originally constructed in January 1986 by Ferguson-Ailsa Shipyard, Glasgow, Scotland, as a Platform Supply Vessel for operations in Canada. She was subsequently acquired by P&O for servicing the French Antarctic base from Tasmania, Australia. In 2017, the vessel was converted and recommissioned as MV YWAM Liberty, operating as a dedicated medical and humanitarian support vessel in Papua New Guinea. The vessel has benefited from significant recent capital investment. Both main engines were fully rebuilt in 2020 and have since accrued approximately 362 hours (port) and 344 hours (starboard). In 2024, the gensets were also rebuilt, and further upgrades included the installation of a new sewage treatment plant (STP), new aft air-conditioning system, and a water maker. These upgrades, combined with her proven operational history and specialised conversion, survey position the vessel as a highly capable and versatile platform for medical, humanitarian, or multi-role support operations.
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Price
US $3,500,000
Boat Reference
5709
Launch Year
1986
Length
214' 11" - 65.50m
Beam
12.8m (41ft 12in)
Draft
5.35m (17ft 6.6in)
Vessel Location
Papua New Guinea
Region
South Pacific
Builder
Ferguson-Ailsa Shipyard, Glasgow, Scotland
Hull Material
Steel
Engine
Main Engines: 2 x Mirrlees Blackstone 8 cylinder, MB 275 4T
Total Power: 4534kW (6160) @ 1000 RPM
Propeller: 2 Controllable Pitch Propellers 239 rpm
Auxiliary Generators: 3 Diesel Generators 375kVA (300kW) with manual starting, synchronizing and loading
Number Engines
2
Fuel Type
Diesel
Propulsion
None
Fuel
384 t
Water
70 t
Accommodation
Accommodation
62 total beds on board. Single, double, four and 6 berth cabins
Galley
Oven stove top, microwave, filtered water, fridge, designed to serve 3 meals a day for 62 persons
Refrigerator
Walk in freezer, walk in cooler, ice maker, two stand up refrigerator in mess hall
DETAILS IN THE VIDEOS
Video 1
Cabin 20 - Double size bed, bunk bed, small desk space, sink, closet
Captain's Cabin - with private heads, single berth, closet, sink, toilet, shower, private office area
Chief Engineer's Cabin - with private heads, single berth, closet, sink, toilet, shower, private office area
Videos 4 and 5
Accommodation
Cabin 6 - 4 berths, 1 sink, 4 closet 1 shower, toilet
Cabin 2 - Chief mate cabin, single berth, desk, sink, no private head
Cabin 3 - First Officer - single berth, closet, desk
Cabin 5 - 4 berth cabin, sink, 4 closet
Cabin 7 - 4 berth cabin, sink, 4 closet
Cabin 9 - 6 berth cabin, desk, 4 closet, sink
Cabin 11 - 6 berth cabin, desk, 4 closet, sink
Cabin 13 - 6 berth cabin, desk, 4 closet, sink
Director's cabin - Queen size bed, closet,
Lounge Space - bar space
Cabin 14 - 4 berths, 4 closet, sink
Cabin 12 - double berth, closet, desk, sink
Cabin 8 - single berth, sink
Cabin 10 - double berth, sink
Cabin 24 - 3 berth, sink, closet
62 total beds on board. Single, double, four and 6 berth cabins
Galley
Oven stove top, microwave, filtered water, fridge, designed to serve 3 meals a day for 62 persons
Refrigerator
Walk in freezer, walk in cooler, ice maker, two stand up refrigerator in mess hall
DETAILS IN THE VIDEOS
Video 1
Cabin 20 - Double size bed, bunk bed, small desk space, sink, closet
Captain's Cabin - with private heads, single berth, closet, sink, toilet, shower, private office area
Chief Engineer's Cabin - with private heads, single berth, closet, sink, toilet, shower, private office area
Videos 4 and 5
Accommodation
Cabin 6 - 4 berths, 1 sink, 4 closet 1 shower, toilet
Cabin 2 - Chief mate cabin, single berth, desk, sink, no private head
Cabin 3 - First Officer - single berth, closet, desk
Cabin 5 - 4 berth cabin, sink, 4 closet
Cabin 7 - 4 berth cabin, sink, 4 closet
Cabin 9 - 6 berth cabin, desk, 4 closet, sink
Cabin 11 - 6 berth cabin, desk, 4 closet, sink
Cabin 13 - 6 berth cabin, desk, 4 closet, sink
Director's cabin - Queen size bed, closet,
Lounge Space - bar space
Cabin 14 - 4 berths, 4 closet, sink
Cabin 12 - double berth, closet, desk, sink
Cabin 8 - single berth, sink
Cabin 10 - double berth, sink
Cabin 24 - 3 berth, sink, closet
Cabins
24
Berths
6
Safety Gear
Safety Equipment
To Class requirements.
Tenders
One of the two lifeboats serves as the rescue boat.
Exclusion
Ballast Water Management.
To Class requirements.
Tenders
One of the two lifeboats serves as the rescue boat.
Exclusion
Ballast Water Management.
Electrics
Electrical System
440 volts 3 phase 60 cycle. Distribution to 220
Electrical Equipment
Auxiliary Generators: 3 Diesel Generators 375kVA (300kW) with manual starting, synchronizing and loading
Entertainment
Starlink system on board, with router and wifi hard wired throughout vessel. Also includes cameras. Café on main deck
440 volts 3 phase 60 cycle. Distribution to 220
Electrical Equipment
Auxiliary Generators: 3 Diesel Generators 375kVA (300kW) with manual starting, synchronizing and loading
Entertainment
Starlink system on board, with router and wifi hard wired throughout vessel. Also includes cameras. Café on main deck
Electronics / Navigation
Dynamic Positioning Installation
DYNOPAS AM/AT (DP1)
DYNOPAS AM/AT (DP1)
Deck Gear
Winch ship towing harness cables, 5-ton gantry crane, helideck with heli coms. DP1 on bridge
Exempt from Ballast water management given coastal operations.
Exempt from Ballast water management given coastal operations.
Survey Details
Flag: Cook Islands
Classification
Classification Society: Bureau Veritas
Class Notations: Special Service, +Hull, +Mach, Ice I-Super, Unrestricted Navigation
Expiry: 14 November 2029
Survey Details
Last dry docking was 2024, Next docking due Nov 2029
Classification
Classification Society: Bureau Veritas
Class Notations: Special Service, +Hull, +Mach, Ice I-Super, Unrestricted Navigation
Expiry: 14 November 2029
Survey Details
Last dry docking was 2024, Next docking due Nov 2029
Remarks
Net Tonnage: 525
Gross Tonnage: 1753
Date of build: 1986
Construction Details.
See Veritas Online for all In Class details.
Deck Equipment
32 ton crane, 1 ton crane
Heli Deck
Additional Notes:
The vessel has been significantly enhanced to support medical and humanitarian operations. Five fully equipped medical rooms have been installed within TEU containers, comprising facilities for eye surgery, dental surgery, women's health (OBGYN), a pharmacy, and a medical laboratory with X-ray capability. These are located within the aft section of the former cargo hold, now configured as a dedicated "medical deck. "
The forward section of the cargo hold has been converted into a fully air-conditioned event and dining space, further increasing the vessel's versatility and operational appeal.
Video 2
Bridge - forward section of the ship
Back of the bridge - charts and navigation
Aft portion of the bridge
Life boats station: 2x
1 Zodiac Boat
32 tons crane
Storage - containers
Heli deck
Video 3
Refrigerator
Walk in freezer
Walk in cooler
Video 6
Medical Containers/Medical deck - air-condition
Cargo space
Dinning Space
Dry Store Goods / Food Storage
Fire Equipment Storage
Administration Space - Air condition
Galley
Crew Mess Space
Gross Tonnage: 1753
Date of build: 1986
Construction Details.
See Veritas Online for all In Class details.
Deck Equipment
32 ton crane, 1 ton crane
Heli Deck
Additional Notes:
The vessel has been significantly enhanced to support medical and humanitarian operations. Five fully equipped medical rooms have been installed within TEU containers, comprising facilities for eye surgery, dental surgery, women's health (OBGYN), a pharmacy, and a medical laboratory with X-ray capability. These are located within the aft section of the former cargo hold, now configured as a dedicated "medical deck. "
The forward section of the cargo hold has been converted into a fully air-conditioned event and dining space, further increasing the vessel's versatility and operational appeal.
Video 2
Bridge - forward section of the ship
Back of the bridge - charts and navigation
Aft portion of the bridge
Life boats station: 2x
1 Zodiac Boat
32 tons crane
Storage - containers
Heli deck
Video 3
Refrigerator
Walk in freezer
Walk in cooler
Video 6
Medical Containers/Medical deck - air-condition
Cargo space
Dinning Space
Dry Store Goods / Food Storage
Fire Equipment Storage
Administration Space - Air condition
Galley
Crew Mess Space
CONTACT DETAILS
Dealer
SeaBoats
John Kearns
John Kearns
Telephone
Fax
+64 3337 6259
Address
Sydney & Christchurch, NZ
Sydney NSW Australia
Sydney NSW Australia
Website
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