Twende Africa Group of Companies (PTY) LTD or T.A.G. is a registered company based in Cape Town, South Africa with associated partner networks in Norway, UK, Netherlands, USA, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand. TAG Marine is an independent shipbroking company offering a complete range of shipbroking, business development and management services to vessel asset owners in the maritime industry.
VESSEL LISTING
Longliner
Description
A steel boat about 38 meters in length was previously used as a seismic vessel and side trawler. It once housed 14 crew members, i.e.
The captain’s courters, seven men bunker for the officials and six men bunker for the rest of the crew. A four-person bunker was later installed, which increased the current number from 14 to 18 crew members.
Scope of Work – Completed 2019
• Shelter deck with railings covering half of one side of the vessel.
• Fishing completely re-insulated with marine ply and fibreglass-coated marine plywood. (size about 700 x 8.5 x 4m)
• Old mast pole was removed and replaced with a smaller mast, and the mast pole
• New 4 men’s bunker
• Electrical system converted from old fuse system to circuit breaker system
• Complete Electrical system refurbished to comply with SAMSA standards
• Main deck area removed and replaced with brand new checked steel plates
• New blast freezer with two blowers fully insulated with hangers for bait and extra storage.
• Old auxiliary engines and alternators were replaced with modern Laval engines and alternators.
• Exhaust system was renovated and added, complying with SAMSA standards
• All fresh water pipes and valves in the engine room replaced
• Safety survey was done in 2018 and passed by SAMSA rules
• Water tanks in the engine room cleaned and covered with cement slush
• Stern water tank cleaned, water blasted and painted with special water guard paint and primer
• Alarm system checked and repaired where necessary
• All valves checked, repaired or replaced accordingly
• Boat painted using the 7-step repair and paint process
• All lights replaced with new water-resistant fluorescent systems.
• Satellite phone installed
• New computer and navigational software
• Air conditioners replaced with new ones (galley, Aft accommodation & bridge)
• Crane fitted with brand new control valve
Outstanding Work
The crane cable will have to be replaced Large industrial fridge for the galley.
Magnetic compass to be replaced
Industrial hob and stove
Old air cons are to be replaced in FRWD accommodation.
A forward storage compartment is to be fitted with wood floor and shelving.
Vessel Particulars
Type: Longliner ex Dutch Beam Trawler / Guard Chase
Built: 1980 Netherlands
Refit: 2019 South Africa
Flag: SAMSA
Tonnage: 310 GRT
Dimensions: Loa 36,5 x Beam 8,0 x Depth 4,40 str
Main engine: 2000 bhp Deutz
Propeller: fixed propeller (FPP) 4 blades Kort nozzle
Aux. Engine two (2) Iveco, 80 Kw AC generator, 1 x DAF 48Kw, Emergency Gen 1 x Perkins, 32Kw
Bunkers: Fuel capacity: 95.244L
Freshwater capacity:20 000L
Water Maker: 1t/day
Electronics: All modern electronic equipment.
Accommodation: for 18 men
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Inspections: South Africa
Subject: BOD Approval unsold/available