Zealand Trade and Enterprise to attend and represent it during this registration part of the process and to pick up the documents. We understand Q-West was one of only three applicants to make the short list. To reach this stage they had to demonstrate they had the facilities and expertise, a long history of boatbuilding and be able to deliver on time to a price, with no outstanding remedial work. Q-West's tender secured the contract with a delivery date for the end of July, 2011. Constructed in marine grade alloy, ES8's design
evolved from past and present vessels in the fleet. There were many innovative ideas for gathering and handling rubbish, such as the moon pull system centrally mounted between the hulls on the aft deck for gathering floating rubbish.
Aft of the wheelhouse is a general-purpose hydraulic extending UNIC crane with a double-purchase whip. The waterjet assists in directing flotsam and floating debris between the hulls, where it is channelled into a large sea cage raised and lowered by the crane. The contents may be dumped into a scow or large hopper bins which are transferred ashore. An hydraulically operated bow loading ramp is ideal for landing beach cleaning teams and the muck truck, a motorised wheelbarrow or cart. The ramp may be swung across the hulls for stowage when not in use. Also for'ard is the main deck-mounted water cannon
for washing rubbish off rocks and ledges, or for spreading oil dispersants when dealing with minor oil spills.
ES8 is the latest addition to a hardworking fleet
The deckhouse is relatively small and spartan, with only a small bench seat at the rear for crew. The main conning position is well appointed, from the KAB sprung-loaded helm seat to the well laid out dash panel with the engine gauges and controls, the main switch panel and aids to navigation all close at hand. The SeaMac deckhouse windows provide all-round
vision, much the same as in a tug or work boat. The windows are reverse sheer in the front to eliminate glare and give added space at the conning position. At the rear of the deckhouse is a small head. The Australians were very specific in the contract about the steering package. Innovations In Motion supplied and commissioned the TMQ C-Drive electric steering system to control the ES8. One of the
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