SIU-contracted Transoceanic Cable Ship Co. recently christened the Tyco Dependable in Honolulu, signaling new job opportunities for Seafarers.
The 459-foot vessel was built last year by Keppel Hitachi Zosen of Singapore. Transoceanic’s parent company, Tyco, christened the ship Jan. 21.
“We welcome the opportunity to provide the unlicensed crew for the Dependable, a truly state-of-the-art cable ship,” remarked SIU Vice President Contracts Augie Tellez. “These jobs will help maintain a pool of well-trained, loyal U.S. mariners who are an important part of America’s national and economic security.”
The Dependable, which has a service speed of 13.9 knots, is based in Honolulu near her sister ship, the SIU-crewed Long Lines.
The newer vessel is replete with the most modern equipment. It features a Rolls-Royce diesel electric generating set, forward and aft bow thrusters, azthmuthing stern thrusters and a Kongsberg Simrad dynamic positioning system.
Additionally, the Dependable’s cable laying and repair equipment includes stern linear and drum engines; dynamometers; traction winches; after deck cranes; buoy handling davits and much more.
The ship’s navigation aids include Furuno GPS and ECDIS systems, along with a magnetic compass, gyrocompass, track pilot, echo sounders, speed log and X- and S-band radar.
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