Crew, Survey, Pilot & Patrol Boats
Aero Discovery
Aero Discovery is a specialized survey vessel operated by Aero Shipping LLP, designed to support professional marine surveying and offshore operations. The vessel offers a spacious and well-equipped working environment, with dedicated areas for survey activities, modern navigation equipment, and a practical open deck for operational requirements. Its robust aluminium construction and purpose-built design make it well suited for demanding marine assignments. With a strong focus on functionality, safety, and operational efficiency, Aero Discovery provides a reliable platform for survey teams and marine professionals working across a variety of coastal and inland environments.
General Vessel Description
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Vessel type | Survey Boat |
| Classification | Bureau Veritas |
| Material | Aluminium Alloy |
| Grade | 5083-H321 |
| Extrusion | 6061-T6 / 6082-T6 |
| Passenger/Crew | 12.2 metres |
| Displacement (lightship) | 16.20 tonnes |
Principal Dimensions
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Length overall | 15.18 metres |
| Beam (maximum) | 4.50 metres |
| Depth (mould) | 2.12 metres |
| Draft (design) | 0.95 metres |
Tank Capacities
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Fuel Oil | 2 × 750 litres |
| Fresh Water | 200 litres |
Auxiliary Equipment
| Equipment | Details |
|---|
| Generator | Kohler 17.5 EFOZD 3-phase |
| Bilge/GS | 4 × TMC Submersible Bilge Pump |
Performance
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Maximum speed | 22 Knots |
Propulsion System
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Main Engine | 2 × CUMMINS QSL9M @405BHP |
| Total power | 810BHP (605kw) at 2100RPM |
| Propulsion | 2 × Fixed Pitch Propellers |
| Gear Box | ZF 325 1A |
Navigation and Communication Equipments
| Equipment | Details |
|---|
| Lighting | Navigation Lights and Switches, Masthead & Search Lights |
| Radar | Furuno Radar 1715 |
| Echo Sounder | Fuso FEC-609NDF |
| GPS | Furuno GP-32 |
| Steering System | Palmarine PH0260 |
| VHF | ICOM M304 |
| AIS | Comnav Class A |
| Compass | Ritchie Magnetic Compass |
| Public Address System | SHOW SA-25 |
Construction Equipment — Welded Aluminium Hull
| Component | Thickness |
|---|
| Bottom of Hull | 6–8 mm |
| Side of Hull | 5 mm |
| Main Deck | 4 mm |
| Superstructure | 4 mm |
| Insert Plate & Engine Bed | 16 mm |