Case Study: Iceni Revenge

Early in 2019, Diverse Marine were commissioned by Turner Iceni to create Iceni Revenge in time to be exhibited at Seawork 2019. Based on the newly recycled and repurposed Don Quixote, a 20m South Boats built crew transfer vessel from 2009, purchased by Turner Iceni in January from Vroon, Iceni Revenge was lengthened to 23m and now incorporates 20,000 litres of fuel storage.

 

At the same time as the lengthening process, Iceni Revenge was re-powered with twin MAN V12-1400 main engines and Hamilton HM651 jets, incorporating a new AVX control system and jet anchor. Iceni Revenge is now capable of sprint speeds of 30 knots and a continuous operational speed in excess of 25 knots at 85% engine load. 

 

To meet the current demands of the offshore wind industry, the donor vessel hull was lengthened to 23m, enabling a total fuel capacity of 20,000 litres, together with 30,000 kg of cargo capacity split between a bow deck of 24m square and an aft deck of 63m square. In addition the superstructure was modified to increase the forward deck area and extend the superstructure aft. The bow fender structure was entirely modified to accommodate new RG Seasight central bow fender and outboard Ocean 3 shoulder fender sections.

 

The interior was completely remodelled with a re-designed galley and updated passenger saloon, featuring 12 x High Speed Code Annex 10 seats and all new side linings, overhead linings and flooring. New, larger windows were fitted to increase natural lighting and reduce the causes of motion sickness. A new forward access door was fitted providing technicians with access direct to the forward deck and transfer area. The updated bridge features a new Furuno nav/comms suite together with seating for up to three crew.

 

Richard Thurlow, Director at Turner Iceni: "Taking an asset that has seen better days, then recycling and repurposing it for today’s market is, we believe, a first for the industry - one we have achieved together with Diverse Marine on the Isle of Wight. Iceni Revenge now offers substantial fuel capacity, cargo capacity and a very comfortable environment for passengers, whilst also reducing Turner Iceni’s capital expenditure and carbon footprint.” 

 

Ben Colman, Director at Diverse Marine: “With many of the staff and directors having been involved in the development and build of the donor vessel, Diverse Marine had extensive knowledge to offer during the lengthening and refit. But in the space of just a few months we have re-engineered a crew transfer vessel that is now at the forefront of the industry, at a fraction of the cost of a new build.” 

 

Iceni Revenge was exhibited on the quay at Seawork 2019 at berth VB34, attracting a great deal of attention - described by Maritime Journal as one of the highlights of the event.