Charter Vessel
Workboat Charter 1B
‘Escape’
- Liveaboard Charter
- Research Vessel
- General Workboat Support
- Diving Vessel
- Crew Transfer Vessel / Pilot Transfer Vessel
- Remote Area & Extended Range Operations
- Marine Towage & Tow Assist
- Cargo / Stores / Freight Transport
- Charter Workboat For Hire From Port of Cairns, Queensland
*Up-to-date details and availability for all charter vessels are provided upon enquiry.
North Marine’s vessel fleet has recently expanded, and not all charter vessels are yet online. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you can’t see the workboat you require.
About the Workboat Charter ‘Escape’
‘Escape’ is a 24-meter charter vessel in both AMSA class 1B and AMSA 1C survey.
Reliable and economical to operate, she has a top speed of 20 knots, a cruising speed of 12 knots and a 1500 nautical mile range.
There is a substantial 40-meter square working deck space with a removable shade canopy, a 9-ton deck load and a fully-fitted liveaboard interior, making her an ideal boat for a range of charter work.
Liveaboard accommodation can berth up to 20 persons (including four crew) in 1B survey – or carry 44 persons (including four crew) in 2C survey.
Further optional equipment is available in conjunction with this workboat charter. These include dive compressors, diving equipment, tender vessels, and transportable fuel cells.
Workboat Charter Specifications - RV Escape
Commercial Workboat Charter Vessel in AMSA 1B Survey & AMSA 1C Survey
Aluminium commercial workboat charter for hire
Vessel Name Escape
Vessel Type Power Monohull Workboat
Survey 200 nautical miles offshore
- AMSA Class 2B: 16 passengers + 4 crew
- AMSA Class 2C: 40 passengers + 4 crew
Gross Tonnage 50 tonnes
Vessel Length 23.95 Meters
Breadth 6.5 Meters
Draft 1.4 Meters
Vessel Construction Aluminium
Bollard Pull 10-ton Marine Tow Bollard
Cruising Speed 12-14 Knots
Fuel 12,000 litres
Fuel Consumption 120 LPH @ 14 knots. 300 LPH @ 20 knots
Freshwater 2,400 litre tanks. Desalination @ 3000 litres per 24-hours
Main Engines 2 x Yanmar 6HYM @ 515 kW
Auxiliary Engines 2 x 45kVA Perkins 3 Phase Generators
Bow Thruster Hydraulic 50 kW bow thruster
Power 3-Phase plus 24-Volt
Sightability Flybridge with a 360-degree view
Deck Info & Equipment - Workboat Charter Escape
Working Deck Space 40-meter square clear deck area – with removable deck canopy
Deck Load 9-ton deck load
Deck Winch 2.5-ton deck winch
Extra Deck Equipment Fitted stern roller & fitted pot hauler
Anchor Winch 2 x anchor & chain to survey
Crane W. Winch Maxilift Cobra 5500 – 2.5-ton at 2 metres and 600-kg at 6 metres
Cargo Securing 8 x 2.5-ton rated securing points on the rear deck
Dive Compressors LP & HP are available
Liveaboard Accommodation - Workboat Charter Escape
Liveaboard Berths Total 20 passengers (plus crew quarters)
4 cabins with double + single beds
4 cabins with 2x single beds
Liveaboard Accommodation
Fully air-conditioned interior
3 toilets
3 hot/cold showers
Fully equipped galley & mess inc 5 burner hotplate, full oven & microwave
BBQ on deck
Washing machine & dryer
Flat-screen TV & DVD
Deck stereo
Navigation / Communication Equipment - Workboat Charter Escape
Communication Full communication systems; including satellite phone, multiple marine radios & wi-fi (while in range)
Navigation Full navigation systems inc radar, 3x compass, autopilot with integrated plotter, echo sounder, GPS, AIS
Safety Equipment - Workboat Charter Escape
Safety Equipment All safety equipment to AMSA requirements
Vessels & Extra Equipment Available with Escape
Optional Extras
SCUBA or SSBA commercial diving work equipment
2 x 1,500 litres Aluminium Portable Fuel Cell
Wide range of support workboats and a range of barges
14 cuft Bauer HP Dive compressor
65 cuft LP Air compressor with 100m x 3/4” hose (non-breathe)
8.0m Aluminium landing barge with bow door
6.5m Aluminium “Duck” workboat for hire in AMSA survey for 12 pax
4.5m inflatable RIB workboat for hire
Interior Vessel Diagram – Liveaboard & Berthing Arrangement
Exterior Vessel Diagram
Workboat Charter Rates
North Marine offers hourly, daily and extended workboat charter rates in line with competitive industry standards.
Workboat charter rates include loading and unloading, voyage time, and duration at the worksite.
If required, use of our hi-ab truck or dogman and franna crane may incur additional charges.
To discuss a commercial vessel charter, don’t hesitate to contact [email protected].
Contact North Marine to request a full pricing schedule and charter availability.
North Marine Commercial Workboat Charters
Based in the Port of Cairns in Queensland, Australia, our charter vessels work anywhere inside the Australian Exclusive Economic Zone EEZ.
We offer competitive industry rates for workboat charters throughout the Pacific Ocean, tailoring solutions to any project on the water.