Bargain: Ice class explorer vessel "Saga" for sale

The Chalmers Maritime University proudly presents "Saga". Originally built as a fireboat in 1971 by Åsiverken in Åmål, Sweden, "Saga" stands as a testament to meticulous craftsmanship and enduring design. With hull number 92 and keel laid in 1970, this steel marvel has navigated through decades, lately serving as a premier navigation training vessel

Dimensions and Build

• Length: 29.94 meters (freeboard length 27.64 meters)
• Beam: 7.16 meters
• Draft: 2.16 meters (moulded draft 3.30 meters)
• Tonnage: 117 GT, 53 NT
• Displacement: 250 tons

Engine and Performance

• Main Engine: 2 x Deutz SBF12M 716, each providing 370 kW.
• Running Hours: 7750 hours on port, 3500 hours on starboard engine.
• Auxiliary Engine: Scania DS11 R82 with 201 bHp.
• Generators: Asea GAYC 28 (170 kVA/380V) and Hitzinger SGK (145 kVA/380V) on SB main engine.
• Thruster: Säffle hydraulic bow thruster with 50 bHp.
• Speed: Cruises at 10 knots with a top speed of approximately 14 knots.
• Fuel Capacity: Diesel – 12500 liters, Fresh Water – 5000 liters + 2 x 3000 liters.
• Trim Tanks: 2 + 3 cbm in the fore.

Navigation and Safety Equipment

"Saga" is equipped with a variety of navigational technology, including:

• Robertson RGC50 gyro compass
• JRC JMA 5310-6 radar and NWZ 147 radar display
• Sailor VHF radios and emergency VHFs
• Skanti TRP 7000 HF-SSB radio and DSC 9000 MF/HF receiver
• Sailor 406 MHz Epirb, Sailor SART, Standard Radio PNW900 Navtex
• Furuno FR 1505 DA radar, Robertson AP 45 autopilot, Raytheon Nav398 GPS/Loran navigator
• Miscellaneous equipment like Viking DK 25-person life rafts, Rapp Hydema anchor winch, Tico hydraulic crane, Panasonic air conditioning

Navigation Training Suite

• Simrad EN 250 echo-sounder
• JRC NCR-330 Navtex and NWZ-147 radar displays
• Raytheon Nav398 GPS/Loran navigators
• Adveto AECDIS-2000v3 navigation programs
• Autohelm Maxiview wind data instrument

The Heart of "Saga": Crew and Training Facilities

Below the fore deck, "Saga" accommodates a comfortable crew with four berths, a galley, a small office, and essential amenities.

The deck house boasts a larger galley, a dining table, and a WC.

The spacious navigation training room, measuring 7 x 4 meters, is designed for twelve seated students, providing a hands-on learning environment.

Below the classroom lies a large storage area with a workshop, while the expansive wheelhouse serves as an ideal education hub.

Current status

"Saga" is currently undergoing upgrades in Rotterdam area, Holland, from where it is sold.

Embark on a journey with "Saga," where history meets innovation, and education paves the way for a future of maritime excellence. 🌊🚢

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