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1981 RV CAPE HATTERAS 134' Steel Research Vessel
Listing ID#: 897301

Sale Location
Wilmington, AL 28401

Sale Dates and TimesSALE IS COMPLETED
Bidding Starts: Wednesday Sep 9, 9:00 AM Bidding Ends: Saturday Sep 19, 5:00 PM

Sale Type
Online Auction (local pick-up only) VIEW ONLINE CATALOG

Company Information
GovDeals, Inc. Contact: Angela Jones Phone: 3343017823 Website: www.govdeals.com EstateSale.com ID#: 14286 View company information and listings

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Listing Terms and Conditions
ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD "AS IS / WHERE IS" AND GOVDEALS ENCOURAGES BIDDERS TO PHYSICALLY INSPECT WHENEVER POSSIBLE, BEFORE PLACING A BID. --- AUCTION RULES MAY VARY BY SELLER. PLEASE REVIEW THE SELLER’S TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE.

Listing Information
GovDeals Lot #18858-291 Auction Link: CLICK HERE R/V CAPE HATTERAS, a 134-foot all-welded steel offshore research/oceanographic vessel built in 1981 by Atlantic Marine Florida, LLC. Appraisal PDF provided. It is the bidder's responsibility to review in it's entirety prior to placing bid. VESSEL SPECIFICATIONS Length: 134 ft Beam: 32 ft Depth: 13.5 ft Summer draft: 10 ft Gross tonnage: 473 Net tonnage: 141 Displacement: approx. 640 long tons IMO No.: 8023541 Call Sign: WDH2897 Fuel: approx. 28,695 gal Freshwater: approx. 6,000 gal Engine: (2) Caterpillar D379B diesel main engines, approx. 700 BHP each Drivetrain Components: Twin Disc MG540 hydraulic gearboxes Generator: (2) Caterpillar 3406 generator engines with (2) Kato 175 kW generators Engine Hours: Approx. 110,500 hours port main engine and 109,533 hours starboard FEATURES Configured for offshore research/oceanographic operations. The vessel includes: Stern A-frame Starboard J-frame Electro-hydraulic cranes and winches Main-deck laboratory Scientific electronics room Navigation bridge Galley Mess Laundry Crew accommodations Multiple staterooms/bunkrooms Rigid inflatable boat with 25 HP Yamaha outboard MATERIAL DISCLOSURES Notable conditions include: - Vessel is not currently classed. ABS classification was canceled following port tail-shaft repairs not completed in accordance with ABS rules. - No recent ultrasonic thickness-gauging documentation available. A 2021 thickness survey identified significant bottom-plating thickness reductions in isolated areas. - Forward boom crane is out of service and out of certification. - Refrigerated storage and galley deep fryer are inoperative. - Marine sanitation device reportedly does not operate in automatic mode. - Two 25-person inflatable life rafts had been removed for inspection at survey. - Machinery, cranes, winches, tanks and void spaces were not fully tested or internally inspected during the appraisal. ***This list is an abbreviated summary and IS NOT comprehensive. The provided survey takes precedence over this description. INSPECTION & REMOVAL Inspection is strongly encouraged and available by appointment. Buyers are responsible for any cost associated, including but not limited to, surveyors, engineers and other professional services. NO destructive testing, machinery operation, underwater inspection, diving or sea trial is permitted without prior written authorization. All items are sold AS IS, WHERE IS, and GovDeals encourages bidders to physically inspect before placing a bid whenever possible. Please see Seller’s details under “Inspection” on the Auction Page. GovDeals is an online auction marketplace where government agencies, schools, and public utilities sell surplus and confiscated items. The public can register for free, search for local or national listings, and place bids. Vessel is being sold As-Is With All Faults. No warranties or guarantees, expressed or implied. Delivery services not offered; buyer responsibility.

Listing Information

GovDeals Lot #18858-291

Auction Link: CLICK HERE

R/V CAPE HATTERAS, a 134-foot all-welded steel offshore research/oceanographic vessel built in 1981 by Atlantic Marine Florida, LLC. Appraisal PDF provided. It is the bidder's responsibility to review in it's entirety prior to placing bid.

VESSEL SPECIFICATIONS
Length: 134 ft
Beam: 32 ft
Depth: 13.5 ft
Summer draft: 10 ft
Gross tonnage: 473
Net tonnage: 141
Displacement: approx. 640 long tons
IMO No.: 8023541
Call Sign: WDH2897
Fuel: approx. 28,695 gal
Freshwater: approx. 6,000 gal
Engine: (2) Caterpillar D379B diesel main engines, approx. 700 BHP each
Drivetrain Components: Twin Disc MG540 hydraulic gearboxes
Generator: (2) Caterpillar 3406 generator engines with (2) Kato 175 kW generators
Engine Hours: Approx. 110,500 hours port main engine and 109,533 hours starboard

FEATURES
Configured for offshore research/oceanographic operations.
The vessel includes:
Stern A-frame
Starboard J-frame
Electro-hydraulic cranes and winches
Main-deck laboratory
Scientific electronics room
Navigation bridge
Galley
Mess
Laundry
Crew accommodations
Multiple staterooms/bunkrooms
Rigid inflatable boat with 25 HP Yamaha outboard

MATERIAL DISCLOSURES
Notable conditions include:
- Vessel is not currently classed. ABS classification was canceled following port tail-shaft repairs not completed in accordance with ABS rules.
- No recent ultrasonic thickness-gauging documentation available. A 2021 thickness survey identified significant bottom-plating thickness reductions in isolated areas.
- Forward boom crane is out of service and out of certification.
- Refrigerated storage and galley deep fryer are inoperative.
- Marine sanitation device reportedly does not operate in automatic mode.
- Two 25-person inflatable life rafts had been removed for inspection at survey.
- Machinery, cranes, winches, tanks and void spaces were not fully tested or internally inspected during the appraisal.

***This list is an abbreviated summary and IS NOT comprehensive. The provided survey takes precedence over this description.

INSPECTION & REMOVAL
Inspection is strongly encouraged and available by appointment. Buyers are responsible for any cost associated, including but not limited to, surveyors, engineers and other professional services. NO destructive testing, machinery operation, underwater inspection, diving or sea trial is permitted without prior written authorization.

All items are sold AS IS, WHERE IS, and GovDeals encourages bidders to physically inspect before placing a bid whenever possible. Please see Seller’s details under “Inspection” on the Auction Page.

GovDeals is an online auction marketplace where government agencies, schools, and public utilities sell surplus and confiscated items. The public can register for free, search for local or national listings, and place bids.

Vessel is being sold As-Is With All Faults. No warranties or guarantees, expressed or implied. Delivery services not offered; buyer responsibility.

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1981 RV CAPE HATTERAS 134' Steel Research Vessel

GovDeals, Inc.

Contact: Angela Jones
Phone: 3343017823

Wilmington
Wilmington, AL 28401

ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD "AS IS / WHERE IS" AND GOVDEALS ENCOURAGES BIDDERS TO PHYSICALLY INSPECT WHENEVER POSSIBLE, BEFORE PLACING A BID. --- AUCTION RULES MAY VARY BY SELLER. PLEASE REVIEW THE SELLER’S TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE.

Listing Details
GovDeals Lot #18858-291 Auction Link: CLICK HERE R/V CAPE HATTERAS, a 134-foot all-welded steel offshore research/oceanographic vessel built in 1981 by Atlantic Marine Florida, LLC. Appraisal PDF provided. It is the bidder's responsibility to review in it's entirety prior to placing bid. VESSEL SPECIFICATIONS Length: 134 ft Beam: 32 ft Depth: 13.5 ft Summer draft: 10 ft Gross tonnage: 473 Net tonnage: 141 Displacement: approx. 640 long tons IMO No.: 8023541 Call Sign: WDH2897 Fuel: approx. 28,695 gal Freshwater: approx. 6,000 gal Engine: (2) Caterpillar D379B diesel main engines, approx. 700 BHP each Drivetrain Components: Twin Disc MG540 hydraulic gearboxes Generator: (2) Caterpillar 3406 generator engines with (2) Kato 175 kW generators Engine Hours: Approx. 110,500 hours port main engine and 109,533 hours starboard FEATURES Configured for offshore research/oceanographic operations. The vessel includes: Stern A-frame Starboard J-frame Electro-hydraulic cranes and winches Main-deck laboratory Scientific electronics room Navigation bridge Galley Mess Laundry Crew accommodations Multiple staterooms/bunkrooms Rigid inflatable boat with 25 HP Yamaha outboard MATERIAL DISCLOSURES Notable conditions include: - Vessel is not currently classed. ABS classification was canceled following port tail-shaft repairs not completed in accordance with ABS rules. - No recent ultrasonic thickness-gauging documentation available. A 2021 thickness survey identified significant bottom-plating thickness reductions in isolated areas. - Forward boom crane is out of service and out of certification. - Refrigerated storage and galley deep fryer are inoperative. - Marine sanitation device reportedly does not operate in automatic mode. - Two 25-person inflatable life rafts had been removed for inspection at survey. - Machinery, cranes, winches, tanks and void spaces were not fully tested or internally inspected during the appraisal. ***This list is an abbreviated summary and IS NOT comprehensive. The provided survey takes precedence over this description. INSPECTION & REMOVAL Inspection is strongly encouraged and available by appointment. Buyers are responsible for any cost associated, including but not limited to, surveyors, engineers and other professional services. NO destructive testing, machinery operation, underwater inspection, diving or sea trial is permitted without prior written authorization. All items are sold AS IS, WHERE IS, and GovDeals encourages bidders to physically inspect before placing a bid whenever possible. Please see Seller’s details under “Inspection” on the Auction Page. GovDeals is an online auction marketplace where government agencies, schools, and public utilities sell surplus and confiscated items. The public can register for free, search for local or national listings, and place bids. Vessel is being sold As-Is With All Faults. No warranties or guarantees, expressed or implied. Delivery services not offered; buyer responsibility.