MV John A.B. Dillard Jr.
a US Army Corps of Engineers boat,first time spotted around here, transiting Carquinez Straits near Benicia, CA, USA
Can do:
bottom profile surveying, submerged object identification and recovery, and they are able to act as a floating command center for emergency operations and vessel assist and emergency response. This is in addition to the primary function, clearing debris from The Bay
Length - 86.7 ft.
Built - 2010
Flag - USA
Engine:
with two Caterpillar C 32 ACERT V 12 engines with series turbo charging, electronically variable valve actuation, hydraulically actuated Electronically controlled Unit Injector fuel system, and all integrated by the Cat ADEM electronics package
Hailing port - Sausalito, CA
Special features:
15 ton pedestal mounted Effer 4400 3S-L hydraulic crane aft with Kinshofer Graple and Rotator
Maximum Capacity 285,000 Foot/Pounds
Builder:
Kvichak Marine Industries
photographed, captured and added on 5-10-2013 correcting any incorrect information shown above