The M/V SURVEYOR was built by Universal Iron Works, in Houma, Louisiana in late 1972 as an Offshore Supply Vessel. The general arrangement is typical of Gulf offshore crew/supply/utility vessels with the cabin well forward and open aft deck.
Characteristics
Length (oa): 100’
Length (wl): 92'
Beam: 25'
Draft: 7’
Passenger Cap: 20 max
Berths: 14 total
Operating Crew: 4 to 5
Fresh Water: 3,400 gal
Fuel Cap: 10,300 gal
Range: 3,400 miles
Cruising Speed: 8.5 knots
Max Speed: 11 knots

Machinery
Main Engine: 2 Detroit Diesel, 16V - 71
Main Horsepower: 600 hp ea, 1200 hp total @ 1800rpm
Generators: 2ea, tier 2 Commins Onan 60kw
Generator Make: John Deer
Transmissions: Twin disc MG521 - 3:1 reduction
Air #1: 2 Quincy, two stage compressors
Air #2: 2 Quincy, two stage compressors
Propellers: 2 each, 45 diameter x 33 pitch
Shafts: 4" Stainless steel
Hydraulics: 70 gpm pumps off of each generator