HMC Eagle is a Border Force coastal patrol vessel of the United Kingdom, formerly Iain, an Autonomous Rescue and Recovery Craft operated by BP.[5] She was originally built by Holyhead Marine, Stockport and was operated by BP as a rescue boat aboard larger offshore support vessels. Iain was acquired by the UK Border Force in June 2016 and renamed HMC Eagle.
 HMCPV 'Eagle' off Broadstairs, Kent
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| History | |
|---|---|
 Cayman Islands | |
| Name | Iain |
| Owner | BP |
| Ordered | March 2004 |
| Builder | |
| Laid down | 7 March 2005 |
| In service | 4 July 2006 |
| Out of service | 2016 |
| Identification | |
| Fate | Sold to UK Border Force[2] |
 United Kingdom | |
| Owner | UK Border Force |
| Acquired | June 2016 |
| Renamed | Eagle[2] |
| Status | In service |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Coastal Patrol Vessel |
| Tonnage | |
| Length | 17.75 m (58.2 ft) |
| Beam | 5.63 m (18.5 ft)[4] |
| Draught | 0.9 m (3.0 ft) |
| Installed power | 1,288 kW (1,727 hp)[4] |
| Propulsion |
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| Speed | |
| Range | 150 nmi (280 km) |
Construction edit
Eagle is one of eight coastal patrol vessels of the UK Border Force.[6] Built in 2006 Eagle was originally named Iain and served as an Autonomous Rescue and Recovery Craft in the North Sea for offshore projects. Iain was operated as a daughter craft from a larger offshore support vessel and launched when needed via a davit. The design includes a deep-vee hull design constructed from fibre-reinforced plastic.[3] The design is also self-righting and can return to the upright position if capsized.[3]
After service with BP from 2006 to 2016, Iain was sold to the UK Border Force[2] for use as a coastal patrol vessel. The vessel was renamed Eagle and entered service in June 2016.
Propulsion edit
Eagle is fitted with twin Caterpillar C18 engines[3] driving twin water jets[3] through a pair of reduction gearboxes.[3] The total installed power of 1,288 kW (1,727 hp)[4] gives Eagle a top speed of 34 knots (63 km/h)[4] in calm seas, or up to 24 knots (44 km/h) in seas with up to 7 metres significant wave height.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b c "ARRC04 - Patrol Vessel". Vessel Finder. Retrieved 2017-08-15.
- ^ a b c Sheldrick, Giles (17 October 2016). "Patrol boat deployed in English Channel as Calais 'Jungle' prepares to be demolished". Express. Retrieved 2017-08-15.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Fryer, David; Gorrie, John; Graville, Paul (Winter 2007). "Pieces of a Jigsaw - The Development of BP's New Platform Support and Rescue System for the North Sea". Journal of Ocean Technology. 2 (4): 54. Retrieved 2017-08-15.
- ^ a b c d e f "IHS Maritime Portal". Archived from the original on 2018-01-09. Retrieved 2017-08-10.
- ^ Commander Aviation Services (30 August 2011). "A Review of UK Search and Rescue Provision for Offshore Renewable Energy Projects" (PDF). The Crown Estate. p. 71. Retrieved 2017-08-15.
- ^ Feheley, A (13 September 2017). "Freedom of Information Request 45061". Retrieved 17 October 2017.