NLV PHAROS

PHAROS is a multi-function tender which came into service in 2007 to support the maintenance of our lighthouses and other aids to navigation. The ship has an overall length of 84.25 metres, a breadth of 16.5 metres and a draught of only 4.25 metres. She is equipped with Dynamic Positioning (DPII), a 30 Tonne main crane on her 300m2 aft deck.

PHAROS works with a contract helicopter and its own workboat to provide access to and re-supply of some of the most remote assets in Scotland and the Isle of Man. With a large ship’s office and on-board facilities the vessel can act as a mobile project support base for operations in remote areas. PHAROS has a crew of 18 and has additional accommodation for 12 supernumeraries.

PHAROS benefits from Dynamic Positioning Class 2, 300m2 of deck space with container fixing points, a small moonpool to enable instrument deployment, a large ship’s office and berths for 12 survey staff.

Drone footage by Martin McKenna of Nightskyhunter.com