Steel Hulled 38 meter Hydrographic Survey Vessel

Project Brief

The KBA Permata Hidro is part of the Buoy and Lights Dues Board to
modernize and to renew the Sarawak Marine Department fleet as KBA Datu
and KBA Merpati is nearing the end of their service age. The vessel shall be
operated by the Hydrographic Division, in the near coastal trade limits, coastal
and riverine waters of Sarawak and equipped with hydrographic, on board
chart production, limited oceanographic, marine research and training
capabilities.

The vessel is having an accommodation for 16 person which are located at
the forward and mid ship. The after part of the vessel has an open deck
for the placement of a 9 meter survey launch, deployment of oceanographic
equipment and working area related for the intended activities. The handling
of the equipment will be done utilizing the 5.0 tonnes SWL deck crane.
The design of the vessel is done by Conan Wu and Associates based on
a proven hull, able to function at least 14 days on mission with maximum
number of person without replenishment of fuel, fresh water and provisions.
The vessel is also able to carry out hydrographic, limited oceanographic duties
in water without anchoring and making fast to shore at sea state of Beaufort 5.
The construction of the vessel is done utilizing the block method whereby 4
hull blocks, 2 forecastle blocks and one wheelhouse block are constructed
independently. All blocks later were assembled in sequence to form the hull
and superstructure.

85% of the total construction work is done by the in house Marine Engineering
SBU team which consist of 94% of Bumiputera and clock in 179,000 man
hours without loss time injury (LTI) throughout the project.
KBA Permata Hidro was launched on the 27th of July 05 and after the testing
and commissioning works, the vessel is ready to perform her maiden voyage.


Award Date : 25th March 04
Completion Date : 24th June 05
Client : Sarawak Marine Department

Project by: Marine Engineering Unit
Last updated: 12/10/2005