MVPJ Systems, Communications & Safety

The MV Paul Johansen has gone through an extensive multi-year refit resulting in the replacement or renewing of all major systems:

Main Power

• The original twin Detroit Diesels remain although extensive renewing of them and their ancillary parts and systems has been completed.

Power Generation

• Three new Northern Lights generators are in place and have the capability to drive redundant hydraulic systems in addition to generating the necessary 230v/50hz three phase power for vessel operations.

Navigation

• All navigation equipment has been replaced with redundant systems including sensors and displays by Furuno, Nobletec and Maretron.

Communications

• All communications equipment has been replaced with redundant systems including KVH VSAT; Iridium Pilot and Satellite Phones; and Icom VHF and SSB.

Monitoring

• An extensive network of Maretron sensors and displays enable the monitoring of essential vessel systems and operations throughout the vessel.

Tenders and Cranes

• Two new Achilles tenders with Yamaha four-stroke engines adorn the upper deck while new state-of-the-art Steelhead Marine cranes have been installed on the upper and fore decks.

 Safety

• All safety equipment has been replaced with redundant kit.  Safety gear includes Viking Pro life rafts; Mustang immersion suits and life vests; ACR EPIRB and PLBs; and fully provisioned ditch bags.