Babirusa is an aluminium 49HU (17.1m x 5.3m x 2.6m) trawler built by W J McKay QLD, 1981.
Vessel Only
Main and auxiliary recently serviced.
Slipped August 2023
Region
Queensland
Vessel Location
Townsville Region
Reference
TS440
Usage
In-shore Fishing, Off-shore Fishing, Commercial
Launch Year
1981
Builder
WJ McKay
Length
56' 1" - 17.10m
Beam
5.3m
Draft
2.6m
Hull Material
Aluminium
Engine Make
Cummins
Engine
KT19M
G/BOX & REDUCTION ZF, 6:1 new 2013
Horsepower
298kw
Fuel Type
Diesel
Propulsion
ZF 6:1 to Mikado 4 blade 63" in nozzle
Genset
AUX with 85kva
Fuel
17,500L, Fuel Flow meters
Water
2,000L
Berths
1 double Master, 2 x single crew, 1 x single wheelhouse