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The Business End of the Dependable
The business end of the Tyco Dependable, a Reliance Class transoceanic cable lay vessel. She is powered by 5 turbocharged 900 RPM diesel generator sets, 2665 HP each (~13,000 HP total) which power the 4 variable frequency electric drive thrusters. Her primary role is to repair subsea fiber optic communications cables. New installations are usually handled by one of her 5 sister ships in the Tyco Reliance Class.
The vessel is capable of holding enough cable to cross the Atlantic Ocean 1.5 times, and supports a crew of 80. The vessel is capable of 14 knots and at least 60 days at sea.
The Business End of the Dependable
The business end of the Tyco Dependable, a Reliance Class transoceanic cable lay vessel. She is powered by 5 turbocharged 900 RPM diesel generator sets, 2665 HP each (~13,000 HP total) which power the 4 variable frequency electric drive thrusters. Her primary role is to repair subsea fiber optic communications cables. New installations are usually handled by one of her 5 sister ships in the Tyco Reliance Class.
The vessel is capable of holding enough cable to cross the Atlantic Ocean 1.5 times, and supports a crew of 80. The vessel is capable of 14 knots and at least 60 days at sea.