Marine and fisheries operations: future vessel concepts

Overview

Marine Directorate intends to procure a new Compliance Vessel to replace MPV Minna. The vessel will operate year-round in the Scottish part of the UK EEZ and adjacent regulatory areas, supporting marine and fisheries compliance and through monitoring and inspection operations.

Indicative principal particulars

Maximum Length Overall: 85.0 m
Maximum Breadth: 15.0 m
Maximum Draught: 6.0 m
Maximum Air Draught: 25.0 m
Endurance: 28 days at a service speed of 12 knots
Maximum Speed: 18.25 knots
Crew: 24

Propulsion and energy concept

Twin-screw CPP arrangement with dual-fuel readiness (Marine Gas Oil and Methanol). Hybrid capability with battery support for low-emission operations and shore power interface.

Mission concept

The vessel will deploy boarding craft (two RIBs and one daughter craft) for inspection duties. Boarding craft will deploy from enclosed boat hanger, daughter craft from main deck aft. Launch and recovery systems will ensure safe operations in challenging sea states. Daughter craft will be equipped with accommodation facilities.

Environmental and compliance goals

Design will meet UK MCA requirements, Lloyd’s Register classification (or other UK recognised Class Organisation), and IMO environmental standards. Emphasis on low emissions, energy efficiency, and compliance with ballast water and sewage treatment regulations.

Concept general arrangement (indicative zones)

Below is a schematic-style representation of key zones: