MV Braylen

MV Braylen is a 33.5 metre Landing Craft built in 1987, designed for heavy-duty marine civil operations, offshore renewables, aquaculture support and general cargo transport. 

With full Irish Loadline, P5 & Phoenix Class Unrestricted classification, and a 100 tonne load carrying capacity, Braylen is well suited for roll-on roll-off operations, heavy vehicle transport, rock armour haulage and offshore project support.

Equipped with twin Volvo D9 main engines, extensive deck crane capability and 15 metre spud legs, Braylen delivers strong performance, operational flexibility and stability for demanding marine environments.

Technical Overview

Type Landing Craft
Year Built 1987
IMO Number 8516586
Classification Full Irish Loadline, P5 & Phoenix Class Unrestricted
Gross Tonnage 185 GT
Load Capacity 100 Tonnes
Speed (Fully Loaded) 9 Knots

Dimensions & Capacities

Length Overall (LOA) 33.5 m
Beam 8.3 m
Draught 1.4 m
Fuel Capacity 30,000 Litres
Fresh Water 8 Tonnes
Deck Area 17.5m x 6.8m (Total Deck Length 19.5m)
Bow Ramp 5m Wide Roll-on Roll-off Ramp

Propulsion & Auxiliary

Main Engines 2 x Volvo D9 MH (316 kW)
Total Power 700 HP
Propulsion 2 x Fixed Pitch Propellers
Gearboxes Twin Disc
Generators 2 x Perkins (60 kVA each)
Spud Legs 2 x 15m Winch Operated (Wheelhouse Controlled)

Deck Equipment

Deck Crane 1 PM 100 – 100 tonne metre crane
Deck Crane 2 TMC 15 – 15 tonne metre crane

Accommodation & Navigation

Accommodation 6 Persons
Workshop Welder, cutting gear & full tool workshop
Power Supply 380v / 220v / 24v / 12v
Heating Central Heating
Galley & Mess Fridge, freezer, cooker, microwave
Facilities Shower, Toilet, Storeroom
Navigation Equipment Radar, Electronic Chart, GPS Echosounder
Communication GMDSS Area A2, AIS Autopilot, Internet, Headsets