All Ocean Yacht is pleased to announce the design release of its latest Explorer Yacht, the All Ocean 133’ (40.5m.) Bray Design, AH (All Hemispheres) OCEAN ROVER Explorer Yacht. Bray Yacht design utilized their awarding winning high efficiency hull design and created the basic design and layouts, then a team approach was employed to refine all aspects of the vessel to assure it exceeds the mission parameters of a worldwide exploration and charter vessel capable of operations in all hemispheres. 

The team members involved are Pat Bray of Bray Design,  All Ocean Yachts, Winston Clarke ex-captain of Bigfish, Michael Kirschstein of Kirschstein Design and David Darwent, D2 Project Management. The team brings a superb balance of design expertise and practical experience to the design and build that is rare to find. This team created a highly seaworthy, low maintenance and operating cost vessel with features that you rarely see in a vessel in this size range.   

The AOY AH OCEAN ROVER is a highly flexible platform that can be configured to meet a host of different uses, extended cruising, remote exploration, scientific work and worldwide charter operations in All Hemispheres.

Among many of the AH OCEAN ROVER'S exceptional features is the extensive use of glass to create an atmosphere that allows the owner and guests to always be interactive with the environment they are in. The primary layout has an owner’s deck behind the wheelhouse that allows for stunning views from all areas of the owner’s suite.  In addition they have a large private aft deck that can be configured to their requirements, from lounging to workout area. The aft deck over looks the massive tender deck which can accommodate a wide variety of boats and toys. The deck can comfortably fit a primary tender of up to 32’ (9.5m), secondary tender up to 24’ (7.3m), a number of small water craft or a submarine and smaller tenders. In addition to all of the flexibility of watercraft selection, the deck can also accommodate a helicopter landing pad. When the watercraft are all deployed the boat deck is transformed into a huge beach with easy water access, plus there are fold down glass balconies to port and starboard that all relax out over the water.

In addition to the multi use main deck space there is an expansive flybridge dedicated to guest relaxation in all weather conditions. The flybrige has a large dining area and bar and there is a forward sun pad and seating, all of which are positioned to take advantage of the stunning vistas available from this area. At the aft section is a large hot tub and raised sun pad. The main section of the flybridge is covered by a hard top and can be heated or cooled as required for use in all hemispheres. This is a dedicated relaxation zone, where guest will say “AH” as they enjoy its many features. In addition to the flybridge seating there is a comfortable foredeck seating area. 

The main saloon incorporates large windows with a transforming use interior where the formal dining zone changes into an entertainment area. The glass fold-down bulwarks combine with the low lounging area to bring forth an uninterrupted view of exotic land and seascapes. 

The lower deck features four large guest cabins with extra large port lights to provide enhanced natural light and viewing.

The AOY AH OCEAN ROVER’S mission profile demands that she has exceptional crew accommodations to handle the extended passage and remote area operations. The OCEAN ROVER can be operated in traditional cruising areas with smaller crew. However she has been designed to accommodate all of the additional crew members that are necessary and often not considered during design when creating a world exploration vessel, such as dive instructors, fishing guides, pilots, nannies, instructors and others.

The whole design team is dedicated to making all aspects of operation efficient and “GREEN” by incorporating proven technologies and cutting edge developments.

The OCEAN ROVER will incorporate extensive solar cells and shaft generators with the new TESLA battery power supply system to reduce the generator sizes and enhance operation of the vessel in a wide variety of operating parameters.

MATERIAL

The hull shall be of "Marine Grade steel and the superstructure shall be constructed of “Marine Grade” aluminum alloy.  The superstructure joint will be Tri-clad or similar. Weld seams on the exterior are to be smoothed where needed before being faired over. All practical means will be taken to reduce distortion in any of the plates. This will be done by the use of proper weld sequencing, temporary strong backs, permanent panels, stiffeners, etc. All steel cut by shall have its edges which will not be welded ground to an approximate 3mm radius as soon as practical after being cut and before being welded into the structure. Where practical, the edges shall be primed using Builder’s standard primer.  Sand blast and zinc paint tank tops, sides and bilges to waterline in guest and master stateroom compartments.

HULL SUBDIVISION

The vessel’s hull shall be subdivided by transverse and longitudinal watertight and or oil tight bulkheads as shown on the contract drawings and consist of the following compartments:

1. Forepeak

2. Crews quarters

3. Guest stateroom #1 Compartment

4. Guest stateroom # 2 Compartment

6. Engine Room

7. Lazarette

The hull bulkheads shall be arranged as shown on the contract drawings and shall be of steel corrugated plate, or the bulkheads shall have properly sized stiffeners to comply with A.B.S. standards. All penetrations through watertight   bulkheads shall be installed strictly in accordance with A.B.S. requirements.

DECK PLATING

Shall be to specifications and meet or exceed A.B.S. requirements. Where deck stiffeners are eliminated due to deck openings the stiffeners shall be headed with properly sized members.

TANKS

MAIN ENGINE BED

HULL STRUCTURE

IN GENERAL, the following sizes and thickness shall be used in the hull construction, shall be to Designer's specifications and meet or exceed A.B.S. requirements. Where deck stiffeners are eliminated due to deck openings the stiffeners shall be headed with properly sized members.

Shall be to Designer's specifications and meet or exceed A.B.S. requirements.  Where deck stiffeners are eliminated due to deck openings the stiffeners shall be headed with properly sized members.

BULBOUS BOW

A Bulbous bow shall be incorporated in to the design, with shape and size according to these vessels' characteristics.  Bulb shall have swash plates and plating shall be equal to hull plating in area of bulb.  Bulb to have 316L stainless or other agreed material strike strips on top.                 

MAIN ENGINE

Two (2) Twin disk reduction gears model ____or similar, ____ ratio, oil cooler, engine mounted. They shall be the Quick-shift “velvet drive” gear model

GENERATORS

Two Northern Lights M1064-HL 99 KW @ 1800 rpm, 120/208 VAC three phase, 24Volt DC elec. start or similar; MCA classed.Generators to have accessories to permit generator paralleling 

ENGINE CONTROLS

The engine control system is to be Kobelt and is to be set up with 2 fixed stations and 3 remote stations.  Control locations as per GA. One located in the wheel house to service both wing stations, one located on the boat deckforward and one located at the stern, The system includes the Remote control SPA 10590 or similar

Hydraulic power Steering shall be Koblt or Jaztran

BOW THRUSTER\STERN THRUSTER

Bow Thruster 20”; Trac/American bow thruster or equal thruster, 100 HP, it is to be driven of the main engine gears with   electric clutch.

WINDLASS & GROUND TACKLE

All chain to be stud link and the both anchors to weight 280 Kgs and be of the Navy high hold type, each shall have a total of 160m (149') of 19m stud link chain.. The two (2) windless are to be Muir VRC8000 or similar 

POTABLE WATER SYSTEM

(2) pressure sets, Headhunters, Mach5, Aqua-Box or SubpaQ with Hydro-Glass shallow well jet pump

COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM

 One (1) ½ hp model 3C-2425252D air compressor with one (1) 2.5 gal reserve tank with  water trap and drain, or    equal. One (1) 18’ self-coiling hose with quick disconnect and fittings in engine room.