HIGH HOPES

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At Ellis Marine Services we hold full MCA approval and operate under Workboat Code Category 2, allowing operations up to 60 miles from a safe haven. Safety, reliability and swimmer welfare are central to every operation we undertake.

High Hopes is equipped with a comprehensive, modern Raymarine navigation suite, full AIS coverage and professional communications systems to ensure safe and efficient Channel operations in all conditions.

We specialise in:

• Channel swim pilotage
   
• Passenger trips
   
• RYA training & survey operations
   

With comfortable accommodation for up to 12 persons (including overnight capability), High Hopes is ideally suited for extended Channel crossings and professional support work.

The vessel is fitted with a Naiad 173 hydraulic stabiliser system, significantly reducing roll and improving comfort and safety for swimmers, crew and passengers.

High Hopes is a Dutch Steel Cruiser built by ITSC, Enkhuizen (Holland), designed for offshore reliability and stability.

Aft Deck

• Upper steering position
   
• Seating area
   

Bow

• Open working deck space
   

The vessel provides comfortable accommodation for 12 persons, with sleeping arrangements for 12 when operating over 24 hours.

Facilities include:

• 2 cabins
   
• Galley
   
• Saloon area
   
• Full sanitary facilities
   

• GRT: 18.5
   
• Length Overall: 13.20 metres
   
• Beam: 3.81 metres
   
• Draft: 1.50 metres
   
• Deck loading: 900 kg cargo & equipment
   

• Maximum speed: 8 knots
   
• Cruising speed: 7 knots
   

• Main engine: 1 × Iveco 8062 SM20 AIFO
   
• Power: 200hp turbo
   
• Gearbox: Korean DONG 1 with trolling valve
   
• Propulsion: 1 × fixed pitch propeller
   
• Thrusters: Bow & stern thrusters
   

• Fuel oil: 1,600 litres (2 tanks)
   
• Fresh water: 440 litres (2 tanks)
   
• Black tank: 250 litres (discharge ashore or to sea)
   

High Hopes carries a full professional bridge suite including:

• Radar: Raymarine Quantum 2
   
• Compass: Raymarine EV1
   
• Echo sounder: Raymarine RV-212P
   
• GPS: Raymarine RS150
   

• Raymarine Axiom 12” Pro ×3
   
• Raymarine Axiom 9” ×1
   
• Raymarine Axiom 7” ×3
   

• Raymarine ACU 400
   

Fixed VHF radios

• Icom IC-M506
   
• Icom IC-M601
   
• Icom IC-M421
   

Handheld VHF

• Icom IC-M91D
   
• Icom IC-M25
   

Navtex

• McMurdo ICS NAV 6
   

AIS

• Class A: McMurdo Smartfind M5
   
• Class B: Raymarine AIS700
   

PLB’s

• ACR 3Si Guardian (406MHz/GPS)
   

PA System

• Raymarine Ray 430
   

• Paguro 6000 generator
   
• Shore power connection
   
• Solar panel charging system
   
• 3,000w inverter
   

• CCTV cameras with 24-hour recording
   
• TV onboard
   
• Heating system fore and aft
   

• MCA approved
   
• Workboat Code Category 2
   
• MLC certified
   
• Operational range: 60 miles from safe haven
   

📍 71, Dane Crescent, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 7JS, United Kingdom
📞 +44 (0) 7901 644913
📧 simon@ellismarineservices.com
🌐 www.ellismarineservices.com