R/V James K Goodwin

Aft deck view of the R/V James K Goodwin offshore support vessel showing a marine crane, stern A-frame, and survey equipment with an offshore wind turbine in the distance.
The James K Goodwin is a 110-foot Offshore Supply Vessel owned by Goodwin Marine Services, built by Graham in 1981 in Bayou La Batre, AL. It has a gross tonnage of 98 and operates at 9-12 knots. The vessel features a clear deck of 62′ x 24′ with a cargo capacity of 7 LT and is equipped with a 3,500 lb. PALFINGER knuckle boom crane, a 10-ton hydraulic A-frame, and an 18,000 lb. winch.

Powered by two Cat 3412 engines and two 471 Detroit 40 kW generators, it has a fuel capacity of 22,506 gallons, ballast water capacity of 50,531 gallons, and potable water capacity of 1,500 gallons. The accommodations include berths for 22 people, a full galley, lounge with TV, climate control, and client lab space.

The vessel is equipped with Furuno radar, GPS, autopilot, AIS, and HYPACK survey software, ensuring advanced navigation and operational capabilities. Safety features include liferafts for 50 people, SOLAS lifejackets, an EPIRB, SART, MOB recovery platform, and AED.
View Spec Sheet
Profile view of the R/V James K Goodwin offshore support vessel operating in coastal waters featuring its stern A-frame and deck equipment.
Aft deck view of the R/V James K Goodwin offshore support vessel showing a marine crane, stern A-frame, and survey equipment with an offshore wind turbine in the distance.
Interior view of a workspace and briefing room on the R/V James K Goodwin featuring a wrap-around desk with tall chairs, whiteboards, a red patterned rug, and a black leather sofa.
Interior view of the crew berthing quarters on the R/V James K Goodwin featuring wooden bunk beds, partitioned sleeping areas with doors, and an emergency exit ladder.
Interior view of a wood-paneled crew cabin on the R/V James K Goodwin featuring two sets of bunk beds with blue bedding, under-bed storage drawers, and individual reading lights.
Interior view of the crew galley on the R/V James K Goodwin featuring light wood cabinetry, white wrap-around countertops, and stainless steel appliances.
Technical blueprints and general arrangement plans for the Goodwin Marine Services vessel R/V James K Goodwin, showcasing the outboard profile, main deck, and below deck layouts.
General Arrangements
General

Type: Offshore Supply Vessel

Owner: Goodwin Marine Services

Builder: Graham

Year Built: 1981

Place Built: Bayou La Batre, AL

Gross Tonnage: 98

Official Number: 633327

USCG Inspection: Subchapter T

Speed: 9-12 kts

Deck Equipment

Crane: PALFINGER knuckle boom

Capacity: 3,500 lb. at 37 ft

Hydraulic A-Frame: 17’ vertical clearance

Capacity: 10-ton

Winch: Pullmaster H18

Capacity: 18,000 lb.

Sonar Pole: 4” retractable w/ adapters

Pot Hauler: 17” side mount w/ davit

Accommodations

Certified to Carry: 22 persons

Berths: 22 (including 3 staterooms)

Full Galley: Yes

Lounge w/ TV: Yes

Heat & A/C: Yes

Heads w/ Showers: 2

Client Lab Space: 130 sq ft room complete with ample power supply, storage, deck pass-thru, and bridge comms.

Machinery

Main Engine: (2) 16V92 Detroit

Generator: (2) 471 Detroit 40 kW

Hydraulic Engine: 471 Detroit

Deck Generator: 40 kW (110/220/480 volt)

Fuel Consumption:
– Main Engines 50 gph (transit) 10-20 gph (ops)
– Generator 4 gph
– Deck Generator 1.5 gph

Electronics

Fathometer: FURUNO FCV-295

VHF: (3) iCOM IC-M330

GPS: Yes
(2) FURUNO GP32
Hemisphere Vector V500

Loud Hailer: (2) SH VLH-3000

Autopilot: SIMRAD AP70 Mk2

Radar: Raytheon RL80C

Navtex: FURUNO NX-300

SSB: iCOM IC-M803

PC Plotter w/ Nav.: 2

Survey Software: HYPACK

AIS: JRC JHS-182

Safety Equipment

Liferaft: 50 persons

Liferings: 3

EPIRB: ACR GlobalFIX V4

SART: ACR Pathfinder PRO

Lifejackets: Yes
(36) Adult SOLAS
(4) Children’s SOLAS MOB

Survival Suits: (10) SOLAS

Flare Kit: SOLAS 50+ mile

Linethrower: (2) Comet Linethrower 250

Personal Locator Beacon: 10

MOB Recovery Platform: Yes

First Aid Kit: 3

AED: Philip’s HeartStart

Capacities

Fuel: 22,506 gal

Ballast Water: 50,531 gal

Potable Water: 1,500 gal

Watermaker: 1,200 gal per 24 hr.