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The US-flagged oceanographic research vessel Brooks McCall will undergo a major engine upgrade in 2025 (source: TDI-Brooks)

October 29, 2024by John Snyder

A U.S.-flagged oceanographic vessel will have three main engines and two auxiliary engines replaced in order to comply with California’s strict ship emissions regulations.

This US-flagged oceanographic research vessel is expected to be deployed next year for survey work in the offshore wind sector. Brooks McCall will undergo an engine upgrade in the first quarter of 2025 to comply with California Air Resources Board (CARB) emissions regulations.

The upgrade requires replacing the vessel’s three propulsion diesel engines and two generators with U.S. EPA-compliant Tier 3 diesel engines, according to a TDI-Brooks spokesperson, who added: “The work will be carried out at Port Arthur, Texas, after new diesel engines. motors and generators are delivered in February and March.

Built in 2000, 49 m Brooks McCall has three Detroit Diesel V16 92 main engines, mounted on vibration isolators, which produce a total of 1,566 kW, and two 250 kW Detroit Diesel generator sets, according to vessel specifications on the TDI-Brooks website .

“We are committed to helping our customers achieve CARB compliance. Achieving CARB compliance will allow us to ensure and maintain healthy air quality, protect the public from exposure to air pollutants, and provide innovative solutions to comply with air pollution laws and regulations,” said the College Station, Texas-based geotechnical and offshore survey company. .

Plans call for being Jones Act compliant Brooks McCall which will be deployed along the US West Coast in May-June 2025 to support several offshore wind developers.

TDI-Brooks has previously supported offshore wind farm developers on the US East Coast.

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