NLV Pharos

One of the two Northern Lighthouse Board's Oban based ships the other  NLV Pole Star.  Pharos is presently here in dry dock in Greenock. She came into service in 2007  and has a high level of sophistication for her size 84m x 16m and  3672 tonnes, dynamic positioning system, integrated bridge management system, forward helicopter flight deck and large aft working deck with 30 tonne crane and  a full hydrographic survey suite. She has a crew of 18 with additional accommodation for 12.