Inside Look: The 175ft Bad Company Support Vessel

After two years in production, we jump on board the Bad Company Support 175' vessel in Antalya, Turkey with Chief Engineer Ryan who explains some of the challenges that BadCo and Damen team have faced during the build.
The largest of course is the replacement of the MTU starboard engine back in December. Damen decided to cut the upper deck to remove and install the new MTU engine, so the heli hanger and the large crane had to be removed. 11 tons of MTU 16V4000 came out.
Over the last two months she has been put back together in preparation for her big day - seatrial second week of March. We’re all a little nervous about it and hope all goes well. Delivery early April and 2-3 weeks of shake down trips in the Med, then she is officially joining the world tour. First stop likely Madeira in June.
The submarine is done and being delivered from Netherlands, Bell 505 chopper sitting in a container at Damen waiting to be let loose, Viking Billfish 38 being born now, while BadCo 50 hull is about to start. Rounding out the rest of the toys, 15 and 25 RIB. 3 jet skis, and 2 KTM electric motorcycles.
Onward and upward!
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In this Video:
00:00 - Meet Chief Engineer Ryan
01:26 - The wheelhouse of a Damen mothership
02:24 - Main Deck Salon BCS175
03:38 - Guest accommodations
04:52 - What happened to the starboard main?
07:40 - Crew Mess
08:26 - What does the Galley look like?
09:53 - Forward tech space and bow thruster room
11:37 - Where does the crew sleep?
13:41 - Check out the size of the engine room
14:55 - Cut the deck and pull an engine out?
16:06 - An engineering feat
20:02 - Workshop and Inside the Lazarette
21:21 - Main Deck Repairs ongoing
22:48 - How big are the anchors?
23:09 - Bridge Deck aft with a jacuzzi
23:20 - Where's the helicopter hanger?
23:30 - Let's talk about this crane and submarine
25:09 - Meet Damen interiors specialist, Mert

[@lenab4703]

My hat goes off to Ryan. Given a “new build” like this with the curve balls thrown at him and the Bad Company Team, you guys are rock stars. Looking forward to the next video.

[@Breacherwoody]

Yeah Ryan is the man. Amazing crews on all the boats for sure.

[@badcompanyfishingadventures]

We appreciate you. More content coming soon!

[@robertsloane1268]

What an impressive vessel I missed why engine had to be removed.. As a sailor..I am surprised the boat was not built with better route to remove an engine. That was a ton of work Thank you for the inside look😊😊

[@DillonJ96]

The motor blew on first sea trial

[@robertsloane1268]

​@DillonJ96. That is not acceptable. Those engines are test stand run for hours..

[@AW-yv9sq]

@@robertsloane1268it was a faulty valve that made it into production. Very small number they said made it thru into engines

[@randydunning7584]

That’s going to be an amazing support vessel! Looks like you handled the engine replacement really well. Can’t imagine the level of stress to find out that’s what had to happen. Still a lot to do but looks like you have a great team!

[@firstnamelastname5330]

I pray to have something like this one day I’d love to take my family and friends along watch them catch awesome fish around the world and hopefully share my passion ❤

[@CoreyANurse]

All BADCo content is just beyond inspiring ✨️

[@jeffwhitelock1013]

Wow, thats tough dealing with a 1&3.5 million chance of the motor being screwed an it was. Then pulling it through the floor.

[@JasonMcCourt118]

Poor Ryan looks so tired, I can’t tell if you’re Aussie or Kiwi, either way your brain must be hurting with all of the things you need to remember to do. The BadCo team are lucky to have you. 🇦🇺 Can’t wait to see you guys on the ocean.

[@johnanuku3424]

Great work Ryan, wishing the Bad Company crew a successful world tour. 🍾🥂👌🏾

[@badcompanyfishingadventures]

Thank you!

[@andrealipate]

Good to Kiwis on the job! What a project Ryan.

[@SlipItIn.Fishing]

Everything looks incredible. I cant wait to see it support further adventures. I just hope the marine exhaust systems, dpf & scr, are less problematic than the land versions.

[@tyearle]

Lets go so excited to see this boat in action.

[@aynelvega6818]

Thank you for sharing Anthony

[@badcompanyfishingadventures]

Thank you for watching!

[@insidethebyte]

Thank you for sharing!

[@badcompanyfishingadventures]

My pleasure!

[@Tjeppx]

Patiently and eagerly waiting for the BCS sub footage! Can't wait to see the ocean floor at Ascension and other potential world tour destinations

[@badcompanyfishingadventures]

You and me both!

[@Tjeppx]

⁠How long can the sub run for? Does it run off diesel?

[@BeardedBrad92]

That’s awesome!

[@Rattlesnake3]

I know it’s hard work but what an awesome job

[@nicklugo5057]

So much love to yall!

[@ohmygoshitsjosh4283]

This is unreal!

[@bobcalifornia9622]

Thats alot of work to hit that date. I wouldn’t be surprised if it gets pushed out another 4 weeks.

[@growlith6969]

Audacious, I love it!

[@LJBFishing]

😮 thats kinda big investment for a fishing trip 😅

[@Gitan_de_la_mer]

Amazing ship ❤

[@arthurcitron9774]

Spot on!👊🏻🇺🇸

[@dennismalcolm6620]

THIS IS AN AMAZING VESSEL 👏 😍..HOWEVER THIS SET BACK MUST BE VERY DISSAPOINTING TO SAY THE LEAST!!!!😢😮...I NEVER THOUGHT THIS COULD HAPPEN TO A MTU ENGINE!!!!...I WONDER WHO IS GOING TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST OF THIS REPAIR????...AND HOW MUCH WILL IT BE??.....ON A SHIP 🚢 OF THIS SIZE YOU WOULD THINK PLANS TO REMOVE THE ENGINE WOULD HAVE BEEN MADE MUCH EASIER!!!!...I CANT EMAGIN HOW ANTHONY MUST BE VERY DISSAPOINTED 😢😢😢.....

[@boatersplanet38]

👍👍 Awesome

[@anthonyjohnson100]

What a nightmare!!

[@henrypolanco8915]

You can tell this guys is tired of being in Turkey and wants to be out to sea ASAP.

[@454FatJack]

Big project’s anything is possible, and 100 %only on Hollywood movies 😂.

[@Tom007Tiger]

Absolutely incredible to do this ! I keep asking under the comments here , but would anyone have an estimate for how much the yearly cost is for the fleet crew planes helicopters crew etc

[@TeamBadCo]

Thanks for following and the question. We share the adventure and fishing but never the budget or finances.

[@Tom007Tiger]

@@TeamBadCo completely understand, go get em

[@peterm1023]

I am first viewer today.