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SIGNIFICANT INTRODUCTION 2
ADAMS LAKE II 4
SMALL SHIPS OF 2017 ADITYA 6
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 SIGNIFICANT SMALL SHIPS of 2017
W elcome to Significant Small Ships of 2017, the Royal Institution
of Naval Architects' annual round-up of first-in-class and/or
unique small vessel and boat designs in the 5-100m loa class. As with
previous editions, we have assembled a variety of ship and boat
types, spanning RIBs and offshore support vessels to high-speed
patrol boats and even cruise vessels, reflecting a high degree of
design innovation across the marine sector.
As predicted last year, there has been no let-up in the development
of green craft solutions, and we have more than a few environmentally
sound designs in this year’s selection – including, among others: what
is reported to be India’s first purely solar-power ferry, Aditya (page
6); the dual-fuel LNG/diesel tug, Dux (page 28); the hydrogen-
burning passenger cat, Hydroville (page 42); and the hybrid 63.5m
cruise vessel, MS Diamant (page 62). As the costs associated with
battery banks and biofuels come down, ship designers and builders
have not been slow in seizing on these technologies to develop
vessels that can comply with stringent environmental regulations
while saving owners/operators money in reduced fuel consumption
and reduced need for maintenance. And, lest we fall into the trap of
assuming that battery power is best suited to small vessels only, the
97.9m loa Elektra (page 34) is here to remind us otherwise.
Fans of the ‘fast and furious’, meanwhile, might enjoy the inclusion
of Barry Carson’s latest offering to the patrol market, the Carson
Interceptor 950 RIB (page 22), which made its debut appearance at
the Seawork show in Southampton, UK in June 2017. Incorporating a
unique stepped hull design, this pocket rocket is capable of achieving
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speeds in the region of 70knots. Similarly, Safehaven Marine’s
Thunder Child (page 80) has the capacity to slice through sea state 4
conditions at high speed without sacrificing stability, and enjoys a
max speed of approximately 54knots and a range of 700nm –
attributes that proved invaluable to this remarkable vessel during its
record-breaking circumnavigation of Ireland last year.
In future years, we might expect a greater number of entries related
to autonomous and remote-control vessels. Although much
experimentation in this field revolves around existing vessels,
repurposed with the equipment to undertake remote-control
operations, Sea-Kit’s USV Maxlimer (page 82), which was designed
and built by relative UK newcomer Hush Craft, nicely lays down the
gauntlet for future development of vessels with autonomous
capability. Unmanned vessel development is sure to continue –
though the industry must still overcome the challenges of convincing
the legislators and public in general that crew-free ships can be safe
and efficient.
We would like to thank all of the yards, designers and equipment
suppliers who contributed technical information, pictures and general
arrangements, and who worked with us on the collation of this year’s
publication. We also look forward to receiving entries for Significant
Small Ships of 2018 – as ever, we would be delighted to receive info
concerning any first-in-class and unique vessel deliveries this year.
Martin Conway
Editor
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 ADITYA: India’s first solar-powered ferry,
cutting emissions, smoke, noise and cost
Builder ........................Navgathi Marine Design
& Construction
Designer ........... NavAlt Solar & Electric Boats
Vessel’s name .......................................... Aditya
Owner/operator .................. Kerala State Water
Transport Department
Country .......................................................India
Flag.............................................................India
Total number of sister ships already completed.......0
Total number of sister ships still on order ......... 0
Contract date...................................March 2015
Delivery date ............................... January 2017
N avAlt’s 75-pax solar passenger ferry
Aditya, hailed as India’s first vessel of this
type, was ordered by the Kerala State Water
Transport Department (SWTD), which is eager
to invest in diesel-free transport solutions for
the country’s backwaters – not just for the
significant reduction in pollution risk, but
because such solutions are economically viable.
The ferry marries a GRP cataman hull to an
aluminium superstructure, while pholtovoltaic
panels are positioned on the ferry’s roof. These
panels convert solar energy into electricity, to
be stored within the vessel’s 50kWh lithium ion
(Li-ion) battery bank, comprising two 25kWh
packs supplied by AltEn and EVE. The batteries
then feed two 20kWh AC motors.
In sunny weather, NavAlt estimates that the
ferry can expect a range of approximately 6
hours when travelling at a cruise speed of
5.5knots. Cloudier days could see this range
limited to 4.5 hours, although secondary
charging at the dock will remain an option. At
night time, range decreases to 2.5 hours.
Maximum speed has been calculated at
7.5knots.
Obvious benefits include negligible risk of
pollution and freedom from the stink of petrol
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/diesel fumes, which can impact on crew and
passenger health.
However, focusing on the cost element, and how
this stacks up against that of a conventional, diesel-
powered, steel ferry, reveals some interesting
findings too. While there may be a greater upfront
investment for the solar ferry – approximately
INR25,000,000 (US$373,000), compared to a
spend of INR15,000,000 (US$223,000) – in terms
of running costs, NavAlt has calculated that the
solar ferry will require an annual investment of just
US$2,240, which contrasts favourably to the
US$44,790 which the average diesel ferry guzzles
in a year. This could easily result in the Kerala
SWTD realising a return on its investment in less
than five years.
A diesel ferry will trump its solar equivalent in
range; size for size, the average diesel tank will
permit a range of 250km, compared to the solar
ferry’s 85km. However, if one’s remit reflects short-
hop services rather than lengthy coastal journeys,
the drawbacks of solar ferries tend to end there.
Other advantages include sub-60dB noise levels,
in comparison to a typical diesel ferry’s 80-90dB
range, and a sizeable saving in weight; from
45tonnes to 24tonnes at full load, when one swaps
the diesel tanks for battery packs.
From an environmentalist’s point of view,
though, a different set of figures make Aditya an
enticing proposition. On an annual basis, the
Kerala SWTD can expect to save 52,500litres of
diesel and reduce local CO2 emissions by
approximately 140-160tonnes.
TECHNICAL PARTICULARS
Length, oa .............................................. 21.18m
Length, bp .............................................. 19.72m
Breadth, oa .................................................... 7m
Breadth, demi hull .................................... 1.48m
Depth, moulded.......................................... 1.5m
Gross tonnage ..................................... 39tonnes
Displacement ................................. 23.18tonnes
Design, draught...................................... 0.944m
Design, deadweight ......................... 5.85tonnes
Lightweight ..................................... 17.33tonnes
Deck space (total) .................................... 135m²
Deck capacity ........................... 60.75tonnes/m²
Service speed ............ 6knots (2x9kW@440rpm)
Max speed............. 7.5knots(2 x18kW@700rpm)
Range ........................................................ 50nm
Classification society ..................Indian Register
of Shipping
Notations ............... Indian River Sea Vessel IW-,
Zone3 Ferry IY
Main engine(s)
Make .......................................... Leroy Somer
Number ........................................................ 2
Output of each engine .......................... 20kW
Propeller(s)
Make .................................................... NiAlBr
Manufacturer ..................... Maucour – France
Number ........................................................ 2
Fixed/controllable pitch ......................... Fixed
Diameter............................................. 650mm
Open or nozzled ................................... Open
Winches
1 x 100kg winch
Bridge electronics
GPS ............................. Garmin GPS Map 585
Complement
Crew ............................................................. 3
Passengers ................................................ 75
Number of cabins ........................................ 2
Other significant items of equipment
2 x 25kWh lithium-ion-phosphate
battery banks
20kW poly-crystalline solar panels installed .
on roof with MPPT charge controllers and
automatic washing system
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