Significant Small Ships 1998

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 2
SIGNIFICANT AFAI 08 3
SMALL CRAFT OF 1998 AMBULU 5
Compiler: ARCTICABORG & ANTARCTICABORG 7
Carol Fulford, BA Hons C B 1 & CB2 9
Editor:
Andy Smith CABLE & WIRELESS ADVENTURER 11
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Welcome to
Significant Small Craft of 1998.
his new annual R IN A publication follow s in the w ell-established footsteps of

T Significant Ships and revives, with the words ‘Small C raft', the nam e o f the
m uch-respected RINA m agazine which was incorporated into Ship & Boat
International upon this latter title’s acquisition. Although som e m ay claim that
100m long fast ferries hardly qualify as ‘small craft’, it was felt that a clear
distinction needed to be drawn between the content o f this volum e and that o f its
sister publication.
Others may question w hether the selected vessels are truly significant. M any of
the craft described characterise the current state o f their respective arts but the
adjective ‘significant’ does not necessarily relate to perform ance and high
technology. A fa i 08 , for exam ple, deserves its place prim arily as being a
m ilestone in Chinese vessel building progress and, by virtue o f its size, P acificat
has surely been an am bitious first time effort for its C anadian builder. M ost
observers would certainly include A rcticaborg , Kayo M a r u , N eu w erk and N ew
R iver in their list - for different, but obvious, reasons. However, whilst the
rationale behind other selections may be less clear, I do not intend to justify them
all; readers should come to their ow n conclusions. Suffice to say that, as pilot
boats, tugs, fast ferries, salvage craft and offshore vessels form the bulk o f the
under 100m com m ercial vessel market, so they com m and equivalent
representation in these pages. It is, unashamedly, a personal choice for w hich I
take full responsibility.
In some fields, o f course, things change little from year to year. In others,
progress is rapid. As 1999 begins, several vessels appearing in the y e a r’s early
editions o f Ship & Boat International have been earm arked for inclusion in the
next issue o f Significant Sm all Craft. In one field at least, innovation described
on the following pages already seems to have been superseded. Long m ay this
tendency continue.
A ndy Smith
E ditor
London
February 1999
2 S ig n if ic a n t S m a l l C r a f t o f 1 9 9 8
AFA108: fast ferry first for China
ith a fully laden trial speed of 48.2 T he K 50 is d esig n ed fo r the stern abutment to take optional, forward bolt-
W knots, Afai 08 is the first high-speed
passenger/car ferry to be constructed in
loading of cars on the main deck and has
space on the aft deck for carrying larger
on T-foils and is fitted with an emergency
trim tab lifting device, which is activated
C hina and certainly rates am ongst the heavy loads such as buses or freight. Duty in the event o f complete hydraulic failure.
fastest Asian-built commercial craft. Built free shopping and passenger amenities are
at Afai Southern Shipyard (Panyu), the centrally located on the main deck, with M ain Particulars
v essel is the firs t in th e K 50 C lass, the second deck devoted to seating for up Builder
developed as a joint venture by Australian to 450 passengers. A lift is installed for
Afai Southern Shipyard, China
yard Incat Tasmania. Afai Ships o f Hong disabled passengers.
Kong and Advanced Multi-Hull Designs The wheelhouse, on the upper deck just Designer
(AMD), also of Australia. aft of amidships, is accessed by stairs from AMD, Australia
Designed to carry 450 passengers and the passenger area or externally via a rear
89 cars, the K 50 ex ceed s the q uality door. O ffering 360-degree visibility to
Length o a .............. 80.10m
standards established by in tern atio n al enhance safety of manoeuvring operations, Length waterline 72.30m
classification societies and strong claims all-round w indow s have dem isters and Beam o a ................ 19.00m
are made for its economy. Use o f four independently operated and controlled Beam (hull)........... .......... 5.00m
medium speed Ruston 16RK 270 diesel Wynn straight line and pantograph wipers. Draft (loaded) .......... 2.20m
engines, o f around 5,500kW each, keep The three forward central windows have D eadw eight.......... ..............167t
running costs low and reliability high. Two solar blinds. Forward facing seats are fitted Passengers.......... 400-450
K series vessels operating worldwide, built around a centreline navigation console but C a rs ....................... .................89
by Incat Australia, have reportedly proven the main helmsman sits at the forward end Speed (full load) 47.8 knots
extremely reliable since operation started o f the wheelhouse, just off centreline to
Speed (light load) 50.1 knots
in 1995. starboard.
Afai 08 has two slender 5m alloy hulls, Navigation equipment is extensive and
R ange.................... ......... 440nm
m easu rin g 72.3m on th e w a te rlin e , includes: M agnavox MX DGPS, Kelvin Main Power
supporting an alloy superstructure on anti H ughes radars, Skipper DGS101 echo 4 x Ruston 16V RK270 diesels,
vibration mounts. Each has eight vented, sounder. W alker speed/distance log and ;
5,500kW each
watertight sub-divisions comprising fore w ind sp e ed /d ire ctio n fin d er, C -P lath
peak, tw o voids, pum p com p artm en t, autopilot, gyro com pass and m agnetic Auxiliary Power
engine room and w ate rje t space. All c o m p ass. O n b o ard co m m u n ic a tio n s 2 x Volvo Penta TAMD/240 kW
compartments are divided by transverse sy stem s fo r m achinery, m oo rin g and 415V, 50Hz
bulkheads. passenger spaces are controlled from the
Each hull is fitted with two Kamewa 80 wheelhouse. Propulsion
SII waterjet units. All jets are configured A com fortable ride is ensured by the 4 x Kamewa 80 SII waterjets
for steering and reversin g and have a installation of a Maritime Dynamics active Classification
separate hydraulic system in each hull, ride control system w ith hydraulically DNV +1A1 HSLC R2 Car Ferry
together with two electric motors driving operated trim tabs hinged at the after end
‘B’ EO
separate pumps. o f each hull. Each hull also has a special
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M ain Particulars
ASDP, Indonesia
of five for Asia

m bulu, the first-o f-c la ss FPF 62- To meet the new IMO Code for High
Builder
Lurssen Werft, Germany
Length o a ............................ 69.8m
A 010 from German megayacht builder

Lurssen Werft, is the first o f five such
Speed Craft, A m bulu has tw o separate
engine com partm ents each serving one
L e n g th ................................. 62.0m
Breadth................................ 10.4m
ferries ordered by Indonesian operator steerable w ater jet and one booster jet. D ra ft....................................... 2.0m
ASDP. Power for the Kamewa jets is supplied by Main engines
Constructed in lightweight aluminium, four MTU type 16V595 TE 70L diesel
4 x MTU 16V595 TE70L diesels,
shaped for m inim al air resistance and engines, developing 3805kW at 1.825 rev/
propelled by four giant w aterjets, the min. 3,805kW each
design owes much to the aircraft industry. Im proved docking, easy m aintenance Auxiliary engines
S im ilarities also exist in tern ally w ith and collision avoidance m easures have 2 x MTU 12V 185 TE52 (524kVA)
‘class’ based passenger categories and been given special consideration. A bow
forward facing seats. th ru ste r has been in co rp o rated to aid Emergency diesel
The ship’s lines owe much to extensive manoeuvrability and engine and ventilation 1 x MTU 6R 099TA51V
and sy stem atic re se a rc h , m o d el and c a sin g s arra n g e d to en ab le u n it Cruising range..................650nm
seakeeping tank tests which were carried replacement within a 24-hour time span.
out in the H am burg ship m odel basin As the F P F ’s a re a o f o p e ra tio n is Propulsion units
(HSVA). The lines were optim ised with frequented by fleets o f fishing vessels, 4 x Kamewa 900 waterjets (2
various test m odels o f differen t sizes, collision avoidance by means o f a short steerable jets, 2 booster jets)
resulting in course stability with excellent sto p p in g distance has been ensu red -
seakeeping and low resistance. distance from jet reverse to stop is just Classification
The selected hull type is a deep-vee 150m. BKI +A100 1 HSC-B OC2 GL +
monohull with a parallel wedge shaped Other features include a continuously 100 A5 HSC-B OC2 Passenger
stem and sprayrail. At a Froude number running separator system for efficient Craft
of 0.79, the sem i-displacement ship can cleaning of polluted fuels and shaft systems
maintain its high speed and stability up to o f fibre-reinforced plastics. To reduce Passengers
m oderate wave heights and at reduced o v era ll n o ise le v e ls in p a sse n g e r 925 total (1st Class 118, 2nd
speed, good behaviour is reported owing co m p a rtm e n ts, m uch o f the a d jac en t Class 221, 3rd Class 586)
to a Vosper Thomycroft active stabiliser machinery is elastically mounted where
system. necessary. Deadw eight.......................... 150t
AMBULU
11.031998
WAGENBORG
>RG‘ ' A P K T H K A E O P f
ARCTICABORG &
ANTARCTICABORG:
fighting the freeze
ew ice-b reak in g p rin c ip le s have Technology Centre using models tested in
N b een ad o p ted fo r siste r sh ip s
Arcticaborg and Antarcticaborg, 65.1m
the ice basin.
In addition to cargo carrying capacity Owner
M ain Particulars
long supply vessels built at K vaerner (dry cargo on the open stem cargo deck, Wagenborg Kazakhastan BV
Masa's Helsinki New Shipyard for Dutch silos for pulverised goods forw ard and Builder
shipowning group company, Wagenborg tanks for liquid cargo), the vessels are Kvaerner Masa Yards Helsinki
Kazakhastan BV. equipped with Ten Horn towing equipment New Shipyard, Finland
D esig n ed to m e et th e h e av y ice to enable them to function as assistant Length o a .......................... 65.1m
conditions in the northern Caspian Sea, icebreakers. They can also act in fire Breadth.................................16.4m
where they are now on long term charter fighting and pollution control operations Draft, lo a d e d ......................... 2.9m
servicing drilling platform s, the vessels as each is fitted with two Kvaerner Eureka
Main engines
have a shallow draft o f just 2.9m and are fire-fighting pum ps o f 1500 mVhr and
2 x Wärtsilä 6L26 diesels,
fitted with twin l,620kW A zipod units. 1,200 m 3/h r m o n ito rs to m eet FiFi 1 1,950kW each
They are the first newbuildings to entirely standard, a dispersant spraying system and
follow the ‘d o u b le -a c tin g ’ o p e ra tin g portable and retractable spray booms. The Main generators
principle developed by the yard. ships are also provided with equipment to: 2 x van Kaick DGS, 2,250kVA at
In hard ice conditions the vessels will tran sp o rt w aste and sew age from the 690V
p ro ceed ste rn -firs t bu t w ill a d o p t a drilling rigs. Propulsion
conventional bow -first attitude in open Diesel-electric propulsion systems have 2 x Azipod, type 11, 1,620kW
water, for which it is claimed the hull form been selected, with a pair of Wartsila NSD
Icebreaking performance
has good seakeeping characteristics. An ice 6L26 diesels, each developing l,950kW,
connected to tw o 2,250kVA/690V van
0.6m ice level (ahead)
level of up to lm can be tackled, as can
the more treacherous ice ridges to be found Kaick generators. The two ABB electric 1m ice level (astern)
in the area, which can extend to the sea A zipod units are each o f l,620kW and Bollard pull................................ 32t
bed. were chosen for their excellent icebreaking S p e e d .................... 13 knots plus
The icegoing characteristics o f the ships performance in relation to installed power. D eadweight........................... 675t
w ere d ev elo p e d at th e y a rd ’s A rctic A 150kW bow thruster is also fitted.
ARCTICABORG
S ig n if ic a n t S m a l l C r a f t o f 1 9 9 8
СВ 1 & СВ 2: sister cats on
standby airport rescue
fter a nine-month build period, two Pow er is provided by two MTU 12V international tender from the Hong Kong
A catamaran rescue com m and vessels
CB I and CB 2 were handed over to the
396 TE74L d iesels, each d ev elo p in g
l,4 5 5 k w at 2,000 re v /m in , d riv in g
M arine D epartm ent to build the vessels,
said m odern com m unications played a
Hong Kong Airport Authority in April "98 K amewa 71SII w aterjets via ZF BW465 key role in the shipbuilding project. “In
by builder, Greenbay Marine o f Singapore. gearboxes. A pair o f 155kW Caterpillar view o f the time constraints and crucial
Each is ready for deployment from special 3306B driven generator sets supplies the p e rfo rm a n c e re q u ire m e n ts , w ith o u t
rescue berths at either end of the new Chek electrical power. m o d e rn in fo rm a tio n and
Lap Kok Airport. Each boat has a rescue capacity o f 600 comm unications, success would not have
The vessels are based on an Incat hull people with onboard accom m odation for been p o ssib le. E xten siv e and precise
w ith m ajo r m o d ific a tio n s ab o v e the up to 300 and sufficient inflatable rafts cross-country project m anagem ent was
waterline made by Vancouver-based naval to h o ld 300 m o re. In ex ce ss o f 240 needed to achieve optimal design.”
architect, Robert Allan to suit their fire s u rv iv o rs a n d a m in im u m o f 40
fig h tin g , search and re sc u e ro les. stretchers can be housed in the cabin on M ain Particulars
M easu rin g 3 5 .3 0 m x 12.00m , the main deck and five patients tended in
catamarans have a maximum speed o f 28 the separate hospital aft. It is not the Owner
knots and are designed to withstand 60- intention to station doctors on the vessel Hong Kong International Airport
knot winds and five-metre waves and to but the crews have been trained in first Authority
operate in shallow water. a id and, if n ecessary , th e h e lic o p te r
The extensive array of rescue and fire w inching platform could be used to bring Builder
fig h tin g sy stem s ab o a rd each v essel medical team s aboard. Greenbay Marine, Singapore
necessitated an intensive familiarisation A t the com m issioning cerem ony The
programme for crews, each of nine men, A irport Authority (AA) chairm an, Wong Length o a ..........................35.30m
w ho w ill m an the c ra ft. E q u ip m en t P u -y an , co m m en ted : "T h e a irp o rt is Length waterline............... 32.38m
includes two RIBs, life rafts with a carrying d e sig n e d and b u ilt to o p e ra te to the- Beam o a ............................ 12.00m
capacity o f 300 persons, four inflatable highest standards o f safety. W ith these Draft (design)......................1,79m
rescue ram ps, hydraulic cranes and lift boats we are now much better equipped
platforms, four Jason’s Cradles, specialist to c o n d u c t re s c u e an d fire -fig h tin g Power
detection item s such as sonar, therm al operations on the sea surrounding the 2 x MTU 12V 396 TE74L diesels,
imaging and underwater cameras and two airport island. O ur safety, o f course, is 1,455kW each
Skum FJM fire-fighting monitors. Capable guaranteed also by placing these well-
o f d isch arg in g 4 ,0 0 0 litre s/m in , the designed vessels in the capable hands Propulsion
monitors are m ounted on diam etrically o f the highly professional crew from the 2 x Kamewa 71 S11 waterjets
op p o site co rn ers o f th e m ain deck. A irport Fire Services.” Maximum speed ............ 28 knots
Floodlights to illuminate the rescue zone R aym ond Toh, m anaging director o f Service sp e e d ................ 25 knots
are carried at the head of a telescopic mast. G re e n b a y M a rin e , w h ic h w o n an
CB 1
OUTBOARD PROFILE
CABLE & WIRELESS M cLennan Vistar night vision system is
also fitted.
Adventurer, now designated as the first
ADVENTURER:
in the iLan 35 series, was built over a
ten-m onth period, June ‘97-M arch "98,
w ith hull and superstructure ready by
January ’98. Vosper Thornycroft, UK,
trophy-winning trimaran co n stru cted the vessel w ith structural

e n g in e e rin g a s s is ta n c e fro m H igh
M odulus (Europe) Ltd. The concept at
new entrant in the record books for continue in operation in all but the most
A ’98 was the dramatically styled 35m
x 14.10m trim aran. C able & Wireless
severe systems’ failures.
Pow er is supplied by twin Cumm ins
35m is considered ideal for passenger-
c a rry in g in e x p o se d w a te rs. A 25m
d esig n is b eing d ev elo p e d fo r patrol
Adventurer. Designed by UK based naval 6 C T A 8.3M d ie sel e n g in e s, each
d u tie s an d a 5 0 m v e rs io n is u n d er
a rc h ite c t N igel Ire n s, th e v e sse l developing 26 lkW at 2,500 rev/min. These
consideration as a fast cargo carrier.
circumnavigated the globe in 74 days, 20 drive T eignbridge 26-inch four-bladed
hours and 58 minutes, stealing the record propellers via Twin D isc M G -5111SC
from the nuclear submarine USS Triton, gearboxes for a m axim um speed o f 22 Main Particulars
which finished its journey on the 84lh day knots. Fuel capacity is 15,700 litres, giving Owner
back in 1960. the vessel a range of 2,300nm. To protect
Transoceanic Adventures Ltd, UK
Adventurer’s 26,000 mile voyage began the stem gear, propellers are positioned
and ended in Gibraltar and was the first under the central hull and fitted with full Builder
attempt to claim a new trophy funded by skegs. Seawater-cooled charge air coolers, Vosper Thornycroft, UK
Cable & Wireless and awarded by the UIM manufactured by Serck Heat Transfer, in
(the governing body o f power boating) for m a rin e -c o m p a tib le m a te ria ls, w ere Designer
the fastest time around the world. The incorporated to reduce the temperature of Nigel Irens Design, UK
trimaran took a mainly equatorial route, the charge air as it enters the engine’s
Length o a ......... .. 35.00m
with stopovers at Monte Carlo, Port Said, induction system. This increased the mass
Singapore, Hong Kong, Yokohama, San and d e n sity o f th e air, im p ro v in g ' Length waterline .. 34.80m
Diego, Kingston, Miami and New York. com bustion and thereby raising pow er B e a m ................. .. 16.00m
Constructed in lightweight wood epoxy output and reducing emission levels. D raft................... ....1.61m
and FRP composite, the record-breaking A ccom m odation for a crew o f 16 is Displacement .... ........ 45t
design has a slender central hull and small situated on the main deck with eight two- R ange................ 2,300nm
o u ter hulls fo r tra n sv e rs e stab ility . berth cabins, captain’s cabin, V IP cabin Speed ................ 22 knots
Important aspects o f the design included and mess. A central stairway gives access
displacement/length ratio o f the main hulls to the horseshoe shaped low-profile bridge Main engines
and the position, dimensions and geometry and the flybridge. Onboard navigational 2 x Cummins 6CTA8.3M diesels,
o f the o th e r h u lls. A h ig h le v el o f equipm ent has been supplied largely by 261 kW each
redundancy for systems and machinery was R ay th eo n and in clu d es tw o rad ars,
included to ensure that the vessel could Inmarsat M and C and gyro compass. A
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CATLINK V: trans-Atlantic
record breaker
I
n July 1998 Catlink V, the second o f +1A1 HSLC R1 Car Ferry “A” EO) and R enk red u ctio n gearboxes. A custom
two 91m wave piercing catamarans built the IMO High Speed Craft Code. designed L ipstronic je t control system
by Incat Australia, entered the record books A ttention has been paid not only to provides, apart from steering and reversing,
as the current holder of the Blue Riband enhanced loading system s but also to the option of thrust vectoring and autopilot
and Hales Trophy for the fastest trans- extensive fire prevention and extinguishing c o n tro l. A cc o rd in g to In cat, at full
Atlantic crossing. systems, enhanced ride characteristics and displacem ent w ith speeds o f about 35
Catlink V broke the two world records fuel economy. knots, fuel savings of 25 per cent can be
set just a month earlier by another Incat Catlink V is conventionally powered by achieved.
ship Catalonia and clocked an average four R uston 20 R K 270 m edium speed Two 230kW C aterpillar generators in
voyage speed of 40.28 knots, marginally d ie se ls, each d e v e lo p in g 7 ,0 8 0 k W each hull feed associated independent
low er than its proven 43 -k n o t service (9,500hp), driving Lips wateijets through m ain sw itchboards, w hich are capable
speed.
Along with sister ferry Catlink IV, the
record-holder was ordered by Scandlines
Cat-Link A/S of Denmark to replace three
fast ferries previously servicing the route
between Arhus and Kalundborg. Carrying
up to 800 passengers and 220 cars, each
vessel com pletes the 42nm crossing in
around 75 minutes and, to further save
time, has been fitted with a special loading
arran g em en t. T h is c o m p rise s the
traditional stem access, together with a
forward door on the port side allowing all
220 cars to be unloaded in around eight
minutes.
Although larger in size, the vessel design
has evolved from a number of successful
Incat car ferries, especially those in the
74m to 86m range. Both Cat-Link vessels
were built at the Incat shipyard in Hobart,
Tasm ania to the requirem ents o f DNV
High Speed Light Craft Rules (classed
CATLINK V
INBOARD PROFILE
S ig n if ic a n t S m all C raft of 1998
hu ll to p ro v id e trim and m otion
dampening, it can be used to adjust the
gain on pitch, roll and heave motions
to optimise vessel performance to suit
sea conditions, wave direction and
speed.
R ide has also been im proved by
increasing the waterline length o f the
ferry by approximately 34 per cent over
the Incat 74m vessels o f the early
1990s, th u s e n su rin g a m ore
comfortable ride.
A dvanced lig h tw e ig h t fire accessed via a private stairwell leading from
p ro te c tio n fittin g s, d e v e lo p e d by the bridge or vehicle deck.
Colbeck & Gunton o f Tasmania, have
been used throughout. These include
s in g le -le a fe d h in g e d fire d o o rs,
Main Particulars
single and double sliding fire doors, Owner Scandlines
guillotine fire dampers, engine room Cat-Link A/S, Denmark
fire dampers, fire hatches and smoke
Builder
baffles. A T h o rn S olid S tate Fire
D etection system w hich m onitors a Incat Australia Pty Ltd
of disconnection in an emergency. Built- com bination of smoke, break glass Length o a ................................ 91.30m
in redundancy provides a high level o f and h eat d e tec to rs has also been Beam oa (excl. fenders)...... 26.00m
security for operation o f safety services. installed. D ra ft............................................3.73m
In the event o f the loss o f one m achinery E vacuation system s, supplied by
space or sw itchboard a bus tie can be Liferaft Systems Australia, cater for
Main engines
tripped to provide com plete isolation o f 900 people and comprise four slides 4 x Ruston 20 RK270 diesels,
the m ain sw itchboard or to ensure the and a series of liferafts. 7,080kW each
m achinery space on the opposite side is Catlink V has one further notable Service sp e e d ....................43 knots
unaffected. feature; an uncluttered w heelhouse. Fuel capacity......................... 66,780/
C o m fo rt has b ee n a d d re sse d by D esp ite c e n tra l and w ing con tro l Passengers................................... 800
installation of a Maritime Dynamics ride positions to aid docking manoeuvres, C re w ................................................. 23
control system, now installed on a total of space is maximised as many electronic Vehicles............................... 220 cars
24 Incat car ferries. Comprising an active devices are separately housed in an air-
Deadweight................................. 500t
trim tab mounted at the transom o f each conditioned electronics room, which is
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CHRISTIAN í GRÓTINUM:
breaking new ground for export
elivery o f the 74.5m seiner/traw ler with autom atic stand-by, synchronising
D Christian í Grótinum to the Faroese
operator of the same name represented a
and load sharing. Brunvoll bow and stern
th r u s te r s o f 9 0 0 h p a n d l,0 0 0 h p
M ain Particulars
major export coup for Chilean yard Asenav respectively are installed along w ith a Owner
as the first vessel it has ever built for a flap rudder. P/F Christian I Grötinum,
European country. Caterpillar engines were also selected Faroe Islands
Ordered to fish for pelagic species in fo r m ain a u x ilia ry pow er. U n its o f
Builder
the N orth Sea and N orth A tlantic, the l,360kw (a Caterpillar 3512 series A) and
vessel is almost identical to El Cazador 500kW (Caterpillar 3412) are equipped for Asenav, Chile
built by Asenav in Septem ber ’97 for a automatic stand-by, synchronising and load
Length o a .......................... 74.50m
Chilean company, but has increased power sharing.
and hold capacity. Deck gear includes an articulated 2.5 B e a m .................................. 12.60m
Norwegian designer Vik Sandvik has ton, 9m reach fish pump crane amidships Fish hold capacity............1,900m3
created a round bilge hull form with a U- to handle the remote controlled 18 inch C re w ........................................... 20
type transom and bulbous bow. The ship fish pump, a 5 ton/12m crane and 15.5 ton Main engine
has Hp profile frames, a double bottom and p u ll a n c h o r w in ch b u t is n a tu ra lly 1 x Caterpillar 3616 diesel,
an aluminium wheelhouse. dominated by fishing gear, much of which
developing 5,420kW
With accommodation for 20, the trawler was supplied by Karmoy.
has tw o co n tin u o u s decks as w ell as For purse-seining Christian / G rótim m Propulsion
forecastle, bridge and boat decks. Noise has two 43-ton maximum pull purse seine 4-bladed Volda CP propeller
in su lated ca b in s are lo c a te d a ft o f winches; one 23-ton maximum pull end-
amidships. wire winch; Tristar three-roller net winch; Bow thruster
The engine room , located aft, houses and four-ton net stacker. Equipm ent is Brunvoll CP FU-63-LTC-1550,
a sin g le C a te r p illa r 3 6 1 6 s e rie s A re m o te ly c o n tro lle d fro m a d ista n ce 900hp
turbocharged m ain engine, developing com m and control cabin with a separate Stern thruster
5,420kW at 1,000 rev/m in. This drives remote unit handling the Tristar winch and
Brunvoll CP FU-63-LTC-1750,
a four-bladed 3,800mm diameter, nickel- netstacker.
1,000hp
bronze Volda CP propeller through Volda Kartnoy also supplied the trawling gear,
red u ctio n g e a r via a Van de G iessen w hich includes a Karm 3001 autotrawl S p e e d ......................... 19.2 knots
nozzle. The m ain engine is equ ip p ed system.
CHRISTIAN I GRÖTINUM
DECK
BOAT
FAR SENIOR: refined
and powerful
A 11 four Ulstein UT 722 vessels bought readily removed and stowed on a powered bulk cargo area of 10,000ft3. High capacity
Z " \ b y N o rw eg ian o p e ra to r F a rsta d reel to enable the full capacity o f both discharge systems are provided for all dry
Shipping over the past five years have w inch drum s to be used. Two tugger bulk and liquid cargoes. Four integral chain
p ro g re ssiv e ly b e n e fite d fro m e x tra winches each have a 20-tonne line pull and lockers, located amidships, have a total
refinements and modifications. The fifth house 600m of 76mm SWR. capacity o f 546m3 o f rig mooring chain.
to join the fleet, Far Senior, proves to be Four Karm tow ing pins, with a safe The w heelhouse features an array of
no exception. working load of 240 tonnes, are installed n a v ig a tio n a l and c o m m u n icatio n s
C o n stru c te d by L an g ste n S lip & forward of the stem roller, with two Karm equipment including an Anschutz Pilotstar
Batbyggeri, the anchor-handling tug supply forks rated at 650 tonnes. D autopilot, two Furuno radars, Furuno
vessel has an impressive array o f towing Far Senior is powered by four Ulstein FE680 echosounder, Seatex/Furuno DGPS
and anchor-handling equipment and a 189- B erg en d ie se ls p ro d u c in g a to ta l o f and an ECDIS chart system.
tonne c o n tin u o u s b o lla rd p u ll. M o st 16,800hp. These drive tw o controllable
intriguing amongst its machinery, however, pitch propellers, rotating in fixed nozzles.
is a retractable hydraulic crane, which folds Two shaft generators of 2,800kVA each are M ain Particulars
into the deck on the starboard side aft. The coupled to the main propulsion twin input/ Owner
p u rp o se o f th e c ran e , w h ich has a single output gearboxes and a pair of Farstad Shipping ASA, Norway
horizontal pull of six tonnes, is to handle Ulstein high lift rudders and a l,200hp
the increasingly heavy connections and transverse stem thruster are installed. A Builder
shackles in the K arm F ork area. It is similar transverse thruster is fitted in the Langsten Slip, Norway
probably the first time a crane o f this type bow in addition to a retractab le fully
has been used aboard an AHTS. Capable azimuthing thruster powered by a separate Length o a ........................ 80.00m
of full remote control by the deck crew, l,200bhp engine. ; Length b p ........................ 69.30m
the crane is expected to offer a greater level Whilst the maximum bollard pull is, as Breadth m id ..................... 18.00m
of safety and ease of working. stated, 189 tonnes, a pull of around 165 Draft design......................... 6.00m
Traditional equipment is less innovative tonnes is achievable w ith all thrusters Deadweight (6 .0 m )..............2200t
but nonetheless formidable. Main anchor- operating at 80 per cent capacity. The C re w ............................................12
h andling and tow ing w in ch es have a vessel has a maximum speed of 17 knots Bollard pull...............................189t
maximum brake holding capacity of 550 and an economical cruising speed of 12 Maximum s p e e d .......... 17 knots
tonnes, with a line pull o f 400 tonnes at knots.
9m/min. The capacity o f each winch drum In addition to its powerful machinery. Classification
is 6,300m o f 76m m diam eter SW R or Far Senior has a deck cargo area of 585m2 DNV +1A1 Supply Vessel SF
4,600m of 90mm diameter SWR. The main w ith a m axim um load o f 900 tonnes, Tug, EO, ICE-C
tow wire - 1,300m of 83mm SW R - can be internal tanks for liquid storage and a dry
FAR SENIOR
IRIS 6.1 : fast cat with
modular benefits
ow operating as a shuttle vessel in The result has striking lines and a higher
N the Caribbean, Iris 6.1 is as unusual
in appearance as it is versatile in concept.
than av e ra g e b u ilt-in safe ty facto r,
according to the company. The concept of Owner
M ain Particulars
Built in GRP by the French company Iris ‘containerising’ the passenger spaces away
TMCA, Caribbean
Catam arans and acquired by TM C A , a from machinery and fuel storage areas is a
Caribbean maritim e transport company, big safety bonus, further augmented by the Builder
the vessel can carry passengers and/or extensive use of non-combustible coatings Iris Catamarans, France
freight in rem ovable, easily dism antled and flame-proof partitions, panelling and Length o a .......................... 42.77m
modules. floor coverings.
Length waterline................39.75m
Measuring 42.77m x 13.5m, the vessel Power is provided by a pair o f MTU 12 V
has narrow hulls which are linked forward 4 0 0 M 70 d ie se ls w ith an o u tp u t o f Beam o a ............................... 13.5m
by a b u lb o u s ‘co m m an d h e a d ’. T he l,740kW , driving model LJ 76 DL Lips Draft (approx).........................1.6m
passenger com partm ents, also o f G RP waterjets. With seven tonnes o f fuel and a Deadweight (with m odules)... 511
sandwich construction, are located in-line full complement of passengers this gives Passengers..............................240
astern and can easily be rep laced by the vessel a cruising speed o f 29.9 tonnes,
Service sp e e d ........... 29.9 knots
containers o f freight. The m odules are range o f ten hours and maximum speed of
mounted on vibration absorbing supports 34.2 knots. Maximum speed ....... 34.2 knots
behind the futuristic bridge/bow section A s an a lte rn a tiv e to th e 6 .1 , Ir is ; R ange............................... 10 hours
and can accommodate 240 passengers. Catam arans offers the 6.2, an enhanced
Power
P rin cip al c rite ria b eh in d the version able to carry 398 passengers on
development of the new style catamaran the same basic size and hull configuration 2 x MTU 12V 4000 M 70 diesels,
were seaworthiness, low wake and high by the simple expedient of a double layer 1,740kW each
performance and a variety of configurations o f p assenger m odules. U sing the 16V Propulsion
were tested by the builder back in 1995 at version o f the MTU engines, a slightly
2 x Lips LJ 76 DL waterjets
the Marin facility in Holland to ascertain increased service speed is forecast and the
the optimum solutions. Tank testing was m ax im u m sp eed is ex p e c te d to be Classification
carried out in ’96 on 1/10Ih scale models improved by a little over four knots. The DNV +1A1 HSLC R3 Passenger
and the first-o f-c la ss la u n c h e d in bigger version has a larger bow pod to EO
November 1997. allow rearward visibility from the bridge.
IRIS 6.1
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JADE EXPRESS:
testing the Caribbean market
ith a speed of 40 knots and capacity tonnes, the vessel achieved a maximum Safety equipment includes Viking 5m
W for ten cars and 330 passengers,
A ustal's first mid size fast ferry in the
speed o f 40 knots and a service speed
(90 per cent M CR) o f 38 knots.
evacuation mini-slides situated in three
stations: amidships, port; starboard on the
proven A uto Express range o f vehicle- A lthough operating w ith tw o bridge main deck; and aft on the upper deck. In
passenger catam arans, entered service in crew, four helm chairs are installed in tests 128 passengers and five crew were
the French Caribbean in A pril/M ay ’98. th e w e ll-e q u ip p e d w h e e lh o u se . T he evacuated in 13 minutes and 46 seconds,
Delivered to L’Express des lies - the bridge features external w ing stations almost four minutes under the designated
fast ferry operation o f French M aritime w ith K am ew a c o n tr o ls fo r p re c is e time set by the French flag authorities,
Group, Com pagnie Cham bon, the 48m m a n o e u v rin g an d d o c k in g . O th e r FMM.
ship was seen as an econom ical means e q u ip m e n t in c lu d e s an M T U M C S5
to test market dem and for car carrying, m o n ito rin g s y s te m , A u s ta l O ce an M ain Particulars
w ith m in im al sa c rific e to p a ss e n g e r Leveller control station and N avM aster Owner
capacity. In addition, as it is built to HSC E lectro n ic C h art D isplay. As w ell as
L’Express des lies, France
C o d e, th e v e h ic le d e c k c a n a ls o be providing navigation data for the crew,
utilised for cargo carrying. the N avM aster system is linked to the Builder
As a 30-m inute turnaround in port was p asse n g e r a cc o m m o d atio n te le v isio n Austal Ships, Australia
specified, the car deck has been specially u n its th u s a c tin g as an in fo rm a tio n
d e s ig n e d fo r s w if t lo a d in g an d system. Length o a .............................47.6m
unloading. Cars enter and exit the vessel P a ss e n g e r salo o n s h av e been Length waterline.................. 41.6m
via a hydraulically operated 3m port side comfortably outfitted with an emphasis on
Beam m id .............................13.0m
ram p located aft on the m ain deck. This the use of low maintenance materials. A
system allow s the v essels to b erth at combination of airline style seating and Hull draft (approx.)................ 1,4m
e x is tin g f a c ilitie s o n th e is la n d o f table/chair arrangements is used for the Deadweight (m ax).................... 54t
M artinique with only simple shore based 330 passengers: 196 on the main deck, 54 Passengers..............................330
ram ps required to reach the height o f the in the upper deck saloon and 80 in the V ehicles........................... 10 cars
car deck. Vehicle deck height is 2.1m c o v e re d aft su n d eck , w h ich fea tu res
C re w ..............................................9
an d s tru c tu r a l fire p ro te c tio n a n d acrylic-canvas covered ‘deck-chairs’.
d ren ch er system s featu re th ro u g h o u t. On board features include a bar/kiosk Service sp e e d ...............40 knots
Forw ard o f the ten parking bays is an located aft of the main deck seating area, Main engines
18m3 area designated for baggage and hostess station, television units throughout 4 x MTU 16V 396TE74L diesels,
cargo space. and overhead baggage racks along the main
1980kW each
Jade Express is fitted with four M TU deck aisle seats and forward bulkhead on
16V 396TE74L engines and the A ustal the upper deck. Quarters for the nine crew Classification
O cean L e v e lle r rid e c o n tro l sy stem , are located forward on the main deck and BV +3 3/3 E HSC Cat. A Coastal
w h ich fe a tu re s T -fo ils fo rw a rd and am e n ities in clu d e co o k in g fa c ilitie s,
Waters - 50 miles from port of
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KOYO MARU: Japan invests in
state-of-the-art salvage tug
hirty years after delivering a salvage various anchor laying slips and a recovery su p erstru ctu re. C apable o f a 200-ton
T tug named Koyo Maru to the Nippon
S alv ag e C o., o f Ja p a n , s h ip b u ild e r
roller. Machinery is handled by an adjacent
hydraulic rotating crane with 10-ton lift
holding and 45-ton heaving capacity, the
w inch has tw o drum s, one o f 68m m
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries delivered a capacity. diameter 1200m main towing wire ready
replacement, named for its predecessor and An eight-ton w orkboat and inflatable for connection and the other with 5 x 200m
jointly owned by Nippon and the Japan rescue craft are mounted on davits and lengths of 48mm diameter beach anchor-
O cean Tug C om pany. T he new K oyo fixed on the starboard side o f the bridge wire.
Marti, launched in June ’98, represents an deck, with provision on the forecastle for O ther tow ing arrangem ents include
investment o f around Yen 2 million and is an a d d itio n a l e ig h t-to n w o rk b o a t if hydraulically raised towing pins located
the first large purpose-built salvage tug to necessary. An electro-hydraulic waterfall- either side of the working deck amidships
be built for worldwide use in over a decade. ty p e w in ch fro m U ch id a M arin e aft, as well as a pair aft on the centreline,
M e asu rin g 8 6 .0 8 m X 14.50m , the Hydraulics is located in a compartment on which have the ability to rotate to form an
2,475grt vessel features a long forecastle th e u p p e r d eck at the aft en d o f the e n clo se d fa irle a d . All the p ins can
with a flat deck, vast working deck space
and upper deck level accommodation. A
double-bottom, double-hull construction
engine room houses two 5,000hp Daihatsu
8DLM-40A eight-cylinder diesel engines.
These drive a pair of 3,500mm diameter
four-bladed K am om e C P propellers in
fixed K ort nozzles w ith tw in Schilling
rudders. Manoeuvrability is aided further
by an electric bowthruster of 10-ton thrust,
coupled to joystick control. The set-up can
achieve a free-running speed in excess of
18 knots, cruising speed of around 16 knots
and bollard pull of 132.5 tons. Auxiliary
p o w er is p ro v id e d by tw o D aih a tsu
1,000kVA 440v AC generators.
An im p ressiv e array o f m ach in ery
dominates the forecastle deck, w here a
cage holds fo u r 4 .2 -to n h ig h -h o ld in g
Admiralty Class 14 type salvage anchors.
KOYO MARU
guns - two fixed and two Left. The spacious engine control
portable - carries 500 litres room is fully air-conditioned.
of oil dispersant chemical in
a fix e d tan k as w ell as
chem ical in loose drum s Main Particulars
and can h o ld 2 1 5 m 1 o f Owners
recovered oil/water.
Nippon Salvage Company &
A T-shaped w heelhouse
o ffe rs g o o d a ll-ro u n d Japan Ocean Tug Company
visibility and is equipped Builder
w ith an in te g ra te d
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries,
n a v ig a tio n sy ste m
featuring ECDIS, joystick
Japan
control, Doplar sonar and
Length o a ...........................86.08m
DPS. There is a choice of
B e a m .................................. 14.50m
fo u r c o n tro l p o sitio n s -
accommodate the 68mm diameter towing forward centreline, aft centreline looking Depth m id .............................6.70m
wire. Large capacity salvage holds for the over the working deck aft and one either Main engines
storage of extra equipment are situated fore side o f the w h eelh o u se fo rw ard . All
2 x Daihatsu 8DLM-40A diesels,
and aft and an electric deckhead crane operations on the working deck and in
system is located in the aft hold for the the w inch room can be view ed on large 5,000hp each
transportation of heavy equipment such as CCTV monitors. Main generators
compressors and generators. C rew acco m m o d atio n on th e m ain 2 x Daihatsu, 1,000kVA at 440v
To cover all emergencies Koyo M aru deck com prises certified cabins for nine
has fife-fighting and pollution control officers and five crew. Fulfilling its role Propulsion
capabilities. A l,9 2 0 m 3/h fire pum p is as a s a lv a g e v e s s e l th e re a re a ls o 2 x Kamome CP propellers, twin
driven by the m ain po rt engine and a dedicated cabins for a sal vage m aster and Schilling rudders
h y d ra u lic a lly c o n tro lle d w a te r g u n, assistant, as well as berths for 24 other
e le c tro n ic fo a m /w a te r g u n and salvage personnel. A saloon and spacious Speed free-running.. 18.34 knots
elec tro n ically c o n tro lle d p o w d er gun mess room have been incorporated, with Speed cruising ........ 16.20 knots
located on the m ain mast. 10,800 litres these, like the w heelhouse and engine
Endurance
o f co n cen trated foam co m p o u n d and c o n tro l ro o m , fu lly a ir-c o n d itio n e d .
2 ,0 0 0 k g o f fire -fig h tin g p o w d e r are Unlike the previous Koyo M aru, which (two eng in es)........ 15,500 miles
carried aboard. was operated by a crew of 22, the new (one engine).......... 23,000 miles
For anti-pollution tasks the vessel is version can be adequately m anned by Bollard pull......................... 132.5t
equipped with four oil dispersant spraying ju st twelve personnel.
ocompass on the Leading Edge

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The Sperry Marine SR 2100 Fiber-Optic Gyro has set a new standard in
gyrocompass technology. With no moving parts it requires no maintenance
and provides superb reliability.
The combination of very short settling times, high dynamic accuracy, zero
north speed error, light weight and compact size makes it an ideal gyro for
high speed applications. Indeed it has already been fully approved to all
IMO recommendations for high speed use as well as for all conventional
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MKL 2201: fast RIB
fashioned for Finland
n the early 1980s UK boatbuilder Delta for the broad range o f duties and extensive proven 95 daughter craft series in offshore
I Marine Services introduced the first of
an entirely new range of rigid inflatable
geographical operating area assigned to the
v essel. O rd ered in an ad m in istrativ e
o p e ratio n bu t sh o rte n e d to su it the
authority’s needs, is fitted with six KAB
boat. Featuring a high bow sheer, constant capacity for fast patrol and pilot duties in seats, galley and toilet. The interior has
deep V hull and broad beam, the design the provinces of Turku, Pori and Aland, been laid out for best ergonomics with the
found ready acceptance with rescue, police, its multi-role capabilities are put to the test la te st e le c tro n ic and n a v ig a tio n aids
patrol and diving authorities around the in helping to promote good navigation and including radar, echo sounder, DGPS and
world. In 1984, approval was received from sa fe g u a rd sh ip p in g in a
the UK D epartm ent o f Transport (DTp) p articularly busy stretch of
for fast rescue craft use in the North Sea water. The d istrict includes
o ilfie ld s, th u s se ttin g ev en s tric te r o v e r 3 ,8 0 0 k m o f m arked
manufacturing standards. fairw ays and approxim ately
A highlight for 1997/98 was completion 5,000 aids to navigation with
of an 11.5m fast daughter craft RIB for the fiv e p ilo t sta tio n s and an
Finnish Southwestern M aritime District. in te rn atio n a l rad io statio n .
Although based on the 115 or Super X Around 7,500 acts o f pilotage
Delta range, which is around 60cm wider o c c u r an n u a lly c o v erin g
than the 5.5m-6.5m Delta Dash range of 400,000km. The authority is
rescue boats, M K L 2201 w as clo sely also resp o n sib le fo r vessel
tailored to the authority’s specific needs. surveys and inspections and
P o w ered by a sin g le 3 4 0 6 E 7 0 0 0 h p the upkeep and development of
com m ercially rated C a te rp illar diesel re g u la rly sc h e d u led
driving a Kamewa FF375S waterjet via a archipelago traffic.
Twin Disc type M G5114A gearbox, the C o m fo rt w as d eem ed as
craft achieved a speed in excess o f 45 im portant as speed. A fully
knots. e n c lo sed a lu m in iu m
High speed was a particular requirement wheelhouse, derived from the
has not been classified but was designed
and constructed to meet the Nordic Boat
Standard 1990 for com m ercial vessels
under 15m (hull length), Finnish Maritime
A d m in istratio n req u irem en ts and the
M arin e S afety A g en cy F ast R escue
Standby Code of Practice.
F o llo w in g d e liv e ry o f the R IB to
Finland, Delta completed a similar vessel
for UK company Brown & Root. The fourth
SARXH-
in a se ries, th e c ra ft co m m en ced its
operating life as a daughter craft for crew
transfer and rescue on the Sangu Project
in India.
M ain P articulars
Owner
Finnish Southwestern Maritime
District
Builder
Delta Marine Services, UK
Length o a ........................ 11.50m
B e a m .................................... 3.28m
beaco n re c e iv e r fro m the F u ru n o this means that the high risk side areas
Main engine
electronics range, C-Net compass system have solid fendering w hilst the shock
Caterpillar 3406E diesel, devel
and Raytheon loudhailer/intercom. Large absorbing inflated nose section is retained.
oping 7000hp
windows in the wheelhouse give excellent Individual side sections can be swiftly
visibility and two opening top hatches have replaced if they becom e dam aged. The Gearbox
been incorporated for v entilation and vessel’s aft deck is dominated by an engine Twin Disc MG5114A
upward visibility. and jet housing, necessary to accommodate
Delta designs offer seaworthiness and the large 3406E unit, which is the standard Propulsion
d u ra b ility by m eans o f a u n iq u e engine installed in all pilot and patrol craft Kamewa FF375S waterjet
combination of CRP buoyant fendering and in the authority’s fleet. S p ee d :................... 45 knots plus
traditional pneumatic sponson. In essence, As an administrative vessel, MKL 2201
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NEUWERK: marine
disaster prevention in the
North sea problems associated with diesel engines, above outside atm ospheric pressure to
quipped for a num ber o f roles but
E with strong emphasis on that o f marine
p o llu tio n c o n tro l, 7 8 .9 1 m x 18.63m
three M TU 16V 595 TC50 units, each
developing 3,000kW at 1,500 rev/min and
prevent the possibility o f polluted air
e n te rin g the c itad e l and c o n stan t
Neuwerk is now in operation from its home one M TU 12V 396 T C 54 developing m onitoring and failsafe systems are in
port of Cuxhaven, servicing the North Sea. 960kW, at the same speed, are installed place. The engines are cooled by a closed
D escrib ed as ‘a m a rin e d is a ste r side-by-side, just forward o f amidships. A circuit freshwater system to avoid the risk
prevention ship’, Neuwerk was planned, p a ir o f 2 ,9 0 0 k W S ch o ttel R udder- of contamination.
designed, specified and supervised in build p ro p ellers w ith FP p ro p ellers, inside N euw erk is equipped w ith a pair of
by the W ate rcra ft D e p a rtm e n t o f nozzles, is fitted at the stem and a 2,600kW b u ilt-in in d e p e n d e n t sw e e p in g arm
G e rm a n y ’s F ed e ra l W ate rw ay s Schottel pump-jet at the bow. On trials, skimmers for oil spill duties. Developed
Engineering & Research Institute (BAW) the vessel achieved a bollard pull of 113.5 by Jastram Forschung o f Hamburg, each
and built by the German yard of Volkswerft tonnes and speed of 14.9 knots. A fourth m e asu res 15m in len g th and can be
Stralsund. The lines of the ship are based generator set o f 300kW is provided for deployed at angles o f 35 to 65 degrees
on conventional designs optimised by the harbour use. to th e s h ip ’s sid e w h ils t the v essel
Hamburg Ship Model Basin. With built-in skimming devices and a proceeds at under 2.5 knots. Floating
Reinforced to comply with GL Ice Class citadel-type interior to protect against toxic substances are thus forced by the ship’s
E3, the hull has a stem w hich tails off or explosive external atm ospheres, the forward movement towards an integrated
beneath the vessel into a box-shaped keel. m ain role o f N euw erk is undoubtedly su ctio n p ip e and p u m p ed to g rav ity
This, together w ith tw o keel elem ents marine pollution control.
abo v e the p ro p e lle rs, im p ro v es ice- The gas protection system
breaking action and helps clear broken ice ex te n d s to all in te rio r
aw ay from the propellers. The hull is living and working areas
d iv id ed into sev en w a te rtig h t including bridge, crew
compartments by vertical bulkheads and q u a rte rs and en g in e
contains stainless steel cargo tanks, which rooms. Entrance and exit
are positioned lengthways and completely to and from ‘the citadel’
isolated from the sides and bottom by is via gas locks and the
cofferdams. There are four in-hull decks interior is supplied with
and fo u r su p erstru c tu re d eck s p lu s a d ec o n ta m in ate d air,
helicopter winch deck aft. purified through modular
Power is provided by four main diesel filter stations, each fitted
generator units w orking in parallel. To w ith su b -m icro n and
allow the p o w er g e n e ra te d to m atch activated carbon filters.
dem and and thus av o id th e lo w -lo a d Pressure is m aintained
NEUWERK
at the base o f the foreship,

can be used to locate sunken M ain P articulars
objects.
Owner/Operator
For fire-fighting operations,
two monitors are carried, each Waterways and Shipping Admin
with a range o f 120m and a istration (WSV), Germany
throwing height of 45m. One Builder
m o n ito r is m o u n ted on a
Volkswerft Stralsund, Germany
telescopic mast, which can be
raised hydraulically to a point Length o a ........................ 78.91m
35m above the waterline. In Length b p ........................ 73.20m
addition, tw o 3 7 0 m 1 w ater/ Breadth o a ....................... 18.63m
foam m o n ito rs and a
Breadth m id ..................... 18.00m
l,4 8 0 m 3/h sprinkler system
are installed. The latter system Draft, design (buoy layer).. 5.00m
se p a ra tio n s y s te m s . R e c o v e re d can also be used for decontam ination Deadweight, m a x ................2,0111
pollutants are held in five stainless steel purposes during gas protected operation. S p e e d ......................... 14.9 knots
cargo tan k s w ith a to tal c a p a c ity o f R em otely c o n tro lled from w ithin the Bollard pull............................113.5t
1,000m3. The tanks can also be used for bridge, the fire-fighting and fire protection
the tr a n s p o rta tio n o f d a n g e ro u s systems comply with GL classification FiFi Classification
substances. I. Lloyd’s +100 A5 E3 Oil Recovery
O th er ro les fo r the v essel in clu d e All accommodation is contained within Vessel, Chemical Recovery
emergency tow ing, buoy tending, fire the superstructure above main deck level Vessel, Tug
fighting, ice-breaking and policing. For and provides for a normal complement of +MC E3 AUT, FF1 RP 50%
ETV operatio n s the ship is equ ip p ed 16 plus up to 34 additional personnel.
with a Hatlapa towing w inch o f 2,000kN Immediately below the bridge, adjacent to Main engines
brake holding pow er w ith 1,000m o f the captain’s cabin, is a large conference 3 x MTU 16V 595 TC50 diesels,
to w ro p e . T w o tu g g e r w in c h e s an d room sp an n in g the full w id th o f the 3,000kW each
retractable tow ing pins are also fitted accommodation forward. The bridge itself 1 x MTU 12V 396 TC54, 960kW
and a CCTV system enables all towing is spacious with a main control console,
Propulsion
e q u ip m e n t to be b rid g e c o n tr o lle d supplied and equipped by STN A tlas,
2 x Schottel Rudderpropeller,
although the N M F deck crane shields p o sitio n ed rig h t fo rw ard . E q u ip m en t
som e o f th e view . T h e c ra n e , w ith includes ARPA. ECDIS, full GMDSS for 2,900kW each, with FP
telescopic jib, is for buoy handling and areas A l, A2 and A3, two echo sounders propellers
sa lv a g in g c a rg o lo s t o v e rb o a rd by (in addition to the sonar) and an automatic 1 x 2,600kW Schottel pump-jet
casualties. A retractable sonar, installed weather station.
NEW RIVER: radical vessel entered service. Slight problems
w e re , h o w e v e r, c a u s e d w ith the
diagonally opposed and offset thrusters
docking module
creating a slight lift as water flows across
e a c h a d ja c e n t sk eg . T h is e ff e c t is
doubled as the bow tends to go one way
and the stern the other. In open water on
radically different alternative to the are positioned at the forward end. a long warp, as required for the bollard
A traditional berthing tug started work
early in ’98 with owners Hvide Marine in
A s N e w R iv e r m a n o e u v re s in all
directions, the entire ‘circum ference' of
pull test, this is sufficient to cause the
v e ss e l to tu rn o ff -lin e w h ich the
Port Everglades, Florida. New River, a 90ft its flat bottom ed hull has been protected helmsman naturally corrects by adjusting
x 50ft Ship Docking Module (SDM), built by Schuyler cut-tyre fendering. It has the angle o f the thrusters. This reduces
at Halter’s Lockport yard, has impressive also been equipped with a unique extra the achievable test bollard pull.
manoeuvrability and the ability to generate ty p e o f p ro te c tio n , a lth o u g h in th is Slots have been incorporated in the
a very high proportion o f its power in any instance for ecological reasons - manatee skegs o f the subsequent deliveries St Johns
d ire c tio n - fo rw a rd , b a c k w a rd s o r guards have been fitted to the type 19a and Escambia to solve the problem.
sideways. K o rt n o z z le s w h ic h s u rro u n d th e
T he b ra in c h ild o f E ric H v id e and 2,184m m fo u r-b lad ed stain less steel, M ain Particulars
designed in detail by Seattle based Elliott fix ed p itc h p ro p e lle rs. D esig n e d by
Bay Design G roup, the vessel has two U ls te in M a ritim e in V a n c o u v e r to
Owner
Ulstein model 1650H fixed pitch Z-Drives p re v e n t p ro p e lle r s trik e s on th e se Hvide Marine, USA
mounted forward and aft and diagonally e n d a n g e re d c re a tu re s , th e g u a rd s Builder
offset some 2m from the centre-line of the incorporate hydrodynam ically contoured
Halter Marine, USA
hull. C a te rp illa r 3516B T A e n g in e s, foil shaped spokes spanning the inlet to
developing 2,000hp at 1,600 rev/min, are the nozzles to ensure a sm ooth w ater Length o a ............... ....... 27.43m
positioned at each end o f the vessel, leaving flow.
Breadth m id ........... ....... 15.24m
ample space in the engine room for two Deck machinery comprises a Markey
75kW Detroit Diesel 4-71 generator sets. DYSF-39 hawser winch with capacity for Draft (design)........ ......... 4.93m
Although later vessels in the series have 500ft o f softline. This is fitted with a 30hp Power
in tern al la d d e r a rra n g e m e n ts to the hydraulic pow er unit, hydraulic drum 2 x Caterpillar 3516BTA diesels,
w heelhouse, N ew R iver - designed for b rake, an in stru m en tatio n system for
2,000hp each
operation in a warm climate by a two-man m o nitoring tension and single station
crew - has exterior bridge access with pilothouse controls. A remotely operated Propulsion
cabins opening directly onto the aft deck. 3,000 galls/m in Skum fire m onitor is 2 x Ulstein Z-Drives type 1650H
Visibility from the bridge is excellent via mounted on top of the wheelhouse.
h alf height w indow s forw ard and full A lthough the SDM was ABS approved Speed ..................... ... 12.5 knots
height windows aft. Two island consoles, at 107,0001bs p u ll, p e a k s o f aro u n d Bollard pull............. ........... 48.5t
each with main engine and thruster control. 114,0001bs w ere ac h ie v e d w hen the
NEW RIVER
PACIFICAT 1000: superferry for
Canadian commuters
orth America’s newest and largest fast car decks, both with eight lanes, are each comprising two sets of chutes, platforms
N ferry, Pacificat 1000, was clocked by
the C anadian C o ast G u ard at speeds
designed for a straight drive-through, with
tw o lan es on each d e c k d isc h a rg in g
and four 150-person liferafts are located
on each side o f the vessel. The ship is also
exceeding 44 knots during builder sea trials simultaneously. equipped with two approved Zodiac H-742
o ff the co ast o f B ritish C o lu m b ia in Two accommodation levels offer a mix rescue boats and passenger areas, car decks
November '98. Such results for the twin of airline and restaurant-style seating and and machinery spaces protected by a Hi-
hulled wavepiercing ro-ro catamaran have, a variety o f entertainm ent and amenity Fog system.
acco rd in g to lead b u ild e r C atam aran spaces.
Ferries International (CFI) exceeded the Power is provided by four MTU 20V M ain Particulars
expectations of customer, British Columbia 1163 diesel engines (two in each hull) with
Owner
Ferries Corporation (BCFC). a total output o f 33,500hp (26,000kW ).
Vancouver-based naval architect. Robert These each drive a Kamewa type 112 S 11 BC Ferries Corporation, Canada
Allan, designed the mechanical outfitting waterjet via a Renk ASL53 gearbox with Builder
of the giant ferry whilst Philip Hercus of integral clutch and carbon-fibre shafts. Consortium led by CFI, Canada
Incat D esig n s in S y d n ey , A u stra lia , F a c ilitie s e x is t w ith in th e v e s s e l’s Length o a ........................ 122.5m
produced the basic layout. A consortium sw itchboard com puter to autom atically
B e a m .................................... 25.8m
of Vancouver shipbuilders, headed up by engage a power management system that
CFI - a subsidiary o f BCFC - has been will com pensate pow er am ongst three
Draft loaded............................3.9m
responsible for its construction. engines should one unit lag. In addition, Deadweight........................... 532t
Measuring 122.5m x 25.8m, the world’s the Kamewa computerised control systems Service s p e e d ...............37 knots
second largest ferry can carry up to 250 allo w the ste e rin g o f each je t to be (100% MCR) @ max DWT
cars and 1,000 passenger)» on a journey in d ep e n d e n t, o p e ra te in p a irs or all Main engines
between North V ancouver’s H orseshoe together. 4 x MTU 20V-1163 TB73L
Bay and Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. Such propulsion control is coupled with
diesels, 6,500kW each
Travel time will be 65 minutes at a service c o m p u te rise d n a v ig a tio n an d v essel
speed o f 37 knots, a re d u ctio n o f 35 m anagem ent system s positioned in the Propulsion
minutes on the current travel time. wheelhouse and custom designed by Prime 4 x Kamewa 112 S11 waterjets
To av o id c h an g e s to d o c k in g Mover Controls and BC Ferries’ electrical Passengers......................... 1000
configurations and facilities, P acificat engineer, Glen Darling. Vehicles
1000 has a special drawbridge enclosing W ith 1,000 passengers plus crew to
Cars (European)..................... 314
its lower car deck, which lowers in the protect, safety is of prime importance and
a D unlop-B eaufort evacuation system,
Coaches (M a x )........................... 6
shape o f a monohull after docking. Two
PACIFICAT 1000
PORTUNUS-. first h a rb o u rs) o p e ra tes w ith in A B P ’s
Com pulsory Pilotage Area - a 28-mile
stretch of water from Southampton to the
of three for ABP

Nab Channel. Like the third in the series,
P o rtu n u s h as se atin g fo r co x sw ain,
crewman and six pilots. The second vessel,
P ro sp ect, has been d esig n ed fo r a
A new type of pilot vessel, developed says Cannell. To maintain a dry foredeck combined patrol/pilotage/VIP carrying role
. i \ b y naval architect David Cannell and in heavier seas, a high reserve of buoyancy and seats six with a full size chart table.
b u ilt by S o u th a m p to n -b a se d y ard is incorporated into the forward sections A top speed of 26 knots - six knots faster
Halmatic, entered service in the Associated above the chine. than the Nelson average - is derived from
British Port (ABP) fleet last year. Lead The performance is further enhanced by two V-drive mounted Scania D S I14 diesel
vessel Portunus, the first o f three craft to h ig h ly d e v e lo p e d tu n n e llin g to the engines, developing 520hp at 1800 rev/
be ordered as a m odern alternative to propellers, which results in lower draft, m in. T h ese d riv e tw o fo u r-b lad ed
ABP’s traditional favourite - the Halmatic le ss k eel d ep th and red u ce d p o w er propellers via a Twin Disc MG5114RV
Nelson - offers higher speeds and a drier requirements. 1.45:1 reduction gearbox. Machinery was
ride. Built in accordance with the MSA Code selected on the basis of a 2,500 to 3,000
A B P’s need to upgrade arose in part of Practice for Workboats & Pilot Boats, hours per annum duty cycle with slow
b ecau se o f c h a n g e s in p ilo t b o at Portunus (named for the Roman god of speed/cruising speed for 25-40 per cent of
reg u latio n s, w hich h ad in c re ase d the
displacement of the Nelsons leading to a
‘wet' ride with excess spray on windscreen
and deck. The new generation solution,
based on an FRCV (Fast Round Chine
V essel) h u ll form o ffe re d an id e a l
alternative.
The FRCV incorporates a single chine
of optimum angle for lift and dryness, well
rounded topsides above the chine aft,
w arped bottom and red u ced d ead rise
tow ards the transom . A ccording to the
designer, the hull offers seakeeping with
even lower acceleration forces than a semi
displacem ent hull form o f low er speed
range.
“To achieve this, the hull shape has been
developed with very fine entry for excellent
head sea perform ance, m aintaining the
centre of lateral area of the hull well aft,
to give superb down sea perform ance,”
PORTUNUS
the operating time and service speed (25 pilots. A folding table is installed behind
knots maximum) for 60-75 per cent of the the helm position. Navigation equipment M ain Particulars
time. includes a Raytheon ST50 echo sounder Owner
The wheelhouse is spacious with plenty and speed log. Furuno 7061 radar, Sestrel Associated British Ports UK
of natural light filtering through three co m p ass and S ailo r RT 2048 rad io s.
e le c tric a lly h ea te d to u g h e n e d g lass Forward accom m odation, com prising a Builder
windscreens, ten side windows and five well-equipped galley, toilet and crew mess Halmatic, UK
tinted glass ro o f lights, all supplied by area, is accessed from the wheelhouse.
Seaglaze. The w in d screen s are raked On deck safety is ensured by non-slip Length o a ...................... . 14.77m
inwards and fitted w ith W ynn Type C flooring, a continuous Hadrian Rail safety Length m id .................... . 14.52m
heavy-duty parallel motion wipers. The harness system and Halmatic M atesaver Length waterline........... . 12.92m
instrument console is positioned to port M O B re c o v e ry sy stem . A n e le c tro -
Beam m id ...................... ...4.27m
with a Bostrom Viking 300K helmsman’s h y d ra u lic a lly o p e ra te d stern resc u e
seat. Seven fu rth er seats o f the sam e platform, constructed from stainless steel D ra ft................................ ...1.33m
specification are installed for crew and tubing and mesh, is fitted to the transom. D isplacem ent................ .... 22.1t
Speed (m axim um )....... 26 knots
Power
2 x Scania DSI 14 diesels, 520hp
each
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DELTA 15m
Fast Patrol
Wheelhouse Craft
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RPC 1150:
pilot/patrol craft with
competitive streak
ersatility and co m petitive pricing ra k ed w h eelh o u se w as selec ted w ith selected. Each benefits from the special
V w ere key requirem ents set out by
French yard Raidco Marine International
sea tin g fo r six p ilo ts o r crew p lus a
helmsman and navigator. A small cabin,
foam fender arrangement and has single
diesels driving wateijets.
w hen com m issioning U K based naval WC and galley is incorporated forward.
architect A lastair C am eron to design a The lower deck level comprises a small Main Particulars
pilot/patrol vessel for its commercial craft forepeak area divided by a w atertight Owner
p o rtfo lio . T he firs t-o f-c la s s v essel, bulkhead from the forward void space/store West African Authority
purchased by West African owners, boasts and fuel tank space aft.
Builder
in n o v a tiv e fe a tu re s and w as fu lly T he h u ll can acco m m o d ate tw in
customised at minimal extra cost. propulsion units if required and outdrive Raidco Marine International,
D eveloped from a ran g e o f proven or conventional propeller installations are France
Camarc multi-chine hull designs, the GRP available. The West African owners opted
boat has a deep V hull which enables it to for a single Cummins 6CTA 400hp diesel Length o a ......... 11.20m
m aintain speed in ad v erse con d itio n s engine driving a Hamilton 291 waterjet - Length hull........ . 10.4m
whilst remaining stable at slower speeds. a package which is reported to give a 28 Length waterline . 8.85m
A m ajor extra feature is an all-round knot cruising speed and exceptional fuel B e a m ................. . 3.74m
rein fo rced P U /fo am fe n d e r sy ste m , economy. With twin engine options the Beam h u ll......... ... 3.1m
d ev elo p e d by R aid c o fo r m axim um vessel should achieve speeds of up to 40 Draft h u ll........... . 0.55m
p ro tectio n . T he sy ste m is m o d u lar, knots.
Power
enabling damaged sections to be swiftly R aidco is m arketing the design for
repaired when necessary and creates an international authorities seeking a capable 1 x Cummins 6CTA diesel, 400hp
easier, safer boarding platform for pilots and cost-effective craft for coastal and Propulsion
and other personnel. harbour operations. Delivery o f the first 1 x Hamilton 291 waterjet
A simple internal layout can easily be vessel led to yet another contract from West
Fuel........................................ 600/
amended to suit custom er requirem ents Africa. Application this time, for a smaller
and a number o f superstructure options are 10m long version, is fisheries protection S p e e d ............................ 28 knots
also offered. For the first vessel a steeply and th ree o pen co n so le v essels w ere C re w ..........................................2-8
RPC 1150
RAM 24: tough RIB on
proven hull form
lu m in iu m b o at b u ild e rs, S eaA rk contacts the w ater, reducing roll, and as this will keep the m otor’s powerhead
A Marine o f Arkansas, USA, extended
its p o rtfo lio in e a rly ’98 w ith th e
stability is enhanced when large numbers
o f people are working over the side.
well above the waterline when the boat is
operated at displacement speeds, such as
introduction o f a rigid inflatable patrol A ttached to the hull by m eans o f a bolt during towing. When dual outboards are
boat. Designated the Ram Class, the new rope system on a continuously welded se le c te d , 25 inch sh a ft len g th s are
concept combines proven hulls from the tra c k , th e c o lla r is m o u n te d recommended.
Commander and Dauntless classes with a approxim ately six inches above the load E ngine com partm ents, sized for the
specially designed heavy-duty tube system waterline. A num ber of advantages are largest V-8 gas engine and the longest
which can be air or foam filled. claim ed over conventional RIBs where six-cylinder diesel, are sealed so that
Deep 21 degree V hulls, developed five tubes are frequently partially submerged: oily w ater cannot leak into the forw ard
y ears ago by C R a y m o n d H u n t & m arine grow th on the tube surfaces is sections o r into the foam flanking the
Associates, have been selected for their elim inated; the hullform , with its wide e n g in e c o m p a r tm e n t. A w e ld e d
performance in rough seas. The following chines, is m ore efficient at higher speeds coam ing surrounds the engine opening
advantages are cited: smooth ride in choppy because tubes are not dragged through to prevent cock p it w ater from entering.
waters because o f a sharp 45 degree bow th e w a ter; th e c o lla r is ‘D ’ sh ap ed , W ith tw in 150hp outboard engines, the
entry; dry ride due to multiple lift strakes, providing greater interior working room, R am is able to attain speeds o f over
wide chines and highly flared bows; and working side decks, and foot holding tow 45m ph and can plane up to 30m ph on
e x c e lle n t sta b ility , b o th at re s t and room under the gunwales; and the tubes a single engine.
underway, caused by wide chines aft and are less subject to damage from floating A number of interior arrangements are
wide w aterline beam s. In follow ing or debris, ice or the caustic effect o f oil and available, with a standard centre console
quartering seas, Hunt hulls are said to have chem ical spills. an ideal option that maximises working
less tendency to yaw or become buried in Although introduced as a 24ft model, space, both fore and aft. Where additional
steep sea conditions. R am boats range from 21 to 28 feet in w eather protection is required, a pilot
The Ram collar enhances performance length and can be powered by outboards, h o u se v e rsio n p ro v id es 360 degree
in su rf o r w h ite w a te r co n d itio n s by ste rn d riv e s in b o th gas and d iesel gunwale access and year-round protection
providing considerable levels o f extra configuration and single outboards. The from wind blast. Features comprise a front
buoyancy. In high banking turns, the collar latter should have a 30 inch shaft length windshield of safety glass that opens for
RAM 24
PBOFTU. VIEW
tm i vjm
v en tila tio n , an alu m in iu m ro o f and escort USS Constitution on its historic sail
Main Particulars
lockable entry door. into the harbour. The Ram served as an
Other features o f the vessel include a official rescue craft during the event as part Length oa tube inflated........ 24ft
unique bow boarding rail system for officer of the inner security zone and responded Beam tube inflated................10ft
safety and convenience, non-slip walking to a sm all boat sinking and a m edical Draft (engine u p ).............., 1ft 4in
su rfaces and a w a te rtig h t c o llisio n emergency on board a nearby Coastguard Fuel capacity .... 100 US Gallons
bulkhead. Ram s are e q u ip p ed w ith a cutter.
Weight capacity....... 4,000lbs/12
heavy-duty towing eye and three heavy- SeaArk has sold three further boats since
duty bollards, one forward and two aft. the B o sto n p ro to ty p e . T he S tate o f persons
These penetrate the deck and tie into the Connecticut has purchased 21ft and 23ft Power
hull's structure below. Rams with air filled collars and the USCG Outboards or sterndrives
Operated by the Boston Police Harbor North District a 27ft boat with foam filled
S p e e d ....................... 48mph plus
Unit, the Ram was chosen last summer to collar.
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marine
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of a wide range of modern and versatile vessels which include:
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REGAIN: modern lines
for lighterage duties
ith its low profile, shallow draft and o f l,6 1 0 h p (1 2 0 0 k W ). R ein tjes type T h e e n tire s u p e rs tru c tu re and
W rather squat app earan ce. R egain
entered service on London's River Thames
WAF 541 gearboxes transm it pow er to
the 1.65m diam eter four-bladed skewed
u p p erw o rk s com ply w ith a sp ecified
m aximum air draft o f 4.3m and a well
in the early months of ’98 as a new-style propellers, supplied by Kort Propulsion. glazed w heelhouse is located above a
addition to the Cory Environmental fleet. Twin balanced rudders are operated lo n g , lo w p ro file d e c k h o u se . A
Built at Delta Shipyard in Holland for by W agner e lec tro /h y d rau lic steerin g h y d ra u lic a lly o p e ra te d fo ld in g m ast
£1.23m on a hull c o n stru c te d by g e a r and c o n tro lle d by a tra d itio n a l enables the vessel to pass under bridges
Scheepsw erft M ade BV, the vessel has w ooden wheel. The engine and gearbox and a closed circuit television system is
replaced two elderly, single screw vessels controls have also been kept as simple fitted for monitoring of barges in tow.
in the task o f to w in g b arg es o f as p o s s ib le , w ith a K o b e lt m a n u a l
containerised refuse away from transfer system. Main Particulars
stations in central London to sites on the Electrical pow er is supplied by a pair
Owner
lower reaches o f the river. o f auxiliary generators served by twin
D e s ig n e d by M a rin e D ata M erm aid M elody II four-cylinder diesel Cory Environmental, UK
International with a low profile to ensure e n g in es co u p le d to S tam fo rd 42kVA Builder
ease o f passage under L ondon’s many generators. Delta Shipyard, Holland
bridges, and with minimal draft for work D ec k la y o u t fo llo w s tr a d itio n a l
n e a r sh allo w w h arv e s, th e v e sse l is T ham es p ra c tic e w ith se v e ra l Length o a .......................... 26.5m
n o n e th e le s s ru g g e d w ith h e a v y refinem ents developed by Cory. The very Beam (excl. fenders)........ 8.87m
scantlings and shell plating protected in w id e ste rn is w ell ro u n d e d and
D ra ft........................ ........... 2.22m
vulnerable areas by heavy ‘U ’ section, in co rp o rates steps in the angled after
steel rubbing strakes. Substantial tubular bulw arks and at deck level to afford safe S p e e d ......................... 12.6 knots
ru b b er fendering is fitted at bow and personnel access to barges. Bollard pull..............................17.5t
stern. Towing gear com prises a quick release
Main Engines
U n lik e a tra d itio n a l sin g le sc re w M am paey tow hook, located on a short
lig h te r a g e tu g . R e g a in h as tw in radius arm . P rotection against girting 2 X Caterpillar 3508 DI-TA
propellers. Pow er is supplied by tw o and over running is provided by a 'goal diesels, 600kW each
Caterpillar 3508B DI-TA, eight cylinder, p o st’ structure, su rrounding the hook Propulsion
fo u r -s tro k e tu r b o c h a rg e d d ie s e ls , a re a, d e v e lo p e d by C o ry fo r u se in
2 X Kort 4-bladed propellers
running at 1300 rev/m in to give a total earlier, m odernised tugs.
REGAIN
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research ship
n M arch 1998 the A g ric u ltu re , amidships. Each unit produce l,485kW five knots whilst trawling. An integrated,
I Environment and Fisheries Department
o f the Scottish O ffice accepted a new
(1,750kVA) at 1,000 rev/min and feeds a
660V, three-phase, 50Hz AC air-breaker
self-lubricated thrust bearing, turning gear
and torsion meter are incorporated. For
flagship fishery research vessel, the fourth sw itc h b o a rd . Tw o l,5 0 0 k W DC harbour and emergency use, generators of
of its type to bear the name Scotia. Built propulsion motors, mounted in tandem on 258kW and 315kW output are housed in a
at a cost o f £21 million, the vessel has a common drive shaft, turn a Lips 360mm separate compartm ent on the boat deck
multi-role capabilities suited to worldwide five-bladed FP NAB propeller which is (three levels up).
service and an impressive list o f innovative designed for silent running at 11 knots With this configuration the vessel has a
features. and is capable o f producing 30 tonnes at maximum speed o f 15 knots and a service
Built by Ferguson Shipbuilders of Port
Glasgow and designed by Norwegian naval
a rc h ite c ts, S k ip s te k n isk A /S as a
hydrographic research ship, Scotia is also
well equipped as a fully operational pelagic
and dem ersal trawler. A dditional tasks
such as plankton sampling, towed body
operations, ROV deployment and acoustic
research are well within its capabilities.
Notable features include a retractable
keel unit housing an array o f acoustic
tra n sd u c e rs fo r ec h o so u n d in g and
m easuring ocean cu rren ts, fib re-o p tic
connections linking a b ro ad range o f
sensors and a system o f containerised
laboratories which can be outfitted on shore
before loading on board. Special attention
has been paid to the reduction of noise and
vibration to avoid disturbing scientific
equipment.
P ropulsion is by m eans o f a diesel
electric system comprising three Wartsila
9L20/A nsaldo alternator sets, arranged
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