Significant Small Ships 2005

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INTRODUCTION 2
SIGNIFICANT 941 Marine ambulance for navies and civil authorities 4
SMALL SHIPS OF 2005 BORCUS FIRDAUS 1 First of four vessels for offshore
supply 6
BUTE First Scottish ferry for builder 8
Editor:
Cheryl Saponia CAPT RUDY Mega mini first of new vessel concept 10
DOURO QUEEN Luxurious river cruiser sets new standard 12
Technical Advice: FESCO SAKHALIN Russian double-acting icebreaker/supply
Eric Tupper FRINA
ship 15
Design & Production: FAIRMOUNT SHERPA World's most powerful tug? 17
Kevin Hyatt GRAMPIAN COMMANDER Standby safety vessel first of
Advertising Manager: seven 20

Rosemary Little HARSTAD New coastguard vessel for management roles 22
HIGHSPEED 5 Customised 40knot cat 24
Advertisement Production:
Stephen Bell HMAS ARMIDALE New class of navy patrol 27
HORC Multi-use craft bridges gap between large and small 29
Marketing: KANOO 30 New series of crew boats for Gulf work 32
Adelaide Proctor
LIANG YU One-off vessel for Chinese yard 34
Publisher: LORA D'ABUNDO First ro-pax constructed by builder 36
Mark 1 Staunton-Lambert
MARIA DOLORES Fast ferry caters for new niche market 38
Published by: MORGAN FOSS Powerful new compact tug 40
The Royallnstitution of Naval Architects MURRAY Patrol catamaran for mounted police 42
ROMULO and REMO Most powerful tugs in Spain 45
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10 Upper Belgrave Street SAR 413 Search and rescue series completed under
London SWIX 8BQ, UK licence 48
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SEA FIGHTER First purpose-built high speed navy cat 50
Telefax: +44 (0) 20 7245 6959
E-mail: editorial@rina.org.uk SEA HELPER First of class workboat for Scotland 52
advertising@rina.org.uk SHA TIN New series of harbour tugs a first for owner 54
SIROCCO New vessel for renewable sector 56
2006. The Royal Institution of Naval Architects
SPIRIT OF PORTSMOUTH New ferry for UK service 58
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SIGNIFICANT SMALL SHtPS OF 2005

SIGNIFICANT SMALL
SHIPS OF 2005
Significant Small
T his annual publication,
Ships of 2005, aims to comprehensively
D'Abundo, which the yard hope is the first of
many ships of this type.
Other vessels of this type include Harstad,
which is a totally new Rolls-Royce-designed
list some of the most interesting and The Gdansk yard Remontowa also had a first coastguard vessel, is a multi purpose craft,
technically innovative small vessels - of under this year, building a ferry, Bute, for a Scottish which is working in orway, and HORC, an
100m in length - built over the past 12 months. owner, Caladonian MacBrayne. Finally, as we interesting multi-role fast raiding craft with
As in previous years a great range of have come to expect, Australian builder Austal ro-ro capability.
interesting different ship types have been constructed two benchmark ferries, Highspeed Several vessels covered in this publication
presented, from tugs to cruise ships, from 5 and Maria Dolores. do not fit neatly into any specified craft type.
ferries to service vessel. Innovative tugs appear to have played a Fesco Sakhalin, built by Aker Finnyards's
This year, yet again, has been an extremely prominent part in the new deliveries in 2005. Helsinki yard, was designed to perform a dual
positive one for the small shipbuilding The Spanish shipyard Balenciaga handed over role as a supply ship, and an ice breaking
industry, worldwide. Entries include vessels Romulo and Remo, with bollard pulls of vessel, not only is this an extremely
from shipyards in Australia, the UK, Italy, 83tonnes, these are thought to be the most technically interesting design, but the vessel
Norway, Canada, the USA, Portugal, Hong powerful tugs ever built in this country. has an sophisticated machinery installation.
Kong, Finland, Vietnam, and the UAE, to Another Spanish construction, this time from Also worthy of note is the South Boats-built
name but a few. the yard Gondan, is Velox, the first of two new wind farm service vessel, Sirocco. Craft of
Despite the effects of Hurricane Katrina at escort tug designs. this nature are bound to become more
the end of August it seems that the yards based Further afield, iigata Shipbuilding & common over the next few years, due to the
in the worst affected areas in the USA carried Repair constructed Fairmount Sherpa which increasing awareness of. environmental
on as best they could in the circumstances that is claimed to be the most powerful tug in the sustainability.
they were faced with, and were up and running world, with a bollard pull of 200tonnes. In addition to all the above mentioned
only one or two weeks after the disaster. It is Cheoy Lee Shipyards built a new series of vessels, there is detailed coverage of other
believed that it will take a year or so until four harbour tugs for a new owner, and a new work boats, crew boats, offshore supply ships,
things get back to normal, and the ice-classed design of tug was launched in and a river cruiser, amongst others.
repercussions of this may be seen next year. Canada, by Irving Shipbuilding. As in previous years, I would like to say a
It has been a good year for smaller ferry A number of unique navy and patrol vessels great big thank you to all the people that
builders, and it seems that this particular part were also constructed this year. BMT Nigel assisted in the compilation of this journal,
of the industry could be showing a sign of new Gee and Associates designed the Nichols without them taking time out their busy
buoyancy, despite the cutback seen in larger Brothers-built Sea Fighter which is the first schedules, this publication would not be
tonnage on the UK south coast in particular. purpose-built US Navy high speed catamaran; possible.
One UK builder constructed a newly designed the vessel can reach speeds of SOknots with Finally, I hope that you enjoy reading this
ferry; VT Halmatic built the 32.6m Spirit of SOOtonnes of deadweight. Also built for the year's Significant Small Ships.
Portsmouth, which is being used on the navy, though this time the Australian one, is Cheryl Saponia
So lent. Italy's Rodriquez Cantieri Navali also HMAS Armidale, of which II of the class are Editor
produced its first ro-pax vessel, named Lora to be built in total. January 2006
2 SIGNIFICANT SMALL SIlIPS OF 2005

941: Marine ambulance for navies and
civil authorities
Builder's name .Dockstavarvet AB useful platform when retrieving patients from the Alternators
Designer Swedish Defence Material water. Number ... .....2
Administration Designed by the Swedish Defence Material Make/type .. ......................... Bosch
Vessel's name.. ....... 941 Administration, 941 has a length overall of 14.9m, a Output of each set.. ..2 x 120A, 24V
Owner/Operator Royal Swedish Navy waterline lengrh of 13.0m, and a moulded beam of Waterjets
3.80m. With a deadweight of 3tonnes, the vessel has a Make .. ....Rolls-Royce
Country Sweden
sprint speed of 40knots, and a cruising speed of ....................... FF410
Flag.. .. Swedish Navy Model ..
35knots. 941 has not been classified, but was designed
Total number of sister ships already completed O Number ............... , .2
to Det orske Veritas HSLC.
Total number of sister ships still on order O The vessel has been installed with two Scania DS114
Deck machinery
Contract date . engines, giving an output of 497kW each. In addition, Heating/cooling systems Webasto/MarineAir
Delivery date 2004/2005 two Bosch alternators each give an output of 120A, Ventilation . Filtrator/Dockstavarvet
24V, and a pair of Rolls-Royce waterjers, model FF410, Bilge/fire pump. .. Johnson F-BB5
T he farine Ambulance 941, built by Docksravarvet

for the Royal Swedish Navy, encompasses speed,
patient comfort, and security. The new vessel has the
have also been fitted. Manoeuvring system..
Paint system
.. Dockstavarvet
mechanical/hydraulic
International epoxy/polyurethane
PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS
same facilities as the most modern road ambulance, Life rafts.. .. Viking
and the boat is fitted with armour protection Length.oa.. .. 14.9m Batteries.. .. .saft Nife
withstanding 7.62 Naro Ball and collective BC- Length. wI.. . . 13.0m Battery chargers... ...LEAB
protection. Beam moulded.. . 3.80m Diesel generator ONAN. 230V at 50Hz. 7kW
The craft was delivered to the navy and will undergo Window wipers.... . SWF
Displacement.. 2010nnes
evaluation and tests for about a year within the Horn... .. Ibuki
Draught.... .. O.90m
amphibious forces, but positive comments have been Bridge electronics .Transas navigational navigation
received from a number of Swedish authorities, as well Deadweight.. 3tonnes
Lighlweight.. .. 17tonnes system with integrated radar. electronic chart
as from representatives in other countries.
Speed. sprinl.. .. .40knots plotter, GPS. log and echo sounder
The new vessel is based on the CB 90 I-I platform
Speed. cruising.... .. 35knols Fire fighting system ... .......... Nav Lights. Aqua Signal
and can carry up to four patients on stretchers. The
three-man crew is supplemented by four medical Range.. .. 300nm Compass .. .............. Cassens Plath
orderlies. Fuel consumption.. .. 130Iitre/h Complement
The troop transport compartment is converted to a Classification Society and Notations.. . Not classed. ~w.. . ~
medical treatment accommodation and the original designed to DNV HSLC Patients.. . .4
passenger seats have been replaced with four stretchers Main engines Medical orderlies.. .. .4
and extensive equipment including a fixed oxygen Make .. ........ Scania Other significant or special items of equipment
system. Armour protection.. .. 7.62mm Nato Ball
Model .. ........ DSI14
The interior has been designed with care for easy Collective NBC-protection.. ...Filtrator/Dockstavarvet
Number ... ............................................. 2
cleaning and maintaining an antiseptic environment. A
Output of each engine .. ....497kWeach Stretchers.. ..6
monitoring system is fitted detecting high oxygen levels
Clutch Emergency bag.. ...1
on board, and is connected to automatic fans. The
patients are taken onboard the vessel through the aft Make . ..... Centastart Fire protection blanket.... .. 1
hatch or via the bow ramp enabling access to Type . ............. Centrifugal Oxygen tubes.. .. .4
unprepared beaches. The bow ramp also provides a Number ..... .............. 2 Oxygen exhaust fan.. .. 1
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BORCUS FIRDAUS I: First of four vessels

for offshore supply
Builder's name Strategic Marine pty Ltd whereas seawater piping is all stainless steel. The cargo Displacement. 50litres
Designer. ....Southerly Designs/Strategic Marine deck is covered with a protective layer of thick pine Gearbox
Vessel's name Barcus Firdaus 1 planks which protect the structure from shock loads Make.. . Twin Disc
Owner/Operator.. ..Syarikat Boreas Shipping during cargo handling and minimises the possibility of Model.. . MG 6690SC
Sdn Bhd cargo sliding. The planking can be easily removed to gain Reduction ratio.. . ..2.47:1
access ro the engine room located in the centre of the Make.. . Twin Disc
Country Malaysia
vessel. Cargo deck capacity is 2tonnes/m' and the total Model.. . MG 6984 SC
Flag Malaysian
deck capacity is sOtonnes. Reduction ratio . 2.47: 1
Totalnumber of sister ships already completed O The crew boats were designed by Southerly
Total number of sister ships still on order. 1 Shafting
Designs/Strategic Marine and constructed by Strategic
Contract date.. . 13 December 2004 Material.. ...... Aquamet 17 (or Similar stainless steel)
Marine. Strategic Marine supplied the cut plate package
Delivery date 28 August 2005 and equipment from their Henderson facility, in Western Shaft diameter... . TBA - to meet class
Australia, and constructed the vessel from its Jurong Taper , 1:12
trategic Marine launched the first of four 40m crew Stern tubes Aluminium, water cooled bearings
S boats in August 2005, with three more to follow
These vessels are fast, sea kindly, and state-of-the-art.
Facility, located in Singapore.
Propeller(s)
Aluminium bronze.. . 5 blades
Two of the four vessels being built have been sold to the Fuel Consumption (approximate)
Malaysian Ship Operator, Syarikat Borcos Shipping Sdn Main engines total. 13.464Iitres/24 hrs at 85% MCR
Length, oa .40.00m
Bhd. The vessels primary use will be to transport rig and Generator engines total. 600Iitres/24 hrs at 100%
Beam.. . 7.50m
production crew and equipment to and between oil and MCR
Draught loaded.. . .2.30m
gas platforms and rigs. Bow thruster
Borras Pirdaus 1 is powered by two Cummins 1350 H P Gross tonnes . . .TBA
Make.. . .westmar V2 - 20
KTA 38 and one Cummins 1800 HP KTA 50 diesel Deadweight TBA Output. 75hp approximately
engines driving three propellers through Twin Disc MG Speed (estimated) 28.0knots - 50dwt at 100% output Engine... . Cummins 4BT Diesel Engine
6690SC reverse reduction gearboxes. It has a top speed Endurance ....6hrs at 85% x 7 days; 6hrs at 45% x 7 days; Auxiliary gensets
of 30knots and a partial loaded operating speed of 12hrs at 1 aux unit x 7 days Engine make/model.. . Cummins 6BT
2sknots. Clear deck space.. ....89m' Alternator make.... . Newage
The main cabin is passenger ferry standard with Deck cargo capacity 5Otonnes Output.. 68Kwe. 3 phase, 415 volt,
reclining seating for 80 people, and is fitted with tropical
Deck loading .2tonne/m' 50HZ
standard air-conditioning and a video and audio
Classification Society and Notations American Bureau of Bridge electronics
entertainment system. The bridge, wid, two
manoeuvring stations, is on the upper level, with air- Shipping +A 1 HSC Utility Radars.. . Furuno FR1510 Mk3, 151n,
conditioned crew accommodation for 10, a galley, and Vessel AMS; plan approval 12kW.96nm
bathroom below decks. completed by ABS Singapore GMDSS MF/HF SSB Radio Furuno FS1570. 150W
Care for the environment has been a major factor in Main engines MF/HF Radiotelephone, DSC
the design and outfitting that include an oily water Make Cummins Echo sounder... . Fuso Model fec-609A
separator and sewage treatment system. Model.. . KTA38 M2 GPS Furuno GP - 32
The crew boat has two control stations - one, as Number 2 Satellite compass Furuno SC-50 Satellite Compass
expected, facing forward with the second, smaller station Output of each engine 1350bhp ComNav... . 2001/5001 Auto Pilot
facing aft. The aft control station is used when the boat
Displacement.. 38Iitres AIS system.. . SAAB AIS R4 System
is operating from the stern and/or manoeuvring in and
around the platforms. Loading and offloading of crew Make Cummins Complement
and gear is traditionally done with the boat stern-to and Number. . 1 Rig crew seating capacity... . 80
the rransom is left open for this purpose. Model KTA50 M2 Lower accommodation 2 x Single berth masters
The entire vessel is constructed out of aluminium, Output of each engine 1800bhp cabin, 2 x 4 berth cabin

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BUTE: First Scottish ferry for builder
Builder's name Remontowa SA Propulsion is based on MAK two main engines. Other important international regulations complied with MCA
Designer.. .. Remontowa SA Forward the engine type is 61\'[20, rated at 1140k\'v, class IV&V
Vessel's name Bute while aft, the engine type is 81\120 rated at 1520kW Main engine, aft
Owner/Operator Caladonian MacBrayne Ltd Both operate at 1000rev/min, with an MCA clutch and Make.. .. MAK
Country UK via carbon fibre shaft driving Schottel azimuth thruster Model.... .. 8M20
Flag UK units type STP10l0 (fore) and STP1212 (afr). Number.. . 1
Total number of sister ships already completed 0 Power is supplied from two gensets manufactured by Output of each engine.. . 1520kW
Total number of sister ships still on order 1 lordhavn rated at 200kWE/250kVA at 1500rev/min. Main engine, fore
Contract date 22 March 2004 An emergency genset of 130kWE/162.5kVA at Make .. ~AA
Delivery date .22 June 2005 1500rev / min has also been insralled. Hot water is Model.. . 6M20
supplied by one boiler oil-fired 174kW from Pyro. Number .. ..1
There are two stabilisers fins from Rolls-Royce, for Output .. ........................ 1140kW
nMarcil 2004 the Gdansk yard Remontowa signed the 85% reduction of the heel. The gas exhaust system was Alternators
I contract for the delivery of one ro-ro passenger ferry made as a modern stainless steel pre-insulated system. Number...
Make/type.. .. Nordhavn Scania/Stamford
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UK owner Caledonian MacBrayne Ltd. The vessel, the An evacuation system with capacity 553 persons was
first built by the yard for a Scottish owner, has been supplied by Zodiac. It is consist of four liferafts for 122 Output of each set 200kW/250kVA
designed to carry 450 passengers, 15 crew, and 60 PBU or persons, and one raft with a 65 person capacity. One Bow thruster
six trucks. Bste was built to sail between the ports of MOB boat, a Ribo 420 Zodiac, with a davit, has also Make.. . Schottel
Rothsay and \'i'emyss Bay, in Scotland. Bllte was fully been installed. Number.... .....1
designed by the Remontowa Design Office and tank test The main of navigation equipment includes one Type.. ..Azimuthing
and lake tests were conducted by era Gdansk. radar X-band Furuno FAR2117/8; two navigation Input of each kWand rev/min ....1NOkW at l000rev/ffiln
Bute is equipped with two azimuthing thruster units systems, a OGPS from Furuno and AIS-l auticast Stern thruster
(fore and aft) driven through carbon fibre shaftlines by XPack OS; and a Raytheon gyrocompass, auropilor, Make.. . Schottel
rwo medium speed engines, installed in two separate and satellite compass. This radio .communication Number.. .. 1
enginerooms amidships, divided by transverse bullthead equipment was supplied by Sailor and McMurdo. Type.. ...Azimuthlng
with a Hydroster watertight sliding door. The Phontech delivered all internal communication Input of each kW and rev/min .. 1520kW at l000rev/min
alwninium/ steel four decks superstructure is in the equipment including talk back, public address system, Deck machinery
middle of hull above the hold. and automatic telephones. Praxis supplied the Anchor mooring winches .2 x SEC
She was built with Lloyd's Register's class notation monitoring system, and the electrical main equipment Mooring winches.. .. 2 x SEC
Gangway hoist.... .......2
+ 1OOa1, Passenger and Vehicle Ferry, EP, *IWS, Wemyss (main switchboard, emergency switchboard, and
Bay to Rothesday and Gourock to Dunnon Servicen, Bridge electronics
consoles) were delivered by Famor.
+LMC. Radar make/model Furuno X-Band FAR 2117/8
With an overall length of 72.01 m, a breadth between Autopilot make/model.. .. Raytheon
GMDSS make/model. McMurdo GMDSS VHF
perpendiculars of 67.75m, a depth of 5m, Bille's overall PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS
Other communication systems EPIRD. SART
capacity of three ballast tanks is 99.7m', and two fuel
GPS make/model Furuno GDPS DGP 9O/AIS
tanks located on transverse bullthead have a total volume Length,oa.. .. 72.01m Nauticast X-Pack
of 75.4m'. Length. bp.. . 67. 75m Gyro Ratheon Anschutz Standard 22G/GM
Of the 450 passengers, 250 are seated in the lounge and Breadth moulded.. .. 15.30m Chart plotter Navmaster/ECS
there are 200 seats on two open decks, and passengers can Depth, moulded.. . 5.oom Engine monit{)(ing/firedetection system .Praxis/Autronlca
also enjoy a bar and shopping area. For fast movement Gross tonnage 2612gt Complement
between the three decks a Techwind passenger lift has
Displacement.. . 1682.50tonnes Crew ... ...15
been installed.
Design, draught 3.0Om Passengers ... . 450
The cars and HVGs are loaded via aft and fore ramps
Design, deadweight.. .. 400dW1 Number of cabins .. .. 12 (for crew only)
to an open hold on the main deck while 60 PBEs or six
Lightweight.. 1174.18tonnes Vehicles
HGVs are also located in the hold. On the fore and aft
Speed, service (85% MCR output).. . 14knots Number of vehicle decks 1
sides TTS ramps and bow visor have been installed for
loading/unloading cars and trucks. Two anchors weighing Max speed 15.5knots No of cars.. .. 60 PBU
14.44tonnes earn have been installed on the aft side, and Range... . 3120nm No of trucks/trailers 6
are serviced by two SEC anchor/mooring capstans whim Daily fuel consumption 5tonnes/day Other significant or special items of equipment.. Stabiliser
are hydraulically operated. The mooring system at the fore Classification Society and Notations LRS + 100 AI; + fins; bow visor; passenger lift; carbon filter shatthne:
of the ship is equipped with two SEC capstans. LMC; EP; "IWS pre-insulated stainless steel gas exhaust system

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CAPT RUDY: Mega mini first of new
vessel concept
Builder's name Bollinger Shipyards, Inc have been manufactured by ST. The vessel has also Propellers
been equipped with a bow thruster, supplied by Material.. .. NiAI Bronze
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Owner/Operator Seahorse Marine Inc Cummins N 14 through a Twin Disc gear. Number... . 2
Country... ...USA The substantial cargo deck on this mini supply vessel Pitch... .. N/A
Flag USA measures 33.52m by 9.14m, and this deck has a capacity Diameter... .. 1828mm x 1447mm pitch
Total number of sister ships already completed O of 498tonnes. Orher capacities include: liquid mud - Open or nozzled.. .. .... Open
Total number of sister ships still on order 2 1230 barrels; methanol - 44,600 US gallons; and fuel - Bow thruster
Contract date 22 January 2004
57,200 US gallons. Make.. .. Schottel STI-110
Delivery date.. . 19 Nov 2004
A dynamic positioning system, from Beir ryCS has Number... .. 1
been fitted to Copt Rlldy. Output of each. .. 270bhp
Four crew members, including the master, a Liemate, driven by Cummins N 14 through Twin Disc gear
opt RJ({fy was delivered to Seahorse Marine Inc, of
C Louisiana, USA, ar rhe end of 2004. Builr by
Bollinger Shipyards Inc, Copt RJ({fy is the first of a new
and rwo OCs are accommodated in five cabins. There
is also room onboard Copt Rlilfy for 14 passengers.
Capacities
Deadweight .. ............................ 62Stonnes
vessel concept rhat was modelled from anorher original Liquid mud. .............. 1230 BBLs
Bollinger 44.1 m mini supply vessel design. The new Methonol ... ...... .44,600 US gallons
design provides greater capacity, has better sea-keeping PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Fuel oil .. ............ S7,200 US gallons
characteristics, and several other design improvements. Cargo Deck
Copt Rudy is a 49.83m mega mini supply boat named Length, oa.. .. .49.83m Cargo deck. . ..... 38Stonnes
in honour of rhe captain of one of rhe first Bollinger Length, bp.. . .4S.42m Dimensions .. ..................... 33.5m x 9.14m
44.1m mini supply boats Seahorse 1. The concept design Breadth moulded.. ..10.97m GRT... ........ .498tonnes
is a collaboration between Phillip Plaisance, president Depth, moulded.. . 3.S3m Deck machinery ... ............. 1900 GPM fire monitor
of Seahorse Marine, and Bollinger's design and Gross tonnage.. .. 498gt itc, 92gt Complement
production team. Net tonnage.. .. 163nt Crew ... . .4 (Master, Lic Mate, 2 x OS)
The vessel has a lengrh between perpendiculars of Design, draught.. .. .2.9m ........ 14
Passengers ..
45.42m, a moulded breadrh of 10.97m, and a deprh
Design, deadweight.. 62Stonnes Number of cabins .. ............... S
moulded of 3.53m. Capt Rlldy has a gross tonnage of
Classification Society and Notations American Bureau of Other significant or special items of equipment
498tonnes itc/92tonnes and a net tonnage of
Shipping - Loadline, USCG Certificate of inspection Dynamic positioning system.. .. Beir IVCS
163tonnes. Design draught is 2.9m, and design
under Subchapter L. ITC tonnage certification under Capacities
deadweight 625tonnes.
SOOgt Liquid mud ... .. 1230 barrels
The vessel, classified to rhe American Bureau of
Main engines Methonol.. ................ .44,600 US Gallons
Shipping and Loadline USCG Certificate of inspection
under subchapter L, ITC tonnage certification under Make .. ............ Cummins Fuel .. ............. S7,2oo US Gallons
5oogt, is powered by two Cummins KTA 38MO diesel Model .. ............................................ KTA38MO Cargo deck .. .. 33.S2m x 9.14m
engines. Two open propellers, made from iAl Bronze, Number ... ....................................2 Cargo deck capacity ... .............................. .498tonnes

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DOURO QUEEN: Luxurious river cruiser
sets new standard
Builder's name Estaleiros Navais All outside cabins are spacious and finished to a high HULL, MACH
de Viana do Castelo, SA standard. Cabins on the upper deck have floor to ceiling Main engines
Designer De Hoop Interantional windows, which give access to a private bakony, Make.. . .Deutz
Vessel's name. . .Douro Queen furnished with a table and two chairs. Cabins on the Model.. . TBD 616 V12
Owner/Operator Douro Azul main deck have large picture windows. All cabins have Number... . 2
Country.. . Portugal private bathroom with shower, telephone, television, Output of each engine 610kWat1800rev/min
and individually conrrolled air conditioning and heating.
Flag Portugal Gearboxes
Room have been furnished with hotel-style beds, which
Total number of sister ships already completed 1 Make.... . Veth
can be positioned separately as two twins, or together as
Total number of sister ships still on order O one large double bed.
Model VZ-650-CR
Contract date 2004 Number... . 2
Delivery date May 2005 Propellers
Material.. . NiAI Bronze
PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Manufacturer... . Veth
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Douro Qlfeen. This passengers vessel is the first of a Length,
Length,
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73m
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series of two for operation in the coastal area C, that is Diameter. 1.30m 4 blades/1. 17m 5-blades
the Algarve Sea, and Rio Douro, in Portugal. Breadth moulded.. . 11 m Open or nozzled.. . Open
Douro Q1ICen accommodates a maximum of 130 guests Depth, moulded.. . 3.3m Bow thruster
in 65 cabins, and is thought to be the only ship on the Gross tonnage.. . 1.587gt Manufacturer .veth
Douro River to feature a swimming pool and rwo Displacement.. . 998.95tonnes Make.... ...VT-200-E
whirlpools. Design, draught.. . 15.15m Number... . ..... 1
Luxurious interiors include a grand lobby, finished in Design, deadweight 100.82tonnes Output of each kWand rev/min ...200kW at 1470rev/min
polished woods and marble; and a panoramic lounge, Lightweight.. 898tonnes Complement
lined with large panoramic windows, with a bar and Speed, service 11knots Crew .. . 33
dance floor. The restaurant is also lined with panoramic Max speed 12knots Passengers .. . 130
windows. Douro Qlfeen also has a sun deck and patio bar. Classification Society and Notations RINAVE R1 + Number of cabins .. . 65
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icebreaker/supply ship
Builder's name:. . Aker harbour and emergency use, a l080kW alternator is Number.. . 2
Finnyards Inc (Helsinki yard), Finland provided and the whole arrangement is monitored and Electric power .. 2 x 6S00kW
Designer:. ..Aker Finnyards Inc, Finland controlled by CAE Valmet equipment. A Kongsberg Pitch.. . Fixed
Vessel name Fesco Sakhalin bridge control system is installed, and one-man Marine-engine driven alternators
Owner/operator:. ..Far Eastern Shipping Co operation is included. Number 3
In support vessel mode, Fesro Sakhalin is equipped to
Pic, (FESCO), Russia Make ABB
supply bulk liquids, powders and fuel to the Orlan
Country .. ..Russia Output/speed 3 x 6847kVA/600rev.min
platform, and six dry bulk storage tanks supplied by
Flag .. . Cyprus (temporary); Russian Rolls-Royce are fitted aft of the machinery space for
Boilers
(permanent) this purpose. Other items installed for this role include
Number 1
Total number of sister ships already completed O brine, oil base mud, base oil, and cargo oil pumps, Type UNEX CHB-4000
Total number of sister ships still on order O whilst for dealing with oil spills a full outfit of Lamor Make Aalborg
Contract date. . 8 August 2003 skimming and collecting equipment is also provided. Output .4000kg/h
Delivery date 16 June 2005 Crane
PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Number .. 1

Make...................... .. Dreggen
Fr sco Sakhalin has been designed to perform a dual

role as icebreaker and supply vessel. She will
Length, oa.. .. . ..99.90m
Type
Performance 1Otonnes/6.8m
DK 100
radius
Length,bp 93.S0m
support the Exxon/Mobil Orlan platform, working in Mooring equipment
Breadth, moulded 21.20m
the Sakhalin sector of the Russian Far East oil fields, Number. . 2 x mooring
Depth, moulded to main deck 11.00m
where ice rubble build-up against the platform base is winch/windlass; 2 x mooring winch. aft
Width of double skin
a continuing hazard in winter. Make Rolls-Royce Rauma
side .. ..1.90m
The 'double-acting' concept allows a ship's fore body Type Electric
bottom .. . .2.60m
to be developed conventionally for open water sailing, Cargo pumps
Draught
without icebreaking restraints, leaving the aft body lines
scantling/design 7.S0m Brine 2 x 30m'/h
to be optimised for running astern into thick ice.
Gross 6882gt Oil based mud 1 x SOm'/h
Additionally, with the pods operating in the tractor
Displacement 10,000l0nnes Type Eccentric screw
mode, the propellers wash ice off aft underwater
surfaces, thereby reducing resistance. Incorporating Deadweight,design.. . 39S0dwt Make Allweiler AG
these features (but retaining a traditional ice-breaker Block coefficient. 7.S0m draught 0.66 Base oil........... . 2 x SOm'/h
stem) into the design of Fesco Sakhalin is, therefore, Speed, service at 100% MCR 16. 70knots MOO .. 2 x 2S0m'/h
expected to greatly improve the vessel's capability for Cargo capacity Type Screw
dealing with ice ridges up to 20m deep and 4m Cargo fresh water 320m' Make Leistritz
consolidation, and level ice up to 1.5m thick. To meet Drill water.. .. 640m' Bow thrusters
these requirements whilst working in temperatures Oil base mud 220m'
Make .. .. Rolls-Royce
reaching -40°C, Oet Norske Veritas Ice-l0 standards Base oil 230m' ..2
Number ..
have been complied with. Brine 110m'
Output. each .. ..1100kW
The now standard supply vessel profile has been Marine diesel oil 1600m'
Bridge control system
adopted for this large and versatile vessel which Cement/barite 600m'
Make .. Kongsberg
features a typically bulky forward superstructure, Bunkers
Fire extinguishing system
incorporating an open-plan wheelhouse with forward Heavy oil... .. 1S00m'
Engineroom CO,
and aft control positions. The substantial open working Diesel oil 1700m'
deck is timber sheathed and served by a 1Otonne crane, Make Heien Larssen
Water ballast 2500m'
used also for work boat and oil-spill equipment Radars
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handling. Number.. .. 2
Norske Veritas + 1A 1 Supply Vessel, Icebreaker, ICE-
Major interest in the design, however, lies in the Make.. . Consilium Selesmar
10. DEICE. Standby Vessel, Fire Fighter 1, NAUT-OC.
machinery installation, centred on a diesel-electric Model Selux t 2S0; Selux T 3S0
DK(+), HL(2.0). DYNPOS-AUT, OILREC, SF, EO
package put together by ABB, co-developer with Waste disposal plant
Percentage of high-tensile steel used in construction ....approx
Kvaerner Masa (now Aker Finnyards) of the double- Incinerator
50%
acting principle. Primary power is generated by three Make .. Detegasa
Main engine
Trieste-built Wiirtsilii 8L38B medium-speed engines, Model. . ..Delta IR-10
each developing 5800kW and each coupled to a Design .wartsua
Model 8L38B Sewage plant
6847kVA ABB alternator.
Number 3 Make .. Evac Oy
As well as satisfying domestic needs, these supply a
Type of fuel HFO Model .. ..STP 5S
pair of Azipod V16 6500k\X\ FP propulsion units,
capable of rotating through 360deg but particularly Output of each engine S800kW/600rev/min Complement
through 180deg as described above, to drive the ship Azimuthing pods Officers .. ..10
forward in open water, or astern in ice. Two Rolls- Designer/manufacturer ABB Crew .. .. 15
Royce 1100kW thrusters are installed forward. For Type.. .. Azipod V16 Supernumaries. , .. 15

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powerful tug?
Builder's name Niigata Shipbuilding important international regulations complied with Material.. .. NiAIBronze
& Repair, Inc Ocean going, International voyage, GMDSS Area 1,2, Manufacturer. Lips
Designer Niigata Shipbuilding & Repair, Inc 3; International Convention for the Safety of Life at Number 2
Vessel's name.. ...Fairmount Sherpa Sea; International Regulation for Preventing Collision Pitch Controllable
Owner/Operator MPC Scheepsfounds at Sea; International Convention for the Prevention of Diameter... . 3850mm
Pollution from Ships; International Convention on Speed 155rev/min
Fairmount Sherpa BV, Fairmount
Tonnage Measurement of Ships; International Open or nozzled HR-nozzle, fixed nozzle
Marine BV
Convention on Load Lines; ILO Conventional; Suez
Country The Netherlands Alternators
Canal and Panama Canal Navigation Rules including
Flag...... .. .Panama Number
Tonnage Measurements; IMO Resolution A; and Radio
Totalnumber of sister ships already completed 1 Main 2 units (SR4 with prime mover 3408TA)
Communication Regulations to Government
Total number of sister ships still on order 3 Regulations for GMDSS (area 3) standard. Emergency 1 unit (3024F with prime mover
Contract date No 1 & 2 15 February 3056T)
2004; No 3 27 September 2004; No 4 Make/type Caterpillar
18 February 2005 Output/speed of each set
Delivery date 27 May 2005 Main .462kVA (370kW)/1800rev/min
Prime mover. .400kW/1800rev/min
Length, oa 75.05m Emergency 124kVA (99kW)/1800rev/min
Length, bp 66.60m
T he 75m towing/salvage tug Fairmount Sherpa has
been built for MPC Scheepsfounds
Sherpa BV and Fairmount Marine BV for worldwide
Fairmount
Breadth moulded
Depth, moulded
18.00m
8.00m
Prime mover...
Bow thrusters
Make..
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.. Nakashima Propeller
Gross tonnage 3239gt Model.. .. TCT-l65
long distance deep-sea ocean towing. Built by Niigara
Design, draught 6.00m
Shipbuilding & Repair, in Japan, the vessel can also Output of each 825kWat
Max speed 16.51knots (at 20% DW condition,
operate as an anchor handling tug with high at 1180rev/min (prime mover)
calm sea, clean bottom, 100% MCR, without
manoeuvrability serving offshore rigs and FPSOs. The Nominal thrust 122.6kN/Pelier-dia 1650mm at
operation of shaft generator)
first job for this tug was the towing of a semi- 364.6rev/min
Endurance 40 days of continuous towing
submersible barge, Ocean Ore, from Japan to EI Stern thrusters
Classification Society and Notations LRS+100AI Tug,
Salvador. Make.. .. Nakashima Propeller
Fire-Fighting Ship 1(2400m'/hr) with water
This 3239gt vessel has been installed with four main Model TCT-150
spray, SCM+LMC, Panama
engines (of 3000kW each with approximately Output of each 736kW at 1780rev/min
200tonnes bollard pull) and two propeller (CP with colt Other important international regulations complied with... Ocean
(prime mover)
nozzle) systems which it is hoped will radically reduce going, International voyage, GMDSS Area 1, 2, 3;
Nominal thrust 103.0kN/Pelier-dia 1500mm x
the number of accident and incident levels. All tugs in International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea;
410.8rev/min
this series of four will be powered by a complete International Regulation for Preventing Collision at Sea;
Deck machinery ..... anchor windlass; towing winch; tugger
Wiirtsila propulsion system, comprising four Wiirtsila International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution
winch x 2; vertical capstan x 2; pennant storage reel
32 engines, Wiirtsila gearboxes, Lips CP propellers, Lips from Ships; International Convention on Tonnage
winch x 2; tow wire storage reel; Shark jaw; towing pin;
high efficiency nozzles, and a Lipstronic integrated Measurement of Ships, International Convention on
control and manoeuvring system. For economical fuel Load Lines; ILO Conventional; Suez Canal and stern roller; deck crane for rescue boat. deck crane for
consumption over the long distances that the tug will be Panama Canal Navigation Rules including Tonnaqe work boat; Hyd pump unit for deck machinery; Hyd pump
working, Fairmount Sherpa operates on heavy fuel, which Measurements; IMO Resolution A; Radio unit for shark jaw/towing pin
is much cheaper. Communication Regulations to Government Bridge electronics
Navigation equipment is adopted for GMDSS area 3. Regulations for GMDSS (area 3) standard Radars make/model ..Furuno Electric/FR-2117, Furuno
For wheelhouse operation, ie, towing, salvage, and Main engines Electric/FR-2137S
anchor-handling, there is an uninterrupted 360deg view, Make.. .. Wartsila Autopilot make/model Tokimec Inc/PR-6282-
especially requested by the shipowner. Accommodation Model.. .. 6L32 GMDSS make Furuno Electric
has been provided for 12 crew and 24 passengers. DGPS make/model Furuno Electric/GP-90x2
Number .4
Two sets of remore controlled dual foam/water Gyro Tokimec Inc/TG-8000
Output of each engine 3000kW at 750rev/min
monitor (1200m' /hr each) have been installed, with the
Gearboxes Voyage data recorder Furuno ElectricNR-5000
class notation 'Fire Fighting Ship I'. An oil dispersant
Make wartsua Engine monitoring/fire detection system Nippon
system has been installed for oil pollution control.
Model TCH250-S53 Hakuyo electronics, Ltd, FF-3061D-10
Able to tow for 40 continuous days, the tug has not
only been classed by lloyd's Register to +100Al Tug, Number 2 Complement
Fire-Fighting Ship 1 (2400m'/hr) with water spray, PTO speed 1800rev/min Crew 12
SCM+LMC, Panama, but has certification from other Propellers Passengers 24
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vessel first of seven
Builder'S name Balenciaga SA Shipyard door, the engine room aft and a engineer's workshop, Speed, service.. .. .. 10.00knots
Designer IMT Marine Consultants, Scotland just forward of the aft peak. All of the above spaces are Max speed 12.0Oknots
Vessel's name... . Grampian Commander flanked by wing tanks effectively forming a double hull Classification Society and Notations Lloyd's Register,
Owner/Operator North Star Shipping Ltd throughout the length of the vessel. +100Al, +LMC, Standby Safety Vessel
Coo~y UK The vessel is driven by a single MaK 8M20 main
Other important international regulations
engine developing 1520kW whilst turning at
Flag UK complied with UK MCA + UKOOA
1000rev/min. The engine drives a Scana Valda CP
Total number of sister ships already completed Main engine
propulsion system in open water, through a flexible
(excluding ship presented) O coupling, Command of the engine and propeller is by Make.. .. MaK
Total number of sister ships still on order. 6 means of controls, comfortably placed on both the fore Model. 8M20
Contract date . and aft consoles in the wheelhouse, at easy reach from Number 1
Delivery date.. .. 30 August 2005 the helmsman's seat. Output of each engine.. .. 1520kW
Forward in the vessel is a Schottel SRP 170-ZSV Gearbox
retractable azimuth propulsion unit, of 280kW, which Make .. ......................................... Scana Valda
rampian Commander is the first of a series of seven
G standby emergency response and rescue vessels to
be built by Spanish shipyard Balenciaga for owner
can be driven separately by a dedicated control both
forward and aft control stations, or in conjunction with
Model
Number.
.......... ACG 450
.. 1
the main propeller and steering system by means of a
1 orth Star Shipping Led, based in Aberdeen, Scotland. Propeller
single joystick lever. This retractable unit provides the
This vessel, which is already in service, was named on vessel with a redundant means of propulsion in the Material Cu-Ni AI
7th of September 2005. This first of series vessel was event that the main engine should suffer a serious Manufacturer.. ....Scana Valda
delivered a month in advance of the contracted failure, since it can be driven by the generating sets. Number. .. 1
delivery date. When on standby duties in fair weather this retractable Pitch... . Controllable
In tine with most of North Star's fleet this vessel will thruster will be used for loitering, with the main engine Diameter.... . 2500mm
be engaged in standby and emergency response and shut down. This will provide the ship with reduced fuel Speed 266rev/min
rescue duties, primarily supporting oil rigs in the consumption. Special adaptations .PTO for shaft alternator
northern sector of the North Sea, where she will spend The single propeller when combined with the high lift
Open or nozzled. .. Open
28 days of every month, only returning to port for crew rudder together with the electrically driven azimuthing
changes, loading fuel, stores, and spares. She is a Group Alternators
bow thruster, give the ship excellent maneuverability
B standby rescue vessel, designed and outfitted to and necessary control for station keeping and tracking, Number.. .. 1 Shaft + 2 diesel driven
rescue up to 300 people in the K sector. when centrally controlled by the Schortel ' Iasrersrick' Make/type... . Leroy SomerNolvo
The concept design work was carried out by IMT, in joystick system. All propulsion units can be operated by OutpuVspeed of each set 650Kwe + 2 x 350Kwe
close cooperation with the ship owner's technical staff. means of their individual controls from the fore and aft Bow thruster - Retractable
Grampian Commander has high freeboard and full lines stations in the wheelhouse, as well as from the Make.. .. Schottel
above the water line forward, for confronting heavy independent joystick system provided, which has three Number.. . 1
weather conditions that the vessel will be subjected to in fixed control panels, one each on the bridge wings and Output of each kW... . 280kW
the North Sea in winter time. The forward facing full in the aft control console of the wheelhouse.
Deck machinery capstan aft, and windlass supplied
breadth deckhouse front on the forecastle deck offers a Dreggen supplied the hydraulic knuckle boom crane,
large wall to shield the wheelhouse, which is located by Carral
with a capacity of 2tonnes at 15m outreach. The
quire far aft, from the green water in heavy sea function of the crane as well as for the usual loading of Bridge electronics
conditions. spares and stores and handling equipment in port, is the Radars make/model Furuno FR-2837S; FR 2817
As a standby vessel a crew capacity for up to 16 in deployment of the scoop over the vessel's side when Autopilot make/model Anschutz Nautopilot NP60
single cabins in the accommodation layout, together performing rescue operations. GPS make/model.. .. Furuno GP-90
with the dedicated survivor accommodation and Gyro.. . .. AnschOtz Standar 22
treatment areas have been incorporated. To house all of Engine monitoring/fire detection system.. .....Noris/
the crew, and potentially up to 300 recovered people, PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS
Autronica
the superstrucrure sides have been taken to the full
Complement
beam in all accommodation decks. This arrangement Length, oa.. .. .48.33m
Crew... .. 16
has contributed to provide the crew members with Length, bp .41.50m
greater comfort.
Other significant or special items of equipment Vessel
Breadth moulded 11.80m built in compliance with UKOOA Class B standby
Below decks the vessel is subdivided into the bow
Depth, moulded.. . .. 7 .40m rescue vessel, and outfitted accordingly with all
thruster/ genset compartment aft of the fore peak,
separated from the engine control room compartment Gross tonnage.. .. 1125gt rescue, survivor treatment, and seating facilities for
by means of a watertight remote operated hydraulic Design, draught. .. .4.25m up to 300 survivors

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HARSTAD: New coastguard vessel for

management roles
Builder's name Aker Brattvaq, S0Viknes capability, a hospital, and extensive equipment inclutling Main engines
Designer Rolls-Royce line throwing gear, a harpoon system for attaching the tow Make .. ......... Bergen
Marine, Ulsteinvik, Norway wire to stricken vessels, oil spill booms and skimmers, and Model .. B:32:40L8P
Design type.. . UT 512 lOOOm' of tankage for recovered oil. For its patrol boat Number ... . 2
Vessel's name .KV Harstad tole it has a foredeck mounted gun and it is equipped with
Output of each engine .. . .4000kW
fa t rescue/boarding boats and a full military and civilian
Owner/Operator Rem"" Shipping/Norwegian Gearboxes
communications system.
Coastguard As well as the design, Rolls-Royce has provided a Make .. ......... Ulstein, Rolls-Royce
Country... . Norway complete package of equipment. The main propulsion Model.. ........................ 1500AGHC
Flag Norway engines will be two 8-cylinder Bergen B32:40L diesels, Number ... . 2
Total number of sister ships already completed 0 each developing 4000k\'q, turning Kamewa Ulstein CP Output speed .. .. 205rev/min
Total number of sister ships still on order 0 propellers in nozzles. Independent Tenfjord steering gears
Propellers
Contract date September 2003 operate the high lift rudders, and there are two electrically
Delivery date February 2005 Material.. .. Br
driven thrusters at the bow One is a 736kW Kamewa
Ulstein tunnel thruster and the other is an Istein Manufacturer Kamewa tnstem, Rolls-Royce
Aquamaster swing-up azimuth thruster rated at 883kW Number... .. 2
Fire pumps are driven from the main engines through Pitch.. .. Controllable
A new Norwegian Coasrguard multi-role vessel Harstad,
built by Aker's Soviknes yard, in western Norway,
based on steelwork from Aker Tulcea in Romania was
power take-offs.
A Rauma Brarrvaag deck machinery package has been
Speed.. . 205rev/min
Open or nozzled.. .. Nozzled
designed by Rolls-Royce. The vessel is owned by Remoy specified, comprising a main low pressure hydraulic
Alternators
Shipping, which operates it on long term charter to towing winch with a SOtonne pull and 250tonne brake
Number ... ........... .2
Kystvakten. holding load, anchor windlass, capstan, and tugger winch.
Towing pins and a hydraulic deck crane are also provided. Make/type .. ..Shaft alt PTO/PTI 1800kW
Harstad undertakes a variety of coasrguard and EEZ
This coasrguard vessel is the first to be fitted with the Speed of each set.. .. 1800rev/min
(Exclusive Economic Zone) management roles. These
include offshore standby and rescue, firefighring. salvage, new Rolls-Royce Poscon2 DP system (AlITS notation), Bow tunnel thruster
general law enforcement operations, and fishery control. and it has a full UJ\LAS automation system. Make .. ....Kamewa Ulstein, Rolls-Royce
Accommodation is provided for up to 35 people in Number ...
One important duty is pollution prevention. There is . 1
single and twin berth cabins with full facilities. The
concern over the rapidly increasing oil tanker traffic from Output of each .. .. 736kW
superstructure is placed near arnidships to reduce
Russian ports along the coastline of northern Norway, Bow swing up Azimuth thruster
motions, and Harstad is also equipped with a passive roll
with the risk of a disabled vessel grounding and causing
reduction system. Make Ulstein Aquamaster, Rolls-Royce
an oil spill. Harstad is therefore fitted for emergency
Number... .. 1
towing of tankers up to about 200,OOOdwt and spill clean-
up. The vessel will be manned, as are other Norwegian PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Output of each.. . 883kW
coasrguard vessels, by a combined military and civilian Deck machinery 1 windlass, 1 tugger winch,
crew. Length, oa 83m 2 capstan, shark jaw/towing pins, 1 towing winch,
A new Rolls-Royce design, the 83m long T512, was Length, bp.. .. .70.9m supplied by Rauma Brattvaag/Rolls-Royce; 1 deck
developed to meet the challenging requirements. A bollard Breadth moulded.. ..15.5m crane 5tonne-15m
pull of about 11Otonnes is combined with a speed of Depth, moulded.. .. 7.2m Bridge electronics
about 18.5knots to enable the vessel to reach the scene of Gross tonnage approx 3120tonnes Engine monitoring/fire detection system UMAS
an incident quickly and then tow a stricken vessel to safety. Max draught.. .. 6m
Operation along the full length of Norway's coastline Rolls-Royce
Bollard pull.. . 110tonnes Complement
and throughout the country's exclusive economic zone
will involve much rime spent in the Barenr's Sea, so ICE Design, deadweight 150Otonnes
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1B class has been specified, along with anti-icing measures Speed, service... .. 16knots
Number of cabins.. .. 21
such as heated shelters for the two l\fOB/boartling boats. Max speed 18.5knots
Other significant or special items of equipment... 1000m·
For towing and emergency work, this UT 512 design Classification Society and Notations .Det Norske
has TUG notation and includes an optimally located Veritas +1A1, EO, Ice 113,TUG, ORO, DYNPOS recovered oil ORO; push bow arrangement; prepared for
towing winch, a reinforced pushbow, FiFi 1 firefighring AUTS, FIFI1, CLEAN installing Nato submarine rescue system

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Builder's name Austal its own bar and facilities. With capacity for 154 cars Classification Society and Notations ..... Germanischer Lloyd
Designer , Austal (or four coaches and 131 cars) and 809 passengers, _ 100 A5, HSC-8 OC4
Vessel's name Highspeed 5 the vessel will display a sophisticated level of fit out, Main engines
Owner/Operator Hellenic Seaways disabled persons access (including a lift) in Make.. ...... Caterpillar
Country... . Greece compliance with European Union regulations and Model.. ...3618
Flag Greece crew accommodation for 26. Number... . .4
Total number of sister ships already completed .. .4 The boarding area will lead to a baggage room on Output of each engine 7200kW at 1050rev/min
Total number of sister ships still on order O the mezzanine deck and, for the comfort of Gearboxes
Contract date.. ...April 2004 passengers when boarding, dry exhaust funnels have Make .. .... Reintjes
Delivery date May 2005 been designed to direct main engine exhaust fumes Model.. ....... VLJ 6831
away from the ramps and other passenger areas. Number ..... . .4
ighspeed
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ferry operator,
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Interestingly,
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Decree allowing
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based on a special Presidential
their transport on a high speed
Waterjets
Make .. ..... Kamewa
Model.. ............. 112 SII
million passengers, 200,000 trucks and 800,000 cars ferry. Built in differing sizes for optimum comfort
Number ... . .4
every year. Highspeed 5 brings the total number of each kennel has a vacuum sanitary connection
plumbed to the vessel's black water system. Complement
vessels in the Hellenic Seaways fleet to 34.
Crew ... . 24
In keeping with the stern-to-mooring style
Passengers .. .............. 810
commonly used in Greece, the vessel has been
customised to provide separate passenger and PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Vehicles
vehicle loading ramps. The hi-fold ramps enable No of cars 154 or 4 coaches and 131 cars
loading and unloading onto a low landing stage and ................................ 85.0m Maximum axle loads
Length,oa ..
the ferry will be equipped with high speed anchor Length, wI.. ............................ 76.4m Centre lanes (dual axle) .. ..12tonnes
winches and mooring winches to allow for efficient Beam moulded .. ................................. 21.2m (Single axle) .. . 9tonnes
berthing. Hull depth (moulded) .. ..................................... 6.5m Side lanes .... . 1Ionne
Following on from Austal's experience in the build Hull, draught (maximum) .. . 3.1m Vehicle deck clear heights
of the 92m Highspeed 4, the new catamaran capable Maximum deadweight.. ......................... .47Otonnes Centre lanes .. . .4.3m
of travelling in excess of 40knots has three classes Speed (400dwt, 90% MCR).. ...... 39.0knots Side lanes (above mezz deck) .. . ..2.0m
of seating (V1P, business, and economy) each with Fuel. .. . 111 ,000 titres Side lanes (below mezz deck) .. ........ .2.2m

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HMAS ARMIDALE: New class of Navy

patrol
Builder's name " .." Austal through having a dedicated room for readying and Model.. ..7550 A
Designer Austal deploying boarding parties. Number. .. ..2
Vessel's name... .. HMAS Armidale 1n addition to their important civil roles, the patrol Propellers
Owner/Operator Royal Australian Navy boats will enhance the RAN's capacity to protect Number. 2
Country... . Australia Australia's harbours and interdict suspicious shipping
Pitch Fixed
in that country' extensive ocean approaches. Their
Flag Australia Special adaptations Counter rotating
primary weapon system is the Rafael Typhoon MK
Totalnumber of sister ships already completed 2 Generators
25, which is fitted with a marinised 25mm
Total number of sister ships stili on order 9 Number... . 2
Bushmaster cannon. Two 12.7mm machine guns are
Contract date.. . December 2003 also fitted. Make/type.. .. Caterpillar 3406C
Delivery date .. May 2005 Output of each set 220kW
Bow thruster(s)
PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Output 19.5kN thrust
T he first of the Armidale Class patrol
arrived in Darwin, Australia, in May where it
completed the final stage of its mission trial. During
boats
Length,oa .. ..56.8m
Bridge electronics
Direction finding system CEA Warrlock
trials it became evident that HMAJ Armida/e's Length, wI.. ..52.1m Other communication systems CEA Integrated
performance was grearer than that specified in the Beam moulded .. ..9.68m Ships communications system.. .. CEA-ISCS
contract and the vessel was able to deliver a speed Depth, moulded .. Complement
margin of 2knors above the original specification. Hull depth moulded .5.0m ~w.. . ~
The Armidale Class boats have been designed to Hull draught (max) 2.7m Number of cabins 0
operate without re-supply for up to six weeks but are Officers ...single berth CO's cabin. 3 x 2 berth
Towing capability up to 12 vessels and
equipped for replenishment at sea. This includes cabins
transferring people and light cargo berween the boat 300tonnes total displacement
Senior sailors 2 x 2 berth cabins
and helicopters and provision for refuelling from a Loiter speed.. . ...4knots to 10knots for up to 60 hours
Junior sailors 1 x 2 berth cabins, 4 x 4 berth
supply vessel. The onboard fuel capacity provides a Max speed.. .. 25 knots
cabins
steaming range in excess of 3000nm, a 20°"0 increase Range.. . 3000nm
over the RAN's existing patrol vessels. Austere accommodation 20 berths
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With an unmanned engine room, large galley and Armaments
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shared cabins with private ensuite bathroom and Primary weapon 25mm Rafael Typhoon MK
heads, the amenities have provided the Navy's 21st CRANE (aus)
25 stabilised naval gun
century sailors with high quality functional Main engines Secondary weapons 2 x 12.7mm M2HB
accommodation suitable for their expected 21-day Make MTU machine guns
missions when in service. Model 16V 4000 M70 Other significant or special items of equipment
The vessel incorporates a number of innovative Number 2 Sea boats 2 x 7.24m RIBS with diesellwaterjet
features that maxi mise its functionality, including a
Output of each engine 2320kW at propulsion
state-of-the-art bridge layout with computer assisted
navigation facilities, radar and communication 2000rev/min Motion control system Seastate. comprising
systems, and advanced weapons control capabilities. Gearboxes 2 x active fins amidships and 2 x active
Boarding party operations will be significantly helped Make .IF transom flaps; bilge keels also fitted

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between large and small
Builder's name VT Halmatic LId engines and waterjets are entirely independent of Displacement 5.6 tonnes
Designer VT Halmatic LId each other to maximise safety and redundancy. Lightweight 3.6tonnes
Vessel's name... . ..... HORe The craft features a rapidly reconfigurable deck Speed, service 35knots
Owner/Operator .. VT Halmatic LId layout, which can be quickly reconfigured to meet Max speed 38knots
Country UK changing mission requirements and a unique new Range 200nm at 30knots
Flag UK hull form. The vessel has been designed with a large
Classification Society and Notations MCA Harmonised
Totalnumber of sister ships already completed O clear deck area, and all deck fittings, such as
consoles and seats are modular. Code 2
Total number of sister ships still on order 0 Main engines
Contract date January 2005 Its primary roles are: littoral movement of men,
all terrain vehicles (ATV's) and equipment Make .. ..Yanmar
Delivery date.......... . June 2005
from blue to green water environments, rapid Model .. ..6LY
deployment/recovery of men, ATV's and Output .. ..315bhp
equipment from either bow or stern ramps, riverine Gearbox
he new offshore raicling/replenishment/ rescue/
T recovery craft built by Halmatic has been
designed as a multi-role fast raicling craft with ro-ro
operations, force protection with up to five 'crew
served, and high speed logistical support to Make ..
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humanitarian missions (such as UN operations,

capability. It is a fast, agile, mission-focussed small flood relief, etc). Make .. . Hamilton
craft capable of operations in both blue water and HORe reportedly has excellent seakeeping in all Model .. ..HJ274 - Odeg
green river environments. conclitions and can remain upright on a beach or Complement
Accorcling to Halmatic, it effectively bridges the flat surface. Its top speed in fully loaded conclitions Crew .. ....2
gap between large offshore craft and small riverine is in excess of 35knots, and the vessel also possesses
Passengers .. ..16
craft. It remains upright when beached, has a load a high payload capability, which is in excess of
2tonnes. The vessel is unsinkable in the full load Number of cabins ..
carrying capability, which is significandy larger than
comparable craft, and provides a large clear deck conclition. Vehicles
with a ro-ro loacling capability (bow and stern Number of vehicle decks 1
ramps). PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Total lane length 9.9m
Powered by twin Yanmar cliesel engines coupled Other significant or special items of equipment air-
to Hamilton water jets it is capable of a speed in Length, oa 9.9m portable in C130/C17; 2000kg payload; modular deck
excess of 35knots in full loaded conclition. The twin Breadth moulded .2.9m layout; Seawork Spirit of Innovation overall winner

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Gulf work
Builder's name Damen layout now provides passengers and crew with greater Gearboxes
Designer Damen comfort during passage and ensures maximum safety Make Reintjes
Vessel's name Kanoo 30 during crew transfer operations. The vessels also have Model wvS 430/1
Owner/Operator Kanoo Shipping Agencies all-round visibility for passengers, a powerful air Number... .. 2
Country United Arab Emirates conditioning system, and an integrated safety Propellers
Flag United Arab Emirates; Dubai instruction DVD system) etc. Number... .. 2
Total number of sister ships already completed ....2; The design philosophy to optimise for reliability and Pitch.. . Fixed
Kanoa 31, Kanoa 32 durability has further resulted in an oversized engine Electrical equipment
Total number of sister ships still on order O cooling capacity) redundant engine room ventilation Generator sets 2 x 26kW, 32.5kVA
Contract date . with dust filters and redundant water- cooled air
Networks.. .. ..24dc, 240V/415V, 60Hz
Delivery date. .. April 2005 conditioning; all optimised on the basis of Kanoo's and
Capacities
Damen's experience with Gulf conditions.
Kanoo 30 has been equipped with two caterpillar Fuel oil....... ..5.80m'
3412D·TTA main engines, which have a total power of Fuel oil header tank 0.35m'
T he first of three new crew boats were delivered to
Kanoo Marine (a division of Kanoo Shipping
Agencies) after successful sea trials at Damens'
1264bkW at 1800rev/min, giving a top speed of
l Sknots. Two Reintjes WVS 430/1 gearboxes, and twO
Fresh water....
Waste water... .
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0.33m'
shipyard in Gorinchem. The first-of-class vessel, FP propellers have also been supplied. Bilge water... ..0.20m'
named Kanoo 30, then sailed to the Gulf in April and The vessels have been supplied with a Hl-man
Deck cargo.. .. ..2.5010nnes
SaLAS type-approved liferaft, along with three
shortly after began service. The second vessel left the Auxiliary systems
lifebuoys, and nine lifejackets. Surveillance equipment
shipyard the same month, and the third underwent ER Ventilation 2 x 12,500m'!hr
includes a 250\'«, 24V searchlight.
trials in June.
As expected in a vessel of this caliber, Kanoo 30 has Bilge pump Sterling SIHI 16m'/ hr
Kanoo Shipping Agencies (pan of Yusuf Bin been equipped with communication equipment that Life saving equipment
Ahmed Kanoo) has bought a number of vessels from includes a Ritchie compass, an echosounder from Life buoys.. .. 3
Damen in the past. The company provides among
Raymarine, and VHF from Sailor, and the radar and Life jackets.... . 9
others a network of ship agency's services throughout
GPS have been supplied by Furuno.
the Gulf, with fast crew boats operating Out of Ras Life raft 1 x 10 persons SaLAS type approved
Tanura and Juaymah (Saudi Arabia) and Fujairah Fire extinguishers 1 x 5kg C02, 3 x 6kg dry
(United Arab Emirates). powder. 1 x 9 I foam
The new crew boats are based on the standard Deck machinery
Damen Stan Tender 1905 design, of which three PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS
Anchor equipment 1 x 9kg Guardian
vessels are in operation with other owners. The version
Fendering Rubbylene 120mm and tyres
developed for Kanoo can carry six passengers, and three Length, oa.. .. 19.15m
crew, as well as a payload of 2.5tonnes, whilst Bridge electronics
Beam, oa.. .. 5.30m
maintaining a speed of l Bknots. The vessels' main Depth, at sides.. . 2. 70m Radar(s) make/model.. . Furuno FR 1832
purpose will be to transfer ships' crews and officials, as Draught, maximum.. .. 1.60m Echosounder Raymarine ST60
well as stores and spares. Speed.. . 18knots Compass Ritchie HB 71
Kanoo 30, and her sisters Kanoo 31 and Kanoo 32, are GPS make/model Furuno GP 32
Classification Society and Notations American Bureau
19.1Sm overall, have a beam overall of S.30m, are
of Shipping A 1, HSC Crew supply, Coastal waters, VHF Sailor RT 2048
2.70m deep at the sides, and have a maximum draught
Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, AMS (without cross) Searchlight.. .. 1x 250W, 24V
of 1.60m. They have been classed by the American
Bureau of Shipping to: AI, HSC Crew supply, Coastal Main engines Complement
waters, Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, AMS Make.. ...Caterpillar Crew ... . 3
(without Cross). Model. 3412D-TIA Passengers .. . 6
A great deal of thought was put into developing the Number 2 Other significant or special items of equipment Air
arrangement of the boats, according to Damen. The Total output 1264bkW at 1800rev/min conditioning 17 .5kW, 60.000btu
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LIANG YU: One-off vessel for Chinese
yard
Builder's name Wang Tak Engineering Onan alternators each have an output of 65kW A full Depth, moulded.. . .2.80m
& Shipbuilding Co Ltd complement of auxiliaries meet pollution control Gross tonnage.. .. 323tonnes
Designer CMCS. Australia regulation for zero emission, enroute across the Net tonnage... .. 193tonnes
Vessel's name Liang Yu Huangpu River mouth. Design. draught.. 1.0m
Owner/Operator Shanghai Sui Ming Extensive electronics and navigation aids have been Speed, service (95%,MCR output) 28+knots
Country China fitted to the wheelhouse, with a spacious helm conole Max speed.. ...so-knots
Flag.. ...China and centralised captain/mate and chief engineer stations. Classification Society and Notations... ...CCS CSA
Total number of sister ships already completed ....O All aspects of vessel maintenance have been considered Passenger Catamaran HSC Service Area A, CSM
in the design and construction of the vessel with
Total number of sister ships still on order Main engines
provision of deck hatches for direct removal of main
Contract date October 2004 Make.. . MTU
engines.
Delivery date December 2005 Model.. .. 16V2000M70
There is space on board for 250 passengers on two
Number..... ...2
decks, with 2 VIP rooms, kiosk and toilets. Passengers
Output speed of each engine .1050kW/21OOrev/min
will enjoy a low noise and vibration environment in
T he latest delivery from one of Hong Kong's oldest

established shipbuilding and repair yards. Wang Tak
Engineering & Shipbuilding Co Ltd. is the passenger
aircraft type seats and central entertainment system.
Rooms and public spaces have been fitted to a very high
Gearboxes
Make .. ............................ ZF
standard. This high standard of fit-out has been Model .. ............. .4540
ferry Liang ¥If. hull number Y2401. This vessel was achieved by attention to detail and the use of light weight Number... ......................... 2
successfully delivered to owner Shanghai Sui 1ing, of honeycomb panels. Ratio.. .. 1.795:1
China, at the end of December 2005, after a 14-month Passenger seating is arranged, in CCS-certified aircraft Alternators
build rime. The vessel was designed by Commercial style seating, as three x five x three on the main deck and Make/type .. .........Onan
Iarine Consulting Services (C fCS), of Australia. three x four x three on the upper deck, with two four- Number.... . .2
Liang Yu has a length overall of 33.00m, a moulded person VIP room. The seats are finished in the client's Output of each set.. .......... 65kW
breadth of 8.80m, a moulded depth of 2.80m, and a corporate colours. Waterjets
design draught of 1.0m. She has a gross tonnage of Side windows are large and have been designed for
Make .. .................MJP
323tonnes and a net tonnage of 193tonnes. The vessel panoramic exterior views. All interior spaces are air-
Model .. ................. 55000
has been classified by China Classification Society (CCS) conditioned with an air-cooled system, with both cooling
and heating functions, supplied by Daikin. The raised Number... .................. 2
to CSA Passenger Catamaran HSCI Service Area AI,
CSlvll. helm position at wheelhouse allows the master good all- Deck machinery ... ......... Hypac windlass; Daikin air
With two MTU 16V2000M70 engines, with an output round vision. Facilities have also been provided for eight conditioning system
of 1050kW at 2100rev/min, Liang ¥If has a service crew members. Bridge electronics
speed (at 95% MCR) of over 28knots, and an Radars make/model .. JRC/JMA3254
impressive maximum speed of over 30knots. The PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Complement
vessel is said to have good fuel economy, and a low Crew .. ..... 8
wake. Passengers .. ........................250
Liang ¥If has also been equipped with two ZF 4540 Length. oa.. .. 33.00m Number of cabins
gearboxes, and two MJP 550DD waterjets, A pair of Breadth moulded 8.80m VIP Rooms.. ............................. 2
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LORA D1ABUNDO: First ro-pax
constructed by builder
Builder's name Rodriquez Cantieri Navali The ro-pax has been installed with two Caterpillar Draught, max deadweight.. 3.60m
Desiqner..; . Rodriquez Cantieri Navali diesel engines, with an output of 2700kW at Deadweight, max.. . . 604tonnes
Vessel's name... . Lora O'Abundo 1OOOrev/ min giving an 18knot cruising speed, Two CP Speed 90% MCR.. .. 18knots
Owner/Operator Medmar propellers have also been fitted. The propulsion, based Speed 100% MCR.. . 19knots
Country Italy on two medium speed diesel engines each connected to Range.. .. AOOnm
the CP propellers, via a speed reducing gearbox, is a well Classification Society and Notations Registro Italiano
Haq.. . Italy
proven and economic system. Navale
Total number of sister ships already completed 0
Lara D'Abundo, model name TRF 82, is equipped with
Total number of sister ships still on order 3 a hoistable car deck to increase the loading flexibility
Main engines
Contract date . Make.. . Caterpillar
between cats and trucks. There is capacity for 895
Delivery date 5 March 2005 passengers and 140 cars,
Model.. ...3608 diesels
The monitoring and stabilisation system has been Number... .. 2
entirely supplied by Rodriquez Marine System, a wholly Output of each engine 2700kW at 1000rev/min
~e new 82m ro-pax vessel Lara D'Abllndo, built by owned division of Rodriquez Cantieri Navali SpA. The Gearboxes
.1Rodriquez Cantieri Navali for the shipping company system has been custom designed with the specific Number ... ....................... 2
Medmar, was delivered to the Port of Naplese at the route conditions taken into account. The ride control Propellers
beginning of March. This ship has been designed to system has a fully active centrally PLC controlled Number ... .....2
increase the 'sea highway development' with a new link system) and has a fast response time because of the use Pitch ... . Controllable
between Naples and Ischia Island, with three sailings per of moveable flaps in combination with trim tabs, There Gensets
day in each direction. is no impact on vessel speed. .. ..4
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Lora D'Abundo was built entirely of steel and is the first Output., ................ AOOkVA
ro-pax ferry that Rodriquez Cantieri Navali has ever built,
Ride control system
At 82m long, she has a beam of 15m, and a depth of PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Make .. ........ Rodriquez Marine Systems
14.90m. Deadweight is 604tonnes.
Type .. ..4 lateral fins
The vessel's hull was built in Romania in close
Length,oa .. . 82.00m Complement
cooperation with the Aker Braila shipyard, and was sent to
Rodriquez' Messina yard for final outfitting, Three more Beam .. .. 15.00m Passengers .. ......895
sister vessels will be delivered at a later date. The total Depth .. .. 14.90m Vehicles
contract for all the vessels is worth around €60 million, Draught, lightship .. .................................. 3.10m Number of cars .. .. 140

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MARIA DOLORES: Fast ferry caters for
new niche market
Builder's name Austal The vehicle deck on the new ferry will offer a Hull depth, moulded.. .. 6.3m
Designer............... . Austal clear height of 4.6m allowing for shipment of Hull draught maximum.. .. 2.6m
Vessel's name Maria Dolores campers and coaches, a niche market hitherto Maximum deadweight 26Otonnes
Owner/Operator Virtu Ferries untapped by Malta. Europe is experiencing an Speed (90% MCR) 35.3knots
Country Malta unprecedented increase in coach travel, with Classification Society and Notations Det Norske Veritas
Flag.. . Malta hundreds of thousands of coach tourists across the Other important international regulations complied with...IMO
continent each year and increasing numbers taking
Total number of sister ships already completed ..0 Codes, Malta Flag State, Italian Port State
advantage of reduced rates in off-peak times in
Total number of sister ships still on order 0 Main engines
southern Europe. The new vessel will ensure Malta
Contract date September 2004 is seen as extension of mainland Europe following
Make.. .. MTU
Delivery date December 2005 its accession to the EU on 1 May 2004. Model.. .. 16V 4000 M71
Passenger accommodation will be located on two Number... .. 6
decks: the tourist class upper deck for 508 Output of each engine 2465kW at 2000rev/mln
T he Austal-built 67m high speed

passenger catamaran, Maria Dolores, for Virtu
Ferries, of Malta, has rhe capacity
vehicle-
to carry 600
passengers also provides two catering outlets, two
shops and recreational facilities. The bridge deck
Waterjets
Make Kamewa
will accommodates 92 club class passengers, with Models .4 x SOSII;2 x SOBII
passengers and 65 cars, or 951ane metres of trucks outside seats also available. The spacious seating Number... .. 6
plus 35 cars. configuration on both decks has been designed to Complement
Established in 1988 Virtu Ferries operates fast ferry allow for ease of circulation of passengers. Crew ... . 16
services between Malta and Sicily. This new vessel The vessel is being built in accordance with the Passengers .. . 600
will operate on routes from Valletta to Catania, Licata requirements, and under the survey, of the Det
Vehicles
and Pozzallo, Designed specifically for this route, Norske Veritas, conforming to International
No of cars 65 cars or 95 truck lane
with aft and side ramps for rapid turnaround, the Maritime Organisation codes and Malta Flag State
metres and 35 cars
ferry will greatly expand the service to mainland Italy. and Italian Port State Regulations. Registration will
be under the Malta flag. Maximum axle loads
The ferry is powered by six MTU 16 cylinder diesel
engines driving a Kamewa propulsion system Centre lanes (dual axle) 12.Otonnes
through six ZF gearboxes. Maria Dolores has a (Single axle) 9.Otonnes
maximum deadweight of 260tonnes and will operate Side lanes... .. 2.0tonnes
loaded at a speed of 35knots providing a year-round Length, oa 6S.4m Vehicle deck clear heights
schedule catering for car traffic and the Length, wi 5S.Sm Centre lanes .. .. .4.6m
import/ export of cargo. Beam moulded 1S.2m Side lanes .. . .4.2m

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MORGAN FOSS: Powerful new compact
tug
Builder's name Foss Rainier Shipyard Robert Allan Ltd was also tasked with producing the PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS
Oesigner Robert Allan Ltd complete production engineering package for the
Vessel's name Morgan Foss shipyard. A complete 3D steel product model for this
Length, oa.. .. 23.8m
Owner/Operator Foss Maritime series of tugs was developed in ShipConstructor
Breadth moulded.. . 1OAm
Country USA software, and used for NC cutting of all steel parts.
Depth, moulded.. .. 3.8m
Flag USA Morgan Foss has a length overall of 23.77m, a moulded
beam of 10.3m, a moulded depth of 3.6m, hull draught Gross tonnage... .. ..under 200tonnes (US measurement)
Total number of sister ships already completed 1
amid ship is 2.4m, and the maximum draught is 4.5m. Displacement 300tonnes
Total number of sister ships still on order ?
Contract date .December 2003 The forward deck machinery on the tug is an all- Design, draught A.5m
Delivery date August 2005 electric hawser winch, designed and built by Markey Design, deadweight.. .. AOtonnes
Machinery, of Seattle. Designated as a Model DEPCF- Lightweight.. ...260tonnes
48, the winch carries 182.8m of 20cm circumference Speed, service t2knots
Spectra/Plasma line, with a breaking strain of Max speed 13knots
I n October, Foss Maritime took delivery of the
powerful new harbour tug Morgan Foss for service in 500,000Ibs. The towline leads forward through a U-
shaped heavy duty towing staple with a polished inside
Main engines
Pacific Coast ports. This high-powered 'compact' rug is Make .. ....................................... Caterpillar
the result of a unique collaboration between the owner, face.
Model .. ..3512B
designer, and builder. Fendering comprises a heavy cylindrical bow fender,
Number .. .. ..... .2
Morgan Foss is the second in the new series of located above a belt of Schuyler 'Soft-Loop' style fender
that extends around the full perimeter of the tug at the Output of each engine .. ........ 1800kW
designated Dolphin class tugs for Foss, designed by
main sheer line. Propellers
Robert Allan Lrd in collaboration with Foss' in-house
The main engines are a pair of Caterpillar 3512D Manufacturer Rolls-Royce
engineering staff, and built in its own shipyard in
Rainier, Oregon, USA. diesels, each rated 2365bhp at l800rev / min. These each Model.. .. US205
The design incorporates a small number of drive a Rolls-Royce model US 205 Z-drive unit, with Number.. .. 2
refinements from a prototype tug, Mikioi delivered in 2400mm diameter four-bladed propellers. The drive- Pitch Fixed
1994, based on the operational feedback from crews. line comprises a hollow carbon-fibre shaft, enabling the Diameter... ..2400mm
The rug is configured strictly as a high-performance complete elimination of any intermediate shaft Open or nozzled.. .. Nozzled
day-boat, with a very compact wheelhouse atop a bearings. The main engines are resiliently mounted on
Deck machinery ..... Markey bow winch; Markey stern winch
similarly compact deckhouse which contains only the flexible mounts.
engine exhaust casings, vent intakes, and a small day- Elecrrical power is provided by a pair of Mitsubishi Complement
room and lavatory for the crew. 6D16-T diesel gensets, each rated 125kW at Crnw .2
In addition to the overall contract design package, 1800rev/min. Power output is 460v/3 phase/60Hz. Passengers ..

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MURRAY: Patrol catamaran for mounted
police
Builder's name AF Theriault & Son LId has been classed by Transport Canada, Home Trade III. Depth, moulded.. . 2.00m
Designer RobertAlIan LId Of all-welded aluminium construcrion, Murray Design, draught. 0.77m
Vessel's name Murray represents the latest generation of this high- Speed, service.. .. 25knots
Owner/Operator Royal Canadian performance patrol vessel rype. The most notable Range... . 500nm
Mounted Police difference between this boat and her predecessors is the Classification Society and Notations Transport Canada,
Country Canada addition of a complete upper deck level in which the Home Trade III
Flag Canada fully enclosed wheelhouse is located. This arrangement
Main engines
Totalnumber of sister ships already completed O creates better visibility for the crew, and also creates
Make.. ..Caterpillar
Total number of sister ships stili on order O much needed additional accommodation space on the
Model.. .. C18
Contract date . main deck.
Number.. .. 2
Delivery date February 2005 The vessel has a straightforward configuration with
the elevated wheelhouse providing excellent visibiliry Output of each engine 746kW
both forward and aft, full accommodation for a crew of Gearboxes
four, with galley, mess and washroom facilities on the Make.. ..ZF
A F Theriault & Son Led of Mereghan River, Nova
Scotia, this year delivered the 20m RAven 2000
class, aluminium patrol catamaran Mllrray to the Royal
main deck. The main features of the working deck
include a fast rescue/response rigid-hull inflatable boat
Number..
Output speed
.. 2
1150rev/min
on a launch/recovery ramp centred on the aft deck. Propellers
Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) , Marine Division,
Propulsion of Murray is by a twin diesel-driven Manufacturer.. ..
Twin-Disc
for service in the harsh coastal waters of Canada's
surface-piercing propeller arrangement. The main Number.. .. 2
Adantic Coast in February. engines are Caterpillar model C18 diesels, each rated Pitch.. ...Fixed
The vessel was designed by Robert Allan Ltd, naval 1000bhp at 2300rev / min, driving Arneson Model ASD-
architects of Vancouver, Canada, and is the latest in the Open or nozzled Open/surface piercing
12 surface drives. This system provides the vessel with a
series of RAven class catamarans that began in 1991 Drives
comfortable cruising speed of 25knots.
with the construction of three 18m catamarans for Make Arneson
RCMP service on Canada's West Coast. These deliveries Model.. . ASD-12
were followed by the 20m Inkster in 1995, and another PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Number... . 2
18m catamaran for the east coast in 1994. Complement
Murray has a 19.75m length overall, a beam moulded Length, oa 19.75m Crew... . .4
of 6.70m, a depth, moulded of 2.00m, a maximum load Length, bp.. . 17.75m Passengers. .. 0
draught of O.77m, and a range of 500nm. The vessel Breadth moulded.. . 6.70m Number of cabins. .. 3

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ROMULO and REMO: Most powerful tugs

in Spain
Builder's name Astilleros Balenciaga with air conditioning by means of fan coils, thus Model 7L27/38
Designer Cintranaval allowing temperature control in each individual space. Number 2
Vessel's name .Romulo and Remo At main deck level, two individual cabins, the galley, Output of each engine 2380kW at 800rev/min
Owner/Operator Remolcadores de Puerto mess/ day room, office and communal wash room are Propellers
y Altura SA, REPASA sited. Below this deck there is a three-man cabin, a large Manufacturer Steerprop
Country.. . Spain store area, laundry and access to the engine control
Model Azimuthing SP35
room. The latter is on a tween deck in the forward end
Flag Spanish Diameter 28OOmm
of the engine room, below which some of the engine
Totalnumber of sister ships already completed 1 Pitch Fixed
[OOITI equipment is fitted.
Total number of sister ships still on order 0 Above is the boat deck with en-suite cabins for the Special adaptations Slipping clutch
Contract date January 2004 captain and chief engineer. The wheelhouse, as is Nozzles HJ3-5, high efficeincy
Delivery date February 2005 (Romulo) common tug practice, is designed for all-round Bow thruster forward
visibility, with windows down to floor level. In this Make Jastram
respect, the exhaust stacks stop short of the Number 1
S panish towage company Remolcadores de Puerto y

Altura SA, REPASA, took delivery of Rnmlllo and
Remo a pair of ocean going ASD tugs built at Astilleros
wheelhouse floor level, with only the exhaust pipes and
fire fighting piping running to the wheelhouse
level, thus minimising the obstruction to vision from
roof
Output
Deck machinery
185kW
Palfinger crane 1.5tonnes at
16m; 200tonne SWL stern roller; anchors, anchoring
Balenciaga, Northern Spain. It is claimed that these the steering position.
and mooring cables supplied by R Trillo; Davit, life
83tonnes ballard pull tugs will be the two most
rafts, and a rescue boat supplied by Zodiac
powerful vessels of this type yet in Spain.
Bridge electronics
This pair of multi-purpose tugs are capable of PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS
performing towing operations, fire fighting, have Radars make Simrad
pollution prevention and oil recovery capabilities, and Autopilot make Robertson
Length. oa 33.00m GMDSS A3 area
can lift offshore discharge buoys for maintenance,
carrying 20ft containers, and performing anchor Length. bp 28.65m Magnetic compass C-Plath
handling duties. Beam... .. 12.00m Gyro Robertson
The design of Rnmlllo and Remo was undertaken by Depth 5.60m Engine monitoringlfire detection system Autronica
Spanish design company Cintranaval. The entire Design, draught. .4.40m Other equipment AIS. DGPS. plotter, depth
structure is made from steel, including the wheelhouse. Tonnage.. . 47 4/142tonnnes sounder
The hull lines are characteristic of a tug of this type, Bollard Pull, ahead.. .. 83.2tonnes Complement
with a slightly raked bow profile which extends Bollard Pull, astern 76.3tonnes Crew 7
vertically down below the waterline to provide
Speed... . 13.2knots Passengers 0
additional lateral area resistance to assist in the balance
of forces when performing escort duties. This solid Classification Society and Notations Germanischer Lloyd Number of cabins 2 x 1 person; 1 x 3 person
plate joins a deep box-shaped keel which runs the + 100A5, Active Escort Tug, 2 x ensuite
whole length of the vessel terminating aft in a + MC-AUT. F,-fi 1 Oil recovery Other significant or special items of equipment ..... Kvaerner
streamlined skeg. Main engines Eureka external Fi-Fi system; air conditioning system
Accommodation, for up to seven crew, is provided Make ... ..MAN B&W supplied and installed by Frivasa

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SAR 413: Search and rescue series

completed under license
Builder's name Song Cam Shipyard, Hai fitted with two gearboxes, supplied by Reinrjes. Two lOP Auxiliary systems
Phong propellers have also been installed, with a diameter of Generator sets 2x Cummins/Newage Stamford
Designer Built under license from a IS00mm each. Capacity ± 1OOkvA, 50Hz, 240/415V
prefabricated shipbuilding kit supplied by As expected, the vessel is provided with all modern Bilge/Gen service pump 2x SIHI AKHK5101
Damen Technical Cooperation satellite communication and navigational aids, including Fire fighting pump SIHI NOWA 10040
Furuno radars, GMDSS, and Echosounder, and C Plath
Vessel's name SAR 413 Fire fighting monitor. 'l x 120m'/hr, manually
pilot autopilot, compass, and gyro, and a Jotron
Owner/Operator Vinamarine, operated
VHF / AM receiver.
Vietnam Air-conditioned service and living spaces have been Tank capacities
Flag Vietnamese provided for 14 crew and 34 survivors consisting of Fuel oil. .. 27.57m'
Total number of sister ships already completed ...5 seven cabins (one x four-person, four x two person Fresh water.. .. 6.46m'
Total number of sister ships still on order . crew, two x one-person crew with spare bunk). Also Lubrication oil...... ....................•.. .. 1.17m'
Contract date. . . built was a sick bay for 12 persons, including medical Oil/Bilge water tank. .. 1.20m'
Delivery date July 2005 facilities, and a survivor room. As expected there are Sewage tank (black) 2. 16m'
also stores, galley, mess/ dayroorn, wheelhouse, and
Sewage tank (grey).. .. 6.00m'
sanitary spaces.
Safety equipment
vessel, SAR
T he steel and aluminium constructed
413, made for search and rescue operations, is the
last of SLX of a series for Vinamarine, the Vietnam
Anchors/chain
LifebuoysfJackets
1x 197kg, 110m S-L chain,
As per class requirements
13mm
lational 1aritime Bureau. This 42m craft was built Single arm hydraulic crane.. .. 1OOOkg SWL
under license from a prefabricated shipbuilding kit Workboat Avon Searider RIB
Length, oa.. .. .43.80m
supplied by Damen Technical Cooperation by Song Bridge electronics
Beam,oa 7.11m
Cam Shipyard, Hai Phong, Vietnam. This involved Depth at sides.. .. 3. 77m
Radars make/model 2x Furuno, 1x FR-2115, tx
shipping components from The Netherlands and using Draught aft 2.52m FR-2135S
the local labour force for construction. Speed 26.0 knots Autopilot make/model.. .. C Plath pilot VlGHSC
SAR 413 has been put to work in the southern coastal Classification Society and Notations Lloyd's Register GPS make/model.. . Furuno GP-3300
areas of Vietnam, the southern port of Vung Tau, and, Gyro.. . C Plath Navigat X 10/HSC
of Shipping 100 A1, SSC, Mono, HSC, G5, LMC (without
like her sisters, so far the vessel has been successful in Compass.. .. C Plath Navipol-1
cross)
the rescue of sailors, fishing vessels, etc.
Main engines Radio direction finder... . Furuno TD-L 1550A
The ship was handed over ro Vinarnarine in the
Make.. .. MTU SSB Radio GMDSS.. . Furuno FS-1562-15
presence of the vice minister of transportation, the
chairman of Vinamarine, and the Ambassador of The Model 16V4000 M70 VHF/AM Receiver... .. Jotron TR-7510
Netherlands, as well as representatives of Vinamarine, Number... .. 2 Speedlog.. . Furuno DS-80
Damen and local industries. Handing over took place in Output of each engine 2 x 2320bkW Echosounder Furuno FCV-581 L
the port of Haiphong. SAR 413 and her sisters took a (3155bhp )/2000rev/min NAVTEX.. . Furuno NX-500
total of 34 months to build. Each vessel was delivered Gearboxes Anomometer... .. Walker 2020
according to schedule. Make.. . ReintJes Complement
SAR 413 is a member of the Damen Stan Patrol Model .wVS930 Crew... .. 14
series and has an overall length of 43.8m, with a beam
Number... . .2 Survivors.. .. 34
of 7m, a depth of 3.77m, and a maximum speed of
Propellers Number of cabins., . 7
26knots. She has been classified by Lloyd's Register to
100 AI, SSC, Mono, HSC, GS, LMC (without cross). Number... . 2 Sickbay... .. ..for 12 persons
Propulsion is via two MTU engines, with an output of Pitch.. .. Fixed Other significant or special items of equipment... .... CO, fire
2320bkW at 2000rev / min. The vessel has also been Diameter 1500mm fighting installation for engineroom

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Builder's name .....Nichols Brothers Boatbuilders US Coastguard. She has been classed by the American Main engines
Designer .... .BMT Nigel Gee and Associates Ltd Bureau of Shipping to ABS Al HSC Naval Craft OE, Make 2 x GE gas turbines; 2 x MTU diesels
Vessel's name Sea Fighter AMS, RZ-S, and by the I [0 as HSC 2000 Cargo Vessel. ModeL.. . 2 x LM2500; 2 x 16V 595 TE90
Owner/Operator US Navy The vessel has been con figured as a multi-mission Output of each engine 2 x 22380kW; 2 x 4320kW
Country USA ship. The large air conditioned mission bay provides
Gearboxes
Flag USA dedicated locations for up to 12 16tonne mission
Make .. . Renk
modules. At each location a resource panel is provided
Totalnumber of sister ships already completed ..N/A Model.. . BS140/2
to supply electrical power, chilled water and a LAN
Total number of sister ships stili on order ..... N/A connection. The mission modules allow the vessel to be Number.. .....2
Contract date 28 February 2003 configured for multiple roles, for example AS\~ MCM, Generator
Delivery date. . 1 July 2005 and anti small boat swarming. Number ... . .4
Sea Fighter has a unique stern ramp for the launch and Make/type .. . MTU Detroit Diesel Series 60
recovery of smaU boats and underwater vehicles from Waterjets
he 79.9m Sea Fighter was christened
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February 2005 and launched on the 12 February.
This vessel is the first of a new class of ships FSF-l or
the sea whilst underway. Cargo handling is via an X Y
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Make ..
Number ... .
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modules around the mission bay. A lift provides the
Fast Sea Frame. The ship is the first purpose built high cargo link between the flight deck and mission deck. Deck machinery
speed catamaran for the US Navy. Sea Fighter is both Anchor winch .2 x Coastal Marine, horizontal drum
the largest and fastest catamaran ever built in the SA. Capstan .4 x Coastal Marine. vertical drum
The Office of 1 aval Research procured Sea Fighter PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Bridge electronics
through TITA Corp. iehols Brothers Boatbuilders, Radars make/model. ..... Furuno FFR21355, FR2125BB
in \'{'ashington State, USA, built the vessel. B IT 1 igel Autopilot make/mode.. . Navpilot V HSC
Length, oa.. . 79.9m
Gee and Associates were responsible for the complete
Length, bp.. . 73.0m GMDSS make/model TR488 VHF/DSC US version
design from concept through to detailed design of the
vessel. Breadth moulded.. . 22.0m GPS make/model Furuno GPS37 dual MX420
Sea Fighter is capable of speeds in excess of 50knots Depth, moutded.. . 7.7m Gyro.. . Navigat x MK 1, MK27 AHRS
with 500tonnes of deadweight. When operating in Gross tonnage.. . 3234gt Engine monitoring/fire detection system ....ANSUL MX
diesel mode the vessel has a range of in excess of Design, draught.. . 3.0m Systems
4000nm at 20knots. The vessel has been equipped with Design, deadweight.. ...65010nnes Complement
two types of main engine, that is two GE gas turbines Speed, service 50knots (500tonnes deadweight)
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and two MTU diesels models LM2500 and 16V 595 Max speed... . 55knots
Number of cabins.. . 11
TE90, with an output of 22380kW and 4320kW Range.. . . .4000nm at 20knots
Other significant or special items of equipment... Twi Spot
respectively. Four Kamewa 125 SII warerjets have also Classification Society and Notations American Bureau of
Shipping A1 HSC Naval Class 2A Flight Deck; Mission Bay for stowage of
been put onboard.
Sea Fighter has a two spot Class 2A flight deck, and Craft OE, AMS, R2-S mission modules; stern ramp for launch and recovery
will be a technology demonstrator for night vision Other important internationat regulations complied with...Safety of small boats; XY crane for movement of cargo within
device compatible lighting for both the US avy and tMO HSC 2000 Cargo Vessel mission bay
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SEA HELPER: First of class workboat for
Scotland
Builder's name ....Coastal Marine Boatbuilders, of 2.86:1 the main engine and gearbox sit on a steel Displacement 17Atonnes
Eyemouth frame flexibly mounted to the main engine seats, Design. draught.. . . 1A9m att
Designer Macduff Ship Design thereby reducing noise and vibration levels and Design, deadweight.. .2.5dwt
Vessel's name Sea He/per enhancing the operators working environment. A Lightweight.. 14.9tonnes
Owner/Operator Aberdeenshire Council 750mm diameter three-blade NiAI bronze propeller is Speed, service (SO% MCR output) 8.0knots
Country Scotland swung, surrounded by a heavy duty tubular prop guard Max speed .. S.5knots 100% MCR
Flag.. . UK for protection of the propeller and persons in the water. Range.. . 320nm
Total number of sister ships already completed 0 Daily fuel consumption) OA9tonnes/day
The propeller shaft is fitted with a rope cutter for added
Total number of sister ships still on order 1 Classification Society and Notations MCA Category 3
protection. With this rating the vessel managed an
Contract date .25 May 2004 Workboat
average speed of 8.0knots on her delivery trip from
Delivery date .4 February 2005 Main engine
Eyemouth to Macduff.
Make.. . Mitsubishi
Driven off a clutched PTO on the gearbox is the
Model.. .. 6016
hydraulic pump for the Rotzler Titan TH2 towing
he 8.85m harbour tug Sea HelpeT\vas the first vessel Number.. . 1
T of its class to be designed by Macduff Ship Design.
Aberdeenshire Council, Scotland, commissioned
winch. With full control from the wheelhouse
winch has a line pull of 1.4 tonnes and a capaciry of
40m of 10mm wire and an emergency brake release.
this
Output of each engine
Gearbox
77kW at 1800rev/min
Macduff Ship Design to produce the design, The winch is worked in conjunction with a heavy duty Make .. . PRM
contract/ tender information, and to act as the owner's H bollard mounted on the aft deck. Model .. ....................................... 100003
The wheelhouse is fitted out for two crew members Number .. .1
project managers throughout the contract period.
For operation in Macduff harbour, this versatile craft and one pilot and has basic electronic equipment Output speed .. ..629rev/min
was built by Coastal Marine Boatbuilders, in Eyemouth, comprising an Icom M503 VHF. Simrad HT50 Propeller
who delivered on time and on budget, using a full portable VHF, Furuno M1623 radar and Fur uno Material.. ........................ NiAI Bronze
Macduff supplied kit, which eased fabrication. LS6100 echosounder. Manufacturer .... . Kort Propulsion
Sea Helper has an overall hull length of 8.85m, with Elecrrics are 24v DC throughout with a main engine Number .... . 1
length over fenders of 9.25m, her breadth moulded is driven Lucas 120 amp 24v DC alternator, a set of heavy Pitch .. ........ Fixed
3.70m, while depth moulded is 1.75m, and the duty engine room batteries and an emergency set of Diameter .... . .750mm
maximum draught aft is 1.50m. Fuel capacity is batteries in the wheelhouse. A powered bilge I fire Speed .. . 629rev/min
1000litres. pump is fitted, driven off the main engine and a hand Special adaptations .. . None
Of aU steel construction, the vessel was surveyed by bilge pump also serves the engine room. Open or nozzled .. ....... Open
the Society of Consulting Marine Engineers and Ship Great attention has been given to the design of the Alternators
Surveyors, and issued with an MCA Category 3 Area of hull, bulwarks and fendering to ensure smoothness, Number .. ............................ 1
Operation Workboat Certificate. robustness and ease of operation while working close to Make/type .. . Lucas
Designed as a harbour tug/workboat with a pilot other vessels and in awkward corners of the harbour. Output of each set .. ........... 120amp/24v DC
endorsement, her primary roles will be towage and Heavy duty rubber '0' fendering is fitted right around Deck machinery 1 x hydraulic towing winch -
manoeuvring of vessels within the harbour, assisting in the vessel at main deck level comprising 152mm x Rotzler Titan TH2 14kn
the slipping of vessels, survey work in local council 152mm section with a further vertical rubber bow Bridge electronics
owned harbours and occasional pilot duties for visiting pusher fitted of 250mm x 250mm section. The deck is Radar make/model.. .
1 Furuno M1623
commercial coasters. clear and free of obstructions and the engine room Other communication Icom VHF M503 +
systems
Ease of handling (by a crew of two) and good levels escape hatch is a flush Hercules hatch on a coaming, DS100 DSC
of manoeuvrability were key factors in the design stage. The design has proved ideal for the confines of a Echosounder.. . Furuno LS6100
Fitted with a high performance aerofoil rudder, working harbour and in addition has exhibited good sea Engine monitoring/fire detection system Shipyard
operated by Groveready - Wills Ridley steering gear, she keeping properties in the open sea so should prove a supply
is able to execute tight turning circles and displays a capable all round working platform. Complement
quick response rime from hard over to hard over. ~w.. . .2
The main engine is a Mitsubishi 6016 rated at 120bhp PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Passengers. . 0
at 2000rev I min and in this application de-rated to Length, oa.. . 8.85m Number of cabins. ...0
Other significant or special items of equipmenL .... high lift
103hp at 1800rev/rnin. The engine is fresh water keel Length, bp 7.S5m
rudder to enhance manoeuvrability within small
cooled with heavy duty steel channels welded to the Breadth moulded.. . .3.70m harbour confines. Substantial '0' rubber fendering
hull. Depth. rnoulded.. ...1.75m including pusher bow. Main engine and gearbox
Close coupled to a PRM 1000 03 gearbox with a ratio Gross tonnage.. ...9.16gt resiliently mounted to reduce noise levels

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SHA TIN: New series of harbour tugs a
first for owner
Builder's name Cheoy Lee Shipyards to be operated as three-man harbour tugs. The internal Main engines
Ltd/Hin Lee (Zhuhai) Shipyard Co Ltd design including the accommodarion is similar to the Make.. .. ..... Niigata
Designer . earlier class, while the only external difference is the Model 6L 26HLX
Vessel's name Sha Tin removal of the aft winch, which has been replaced by a Number... .. 2
Owner/Operator ...Hong Kong United Dockyards towing hook. Kitagawa Kogyo has provided the deck Output of each engine.. .. 2000hp
Ltd/Hong Kong Salvage & Towage machinery and the forward winch is fitted with 110m of
Propellers
Country Hong Kong 96mm Supermix rope.
Material Nickel-Aluminium Bronze (LR Type 4)
Flag Hong Kong Propulsion is via two 1 iigara 6L26HLX engines, with
Manufacturer... .. Niigata ZP-31
Total number of sister ships already completed 2 an output of 2000hp at 7 sOrev / min, with Omega Type Z -Drive Azimuth steerable propeller
Total number of sister ships still on order O clutches and ZP-31 Z drive propulsion units. This gives Number..... . 2
Contract date . a maximum speed of 13.07knots, a bollard pull of over Diameter 2200mm
Delivery date February 2005 (Ting Kau sOtonnes, and a range of 3s00miles. Speed.. . 273min
and Yuen Kok delivered March 2005) Open or nozzled.. . .. Nozzled
PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Alternators

Number..... .. 2 sets
H ong Kong Salvage and Towage's three latest

vessels, Sha Tin, Ting Kan, and Yuen Kok, which
were delivered in February and March 2005, are the first
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.. .... 60tonne
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of the company's fleet to have been built by Cheoy Lee Depth, moulded .4. 70m
winch - fore deck; forward winch fitted with 110m of
Ltd/Hin Lee (Zhuhai) Shipyard Co Ltd, based in Hong Gross tonnage 297gt
96mm Super mix rope
Kong and China. These tugs will increase the fleet size Net tonnage 88tonnes
Bridge electronics
to 25, of which 13 tugs are based in Hong Kong. Displacement. 584.35tonnes
Radar(s) make/model.. .. ..... Furuno FR-7062, 64nm
With the increasing size of container vessels calling in Deadweight.. .. 170dwt
Other communication systems Furuno FS-
Hong Kong these tugs are designed to meet Hong 1570SSB, Sailor RT-4822 VHF
Maximum draught 3.81 m
Kong harbour's future requirements. With 4000bhp and GPS make/model Furuno GP-90
an expected bollard pull of over sOtonnes they will be a Gyro Tokimec ES110
Max speed.. .. 13.07knots
worthy addition to the harbour fleet. Complement
Bollard pull 5Otonnes
The new tugs are based on the previous Sha Chau Range.. .. 3500miles
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coastal class, having a length of 29m and a beam of Classification Society and Notations Lloyd's Register Passengers.. .. 0
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SIROCCO: New vessel for renewable sector
Builder's name South Boats Ltd, Special fitted with a full width aluminium console with a full PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS
Projects Division Furuno suite of electronics. The helm seat is a KAB301K
Designer South Catamarans Ltd on a plinth with all controls within easy reach. Central is a Length, oa.. . 14.4m
Vessel's name Sirocco Kobelt electronic star wheel, to port is a Kobelt 6505 Length, hull.. ..13.1m
Owner/Operator .Danbrit Ship Management throttle head and to starboard is a Kobelt bucket control
Breadth fabricated 6.1 m
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The vessel is fitted with a sophisticated bucket control ~~~ ~~
Country UK Displacement 17,SOOkg
system designed between Ultra Dynamics Lrd and Kobelt
Flag.. . .British Design, draught.. . 0.9m
allowing the vessel to be helmed from two stations with
Total number of sister ships already completed .. 0 star wheel or joystick control of the system or each bucket Speed, service (80% MCR output) 18knots
Total number of sister ships still on order 2 can be steered independently using twin joysticks to toe the Max speed .21 knots
Contract date . buckets in or out ro any degree adapting the vessels Range 3S0nm
Delivery date.. . 8 July 2005 manoeuvting characteristics to individual wind and tidal Hourly fuel consumption (at 80%).. . 7SLPH
situations guaranteeing high levels of manoeuvrability in
Classification Society and Notations ...Lloyd's Register SSC
the harbour, at sea and whilst docking turbines. The helm
(lToCCO is a first of class new build South Catamaran Other important international regulations complied with....MCA
position has full visibility of the boarding area and turbine
J 42/13m Alloy \WSV (wind farm service vessel) for structure due ro large 'pilot' style windows fitted to the Small Workboat & Pilot Boat Code to Operate in
Danbrit Ship Management Ltd, of Grimsby. The vessel is wheelhouse roof Category 2 Waters (60nm) for 12 passengers, three crew and
currently working on the Kenrish Rats Wind Farm, A small galley/tea making station is fitted to the 3000kg of deck cargo
operating from \'iIhitstable, North Kent. wheelhouse stainless steel sink with pressurised cold water, Main engines
The vessel follows standard South Boats design microwave, and hot water boiler. The heads compartment Make Scania (Great Britain)
principles with symmetrical underwater sections and is simply fitted with a sea toilet with access from the Model... . .D19 SSM
asymmetrical wet deck knuckles and spray deflectors. The working deck. The compartment can be hosed to deck. Numbe~. . .2
design features include a high buoyancy bow, triple internal Below decks, the engine and jet spaces are fully silenced
Output of each engine 309kW
spray knuckles to maintain a suspension of air/water to with a Halyard designed system incorporating Maritex side
and overhead lined lagging and custom designed exhaust Generator
dampen pitching moments particularly in heavy weather.
In addition the hulls maintain a parallel waterline beam system and silencers. The engine room houses the main Number.. 1
through the length of the vessel allowing good weight 24V battery banks, Victron chargers, oil and coolant Make/type HFL 8.SkW
distribution around the vessel. The hull is not simply a stowages, crane hydraulics, and engine/jet computers. Output/speed of each set 1S00rev/min
scaled up variant of the 11m hull but an individual design The Scania DJ9 SSM 420hp main engines are coupled Waterjets
in keeping with the family design. via drive plates and Clarke's drive shafts to Ultra Dynamics Make Ultra Dynamics Ltd
The vessel is fabricated with Lloyd's Register-approved 376 water jet units giving the vessel a sprint speed of
Type Ultra Jet 376
aluminium sheet and sections from 4mm to 15mm, to 21knots and economical cruising speed of 18knots in
Number 2
meet Lloyd's Special Service Craft Rules. Fabrication and most weather conditions.
Next forward are the fuel tank compartments each Deck machinery .Palfinger PK4S01 hydraulic fully folding
welding practices have been adopted from substantially
accommodated with a 12S0litre aluminium fuel tank. Void deck crane
larger vessels to maximise the strength and rigidity of the
structure. 2 Port is fitted with an HFL 8.SKVa 230V AC generator Bridge electronics
All frames and joints are fabricated with stress relieving set, fresh water tankage, and salt and fresh water deck wash Radar(s) make/model Furuno NavNet
slots and all shell plating is welded with chine and rider bars pumps. Autopilot make/model Simrad AP2SGMDSS
to maxirnise weld strength and vessel longevity. All hull All compartment are fitted with bilge level alarms, GMDSS make/model Icom MS02
transitions are fitted with a welded aluminium flange manual bilge pump and electric bilge pump and the GPS make/model Furuno GP37 & GP32
insulated from stainless steel flanges and stainless steel skin engine/jet and fuel tank spaces are fitted with a
Gyro Sestrel
fittings to all Lloyd's approved hoses. Pyrogen fire extinguishing system.
Chart plotter Furuno NavNet
The vessel measures 14.4m length overall, has 13m hull, The vessel has been inspected by the MCA with
drawing approval, srabili ty book and build checks and Engine monitoring/fire detection system Pyrogen
with a 6.1m breadth overall, a 0.9m draught, and 17,SOOkg
displacement. Sirocco has a central island wheelhouse certified to operate under MCA Small Workboat & Complement
format with 60m2 of working deck area split equally Pilot Boat Code to Operate in Category 2 Waters Crew 3
between forward and after deck areas. (60nm) for 12 passengers, three crew and 3000kg of Passengers.. ..12
On deck the vessel is fitted with forward and after flood deck cargo. Number of cabins 0
lights, side deck recessed lighting, secondary vessel Two more vessels of this type have now been Other significant or special items of equipment .The
controls, a Pallinger PK4S01M hydraulic fully folding ordered for 2006 delivery. Both are extended to 14.9m vessel as a first of class vessel represents a significant
2tonne deck crane. Access to the turbine is via a boarding length overall and are to be built for Offshore Wind
new addition to the wind farm service vessel fleet and
platform forward over a central knuckle. Power Marine Services Ltd with twin Scania Dl12
every element of safety and transition has been
The wheelhouse is fitted with 12 individual KAB214 SOOhp engines c/w Twin Disc MGS114SC gears and
crew seats on plinths for individual stowage of personal Ultra Dynamics 376 jets and Danbrir Ship Management encompassed into the design hence the vessel sets a
and safety equipments. Seats are arranged with seven units Lrd with twin Scania DI12 S7Shp engines Twin Disc new standard for safe transition of crew and engineers
to starboard and five units to port. The central helm is MGS114SC gears and Ultra Dynamics 376 jets. in permissible weather conditions

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UK service
Builder's name VT Halmatic Ltd they have a cavitation plate above the propeller) and a Displacement .216tonnes
Designer Camarc Ltd rope cutter on both the propeller and the tail-gearbox. Lightweight 175tonnes
Vessel's name Spirit of Portsmouth These units have been supplied by Veth and are of type Speed. service . 9knots
Owner/Operator Gosport Ferries Ltd Z-Drive VZ-200, giving 340hp continuous power
Classification Society and Notations Lloyd's Register
(maximum intermittent 360hp) at 1800rev/min with
Country UK + MCA 4. 5, & 6
360deg rotation. A four bladed NAB propeller, 900mm
Flag.. . UK diameter, is fitted to each unit. A lS0litre loose tank is Main engines
Total number of sister ships already completed 0 fitted for each drive unit with all relevant pumps) valves, .................... Scania
Make ..
Total number of sister ships still on order. 0 filters, and fittings as a self contained unit for the Model.. ............................. DSI 12. 41M
Contract date Feb 2004 steering of the Veth units. Cooling of the hydraulic oil
Delivery date May 2005 is via a seawater cooled heat exchanger mounted on the Number. .. ............... 2
main engine. Output of each engine .. ....... .265kW/360bhp
Spirit of Portsmouth has been fitted with one Furuno Gearboxes
ompleted in ~[ay 200S by Halrnatic for Gosport radar, model FR1S0SlI[K3/6FT with a colour flat
C Ferries Ltd, Spiril of Portsmouth can carry a screen, and a 12m open scanner. Futuna also supplied
the GPS (type I avigator GP32) and echo sounder (type
Make ..
Model..
................. Veth azimuthmq propulsion units
.......... .vZ200
maximum of 300 passengers on a route between
FCV600L dual frequency colour LCD echosounder), A Number. .. ............2
Portsmouth and Gosport, and 2S0 passengers whilst
sailing in The Solenr. compass from Lillie & Gillie, type 1I[k2002 magnetic Propellers
The vessel has been built under survey to plans compass) has rwo repeaters at the helm positions. One MatenaL. ............................. Bronze
approved by Lloyd's Register of Shiping in accordance Sailor RT4822 VHS/GlIlDSS DCS class 1 and alarm
Manufacturer ... ..... NAB
with Special Service Craft Rules Classification and Spiril panel has also been installed onboard.
Access to the upper saloon is via two double hinged Number. .. ............2
of POrlSIIIOlllh is certified as an MCA Class 4, S, and 6
half-glazed mahogany doors aft, and via the Pitch .. .................................. Fixed
vessel.
The hull is of double-chine configuration. The hull companionway ladder forward. In addition to the Diameter ... ...... 900mm. 4 blade
and superstructure are of mild steel construction while normal access, emergency escape is provided by a single Open or nozzled .. ........................ Open
strucrural pillars in passenger areas are of stainless steel. emergency escape window to starboard. The coach-type
seats have been provided for 56 passengers. There is Alternators
The hull has six main transverse watertight bulkheads.
also seating for 32 on plastic moulded seats on GRP Number... . .2
The propulsion machinery consists of two resiliently-
mounted turbo-charged marine diesel engines each boxes on the main deck aft, and on the upper deck aft Make/type... . with engines
driving a cardan shaft via a torsional coupling and seats for 64 on 40 plastic moulded seats on GRP boxes, Output/speed of each set .24v/65amps
integral bearing with bell housing. There are two main and 24 plastic moulded seats on stainless steel frames.
Bridge electronics
engines supplied by Scania of type DSJ 12 41 M, There is also a bar area for passenger use.
Radar(sj make/model Furuno FR1505 Mk3/6FT
providing a power of 26SkW (360bhp) at 1800rev/min,
continuously rated. Two alternators (one per engine) GMDSS rnake/rnodel.. ...... Sailor RT4822
provide an Output of 24v/6Samp. The engine is driven PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Echo sounder.. . .... Furuno FCV600L
by a 'V' belt, with guards fitted. GPS make/model Furuno Navigator GP32
Two propulsion units are fitted, one in the aft
Length. Oa.. . 32.6m Complement
engineroom, and one in the forward engineroom. Each
unit is fined in a well, allowing removal whilst the vessel Length. wl, 30.2m ~w.. . 3
is afloat. Both units are identical for inrerchangeabiliry; Breadth moulded. . 1O.2m Passengers 300

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STEVNS ARCTIC: Ocean-going tug •Ice
classed
Builder's name Irving Shipbuilding Inc equipped with a Rolls-Royce Kamewa 300kW CP bow Auxiliary power
Designer Robert Allan thruster. Auxiliary power is provided by two 200kW Gensets
Vessel's name Stevns Arctic Volvo Penta TAMD 103A gensets and one Volvo Penta Make Volvo Penta
Owner/Operator Partrederiet Stevns/Nordane TAMD 74C 100kW harbour set installed in an Model TAMD 103A
Shipping acoustical enclosure. Number... . 2
Country.. ..Denmark For towing and anchor-handling operations, a set of Harbour set
Flag.. . Danish 60ronne towpins have been installed in conjunction Make .. ...... Volvo Penta
Total number of sister ships already completed with a 70tonne towhook and stern roUer. The Model. . ........ TAMD 74C
Total number of sister ships still on order . frequency-conrrolled aft winch is a single drum rype
Number . .... 1
Contract date . complete with spooling gear supplied by Rolls-Royce.
The frequency-conrrolled forward winch also supplied Output. .. . 100kW
Delivery date.. ..September 2005
by Rolls-Royce is a split-drum rype, with two cable Bow Ihruster
lifters and two warping ends. Make .. . Rolls-Royce Kamewa
Comfortable accommodations for eight crew has
I rving Shipbuilcling Jnc, of Canada, this September
completed a Robert Allan-designed ASD 33/55 ice been provided, with four single cabins and two double
cabins.
Output..
Pitch .. .............................
.......... 300kW
Conlrollable
classed tug, SteV11s Arctic, for Parrrederiet Stevns, of
Azimuthing thruster
Denmark. The 33.5m tug was designed for both ship
Make Rolls-Royce
assist and ocean towing duties.
The hull was built in Quebec, then towed to Irving's PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Model Aquamaster US255 Z drive
yard in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where it was taken into Bollard pull.. . sstomss
the yard's undercover facilities for outfitting. Length, oa 33.5m Deck machinery
Designed to hanclle a range of duties including ship Breadth moulded 11.6m Towpins... . Set of 6Otonnes
assist, coastal rowing, rig support and escort work, the
Depth, moulded 5.25m
Robert Allan designed vessel meets the srringent Towhook.. . 7Otonnes
requirements of the Danish 1aritime Authority and Sternroller... . 1
Max speed 13.5knots
has been classed to Lloyd's Register, +IOOA I Tug, Ice Att winch frequency-conlrolled single drum type,
Class IB, +LMC, MS. Classification Society and Notations Lloyd's Regisler,
+100A1 TUG, ICE CLASS 1B, +LMC, UMS wilh spooling gear from Rolls-Royce
Stevns Arctic has a length of 33.5m, a moulded
breadth of 11.6m, and a 5.20m draught. The tug is Other important international regulations complied with ....Danish Forward winch frequency-controlled split-drum
powered by a pair of MAK 6M25 cliesels, each Maritime Authority type, with two cable lifters and two warping
developing 1850kW at 750rev/min. Rolls-Royce Main engines
ends from Rolls-Royce
Aquamaster US255 Z drives with CP propellers have Make.. . MAK
Complement
been inscalled, and provide a bollard pull of about Model 6M25
65tonnes. The vessel has a top speed of 13.5knots. Number.. ...... 2 ~w.. . B
To provide maximum f1exibiliry, the rug is also Output of each engine 1850kW at 750rev/min Number of cabins .4 x single; 2 x double

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TEES NAVIGATOR: New version of old
favourite
Builder's name " Safehaven Marine below. Electronics include Single beam Reson and boxy lines found on small catamarans to produce
Designer Frank Kowalski surveying equipment, Furuno Nav Net 2 black box one of the nicest looking commercial catamarans
Vessel's name Tees Navigator radar and a range of data recording hardware. Multiple available.
Owner/Operator .P D Teesport 240v power outlets are provide below and supplied by
Country. . . UK a low revving 1500rev/min, 6.5kva Generator supplied PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS
by HFL. A four-person dinette is positioned to port
Flag.. . UK
and Tees ~.lalJigator's wide beam results in a very
Totalnumber of sister ships already completed ...47 Length, oa.. . t 2m
spacious feeling to the whole craft.
Total number of sister ships still on order 2 Environment comfort is maintained by a 3600BTU Breadth moulded.. . .4.8m
Contract date 1 October 2004 air conditioning unit providing a dry, moisture free Depth, moulded.. . 3m
Delivery date.. . 1 August 2005 environment without 'misting' of the windows. HID Gross tonnage t 9tonnes
fendering allows the craft to carry out light pilot duties, Displacement.. 11.2
whilst the very high standard of fit out allows V1P Speed, service.. . .20knots
'lBes Navigator is a Wildcat 12m catamaran built by passenger duties as well.
Max speed.. . 23knots
1. Safehaven Marine for PD Teesporr, based in Tees Navigator's main duty will be the very accurate
Range.. . 300nm
Middlesborough, UK. The port decided to build a surveying of the River Tees waters serving the ports of
Main engines
catamaran instead of a monohull craft due ro the use Tees and Hartlepool. This is one of the UK's largest
commercial port operators, and handles a high volume Make Scania
of a new multi beam sonar head; on a catamaran the
sonar head is deployed through a moon pool in the of commercial traffic with up to 1200 ship movements Model DI9
bridge deck, which is much safer. per month, and handling vessels up to Number 2
The Wildcat was chosen after a demonstration run in 180,000tOnnes/310m in length. The quality of Output of each engine.. ..318hp
Ireland in rough weather where her seakeeping was surveying data is critical as often there is only 0.9m Gearboxes
good, especially directional stability, a very important underkeel clearance on larger vessels. Make.. . .Twin Disc
consideration for a craft whose main task is to steer a The vessel has been built with a moon pool Number 2
dead straight line during data acquisition. The Wildcat positioned close the LeG in the bridge deck. A large
Propellers
was capable of maintaining course, virtually without hatch is lifted and allows the multi beam sonar head to
Material.. . NiAI Bronze
helm correction in a quartering following sea in force be deployed to below the keel line allowing data
acquisition to be carried out at speeds up to l Oknots. Manufacturer Clements Engineering
5-6 conditions, which would not have been possible on
The valuable sonar head is fully protected by the twin Number.. . 2
a monohull, Furthermore the greatly reduced rolling
of the craft meant the accuracy of data acquisition was hulls making it much less vulnerable to damage than is Pitch.. . Fixed
invariably much higher than would be possible on a the case when hung over the side or bow as is the Diameter 23inch
monohull. practice on monohulls. The sonar head is then raised Alternators
The vessel's based on a motor yacht superstructure the moon pool hatch close for a fast transit speeds of Number 2
providing a large accommodation area yet still 20knots. : Bow thruster
maintaining a good working space in the aft cockpit. Propulsion is provided by twin Scania DI9 engines
Make .. .Vetus
The vessel's general arrangement consists of a fully with power of at 318hp each. These Scania engines
Number. 1
equipped galley in the POrt hull, and a berth positioned were chosen for their low revolution, long hour
durability, aided by their unique piston ring design, Output of each .. ..80KGF
over the bridge deck. The heads and a second berth are
reducing carbon build up at low rev/min which can be Deck machinery ... .. Lofrans windlass
in the starboard hull. The main cabin has a central twin
seat helm position, and an ergonomically designed a problem on other turbo engines running at Bridge electronics
helm position. prolonged low rpm. A long range is provided by Radar make/model Furuno NAV NET 2
One of the design criteria was to provide a fatigue- 250gallon capacity fuel tanks. Autopilot make.. . Furuno
free driving position. To this end a special moulding Other features on the craft are dual helm positions, GMDSS make Simrad
was built allowing the helmsman to sit uprigbt in a car the second being from the craft's flybridge. MOB
GPS make.. . Furuno
like driving posicion, avoiding the usual 'hunched over recovery and deployment of additional data
Chart plotter Raymarine
the wheel' back ache inducing helm positions. Power acquisition equipment is provided by an 'A' frame
positioned on the transom. Twin stainless steel dive Complement
steering gives literally, 'finger light' steering with low
revolution lock to lock. platforms give easy close access to the waterline. And Crew .. ..2
Survey data acquisition is carried out from a large IL' finally the vessels sleek and graceful lines make her Passengers. ...4
shaped work bench with computer racking provided yery attractive on the water, discarding the usual square Number of cabins. ..3

VELOX: Innovative escort tug first of class
Builder's name..... .. Astilleros Gondan This combination delivers a bollard pull of 65tonnes, first application of the Voith 'Turbo-Fin' rotating
Designer Robert Allan Ltd and provides a free running speed in excess of cylinder at the leading edge to rnaximise lift in the skeg
Vessel's name Velox 14.5knots. when operating in indirect mode.
Owner/Operator 0stensjl1l Rederi AS Velax is outfitted for a crew of up to six persons. All
Country... . .. Norway cabins but one include private en suite facilities. There
is a spacious lounge/mess area, a fully equipped PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS
Flag Norwegian
modern galley, and a full ship's office/meeting room.
Totalnumber of sister ships already completed 0
Below decks are ample stores spaces and a Length. oa... .. 37.00m
Total number of sister ships still on order 1
fitness/ exercise room. Beam moulded 14.00m
Contract date .. The main towing winch is a double drum, hydraulic
Delivery date .. February 2005 winch supplied by Karrnoy Winch AS. One drum is set
Depth. moulded 5.40m
up for escort operations, with capacity of 350m of Draught maximum B.90m

92mm diameter synthetic hawser. The other drum is set Maximum speed 14.5knots
I nlate February the high performance

Velox was delivered from Astilleros
AVT escort rug
Gondan, of
up for towing, with capacity of 1000m of 57mm
diameter SWR. The brake capacity is 300tol1nes. The
Bollard pull
Classification Society and Notations .Det Norske
B5tonne
Veritas
Spain, to 0stensjo Rederi AS of Haugesund, Norway. winch is set up to meet DNV's escort towing DNVa lAl. Tug. EO. Oilrec, Fi-Fi 1, Escort (130.10)
Velox is the first of two rugs being built at Gondan to requirements, with a hydraulic render/recover feature. Other important international regu~tions complied with .....Norwegian
this new design, designated as the AVT 37/65-E Class. The towing staple on Velox is very unusual. Designed
Maritime Authority
The design was developed by Robert Allan Ltd of to accommodate both steel wire and synthetic line, it
Vancouver, BC working in close association with the was clearly necessary to have two distinct aperrures Main engines
0stensjo Rederi AS technical representative, Carl Johan which would function effectively in both escort and Make Rolis-Royce/Bergen Diesel
Amundsen of Carl] Amundsen AS, of Haugesund, towing functions. Model C25:33LBP
Norway, and with Voith hiffstechnik. The result is a very wide-based channel slot for the Number... .. 2
Velox will be used in the Norsk Hydro oil terminal escort hawser operations, with a central fairlead above
Output of each engine 2400kW at l000rev/min
port of Srure, Norway, to provide a significant upgrade for towing wire operations. The hawser slot permits the
Propellers
in tanker escort capability for ships calling there. The line to migrate far outboard towards the pressure side
in an indirect operation, thus reducing the heelirig Manufacturer ... ..Voith
rug is built to DNV notation DNV a IA1, Tug, EO,
OiJrec, Fi-Fi 1, Escort (130,10) as well as to the moment on the rug and increasing the line tension Model .. ..32RB-210-2
requirements of the Norwegian Maritime Authority. capacity. Number .... ..1
The new design of this vessel incorporates a number This combination of fearures gives Velax an indirect Special adaptations .. ..Cycloidal
of refinements in hull form, deck gear and skeg design steering force capability of 150tonnes at 10knots and Capacities
to maxi mise indirect towing performance. This 130tonnes at 10knots within the special requirements
Fuel capacity 12Om'
combination marks Ve/ax as one of the most effective of the DNV escort class notation.
The skeg geometry of the vessel is the result of an Potable water capacity 24m'
escort rugs afloat, in terms of performance per unit
power or performance per size. extensive series of investigations into shapes and Fi-Fi Foam 20m'
The vessel has a length overall of 37.00m, a moulded appendages which would enable a significant increase Dispersant. 20m'
beam of 14.00m, a moulded depth of 5.4Dm, and a in indirect steering force. A wide variety of options Recovered oil.. .. 1OOm'
maximum draught of 6.90m. were explored, and their merits in terms of lifting force Deck machinery double drum towing winch, hydrauliC
Propulsion comprises a pair of Rolls-Royce/Bergen and complexity were evaluated.
winch supplied by karrney Winch AS (350m of 92mm
Diesel C25:33L8P diesel engines, each rated 2400kW The final skeg configuration incorporates a refined
diameter and l000m of 57mm diameter SWR)
at l000rev/min, driving a Voith Model 32R6-210-2 profile offering better lift generation than typical
cycloidal propeller through a Voith Turbo coupling. Complement
NACA profiles and, most critically, incorporates the
Crew ... ..B

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