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SMALL SHIPS OF 2006 ARROW: Redesigned pilot boat for harbour use 6
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elcome to Significant Small Ships of five more vessels are currently building. Another Australian contribution is Svitzer
W 2006. Thisjournal aims to showcase the
most innovative and technically interesting
Another builder had a historical event
in 2006. HMS Clyde, constructed by VT
Al Shamal, from Strategic Marine, which has
been built to very high comfort standards for
vessels - of under 100m in length - delivered Shipbuilding, was the first vessel to be built an offshore vessel. Finally, we see that Incat
throughout the year. As can been seen from in the company's UK base, in Portsmouth, has re-worked its already successful high-
this year's submissions, the market has been for 40 years. The catalyst for th is vessel was speed catamaran series, with the delivery of
extremely buoyant, all over the world. In this the group's move to these new sophisticated Milenium Tres.
publication we are presenting many different premises in 2003. All over Europe a great number of
types of vessel, from builders in the UK to The year 2006 seemed to be a good year interesting vessels have been produced
China, and from Norway to Australia. for technically sophisticated vessels, with a th is year. Norway, as ever, has constructed
It has been an extremely good year for plethora being delivered. A good example some pioneering ships. Bergen Star, built
prototype and concept craft launches. of this ground-breaking engineering is the by RMK Marine, is a 4440dwt oil product
Damen Shipyards, The Netherlands, released 89m James Cook. This craft, which is able tanker with an innovative propulsion system,
two Axebow vessels, both of which are now to operate unrestricted, worldwide, allows designed by Rolls-Royce. A Iso created by
working in deepwater areas of Mexico. This scientists to carry out important research the latter company is Olympic Octopus,
new bow shape maximises the waterline work. an anchor handler built by Aker Yards
length and prevents the bow from coming out Boat yards in the UK delivered some Saviknes, designed specifically for safe deck
of the water, whilst significantly increasing interesting builds. VT Halmatic completed operations.
the draught of the bow. The design also the 16.95m pilot boat Arrow, which was a Remontowa also contributed two interesting
reduces bow flare, is claimed to completely complete redesign of an existing model; vessels to this publication. Alert, a rapid
remove any bow slamming, and decrease South Boats delivered Offshore Provider, intervention ship, was built for use in UK
resistance. a first of series catamaran; OISS Patroller, waters and is the only one if its kind; and the
On a similar theme, the 86m Bourbon Orca, built by A Inmaritec, has now become the 84m NLV Pharos, a multi role craft, which is
built by Ulstein Verft, and created by Ulstein industry standard vessel for in-field support the fi rst of a series.
Design, is the first X-BOW ship. This vessel craft; two interesting vessels came from Of course, there are many more vessels
cleaves through waves, and its unusual shape Safehaven Marine's yard, namely Gleann detailed inside this annual, including ferries,
provides buoyancy and reduces slamming. Mor, and Celtic Amara, both new models; and a tanker, offshore vessels, patrol and survey
It also ensures only a minimum of sea spray finally, Cornish yard Ecocats launched the boats, and a tug.
emerges on deck. 10m Chelsea, an environmentally-friendly As ever, I would like to thank all the people,
A further prototype vessel, from the patrol craft. the shipbuilders, designers, and owners, who
Norwegian yard Westplast AS, is WP 950. In the Asia Pacific region too, builders have helped make this journal as thorough as we
This seismic survey boat is the first of two also been busy. Hong-Kong-based Cheoy Lee hope it is. Without them taking their valuable
craft that are being considered for a new Shipyards constructed its largest ever vessel; time to fill in our detailed data sheets, this
fleet. the 54m multi-purpose Mermaid Investigator. publication would not be possible.
One significant first is for the lifeboat and The prolific builder Austal has two offerings All the vessels included in this journal
davit manufacturer Umoe Schat-Hard ing. inside this journal: Vigilant a 16m monohull have been chosen on their own merit, and I
This company has expanded its Chinese patrol vessel, part of a much larger series, and very much hope that you enjoy reading about
facility, Qingdao, and for the first time, is Gold Express and Silver Express sistership them.
building patrol vessels. UPIOOO is now being ferries with an extremely short one-year build Cheryl Saponia
used in China for coastal patrol work, and time. Editor

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 ALERT: Rapid intervention vessel
ensures safe ports
Builder's name.. . Remontowa SA sea trials of electronic and specialty equipment Other important international regulations complied
Designer Burness Corlett & Partners helicopter support; safety boat assignments; and with....requirementsfor UK MCA Class Vlll vessels
Vessel's name.. ......Alert guard duties for cable and pipe laying projects. Main engines
Owner/Operator.. ..Trinity House Alert is fitted with a range of high specification survey Make. .. Caterpillar Diesels
equipment and to the highest and most modern
Country.... . UK Number.. .. 2
technical standards. With DP1 dynamic positioning, the
Flag UK Output of each engine ..... 1492kW at 1600rev/min
vessel has a service speed of 15knots and a maximum
Total number of sister ships already completed ..0 speed of 17knots.
Propellers
Total number of sister ships still on order 1 Alert has been equipped with a complete suite of Manufacturer... . . Kamewa
Contract date 11 November 2004 navigation and communication equipment supplied by Model.. .. 50 XF5/4
Delivery date.. . 10 April 2006 Northrop Grumman Corp's Sperry Marine business Number .. .. 2
unit. The system includes radars, electronic chart display Pitch ... .. Variable

A new Trinity House rapid intervention vessel,

named Alert, was built by Remontowa at Gdansk,
in Poland. The vessel has now been deployed to cover
and information system, autopilot, dual-axis speed log,
dual fiber-optic gyros, magnetic compass, echosounder,
automatic identification system, differential GPS,
Bow thrusters
Make.. ................................HRP
Number.... . 1
the south-east corner of the country, primarily the and voyage data recorder. Due to the confined space Output of each.. .....155~Wat 1620rev/min
Dover Strait, where she will be able to respond rapidly available on the bridge, a number of the displays have
Auxiliary diesel generator
to any maritime incident. Alert will help to ensure multifunction capability. The system runs on Sperry
Make. ...... Caterpillar
Trinity House continues to provide an efficient service Marine's proprietary Voyage Management System
software. The communication equipment includes Model .. ................... C90
for mariners enteting the POrts and navigating the
satellite and radio systems meeting the Global Maritime Number .. .............................. 2
seaways under its jurisdiction.
Distress and Safety System carriage requirements, as Deck machinery
Alert represents the completion of the first stage of
an investment of £38 million on three new vessels by well as an Iridium satellite terminal. Aft capstan pull 3.0tonnes at 18m/min
the General Lighthouse Authorities (GLAs) of the Deck crane... .. .48tonne/m
United Kingdom and Ireland. Cable lifter pull 5.Olonnes at 18m/min
The vessel has been classed by Uoyd's Register to loo PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Chain winch.. . capacity 100m x 38mm chain
Al SSC Workboat G4; Uoyd's Machinery certificate; Bridge electronics
Unmanned Machinery Space certificate; Machinery Length. oa 39.3m Radars make/model.. . ....Decca Bridge Master
Condition Maintenance, Uoyd's Environmental Policy, Breadth. moulded.. .. 8.0m E.250SBand; Decca Bridge MasterE.250XBand
Lifting Appliance and Dynamic Positioning to CM Depth. moulded (to main deck).. . .4.0m Autopilot make/model. NaviPilot 4000 Digital
Standard. The vessel also complies with requirements Gross tonnage.... ....302tonnes AIS.. .. F/AIS-R4
for UK MCA Class Vlll vessels. Displacement. .. 365tonnes
Voyage data recorder Voyage Master VDR
The 39.3m vessel has been installed with rwo Draught maximum.. . 2.5m
Caterpillar diesel engines which each have an output of Satcoms .Sat-C H2095C Iridium ST4110
Air draught.. 18.0m
1492kW at 1600rev/min. In addition, rwo 50 XF5/4 NavtexRx McMurdoICSNAV5plus
Bollard pull.. . 2Olonnes
Kamewa variable pitch propellers, and one HRP bow EPIRB.. .. Tron 40s 406MHz; satellite EPIRB
Cargo................................. . 1Olonnes
thruster that has an output of 155kW at 1620rev/min SART.. ..Sailor 9GHz
Speed. service 15knots
were firted on Alert. Echo Sounder.. . ES 5100-01
Max speed.. . .. 17knots
The vessel can undertake hydrographic surveys, ECDIS/NAV station Sperry VMS-NaviECDIS
Range 1500nm at 15knots; 3000nm at 12knots
including bathymetry, side scan, sonar and wreck Capacities
+ 10% margin
investigations, and sampling projects. Alert can also be Fuel oil. .. . 42.0tonnes
urilised as a research platform with her large working Endurance 5 days working site
Classification Society and Notations Lloyd's Register Lub oil. .. 0.6tonnes
deck that can be used for deployment of scientific
100 Al SSC Workboat G4; Lloyd's Machinery Hydraulic oil .. . 0.8tonnes
equipment and sampling work.
She also has capabilities for marine hazard Certificate, Unmanned Machinery Space Fresh water .. . 12.0tonnes
search and marking; lifting, towing, and accurate Certificate, Machinery Condition Maintenance. Complement
positioning of marine equipment; recovery and Lloyd's Environmental Policy. Lifting Appliance Crew .. ....................6
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Builder's name.. . .
VT Halmatic Ltd As is expected, a comprehensive set of bridge Model MGX 5114 QuickShift
Designer...... . Camarc Ltd electronics have been fitted. This includes a Furuno Number.. . 2
Vessel's name... . Arrow NavNet radar; radio telephones from Sailor, and GPS Output speed. .. 2.04:1 reduction
Owner/Operator Falmouth Harbour from CSJ Vector and Furuno. A Marinex 2-zone fire Propellers
Commissioners detection system has been fitted with smoke detectors, Material .... Nickel Aluminium Bronze, AB2c to BS
Country UK along with a Pyrogen fire smothering system. 1400
Flag UK Arrow has crew of three and there is capacity of up
Total number of sister ships already completed ..1 Manufacturer CJR Propulsion
to 12 passengers. A mess has been provided for six,
Total number of sister ships still on order. .....NiI Number.. .. 2
along with a galley, and one We.
Contract date September 2005 Pitch Fixed, 5 blade
Delivery date November 2006 Diameter.. .. 762mm x 863mm
Speed 1029rev/min
PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Special adaptations None
Open or nozzled Open
~e new pilot boat Anvw, a Camarc-designed
Length, oa 16.95m Alternators
1. 16m vessel, was delivered to Falmouth Harbour Number.. .. 1
Length, bp... . 15.40m
Commissioners in November. It was one of two
Breadth moulded.. .. .4.64m Make/type.. .. HFL Model H2W6M1C
vessels ordered by the harbour commissioners and PD
Displacement, full load.. . 26.2Otonnes Output/speed of each set ...6kW - 230v AC/1 ph/
Ports in Teesport. AITOW entered service at the start of
Design, draught.. 1.50m amidships 50Hz, 3000rev/min
December.
Design, deadweight.. . 3.1Otonnes Bridge electronics
The VT Halmatic 16M design is based on Teesport's
Lightweight 23.1Otonnes Radar make/model Furuno 'NavNet', 4kW
existing 16m pilot boat Coo/ham. Following PD Pons'
Speed, service 21.5knots at continuous power Radome & 15" Melford LCD
six years experience of successfully operating this type
of vessel, the operators had extensive input into the Max speed 23.7knots at full power Marinised Display
improvements and enhancements to the original design Range.. .. 210nm at 18knots GMDSS make/model .... Sailor RT5022 VHF/DSC
and specification. Classification Society and Notations Lloyd's Register radio telephone
The vessel has a length overall of 19.95m, a length + 1OOA1 SSC HSC Mono WorkboatiPiiot G2 Other communication systems Sailor RT2048
waterline of 15.40m, a beam overall of 4.64m, and a fully Other important international regulations complied with UK VHF radio telephone
loaded draught of 1.35m. The vessel has been classed by MCA 'Code of Practice for the Safety of GPS make/model CSI Vector & Furuno GP-32
Lloyd's Register to + 100Al SSC Mono Pilot HSC G3 and Small Workboats & Pilot Boats'. Certified as Gyro .. .. Not fitted
also complies with UK MCA 'Code of Practice for the a Work boat with up to 12 passengers, and a Pilot Chart plotter Integrated with radar
Safety of Small Workboats & Pilot Boats', and is certified Boat endorsement for Sea Area Cat2 (up to Engine monitoring Scania standard engine
as a work boat with up to 12 passengers, and a pilot boat instrumentation
60nm from safe haven)
endorsement for Sea Area Cat2 (up to 60nm from safe Fire detection system Marinex 2-zone with
Main engines
haven). smoke detectors
Make Scania
AlTOw has been equipped with two Scania D116M EMS
Model.... .. DI16M-EMS Fire smothering system Pyrogen
diesel engines rated at 570mph, and can teach a service
Number 2 Complement
speed of 21knots and a maximum speed of 23knots fully
loaded. Two Twin Disc gearboxes have also been fitted. Output of each engine 423bkW ~w 3
A five bladed FP nickel aluminium bronze propeller, Gearboxes Passengers.. .. Up to 12
from CJR propulsion, has a speed of 1029re\'/min. Make Twin Disc Number of cabins Mess for 6/Galley/WC (1)

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BEAM OVERAll. 5.25 m
BEAM MOULDED - 4-.64 m
DRAUGHT ANIDSHIPS 1.50 m
FUEL CAPICfN ----- 2100 rrlres
FRESHWATER CAPACITY --- 215 n!res

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AXEBOW 1 & AXEBOW 2: Concept ships
decrease bow flare and slamming
Builder's name Damen Shipyards In addition, there are three Reintjes WVS430 gearboxes, Number 3
Designer Damen Damen Shipyards and three FP propellers fitted. A hydraulic bow thruster Pitch ...................................•..................... Fixed
Vessels names Axebow 101; Axebow 102 in each vessel produces 75kW of power. Bow thruster... ..1 x 7SkW, hydraulic
Owner/Operator Ocean Team The ships have been installed with a full and Generator sets 1 x 60kW; 230V/41SV; SOHz
Country Mexico comprehensive set of bridge electronics including
Capacities
a JRC radar; and Raytheon Anschutz autopilot; and
Flag Mexican Fuel oil 20.00m'
Seiwa!Explorer GPS and plotter; VHF and HM!MF
Total number of sister ships already completed ...O from Sailor; and AIS from J RC. Fresh water 27.S0m'
Total number of sister ships stili on order Lifesaving equipment for the 75 passengers and crew Waste water... .. 1.40m'
Contract date . includes lifebuoys, life jackets; and four Viking 20- Deck layout
Delivery date September 2006 person life rafts; as well as a Novec fixed gas flooding Space.. .. 7S.00m'
system in the engineroom. Strength 1.4tonnes/m'
Anchor winch Electrically operated

T he first two Damen Axe Bow vessels were delivered

to Occantearn in September 2006 and the vessels
were then leased by Diavaz for operation in deep water
PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS
Bridge electronics
Radar make/model JRC/JMA-S106
in the Gulf of Mexico. The concept of the Axe Bow Autopilot make/model... .. .... Raytheon
Length, oa 33.S7m
vessels is an advancement of the 1999 enlarged ship Anschutz NP60
Beam, oa 7.36m
concept that was jointly researched by Damen and GPS/Plotter make/model Seiwa/Explorer 11
Depth, at sides.. .. 3.30m
Delft University. VHF... . .2 x Sailor RTS022
Draught. aft... .. 1.9Sm
The vessel's axe-shaped bow maximises the waterline HF/MF Sailor 4000
Speed .26knots
length and prevents the bow from coming out of the AIS... .. JRC JHS182
water; it decreases the bow flare and increases the Classification Society and Notations Bureau Veritas 1 +
Echosounder... .. UT
draught of the bow significantly; it has strikingly low Hull; MACH
Life saving equipment
vertical acceleration levels; there is complete absence Main engines
Life bouys 2
of bow slamming as well as decreased resistance; thus Make. . Caterpillar
downtime and fuel consumption is reduced. Model.. . C32 B Life jackets 80
The vessels have a length overall of 33.57m, a beam Number.. .. 3 Life rafts .4 x Viking 20 person
overall of 7.36m, a depth of 3.30m, and an aft draught Output of each engine 3300bhp at 2100rev/min Internal firefighting.. . Novec fixed gas flooding
of 1.95m. The ships can reach a maximum speed of system in engineroom; portable extinguishers
Gearboxes
26knots. .Axebo» 1 and .Axebow 2 have been classified by according to class
Make Reintjes
Bureau Veritas to 1 + Hull; MACH.
Model WVS430 Complement
Three Caterpillar C32 B engines have been fitted, and
Number 3 Passengers 7S
these have an output of 3300bhp at 2100rev!min each.
Propellers Cabins ..... officers 1 x 2 persons; crew 1 x 2 person

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innovative propulsion system
Builder's name RMK Marine to take the vessel to safety should an emergency arise Length, bp 81.50m
Designer Rolls-Royce at the terminal. Maintenance can also be carried out Breadth moulded 16.50m
Vessel's name Bergen Star at sea on reduced speed and Bergell Star can operate Depth, moulded 8.05m
Owner/Operator Haugland Tankers economically at low speed on one engine. Propulsion Gross tonnage.. . 3600gt
Country Norway system redundancy also increases the level of safety in Displacement.. 6500tonnes
Flag Norway coastal navigation. Design, draught.. 6.20m
Total number of sister ships already completed 0 In developing the hull form, Rolls-Royce had to Design, deadweight.... . .4400dwt
Total number of sister ships still on order O ensure that the ship would have good course-keeping Lightweight.. . 21 OOtonnes
Contract date September 2003 ability. Hulls with length to beam ratios desirable for Speed, service (65% MCR output) 13.3knots
Delivery date August 2006 low first cost and high earning capacity in the past Max speed 15knots
tended to have poor course stability when propelled by Range.. .. 4500nm
azimuth thrusters, needing large steering corrections Daily fuel consumption 10tonnes/day

B ergen Star is a 4440dwt

concept developed by NVC-Design

oil product
is the first ship to be built to an innovative
tanker. It

in Rolls-Royce,
resulting in heavier fuel consumption.
Choice of Azipulls for propulsion
these thrusters with their hydrodynamically
helps greatly, as
optimised
Classification Society and Notations
Main engines
Make
Bureau Veritas

Bergen
combining a tailor-made hull design with a diesel underwater units provide substantial rudder area. Model C25:33LGA
mechanical propulsion system based on twin Azipull Even so, a major programme of computational design Number , 2
azimuth thrusters with pulling propellers. and model testing of the hull was undertaken to ensure Output of each engine 1490kW at 900rev/min
Norwegian-owner Haugland Tankers had the tanker that the result would be a tanker with course stability Propellers
built by RMK shipyard in Turkey. Bergen Staris on long well in excess of the IMO zig-zag test requirements. Material.. . Ni AI-Bronze
term charter to Statoil, and Bergen Tankers operate The hull is double, meeting the new regulations, Manufacturer.. .. Rolls-Royce
it primarily along the Norwegian coast. Many POrts and incorporates a bulbous bow, plus a short skeg for Number.. .. 2
here are difficult to access, and good manoeuvring docking purposes. Azipull propulsors are positioned Pitch Controllable
characteristics had high priority. below headboxes and allow the aft end of the hull to Diameter.. .. 2.30m
The VC-Design concept using Azipull propulsion be optirnised for minimum resistance and simplified Speed 212rev/min
covers a range of product tankers for coastal waters hull construction. Special adaptations Azipull type
and worldwide trading from 3000dwt-30,000dwt, Each independent propulsion system comprises a Open or nozzled.. .. Open
the upper limit depending on the required speed main engine driving an Azipull thruster equipped Alternators
and ice class. Bergen Star builds on the concept, but with a CP propeller, with a generator interposed in Number... .. 2
is a design tailored to this experienced shipowner's the shaft between engine and thruster. The simple Make/type Newage AVK
precise requirements, and given the type name 1 VC mechanical layout offers flexibility and efficiency. Bow thruster
604 PT. Transmission losses are much lower than a diesel Make.. .. Brunvoll
Among the many advantages of the concept is an electric drive and the system is less demanding to Number.. ..... 1
increase in cargo space compared to a conventional operate. Output of each 500kW
single screw product tanker, since the azimuth An attraction is that in port one engine can be shut Bridge electronics
thruster system allows the engine room bulkhead down. The other is declutched from its thruster and Radars make Sperry
to be moved further aft. Depending on the size drives its generator supplying power for the hydraulic Autopilot make Sperry
of vessel, the increase in cargo volume is 5%-70/0. deepwell cargo pump powerpacks and the vessel's GMDSS make Sailor
This provides a short payback time on the slightly hotel load. Other communication systems Sperry
increased construction cost compared with a basic Haugland Tan kers' new vessel has a cargo hold GPS make.. .. Sperry
single screw ship. volume of 5175m' split between 10 tanks. Cargo Gyro.. .. Sperry
By using two independent propulsion lines heating is by stainless steel coils through which Chart plotter Simrad
comprising thruster, shaft generator, and main thermal oil is circulated. Each tank has its own cargo Engine monitoring/fire detection system Lyngsoe
engine and control system, a high level of redundancy pump and the total discharge rate is 1200m'/hr. Marine
is achieved. It also means that maintenance work Complement
can be carried out on one engine when the vessel is Crew 10
working cargo in port, since the other unit, assisted PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Passengers.. .. 0
by the tunnel bow thruster, is immediately available Length, oa.. .. 89.99m Number of cabins.. . 12

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BOURBON ORCA: Revolutionary new hull
shape for improved performance
mobile cranes equipped with articulated grappling Shark jaws and towing pins 2 x anchor
Builder's name Ulstein Verft AS hooks, a control system and a remote activated handling forks. 500mm. SWL 500tonnes: 4 x
Designer.. . Ulstein Design AS video surveillance system, as well as a mobile anchor towing pins with flaps for horizontal locking,
Vessel's name Bourbon Orca handling platform system to replace the traditional 450mm
Owner/Operator Bourbon Offshore Norway stern roller. Deck winches.. . ..... 1 x combined windlass/
Country Norway For environmental reasons, Bourbon Orca was mooring winch: 2 x tugger winches, pull
Flag Norway equipped with diesel-electric propulsion. This 2Otonnes, remote control: two capstans aft,
Total number of sister ships already completed ..O vessel will be the first AHTS to be equipped with pull 15tonnes, remote control: 2 x towing/
Total number of sister ships still on order this solution, combined with azimuth thrusters. working drums: 2 x spooling devices for
Contract date . This technology, combined with the hull design, the towing working drums side
Delivery date 2006 significantly reduces gas and toxic emissions and load 40tonnes: 1 x anchor handling
ensures significant fuel savings. While with a drum with dividing flange socket
conventional propulsion system, the engines of an part: 1 x spooling device for the AH drum,

B ourbon Orca the new Ulstein AX104 design is

an anchor handling tug supply vessel (AHTS),
and was a result of collaboration between Bourbon
AHTS run continuously, with this type of propulsion,
only the energy needed is consumed, generating both
economic and environmental benefits.
side load 60tonnes: two secondary winches
with dividing flange socket part: 2 x
spooling devices for secondary winches
Offshore, ship designer Ulstein Design, and ODIM, side load 20tonnes: 1 x storage winch for
which specialises in marine automated systems. The spare tow wire pull 10tonnes
vessel now works under contract for Norsk Hydro. PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Safe anchor handling system
In contrast to most existing vessels, on which the Length, oa.. ..86.2m Tugger cranes 2 x travelling on top of cargo
bridge projects above the level of the sea, Bourbon Orca Length, bp.. . nOm rail, tugger winch 15tonnes, crane winch
differs with an inverted bow design. The first thing Breadth moulded 18.5m 3tonnes, max outreach 10m
noticeable about an Uistein A X104 vessel is the new Depth to main deck 8.5m Stern ramp L6000, 813950,
hull shape. The bow is the reverse of a conventional Gross tonnage 4089gt Static max load 500tonnes, dynamic max
bow, leaning backwards instead of forwards: an Net tonnage 1226nt load 400tonnes at50m/min: twin inboard stern
Ulstein X-BOW. Model tests have shown this vessel Draught, max 7.0m rollers, L2"3000. D1800: twin outboard stern
can sail faster and consume less fuel in high waves Design, draught.. 6.0m
rollers, L2"2000, D1800
than a conventional bow would allow. Deadweight at max draught 7.0m 3180tonnes Positioning tool Roller height 600mm
Vessels with an Ulstein X-BOW cleave the waves, Cargo deck area (35.0m x 15.4m) 540m'
Wire spin tools.. .. 2
reducing noise and vibration. The hull shape provides Deck load (VCG 1.0m above main deck) 1200tonnes
Chain pulling and laying devices 2 x 10tonne
major buoyancy and reduces slamming against the Max speed 17.1knots
pulling force
vessel. There is also little sea spray on deck. These Bollard pull 183tonnes
Bridge electronics
properties are important contributions toward greater Classification Society and Notations Det Norske Veritas
Radars S-band ARPA: X-band ARPA
work safety in rough seas. A vessel with an Ulstein 1A1, Supply Vessel SF, Tug, EO, DynPos AUTR.
Digital chart system. . . ..... ECDIS (duplo)
X-BOW will also have greater fuel economy and can CLEAN, COMF-V(3), DK(+), HL(+). NAUT-OSV (LOC)
Conning station.. . .. VDR, AIS
sail at higher speeds in poor weather conditions than Other important international regulations complied with...NLS
Enginemonitoring/firedetectionsystem CO,
vessels with a conventional bow, Certificate
protection system for engine room: local water
The design collaboration produced the SAHS system Main engines
mist protection system
(safe anchor handling system) which eliminates any Number ..4
Internal communications U!stein Com
human presence on the after deck of the vessel during Output of each engine 2880bkW at 720rev/min
automatic telephone. data network. and
the most dangerous operations to ensure optimum Azimuthing thrusters
protection of the crews. The vessel was tested in Number Twin installation satellite TV antenna signal to all offices
conditions corresponding to those in the North Sea. Output.. 5000kW and cabins: TV satellite antenna
This shows that the ship will in most cases be able to Diameter.. .. 3600mm Radio.. ... According to GMDSS - area A3
perform very demanding tasks regardless of weather Video and monitoring system. ... Colour
Pitch Controllable
conditions and speed. The greatest significant wave Nozzles Yes video camera system (11 cameras) for
height in the model tests in Trondheim was 6m. Speed Variable 0-173rev/min surveillance of AHT winch, pump room,
That corresponds to a wave height of 11m in teal Side thrusters forward propulsion room, stern ramp. Surveillance

conditions. Tunnel thruster 1 acc to international ISPS

When the vessel is in a dynamic position, the Output. 1200kW Other significant or special items of equipment ... Joystick:
shape of the bottom limits the effects of eddies and Pitch.. ..... Controllable: frequency controlled Dynamic Positioning System dual redundant
banging. As a result, Bourbon Orca can operate under Retractable steerable thruster (IMO Class II) with position reference
very difficult sea conditions, particularly in the North Output.. . 1800kW systems: DPS 700, laser reference system.
Sea. In addition, this design offers better working and Pitch Controllable: frequency controlled Hydro acoustic reference unit
safety conditions for crews, who will enjoy greater Deck machinery Complement 35
comfort, both in terms of sound levels, vibration, and Deck cranes.. . Knuckle boom crane. Number of cabins 2 x 1-bed superior cabins with day
stability. 10tonnes 16m: two deck cranes travelling on room: 3 x 1-bed superior cabin: 9 x 1-bed
The rear deck is equipped with two powerful cargo rail. 3tonnes 10m cabin: 10 x 2-bed cabin

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SIGNIFICA T SMALL SHIPS OF 2006
CAP SIGLI: First azimuthing tractor tug •In
Algeria
Builder's name . UNV Freeboard 1966; Gross Tonnage 1969; Marpol 74/78; Firefighting (FiFi1) + Clean Sea + Clean
Designer.. ..UNV Colreg 1972; and in general with all IMO rules applicable Air
Vessel's name Cap Sigli to this rype of vessel. Otherimportantinternationalregulationscompliedwith....Freeboard
Owner/Operator Algerian port authority of Accommodation has been provided for eight in three 1966; Gross Tonnage 1969; Marpol
Beja'ia double cabins with bunk beds and two single cabins for 74/7S; Colreg 1972
the officers. There is a mess room onboard equipped Main engines
Country Algeria
for the crew and one stainless steel galley with kitchen, Make.. .. MaK
Flag.. . - and one common sanitary room. The accommodation is Model 6M20
Total number of sister ships already completed ..O fully air conditioned by a unit installed in a store below Numbm 2
Total number of sister ships still on order O the wheelhouse. The wheelhouse located is above the Output of each engine 1140kW (2 x 1550bp)
Contract date . accommodation superstructure. at 1000rev/min
Delivery date December 2005 Two four stroke diesel engines MAK 6M20 developing Propellers
1140kWat 1000rev/min with its auxiliary equipment: Manufacturer .. ...Rolls-Royce
starting air bottles, diesel pump and filters, turbo- Model .. . US 155 FP
A new tug, a UNV 135 AT, called Cap Sigli, an compressor, refrigeration pumps, oil cooler, lubrication Pitch .. ..Fixed
~uthing tractor rug of 35tonnes ballard pull, oil pump and filters, 35dB silencer, and spares and tools. Configuration .. .... Tractor
was delivered by UNV, of Spain, early in 2006. The tug The engines have been prepared to burn gas oil and have
Deck machinery
\\'lIS delivered to the Algerian port authoriry of Bejaia been designed to drive Rolls-Royce model US 155 FP
Towing hook 1x 40tonnes Mampaey; 1x
and is the first azimuthing tractor to be used in Algeria. propellers in a tractor confIguration.
hydraulically driven Hatlapa
The dock and sea trials of Cop Sigli were carried out in Capstan vertical electrically driven 5.5kW
November 2005 and the delivery took place in Bejaia, in PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS
Ibercisa
December of the same year. Bridge electronics
The tug is 29.5m in length, has a 28.0m beam, a gross Length, oa.. .. 29.50m
Radarmake/model FurunoFR-1510
tonnage of 369gt, and has been designed for use in Length, bp.. . 2S.00m
Beam moulded... .. 11.00m MK-3 X-band
harbour, coastal, and sea going operations, and is also Autopilot make/model Navitron NT-921 G
equipped for fire fIghting, and has been firred with anti- Draught. maximum.. .. 3.45m
Gross tonnage 369gt GPS make/model Furuno GP-90
pollution devices. Magnetic compass Unilux HANSITA II
Net tonnage.. .. 111nt
Cap Sigli was designed by the UNV technical office Gyro make/model Simrad GC-SO
Design. draught.. 2.50m
to comply with Bureau Veritas class notation I + Hull Echo sounder Furuno FE-700
Maximum deadweight 197tonnes
+Mach Remorqueur Haute Mer +AUT-MS, FirefIghring Complement
Bollard pull 35tonnes
(FiFil) + Clean Sea + Clean Air. The owner's inspection Speed.. .. 12.00knots Crew.. .. S
\\'lIS carried out by the consultant Erenav, from Algiers. Classification Society and Notations 1 + Hull Passengers 0
The vessel also complies with the following regulations: -Mach Remorqueur Haute Mer +AUT-MS, Number of cabins 3x double; 2 x single

SIGNIFICANT SMALL SHIPS OF 2006 17

 CAP SIGLI

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 CELTIC AMARA: New model ensures high
levels of performance

Builder's name. . . Safehaven Marine draught reduces is the keel needed and here it is roll and yaw in quartering conditions making her ,"ery
Designer...... . Frank Kowalski deep, its hydrodynamics are optimised with the keel safe and controllable in surfing conditions with zero
Vessel's name Celtic Amara being integrally faired into the propeller tunnel, to broaching tendencies.
Owner/Operator . Bob Morris provide a smooth, clean flow of water to the propeller
Country UK completely eliminating cavitation. In addition a
Flag - stainless steel skeg protects the prop and rudder from PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS
Total number of sister ships already completed ..O ropes and floating debris.
Total number of sister ships still on order 2 This will provide a higher speed and better fuel Length, oa 11.73m
Coo~ct~~ - economy, an important consideration with roday's Breadth moulded.. . 3.81m
Delivery date 20 September 2006 rising fuel costs. Her unique double chine hull design Displacement 7500kg
and multiple spray rails, foreshortened at the bow Max speed.. . 27knots
which combined with her high rise of chine at the Range 350nm

T HE Genesis 37 Interceptor

design and is a replacement

is a new model from
shipyard Safehaven Marine. It is a completely new
for the old Interceptor 38
bow, eliminates chine knock making her a dry boat.
The craft's superstructure has been offset to port to
Other important international regulations complied with..Uoyd's
Register-approved scantling and framing
allow a good wide and safe passage up the starboard Main engine
model. This Genesis model, called Celtic Amara, is side to the fore deck, so as not to waste valuable Make Caterpillar
closely based on the company's successful Interceptor accommodation by providing a walkway up the port Model C9
42's hull, but incorporating a number of refinements side that never gets used.
Number 1
to provide even higher levels of performance and The design takes advantage of her wide beam in
Output of engine 575hp
seakeeping. providing maximum gunwale space for angling,
Gearbox .Twin Disc
Her beam is a wide 3.81m just 254mm short of allowing anglers to fish from the full length of the
the 42's beam, and much wider than the 38 model, craft when drifting. In addition she features a large Propeller
providing her with high levels of both static and aft deck area with a flush deck which provides Manufacturer Clements Engineering
dynamic stability. With a GM of 1.5m she has plenty of space, but still allows for a comfortable Blades .4; 660mm x 685mm
high reserves of stability over an anticipated large accommodation area. . Diameter 600mm
displacement range, as indeed she will form the basis Both long and short cabin versions are available. Bow thruster
for a new 11.27m pilot boat to be offered alongside The extended cabin version of the craft provides Make Side Power
the current Interceptor 42 pilot boat. increased accommodation area and greater luxury to Model.. . 75KGF
Celtic .Amara's waterline entry has been made finer her internal fit out. Number 1
at 50degs to cut through waves, and she has the same Powered by a Caterpillar C9 575hp engine, the Stern thrusters
midship dead rise of 22degs meaning she will not slam vessel can achieve a maximum speed of 27knots on
Make .. . Side Power
in large waves. The vessel's steeply raked stem and her heavily built 7500kg displacement with excellent
Model 75KGF
cutaway forefoot means she has the same handling in fuel economy at 16knots-18knots. A Lloyd's Register-
Number.. . 1
following seas. approved scantling and framing has been used in this
Her keel design has been optimised to provide the pilot boat. Bridge electronics
least drag and resistance with maximum directional The vessel reportedly has good abilities in big head Radar make/model Raymarine C120
stability. Because the Interceptor hull is a true deep V seas, even after being completely air borne, to the GPS make/model Raymarine C80
she has a deep draught at the bow and amidships, so point of showing her propeller when coming off the Complement
there is no need for a deep keel, as her deep V sections crest of a big wave, the landings were always soft and CffiW 2
act as a keel in itself. Only at the transom where her controlled. In following seas her wide beam resisted Passengers 12

SIGNIFICANT SMALL SHIPS OF 2006 19

CELTIC AMARA

GENESIS 37
table drops down to convert to berth TOP SIDE VIEW

3.3m heads compartment

200 gallon fuel tank
burgundy doth cusjons two CAB 300 seats chart table
,

burgundy cloth cusions

caterpillar CP 57Shp helm

galley w;th cooker, frklge and lockers

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CHELSEA: New standard for
environmental control
Builder's name.. ......Ecocats Limited requirements for unrestricted operations at sea or in vessel - not in class
Designers John Bate/Miles Pinchinl categorised waters. Other important international regulations complied with...Hull
Derick Reynolds The catamaran platform and spacious island designed and built to ISO 122215-5, stability to ISO
Vessel's name Chelsea wheelhouse ensure large open working decks with 12217; vessel certificated to UK MCA
good access within the vessel and to other river users.
Owner/Operator Port of London Authority Small Commercial Vessel Code of Practice
While constraints upon the PLA resulted in the choice
Country UK For operations in Sea Area Category 3 (up to
of diesel outboard propulsion, alternative outboard or
Flag UK (PLA Blue Ensign) inboard arrangements are possible to give increased
20miles from safe haven)
Total number of sister ships already completed ..1 vessel speed, should that be required. Main engines
Total number of sister ships still on order 1 This research, development and design project has Make.. . .Yanmar
Contract date 25 August 2005 added substantially to the potential for improved safety Model.. . .. D36 Diesel outboard motors
Delivery date 24 October 2006 in inland waterway and inshore patrol and rescue Number 2
craft, while also providing benefits to the riverbank, Output of each engine 27kW (36hp) at
atmospheric and water environments. The initiative 4500rev/min

T raditional designs of parrol and safety/rescue

whether of semi-displacement
crafr,
or planing hull
form (including rigid inflatable boats) create substantial
establishes a new level of small ship construction
and environmental best practice, now available to the
benefit of other UK and overseas port, inland/inshore
Gearboxes
Make.. ...... Yanmar
Model Integral to D36 outboard motors
wash, especially in shallow water, when required to waters, navigational and rescue authorities, and the
Number.. . 2
move at high speed, for example when responding to general public which they serve.
Output speed. . N/A
an emergency. Furthermore, the large wash created Chelsea has a length of 10.65m overall, a length bp
of 9.07m, a moulded depth of 1.95m and a moulded Propellers
at speed can be damaging to the riverbank/shore
breadth of 3.75m. With a design deadweight of Material.... . Aluminium
environment and the high resistance created by the
3.8tonnes, and a lightweight of 3.85tonnes, the vessel Manufacturer .. . ...Yanmar
wash causes high fuel consumption, with subsequent
also has a displacement of 3.9tonnes. Chelsea did not Number.. . 2
depletion of fuel resources and unnecessarily high
need classification, but she meets ISO standards, and Pitch.. . Fixed 267mm
atmospheric emissions. has been certified to the UK MCA for operation in sea Diameter.. . 292mm
The Port of London Authority's (PLA) marine area category 3.
engineer and harbour master recognised the importance Special adaptations. ..292mm pitch may
The craft has been installed with two Yanmar D36 be fitted to maximise vessel speed
of providing river parrols that caused the least wash diesel outboard motors which have an output of 27kW
at the range of typical parrol and emergency speeds Open or nozzled.. . Open
at 4500rev /min. Two aluminium Yanmar FP propellers
and initiated a programme of research, rrials and Alternators
also assist propulsion and the vessel has a maximum
vessel development, aimed at achieving operational Number Yanmar
speed of IBknors, a service speed of 16knots, and a
commitments with substantially reduced wash and parrol speed of 8knots. Interestingly, four 60W solar Make/type lntegral with D36 outboard motors
fuel-burn. Following a scientific study of wash panels have been fitted to Chelsea to ensure the battery OutpuVspeed of each set 0.24kW maximum;
characteristics of different hull forms operating at high O.20kW continuous
is topped-up.
speed in shallow river conditions, undertaken for the Deck machinery Central towing bitt for recovery of
PLA by Southampton University, was the subsequent
PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS river obstructions and small vessel salvage
design and build of two new parrol launches for the
Bridge electronics
PLA's Upper District, by Ecocats Ltd.
Length, oa 10.65m (including outboard engines) Radars make/model.. . Furuno Navnet Vx2
The results exceed expectations, both in terms of low
wash in the shallow water of the PLA's Upper District Length, bp.. . 9.07m Model M1824C Combined radar, GPS chart
and in fuel economy/emissions. Wash is reduced from Breadth moulded.. ..3.75m plotter, echo sounder and AIS display unit
l.Om to 0.25m, at emergency response speed, and the Depth, moulded 1.95m GMDSS make/model. 2 x ICOM IC M601 DSC
design's low hydrodynamic resistance produces fuel- Displacement 3.9tonnes, fully equipped Other communication systems Thames AIS
burn and emissions savings typically of 67%, when Design, draught 0.5m GPS make/model.... ..Integrated within Furuno
compared with the semi-displacement monohull vessels Design, deadweight.. . 3.8tonnes Navnet combined plotter
previously used for operational parrols. Lightweight.. 3.85tonnes Chart plotter Integrated within Furuno Navnet
The EcocatE31 parrol vessel, Chelsea, relies upon fine- combined plotter
Speed, service 16knots (90 % MCR output)
lined semi-displacement catamaran hulls, to deliver the
Max speed.. . 18knots Engine monitoring/fire detection system ..... Yanmar
opcimised wash, resistance and buoyancy characteristics
Patrol speed.. . 8knots integrated instrumentation
that were predicted by the research and trials programme.
Range 170nm at full power; 360nm at patrol speed Other significant or special items of equipment... Solar
Through use of advanced composites for hull and
srrucrure and tight conrrol of production processes Daily fuel consumption (on typical patrol profile) .....24Iitres panels (for battery top-up) 4 x 60W
and equipment weights, the vessel's displacement has per day at full power; 51itres per day at normal patrol Complement
been kept to the design standard, drawn from ISO speeds Crew Normally 2 (can be single man operated)
12215-5 and sufficient to exceed the MCA's SCV Code Classification Society and Notations ..... Small commercial Passengers.. . Up to 6

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counters poachers
Builder's name Eraco Boat Builders 1m at speeds in excess of 60knots the hull had to be Main engines
Designer Eraco Boat Builders able to withstand slamming forces up to 13G. CAE Make. ....Seatek
Vessel's name Florence Mkhize (previously structural engineers designed an immensely strong and Model. . 820 plus
Chase One) rigid labyrinth of transverse frames and angle section Number.. ...... 2
Owner/Operator.. ...Marine and Coastal longitudinal stiffeners welded into 6mm hull plates. Output of each engine 611kW
Management (South Africa) The structure was designed to DNV High Speed Gearboxes
Country South Africa Light Craft code. Weight is a critical factor influencing Make. .................. ZF
Flag.. . South African performance and every effort was made to reduce it. Model .. ........ ZF 305
Total number of sister ships already completed ..O The entire 13.6m hull, excluding propulsion system, Number .. ........ 2
Total number of sister ships still on order 1 weighs only 2350kg. Output speed .. . 2540rev/min
Contract date March 2005 Equipment vital to the ability of the pilot and crew Propellers
Delivery date May 2006 to function in comfort and safety included the state of Material. . Stainless steel
the art shock absorbing seatS from Ullman Dynamics Manufacturer ,.. . Rolla
in Sweden, suspended on a carbon fibre tension spring
Number.. . 2

I n response to increased poaching and the depletion

of fish stocks The Marine and Coastal Management
(MCM) division of the Department of Environmental
reduces bone jarring impact from 13G down to under
2G, providing a comfortable ride.
The vessel has been equipped with two Seatek 820
Pitch.
Diameter.. .
. Fixed
550mm
Speed.. . 2540rev/min
Affairs and Tourism (DEAT) requested South African plus main engines each with an output of 611k\Y; and
boat builders to develop a high speed vessel capable two ZF gearboxes with an output speed of 2540rev I Special adaptations.. . 5 blade surface
of overtaking and apprehending organised gangs of min. Two FP stainless steel Rolla propellers were also piercing
armed poachers. fitted, which were adapted with five-blade surface Drive System
World demand and high prices for abalone is fueling piercing capabilities. Make. . Arnison
indiscriminate poaching and South Africa's once Type Articulated Surface Drives
plentiful stocks are now facing collapse. The criminals Model.. . ASD 10
were mostly able to evade capture by simply out PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Number.. . 2
running the authorities in their rigid inflatable boats Output speed.. ... 2540rev/min
with twin outboard motors capable of speeds up to Length,oa.. . t3.31m Bridge electronics
55knots. Length, bp.. ..3.25m Radar(s) make/model Furuno/M1833C
The speed requirement was paramount, the vessel Breadth moulded.. . 2.9m GMDSS make/model.. . ICOM IC-M421
had to be able to reach 65knots, operate in offshore Depth, moulded .. ..1.4m GPS make/model Furuno/M1833C
conditions, whilst carrying a crew of eight armed Gross tonnage. . 8.6tonnes Chart plotter.. . Furuno/M1833C
men and fuel sufficient for a range of 400km. MCM Displacement.. . 7.8tonnes
Engine monitoring/fire detection system.. .....Fire alarm
particularly wanted the boat to be built in aluminium for Design, draught. . 0.65m
with rnanual release of CO2 into engine
its longevity and durability in harsh African conditions. Design, deadweight . 1.61onnes
compartment, Tachometer, oil temp, oil pressure,
Eraco Boat Builders took up the challenge and lightweight.. 7.0I0nnes
steering indicator, and trim indicator, boost
set about designing a suitable monohull capable of Speed, service... . 58knots
pressure indicator, fuel gauge all VDO
sustaining high speeds on the often-turbulent South Max speed.. . 65knots
African waters. Armed with an early design Eraco Range.. . .400nm Other significant or special items of equipment ... 6 x Ullman
contracted CAE Marine in Stellenbosch as consultants Fuel consumption per engine at 31 OOrev/min 126litres/h Biscaya shock mitigating seats; 2 x Arneson ASD 10
to assist with further developments. Dr Brian Gowans Fuel consumption per engine at 2400rev/min 97Iitres/h articulated surface drive
of Marine Technology Cape Town was contracted as Classification Society and Notations.. . SAMSA Complement
an independent to superintend the design and build to Other important international regulations complied with....Built Crew... .................... 6
MCA standards and to conduct proving trials. to MCA code of practice; Structure to Det Norske Veritas Passengers .. . 6
To contend with constant pounding from waves over High Speed light Craft code Number of cabins .. . 0

24 SIGNIFICANT SMALL SHIPS OF 2006

FS CAMILLE: Bunkering tanker with
innovative propulsion
Shipbuilder Yardimici Shipyard notation of classification society Det Norske Veriras. Width of double skin
Vessel's name FS Camille To increase the environmental protection and vessel Side .. . 1.075m
Owner/Operator Fouquet Sacop Maritimel safety, the fuel tanks in the engineroom are double Bottom .. ..1.100m
Eitzen Group hulled, and the construction of the skeg between Draught scantling .. ........... 6.00m
Country French azimuth thrusters improves the course keeping. Gross tonnage ... .................................. 2747tonnes
Designer Oelta Marine Co One of the most important features of FS Camille is Displacement.. ..................... 5668tonnes
Country .Turkey the innovative propulsion system consisting of two Lightweight.. ..................... 1654tonnes
Flag France azimuth thrusters directly driven from two medium- Deadweight
Total number of sister ships already completed ....O speed diesel engines. The main engines, each with a Design. . 3900tonnes
Total number of sister ships still on order.. ...1 capacity of 1080kW, are supplied by Wartsila, who Scantling.... . .4015tonnes
Contract date . with Lips, also provide the azimuth thrusters, with a Speed, service.... . 11knots at 85% MCR
Delivery date....... . 2006 speed of 352rev/min. Water ballast.. 1819m'
The vessel is fitted with one auxiliary diesel Daily fuel consumption Main engine: 9.2tonnes/day
generator of 500kW at 1500rev/min and one Classification society and Notations Det Norske
emergency diesel generator with an output of 320kW Veritas + 1A1 Tanker for oil products, ESP, EO, RP,
R Camille, built
Fouquet Sacop Maritime,
by Yardirnci Shipyard
of France, is a single
decked ship with double bottom and double sides,
for
at 1500rev/min.
services is generated
Heating of cargo and domestic
by two pieces of thermal oil Main engines
CLEAN, TMON, CCO

specially designed for bunkering and ship-to-ship heaters and economisers. Design. . .wartsila
transfer operations. Designed by the Istanbul-based The hull form of FS Camille, has minimal resistance Model.. .... 6L20
consultancy, Delta Marine, the vessel is able to carry from wave and friction, through extensive powering Manufacturer.. . .wartsila
petroleum products with flash point above 60°C, tests carried outin the Bulgarian Ship Hydrodynamics Number.. . 2
with the specific gravity no more than 1030t/m' at Centre, in Varna, and CFD analyses carried out by ~~~~.. . MOO
75°C. Another sister of the vessel is being built in the Mesh Engineering Co. Good course keeping is a Output of each engine ....1080kW at 1000rev/min
same shipyard for Yardimci Gemi Insa AS. significant feature of the vessel and the fitting of Azimuth thrusters
FS Camille has eight cargo tanks in total and one azimuth thrusters, and a bow thruster, of 300kW, Make .. . Wartsila/Lips
slop tank integrated in the cargo area. Six of the cargo increases the manoeuvring capability. Model LCT CS175-S/WO-K
tanks, dedicated for carriage of HFO, are separated A cargo handling crane has 22m of outreach, which Manufacturer .. .....wartsua
from the other two cargo tanks, carrying DO, by enables the vessel to provide ship-to-ship transfer Number.. ..2
the slop tank. A pair of cargo tanks are divided by operation. All controls of engine operations and Thruster input. . 1080kW at 1000rev/min
a horizontally corrugated longitudinal CL bulkhead, main engines start-up are managed from an engine Propellers
while vertically corrugated bulkheads have been used console in the wheelhouse. Two freestanding funnels Material... . NiAIBr
for separation in transverse direction. at port and starboard sides of the superstructure are Designer/Manufacturer Wartsila/Lips
o steel structure is facing into the cargo tanks also fitted. Number.... . 2
except for the deck framing and two web frames on The accommodation area is located in the aft of the Pitch.. . Controllable
the longitudinal bulkhead. The pipe tunnel, located ship, and is divided into two decks and a wheelhouse Diameter . 2.0m
between ballast tanks and along the cargo area, Speed. . 352rev/min
deck. The total complement is arranged for 10 people
ensures the ballast valves keep dry. Alternator make/type AvK/DSG 62ML2-4 W
- that is three officers and seven crew - and cabins
The cargo discharge system is based around two Output/speed of each set.. 400V
with private facilities are provided.
different types of cargo pumps. Two Bornemann Bow thrusters
electrically-driven, twin screw pumps, with a capacity Make .. ..... Schottel
of 400m' /h and located in a separate pump room, Number .. . 1
are dedicated to serve for HFO tanks. Two Marflex, PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Output.. ........ 300kW
electrically-driven, deepwell pumps are able to Special lifesaving equipment
discharge DO with a rate of 80m' /h. The slop tank Length oa .. . 79.90m ~~. . G~
in the middle of HFO and DO tanks is fitted with a Length bp .... . 76.10m Type 12 person lifeboat
50m'/h rated, electrically-driven, screw pump. Breadth moulded .. . 15.00m Complement
This specialised tanker has been built with Depth moulded Officers .. . 3
two enginerooms, separated with a full A60 steel to main deck .. .............. 8.00m Crew .. .........................7
bulkhead, and thus complies with the related to upper deck .. .. 11.00m Cabins .. .... 1 pilot/owner room

26 SIGNIFICANTSMALL SHIPS OF 2006

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GAVEA I: New ferries from Brazilian yard

Builder's name ...Rodriquez Cantieri Navali do engines rated at 1050kW each, placed between the two BEm 14mm
Brasil SpA hulls on the boat's longitudinal axis, each coupled to Depth.. .. .4.00m
Designer.. . Rodriquez Cantieri Navali an azimuth propeller wholly designed by Rodriquez Draught, hull., .. 1.64m
Vessel's name Gavea I Marine System. Draught maximum.. .. 2.00m
Owner/Operator Barcas SA This system allows the vessel to reach a service Deadweight.. 125dwt
Country Brazil speed of 18knots, which is more than sufficient to
Flag Brazilian Displacement, fully loaded 325tonnes
reduce the time needed to cover the route from the Speed, maximum (lightship).. . .. 22knots
Total number of sister ships already completed 1
Total number of sister ships still on order. 7 present 25 minutes to just 12 minutes, with a fuel Speed, cruise.. .. 18knots
Contract date . consumption of only 2501itres/hour for each engine. Fuel consumption.. .. 250litres/hr
Delivery date.. . . 7 July 2006 This is also due to the rapidity of disembarkation and
Classification Society and Notations Registro Italiano
embarkation.
Navali
Gavea 1 is now used on one of the busiest ferry
Main engines
services in the world: she links Rio de Janeiro to
Make .. ............................ MTU
I nJuly, Rodriquez Cantieri Navali do Brasil SpA,
the Brazilian yard of the Italian Rodriquez Group,
the residential and industrial city of Niteroi, a route
used by over 80,000 passengers every day, mainly
Model..
Number ..
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delivered the first and launched the second of seven commuters travelling to and from their workplaces.
double ended catamarans under construction for Rodriquez Cantieri Navali do Brasil was founded Output of each engine .. .. 1050kWat
Barcas SA, in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. in Rio de Janeiro by Rodriquez Canrieri Navali after 2100rev/min
Gavea J is the fourth vessel to be completed by the signing of a contract for the construction of 10 Propulsion.. .. 2 x 360deg Azimuthing thruster
Rodriquez's Brazilian shipyard after the three 28m aluminium catamarans with Barcas SA. This contract Diesel generators.. .. 2 x 45kVA each
catamarans delivered in 2005. Entirely built of stipulated that the construction be in Brasil and hence Safety, fire and systems centrally monitored from
aluminium, with a length of 52m, and a beam of this new yard was established in 1 iteroi and opened bridge, ROdriquez Marine Systems
14.2m, Gavea I has a notable capacity. in August 2003. There are 10 catamarans under Other significant or special items of equipment
The vessel is able to transport 1300 passengers, 900 construction, three CityCat 29s (29m length overall, Interior design Flexible options to meet
seated, for a rota I payload of 12ronnes, with a light 25knots, and 230 passengers) and seven CityCat owner's needs from functional aircraft type to
displacement of 290ronnes. The vessel is double 52DEs as described above. fully open seating plan
ended, composed of two hulls connected by the main
Complement
deck, an upper deck, two command bridges - one on
PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Main deck.. . ...498
each end - and a rop deck.
The Citycat 52 DE design is a double-ended vessel Upper deck. .. .402
with a double bridge in order to optimise the time Length,oa .. ..........51.50m Total passengers 900
spent at the quayside and two MTU 16V 2000 M70 Length, bp .. .... .48.52m Extra passenger load (only standing) .400

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30 SIGNIFICANT SMALL SHIPS OF 2006

GLEANN MOR: Interceptor for Port of Cork
Builder's name Safe haven Marine designed with car like ergonomics in mind, allowing heeling on the face of waves when surfing and zero
Designer Frank Kowalski fatigue free operation, where all controls fall easily tendency to yaw. In fact her stiffness and stability on
Vessel's name Gleann Mor to hand. this course was very impressive.
Owner/Operator Port of Cork Visibility is maximised by the use of forward During ship-boarding trials her ability to easily
Country............. . Ireland slopping front windows, to easily shed water and come away from a ship provided great confidence
Flag - reduce glare and reflections. Upper level skylights to the coxswain and crew; her deep V hull design
Total number of sister ships already completed ..O and roof windows give a clear view overhead. Front creating a large wedge of water between the two hulls,
Total number of sister ships still on order 2 screens are heated and in addition a hot air heater/ pushing her off easily by use of the wheel alone. She
Contract date... . - demister is fitted to ensure good visibility at all was also very dry and stable when alongside.
Delivery date.. . 1 April 2006 times.
Gleann Mor is powered by a pair of Volvo DI2
engines rated at 450hp at 1800rev/min continuous.
PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS
This provides her with a required operational speed of
G 1eann Mor the first of class Interceptor
was launched
based on the successful
in April 2006. This vessel was
Interceptor
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42 hull, which
23knots on a 18,000kg displacement,
of fuel costs and efficiency.
being cognisant Length, ca..
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has seen service as class 6 passenger boats, work
to provide a means of quick engine replacement in the
boats, dive boats, and patrol boats, with over 20 craft Displacement... 18,000kg
event of a failure. To this end a large hatch was built
now in operation throughout the UK, and Europe. into the superstructure roof which can be quickly Design, draught.. 1.37m
The hull design is well proven and renowned for removed, the four pilot seats can then be unbolted Speed, service 23knots
possessing excellent sea keeping abilities. Gleann Mor
and the completed seating modules removed. A Range 300nm
has a length overall of 13.IOm, beam 4.27m, and a
large hatch situated in the cabin sole is unlatched
draught of 1.37m. Main engines
and hinged back, allowing the engines to be quickly
In summer 2005 the contract was awarded to Make.. ..Volvo
removed.
Safehaven Marine to build the new pilot boat for the
During sea trials, seakeeping was tested in severe Model D12
Port of Cork. One of the main requirements for the
weather conditions, storm force 10, 60knots of wind, Number.. . 2
Port was for exceptional strength. To achieve this,
and 10m seas with wind against tide at the entrance
substantial 150mm x 150mm transverse frames at Output of each engine 450hp
to Cork Harbour. Punching into steep head seas her
500mrn centres on a 10,000gm' shell laminate were Gearboxes Twin Disc
behaviour was reportedly excellent. Her deep V hull,
used. The same substantial beams were used on the
weight and strength allowed her to punch through the Model .. .5114
deck structure and knees, which provides strength at
the critical deck to hull join. waves almost silently with no bangs or slams and even Propellers
The net result is that the likelihood of damage after being airborne her landings were very soft, after
shouldering the seas aside. Manufacturer Clements Engineering
occurring to her hull as a result of normal pilot
The aft central con position and pilot seating Number.. . 2
boarding operations is substantially reduced, meaning
less down time, an important consideration for a busy resulted in very low motions for the crew, providing Diameter 660mm
POrt like Cork Harbour. Her main fendering was comfort even in these conditions. Her beam ensures
Bow thruster
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heavy breaking seas striking her. Make .. ..Vetus
heavy D section, with 140mm D section used for the
lower belting and the diagonals. This combination It's worthwhile to note also that the screens Number .. ..1
provides good protection to the craft when alongside remained virtually dry throughout the test, her twin Output of each. ..75kg
ships. On deck, a wide walkway, 32mm railings, and chine hull design effectively suppressing airborne
Bridge electronics
Hadrian safety rail facilitate safe passage. spray allowing good visibility to be maintained,
In the cabin, the arrangement chosen by the Port even in poor conditions. Turning to run before the Radar make/model Raymarine E 120
of Cork, was for a central helm position. This means seas Gleann Mor was controllable, allowing hands off GPS make/model Raymarine E 120
boarding can take place to the side best suited to the steering in following seas, running straight down Complement
prevailing conditions, as both port and starboard wind displaying exceptional directional stability.
Putting the seas on the transom quarter, always a Crew .. ..2
side benefit from equal visibility. In addition the
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GOLD EXPRESS & SILVER EXPRESS: One
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Builder's name Austal main engines (this keeps commonality with L'Express Classification Society and Notations Bureau Veritas 1
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Express been equipped with Seastate Ride Control System Make MTU
Owner/Operator ,L'Express des lies SA (Interceptors and TFoils) and an Austal Marinelink
Model """"" 16V 396 TE74L
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Total number of sister ships already completed 1 Output of each engine 2000kW at 2682rev/min
with sliding windows and large aft doors. In each
Total number of sister ships stili on order O ship there is a passenger GPS system, LCD television,
Gearboxes
Contract date November 2004 Make" "ZF
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Delivery date.... .. November 2005 Model" ..7550
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mess and crew berths have been provided for four
persons.
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ferries operate regular domestic and international custom built cranes, and Silver Express has cargo and Deck machinery "."" ..Mooring capstan/s forward and aft;
services between the harbours of Guadeloupe, car storage for 10 cars and 10 crates with side ramp. Zodiac 150/100 person liferaft system
Marie-Galante, Le Saintes, Dominica, Martinique, There is a high ceiling height of 2.2m, where as a Bridge electronics ....VDR, DVR, AIS, DSAS, GMDSS A3.
and Sainte-Lucia. typical ceiling height is usually 2m or less. nightvision
During 2002 the design and performance criteria A workshop can be found aft on the main deck Complement
of the two ferries were established with much of 2003 with mooring capstans forward and aft. The ships
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Passengers "" .446 Gold Express; 360 Silver
solution before a contract was signed. A year, to the Zodiac 150/100 person liferaft systems. As expected,
Express
day, later both boats were handed over prior to them Gold Express and Silver Express are fitted with a full
being loaded onboard a heavy lift ship in Frernantle complement of HSC electronics, including VDR, Number of cabins """""""""",, .4
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With the boats entering service at the end of 2005 Vehicles Silver Express " " 10
the entire four-boat L'Express des Iles fleet, following Maximum axle loads centre lanes Dual axle 12tonnes;
some recent sales, is now comprised entirely of Austal single axle 9tonnes
built fast ferries. Continuing the design theme of the PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Side lanes , " , " .., .ttonne
current Austal boats in operation, Silver Express carries Length, oa , , .45,24m Vehicle deck clear heights centre lanes """,,4,5m
360 passengers and 10 cars, and Gold Express 446 Length. wi , , ,
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passengers, however, they share the same length and Beam moulded ,12.30m Side lanes (below mezzanine).. " 2.2m
have identical four engine propulsion arrangements Hull depth, moulded.. .. .4.00m Other significant or special items of equipment... Austal
providing a speed of 38knots fully loaded. Draught (maximum) 1,80m Marinelink Vessel Monitoring System; self-cleaning sea
The ships have a round bilge, bulbous bow hull Deadweight " ,', ,"', ..,""'" ...400tonnes chests; Seastate Ride Control System,
form, and propulsion is via four MTU 16V 396 TE74L Speed (90% MCR output) " 38knots Interceptors and T-Foils

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HMS CLYDE: First vessel from UK base
for 40 years
Builder's name VT Shipbuilding end of that period, the MoD can either extend the Draught.... . 3.8m
Designer .. charter, return the ship or purchase her outright. Endurance.. . 21 days
Vessel's name HMS Clyde Among the ship's enhanced features compared
Speed, fully loaded 19knots
Owner/Operator VT Shipbuildingl to the older River class is a flight deck capable of
Speed sprint.. .. .21knots
UK Ministry of Defence accepting helicopters up to the size of the new Merlin
Country UK aircraft. Other enhancements include increased Range at 12knots.. . 5500nm
Flag UK accommodation to cater for an embarked force, Main engines
Total number of sister ships already completed ...O a 30mm gun, higher levels of survivability, and air Make .. Rushton Marine Diesels
Total number of sister ships still on order surveillance radar.
Model... .. 12V RK270
Contract date . The vessel has been installed with two Rushton
Marine Diesels which have an output of 4125kW Number.. .. 2
Delivery date October 2006
at 1000rev/min. Two bow thrusters have also been Output of each engine ... 4125kW at 1000rev!min
fitted. Bow thruster... . . 280kW
LJAiS Clyde, the first ship to he built in HMS Clyde will accommodate a crew of 36 (six Stern thruster.. .. 185kW
rJ.Portsmouth Naval Base for nearly 40 years, officers, nine senior rates, and 21 junior rates),
Main generators.. .. 3 x 250kW
was delivered in October 2006. The catalyst for berthed in single or twin berth cabins with en suite
facilities. There will be additional accommodation for Emergency generator 1 x 170kW
this renewal in shipbuilding was the move, in 2003,
up to 20 extra personnel, which could be an embarked Other significant or special items of equipment... Flight
of VT Shipbuilding to £50 million state-of-the-art
military force, trainees or headquarters staff. deck arrangements sufficient size to take for a
facilities.
The UK Royal Navy's new 80m offshore patrol Lynx, Sea King, and Merlin helicopters; air and
vessel (helicopter) (OPV(H)) will be the new patrol surface surveillance radar; 30mm gun mounting
ship for the Falkland Islands and will deployed to the PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS
Accommodation
south Atlantic in spring 2007.
Length,oa .. ...................................... 81.5m Officers.. ..6
One of the unique features of the ship is that she
is owned by VT Group and chartered to the UK Length, wI.. ............73.6m Senior rates 9
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Builder's name Flekkefjord Slipp & The ship has a large open aft working deck Output of each engine ..... 1770kW at 1000rev/min
Maskinfabrikk AS connected to a relatively wide (4m) starboard side Steering gear
Designer Skipstenknisk AS working deck leading forward to about midships. Type .. ...Twin rotary vane
Vessel's name James Cook These working decks are about 4m above the Make .. . Rolls-Royce Marine; Tennfjord
Owner/Operator .The Natural Environment normal operating draught to mini mise the dangers Propellers
Research Council (NERC)/Research Ship of pendulum action when deploying or retrieving Manufacturer .wansua Lips
Unit(RSU), National Oceanography Centre equipment, while protecting personnel as far as Number 2
Country UK possible from the shipment of seas.
Pitch Fixed
Flag.. . British Immediately adjacent to the working decks there
Diameter 3600mm
Total number of sister ships already completed ...Nil is an enclosed space which provides a protected
Speed 180rev/min
Total number of sister ships still on order working environment where large and small pieces
Turning direction.. .. Inwards
Contract date 1 July 2004 of equipment can be stored, opened up, and worked
upon. This is a wet space not included within the Number of blades.. . 5
Delivery date 31 August 2006
enclosed superstructure. The space will be fitted with Bow thrusters
a gantry crane beam allowing equipment transfer Make .... ................... Brunvoll AS
from the outside deck. The deck within the wet space Bow tunnel thruster ... . 1200kW /0-283rev/
T he new owner
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chartered the vessel to the Research Ship Unit (RSU),
has is sheathed with timber to reduce noise in spaces
below and to provide protection for the equipment Bow thruster
min resiliently mounted
azimuthi,ng.. .. .. 1350kW/
from the ational Oceanography Centre. This vessel being handled. 0- 305rev/min retractable
There are a number of laboratories onboard Stern thrusters
provides a platform on and from which scientific
including the deck lab, the water sampling lab, and Make Brunvoll AS
experiments, investigations, and remote equipment
the dry and clean lab. The ship has accommodation Stern tunnel thruster no 1 BOOkW/0-360rev/
servicing can be carried out. The main users of the
and facilities for 54 persons, that is, 32 scientists and min resiliently mounted
ship will be UK universities and research institutions, 22 officers and crew.
but some specialist commercial charters may also be Stern tunnel thruster no 2 600kW/0-305rev/
The vessel has been installed with Wiirtsilii 9L20
carried out. min
main engines which have an Output of 1770kW at
James Cook is capable of operating safely and Deck machinery
1000rev/min. Also fitted is a five-bladed Wiirtsilii FP
effectively on an unrestricted worldwide basis propeller with a speed of 180rev/min. Winch make.. .. ODIM AS
from high latirude ice margins to equatorial regions Wire and rope make Certex Norge AS
including the highest air/water temperature regions. Bridge electronics
The vessel will also be required to work on the
PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Radars make/model. Two forward facing
UK/Continent continental shelf working close Decca; Aft facing Ocean Waves GMBH
inshore on scientific tasks, wreck investigations, and Length, oa 89.20m
EM log.. . .walker Marine
in designated special sea areas where time on such Length, bp.. . 78.60m
Worldwide communications Invisat
locations could extend to 20 days. Breadth.. . 1B.60m
Acoustic Doppler current profiler Eiva AS
The craft has been constructed to Lloyd's Register Depth, to main deck 6.70m
Overs ide lifting equipment. .. Aft 'A' frame 30tonnes at 4m
Ice Class IC with enhancements such as double Depth, to upper deck 9.50m
outboard over the stern; frame fitted with 2 x
framing throughout its length and an ERC required Depth to mezzanine deck 12.30m
3tonnes SWL auxiliary winches; mid ship
minimum shell plate thickness of 12mm up to upper Depth to boat deck 14.90m
deck level. parallelogram frame 30tonnes at 2.5m over side
Gross tonnage.. . 5400gt
James Cook is able to operate from a wide range of (main lift), 15tonnes at 4.5m over side (auxiliary
Draught 6.30m
ports - both requiring no special POrt facilities and a lift); frame fitted with 2 x 3tonnes SWL auxiliary
Continental Shelf operating draught.. ....5.50m
capability to gain access to small ports - thus allowing winches; Hydroboom 5tonnes at 4m over the side;
Speed, service 12knots
NERC as large a choice as possible of 'nearest' ports all from Odim AS
Trial speed 16.2knots
to reduce the distance from the site at which the Lifeboats 2 x Norsafe AS totally enclosed
science will be carried out. Classification Society and Notations Lloyd's Register motorised 56 person, 6knots
Most scientific work will be carried out at the aft +100A1, Ice Class 1C FS,LMC, UMS, DP(AM), Workboat 1 x Norsafe AS rigid GRP, inboard diesel
end and along the starboard side. The port side of the Research Vessel 6 person, 8knots
ship is reserved primarily for ship type operations Main engines Complement
such as rescue boat handling, but it is also used for Make .wartsua AS Crew 54 persons: 32 scientists, 22
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vessel built at HK facility
Builder's name ...Cheoy Lee Shipyards Electrical power comes from a variety of sources. Output.. ..... 450kW
Designer International Maritime One primary. two secondary, and an emergency Stern thrusters
Consultants Pty Ltd Caterpillar diesel generators, as well as two 600kW Make .. ............ Rolls-Royce
Vessel's name.. . Mermaid Investigator Leroy Somer shaft driven generators. Type .. . Electric
Owner/Operator... . Mermaid Marine
Output.. ........................ 300kW
Australia Ltd
Country Australia PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS
Deck machinery
Flag Australian Winches .. .......... Plimsoll
Total number of sister ships already completed Capstan .. ....... Plimsoll
Total number of sister ships still on order . Length, oa.... . 54.00m
Contract date . Cranes. ..... Hydramarine HMC 1610 LKO 30-15
Length, wI.. . 51.39m (150-3)
Delivery date.... . . March 2006
Beam.. . 14.00m Refrigerated system .. ... Bitzer
Depth.. ..4.80m
Paints/coatings .. ....... International
A multi purpose utility vessel, named Mermaid Gross tonnage.. . 1265gt
Bridge electronics
I1.JnveJligalor, which was delivered to Mermaid Net tonnage.. . 380nt
Radars make/model Furuno FR-2117 and
Marine Australia Lrd, was constructed by the Cheoy Displacement.. 173Otonnes (fully loaded)
1942 Mk2
Lee shipyard in Kowloon, and was one of the largest Draught 3.40m (shallow operations 2.50m)
Max speed . 12knots Autopilot make/model... ..Furuno FAP-50001
vessels ever built at the Hong Kong facility.
Classification Society and Notations Bureau Veritas GMDSS make/model Furuno RC-1800T
The 54m vessel, of all steel construction, now
operates in the Australian offshore oil and gas Main engines GPS make/model Trimble DSM132L
industry to provide a stable work platform for air/ Make. ................. Caterpillar Depth sounders make/model Furuno FE-200
nitrox dive operations. It also operates as an ROV Model .. .................................. 3512B Sonar make/model.. . Simrad EA400
vessel for platform/pipe line maintenance, and as a Number.. .....................2 Radios make/model Furuno FS-5000, Furuno
stern landing vessel for the transport of large items of Output of each engine .. ...... 1350kW DSC-60, Furuno 8500, Icom IC-F510,
cargo direct to shore. Gearboxes Icom IC M45
Furthermore, to increase its versatility, the vessel Make .. . Reintjes
is capable of shallow draught operations, as it has a Satcom make/model ... Furuno Felcom-15, NERA
Model.. ... LAF 762
draught of only 2.5m. Mermaid Investigalorwas built to Fleet 55
Number.. . 2
Bureau Veritas class, for unrestricted navigation. Weatherfax make/model.. . Furuno NX-560
Propulsion.. . Berg 580HX/4
Two Caterpillar 3512B engines, each developing AIS make/model.. . Furuno FA-lOO
Generators 2 x Leroy Somer/Stamford 600kW; 1 x
1810hp and driving two Berg CP propellers via Reintjes Other electronics VT TSS motion reference unit
gearboxes, give the vessel a speed of 12knots. Precise Caterpillar 3406C, 320kW; 2 x Caterpillar C9
215kW; 1 x Caterpillar 3056, 99kW (emergency) Liferafts.. . 6 x 25 man
manoeuvring and positioning is facilitated by Rolls-
Bow thrusters Rescue boat.. 5.0m RIB
Royce bow and stern thrusters (450kW and 300kW
respectively), and a four point (two bow aod two stern), Make ... .................. Rolls-Royce Complement
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Builder's name ..... Incat 24 road freight trailers with 85 cars while offering the Alternators
Designer. Revolution Design headroom demanded by freight vehicles when raised. Make Caterpillar
Vessel's name.. . Milenium Tres Suitable for heavy road transporr vehicles the main Model.. . 3406B
Owner/Operator ... Acciona Trasmediteminea vehicle deck also benefits from unrestricted height for Number.. . .4
SA 6m and an unobstructed width of 18m at the stern.
Output of each set 230kW
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Total number of sister ships already completed 12 length, each featuring its own style of seating, colour Make.. . lips
Total number of sister ships still on order 2 scheme, and facilities. The interiors are also different Model.. . 120E
Contract date Early 2006 Number 4
to her sister ships.
Delivery date September 2006
The wheelhouse onboard Milenium Tres provides Ride control Maritime Dynamics active
360deg visibility for the officers over the tOP of the ride control system combining, active trim tabs
aerodynamic superstructure, while an aft-facing aft and retractable T-foil located at aft end of
A new 98m wave piercing catamaran was delivered
by Incat, of Australia,
shipping companies,
to one of Spain's largest
Acciona Trasrnediterranea.
docking console and CCTV monitors negate the need
for bridge wings with their associated windage and
Axle Loads Transom
centre bow fitted with active fins
to Frame 49 - maximum
weight.
Mi/enium Tres is the sixth Incat high speed catamaran The area features a fully equipped bar with facilities 12 tonnes per dual tyre/single axle group or axle
to join the Acciona Trasrnediterranea fleet. Milenis)» to serve a wide variety of food and beverages. group loads; forward of Frame 49 Ramp 2.0
Tres entered service on the Melilla to Almeria and Outboard of the passenger walkways are two tonnes per single tyre/slngle axle group; Ramps
Malaga link. comfortable lounges where passengers may relax in B, C and Mezzanine Decks - 0.8tonnes per axle
A new feature introduced onboard Milenis»: Tres, Ocean Tourist High Back reclining seats, surrounded Bridge electronics
making her different from her sisters, is the fully- by panoramic windows again affording excellent Radar make/model.. . Captain - Kelvin
enclosed port and starboard side aft staircases leading sea views. Raised lounge areas immediately forward Hughes MANTA 1700 Radar X Band at 48rev/
car passengers from the vehicle deck direct to the enable passengers to relax in Ocean Tub seating,
min, with 15" True motion performance monitor
vessel's aft cabin. On previous 98m vessels these arranged around tables.
staircases have been external to the accommodation. including auto track and geographics
As always, safety is paramount and Milenin»: Tres is
Engines from MAN B&W's new RK280 range, equipped with four Liferaft Systems Australia Marine GPS make/model. 2 x Leica MX420/8
powerful and fuel efficient 1000rev/min diesel Evacuation Stations, two POrt and two starboard. Differential GPS
engines, were selected for Mileniu»: Tres. Four Each MES serves a total of 200 persons. A total of Gyro Anschutz.. . STD 22 + repeater
16RK280 engines, each rated at a minimum 7200kW ten 100-person rafts are fitted. Two SOLAS inflatable Electronic Chart System Kelvin Hughes ECDIS
at 1000rev/min MCR, offer a high power to weight rescue boats, each with 30hp motors, are provided for MANTA 17002027
ratio. The latest combustion chamber technology launch and recovery operations. Autopilot... ..... lip,s integrated with the
with electronically controlled pump pipe injection Hobart-based company Colbeck & Gunton supply control system
system and optimised cylinder pressures, reduces fuel the lightweightsrructural fire protection system aboard
consumption to a most competitive level offering a Satcom C.. ...... .Transceiver Sailor H2095C;
Mileniu»: Tres including fire doors and dampers. To
low operating cost with a specific fuel consumption protect all moderate and high risk spaces The 'Rapid display Sailor DT4646E
of less than 1909/kWh. Maximum speed is 48knots. Access' (deckhead) and 'Lightweight' (bulkhead) fire VDR Kelvin Hughes
The engines each drive transom-mounted steerable protection system meets all the demands for lighter AIS.. . Saab R4
Wartsila-Lips 120E waterjets via 4 x ZF 53000 weight and faster installation/removal for this type EPIRB (406 Mhz).. . Sailor 406MHz
NRH gearboxes. All four warerjers are configured of craft. An addressable fire detection system, CCTV SART 2 x Sailor 56-853 9GHz
for steering and reversing, while an independent cameras, zoned fire sprinkler systems and hydrants Aeronautical .vHF AM Emergency Transceiver;
hydraulic system in each hull covers the steering protect engine rooms, vehicle decks and passenger JotronTronAIR
and reverse functions. Manoeuvring and directional areas.
Magnetic Compass.. ...... C Plath type 2060
control is enhanced through the use of retractable
trim tabs that maximise moment force from water Depth Sounder Skipper GDS-101 plus IR301
PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Repeater
jet side/reverse thrust and optimisation of force/
Length, oa 97.22m
moment positioning. Speed/Distance Log.. . Walker 7070
Length, wi 92.00m
Four Caterpillar 3406B 230kW generators are fitted, electromagnetic with interface toradars.
Beam 26.60m
each being rated with a 10% for one hour overload GPS and autopilot
capacity. The generators are arranged for automatic Beam of hulls 4.50m
Draught.. 3.43m loaded Wind Speed/Direction.. . Walker 7070
start-up and paralleling, the automation considering
Deadweight 725tonnes Weather Fax. . JMC FX220
one unit maintained as a standby set.
Speed, maximum (100% MCR output) .48knots Telex NDBP... . JMC NT900
Further improving the 98m wave piercing
catamaran's sea keeping qualities is the Maritime Classification Society and Notations .DNV 1A1 HSLC Signal Horn Ibuki (air operated)
Dynamics/lncat Ride Control System, consisting of R1 Car Ferry 'B' EO Certificate. DNV Speed/Wave Daylight Signal Lamp Aldis Lamp 24 Volt 60
transom mounted trim tabs and a retractable T-foil. Height Parameters WattDC Francis FSP 127mm
These, combined with I neat's hull form featuring long Main engines Machinery Monitoring.. . Servowatch SIMS
outer bows, fuller midship sections, stern skeglets, Make.. . MAN B&W Shipboard Integrated Management Systems
and centre bow clearances, mean motion sickness Model.. . 16RK280 diesel SSAS.. . .Purple Finder / Pole Star
incidence has been reduced by up to 40% in higher Night vision NVTi camera and associated
Number.. . .4
sea states by reducing pitch, roll and heave.
Output of each engine ... 7200kW at 1000rev/min system
The vehicle deck onboard Milenium Tresoffers freight
space for 380 truck lane metres at 3.1m wide x 4.35m Gearboxes Complement
clear height. The fitting of nine hoistable mezzanine ~~ H Passengers.. . Up to 900
vehicle decks gives the operator the flexibility to carry Model.. . 53000 NRH Vehicles ...267 cars or 380 truck lane metres plus
up to 267 cars, or 12 freight trailers with 180 cars, or Number.. . .... .4 85 cars, or a combination of both

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yard
Builder's name .. Arab Shipbuilding and Nakilat VI has also been fitted with a 6tonne deck Propellers
Repair Yard crane and a 10tonne towing hook, as well as a stern Material.. .. Mn-Br
Designer Henderson International, Dubai roller giving her a broad range of flexibility in the Manufacturer Teignbridge
Vessel's name Nakilat VI types of jobs she can undertake. The vessel also has Number... .. 2
Owner/Operator. Kuwait Oil Tanker Co a sewage treatment plant and oily water separator to Pitch.. . Fixed
Country Kuwait protect the marine environment onboard. Diameter.. .. 1301mm
Flag .. Kuwait
Speed. .. 526rev/min
Total number of sister ships already completed Nil
Total number of sister ships still on order NiI Open or nozzled.... .. Nozzled
Contract date 14th November 2004 Alternators
PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS
Delivery date 6th November 2006 Number.. .. 3
Make.. . .. Stamford
Length, oa 35.00m
Type HCM434F. HCM434D
Length. bp.... .. 31.85m
T he Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Co (ASRY)
delivered Nakilat VI at a ceremony in November.
This service vessel was built for the Kuwait Oil
Breadth moulded..
Depth, moulded.. .
.... 9.00m
4.10m
Output/speed of each set 2 x 375kWe at
1800rev/min; 1 x 215kWe at 1800rev/min
Bow thruster
Tankers Co (KOTC), the yard's sister company. Gross tonnage 377gt Make.. . Schottel
This design, said to be unique, is capable of Displacement .. 566.73tonnes Type.. . STT 60 LK
performing numerous tasks and services required Design, draught.. 2.90m Number.. .. 1
by very large crude carriers (VLCC) during loading Design, deadweight.. .. 176.2110nnes Output of each 97kW at 1500rev/min
and at ports. The vessel's principal tole is as a service
Lightweight 390.52tonnes Deck machinery.. . Radius deck crane 6.0tonne
vessel delivering potable water, necessary spares and
Speed. service (85% MCR output) 12knots at 7.0m;quickreleasetowing hook 10.0tonnes;
provisions to KOTC's fleet of tankers and other
Max speed.. .. 12.5knots 1 x stern roller
vessels.
akitat VI is 35m long, a length bp of 31.85m, Range.. .. 500nm Bridge electronics
with a breadth of 9m, and a moulded depth of Classification Society and Notations Lloyd's Register of Radar make/model Furuno/FR-1505 MARK-3
4.10m. She has a deadweight of 176tonnes, and a Shipping RS+100A1 SSC Workboat Mono G3+LMC Autopilot make/model. Saura/SA-1O,SA-101
lightweight of 390tonnes. She was built to Lloyd's Main engines GMDSS make/model.. . Furuno/FM 8800D
Register RS+l00Al SSC Workboat Mono G3+LMC Make.. . Cummins Other communication systems Furuno
classification rules. Model KTA 50M2 GPS make/model Furuno/GP-37/GP-32
The vessel has been equipped with two main Number.. . 2 Gyro.. .. Furuno/SC-50
Cummins KTA 50M2 engines driving twin screws.
Output of each engine ...1044kW at 1600rev/min Engine monitoring/fire detection system.....Consilium-
A Schottel STT 60 LK bow thruster has been fitted
Gearboxes Salwico System
along with two FP nozzled Teignbridge propellers.
Nakilat VI has a service speed of l Zknors, and a Make .. ........... ZF Marine Complement
maximum speed of 12.5knots. Model ... ........................................... ZF 4650 ~w. . B
Facilities for a crew of eight and 20 passengers have Number .. ................ 2 Passengers .20
been provided. There are four cabins onboard. Output speed .. ... 2100rev/min maximum Number of cabins... .. .4

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Builder's name Dockstavarvet The technical systems installed are based on proven Alternators
Designer Petter Hakansson Marine CB 90 H solutions, developed for and together with Number.. .. 2
Vessel's name... . NB543 the Swedish Navy. The air draught is kept less than Make.. .. Bosch
Owner/Operator Mexican Navy 3.50m enabling the craft to pass under bridges even Output/speed of each set 2 x 80A, 24V
Country Mexico at high waters. Waterjets
Flag Mexican The low radar profile of the NB543 together with Make.. .. Rolls-Royce
Total number of sister ships already completed ..1 its extreme speed resources and manoeuvrability Model.. .. FF310
Total number of sister ships still on order makes it a most powerful platform for police/security Number.. .. 2
Contract date January 2006 operations. Manoeuvring system Rolls-Royce
Delivery date June 2006 Deck machinery
Paint system .... International epoxy/polyurethane

A new 11m interceptor craft, NB543, a compact

version of the larger IC 16 M was delivered to
the Mexican Navy by Dockstavarvet. The craft was Length,oa..
PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS

.. 11.4m
Life rafts..
Anchor windlass.. ..
Bridge electronics
.. Viking
Engbo
Furuno
designed for patrolling littoral waters and inland Length, wi.. . 9.4mNAVnet VX-2 navigational navigation system
waterways. Beam 2.80m comprising integrated radar, electronic chart
The new vessel is characterised by an all-aluminium Displacement 8tonnes plotter (C-Map), GPS, log, echo sounder,
construction, a high-speed chine form, shallow draught Dffi~~ OOOm autopilot, Cassens Plath compass
and a low profile, and has been built and equipped to Lightweight displacement Fire fighting system
8400kg Swefire, Halotron liB
meet the requirements of Det Norske Veritas' High Speed, sprint Diesel heater..
.42+ knots . Webasto
Speed and Light Craft rules. Speed, cruising.. .. A/C system
30knots MarineAir Vector Compact
The machinery comprises either a single or a twin Range, cruising Water maker
200nm Minimar 200 (25Iitres/hr)
installation providing speeds up to SOknots. In this Fuel consumption Water heater..
190Iitre/h (at full speed) .. Slim Square 0162-S
particular version, the boat is powered by two Volvo Classification Society and Notations.. Ventilation..
.......Not classed, . Dockstavarvet
Penta 09 diesel engines providing a total output of Bilge/fire pump
designed to Det Norske Veritas High Speed and Light Johnson F-8B5
736kW (lOOOhp) and a sprint speed of more than Electric system..
Craft rules .. Docksta EI
42knots. The engines are driving two Rolls-Royce Main engines Batteries.. .. Optima
FF310 water jet units through ZF reduction gears and Make.. .. Volvo Penta Battery chargers.. .. LEAB
flexible shaft couplings. Model.. . D9 Diesel generator .....Fisher Panda PMS 8.000 NE (6.8kW)
The layout comprises three watertight compartments; Number 2 Nav Lights.. .. Aqua Signal
forepeak, accommodation, and engineroom. The Output of each engine 368kW at 2600rev/min Window wipers.. .. SWF
wheelhouse provides shock absorbing seats for coxswain (rating 4) Horn.. .. Ibuki
and navigator, a sofa for up to three passengers, and a Gearboxes Complement
small galley. The accommodation below is arranged Make .. .. ZF Crew .. ........3
for crew comfort including beds, and a small working Model .. . ~05 Passengers .. ........ 3
area. Number of cabins ..
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waters
Builder's name Remontowa SA clear working deck aft serviced by a 30tonne SWL Output 300kW
Designer.. . Remontowa SA elecrro-hydraulic crane and arranged for the secure Azimuthing thrusters
Vessel's name NLV Pharos stowage of Class +1, Class 1, and Class IT buoys with a Make.. . Rolls-Royce
Owner/Operator Wiliiams & Glyn's Leasing designated clear area for helicopter operations. Numbw 2
Co Ltd Northern/Lighthouse Board NLV Pharosis capable of slow speed close quarters Output of each 1500kW
Country UK manoeuvrability for accurate station keeping up to Bow thrusters
R~UK Beaufort Force 6. A double redundancy dynamic Number .. .. 2
Total number of sister ships already completed positioning system (DP2) maintaining station ±2m
Output of each ......................... 7.50kW
Total number of sister ships still on order 2 for the deployment and recovery of navigation buoys
Tank capacities
Contract date 11 November 2004 and other roles has also been installed.
Fuel oil 420m'
Delivery date 3 December 2006 Propulsion is via two Rolls-Royce 1500kW
Azirnuthing units, complete with power management Potable water.. . 150m'
system (PMS) driving twin FP open propeller Non potable water 140m'
Sistership Galatea delivered at the end of 2006.
azimuthing units arranged aft and twin FP transverse Ballast water .. .. 300m'
tunnel thrusters forward. The ship also features Deck machinery
T he multi function
Lighthouse
by HRH The Princess
tender
Board was named
for the Northern

at the Gdansk
and launched
Stocznia
an integrated
generation
bridge management system. Power
is via three 1270kW and two 68SkW
Craneage facilities
Main crane, port side l x 30tonnes
Wartsila engines. General purpose crane,starboard ..l x 4tonnes
Remontowa yard, Poland. The vessel NLV Pharos,is
now based at Oban, Scotland, home of the Northern (1.5tonnes SWL at 17m outreach)
Stores cranes 2 x 2.4tonnes
Lighthouse Board.
PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS ATNs capacity for 16 navigation buoys and
The ship works now mainly in Scottish and Manx
waters - the area covered by the board - servicing ground tackle
Length, oa 84.20m Container carriage 10 x 20ft containers (6
over 200 automatic lighthouses, buoys, and beacons
Length. op.. ....7.5.00m refrigerated)
and acts as a working platform for aids-to-navigation
Length. wi 7.9.20m
project work, as well as carrying out commercial work Towing .. .......... 1 x 36tonnes towing winch
Breadth moulded 16.50m
under contract. On occasion the ship will travel south Bridge electronics
Depth, moulded to main deck 7.20m
to assist the other General Lighthouse Authorities, Design. draught.. .. 4.25m Single beam. .... Kongsberg Simrad EA 400
namely Trinity House and the Commissioners ofIrish Scantling draught moulded .A.50m Multi-beam.. . Kongsberg Simrad EM 3002 0
Lights. Gross tonnage 3569tonnes Sonar make/model Simrad SL 35
In addition, NLV Pharoshas been designed with the Speed, service 12.50knots Processing Kongsberg's Neptune Triton
capability to carry out other offshore roles, including Trial speed 13.5knots and Poseidon
towing; hydrographic surveys; attendance at wrecks Daily fuel consumption 10tonnes/day Tide recorder system Nautikaris
and wreck finding; transportation of personnel, plant Classification Society and Notations Lloyd's Register Hydrographic system Simrad Seapath 2000
and equipment to offshore stations; and support of of Shipping +100Al, +LMC, +UMS, CAC, DP(AA), Dynamic positioning system Kongsberg Simrad SDP22
safe workboat and helicopter operations. MCM, NAV, IBS, LA, EP- Buoy and Light Tender
Classified by Lloyd's Register of Shipping, the system to Lloyd's DP (AA) standard; integrated navigation
Main engines
vessel has a length overall of 84.20m, a moulded Make wartsua bridge
breadth of 16.S0m, and a design draught of 4.2Sm. Number 3, 2 Other significant or special items of equipment.. ...Lounge
Maximum speed is 12.5knots, but trial speeds reached Output of each engine 127.0kW, 685kW and conference area with video conferencing facilities
13.Sknots. Harbour diesel alternator Complement
The vessel has been arranged with a large area open Number... . 1 Officer cabins 7.

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Builder's name South Boats Special excess of 2.5m significant wave height. Sprint speed.. .. 21knots
Projects Ltd Twin Scania 0112 65M 500hp diesel engines are Fully loaded cruising speed ..over ISknots at 1900rev/min
Designer ...South Boats Special Projects Ltd coupled to Twin Disc 5114A 1:1 ratio gearboxes Range.. . 60nm
Vessel's name.. .....Offshore Provider driving Clarke's drive shafts to Ultra Dynamics 376 Daily fuel consumption
Owner/Operator Offshore Wind Power water jet units. The port gearbox is fitted with an Low cruising speed (16knots) 12Slitres/hour
Marine Services Ltd SA E A electrically clutched power take off powering (7.Slitres/mile)
Country UK the crane hydraulics whilst the starboard gearbox is High cruising speed (19knots) 160Iitres/hour
Flag UK fitted with an SAE B manually clutched power take (S.4litres/mile)
Total number of sister ships already completed ..1 off powering the capstan hydraulics. The vessels Classification Society and Notations Lloyd's Register
Total number of sister ships still on order.. hydraulic systems have been designed and supplied Special Service Craft Rule
Contract date . by Hercules Hydraulics Ltd. Other important international requlatons complied with...Det
Delivery date May 2006 This propulsion package offers the vessel a sprint Norske Veritas; MCA Small Workboat & Pilot Boat
speed in excess of 21knots and an 18knot plus fully Code to Operate in Category 2 Waters
loaded cruising speed at 1900rev/min. At low Main engines

A n offshore logistical support vessel for Offshore

Wind Power Marine Services Lrd, of Conwy,
cruising speeds (16knots) the vessel offers a frugal
fuel consumption of 125litres per hour (7.5Iitres per
Make
Model..
Number..
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Scania
DI12 6SM
2
I orth Wales, was this year built by South Boats mile) and high cruising speed (19knots) consumption
Special Projects Ltd. Offshore Provider is a South of 160litres per hour (8.4litres per mile). The Output of each engine SOOhp
Catamaran 44/14m Alloy WFSV. performance of the vessel is staggering and the vessel Gearboxes
The vessel has a 15m length overall, a 6.5m beam can maintain cruising speeds in comfort in up to Make. ............. Twin Disc
overall, a draught of 0.9m, and has a displacement 3m significant wave height, reportedly setting a new Model .. ................................................ SI14A
weight of 20,OOOkg. This second of class vessel is standard for a 14m vessel. Ratio .. .. 1:1
to enter the Offshore Wind Power Marine Services The vessel is fabricated of aluminium and is Waterjet
fleet alongside Fastcat, the company's existing South generally in accordance with Lloyd's Special Service Make.. .. Ultra Dynamics
Catamaran 32/10m providing logistical solutions and Craft Rules with all metal of marine grade 50830 Model.. .....376
engineer transfers to offshore wind farm builders and and 6082T6 extrusions meeti ng the requirements Deck machinery Forward and after flood lights. side
operators. of Lloyd's Register and Shipping and Det Norske deck recessed lighting, a Palfinger PK4S01M hydraulic
The vessel follows standard South Boats design Veritas. The vessel has been inspected by the MCA fully folding 2tonne deck crane aft; Spencer Carter
principles with symmetrical underwater sections and with drawing approval, stability book and build hydraulic capstan to the bow
asymmetrical wet deck knuckles and spray deflectors. checks and certified to operate under MCA Small Bridge electronics
The design includes a high buoyancy bow and triple Workboat & Pilot Boat Code to Operate in Category Radar Furuno Navnet
internal spray knuckles to maintain a suspension of 2 Waters (60nm) for 12 passengers, three crew and GPS Differential
air/water to dampen pitching moments particularly 3000kg of deck cargo. VHF.. .. 3 x Icom DSC
in heavy weather. Crew Finder System Sea Marshall
In addition, the hulls maintain a parallel waterline Control system South Boats/Ultra Dynamics
beam through the length of the vessel allowing for Steering. .... Kobelt Star Wheel
good weight distribution around the vessel. The PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Bucket controls.. .. Kobelt 6S0S
design offers class leading sea keeping, stability, fuel Length.oa... .. ISm Complement
efficiency, and manoeuvrability. The sea keeping in Beam. oa 6.Sm Cre~.. . 3
particular has been proven in service transferring Displacement 20,000kg Passengers.. .. 12
engineers to wind farm turbines in conditions in Draught... 0.9m Number of cabins Twin single berths

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0155 PATROLLER: Vessel becomes industry
standard
Builder's name Alnmaritec and the void space between the hulls forms additional Length. bp 8.00m
Designer... . Alnmaritec buoyancy. Independent port and starboard 4SOlitre Breadth moulded .4.00m
Vessel's name 0155 Patroller fuel tanks are situated in the void spaces forward of Depth, moulded 1.50m
Owner/Operator Oil International the engines. Gross tonnage N/A
Country - The main deck, from the wheelhouse forward, has Displacement N/A
Flag N/A bulwarks and safety rails, which are set inboard to Design, draught 0.40m
Total number of sister ships already completed ..6 allow safe passage around the perimeter of the boat Design, deadweight N/A
Total number of sister ships still on order. 2 and a step up platform is provided on the bow, for Lightweight 7800Kgs
Contract date.. . ..15 November 2005 safe access onto a calm buoy ladder.
Speed, service 12knots-14knots
Delivery date 8 March 2006 The aft working deck has substantial bulwarks to
Max speed 26knots
afford protection to personnel on deck and the stern
Range 200nm
IS5 Patroller represents the culmination in working section has a step down at the aft end to
O the development of the Wave Handler class, provide a platform just above the waterline for access
to lines and hoses.
Daily fuel consumption (tonnes/day)
Classification Society and Notations
N/A
Lloyd's Register
from shipbuilder Alnmaritec. The vessel is an Hull Certificate
A plinth is mounted aft of the wheelhouse, which
aluminium alloy catamaran which has been designed Main engines
supports a Ztonne capstan with stainless steel towing
in conjunction with a number of major oil field Make Cummins
fairlead and horn cleat and a SOOkg lift davit is fitted
operators specifically as an in-field support craft. Model.. .. 6BT5.9
which has a hand winch but which can also be used in
This class has now emerged as an industry standard Number 2
conjunction with the capstan.
vessel for line and hose handling work. 0155 Patroller The vessel has four lifting points for use with a Output of each engine 194kW
can operate either as an FPSO/AHTS daughter craft crane and as an option a pair of off-load release hooks Gearboxes
where it is capable of being lifted on and off a mother for davit lifting may be installed on the transom and Maka 2F
ship or in terminal suppOrt operations. aft of the bow platform. Engine room, void space, Model PL220
The hull is based upon the successful Wave-Train and jet access hatches are all flush fitting to give a Number 2
hull form developed by Alnmaritec and has fine entry clear working deck. Output speed 2450rev/min
forward sections developing into medium dead rise All controls are located in a console within the Waterjets
single chine hull form aft. 0155 Patroller is capable wheelhouse and a sun canopy and weather cover are Make Hamilton 274
of speeds of over 20knots whilst also being able to provided aft of the wheelhouse to protect a seating
Number 2
generate a static ballard pull of around Ztonnes. area for up to six persons. Dog steps are provided
Deck machinery North Sea winches 2tonne capstan
The boat is robustly built to deal with the rigors to access the tOp of the wheelhouse, as the mast can
of in field operations. Solid round bars are fitted on -CH20
be raised or lowered for protection when deploying
both keels to allow the vessel to sit on deck without Bridge electronics
or retrieving the vessel using a davit. A manually
the need fat a cradle and she bas all-round rubber operated searchlight and two Halogen working deck Communication system VHF/Hailer
fendering. The waterjets are protected by a substantial lights are also mounted on the wheelhouse roof and GPS make/model Furuno GP32 GPS receiver
bump guard frame but despite the strength of protected by tubular bump frame. Engine monitoring/fire detection ..... CO, dowsing
construction the weight of the boat has been kept to system
around Bronnes to reduce the required capacity of the Complement
handling equipment. PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Crew .. ..2
Each of the hulls is divided into four watertight Passengers .. ..6
companmenrs with intermediate diaphragm frames Length, oa 9.15m Number of cabins .. ..0

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OLYMPIC OCTOPUS: Anchor handler with
safer deck operations
Builder's name Aker Yards Soviknes items to be moved anywhere about the deck. Other important international regulations complied with... AII
Designer Rolis-Royce UT-Design For towing there is a main two drum winch with relevant
Vessel's name.. . Olympic Octopus a 400tonne pull and 550T brake load, with a very Main engines
Owner/Operator.....Olympic Shipping, Fosnavllg, large wire capacity for deep water operations. The Make Rolls-Royce Bergen
Norway secondary winch is rated at 138T, handling wire Model BV 32:40L 12P
Country Norway or synthetic fibre rope. Aft are two sets of the new Number.. . 2
Flag Norway Rauma Brattvaag shark jaws and towing pins, the Output of each engine 6000kW
Total number of sister ships already completed NiI centring system for leading wires to this equipment, Gearboxes

Total number of sister ships still on order. NiI and a stern roller. Make Rolls-Royce
Model single input, single output, with PTO
Contract date.. . May 2005 Two Bergen BV12 long stroke engines power the
Number 2
Delivery date October 2006 new Olympic Shipping vessel, turning twin screws
Output speed approx 135rev/min
in nozzles assisted by two tunnel thrusters aft plus Propellers
UT 712 L, Olympic
T OCIOP"S,
he Rolls-Royce-designed
multi-functional anchor
supply vessel is owned by Olympic Shipping,
handling tug
based
a tunnel thruster and a swing-up azimuth thruster
forward.
Rolls-Royce
One of the aft tunnel thrusters
product
is a new
- the first 800kW rim drive
Material..
Manufacturer
. NiAIBr
Rolls-Royce
Number 2
in Fosnavag, in Norway, and operates on a long term tunnel thruster to go into service. Pitch Controllable
contract to BP. Olympic OCIOP"S, built by Aker Yards, The propulsion and manoeuvring equipment Diameter 4.1m
Soviknes, features the full range of new Rolls-Royce can be placed under the command of a new Rolls- Open or nozzled Rolls-Royce nozzles
offshore solutions, including systems for making Royce dynamic positioning system. It operates via Alternators
deck work easier and safer, DP2 dynamic positioning, the UMAS control system and takes its positioning Number. ..... 2 x 3000kVA shaft gens, 1 x 1200kW
and a rim drive tunnel thruster. information from a variety of reference sources. The aux genset, 1 x 400kW harbour/emergency
genset
The type UT 712 has become a well-respected system has the redundancy required for IMO DP2.
Bow thrusters
offshore vessel since the original design was introduced Three of the original type UT 712 offshore vessels
Make Rolis-Royce
in the 1980s. While keeping the successful concept, were constructed in the 1980s, and four more updated Number. 2: 1 x tunnel, 1 x retractable azimuth
advantage has been taken of all the improvements in versions have been built or ordered in the past three Output of each 883kW
ship design over the years. A thoroughly up-to-date years. The lengthened L-version is proving popular, Stern thrusters
hull design has been developed for this vessel, with and in addition to Olympic OCIOP"S, seven more UT 712 Make Rolls-Royce
a bulb bow and Ice IC class, combining efficient L vessels have been ordered by various owners for Number 2: 1 x 883kW tunnel, 1 x 800kW
propulsion and station keeping with low motions in delivery in the period 2006-2008. All are configured rim drive tunnel
a seaway. to suit the owners' requirements. Deck machinery ..... Full set of Rolls-Royce new safer deck
This 16,000hp AHTS is 78.3m long overall, giving operations equipment inc travelling cargo rail
a working deck area of 900m2 on the 17.2m beam. cranes with special manipulators, pennant wire
All the normal supplies can be carried including PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS coiler, towing pins, shark jaws, stern roller
Main winch ..... Rolis-Royce 2 drum LP hydraulic, 400tonne
glycol and base oil and there is in addition tankage for
pull, 550tonne brake, A/H drum 4930m of 76mm
1000m' of recovered oil. Accommodation is provided Length,oa.. . 78.3m
wire, towing drum 4930m of 80mm wire
for a crew of 28 plus space for 280 survivors under Length, bp.. . 68.2m
Secondary winch ...Rolls-Royce 138tonne pull, 2 x 3000m
Nlvl B rules for the vessel's safety standby role. Olympic Breadth moutded 17.2m of 78mm wire, 2 x 490m of 203mm rope
OctOpllS meets strict environmental requirements, with Depth, moulded 8.3m Bridge electronics
Clean class notation, and is designed to provide its Gross tonnage approx 305010nnes Radar make/model ... Furuno FR-2117/FAR 28375
crew with safe working conditions and comfortable Design, draught 6.3m Autopilot make/modeL Anschutz Pilotstar D
li"ing quarters. Design, deadweight approx zsontonnes GMDSS make/model Furuno Felcom
Olympic Shipping's UT 712 L is the first to include Deck cargo/area 900T (G=1.0m) 51Om' 15/FS-2570T
all the Rolls-Royce systems that have been under Bollard pull 18010nnes Other communication systems Jotron VHF/
development for improving safety for crew working Economic speed 13-15knots Motorola UHF
on deck. Two cranes can travel the full length of the Max speed (at draught 4.5m) 18knots GPS make/model Furuno GP-90
Gyro.. . Anschutz
bulwarks on rails. Their boom lengths are adjusted Daily fuel consumption .Depends on operation profile
Chart plotter Furuno Telchart
to be able to pick and place equipment at any point Classification Society and Notations .....Det Norske Veritas
Engine monitoring/fire detection system Rolls-Royce/
on the deck. They also have Rolls-Royce arms and +lAl, Tug, Supply Vessel, EO, SF, DYNPOS AUTR, Eltek Delta
tools handling wires. Each crane can handle 3tonnes TMON, COMF-V(3), CLEAN, ICE-C, OILREC (NOFO Complement
at 12.5m outreach or 5ronnes at 9m, enabling 5tanne 2004) Crew .. ..28

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SVITZER AL SHAMAL: Offshore vessel
with ferry comfort
Builder's name Strategic Marine (S) Pte Ltd facing aft. The aft conrrol station is used when the boat Number 2
Designer Southerly Designs/Strategic is manoeuvting to and from the platforms. Loading and Output of each engine 1400bhp
Marine offloading of crew and gear is traditionally carried out Gearbox Twin Disc 6619C
Vessel's name Svitzer AI Saf/iya with the boat stern-to at the rig plarforms, and in port Propulsion Diesel engine driven shafting and propeller
and the rransom is left open (protected by removable
Owner/Operator ..Svitzer Wijsmuller Halul LLC Auxiliary engines
chains) for this purpose.
Country Qatar Number 2
Facilities include air-conditioned crew
Flag......................... . Panama accommodation for eight, in three cabins, a crew
Make/type Caterpillar C4.4
Totalnumber of sister ships already completed ..3 mess, a galley, and bathroom located below decks. Aft
OutpuVspeed of each set. 69kWe
Total number of sister ships still on order O of the accommodation is a plant room and aft of thar
Generator. Leroy Sommer
Contract date .. is the main engine room. A tank area and the t:iller flat Steering system Electro-hydraulic steering gear
Delivery date Mid-2006 complete the below deck comparrmenrs. Side thruster One bow thruster
The entire vessel is constructed out of low Deck cargo capacity 50tonnes
maintenance aluminium and all seawater piping is Fuel capacity 25,OOOlitres
'VThen Svitzer Wijsmuller was awarded an offshore of stainless steel. The cargo deck is covered with Freshwater capacity 20,OOOlitres
W suppOrt contract for operations in Qatar, the a protective layer of thick marine pine planks which Deck machinery
company rurned to Singapore's Strategic Marine to protect the structure from shock loads during cargo HydrauliC equipment ....Windlass/bow thruster/deck
design and built a vessel best-suited to the very handling and minimises the possibility of cargo sliding. crane
stringent specification and operational requirements. The planking can be easily removed to gain access to Capstan/windlass Hypac
The result is a fleet of three 31m wellhead the engine room located in the centre of the vessel. Cranes.. . Hiab T-026
maintenance vessels capable of carrying large amounts Cargo deck capacity is 2tonnes/m'. Bridge electronics
(up to 50tonnes) of deck cargo on a timber sheathed The vessel is powered by Caterpillar C32 diesel engines
Radar make/model. ..... Furuno FM-8800 & FS-1570
deck and the crews to and from the oil platforms in rated at 1400bhp, driving three aluminium bronze FP
Autopilot make/model. Furuno 500
passenger ferry comfort. To achieve these results the propellers through Twin Disc 6619C gearboxes.
GMDSS make/model McMurdo Navtex
operators and designers, Strategic Marine and Southerly Care for the environment has been a major factor
in the design and outfitting and is catered for with the Receiver ICS Nav 5 plus
Designs, of Dongara, Western Ausrralia, worked closely
inclusion of an oily water separator and a Grocco TP- GPS make/model Furuno GP-32/Fuso
to produce the optimum vessel which would also be
210 sewage treatment plant along with the allocation Depth sounder/s Fuso FEG 690 & 1932
economical and reliable in service and be capable of
meeting the speed requirements to achieve the response of tank space to store the by-products of both systems MK2
rimes set by the oil platform operators. until they can be disposed of safely ashore. CompaSS/es Magnetic and Satellite compass ....Furuno
The vessels: Svilzer A/ Shama/, Svilzer A/ Safliya, and SC-50
Svilzer A/ Shaqab have top speeds of 20knots, can Weatherfax see GMDSS
carry 42 passengers, 50tonnes of cargo, and have crew PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Plotters .. . Fuso GPS plotter
accommodation for eight people. The vessels will be AIS McMurdo M-2
used to transport maintenance crew and equipment Length, oa.. . 31.00m Audio visual system Samsung
to and between oil and gas platforms and rigs in and Beam... . 7.50m Other electronics EPIRB, SART,TV,DVD player
around Halul Island for Qatar Perroleum. ~~......~ Other significant or special items of equipment
The main deck passenger cabin is fined out to ferry Gross tonnage 171gt Fire extinguishing system CO,
standard with seating for 42 people, and is fined with Net tonnage 51 nt Alarm system Bilge, fire, and H,S
high temperarure and high humidity air-conditioning, Draught, fully loaded 1.6m gas detection
and a video and audio entertainment system. The Speed 20knots Safety equipment.. according to flag state requirements
safety of the passengers and crew is catered for by a
Range Coastal liferaft/s.. . Two 50 persons capacity
fully-monitored fire detection system, the provision
Classification Society and Notations American Bureau Paints/coatings Sigma
of inflatable life-rafts and a GMDSS communications
of Shipping +A 1 HSC UTILITYBOAT AMS Complement
system with EPIRB and SART location rransponders.
The bridge, located on the upper level, has all-round Main engines Crew ... ..8
vision and is fitted with two control stations - the main Make Caterpillar Industrial passengers .. ..42
helm station facing forward with the second station Model C32 Vehicles .. ... N/A

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THE EVANS: Survey vessel for US Army

Builder's name... .......SeaArk Marine, Inc QSC 8.3M diesels, each rated at 490hp with Twin Gearboxes
Designer SeaArk Marine, Inc/C Raymond Disc gears. For onboard electrical service, an 8.0kW Make ZF Marine
Hunt Northern Lights generator and 50amp shore power Model.. . ZF304A
Vessel's name.. . .. The Evans are provided. Fully operational, the boat achieves a Number.. . 2
Owner/Operator ...US Army Corps of Engineers maximum speed of just under 30knors and a service
Propellers
Country.. . USA speed of 22knots at 70% MCR.
The Evans replaced the survey vessel Blair. With its Material Bronze
Flag USA
Total number of sister ships already completed.N/A increased speed and lighter draught, the new vessel has Manufacturer Colombia
Total number of sister ships still on order ....N/A maximised the Corps' survey capabilities. Number 2
Contract date.. . August 2005 Pitch Fixed
Delivery date June 2006 Diameter .711mm x 838mm
PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Speed 29.6knots

S eaArk Marine delivered a 12.8m Dauntless Class

survey vessel to the US Army Corps of Engineers,
Navigation Survey Branch, of the Charleston District
Length,oa.. . 12.80m
Special adaptations
Open or nozzled
N/A
Open
Breadth moulded... . A. 26m Alternators
in June 2006. The vessel, The Evans, is tasked
Depth, moulded .2.03m Number 2
with conducting hydrographic surveys in Charleston,
Gross tonnage. .. N/A Output of each set 100amp
Georgetown, and Port Royal harbours, as well as
Displacement 30,0001ib Deck machinery 5001lb capacity davit, 12V
other navigable waters throughout the Charleston,
Design, draught.. 1.22m Bridge electronics
SC District.
Design, deadweight 30,0001ib Radar(s) make/model Furuno Radar/Plotter/
The craft will also be involved in Environmental
Lightweight.. . 25,140tonnes Navnet 36NM, 1833C
Management Program projects and regulatory
inspections of harbours and waterways. Speed, service (70% MCR) 22knots Other communication systems ..Radio, VHF/DSC,
The Evans vessel is constructed of all-welded Max speed 29.6knots
Icom M-502
marine grade aluminium. The state-of-the-art design Range.. . 300nm
GPS make/model Furuno
incorporates a two-man climate controlled pilothouse, Daily fuel consumption (tonnes/day) N/A
Chart plotter Furuno
and aft survey cabin. Vessel enhancements include Classification Society and Notations United States Coast
a fully integrated Furuno NavNet system and a Guard/ABYC Engine monitoring/fire detection system FE-241,
comprehensive array of survey equipment. Main engines 1100 CG
Crew accommodations include hydraulic/suspension Make Cummins Complement
seating, marine head, potable water, stove, microwave, Model QSC8.3M Crnw 3
and refrigerator. Numbm 2 Passengers N/A
The main propulsion engines are twin Cummins Output of each engine 490hp at 2500rev/min Number of cabins 2

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UP1000: First patrol boat for lifeboat
manufacturer

Builder's name Umoe Schat-Harding a lightweight of 4.75tonnes, and a displacement of Lightweight .4.75tonnes
Boatbuilding (Qingdao) Co, Ltd 5tonnes. She has been classed with the rules and Speed, service.. .. 25knots
Designer. ..Umoe Schat-Harding Boatbuilding regulations for the construction of sea-going high- Max speed 31knots
(Qingdao) Co, Ltd speed craft 1996. Range 200nm
Vessel's name UP1000 UP/OOO has a glass-fibre twin hull and double Daily fuel consumption 235g/kw.h
Owner/Operator Umoe Schat-Harding knuckle configuration. She has been equipped with
Boatbuilding (Qingdao) Co, Ltd two Volvo D3-160/DP engines with an output of
Classification Society and Notations lC, China
Country China 120kW; the vessel can reach a maximum speed of Other important international regulations complied with .....Rules
Flag Chinese 31knots, and has a service speed of 25knots. Both the and reg ulations for construction and classification of sea-
Total number of sister ships already completed 1 going high speed craft 1996
gearbox and propeller are provided together with the
Total number of sister ships still on order 5
Contract date - Volvo engine. The vessel can also be fitted for engine Main engines

Delivery date 13 March 2006 options giving up to 45knots top speed. Make Volvo
As expected, UPlOaD has a full complement of Model D3-160/DP
bridge electronics, including an ICOM MR-1000R(II) Number 2
radar and an ICOM IC-M45 VHF. The vessel has
L EADING lifeboat and davit supplier, Schat-
Harding, has expanded production at its Chinese
facilities for a crew of two, and from two to si;
passengers. There are two cabins.
Gearboxes
Output of each engine
provided together
120kW
by Volvo engine
plant to build the first of a series of new design high- Propellers provided together by Volvo engine
speed patrol boats. The first 10m UP/OOO patrol boat Alternators
can reach 32knots, and was delivered during March Number 1
to Shan Dong Maritime Safety Administration, for 0 NAN
PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Make/type USA,
use in coastal patrol work. Output/speed of each set 4kW
The vessel was especially designed in China for
Length, oa.. . 10.19m Bridge electronics
coastal patrol work by China's maritime authorities
Length, bp S.Sm Radar make/model ICOM MR-1000R(II)
and Schat-Harding Qingdao built more vessels for
Breadth moulded 3.0Sm GPS make/model GP-32
other Chinese regional coastal administrations in
2006, and is planning export the boat. Depth, moulded.. .. 1.27m VHF make/model ICOMVHF IC-M45
The vessel has a length overall of 1O.19m, a length Gross tonnage 5.9gt Complement
between perpendiculars of 8.8m, a moulded breadth Displacement 5.05tonnes Crew .. ..2
of 3.08m, and a moulded depth of 1.27m. UP/OOO has Design, draught 0.50Sm Passengers .. 2-6
a gross tonnage of 5.9gt, a deadweight of 5.5tonnes, Design, deadweight 5.5tonnes Number of cabins .. 2

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VIGILANT: All 16m patrol series delivered

Builder's name Austal patrols, offshore operations and interdictions, search Saura magnetic compass, Raytheon L750 echo
Designer Austal and rescue, and support of the fleet's existing vessels, sounder, satcom satellite communications system,
Vessels' names Vigilant, Vanguard, Victor, designed and built by Austa!' and encrypted computer generated data and image
Intrepid, Falcon, Fearless The new generation police boats feature a wide transmission systems.
Owner/Operator ... NSW Water Police range of onboard facilities including a practical and The vessels feature external flybridges from
Country ..Australia very durable interior fit-out. Each vessel has two which the vessels can be driven. The flybridges have
Flag Australian main watertight living areas comprising of crew permanent bimini tops and removable windscreens
Total number of sister ships already completed ..13 accommodation suitable for short periods of time allowing operation in inclement weather conditions.
Total number of sister ships still on order O (two twin berth). Safety equipment installed on each vessel includes life
Contract date June 2005 Cabins feature sliding cabin walls enabling the jackets, two SaLAS life rafts, and four SaLAS life
Delivery date.. . Early to mid-2006
cabin area to be opened up to provide a more usable buoys.
space for certain mission profiles. A fully equipped
galley, crew mess, first aid facilities, and adequate PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS
F ollowing a detailed review and tender process
Austal was awarded a contract for the design,
construction, and supply of six 16m aluminium
operational space are also featured aboard each vessel.
There is the capacity for a crew of three or four. Length, oa 16.0m
The deck layout for each class of vessel has been Beam .4.87m
monohull boats for the Water Police in the Australian specifically designed to facilitate the required
Draught 1.25m
state of New South Wales. The boats were ordered as functions essential to the vessels' day-to-day
Cruising speed 20knots
part of a four-year upgrade of the Water Police fleet. operations.
The first three in the series of these aluminium Max speed.. .. 28knots
Each vessel has limited towing capacity via a
vessels, Vigilant, Vanguard, and Victor, were delivered towing stanchion with the main focus targeted Range 200nm; 400nm range at cruising speed
at the start of 2006, and the other three, Intrepid, towards assisting small vessels in distress. Gates in Classification Society and Notations Australian
Falcon, and Fearless were in operation by July. They are the side bulwarks assist in the removal of objects Uniform Shipping Laws (USL) Code Class 2B
now based at water police facilities in Sydney, Coffs from the water in addition to providing easy ship to Main engines
Harbour, Port Stephens, Port Botany, Port Kembla, shore access. Each vessel also features showers, dive Make Caterpillar
and Eden, respectively. platforms, and storage space for diving equipment. In Model C12
With a maximum speed of 28knots, design addition to this, special emphasis has been placed on Number 2
aspects of the monohull Class 1 and Class 2 vessels safety with the minimum number of trip points and . Output of each engine .492kW
(designed by the shipyard's in-house design team) are well placed bulwarks and handrails contributing to a . Gearboxes
specifically tailored to meet the needs of the NSW safe and efficient work area. Make Twin Disc
police. The vessels have a planing aluminium hull The vessels also have a small knuckle boom crane Model Quickshift MGX 5114A
form with a varying dead-rise, as opposed to the situated on the bridge to assist in the loading of stores. Number 2
more common monohedron form, with the waterline With the bridge essentially being the operational
Deck machinery Small knuckle boom crane
entry providing the least resistance at full operational working heart of the vessel, special emphasis has
speed, whilst at the same time providing a design that Safety Lifejackets; 2xliferafts;4
been placed on providing a design that encompasses
delivers maximum comfort in varied sea conditions. x life buoys
360deg vision, safe, and comfortable seating positions
Overall, according to the yard, the vessels for the helm, watch and work stations, and a distinct Bridge electronics
are examples of good working platforms, separation of the command and surveillance Radars make/model Raytheon R1210/6XX
are durable and flexible in their operation, functions. In addition to these features, the craft DGPS make/model Nav 420
and have demonstrated excellent seakeeping incorporates the shipyard's 'maxi-vision' concept or Magnetic compass Saura
qualities. split-level wheelhouse. Echo sounder Raytheon L750
Designed and built to operate up to 200nm offshore Specialised electronics equipment (common to all Complement
all six sisters have a 400nm range at a cruising speed vessel types) includes Raytheon R1210/6XX radars, ~w.....................~
of 20knots. The boats will be involved in marine Nav 420 DGPS system, electronic chart display, Number of cabins 2 x twin berth

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WP 950: Prototype seismic survey boat
for North Sea

Builder's name Westplast AS by PGS Geophysical for its new fleet of survey craft. Waterjets
Designer Westplast AS/Sundal WP 950 will be used for survey exploration and Make Ultrajet
Engineering AS recovery work and can carry a crew of [our, as well as Model 305HT
Vessel's name WP 950 surveying equipment. Number 2
Owner/Operator PGS Geophysical Onboard electronics include a Seiwa Mk III, black Deck machinery 1 x Mjosundet 20kg cable lifter;
Country Norway box ecosounder SO/200kHz, black box radar and 20" 1 x Mjosundet 1500kg main winch; secondary
Flag Norwegian screen, Navman 7200 VHF, UHF, Autopilot ComNav
Mjosundet winch on the bow; towing force
Total number of sister ships already completed 1 1440, and Compasspoint G2 GPS system.
Mjosundet 2600kg
Total number of sister ships still on order 1 The craft has a towing force of 2600kg, a cable lifter
Bridge electronics
Contract date - of 20kg, a lS00kg main winch and a secondary winch
on the bow. Radars.. .. Black box
Delivery date.. . March 2006
Autopilot make/model ComNav 1440
Black box ecosounder Seiwa MK III, SO/200kHz
PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Screen 20"
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prototype
orwegian shipyard Westplast AS, based in Leiney,
delivered to PGS Geophysical, in March, a new
9.S0m seismic survey boat for worldwide
Length, oa.. .. 9.5m
Other communication systems .Navman 7200VHF,
UHF
Breadth, oa 3.4m GPS make/model Compasspoint G2
surveying duties.
Depth 0.7m Fire systems Fire detecting system
Designed by Westplast AS and Sundal Engineering
Weight 7200kg; 7.1tonnes connected to mother ship engineroom;
AS the GRP hull reportedly provides a smooth and
Max speed 30knots firefighting system CO, (engine room); fire
stable ride. IV'P 950 's transom has been designed with a
recess to incorporate the waterjets and engine exhaust Bollard pulll 2.6tonnes extinguisher powder 2kg; fire hose with sea water
system. Classification Society and Notations Det Norske Veritas from waterjet
Fitted with twin UltraJet 30SHT waterjets coupled to rules for small workboat under 15m Rescue systems Liferaft 4 persons; mob
Yanmar 340hp 6LYA-STP engines the boat achieved Main engines ladder; bilge system 5 x pumps; Luftkuddar 990kg
30knots during North Sea trials and a bollard pull Make Yanmar x 7m' = 6930kg buoyancy in cofferdam
of 2.6tonne at 3000rev/min. The UltraJet control Model 6LYA-STP Other significant or special items of equipment
system, which is connected to the electronically driven Number 2 Hydraulic 2 x hydraulic power take-off supply
helmsman's seat, gives fingertip control and precise Output of each engine 340hp Pilot chair Electrically driven manoeuvring
manoeuvrability at all speeds. Using waterjets also gives Gearbox system
the craft the ability to also work in very shallow draught Make Twin Disc Complement
waters safely. Model MG5050 ..4
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