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SIGNIFICANT INTRODUCTION 2
AHTO-14 4
SMALL SHIPS OF 2016
AL MUBSHIR 6
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 SIGNIFICANT SMALL SHIPS of 2016
W elcome to Significant Small Ships of 2016, the Royal Institution of

Naval Architect’s annual round-up of first-in-class and/or unique

small vessel and boat designs in the 5-100m loa class. As with 2015, we have
Similarly, 2016 saw the production of Red Jet 6, the UK’s first
domestically built fast ferry in more than 15 years (pages 54/55). As
well as being of historical relevance, this particular contract has also
assembled a variety of ship and boat types, from RIBs to offshore support reaped benefits for builder Wight Shipyard Co (formerly Shemara Refit
vessels, reflecting a high degree of design innovation across the marine sector. LLP), which concluded last year with orders for two further ferries for
One ongoing area of growth has been the development of green MBNA Thames Clippers, both due to enter service in summer 2017.
craft solutions, particularly the adoption of hybrid diesel-electric Heesen Yachts also produced its largest yacht so far, in the form of the
solutions. This is reflected by entries 70m loa superyacht Galactica Super
such as the buoy/beacon maintenance Nova (pages 30/31), a vessel whose hull
and oil spill recovery vessel Bøkfjord
“One ongoing area form boasts an interesting back story and
(pages 14/16), the naval tug Noordzee of growth has been set of unique features.
(pages 40/41), the EDDY Tug model the development Another notable trend has been for tug
Telstar (pages 68/69) and the Norwegian
of green craft and workboat developers to make their
tour boat Vision of the Fjords (pages products as versatile and multi-purpose as
72/73), which, in addition to producing
solutions, particularly possible. Perhaps wary of the fate of
a means of curtailing emissions in the adoption of many laid-up offshore support vessels
Norway’s ecologically sensitive hybrid diesel-electric over the past few years, designers and
Nærøyfjord, also features some classy
solutions” builders seem keener than ever to ensure
external design, offering passengers that their craft can fully occupy
maximum visibility whilst in this themselves with work. A number of
Scandinavian beauty spot. vessels in this edition have been described
Last year saw the completion and delivery of a number of ‘firsts’. as ‘Swiss army knives’, reflecting their ability to fulfil a wide range of
In the US, for instance, Atlantic Wind Transfers took delivery of the tasks in port and at sea.
country’s first domestically built offshore wind farm support vessel, We would like to thank all of the yards, designers and equipment
in the form of the 21.4m Atlantic Pioneer (pages 12/13) – a taster of suppliers who contributed technical information, pictures and general
what is surely to come, Stateside, as the country’s offshore arrangements, and who worked with us on the collation of this year’s
renewable energy development drive commences in earnest, and a publication. We also look forward to receiving entries for Significant
good example of the benefits of UK-US cooperation. The vessel is Small Ships of 2017 – as ever, we would be delighted to receive info
also notable for meeting US Coast Guard regulations that permit her concerning any first-in-class and unique vessel deliveries this year.
to switch between offshore wind park support work and more Martin Conway
conventional, passenger craft-style sightseeing journeys. Editor

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 AHTO-14: Smooth and stable wave-piercing
pilot boat
Builder....................................Baltic Workboats
Designer.................................Baltic Workboats
Vessel’s name.......................................AHTO-14
Owner/operator..........................Eesti Loots AS
(Estonian Pilot Ltd)
Country................................................... Estonia
Flag......................................................... Estonia
Total number of sister ships
already completed.......................................... 0
Total number of sister ships
still on order..................................................... 0
Contract date..................................August 2014
Delivery date.............................December 2015
D elivered in late 2015, thus narrowly missing the
deadline for last year’s Significant Small Ships
collection, the 14.95m aluminium wave-piercing vessel
AHTO-14 represented the debut model in Baltic
Workboats’ Pilot 1500 WP class – a design that Baltic
Workboats has developed to offer users “top-of-the-
segment seakeeping capability”.
At the request of the owner (Estonian Pilot Ltd),
AHTO-14 was designed with additional rescue
capability, in the form of a hydraulic rescue platform
situated in the vessel’s aft. To get the most out of this
feature, the designer/builder focused on making the
craft’s draught as shallow as possible, and succeeded in
restricting this element to below 0.85m.
In terms of safety, Baltic Workboats also paid special
attention to AHTO-14's wheelhouse windshield, which
was designed specifically for maximum crew visibility,
with the aim of avoiding collisions and related accidents.
AHTO-14 accommodates a two-man crew and
provides room for six pilots to sit in comfort. The vessel’s
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noise levels have been kept to a minimum, with Baltic
Workboats managing to limit noise recorded in the
wheelhouse to the 65dB mark at full speed.
As another concession to crew/pilot comfort, the
vessel’s wave-piercing hull design enables softer,
smoother rides at higher sea states, thereby eliminating
the need to spend money on an extra pilot boat designed
specifically for operations in foul weather. The double
chine is also effective in minimising the amount of green
water and water spray that ends up on deck.
Twin Volvo Penta D13MH marine diesel engines
provide the vessel’s power, with ZF 325-1 marine
transmissions propelling her to a maximum speed of
27knots, via a pair of fixed-pitch propellers.
TECHNICAL PARTICULARS
Length, oa............................................... 14.95m
Breadth, moulded........................................ 4.5m
Depth, moulded........................................... 2.2m
Gross tonnage...................................... 32tonnes
Displacement.................................... 21.4tonnes
Design, draught....................................... 0.817m
Service speed......................25knots@80% MCR
Max speed...............................................27knots
Range (nautical miles)....................285@25knots
Fuel consumption............... 115litres/hr@21knots
168litres/hr@27knots
Classification society..................Lloyd’s Register
Main engine(s)
Make.......................................................Volvo
Model........................................................D13
Number......................................................... 2
Output of each engine......................... 368kW
Gearbox(es)
Make........................................................... ZF
Model..................................................... 325-1
Number......................................................... 2
Output speed......................................885rpm
Propeller(s)
Material.......................................... NiBrAl Cu³
Manufacturer............................................ CJR
Number......................................................... 2
Fixed/controllable pitch.......................... Fixed
Diameter.............................................. 812mm
Bow thruster(s)
Make.............................................Side-Power
Number................................................ SH240
Deck machinery
Aft lifesaving platform
Bridge electronics
Radar(s)..........................JRC JMA-5208 HSC
Autopilot..................................... Simrad AP70
GMDSS.................... Cobham 6222 VHF/DSC
GPS....................Simrad HS80 GPS Compass
Chart plotter.............. Transas MFD 4000 ECS
Engine monitoring system............ Volvo Penta
Fire detection system.............................. BWB
Onboard capacities
Fuel oil.............................................1,600litres
Fresh water........................................150litres
Sullage...............................................150litres
Complement
Crew.............................................................. 2
Passengers................................................... 6
Number of cabins......................................... 0
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 AL MUBSHIR: Compact, lightweight and cost-
efficient naval logistics and support vessel
Builder:.....................................Austal Australia
Designer:..................................Austal Australia
Vessel’s name:...................................Al Mubshir
Owner/operator:............... Royal Navy of Oman
Country:..................................................... Oman
Flag:........................................................... Oman
Total number of sister ships
already completed:......................................... 1
Total number of sister ships still on order:......... 0
Contract date:...................................March 2014
Delivery date:...................................... May 2016
A s the first of two sister vessels designed and
built for the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO),
Austal’s 72.5m loa high-speed support vessel
(HSSV) Al Mubshir could be described as a more
compact and lightweight take on an established
warship design.
The vessel was developed specifically for the RNO
based on the 103m expeditionary fast transport
(EPF) platform that Austal developed for the US
Navy in 2008. The all-aluminium Al Mubshir, which
was handed over to the RNO from Austal’s
Henderson yard in Australia in May 2016 (her sister
vessel, Al Naasir, followed in September), can
accommodate up to 260 troops and offers medium
lift aviation support, courtesy of a helicopter deck.
Intended for a whole host of military, search and
rescue and relief mission tasks in both open-sea and
littoral environments, Al Mubshir can achieve a top
speed of 40knots and a range of up to 2,740nm at
12.5knots, and features a shallow draught of less than
3m, maximising the craft’s options when it comes to
accessing coastal and shallow-water areas.
The design includes a 900m² vehicle deck, a
pivoting roll-on/roll-off stern ramp and cranes, to
facilitate quick and efficient payload transfers in any
port, Austal says. The vessel also carries a pair of 7.3m
RIBs, which can be deployed in specific missions.
Austal comments: “Unlike traditional, steel
monohull naval vessels, the HSSV can transport
more troops, vehicles and equipment more easily and
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much more quickly to remote locations, with no or
little port infrastructure required.” As such, the
builder and designer envisages this type of vessel as
potentially providing a less expensive alternative to
the use of traditional military transporter aircraft,
such as the C130 Hercules.
Alternatively, Austal suggests, the HSSV platform
could be further modified, to create, for instance, a
high-speed hospital ship; one could adapt the
vessel’s space to accommodate operating theatres,
medical rooms and rehab facilities. Overall, Al
Mubshir reflects the growing tendency for naval
forces to seek out alternatives to slower and heavier
logistics and support vessels – and points towards a
future of more compact, cost-effective and flexible
fleet solutions.
TECHNICAL PARTICULARS
Length, oa................................................. 72.5m
Length, bp................................................. 64.3m
Breadth, oa.............................................. 18.66m
Depth, moulded........................................... 6.2m
Gross tonnage................................. 3,475tonnes
Displacement.................................. 1,020tonnes
Design, draught......................................... 2.68m
Design, deadweight........................... 332tonnes
Deck space (total)............. 900m² (vehicle deck)
Service speed.........................................35knots
Max speed...............................................40knots
Range (nautical miles)..............2,740@12.5knots
Fuel consumption............ 530litres/hr@12.5knots
Classification society.............................. DNV GL
Notations......... X100 N5 RSA (200) HSDE Troop
Carrier FO (HEL1L) XMC
Main engine(s)
Make........................................................MTU
Model............................................... 20V 4000
Number......................................................... 4
Output of each engine...................... 4,300kW
Gearbox(es)
Make.................................................. Reintjes
Model................................................ VLJ2230
Number......................................................... 4
Generator(s)
Make......................................... Caterpillar C9
Number......................................................... 4
Output of each set............................... 200kW
Waterjet(s)
Make...................................Rolls-Royce 80S3
Number......................................................... 2
Deck machinery
2 x telescopic gantry cranes, 8.5tonnes each
. 1 x knuckle crane, 2tonnes
. 4 x mooring capstans
.
Bridge electronics
2 x Hypac anchoring windlass
Radar....................... Furuno X-Band / S-Band
Autopilot...............................Navitron NT888G
GMDSS.................................Furuno NX-700A
GPS.........................................Furuno GP-150
Gyro.................................................Alphatron
Chart plotter........ECDIS Furuno FEA-2107BB
Engine monitoring system...Austal MarineLink
Onboard capacities
Fuel oil.........................................160,000litres
Fresh water...................................26,000litres
Complement
Crew ........................................................... 56
Passengers............................................... 260
Number of cabins......................................... 0
Vehicles
Number of vehicle decks.............................. 1
Total lane length..................................... 158m
Number of vehicles............ 54m light vehicles
104m heavy vehicles
Other significant or special items of equipment
. 1 x 20mm naval gun
4 x 12.7mm GPMG
. 1 x 36tonne SWL bi-folding/
slewing stern ramp
. Helideck with capability for
Agusta Westland Super Lynx 300
or NHI Industries NH-90
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 ALBERT NILE-1: Modular ferry for Ugandan waters
Builder..................................................... Damen
Designer.................................................. Damen
Vessel’s name................................. Albert Nile-1
Owner/operator........... Uganda National Roads
Authority (UNRA)
Country................................................... Uganda
Flag................................................................ N/A
Total number of sister ships
already completed.......................................... 0
Total number of sister ships still on order.......... 0
Contract date.............................November 2014
Delivery date....................................... May 2016
N otably, the Damen-designed, 42.4m ferry Albert
Nile-1 has been entirely configured from
container-sized floating units.
These units, which are referred to as Damen
Modular Barges, can be likened to ‘building blocks’
and used to construct vessels and/or pontoons. They
are transportable to remote areas, inland waterways
and coastal spots, and represent a potential solution for
parties requiring vessels at land-locked water areas, for
example, permitting assembly to be conducted on site.
Each Damen Modular Barge consists of a 20’ (6.1m) or
40’ (12.2m) container-sized module.
Options for these blocks range from wheelhouses
and accommodation units to moon pools, bulwarks
and bollards. “Machinery, superstructure and deck
equipment are mounted to modular units to the hull
construction,” Damen says.
The Damen Modular Barges can be coupled together
in the water with a specially designed coupling system,
monikered the Damen Link.
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Following construction, Albert Nile-1 was
disassembled and transported to Uganda via 22
trucks, and assembled on site at Lake Albert. The
vessel incorporates four Perkins engines, delivering
a combined output of 447.4kW, driving four
propellers through PRM Marine gearboxes. The
vessel has been developed with seating for 200
passengers, though Damen confirms that
provisions were made to accommodate 300
persons in total.
TECHNICAL PARTICULARS
Length, oa................................................. 42.4m
Breadth, moulded...................................... 12.2m
Depth, moulded........................................... 1.8m
Gross tonnage.................................... 149tonnes
Displacement....245tonnes (no pax/no vehicles)
Design, draught........................................... 0.9m
Design, deadweight........................... 215tonnes
Lightweight......................................... 217tonnes
Deck space.....................................250m² (total)
Deck capacity................................ 6.8tonnes/m²
Max speed..............................................8.9knots
Range (nautical miles)................................ 1,788
Fuel consumption......................... 0.7tonnes/day
Classification society..................................... N/A
Notations....................................................... N/A
Main engine(s)
Make................................................... Perkins
Model..............................................1006-6TW
Number......................................................... 4
Output of each engine.................... 111.85kW
Gearbox(es)
Make......................................PRM Marine Ltd
Model............................................ PRM750D1
Number......................................................... 4
Propeller(s)
Material............................ Manganese-bronze
Manufacturer..............................Sykes Marine
Number......................................................... 4
Fixed/controllable pitch.......................... Fixed
Diameter.............................................. 900mm
Open or nozzled.................................... Open
Deck machinery
2 x Van Wijk winches, 10tonnes
17kVA generator set, 230/400V
Bridge electronics
Radar(s)..... 2 x Furuno Navnet 3D MFD12 (w/
radar sensor)
Other communications systems...... VHF radio
GPS..................................... 1 x Furuno GP-32
Onboard capacities
Fuel oil...........................................20,800litres
Fresh water.....................................3,500litres
Sullage..........................................10,000litres
Complement
Crew.............................................................. 4
Passengers..........................200 (seated)-300
Number of cabins......................................... 0
Vehicles
Number of vehicle decks.............................. 1
Total lane length....................................... 80m
Number of cars........................................... 18
Number of trucks/trailers..................... 4 (max)
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 ATLANTIC PIONEER: First offshore wind farm
support vessel to be built in the US
Builder....................................Blount Boats, Inc
Designer................................. South Boats IOW
Vessel’s name...........................Atlantic Pioneer
Owner/operator........... Atlantic Wind Transfers
Country........................................................... US
Flag................................................................. US
Total number of sister ships
already completed.......................................... 0
Total number of sister ships
still on order..................................................... 0
Contract date....................................March 2015
Delivery date...................................... April 2016
T he first US-built and -flagged offshore wind
farm support vessel officially left the blocks in
April, in the form of the 21.4m Atlantic Pioneer.
Built to the tune of more than US$4 million by
Rhode Island’s Blount Boats, the vessel has been
delivered to operator Atlantic Wind Transfers, a
subsidiary of Rhode Island Fast Ferry which was
specifically set up in 2015 to provide offshore wind
farm services. Atlantic Pioneer has subsequently
been tasked with servicing the 30MW Block Island
turbine farm, a development located some 4.8km
offshore the north-east US state.
As the US marine sector is subject to the terms
of the protectionist Jones Act, any vessel operating
in North American waters must have been
constructed in the US. As Blount Boats’ first
attempt to construct a vessel of this type, input
from the UK proved invaluable to Atlantic
Pioneer's development. The vessel’s design was
provided by South Boats Isle of Wight (IOW),
which has provided the plans for more than 80
existing and operational wind farm support
vessels in the UK and Europe. Atlantic Pioneer
has been built to South Boats IOW’s DNV
GL-certified 21m aluminium catamaran design,
and can carry up to 49 passengers – or up to 16
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turbine technicians – as well as three members of
crew and 12tonnes of equipment and parts.
Additionally, Atlantic Pioneer is the first
US-built aluminium craft to comply with the
USCG’s Subchapter L requirements (for offshore
vessels). The craft has also been developed to
comply with the USCG’s Subchapter T
requirements for small passenger vessels under
30.5m in length. In this way, when the vessel is
not being utilised for offshore wind farm support
activities, it can be hired out as a sightseeing
vessel and undertake cruises for guests.
The transfer vessel is powered by two MAN V12
engines, rated 1,044kW apiece, feeding Hamilton
Jet HM571 waterjets through ZF Marine 3050
gears. This set-up enables the vessel to operate at
a cruising speed of 26knots, or at more than
30knots in sprint mode. In terms of range,
Atlantic Pioneer can reportedly operate “for
several days at a time between refuelling”, owner
and operator Atlantic Wind Transfers says,
courtesy of an onboard fuel capacity of
approximately 7,950litres.
Personnel transit from the vessel to the turbine
via a boarding platform situated on Atlantic
Pioneer’s bow, which is fitted with a special
fendering system that connects to the turbine
base and enables safe transfers in significant wave
heights of 1.5m.
TECHNICAL PARTICULARS
Length, oa................................................. 21.4m
Breadth, moulded........................................... 7m
Depth, moulded........................................... 2.3m
Gross tonnage...................................... 80tonnes
Displacement....................................... 76tonnes
Design, draught........................................... 1.2m
Design, deadweight.......................... 29.4tonnes
Lightweight........................................ 45.7tonnes
Deck space.......................................30m² (bow)
29m² (stern)
Deck capacity................................ 1.2tonnes/m²
Service speed.................. 24knots (@70% MCR)
Max speed...............................................30knots
Range (nautical miles)................................... 350
Classification society and notations.............. N/A
Other important international
regulations complied with......USCG Subchapter L
. USCG Subchapter T
Main engine(s)
Make....................................................... MAN
Model......................................... D2862LE466
Number......................................................... 2
Output of each engine...................... 1,044kW
Gearbox(es)
Make........................................................... ZF
Model...................................................... 3050
Number......................................................... 2
Waterjet(s)
Make............................................ HamiltonJet
Model...................................................HM571
Number......................................................... 2
Deck machinery
1 x Palfinger knuckle boom crane,
550kg@7.8m
Onboard capacities
Fuel oil.............................................7,950litres
Fresh water........................................492litres
Sullage...............................................265litres
Complement
Crew........................................................... 2-3
Passengers........ 16 (offshore technicians), or
. 49 (passengers)
Number of cabins......................................... 0
Other significant or special items of equipment
1 x salt water pressure washer
1 x fuel transfer system
1 x Cummins Onan generator (17kw)
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 BØKFJORD: Green craft with a double remit of
buoy/beacon maintenance and oil spill recovery
Builder.....Hvide Sande Shipyard, Steel & Service
Designer........................ HVSA / OSK-ShipTech
Vessel’s name....................................... Bøkfjord
Owner/operator.................................Kystverket
Country................................................... Norway
Flag......................................................... Norway
Total number of sister ships
already completed............................................ 0
Total number of sister ships still on order.......... 0
Contract date....................................... July 2014
Delivery date..................................August 2016
M easuring 44m x 11.4m, and designed in
close cooperation between Kystverket,
Hvide Sande Shipyard, Steel & Service and Jorgen
Petersen Ltd (now part of OSK-ShipTech), the
multi-purpose vessel Bøkfjord has been described
as constituting “two vessels in one hull”.
On one hand, the vessel functions as a
maintenance ship for buoys and beacons; on the
other, Bøkfjord has been developed to act as a
fast-response oil recovery vessel, having been
equipped with surface oil skimmers and
dedicated holding tanks for recovered oil, in
addition to the offshore working cranes that one
might expect from a more typical maintenance
vessel. Not only that, but Bøkfjord has also been
developed with environmental compliance in
mind, featuring an advanced diesel-electric
hybrid propulsion system.
The vessel’s accommodation has been designed
with exterior cleaning facilities and dedicated
secondary access in oil recovery operation mode.
On top, the navigation bridge is integrated with
operation control facilities for full 360degs
visibility. The operation facilities area functions
on a daily basis as the planning centre for the
maintenance of buoys and beacons. When tasked
with oil recovery operations, however, this
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onboard area functions as a base for the oil
response team.
The vessel is equipped with a complex ramp
system, allowing the vessel to approach and call
at smaller islands. The ramps can also be used
for dynamic positioning (DP) purposes – for
instance, when the vessel is undergoing repairs
at sea.
The activation of DP during repairs was a major
reason for the selection of a hybrid propulsion
system, OSK-ShipTech explains. The group
comments: “In DP mode, only one generator is
running at optimal load, whilst simultaneously
charging batteries. In harbour in general,
operation is conducted on batteries to eliminate
noise pollution.”
TECHNICAL PARTICULARS
Length, oa.................................................... 44m
Length, bp.................................................... 40m
Breadth, moulded...................................... 11.4m
Depth, moulded........................................... 4.5m
Gross tonnage.................................... 935tonnes
Displacement.................................. 1,009tonnes
Design, draught......................................... 3.03m
Design, deadweight........................... 230tonnes
Lightweight......................................... 780tonnes
Deck capacity................................... 3tonnes/m²
Service speed......................................12.5knots
Max speed............................................13.5knots
Classification society.............................. DNV GL
Notations.............................. 1A1 BWM(E(d, s,f))
Clean COMF (C-3, V-3) DK
(X) DYNPOS(AUT) E0 Ice
(1C) OILREC R0
Bollard pull........................................... 45tonnes
Main engine(s)
Make...............................................Caterpillar
Model........................................................C32
Number......................................................... 3
Output of each engine....................... 945kWe
Propeller(s)
Manufacturer................... Rolls-Royce US 205
P20/3135 FP
Number......................................................... 2
Fixed/controllable pitch.......................... Fixed
Diameter........................................... 2,200mm
Open or nozzled................................ Nozzled
Bow thruster(s)
Make................. Rolls-Royce TT1300 DPN CP
Number......................................................... 2
Output of each................... 400kW@1,200rpm
Deck machinery
1 x Palfinger PK150002M deck crane,
30tonnes SWL
2 x Palfinger PK15500M deck cranes,
6.2tonnes SWL
1 x SCAN chain winch, 8tonnes pull force
2 x SCAN anchor winches (fwd), 5tonnes
pull force
1 x SCAN anchor winch (aft), 5tonnes
pull force
1 x Mampaey towing hook,
45tonnes SWL
Lamor skimmer equipment
Onboard capacities
Fuel oil.........................................180,000litres
Fresh water...................................66,000litres
Sullage..........................................16,000litres
Ballast water................................156,000litres
Recovered oil..............................178,000litres
Complement
Crew............................................................ 11
Passengers................................................... 5
Number of cabins....................................... 16
Other special or significant items of equipment
Vehicle ramp with working platform for
operation in DP mode, when maintaining
buoys and beacons
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 CRC GALAXY: Multi-role, shallow-draught RIB,
enabling crew transfer, dive support and survey work
Builder................... Ribcraft /Goodchild Marine
Designer..........................Bruce Sexton-Barrow
Vessel’s name..................................CRC Galaxy
Owner/operator.......... Commercial Rib Charter
Country........................................................... UK
Flag................................................................. UK
Total number of sister ships
already completed.......................................... 0
Total number of sister ships
still on order..................................................... 0
Contract date.................................Not specified
Delivery date......................................June 2016
B illed as being the largest RIB to enter its fleet to
date, Commercial Rib Charter’s (CRC’s) 15m
cabin craft CRC Galaxy has been developed to
fulfil a wide range of marine missions, including
crew transfer – particularly involving offshore
wind turbine farms – and survey/dive work.
As a result of CRC Galaxy’s MCA Category 1
coding and the fact that she has been fitted with
lifting hooks, supplied by Norwegian manufacturer
Henriksen Hooks, the vessel can also be utilised as
a daughter craft aboard a larger vessel, thus
widening her window of launch and mission
opportunities. The coding also enables the RIB to
operate independently at distances of up to 150nm
from the nearest safe haven when carrying six
people, and up to 60nm when carrying a full
complement of three crew members and 12
passengers (such as technicians, divers or
scientists).
A total of 14 air suspension seats, manufactured
by Grammer, provide protection against slamming
and the risk of whole body vibration. These seats,
however, are removable, enabling CRC (and its
clients) to rearrange the craft’s layout as required;
for instance, swapping some (or all) of the seats to
accommodate work stations, work benches and
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instrumentation, in order to conduct survey work.
The cabin can also be modified to accommodate
additional bunks, if so required, and features a
galley and shower facilities.
Two Volvo Penta engines drive a pair of
HamiltonJet HJ322 waterjets. The latter are fitted
with HamiltonJet’s blueARROW control system,
for optimal manoeuvrability at low speeds, and,
alongside her 0.8m draught, these enable the RIB
to access waters which may be typically inaccessible
by traditional CTVs. As such, CRC has welcomed
the vessel’s ability to guarantee “transfers to inshore
assets at almost all states of tide.” Personnel
transfers are conducted over the RIB’s bow,
courtesy of a bow snubber.
Compared to standard industry CTVs, RIBS also
offer a rather lucrative advantage in terms of cost
savings. Speaking earlier in 2016, following CRC
Galaxy’s launch, CRC director Stuart Hedges
commented: “RIBs attract much lower running
costs, burning 120litres of fuel an hour compared
to bigger boats using four times as much.”
And, although CRC Galaxy remains a sole vessel
for now, CRC has hinted that a second 15m cabin
RIB – or an even longer version – could well be on
the cards; given the versatility offered by this
delivery, it’s not difficult to see why.
TECHNICAL PARTICULARS
Length, oa.................................................... 15m
Length, bp................................................. 14.5m
Breadth, moulded........................................ 3.6m
Depth, moulded........................................... 1.3m
Gross tonnage...................................... 12tonnes
Displacement .....................15.5tonnes (loaded)
Design, draught...........................0.85m (loaded)
Service speed.........................................27knots
Max speed...............................................35knots
Range (nautical miles)................................... 400
Fuel consumption................. 0.25tonnes per day
Notations............. MCA Category 1, Part 1 Ships
Registered, Load Line exemption,
IMCA-CMID registered
Main engine(s)
Make............................................ Volvo Penta
Model...................................................D6 435
Number......................................................... 2
Output of each engine......................... 320kW
Gearbox(es)
Make................................................ Twin Disc
Model..............................................MG505SC
Number......................................................... 2
Waterjet(s)
Make......................................Hamilton HJ322
Number......................................................... 2
Deck machinery.............1 x Goodchild manually
operated MOB recovery davit, 150kg SWL
Bridge electronics
Radar......................................... Garmin 7412
Autopilot.............................................. Garmin
Other communications systems.......Garmin 300i
VHF / ICOM M802 SSB
GPS............................................ Garmin 7412
Chart plotter............................... Garmin 7412
Engine monitoring /
fire detection system............................ Stat-x
Onboard capacities
Fuel oil.............................................1,800litres
Fresh water........................................185litres
Sullage...............................................185litres
Complement
Crew.............................................................. 2
Passengers................................................. 12
Number of cabins......................................... 0
Other significant or special items of equipment
. Henriksen Hook recovery system
. 14 x Grammer air suspension seats
. HamiltonJet blueARROW system
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 ELECTRA: Scientific research vessel with an
emphasis on stability and seakeeping
Builder....................................Baltic Workboats
Designer.................................Baltic Workboats
Vessel’s name............................ Electra af Askö
Owner/operator...............Stockholm University
Country...................................................Sweden
Flag.........................................................Sweden
Total number of sister ships
already completed.......................................... 1
Total number of sister ships
still on order..................................................... 0
Contract date....................................... July 2014
Delivery date.......................................June 2016
L ast year, Stockholm University, Sweden
enhanced its offerings to students and guest
scientists by taking delivery of a new scientific
research vessel, Electra. Assembled by Estonian
builder Baltic Workboats, Electra has been
developed to carry up to 35 passengers, in
addition to crew, and her main tasks are to
undertake research work on the Baltic Sea and to
ferry students between the mainland campus and
the university’s research lab on Askö Island,
situated in the Trosa archipelago, approximately
80km south of Stockholm. This latter hub,
surrounded by hundreds of islands, serves as a
valuable maritime research centre for students
and visiting scientists alike.
Featuring a steel hull, Electra measures 24.3m x
7.2m, has been designed to draw 2.1m, and
features a combined 42m² of laboratory and work
space. The craft is kitted out with a wide array of
research equipment, including: Kongsberg’s
Topas PS40 parametric sub-bottom profiler, and
sensors; Simrad’s EK80 echo sounder and
EM2040 multibeam echo sounder; Valeport’s
Mini SVS sound velocity sensor and Mini SVP
sound velocity profiler; and acoustic Doppler
current profiler (ADCP) sensors. These are all
connected by a K-sync system.
The vessel’s complement is thus effectively able
to monitor and collate information related to the
seabed and surrounding waters. Using this set-up,
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participants can probe up to 50m within the
seabed’s sediment layers. A KVM system enables
all data gathered by these sensors to be displayed
on up to 17 onboard monitors.
To facilitate sampling, Electra is equipped with
four dedicated research winches, including a 12m
pistol corer for the collection of bottom sediment
samples. This arrangement is supported by three
cranes and an A-frame.
A customised electrical winch, rated
approximately 7.5kW, is situated in the vessel’s
wet lab area. This winch has been integrated with
a Kongsberg motion reference unit (MRU), so as
to compensate winch wire length depending on
vessel movement.
Crew are housed in four below-deck cabins – two
double, two single – and, with their comfort in mind,
Baltic Workboats says that it has created an insulated
environment in which volume levels have been
reduced to 55dBA max, both in this accommodation
area and within the vessel’s work zones.
Similarly, stability was an important
consideration in this vessel’s development. To this
end, Baltic Workboats has fitted the boat with two
Seakeeper 35HD gyrostabilisers, to provide a
steady platform for scientists working inside the
onboard lab space. Also, to curtail vessel
movement due to wind and/or current, Electra
has been fitted with a DP system, supplied by
Navis Engineering.
TECHNICAL PARTICULARS
Length, oa................................................. 24.3m
Length, bp................................................. 20.1m
Breadth, moulded........................................ 7.2m
Depth, moulded........................................... 3.5m
Gross tonnage.................................... 182tonnes
Displacement..................................... 172tonnes
Design, draught........................................... 2.1m
Service speed.........................................10knots
Max speed...............................................12knots
Range (nautical miles)................................... 300
Classification society..................Lloyd’s Register
Notations..... X100A1 SSC Workboat, Mono, G3,
Ice class 1 C FS MCH UMS
Other important international regulations
complied with...................... Finnish-Swedish ice
class 1C rules
Main engine(s)
Make............................................ Volvo Penta
Model................................................. D16 MH
Number......................................................... 2
Output of each engine....... 368kW@1,800rpm
Gearbox(es)
Make............................................ Rolls-Royce
Model.............................................. US 105FP
Propeller(s)
Manufacturer................................ Rolls-Royce
Number......................................................... 2
Fixed/controllable pitch.......................... Fixed
Bow thruster(s)
Make.................................................. Sleipner
Deck machinery
1 x Fassi F165 crane
1 x Fassi M25 crane
1 x Fassi M20 crane
1 x hydraulic winch, 3tonnes
1 x electric motion-compensated winch,
400kg
A-frame, 5tonnes
Custom-built piston corer
Full-size moon pool
Bridge electronics
Radar(s)......................................... 2 x Furuno
Autopilot.....................................Simrad/Navis
Gyro...............................2 x Seakeeper 35HD
Chart plotter........................................Maxsea
Fire detection system........................... Firepro
Onboard capacities
Fuel oil.............................................4,500litres
Fresh water.....................................2,500litres
Sullage............................................1,300litres
Complement
Crew.............................................................. 3
Passengers................................................. 35
Number of cabins......................................... 4
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 EMBLA: Tough ‘workhorse’ RIB based on
innovative ÖK Hull formula
Builder......................................................Rafnar
Designer..... Össur Kristinsson/Páll Einarsson
Vessel’s name........................................... Embla
Owner/operator........................................Rafnar
Country....................................................Iceland
Flag..........................................................Iceland
Total number of sister ships
already completed.......................................... 3
Total number of sister ships still on order.......... 4
Contract date...................................... Classified
Delivery date...................................... Classified
E mbla represents the debutante in Icelandic
boatyard Rafnar’s Leiftur 1100 Cabin Explorer
RIB class, developed to achieve and maintain
high operational speeds in the roughest of
environments. Indeed, the 11.1m RIB’s 1,307nm
maiden voyage from Iceland to Gothenburg,
Sweden, which took place in May 2016, saw her
take all the North Atlantic had to throw at her in
terms of wind, rain and even an outboard-
wrecking log. However, a minor repair aside,
Embla and her six-man complement made it to
Sweden unscathed, justifying the Leiftur 1100
Cabin Explorer RIB’s reputation as the
‘workhorse’ of the Rafnar range.
Embla’s backbone is the ÖK Hull, which was
designed and perfected in-house by Rafnar and
debuted in 2015. Compared to similarly sized
planing or semi-planing hulls, the ÖK Hull has
been developed to provide unusually high levels of
stability and comfort at high speeds (especially
when travelling at 40knots or more) –
considerations that are becoming increasingly
scrutinised as naval, police and military customers
look to combat fatigue and the likelihood of whole
body vibration-related injuries.
Also, while being displacement-type hulls and
remaining, for the most part, in the water, the ÖK
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Hull concept enables the vessel to power forward
without creating a displaced-water ‘bow-wave’,
and simultaneously avoiding the formation of a
‘hole’ in the transom area behind the boat.
Therefore, when powering forward at speed, or
decreasing speed rapidly, the boat constantly
retains an ‘even-keel’ aspect, not fighting to
overcome the water ahead and attempting to
‘climb over the hump’, and likewise not falling
back into the ‘hole’ when decelerating suddenly.
Although Embla is fitted with 184kW Evinrude
outboards, developments have seen Rafnar
approach Lloyd’s Register for build certification
for motors such as Mercury’s 298kW Verado
range, which could take the RIB type’s speed up to
more than 50knots. The vessel can be picked up
and stowed aboard any mothership with room for
a RIB of between 4-6tonnes, and, aside from her
obvious advantages as a military/SAR craft, the
boat could equally be used as an effective, safe
and stable tender for superyacht and megayacht
guests; if her cross-North Atlantic escapades
couldn’t daunt her, recreational life in the
Mediterranean certainly won’t.
TECHNICAL PARTICULARS
Length, oa................................................. 11.1m
Length, bp................................................. 9.95m
Breadth, moulded........................................ 2.6m
Depth, moulded........................................... 0.8m
Gross tonnage................................. 11.02tonnes
Displacement...................................... 4.3tonnes
Design, draught......................................... 0.55m
Design, deadweight............................ 2.5tonnes
Lightweight.......................................... 3.8tonnes
Deck space.......................................22m² (total)
Max speed...............................................42knots
Range (nautical miles)................................... 230
International regulations complied with
Lloyd’s Register SSC (hull and structure)
Icelandic Transport Authorities
(electrical/bilge systems)
Bollard pull........................................ 4.95tonnes
Main engine(s)
Make................................................. Evinrude
Model.............................................. E-TEC G2
Number......................................................... 2
Output of each engine......................... 184kW
Gearbox(es)
Make................................................. Evinrude
Output ............................................. 0.54 ratio
Propeller(s)
Material.................................... Stainless steel
Manufacturer..................................... Evinrude
Number......................................................... 2
Fixed/controllable pitch..................Fixed (20”)
Diameter.............................................. 380mm
Open or nozzled.................................... Open
Alternator(s)
Make................................................. Evinrude
Number......................................................... 2
Output of each set...............................50A for
battery charging
Bridge electronics
Radar(s).................................... Garmin HD18
Autopilot................................ Garmin GHC 20
GMDSS......................................... Sailor 6215
Other communications systems
Handheld VHF
Iridium satellite mobile telephone
GPS............................................ Garmin 7212
Chart plotter............................... Garmin 7212
Onboard capacities
Fuel oil................................................600litres
Complement
Crew.............................................................. 2
Passengers................................................... 4
Number of cabins......................................... 0
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 EVOLUTION: Dive support vessel combining
rugged workboat and classy yacht features
Builder.......... Marine Engineering Consultants
Designer..................................... Incat Crowther
Vessel’s name......................................Evolution
Owner/operator.. Down Under Cruise and Dive
Country.................................................Australia
Flag.......................................................Australia
Total number of sister ships
already completed.......................................... 0
Total number of sister ships
still on order..................................................... 0
Contract date.................................Not specified
Delivery date...............................February 2016
E
volution, which was designed and built for
Down Under Cruise & Dive of Cairns,
Australia, and delivered in February 2016, is
intended to represent a cross between a motor
yacht – specifically in terms of style and comfort
– and a more rugged, utilitarian aluminium
commercial vessel, in order to provide a workable,
yet attractive, means of escorting passengers to
and from the Great Barrier Reef.
As a result, the vessel features large and
well-glazed interior spaces, while outdoor
spaces are equipped with comfortable lounges
and protection from the sun. Passengers are
able to board the vessel via gates situated aft
and amidships on the main deck, as well as
through an additional set of gates located on
the upper deck.
The vessel also incorporates three platforms, for
use when the vessel is at rest at the Reef. These
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include a lifting stern platform, and two aft fold-
down platforms, located port and starboard.
When positioned, these three platforms encircle
the aft end of the vessel, thereby granting her
diver complement comfortable and safe access to
the water.
The main cabin has seats for 151 persons, and
also contains a bar and a kiosk. Aft of this are
toilets and access to the aft deck, which also
features storage spaces for wetsuits, snorkels and
dive tanks.
A set of stairs on the aft main deck leads to the
upper deck, with outdoor seating and a lifeguard
lookout station. Inside the upper deck cabin there
is booth seating for 46 passengers, as well as a VIP
room designed to accommodate 10 persons.
Forward of the wheelhouse are sun lounges and a
stairway to the foredeck.
The roof deck features forward-facing seats and
lounges to the aft. This deck, which is covered by
a solid roof, can accommodate 70 passengers.
Evolution has been designed to operate at a
cruising speed of 25knots at 90% MCR, courtesy
of two MAN D2862 LE463 engines, rated
1,029kW apiece.
TECHNICAL PARTICULARS
Length, oa............................................... 33.65m
Length, bp................................................. 30.1m
Breadth, moulded........................................... 9m
Depth, moulded........................................... 3.2m
Gross tonnage.................................... 297tonnes
Displacement..................................... 145tonnes
Design, draught........................................... 1.3m
Design, deadweight........................ 43.91tonnes
Lightweight...................................... 87.99tonnes
Service speed.................. 25knots (@90% MCR)
Range (nautical miles)................................... 400
Classification society and notations..... NSCV 1C
Main engine(s)
Make....................................................... MAN
Model........................................ D2862 LE463
Number......................................................... 2
Output of each engine.... 1,029kW@2,100rpm
Gearbox(es)
Make........................................................... ZF
Model...................................................... 3050
Number......................................................... 2
Propeller(s)
Number......................................................... 2
Fixed/controllable pitch.......................... Fixed
Alternator(s)
Make ..........................Cummins 6BT5.9-D(M)
Number......................................................... 2
Output of each set..................................50Hz
Onboard capacities
Fuel oil.............................................8,000litres
Fresh water.....................................6,000litres
Sullage............................................4,000litres
Complement
Crew............................................................ 20
Passengers............................................... 200
Number of cabins......................................... 0
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 FOSNA TRITON: Customised ocean farming boat
Builder.....................................Maritime Partner
Designer..................................Maritime Partner
Vessel’s name.................................Fosna Triton
Owner/operator.............................. Abyss Aqua
Country................................................... Norway
Flag......................................................... Norway
Total number of sister ships
already completed.......................................... 0
Total number of sister ships still on order.......... 0
Contract date....................................... July 2015
Delivery date....................................... May 2016
F osna Triton made an immediate impression
in 2016 as the first tailor-made ocean
farming vessel to be delivered by Norway’s
Maritime Partner.
Developed jointly by Maritime Partner and
ocean farming service supplier Abyss Group, the
latter of which oversees ocean farming vessel
operator Abyss Aqua, the vessel was built to the
specs of the Alusafe 1500 Light Diving Vessel
(LDV) class, featuring an overall length of 15.8m
and a moulded beam of 4.6m.
Despite her small size, though, Fosna Triton
has been specifically developed to handle
rough seas, harsh conditions and abundant
work lo ads. The Nor weg i an Mar it ime
Directorate has subsequently classified the
craft as suitable for deployment in coastal
operations, thereby enabling Fosna Triton to
perform operations in open waters and all
along the Norwegian coastline.
The contract was also hailed as an example of
“combined competence” within the Norwegian
marine cluster, at a time when the ocean farming
sector (and, in particular, the deep-sea ocean
farming segment) is looking to incorporate
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technologies and practices developed for
offshore interests. Speaking at the time of Fosna
Triton’s delivery, Olav Otterlei, technical
manager at Abyss Group, commented: “We can
clearly see that there are great benefits to relying
on each other’s mutual experiences from the
combined industries of offshore…and ocean
farming, both with regards to competence,
equipment and vessels.”
The vessel will primarily be used to enable dive
inspections of both “hulls and the nets of future
ocean farms,” Abyss Aqua has stated, although
she can also be utilised for fish delousing
operations. The vessel’s deck is fitted with a single
Palfinger PC2700N crane, featuring a safe
working load (SWL) of 2.7tonnes, and a sole stern
winch manufactured by MB Hydraulikk AS.
A pair of Scania DI13 engines, rated 522kW
apiece and driving twin Hamilton HJ364
waterjets, enable a cruising speed of 30knots,
increasing to 35knots max.
TECHNICAL PARTICULARS
Length, oa................................................. 15.8m
Length, bp................................................. 14.5m
Breadth, moulded........................................ 4.6m
Depth, moulded........................................... 0.9m
Gross tonnage................................... 18.7tonnes
Lightweight........................................ 15.9tonnes
Service speed.........................................30knots
Max speed...............................................35knots
Classification society..................................... N/A
Main engine(s)
Make.................................................... Scania
Model.......................................................DI13
Number......................................................... 2
Output of each engine......................... 522kW
Gearbox(es)
Make........................................................... ZF
Model................................................... ZF 325
Number......................................................... 1
Alternator(s)
Make...................................... Stamford P0/P1
Number......................................................... 1
Waterjet(s)
Make......................................Hamilton HJ364
Number......................................................... 2
Bow thruster(s)
Make........................................Sleipnir SH160
Number......................................................... 1
Deck machinery
Crane(s).............1 x Palfinger PC2700N, SWL
2.7tonnes
Winch(es)............ 1 x MB Hydraulikk AS stern
. winch Bridge electronics
Radar(s).............................. Furuno Time Zero
GMDSS.......................... Jotron TR20 GMDSS
Other communications systems.... Sailor 6215
VHF DSC
GPS...........................................Furuno GP-32
Chart plotter........................ Furuno Time Zero
Onboard capacities
Fuel oil.............................................2,000litres
Fresh water........................................200litres
Sullage...............................................200litres
Complement
Crew.............................................................. 4
Passengers................................................... 2
Number of cabins......................................... 1
Other significant or special items of equipment
Rescue raft (supplied by Survitec Norway)
Rescue equipment (c/o Hansen Protection)
Recaro Northsea crew seats
CCTV system
Seascape diving pack / Pommec diving pack
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 GALACTICA SUPER NOVA: Opulence meets
efficiency in fast displacement hull form superyacht
Builder........................................Heesen Yachts
Designer.. Heesen Yachts / Espen Øino / Sinot
Exclusive Yacht Design /
Oossanen Naval Architects
Vessel’s name................. Galactica Super Nova
Owner/operator.............................Not specified
Country........................................................... US
Flag...........................................Cayman Islands
Total number of sister ships
already completed.......................................... 0
Total number of sister ships still on order.......... 0
Contract date.................................Not specified
Delivery date............................................... 2016
H ailed as comprising Dutch builder Heesen
Yachts’ largest delivery to date, the 70m
loa fast displacement hull form (FDHF)
superyacht Galactica Super Nova is reported
to be one of the top 200 largest yachts in the
world – and certainly the largest yacht to have
emerged from the group’s yard.
Built for an anonymous owner, the
aluminium, motor-powered vessel boasts a
number of high-end features to please even
the most demanding of guests, including:
357m² of deck space and the ability to deploy
the foredeck as a helipad; an outdoor cinema
area; and an informal dining space-cum-
sunbathing plot.
Additional luxuries include a 6m swim-jet
infinity pool (complete with waterfall, glass-
panelled bottom and spa jets), a 146m² ‘beach
club’ area and a shaded sundeck.
The upper deck has also been designed to
combine with the sky lounge, creating a
sizeable indoor/outdoor entertainment area
covering 92m². Naval architect Espen Øino
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designed Galactica Super Nova’s exterior lines,
while Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design was
responsible for her interiors.
Just as important as her onboard opulence,
however, is the vessel’s FDHF technology,
which was developed by van Oossanen Naval
Architects, also of the Netherlands.
The FDHF concept dates back to 1992, when
(current) managing director Perr y van
Oossanen tasked himself with developing a
new hull design capable of boosting efficiency
and reducing hydrodynamic resistance across
a wider speed spectrum. This move was partly
b or n out of diss at isfac t ion wit h t he
performance of round bilge displacement
hulls. Such hull forms are efficient when the
owner is travelling at low speeds; however,
attempts to increase speed are significantly
restricted by the amounts of wave resistance
generated by bilge displacement hulls.
Switching to a hard chine hull, meanwhile,
would have enabled higher speeds, but would
have also resulted in increased draught and
drag when travelling at low speed.
As a result, van Oossanen opted for a
bulbous bow design, combined with a slender
fore body and a shallow transom area, the
latter only minimally submerged. A vertical
metal plate, or ‘interceptor’, was added to the
transom below the waterline, to ‘intercept’
water flowing under the hull to provide
significant lift at the back of the boat,
improving its overall horizontal trim. This lift,
in combination with the shallow transom area,
also enables the installation of larger
propellers – a scenario from which Galactica
Super Nova has benefited. In sea trials, the
FDHF concept has been proven to reduce
wave resistance by 20%.
TECHNICAL PARTICULARS
Length, oa............................................... 70.07m
Breadth, oa................................................ 11.9m
Gross tonnage................................. 1,200tonnes
Design, draught......................................... 3.25m
Displacement..... 645tonnes approx. @50% load
Max speed............................30knots @50% load
Range(nautical miles)..................4,000@12knots
Class society................................................ ABS
Notations............... XA1 Yachting Service XAMS
Other regulations complied with....... MCA Large
Main engine(s)
Commercial Yacht Code LY3
Make........................................................MTU
Model.........20V 4000 M93L / 16V 4000 M93L
Number.................................................... 2 / 1
Output of each engine ..........4,300kW (20V) /
3,440kW (16V)
Gearbox(es)
Make........................................................... ZF
Model...................................................... 9050
Number......................................................... 3
Onboard capacities
Fuel oil...........................................89,000litres
Fresh water...................................25,000litres
Complement
Crew............................................................ 16
Guests......................................................... 12
Number of cabins.................... 1 x full-beam
master suite 1 x VIP cabin
4 x double cabins
Other significant or special items of equipment
Sperry Marine steering system
Quantum fin stabilisers
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 HARVEY STONE: Multi-purpose/multi-mode
offshore support vessel
Builder..................Eastern Shipbuilding Group
Designer.................................. Robert Allan Ltd
Vessel’s name .............................. Harvey Stone
Owner/operator............................... Harvey Gulf
Marine International
Country........................................................... US
Flag ................................................................ US
Total number of sister ships
already completed.......................................... 0
Total number of sister ships
still on order..................................................... 0
Contract date......................................June 2014
Delivery date..................................August 2016
H arvey Stone is a multi-purpose field support
vessel (MPFSV), serving as a field support vessel
for the Shell Stones FPSO offshore terminal. Key
duties include assisting the berthing, loading and
unberthing of offtake tankers of up to 46,287dwt and
escorting the above FPSO in the event of
disconnection from the submerged buoy mooring
for hurricane avoidance purposes, and the vessel is
equipped to tow the FPSO in case of mechanical
breakdown. Other tasks include transportation of
stores and cargo to the FPSO. A hybrid propulsion
system allows for economic propulsion (eco-transit
of 8–9 knots) and station-keeping on one engine,
driving mechanically/electrically to propulsion units
and or bow thrusters. The hybrid system has a dual
output (PTO/PTI)/single input gearbox driving the
propulsion shaft line on one side and the motor/
generator on the other.
The ship is set up to run in the following modes:
• Conventional/Transit
Two main engines powering two propellers
One shaft alternator or SSG providing
electrical power
• DP2
One main engine powering one propeller, Make.................................................. Reintjes
both shaft lines online
Shaft alternator providing power to bow thruster
Split bus operation
• Hybrid (transit and station-keeping)
One main engine driving two propellers (one
mechanically, one electrically) via PTI and
shaft M/G off gearbox
Electrical power from SSG
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• Firefighting
One main engine powering one propeller, both
shaft lines online, fire pumps clutched in
Constant speed operation with CP propellers
Shaft alternator on-line, or SSG
providing electrical power
TECHNICAL PARTICULARS
Length, oa................................................. 64.8m
Breadth, moulded......................................... 18m
Depth, moulded........................................... 7.8m
Gross tonnage................................. 2,315tonnes
Displacement.................................. 3,750tonnes
Design, draught...................... 5.5m (to baseline)
Design, deadweight........................ 1,585tonnes
Lightweight...................................... 2,163tonnes
Deck space............................................... 255m²
Deck capacity................................... 5tonnes/m²
Service (hybrid propulsion) speed............9knots
Max speed...............................................14knots
Range (nautical miles)...............13,800@10knots
Fuel consumption....................... 11.8tonnes/day
Classification society....................... ABS / USCG
Notations........................................ABS, Oceans
Service, XA1, XACCU, UWILD, XDPS-2,
FFV-2, X(E), OFFSHORE SUPPORT
VESSEL, DSV CAPABLE, ROV CAPABLE,
TOW, SUPPLY, HABX(WB), ENVIRO, GP
Other important international
regulations complied with
EPA Tier 4 Emission Certification
Bollard pull............................106tonnes (ahead)
Main engine(s)
Make.......................................................... GE
Model..........................................12V250MDC
Number......................................................... 2
Output of each engine.... 3,495kW@1,000rpm
Gearbox(es)
Model...............................................LAF 3414
Number......................................................... 2
Output..................................1,000 / 1,800rpm
Type........... Hybrid – single input, dual output
with PTO/PTI
Azimuth thruster(s)
Manufacturer...................................... Schottel
Make..........................................SRP 3030 CP
Number......................................................... 2
Fixed/controllable pitch................ Controllable
Diameter........................................... 3,400mm
Input speed......................................1,000rpm
Open or nozzled................................ Nozzled
Shaft motor/generators
Make.Marelli 1,000kw shaft motor/generators
Number......................................................... 2
Output of each set...........................1,800rpm
Generator(s)
Make...................................Cummins QSK 19
Number......................................................... 2
Output..................................... 350kWe@60Hz
Bow thruster(s)
Make........................................ Schottel STT 2
Number......................................................... 2
Output of each..................................... 610kW
Emergency generator
Make......................................Cummins QSB7
Number......................................................... 1
Output of each........................ 120kWe@60Hz
Deck machinery
1 x MacGregor MC-HMC1610 LK100-10,
10tonnes SWL
1 x MacGregor MG-AHTW-1530U15076h
anchor handling/towing winch, 300tonnes
1 x MacGregor MG-HAT/GDG-38U3
1610U03076h ship assist winch/
windlass, 100tonnes
1 x MacGregor MG-HUW-1040UL tugger
winch, 10tonnes
1 x MacGregor MG-HVC-0540-1 vertical
capstan, 5tonnes
1 x Triplex shark jaw, 200tonnes
1 x MacGregor MG-STR200-4525 stern roller,
200tonnes
Triplex V-200 guide pins, 200tonnes
Onboard capacities
Fuel oil.........................................874,000litres
Fresh water.................................192,000litres
Foam.............................................94,000litres
Ballast water.............................1,496,000litres
Complement
Crew....................................................... 15-24
Passengers................................................... 0
Number of cabins............................6 x single
9 x double
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 HOLMØY: Advanced stern trawler, optimised
for both trawling and transit modes
Builder.. Construcciones Navales Paulino Freire
Designer.............................Rolls-Royce Marine
Vessel’s name......................................... Holmøy
Owner/operator.................. Prestfjord Havfiske
Country................................................... Norway
Flag......................................................... Norway
Total number of sister ships
already completed.......................................... 0
Total number of sister ships still on order.......... 0
Contract date....................................March 2014
Delivery date....................................March 2016
D esigned to the specs of Rolls-Royce’s NV 370 class,
the development of the stern trawler Holmøy was
strongly influenced by the results of sea trials
conducted aboard Prestfjord Havfiske’s 2010-built
fishing vessel Prestfjord (also a Rolls-Royce design).
Using sensors to capture data from approximately
30,000 hours of operation aboard Prestfjord, Rolls-
Royce analysed this cache of info in order to optimise
Holmøy’s hull, equipment and propulsion
arrangements, in both transit and trawling modes.
On its March 2016 launch, Holmøy also represented
the first commercial order of the designer’s new
medium-speed Bergen B33:45 engine. The B33:45
engine reportedly offers a 20% increase in power for
each cylinder compared to other Bergen models.
Rolls-Royce adds: “The engines are economical with
a specific fuel consumption of 177g/kWh at full load
and comply with IMO Tier II and Tier III rules.” The
engine is also designed to run for 25,000 hours
between major maintenance periods, and provides all
of the power required for the vessel’s trawling and fish
freezing activities, as well as the vessel’s overall
hotel load.
Holmøy has also been equipped with the first
commercial trawl winches to be powered by
permanent magnet (PM) motors. Developed, again, by
Rolls-Royce, the PM-powered winches result in far less
noise and vibration, while enabling sensitive control
and rapid changes in pull and speed.
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Other equipment supplied by Rolls-Royce includes
eight sweepline winches, each rated 20tonnes; eight
auxiliary winches; and a net drum with a capacity of 20m.
TECHNICAL PARTICULARS
Length, oa................................................. 69.7m
Length, bp................................................. 62.2m
Breadth, moulded......................................... 16m
Depth, moulded................. 6.15m (to main deck)
9.25m (to trawl deck)
Gross tonnage................................. 3,317tonnes
Displacement.................................. 4,322tonnes
Design, draught........................................... 6.5m
Design, deadweight........................ 1,630tonnes
Lightweight...................................... 2,692tonnes
Service speed.........................................16knots
Max speed............................................17.8knots
Range (nautical miles).............................. 11,290
Fuel consumption....................... 0.96tonnes/day
Classification society.............................. DNV GL
Notations....................................... X1A1, ICE 1B
(HULL: ICE 1A), STERN TRAWLER, EO
Main engine(s)
Make................................................... Bergen
Model.............................................B33/45L9P
Number......................................................... 1
Output of each engine...................... 5,400kW
Gearbox(es)
Make............................................ Rolls-Royce
Model...........................RRM 850 GHC-SC600
Number ........................................................ 1
Output..........................................750/155rpm
Propeller(s)
Material................................................. NiAlBr
Manufacturer................................ Rolls-Royce
Number......................................................... 1
Fixed/controllable pitch................ Controllable
Diameter........................................... 3,900mm
Open or nozzled................................ Nozzled
Alternator(s)
Make.....................................................Marelli
Model..................................B5J560L PTI/PTO
Number......................................................... 1
Output of each set.......... 2,200kW@1,200rpm
Aux. Group 1
Make...................... Marelli MJMB 500 LA 4
Number..................................................... 1
Output..........................................1,800rpm
Aux. Group 2
Make.................... Marello MJMB 350 MB 4
Number .................................................... 1
Output..........................................1,800rpm
Bow thruster(s)
Make ................ Rolls-Royce TT 1300AUX CP
Number......................................................... 1
Output of each..................................... 590kW
Deck machinery
4 x Triplex cranes
11 x Rolls-Royce winches
1 x Rolls-Royce anchor windlass
Bridge electronics
Radar(s)......... Furuno FAR-2117 / FAR-2137S
Autopilot..................................... Simrad AP70
GMDSS............................... Furuno FS-2575C
Other communications systems.....Furuno AIS
FA150 / SAILOR 6215VHF
GPS.......................................... Furuno GP150
Gyro................. Furuno SC-50 / Simrad GC80
Engine monitoring system...Rolls-Royce Acon
Fire detection system.........Wilhelmsen T2000
Onboard capacities
Fuel oil.........................................790,000litres
Fresh water.................................125,000litres
Sullage..........................................13,000litres
Ballast water................ 225,000litres (approx.)
Freezing cargo hold........... 1,470m³ (approx.)
Packing room.......................... 75m³ (approx.)
Complement
Crew............................................................ 29
Passengers................................................... 0
Number of cabins....................................... 23
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 LUISA NERI: Advanced tug with special winch
for improved safety and flexibility
Builder....................... Damen Shipyards Group
Designer.................... Damen Shipyards Group
Vessel’s name.....................................Luisa Neri
Owner/operator....... Fratelli Neri S.p.A Livorno
Country......................................................... Italy
Flag............................................................... Italy
Total number of sister ships
already completed.......................................... 0
Total number of sister ships
still on order..................................................... 0
Contract date............................................... 2015
Delivery date................................ January 2016
A s the first Damen-designed and built ASD
Tug 3212, Luisa Neri arrived at her home
port of Livorno (Leghorn), Italy at the beginning
of 2016, just five months after owner/operator
Fratelli Neri signed the contract for her
construction. Having been built for stock
simplified this process, freeing up Damen
Maaskant Shipyards Stellendam to concentrate
on the final outfitting works. The Port of
Livorno is acknowledged as being a challenging
harbour in which to operate, due to a series of
tight turns that require optimal vessel
manouevrabilty to negotiate.
One of Luisa Neri’s key significant features is a
render-recovery towing winch, also designed by
Damen, which is intended to lead to improved
safety and flexibility when the vessel is partaking in
towing and escorting operations – and which
enables the tug’s operators to work in a variety of
tough offshore environments.
The render-recovery winch works by preventing
the high peak loads that can occur in the towing
wire in rough conditions, Damen explains. This is
accomplished by rendering speeds of up to 100m/
min with a line force of 100tonnes and recovery
speeds up to 50m/min with a line force of 60tonnes.
According to Erik van Schaik, Damen senior
design and proposal engineer: “The render-recovery
winch gives tug captains an outstanding degree of
flexibility; they can work with various operating
modes depending on the weather, the sea conditions
and the work needed to be done. These modes are
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used to control either the distance or the forces
acting between tug and the vessel it is assisting.”
The aft towing winch, meanwhile, is a single
drum towing winch, with 750m of steel towing
wire on the drum. Because the winches are not
provided with gearboxes, the design has been kept
relatively compact and maintenance-friendly.
Other features include a high degree of dynamic
stability, conferred by Luisa Neri’s deep skeg, bilge
keels and relatively low wheelhouse, which ensure
low accelerations for increased comfort, safety and
seakeeping performance. The vessel is also
equipped with a fendering system with a large
contact area, for low static contact pressure, while
a combination of a large freeboard, more
pronounced V-shaped frames in the lines of the
fore ship and a raised forecastle deck help to keep
the working deck dry.
TECHNICAL PARTICULARS
Length, oa................................................. 32.7m
Breadth, oa.............................................. 12.82m
Depth ........................................ 5.35m (at sides)
Gross tonnage.................................... 453tonnes
Displacement..................................... 815tonnes
Design, draught......................................... 5.51m
Max speed............................................14.3knots
Classification society...................................RINA
Notations............................... C X HULL MACHn
Escort Tug Unrestricted Navigation AUT UMS
INWATERSURVEY Fire Fighting Ship 1 Water
spray Oil Recovery Ship, Second Line, Supply
vessel, Oil product (flame point>60°C)
Bollard pull...........................80.8tonnes (ahead)
. 74.9tonnes (astern)
Main engine(s)
Make...............................................Caterpillar
Model.................................. 3516C HD+ TA/D
Number......................................................... 2
Output of each engine.......5,050bkW@1,800rpm
Propeller(s)
Material................................................. NiAlBr
Manufacturer................................ Rolls-Royce
Model.........................US 255 P30 CP Special
Number......................................................... 2
Fixed/controllable pitch.......................... Fixed
Diameter........................................... 2,800mm
Open or nozzled................................ Nozzled
Thuster(s)
Make..... Rolls-Royce US 255 P30 CP Special
Number......................................................... 2
Deck machinery...... 1 x Heila HLM 20-3S crane,
1.7tonnes@10.56m SWL
2 x Damen Marine Components winches,
hauling speed anchor part
minimal 10m/min
. 1 x render/recovery towing winch
. 1 x capstan, 5tonnes@15m/min
.
.
1 x Mampaey towing hook, aft,
100tonnes SWL
1 x towing winch, aft (hydraulically
driven, single drum winch with
spooling device and warping head,
pull 30tonnes up to 40m/min
and 200tonnes brake)
Bridge electronics
Radar(s).............................. Furuno FSR 2117
Other communications systems........... 2 x Sailor
6222 VHF and 2 x hand-held
. 2 x Furuno Felcom 18 (Inmarsat)
Autopilot...............................Robertson AP-70
GPS ..................................... Furuno GP-150D
Gyro compass............. Anschütz Compact 22
AIS............................................Furuno FA-150
Echo sounder...........................Furuno FE-800
EPIRB..................................... Jotron Tron-40S
SART................................... Jotron TronSart20
Onboard capacities
Fuel oil.........................................141,800litres
Fresh water...................................15,200litres
Sewage...........................................5,100litres
Lube oil...........................................8,100litres
Bilge water......................................6,800litres
Foam.............................................12,600litres
Dispersant.......................................5,400litres
Oil recovery...................................42,600litres
Complement
Crew............................................................ 10
Passengers................................................... 0
Number of cabins......................................... 6
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 MTV 55: Composite catamaran with aeroplane-
influenced passenger saloon
Builder..............................Bakri Cono Shipyard
Designer.................... Albatross Marine Design
Vessel’s name....................Multi Transportation
Vessel (MTV) 55 (aka ASV1500W design)
Owner/operator............Royal Sands Koh Rong
Country............................. Thailand / Cambodia
Flag.....................................................Cambodia
Total number of sister ships
already completed.......................................... 0
Total number of sister ships
still on order..................................................... 2
Contract date.................................Not specified
Delivery date................................ October 2016
A s the debutante in architect Albatross Marine
Design’s (AMD’s) ASV1500W catamaran
class, the Multipurpose Transport Vessel (MTV)
55, which Thailand’s Bakri Cono Shipyard
delivered in October 2016, represents an attempt
to balance small craft functionality, safety and
utilitarian ‘water bus’-style design with luxury
interiors and high-speed performance.
The MTV55’s arrangement is fairly simple,
incorporating an air-con-enhanced passenger
saloon area with forward-looking seats. These
seats can accommodate between 40 and 54
passengers, and are positioned either side of a
central passageway. AMD reveals that design
inspiration was gleaned from the “ergonomics
and dimensioning of business and economy class
aircraft sections”, albeit with a greater degree of
space between the seat rows. In comparison to
monohull craft, the designer says: “For craft with
the same passenger capacity, catamarans offer
about 40% more saloon area per passenger, which
results in more comfortable accommodation.”
The steering station is located starboard, at the
front part of the saloon, and features a console
and seats for two crew members. The starboard
area also houses a service room with pantry,
while the toilet is located at the stern part of the
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saloon, port side. The aft section is an open deck,
which passengers can use to board via the side
doors, and the side windows can be opened to
increase airflow. The front windows, meanwhile,
feature an angular, weatherproof door, to enable
the crew to access the vessel via the bow, and
which can also be used for forward boarding
through the bow cockpit. The MTV 55’s bow is
fitted with a folding bow ramp for beach loading.
AMD explains: “Once lifted, the ramp becomes
an integral part of the bridge deck.”
The vessel’s hulls are described as being fairly
typical for planing catamarans, and of the
symmetrical type. Vertical accelerations are
reduced, approximately by 30-50%, compared
to similar monohull vessels, thus enabling the
cat to perform a wider range of tasks and to
maintain higher speeds at given sea states. The
MTV 55’s hull structure is fashioned from
composites, using vacuum infusion, with
sandwich panels covering the vessel’s bottom,
sides, deck, wet deck and superstructure.
AMD’s design for this craft is compliant with
Germanischer Lloyd’s (GL’s) 2012 rules for
high-speed craft. The bow section below
waterline is bolstered by a foam-packed
‘collision block’, to provide an added layer of
protection in the event of an accident. As an
additional safety-related measure, the craft has
been divided into compartments by watertight
bulkheads, to ensure that, should one
compartment become damaged, the vessel will
remain afloat – buying both crew and
passengers valuable time to evacuate.
TECHNICAL PARTICULARS
Length, oa............................................... 15.95m
Length, bp............................................... 14.24m
Breadth, moulded...................................... 4.55m
Depth, moulded......................................... 2.05m
Displacement.................................. 18.25tonnes
Design, draught.............................................. 1m
Design, deadweight............................ 7.2tonnes
Lightweight...................................... 11.05tonnes
Service speed.........................................22knots
Max speed........25-30knots (dependent on engine)
Range (nautical miles)....................320@22knots
Classification society..................................... N/A
Notations....................................................... N/A
Other important international regulations
complied with......................Structure designed
to Germanischer Lloyd (GL)HSC 2012
in advanced composites
. Stability intact and damaged
in compliance with HSC Code
Main engine(s)
Make....................................................... Steyr
Model..............................................SE286E40
Number......................................................... 2
Output of each engine......................... 205kW
Gearbox(es)
Make........................................................... ZF
Model....................................................ZF63A
Number......................................................... 2
Propeller(s)
Number......................................................... 2
Fixed/controllable pitch.......................... Fixed
Diameter.................................................. 0.6m
Special adaptations.........................Tunnelled
Deck machinery
1 x Maxwell winch
Bridge electronics
Radar(s)...............................................Simrad
Onboard capacities
Fuel oil.............................................1,800litres
Fresh water........................................300litres
Sullage...............................................300litres
Complement
Crew.............................................................. 2
Passengers............................................ 40-54
Number of cabins......................................... 0
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 NOORDZEE: Hybrid tug for the Royal
Netherlands Navy
Builder....................... Damen Shipyards Group
Designer.................... Damen Shipyards Group
Vessel’s name......................................Noordzee
Owner/operator.......... Royal Netherlands Navy
Country........................................... Netherlands
Flag................................................. Netherlands
Total number of sister ships
already completed.......................................... 2
Total number of sister ships still on order.......... 0
Contract date............................................... 2014
Delivery date...............................February 2016
U pon delivery to the Royal Netherlands Navy
(RNLN) last year, Noordzee represented the
first in a series of three of Damen’s ASD Tug 2810
Hybrid models, selected for performance as well
as environmental sustainability. The two follow-
up sister vessels – namely Waddenzee and
Zuiderzee – were delivered in Q1 and Q2 2016
respectively.
The RNLN was reportedly looking for a
standard tug that was very environmentally
friendly, albeit also being powerful enough to
undertake heavy operations. The ASD Tug 2810
Hybrid utilises two rudder propeller units for
optimum manoeuvrability and is able to sail on
full electric power, via a set of batteries, or in
diesel mode, care of her two MTU main engines.
When full pull is required, both MTU engines
are deployed, granting the tug a top bollard pull
(bp) of 60tonnes – a considerable increase on the
22tonnes bp-rated, Linge-class RNLN tugs which
this trio has replaced. When sailing under diesel
power, meanwhile, the vessels within the Damen
ASD Tug 2810 Hybrid class are able to store any
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electrical energy that is not immediately being
used in its battery pack. As such, this energy can
be used for onboard hotel applications / operating
systems, or saved for use when the tug switches to
electric sailing mode.
Post-delivery, Damen Shipyards is also
responsible for the maintenance of these three
vessels – a task that has previously been handled
by the RNLN in-house – thus reflecting growing
expectations for after-sales customer support as a
key part of the overall newbuild contract.
TECHNICAL PARTICULARS
Length, oa............................................... 28.67m
Breadth, oa.............................................. 10.43m
Depth........................................................... 4.6m
Gross tonnage.................................. <300tonnes
Displacement..................................... 590tonnes
Draught...............................................5.05m (aft)
Max speed...................13.2knots (main engines)
8.7knots (generator)
4.8knots (batteries – 1hr max)
Classification society..................Lloyd’s Register
Notations........X100A1 Tug [X] LMC UMS ECO IWS
Bollard pull..............................61tonnes (ahead)
56.5tonnes (astern)
Main engine(s) (DIESEL)
Make........................................................MTU
Model.......................................16V4000M63R
Number......................................................... 2
Output of each engine.........3,680bkW@1,600rpm
Main engine(s) (ELECTRIC)
Make........................................................ ABB
Model............................................... M3LP450
Number......................................................... 2
Output of engines...............460bkW@900rpm
(free sailing)
100bkW@500rpm (standby)
Propeller(s)
Material................................................. NiAlBr
Manufacturer................................ Rolls-Royce
Number......................................................... 2
Diameter........................................... 2,400mm
Open or nozzled................................ Nozzled
Deck machinery
1 x Heila HLM 10-2S crane and winch,
100kg@8.4m
1 x capstan, 5tonnes@15m/min
1 x towing hook aft, 650kN/65tonnes SWL
Bridge electronics
Radar(s).............................. Furuno FAR-2117
Autopilot.................................... Simrad AP-70
ECDIS......................2 x Furuno FMD 3200 BB
DGPS.................................. Furuno GP-170-D
Gyro.............Anschütz Standard 22 Compact
Compass................................Magnetic Kotter
Other communications systems........2 x Sailor
6222 VHF radio telephones
2 x Jotron TRON TR-20 VHF handheld
4 x Motorola DP-4401 ATEX handheld
AIS...................................... Saab R5 Supreme
Onboard capacities
Fuel oil...........................................72,300litres
Fresh water...................................16,500litres
Foam...............................................8,100litres
Lube oil...........................................6,800litres
Sewage...........................................8,800litres
Ballast water....................................5,600litres
Complement
Accommodation for 5+1 persons
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 PACIFIC TITAN: Plough-equipped tug,
designed to undertake dredging support
Builder............Hung Seng Shipbuilding (under
supervision of East
Coast Maritime Pty Ltd)
Designer.................Sea Transport / East Coast
Maritime Pty Ltd
Vessel’s name................................. Pacific Titan
Owner/operator....East Coast Maritime Pty Ltd
Country.................................................Australia
Flag.......................................................Australia
Total number of sister ships
already completed.......................................... 0
Total number of sister ships
still on order..................................................... 0
Contract date...............................February 2015
Delivery date................................ January 2017
P acific Titan comprises a shallow-draught utility
tug, designed in tandem by owner East Coast
Maritime and architect Sea Transport, and built at
Malaysia’s Hung Seng Shipbuilding. The vessel was
purpose-built to support operations such as dredging,
marine construction, barge-handling / anchor-
handling and towage.
Her hull is a double-chine, high-displacement, low-
dead rise and shallow-draught design, which
incorporates propulsion tunnels. The bow features a
straight stem and a balanced entry for stability and
ocean-going voyages. For optimal strength and
reduced vibrations, the hull has been encircled by a
central longitudinal double ring from stern to stern,
and features a dense grid of longitudinal and transverse
frames throughout the engine room.
The vessel is a conventional twin-screw design,
powered by two Yanmar 6EY17W engines.
Gearboxes are island-mounted Yanmar YXH500L
models with an output ratio of 4.96:1. The vessel’s
main engine shafts, rudder stocks and stern roller shaft
have been fabricated from 2205 stainless steel.
Nickel-aluminium-bronze propellers were supplied
by Veem Australia and are a 4-blade skewed Kaplan
design, housed in 1,880mm Rice Thrust Nozzles. The
vessel is equipped with a hydraulically driven
Nakashima TFN-100S bow thruster, supplying
2tonnes of thrust.
The hydraulic system was designed and supplied by
HES Winches Australia. Hydraulic power is supplied
by a 257kW Yanmar 6HA2M-WHT. The diesel
hydraulic power unit is fitted with two pumps: one
running the bow thruster, the other running a ‘ring-
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main’ for the deck machinery. An emergency electric-
hydraulic power unit is available as an back-up for the
deck machinery. Pacific Titan also employs a system
of Weka Box Coolers to cool all five engines.
Ploughing equipment consists of twin plough arms
with a working load limit (WLL) of 15tonnes each.
Each plough arm is fitted with a Dinamic Oil winch.
The plough is held in position laterally using twin side
stays, which are adjusted using the custom quad-gypsy
anchor windlass designed and fabricated by HES
Winches Australia.
Accommodation is Maritime Labour Convention-
compliant. The fit-out of the wheelhouse was
completed using lightweight Ayres aluminium
honeycomb panels, Dampa ceiling panels and
adhesive glass from Sealed Marine Windows. The
forward and aft helm stations feature custom cockpit-
style dash panels and Norsap helm chairs. Heating and
cooling is supplied by twin Daikin air-con units. The
wheelhouse has individual temperature controls, as
does each crew cabin.
TECHNICAL PARTICULARS
Length, oa................................................. 25.8m
Breadth, moulded........................................ 9.1m
Depth, moulded........................................... 3.6m
Gross tonnage.................................... 212tonnes
Displacement..................................... 365tonnes
Design, draught......................................... 2.65m
Design, deadweight.......................... 93.4tonnes
Lightweight...................................... 271.6tonnes
Deck capacity................................. 10tonnes/m²
Service speed.........................................11knots
Max speed............................................12.7knots
Range (nautical miles)................................ 5,650
Fuel consumption......................... 4.3tonnes/day
Classification society..................Lloyd’s Register
Notations......... X100A1 Tug [X] LMC UMS *IWS
Bollard pull........................................ 31.6tonnes
Main engine(s)
Make................................................... Yanmar
Model.................................................6EY17W
Number......................................................... 2
Output of each engine....... 837kW@1,450rpm
Gearbox(es)
Make................................................... Yanmar
Model................................................YXL500L
Number......................................................... 2
Output................................................... 4.96:1
Propeller(s)
Manufacturer.......................................... Veem
Number......................................................... 2
Fixed/controllable pitch.......................... Fixed
Diameter........................................... 1,880mm
Special adaptations.........................Skewplan
Open or nozzled............... Rice Thrust Nozzle
Alternator(s)
Make................................................... Yanmar
Number......................................................... 2
Output of each set................................ 60kVA
Bow thruster(s)
Make............................................. Nakashima
Number......................................................... 1
Output of each...................... 132kW@634rpm
Deck machinery
1 x Heila telescopic knuckle boom,
18tonnes@7.5m / 8tonnes@14m
1 x HES Australia double drum reverse
waterfall winch
1 x HSS roller, 65tonnes
WLL plough arms, 15tonnes
Dinamic Oil plough winches, 10tonnes
Dinamic Oil tugger winch, 8tonnes
HES Australia quad-gypsy anchor windlass
Mampaey tow hook, 30tonnes
WK-Hydraulics 3-In-A-Row towing pins,
35tonnes
Bridge electronics
Radar(s)................................ Furuno DRS25A
Autopilot..........................Furuno NavPilot 700
GMDSS.......Furuno RC1800T w/2x Felcom18
GPS........................................... Furuno SC-30
Chart plotter........................................Maxsea
Fire detection system........................... Firepro
Onboard capacities
Fuel oil.........................................107,000litres
Fresh water...................................25,000litres
Sullage............................................7,500litres
Ballast water....................................3,000litres
Complement
Crew.............................................................. 5
Passengers................................................... 7
Number of cabins............................ 5 (single)
Other significant or special items of equipment
Yanmar 257kW hydraulic power unit
550x550mm moon pool
High-lift fishtail rudders
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 PETRA-1: Crew boat with enhanced roll
angle tolerance
Builder...................................Triangle Shipyard
Designer.................................... Camarc Design
Vessel’s name.......................................PETRA-1
Owner/operator............. Marine Core & Charter
Country...................................................... Dubai
Flag........................................................ Panama
Total number of sister ships
already completed.......................................... 1
Total number of sister ships
still on order..................................................... 1
Contract date.................................Not specified
Delivery date...............................February 2016
B uilt by Dubai-based Triangle Shipyard, the
all-aluminium PETRA-1 represents the first
in an all-new class of 45m-long fast offshore
support vessels (FOSVs). Delivered to operator
Marine Core & Charter in February 2016, the
vessel type was developed, in designer Camarc’s
words, to “provide a step change in the crew boat
market, in terms of speed, fuel efficiency, crew
comfort and payload”.
The FOSV45 features a specifically developed
hull design, evolved from Camarc’s double chine
hull concept, for enhanced efficiency and
comfort relative to more conventional crew boat
designs. Tank testing in the UK has led to this
hull form displaying a refined shape forward,
resulting in improvements in efficiencies and
vertical accelerations – and, subsequently,
improved fuel economy and onboard comfort.
The vertical bow shape forward is above water
only: in this way, waterline length can be
maximised while maintaining the crew boat’s
all-round seakeeping ability.
As another concession to crew and passenger
comfort, Camarc and Triangle have managed
to restrict PETRA-1’s onboard noise levels
below the 65dBA mark. The superstructure
was designed to provide superior roll angle
tolerance – for instance, specific fendering
and recessed windows were incorporated into
the craft’s design, for added protection when
she is alongside. However, the FOSV45
concept remains a flexible one, in terms of
d e s i g n . C a m a r c a d d s : “A l t e r n a t i v e
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configurations with more conventional side
decks are available as an option should that be
a particular operator’s preference.”
PETRA-1 has been built to full Bureau Veritas
class with an unrestricted navigation notation.
Redundancy has been fully factored into the
design: the vessel features twin bow thrusters,
twin anchors, triple generators and independent
steering. The vessel has also been fitted with an
integrated navigation system (INS), complete
with large displays for improved control and
monitoring from the bridge and enabling
internal communications between stations. The
systems fitted are fully compliant with sea area
A3 GMDSS requirements.
PETRA-1 has the capacity to accommodate up
to 100 offshore workers/passengers, with room
for an additional 12 VIPs. Overall, her
deadweight capacity is rated 160tonnes. The
deck area is sized 140m², strengthened to
2tonnes per m², enabling a maximum cargo load
of 85tonnes. The FOSV has the capacity to store
up to 100,000litres of fuel and 24,000litres of
water. Meanwhile, Heila supplied PETRA-1’s
crane; an HLM 170-4S unit, capable of lifting
6tonnes at an outreach of 2.5m and 1tonne at
12m. The crane is centred on the deck, enabling
crew to move deck cargo around as required.
TECHNICAL PARTICULARS
Length, oa.................................................... 45m
Length, bp................................................. 44.3m
Breadth, moulded........................................... 8m
Depth, moulded......................................... 3.65m
Gross tonnage.................................... 304tonnes
Displacement..................................... 290tonnes
Design, draught......................................... 1.85m
Design, deadweight........................... 160tonnes
Lightweight......................................... 130tonnes
Deck space (total)..................................... 140m²
Deck capacity................................... 2tonnes/m²
Service speed...................28.5knots@85% MCR
Max speed............................................ 30+knots
Classification society.................... Bureau Veritas
Notations......................XHULL XMACH, Special
service – Fast offshore
support vessel, Crew boat,
Unrestricted navigation, SDS
Main engine(s)
Make.........................................................CAT
Model........................................................C32
Number......................................................... 3
Output of each engine...................... 1,081kW
Gearbox(es)
Make........................................................... ZF
Model...................................................... 3050
Number......................................................... 3
Propeller(s)
Material................................................. NiBrAl
Manufacturer............................................ CJR
Number......................................................... 3
Fixed/controllable pitch.......................... Fixed
Open or nozzled.................................... Open
Bow thruster(s)
Make................................ Global Engineering
Number......................................................... 2
Output of each....................................... 50kW
Deck machinery
. 1 x Heila crane, SWL 1tonne@13m
. 2 x Counterfire monitors, 600m³/hr
Bridge electronics
Radar(s).................. Sperry Marine VMFT 250
+ GEM 1024
Autopilot................................ Navitron NT 888
GMDSS......................................Area 3, Sailor
GPS.......................................................Koden
Gyro.............Sperry / Autonautic Instrumental
Chart plotter............................................ GEM
Onboard capacities
Fuel oil.........................................100,000litres
Fresh water...................................24,000litres
Complement
Crew............................................................ 10
Passengers............................... 100 (+12 VIP)
Number of cabins...................... 5 (1 x 4-man,
2 x 2-man, 2 x 1-man)
Other significant or special items of equipment
Rescue boat and davit
6 x liferafts
3 x CAT C4.4 generators, 86kW each
Fresh water maker, 5tonnes/day
Tecnicomar sewage treatment plant
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 PROTECTOR: Fireboat optimised for minimal
wake and good seakeeping capabilities
Builder.........................................Foss Shipyard
Designer.................................. Robert Allan Ltd
Vessel’s name...................................... Protector
Owner/operator.......Port of Long Beach / Long
Beach Fire Department
Country........................................................... US
Flag................................................................. US
Total number of sister ships
already completed.......................................... 0
Total number of sister ships still on order.......... 1
Contract date.............................December 2012
Delivery date...............................February 2016
P rotector, the first in Robert Allan Limited’s
(RAL’s) RAnger V-3300 class, could serve as a
good demonstrator of the shift in expectations
placed upon modern fireboats. Such vessels are
increasingly being relied upon to serve as incident
command centres, capable of responding to local
emergencies, instead of being viewed as mere fire
pump-equipped workboats.
The 32.9m loa Protector and its forthcoming RAnger
V-3300 sisters (the second-in-class Vigilance is
expected in mid-2017) feature Voith cycloidal drives in
a tractor configuration, which, RAL claims, grants this
class a high degree of manoeuvrability and the ability
to tackle fires in a number of environmental conditions.
Given this remit, high speed was put on the back
burner; instead, RAL used its in-house CFD
capabilities to optimise the hull form to result in
minimal wake when travelling ahead and astern at
8knots, as well as to provide good seakeeping ability in
foul weather.
These new fireboats are also equipped with
chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear
(CBRN) defence capabilities, including a citadel
enclosure with specialised HVAC filters, a
decontamination shower and chemical detectors.
Aboard, one finds a ‘Command Information Center’,
which enables crew to perform on-scene command
duties and to communicate with other agencies and
emergency responders.
In terms of firefighting capacity, each RAnger
V-3300 craft features an aggregate pumping capacity of
186,390litres per minute. The vessels can also provide
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more than 136,380litres of water shore-side via 4 inch
hoses, to support land-based firefighting operations.
TECHNICAL PARTICULARS
Length, oa................................................. 32.9m
Length, bp................................................. 30.7m
Breadth, moulded...................................... 10.7m
Depth, moulded........................................... 4.4m
Gross tonnage.................................... 454tonnes
Displacement......................... 587 metric tonnes
Design, draught........................................... 4.6m
Design, deadweight................. 77 metric tonnes
Lightweight............................. 500 metric tonnes
Deck space (total)....................................... 53m²
Service speed.........................................10knots
Max speed...............................................13knots
Range (nautical miles)................................ 1,170
Fuel consumption.......................... 14tonnes/day
Class society and notations.......................... N/A
Other important international regulations
complied with...................USCG Subchapter C
. NFPA Standard on Marine
Firefighting Vessels (Standard 25)
Main engine(s)
Make...............................................Caterpillar
Model....................................................3512C
Number......................................................... 2
Output of each engine...................... 1,500kW
Gearbox(es)
Make.................................................. Reintjes
Model.................................................AF 743P
Number......................................................... 2
Output .............................................1,600rpm
Propeller(s)
Material.................................... Stainless steel
Manufacturer................................. Voith Turbo
Number......................................................... 2
Fixed/controllable pitch..... Cycloidal propeller
(controllable)
Diameter........................................... 2,600mm
Blade length..................................... 1,660mm
Speed.....................................1,200-1,800rpm
Special adaptations.........................Voith fluid
coupling VTC 866 DTL
Open or nozzled...............Thrust-augmenting
bottom plate
Gensets
Make...................................... Caterpillar C7.2
Number......................................................... 2
Output of each set........... 150kWe@1,800rpm
Deck machinery
1 x Rapp Hydra-Pro HP50-15T2 rescue
crane/ladder, 1,360kg@15m
Bridge electronics
Radar(s)................ Furuno NavNet 3D system
Autopilot............................................... Furuno
Other communications systems.......Motorola /
Standard Horizon radios
GPS................................... Furuno NavNet 3D
Chart plotter...................... Furuno NavNet 3D
Engine monitoring /
fire detection system.............. Eltech Electric
Onboard capacities
Fuel oil...........................................60,000litres
Fresh water.....................................2,800litres
Sullage............................................3,750litres
Ballast water..................................93,000litres
Complement
Crew........................................................... 4-6
Passengers................................................... 8
Number of cabins......................................... 1
Other significant or special items of equipment
FiFi system
• Dedicated pump engines – 2 x CAT
3512C, 1 x CAT C12
• Fire Fighting Systems (FFS)-supplied
system with :
Seven fire pumps, serving 10 water
cannons with aggregate capacity of
186,390litres per minute;
Largest single monitor is rated 54,553litres
per minute at range of 183m;
Two other monitors deliver 27,276litres at
152.4m range;
Two underwharf monitors for fighting pier fires;
Manifolds capable of providing shore-side
supply of 100,014litres per minute for
land-based firefighting
1 x fast rescue boat (Lee Shore Boats,
4.9m Silverheels)
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 QE IV: Carbon fibre-built passenger tandem cat
to handle a treacherous deep ocean route
Builder:......................... Gold Coast Yachts, Inc
Designer..................... Gold Coast Yachts, Inc /
Warren Mosler
Vessel’s name.............................................QE IV
Owner/operator.......................... Warren Mosler
Country........................................................... US
Flag................................................................. US
Total number of sister ships
already completed.......................................... 0
Total number of sister ships still on order.......... 1
Contract date..................................August 2015
Delivery date..................................August 2016
T asked with making daily trips across the 38nm of
deep ocean that separate the Caribbean islands of St
Croix and St Thomas in the US Virgin Islands, the
passenger ferry QE IV is described by builder Gold
Coast Yachts as having succeeded “where all predecessors
had failed”.
Although a seemingly undaunting distance, the route
between the islands is subject to extremely volatile sea
conditions. Coupled with strong passenger demand,
this has proven a challenge too much for the large
conventional ferries, hydrofoils, sea planes and
catamarans that have attempted to provide this service
in the past. As Gold Coast Yachts puts it: “The
prevailing wind and wave direction on the route places
the vessel in a beam-on wave orientation for the majority
of days in operation”.
QE IV was subsequently influenced by multihull
vessel design, adapted to introduce a tandem-
catamaran hull form so as to optimise fuel
consumption whilst improving sea motion. Four
hulls have been placed in a ‘2+2’ arrangement, with
a large span between the forward and aft pairs, at
the behest of owner Warren Mosler. Gold Coast
Yachts adds: “By removing displacement from the
centre, both transversely and longitudinally, the
vessel has a reduced tendency to react to head and
beam seas, as well as reducing wetted surface and
hull weight.” This is not without its own challenges
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– for instance, by grouping four hulls closely
together, one encounters additional complexity in
hull-wave interactions and cross structuring – but
CFD and small-scale modelling lend credence to the
concept overall.
To further reduce weight, QE IV’s components
were fashioned from carbon fibre – resulting in an
approximate vessel weight of just 14tonnes. “FEA
was used to analyse the loading in the monococque
structure, which was then calibrated with
measurements from strain gauges during sea trials,”
Gold Coast Yachts explains.
For optimal passenger comfort, QE IV features
round windows, two aft heads and six 4.4kW air-
con units. The helm has been positioned forward for
enhanced visibility in the wheelhouse, and to grant
the captain “maximum experience of ship motion
and accelerations”, so that the passengers are not
adversely affected by sudden adjustments in vessel
course and/or speed.
TECHNICAL PARTICULARS
Length, oa.................................................................. 31.45m
Length, bp.................................................................. 29.98m
Breadth, moulded......................................................... 5.33m
Depth, moulded............................................................ 2.11m
Displacement........................................................22.8tonnes
Design, draught............................................................ 0.85m
Design, deadweight..............................................8.88tonnes
Lightweight..........................................................13.95tonnes
Deck space (total)........................................................ 120m²
Service speed............................................................18knots
Max speed..................................................................22knots
Range (nautical miles)...................................................... 300
Fuel consumption.........................................0.83tonnes / day
Classification society........................................................ N/A
Notations.......................................................................... N/A
Main engine(s)
Make.................................................................. Cummins
Model.................................................................... QSB6.7
Number........................................................................... 2
Output of each....................................................... 279kW
Gearbox(es)
Make............................................................................. ZF
Model....................................................................... 280-1
Number........................................................................... 2
Output.......................................................................... 1:1
Propeller(s)
Material...................................................... Stainless steel
Manufacturer..........................................................Konrad
Number........................................................................... 4
Fixed/controllable pitch.............................................Fixed
Special adaptations....................... Twin prop stern drives
Open or nozzled...................................................... Open
Alternators
Make................................... Cummins Onan 11.5MDKBM
Number........................................................................... 2
Output of each set................................................... 95.8A
Deck machinery..........6 x Dometic DuraSea 4.4kW AC units
Bridge electronics
Radar(s)........................................ Simrad Broadband 4G
Autopilot....................................................... Simrad AC70
VHF/GMDSS................................... 2 x Simrad RS12 DCS
Displays................. 2 x Simrad NSS12 evo2 Multifunction
AIS..........................................................Simrad NAIS-400
Gyro.......................... 4” Danforth Constellation Compass
Chart plotter...............................Standard Horizon CP590
Engine monitoring system.........................SmartCraft VV7
Fire detection system.................................... Fireboy MA2
Onboard capacities
Fuel oil............................................................... 1,900litres
Fresh water.......................................................... 208litres
Waste water......................................................... 208litres
Complement
Crew................................................................................ 3
Passengers................................................................... 70
Number of cabins........................................................... 1
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 RATAYAPIBANBANCHA /
ARCARACHWARATORN: Arresting patrol boat
duo for the Royal Thai Police
Builder.................................... Sea Crest Marine
Designer..................................... Incat Crowther
Vessel’s name...................Ratayapibanbancha /
Arcarachwaratorn
Owner/operator......................Royal Thai Police
Country................................................. Thailand
Flag....................................................... Thailand
Total number of sister ships
already completed.......................................... 0
Total number of sister ships
still on order..................................................... 0
Contract date.................................Not specified
Delivery date....................................... July 2016
D
elivered in July 2016, the 26.2m x 8.5m,
aluminium patrol boat sisters
Ratayapibanbancha and Arcarachwaratorn were
constructed by Bangkok-based builder Seacrest
Marine to a design based on Incat Crowther’s
24m ‘Reef Ranger’ catamaran. This previous
aluminium vessel originally entered service in
2014, providing protection to Australia’s famous
and environmentally sensitive Great Barrier
Reef. However, the Thai duo will instead focus
on border protection and long-range and coastal
patrol duties, as well as transporting dignitaries
in a safe manner.
Each boat features a large aft working deck,
which houses a 4.5m fast rescue craft. Forward
of this is the main deck cabin, which includes a
fully featured galley to starboard and a wet room
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to port. Forward of the hull access, one finds an
eight-man dormitory and a large mess and
dining area.
Two large cabins, dedicated to the senior
offices, are located upstairs, next to a private
living area, while below decks reveals another
two cabins for crew members, in addition to
pump rooms and equipment/storage space.
Meanwhile, visibility is optimised inside the
wheelhouse care of forward-raked windows.
Personnel comfort was another important
consideration. Incat Crowther states: “The
application of underwater main engine exhaust
outlets ensures very low ambient noise levels
throughout the vessels and surrounding
environment.”
Each vessel is equipped with twin MAN 12V
D2862 main engines, rated 1,213kW apiece,
which additionally come with Humphree
interceptors, for reduced roll in volatile
sea conditions.
Before the vessels were handed over, sea trials
proved particularly illuminating; when put
through their paces, both newbuilds managed to
attain a loaded speed of 32knots and a cruise
speed range of 1,000 miles.
TECHNICAL PARTICULARS
Length, oa................................................. 26.2m
Length, bp............................................... 23.89m
Breadth, moulded........................................ 8.5m
Depth, moulded........................................... 3.4m
Displacement....................................... 85tonnes
Design, draught......................................... 1.15m
Design, deadweight............................. 15tonnes
Lightweight...................................... 60.47tonnes
Service speed.........................................32knots
Max speed...............................................34knots
Classification society.................... Bureau Veritas
Main engine(s)
Make....................................................... MAN
Model................................. 12V D2562 LE453
Number......................................................... 2
Output of each engine......... 1,213kW@2,300rpm
Gearbox(es)
Make........................................................... ZF
Model...................................................... 3000
Number......................................................... 2
Propeller(s)
Number ........................................................ 2
Alternators
Make.............................Deutz BF4M 1013MC
Number......................................................... 2
Onboard capacities
Fuel oil...........................................15,000litres
Fresh water.....................................2,500litres
Ballast water....................................2,500litres
Complement
Crew.............................................................. 2
Passengers/personnel................................ 12
Number of cabins......................................... 5
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 RED JET 6: First UK-built fast ferry in more
than 15 years
Builder................................. Shemara Refit LLP
(now Wight Shipyard Co.)
Designer............... One2three Naval Architects
Vessel’s name...................................... Red Jet 6
Operator...........................................Red Funnel
Country........................................................... UK
Flag................................................................. UK
Total number of sister ships
already completed.......................................... 0
Total number of sisters ships still on order........ 0
Contract date...................................... April 2015
Delivery date....................................... July 2016
P roving that the British still have the knack for
innovative fast ferry construction, the
delivery of Red Jet 6 has been hailed as a
significant milestone for the UK boatbuilding
industry, representing the first high-speed
passenger ferry to have been constructed
domestically in just over 15 years.
The US$8.5 million, all-aluminium catamaran,
which was formally delivered in July 2016, was
built on the Isle of Wight by Shemara Refit (now
Wight Shipyard Co.), working from leased facilities
at Venture Quays in East Cowes. Although
previously specialising in vessel repairs and refits,
WSC has now announced its intention, following
the completion of Red Jet 6, to bring ferry
construction back to the UK – reviving a tradition
that seemed to have become obsolete in late 2000,
following the closure of the then active FBM
Marine yard in Cowes, a celebrated factory for
numerous vessels delivered to Greece, Portugal,
Hong Kong and Asia throughout the 1990s.
Red Jet 6 was based on a design supplied by
Australia’s One2three Naval Architects. Red Jet 6
has since entered service under the management
of operator Red Funnel Ferries, ploughing a route
between Southampton, on the UK mainland, and
Cowes, on the Isle of Wight. The company’s Red
Jet service carries more than 1.1 million
passengers each year.
There are a number of ways in which Red Jet 6
builds on her predecessor, Red Jet 4, which was
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built in 2003 by Australia-based North West Bay
Ships. For instance, Red Jet 6 incorporates four
MTU engines instead of Red Jet 4’s twin-engine
arrangement, in order to achieve greater
efficiency and redundancy, for minimal potential
disruption to sailing schedules. As Peter Morton,
Shemara Refit chief executive, put it when Red Jet
6 was delivered: “If the need arises, the engines
can be shut down individually and the ferry can
maintain the service running on three engines
with only minor reduction in speed.”
Propulsive power is also marginally stronger
than that of Red Jet 4, clocking in at 3,600kW
compared to 3,500kW. This arrangement grants
Red Jet 6 the ability to complete a typical
S outhampton-to-C owes crossing in
approximately 23 minutes.
Red Funnel Ferries also estimates that Red Jet 6’s
levels of fuel consumption should prove to be 11%
less compared to those of her predecessor. This has
been achieved partly by the engines and waterjets
combination, and partly by the application of Teflon
coatings to her hull, to minimise drag. Also, a special
vinyl wrap has been used for the ferry’s superstructure,
which, the operator states, should prove effective in
reducing weight and overall maintenance costs when
compared to conventional paints.
The passenger lounge has been insulated from the
twin hulls via the incorporation of resilient
mountings, to curb noise and vibration levels.
The engines and the associated gearboxes have
been laid out in pairs between the ferry’s twin hulls,
with the machinery in each hull being of a staggered
configuration, with long and shorter shaft lines
connecting to each pair of waterjets.
TECHNICAL PARTICULARS
Length, oa................................................. 40.7m
Length, bp............................................... 39.23m
Breadth, moulded.................................... 10.87m
Depth......................................................... 3.05m
Gross tonnage.................................... 363tonnes
Displacement................................ 132.25tonnes
Design, draught........................................... 1.3m
Design, deadweight............................. 31tonnes
Lightship........................................ 100.87tonnes
Service speed......................38knots@85% MCR
Classification society..................Lloyd’s Register
Notations..................Special Service Craft 2014,
Passenger HSC 2008 MCA
Other important international regulations
complied with.........................MSN-1823 Safety
Code for Passenger Ships Operating Solely in
UK Categorised Waters – Category D
Main engine(s)
Make........................................................MTU
Model....................................... 10V 2000 M72
Number......................................................... 4
Output of each engine....... 900kW@2,250rpm
Gearbox(es)
Make........................................................... ZF
Model....................................................3030D
Generators
Make......................................... Perkins Sabre
Number......................................................... 2
Output of each set.... 63kW 415v phase 50Hz
Waterjet(s)
Make.........................................MJP 500 DRB
Number......................................................... 4
Bridge electronics
Radar(s)..........................2 x Furuno FAR2817
12kW X-Band
GPS................2 x Furuno GP170 w’ OP-20-23
DGPS beacon set
Gyro...........................................Simrad GC85
Chart plotter....... 2 x Furuno FMD3200 ECDIS
Onboard capacities
Fuel oil.............................................5,000litres
Fresh water.....................................1,000litres
Complement
Crew.............................................................. 4
Passengers............ 279 (incl 2 x wheelchairs)
Number of cabins......................................... 0
Other significant or special
items of equipment.......3 x liferafts, 151-person
capacity each
. Humphree interceptors
for low wash characteristics
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 SEA POWER: Environmentally friendly and low-
noise/low-vibration ATB unit
Builder................... BAE Systems Jacksonville
Designer.......... Guido Perla & Associates, Inc.
Vessel’s name.................................... Sea Power
Owner/operator....................................SEACOR
Country........................................................... US
Flag................................................................. US
Total number of sister ships already completed..... 1
Total number of sister ships still on order.......... 0
Contract date....................................March 2014
Delivery date..................................August 2016
D elivered in August 2016, articulated tug
barge (ATB) unit Sea Power was designed
by Guido Perla & Associates, Incorporated
(GPA) and customised for the shipowner’s
specific operational requirements.
Constructed at BAE Systems, Sea Power is the
first ATB tug designed and built for SEACOR.
She has subsequently been ‘married’ to the barge
Sea Chem-I, a 176.78m x 23.77m, 180,000bbl
barge that was constructed at DonJon Marine’s
Erie Shipbuilding, in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Sea Power herself has an overall length of
42.98m, a draught of 6.75 m and a breadth of
14m, with accommodation for 12 crew members.
According to GPA, what distinguishes Sea Power
from other ATB tugs is her power,
manoeuvrability, high levels of crew comfort
and environmental compatibility. Not only does
she perform in the top tier as a pusher, but she
also does so while minimising ecological impact.
With twin 8-cylinder, Wärtsilä W8L32 diesel
engines, Wärtsilä SCV95 reduction gears and
twin propellers, she is rated 8,948kW and
features a top solo speed of 15knots and a service
speed of 12knots. To carry her payload, she has
also been designed with an INTERCON 50 PIN
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connector system (engaged force generated
136tonnes) and Van Der Velden Barke High-Lift
rudders for superior manoeuvrability and
course-keeping.
Sea Power’s internal electrical power comes
from two 250kW Marathon 433PSL6216 main
generator sets and a third auxiliary 250kW
Marathon 433PSL6216 generator set.
Along with her ergonomic design, spacious
crew quarters and berths, GPA performed
extensive noise and vibration analysis to ensure
a smooth and quiet vessel for crew comfort.
Ecologically, Sea Power is also equipped with
an internal recirculating liquid ballast system.
This assists the vessel in minimising her impact
on underwater noise pollution – thereby
reducing the frequency and likelihood of ill
effects on sea life in waterways – and is able to
minimise pumping overboard, lowering the risk
of ecological contamination.
GPA adds: “Sea Power also utilises Wärtsilä’s
Sternguard system for her propulsion shafts.
Sternguard is a contained system which seals in
and purifies the unique biodegradable
lubrication oil.”
TECHNICAL PARTICULARS
Length, oa.................................................... 43m
Length, bp.................................................... 43m
Breadth, moulded......................................... 14m
Depth, moulded.............................................. 8m
Gross tonnage................................. 1,301tonnes
Displacement.................................. 2,244tonnes
Design, draught......................................... 6.75m
Design, deadweight...................... 976.58tonnes
Lightweight................................. 1,284.45tonnes
Service speed.........................................12knots
Max speed...............................................15knots
Main engine(s)
Make.................................................. Wärtsilä
Model................................................... W8L32
Number......................................................... 2
Output of each engine....... 4,640kW@750rpm
Gearbox(es)
Make.................................................. Wärtsilä
Model................................................... SCV95
Number......................................................... 2
Output...................................... 600-24,000kW
Propeller(s)
Material ............................................... Bronze
Manufacturer...................................... Wärtsilä
Number......................................................... 2
Fixed/controllable pitch................ Controllable
Open or nozzled................................ Nozzled
Alternator(s)
Make..............SSDG John Deere 6090SFM85
Number......................................................... 3
Output of each set............................... 250kW
Deck machinery
2 x Rapp Hydra-Pro cranes, 0.99tonnes SWL
Bridge electronics
Autopilot..........Sperry Marine / Navipilot 4000
Onboard capacities
Fuel oil.........................................577,700litres
Fresh water...................................77,000litres
Sullage..........................................19,000litres
Ballast water................................514,600litres
Complement
Crew............................................................ 12
Passengers................................................... 0
Number of cabins....................................... 12
Other significant or special items of equipment
PIN connecting system: INTERCON 50
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 SELKIE: Compact dredger, customised to
access narrow harbours in North-East Scotland
Builder...........................Macduff Shipyards Ltd
Designer.................... Macduff Ship Design Ltd
Vessel’s name............................................Selkie
Owner/operator......... Moray Council, Scotland
Country........................................................... UK
Flag ................................................................ UK
Total number of sister ships
already completed......................................... 0
Total number of sister ships still on order.......... 0
Contract date....................................March 2015
Delivery date....................................... May 2016
V alued at US$3.5 million, the 25.7m dredger
Selkie emerged from Macduff Shipyards’
Buckie facilities in North-East Scotland in May
2016, whereupon she was handed over to Moray
Council. Macduff Ship Design secured the
competitive tender to design the vessel in 2015, via
the European Union (EU) tender process, and the
completed dredger replaces the 1968-built
Shearwater, taking over her role of servicing
harbours administered by Moray Council –
including Buckie, Burghead, Hopeman, Findochty,
Portknockie and Cullen – as well as offering her
services to other harbours located in the north and
east of Scotland.
Selkie was specifically designed to cope with the
small harbours that are encountered on the Moray
coast, most of which feature narrow entrances. As
such, Macduff designed the vessel with a relatively
narrow beam of 8.2m and a moulded depth of 3.4m.
The vessel has been fitted with an excavator unit,
supplied by Liebherr, which has been built to a
marine specification and is mounted on the deck.
This excavator has the capability to dredge at depths
down to 8m below waterline.
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Selkie is also fitted with a pair of spud legs,
enabling her to position herself as a stable
platform when in harbour. The legs are
controlled by two spud leg winches, each rated
10tonnes, which can be controlled both locally
and from the wheelhouse. Other deck equipment
includes two capstans and an anchor windlass.
The vessel has been classed by the UK
Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) to
accommodate a three-man crew, with a galley
and messing facilities, three single cabins, WC
facilities and a laundry area. Macduff Ship
Design notes: “The hopper itself can hold up to
147m³ of dredge spoil at a maximum specific
gravity of 1.80.”
Propulsion-wise, the vessel benefits from a
set-up of two CAT C18 Acert engines, coupled
to a pair of Twin Disc MGX -516 gearboxes
and two auxiliar y C4.4 engines. Selkie’s
propulsion systems were supplied by Kort
Propulsion, with 1,500mm propellers and a
KT 150 bow thruster, while her steering gear
was supplied by Wills Ridley.
TECHNICAL PARTICULARS
Length, oa................................................. 25.7m
Length, bp................................................. 24.2m
Breadth, moulded........................................ 8.2m
Depth, moulded........................................... 3.4m
Gross tonnage.................................... 212tonnes
Displacement..... 507tonnes (max summer load)
Design, draught.......................3.028m (summer)
Lightweight.................................... 218.95tonnes
Classification society............................. UK MCA
Main engine(s)
Make...............................................Caterpillar
Model.............................................. C18 Acert
Number......................................................... 2
Output of each engine....... 357kW@1,800rpm
Gearbox(es)
Make................................................ Twin Disc
Model............................................ MGX – 516
Number......................................................... 2
Propeller(s)
Material................................................ Bronze
Manufacturer.............................................Kort
Number......................................................... 2
Fixed/controllable pitch.......................... Fixed
Diameter........................................... 1,500mm
Open or nozzled.................................... Open
Alternators
Make/type........................................ CAT C4.4
Number......................................................... 2
Output of each set................................. 51kW
Bow thruster(s)
Make............................................ Kort KT 150
Number......................................................... 1
Deck machinery
. 1 x Liebherr 926 excavator crane
2 x Macduff Shipyards winches, 10tonnes
each
Bridge electronics................ Echomaster Marine
Onboard capacities
Fuel oil...........................................32,893litres
Fresh water.....................................4,317litres
Sullage............................................1,955litres
Ballast water....................................7,372litres
Complement
Crew.............................................................. 3
Passengers................................................... 0
Number of cabins......................................... 3
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 SHI ZI YANG 7: High-speed Hong Kong ferry
keeps it simple
Builder....................... Wang Tak Engineering &
Shipbuilding Co, Ltd
Designer...................... Wang Tak / Guangdong
Hongshen Shipbuilding &
Engineering / Incat Crowther
Vessel’s name................................Shi Zi Yang 7
Owner/operator..... Dongguan Humen Longwei
Passenger Ferry Co.
Country................................ China / Hong Kong
Flag............................................................ China
Total number of sister ships
already completed.......................................... 0
Total number of sister ships
still on order.................................Not specified
Contract date.................................Not specified
Delivery date................................ January 2017
H itting the waves just on the other side of New
Year, the 2017-launched Shi Zi Yang 7 was built
by Wang Tak, with design assistance sourced from
Guangdong Hongshen Shipbuilding & Engineering
and Incat Crowther. The 199-passenger ferry has
been designed to compete in the cut-throat Chinese
ferry market, and to satisfy this market’s requirements
for high speed and high levels of passenger comfort.
The vessel has been tasked with operations in the
Pearl River Delta, between Hong Kong and Macau.
Despite her colourful and eye-catching livery, the
vessel’s core selling point is her efficient hull form.
Incat Crowther states: “An effectively laid-out deck
plan keeps superstructure to a minimum, with hull
cross structure eliminated where not required.” This
is coupled with a semi-SWATH hull form. Both hull
and superstructure have been fashioned from
lightweight alluminium alloy.
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Shi Zi Yang 7’s main boarding zones have been
situated port and starboard aft. Utilising these,
passengers enter the main cabin via an area that
houses the 10-man crew’s mess, bathrooms, luggage
racks and a small kiosk. Further forward, one enters
the main cabin, which has been designed for optimal
light, and which features 139 passenger seats. A pair
of VIP cabins are located at the aft outboard sides of
this cabin, each seating four persons.
Passengers can ascend by stair to the upper deck,
which houses the business class cabin, complete with
52 seats. Forward of this, one encounters the
wheelhouse, which has been designed with external
bridge wing stations for enhanced visibility and
manoeuvrability. Shi Zi Yang 7 has also been equipped
with six life rafts: two featuring the capacity for 65
persons each, and four designed for 25 persons
apiece. Searchlights, floodlights, navigation lights and
lighting fixtures have been installed for both internal
and external vessel usage, as has a CCTV system.
TECHNICAL PARTICULARS
Length, oa................................................. 41.9m
Length, wl..................................................... 40m
Beam........................................................... 9.5m
Depth........................................................... 3.2m
Gross tonnage.................................... 387tonnes
Design, draught.............................1.1m (approx)
Service speed......................30.5knots (full load)
Max speed..............................32knots (lightship)
Classification society............China Classification
Society
Main engine(s)
Make........................................................MTU
Model........................................ 12V 2000M72
Number......................................................... 2
Output of each engine...................... 1,080kW
Gearbox(es)
Make........................................................... ZF
Model...................................................... 3055
Number......................................................... 2
Waterjet
Make........................................................ MJP
Model................................................... 650DD
Number......................................................... 1
Generator(s)
Make............................... Dongfeng Cummins
Model.......................................... CCFJ-80JYA
Number......................................................... 2
Output of each ...................................... 80kW
Deck machinery
1 x Hypac HEAW15-16 windlass
Bridge electronics
Radar(s)......Furuno FR2127, Furuno FR-8065
GPS.........................................Furuno GP-170
Other communications systems........... Furuno
FM-8900
Depth sounder.........................Furuno FE-800
Engine monitoring/fire detection system
W/H & E/R’s alarm and monitoring
systems for propulsion engines,
fire detection and alarm system
Onboard capacities
Fuel oil.............................................7,100litres
Fresh water.....................................1,080litres
Complement
Crew............................................................ 10
Passengers............................................... 199
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 SKANSEN: Bigger and better multi-purpose
workboat to replace 1975 Norwegian stalwart
Builder.....................................Maritime Partner
Designer..................................Maritime Partner
Vessel’s name....................................... Skansen
Owner/operator...................... Ålesund Harbour
Country................................................... Norway
Flag......................................................... Norway
Total number of sister ships
already completed.......................................... 0
Total number of sister ships
still on order..................................................... 1
Contract date.................................Not specified
Delivery date...................................... April 2016
D escribed by its designer and builder as a
‘Swiss army knife’, the multi-purpose
monohull/single-chine Alusafe 1500 MPV
Skansen was developed to fulfil a wide range of
assignments – from towing and oil spill response
to firefighting operations – along the coast, as
well as in the harbour and along the the quay
fronts of the Ålesund/Sunnmøre region of
Norway. The vessel has received approval
according to the new regulations for coastal
vessels and for oil spill response duties, and is
also fully equipped to assist the fire department
in firefighting and rescue-diving operations.
This new workboat has been given the same
name as the previous, outgoing Port Authority
workboat, Skansen, which had been operating in
the Ålesund region since 1975. According to
Anders Bjørdal, port captain of the Port Authority
of Ålesund: “Improved stability and high towing
capacity makes Skansen an important part of our
emergency preparedness, especially with regards
to acute pollution situations.”
Skansen is certified for oil pollution response
operations, and is equipped with high towing
capacity for towing oil booms. It is also fitted
with a water cannon for firefighting operations.
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On the foredeck, the vessel is equipped with a
3tonne-capacity capstan winch and a crane with a
lifting capacity of 4.5tonnes. The reinforced deck
can withstand concentrated loads, and is
approved for carrying cargo up to a weight of
5tonnes, enabling the crew to load heavy
equipment needed for various operations and to
collect heavy objects floating in the water.
This large load capacity, in addition to a
hydraulically operated bow ramp, means the
vessel can operate as a transportation platform
for heavy machinery – such as all-terrain
vehicles, fire engines or police patrol cars – to
otherwise inaccessible areas. The bow ramp,
which can be remotely operated from the
helmsman’s position at the bridge, enables the
crew to deploy oil booms from the deck. The aft
deck is fitted with one additional capstan winch,
with 1tonne pulling capacity, and a remote-
released towing hook, operated from the
helmsman’s position at the bridge.
The Alusafe 1500 MPV is constructed from
aluminum and features a fiberglass sandwich
superstructure, mounted on dampeners to reduce
noise and vibrations from the engine room to the
wheelhouse. The wheelhouse is arranged with a
small pantry, and a seating area with room for six
people, thus seating eight people in the
wheelhouse in total. A locker room with sinks
and toilet facilities is located below deck.
Maritime Partner has claimed that the
multipurpose nature of this vessel type means
that it could also be deployed as a support vessel
for fish farms and diving operations, for example.
TECHNICAL PARTICULARS
Length, oa............................................... 14.99m
Length, bp................................................. 14.5m
Breadth, moulded........................................ 4.9m
Depth, moulded........................................... 0.9m
Gross tonnage................................... 18.7tonnes
Lightweight........................................ 15.9tonnes
Service speed.........................................25knots
Max speed...............................................30knots
Main engine(s)
Make............................................ Volvo Penta
Model..........................................................D9
Number......................................................... 2
Output of each engine......................... 317kW
Gearbox(es)
Make........................................................... ZF
Model........................................................ 286
Number......................................................... 2
Waterjet(s)
Make......................................MJP Hybrid 300
Number......................................................... 2
Bow thruster(s)
Make.................................................. Sleipner
Number............................................... SH 240
Deck machinery..........1 x Fassi F50 AFM crane,
4.5tonnes/m
Bridge electronics
Radar(s)..................................Furuno DRS 4F
Autopilot..................................... Simrad AP70
GMDSS......................................... Sailor 6222
GPS...................................Furuno GPS SC-30
Chart plotter........................... Furuno MaxSea
Onboard capacities
Fuel oil................................................800litres
Fresh water........................................200litres
Sullage.................................................50litres
Complement
Crew.............................................................. 2
Passengers................................................... 6
Number of cabins......................................... 1
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 ST FRANCIS: A firefighting platform and a
mobile pumping station in one craft
Builder............................Vigor Fabrication LLC
Designer............ Jensen Maritime Consultants
Vessel’s name.....................................St Francis
Owner/operator................... San Francisco Fire
Department
Country........................................................... US
Flag................................................................. US
Total number of sister ships
already completed.......................................... 0
Total number of sister ships still on order.......... 0
Contract date.................................Not specified
Delivery date....................................... July 2016
A s San Francisco’s first new fireboat in 61 years,
St Francis (formerly Fireboat 3) has been hailed
as both a high-end firefighting solution and a
mobile pumping station “powerhouse”. Designed by
Jensen and built by Vigor, the 26.8m loa vessel is
capable of pumping millions of gallons of water
directly from San Francisco Bay into the city’s
auxiliary water system – an act to ensure that,
should an earthquake cause damage to San
Francisco’s water mains, onshore firefighters will be
able to rely on the vessel for a steady flow of water.
This consideration reflects one of the most serious
infrastructural challenges affecting earthquake-
prone zones, and serves as a reminder of the
October 1989 Loma Prieta quake, which burst San
Francisco’s subterranean domestic water lines.
Speaking at the time of her delivery, Keith
Whittemore, Vigor’s executive vice president for
business development, commented: “St Francis is a
complex vessel with multiple modes of operation
and different systems that need to communicate
with each other seamlessly to give the City’s
firefighters the best possible tool for the future.”
Cummins was largely responsible for the
fireboat’s critical pumping and propulsion power.
A trio of QSK19-M US EPA Tier 3 engines provide
559kW@1,800rpm and feed Counterfire ESF 300-
550 fire pumps with a capacity for 27,276litres per
minute each – or a total of 81,830litres per minute
of flow with all three engines in pumping mode.
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Power is transmitted to the pumps via three Logan
LC318 SAE #0 air actuated clutches and Elbe
cardan shafts with a Centa Centaflex-R flywheel
-mounted torsional coupling.
In a bid to significantly reduce noise and
vibrations, the designer also mounted St Francis’
three engines on Christie & Grey TSC T-10
vibration isolators.
TECHNICAL PARTICULARS
Length, oa................................................. 26.8m
Length,bp.................................................. 23.9m
Breadth, moulded...................................... 7.62m
Depth, moulded......................................... 4.37m
Gross tonnage.................................... 207tonnes
Displacement..................................... 260tonnes
Design, draught......................................... 2.74m
Design, deadweight............................. 46tonnes
Lightweight......................................... 214tonnes
Deck space .............................................. 148m²
Deck capacity................................... 1,270kg/m²
Service speed......................12knots@80% MCR
Max speed...............................................12knots
Range (nautical miles).................2,000@12knots
.4,000@10knots
Fuel consumption........... 4.8tonnesday@12knots
2tonnes/day@10knots
Classification society ................................... ABS
Other important regulations
complied with.........NFPA 1925 Type II Fireboat
Main engine(s)
Make................................................ Cummins
Model..................................................QSK 19
Number......................................................... 3
Output of each engine......................... 559kW
Gearbox(es)
Make.................................................. Reintjes
Model.................................................WAF364
Number......................................................... 2
Propeller(s)
Material........ Austenitic stainless steel (ASTM
Grade CF-3)
Manufacturer..........................Sound Propeller
Number......................................................... 2
Fixed/controllable pitch.......................... Fixed
Diameter................................................ 1.57m
Open or nozzled.................................... Open
Generator(s)
Make........................Northern Lights M99C13
Number......................................................... 2
Output of each set............... 99kW@1,800rpm
Bow thruster(s)
Make .................................. Wesmar V2-20NS
Number......................................................... 1
Output of each....................................... 93kW
Deck machinery
1 x MPH1.25-20K crane, 1,130kg@3m /
385kg@7.6m
1 x Pullmaster PL2 boat handling winch,
1tonne capacity
Other deck equipment
Rescue boat
Bridge electronics
Radar(s)........Furuno FAR 2117 X-Band radar
DRS6A UHD digital radar
Autopilot...............................................Simrad
GMDSS................................................ Furuno
GPS.........................Furuno GP33 WAAS GPS
Gyro.....................................................Simrad
Chart plotter......................................... Furuno
Onboard capacities
Fuel oil...........................................44,665litres
Fresh water.....................................1,020litres
Sullage...............................................375litres
Foam (firefighting)...........................4,060litres
Complement
Crew.............................................................. 3
Passengers................................. 4 firefighters
Number of cabins......................................... 0
Other significant or special items of equipment
1 x Cummins QSK 19-M dedicated
fire pump engine
3 x Counterfire fire pumps
6 x fire monitors, 2 x 680m³/hr
4 x 340m³/hr (2 of which are
under wharf monitors)
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 T. SERVIS 1: Speed, space and push in one
compact tug
Builder............................... RMK Marine – Tuzla
Designer...........................Macduff Ship Design
Vessel’s name.................................... T. Servis 1
Owner/operator................................... Unknown
Country.................................................... Turkey
Flag.......................................................... Turkey
Total number of sister ships
already completed.......................................... 1
Total number of sister ships
still on order..................................................... 0
Contract date.................................Not specified
Delivery date...............................February 2016
A s the first of two 14.9m service vessels
constructed by Turkish boatbuilder RMK
Marine to a design provided by Scotland’s Macduff
Ship Design, the 39gt T. Servis 1 was delivered to
her local, Turkish owner (whose identity has
remained confidential) in February 2016 – shortly
followed by sister vessel, T. Servis 2. This duo was
part of a wider order coordinated between Macduff
and the Tuzla-based yard for a selection of
newbuilds for the same owner, including five 10.1m
mooring tugs and two 19m shallow-draught ASD
tugs.
T. Servis 1’s prime remit is to serve as a multi-role
harbour service boat, able to carry a maximum
complement of 10 persons as well as 5tonnes of
cargo on the aft deck. Cargo is transported onboard
independently, without the need for external
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assistance, courtesy of a small, Toimil-supplied
marine crane, rated 0.7tonnes at 6.85m and
positioned aft.
In terms of capacity, T. Servis 1 and her sister can
each carry up to 2,270litres of fuel oil, 500litres of
fresh water and 330litres of black water.
The vessel is powered by twin Volvo Penta D16-
750 main engines, rated 552kW at 1,900rpm apiece,
driving propellers through Twin Disc MG 5145
gearboxes. For enhanced speed and seakeeping, T.
Servis 1 has also incorporated Humphree active
interceptors into her arrangement.
At the time of delivery, Ian Ellis, managing
director of Macduff, commented: “[Our] biggest
design challenge was the required 16knot service
speed, in light of the vessel’s relatively low power
and the ability to carry 10 crew and personnel, have
a pushing capability and accommodate space for the
cargo and crane.”
TECHNICAL PARTICULARS
Length, oa................................................. 14.9m
Length, bp............................................... 14.22m
Breadth, moulded........................................ 4.8m
Gross tonnage...................................... 39tonnes
Displacement....................................... 51tonnes
Design, draught......................................... 1.83m
Design, deadweight............................. 11tonnes
Lightweight........................................... 40tonnes
2
Deck space......................................... 4m (total)
Deck capacity................................... 5tonnes/m
2
Service speed.........................................14knots
Max speed...............................................16knots
Classification society.........................TÜrk Lloydu
Notations.................... X1A5XM, AUT-N Harbour
Service Boat
Main engine(s)
Make............................................ Volvo Penta
Model........................................................D16
Number......................................................... 2
Output of each engine......................... 552kW
Gearbox(es)
Make................................................ Twin Disc
Model............................................... MG 5145
Number......................................................... 2
Propeller(s)
Manufacturer................................ Teignbridge
Number......................................................... 2
Fixed/controllable pitch.......................... Fixed
Diameter........................................... 1,900mm
Open or nozzled.................................... Open
Deck machinery
1 x Toimil T-055M/2 crane, 700kg@6.85m SWL
Onboard capacities
Fuel oil.............................................2,270litres
Fresh water........................................500litres
Sullage...............................................330litres
Complement
Crew.............................................................. 2
Passengers................................................... 8
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 TELSTAR: EDDY Tug concept vessel matches
clean electric power with high manoeuvrability
Builder..................................Holland Shipyards
Designer..............................................Eddy Tug
Vessel’s name.......................................... Telstar
Owner/operator......Iskes Towage and Salvage
Country........................................... Netherlands
Flag................................................. Netherlands
Total number of sister ships
already completed.......................................... 0
Total number of sister ships still on order.......... 0
Contract date.............................November 2015
Delivery date................................ October 2016
S lightly more compact than her predecessor
Eddy 1 (see Significant Small Ships of 2014,
pages 26 and 27), the compact, 25m Telstar, which
was delivered in October 2016, is a further refined
version of the hybrid-driven ‘Efficient, Dynamic,
Double-Ended’ tug (EDDY Tug) concept, which
aligns azimuthing thrusters, one under the prow
and one under the stern, to realise a vessel capable
of high-precision manoeuvring and the ability to
exert full thrust in any direction.
As with Eddy 1, Telstar was built at Holland
Shipyards to the specs of the EDDY 24-75 design.
The vessel was delivered to Iskes Towage & Salvage
in the Port of IJmuiden – an ideal location to test
the tug’s manoeuvrability. The design also allows
for towing pins to be fitted on the aft bulwark, to
assist with control when encountering narrow lock
and bridge passages. Stability is an important
consideration given that lock transits are a key part
of the Iskes harbour towage business.
Telstar is powered by two Mitsubishi main
engines and two permanent magnet electric
motors. The vessel also features the Veth Hybrid
Drive (VHD) system manufactured by Veth
Propulsion, which supplied the vessel’s Z-drive
VZ1800 VHD thrusters, Scania Dl16 gensets and a
Sisu harbour set.
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The tug’s hybrid arrangement incorporates
diesel-direct and diesel-electric inputs to the
thrusters. The electric motors, rated 600kW
each, are powered by the two 640kW Scania
gensets. A transit speed of 8knots can be attained
using one generator, and 10knots on two. The
bollard pull of 75tonnes in diesel-direct mode is
measured at 30tonnes in ‘e-mode’. Operating in
‘e-mode’ could help to slash fuel costs and
emissions by 50%, depending on the port of
operations, whilst also reducing main diesel
engine running hours, lowering maintenance
costs. When more power is required in e-mode
(for push-pull and active assist operations, for
example) the operator can add the power of the
diesel-direct input for extra kick.
TECHNICAL PARTICULARS
Length, oa............................................... 25.45m
Length, bp............................................... 23.57m
Breadth, moulded...................................... 11.4m
Depth, moulded......................................... 7.01m
Gross tonnage.................................... 303tonnes
Displacement..................................... 529tonnes
Design, draught......................................... 5.65m
Design, deadweight............................. 91tonnes
Lightweight......................................... 438tonnes
Service speed..................... 8.2knots (on 640kW
electric motor)
Max speed............................................13.5knots
Range (nautical miles)................................ 4,700
Classification society.................... Bureau Veritas
Notations.........I TUG, _HULL. MACH, AUT-UMS
Bollard pull........................................ 76.4tonnes
Main engine(s)
Make............................................... Mitsubishi
Model ...................................................S16R2
Number......................................................... 2
Output of each engine.... 1,450kW@1,350rpm
Propeller(s)
Manufacturer.......................... Veth Propulsion
Type...........................................Veth VZ-1800
Number......................................................... 2
Diameter........................................... 2,600mm
Speed........................ 1,540rpm (input speed)
Special adaptations.......... Diesel and e-motor
in-line
Open or nozzled................................ Nozzled
Deck machinery
1 x Ridderinkhof double drum, rope diameter
88mm, rope storage 2 x 170m, 149kW,
30tonnes pull on first layer@15m/min
1 x MKB Machinefabriek angled towing pin
system, 75tonnes SWL
2 x Holland Shipyards towing bits,
75tonnes SWL
1 x capstan, 50kN with speed approx.
10m/min
Bridge electronics
Radar(s)............................... Furuno FAR2117
Autopilot..........................................Pilotstar D
GMDSS.......................VHF – 1 / 2 Sailor-6222
AIS............................................Furuno FA-150
GPS......................................... Furuno GP-170
Magnetic compass..............Cassens & Plath,
Reflecta 1 Fiberline
GPs compass............................ Furuno SC-50
Chart plotter...... Transas, Tsunamis Navigator
Onboard capacities
Fuel oil...........................................80,000litres
Fresh water...................................16,000litres
Sullage..........................................11,000litres
Bilge water......................................3,500litres
Sludge.............................................4,000litres
Dirty oil............................................4,000litres
Complement
Crew.............................................................. 5
Passengers................................................... 0
Number of cabins......................................... 4
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 TEMPEST: Semi-displacement catamaran CTV,
designed to balance seakeeping and transit speed
Builder.................................. Aluminium Marine
Consultants Ltd (AMC)
Designer...................................................... AMC
Vessel’s name ...................................... Tempest
Owner/operator........................................CWind
Country........................................................... UK
Flag................................................................. UK
Total number of sister ships
already completed.......................................... 3
Total number of sister ships still on order.......... 0
Contract date................................ January 2015
Delivery date................................ January 2016
O ffshore wind farm support vessels face
working environments within deeper waters,
and in more far-flung locations, than has been
the case to date, and, as such, vessel seakeeping
ability has become as important as, if not more
important than, speed.
As the first of a series of four crew transfer
vessels (CTVs) built to yield maximum days at
sea, Tempest’s focus is not solely on transit speed
– although the 22.5m loa boat is capable of
achieving a top speed of 28knots – but on its
ability to stand firm against rough weather and
waves. The craft’s 1.4m draught, combined with a
high waterline, provides ample room for the
waves to pass between her hulls, thus preventing
slamming and increasing the vessel’s personnel
transfer capability.
Waterjets were selected for enhanced
manoeuvrability and thrust. The Rolls-Royce
Kamewa models chosen come with compact
reversing buckets which can deliver up to 70% of
the normal forward thrust, resulting in enhanced
transit efficiency and the ability to keep the CTV
pushed onto the tower in high sea states.
To reduce the likelihood of unplanned
downtime, Tempest has adopted MTU’s
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BlueVision propulsion monitoring system. Rob
Stewart, commercial director at AMC, adds that
the bridge has been fitted with state-of-the-art
navigation and communication solutions,
incorporating “some unique features at the
request of the client”.
A set of Cummins Onan MDKBV units were
chosen to provide onboard power, mainly due to
their reported low sound and vibration profile,
AMC says. The vessel superstructure has been
resiliently mounted, granting Tempest’s
technician complement a relatively smooth and
quiet transit, with KPM shock-mitigating seats
playing their part in boosting passenger comfort.
Although Tempest’s second and third ‘sister’ vessels
are some 2m smaller in length than the debutant, all
four vessels in this series have been simultaneously in
build with staggered delivery dates. AMC says: “The
installations are almost identical, allowing a
completely interchangeable crewing which is
providing a huge benefit to the client.”
TECHNICAL PARTICULARS
Length, oa................................................. 22.5m
Breadth, moulded........................................ 7.7m
Depth, moulded...................... 2.8m (@midships)
Gross tonnage................................... 51.7tonnes
Displacement`................................... 72.5tonnes
Design, draught....................................... 1.343m
Design, deadweight........................ 20.32tonnes
Deck space ................................... 40m² forward
25m² aft
Deck capacity...............................7.5tonnes fwd
7.5tonnes aft
Service speed.........................................22knots
Max speed...............................................28knots
Bollard pull........................................... 10tonnes
Classification society................................... MCA
Notations........................................... Category 2
Other important international regulations
complied with
MCA dangerous goods and
fuel transfer compliant
Main engine(s)
Make........................................................MTU
Model....................................... 10V 2000 M72
Number......................................................... 2
Output of each engine......................... 900kW
Gearbox(es)
Make........................................................... ZF
Model................................................. ZF 3000
Number......................................................... 2
Alternator(s)
Make...................................................... Onan
Number......................................................... 2
Output of each set................................. 19kW
Waterjet(s)
Make...................Rolls-Royce Kamewa 50 A3
Number......................................................... 2
Deck machinery
Winch(es).................................... 1 x Hercules
Bridge electronics
Radar................................................... Furuno
Autopilot.....................................Simrad AC80
GMDSS......................................... Sailor 6222
GPS............................................ Furuno GP33
Chart plotter......................Furuno Navnet T2T
Engine monitoring/
fire detection system...........Energy Solutions
Consulting
Onboard capacities
Fuel oil.............................................7,000litres
Fresh water.....................................1,000litres
Sullage............................................1,000litres
Complement
Crew.............................................................. 2
Passengers................................................. 12
Number of cabins......................................... 2
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 VISION OF THE FJORDS: Hybrid tour boat
keeping Norwegian fjord pristine
Builder............................................Brødrene Aa
Designer.........................................Brødrene Aa
Vessel’s name.....................Vision of the Fjords
Owner/operator.................................The Fjords
Country................................................... Norway
Flag......................................................... Norway
Total number of sister ships
already completed.......................................... 0
Total number of sister ships
still on order...................................Not specified
Contract date.................................Not specified
Delivery date....................................... July 2016
C ompleted just a year after contract signing, the
futuristic sightseeing catamaran Vision of the
Fjords has commenced services on Norway’s
UNESCO World Heritage-listed Nærøyfjord. The
40m, carbon-fibre ferry was developed with the
intent of causing minimal impact on her ecologically
sensitive surroundings whilst providing a first rate
tourist experience. Designed and built in western
Norway by Brødrene Aa, Vision of the Fjords is
unique as a hybrid diesel/battery electric-powered,
twin-hull vessel, and is described as a ‘parallel
hybrid’ due to the fact that her electric and diesel
engines can be run independently of each other, or
can power the propellers together, with seamless
transition between modes.
The vessel is operated by Norwegian tourist boat
operator The Fjords, between Flam and Gudvangen,
with a top speed of 18knots. However, when reaching
the sensitive Nærøyfjord waters, she switches to pure
battery power at a speed of approximately 8knots,
engaging in emissions-free, silent running. The
battery pack is charged by the engines or from a
shoreside supply, and a compact version of ABB’s
Onboard DC Grid system is responsible for
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managing the energy flow between the diesel
machinery, propellers and battery charging station.
The ferry’s exterior lines were designed to resemble
a twisting mountain path, granting passengers full
freedom of movement up and around the entire
vessel. The catamaran is certified for 400 passengers,
accommodated across two decks, and her twin hulls
were designed with a very high prismatic coefficient,
so as to minimise wake and lessen wave-induced
erosion on the fjords’ narrow shores.
Vision of the Fjords’ parallel hybrid propulsion
system was engineered by Mancraft of Bergen,
Germany. This system incorporates two drivelines,
each consisting of a diesel engine, coupling/clutch
combination, electric motor and generator
combination with flexible connectors on each side,
and advanced torque measuring equipment and
monitoring for the respective operating modes.
A pair of 12-cylinder MAN D2862 LE422 engines,
each producing 749kW at 2,100rpm, provides diesel
power. In each case, power is transmitted via a
Centa electro-magnetic clutch through a Centalink
drive shaft to an Oswald permanent-magnet electric
motor. The diesel and electric engines can power the
propellers together, or independently; in diesel
mode, full engine power can be directed through
the Oswald electric motor to the ZF gearbox and
West Mekan controllable-pitch propeller. The
Oswald synchronous machines can also function as
alternators, at a 200kW rating, to charge the
batteries, drawing on excess power available from
the diesels.
The battery packs are installed in the twin hulls.
The 576kWh energy storage system uses lithium-ion
nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) cells and modules
from LG Chem, adapted for maritime use by Hovik-
based system contractor ZEM. During sightseeing in
the most picturesque sections of the fjord, or for trips
in harbour, Vision of the Fjords is driven solely by
battery-fed electric motor propulsion, with an
endurance of up to three hours in this mode.
Vision of the Fjords is undertaking a year-round
schedule and is expected to make about 700 journeys
per annum.
TECHNICAL PARTICULARS
Length, oa............................................... 42.04m
Length, bp............................................... 40.85m
Breadth...................................................... 15.2m
Depth........................................................... 3.5m
Gross tonnage.................................... 753tonnes
Design, draught........................................... 1.5m
Design, deadweight............................. 47tonnes
Service speed........................... 8knots (approx.)
Max speed...............................................18knots
Classification society.............................. DNV GL
Main engine(s) (DIESEL)
Make....................................................... MAN
Model........................................ D2862 LE422
Number......................................................... 2
Output of each engine....... 749kW@2,100rpm
Main engines (ELECTRIC)
Make................ Oswald permanent-magnetic
electric engines
Number......................................................... 2
Output of each engine...... 150kW (as engine)
. 200kW (as alternator)
Battery power......................................... 576kWh
Propeller
Manufacturer ...............................West Mekan
Number......................................................... 1
Fixed/controllable pitch................ Controllable
Complement
Passengers............................................... 400
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 ZEELEEUW: Multi-function patrol boat matches
low fuel burn with low noise
Builder....................................Baltic Workboats
Designer.................................Baltic Workboats
Vessel’s name...................................... Zeeleeuw
Owner/operator............. Agentschap Maritieme
Dienstverlening en Kust / Dab Vloot
Country.................................................. Belgium
Flag........................................................ Belgium
Total number of sister ships
already completed.......................................... 0
Total number of sister ships still on order.......... 0
Contract date....................................... July 2015
Delivery date................................ October 2016
D esigned to perform as a multi-function
patrol boat for Belgium Customs, Zeeleeuw
(or ‘sea lion’) is the first vessel to incorporate
Estonia-based Baltic Workboats’ new advanced
wave-piercing design, which has been
developed to enable high-speed travel across a
range of sea and weather conditions. This
design has been named the Patrol 2200 WP and
Baltic Workboats intends to use it as the
building block for a number of scalable /
customisable future patrol boats.
Speed and stability aside, Zeeleeuw’s more
notable features include extreme attention to
noise reduction; the designer and builder was
able to limit wheelhouse noise levels to 62dBA
when the craft is travelling at her maximum
speed of 23knots, or between 60-61dBA when the
boat is in the 19-21knots bracket. The wheelhouse
has been positioned centrally; this permits
Zeeleeuw’s crew to safely launch a 5m RIB from
the aft ramp at speeds of up to 8knots.
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Zeeleeuw has also managed to avoid earning a
reputation as a gas guzzler; instead, the vessel
consumes fuel at a rate of approximately 133litres
per hour when travelling at 20knots. The craft’s
powertrain comprises two Volvo Penta D16 MH
engines driving five-bladed, fixed-pitch
propellers through ZF marine gearboxes.
The vessel has been equipped with two radars: a
Simrad Argus model, to be utilised at sea, and a
Furuno radar, for deployment in riverine
conditions. Both interface with twin 24”
widescreen displays which can also be used for
ECDIS, Baltic Workboats confirms.
TECHNICAL PARTICULARS
Length, oa.................................................... 22m
Length, bp............................................... 20.87m
Breadth, moulded...................................... 5.56m
Gross tonnage...................................... 64tonnes
Displacement.................................... 40.7tonnes
Design, draught.............................................. 1m
Design, deadweight............................ 5.6tonnes
Lightweight........................................ 34.9tonnes
Service speed.........................................16knots
Max speed...............................................23knots
Range (nautical miles)................................... 250
Fuel consumption.................. 1,100litres per day
Classification society..................................... N/A
Notations....................................................... N/A
Main engine(s)
Make............................................ Volvo Penta
Model................................................. D16 MH
Number......................................................... 2
Output of each engine....... 405kW@1,800rpm
Gearbox(es)
Make........................................................... ZF
Model...................................................... 665V
Number......................................................... 2
Output................................................. 2,517:1
Propeller(s)
Manufacturer............................................ CJR
Material.......................................... NiBrAl Cu³
Number......................................................... 2
Fixed/controllable pitch.......................... Fixed
Diameter.............................................. 925mm
Speed..................................................715rpm
Bow thruster(s)
Make.................................................. Sleipner
Number......................................................... 1
Output of each thruster....................... 23.3kW
Bridge electronics
Radar(s).................................... Simrad Argus
Autopilot.................................... Simrad AP-80
Gyro......................................... Simrad GC-80
Chart plotter.................... Simrad ECDIS 5000
Engine monitoring /
fire detection system.............. Volvo/Deckma
/Baltic Workboats
Onboard capacities
Fuel oil.............................................3,000litres
Fresh water........................................300litres
Sullage...............................................300litres
Complement
Crew.............................................................. 2
Passengers................................................... 7
Number of cabins......................................... 0
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 SIGNIFICANT SMALL SHIPS OF 2017
The twentieth edition of our annual Significant Small Ships series, Significant Small
Ships of 2017, will be published in February 2018. As in previous editions we shall
be including up to 30 of the most innovative and interesting commercial ship designs
(up to 100m length) which will be delivered during the forthcoming year.

The Editor invites shipbuilders, designers and owners to submit details of vessels
for possible inclusion in Significant Small Ships of 2017. Presentation will follow on
the established two-page format, with a colour photograph, descriptive text and
tabular details (including major equipment suppliers) on the first page, followed by
a full page of technical general arrangement plans. Initial potential entries should
comprise a short technical description (500 words) of the proposed vessel highlighting
the special features and the delivery date.

All entries should be addressed to:

Martin Conway, Editor, Significant Small Ships of 2017,
8-9 Northumberland Street, London WC2N 5DA, UK.
e-mail: mconway@rina.org.uk

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