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Post by Northern Exploration on Jun 13, 2010 5:34:06 GMT -8
The May issue of Ships Monthly has an interesting article on future greener ways of powering ferries and ships. It has a diagram that explains why puller pods are more efficient than pusher pods (propeller facing forward where there is undisturbed water versus behind the pod in the eddy of the pod. Also interesting is a method of trapping air under the hull to lessen friction as a boat moves through the water. To lower diesel emissions in port, cruise ships are looking at connecting to shore power, which could have a ferry application if restart procedures for the diesel engines are shortened.
Applicable to ferries is an idea from a Japanese company to apply solar coatings to windows and the exterior of ferries. It would recharge lithium batteries when the ferry was underway and that would then power the ferry when it was in the terminal. The ferry would be LPG powered underway.
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Post by whalebreath on Jul 8, 2010 20:50:32 GMT -8
After only three (3) months in service the new Tahitian ferry has run from it's debts to ports unknown-what a farce!DEBT-RIDDEN TAHITI FERRY FLEES CREDITORSVessel thought heading to Fiji, New Caledonia WELLINGTON, New Zealand (Radio New Zealand International, July 6, 2010) – The King Tamatoa fast ferry has left French Polynesia in a surprise overnight move as its operators were being pursued in court for debts incurred this year. The ship left Papeete without making any announcements after it had stopped running its service to the Society Islands. It is believed the ship is bound for New Caledonia or Fiji. The transport minister, Louis Frebault, has told Tahitipresse that the ship has been a means to blackmail as its operators sought tax write-offs and fuel subsidies. Last month, they threatened to pull out of Tahiti, if they failed to get the concessions they wanted. The government said no and the ferry stopped running, leaving many people stranded.
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Post by D'Elete BC in NJ on Aug 19, 2010 3:20:28 GMT -8
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Post by D'Elete BC in NJ on Aug 24, 2010 9:17:59 GMT -8
www.marinelink.com/news/overstretched-shetland335298.aspx Shetland Whalsay Ferry OverstretchedAccording to an August 20 report from the Shetland Marine News, the capacity of an already overstretched ferry service in Shetland is likely to be cut even further this winter to meet safety regulations introduced after the Estonia disaster in 1994 when 852 people died. The current two ferry service is unable to cope with rising demand and plans to enhance it have been deferred while the authority investigates building a five mile tunnel to the isle. Now the council has said the eight year old ferry Linga must almost halve the number of passengers it carries before being modified to meet new European rules to prevent passenger vessels sinking if they suffer damage to their hull.
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Post by D'Elete BC in NJ on Aug 24, 2010 9:19:27 GMT -8
www.marinelink.com/news/crowther-designs-another335293.aspx Incat Crowther Designs Another Fast Cat FerryIncat Crowther announced a contract to design a third 121.3-ft Catamaran Passenger Ferry for Coastal Fast Ferries in Tanzania, Africa. To be built by Richardson Devine Marine (RDM), Kilimanjaro III will build on the experienced gained in the operation of sisterships Kilimanjaro I and Kilimanjaro II, previously designed by Incat Crowther for Coastal Fast Ferries. Kilimanjaro I and II are significantly larger vessels than any fast ferries that have been deployed on the Zanzibar – Dar Es Salaam route, yet the vessels are nearly always running at full capacity. Needless to say, the operator is extremely happy with the success of these vessels, and has been working with Incat Crowther and RDM to develop a vessel that can take further advantage of the operation’s revenue-making potential. Kilimanjaro III’s two significant enhancements are its increased passenger capacity and new generation hull form, which offers increased efficiency and improved seakeaping. The result is a vessel that will carry more passengers at less cost per-passenger to the operator. As well as supplementing the operational capacity on the Zanzibar - Dar Es Salaam run at a higher service speed, Coastal Fast Ferries plan to use the vessel to expand their operation by extending the route to the island of Pemba. Kilimanjaro III is specifically suited for this added offshore work. Taking advantage of its increased beam, Kilimanjaro III will carry 558 passengers in a mix of seating levels and styles. The main deck passenger deck features 249 economy class seats, with those nearest the aft kiosk equipped with tables. The aft end of the main deck has been reconfigured with a larger luggage room, located directly adjacent to the side crew ramps to speed up turn around. The upper deck has outdoor seats for 107 passengers. Amidships there is a first class cabin with 74 seats. The sundeck has seats for a further 60 passengers. Kilimanjaro III will be powered by a pair of Cummins KTA50 engines, each producing 1340kW, and will have a service speed of 30 knots. Incat Crowther is pleased to continue its relationship with Coastal Fast Ferries and believe the growth in business is a result of the company’s attention to client service and adding value to the client’s operation. Specifications: Length, o.a. 125 ft Length, w.l. 122.5 ft Beam, o.a. 34.5 ft Draft, hull 3.7 ft Draft, prop 5.11 ft Depth 12 ft Construction Marine grade aluminum Capacities: Fuel oil 1,585 gal Fresh water 330 gal Sullage 330 gal Passengers 558 Propulsion & performance: Speed 29 knots Main engines 2x Cummins KTA50 Power 2x 1340kW @ 1900rpm Propulsion 2x Propeller Generators 2x Cummins, 170kVA, 50 Hz 1 x Cummins, 17kVA, 50 Hz
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Post by D'Elete BC in NJ on Aug 27, 2010 3:24:58 GMT -8
www.marinelink.com/news/britain-newest-spirit335343.aspx P&O’s Newest Ferry the Spirit of BritainP&O’s new ferry, the 49,000 GRT Spirit of Britain just recently floated out onto the water at STX Europe shipyard in Rauma, Finland. She will after delivery serve the Dover-Calais route from January 2011. Construction is also started on her sister; the Spirit of France, due to operate from September 2011. When the vessel is completed, the Spirit of Britain will be the biggest ferry operating on the English Channel, at a capacity of 3746 lane meters (lm) for trailers, cars and other cargo and space for approximately 180 freight trucks, 195 passenger cars and 1.750 passengers. The two ships not only represent a major investment of more than $455.5m by P&O Ferries and are designed for a life span of 25 years, they are further designed as the world firsts vessels ever to comply with new amended SOLAS 2010; Safe Return to Port (SRtP) regulations.
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Post by D'Elete BC in NJ on Sept 3, 2010 2:23:50 GMT -8
www.fairplay.co.uk/login.aspx?reason=denied_empty&script_name=/secure/display.aspx&path_info=/secure/display.aspx&articlename=dn0020100831000012 EC OKs SeaFrance lifelineDOVER Strait ferry operator SeaFrance has been assured of emergency financing while it awaits a decision from a Paris court on its future. The company told Fairplay that the EC had authorised its owner, French national rail company SNCF, to provide a loan to cover SeaFrance’s financial needs while the Court of Commerce weighs its ruling – expected on 15 September – on the ferry operator’s latest recovery plan. A SeaFrance spokeswoman said the EC’s decision would allow SNCF to provide SeaFrance with operating money beyond that date if necessary. The company had been seen to be in danger of running out of cash because it is close to reaching the €70M ($88.86M) limit set by the existing financial facility provided by SNCF. The spokeswoman said that the court’s decision on the recovery plan – which includes 725 layoffs – would mark the next major stage for SeaFrance: "We are counting very much on the new industrial plan." Being Bang, the only company that responded to a call for bids for the company at the end of July, has reportedly withdrawn its offer, claiming that it had been "evicted" from the bidding without even having had the chance to discuss its proposal with judicial administrators who now manage SeaFrance's affairs.
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Post by D'Elete BC in NJ on Sept 9, 2010 2:47:53 GMT -8
www.fairplay.co.uk/login.aspx?reason=denied_empty&script_name=/secure/display.aspx&path_info=/secure/display.aspx&articlename=dn0020100831000012 EC OKs SeaFrance lifelineDOVER Strait ferry operator SeaFrance has been assured of emergency financing while it awaits a decision from a Paris court on its future. The company told Fairplay that the EC had authorised its owner, French national rail company SNCF, to provide a loan to cover SeaFrance’s financial needs while the Court of Commerce weighs its ruling – expected on 15 September – on the ferry operator’s latest recovery plan. A SeaFrance spokeswoman said the EC’s decision would allow SNCF to provide SeaFrance with operating money beyond that date if necessary. The company had been seen to be in danger of running out of cash because it is close to reaching the €70M ($88.86M) limit set by the existing financial facility provided by SNCF. The spokeswoman said that the court’s decision on the recovery plan – which includes 725 layoffs – would mark the next major stage for SeaFrance: "We are counting very much on the new industrial plan." Being Bang, the only company that responded to a call for bids for the company at the end of July, has reportedly withdrawn its offer, claiming that it had been "evicted" from the bidding without even having had the chance to discuss its proposal with judicial administrators who now manage SeaFrance's affairs.
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Post by D'Elete BC in NJ on Sept 18, 2010 2:46:54 GMT -8
www.marinelink.com/news/norwegian-overhaul-engine335557.aspx Major Overhaul of Norwegian Ferry EngineMAN Diesel recently retrofitted the M/F Geisnes pendulum ferry’s engine to Tier II limits. This retrofit solution achieves a 30% NOx reduction. The MAN 6L23/30 main engine originally installed in M/F Geisnes was built in Frederikshavn, Denmark, in 1988 - and after the delivery of the ferry in 1989, it has served the vessel for 96,842 operating hours. In connection with the major overhaul of the main engine, it was decided by the Norwegian owner, Namsos Trafikselskab, to retrofit an upgrade package with Tier II engine components. The Tier II main engine upgrade package for M/F GEISNES included: • New cylinder heads with improved flow properties • New camshaft for optimised timing • New fuel equipment (injection pumps and injection valves) • New gas sealing for increased compression ratio (from 12.6:1 to 13.1:1) • Readjustment of cam drive gear wheels for challenged injection • New pistons with improved drains and optimised piston ring configuration • New cylinder liners with flame ring Before and after – measurements and documentation For engines put into service before January 2000, there are no requirements for a technical file. In this case, however, where a shipping company wants to convert and modify the engine for NOx reduction, the Norwegian authorities and the classification society DNV demand a measuring of the emission level before and after the conversion. Consequently, ISO corrected figures according to the IMO cycle E2 for propulsion plants with CP propellers are calculated. For M/F Geisnes, the emission registration and the related IMO cycle calculations were carried out in close co-operation with DNV in Oslo, who also performed the certified measurements onboard. M/F Geisnes particulars: Vessel type 160-ft pendulum ferry for passengers and cars Owner Namsos Trafikselskab, Norway Main engine MAN 6L23/30 (810 kW nominal – rated to 566 kW at 740 r/min) Reduction gear MAN Alpha CP Propeller: MAN Alpha type VB Classification DNV (Det Norske Veritas)
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Post by lmtengs on Oct 9, 2010 8:58:06 GMT -8
Oh my gosh. That's not a pretty sight. So I assume she's still burning as I type this? Is she going to be salvageable, or will the company have to scrap her? Maybe they'll pull a Kalakala-style move and just rebuild everything above the lower car-deck?
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Post by herrbrinkmann on Oct 10, 2010 10:37:15 GMT -8
Hi there, it seems that everybody was rescued and no heavy injuries occured. A lot of information (in German), links to articles and pictures but also a lot of pictures (from people directly involved in the rescue) can be found on this forum site: forum-schiff.de/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2773(the largest german ship forum)
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Post by lmtengs on Oct 10, 2010 11:18:08 GMT -8
Thank you for that link, Mr. Brinkmann! Much appreciated. I translated the page over from German, and there's some pretty interesting discussion.
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Post by fargowolf on Oct 23, 2010 9:48:55 GMT -8
A small Dutch passenger/bicycle ferry has capsized after being involved in a collision with a German cargo vessel. The Captain of the ferry is missing and may have drowned. The story is from the BBC. www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-11604273
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Post by D'Elete BC in NJ on Oct 26, 2010 3:18:52 GMT -8
www.marinelink.com/news/lngpowered-signed-cruise335949.aspx Deal Signed for LNG-Powered Cruise FerrySTX Finland Oy and Viking Line ABP have signed a preliminary agreement for the construction of a new generation cruise ferry for Viking Line. The agreement includes an option for a sister ship. The ship price will be about 240 million Euros, and will be built at Turku shipyard for delivery in the beginning of 2013. The new cruise ferry will be designed to be the most environmentally friendly big passenger vessel to date. Even though it has not yet been decided the goal is to use LNG as the fuel. The ship has no marine emissions and its aerial emissions are extremely low. The ship has been specially designed to operate in the delicate and shallow-water archipelago environment. The wave forming and noise generation have been minimized. The President of STX Finland Oy, Juha Heikinheimo said, "I'm extremely delighted with this project and the continuation of cooperation with Viking Line. When the ship is completed, it will be highly innovative and the most environmentally friendly cruise ferry in the world. Special attention has been given on ensuring that the ship creates pleasant passenger experiences." Representing approximately 2600 man-years employment, the currently signed preliminary agreement is highly important both to the Turku shipyard of STX Finland and to the entire Finnish shipbuilding cluster, as we sail away from the lull caused by the global financial crisis. "Actively operating shipyard is also much more competitive partner than an empty one when we are competing on new cruise ship projects", Heikinheimo says. The design of the new ship will start immediately at Turku shipyard, and the actual building of the ship starts during fall 2011. Throughout the design and building of this cruise ferry the shipyard will continue to improve efficiency in production in order to increase productivity by industrializing operations even further. The cruise ferry is about 210m in length with a gross tonnage of 57,000. The ship, which has a top speed of close to 23 knots, is planned to hold 2800 passengers and will be operated by a 200-member crew. The vessel, which is full of innovative and new solutions, has 870 passenger cabins. It has almost 1300 lane-m for trucks and a separate car deck with approximately 500 lane-m for passenger cars. Additional room for passenger cars can be found on the hoistable car decks. The cruise ferry will operate on a route between Turku and Stockholm.
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Post by lmtengs on Oct 26, 2010 11:33:46 GMT -8
Looks like it'll be a nice ship!
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Post by D'Elete BC in NJ on Nov 2, 2010 2:33:05 GMT -8
www.marinelink.com/news/shipyard-delivers-conrad336029.aspx Conrad Shipyard Delivers FerryConrad Industries, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: CNRD.PK) announced the delivery of an aluminum passenger vessel for Puerto Rico Maritime Transportation Authority (PRMTA). The Cayo Blanco can carry 600 passengers on two decks. She measures 160 ft x 32 ft x 13 ft and the vessel route is from Fajardo to Vieques and Culebra in Puerto Rico. She is powered by four MTU 12V-4000 M60 main engines with MGX 6848 Twin Disc gears. The generators are John Deere and there is a 200 hp tunnel bow thruster. The delivery crew traveled from Morgan City to San Juan in five days and the vessel performed excellently. Johnny Conrad, President and CEO of Conrad commented "We are pleased that PRMTA has chosen Conrad to participate in its fleet expansion and are proud to be a part of the team as a quality builder of ferries. Over the years, Conrad has developed a solid reputation as a builder of custom-designed ferries for governmental agencies.”
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Post by D'Elete BC in NJ on Nov 5, 2010 2:37:42 GMT -8
www.marinelink.com/news/southkorea-ferry-damen336074.aspx Damen Fast Ferry 4212 for South-KoreaRecently Damen Shipyards Gorinchem (Netherlands) received an order for a DFF 4212 for Seaspovill in South Korea. As Damen has this type of ferry on stock the vessel has a short delivery time. The vessel’s hull was already built by Afai Southern Shipyard Guangzhou (China) and thereafter it was transported to Damen Shipyards in Singapore. From this Damen yard the vessel named Seastar is now being completed and will be delivered in South Korea next February. The DFF 4212 has an aluminium hull and superstructure with a length overall of 138.4 ft and beam of 38 ft. The high-speed passenger catamaran is designed and built to comply with the international code of safety for High Speed Craft, 2000 HSC Code. The vessel will be classed by Bureau Veritas. The Passenger accommodation can carry 450 persons in total, which means 300 on main deck and 150 on the upper deck. These spaces are air-conditioned with temperature control and on demand fresh air supply. On main deck there is a toilet area with six toilets and 1 disabled toilet, which is also accessible for wheelchairs. For onboard entertainment thirty inches TV Screens and DVD players are provided. On the main deck there is a kiosk for hot and cold servings. Storage spaces for luggage and light cargo are provided on main deck aft. The ferry has a spacious wheelhouse with comfortable seats for a three crew operation, a spacious engine room and an efficient lay out of the pump room. The vessel is powered by four MTU main engines (16V2000 M72) and has a maximum speed @ full load of 38.5 knots. In South Korea the Seastar, operated by Seaspovill, will sail between Gangneum and Ullungdo, a route with a length 96 nautical miles.
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Post by D'Elete BC in NJ on Nov 19, 2010 8:57:25 GMT -8
www.marinelink.com/news/lngpowered-build-incat336235.aspx Incat to Build LNG-Powered Fast RoRoIncat won a contract to build the world’s first high speed passenger RoRo ship powered by Liquified Natural Gas (LNG). The 99m high speed ferry, with capacity for over 1000 passengers and 153 cars, is being built at the Incat Tasmania shipyard at Prince of Wales Bay in Hobart for delivery in 2012 to a customer who has requested anonymity, for both itself and the proposed route. Incat and Revolution Design engineers are working with technical personnel from GE in Europe and the U.S. to progress this project, which will be the first installation of LNG powered dual fuel engines in an Incat high speed ferry, and the first high speed craft built under the HSC code to be powered by Gas Turbines using LNG as the primary fuel and marine distillate for standby and ancillary use. In each catamaran hull a GE Energy LM2500 Gas Turbine will drive a Wärtsilä LJX 1720 waterjet, a departure from the usual use of two engines and two jets per hull as used in the diesel powered Incat vessels. The GE Energy LM2500 Gas Turbines are to be modified to meet class requirements so that either LNG or marine distillate can be burned. The LM2500 Gas Turbine is derived from the CF6 family of wide body aircraft engines. It powers many industrial and electrical generation applications around the world, using a large variety of gaseous and liquid fuels.
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Post by D'Elete BC in NJ on Nov 29, 2010 10:49:18 GMT -8
www.marinelink.com/news/greek-ferry-power336298.aspx Greek Ferry: Four Legs for PowerIn the near future some marine passengers in Greece will be driving their cars aboard a handy size and handy maneuvering double-ender car ferry. The 288.7 by 57.7-ft vessel is undergoing final fitting out at the Sidironaftiki Epe-Atsalakis shipyard in Piraeus. The owners, Agios Athanasios A Shipping had the vessel designed by naval architect Nikos Petichakis. Capacities include 130 cars on the main deck and 36 cars on a lower deck as well as 500 passengers. Tankage for fuel includes 65 tons with a 10-ton day tank in addition to 120 tons of water. Propulsion for the ferry, named Panagiotis D, includes four Veth Z-Drive 400 (RR 4.1/1) drive “legs”. Each leg is powered by a Cummins KTA19-M3 engine generating 600 BHP at 1800 RPM. The four Z-drives, mounted one in each corner of the vessel, carry 1250 m/m propellers for a design speed just over 14 knots.
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Post by D'Elete BC in NJ on Nov 30, 2010 12:22:50 GMT -8
www.marinelink.com/news/lngpowered-build-incat336235.aspx Incat to Build LNG-Powered Fast RoRoIncat won a contract to build the world’s first high speed passenger RoRo ship powered by Liquified Natural Gas (LNG). The 99m high speed ferry, with capacity for over 1000 passengers and 153 cars, is being built at the Incat Tasmania shipyard at Prince of Wales Bay in Hobart for delivery in 2012 to a customer who has requested anonymity, for both itself and the proposed route. Incat and Revolution Design engineers are working with technical personnel from GE in Europe and the U.S. to progress this project, which will be the first installation of LNG powered dual fuel engines in an Incat high speed ferry, and the first high speed craft built under the HSC code to be powered by Gas Turbines using LNG as the primary fuel and marine distillate for standby and ancillary use. In each catamaran hull a GE Energy LM2500 Gas Turbine will drive a Wärtsilä LJX 1720 waterjet, a departure from the usual use of two engines and two jets per hull as used in the diesel powered Incat vessels. The GE Energy LM2500 Gas Turbines are to be modified to meet class requirements so that either LNG or marine distillate can be burned. The LM2500 Gas Turbine is derived from the CF6 family of wide body aircraft engines. It powers many industrial and electrical generation applications around the world, using a large variety of gaseous and liquid fuels. articles.maritimepropulsion.com/article/First-LNG-fast-ro-pax-ferry-ordered49185.aspx First LNG fast ro-pax ferry orderedThe Australian shipyard and builders of high speed catamaran vessels Incat, has announce they are to build the world’s first high speed passenger Ro-Ro ferry to be powered by gas turbines running on LNG. Details of the owner and the route(s) to be operated have not yet been released. The wave piercing catamaran hull is designed by Incat and Revolution Design and will have a length of 99 m and carry over 1,000 passengers and 153 automobiles. Completion date of hull number 069 will be 2012 and construction is to be at the Incat Tasmanian yard at Prince of Wales Bay in Hobart. The vessel is to be propelled by twin GE LM2500 gas turbines with dual fuel capability, driving Wärtsilä LJX 1720 waterjets with one turbine and jet per hull. The main fuel will be Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) with marine distillate as an alternative: changing over from one fuel to the other will be completely automatic. There are two LNG fuel tanks which will be located above double bottomed diesel fuel tanks. The LM2500 design was originally introduced in the 1970's and has subsequently been improved and uprated since. The present LM2500 with a nominal power output of 25MW is widely used to power warships of many nations throughout the world and has also enjoyed a wide variety of commercial applications ranging from cruise ships to fast ferries for turboelectric and mechanical propulsion types.
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Two news items today: www.marinelink.com/news/catamaran-crowther-design336350.aspx Incat Crowther to Design 24m Catamaran FerryIncat Crowther announced a contract to design a 24m Catamaran Ferry for Real Journeys, for operation in the wilderness areas of New Zealand's South Island. The vessel will be the fourth Incat Crowther vessel for the operator, following the success of Fiordland Flyer, Patea Explorer and Luminosa. It will be built by Q-west Boatbuilders in Wanganui, New Zealand. The vessel is designed with three main objectives. The first objective is to allow passengers to have a greater experience of the outside environment. Incat Crowther has implemented design features such as low window sills, large forward windows and a polycarbonate roof on the upper exterior deck. All windows are double glazed to minimize fogging, whilst the main deck windows also feature gutters above to keep them clear of rainwater. The second objective is to create a vessel that has minimal impact on the environment in which it is operating. Significant steps were taken to reduce the wash generated by the vessel, as well as the fuel used in operation. All waste is stored on board and discharged shore-side. The third objective is to have the vessel be as reliable as possible and minimize maintenance. Due to the remote location of the operation, breakdowns can be disastrous. The main engines and other equipment were selected on the basis of their track record availability of parts and are operated well below 100% MCR. The vessel's systems have been simplified and the structure has been over-designed to reduce fatigue. The vessel will be fitted with a pair of MTU 12V 2000 main engines, each producing 1055hp. The vessel will have a service speed of 25 knots, and a top speed of 30 knots. The main engines are removable via soft patches in both the main and upper decks. Incat Crowther is proud of its partnership with Real Journeys. Incat Crowther will continue to offer this service, and hopes for the association to continue well into the future. www.marinelink.com/news/contract-awarded-vessel336349.aspx Blount Boats Awarded Four Vessel ContractBlount Boats, Inc. received Notice of Award to design and construct four 75-ft passenger vessels for the U.S. Army Kwajalein Atoll in the South Pacific. The vessels will be built to meet the USCG Subchapter 'T' for operation between the Marshall Islands of Kwajalein, Rio-Namur and Ennubirr Island on a Protected Waters Route for the Kwajalein Range Service, LLC, a contractor to the U.S. Army. The 150-passenger mono hull boat will be constructed of welded Corten steel with an aluminum superstructure. The ferries will be powered by twin Detroit Series 60 diesel engines, rated at 475 hp at 1,800 rpm, coupled to ZF 550 1.833:1 ratio gears. The fire and bilge pumps will be PTO driven off both mains, and the steering will be operated by a cable-type steering system. The main deck will be outfitted with the Blount "clam shell" style design for passenger seating. Blount Boats has designed a vessel that will operate efficiently and with minimum maintenance. For instance, the PTO driven pumps and the manual cable steering eliminates the need for any generators.
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