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Significant Ships 1996
Significant Ships 1996
Design:
EAGLE BOSTON Crude oil tanker 30
Roy Bryan, FSTD, MCSD ENGEN RAINBOW Products tanker 32
Advertisement Manager: FROTASANTOS Container ship 34
Debbi Bonner
GANTA BHUM Feeder container ship 38
Advertisement Production:
Jenni Wood GINGA FALCON Products/chemical tanker 40
Advertisement consultant: GRANDEUR OF THE SEAS Cruise liner 42
John Labdon HANJIN LONDON Container ship 44
Marketing:
Adelaide Proctor
HANJIN ZENOA Container ship 47
Published by:
HELEN MARY Supertrawler . .:l 49
RINA Ltd HYUNDAI INDEPENDENCE Container ship 52
Editorial and Advertisement Office: JAYNEE W Bunkering tanker 54
10 Upper Belgrave Street
London SW1X 8BQ JORK Feeder container ship 58
England
Telephone: 0171-235-4622/4 KEDAH CEMENT II Self-loading/discharging cement carrier 60
Telegrams: Sinai, London
Telefax: 0171-245-6959
MSC ALEXA Container ship 62
MAERSK EXPORTER Freight ferry 65
MAREN MOLS Vehicle/passenger ferry 67
MUBARAZ LNG tanker 69
NEDLLOYD AMAZONAS Container ship 71
NORDKAPP Passenger/car/cargo ferry 73
OBBOLA Cassette forest products carrier 75
OOCL CANADA Container liner 77
PACIFIC Refrigerated cargo ship 81
PEGASUS 1 Fast passenger/car ferry 83
POLARLYS Passenger/car/cargo ferry 85
REGINA MAERSK Container liner 89
SG PROSPERITY Bulk carrier 90
The Royal Institution SKS TANA OBO carrier 92
of Naval Architects
SCAN POLARIS Container ship 95
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SEADEVIL Crude oil/products tanker 102
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STELLARIMAGE Combined bulk carrier/reefer ship 104
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Multiple copying of the contents without permission
is always illega/. STENA JUTLANDICA Passenger/vehicle ferry 110
Printed in England b)' Echo Press (1983) Ltd, STOLT INNOVATION Chemical tanker 112
Echo House, Jubilee Drive, Belton Park,
Loughborough, Leicestershire LEI I 5TQ SUZURAN Passenger/vehicle ferry 114
ISBN 0 903055 23 6 UTE JOHANNA Feeder container ship 116
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SIGNIFICANT SHIPS OF 1996
Nour introduction to the 1995 edition of The past year was not just about record with orders for a number of installations.
Dviding I Significant Ships, reference was made to the
many ships included which were described as
breakers, however, and many interesting exam-
ples of what (for want of a better word) might
Balder FPU is one of the vessels so fitted, capa-
ble of running on natural gas or crude oil
Ide. the 'largest', 'fastest' or 'highest capacity' of be described as 'ordinary' ship types, were straight from the well, both available from the
their type. To be the builder or owner of such a delivered, most, if not all, displaying some ele- processes carried out on board, or conventional
vessel, or perhaps just to sail in her as a cruis- ment of design which catches attention. For the heavy or diesel oil bunkers.
ing passenger, is satisfying; nevertheless, in first time we have included fast ferries amongst Those yards engaged in the building of cruise
many cases, it is only a transitory attribute, lost, our selections for 1996, with the two vessels ships continue to book new contracts.
so soon afterwards, to an ever-larger, faster or described offering different interpretations of Representing the 1996 output we have Costa
~ this concept. Interesting variants are also dis- Victoria, demonstrating an interesting building
higher-capacity newbuilding.
Nevertheless, to be first to a particular land- played by the ferries Nordkapp and Polarlys, collaboration within a famous engineering
mark is a permanent historical fact, and two of demonstrating how two operators of the group, now, sadly, caught up in a financial cri-
our Significant Ships of 1996 do achieve that Norwegian Hurtigruten service consider their sis, Aida, aimed specifically at the young peo-
r'
distinction. Maersk Line and its sister-company requirements are best served. ples' market, and RCCL's Grandeur of the
in the A P Moller group, Odense Shipyard, stole Out of the ordinary cargo vessels featured Seas. Carnival Destiny's significance has
a big march on their rivals when they secretly this year include Obbola, with its sophisticated already been remarked upon, but she also high-
lengthened Regina Maersk during building, so cassette-based equipment designed to ensure lights a problem for designers resulting from
that she entered service in January 1996 as the the safe transportation of forest products, and the many safety requirements now imposed on
first 6000TEU container ship, with the shipping Stellar Image, outwardly an open-hatch bulk cruise ships, not least of these being the require-
world still awaiting an announcement that a carrier but fitted with a hold refrigeration sys- ment for lifeboats to be mounted at a low level.
cargo tem which is particularly suited for the carriage This alteration was judged to impinge too
vessel of this size had even been ordered!
ng and On the other hand, Carnival Cruises, con- of rice, as well as fruit, while additionally pro- much on available passenger space in Carnival's
scious that other operators had plans to build the viding ideal temperature and humidity condi- successful Fantasy class, necessitating the devel-
ns fOI world's largest cruise liner, had but one aim tions for cargoes of steel and forest products. opment of a new, larger design. Two more units
when it ordered Carnival Destiny - that she Floating production, storage and offloading of that earlier class still remain to be built in
nmple- should be the first vessel of that type to exceed (FPSO) vessels have revitalised the offshore oil Finland, and they will be notable for the adop-
ts fOI IOO,OOOgt, thereby gaining a distinct and long- industry, with the demand for tanker conver- tion of an Azipod electric drive instead of con-
lasting marketing advantage from this unassail- sions and newbuildings benefitting shipbuild- ventional electric shaft propulsion.
Iversior able achievement. Since then, of course, P&O ing and repair yards the world over. Balder Once again, grateful thanks are extended to
has ordered a somewhat similar-sized liner and FPU is a fully-equipped vessel of this type, the shipbuilders, owners, and others, who have
is th{ Camival has ordered a sister to Carnival Destiny. designed to utilise its turret mooring system to helped with the compilation of this seventh edi-
covers Naval architects throughout the world, who maintain position at the wellhead, whilst the tion of Significant Ships by providing the tech-
have spent long hours trying to reduce the gross other example described in this review, Berge nical data and plans required for our reports.
ipment tonnage of their designs to suit cost-conscious Hugin, currently operates as a shuttle tanker but Photographs used have been supplied by the
owners, will no doubt appreciate the irony of a is fully prepared to undertake the FPSO role, various shipbuilders, some with the assistance
ssenuei situation which saw their counterparts at having a submerged turret loading/production of specialist aerial photographers, including
velopec Carnival and Fincantieri chasing every possible system (STLISTP) and facilities for stem load- FotoFlite, of Ashford, Kent.
additional 'ton', in order to increase the gross of ing and discharging.
cts am their charge above that magical 100,000 figure, FPSO and shuttle tanker projects have re- John Lingwood, MRINA
when early calculations indicated it might be opened interest in the gas-diesel engine, with Sunderland
:ed am deficient. pioneering research by Wartsila bearing fruit January 1997
is long Notes
Inthe tables whichform part of each ship description,all dimensions, also deadweight and displacement tonnages, are metric, unless otherwise stated. Machinery
powershave been specified as 'bhp' or 'kW'in accordance withinformationreceived fromthe shipbuilder.Emergency alternators are not includedin the number of
mrt tr alternators. When a dash (-) has been included against an item, this generally denotes lack of information,but where it is known that features have not been
included,this is indicated by 'nil'.The number of sister ships completed or on order does not includethe ship presented. Some ships shown as 'on order' may have
r ships been deliveredby the time this publicationappears.
I carg( Furtherinformationon certain vessels includedin Significant Ships of 1996can be found in the followingeditions of the RINApublication The Naval Architect:
vessels Aida
Albacora Uno
Mayand September 1996
September 1996
Maren Mols
Nordkapp
October 1996
June 1996
Seadevil
Stellar Image
November 1996
October 1996
September 1996 May 1996 (special April1996
nkers. BaiderFPU
Carnival Destiny January 1997
Obbola
supplement)
Stena Explorer
Stena Jutlandica February or March 1997
Clipper Fantasy July/August 1996 Pacific October 1996 (planned)
Ganta Bhum May 1996 Polarlys June 1996 Stolt Innovation November 1995
Grandeur of the Seas February 1997 Regina Maersk April1996 Suzuran October 1995
Maersk Exporter July/August 1996 SKS Tana June 1996
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SIGNIFICANT SHIPS OF 1996 3
AIDA: Club-class cruise liner
Shipbuilder: ..Kvmrner Masa-Yards, Finland rock and cave formations, a waterfall, artificial weath- Gearboxes
Make .. ....................................... Maag
Vessel's name: Aida er effects, and a 4oomm-high bridge to the adjacent Model ...... 2MG-175/CPW
winter gardens and bar. Nine Schindler lifts are Number .. ................................................ _ ....2
Owner/operator: Deutsche Seereederei
included in the accommodation. Propellers
Touristik GmbH, Germany Decks IO and II are mainly open areas behind and MateriaL..... . Stainless steel
Designer: ... Kvmerner Masa-Yards, Finland/ Manufacturer.. . KaMeWa
above the wheelhouse and officers' accommodation. Number.. . 2
Partner Ship Design, Germany A sauna, swimming pool with a terrace linking both Pitch.. . Controllable
(interiors) decks, discos and a volleyball court are to be found Diameter 4S00mm
here. The style of interior decoration throughout is Speed 152rev/min
Flag: Germany Main engine-driven alternators
modem and colourful, with liberal use of foliage and Number..... ...2
Total number of sister sail-canopies on ceilings adding to a club-ship Make ABB
ships already completed: Nil experience. Output 2 x 3600kW
Total number of sister A diesel-mechanical propulsion system has been Diesel-driven alternators
Number 3
ships still on order: - adopted for Aida, based upon four MAN B&W Engine make/type .wansua Vasa/8R32
6L48/60 medium-speed main engines, each develop- Alternator make ABB
ing 5430kW at 450rev/min. The propulsion line Output 3 x 2800kWn20rev/min
Boilers
l\. If ARKETED in the cruise business as 'Club Ship includes Geislinger elastic couplings. Drive to the Number.. . 2
1 V J.Aida', this vessel has been designed specifically twin KaMeWa cp propellers is through two Maag Type oil fired
to appeal to a youthful and affluent clientele, happy to gearboxes which reduce engine speed to 152rev/min Make......... . Aalborg
and also have power take-off shafts for two ABB Output... . 2 x 6000kglh
be involved with the concept of 'passenger participa- Mooring equipment
tion' and to experience an informal atmosphere not alternators, each producing 3600kW. Three 2800kW Number . . .4
normally found on modem cruise ships. This is ABB alternators, driven by Wartsila Vasa 8R32 diesel Make . ..Hatlapa
encouraged by the adoption of a horizontal layout of engines, are also fitted. Two Aalborg 6tonneslh oil- Type . ..electric
fired boilers satisfy steam requirements. Twin semi- Passengers
the public spaces which allows passengers to move Total (double occupancy). . 1186
easily from one area to another without dedicated pas- balanced spade rudders and two KaMeWa IOOOkW Number of cabins 593
sageways and central stairways, and eliminates that bow thrusters provide good manoeuvrability, and a Number inboard . 202
prerequisite of most contemporary liners, the central pair of Blohm & Voss fin stabilisers add to passenger Complement
comfort. Officers. . 58
atrium. Crew . . 312
Accommodation for 1186 passengers is arranged Bow thrusters
on decks 4 to 7, with reception facilities on deck 6, the Make . KaMeWa
Number....... . 2
'outside promenade deck'. The 593 cabins comprise PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Output.................. . 2 x 1000kW
four suites with verandahs; 12 outside suites; 281 de- Length, oa....... .. 193.30m Fire detection system
luxe A-class outside cabins; 94 outside B-class; and Length, bp........ .. 170.30m Make . ....... Autronica
202 inside cabins. There are eight cabins available for Breadth. moulded .. ..27.60m Fire extinguishing systems
Depth. moulded . Engineroom . ..... Centralised CO,
disabled passengers, and all, except the largest suites, Gross 38.531gt Cabins and public spaces .... ....... Automatic sprinkler
were prefabricated at the builder's Piikkio works. Deadweight... . . Radars
Public rooms occupy decks 8 to II, with the two- Draught Number
design .. 6.00m Make Atlas Elektronik
deck high show lounge forward, seating 540. Aft of scantling.. . 6.20m Models ...NACOS
this on deck 8 the Aida bar is the hub of ship's enter- Speed. service approx 21 knots Satellite navigation system
tainment and leads to the shopping areas and three Classification Germanischer Lloyd +100A5. E1. IW. Make . .... MagnavoxiLeica
restaurants seating 500, including a buffet restaurant Passenger Ship. +MC. E1. AUT Model. . .... DGPS
Roll stabilisation equipment 1 pair Blohm Waste disposal plant
organised on the Movenpick principle, in a represen- & Voss stabilisers Incinerator/compactor/shredder
tation of a German 'rnarkr'. The large galley area is Main engines Make..... . Deerberg Systems
also on this deck. Aft of the show lounge on deck 9, Design MAN B&W Sewage plant
the unique Laguna area with fitness centres, Model 6L48160 Make . Format Chemie
Manufacturer . MAN B&W Contract date.. . 26 August 1994
whirlpools, aerobics and beauty parlour, captures the Number . .4 Launchlfloatout date .
theme of the Aida concept with palm trees, simulated Output .4 x 5430kW/450rev/min Delivery date.. . .4 June 1996
5
They are particularly noteworthy for their exception- A Wartsila 6L46A main engine is fitted, develop- Engine make Caterpillar
Alternator make Indar
ally high service speed of 19 knots, which not only ing 6000bhp at 500rev/min and driving a fp propeller Output 5 x 440kW
enables them to outpace other seiners, some three through a Renk- Tacke reduction gear. The fully auto- Fishing winches
knots slower, in the chase for tuna schools, but gives mated installation is designed to ensure the quick Number 1 x main winch
a margin for operations in the rough sea conditions engine response necessary for manoeuvrability whilst 18 x auxiliary winches
Make .Tecnicas Hidraulicas-Marco
often experienced in the principal fishing grounds of fishing. Five CaterpillarlIndar 440kW diesel-alterna- Type.. . Hydraulic
the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. This high tor sets make up the electrical power plant. Cargo tanks
speed also allows a speedy return to port. A full range of electronic equipment is fitted, Number 24
The sleek hull with highly raked stem encloses a including navigational and bird-detecting radars, Complement
Officers 0
two-decked vessel with long forecastle, out of which scanning sonars for detecting and discriminating tuna BO~r~~U ..s·t:e
..r· · · · · · ·· · · · ,'~
the lower tier of the three-tier deckhouse develops. schools and two GPS receivers.
Machinery is placed right aft with a low funnel on the (The third andfourth vessels in this series, building Make.. .. Baliiio-KaMeWa
for the French owner Saupiquet, will be equipped to Number 1
starboard side providing engine exhausts. Dominating Output 500bhp
the profile is the powerful structure of the crow's nest process their catch and will also have a Cegelec Stern thruster
mast. Topped by the observation platform, this also diesel-electric propulsion and power installation). Make.. .. Baliiio-KaMeWa
supports the power block boom and auxiliary booms Number 1
Output 500bhp
for net handling, working over the port side and stern Fire detection system
of the vessel. The aft end of the upper deck is formed Make . .. Thorn
into a ramp for launching a 12m skiff with Caterpillar PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Fire extinguishing systems
1200bhpll300rev/min engine, used in 'American- Length, oa. .. 10S.00m Engineroom .
Length, bp 91.00m Make Macisa
style' net-laying manoeuvres. Breadth, moulded 16.20m Radars
Fishing operations are also carried out from the Depth, moulded Number 5
upper deck, the aft end of which provides net stowage, to upper deck 9.70m Make Furuno
using deck machinery supplied by Tecnicas to main deck 7.30m Models 1 x FR-2120 ARPA
Gross 3730gt 2 x FAR-2855 ARPA with radio beacon detection
Hidraulicas under licence from Marco. This includes Deadweight, design 2912dwt 2 x FR-2865W ARPA with bird detection
a main winch with three reversible drums in cascade, Draught Satellite navigation systems
brakes and hydraulic clutches. The power block is design 6.7Sm Make Furuno
operated from the main boom, which is articulated at scantling 6.90m Models 2 x GPS
Speed, service 19 knots Contract date December 1994
the base of the crow's nest mast, and there are 18 aux- Cargo capacity Launch/floatout date.. .. January 1996
iliary winches for various functions. The hydraulic refrigerated 2800m' Delivery date July 1996
. Amri
Type.. .. Electro-hydraulic double activator
Complement
Officers....... .. 16
Crew 14
Shipbuilder: ..Oaewoo Heavy Industries Ltd. lifetime analysis software has been utilised, although Single/double rooms 26/4
Korea construction is to joint ABS-DNV survey. and a BMT Bridge control system
Make .. ................ Norcontrol
hull stress monitoring system has been fitted. having
Vessel's name: Astro Sirius Type . . Autochief-4
four deck strain gauges and a bow accelerometer for One man operation
Owner/operator: Kristen Navigation Inc. checking actual bending moments and bow motion. Fire detection systems
Greece Around 60% of steel is high-tensile grade and Make .. ..Salwico
Type.. . C-300
Designer: ..... Oaewoo Heavy Industries Ltd. lnexa bulb plates have been extensively used in place Fire extinguishing systems
Korea of inverted angle stiffeners to mini mise free edges and Upper deck/cargo tanks Foam
Flag: Greece eliminate blind spots. thereby improving the quality Make Nam Yang-Kidde
of protective coatings. These include the use of a two- Cabins ..... Sea water; portable extinguishers
Total number of sister ships stripe coating of pure epoxy to cargo and slop tanks to Radars
Number 2
already completed: NiI allow both crude oil and products to be carried. Make Japan Radio Co
Total number of sister ships Six centrally divided cargo tanks and two small Models 1 x JMA-9303CA (S-band)
slop tanks aft are included within a double hull which 1 x JMA-9253-9 (X-band)
still on order: 3 Computers on ship
has six pairs of combined side and bottom water bal- Number .. " ,', " ,,2
last tanks separated by the centre girder. Three grades Make ... .......................................... Kockumation AlB
of cargo can be carried. handled by three Shinko Models .. Loadmaster SML-5117
Tasks ..... ................... Stability; strength; hydrostatic
T HIS is the first Aframax tanker to have been pro-
duced by Daewoo and it conforms to the 'stronger
safer ships' philosophy introduced hy the builder last
steam turbine pumps each of 2500m'/h. Cargo and
ballast control features Amri electro-hydraulic dou-
ble-acting activator systems.
Waste disposal plant
Incinerator
calculations; tank volumes; draught
year with the Shell Murex-c1ass VLCCs (Significant The accommodation block. separated from the Make Kangrim
Model KV-305DA
Ships of 1995). additionally including much special machinery casings. houses a complement of 30 and Contract date......... .. .. .22 September 1994
safety equipment specified by the owning company. surmounts an engineroom containing a Hyundai- Launchifloatout date 30 March 1996
part of the Anangel Group. The latest ABS SafeHull MAN B&W 5S70MC main engine developing Delivery date 30 May 1996
............................................
Hydraulic submerged centrifugal
No
10
Make. .. Framo
Type Electro·hydraulic
Ballast control system
Shipbuilder: Far-East Levingston 75m/95m distant. using IO Framo I050m3Jh sub- Make... .. Framo
Shipbuilding Ltd (FELS), Singapore merged pumps. Complement
Vessel's name: .Balder FPU Central to the operation is the internal turret, posi- Total... .. 60
tioned in the moon pool forward of midships. This Double rooms 30
Owner/operator: Esso Norge AS, Norway cylindrical structure is suspended from a heavy-duty
Bow thruster
Make Ulstein-Liaaen
Designer: Far-East Levingston roller bearing around which the FPSO rotates to keep Number 1 (below hull)
Shipbuilding Ltd (FELS), Singapore head-to-wind. Five Ulstein hydraulic double wind- Output 2830kW/594rev/min
lasses positioned in the turret handle an array of ten Stern thrusters
Flag: Norway Make Ulstein·Liaaen
Total number of sister 92mm catenary mooring chains which secure the Number... .. 2 (azimuthing)
vessel to the seabed, and flexible risers to sub-sea Output.. 2 x 2830kW/594rev/min
ships already completed:
Total number of sister
Nil wellheads for oil and gas production, air, water and
gas re-injection (to maintain pressure in the riser
Bridge control system
Make
Type Advanstation 520i Operator Station
. ABB v
ships still on order: NiI pipes) are also dispersed from here. The turret transfer One man operation Yes
system for management of the production and service Fire detection system
0:
lines which pass through the moon pool has been Make .. .Thorn Security
Type intra-reo: smoke and heat detection ai
THE new and specialist technology from which the
floating production, storage and offloading
designed by the UK company Metool Products.
Modules containing the living accommodation for
Fire extinguishing
Enginerooms .
system
.......................... CO,
E'
(FPSO) vessel has developed is expected to double 60 personnel (in 30 double cabins with galley, mess- Cabins .. .. Water sprinkler
the number of new/converted units of this type in ser- rooms, lounges. sauna, gym and hospital, together Radars
Number 2 x ARPA
vice by the year 2000. Balder FPU is the prototype with the 'central control room') and power generation Make Raytheon
SPU 380 vessel, completed to a design and specifica- are positioned forward, with the processing area aft, Models.. .. 1 x 3410.9X·U
tion evolved by Smedvig Offshore, who placed the and downwind of the turret, in order to ensure that 1 x 3410.12S·U
original contract, and FELS. and purpose-built for process flare and accidental fire or gas leakage is car- Satellite navigation system
Make. .. BB·Seatex
working medium-sized oilfields. She is believed to be ried away to safety. A full-length tunnel is fitted on Model ,.. .. DARPS
the first purpose-built FPSO for some 10 years. the port side of the vessel to provide fully protected Waste disposal plant
Now acquired by Esso, the ship is to operate in the escape from aft, and access to lifesaving equipment, Incinerator
M~ ~~
Balder field, utilising on-board facilities for separa- in case of emergency. Model OG 400
tion of oil and gas, water treatment, and gas and water The FPSO provides an ideal vehicle for the gas- Sewage plant
injection. Processed crude oil will be stored in IO diesel engine concept introduced primarily for the off- Make/Model Jets Marine/40M
cargo tanks, eight of which are aft of the moon pool shore market in the 1980s, and Balder FPU derives its Aquamar B 10/MSP60
Contract date.. .. ... 16 April 1994
and two forward, in a complete double-hull arrange- power from four alternator sets driven by Wartsila Launch/float out date 14 August 1995
ment, before being offloaded through tandem 16V32GO engines of this type, each developing Delivery date: from shipyard 6 June 1996
pipelines over the stem to shuttle tankers moored 5920kW at 720rev/min. Fitted in pairs, in modular into service 15 November 1996
market.
design
scantling ..
Draught
13, 1OOdwt
. ..18,400dwt
liers/across (max)
main deck
in holds
9/6
5/8
In this case Saturn (as CMBT Endurance was named design 8.50m Complement
scantling 10.20m Officers 10
at her launch) is currently operating in the service of Speed, service at 90%mcr; 15% sea margin Crew. . 10
CMB Transport SA, Antwerp. The design features design draught 18.70 knots Single rooms 20
four holds within a double hull; Nos 1,2 and 3, each Cargo capacity Ballast control system
grain 21 ,740m' Make .. ..... Elektromontaz
dimensioned for two 40ft container stacks, and No 4 Bunkers Type .. ......................... C~
for one. Fixed 40ft cell guides with reinforcements heavy oil .. . 1266m' Bow thruster
and side-guides for 20ft units, are fitted in all spaces. diesel oil ................................... 178m' Make ABB Zamech
The three forward holds are served by two hatches Water ballast... . . 7800m' Number 1
Fuel consumption Output 590kW
(No [A is positioned on the long forecastle), whilst Main engine only 37 tonnes/day Bridge control system
No 4 hold has a single hatch. All are closed by Classification. . Germanischer Lloyd + 100 A5 E Make Elektromontaz
MacGregor pontoon covers made in the shipyard, Container Ship, SOLAS 11-2Reg. 54. Type............... . CN-5
with container stack arrangements repeating those in +MC E,AUT One man operation Yes
Percentage of high-tensile Fire detection system
the respective holds. In addition, a 40ft container steel used in construction. . ... 18.5% Make Consilium Marine
stack can be loaded on deck over the machinery space Heel control equipment Hoppe GmbH Type Salwico C300
in front of the deckhouse, supported by a lashing Main engine Fire extinguishing systems
bridge/cell guides. Design MAN B&W Cargo holds and engineroom CO,
Model 7S50MC Make.. . Heien Larssen
All container lengths between 20ft and 49ft, with Manufacturer . H Cegielski Cabins and public spaces .water
heights up to 9ft 6in, can be carried, and 152 reefer Number.. . 1 Make Shipbuilder
sockets are provided. Hold No I is equipped to carry Output 10,Q10kW/127rev/min Radars
Propeller Number .... . 2
IMO dangerous goods of Classes 2. l ; 2.2; 2.3; 3.[; Material Nickel-aluminium-bronze Make .................................. Racal-Decca
3.2; 4.[; 4.2; 5.1; 6.1 and 8, with the forward section Manufacturer ABB Zamech Models ........................... 1 x X-band ARPA M 342/8
additionally suitable for classes 1.1 and 1.2. A Number... . 1 1 x S-band TM M343
mechanical ventilation system provides six air Pitch Fixed Satellite navigation system
Diameter 5740mm Make Raytheon Anschutz
changes every hour for this hold, with two changes Speed 127rev/min Type Nautostar GPS
possible in the other spaces. Container handling is Diesel-driven alternators Other navigation systems
accomplished using two centreline-mounted Number... . 3 Make MLR Electronique
Neuenfelder 43tonne electro-hydraulic cranes, posi- Engine make/type Wartsila/6R20 Model LRX 22P Loran C
Alternator make/type StromberglALPC 500CB Computers on ship
tioned between Nos 1/2; 3/4 hatches and capable of Output 3 x 800kW/900rev/min Number 10
reaching all stacks. Total TEU capacity is 1129, with Boilers Make Norcontrol; Nera; Transas Marine; Hoppe
436 stowed below deck. Homogeneously loaded at 14 Number 1 Tasks Engineroom ballast and reefer container
tonnes, 800TEU can be carried in accordance with Type Combined oil fired/exhaust gas monitoring; loading and stability;
Make.. . Gdansk Shipyard electronic chart display; shipboard manager;
SBG regulations (820 to IMO criteria). Output 2000kg/h/1500kglh communications
H Cegielski supplied the MAN B&W 7S50MC Cargo cranes Waste disposal plant
main engine which develops 10,01OkW at 127rev/min Number 2 Incinerator
Make/type Neuenfelder MaschinenfabriklElectro- Make.. . .TeamTec AS (Kvaerner)
and is directly coupled to a fixed pitch propeller fitted hydraulic Model OG-200
in an open water stern frame. A special Gdynia Capacity/speed 2 x 43tonnes/16m/min Sewage plant
designed bulbous bow improves hydrodynamic effi- Other cranes Make ...Format GmbH
ciency. On the design draught of 8.5m and at 90% mcr Number 1 Model .
Make/type Towimor/electro-hyd raulic Contract date 5 May 1994
with 15% sea margin, service speed is 18.7 knots. Capacity 5tonnes/17rn/min Launch/tloatout date 15 June 1996
Electrical supply is derived from three Tasks Stores/free-fall lifeboat Delivery date 30 July 1996
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Shipbuilder: Halla Engineering & Heavy draught of 14.6 knots. Three YanmarlHyundai 750kW Output (mcr) ...........22,920bhpI91rev/min
diesel alternators provide electrical power. and a Propeller
Industries, Korea Material....... . Nickel-aluminium-bronze
3000kglh Osaka oil-fired boiler satisfies steam Manufacturer Hyundai Heavy Industries
Vessel's name: CSK Enterprise
requirements. Number......... . 1
Owner/operator: Malcolm Navigation Pte A complement of 18 officers and 10 crew is accom- Pitch . Fixed
LtdfTai Chong Cheang, Liberia/Hong modated in a four-tier deckhouse aft which is separat- Diameter . 8100mm
Speed (ncr) 86.2rev/min
Kong ed from the machinery casing and funnel. A Diesel-driven alternators
Designer: Halla Engineering & Heavy Norcontrol Autochief-4 bridge control system is Number 3
fitted. but the arrangement does not allow for one- Engine make/type yanmarIT240L-SX
Industries, Korea Alternator make/type Hyundai/-
man operation.
Flag: Liberia Output . 3 x 750kW
Boilers
Total number of sister Number 1
ships already completed: 1 Type . oil fired
Total number of sister Make Osaka Boiler
Output . 3000kglh
ships still on order: 5 Mooring equipment
Number .2 x mooring winch/windlass
6 x mooring winch
Make.. . Kocks
C SK ENTERPRISE is an example of Halla's new
standard Capesize bulk carrier design with flush
deck. bulbous bow. transom stern and open-water
Type
Hatch covers
Make ..
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MacGregor
Type Side rolling, hydraulic rack and pinion
stern frame. and built at the company's new greenfield Complement
Samho yard. Internally. the vessel conforms to a Officers .. 18
conventional bulk carrier configuration with single Crew 10
skin. and top and bottom hopper wing tanks divided to Single rooms 28
PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Bridge control system
form five water ballast tanks. port and starboard. The Length. oa 283.00m Make Norcontrol
bottom tanks are combined with those in the double Length. bp 271.00m Type Autochief-4
Breadth. moulded .45.00m
bottom. and centrally divided by a duct keel. There is One man operation No
Depth, moulded 24.60m
also a connection between the top and bottom wing Gross.. .. 85.000gt Fire detection system
Displacement. scantling draught.. 189.000tonnes Make . .. Consilium (Salwico)
tanks.
Lightweight 2O.700tonnes Fire extinguishing systems
Nine cargo holds are provided. strengthened for Engineroom .............................Fixed CO,
Deadweight
heavy cargoes and grab discharge. and arranged for a design.. . 164.400dwt Make .. . Unitor
loading pattern which allows the vessel to sail loaded scantling 168.300dwt Cabins. .. Sea water and portable
Draught extinguishers
but with os, 2.4.6 and 8 holds empty. In addition. No
design. .. 17.80m Make. .............................................Unitor
6 hold can be used as a water ballast tank on a heavy Radars
scantling . 18.15m
weather ballast voyage. and Nos. 2.4 and 8 may be Speed. service at 85%mcr. design draught. 14.6 knots Number .. . 2
partially filled with ballast water to allow the vessel to Cargo capacity Make . ..Tokimec
comply with the minimum air-draught at Dunkirk bale .. 176.200m' Models .......................BR-3400MA
grain 185.500m' Satellite navigation systems
East port. Make .. .. Japan Radio Co
Bunkers
All nine holds are fitted with MacGregor hydraulic heavy oil. . 3300m' Model ..... ............................JLR-6000 MKZ GPS
rack and pinion. side-rolling hatch covers of 15.3m diesel oil 350m' Computers on ship
length. Width is 20m. except for No I. which is Water ballast (incl. No 6 hold) 74.000m' Number 1
Fuel consumption Make.. .. PC NAMC
reduced to 16.5m. and loading is 1.75tonnes/m'. uni- Models HP Vectra VL3
main engine only 57.74tonnes/day
formly distributed. Around 65% of high-tensile steel Classification. ....American Bureau of Shipping +A 1 E. Tasks Loading calculations
has been used in construction. and protection within Bulk Carrier 'Strengthened for heavy Waste disposal plant
the holds (except for tanktop) is provided by two coats cargoes'. Holds 2.4,6 and 8 may be empty, Incinerator
+AMS, +ACCU Make ... . Kang Rim
of 100 microns tar epoxy paint. Percentage of high-tensile Model ..........................OSV-50 SDA
The machinery installation is centred upon a steel used in construction approx 65% Sewage plant
Hyundai-built MAN B&W 6S70MC main engine. Main engine Make .. Taiko Kikai
This develops 22.920bhp (mer) at 91 rev/min equating Design MAN B&W Model... .FOCAS-1500C
Model.. .. 6S70MC (Mk V) Contract date April 1995
to 19.480bhp at 86.2rev/min for a normal service Manufacturer Hyundai Heavy Industries Launchlfloatout date .
rating (85% mer) and a service speed at design Number . 1 Delivery date December 1996
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renowned for the development of the Freedom Gross.. .. 19,354grt deck 3/9
Displacement.... .. 37,543tonnes holds 5/9
Liberty-replacement type, also the following Fortune Lightweight.. . 8005tonnes Complement
and Friendship classes, of which some 300 examples Deadweight Officers 8
in all were built from the 1960s to the 1980s, mainly design.. .. 28,000dwt Crew 12
in Japan. The new Fantasy is an open, multi-purpose scantling 29,538dwt Suez crew 6
Draught Spare 3
dry cargo, container and self-trimming bulk carrier design 9.67m Stern appendage.. .. Wake-equalising duct
concept which continues the Campbell tradition of scantling 10.02m Bridge control system
innovativeideas, and was conceived with special con- Speed, service... .. 14 knots Make Norcontrol Automation NS
sideration for the requirements of secondary ports Cargo capacity Type Autochief 4
bale 37,908m' One man operation Yes
with limited depth of water and only basic cargo han- grain 38,608m' Fire detection system
dling facilities. Bunkers Make Unitor
Five box-shaped cargo holds are arranged forward heavy oil .. ..1346m' Type Smoke extraction
of the machinery space, within a double-skin hull diesel oll.. .. 170m' Fire extinguishing systems
Water ballast... .. 10,900m' Cargo hold CO,
formingfive ballast tanks protected by an impressed- Fuel consumption Make Unitor
current cathodic system, and common with double main engine only 23.5tonnes/day Engineroom C02
bottom tanks separated by a central duct keel. This auxiliaries .. Nil; (at sea) Make. .. Unitor
Classification American Bureau of Shipping +A 1(E) Radars
arrangement satisfies future requirements for ballast- Multipurpose Dry Cargo/Container Carrier, Number 2
i;--.
ing in restricted waters, and eliminates the need for Strengthened for Heavy cargoes, 2 and 4 Holds Make.. .. KelVin Hughes
floodableholds. The hull structure has been designed may be empty, +AMS, +ACCU, OMBO, DLA, SH Model.. Nucleus 2 senes 6000, 1 x ARPA, 1 x 7m
in conjunction with the ABS dynamic loading Percentage of high-tensile Satellite navigation system
steel used in construction . 14.7% Make Japan Radio Co
approachand SafeHull software, with scantlings addi- Main engine Model................ . .. JLR-6000 Mk II
tionallyincreased where deemed necessary. Design MAN B&W Computers on ship
Double-skin, hydraulically operated folding hatch Model.. . 5S50MC Number t
coversare fitted to the holds, and these are suitable for Manufacturer Dalian Shipyard Make Pacrim
Number.. .. 1 Model HEC Cargomax Loading Instrument
the carriage of three tiers/nine rows of containers - Output. 5760kW/115.9rev/min Tasks Loading, stability, strength
450 out of a total 1130TEU capacity which includes Propeller container loading
12 reefer units. Five Liebherr 30-tonne electro- Material. . Nlcket-aluminiurn-bronze Waste disposal plant
hydraulic cranes are installed on centreline pillars; Manufacturer .Dalian Propeller Co LId Incinerator
Number.. .. 1 Make Sunflame
two twin units between hatches 2/3 and 3/4, one sin- Pitch Fixed Model.. .. OSY-30SA
gle unit on the forecastle. The twin units are capable Diameter .. .. 5500mm Sewage plant
of a combined 6O-tonne lift. Speed 115.9rev/min Make Taiko Kikai Industries
The main engine is a Dalian-MAN B&W 5S50MC Main enqine-driven alternator Model SB7-25
Number .. .. 1 Contract date.. .. -
unit developing 5760kW at IIS.9rev/min, directly Make . ..Taiyo Launchlfloatout date 28 September 1995
coupledto a fp propeller to give a service speed of 14 Output.. ..500kW/84-128rev/min Delivery date 15 January 1996
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interior designers) also here, under the central Planetarium Atrium which
MO~~i~~:~".i~~~~t .2 x mooring winch/windlass
rises through seven decks and is equipped with eight
Flag: Italy 5 x mooring winch
glass-fronted lifts. For more informal eating there are Make KGW Schweriner Maschinenbau
Total number of sister self-service buffets and outdoor cafes, with the ves- Type.. . .. Electric
ships already completed: NiI sel's main feature, the Festival Show Lounge, occupy- Ballast control system
Make .. . Pleiger
Total number of sister ing decks 6 and 7 aft, and seating 1000. Another show Type .. . Electro-hydraulic
ships still on order: 1 (half-built and lounge, Concorde Plaza, is spread between these Passengers
decks forward, and has a waterfall as its special attrac- Total.................................... .. 2250
awaiting decision on disposal following Number of cabins ...964
tion. Shops, conference centres, children's and young Percentage inboard .40%
bankruptcy of Bremer Vulkan Group) passengers amenities, a casino, swimming pools, Complement
indoor and outdoor sport and fitness centres, are Officers and crew 820
C ONSTRUCTION of Costa Victoria was a
massive combined operation undertaken by four
members of the Bremer Vulkan Group. The aft body,
amongst other leisure and entertainment activities on
offer.
Cabins
Special rudders 2 x Becker high-performance
.470
Bow thrusters
with machinery installed, was built by Bremer Vulkan Make KaMeWa
Werft and joined with the forebody, built by Schichau PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Number 3
Length. oa 252.91 m Output........ .. 3 x 1700kW
Seebeckwerft, in the drydock of Lloyd Werft, which Length. bp.............. .. 217.30m Stern thrusters
was also in charge of outfitting. STN Atlas Elektronik Breadth. moulded 32.25m Make .. . KaMeWa
handled all electronic, automation and navigation sys- Depth. moulded Number .................................................... 2
to bulkhead deck (Deck 3) . .. 11.20m Output.. .... ......................... 2 x 1700kW
tems, and was responsible for the onboard electrical Gross . .. 76.000grt Bridge control system
power supply, based on diesel-electric technology. Displacement . .. 37.577 tonnes Make.. .. STN Atlas
Central to the machinery installation are three Deadweight. scantling draught ........ 800Odwt Type NACOS
MAN B&W 7L58/64 (9100kW) and three 6L58/64 Draught One man operation .
design . .. 7.60m Fire detection system
(7800kW) diesel engines, coupled with 3 x scantling . .. 8.00m Make. .. Servoteknikk
12,480kVA and 3 x IO,700kVA alternators, respec- Speed. service ....... 23 knots Type MBSA 809
tively. These satisfy the hotel electric loading, and Bunkers Fire extinguishing systems
supply two 15,OOOkWSTN Atlas propulsion motors heavy oil......................................... .. 2562m' Engineroom CO,
diesel oil.............................................. .. 372m' Make Minimax
through a pair of AEG power convertors. Twin cp pro- Water ballast 3662m' Cabins and public spaces .. ..Sprinkler
pellers complete the shaftline to provide a service Classification Registro Italiano Navale +100A1 1-Nav. IL Make Minimax
speed of 23 knots. A Damatic-XD integrated automa- TP. +1AQ-1. +1AP. 1A1. SSBL, MAN Radars
tion system devised by STN Atlas controls and moni- Roll stabilisation equipment...... .. .... 2 pairs fin stabilisers Number 3 x X-band; 2 x S-band
Diesel-electric system Make.. .. STN Atlas
tors the entire on-board operation with 5000 measur- Main engines Models.. .. 9600 ARPA (NACOS system)
ing points and a Geapas-IO system, and the same Design .. MAN B&W Satellite navigation system
company was responsible for supplying one of the Model L58/64 Make Trimble
Manufacturer MAN B&W Models 2 x NT200D
most complex variants of its integrated bridge and Computers on ship
Number 3 x 7L58/64
ship control centre concepts. A high degree of 3 x 6L58/64 Number.. ...86
manoeuvrability is obtained from two Becker rudders, Output 3 x 9100kW Makes Hewlett Packard; STN Atlas/Lyngs0
and a combination of three stern and two bow 3 x 7800kW Models.. .. ..Various and Damatic XD
Alternators Tasks.. .. ... Various and Integrated Monitoring
KaMeWa 1700kW thrusters, whilst trial trip results M~ . Control
indicate a very smooth and vibration-free perfor- Number/type 3 x LDW57683/18 Waste disposal plant
mance. 3 x LDW7681/18 Waste handled AII types
Believed to be the largest cruise liner yet built for Output 3 x 12.480kVAl400rev/min Incinerator
3 x 10.700kVAl400rev/min Make 2 x Deerberg
the European market, Costa Victoria features an inte- Propulsion power converters Waste compactor/shredder/crusher Deerberg System
rior outfit combining the ideas of Italian and Swedish Make AEG Sewage plant
designers for its nine passenger decks and 964 cabins, Model.. .. BL 15000 Make I.S.I.R
all of which were prefabricated by Lloyd Werft and Number...... .. 2 Model B600
Propulsion motors Contract date 31 December 1993
fitted complete, using a new SCM (soft cabin mount- Design ..STN Atlas Launch/float out date 2 September 1995
ing) patented technique. Standard cabin sizes range Model SL 8290116 Delivery date 13 July 1996
Flag: Singapore operations to be carried out from the wheelhouse, and Cranes
accommodation is provided for a complement of 25, Number. . 1 x hose handling
Total number of sister plus six Suez crew. Capacity 15tonnes
ships already completed: Nil Mooring equipment
Number .. " 2 x mooring winch/windlass
Total number of sister 8 x mooring winch
ships still on order: 3 PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Type .. ..... Electro-hydraulic
Length, oa . 253.00m Make .
Length, bp . 242.00m Cargo tanks
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44.20m
. 19.20m
57,456gt
Number
Grades
................................. 12 + 2 slop tanks
......................................... 3
as Linden, New Jersey, USA, where maximum Product range ............................ Crude oil
Deadweight
draught is 11.l5m. Consequently, the design embod- design . ..83,000dwt Coated tanks ... ........................................ ..No
ies an unusually shallow draught and wide beam, scantling.. . 99,300dwt Cargo pumps
resulting in a very high breadth/draught ratio of 3.96 - Draught Number 3
design. . 11.15m Type Steam turbine
proportions which can cause problems with both scantling 12.80m M~ .
propulsive and manoeuvring performance. Because of Speed, service at 90% mer, 20% sea margin, Capacity 3 x 2500m'h
this, particular attention has been paid to the latter in design draught.. .... 14.35 knots
Pumprooms
order to satisfy IMO guidelines, and extensive model Cargo capacity
Number. 1
liquid volume . ... 117,800m'
tests with alternative hullforms were carried out to Bunkers Position Forward end of engineroom
obtain optimum results, which have since been con- heavy oil ... .............................................. 2800m' Complement
firmed from sea trials. Water ballast... .... . .43,800m' Crew . . 25
To suit conditions at Linden, Eagle Boston has Fuel consumption Suez crew . 6
main engine only \ ............... .45.2 tonnes/day Bridge control system
been designed around an 11.l5m draught, at which Classification . .Det Norske Veritas +1A1, Make Samsung (STN)
deadweight is 83,OOOdwt,increasing to 99,300dwt at Tanker for Oil, EO
Type EA2000
full draught of 12.8m. Within a flush-decked, double Percentage of high-tensile
Fire extinguishing systems
hull where side and bottom tanks are combined and steel used in construction Approx 40%
Main engine Cargo deck .. .... Foam and sea water
divided into port and starboard spaces by a centre Design MAN B&W Machinery space/pump room .. ..co.ano sea water
girder, there are six pairs of cargo tanks and two slop Model 6S60MC Radars
tanks, formed from plain-type transverse and centre- Manufacturer.. .Samsung Heavy Industries Co LId Number .............. 2
line bulkheads, Number 1 Make .. ............. Japan Radio Co
Output 16,680bhp/1 05rev/min Models ..................................... 1 x JMC-8313-CA
These provide 117,800m' cargo capacity. Propeller 1 x JMA-8263-9
Segregated water ballast capacity is 43,800m'. Three Material .
Manufacturer... . . Satellite navigation system
different grades of cargo can be handled simultane- Make Japan Radio Co
Number . 1
ously using three 2500m'!h steam turbine pumps, Pitch . Fixed Contract date . 15 June 1994
fitted in a pumproom at the forward end of the Diameter . 7050mm Launchlfloatout date 28 April 1996
machinery space. Speed...... . 105rev/min Delivery date 9 July 1996
Flag: St Vincent and Grenadines give a service speed of 14.70 knots. Electrical power Mooring equipment
Number..... . 2 x mooring winch/windlass
is supplied by three van Kaick 870kW alternators dri-
Total number of sister 4 x mooring winches
ven by Cegielski-Sulzer 6S20H auxiliary engines, and Make .. ......................... Towimor
ships already completed: NiI steam is generated by an auxiliary and a composite Type .. ................ Hydraulic (driven from main
Total number of sister boiler. An 800kW hydraulically operated bow thruster hydraulic system)
Cargo tanks
ships still on order: 1 (plus 2 vessels for adds to the manoeuvrability of the vessel. Number of tanks .. . 20 + 2 slop
other owners) Engen Rainbow carries a crew of II officers and 16 Grades of cargo .4
crew, with two spare cabins and accommodation for Product range. . Chemicals IMO 2 and 3; oil
six Suez crew. Rooms generally are of modular con- products; crude oil
Coated tanks Yes
struction complete with private toilet facilities. Coating Pure epoxy
UILT to Stocznia Szczecinska's new B573 stan-
B dard design, this product/chemical tanker is suit-
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Deadweight
design .... ................................................ 13.27Odwl
scantling . 19.962dwl
Draught
design .. . 8.00m
scantling 9.85m
Speed, service at 90%mcr, 15% sea margin.
design draught . 18.4knots
Cargo capacity
bale ............................. 22.740m'
grain .............................. 29.220m'
Bunkers
heavy oil. ....................... ..1958m'
diesel oil.. . 293m'
Water ballast . 6400m'
Fuel consumption
main engine 34.5tonneslday
auxiliaries 3.6tonneslday
Classification American Bureau of Shipping +A1(E).
+AMS. +ACCU. OMBO
Percentage of high-tensile
steel used in construction 13%
Heel control equipment ..Hoppe automatic type
Main engine
Design. . MAN B&W
Model. . 5S60MC
Manufacturer Astilleros Espanoles (AESA)
Number.. . 1
Output 12.950bhp/l 05rev/min
Propeller
Material Nickel-aluminium-bronze
Manufacturer MAN B&W Alpha Diesel
Number 1
Pitch Controllable
Diameter . 6000mm
Speed.............................. . 105rev/min
Main engine-driven alternator
Number 1
Make/type.. . SiemensiHIC 6504 44
Output 1000kW/1800rev/min
Diesel-driven alternators
Number............ . 3
Engine makeltype MAN B&W/5L23130H
Alternator makeltype .. Hyundai-SiemenslHFCG-506 14K
Output 3 x 61 OkWl720rev/min
Boilers
Number .................................... . 2
Types ... ....................... 1 x AQ12 auxiliary
1 x AQ2 exhaust gas
Make .... .................... . Aalborg Ciserv
Output.. . 1 x 2tonne/h
1 x 1.3tonne/h
Cargo cranes
Number. .........3
Makeltype .. . Krupp/KL40
Capacity .... . 3 x 4Otonnes
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2 x mooring winch
........................................... Hatlapa
a versatile container carrier Type .....
Hatch covers
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Electric
Kvaerner
Type . Hydraulic multi-folding
Containers
Sizes carried 2011;4011
Shipbuilder: .....lndustrias Verolme-Ishibras containers can also be carried on the upper deck above
Cell guides.. . In No 4 hold (with facilities
SA (IVI), Verolme Shipyard, Brazil the machinery room. for fitting in other holds)
A double hull around holds 2. 3 and 4 forms box- TEU capacity 1254
Vessel's name: Frotasantos shaped compartments. with the forward half of No I holds.. . .412
Owner/operator: Frota Oceanica e hold covered by a long forecastle. Upper deck hatch
deck.. . 842
Reefer plugs 100
Amazonica, Brazil covers are of the hydraulically operated folding type. Heights........ . 811;9116in
Designer: .Projemar-Estudos e Projetos de fitted for containers and strengthened. along with the Tiers/across (max)
deck. for loads of 2.6tonnes/m'. Covers for Nos I and upper deck .. . 5/11
Engenharia SA, Brazil holds.. . 519
4 hold have a length of one 40ft container. with Nos 2
Flag: Brazil Ballast control system
and 3 suitable for two FEU. All except No I hold Make H Dewars
(forecastle deck) are divided into port and starboard Type HI380 A41-90/Al0.93 remote hydraulic
(Illustration shows sister vessel Frotario) sections supported by a centreline box-girder. The Complement
Officers. . 10
speed of operation of all hatch covers is in excess of Crew 15
normal in order that rapid closing can be effected to Repair crew . . 4
give protection against sudden Amazonian rain Spare............ . 3
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between
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builders. Ishilcawajima
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Tanks in the double skin. centrally divided double
Single/double
Special rudder
Bridge control system
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14/5
Large area
bottom tanks. and deep tanks between holds 112. 3/4 Make. . Sperry Marine
and Ernaq- Verolrne, and Frotasantos and her sister and below No I hold. carry water ballast. and a fuel Type ADG 8000
Frotario are products of the latter company's ship- bunker is positioned between 2/3 holds. Anti-heeling
One man operation yes
yard. Their design. developed for Frota's Brazil/Far Fire detection system
tanks using a Hoppe automatic system are also pro- Make .. .............................. Autronica
East service. includes many features specific to oper- vided. Due to a lack of port facilities in the Amazon Type . ...... BG-l00
ational conditions in the Northern Brazilian ports reg- region. Frotasantos is equipped with three Krupp Fire extinguishing systems
ularly visited. particularly with regard to length and Cargo holdslengineroom . Fixed CO,
40tonne electro-hydraulic cranes having an outreach Make . Ginge-Kerr
draught restrictions. as well as manoeuvrability in of 30m. Cabinslpublic spaces Fixed water
narrow rivers with sandbanks. Potential problems are The ship operates at a service speed of 18.4 knots Radars
eased by fitting a large rudder and a cp propeller. at design draught with power delivered from an Number...... . 2
The design is basically that of a container ship with Make Sperry Marine
Astilleros Espafioles-built (AESA) MAN B&W Models............................ . 1 x 3400M 314 S-band
a capacity of I 254TEU. but a requirement to carry 5S60MC main engine with an output at 105rev/min of 1 x 3400M 27 X-band
break-bulk and heavy-lift cargo. particularly to ports 12.950bhp. A power take-off supplies a Siemens Satellite navigation system
around the Amazon river. has been met by using the 1000kW alternator. and three 6lOkW diesel-driven Make . Magnavox
Kveemer hydraulic multi-folding second deck hatch Model.. . MX 200D
sets using MAN B&W 5L23/30H prime movers are Other navigation systems
covers in holds I. 2 and 3 to form a full-width tween also fitted. Make Sperry Marine
deck. When open. these covers stow outside the clear Model IBS 4002 integrated navigation system
opening of the hatch. allowing a full cargo of contain- Computers on ship
ers to be carried. When closed. general cargo may be Number 7
PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Make ... ..... STN-5 Gearm~;!~~_~fB'g'~~~
loaded in the lower holds with containers above. but Length. oa ........... 168.80m
there is a facility to remove the covers completely to Length. bp .. ........ 158.30m Waste disposal plant
allow the fitting of container guides in the holds if Breadth. moulded. ...27.80m Incinerator
Depth. moulded Make . Kvaerner Golar
required. to upper deck 13.50m Model...... . OG-400
The tanktop can support loads up to 9.5tonnes/m' to second (intermediate) deck 7.60m Sewage plant
and the hatch covers 2.6tonnes/m'. Cell guides for Width of double skin Make Aquamar
40ft containers are installed in No 4 hold. together side 2.40m Model...... . MSP III
bottom . 1.50m Contract date 18 March 1994
with a ventilation system which allows them to be Gross 15.509gt Launchlfloatout date 27 January 1995
refrigerated. and 100 sockets are provided. Forty-foot Displacement 27.645tonnes Delivery date 18 October 1996
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Shipbuilder: ...Hyundai Heavy Industries Co PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Cargo tanks
Length, oa 152.46m Number of tanks 27
(HHI), Korea Length. bp 144.50m Product range Molasses, oils, chemicals Type II & III
Vessel's name: Ginga Falcon Breadth. moulded. . . 25.20m Coated tanks.. .. No
Depth, moulded to main deck.. . 12.80m Stainless steet.. .. Yes
Owner/operator: HyT Marine SAITokyo Width of double skin Cargo pumps
Marine, Japan side 1.60m Number.. .. 27
bottom 1.70m Type/capacity.. . 20 x SD125/170m'lh
Designer: Hyundai Heavy Industries Co 6 x SD150/300m'/h
Gross tonnage 13,292gt
(HHI), Korea Displacement.. . 26,693 tonnes 1 x SD200/350m'lh
Lightweight 6,695 tonnes Make.. .. Framo
Flag: Panama
Deadweight, design 19,998dwt Cargo control system
Total number of sister Draught, design... . 9.11m Make'..................... .. Framo
ships already completed: NiI Speed, service 87.6% mcr.. . 15.25 knots Type Hydraulic remote control
Cargo capacity Pump room (Ballast)
Total number of sister liquid volume 23,465m' Number . 1
ships still on order: NiI Bunkers Position Aft end cargo space
heavy oil 1195m' Ballast control system
Make .. .................. Sam Gong Co
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Fuel consumption
chemicals specified as type II and III in the IMO !BC main engine 27.08 tonnes/day Crew.. . 11
code. Within side and double bottom tanks designated auxiliaries .. 2.04 tonnes/day S~rn _.1
Single rooms 26
for fresh water and water ballast, 27 stainless steel Classification Nippon Kaiji Kyokai NS' (Tanker
Molasses or Oils - flash point Bridge control system
(grade 304LN) cargo tanks (port, starboard, centre) Make. .. Norcontrol
below 60'C, and chemicals type II and III
are arranged, each served by a hydraulically driven MNS', MO, in water survey
Type.. . AC·4
Frarno centrifugal submerged cargo pump with a One man operation ....No
Other regulations complied with IBC code
Fire detection system
capacity of 300m'fh for the centre tanks, and 170m'fh Percentage high tensile steel
Make .. .... Consilium
for the wing and slop tanks. used in construction. . 2.9%
Type .. .. Salwico C300
Main engine
Troughed longitudinal and transverse bulkheads Design MAN B&W
Fire extinguishing system
divide the tanks, with other stiffening arranged within Tank deck.. . Fixed low expansion foam;
Model.. .. 5S50MC
sea water; portable extinguishers
the double hull space and above deck. Stainless steel Manufacturer Hyundai Heavy Industries Co
Make .. ............................ Nam Yang
piping connects each tank to the discharge and load- Number.... .. 1
Engineroom ... .... High pressure CO,; sea water;
ing valves, allowing separate connections to the port Output 9700bhp/127rev/min
portable extinguishers
Propeller
or starboard manifold outlets. For heating and clean- Material Nickel-aluminium-bronze
Make Nam Yang
ing purposes, all cargo tanks are fitted with stainless Cabins and public spaces.. .. Sea water; portable
Manufacturer Hyundai Heavy Industries Co extinguishers
steel steam heating coils supplied from a 16,OOOkg/h Number 1 Make Nam Yang
boiler, and cleaning machines. Gas freeing utilises Pitch.. . Fixed Radars
mechanical ventilators installed in the forecastle, and Diameter.. . 5500mm Number .. .. 1
Speed 127rev/min Make .. .................... Japan Radio Co
a nitrogen supply is provided to the ullage space in Diesel-driven alternators Model .. ........................ JHA-9253·9
each tank to compensate for normal losses during Number.. .. 3 Satellite navigation systems
transportation. Radar-type level gauges measure con- Engine make/type Yanmar/M200L-UN Make .. ............ Japan Radio Co
tents of the cargo and slop tanks. Alternator make/type HHI/HFC6 500-10P Model.. . JUE-45A; JUE-45A MkV
Output 3 x 400kW
A 5-cylinder MAN B&W S50MC main engine, Computers on ship
Boilers Number 1
manufactured by Hyundai, has been fitted. This devel- Number 1 Make Hewlett Packard
ops 9700bhp (rncr) at 127rev/min and is remotely Make/type ABB-Sunrod/CPH16 Models HP Vectra M2 4/50
controlled from the engine control room and wheel- Output 16,000kglh Tasks.. ...Loading calculations
house. Electrical supply is from three Cranes Waste disposal plant
Number 1 Incinerator
Yanmar/Hyundai 400kW alternators and the steam Make/type HydralifVMCV 1400-5T-16.5MRL Make Kang-Rim
output from the auxiliary boiler is supplemented by Capacity/speed 5 tonnes/0-10m/min Model OSV-20 SA
that from an exhaust gas economiser. Task Cargo hose handling Sewage plant
The accommodation block aft is separated from the Mooring equipment Make.. .. ..... Sasakura
funnel casing, and is designed for a complement of Number 2 x mooring winch/windlass Model.. . .... ST-2A
2 x mooring winch Contract date.. . 30 September 1994
26, all housed in single rooms, and a free-fall lifeboat Make Kocks Launch/float out date.. . .. ..23 March 1996
operates over the stern. Type... .. Electro-hydraulic Delivery date.. . 10 July 1996
Flag: Liberia 15,300kVA alternators, each driven by a resiliently Manufacturer MAN B&W
Number .4
mounted MAN B&W 12V48/60 diesel engine devel-
Total number of sister oping 12,600kW at 514rev/min. These supply two
Output.. . .4 x 12,600kW/514rev/min
Alternators
ships already completed: NiI propulsion drives, each consisting of a Cegelec Number.. . .4
Total number of sister 17,OOOkWpropulsion motor, two synchro-converter Make Cegelec
Output.. .4 x 15,300kVA
ships still on order: 1 type frequency converters, two supply transformers,
Propulsion motors
an excitation unit, control unit and a KaMeWa fp Number 2
ELIVERIES of similar, though not identical, propeller. For redundancy, the machinery room is Make.. . Cegelee
Dships from Kvremer-Masa and Chantiers de divided by a centreline bulkhead into two separately
operating sections, with a complete drive system in
Output
Propellers
2 x 17,OOOkW/0-155rev/min
24.1 Om
Ballast control system
Make ..
Type .Teranet-32
to main (freeboard) deck 19.28m Complement
delivered by the Young-do shipyard at Pusan into the Width of double skin Officers 13
service of its associated shipping company (see side .. 2.18m Crew. .. 11
bottom. .. 2.08m
Significant Ships of 1992), gained primarily by adopt- Gross 66,687gt
Single rooms 24
ing post-Panamax dimensions. As a result, both arms Bow thruster
Displacement 93, 130 tonnes
Make Kawasaki
of the Hanjin Group move closer to the 6000TEU Lightweight 25,832 tonnes
Number 1
marker, the next milestone in the ever-expanding Deadweight
design .49,390dwt Output 2000kW/900rev/min
container ship market. scantling.. . 67,298dwt Bridge control systems
An increased beam allows a maximum of 16 rows Draught Make NABCO
of containers to be carried on deck and 14 in the holds, design 12.00m Type.. . . M-8ooB
scantling .. 14.00m One man operation... . Yes
six of which are arranged forward of the machinery
Speed, service 26.3 knots Fire detection system
space and two aft, in a double-hull structure framed Bunkers Make.. . Salwico
longitudinally without deck girders. The double hull heavy oil 6819m' Type C-3OO
has side and bottom tanks allocated for water ballast diesel oil .464m' Fire extinguishing systems
and fuel, with No 6 side tank additionally used as part Water ballast 15,331 m' Cargo holds Fixed CO,
Fuel consumption Make Namyang
of the anti-heeling system. main engine only 212tonnes/day Engineroom Fixed CO/Portable extinguishers
Cell guides suitable for 40ft containers are fitted in auxiliaries (one genset running) .. ..6tonnes/day Make Namyang/Fain Industries
the holds, arranged so that the bottom five tiers can Classification Korean Register +KRS 1-Container Cabins/public spaces Fire hydrants/Portable CO,
accommodate 2 x 20ft units, whilst those in two hold Ship, +KRM1-UMA Make -/Fain Induslries
also Lloyd's Register of Shipping + 1OOA1
bays can be removed to suit the 45ft size. High-cube Conlainer Ship, +LMC, UMS
Radars
boxes can be loaded in the top tier of all holds, with Number 2
Percentage of high-tensile steel
Make.. .. Atlas
dangerous cargoes of IMDG classes I and 2 carried in used in construction 64.3%
Models 1 x 9600ARPAIAP-S
Heel control equipment Auto-heel adjustment
Nos I and 2 holds, and all other classes in the forward system using wing ballast tanks 1 x 9600ARPAlAP-X
holds and all but one deck bay, in accordance with the Main engine Satellite navigation system
1981 amendment to SOLAS 1974. Design MAN B&W Make... .. ..Atlas
Lashing bridges facilitate fastening of deck cargo, Model 12K90MC-C (Mk6) Model NACOS 45-2
Manufacturer Hanjung Other navigation systems
and 400 reefer sockets are provided in way of three Number 1 Make Japan Radio Co
tiers over hatches 3-8. The 15 hatches are closed by Output 74,500bhp/1 04rev/min Model JLR 6000 Mkll GPS navigator
pontoon covers arranged in three sections (except for Propeller Computers on ship
No I), and fitted with special plastic pads to reduce Material Nickel-aluminlum-bronze Number ..
Manufacturer Hyundai Heavy Industries Make.. . 1 x Terasaki
friction at coaming contact areas. Number.. .. 1 1 x Wang
The ship's service speed of 26 knots is attained Pitch Fixed Models 1 x Teranet·32
using a Hanjung-buiit MAN B&W 12K90MC-C Diameter 8350mm 1 x Supercargo
(Mk6) main engine developing 74,500bhp at Speed 104rev/min Tasks... .. Integrated monitoring and control/
Diesel-driven alternators
l04rev/min and driving a five-bladed fp propeller. A Number.. .. .4
loading calculations
Geislinger torsional damper is fined to the engine, Waste disposal plant
Engine make/type Ssangyong-Wiirtsilii
Waste handled Oily bilge, sludge
with a monitoring system. The electrical supply 2 x 6R32E
Incinerator
comes from four Hyundai alternators rated at 2300kW 2 x 4R32E
Alternator/type Hyundai Electrical Engineering Make Kangrim
(two sets) and 1500kW (two sets), all driven by Output 2 x 2300kWn20rev/min Model... .. KIN-80SDA
Ssangyong- Wartsila diesel engines. A 2000kW 2 x 1500kWn20rev/min Sewage plant
Kawasaki bow thruster is fitted and machinery opera- Boiler Make Consolidated Machine Inc
Number 1 Model.. .. Bio-Aerob Type 18
tions are controlled and monitored from the engine Contract date 26 April 1994
Type KVW
control room, wheelhouse and deck office, by means Make.. .. Kangrim Launchlfloatout date 29 December 1995
of a Terasaki integrated automation system, NABCO Output.. .. .. 5900kglh Delivery date 15 March 1996
in holds 7/11
on deck 5/13
Ballast control system
Shipbuilder: Halla Engineering & Heavy can be carried on deck. Electrical connections are pro- Make.. .. Samgong
Industries Ltd, Korea vided for 215 refrigerated containers. Type Hydraulic
Owner/operator: Friedrich A Detjen for Nos 1, 2A and 2B, are 28.45m wide. The excep- Suez crew..... .. . 4
(Deutschland) GmbH, Germany tions have reduced and tapering widths dictated by the Single rooms 27
deckline. Whilst No 1 cover is made up of only one Bow thruster
Designer: Halla Engineering & Heavy
Make Brunvoll
Industries Ltd, Korea section, all others are in three parts. Holds and cell Number 1 x cp
Flag: Panama guides have been protected by the application of two Output.. 1400kW
100-micron coats of modified epoxy paint. Bridge control system
Total number of sister Longitudinal girders over the midship portion of Make Norcontrol
ships already completed: 3 Type Autochief-4
the vessel divide the double bottom into port, star- One man operation... .. Yes
Total number of sister board and centre tanks, dedicated to carrying water Fire detection system
ships still on order: - ballast. Side tanks in the double hull space are sepa- Make Consilium
rate from the double bottom tanks; those adjacent to Fire extinguishing system
Cargo holds Sea water and fixed CO,
Plan shows sister vessel Zim Trieste Nos 4 and 5 holds serve as fuel bunkers, with the Make Nam Yang
remainder allocated for water ballast. A second deck Engineroom Sea water and fixed CO2
runs through the side space above the tanks, forming
THIS series of container vessels has been ordered Make Minimax
a fore and aft passage and also serving as the free- Cabins Sea water and portable extinguishers
especially for charter to major line operators, and Make Minimax
conforms to the layout developed over the years as the board deck. Radars
most economical for this type of vessel, having a flush The superstructure is eight-tiers high for visibility Number 2
upper deck with forecastle, and engine positioned purposes, as a result level 7 is mainly a void space Make Selesmar
with accommodation for 27 crew spread over the Models 2 x RTM-25
right aft. However, because of the short, tall super- Satellite navigation system
structure, and a hullform which allows the full-width remaining six decks in well proportioned single-berth Make.. . Shipmate
upper deck to be carried to the transom stern, there is cabins. The wheelhouse occupies all of the top tier, Model RS-5400
still room for a small aft hold, and stowage for five with areas designated for radio and chart space. A Computers on ship
Norcontrol Autochief bridge control system is fitted Number.. . 1
TEU container stacks on the after deck. Around 25%
Make Meca
high-tensile steel has been used in construction, and and complies with the requirements for one-man Model Loadcom-B6
the design has been subjected to full structural, bend- operation. Tasks Loading calculations
ing and torsional analysis. Hanjin Zenoa is fitted with a Hyundai-MAN B&W and container stowage
Within the double-skin hull (1.9m wide at side and 8K80MC-C (Mk V) main engine, with an mer of Waste disposal plant
Incinerator
bottom) there are five cargo holds forward of the 34,040bhp at 104rev/min. Normal continuous rating Make Kang Rim
engineroom, four of which are arranged for 2 x 2 TEU is 30,640bhp at 100.4rev/min, giving a service speed Model OSV-50 SDA
stacks, with a shorter forward hold suitable for 2 TEU of 22 knots on the design draught. Electrical power Sewage plant
stacks. Hold No 6, built over the aft end of the engine- comes from three MAN B&W/Hyundai 1500kW Make.. . Format-Chemie
Model MSTP 1
room, can also accommodate 2 TEU stacks. Cell diesel-driven alternators, and steam requirements are
Contract date September 1994
guides capable of accepting 20ft and 40ft containers served from a water tube boiler designed to burn Launch/floatout date -
are fitted in all holds, and these sizes, plus 45ft units, sludge oil and producing 3000kg/h of steam. Delivery date March 1996
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HELEN MARY: Dutch-built supertrawler
for German owner
Shipbuilder: yVC-Ysselwerf BV, The tons, before being stored in the refrigerated and insu- Number...... .. 2
lated cargo hold. Output 2 x 3960kW
Netherlands Gearbox
This has upper, middle and lower compartments
Vessel's name: Helen Mary Make Lohmann & Stolterfoht
totalling 6903m', capable of holding 3404 pal- Model GVE 1400L
Owner/operator: Oderbank lets/175,OOO cartons. The decks are laid with a Bolidt Number 1
Hochseefischerei GmbH, anti-slip coating suitable for use with fork-lift trucks Output speed 145rev/min
Propeller
Germany/Parlevliet & van der Plas, of 7.35tonnes laden weight. Access to the upper hold MateriaL Stainless steel
The Netherlands is through two hatches on the foredeck, but all three Manufacturer . Berg
compartments are also served by a Mongstad side- Number 1
Designer: Vik & Sandvik, NorwayNVC- Pitch Controllable
loading system with a shell door on the starboard side Diameter 4300mm
Ysselwerf BV, The Netherlands and two 4tonnes lifts. Internal doors from the lift- Speed 145rev/min
Flag: Germany trunk open into each compartment. Main-engine driven alternators
Total number of sister A Grenco refrigeration plant is capable of cooling Number . .....2
Make/type. A van KaickiDIDBN 141 1/6W
ships already completed: - down 660tonnes of fish from 20°C to Output . ...2 x 2600kW/1200rev/min
Total number of sister _2°C in 4 hours in the refrigerated sea water tanks, as Diesel-driven alternators
well as supplying 20tonnes of slurry ice in 24 hours, Number 1
ships still on order: - Engine make/type Krupp MaK/8M32
and cooling 30m' process water from 30°C to _2°C in
Alternator makeltype A van KaickiDIDBN 156 n/122
one hour. Two independent freon R22lbrine systems Output. 1 x 3300kW/600rev/min
make up the main plant which is driven by four com- Boilers
UELEN MARY is another example of the large pressors and allows the plate freezers to process Number . ............................. 2
Type. 1 x exhaust 9as
II deepsea freezer-factory trawlers for which The 2S0tonnes of fish/day at -25°C, as well as maintaining
1 x oil fired
Netherlands, and YVC in particular, are noted. She the holds at a temperature of -2SoC by means of air Cranes
marks an important breakthrough into the Dutch mar- coolers at the ship's side. Number. 1 x sternframe
ket for the Norwegian consultancy Vik & Sandvik, Twin MaK 9M32 main engines develop 3960kW Make Effer
Capacity .4.4tonnes
which is largely specialised in fishing vessel design. each at 600rev/min, and drive a single Berg cp pro- Mooring equipment
Helen Mary has a flush upper deck with a three-tiered peller running in a Hodi nozzle, through a Lohmann Number 2 x mooring winch/windlass
superstructure covering most of the aft two-thirds of & Stolterfoht twin input/single output reduction gear- Make Ten Horn
the vessel, the top tier of which is given over to a large box. Power take-offs connect with two van Kaick Trawl winch
Number 1
wheelhouse/control room equipped with a full array 2600kW alternators, and a third MaK engine - an Make Brusselle Marine Industries
of fish-finding echosounders, radars and a video- SM32 unit - drives a 3300kW alternator. An exhaust- Type Electric
plotter. gas, and an oil-fired boiler provide steam. No bow Refrigerated spaces
A two-man forward navigating console is matched thruster is fitted, but a Becker Stabilo high-lift rudder Number of independent compartments .. 3
Capacity ... ..6903m'
by an operating desk aft with full view over the work- operates with a Seffle steering gear aft. Number of pallets. ...3404
ing deck and offering remote control of the Brusselle Doors/lifts
trawl winch. Powered by two 350kW motors, this is Number 1
fitted with two 51 tonnes-pull wire drums two PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Type .. Side loading system with
35 d d f 25/33 II Length, oa 116.70m side door and 2 lifts
tonnes net rums, an our tonnes pu aUX-Length, bp 107.83m Designer Mongstad
iliary drums, all fitted with pneumatic couplings and Breadth, moulded 17.70m Stern appendage/special rudder... ...Propeller operates in
brakes. There is also a Marelec autotrawl system Depth, moulded Hodi fixed nozzle.
which automatically controls the winch motor to to upper deck 13.05m Becker Stabilo
ensure equal tension in both warps whilst fishing. A :~
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assists with handling of the various nets used for fish- Draught.. : : 7.80m Number .. 3
. t diff t d th Speed, service (shaft altemators disengaged) 17.65 knots Make Racal Decca
mg a I eren ep s. Cargo capacity Models 1 x CA 252/8 ARPA
Fish and water are removed from the nets by a Refrigerated .. . 6903m' 1 x CA 251/6 ARPA
Karmoy II OOm'/h fish pump into 12 refrigerated sea Bunkers . 1 x CA 251/6
water (RSW) tanks for pre-cooling. After passing heavy 011 .
..................... 1596m' Fish-finding equipment.. Simrad ITI trawlmonitor
............................... 174m3 Simrad FS901 trawlsonar
through water separators, elevators take the fish to CI~~~ft~a~:~n ::::::::. Germanischer Lloyd + 100A5 Racal Decca Fishmaster FM-202
sorting machines, thence to the freezing room Fischereifahrzeug, +MC AUT video plotter
equipped with 40 freezers, each with 26 vertical Main engines 5 x echosounders
plates. The blocks of frozen fish are then sealed into Desiqn .. .. Krupp MaK Contract date April 1995
I' . d . II I d' Model.. . 9M32 Launchlfloatout date March 1996
P asnc wrappings an automatica y pace in car- Manufacturer... .. Krupp MaK Delivery date June 1996
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Shipbuilder: ...Pan-UnitedShipyard Pte Ltd, air supplied from eight Aertzen screw-type compres- Main engine-driven alternators
sors fitted with turbulo suction filters, convey the Number 2
Singapore Make/type van KaicklDSG 99Kt·4
Vessel's name: Kedah Cement 1/ cargo to shore silos. The whole process is fully auto- Output 2 x 1150kW
mated and monitored from a control room in a deck- Diesel-driven alternator
Owner/operator: Kedah Cement Sdn Bhd, house amidships which also houses the compressors Number.. . 1
Malaysia and filters. Engine make/type MaK/6M20
Alternator make/type.. .. van KaicklDSG 86KH
Designer: Conan Wu & Associates, Twin Krupp MaK 6M32 main engines are fitted, Output 960kW/1000rev/min
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keel to form water ballast tanks. No 6 wing tanks are dieseloil. . . 340m' Cargo holds/engine room CO,
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. . 17.700m' Cabins. public spaces
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loading/unloading operations, using two electric Number. . ......2
main engine only...... . .. 108tonnes/day
pumps. An interesting feature of the design is the pro- Classification Registro Italiano Navale IAQ·l Computers on ship
vision of a combined breakwater and protection deck Heel control equipment Active anti·heeling system Number . 1
over the forward mooring equipment (two electric with two pumps Tasks .Loading and other calculations
Main engine Contract date . 29 December 1993
combined mooring winch/windlasses). Design . .......... Sulzer Launch/lloatout date March 1996
A Fincantieri GMT-Sulzer 7RTA84C main en&ine Model . ....7RTA84C Delivery dale . June 1996
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MAERSK EXPORTER: North Sea freight ferry
Shipbuilder: ...Miho Shipyard Co Ltd, Japan propellers, running at 180rev/min, is through
Vessel's name: Maersk Exporter Lohmann & Stolterfoht gearboxes with power take- BO~~~ber ................•......................................................................................
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Owner/operator: Norfolk Line BV, The offs to two Taiyo 1250kVA alternators. Two
Sulzer/van Kaick 920kVA diesel-alternator sets are
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Designer: Miho Shipyard Co Ltd, Japan and two exhaust-gas boilers. A high degree of
Cranes
Flag: The Netherlands manoeuvrability is obtained from the propellers, two Number.. .. 1
Total number of sister ships Lips 850kW bow thrusters and two Ulstein high-lift Make Maskinfabrik Acta
already completed: NiI flap rudders, using an integrated Lips joystick system. Capacity 214 tonnes
Accommodation is arranged in single cabins with Tasks Provisions
Total number of sister ships private facilities, for a crew of 20 plus 12 drivers, the
Mooring equipment
Number .. ..2 x mooring winch/windlass
still on order: 1 latter having use of a separate dining saloonlbar. The 5 x mooring winch
wheelhouse is equipped for one-man operation, and Make .. .. Nippon Pusnes
Type . .: .. Electro-hydraulic
the twin Furuno radar installation is supplemented by Doors/ramps
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Mooring equipment
1 x 4000kglh
2 x 1300kglh
Number of compartments .. 3
Number of Europallets (1200mm x 100mm) 310
Deck area available for pallets 270m'
Doors/ramps/lifts
Number .. 1 x hydrauliC side door/double
Shipbuilder: Kvaerner Kleven
Uisteinvik quay heights and gives access to the reception area on pallet liftlcarlift
AS, Norway No 3 deck, thence to other areas laid out generally as Type MacGregor
described elsewhere for PoLarlys. Note: Kvaerner watertight doors on car deck
Vessel's name: Nordkapp Ballast control system
Nordkapp follows the engineroom philosophy of
Owner/operator: Ofotens og Vesteraalens Kong Harald, with a semi-diesel-electric propulsion
Make. .. Unitor
Type Remote control
OS AS (OVOS)/Hurtigruten system based on two Krupp MaK 6M552C Passengers
Ferry Service, Norway 4500kW/500rev/min main engines, each driving a Total. .. International: 464
KaMeWa cp propeller through a Lohmann & Short sea: 691
Designer: - Number of cabins 217
Flag: Norway Stolterfoht gearbox with power take-off/power take-in Percentage inboard 9.6%
shaft (pto/pti) to a 2300kW van Kaick alternator. In Vehicles
Total number of sister addition to a direct drive, this arrangement allows one Number of vehicle decks.. .. __.1
ships already completed: Nil engine to drive both propellers through the gearboxes Total lane length. .. 200m
Cars.. .. 50
Total number of sister and shaft alternators. Vulkan RATO couplings are Trailers/rail wagons Nil
ships still on order: One included in both the propulsion and pto/pti transmis- Complement
sions. In this mode, one alternator functions as a Officers 16
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OBBOLA: innovation in forest products transport
Shipbuilder: Astilleros Espaiioles SA ballast conditions, four heated tanks totalling Gearbox
1060tonnes have been fitted on the upper deck, Make Renk Tacke
(AESA), Seville Yard, Spain Model ND5HL-3000
forward and aft of the superstructure. Number.. .. .. 1 x twin inpuVsingle output
Vessel's name: Obbots
No cargo is carried beneath the main deck where a Output speed... . 134.23rev/min
Owner/operator: Gorthon Lines AlB, double skin 3.55m wide is fitted, nor, generally, on the Propeller
Sweden (charter to SeA Transport) Material Stainless steel
upper deck, but space is available here for 20 empty Manufacturer KaMeWa
Designer: Astilleros Espaiioles SA TEU containers. This deck incorporates a 'whale- Number 1
(AESA), Seville Yard, Spain (some back' forecastle protecting the mooring arrangements Pitch Controllable
against ice. Planned complement is the very low Diameter . 4450mm
assistance from Scandinavian Speed.. . 134.23rev/min
figure of six or eight, making use of the highest Main engine-driven alternator
consultants) standards of navigation and engineroom automation; Number 1
Flag: Sweden however, 13 cabins are provided in an environment Make Leroy-Somer
Total number of sister where noise levels generated by air recirculation fans Output 1200kW/1518rev/min
Diesel-driven alternators
ships already completed: NiI and work operations in the cargo spaces have been Number 3
Total number of sister strictly controlled. Engine make Mitsubishi
The 16-knot speed required to maintain a 10-day Altemator make/type Leroy-Somer LSA 49L9
ships still on order: 2 Output.. 3 x 640kW
trading schedule can be satisfied by running each of
Boilers
the two MaK 6M552C main engines at 75% of their Number 3 x thermal oil heaters using
de-rated output of 3650kW at 500rev/min. Drive to 1 x oil fired boiler/2 x exhaust-gas boilers
the single cp propeller is through a twin-input/single- Make Hoch-Temperatur Industrieanlagen (HTI)
Mooring equipment
output Renk Tacke gearbox from which a Leroy-
B ECAUSE of susceptibility to physical damage
and dampness. the carriage of forest products by
sea. particularly paper reels, has always presented
Somer 1200kW alternator is also driven. The com-
plete propulsion train, and the Hamworthy Schilling
Number.. .. 2 x mooring winchlwindlass
4 x mooring winch
1 x capstan
Monovec rudder, are designed to Ice Class IA Super Make Aquamaster-Rauma
problems, and this new class of specialist vessel Type Hydraulic
develops an earlier idea and uses 'wheelless steel standards, and an ice knife is fitted abaft the rudder. Containers
pallets' or cassettes, as a means of transporting Three 640kW diesel-alternator sets and a KaMeWa Length .. 2Off
pre-packed and lashed products direct from the mill to 1085kW bow thruster are also installed. Cell guides . No
TEU capacity 20 (empty) on weather deck only
the ship, and on to their destination, as part of a 15- Reefer plugs Nil
year charter to Svenska Cellulosa, trading between Rolux cassettes
Sweden, Germany, The Netherlands and the UK. Main deck .. 76
Upper deck .. 65
The general arrangement is essentially that of a Doors/ramps
vessel with two cargo decks: a lower (main) deck with Number 1 x stern ramp/door
ro-ro access, and a totally enclosed upper deck. The PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS 1 x internal hoistable ramp
12.2m long x 2.6m wide Rolux cassettes are taken on Length,oa .. .. 156.00m Designer.. ...... Kveerner
Length, bp .. .. 146.00m Ballast control system
board on self-hoisting trailers, over a 16m long x Breadth, moulded. ..23.50m Make AMRI
17.7m wide Kvairner stern ramp/door. A single-lane Depth, moulded Type Hydraulic
watertight hoistable ramp 56.8m long x 4.7m wide to main deck.. .. 7.60m Vehicles
leads to the upper deck, where 65 of the total 141 cas- to upper deck 13.10m Lane length 1750m
Width of double skin, side 3.55m Complement
settes are stowed, and this can be raised hydraulically Gross.. .. 18,000gt Officers 7
whilst supporting three cassettes with a combined Displacement.. .. 15, 719tonnes Crew 5
weight of 200tonnes. The stern ramp can withstand Lightweight 6451 tonnes Note: operator plans to run ship with 6 or 8 persons
two-way traffic of I66tonnes, and is fitted with 3m Deadweight Repair crew 4
design.. . 9268dwt Stern appendage/special rudder Hamworthy Schilling
long flaps which can be hydraulically manipulated to scantling .. Monovec rudder with ice-knife
accommodate heel during cargo operations. A small Draught Bow thruster
folding section to port allows safe pedestrian access. design .. .... 6.30m Make KaMeWa
scantling .. .... 6.60m Number 1
The cassettes have a maximum loading of 80tonnes Speed, service 75% mer ,_ .. 16 knots Output 1085kW/1485rev/min
but normally carry 45/60tonnes. They are block- Cargo capacity Bridge control system
stowed in four rows each side of a fixed centreline bale . ............ . 32,000m' Make . Kvrerner
bulkhead on each deck, and where the shape of the Bunkers One-man operation Yes
heavy oil................... . 930m' Fire detection system
ship dictates only three rows can be loaded, two diesel oil. 90m' Make Autronica
unique moveable longitudinal bulkheads suspended Water ballast 9350m' Type loniclthermaVsmoke
from the deckhead on guide rollers, are hydraulically Fuel consumption Fire extinguishing systems
clamped against cassettes to prevent movement. main engine only.. .. 31tonnes/day Cargo holds/engineroom CO,
auxiliaries . 2.5tonnes/day Make Pefipresa
Fenders and glass-reinforced polyester panels Classification Lloyd's Register of Shipping +100A1, Radars
bolted to the structure give further protection, and Ice Class 1A, roll-on/roll-off cargo ship, Number 3
even without on-board lashing - which is the essence +LMC, UMS, IWS, SCM (NMA), LNC(AA), also Det Norske Make Kelvin Hughes
Veritas W1 (Propulsion train/rudder to Ice 1A Super) Models 1 x Nucleus 6000DIZ
of the system, it is considered that a 27deg list brought Heel and roll control equipment. Intering tank system 1 x Nucleus 6000AlZ
on by a Force 10 gale would not cause cargo shift. An incorporating stability test system 1 x 5000T
Intering anti-heel and stabilising system utilising Main engines Other navigation systems
three pairs of U-shaped tanks reduces roll by 50% and Design.. .. MaK Make Furuno
Model. .. 6M552C Models 1 x Loran C; 1 x GDS 101
can also be used to induce movement to keep the ves- Manufacturer. . Krupp MaK Contract date 15 November 1993
sel free in level ice conditions. To reduce Number.. . 2 Launch/floatout date ..
metacentric height and limit rolling period under Output, de-rated 2 x 3650kW/500rev/min Delivery date ..
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Shipbuilder:.Samsung Heavy Industries Co IMDG codes may be loaded in all the forward holds. Pitch Fixed
A double-hull is fitted around all cargo spaces, but not Diameter 7800mm
Ltd, Korea Speed 93rev/min
the engineroom, forming water ballast and bunker
Vessel's name: OOCL Canada Diesel-driven alternators
tanks. Number 3
Owner/operator: Orient Overseas Container A Sarnsung-built MAN B&W 6L80MC main Engine make/type Yanmar/6L280L-EN
Line Ltd, Hong Kong engine (Samsung opened its own engine plant in Alternator make -
Output 3 x IS00kW/720rev/min
Designer: .... Samsung Heavy Industries Co 1995) has been fitted, developing 28,020bhp (mer) at Boilers
Ltd, Korea 93rev/min. This allows the vessel to operate on the Number .. 2
Flag: Hong Kong design draught at a speed of 20 knots, at 85% mer and Mooring equipment
Number 2 x mooring winch/windlass
a 20% sea margin, with sufficient power in hand for
Total number of sister 4 x mooring winch
forcing a passage through ice. Three Yanrnar-driven Make -
ships already completed: Nil 1500kW diesel-alternator sets are fitted, and the Type Electro-hydraulic
Total number of sister machinery installation is included in an integrated Hatch covers
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ships still on order: NiI control and alarm system (rCMS) covering the Type .. ..Pontoon
automation of ship's services, with process stations in Containers
engine and deck control rooms, also the bridge control Sizes .. ..20ft; 40ft; 4Sft
console, as part of the DNV one-man bridge WI Cell guides
THE long-remembered Manchester Liners trans-
Atlantic services to Canada, integrated with those notation. in holds.. .
TEU capacity
.. yes
2330
of aaCL nearly 20 years ago, form the basis of the in holds .. 1192
operation for which aaCL Canada has been specifi- on deck 1138
cally designed. Principal European terminals for the PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Reefer plugs IS0
Length,oa .. ..216.21m Tiers/across
line are now Antwerp and Felixstowe, but it is the tra- Length, bp . 203.80m upper deck 4/13
ditional run to Montreal and the St Lawrence Seaway, Breadth, moulded. 32.20m holds 7/10
with winter conditions bringing ambient temperatures Depth, moulded Ballast control system
of -35°C, and drifting ice, which has seen many spe- to main deck t 9.00m Type Valve and pump remote control
to second deck 14. 70m from graphic display/keyboard
cial features incorporated into the design. Gross 33,662gt Cargo control system
Most notable of these are a fully enclosed wheel- Deadweight 33,640dwt Type. New-concept reefer
house, with control station offset to starboard; ice Draught, design/scantling .. 10,78m container monitoring
Speed, service, 85% mer, 15% sea margin 20 I<nots Complement
strengthening between the 7m and 11.5m waterlines Crew . ..28
Cargo capacity 117,800m'
in accordance with DNV IA notation; a bulbous bow Bunkers Stern appendage .. ..Ice horn
designed and strengthened to withstand ice damage heavy oil 2680m' Bow thruster
during voyages; provision of an ice horn for protec- Water ballast 13,SOOm' Make ..
Fuel consumption Number .. ..1
tion when the vessel is going astern; heating coils in main engine only 71.6tonnes/day Output.. ................................... 16S0kW
ballast tanks; a rudder of larger than normal area, plus Classification Det Norske Veritas +1 Al Container Bridge control system
a 1650kW bow thruster, to improve manoeuvrability. Carrier, ICE-lA, EO, WI, bis One man operation .. Yes
The vessel has six cargo holds, five of which are Percentage of hiqh-tensite Fire extinguishing systems
steel used in construction '" Approx 40% Cargo holdsJengineroom .. ..CO,
positioned forward of the superstructure, served by II Heel control system Transfer between wing tanks Radars
hatches, each (except for Nol) divided into three sec- with SOOm'/h heeling pump Number 2
tions by two longitudinal girders. Total TEU intake is Main engine Type 2 x ARPA true motion
2330, with 1138 carried on the pontoon-type hatch Design. . MAN B&W Other navigation systems Electronic chart display
Model... .. 6L80MC and information system
covers in a maximum four tiers/thirteen rows, and Manufacturer Samsung Heavy Industries Co lid Computers on ship
1192 in the holds in seven tiers/ten rows. No 6 hatch Number 1 Number 7
cover is designed to offer the flexibility of loading Output 28,020bhp/93rev/min Tasks.. .. Ocean routeing and
20ft, 40ft and 45ft containers. Sockets are fitted on Propeller Marinet system
Material .. Contract date 12 November 1994
deck for 99 reefer plugs, with 51 in the holds, and Manufacturer .. Launch/floatout date IS February 1996
dangerous goods in accordance with SaLAS and Number .. Delivery date 13 May 1996
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Shipbuilder: ...Scheepswerf van Diepen BV, A computer program, developed out of Grenco's PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS
research into uniform air distribution and flow, has Length, oa.. .. .. t 33.92m
The Netherlands Length, bp t 23.84m
generated the optimum thickness (140mm) and size
Vessel's name: Pacific Breadth, moulded.. .. 15.85m
and pattern of the holes in the aluminium floor Depth, moulded to main deck 11.90m
Owner/operator: . gratings of the spar decks. Together with the use of Gross 5918gt
CV Scheepvaartonderneming two-speed fans of 440kW total power, this has Deadweight
maximum 7948dwt
Pacific/Seatrade Groningen BV, reduced fan heat, and thereby plant size, and con- banana draught .4600dwt
The Netherlands tributed to increased cargo capacity. The system has Draught
Designer: Scheepswerf van Diepen BV, allowed an air circulation rate of 90 changeslh and maximum 7.90m
higher air velocities (25m/see) to be achieved without banana 5.88m
The Netherlands increasing fan sizes.
Speed, service, at 5.88m draught 18 knots
Cargo capacity
Flag: The Netherlands The cooling plant is designed to operate with R22 refrigerated 398,450ft' (11,283m')
Total number of sister refrigerant but has provision to switch to the more Bunkers
heavy oil 988m'
ships already in service: Nil environmentally friendly R407C in due course, when diesel oil 86m3
Total number of sister the required changes to plant capacity and output will Water ballast. 957m'
add only an estimated 3% to electric motor power. Classification Bureau Veritas I 3/3 E
ships still on order: NiI Refrigerated Cargo, Deep Sea,
The IDAC system forms part of Grenco's second-
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generation governing technology which provides full Main engine
control, data logging and automatic operation of the
T HE C-series of refrigerated cargo ships was intro-
duced by van Diepen in 1993 with Caribic, offer-
ing 3LO,OOOft'of cargo space. A stretched sister, Cool
refrigeration plant. For this purpose Pacific uses
microprocessor control stations located in the engine
Design
Model
Manufacturer
6M601 C
Krupp MaK
MaK
Number 1
Express, was delivered in 1994 with 50,000ft' more control room, on the compressors and in the two Output 6750kW/428rev/min
capacity, and a further lengthening of the design now cranehouses, an arrangement which has enabled Gearbox ..
sees Pacific entering service with 398,450ft' available economies to be made by van Diepen in the size of Propeller .
electric cables and use of only one computer system Main-engine driven alternator
for the carriage of all types of cooled and frozen car- Number . ..1
goes in the temperature range -30°C to +15°C, for all control processes. Make ...
although Seatrade currently plans to carry mainly An MaK 6M601C main engine is fitted, develop- Output . ..1200kW
bananas and fruit. ing 6750kW at 428rev/min for a service speed of 18 . Diesel engine-driven alternators
knots on the 'banana' draught of 5.88m. A shaft-driven' Number 3
Pacific has the same sleek appearance as her sis- Engine make Cummins
ters, featuring a flush-decked hull with sunken, long alternator produces 1200kW, supplementing the out- Alternator make van Kaick
forecastle, within which there are four cargo holds put from three Cummins/van Kaick 450kW alterna- Output 3 x 450kW
divided into four levels by three spar tweendecks. The tors which satisfy the electrical loading, including that Cargo cranes
of four low-profile 4 tonnes Hydralift cargo cranes Number . .. .4
16 compartments so formed are arranged into eight Make . .. .. Hydralift
temperature zones; served by a Grenco refrigeration and a bow thruster. Capacity .. .4 x 7tonnes
plant incorporating an IDAC (intelligent delivery air Containers
control) technique and ILTC equipment, which reduce Sizes carried 20ft; 40ft
Cell guides No
the refrigerant content of the liquid coolers. Grenco Capacity holds; 40TEU
claims these refinements have reduced energy con- deck; 27FEU
sumption for the system by 40%, from 775kW to Reefer plugs ..
480kW, compared with earlier vessels. Refrigerated spaces
Number of independent compartments .. 16
Other advantages are reduced compressor capacity; Number of Euro-pallets . 3671
less air cooler surface required; easy operation with Total deck area available for pallets .. .. ..4736m'
very accurate temperature control, and high reliabili- Bow thruster
tyllow maintenance. Ventilation of the cargo spaces is number.. . .
Contract date .
assisted by funnel-like intakes alongside the super- Launch/floatout date .. 1996
structure with an exhaust on the forecastle. Delivery date 1996
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Flag: Norway engine also drives a Leroy Somer alternator: 1600kW
Total number of sister capacity off the BRM9 units and 1550kW off the
smaller engines, and control of this complex arrange-
ships already completed: NiI ment is by means of an Ulstein Helicon computer-
Total number of sister assisted system. Vulkan RATO couplings are fitted in Output.. 1 x 4000kg/h
ships still on order: NiI both the propulsion and forward main engine-driven Mooring equipment
alternator lines. Number .. 2 x mooring winch/windlass
3 x mooring winch
An Ulstein nozzled and azimuthing thruster which
T HE design philosophy for all six new Hurtigruten
ferries being introduced between 1993 and 1997
reflects the changes which it is expected will follow
can be swung into a recess when not in use, is fitted at
the extreme stern, aft of the rudders. Its 830kW out-
Make.
Type.....
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hydraulic
put can drive the ship at 'loitering' speed, or assist the Number of independent compartments .4
the withdrawal of Government support for the service Number of Euro-pallets (1200mm x 1OOOmm) 370
in year 2002. Although ostensibly a sister to Nordkapp two 790kW bow thrusters and high-lift flapped rud- Total deck area available for pallets.. .. .460m'
(presented elsewhere in the publication), with a ders when manoeuvring. With all three thrusters oper- Doors/ramps/cargo lifts
ating, the total thrust of 60 tonnes equates to a side- Number 1 x hydraulic side door/1 x double
design based on the earlier German-built vessels, pallet liftl1 x car lift
Polarlys does display certain important differences to ways speed of 3 knots.
Type . MacGregor
her five consorts, notably with regard to cargo space PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Passengers
and propulsion, based on her owner's particular Length, oa 123.00m Total. . International: 474
Length, bp 105.00m Short sea: 691
requirements. Entry for cargo and passengers is by the Number of cabins. . 225
Breadlh, moulded 19.50m
same means as the other vessels, and only a little more Depth, moulded to second deck 7.20m Vehicles
roundness at the aft end of the superstructure provides Gross... .. 11,341gt Number of vehicle decks ..
an individual external identification feature. Deadweight, scantling 1150dwt Total lane metres .
Draught Cars 50
Internally, passenger accommodation differs only Trailers/rail wagons Nil
design .4.70m
slightly between vessels, centred on the reception area scantling .4.91m Complement
on No 3 deck. Deck 4 is the focus of public activities Speed, service 85%mcr about 18.5knots Total....................... .. 63
with a 240-seat restaurant aft, galleys, cafe, playroom, Cargo capacity Special rudders 2 x high-lift flap type
bale , . 1550m' Bow thrusters
shop, bars, lounges and conference area. Observation Make Ulstein Propeller
refrigerated. ..1000m'
and panoramic lounges are located on No 7 deck, with Bunkers Number 2
230 cabins for the maximum 474 passengers who can heavy oil .441m' Output.. 2 x 790kW
be carried on international voyages spread over decks diesel oil.............................................. ..58m' Stern thruster
Water ballast 740m' Make " Ulstein Propeller
2,3,5 and 6. Cabins for around 60 crew members are Number 1 x azimuthing retractable
Classification... .. Det Norske Veritas +1A1, Car Feny A,
arranged on decks I, 2 and 6. Ice IC, EO, NAUT-C, F-C, RM(-28'C/+30'C), TMON Output......... . B30kW
As with Nordkapp, safety measures adopted fol- Roll stabilisation equipment... Brown Brothers active fins Bridge control system
lowing the Estonia sinking have resulted in the fitting Main engines Make Kongsberg NorControl
Design Ulstein Bergen Type Databridge 2000
of a transverse bulkhead in the car space, but the fur- Models 2 x BRM9; 2 x KRG9 One man operation Yes
ther divisions provided in the OVOS vessels from Manufacturer Ulstein Bergen Fire detection system
Kvrerner Kleven have not been included. TFOS has Number 2 x 'father and son' anangements: each set Make Autronica
increased the refrigerated capacity of Polarlys by comprising 1 x BRM9 and 1 x KRG9 engine Type Autromaster 5000 8S100
Output 2 x 3970kW/750rev/min Radars
some 28%, utilising space given over to refrigeration 2 x 1660kW/750rev/min Number 2
machinery in the K vserner-built vessels as a fourth Gearboxes Make Kongsberg NorControVKelvin Hughes
hold. Make Volda Satellite navigation system
The major specification change for Polarlys sees Model. ACG 1500/900HW Make Seatex DGPS
Number . 2 Other navigation systems
the introduction of a twin 'father-and-son' machinery Output speed 162rev/min Make Trimble
installation designed to give economical operation Propellers Model Navtrac XL
over four speed ranges between 2 knots and 18 knots. Material . Contract date 27 April 1994
The two cp propellers are each driven through a Volda Manufacturer Ulstein Propeller Launch/floatout date .4 November 1995
Number .2 Delivery date 31 March 1996
ingthe design for a series of 4800TEU vessels already owner and builder, and was subjected to assessment Output... .4 x 3000kW
ordered from Odense, in order to increase capacity to by the Lloyd's Register ShipRight analysis system to Hatch covers
that magical 6000 figure. Appropriately lengthened, ensure the vessel's structural safety throughout its ser- Make Odense Steel Shipyard
Type Pontoon
the R·C1ass (also designated C5500) prototype vice life. Qualification for Lloyd's LNC(AA) notation Containers
Regina Maersk thus became the first vessel to reach allows for one-man bridge operation, although Sizes carried. . .20ft; 40ft; 45ft
this important milestone in the containership concept. because of IMO restrictions this facility will not be Cell guides Yes
put into practice. Nevertheless, the high degree of TEU capacity.......................... .. 6000
A beam which is lOrn above the maximum for nav- Reefer plugs 700
igating the Panama Canal allows Regina Maersk to automation fitted, centred upon a new generation TIers/across (max)
accommodate up to 14 rows of containers within its ABB Denmark integrated computer system, means Main deck .. 5/17
double-hull structure, and 17 on the upper deck, that normal complement comprises only seven offi- Holds ·/14
cers and six crew, with a refrigeration electrician and Complement
where a maximum of 5 tiers can be stowed. The fitting Officers 7 (+ option 2)
of lashing bridges, making use of a Moller- a fourth engineer added when large refrigerated car- Crew 6
developed horizontal lashing system (patent applied goes are being carried. The system, operated from the Spare 11
for), allows faster and safer lashing, and has con- fully enclosed bridge, engine control room and ship Single rooms 24
; Bow thruster
tributed to a reduction of stack loads on deck, and a control centre, covers automatic heel control; ballast Make.. ..Brunvoll
consequent lower degree of hatch cover strengthen- transfer, main engine performance and information Number.. .. 1
ing. No moveable cell guides are fitted on the ship. It technology administration. It is also linked with a Output 2210kW (30 tonnes)
is interesting to note that this C5500 design has a Maersk Data Loadstar loading computer and a Lanng Stern thrusters
Make.. .. . Brunvoll
refrigerated cargo capacity (l.62million ft') which is & Steiman Refcon system for refrigerated cargo Number 2
control. Output. .. 2 x 900kW (2 x 15 tonnes)
20% greater than that of the largest pure reefer ship
Bridge control system
afloat, with electrical sockets available on deck (300) One man operation Yes (but not applied)
and in the holds (400) for a total 700 refrigerated con- PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS
Computers on ship .. Integrated computer system
Length, oa... . 318.24m
tainers, current practice dictating that this cargo will Length, bp 302.27m
Contract date .4 November 1993
normally be carried in 40ft units (FEU). Launch/float out date 11 November 1995
Breadth, moulded .42.80m
Delivery date....... .. 30 January 1996
The 12-cylinder MAN B&W K90MC main engine Depth. moulded to main deck 24.10m
fitted to Regina Maersk is understood to be the most Gross 81.488gt
powerful diesel engine yet built. Constructed at the
Deadweight Note: A P Moller refused to allow a general
design 65.61Odwt
Tamano works of Mitsui Engineering and scantling 84.9OOdwt
arrangement plan (normally an integral part of
Shipbuilding, it develops 74,640bhp at 94rev/min and Draught ships presented) of Regina Maerskto be pub-
drives a 9m diameter Stone Manganese fp propeller to design 12.20m lished. However, in view of the special signif-
scantling 14.00m icance of this vessel, we decided to publish
give a service speed at 85%mcr of 25 knots. Fuel con- Speed. service at 85% mcr 25 knots
sumption under these conditions is 194.5 tonnes/day. Fuel consumption. main engine only 194.5tonnes/day
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Shipbuilder: Hyundai Heavy Industries SMART hull stress monitor, which Hyundai is the Boilers
first shipyard authorised to install and maintain. Number. .. . 1
Co Ltd (HHI), Korea Type .......................... Automatic forced draught,
SKS Tana is powered by a Hyundai-MAN B&W vertical, cylindrical
Vessel's name: SKS Tana
5S70MC main engine developing 18,800bhp (mer) at Make . ........ ABB Sunrod
Owner/operator: Kristian Gerhard Jebsen 91rev/min. A main engine-driven alternator with an Output . ........................ 35tonnes/h
Skipsrederi AlS, Norway Cranes
output of 900kW and three 700kW diesel alternator- Number ..................................................... 2
Designer: Hyundai Heavy Industries sets supply electrical requirements. Accommodation Make/type ........ HydralifVMCV1301-5T-13115
Co Ltd (HHI), Korea for 14 officers and 16 crew is provided in a deckhouse Capacity ......... 5tonne/10m/min
aft, separated from the funnel casing. Lifesaving Task . . Engine service
Flag: Norway (NIS) Mooring equipment
appliances include a stern launching free-fall lifeboat. Number .2 x mooring winch/windlass
Total number of sister
4 x mooring winches
ships already completed: 1 Make ................. Hyundai-Pusnes
Total number of sister Type ... ...... Electro-hydraulic
Hatch covers
ships still on order: 4 PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Make . ........... Kvaamer
Length. oa.. ...243.61 m Type . .. ..... .side-rolling
Length. bp 234.00m Cargo tanks
Breadth. moulded 23.20m Number of tanks 7
YUNDAI'S considerable experience as a builder
H of oil/bulk/ore (OBO) carriers has led to the
introduction of this new design, aimed at eliminating
Depth. moulded to main deck
Width of double skin
side .. .............................. 2.00m
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Product range
Coated tanks.. ..
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many of the problems which have beset OBO vessels bottom. ................ 2.2/2.63m Type of coating.. . Tar epoxy
Gross ............. 62,721gt OPA rules complied with.... .. yes
in the past and offering a new level of refinement. Use Displacement . ......... 128,488 tonnes Cargo pumps
of only 27.4% high-tensile steel, as against some 60% Lightweight . .. 18.597 tonnes Number . 7
in earlier designs, is expected to greatly increase resis- Deadweight Type . .. Submerged centrifugal
design .. ....... 109,891dwt Make .. Frank Mohn
tance to corrosion and fatigue cracking, particularly in scantling .. ..... 101.743dwt Capacity .. 7 x 1800m'!h
way of the hopperllower bulkhead stool connection, Draught Cargoiballast control system
whilst the adoption of a double hull with smooth design . ................ 14.80m Make ....... Frank Mohn
interior bulkheads not only facilitates hold cleaning scantling . .. 15.70m Complement
Speed. service (90% mcr) .15.90 knots Officers . ......................... 14
(aided by a 2deg tank top slope towards the centre- Cargo capacity Crew .................. 16
line) and allows a quicker change-over from dry to grain .................................................... 122,043m' Bridge control system
liquid cargoes, but improves insulation of heated liquid .............................................. 122.043m' Make Norcontrol
cargoes and satisfies safety criteria. Bunkers Type AC4/DGS8800C
heavy oil 3648m' Fire detection system
Contamination, by dust from dry cargoes, of oil diesel oil 256m' Make.. .. Consilium Maline
cargo valves and pipelines previously housed in a duct Water ballast .48.925m' Type.. .. C-300
keel, has been avoided by fitting a Framo 1800m'Ih Percentage of segregated ballast 92% Fire extinguishing systems
hydraulic deepwell pump in each of the seven Fuel consumption Cargo spaces Low-expansion foam; sea water
main engine only 51.20tonnes/day Make... .. NK Fire Protection
holds/tanks. ln a new move, these are supplied from Classification Det Norske Veritas + 1A1 Bulk Engineroom High-pressure CO,; sea water
power packs driven by individual diesel engines, to Carrier. or Tanker for Oil. HC/E NK Fire Protection
obviate breaks in discharge which might occur from (Holds 2, 4, 6 may be empty) ESP, b(+), Cabins/public spaces Sea water; portable
EO, PST, TMON, VCS2 Make Unitor
electric motors tripping. Use of deep well pumps also
Percentage of high-tensile Radars
makes it unneccessary to fit a cargo stripping system. steel used in construction 27.4% Number .................................... 2
Versatility of this design is further enhanced by its Main engine Make .. ................................ Japan Radio Co
ability to transport clean as well as dirty/crude oil Design MAN B&W Models ............. JMA-9253-9 X band
Model. .. 5S70MC JMA-9303-CA S band
cargoes, resulting from fitting a special seal to the Manufacturer Hyundai Heavy Industries Satellite navigation system (GPS)
Kveemer hatch covers. Number .. 1 Make Furuno
Basically, SKS Tana and her sisters conform to the Output mcr: 18,800bhp/91.0rev/min Model..................................... .. GP-500 Mk II
double-hull Aframax tanker concept and, as such, can ncr: 16,920bhp/87.9rev/min Other navigation systems (Loran-C)
Propeller Make.. .. Furuno
carry three grades of cargo in seven tanks, all of which Material Grade CU3 (Nickel-aluminium-bronze) Model LC-90 Mk II
are coated with tar epoxy. Cargo heating uses deck- Manufacturer Hyundai Heavy Industries Computers on ship
mounted heaters supplied with steam from a Number.. .. 1 Number.. .. 1
35tonneslh boiler, through a pipeline of increasing Pitch.. .. Fixed Make Hyundai Electronic Industries
Diameter.. . 7700mm Model 80486DX2
bore as it is led forward, thus ensuring an adequate Speed 91.0rev/min(mcr)/87.9rev/min(ncr) Tasks Cargo loading/shear forceibending moment
supply to No I tank. An inert-gas system is installed Main engine-driven alternator Waste disposal plant
and this is arranged with connections to the ballast Number.. .. 1 Waste handled. .. ..... Solid
Make/type Hyundai Heavy Industries/HFC6-566-14K Incinerator
spaces and gas monitors. As a dry cargo carrier, Nos Output............. .. .... 900kWf720rev/min Make ..Kangrim-Sunflame
2, 4 and 6 holds may be empty and No 4 hold can be Diesel-driven alternators Model................................ .. ... OSV-3050A
flooded for ballast purposes. Number . .. 3 Waste compactor
This series of vessels is the first to receive the new Engine make/type .. .. Hyundai Heavy Industries Make Daesung
MAN B&W/6L23130 Model... .. MSD-C2
Det Norske Veritas hull monitoring notation intro- Alternator make/type Hyundai Heavy Industries/ Contract date .
duced under optional rules to improve safety, and is HFC6-566-14K Launchlfloatout date April 1996
fitted with the new British Maritime Technology Output.. .......................... 3 x 700kWf720rev/min Delivery date.. .. 17 June 1996
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SEA EXCELLENCE: Kvcerner Warnow's
largest container carrier
Shipbuilder: Kvrerner Warnow Werft es a MAN B&W 8K80MC-C diesel engine, fitted Make Dampfkesselbau Dresden/ublqau
with a Geislinger torsional vibration damper and built Output. 1 x 3.2tonnes/h (oil fired)
GmbH, Germany 1 x 3.Otonnes/h (exhaust gas)
by Dieselmotorenwerk Vulkan, which develops
Vessel's name: Sea Excellence Cranes
28,350kW at 104rev/min mcr. At 90% of this output, Number 1 x monorail
Owner/operator: Reederei F Laeisz, with the vessel saiJing at its design draught of J l.00m Make KGW Schweriner Maschinenbau
Germany and allowing a sea margin of 15%, a fast service speed Capacity 8tonnes
Tasks Provision stores
Designer: ... Kvrerner Warnow Werft GmbH, of 23 knots is possible. A shaft-driven alternator pro- Mooring equipment
Germany duces 1400kW, and three diesel-alternator sets each Number 2 x mooring winch/windlass
Flag: Germany contribute J320kW to the electrical system, including 3 x mooring winches
suppJy to a Brunvoll J300kW bow thruster. Steam Make KGW Schweriner Maschinenbau
Total number of ships requirements are met from a composite boiler. Type Electric
already completed: 1 Hatch covers
Exhausts from the main engine and auxiliaries are Make Kvrerner Ships Equipment
Total number of sister enclosed within a trunk at the aft end of the super- Type Pontoon
ships still on order: 5 structure to just above the level of the wheelhouse top. Containers
Sizes carried 20ft; 40ft; 45ft
Cell guides In holds
Illustration shows sister Sea Elegance (launched as PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS TEU capacity 2682
Potsdam) Length. oa 209.58m in holds. .. 1218
Length, bp 197.10m on deck 1464
Breadth, moulded 32.20m Reefer plugs 500
7111
Width of double skin on deck 5/13
introduction of new designs, amongst them a range of side/bottom .. ..1.80m (6/13 right aft)
eight container vessels with TEU capacities between Gross .. ..31.131gt Ballast control system
2600 to 6000. Sea Excellence (launched as Pommern) Deadweight Make ... ..STN/Danfoss hydraulic
design : 30,554dwt
is an example of the CV2600 class which has a nom- scantling 38,500dwt
Complement
inal capacity of 2682TEU, equating to 2115 units Officers 7
Draught
Crew 16
(approximately 79% of the total) homogeneously design. .. 11.00m
Spare 1 (Pilot)
loaded to 14 tonnes for stability purposes. Of that scantling.. .. 12.50m
Speed, service, 90%mcr. design draught 23 knots S~~w B
maximum total, 1218TEU can be carried in the holds Cargo capacity Single rooms. . .. 24 (plus 1 x 6)
and 1464 on deck, with 500 electrical sockets avail- bale .. ..60.993m' Bow thruster
Make .. .. ..Brunvoll
able on deck for refrigerated containers. Cell guides Bunkers
heavy oil.. . .4432m' Number .. .. 1
are fitted in the holds for 40ft (alternatively 2 x 20ft) Output.. .. 1300kW
diesel oil.. ... 186m'
containers, and a number of the 45ft size can be car- Water ballast.. 10,500m' Bridge control system
ried on deck. Fuel consumption Make STN ATLAS
The vessel has a hull form which incorporates a main engine only 104.1tonnes/day Type GEAMOT 90C
auxiliaries (no reefer TEU).. .. 5.5tonnes/day One man operation Yes
bulbous bow, and a bulbous stem appendage/propeller auxiliaries (250 reefer TEU) . .. 11.5tonnes/day Fire detection system
bossing forward of the open water sternframe. Five Classification ..... Germanischer Lloyd + 100A5 Containership Make.. .. STN ATLAS
cargo holds are arranged forward of the machinery SOlAS 11·2, Reg.54, NAV·OC. +MC-AUT Type MBSA·809
space and one aft, with No J hold covered by a long Percentage of high-tensile Fire extinguishing system
steel used in construction.. . 18% Cargo holds/engineroom CO, and water
forecastle. A double-hull surrounds holds 2 to 5, Heel control equipment Hoppe Make Unitor/Shipyard
extending to the main deck in these locations, with an Main engine .• Radars
access passage formed P&S in the space above the Design. .. MAN B&W Number 2
narrow second deck. In way of No J hold, the double Model.. .. 8K80MC·C Make... . STN ATLAS
Manufacturer.. . Dieselmotorenwerk Vulkan Models 1 x 9600 ARPA-X
hull reaches only to this deck. For container stowage Number.. . 1 1 x 9600 ARPA·S
purposes, holds are stepped at the bilge, forming a Output.. 28,350kW/104rev/min
Satellite navigation system
water ballast tank which is separate from the adjoin- Propeller Make Trimble
Material Bronze (grade Cn 4)
ing side and double bottom tanks. Manufacturer Mecklenburger Metallguss
Model.. . Navtrac Xl
Dangerous goods of classes 1.4,2.2,5.1,6.1 and 9, Number.. .. 1
Computers on board
plus certain categories of classes 3 and 8 can be car- Number.. .. 2
Pitch Fixed
Make HP Vectra Marine
ried in holds 2 to 5 and on deck, and all holds are Diameter 7300mm
Kockumation & lanng & Steiman software
Speed 104rev/min
mechanically ventilated with two air changes/hour. Main engine-driven alternator Tasks Stability. strength, container
The II hatches are fitted with Kvrerner pontoon cov- Number.. . 1 planning, reefer container monitoring
ers arranged in three sections (except No J), suitable Make/type STN/S5F 1120 l54-16SR+lWK Waste disposal plant
Output.. 1400kW/1 04rev/min Waste compactor
for the following stack loads: 40/60tonnelTEUIFEU Make Uson
Diesel-driven alternators
(No I hatch) and 60/90tonne/TEU/FEU on the Number 3 Model UBp·30S
remainder. Portable equipment is provided to measure Engine make/type MaK/9M20 Sewage plant
cargo hold temperature and for gas detection. Alternator make/type .. AEM/S500l8 Make. . Hamworthy El
Accommodation is arranged for a crew of 24 Output.. 3 x 1320kW Model ST2A
Boilers Contract date 18 November 1994
(including pilot) plus six Suez crew in a seven-tier Number 2 launch/floatout date .. 26 January 1996
deckhouse built over the machinery space. This hous- Type 1 x composite boiler Delivery date. ..26 April 1996
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German owners, is currently employed on Sea-Land's scantling draught . .sz.sooromes Complement
liner services. The general arrangement is typical of Lightweight . ...15,000tonnes Officers . .......................... 13
this class of vessel, with the engineroom and sur- Deadweight Crew . .. tt
design 36,9OOdwt Spare . .... 6 x Suez crew
mounting tall superstructure in the three quarter-aft scantling .42,6oodwt Single/double rooms ...................... 23/t
position, dividing the cargo space into six forward and Draught Bow thruster
one after holds, all closed by 13 MacGregor pontoon design . .. 10.BOm Make ............... KaMeWa
covers constructed in three sections (except for No I scantling . .. 12.oom Number .. .. t
Speed, service at 90% mcr, design draught .... 24 knots Output... ........ 1200kWI1190rev/min
hatch). These are designed to allow a maximum of six Bunkers Bridge control system
tiers/13 rows of containers to be carried above deck, heavy fuel.... .. 4510m' Make .................. Norcontrol
protected by an unusually large Oaewoo-designed diesel oiL...... .. 2BOm' Type .... ........................... Autochief-4
air/green-sea spoiler built over the forecastle deck. Water ballast 12, 100m' One man operation .. ............. No
Fuel consumption Fire detection systems
Underdeck, the absence of hatch girders means that main engine only 133.3tonnes/day Make Salwico
II rows and seven tiers can be accommodated, includ- auxiliaries 5.BtonneS/day Type C30
ing high-cube containers in the top tier. Holds I to 5 Classification Germanischer Lloyd + 100A5 Fire extinguishing systems
are fitted with explosion-proof equipment and a bilge Container Ship, +MC, AUT Cargo holds.. .. Fixed CO, and deluge
Percentage of high-tensile steel Make Nanyang-Kidde
system suitable for the carriage of dangerous cargoes, used in construction 33% Engineroom Fixed CO,
with Nos 2 and 4 holds additionally provided with a Heel control equipment Independent heeling pump Radars
water spray system allowing IMOG class I goods to using side tanks Number .. 2
Main engine Make STN Atlas
be loaded. The holds are naturally ventilated with Design.. .. Sulzer Models 1 x Radarpilot 9600 ARPA·S
mechanical exhaust providing two air changeslhour. A Model.. ...BRTAB4C 1 x Radarpilot 9600 TM·X
IOtal of 150 reefer plugs are available for 20ft Manufacturer Haniunq Satellite navigation systems .
containers on deck. Number 1 Other navigation systems
Output .44,OBObhp/102rev/min Make. .. STN Atlas integrated
The double-skin hull incorporates separate side and Propeller
doublebottom tanks utilised for fuel and water ballast, Material Nickel-aluminium-bronze Model ~~~'g~~~nosJ~~~
with a pair of side tanks linked to form an anti-heel- Manufacturer Hyundai Heavy Industries Co Waste disposal plant
ing system controlling heel to within 2deg during Number 1 x 5-bladed Incinerator
Pitch Fixed Make Volcano Co
loading/unloading operations. A passageway at the Diameter 7BOOmm Model VTH-l00SN
top of the side tanks P&S gives access over the full Speed 102rev/min Sewage plan
length of the ship. Accommodation is arranged for a Diesel-driven alternators Make Consolidated Machinery Inc
complement of 24, plus six passengers carried in Number 3 Model Bio-Aerob-18
Engine make/type WiirtsiliilBR20 Contract date 2 November 1994
'Captain-class' dayrooms plus bedroom suites, in an Alternator make/type Leroy Somer/54VS5 Launchlfloatout date 25 May 1996
eight-tier deckhouse where the wheelhouse is OutpuUrev/min.. .. 3 x 1250kVN900rev/min Delivery date 2B June 1996
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Deadweight 32,250dwt
Draught.. .. ..... 11.00m
Contract speed, trial condilions, design draught .14.70 knols
Cargo capacity
liquid volume 38,556m'
Water ballast 17,880m'
Percentage segregated ballast.. 60%
Fuel consumption
main engine only 30.84tonnes (+3% if shaH
alternator is running)
Classification Germanischer Lloyd +100AS
E2, Oil Tanker, ESP, COLL3,
+MC, E2, AUT, INERT
Other regulations complied with Finnish/Swedish Ice
Class 16
Percentage of high-tensile
steel used in construction 17.5%
Main engine
Design MAN B&W
Model 6L5B164
Manufacturer .. MAN B&W
Number 1
Ou1put 8340kW/428rev/min
Gearbox
Make Renk Tacke
Model HSU 11200
Number 1
Output speed. .. 101 rev/min
Propeller
Material. Copper-nickel-aluminium F8
Manufacturer KaMeWa
Number 1
Pitch Controllable
Diameter 6000mm
Speed 101 rev/min
Main engine-driven alternator
Number.. .. 1
Make/1ype Siemens/FC8 633-4 GC40-7
Outpul.. .. 960kW/1500rev/min
Diesel-driven alternators
Number 3
Engine make/type Yanmar T260L-ST
Alternator makeltype ..Hyundai-Siemens HFC 51634-83F
Output. 3 x 960kWf750rev/min
Boilers
Number 2
Type 1 x A09 oil fired
1 x A07 exhausl gas
Make Aalborg Sunred
Outpu1 1 x 111onnes/h
1 x ttonnef
Cargo crane
Number 1
Make/1ype Maskinfabrik Acta/HHC 180-100-18
Capaci1y.. .. 10 tonne
plus 2 slop
Grades cargo... .. 3
Product range.... .. crude oil and oil products
Coated tanks yes
Coa1ing Camkole MX
Stainless s1eel Fittings, pumps, valves,
Shipbuilder: Lindenau GmbH, Germany grades of cargo can be handled, and discharge rate is pipework
OPA rules complied wilh Yes
Vessel's name: Seadevil 3000m'/h with four pumps running.
Cargo pumps
Owner/operator: Partenreederei 'Seadevil' (Carl Water ballast capacity is 17,880m', carried in total- Number 7 plus 2 slop lanks
Buttner GmbH & Co), Germany ly segregated tanks and handled by two 750m'/h Type 7 x SD 300-3DA-HH 555 A 480R
Designer: Lindenau GmbH, Germany hydraulically driven centrifugal pumps. All ballast 2 x SD 150-5DA-HH 090 A 315-5
Flag: Germany piping is galvanised and the tanks fully coated. The Make.. . .. .. Frank Mohn submerged
Capacity 7 x 750m'/h; 2 x 300m'lh
Total number of sister complete cargo and ballast system, except for opera- Cargo control system
ships already completed: Nil tion of manifold valves, is controlled remotely, and Make Saab Marine Eleclronics
Total number of sister monitored using a Saab Tankradar G 154 installation Type Tankradar G154
ships still on order: Nil linked to the loading computer, with information dis- Pumproom
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played on colour monitors in the cargo control room Complement
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Designer: .lmabari Shipbuilding Co Ltd, to reduce absolute humidity, with relative humidity ~f:e ::... :?ilfk~~~i~~;u~~ ~~~
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culation fans providing 4S air changeslhour. Cargo cranes
Flag: Panama Number 3
Stellar Image is self-sustaining, using three
Total number of sister Make Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Mitsubishi 30.Stonnes hydraulic cranes to handle Capacityispeed . ..30.5tonnes/18.5m/min
ships already completed: . cargo through 3 x 24.80m/22.00m wide, and I x Other cranes
Total number of sister 18.40mIl7.60m wide hatches closed by folding Number 2
Makeitype .. Fujiki Shokai
ships still on order: Nil covers. The main engine is a Hitachi-MAN B&W Capacity 2tonnes
SSSOMC MkV developing 9700bhp (mer) at Mooring equipment
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Shipbuilder: Finnyards Oy, Finland tions each side, direct on to the passenger deck which Gearboxes
extends over the full length and breadth of the vessel. Make. . Maag Gear Co
Vessel's name: Stena Explorer Model HPG-185/C
This is split into three 40m x 40m areas by two Number 2
Owner/operator: Stena Line, Sweden
full-width service sections housing toilets, and Output speed .452rev/min
Designer: Finnyards Oy, Finland embarkation and lifesaving systems. A range of fast- Waterjets
(conceptual design, Stena Rederi AB, Manufacturer .. . KaMeWa
food outlets and facilities for live entertainment serve Number .. ...... .4 (2 x twin sets) each with
Sweden) the 1500 passengers in the central area; the aft area steering/reversing units
Flag: Sweden includes a large duty-free shop and video lounges, Impellers .. ...6-bladed
with the forward area offering a calmer choice of Diameter.. . 1600mm
Total number of sister Output .4 x 16.8MW
restaurant and lounge arrangements. Restocking these Diesel-driven alternators
ships already completed: Nil services in the short turnround time is effected using Number .4
Total number of sister special containers and a travelling gantry crane on the Engine make/type Cummins/KTA-38 G3
ships still on order: 2 Alternator make/type Stamford/MHC 6 34K
weatherdeck. Output .4 x 91OkW
The machinery installation, packaged by Kvzerner Boilers
Energy, utilises a father-and-son arrangement com- Number.. . 2
T HIS, the first of three pioneering high-speed sea
service (HSS) ferries ordered by Stena for its UK
services, operates between Holyhead and Dun
prising one LM2500 and one LM 1600 General
Electric aero-derived gas turbine set, fitted in individ-
Type ..
Make ..
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........... Unex
Cranes
Laoghaire, halving the crossing time by conventional ual containerised modules in each catamaran hull. A Number 1 x ganlry
ferry to 99 minutes. Turnround at each terminal is cut Maag Propjet HPG-185/C double-reduction gear and Make . Dematek
clutch coupling, fitted between each pair of turbines, Capacity.. . 12 tonne
to 30 minutes from the time the vessel has docked by Task.. . Passenger food/consumables
using innovative automatic mooring hooks by NorEnt serves the driveshafts for twin KaMeWa 160 water- Mooring equipment
at the stern and a dedicated links pan - 10 minutes each jets, each rated for 16.8MW. These draw-in water Ouick-action hydraulic hooks
for loading/discharging and 10 minutes margin. through inlets in the hull, and are fitted with steer- Number .. . 2
ing/reversing drives for manoeuvring the vessel. The Make . ..................... NorEntAB
Special quick-action service couplings are also Winches/capstans
employed for liquids. Choice by Stena of this semi- turbines burn ISO-F-DMA gas oil, and three efficient Number .. . 1 x anchor winch
SWATH (small-waterplane area twin hull) design to operating speeds can be obtained from the configura- 2 x capstans
satisfy speed, cargo capacity, seagoing characteristics tion: 40 knots with all four turbines running at 90% Make -
Type Electric
and safety requirements, followed comprehensive mcr; 32 knots from two LM2500 sets at 85%; 25 Hatch covers
testing at the National Swedish Experimental knots from two LMJ600 sets at 85%. Two KaMeWa Make . MacGregor
Shipbuilding laboratories. bow thrusters are also fitted. Type .weatherdeck stores
The structure is made up of aluminium, with thick- Stena Explorer is handled from a cockpit/control Doors
Number.. ... 2+2
nesses varying from 4mm to 150mm, and fibre- room forward, by a captain, co-pilot/navigator and Type .. . Stern doors
reinforced composites. The latter are used for the front chief engineer, aided by patrol staff who regularly Designer . . MacGregor
structure above the wet deck, embarkation stations, air inspect machinery and other spaces. A total of 57 Ballast control system
closed-circuit TV cameras, a Lyngse integrated Make Lyngs. Marine
conditioning rooms, bilge keels, spherical ends of the Type Damatic XD integrated ship
bulbous bows, funnels, staircases, and vehicle deck automation system and a Kvremer integrated bridge automation system
fire barriers. This technique was developed in con- installation are included; and the ferry features the Passengers
junction with Det Norske Veritas, and the composites first example of ScanSafe International's intelligent Number ... . 1500
emergency evacuation system. Vehicles
offer a 50% weight saving over aluminium, better Lane length .. . 885m plus platform deck
surface quality and easier maintenance. Substantial Cars .. . 375
investment in aluminium welding technology was (or 100 cars + 50 lorries)
Bow thrusters
made by Finnyards for these ferries. PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Make KaMeWa
The twin 10m-wide hulls are joined to a 20m-wide Length, oa .. . 125.00m Number 2
connecting section which forms the wet deck (\ Om Length, bp . . 107.50m Bridge control system
above baseline), and the car deck (l2.5m above base- Breadth, moulded.. . .40.00m Make Kvaerner Ships Equipment
Depth, moulded Type IBNS
line) which is strengthened for heavy trucks and offers to main (car) deck. . 12.50m One man operation Yes
885 lane-metres, equivalent to 50 x 15m trucks. to passenger deck 18.20m/19. 70m Fire detection system
Utilising the full beam of the vessel allows vehicles to Gross.. . 20,000gt Make.. .. Consilium Marine
Deadweight, design.. . 1500dw1 Type SALWICO CS 3000
be turned on-board, consequently loading/discharging Fire extinguishing system
Draught
can be carried out in three lanes simultaneously, over design.. . .4.50m Make .. . Marioff
the stern only, through two outboard hydraulic sliding scantling.. . .4.60m Type ... . Hi·fog
doors with clear openings of 4.5m wide x 5m, paired Speed, service, max at 90% mcr .40 knots Radars
Classification Det Norske Veritas +lAl HSLC, Rl, Number.. . 3
with two inboard doors of 4m x 4.6m. Additional Car Ferry A, EO, ICS, NAUT Make Kelvin Hughes
capacity for 100 cars is available on a platform deck, Main engines Models 3 x Nucleus 6000
built over the central section of the car deck and Design General Electric aero-derived gas turbines Satellite navigation system
accessed from there by a fixed aluminium ramp. Total Models 1 x LM2500 and 1 x LM1600 in each hull Make. . Shipmate
Manufacturer General Electric/Kvaerner Energy Type............ . DGPS (MF/LF beacon)
vehicle complement is 375 cars or 100 cars + 50 Number.. . .4 Contract date . ..21 July 1993
trucks. Output 2 x 20.20MW/3600rev/min Launch/float out date 19 May 1995
Passenger access is through two embarkation sta- 2 x 13.07MW/7000rev/min Delivery date 16 February 1996
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hull), Stolt Innovation carries her cargo in 42 integral monitoring and alarm systems. Type Hydraulic
Cargo tanks
compartments and four cylindrical deck tanks, rang- Number .42 plus 4 deck tanks
ing in capacity from 350m3 (deck tanks) to 2050m3, all PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Product range 1MO 1,23
Length, oa 176. 75m Coated tanks.. . No
constructed of 100% solid duplex UR 45N stainless Stainless steel. yes
Length, bp 16S.50m
steel. Breadth, moulded 31.00m OPA rules complied with yes
Within the double hull, port, starboard and centre Depth, moulded to main deck.. . 15.60m Cargo pumps
tanks are formed by two longitudinal cofferdams Width of double skin Number.. ..... .46 x submerged
side . 2.02m Type 17 x SD150; 29 x S0125
which form voids for cargo separation and allow bottom.. . 2.15m/2.55m Make.. . Frank Mohn
products with different temperatures to be loaded in Gross 24,632gt Capacity 17 x 300m'/h; 29 x 200m'!h
adjacent spaces. All stiffening is enclosed within the Deadweight, scantling 37,015dwt Cargo/ballast control system
double structure, or on deck, ensuring completely Draught Make Lyngs0 Marine
design .. . 1O.SOm Type.. . Oamatic XD
smooth tank surfaces; both 'wet' and water ballast scantling II.SSm Complement
spaces have been given a three-coat epoxy 'wet space' Speed, service at 10,000kW, 15% sea margin 16.50 knots Officers 11 + 2 cadets
paint treatment for lifetime protection. Cargo capacity C~ __ ~
Almost all IMO listed cargoes can be carried and liquid volume .40,361 m' _re __ 2
Bunkers Single/double rooms 21(/
12 commodities handled simultaneously, using Frank heavy oil. . 169Sm' Special rudder .8ecker flap type
Mohn (Framo) hydraulic submerged pumps incorpo- diesel oil 154m' Bow thruster
rating a high-efficiency stripping system, supplied Water ballast 16,477m' Make Lips BV
from a power pack designed for a discharge rate of Fuel consumption Number 1
main engines only 53tonnes/day Output, 1100kW/268rev/min
2400m3lh, with one ballast and one tank cleaning auxiliaries .4tonnes/day Bridge control system
pump also operating. A Framo cooling system in eight Classification Det Norske Veritas +IAl Tanker Make Cegelec/Sperry/Lyngs0
tanks allows semi-gases and cargoes with low boiling for Oil Products and Chemicals, ESP, One man operalion.. . Equipped for, but not adopted
OPP-F, EO, F-AMC, ICS, CCO, WI,
points to be carried, with the coolers additionally able VCS-2 HL(I.25Vm', I.S5Vm'),
Fire detection system
to function as heaters for products which cannot be Make Consilium Marine
ETC, LCS(DIS)
Type CS3004
circulated outside tanks for heating. Two oil-fired, and Percentage of high-tensile
Fire extinguishing systems
four exhaust-gas boilers supply steam to heat steel used in construction Nil
Cargo tanks Inert gas
Heel control equipment Pair of dedicated
exchangers serving a dual cargo heating system which side tanks with Framo pump
Make Unitor
uses hot water or thermal oil, and for tank cleaning. Diesel-electric system Cargo deck Low-expansion foam; water spray
Make Unitor
Stolt Innovation is among the first large chemical Main engines
Engineroom Hiqh/low-expansion foam; CO2
tankers to be equipped with a 'green', membrane Design Wi:irtsili:i
Number .4 Make Unitor
nitrogen inert-gas system, using two Unitor 1020m3lh Models 1 x 6R32E Radars
generators, also to have an anti-heeling system using 3 x 9R32E Number.. . ~
side tanks P&S in conjunction with a Framo anti-heel- Manufacturer Wartsili:i Make Sperry
Output 1 x 2430kW/720rev/min Models 2 x RASCAR VT 3400MC
ing pump. Control of almost all onboard operations is Satellite navigation system
3 x 3645kW/720rev/min
accomplished from a cargo control room through a Alternators Make.. . Trimble (Sperry)
Lyngse Damatic XD system, linked to pump and valve Manutlicturer.. . Leroy-Somer Mode!. DGPS Navigator NT2000
operation, also to cargo level, temperature and pres- Number .4 Other navigation systems
Type 1 x LSA56LS-l0P Make . Digital Marine
sure monitoring (using Autronica GL-90 equipment), 3 x LSA5SVS55-10P Model Loran-C navigator North Star 800
and incorporating fault-finding and alarm features Output . Waste disposal plant
connected to control stations in wheelhouse, engine- Propulsion motor Waste handled Solid and liquid
room and shore-based PCs. Comprehensive naviga- Manufacturer Leroy-Somer Incinerator
Model.. . LSM5SXL 12-6P Make . Teamtec Golar
tional and communication automation is fitted in a Number.. . 1 Model.. . OGS 400
wheelhouse designed to Danish 'Project Ship' and Output.. 1O,OOOkW Sewage plant
DNV one-man bridge principles, although the latter Gearbox Make Aquamar
notation has not been adopted. Make Lohmann & Stolterfoht Mode!.. . .810 MSP III
Model Navilus GUT 950 Contract date 30 December 1993
In a rare - but currently popular - move for a ship Number.. ... 1 Launch/floatout date 7 April 1995
of this type, a diesel-electric power plant (designed by Output speed. ...... SI rev/min Dellivery date.. . 29 May 1996
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SUZURAN: ultra-high-speed Japanese cruise ferry
Shipbuilder: .... .Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy 'special class'; 213 in first, and 214 in second class, Diameter ..
Speed............... .... 160.7rev/min
Industries Co Ltd, Japan with 32 drivers making up a total of 507 persons car- Main engine-driven alternators
ried on three decks in the superstructure, where a Number. ..... 2 (for supplying thrusters)
Vessel's name: Suzuran
video theatre, games rooms, restaurants, and play Make Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries
Owner/operator: Shin Nihonkai Ferry Co rooms for children, provide leisure activities. Notably, Output 1 x 1600kW
Ltd, Japan 1 x 1300kW
and in accordance with Japanese rules for domestic Diesel-driven alternators
Designer: .Is ikawajima-Harima Heavy ferries, no lifeboats or accommodation sprinkler sys- Number . ............3
Industries Co Ltd, Japan terns are fitted. Evacuation relies on slides and Engine/alternator make
Output.. ...3 x 1200kW
Flag: Japan liferafts; however, fire detection equipment is fitted
Boilers
and escape routes are identified by luminous stickers. Number 1 x oil fired
Total number of sister The lower' tier of the superstructure (C deck) forms 2 x exhaust gas
ships already completed: Nil the higher of the two vehicle decks with access Make Miura Kogyo
Total number of sister Output 1 x 3.5tonneslh
through a starboard-side door from a shore-based 2 x 1.5tonneslh
ships still on order: 1 linkspan. The 130 x 12m trailers and 80 cars are Mooring equipment
loaded/discharged only at the aft end, with the lower Number ... ..... 2 x mooring winchlwindlass
vehicle deck (D) entered over two ramps; one direct- 5 x mooring winch
ment, including a hoistable car deck with ramp Number 1 x stern door ramp
operators to provide a more competitive service on between C and 0 decks port side, and hydraulically 1 x quarter door ramp
longhaul routes, and shipbuilders to meet the demand 1 x side door
driven 14m diameter turntables at the aft end of each also 2 x tumtables
for faster ships with efficient hull designs. Suzuran deck. Mechanical ventilation is provided to the vehi- 1 x hoistable deck
and her sister have reduced the journey from Tsuruga cle decks and sprinkler fire extinguishing is arranged. 1 x internal ramp
on Honshu Island, to Otaru, Hokkaido, from 28 to 21 Designer .. ...... Kyoritsu Kikai Seisakuyo Co LId
hours, and with a very high service speed of 29.4 Passengers
PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Total.. . 507
knots these are understood to be the fastest large Length, oa 199.45m Classes . 5
monohull full-displacement diesel passenger/vehicle Length, bp 187.00m Vehicles
ferries yet built. Breadth, moulded 25.00m Number of vehicle decks 2 + 1 hoistable
Depth, moulded Cars . 80
On a beam of 25m, a slender hull form with a large to main deck (C) .. . 14.90m Trucks/trailers . 130 x 12m
bulbous bow has been developed by IHI to reduce to lower vehicle deck (D) . 9.50m Complement 50
wave resistance, drawing on its experience with both Gross (Japanese measurement) 17,345gt Bow thruster
Deadweight, design 544Odwl Make Kawasaki Heavy Industries
conventional ferries and the company's own-design Draught Number . 1
'super slender twin hull' (SSTH) vessels. An interest- design 7.08m Output ... 1500kW (22.5 tonnes thrust)
ing feature is the enclosure of both propeller shafts scantling.. . 7.23m Stern thruster
within a single continuous steel fairing in place of the Speed, service ncr, 15% sea margin 29.4 knots Make.. . Kawasaki Heavy Industries
Bunkers Number... . 2
more usual individual bracketed arrangement, in order heavy oil 698m' Output 2 x 590kW (2 x 8.5 tonnes thrust)
to reduce resistance and vibration. A pair of diesel oil 151m' Bridge control systems
retractable fin stabilisers, each 5.6m2 area are fitted, Water ballast 3818m' Make . NABCO
and are normally permanently operated to counter any Classification Japanese Government Type Main engine remote control
Roll stabilisation equipment. Fin stabilisers One man operation ....No
rolling induced by the narrow beam. Main engine Fire detection system .
The two Kawasaki cp propellers have been tailored Design SEMT-Pielstick Fire extinguishing systems
to the design and are each driven at 160.7rev/min by Model 18PC4-2B Engineroom High-expansion foam
a Diesel United-SEMT-Pielstick 18PC4-2B medium- Manufacturer Diesel United Make Kashiwa Co lid
Number.. . 2 Vehicle spaces Sprinkler
speed engine developing 23,850kW (mer) at Output.... ..2 x 23,850kW/41 Orev/min mer Make.. . Kashiwa Co lid
410rev/min, through an IHI planetary reduction gear- 2 x 21 ,450kW/41 Orev/min nor Radars
box and Geislinger elastic couplings. Two IHI alter- Gearboxes Number ....
Make.. ..Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Make . ............... Japan Radio Co
nators, driven from the gears, are used to power the Model.. . Planetary type Satellite navigation system
thrusters. From the port engine a 1600kW unit drives Number 2 Make . ... Japan Radio Co
a 1500kW Kawasaki bow thruster, and two 590kW Output speed 160.7rev/min Waste disposal plant
stem thrusters are supplied from a starboard side Propellers Sewage plant
Material Nickel-aluminium-bronze Make.. ...Taiko Kikai Industries
1300kW alternator. Three 1200kW diesel-alternator Manufacturer Kawasaki Heavy Industries Contract date.. . .
sets are also fitted. Number 2 Launch/tloatout date .
Eight passengers are accommodated in suites; 40 in Pitch.. . Controllable Delivery date 30 May 1996
..,.
for entering into the LNG carrier sector is backed by
the LNG certificates of quality from Bureau Veritas
HEAVY INDUSTRIES