NEwS
and davit manufacturer like Fassmer another blue borders and territorial waters.
stamp of Nadiro and a possibility to grow further in The SeaArk Dauntless class vessel is based on a
the future.” proven hull designed by C Raymond Hunt & Associ-
Fassmer already offers complete systems with ates, of Boston, Massachusetts, and is constructed
their own Duplex Release Hook, which is also in of all-welded marine-grade aluminium. The vessel
conformity with the new regulations like DE 52 features a deep-vee variable deadrise hull that
conventional hooks. Fassmer sales manager Norbert produces a smooth, dry and stable ride.
Kotte considers the agreement vital in capturing The vessel is powered by twin Cummins QSB5.9
potential changes in the market: “We expect to see diesel engines, rated at 375hp each coupled to
changes in the industry due to new safety regula- ZF gears. These patrol boats can attain top speeds
tions and general demand for increased safety from of 26kts with a range of 300miles and operate at a
seafarers. Even though we are very content with our service speed of approximately 22kts. Pilot house
current product portfolio, we always strive towards accommodations include seating for a crew of
getting better and meeting new customer needs. If four. Forward cabin accommodations include an
the Drop-In-Ball is the future, we want to be in the enclosed berthing area for two, marine head, full
game from the beginning.” galley, weapons lockers and hanging storage lockers.
All interior spaces on the vessel are climate controlled.
The electronics suite includes military communica-
tions equipment and radar/NavNet with GPS, plotter
with colour sounder, and a Force Ten tracking system.
For onboard electrical service, a 10kW Northern
Lights generator and 30A shore power are provided,
supplying 110V auxiliary power to the boat.
Contract
Rondal wins
Greenpeace deal
Dutch mast and rigging specialist Rondal has won
an order to supply masts, boom, rigging, winches,
deck equipment, furling systems, hydraulics and
sails to Rainbow Warrier III, Greenpeace’s new
Small-scale systems tested at DHI, Denmark (Credit: 58m flagship.
DESMI AS). Due to be launched in 2011, the new Dykstra-
designed sailing vessel is currently under construc-
tion at Fassmer shipyard in Berne/Motzen in
Rescue effort Germany. When the vessel is completed it will have
SeaArk completes
two 45m aluminium A-frame masts with five hydrau-
lic furling sails.
Haiti patrol boats
Remco Zeevaarder, senior account manager at
Rondal, said: “By minimising the amount of standing
USA shipyard SeaArk Marine Inc recently completed rigging required, these A-frame masts create a
the first two boats of a five-boat contract for the Haiti relatively simple rig to operate. This is an exciting
Coast Guard. The vessels were purchased through challenge for us to design and engineer these masts,
the Global Peace and Security Fund, administered by with their curving legs and mast bend. We will be
the Department of Foreign Affairs and International building them in recycled aluminium.”
Trade (DFAIT), through the Canadian Commercial In addition to the masts, Rondal will supply three
Corporation (CCC). booms, the standing rigging, the running rigging,
The contract included SeaArk Model 12.19m (40ft) five hydrofurls, eight reel winches, four deck winches,
‘V Dauntless’ class vessels. The vessels have a length deck fittings, the sails and the hydraulic valve blocks
waterline of 10.97m (36ft), a beam of 4.2m (14ft) and a for the winches and furlers.
draught of 0.91m (3ft). The patrol boats will achieve a Rondal’s operations include the development,
service speed of 22kts and a maximum speed of 26kts. engineering and manufacture of complete mast
The vessel and her crew are tasked with law enforce- solutions for large sailing yachts worldwide. The
ment, surveillance, search and rescue, disaster relief, company, which is based in Vollenhove, Holland,
migrant repatriation operations and in securing Haiti was once a subsidiary of Royal Huisman.
10
Ship & Boat International March/April 2010
SBI_MarApr10_p8-9-10-12.indd 10 26/02/2010 12:20:05
Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52  |  Page 53  |  Page 54  |  Page 55  |  Page 56  |  Page 57  |  Page 58  |  Page 59  |  Page 60