NEWS
“Taking into account the outlook for the development
of Russia’s energy projects in the offshore fields of the Arctic and the Far Eastern seas, as well as the emphasis on the issues of safety of navigation and the protection of marine environment, we think that the vessels of this type will be required as one element of an integrated safe navigation system not only in the Baltic sea region, but equally in the Barents sea and the Okhotsk areas,” added Mr Frank.
Shipbuilding
Seabourn Sojourn Carnival Corporation took delivery of the second of three €550million cruise ships in May. Seabourn Sojourn was delivered to Carnival’s subsidiary Seabourn Cruise Line. Te 32,000grt vessel is 198m long, 26m wide and reaches a maximum speed of over 20knots. Te hull of Seabourn Sojourn was built at
Ci.Mar
T. Mariotti deliver
Costruzioni Navali at San Giorgio di Nogaro (Northeast Italy)- a company owned 50% by
T.Mariotti and 50% by the Cimolai Group – then towed around the coast of Italy to Genoa-based
T.Mariotti for outfitting and final completion. The latest Seabourn vessel accommodates 450
passengers in 225 cabins and the company said it offers the highest space per guest ratio in the Industry. Furthermore, a unique detail for a vessel of this size is the addition of a marina on the stern that lowers directly to the sea. Seabourn Sojourn is powered with the latest
technology, including a safety management system control, a computerised system to manage all aspects of safety, and an independent propulsion system - two duplicate engine rooms and drive systems guaranteeing
safe travel in case of emergency. Seabourn Sojourn’s sister vessel Seabourn Odyssey
was delivered in 2009 and the last ship in the series is due for delivery next year.
Tankers Stena orders one
more Suezmax Stena Bulk has ordered a seventh 160,000dwt Suezmax tanker for US$70million from the Korean Samsung Shipyard. Te company recently confirmed that it had ordered six in-house designed Suezmax tankers for delivery in 2011/2012, and following its analysis of the market it Stena said it had has now placed a further order. Te vessels have been designed by Stena’s design
department in accordance with the most advanced technology available today. Te result is dramatically improved energy efficiency, which will, among other things, reduce fuel and bunker consumption by up to 15% compared with most efficient, conventionally designed Suezmax tankers currently in operation. “Stena Bulk have been patient in viewing the markets
these past couple of years, to expand its fleet of Suezmax tankers (160,000dwt). And we have taken the time to integrate our proven track record for innovative tanker design by creating the most environmentally friendly large tanker of its size, with minimal fuel consumption, available today”, said Ulf G. Ryder, President & CEO of Stena Bulk. Te seven vessels will be added to the Stena Sonangol
Suezmax Pool said the company. “Te pool, which is in the premium class of the operating tanker pools, will now further cement its lead with an emphasis on new and environmentally friendly tankers”, added Mr Ryder.
Seabourn Sojourn has now been delivered to Seabourn Cruise Line.
10
The Naval Architect July/August 2010
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 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80