that are actually more advanced than those on the F-22P frigates. Other weapons are a forward twin gun mount – possibly a 25mm mount – as well as a Chinese-built derivative of the AK-630M Gatling gun mounted aſt atop the superstructure. Sensors include an aſt-mounted fire control radar as well as a search radar that presumably provides targeting data for the SSM. Passive electronic warfare equipment is also fitted. KS&EW has, in the recent past, also
built two small tanker-cum-utility ships, Madadgar and Rasadgar. Designed by Singapore-based Sea Quest Technology Pte Ltd, these units are used for a variety of tasks including replenishment, torpedo recovery, diving support, towed array transportation, mine
laying, search-
and-rescue as well as towing, given their 40tonne bollard pull capability. The 1650tonne units have a length
of 47.2m, a beam of 11m and a draught of 4.8m. They have a Wärtsilä-supplied
KS&EW has built two small tanker-cum-utility vessels, Madadgar and Rasadgar.
propulsion system with a bow thruster and two rudder propellers. Tey have a speed of 15knots and a range of 2000nm. It is understood that more are to be built in due course. However, design work for these vessels, as well as a training ship, will
RINA - Lloyd’s Register Maritime Safety Award
The Institution believes that the safety of both the seafarer and the maritime environment begins with good design, followed by sound construction and efficient operation. Whilst naval architects and other engineers’ involved in the design, construction and operation of maritime vessels and structures do not have a patent on such issues, nonetheless their work can make a significant contribution.
The Institution also believes that it has a role to play in recognising achievement of engineers’ in improving safety at sea and the protection of the maritime environment. Such recognition serves to raise awareness and promote further improvements.
The Maritime Safety Award is presented by the Institution, in association with Lloyd’s Register, to an individual, company or organisation which has made a significant technological contribution to improving maritime safety or the protection of the maritime environment. Such contribution can have been made either by a specific activity or over a period of time. Nominations may be made by any member of the global maritime community, and are judged by a panel of members of the Institution and Lloyd’s Register. The Award will be announced at the Institution’s Annual Dinner.
Nominations are now invited for the 2012 Maritime Safety Award. Individuals may not nominate themselves, although employees may nominate their company or organisation.
Nominations may be up to 750 words and should describe the technological contribution which the individual, company or organisation has made in the field of design, construction and operation of maritime vessels and structures,
Nominations may be forwarded online at
www.rina.org.uk/MaritimeSafetyAward
or by email to
MaritimeSafetyAward@rina.org.uk
Nominations should arrive at RINA Headquarters by 31 Dec 2012
Queries about the Award should be forwarded to the Chief Executive at
hq@rina.org.uk
Warship Technology May 2012 33
be performed by Marine Systems Pvt Ltd. KS&EW is also building two 32tonne
bollard pull tugs for the Pakistan Navy. Future plans call for a 20,000tonne fleet oil tanker, hovercraft and more support vessels. WT
Feature 7
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