Ship & Boat International May/June 2007

Pentland Ferries orders from FBMA Marine PASSENGER VESSELS

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BMA Marine’s yard in Cebu, The Philippines, has received a contract from Scotland’s

Pentland Ferries to supply a 70m catamaran ferry for operation from the Scottish mainland to the Orkney Isles. The new vessel will operate on Pentland Ferries’

existing route from Gills Bay to St Margaret's Hope, replacing an older conventional car ferry. Up to eight trucks, 32 cars, and 250 passengers can be accommodated onboard, and the vessel will be capable of operating at top speeds of up to 18.5knots. Vessel loading/unloading will be undertaken via stern doors. Pentland Ferries says the new vessel has been

optimised to deliver ‘exceptional revenue carrying capabilities’ when compared with other vessels operating within the Scottish ferry market. High levels of fuel efficiency per tonne of cargo

carried will also provide Pentland Ferries with an overall reduction in emissions. Speaking at the signing of the contract this

February, FBMA Marine said, ‘This project represents a significant step forward for ferry operations in Scotland. The use of efficiently designed catamarans is long overdue as a solution to best serve the ferry dependent communities of Scotland.’ The vessel has been designed by naval architects

Sea Transport Solutions (STS), in Australia, which has developed one of its well proven designs to meet the particular requirements of this demanding route. Construction is expected

This rendering illustrates a 70m catamaran ferry for operation from the Scottish mainland to the Orkney Isles.

to start shortly, and delivery will take place in April 2008. Pentland Ferries’ newbuilding will be powered

by four KTA 38 M2 main engines, driving four propellers, and will be further equipped with two bow thrusters to give good manoeuvrability

in port. She will have a steel hull, with a hull form

developed by STS to ensure good sea keeping in the tough weather conditions found off the northern coast of Scotland, and an aluminium superstructure.

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NB543: Amended interceptor for Mexico

Builder’s name.............................Dockstavarvet Designer.....................Petter Håkansson Marine Vessel’s name.....................................NB543 Owner/Operator...........................Mexican Navy Country......................................................Mexico Flag..........................................................Mexican Total number of sister ships already completed..1 Total number of sister ships still on order..........- Contract date...................................January 2006 Delivery date.................................June 2006

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new 11m interceptor craft, NB543, a compact version of the larger IC 16 M was delivered to

the Mexican Navy by Dockstavarvet. The craft was designed for patrolling littoral waters and inland waterways. The new vessel is characterised by an all-aluminium

construction, a high-speed chine form, shallow draught and a low profile, and has been built and equipped to meet the requirements of Det Norske Veritas’ High Speed and Light Craft rules. The machinery comprises either a single or a twin

installation providing speeds up to 50knots. In this particular version, the boat is powered by two Volvo Penta D9 diesel engines providing a total output of 736kW (1000hp) and a sprint speed of more than 42knots. The engines are driving two Rolls-Royce FF310 water jet units through ZF reduction gears and flexible shaft couplings. The layout comprises three watertight compartments;

forepeak, accommodation, and engineroom. The wheelhouse provides shock absorbing seats for coxswain and navigator, a sofa for up to three passengers, and a small galley. The accommodation below is arranged for crew comfort including beds, and a small working area.

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CB 90 H solutions, developed for and together with the Swedish Navy. The air draught is kept less than 3.50m enabling the craft to pass under bridges even at high waters. The low radar profile of the NB543 together with

its extreme speed resources and manoeuvrability makes it a most powerful platform for police/security operations.

PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS

Length, oa......................................................................11.4m Length, wl........................................................................9.4m Beam.............................................................................2.80m Displacement.............................................................8tonnes Draught.........................................................................0.90m Lightweight displacement ....................................... 8400kg Speed, sprint..........................................................42+ knots Speed, cruising..........................................................30knots Range, cruising...........................................................200nm Fuel consumption...........................190litre/h (at full speed) Classification Society and Notations.................Not classed, designed to Det Norske Veritas High Speed and Light Craft rules

Main engines Make ................................................... Volvo Penta Model .................................................................D9 Number.................................................................2 Output of each engine..... 368kW at 2600rev/min (rating 4)

Gearboxes Make ...................................................................ZF Model................................................................305 Number.................................................................2

Alternators Number.................................................................2 Make ............................................................ Bosch Output/speed of each set.................2 x 80A, 24V

Waterjets

Make ...................................................Rolls-Royce Model............................................................FF310 Number.................................................................2

Manoeuvring system........................................Rolls-Royce Deck machinery Paint system......International epoxy/polyurethane Life rafts........................................................Viking Anchor windlass..........................................Engbo

Bridge electronics .....................................................Furuno NAVnet VX-2 navigational navigation system comprising integrated radar, electronic chart plotter (C-Map), GPS, log, echo sounder, autopilot, Cassens Plath compass

Fire fighting system............................Swefire, Halotron IIB Diesel heater.......................................................... Webasto A/C system.................................MarineAir Vector Compact Water maker.. ...............................Minimar 200 (25litres/hr) Water heater….....................................Slim Square 0162-S Ventilation….....................................................Dockstavarvet Bilge/fire pump…..........................................Johnson F-8B5 Electric system…................................................Docksta El Batteries…...................................................................Optima Battery chargers…........................................................LEAB Diesel generator ......Fisher Panda PMS 8.000 NE (6.8kW) Nav Lights...........................................................Aqua Signal Window wipers................................................................SWF Horn..................................................................................Ibuki Complement Crew......................................................................3 Passengers...........................................................3 Number of cabins.................................................1

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