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NEW TECHNOLOGY

Russian "Ekranoplanesj

Give New Meaning To

Term "Fast Ship"

Test Ship Reportedly Runs 500 km/h

At the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) 36th session, an IMO sub-committee was given details and shown the film trials over the past few years of a Russian sea/land/air vessel which reportedly can operate up to 500 km/h (310 mph). The following is an excerpt on the vessel from IMO News.

As technological developments over the past years have focused on high-speed craft, usually defined in the 50+ knot range, a craft recently unveiled by the Russians to an IMO sub-com- mittee forms a class of its own.

Dubbed "ekranoplanes," the high-speed ves- sel, which is an air-cushion craft whose weight is supported at operational speeds by a cushion of air between the foils and the surface (either sea or land), is reportedly capable of speeds up to 500 km/h. What the IMO sub-committee saw was film trials that had been held over the past 15 years, of a 100-ton ship that looked more like an aircraft, with short, square-tipped wings.

Delegates were told by the Russian delegate that the ekranoplane can also fly. Russia re- quested that the ekranoplane should be incorpo- rated into the coverage of the international code of safety for high speed craft (HSC Code), but that was denied, because of the tight timetable agreed upon for finalizing the Code. The charac- teristics of the unique vessel mean a number of legal factors must first be considered, particu- larly whether it should be covered by maritime or civil aviation requirements. On the safety side, it was noted that measures would have to be developed for craft which use fuel with a flashpoint as low as 28 degrees Celsius. It would also be necessary to consider detailed regula- tions for navigation equipment on a vessel of such high speed. It was agreed that this should be referred to the sub-committee on Safety of

Navigation. The target for completion is 1996, and it will be decided whether it will be included in or stand separate from the HSC Code.

Also, plans are underway to work jointly with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to deal with safety aspects.

The new international code of safety for HSC

Code should be made mandatory via an amend- ment to the International Convention for the

Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974. Current plans call for the adoption by the Maritime

Safety Committee (MSC) in 1994, and that they will enter into force on January 1, 1996. Many new types of high-speed craft are being built, and the sub-committee decided that the indus- try and maritime administrations are waiting for the establishment of international regula- tions that will deal with the special needs of this vessel type.

Hitachi Zosen Launches

First "Superjet-30"

Foil-Assisted Catamaran and its top speed is approximately 38 knots.

The hulls and superstructures are made com- pletely of corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy.

Based on Hitachi Zosen's extensive experience in building aluminum vessels and the high level of its technology, the catamaran is highly rated for its quality.

New Era In Ship Simulator Training

Begins With Panama Canal Pilots

Hitachi Zosen will deliver the first Superjet-30, the Trident Ace, to

Fuke Kaiun Co., Ltd., later this year.

Hitachi Zosen Corporation launched the first of seven "Superjet-30" high speed foil-assisted catamarans from its Kanagawa Shipyard. Chris- tened Trident Ace in the launching ceremony, the catamaran is scheduled to be delivered to

Fuke Kaiun Co., Ltd. later this year.

Hitachi Zosen received orders for seven

Superjet-30s last year. Companies that ordered from Hitachi Zosen were Fuke Kaiun Co., Ltd., which ordered three, Setonaikai Kisen Co.,

Ltd., which ordered two, and Ishizaki Kisen Co.,

Ltd., which also ordered two vessels.

The Superjet-30 is a high-speed passenger ship designed with passenger comfort in mind, as well as the ship's economy. It is a hybrid-type vessel with fore and aft hydrofoils between the demi-hulls. The catamaran structure also makes wide deck areas and spacious passenger cabins possible, while the ship benefits from the fuel economy characteristics of the hydrofoil con- figuration. Two diesel engines provide the pro- pulsion for the catamaran through two waterjet drives. Thus, the catamaran features excellent maneuverability, as well as low noise and vibra- tion levels. The Superjet-30 is about 103 feet long, with a breadth of 32 feet and a depth of 11 feet. Its maximum passenger capacity is 160

Preparing for their roles as Panama Canal instructors at STAR

Center are former Panama Canal pilots, (I. to r.), Dick Andrews,

Robert Half and Tim Kirkby.

STAR (Simulation Training and Research)

Center has officially launched its 360-degree, full-view ship's training bridge and facility in

Dania, Fla. Four classes of Panama Canal pilots are the first to sign on and pay for the opportu- nity to train on the newest and most advanced vessel handling simulator in the world.

STAR Center can create the real-time opera- tion of any size vessel in any port in the world.

One of the Center's versatile bridge simulators is the 247-degree docking simulator. According to Harry J. Crooks, director of STAR Pro- grams, the maritime industry has shown a great deal of interest in the new facility. Already, the

Port of L.A. has signed an agreement to begin training classes, as have the U.S. Navy, U.S.

Coast Guard, Amoco Transport Co. and Jacobsen

Pilots. "We expect to sign additional training contracts in the near future," Mr. Crooks said.

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