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EUROPEAN UPDATE cutting line and other covered production facil- ities on a ,7-acre (2,800-sq-m.) area of reclaimed land. Such facilities have already eased the construction of two 339.5-ft. (103.5-m)

Aquastrada fast ferries currently building to a

Rodriquez design for Corsica Ferries.

This parcel tanker contract is part of a con- siderable program of fleet renewal by the Stolt-

Nielsen Group which additionally involves yards in Spain, Denmark, France and Japan.

The largest of the new vessels will be four (with an option for two more) 22,460-dwt chemical tankers to be built at Astilleros Espanoles'

Sestao and Juliana yards in Spain. Double- hulled, these ships will be 533 ft. (162.6 m) long, equipped with 36 stainless steel tanks and powered by diesel-electric power. Delivery of the first vessel is anticipated for fall 1998.

Orkney accepts flexible ferry

After lengthy controversy, which delayed the project at various stages, the sparsely inhabit- ed Orkney Isles north of Scotland are now being serviced by a brand new ferry, built in south- west Scotland by the Ailsa-Troon yard.

Named Graemsay, the 55.7 x 20-ft. (17 x 6.1- m), all-steel vessel has been sized to fit into small ports between Stromness and Hoy (Moness) and Graemsay in Scapa Flow. The ship therefore has a somewhat cut-off appear- ance, and according to Ailsa-Troon Contracts

Director Tom Jenkins, "fits like a shoe horn" at its ports of call.

Built to withstand the often poor weather con- ditions of the region, Graemsay will carry pas- sengers, livestock, sand, gravel, bottled gas and fish farm pallets as normal cargo along with farm vehicles and essential food supplies when needed.

A surprisingly spacious forward cabin can accommodate up to 73 passengers who enter and exit via the generously proportioned aft deck. Three bulwark access gates are provided for passengers boarding the ferry from pier steps, while livestock and vehicles are brought aboard via a stern ramp.

Cargo carrying space has been maximized, according to Mr. Jenkins, with a 25 percent increase achieved over the original specifica- tion. Vessel speed has also been increased to 10.3 knots from earlier lower estimates. Power is derived from twin, 300-hp Mermaid Magnum turbocharged diesels developing 2,500 rpm.

These drive FP, 900-mm, full-bladed propellers with 75-mm diameter shaft via Twin Disc

MG5091 reverse gears with a ratio of approxi- mately 3:1.

Maneuverability has been enhanced by the installation of a Kort bowthruster.

A Palfinger crane, mounted amidships at wheelhouse level, keeps the deck uncluttered and provides efficient cargo handling when transferring farm materials and cattle boxes directly from the pier. The crane has been care- fully mounted so as not to obstruct the view from the wheelhouse which has raked windows forward.

Navigational aids include two Furuno 1931 flush-mounted radars (one at the helm and one in the overhead console), a Furuno FCV 6X7 echo sounder and GP70 Furuno navigator (again flush mounted overhead). Two VHFs, a

CB radio and an Ibuki horn have also been incorporated.

Lighting, to cope with dark winter days, has been given high priority. A Seamatz searchlight and five Aqua Signal floodlights have been installed, two forward, two aft and another to cover the crane during loading/unloading oper- ations. 22 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News

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