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Vessels

IZAR Sestao Launches 11,300-cu. m. Dredger

The Sestao Shipyard has launched the newbuilding number 324, a suction dredger with a capacity of 11,300 cu. m.

Known as Filippo Brunelleschi, the ves- sel will be delivered next September and will go to work in Southeast Asia. This dredger is the first of a series of two, the second one will be launched in April.

These, as well as the previous ships Juan

Sebastian de Elcano and Kaishuu, of 16,000 cu. m., will be operated by the same Belgian shipowner, Jan de Nul.

Filippo Brunelleschi and its twin ship are smaller than their predecessors, but are able to dredge to a major depth and are better manageable.

First of a twin vessels contract signed with the Belgium dredger operator. Jan de Nul N.V., Filippo Brunelleschi is a

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Excellence in Marine and Offshore Classification

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Main Particulars

Length overall 456 ft. (138.9 m)

Breadth 90 ft. (27.5 m)

Design draft 29 ft. (9 m)

DWT 18,590

Propulsion .2 x MAN B&W de 5.760 KW each one

Dredge pumps IHC

Engines Caterpillar 1,550 kW @ 1,800 rpm trailing suction hopper dredger with a 11,300 cu. m. hopper capacity, designed and built to perform a variety of func- tions. The dredger is equipped with one suction pipe of a 1,200 mm internal diameter, dimensioned for dredging at a depth of 32.5 m (adjustable to 52 and 71 m) under the waterline with the hopper empty, and with a 50 degree or 55 degree, respectively maximum angles between the suction pipe and the base- line. A draghead of a 1,200 mm bore, with an adjustable visor and a swell compensator, is fitted to the end of the suction arm. The dredger is powered by two MAN B&W diesel engines, type 12V32/40, of an 5,760 kW power output at 750 rpm, burning heavy fuel of a max. viscosity of 390 est at 50°C.

SB main engine, driving: a Wartsila controllable pitch propeller via a flexi- ble coupling, a Jahnel Kestermann reduction gearbox with clutch coupling; a Nihjuis jet pumpset from the forward end of the engine via reduction gearbox with two outgoing speeds. Between engine and gearbox a flexible coupling, between gearbox and pumpset a tooth coupling are fitted

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Oceaneering Acquires

New Vessel

Oceaneering Intl. purchased the Gulf

Quest for conversion into a 145-ft. (44.1-m) dive support vessel. Built in 2001. and renamed the Ocean Quest, the vessel will be upgraded in spring 2003.

When completed it will feature: 2,100 sq. ft of deck space, 24 person accom- modations (in addition to vessel crew), dive support equipment installed below deck, marine rated API 10 ton crane on the stern. 24 hr. operational capacity and built-in. below deck, 6 x 6 jet pump. 16 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News