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April 2004 47 ing the risk of injury or damage from swinging crane loads.

The superstructure itself is shaped to give a distinc- tive profile but this is far from just a matter of styling.

The layout is designed to provide an exceptionally good view in all directions from the bridge, low wind resistance and good spray shedding qualities to cut the amount of water and spray on deck in bad weather. An additional benefit of the new superstructure is that it has more strength using less material. Inside is the functional wheelhouse and spacious and comfortable quarters for the crew.

The design specification calls for accommodation to cruise ship standards in a low motion environment free of noise and vibration.

The deck is prepared for new systems designed to reduce the amount of manual work and to safeguard the crew when moving and securing cargo.

One such measure is the automatic sea fastening sys- tem developed by Rolls-Royce which provides for moving cargo about the deck and for unmanned lock- ing of containers.

Another is the liquid and bulk cargo discharge sta- tions, situated at the side walkways. These incorporate the Odim automatic bulk hose connection station that enables hose connections to be made with a minimum of manual handling. A highly functional oil recovery system can also be installed.

UT 776E

Agood example of the next generation vessels is the

UT 776E. This is a 93m long PSV with a cargo deck area of about 1040 sq. m. Its deadweight at maximum draft is approximately 5,000 tons, of which over 3,000 tons can be carried on deck.

It can carry pipes, liquid cargo and cement/barite and it is designed also for safety standby and oil recovery, while options enable it to be configured for fire-fighting, helicopter landing, ROV operations and be fitted with a 150 ton offshore crane, a 300 ton A-frame and extra accommodation.

Tankage is provided for fuel , water, mud, brine, methanol and special products. The bulk handling system has a capacity of 400 cu. m. and there are also tanks for 1,000 cu. m. of recovered oil.

Although other propulsion systems can be selected, the E version of the UT 776 as stan- dard has diesel electric propulsion with four generator sets totalling either 6,960 kW or 8,700 kW and Azipull thrusters for efficient propul- sion.

With two tunnel thrusters and a swing-up azimuth thruster at the bow all rated at 883 kW the ves- sel meets DnV AUTR requirements for dynamic posi- tioning.

The economical cruising speed is 12 to 16 knots and the maximum speed is more than 17 knots, depending on load.

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Offshore Technology Annual

Boat Pride Onboard New Seahorse Marine Supply Boat

Nothing speaks to the quality of a boat more strongly than her skip- per's pride of command. That pride is clearly evident when Capt.

Philip Gaudet shows a guest through the M/V Capt. Rudy an immaculate new boat from

Bollinger Shipyards' Lockport,

La. facility. At 165 x 36-ft. with an 12-ft. molded depth, this is an expanded version of Bollinger's successful 145-ft. mini supply boat with the greater part of its length aft of the three story deck house. However entering the gal- ley from the 110 x 30-ft. cargo deck one finds oneself in an ample but cozy galley and mess area.

Down from there takes one to the engine room where the boats main engines, a pair of 1,000 hp

Cummins KTA38 M0 delivering a combined 2,000 hp at 1,800 rpm hold the central place in an equal- ly immaculate and well laid out engine room. Forward of the main engines a Cummins N14 drives a 270 bhp Schottel bow thruster. Electrical power is provided by a pair of Cummins 6CTA-powered 99 kW generators. A walkway leads aft between the liquid mud tanks with combined capacity of 1,250 barrels. Tankage is built in for 57,200 gallons of fuel, 64,200 gallons of potable water and 44,000 gal- lons of methanol or jet fuel. The deck can accommodate 506 long tons of cargo.

Taking his guest up to the spacious wheelhouse, further reason for Capt. Gaudet's pride is apparent in the spacious pilot house with well laid out DP-linked fore and aft controls. From the aft controls the visibility aft to the stern is clear and unobstructed. Designated a mega-mini supply boat, the craft is named for Capt. Rudy Lefort who captained the first Bollinger 145-foot mini supply boats.

Capt. Philip Gaudet in engine room and wheelhouse.

Capt. Rudy Main Particulars

Builder Bollinger Shipyard

Measure 165 x 36 x 12 ft.

Maine engines 2 x Cummins KTA38 M0

Power 2,000 hp

Speed 1,800 rpm

Bowthruster Schottel

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