Rodriquez Cantieri Navali SpA won an approximate $57 million contract to build seven 148-ft. (45-rn) double- ended Catamarans (type HC 18) and three 92-ft.
(28-m) Catamarans (type MC 25) from Barcas S.A. in 16 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The contract was signed on May 4. and construction of the boats will begin in June 2001, with delivery of the first vessels scheduled for approximately 12 months later.
These vessels, designed and engineered by Rodriquez, are an extension of the CityCat range of catamarans and will serve the city of Rio de Janeiro and its suburbs.
The 148-ft. (45-m) HC 18, built entirely out of aluminum, will connect downtown Rio with the city of Niteroi. a Route of only three nm but carrying approximately 22 million passengers per year. To facilitate the loading and unloading of the passengers, the HC 18 is a double-ended design with a command bridge at either end and will be able to transport 900-seated passengers with more than 300 standing.
The vessel will be powered by four MTU 8V2000 M70 diesels, each connected to a dedicated CP propeller that will provide a service speed of 18 knots.
The 92-ft. (28-m) MC 25, also built entirely out of aluminum, will serve the Rio de Janeiro to Charitas route, which is a slightly longer route of about six nm and is not as busy as the one previously mentioned.
As a result, the vessels are therefore slightly smaller with a capacity of 200 passengers but with a higher service speed of 25 knots. MC 25 is a "traditional" catamaran, i.e. not double-ended, and will be powered by two MTU 12V2000 M70 diesels.
Ettore Morace, sales & marketing manager of Rodriquez, after signing the contract said that "Rodriquez is a worldclass shipyard with the technology and the know-how to be competitive against the leading shipyards from around the globe and can build advanced ships be they catamarans, monohulls or hydrofoils for any function such as military, commercial or pleasure." As part of the ongoing investment at Rodriquez Cantieri Navali SpA, the company is in the midst of a major $43.9 million investment into the Research and Development facilities as well as capital improvements at all the Rodriquez shipyard facilities. Included in this effort is the formation of a new company and shipyard in Rio de Janeiro to be named Rodriquez Cantieri Navali do Brazil.
This new company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Rodriquez Cantieri Navali SpA, will be fully responsible for the construction of the ships for Barcas.
Additionally, this new yard will have the capabilities to build all vessels in the current Rodriquez portfolio and will serve the entire South American continent.
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Italian specialist shipyard Rodriquez Cantieri Navali launched the Federico Garcia Lorca on April 28 — its largest vessel ever built. Subsequent to its inaugural festivities, the ship was towed to Savona, Italy for final outfitting, commissioning and then sea trials. The vessel will then be delivered
Rodriquez Cantieri Navali has built a reputation for building fast, sleek ships. Sam Crockford, marketing director, explains how the yard keeps its orderbooks full. Touted in the pages of the trade press, including MR/EN, for more than a decade has been the "need or speed" which gripped the burgeoning
will immediately make the short trip to Spain to commence operations between Valencia and the Balearic Islands - Majorca and Ibiza. Rodriquez Cantieri Navali SpA, builder of advanced aluminum vessels including fast ferries, patrol boats, and luxury yachts, constructed TMV 115 at its Pietra
While much of the attention in the fast ferry niche often falls on designs and construction from Down Under, Italy's Rodriquez Cantieri Navali has built and maintained a stable of some of the most impressive high-speed vessels in the world. It's South American affiliate, Rodriquez Cantieri Navali do
Ferries, TMV 115 will again incorporate a ride control system manufactured by Rodriquez Marine Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Rodriquez Cantieri Navali SpA. Based on almost five decades manufacturing foil systems, Rodriquez Marine Systems has a vast experience in the design and engineering
Rodriquez Cantieri Navali SpA of Italy and Arab Bridge Maritime Company of Jordan have signed a contract for a TMV 84 high-speed monohull to operate on their route from Aqaba, Jordan to Nuweiba, Egypt. The ship is scheduled to be delivered in less than a year from now. This route is currently served
sometimes seemingly dominate the Italian shipbuilding scene, it is far from the Italians' exclusive area of expertise. Shipyards such as Rodriquez Cantieri Navali SpA have long served the lucrative niches of producing technologically advanced people and car carriers. Volcan de Tauro (pictured) is
judicious policy of business expansion based on a broader product range has been taken an important stage further by Italian shipbuilder Rodriquez Cantieri Navali, through the acquisition of Intermarine, a specialist in craft constructed from composite materials. With Intermarine now part
40 percent over the use of conventional shipbuilding methods. 120 m Fast Ferry Project In April 2000 Intersection Design, France started the Rodriquez Cantieri Navali, generating all production drawings, nests and supporting documentation needed for the building of their latest project, the all aluminum
vice president ship design, Kvaerner Masa-Yards, Turku, Finland The ACOUASTRADA High Speed Design Of Car Carrying RoRo - A. Sculati, head of project, Rodriquez Cantieri, Navali SpA, Messina, Italy Large Catamaran Designs Could Provide The Optimum Solution - P. Wintzer, vice president, Sweden Ship Invest
president ship design, Kvaerner Masa-Yards, Turku, Finland The ACOUASTRADA High Speed Design Of Car Carrying RoRo - A. Sculati, head of project, Rodriquez Cantieri, Navali SpA, Messina, Italy Large Catamaran Designs Could Provide The Op- timum Solution - P. Wintzer, vice president, Sweden Ship
Italian Maritime Report Crockford Named Commercial Director Rodriquez Cantieri Navali has named Sam Crockford as the commercial director to oversee the sales and market- ing of all products manufactured by the shipyard. The current product range includes high-speed commercial vessels
sometimes seemingly dominate the Italian shipbuilding scene, it is far from the Italians' exclusive area of expertise. Shipyards such as Rodriquez Cantieri Navali SpA have long served the lucrative niches of pro- ducing technologically advanced people and car carriers. Volcan de Tauro (pictured)
in the vanguard of new ship design and engineering develop- ments. — David Tinslex GE Capital Invests In Rodriquez Cantieri Navali Spa Rodriquez Cantieri Navali SpA and GE Capital, a wholly owned subsidiary of the General Electric Group (GE), have entered into a partnership. Follow- ing several
the men and women of the USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) — Fair Winds and following seas. GE Capital Invests In Rodriquez Cantieri Navali Spa Rodriquez Cantieri Navali SpA and GE Capital, a wholly owned subsidiary of the General Electric Group (GE), have entered into a partnership. Follow- ing several
percent over the use of conventional shipbuilding methods. 120 m Fast Ferry Project In April 2000 Intersection Design, France started the Rodriquez Cantieri Navali, generating all production drawings, nests and supporting documentation needed for the building of their latest project, the all alu- minum
Fast Ferries, TMV 115 will again incorporate a ride control system manufactured by Rodriquez Marine Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Rodriquez Cantieri Navali SpA. Based on almost five decades manufacturing foil systems, Rodriquez Marine Systems has a vast experience in the design and engineering
seaworthiness management systems. According to a technical and economic feasi- bility study jointly performed by RINA and Italian shipyard Rodriquez Cantieri Navali on an integrated system for real time monitoring of comfort and structural behavior of high-speed craft has shown that the system offers
New & Notable Rodriquez Cantieri Navali Launches Largest Fast Ferry Italian specialist shipyard Rodriquez Cantieri Navali launched the Federico Garcia Lorca on April 28 — its largest vessel ever built. Subsequent to its inaugural festivities, the ship was towed to Savona, Italy for final
the Rodriquez ship- yard facilities. Included in this effort is the formation of a new company and shipyard in Rio de Janeiro to be named Rodriquez Cantieri Navali do Brazil. This new company, a wholly owned sub- sidiary of Rodriquez Cantieri Navali SpA, will be fully responsible for the construction
Rodriquez Cantieri Navali Wins $57M, 10-Boat Contract Rodriquez Cantieri Navali SpA won an approximate $57 million contract to build seven 148-ft. (45-rn) dou- ble-ended Catamarans (type HC 18) and three 92-ft. (28-m) Catamarans (type MC 25) from Barcas S.A. in 16 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The
New & Notable between Valencia and the Balearic Islands - Majorca and Ibiza. Rodriquez Cantieri Navali SpA, builder of advanced aluminum vessels including fast ferries, patrol boats, and luxury yachts, constructed TMV 115 at its Pietra Ligure yard located outside of Savona, Italy. The
will make a typical voyage of four years, returning only for overhaul. Circle 32 on Reader Service Card www. maritimereporterinfo. com Rodriquez Cantieri Navali Delivers Newest Fast Ferry Federico Garcia Lorca, a 377-ft. (115- m) TMV 115 monohull fast ferry, was delivered to its new owners
to the point that it is the lower cost option versus hard-wired systems. Circle 23 on Reader Service Card www.maritimereporterinfo.com Rodriquez Cantieri Navali Fast Ferry Completes First Season As has previously been reported, the 377-ft. (115-m), 40 knot, all aluminum TMV 115 monohull fast
the new CEO and took the occasion to thank Mr. Guarguaglini for his work for which they expressed their great satis- faction. Rodriquez Cantieri Navali: Fast Company Rodriquez Cantieri Navali has built a reputation for building fast, sleek ships. Sam Crockford, mar- keting director, explains
News Rodriquez To Construct High Speed Monohull Rodriquez Cantieri Navali SpA of Italy and Arab Bridge Maritime Compa- ny of Jordan have signed a contract for a TMV 84 high-speed monohull to oper- ate on their route from Aqaba, Jordan to Nuweiba, Egypt. The ship is scheduled to be delivered
Rodriquez To Construct High Speed Monohull Rodriquez Cantieri Navali SpA of Italy and Arab Bridge Maritime Compa- ny of Jordan have signed a contract for a TMV 84 high-speed monohull to oper- ate on their route from Aqaba, Jordan to Nuweiba, Egypt. The ship is scheduled to be delivered in less
for Brazil While much of the attention in the fast ferry niche often falls on designs and construction from Down Under, Italy's Rodriquez Cantieri Navali has built and maintained a stable of some of the most impressive high-speed vessels in the world. It's South American affiliate, Rodriquez
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carry 46 cars. Four MTU 16V 4000 M70 diesel engines pro- ducing 3000hp each drive four independent Kamewa 80 SII waterjets. Italian shipbuilder Rodriquez Cantieri Navali, Messina, Sicily, has constructed an 82-meter monohull ferry, Aquastrada, that will be able to carry up to 1246 passengers with a maximum
period a year ago. Sales increased 20 percent. The company announced last month it plans to hire 1,100 people over the next three years. Rodriquez Cantieri Navali Delivers Rodriquez Cantieri Navali do Brasil delivered the first and launched the second of seven 52 m Double Ended CityCats under constructio
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