UPDATE Halter Marine and TAI are finalizing the PSC design along with ABB, Trident Marine and other suppliers.
RFP Out for New Governors Island Ferry E L L I O T T B AY D E S I G N G R O U P (EBDG) reports that its design for a 190-
Credit: (Top) Halter Marine/TAI ; (Right) Elliott Bay Design Group
Halter Marine Awarded $555.2 Million for Polar Security Cutter THE NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND, Washington, D.C., has awarded Pascagoula, Miss., shipbuilder Halter Marine Inc. a $552,654,757 contract modification that exercises an option for the detail design and construction of the second Coast Guard Polar Security Cutter (PSC). Halter Marine says that initial efforts under this option will target the purchase of long lead-time materials, specifically the generator sets, necessary to support production while ensuring commonality across the first two PSCs. The PSC program is a multiple year Department of Homeland Security Level 1 investment and a U.S. Coast Guard major system initiative to acquire up to three multi-mission PSCs to recapitalize the Coast Guard’s fleet of the vessels. “By building the second Polar Security Cutter, Halter Marine will continue its mission in delivering a national priority to the U.S. Coast Guard,” said Halter Marine president and CEO Bob Merchent. “Our talented workforce here at Halter Marine is proud to
be part of such an important endeavor.”
Design Details Halter Marine is teamed with Technology Associates Inc. (TAI) as the ship designer. The ship design is based on the German “Polarstern II” design. The Halter Marine and TAI teams are finalizing the PSC design along with the suppliers, who include ABB and Trident Marine for the icebreaker’s Azipod propulsion and power distribution system, Raytheon for command and control systems integration, Caterpillar for the main engines, Jamestown Metal Marine for joiner package, and Bronswerk for the HVAC system. The vessels are 460 feet in length, with a beam of 88 feet overall, a full load displacement of approximately 22,900 long tons at delivery. The propulsion will be diesel electric, developing over 45,200 horsepower and readily capable of continuously breaking ice between six to eight feet thick. The vessel will accommodate 186 personnel comfortably for an extended endurance of 90 days.
foot passenger/vehicle ferry for the Trust for Governors Island is out for bid. The ferry will operate between Lower Manhattan and Governors Island, a 172acre island in the hear t of New York Harbor that is now open to the public year round. Sustainability solutions are at the heart of the island’s development and the new ferry is on track to be the first-ever hybrid vehicle and passenger ferry in New York Harbor and will be designed for future all-electric operation. According to documentation in the RFP package, “the vessel will be equipped w ith a batter y hybr id diesel elec t r ic propulsion system. Propulsion will be provided by two variable speed, reversing permanent magnet motors rated for 540 kW at 670 rpm. Drive will be through two Voith Schneider Propellers, one at each end of the vessel. The hybrid propulsion system shall be optimized for fuel consumption, engine hours, and to minimize exhaust gas generation. “The vessel shall be configured for future all electric operation w ith increased battery capacity and a future addition of shore power charging facilities. “Instal le d hy br id e quipment shal l be all electric ready including for conn e c t i o n o f t h e n e ce s s a r y a d d i t i o n a l batteries and the higher capacity shore power transformer. Space allocation for additional batteries to be provided in battery rooms, though HVAC and cooling upgrades will be necessary at time of battery installation.” Proposals are due on February 14, 2022.
The ferry will operate between Lower Manhattan and Governors Island. January 2022 // Marine Log 11
