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On the Ways
from WorkBoat July 2021
by WorkBoat
On TheWays CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY AT WORKBOAT YARDS ON THE WAYS
C&C Marine and Repair delivers towboat to Maritime Partners
Fourth towboat in a 15-boat contract.
C&C Marine and Repair LLC, Belle Chasse, La., has delivered the 2,600-hp Ned Brooks, the fourth towboat in a 15-boat series the shipyard is building for Maritime Partners LLC, Metairie, La.
The 84'×34'×11' towboat was designed by Entech Designs LLC, Kenner, La., with the 3-D modeling and production drawings done by C&C Marine’s in-house engineering department.
Main propulsion comes from two Cummins QSK38-M1 main engines, provided by Cummins Mid-South, that are paired to two Reintjes WAF 665 reduction gears, supplied by Karl Senner LLC. The mains are connected to 82"×67" stainless steel, 4-bladed Hung Shen propellers.
Ned Brooks’ steering system HPU and monitoring system were all supplied by Rio Marine and Hydraulic. Controls are Aventics type 240.
The new towboat, which has a 9' draft, is equipped with a pair of Cummins QSB7-DM 99-kw generators, also provided by Cummins Mid-South.
The towboat has six beds. A soft-core joiner system, provided by Marine Interior Systems, was installed in the accommodation spaces for added comfort and re safety.
The navigation and communication package, provided by Wheelhouse Electronics, includes Furuno radar equipment, transducer, satellite compass, AIS system, loud hailer, as well as a Standard VHF radio, Alphatron swingmeter, Young weather sensor, Ritchie Navigation compass, Icom IC-M605 VHF radio, and Intellian satellite TV antenna.
The Subchapter M vessel is also equipped with two Carlisle and Finch 1,000-watt searchlights, and a pair of Patterson 40-ton winches provided by Donovan Marine.
Tankage includes 34,780 gals. of fuel; 6,000 gals. potable water; 1,000 gals. lube oil; and 1,000 gals. gear oil.
Ned Brooks was delivered in May 2021. The next boat in the series is scheduled for delivery to Maritime Partners in mid-June, with subsequent towboats scheduled for delivery
every two months. — Ken Hocke
Eneti to build offshore wind installation vessel for U.S. market
With a contract in place to build a $330 million wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) in South Korea for the European and Asian markets, Eneti Inc. says its next goal is a Jones Act-compliant WTIV for U.S. waters.
Formerly Scorpio Bulkers, the Monaco-based shipping company announced in August 2020 it was beginning a transition from the dry bulk sector into renewable energy and changed its name in February. Eneti co-founder and chairman Emanuele A. Lauro said they are following the global trend toward wind power — and bigger, more powerful turbines to be built farther offshore.
The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is looking at as many as 16 proposed wind projects off the U.S. East Coast — close to the biggest metropolitan load centers — potentially making it “one of the most substantial offshore wind build-outs ever seen,” said Lauro.
Eneti’s new WTIV will be built by Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering, with delivery expected in the
Eneti’s 485'x183' WTIV will carry a Huisman 2,600-metric-ton capacity encircling crane, with capability to install turbines with estimated 15- and 20-megawatt capacities.
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New boat will operate around the inner harbor of Tampa Bay.
ACI Boats, Port Townsend, Wash., has delivered a new 32'×11' aluminum catamaran support vessel to the Tampa Bay Pilots Association. Designed by Foil Assist Cats with a 2' draft, the asymmetrical foil assist catamaran YBOR was designed for speed, fuel ef ciency, and low wake wash for the Tampa Bay Pilots’ small boat program. It will be used as a support vessel around the inner harbor of Tampa Bay. Main propulsion comes from a pair of 300-hp Yamaha outboards with Yamaha controls in the wheelhouse. The steering system is made up of a 2.4 hydraulic helm pump, SeaStar power assist pump, and outboard steering cylinders. The boat has a cruising speed of 28-35 knots with a top speed of 40 knots. Not only is the asymmetrical foil catamaran designed to help reduce wake wash, it will provide fuel ef ciency of 1.2 NM/gal. at cruising speed. The electronics suite consists of a Furuno Navnet TZT Touch 3 radar system, Furuno 24" NXT Radome, and external GPS antenna. Delivered in April, YBOR carries a crew and passenger capacity of five and 300 gals. of fuel in two 150-gal. tanks.
Seattle-based Foss Maritime has selected Sea Machines Robotics SM300 autonomous command and control system for use aboard the Rachael Al-
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Foss Maritime's ASD-90 tug Leisa Florence, sister vessel to the Rachael Allen.
second half of 2024 to start work on European and Asian projects outside of China. Eneti has an option for a second vessel — looking forward to the widely predicted shortfall in WTIV availability, and escalating day rates as more projects are planned.
Eneti's 485'×183' vessel, designated NG-16000X by designers GustoMSC, will carry a 2,600-metric-ton capacity encircling crane from Huisman, with capability to install future turbines of projected 15- and 20-megawatt capacities — lifting the generator nacelles up to 600' above the sea.
The vessel is being designed for future conversion in liquid natural gas or ammonia power, with shore power connections for clean running in port, as Eneti’s wind power customers are looking to reduce their own emissions and fossil fuel use. The design calls for 4,400 KWh of battery capacity to reduce engine and generator cycling.
“They are also deeply about what I would call the ergonomics of the vessel,” said Cameron Mackey, Eneti’s chief operating of cer. With professional mariners, technicians and equipment suppliers all working onboard, safety and accommodations are critical factors, he said.
The revenue potentials of such newbuild WTIVs are enticing.
With projections of up to 5,000 turbines installed worldwide by 2026, average global demand for WTIV services could provide work for 15 vessels annually from 2021 to 2026, and 20 vessels a year beyond 2026, said Morant.
“The under-investment in this supply chain is becoming acute,” said Morant. “With day rates now around $200,000 Eneti can foresee them climbing to $225,000 in the near future and beyond,” he added. — Kirk Moore
Marinette Marine awarded second Constellation-class frigate contract
The Department of Defense announced in May that the Navy has exercised a $553.8 million option to have Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) build the second 496'×65' Constellation-class frigate.
The Wisconsin shipyard is currently working with the Navy on the detailed design phase of the rst-in-class Constellation (FFG-62), a modern guided-missile frigate based partially on the Italian FREMM. Fabrication is planned to start at the end of this year, and the ship is expected to be delivered to the Navy in 2026.
The new contract is the rst of nine potential options on future guided-missile frigates for Marinette Marine. The frigates are expected to be able to destroy surface ships over
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Dario Deste, president and CEO of Fincantieri Marine Group, said that approval of the second ship was expected based on progress on FFG design efforts, as well as the company’s demonstrated commitment and follow through on capital improvements.
“While it is good to have additional work lined up for our shipyards, I believe the most important aspect of this decision is that our customer believes that together we are a strong team focused on delivering a capable and adaptable ship that will serve well into the future,” Deste said in a prepared statement. “We made substantial investments in our system of shipyards in Wisconsin, so that we can solidify our position as a surface combatant center of excellence.”
The shipyard received the initial FFG(X) contract on April 30, 2020, for the lead ship and options for nine additional ships valued at $5.5 billion.
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Another Fincantieri shipyard, Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding (FBS), is preparing to upgrade its shipyard equipment and facilities to assist with work on the Navy’s new guided-missile frigate.
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len, its new 100'×40' Z-drive tractor tug, the fourth of several new ASD-90 tugs under construction at Nichols Brothers Boat Builders, Freeland, Wash. Scheduled for a May 2021 delivery, the 6,866-hp, 90ton bollard pull Rachael Allen will be the first U.S.flag harbor tug to integrate autonomous systems in real-world commercial operations, the companies said. The project also marks the first installation of a Sea Machines autonomous system on a vessel over 5,000 hp. After completion, the tug will operate in California, where it will provide tanker escort and ship assist services. The Rachael Allen is powered by two MTU Tier 4 engines, producing 6,866 hp. Towing equipment includes a Markey DEPGF-52R winch with 750' of 10" synthetic line on the bow and a Markey DEPC-32 stern winch with 250' of 6.5" circumference line on the stern.
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Newport News, Va., recently debuted the Proteus, an unmanned surface vessel (USV) for testing and development of autonomy capabilities. The 27' boat was out tted with Sea Machines Robotics SM300 autonomous system. It completed a successful demonstration on May 14 off the coast of Panama City, Fla. Additionally, Huntington Ingalls announced the commercial release of its REMUS 300 unmanned, underwater vehicle (UUV). The new, open architecture, small-class UUV can dive to depths of 305 meters (1,000') and has endurance options up to 30 hours. Common applications include mine countermeasures, hydrographic survey, rapid environmental assessment, search and recovery, and marine research.
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