Marine Log - March 2008 - (Page 7)

Update INLAND • COASTAL OFFSHORE • DEEPSEA OUT F with the OLD SUPER C CLASS AT A GLANCE biz NOTES Three more new ferries for WSF Washington State Ferries, one of the largest ferry operators in the world, got a big boost last month when Washington State Governor Chris Gregoire signed legislation authorizing the construction for up to three new 100-vehicle ferries. The first of the ferries authorized by Senate Bill 6794 is scheduled for delivery in 14 months. These three vessels will join three 144-car ferries that are in the process of being designed. The design and construction of six ferries nearly simultaneously is unprecedented for the state’s ferry system. This past November, four of the ferry system’s Steel Electric-class vessels were taken out of service due to safety concerns about hull corrosion. This decision led to suspension of vehicle service on the Port Townsend-Keystone ferry route and to service disruptions on other routes. The new 100-vehicle ferries will begin serving the Port Townsend-Keystone route in April 2009. The Coastal Renaissance, the world’s largest ROPAX double end ferry, will start service for B.C. Ferries this month ollowing the completion of onboard crew training, B.C. Ferries’ new M/V Coastal Renaissance will enter service this month in British Columbia on the Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bay route. What’s significant about the Coastal Renaissance is that it is the first of three Roll-On/RollOff double end ferries—believed to be the largest of their type in the world—being built by Germany’s Flensburger SchiffbauGesellshaft. The three ROPAX ferries, the second of which— the Coastal Inspiration—was en route to B.C. Ferries as we went to press, represent a big investment for the ferry operator. The three Super-C Class ferries are classed by ABS as +A1, Vehicle Passenger Ferry, Strait of Georgia Service, +AMS, COMF+, HAB, ES, (E). Each has an overall length of 160m, with a diesel-electric propulsion system consisting of four MaK 8M 32C diesel engines, rated at 4,000 kW each at 600 rev/min, coupled to a three-phase synchronous alternator of 4,800 kVA. The four prime movers supply electrical power for two 11,000 kW electrical drive motors, auxiliary spaces and public spaces. The propulsion concept provides a high level of redundancy. For instance, the ferry will reach speeds of 18 knots using only two prime movers with enough power remaining for the public spaces. The ferries will burn either Marine Gas Oil (MGO) or Marine Diesel Oil (MDODMB) according to ISO 8217. Fuel consumption at a speed of 21 knots at design draft and 85% Maximum Continuous Rating, with 2,850 kW electric load for auxiliary systems and public spaces is expected to be Length overall . . . . . . .160m Breadth overall . . . . .28.2m Depth to upper deck 13.8m Design draft . . . . . . . .5.75m DWT at design draft .1,770t Pax capacity . . . . . . . . .1,650 Crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 GT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21,980 57.8 tonnes per day. The ferries will each be able to accommodate about 370 cars and 32 tractor trailers. Flensburger has a solid portfolio in RO/RO construction, building for its parent, Germany’s Egon Oldendorf, as well as Cobelfret N.V., DFDS Tor Line, and U.N Ro-Ro in recent years. OLDER FERRIES FOR SALE B.C. Ferries will add four new ferries to its fleet this year, including the three Super-C Class vessels, thus allowing the ferry operator to put four “surplus” vessels up for sale by this fall. The boats range in age from 45 to 48 years old. More details are available at www.marinelog.com/DOCS/ NEWSMMVII/2008jan00302.html Wärtsilä Lips name change Wärtsilä Lips, Inc., Chesapeake, Va., a wholly owned subsidiary of Wärtsilä Corporation, Helsinki, Finland, will now operate under the name Wärtsilä Defense, Inc. Focusing on homeland security and naval clientele in the U.S., Wärtsilä Defense offers innovations spanning the complete range of marine power and naval service requirements for newbuildings and repair applications. MARCH 2008 MARINE LOG 7 Carbon tax floated in British Columbia B. C. FINANCE MINISTER Carole Taylor has proposed levying a “revenue neutral” carbon tax on fossil fuels, including gasoline, diesel and coal in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. If passed by the B.C. legislature, the tax would take effect July 1. The tax would start at www.marinelog.com C$10 a tonne of carbon emissions generated and rise to C$30 per tonne by 2012. The idea behind the tax is to discourage the use of fossil fuels. The tax revenue would be returned to consumers via lower income taxes and business tax credits. The province wants to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 33% by 2020. B.C. Ferries has said that if the tax passes, it would have to increase its ferry fares. The ferry operator already has a fuel surcharge in place. reduction in GHG emissions by 2020 33% http://www.marinelog.com/DOCS/NEWSMMVII/2008jan00302.html http://www.marinelog.com

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Marine Log - March 2008 Contents Editorial Second Thoughts Update Inside Washington Navy's Toughest Battle Building Future Fleet Less Fuel, Lower Emissions A New Generation of Mariners Training for the Future LNG Security: Resources Needed Models of Perfection Tech News Newsmakers Contracts Events Infodirect Website Directory ML Marketplace Opinion

Marine Log - March 2008

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