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Windea Leibniz, a Service Operation Vessel (SOV) for the offshore wind industry, has been nominated ‘Ship of the Year 2017’ by the maritime magazine Skipsrevyen. The winner will be announced on 30 May at the Nor-Shipping exhibition.

‘Windea Leibniz’ is an ULSTEIN SX175 design and was delivered from Ulstein Verft in February 2017. The vessel’s main task is to transport service technicians, tools and equipment from shore to offshore wind farms. Having arrived at the wind farm, the vessel will transfer technicians to and from the various wind turbines.

Operational feedback on existing SOV vessels shows that the crew managements choose to operate the vessels in astern mode up to 75% of the time at offshore wind farms. This number is very likely to increase further on the ‘Windea Leibniz’ due to her patented X-STERN.

The SOV owners give various reasons for astern operations:

• It leads to a better overview of the vessel’s positioning, as the gangway, the turbine and the ship’s side can all be observed from the Most power is installed in the aft part of the ship, enabling it to keep positioned more easily
• The vessel doesn’t have to turn around before leaving for the next turbine, saving manoeuvering time between turbine

X-STERN

Windea Leibniz is equipped with the new ULSTEIN X-STERN®. This aft design has been developed for the SOVs to work close to the offshore wind farm structures, disregarding the directions of wind or waves, or where it is headed next. The X-STERN is a follow-up of the X-BOW® fore ship design, both originating from Ulstein’s long experience in designing for the offshore industry.

The X-STERN was designed for increased operability and station-keeping whilst in dynamic positioning mode. The vertical transom plate, a very common aft shape, will create slamming when going backwards or when being positioned with the stern towards waves, wind and current. The X-STERN, however, is a pointed aft. The sloping and higher stern, with its sharp stern shape, improves offshore wind farm service and maintenance. This has an importance when it comes to the flexibility and efficiency of the vessel. The X-STERN improves the crew and passenger comfort and increases the operability through positive effects on station keeping, wave response and safety in harsh conditions. It operates with reduced power and fuel consumption while staying positioned.

Keeping up backward speed without reducing comfort

A vessel with the X-STERN can keep almost the same speed in backward mode as in forward mode without the occurrence of slamming or vibrations. The sister vessel ‘Windea La Cour’ has demonstrated the ability to sail astern at a speed of 12.1 knots, just 1.8 knots shy of her forward speed, and she is easily manoeuvred both ways. At the sea trial, the crew management noted the vessel’s smooth motions and the very low levels of noise and vibrations, all these being important factors in a vessel in which one of the main tasks is to transport and accommodate service technicians.

BS Offshore gives this feedback from the first X-STERN vessel, the ‘Windea La Cour’: “The X-STERN is a big advantage for the daily operation. Since it enables the vessel to run fast and efficient backwards, the vessel can choose the fastest way to the next turbine either it is going with the bow or the stern. During the last 12 months the first X-STERN has met all expectations and it is amazing to see a vessel going backwards in bad weather without slamming and having spray on deck.”

Reference: ulstein.com

SMC is pleased to report launching ceremony in Guangzhou GSI International Shipyard, China of ORE CARRIER “MATILDA”, Hull No. H14121003, the first vessel out of 4 x 261, 000 DWT ordered by FMG International Pte. Ltd.

SMC is pleased to report Delivery Signing Ceremony in Nanjing Dong Ze Shipbuilding, China: of mv “Spil Hasya”, Hull No. Dz-52, the third unit from the series of 4 x 900 TEU Container vessel ordered by Asia Pacific Shipmanagement Pte Ltd.

Vessel’s principal particulars: LOA = 135.70m, B = 22.50m, D = 10.2m, T d/s = 5.6m. Propelled by MAN 5S35MC-C9.2 developing 2975 kW x 142 rpm at NCR the vessel will operate at the speed of 12.5 knots. All vessels in the series are classed by Chinese Class Society and was built to Indonesian flag requirements.

Classification notes: CSAD Container Ship; Greater Coastal Service; Loading Computer (S,I,D); In-Water Survey; CSM MCC

Delivery of the vessel was done on 26th April 2017.

SMC is pleased to report Keel Laying Ceremony in Nanjing Dong Ze Shipbuilding, China: of Hull No. Dz-58, the third unit from the series of 2 x 558 TEU Container vessel ordered by Asia Pacific Shipmanagement Pte Ltd.

Vessel’s principal particulars: LOA = 119.90m, B = 21.80m, D = 7.30m, T d/s = 5.2m. Propelled by MAN 8320ZCd-8 developing 2206 kW x 525 rpm at NCR equipped with ratio reduction gearbox 3.449:1; the vessel will operate at the speed of 10.7 knots. All vessels in the series are classed by Chinese Class Society and was built to Indonesian flag requirements.

Classification notes: CSAD Container Ship; Greater Coastal Service; Loading Computer (S,I); In-Water Survey; CSMD

Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 26th September 2017.

SMC is pleased to report Keel Laying Ceremony in Chengxi Shipyard Co.Ltd., China: of one floating dry dock, Hull No. CX9005, ordered by Pacifica Shipyards International.

Dock’s principal particulars: LOA = 135.42m, B = 43.0m, D = 13.7m, Max draft= 12.176m, Max Lift Capacity =7500LT, classed by ABS.

Classification notes: ✚A1, Floating Dry Dock, CPS.

Delivery of the dock is scheduled for 8th September 2017.

SMC is pleased to report launching ceremony in AVIC Weihai Shipyard Co., Ltd on March.26.2017, China, Hull No. AVIC 396, 1x 38000 DWT Bulk Carrier

Vessel’s principal particulars: LOA = 181.0m, B = 30.00m, D = 15.2m, T d/s = 10.1/10.6mm. Propelled by MAN B&W 5S50ME-B9.3 (Tier II) 1 x set wit ECT Part Load turning and developing : 4,713 KW x 91.1 rpm at NCR the vessel will operate at the speed of 13.8 knots. All vessels in the series are classed by ClassNK and will be built to MARSHALL flag requirements.

Classification notes: NS*(CSR, BC-A, BC-XII, GRAB 20, PSPC-WBT) (ESP) (IWS) (PSCM) (BWTS) MNS*(M0). Descriptive Notes: Strengthened for heavy cargo loading where holds nos and 4 may be empty

Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 28th July 2017.

SMC is pleased to report Physical Steel Cutting Ceremony of YZJ2015-2275 and YZJ2015-2276, the first and the second vessels from the series of 6 x 400k VLOC by ICBC Leasing and HKMW. The ceremony in Jiangsu Yangzi Xinfu Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., People’s Republic of China took place on 21st March, 2017.

Vessel’s principal particulars: LOA= 361.90 m, B= 65.00 m, Depth (mould)= 30.40 m, Scantling Draft= 23.00 m. Propelled by MAN B&W 7G80ME-C9.5 LOW LOAD EGB Tier II and developing 20,570 KW x 54.9 rpm at CSR (0.85SMCR) the vessel will operate at the speed of 14.5 knots. The two vessels in the series are classed by LR and CCS.

Class Notations: LR 100A1 Ore Carrier, ESP, ShipRight(SDA, FDA plus(25,WW), CM, ACS(B,D)), Strengthened for regular discharge by Heavy grabs[30], *IWS, LI, ECO(BWT, IHM, P, EEDI-1) LMC, UMS, NAV1, GR(A,S), OPS, with descriptive notes: ShipRight(BWMP(S,T), SEA(Hss-4, L, VDR), SERS, SCM), Single Pass Loading CCS CSA Ore Carrier, Strengthened for Heavy Cargoes, COMPASS(R, D, F), Grab(30), PSPC(B, D), CM, Loading Computer(S,I), ESP, In-Water Survey, FTP, BWMP, ERS, FL(25), Clean, Green Ship II, EL100, Crew Accommodation(MLC), HMS, CSM AUT-0, OMBO, SCM, PMS, GWC, GPR, BWMS, AMPS, DFDR

SMC is pleased to report opening of Site Office in Samsung Heavy Industries, Korea for the Supervision of Hull No. SN4129, the second unit from the series of 3 x 174,000 m3 LNG Carriers ordered by Mitsui & Co. Ltd.

A Site Office was also opened in SHI’s Block Building facility, Rongcheng, China.

Vessel’s principal particulars: LOA = 293.0m, B = 45.8m, D = 26.2m, T d/s = 11.35/12.0m.

Propelled by 2 x Wartsila 6 x 62DF (Dual Fuel) engines developing 25,080 kW DMCR the vessel will operate at the speed of 19.52 knots. All vessels in the series are classed by ABS and will be built to Singapore flag requirements.

Classification notes: A1(E), Liquefied gas carrier, Ship type 2G (Membrane tank,Maximum pressure 25kPaG and Minimum Temperature -163o C, Specific Gravity 500kg/m3),SFA (40), FL(40),SH,RES,SH-DLA,SHCM,RRDA, AMS,DFD,GCU,TCM,NIBS, ACCU,UWILD,R2,GP,CPS,ENVIRO+,BWE,POT,CRC,RW

Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 30th November 2018.

SMC is pleased to report that RB Jordana was nominated among Significant Ships in ‘2016’ by The Royal Institution of Naval Architects. Built in Sungdong Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering, Korea, MV ”RB Jordana”, Hull No. S1224, was the first unit from the series of 5 x 82,000 DWT Eco Bulk Carriers ordered by RB Shipping Ltd. ( Reuben Brothers)

Vessel’s principal particulars: LOA = 225.0m, B = 32.26m, D = 20.2m, T d/s = 12.2/14.55m. Propelled by MAN B&W 5G60ME-C9.2 Tier II and developing 8,610 KW x 78 rpm at MCR the vessel will operate at the speed of 14 knots. All vessels in the series are classed by NKK and was built to Marshall Island flag requirements.

Classification notation NS*(CSR,BC-A,BC-XII,GRAB 20,PSPC-WBT) (PSCM) (ESP) (IWS) (EA), MNS* M0, CHG, MPP, LSA, RCF, AFS with descriptive notes “Strengthened for heavy cargo loading where hold nos. 2,4 & 6 may be empty”

RB Jordana has been built under plan approval and supervision of S.M.C which also attended model testing during initial design stages in Korea.

Delivery of the vessel was on 16th May 2016.

SMC is pleased to report Launching Ceremony in Zhejiang East Coast Shipbuilding Co., Ltd, China (Yangfan Shipyard): of mv ”Mimmi Schulte”, Hull No.CV23H BS09, the ninth unit from the series of 12 x 2339 TEU Container carrier ordered by Bernard Schulte & J.P.Morgan.

Vessel’s principal particulars: LOA = 188.85m, B = 30.4m, D = 16.9m, T d/s = 8.50/10.5m. Propelled by MAN B&W 6G60ME-C9.2 Tier II and developing 11,556KW x 93.7 rpm at NCR the vessel will operate at the speed of 18.93 knots. All vessels in the series are classed by Lloyd’s Register and will be built to Singapore flag requirements.

Classification notes: “ 100A1 Container Ship, Ship Right (SDA, FDA plus(25 N/A), ACS(B), CM), LI, *IWS, ECO (IHM, EEDI-3) +LMC, UMS, NAV1 Descriptive Notes: ShipRight(SCM, SERS, (BWMP(T))

Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for end of May 2017.