|
|
|
|
|
Myklebust
Verft Orders Steerprop
SP 35 CRP
for ROV Survey Vessel
(8
May, 2002)
|
Profile drawing of the ST-253 ROV Survey Vessel
|
Steerprop
Ltd. recently won the order to provide two Steerprop
SP 35 CRP propulsors for a purpose built ROV
survey vessel, under construction for Østensjø
Rederi AS at Myklebust Verft AS.
The
vessel is designed by Skipsteknisk AS in Aalesund,
Norway.
|
Profile
of the Steerprop SP 35 CRP propulsor
|
The vessel is to be delivered in April 2003,
and will upon delivery commence a 3 year contract
with DeepOcean and Norsk Hydro. The initial
operation area will probably be the Norwegian
Sea (off mid Norway).
The
vessel will be equipped with a diesel-electric
propulsion system. Two primary movers, each
of 2200 kW will drive the Steerprop units, designed
and classified for a continuous power of 2560
kW. The propulsors are equipped with contra-rotating
propellers of Steerprop configuration, providing
excellent thrust and fuel efficiency. The propeller
diameters are 3.5 m (fwd) and 2.8 m (aft).
|
3-D model "artist's impression"
of the ST-253
|
The vessel is specially designed for operation
in all waters conditions and with excellent
manoeuverability and station keeping capabilities.
The vessel will be outfitted and prepared
for the following duties:
-ROV operations like pipeline/route survey
-Sub-sea
installation works
-Mother vessel for AUV/UUV operations
-Geo-technical investigation surveys
|
|
3-D
model "artist's impression" of the
ST-253,
as seen from astern
|
VESSEL
MAIN CHARACTERISTICS:
Length over all 84,70 m
Length between p.p. 75,00 m
Breadth moulded 18,00 m
Depth to main deck 9,10 m
Max draft 6,8 m
Deck area abt. 700m²
DWT at 6,3 approx. 2200 tons
TANK
CAPACITIES
- Water ballast approx. 1500 m3
- Fuel oil approx. 1400 m3
- Potable water approx. 400 m3
CLASS
DnV +1A1 SF, E0, DYNPOS AUTR, CLEAN COMF,
HELDK.
SPEED
Max speed at 5.5m draft approx. 15.5 knots
MAIN
PROPULSION SYSTEM
Diesel electric propulsion plant. Two variable
speed, reversing AC propulsion motors with
max output of 2.2 MW each, running two Steerprop
SP 35 CRP Azimuth propellers
Propeller diameter 3.5 m / 2.8 m
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Østensjø
Rederi AS
is one of the oldest Norwegian ship owner within offshore
supply and service vessels. The company was established
in 1973 and have since ordered 25 newbuildings. The
company is also heavy involved in tug services and
operate today 16 tugs. |
|
Myklebust Verft
outside Aalesund on the West Coast of Norway, founded
in 1915 is part of Kleven Maritime.
|
Skipsteknisk
AS
is a
world leading company in design of high technology-
and sophisticated vessels. The specialization includes
all kinds of fishing vessels, fishery research vessels,
oceanographic and seismic research vessels, train-
and passenger ferries, general oil-related offshore
tenders and supply and multi-role survey vessels.
The company carry out comprehensive design work including
complete workshop drawings based on advanced computer
systems. |
|
