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SUPPORTING THE FLEET AT SEABMT Defence Services LimitedAegirA family of naval task force support ship designsAegir offers navies an environmentally responsible, affordable andlow-risk replenishment at sea capability in purpose-designed,new-build vessels. Aegir is designed to make it possible for a localshipyard to build a new Aegir auxiliary as cost-effectively as thealternative of acquiring and converting an existing commercial tanker.The Aegir design family combines a mature, double-hull, twin-screwhull-form proven in the commercial market with a general arrangementdesigned from the outset for conducting replenishment at sea.Aegir-26Aegir-18RAegir-10Aegir-18Innovative by nature,independent by design

Tighter international maritime regulations are being imposed to reduce the risk ofpollution following a tanker accident or grounding. Though navies are exempt,they recognise it is in their wider interests to be seen to comply with new andanticipated environmental regulations.AegirSkipskonsulent and BMT Defence Services offer navies developing areplenishment capability, or replacing existing single-hull Auxiliary Oilers (AO),an attractive alternative to converting commercial double-hull tankers.The Aegir support ship design offers:• Low programme, financial and technical risk• A no-compromise replenishment capability• IMO regulatory compliance• High availability and operational flexibility• Local industrial base involvementThe Aegir twin skeg hull-form is based on a proven commercial design extendingdouble-hull protection to bunkers as well as cargo tanks and capable of handlingwarships’ waste water discharges responsibly.Aegir’s propulsion configuration facilitates standard naval auxiliary practices forreliable and efficient operation at task force speeds over extended periods, yet isflexible and economic at all other times.Skipskonsulent is an independentNorwegian marine consultancy anddesign company with a globalreputation for expert and innovativetailored designs of tankers and othercommercial vessels. It is a memberof the Vik-Sandvik Group.Adopting commercial design rules means local shipyards are able to buildand support Aegir. The baseline design makes allowances for a number ofcapability-enhancing options from the outset, making the Aegir approach evenmore attractive.BMT Defence Services is Europe’sleading independent centre ofexcellence in naval design andengineering with 17 years experiencein designing and supporting navalauxiliaries, warships and submarines.It is a member of the BMT groupof companies.

Characteristics of the Aegir-18Length overallLength between perpendicularsBreadth, mouldedDepth, mouldedDraught, design mouldedPropulsion and power generationDeadweightFuel cargo volumeFresh water cargo volumeStores capacityReplenishment stationsAccommodationAviation facilities175.00 m163.50 m25.00 m12.50 m9.20 mMaximum sustained service speed 18 knotsRange approx. 10,000 nm at 16 knotsTwo diesel propulsion engines (7,500 kW)Two shaft generators (1,500 kW)Four diesel generators (500 kW)Approx 18,000 tonnesApprox 16,000 m 3Approx 650 m 3Approx 400 m 2Four abeam fuelling at sea stationsOne astern refuelling rigSingle/multi berth cabins for 80; complement 57Flight deck and hangar for 10 tonne helicopterAegir family design options include: Close-in weapon system, military communications system,diesel electric propulsion, NBC protection, deep magazine, aviation maintenance facility, dual-usecargo tanks (AVCAT or Dieso).Aegir-18

The Aegir familySkipskonsulent and BMT Defence Services together offer a family of designs for double-hull, twin-skeg Auxiliary Oiler (AO)and Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR) vessels. Four representative members of the family are highlighted below; thedesign of the hull-form is however scalable, enabling our designers to address custom requirements raised by our clients.Aegir-10 Fleet Tanker (AO)Length overallDeadweight approxCargo fuel capacity approx145.6 m10,000 tonnes8,000 m 3Aegir-18 Fleet Tanker (AO)Length overallDeadweight approxCargo fuel capacity approx175 m18,000 tonnes16,000 m 3Aegir-18R Fleet Replenishment Ship (AOR)Length overallDeadweight approxCargo fuel capacity approxCargo stores175 m17,000 tonnes12,000 m 31,350 m 2BMT Defence Services LimitedMaritime House, 210 Lower Bristol Road, Bath BA2 3DQ, U.K.Tel: +44 (0)1225 473 600 Fax: +44 (0)1225 448 714email: info@bmtdsl.co.uk www.bmtdsl.co.ukAegir-26 Fleet Tanker (AO)Length overall196.6 mDeadweight approx26,000 tonnesCargo fuel capacity approx24,000 m 3Skipskonsulent A.S., Johan Berentsensvei 63, N-5163 Laksevåg, NorwayTel: +47 55 94 90 00 Fax: +47 55 94 90 01sk@skipskonsulent.no www.skipskonsulent.noImages MOD/Crown Copyright, Skipskonsulent, BMT. Used with permission. Designed by Headroom Design Ltd