Issue 2 1999 - Austal Ships

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SEAKEEPING & PERFORMANCE“Cat No.1’s” winning combinationWith its striking red livery anda service speed of 40 knots,“Cat No.1”, a 52 metre highspeed passenger catamaran, has madean impressive debut in the GermanBight for AG Reederei Norden-Frisia.Seakeeping was extremely important toNorden-Frisia and was the primeconsideration in the vessel’s design toensure a smooth operation in its NorthSea conditions where it will experiencesignificant wave heights of up to 2.5metres and Beaufort Force 7 winds.In addition to Austal’s well provenrounded-bilge and bulbous-bowsemiswath hull form, a unique featureof the aluminium catamaran is itsmiddle bow hull form which onlycomes into effect in seas greater than2.0 metres.At the commissioningceremony at Austal’s WesternAustralian shipyard prior tothe vessel’s delivery toGermany, Chairman of AGReederei Norden-Frisia, Dr.Carl Ulfert Stegmann, praisedthe vessel’s performance andits seakeeping qualities.“Seakeeping was our toppriority and this vessel wasdesigned with that principlein mind. We are pleased toCelebrating “Cat No.1's”commissioning: Left to Right: GlennWilliams - Austal's Manager of Sales& Product Development, Dr. CarlUlfert Stegmann - Chairman ofNorden-Frisia, and Bob McKinnon -General Manager/Director of Austal.PRINCIPAL DATA - AUSTAL 52"CAT NO.1"Length Overall . . . . . . . . 52.4 metresLength Waterline . . . . . . 45.4 metresBeam (Moulded) . . . . . . . 13.0 metresHull Draft . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 metresPassengers. . . . . . . . . . . . 432PropulsionMain Engines. . . . . . . . . . 4 x MTU 16V 4000 M70. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2320kW@2000rpmGearboxes . . . . . . . . . . . 4 x Reintjes VLJ 930Waterjets. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 x KaMeWa 71 S11Service Speed . . . . . . . . . 40 knots (100% MCR, 50t DWT)Classification. . . . . . . . . . Germanischer Lloydsay that it performed even better thanexpected during seakeeping trials andwith the added speed performance,we are extremely confident that “CatNo.1” will be a huge success for ourcompany and indeed our customers,”said Dr Stegmann.To enhance passenger comfort, theAustal “Ocean Leveller” Ride Controlsystem, featuring foils forward andinterceptors aft, has been fitted. Theforward foils are mounted flush with thekeel of the catamaran such that the foilsdo not increase the hull draft. Themaximum draft required for “Cat No.1’s”shallow area of operation is 1.5 metres.The OperationWith its homebase on the island ofNorderney off the North Germancoast, the 52 metre catamaranoperates day trip services tovarious destinations in theGerman Bight, with the maindestination to the scenic,duty-free island of Helgoland,a distance of 42 nauticalmiles from Norderney.In addition, there will be aregular service to Helgolandseveral times a week startingfrom the harbour of Cuxhaven,with other ports of callincluding the islands of Borkum,Langeoog, Amrum and Sylt.Page 2
MINOAN FLYING DOLPHINSORDER 3 AUTO EXPRESS FERRIESAustal Ships is pleased to confirmit has won a prestigious order tobuild three Auto Express highspeed vehicle-passenger catamaransfor Greek company, Minoan FlyingDolphins Maritime.Minoan Flying DolphinsMaritime are one of thestrongest ferry operatinggroups in the region andalready operate Austal’sfirst vessel delivered tothis market, the 48 metrehigh speed passengercatamaran, “Flying Dolphin2000”, which commencedservice in 1998.The three new vessels, two72 metre and one 92metre Auto Express ferries,will be deployed on routesin the Greek Cyclades andSporades and will be readyfor delivery to commence service forthe summer season 2000 (April andJune 2000). The current journey timefrom Piraeus to Santorini aboard thenew Auto Express 92 will be halved tojust three hours and 15 minutes.“We are exceptionally pleased to havewon this very significant contractwhich was once again won over stronginternational competition. Austal’s newgeneration of 72 and 92 metre AutoExpress designs were developed inconsultation with the customer toprovide the best solution for theiroperational requirements,” said Austal’sMarketing Director, Chris Norman.About Minoan Flying DolphinsMinoan Flying Dolphins was formed in 1998 as a result of a merger betweenCeres Hydrofoil Joint Service, Minoan Lines Highspeed Ferries and MinoanLines. It currently operates a fleet of 33 high speed vessels and covers a largenetwork of destinations, calling at 62 Greek ports. During 1998, 2.35 millionpassengers travelled aboard the Minoan Flying Dolphins fleet.The 92 metre design, with just a sixmetre increase in overall length overthe Auto Express 86 design, willprovide an increased carrying capacityof some 70 tonnes (470 t dwt) orapproximately 20%.Announcing the contract in Athens,Minoan Flying Dolphins ManagingDirector, Mr Nick Vikatos said,“Austal’s ability to fully customiseprojects and meet our deliverydeadline, in addition to our very goodrelationship formed through thedelivery and operational reliability ofthe “Flying Dolphin 2000” were majorreasons for their success in winningthis contract.”“These new vessels featurethe most advancedtechnology and willdouble Minoan FlyingDolphins present capacityin the Sporades andstrengthen our position inthe Cyclades,” said MrVikatos.The new vessels will havemaximum speeds of 45knots and will havesubstantial payloads. The92 metre design hascapacities for up to 1050passengers and 188 carswhilst the 72 metre designs will carry620 passengers and 70 cars.The vessels are expected to bedeployed on the following routes:1. Auto Express 92: Piraeus - Sifnos -Santorini (Cyclades)2. Auto Express 72: Syros - Myconos -Paros - Naxos (Cyclades)3. Auto Express 72: Salonica - Volos -Agios Constantinos (Sporades)AUTO EXPRESS 92 - PRINCIPAL DATAOverall Length . . . . 92.0 metresBeam . . . . . . . . . . . 24.0 metresPassengers. . . . . . . . 1050 in three classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (200 VIP, 196 Business, 654 Tourist)Cars . . . . . . . . . . . . 188Propulsion. . . . . . . . 4 x Caterpillar 3618Service Speed . . . . . 42 knotsA total outfitted area of 2250 square metres will bedevoted to 1050 passengers and support services, withthe accommodation to be of a very high standard.Features will include seating with individual audiosystems, a satellite TV network and cinema, four bars, ashopping area, children’s play area and dedicatedluggage spaces.AUTO EXPRESS 72 - PRINCIPAL DATAOverall Length . . . . 72.0 metresBeam . . . . . . . . . . . 17.5 metresPassengers. . . . . . . . 620 in three classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (80 VIP, 118 Business, 422 Tourist)Cars . . . . . . . . . . . . 70Propulsion. . . . . . . . 4 x MTU 16V 595 TE70LService Speed . . . . . 42 knotsThe 72 metre version will include 1250 square metresdevoted to 620 passengers and support services and willbe outfitted to an equally luxurious standard.All vessels will feature the Austal Ocean Leveller ridecontrol system for optimal passenger comfort.Page 3
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