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"We will put the Chenega into service as soon as we can, however, given an unfavorable confluence of circumstances, it looks like that date will now be after July 1," said Robin Taylor, Deputy Com- missioner for Marine Transportation. Composite Shafts The latest addition to the Alaska Marine Highway System, the M/V Chenega, is taking several new technologies for a spin. One of these new technologies spins more than the others. Like several of her sister vessels in the world of fast ferries, the Chenega's propulsion system has incorporated Car- bon Fiber Shafting from CENTA Corpora- tion to achieve advantages not available with standard steel shafting systems from 22 • MarineNews • July, 2005 S U N Y M A R I T I M E C O L L E G E S U N Y I T I E C L E G E R M C OUVP, 100 Ton & 200 Ton Master ***NEW*** Able Seaman / Lifeboatman ***NEW*** Tankship PIC STCW Basic Safety Radar Observer Bridge Simulation Marine Engineering Marine Surveying Certification (Yacht, Commercial Vessel, Cargo) Emergency Management Both Contract and Scheduled Training Available All Required Courses Have Coast Guard Approval www.sunymaritime.ed ww ari ed u 6 PENNYFIELD AVENUE BRONX, NY 10465 PHONE: (718) 409-7341 FAX: (718) 409-4886 EMAIL: conted@sunymaritime.edu For Courses Schedules Visit Our Website: DEPARTMENT OF CONTINUING EDUCATION CONT NG UCRT NG E Circle 252 on Reader Service Card Circle 259 on Reader Service Card Watermark Navigation Systems, LLC 29 Gilford East Drive Gilford, NH 03249 USA (603) 524-6066, Fax (603) 524-8100 E-mail: wns@navbuoy.com Toll Free 1-888-NAVBUOY Visit our website: www.navbuoy.com SOLAR LANTERNS BUOYS • DAYMARKS REGULATORY SIGNS We stock the complete range of SEALITE solar lanterns featuring autonomous operation for years of care-free service. From 1 mile to 6 mile range, these are the best solar lanterns in the world. Call today with your requirements... “...your complete navigation aids supplier…” Automated Fuel Valve Fire Proofing ABS Approved SOLAS Compliant Enables Operation Of MOV Enveloped In Fire Custom Manufactured Per Application User Friendly Removable/Reusable www.insulationsei.com • sei@insulationsei.com (800) 289-7341 Circle 253 on Reader Service Card Circle 256 on Reader Service Card FAST FERRIES M/V Chenega Specifications Operator Alaska Marine Highway System, State of Alaska Builder Derecktor Shipyards, Bridgeport, CT, USA Designer Nigel Gee and Associates, Southampton, UK Construction Aluminum structure, USCG/IMO/HSCC/DNV rules Cost Approx. $34 million Contract, Signed 9/25/2002 Start of construction 1/30/2003 Vessel Type Catamaran, High Speed Craft Length 235 ft. Beam 60 ft. Draft 8 ft. Passengers 250 Crew 10 Vehicle Capacity 35 large cars, more than 700 feet of 10 foot wide lanes Vehicle Weights 270,000 pounds total Vehicle Size Limit 14 ft. high. 8.5 ft. wide. Lengths up to 40 ft. Vehicle Weight Limit 21,000 lb. axle total 70,000 lb.limit Service Speed 32 knots (36 mph) full load at 78% power Maximum speed 42 knots (48 mph) light load at 100% power Range Approx. 500 nautical miles @ 32 knots Home Port Cordova, Alaska Routes Cordova-Whittier-Valdez Power (4) MTU 16V595TE70 diesels 19,200 installed hp Propulsion (4) Kamewa 90S11 series waterjets Electric Power (4) Northern Lights, 185 kW each Switchboards Thompson Technologies Electronics PMC, Raytheon, Ansul, Current Corp. Matrix, Hose McCann, Weir Jones Displacement Approx. 750 long tons 800 long tons max. Registered Tonnage, International 3424 Registered Tonnage, Domestic 1280 Fuel Capacity 13,400 gallons Classification: 1A1 HSLC, R3, Passenger Car Ferry A, Category B, EO JULYMN2005 3(17-24).qxd 6/30/2005 1:45 PM Page 22
