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OSCO STAR Equipment List Main engine MAN B&W-Uljanik Shaft generator Uljani Propeller Lips Auxiliary engines . . . Jugoturbina-Sulzer Generators Uljanik-Siemens Emer. diesel generator engine . . Famos Alternator Uljanik-Siemen Oil-fired boilers TPK Speed log Simrad Echo sounder Simra Gyrocompass, automatic pilot . .C.PIath Radar Krupp Atlas Elektronik Navigation system Racal Decca Radio direction finder Marconi Navigation lights Uljanik Tesu Satcom Marconi Facsimile recorder Simrad Sound-powered telephones .... Debeg Cargo pumps Eureka Pumps Centrifugal pumps IMO Pressure/vacuum valve for cargo tanks Press-Vac Salt water and scrubber pumps . . . Iron Tank cleaning pumps IMO Discharge oil monitoring system . .Seres Sounding control system . . . .Autronica Hydrostatic gages KDG GMS Pneumatic control instruments . . Jucker Ballast/bilge ejector .... Ellehammers Hydraulic power plant for ballast & cargo valves . Skarpenord Slop tank coating Kansai Cargo hose cranes Uljanik Exhaust gas heat exchanger .... TPK Oil-fired boilers Saake Steering gear Vulkan Bow anchors Blohm & Voss Halon extinguishers Walter Kidde Fire extinguishing pumps Iron Lifesaving equipment Grebe PETROBULK MARS Burmeister & Wain The first ship in the world to be equipped with a one-man operated bridge, the much-talked-about 84,000-dwt product tanker Petro- bulk Mars, was delivered by Danish shipbuilder Burmeister & Wain. Sperry Marine Inc. supplied much of the electronic navigation and steering control equipment for the first one-man bridge to be ap- proved by Det norske Veritas. According to Hans E. Ras- mussen, Sperry Marine regional manager in Denmark, the only mod- ifications made to the Sperry equip- ment to meet DnV's requirements were alarm modifications to the RASCAR touchscreen control ra- dar/ARPA and to the SRP-690 au- topilot. In addition to dual RASCARs and the SRP-690 autopilot, Sperry Marine equipment on board the new tanker includes the SR-220 gy- rocompass, SRD-421S dual axis speed log, marine data TMC/Off course alarm, separate helmsman steering stand, and Sperry's Rate of Turn System. The vessel is classified by Det norske Veritas with the new class registration "Watch 1—Ocean Ar- eas and Coastal Waters" (Wl-OC), which means that it can be operated safely by only one person on the bridge day and night under normal operating conditions, as soon as this has been approved by the IMO, the United Nations' International Mari- time Organization. According to the international conventions, this has so far only been allowed in the day- time, and on approval of the highest ranking officer of the watch. Some of the largest seafaring nations are now working on an extension of this convention so as to apply also to navigation at night. The class registration "Wl-OC" means that the ship fulfills special requirements as far as instrumenta- tion and surveyance are concerned. The bridge design enables the offi- cer of the watch to operate all instruments unassisted at all times, have a clear view in all directions, be able to hear all signals, and by means of alarms be able to register any irregularities and errors no mat- ter where they may occur onboard the ship. Furthermore, operational procedures are established which ensure that the bridge is manned at all times and that another qualified operator can attend the bridge with- in a specific response time in case of operator unfitness. The Vanuatu-flag product tank- er, type CPT 54E, has an overall length of 750 feet, molded breadth of 105 feet 9 inches, and design draft of 38 feet. She is powered by a single two-stroke, constant pressure tur- bocharged MAN B&W Diesel 5L70MCE engine, with a nominal MCR of about 12,250 bhp at 95 rpm and a specified MCR of 10,900 bhp at 84 rpm. Auxiliary power is pro- vided by four sets of four-stroke, single acting turbocharged diesel engines, totaling approximately 4,000 bhp at 720 rpm. The main and auxiliary engines and boilers are ar- ranged for operation on heavy fuel up to 6000 sec. Redwood no. 1 at 100 degrees F. The ship was contracted by Son- derjysk Erhvervsinvestering K/S-16 and chartered on a 15-year bareboat charter to Nordan Tankers 1 Inc. The owners behind the project are Naess, Jahre & Partners in coopera- tion with PetroBulk Carriers, con- sisting of Bulls Tankrederi A/S, Norway, Exmar N.V., Belgium, Mit- sui O.S.K., Tokyo, and Shipping Development Company Limited (Erling D. Naess, Bermuda). The ship will be operated commercially by PetroBulk Carriers A/S and technically by Naess Shipping (Hol- land) B.V. on behalf of Nordan Tankers 1 Inc. ROBIN HOOD Schichau Seebeckwerft West Germany's Schichau See- beckwerft AG of Bremerhaven, de- livered the second of two of the world's largest railway/freight fer- ries, the 581-foot Robin Hood, to Rederi AB Swedcarrier, the pool- partner of Hamburg-based TT- Line. The Robin Hood, with a molded breadth of 84-1/2 feet, draft of about 20 feet, tonnage of about 24,000 and deadweight of 7,800 tons, is powered by two main propulsion plants consisting of four MAN B&W main engines. Each main pro- pulsion plant consists of a MAN B&W 6L40/45 diesel, with an out- put of 3,170 kw at 524 rpm, and a MAN B&W 8L40/45 diesel engine, with an output of 4,230 kw at 524 rpm. The total power for the two main propulsion plants (all four en- gines) is 14,800 kw. For maneuvera- bility, the vessel is equipped with Lips variable pitch propellers and Frydenbo rudder plants. She has a service speed of about 18 knots. The all-around combicarrier en- tered service on the TT-Line route between Travemunde and Trelle- borg, Sweden. Her three decks are interconnected by internal ramps, and she loads and discharges via a stern ramp. The lower deck, or combi deck, is equipped with 910 meters of rail length distributed on six tracks, al- lowing for the transportation of 36 long-type railway wagons or 75 rail wagons of average size. On the two upper decks, there is space for about 100 trucks/trailers. When not in use for rail cargo, the lower deck can accommodate an ad- ditional 60 trucks/trailers. Furthermore, the Robin Hood has accommodations for 300 passengers in 122 cabins, a restaurant, lounge/ bar, cinema and conference rooms. ROBIN HOOD Equipment List Main engines(4) . MAN B&W Propellers(2) . . Lips Thrusters .... KaMeWa Generator engines . . MAN B&W Holeby Generators . Telefunken System Technik Reduction gears . Lohmann & Stolerfoht Engine controls Noris Steering controls Frydenboe Radar Sperry Compass .... Sperry Autopilot .... Kockums Pumps . . . Behrens Pumps Echo sounder . . ELAC Speed log .... Jungner Ramp/doors . . . MacGregor Naviere Mooring winches Hatalapa STAR PRINCESS Chantiers de I'Atlantique The sleek 1,700-passenger luxury cruise liner Star Princess, P&0 Cruise newest addition, was deliv- ered this past year by GEC Als- thom's Chantiers de I'Atlantique shipyard at St. Nazaire, France. Operated by Princess Cruise, the 805-foot 8-inch cruise liner has a molded breadth of 105 feet 8 inches, service draft of 25 feet 3 inches and tonnage of 63,524 grt. Manned by a crew of 600, the Star Princess has 13 decks, with 735 cabins which incor- porate: 14 suites, 36 mini-suites, 510 outside cabins, 165 inside cabins and 10 wheelchair-accessible cabins. Passengers sailing on the Star Prin- cess are treated to such cabin ame- nities as telephones, twin beds which convert to queen size, five- channel color television, four music channels, card key access, outdoor terraces in suites and mini-suites, and refrigerator and bar. As for entertainment aboard the Liberian-flagged liner, passengers can enjoy such public areas as: the Galleria, a large shopping arcade; La Patisserie, a specialty pastry-es- presso lounge; the Vineyard, a wine VELODUR ® COLDWELDING SYSTEM Permanently repairs fSTEM™ ^fe leaks. WITHSTANDS 900 PSI. 570 °F TANK/PIPE COATING Erosion Resistant Corrosion Resistant Restores Pitted/Corroded Surfaces i ELIMINATES HOTWORK No Explosion /Fire Hazard No Gas-Freeing . REDUCE DOWNTIME Can be applied to active systems No costly Shutdown/Draining . CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-835-6387 In Mass. 617-545-9156 AMERICAN DURWELD SALES, INC. P.O. BOX 850, SCITUATE, MA 02066 Circle 211 on Reader Sen/ice Card 44 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News
