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GREAT BOATS OF 1998 Bender Shipbuilding's Agnes Candies Agnes Candies is the first of four vessels being built for Otto Candies, Inc. by Bender Shipbuilding & Repair Co. The vessel is a new generation off- shore oilfield sup- ply boat, designed and equipped with systems and equipment to more efficiently and safely cary out its supply and service mission. The vessel is U.S. flagged, and will be crewed by U.S. citizens and is certi- fied to USCG, ABS and SOLAS regulations. The design of the vessel was performed by Bender, in consultation with Otto Candies, Inc. The engineering and construction of the vessel amounted to more than 4,500 man weeks of labor. The two-year construction period for the first four vessels will require employment of more than 250 shipyard workers at Bender's Mobile, Ala. shipyard. Circle 65 on Reader Service Card Vessel Specifications Shipbuilder: Bender Shipbuilding & Repair, Mobile. Ala. Owner/Operator: Otto Candies, Inc., Des Allemands, La. Flag: U.S Classification: ABS Length, o.a.: 220 ft. (67 m) Breadth, molded: 54 ft. (16.5 m) Draft (scantling): 16 ft. (4.8 m) Total Fuel Oil: 210,920 gal. Propulsion Engines: (2)EMD 16-645E6 Z-drive Units: (2) KaMeWa Aquamaster, U.S.-2001 Propulsion Controls: KaMeWa Aquamaster Main Engine Grid Cooler: (2) Fernstrum Genset Grid Cooler (250 kW): (3) Fernstrum Keel Coolers: (3) Fernstrum Bowthruster engines grid coolers (tunnel): (2) Fernstrum Mufflers: (8) Maxim MSA-2 Diesel Generator Set: (3) Detroit Diesel 12V-71N Emergency Diesel Generator: Detroit Diesel 4-7IN Air Horn: Kahlenberg Model No. D2, Figure 232 Compass: Danforth -'824-1! Machinery Alarm & Monitoring System: GMG/Marine Interface Fire & Smoke Detection: Hiller Data Collection System: GMG/Marine Interface Integrated Control System: Nautronix Bilge/Ballast Pump: (2) Worthington D-324 Oily Water Separator: Nelson Bilge Boy #10025 Grid Cooler, Bulkmud Compressor: (2) Fernstrum Hotwater Heaters: (2) Rheem E-85-18-G Hotwater Heaters: ) Rheem EGSP10 Ultra Violet Purifier: Ultra Dynamics Model 3500B Cargo Fuel Pump: Worthington Model D824 Fuel Oil Centrifuge: Alfa-Laval MAB 104 Cargo Fuel Meter: Barton Model #7401 Agitators: (8) Flygt Mixer Type 4660 Air Compressor: Quincy Model D370L Anchor Windlass: McElroy Model MDW-150/QSV Blount Industries' M/V Grande Mariner Blount Industries newest cruise ship, M/V Grande Mariner, was built for American Canadian Caribbean Line, Inc. It is the second in a new line of Grande Class small cruise ships, built and designed for the American Canadian Caribbean Line, Inc. The 183 ft. ship 42 accommodates 100 passengers, and is designed with several ACCL innovations, including patented bow ramp, shallow draft and retractable pilot house. Grande Mariner also features super-quiet engines and generators, ice-strengthening and a specially designed clear air system. Vessel Specifications Shipbuilder: Blount Industries, Warren, R.I. Owner/Operator: American Canadian Caribbean Line, Inc. Length (Overall): 183 ft. (55.7 m) Beam: 40.8 ft. (12.4 m) Depth: 9 ft. (2.7 m) Design Draft: 6.5 ft. (1.9 m) Passenger Capacity: .. 100 Main Propulsion: .... (2) Man D2842LE 710 hp @ 1,800 rpm Marine Gear: (2) Twin Disc MG-5202 2.92:1 reduction Propellers: (2) Ellis, bronze 5-blade 48 x 39 in. Ship's Service Power: . (3) Caterpillar 3306 170 kW generators Bowthruster: Wesmar Engine Controls: Mathers Micro Commanders Steering System: Wagner Hydraulic Speed, service 10 knots and has a patrolling speed of 10 knots. One unique feature is the RIB launch and recovery system. This design includes a fixed ramp incorporated into the stern of the CPB, allowing the "daughter" vessel to drive into the "mother" ship while underway. This feature sig- nificantly improves the safety of the crew by eliminating the need for a deck-mounted davit. Circle 67 on Reader Service Card The ship's hull is steel constructed with an aluminum superstructure. It is powered by two D2842LE Man diesel engines, producing 1,440 bhp @ 1,800 rpm. The engines turn two five- blade 48 x 39 in. propellers, through Twin Disc MG-5202 gears, with a 2.92:2 reduction, achiev- ing a service speed of 10 knots. Circle 66 on Reader Service Card Vessel Specifications Shipbuilder: Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.L.C., Lockport, La. Owner/Operator: USCG Flag: ...U.S Length, o.a.: 87 ft. (26.5 m) Length, b.p.: 2 ft. (24.9 m) Breadth, molded: 19.5 ft. (5.9 m) Displacement: 89.5 mt Lightweight: 75.4 mt Draft (design): 5.8 ft. (1.7 m) Speed Service: 25.3 knots Bunker: 2,800 gal. Fuel Consumption: 170 gal./hr. Main Engines: MTU 8V 396 TE94 Total hp: .2,950 Propellers: Five-bladed fixed pitch Generator Engines: MAN D0824 LF01 Generators: (2) 60 kW Stamford Newage Reduction Gears: (2) 2F BW 255 Engine Controls: MTU RCS-5 Steering Controls: Kobelt Deck Machinery: Lewmar Anchor Windlass Shafting: Four in. Aquamet 17 Bearings: Thordon Coatings: International VHF Radio: RossDSC-500 SSB Radio: Sunair Compass: Gyrocompass Standard 20 GPS: Raytheon 398 Autopilot: Raytheon Pilot Star D Pumps: Grunfos Air Conditioning: .Novenco Desalination Equipment: Village Marine Bollinger's USCG Patrol Boats The 87 ft. Coastal Patrol Boat (CPB) is a new multi-missioned class of vessels capable of per- forming search and rescue, law enforcement, fisheries patrols, drug interdiction and alient interdiction duties up to 200 miles offshore. The vessel was designed and built by Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.L.C., and is based on the Damen STAN 2600. BSI has a contract to con- struct 22 ves- sels, with options to build up to 51 ves- sels. The new fleet of USCG vessels will be referred to as the Marine Protector Class and has been designed as a replacement for the aging 82 ft. Point Class of cutters. The CPB is designed to accommodate a crew of 10 for a five-day mission. Internal arrange- ments include four two-man staterooms and one three-man stateroom, an office, separate galley and mess, two heads, two showers and a bridge with 200 sq. ft. of usable area, and 360 degree visibility. The CPB is capable of achiev- ing a maximum continuous speed of 25 knots Chesapeake Shipbuilding's Ugly Duck M/V Ugly Duck began construction as a typ- ical dinner/excursion vessel for Maritime Equipment Co., of Haddam, Conn. While the hull erection was in progress, Premier Yachts, Inc. of Chicago purchased the contract from Maritime Equipment and began converting the vessel's plans into a more upscale and unique arrangement. The vessel features a full galley, plus bar and wait station on the main deck forward, allowing maximum deck space aft for two curved buffet tables, DJ booth and dance floor. Having the galley forward also allows large tinted insulated glass windows across the stern of the vessel and along both sides. Special vibration and sound dampening methods are uti- lized to almost eliminate engine and propeller noise in the dining area. The second deck features another bar and wait sta- tion, plus a buffet Maritime Reporter/Engineering News