24 February 2014

We congratulate!

Article from Western Marine Shipyard

The keel has been laid for the SOLAS passenger ship, with highest safety measures considering all possible risks at sea.

The vessel, which is the only means of getting to and from the atolls, will be the first purpose built SOLAS passenger ship serving Tokelau, carrying up to 60 passengers in addition to 50 tonnes of cargo and supplies. With a design speed of 11.5 knots, the 270 nm voyage between Tokelau and Apia, Samoa will take just under 24 hours.

The ship will be having a carrying capacity of 60 passengers in addition to 50 tonnes of cargo and supplies. Considering the sea state & duration of the voyage, passenger comfort will be the highest priority while building this vessel. The 43 m long ship will be spacious to provide maximum comfort to the passengers.

Vessel accelerations for the passengers are being minimised by placing the accommodation aft, and Lloyds Register PCAC (Passenger and Crew Comfort) notation is being used as a design criteria.

Environmental considerations are also high on the agenda, in keeping with the impressive green credentials of Tokelau, who are the world’s first solar powered country. Battery banks will provide electrical power for essential services including air conditioning during hours of darkness. Sail assistance is also being investigated.

Given the size of the vessel, space is at a premium; however the vessel is equipped with 24 bunk beds, 16 reclining seats, a children’s play area, 80m² of open deck area for passengers, a sick bay as well as comfortable accommodation for 12 crew. 5 ten foot container units are carried, including 2 reefers. A crane for loading/unloading cargo is also provided.

Work carried out by KNUD E. HANSEN

Concept and Basic Design, including:

• CFD Lines optimisation
• Seakeeping prediction
• Noise and Vibration prediction
• HVAC Design
• EEDI calculation