Particular attention has been given to
A couple of months before the Fin-
ma expects to apply the same technolo-
the double ended ferry’s efficiency by min-
ferries deal, STX Finland Rauma secured an
gies as in the research-purpose icebreaker
imising the docking time of the vessel by
order from Ministry of Fisheries and Marine
ordered by the South African Department
using wide bow and stern ramps and by
Resources of Namibia for the construction
of Environmental Affairs (to be delivered
designing the ferry as a two-ended vessel,
of a fisheries research vessel. The ship, with
by the yard in 2012).
meaning that it can run both directions. A
a contract value of approximately EUR 35
diesel-electric power plant propulsion en-
million, will bring some 250 man-years of
TURKU STAYS ACTIVE
gine, which utilises Z drive rudder propel-
labour to the Rauma shipyard, with deliv-
STX Turku has also bounced back – at least
lers at both ends of the ship, was selected
ery scheduled for spring 2012. This versa-
in part – from losing the RCCL deal to Ger-
as the propulsion for the vessel.
tile specialised vessel will be approximately
many. In April, STX Finland and Saipem
The new double-ended ferry will start
62 metres long and will provide accom-
S.p.A signed a contract on major over-
to operate at the beginning of 2013 and it
modation for 45 crew members and re-
haul and maintenance of the semisub-
will accommodate 250 passengers, three
search personnel.
mersible pipelay vessel Castoro Sei. The
trucks with tandem trailers and 39 cars.
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seatec 2/2011
In the design of the ship, STX Rau-
work on the ship, providing employment