Brunvoll solutions picked for Smit Lamnalco ETV
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The Rizhao Gangda Shipyard in China has awarded Brunvoll a contract for the delivery of an extensive propulsion, maneuvering, and dynamic positioning system for an emergency towing vessel (ETV).<\/p>\n
Built to Robert Allan Ltd. RASalvor 6500 design,<\/a> the ETV is on order for Boskalis subsidiary Smit Lamnalco and will operate for the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. Itwill provide first response capability in tis to protect the marine environment around the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait. The vessel is also intended to provide aids to navigation services and other marine services in the region<\/p>\n \u201cWe are proud and humble for been chosen by such a major player in the maritime industry,\u201d said Oddbj\u00f8rn F\u00f8lsvik, VP sales at Brunvol<\/a>l. \u201cThe control system for this vessel is one of the most advanced systems to date by Brunvoll.\u201d<\/p>\n The control system delivery includes Brunvoll\u2019s Propulsion and Thruster Control system (BruCon PTC), Brunvoll\u2019s Dynamic Positioning system (BruCon DP2), and Brunvoll\u2019s Joystick control (BruCon JS). The DP system features Target Tracking which allows the vessel to follow objects, such as Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs).<\/p>\n The twin screw propulsion solution consists of a pair of controllable pitch propellers with reduction gearboxes and nozzles. The propellers will have a maximum power output of 3,800 kW each, and a diameter of 3.5 meters. The gearboxes also feature Power Take-Out (PTO) and Power Take-In (PTI), which allows for a broad variety of operational modes. All the different modes are available both in normal operation and while the vessel is in DP2 operation.<\/p>\n The system will feature the following operational modes:<\/p>\n The ETV a length of 65 meters and a bollard pull of 120 tons<\/p>\n The post Brunvoll solutions picked for Smit Lamnalco ETV<\/a> appeared first on Marine Log<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n