MacArtney
has provided a third, fourth and fifth Launch and Recovery System in the Asia
Pacific market this year for academic Ocean Research Vessels, the R/V New Ocean
Researcher 1, 2 and 3.
MacArtney Asia Pacific accepted a full LARS order for two 500 GT (Gross Tonnage) Ocean Research Vessels and one 1,000 GT ORV (Ocean Research Vessel). Recently coming to fruition, this order marks a MacArtney milestone with the delivery of now five Ocean Research Vessels in the Asia Pacific.
The first orders for the M/V KAIMEI and the M/V Shinsei
Maru for Jamstec, Japan, successfully completed in 2015, singled out MacArtney
as a full systems provider for Ocean Research Vessels and in close
collaboration with CSBC Shipyard and facilitated by local distributor, Royalty
Technology Instruments, MacArtney undertook to fulfil the needs of three new
Ocean Research Vessels.
The two 500 GT Ocean Research Vessels, the R/V New Ocean
Researcher 2 and R/V New Ocean Researcher 3 are to be managed by the National
Taiwan Ocean University and the National Sun Yat-sen University respectively.
Both vessels are currently completing Sea Acceptance Tests in the South China
Sea.
The full customised scope of supply for the Launch and
Recovery Systems aboard each vessel included:
MERMAC
Stern A-Frame (15 meters)
Wireless
Remote Operated Folded Boom Crane with 10-ton capacity and Active Heave Compensation
Hydraulic
Power Units for A-Frame and Crane
MERMAC
Storage and Traction Winch with 6,000 meters of ready spooled stainless steel
wire, wireless remote and constant tension technology
MERMAC
CTD (Conductivity, Temperature, Depth) Winch including 6,000 meters of Armoured
Coax Cable and Slip Ring
Portable
MERMAC Winch with 4,500 meters of Hybrid Instrumentation Cabling, Slip Ring and
spare cable
Commenting on the scope of supply and successful completion
of this project MacArtney Managing Director of Asia Pacific Operations, Steen
Frejo stated,
“The complexities of the scope of supply for this
multi-million dollar project presented us with some challenges. However, these challenges
were faced and met with MacArtney’s continued dedication and focus to provide
complex system solutions that meet the needs of the customer. Throughout this
project, we have solidified our close working relationship with CSBC and look
forward to future projects”.
The fifth 1,000 GT vessel, the R/V New Ocean Researcher 1
is to be managed by the National Taiwan University and will be conducting the
Sea Acceptance Test in September. MacArtney looks forward to updating on this
exciting project in the near future.
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