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Launching of RZS Milestone
SeaTec is pleased to announce the successful launch m/v RZS Milestone, a 180,000 DWT Capesize Bulk Carrier on 03rd August 2010.
M/V RZS Milestone, Hull number BC1800-34, is the first from a series of four Capesize ships order by Cara Shipping, classed to CCS, flying Hong Kong flag and built by Dalian Shipyard.
With her overall length of 295m, breath of 46 and depth of 24.8m, she has deadweight of 160,000 metric tons at the designed draft of 16.5m, and develops a service speed of 15 knots at CSR of 15,861 KW x 86.2r/min by one set of main engine MAN B&W 6S70MC-C MK7 Vessel is scheduled for sea trials at the end of August with anticipated delivery at the middle of September 2010.
SeaTec Lead The Way With Fuel Oil Conversaions
New regulations, especially environmental rules, implemented during a vessel’s trading life dictate that retrofit and upgrading works need to be undertaken. The recently enacted rules to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are one such challenge recently addressed by SeaTec.
On the 1st January 2010, new European legislation* came into force, that requires all vessels berthing in a European Union port for more than two hours to burn marine gas oil with a sulphur content of less than 0.1% in their auxiliary boilers. Failing to meet this legal requirement means that heavy fines can be imposed by the individual member state.
Many auxiliary boiler manufacturers can retrofit existing installations with new burners and modify boiler control panels for low sulphur marine gas oil operation. However, this can very often be the extent of their involvement, and the additional modifications required for the rest of the fuel oil system, are no less important and must be considered.
To be compliant with this European legislation, SeaTec can offer the full range of necessary services to convert fuel oil systems to operate on Low Sulphur Marine Gas Oil. SeaTec has been active in this field well in advance of the introduction of this legislation and, with by deploying experienced engineers, can apply a practical solution that will meet with the requirements of the classification societies and at the same time minimise disruption and conversion costs.
SeaTec Repair Services UTM Surveys: Made To Measure
SeaTec Repair Services (SRS) offers Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement (UTM) surveying as part of its widening portfolio of technical services. UTM surveys are provided on a global basis, to a high technical standard and, importantly, at a very competitive price.
SRS offers UTM services via managed relationships with highly reputed thickness gauging companies which under SRS’s guidance are able to achieve high standards of performance, ensuring strict adherence to the codes and procedures as prescribed by the leading classification societies. SRS’ partners are currently approved by LR, GL, BV, RMRS, RINA, ABS, DNV, and NKK.
SeaTec help BAE SYSTEMS with the design of the Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carrier
At the end of September 2009 SeaTec were awarded a contract to undertake 3D computer modeling of the Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers.
The modeling process involves BAE Systems’ sites around the U.K. developing detailed 3D computer models of large blocks of the vessel, based on design information from the primary designers.
When BAE Systems required further resources to enable the Govan team to complete the modeling process, SeaTec were able to step in, join the team and work to provide an engineering resource solution to suit the programme.. In a very short period of time, the SeaTec team has grown to 37 Foran trained 3D computer modelers, and at the end of January, the team achieved a major design review milestone allowing SeaTec to prepare the model for outputs and production.
The last model review took place in early May and success was again achieved with the reviewers noting that SeaTec had achieved their targets at an impressive rate. The team is now in the last phase of the project and is expected to continue until July/August 2010.
Naming Ceremony Held on WG Tasman
SeaTec site team members witnessed a key milestone on Western Geco’s newbuilding programme with the official naming of the WG Tasman. The naming ceremony for the first of the two vessel under construction at Drydock World-Dubai was held on 24th March 2010.
Trials on WG Tasman Seismic Survey Vessel
SeaTec is pleased to announce the successful completion of builder’s sea trials on the WG Tasman, a seismic survey vessel, which is completing construction at Dry-dock World, Dubai. SeaTec are providing site supervision services to Western Geco and the Sea Trials took place during February 2010.
Cara Shipping 177,000 DWT Capesize Bulk Carrier Steel Cutting
In Q1 2010, Cara Shipping awarded SeaTec the contract of site supervision for 2 x Capesize Bulk Carriers (177,000 DWT). Steel cutting for the first Hull (H1181) took place on 22nd February 2010.
The ships will be built in Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd, which is located in Shanghai and claimed to be one of the best shipyards in China.
Full site supervision will be undertaken by SeaTec site team, with project management taking place in SeaTec Shanghai and additional support supplied by SeaTec Glasgow.
Keel Lay of Accommodation/Crane Barge J626
In Q4 2009, Franklin Offshore International awarded SeaTec the contract of project management and site supervision for 1 x 120m Accommodation/Crane Barge. The keel lay took place on 28th December 2009.
The ships will be built in Jiaolong Heavy Industry Development Co., Ltd. which is located in the Nantong city, Jiangsu Province of China.
Full site supervision will be undertaken by SeaTec site team, with project management taking place in SeaTec Shanghai and additional support supplied by SeaTec Glasgow.
Cara Shipping 180,000 DWT Capesize Bulk Carrier Steel Cutting
In Q4 2009, Cara Shipping awarded SeaTec the contract of site supervision for 2+2 x Capesize Bulk Carriers (180,000 DWT). Steel cutting for the first Hull (BC1800-34) took place on 25th November 2009.
The ships will be built in Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd, which is located in the Northern part of China and claimed to be one of the best shipyards in China.
Full site supervision will be undertaken by SeaTec site team, with project management taking place in SeaTec Shanghai and additional support supplied by SeaTec Glasgow.
Another Launch for SeaTec
SeaTec is pleased to announce the successful launch and delivery of CF ZACHARY, a 16,500 DWT product oil / chemical tanker on 25th of May 2009.
Cofferdam Set Up
This photographs show UMC setting up the biggest cofferdam system they have ever been involved. The cofferdam will allow repair to the leg wells and ultimately install the three legs of a jack up rig in Oman, which was damaged during Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf of Mexico, in 2005. SeaTec developed the detail design of the cofferdam from the outline design required by UMC, the finished product coming in at just over 100 metric tonnes with an overall diameter larger than 18 meters.
So far the cofferdam construction and testing has been completed, including the special seal system that will ultimately allow the cofferdam to be drained down and result in a massive maximum buoyancy upthrust of 1500 tonnes on the structure. The challenge was to create a dry working environment around the giant support feet (known as spudcans) of a jack up oil rig so that repairs could be undertaken on the top surfaces of each foot whilst the unit was afloat. The cofferdam system will completely enclose each of the spudcans in turn and seal against the underside of the rig hull, and when in position the area around the spudcan can be drained down thus allowing surface workers to carry out the necessary repairs. This in-water repair system provides a cost-effective and practical alternative to docking.
More Launches for SeaTec
SeaTec is pleased to announce the successful launch and delivery of two gas carriers and one Aframax tanker, with delivery of another Aframax tanker scheduled for early December 2008.
These new vessels, built for the Arab Maritime Petroleum Transport Company (AMPTC), are the result of great team work between SeaTec and AMPTC. The project started in April 2006 with SeaTec advising on specifications for the two gas carriers. Following on from this stage, plan approval took place during the summer/autumn of 2007 with steel cutting for the first (GAS ALKHALEEJ) commencing on 6th August 2007 and delivery on 3rd September 2008. The second gas carrier (OCEAN GAS) was delivered 24th October 2008, about three weeks ahead of schedule.
Steel cutting for the first Aframax tanker (ALBURAQ) took place on 17th December 2007 with delivery on 6th October 2008. This will be followed by delivery of the second Aframax tanker (SEA LEGEND) on 6th December.
The gas tankers were built at Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries in Mokpo in southwest Korea. Both were equipped with a Hamworthy gas plant which enables the carriage of propane, butadiene, butane, butylene and propylene in independent tanks.
The Aframax tankers are designed to carry crude oil and petroleum products and were built in Hyundai Heavy Industries in Ulsan in eastern Korea.
Both sites were managed by SeaTec site staff with project management taking place in SeaTec Glasgow. Back up support was provided by SeaTec Shanghai whenever a quick management response was required by the owners on site.
SeaTec Repair Services Win Exclusive Global Tank Coating Contract
SeaTec Repair Services have been awarded an exclusive worldwide contract by the Cleveland, Ohio-based chemical tanker coatings specialist Advanced Polymer Coatings (APC).
The contract is for the application and heat-curing of APC’s innovative MarineLINE Tank Coating Systems for chemical carriers. The contract covers both new building and recoating projects.
“The key deciding factors were our knowledge and experience in the new building and repair markets, flexible workforce, commitment to training for the application of the MarineLINE products and local management support for the application teams worldwide, all linked with ISO 9000 quality system approval by Lloyds Register Quality Assurance,” advises SeaTec Repair Services Director Adriana Caba.
The MarineLINE coating system requires a high standard of surface preparation, temperature and humidity control and final heat curing, which in many cases shipyards cannot achieve with present techniques and an increasing shortage of skilled labour.
To minimise the possibility for coating system failures APC has turned to SeaTec to offer ship owners and shipyards a turnkey solution for tank inspection, preparation, coating system supply, application and final heat cure.
SeaTec Celebrate Two New Launches
SeaTec celebrate the recent launches on consecutive days of two newly-built ships for which SeaTec provided expert guidance during construction.
WG Columbus is Western Geco’s newest seismic vessel launched at Hijos de J Barreras Shipyard in Vigo, Spain on Tuesday 3 June. SeaTec provided site supervision for the project as part of our contract with Western Geco to provide design, construction and support services for new build, conversion and refit projects.
On Wednesday 4 June, product tanker CS Weymouth was launched at Shenfei Group’s Fanshun Shipyard near Wenzhou, Zhenjiang Province in China on behalf of shipowner Courtney Fynn. For this project SeaTec provided project management, plan approval and site supervision services. CS Weymouth will undertake final commissioning and trials for delivery in August.
AMPTC award 112,000mt Aframax Tanker contract
In Q1 2007, AMPTC awarded the contract of plan approval for 2 x Aframax Tankers (112,000mt). Steel cutting for the first Hull (H1901) took place in December 2007, with steel cutting for the second taking place in February 2008. Full site supervision will be undertaken by SeaTec with additional support supplied by both SeaTec Glasgow and SeaTec Shanghai.
AMPTC award LPG Carriers Newbuild contract
In Q1 2007, AMPTC awarded the contract of plan approval for 2 x LPGC’s (82,000m3). Steel cutting for the first Hull (S333) took place in August 2007, with steel cutting for the second taking place in November 2007. Full site supervision will be undertaken by SeaTec with additional support supplied by both SeaTec Glasgow and SeaTec Shanghai.
Eastern Spirit / Western Spirit Conversion
In Q2 2006, SeaTec were awarded the contract to undertake the feasibility study, design and Yard Supervision for the conversion of the Eastern Spirit Seismic Survey vessel. The vessel was originally a 6 streamer vessel but would return to service as a Q-Marine technology vessel capable of towing up to ten 6-kilometer seismic streamers. She was also to be equipped with DSC - Dynamic Spread Control.