Baía Farta (ship)

Baía Farta

Ship data flag  Angola Ship type Research ship class FRV 7417 Callsign D3P5432 home port Luanda Owner Angola Ministry of Fisheries Shipyard Ladies Shipyards Galati Build number 556069 Keel laying 18th January 2017 Launch 9th November 2017

Ship dimensions and crew length 74.10 m ( Lüa ) 66.50 m ( Lpp ) width 16.40 m Side height 8.70 m Draft Max. 5.69 m measurement 3208 GT   crew 29

Machine system machine diesel-electric 2 × electric motor Machine performance 3,300 kW (4,487 hp) Service speed 13 kn (24 km / h) Top speed 14.5 kn (27 km / h) propeller 1 × fixed propeller

Transport capacities Load capacity 950 dw Permitted number of passengers 22 scientists

Furnishing Bollard pull 30 t

Others Classifications DNV GL IMO no. 9813474

The Baía Farta is a research vessel operated by the Angolan Ministry of Fisheries . It is used for fisheries research, but also other oceanographic research. The ship can also be used for survey work and to assist with emergencies at sea and to combat oil spills.

history

The ship design is based on the type ST-368 from the Norwegian ship architecture firm Skipsteknisk. The construction contract was awarded to the Dutch Damen Shipyards Group in July 2016 . Here the type of ship, adapted to the needs of the Angolan Ministry of Fisheries, is listed as the “Fishery Research Vessel 7417” (FRV 7417).

The ship was built by Damen Shipyards Galati under hull number 556069. The keel was laid on January 18, 2017, the ship was christened and launched on November 9, 2017. Godmother was Isabel Cristóvão, director of the Gabinete de Estudos, Planeamento e Estatística. The ship was completed in October 2018. The construction costs amounted to over 70 million US dollars .

The ship is named after the city ​​of the same name in Angola.

Technical data and equipment

The propulsion of the ship takes place diesel electrically by two electric motors, each with 1650  kW power . The motors act on a propeller . The ship is equipped with a bow thruster driven by an electric motor with 600 kW power and a stern thruster driven by an electric motor with 400 kW power. There is also an extendable propeller pod in the bow area, which is driven by an electric motor with 700 kW output. The ship has a dynamic positioning system .

For electricity generation are three diesel generators available, two generators of a Wärtsilä - diesel engine 9L20 kW each 1710 power and a generator from a diesel engine Wärtsilä of the type to be driven 6L20 1140 kW type. An emergency generator powered by a Caterpillar C6.6 ACERT diesel engine with an output of 125 kW is also available.

The ship meets the requirements of the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea with regard to the emission of underwater noise (ICES 209).

The superstructures are located in the middle of the ship. Various laboratories are housed in the deck superstructures. There is space on board for 29 crew members and 22 scientists. There is an open working deck behind the superstructure.

At the stern there is a rear boom with two hoists that can lift 25 or 10 t, as well as a rear lift . In addition, a crane is installed on the starboard side that can lift 8 t and operate the working deck. There is also a lifting tool for launching and retrieving research equipment on the starboard side behind the superstructure. Another crane for moving loads is installed on the forecastle .

The ship is equipped with winches for towing nets and research equipment and has several echo sounders . The ship is equipped with two extendable keels that house various research instruments. It is set up for the use of an ROV .

The ship can stay at sea for around 29 days, covering 9,000  nautical miles .

Web links

• Data sheet , Damen Shipyards Group (PDF, 1.7 MB)
• Virtual tour , Damen Shipyards Group

annotation

1. ↑ The class had been inactive since July 2, 2019, because the requirements of the classification society were not met, and was finally withdrawn from the ship.

Individual evidence

1. ↑ ^{a b} Baia Farta , Maritimt Magasin, January 22, 2019. Accessed February 10, 2020.
2. ^ ^{A b} RV Baia Farta Fishery and Oceanographic Research Vessel , Ship Technology. Retrieved February 10, 2020.
3. ↑ ^{a b} Baía Farta , Skipsteknisk. Retrieved February 10, 2020.
4. ^ Angola's New Fishery Research Vessel Delivered , Marine Technology News, October 17, 2018. Retrieved February 10, 2020.
5. ↑ Fishery Research Vessel 7417 , Damen Shipyards Group. Retrieved February 10, 2020.
6. ↑ Fishing , brochure, Damen Shipyards Group (PDF, 16.5 MB). Retrieved February 10, 2020.
7. ↑ Baía Farta. In: SWZ Maritime , 12/2017, p. 9, ISSN  1876-0236 .
8. ↑ Damen launches cutting-edge Fishery Research Vessel for Angolan Fisheries Ministry , press release, Damen Shipyards Group, November 20, 2017. Accessed February 10, 2020.
9. ↑ Damen Shipyards Galati hands over 74-meter Fishery Research Vessel to Angolan Government , press release, Damen Shipyards Group, October 17, 2018. Accessed February 10, 2020.
10. ↑ Embarcação de pesquisa chega a Luanda em Julho , Jornal de Angola, May 23, 2018. Retrieved February 10, 2020.