A brand-new advanced 26k tonne Maritime Sustainment and also Capability vessel for the Royal New Zealand Navy has actually efficiently finished its collection of 7 Contractual Sea Trials and also was supplied on 8 June 2020. Sea Pursuit Marine Project Management looked after the whole 28-month building which was carried out by Hyundai Heavy Industries, Ulsan, South Korea.
The HMNZS AOTEAROA left from South Korea on 10 June 2020. The vessel and also replenishment ship will certainly be the biggest the Royal New Zealand Navy has actually ever before run.
The key function of AOTEAROA will certainly be to give international sustainment to New Zealand and also union maritime, air, and also land pressures with gas, ammo, and also various other tools products.
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Sea Pursuit was left with a respected work in April 2017.
Work began with a 3D style testimonial and also strategy authorization in close teamwork with the New Zealand Navy, adhered to by building guidance. The Sea Pursuit strategy authorization and also website groups consisted of expert managers for hull & & framework, equipment & & outfitting, electric & & automation, ICS & & IPMS, repaint & finishings. Sea Pursuit’s ISO 9001:2015 licensed Quality Assurance system made certain a smooth procedure throughout the job.
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The vessel has actually been constructed to the highest degree of Lloyds Register of Shipping requirements, along with abiding by NATO & & Naval Rules.
Sea Pursuit Chief Executive Officer Jan Andersson was pleased with the ended up vessel.
“We feel extremely privileged to have successfully completed this project for the NZ Navy,” he claimed.
“Sea Pursuit were charged with the style testimonial, strategy authorization and also building guidance of this difficult and also sophisticated MSC Polar Class 6 vessel.
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“Once once again we have actually shown that our experience in guidance and also knowledge with Far Eastern building contractors can help a newbuilding job like no person else.
“This is the 3rd time we have actually taken care of a marine assistance ship, initially from Royal Fleet Auxiliary UK, 2nd from NDLO Norway and also currently from NZ Crown.
“SeaQuest is fully equipped to serve any naval project to the best of our abilities again in future.”
AOTEAROA is winterized and also ice-strengthened to raise New Zealand’s capacity to restore and also resupply their– and also various other nations’- Antarctic programs.
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It has 2 similar replenishment mixed-up terminals and also has the ability to fluid transfer to 2 vessels all at once.
The ship is powered by a Combined Diesel Electric and also Diesel (CODLAD) propulsion system established by Rolls Royce.
AOTEAROA can create 250 tonnes of freshwater daily and also has an air travel ability that permits it to run all New Zealand Defence Force helicopters.
In enhancement, AOTEAROA has sick-bay therapy centers with a clinical ward and also ensuite gym, Wi-Fi connection in entertainment areas, collection and also training centers, and also cabins with incorporated ensuites.
HMNZS AOTEAROA requirements
IMO 9816220
- Class: Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR)
- Shipbuilder: Hyundai Heavy Industries, Ulsan, South Korea
- Length: 173.2 metres
- Beam: 24.5 metres
- Draught: 8.4 metres
- Displacement (complete): 26,000 tonnes
- Propulsion System: Combined Diesel Electric and also Diesel (CODLAD) given by 2 x diesels supplemented by 2 x electrical power absorb electric motors, 2 x flap tails and also 2 x manageable pitch props
- Power generation: 4 x 2.6 MW, 1 x 410KW emergency situation generator
- Range: 6,750 maritime miles
- Design rate: 6 knots
- Total fluid freight capability: 9,500 tonnes
- Dry items freight capability: 22 x twenty-foot comparable systems
- Core Crew: 64
- Bunks: 100
