MacArtney Milestone Reached with Fifth Ocean Research Vessel LARS Delivered to Asia Pacific Operations
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 complete LARS order for two 500 GT (Gross Tonnage) Ocean Research Vessels and one 1,000 GT ORV (Ocean Research Vessel). This order, which recently came to fruition, marks a MacArtney milestone with the delivery of 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, were successfully completed in 2015, singling out MacArtney as a full systems provider for Ocean Research Vessels. In close collaboration with CSBC Shipyard and facilitated by local distributor Royal Technology Instruments, MacArtney fulfilled 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, will 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 met with MacArtney’s continued dedication and focus to provide complex system solutions that meet customer needs. We have solidified our close working relationship with CSBC throughout this project and look forward to future projects.
The fifth 1,000 GT vessel, the R/V New Ocean Researcher 1, will be managed by the National Taiwan University and will conduct the Sea Acceptance Test in September. MacArtney looks forward to updating you on this exciting project soon.
