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"M/V Gemini and M/V Pisces"
Nichols Brothers Boat Builders and Kvichak Marine Industries recently delivered two of four high-speed, environmentally friendly ferries to the Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) located in San Francisco.
The M/V Gemini and M/V Pisces are 118'-0" x 28'-8" x 6'-0" high speed catamarans with a cruise speed of 25 knot at 85% of engine MCR. The all aluminum vessels have an interior seating capacity for 149 passengers plus an extra 49 exterior seats. The vessels will also carry 35 bicycles, which is 20% more than similar vessels in the San Francisco Bay area.
The vessels incorporate many environmentally friendly features, including low wake wash and shallow draft hulls to reduce the vessels impact on the shore line and ocean bottom, solar panels for battery charging and an emissions reduction system for the diesel engines.
The vessels exhaust emissions have been reduced by 85% of the current EPA Tier II requirements. This was accomplished by incorporating a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system into the diesel exhaust. The vessels will also use a blend of biodiesel and ultra low sulfur diesel fuel.
The vessels incorporate enhanced safety and security measures such as a CCTV system, voyage data recorder, added CEDs onboard and additional life saving apparatus that surpasses USCG T-Boat requirements.
In an effort to draw commuters off the highways, roads and bridges, the interiors of the vessels have many upgrades. In addition to multiple seating arrangements, all the seats have been enlarged to give a first class feel to entire vessel. Power outlets have been conveniently located throughout the vessels for commuters to charge portable electronics. The vessels are outfitted with a Wi-Fi system that the WETA is planning to allow computers to use free of charge.
Vessel Particulars:
Length 118'-0"
Beam 28'-8"
Draft 6'-0"
Cruise Speed 25 Knots
Passengers 149
Emissions 85% lower than EPA Tier II requirements
54' foil-assisted catamaran "R/V Bay Hydro II"
Seattle, WA - Kvichak Marine Industries recently constructed and delivered the R/V Bay Hydro II, a 54' foil-assisted catamaran, to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which will be based at NOAA's facility in Solomons, MD. The contract was awarded early last year following a competitive tender process.
NOAA will deploy the all-aluminum, 54' x 20' cat as their work platform for an ongoing, three-part mission:
- Conduct hydrographic surveys to update nautical charts and improve navigation on the Chesapeake Bay
- Utilize as a test platform for NOAA's charting efforts
- Public relations and educational outreach to schools from elementary to university level
The catamaran is fitted with a 3' x 7' moon pool cut through the main deck amidships. The moon pool is closed by a sliding structural hatch in the bottom of the tunnel and a top-mounted deck grate when not in use. NOAA will mount their sonar equipment on a retractable strut that is fabricated and installed by Kvichak. Additional sonar equipment includes two hull-mounted Airmar M42 dual-frequency transducers and an Interocean survey winch for towing side-scan sonar equipment.
Obtaining a top speed of ~30 knots, the catamaran is powered by twin MTU 6062 HK31 engines rated for 740 BHP @ 2300 RPM each. The engines are coupled to ZF 360A transmissions that drive Michigan Wheel 5-blade propellers.
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| A-Frame davit rated for 2000# |
1200 gallon fuel capacity |
| (2) 12KW Northern Lights generators |
150 gallon fresh water capacity |
| 52,000 BTU/hr HVAC system |
Full galley |
| Survey acquisition space |
Crew accommodations |
Columbia River Bar Pilot boat "Columbia"
Kvichak Marine Industries recently completed the construction and delivery of a 72' all-aluminum pilot boat for the Columbia River Bar Pilots (CRBP) of Astoria, OR. The bright-orange Columbia, joins its bright-yellow sister ship, Chinook, which Kvichak delivered to CRBP in the spring of 2000.
Known for its extreme weather and turbulent waters, the Columbia River Bar is where the Columbia River collides with the Pacific Ocean. The resulting conditions require reliable, stable, and at times self-righting pilot boats that safely and successfully transport pilots to and from the ships, tankers and tugs that navigate across the Bar.
The continued success and reliability of the Chinook while deployed in the often treacherous waters the Bar serves up, lead CRBP to once again choose Camarc, Ltd., of the UK as the designer and Kvichak Marine as the builder for the Columbia.
Power for the 72.8' x 21.3' Columbia is provided by twin MTU 16V2000 marine diesel engines rated for 1410 BHP @ 2100 RPM and twin ZF 3050 electric shift transmissions. The engines are coupled to a pair of Hamilton 651 waterjets.
Top speed for the 60-ton pilot boat is ~30 knots; cruise speed is ~25 knots.
Garibaldi laminated, safety-glass windows wrap around the pilot house providing an unobstructed view to the Columbia's operator.
Upon completion of pilot and operator training, the Columbia will join the Chinook and enter service on the Columbia River Bar.
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