R/V Kilo Moana > Characteristics
CHARACTERISTICS__________
Dimensions: |
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Length Overall |
185' 7" |
Strut Length |
172 FT |
Lower Hull Length |
171 FT |
Beam |
88 FT |
Depth to 01 Level |
47' 6" |
Draft at Deepest Load
Line |
25 FT |
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Displacement: |
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Full Load |
2542 LT |
Lightship |
1996 LT |
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Performance: |
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Speed (designed
sustained) |
15 KTS |
Survey Speed |
12 KTS |
Operability |
Sea State 6 (low end) |
Range |
10,000 NM at 11 KTS |
Endurance |
50 Days |
Mission Payload |
100 LT |
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Propulsion
Plant: |
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Type |
Diesel eletric |
Propulsors |
Two fixed pitch
propellers |
Motors |
Two 1500 kW Westinghouse |
Diesel Generators |
Four Caterpillar 3508B,
910 kW |
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Certifications: |
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ABS |
*A1 circle E, *AMS, *ACCU
UWILD (underwater inspection in lieu of drydocking), |
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unrestricted ocean
service, Ice Class D0 |
USCG |
Oceanographic Research
Vessel (Subchapter U) |
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Accommodations: |
17 Crew / 31 Scientists |
SHIP SYSTEMS__________
Propulsion Electrical System
For flexibility and economy of operation, R/V KILO MOANA is
designed with a fully integrated electric system which provides power for
both propulsion and ship's service uses. An integrated system is
particularly appropriate for a research vessel where demands can vary from
very low to near maximum depending on the operation being conducted. The
four generators are distributed among two generator rooms, one of which is
located on each side of the ship. The plant is designed for a speed of 15
knots at 100% power and 12 knots at 63% power. The machinery plant is
designed for unattended operation in accordance with regulatory body
requirements and provides for Pilot House and Main Control Station (MCS)
throttle control over the complete range of plant operation.
Auxiliary
Systems
Pump rooms are located forward and directly under the generator rooms. Two
auxiliary machinery rooms are located inboard of the generator rooms to
contain auxiliary machinery. Fuel handling equipment is segregated in
Auxiliary Machinery Room #2. The Switch Gear Room is located directly
below and forward of the Emergency Generator Room. The air conditioning
system is a distributed chilled water system with individual fan coil
units located in each space.
Propulsion
Equipment
Four 910 kW diesel generator
sets driven by Caterpillar 3508B SCAC diesel engines
Two DC main propulsion motors--Westinghouse Class 3 rated at 1.5MW fed by
12-pulse silicon controlled rectifiers (SCRs) and phase shifting
transformers
Elliott White Gill Model 40 Bow Thruster--located in starboard hull
EDI power management and control system which provides highly detailed
monitoring and automatic control of the ship's engineering function
SHIP CONTROL__________
The ship is driven by two
fixed pitch propellers with conventional rudders located behind. The
propellers are designed for "cavitation free" operation at 12
knots. Aft fixed stabilizers and forward adjustable canards are provided
to adjust ship trim and dampen pitching motion. A single azimuthing
jet-type bow thruster is located forward in the starboard hull. The bow
thruster also allows the vessel to two 10,000 lbs at 3 knots with the main
propellers secured to reduce the likelihood of tow line fouling. The ship
is designed to precisely hold position in seas up to 6 meter significant
wave height and a wind speed of 47 knots at best heading. The ship is also
designed to follow a trackline over the bottom at best heading at any
speed up to 12 knots with constant towing load of 10,000 lbs.
R/V KILO MOANA incorporates a
sophisticated dynamic positioning system (DPS) which accepts data input
from position and environmental sensors and automatically controls
propulsion and steering to perform precise maneuvers. Automatic maneuvers
include steering a fixed heading, holding position at a designated
location, following a trackline over the bottom, or moving from one
position to another. The system also allows manual control by means of a
joystick. The Pilot House main console serves as the primary control, with
secondary control located in the Computer Laboratory. Propulsion, steering
and thruster control is configured to accept commands from the DPS.
Navigation
Equipment |
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Integrated Bridge |
EDI Vessel Control
System (VCS) |
Inertial Reference Unit |
TSS, Inc. Model POS/MV
320 |
Gyro Compass |
Raytheon STD-20 |
Differential GPS |
Raytheon Raychart 420 |
Surface Search Radars |
Raytheon Pathfinder (1)
10cm and (1) 3cm |
GMDSS |
JRC Area 4 Certified |
Wind Speed/Direction
System |
RM Young 26700 |
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