New Generation Polar Research VesselP j t I iti t dProject Initiated

ISOPE 2004 Presented by

Toulon, France Richard Voelker May 24, 2004 U.S. Maritime Administration

Presentation OutlinePresentation Outline

Introd ction• Introduction• Initial Requirements for New Vessel

P j t R lt• Project Results – Technical Studies

Mission Sensitivity Studies– Mission Sensitivity Studies• Preliminary Project Schedule

Some Current Issues• Some Current Issues• Tracking Project Progress

Introduction

Purpose of ProjectPurpose of Project

Assess and possibly implement the leasing of a new vessel inthe leasing of a new vessel in 2012 to replace the existing icebreaking research vesselicebreaking research vessel

NATHANIEL B. PALMER

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Is an independent U S Government agency• Is an independent U.S. Government agency• Invests over $5.6 billion each year in about

20 000 research and education projects in20,000 research and education projects in science and engineering

• One of the programs is the United States• One of the programs is the United States Antarctic Program

NSF’sS sOffice of Polar Programs

• Supports basic research in a wide range of scientific disciplines in both the Arctic andscientific disciplines in both the Arctic and Antarctic

• Additionally, provides logistics, operational andAdditionally, provides logistics, operational and laboratory support both shore side and in the marine environment

• Current marine activities in the Antarctic are provided by two vessels:

NATHANIEL B PALMER– NATHANIEL B. PALMER– LAURENCE M. GOULD

NATHANIEL B. PALMER - 1992 to present

LAURENCE M. GOULD - 1997 to present

U.S. Antarctic Research Vessel HERO - 1968 to 1984

U S Department of TransportationU.S. Department of TransportationMaritime Administration (MARAD)

• Memorandum of Agreement between NSF gand MARAD

• MARAD to provide technical supportMARAD to provide technical support including naval architecture and marine engineering services, technical g g ,management, acquisition support, construction oversight and acceptance tests and trials for the new vessel

Initial Requirementsffor

N V lNew Vessel

Science Requirements

• Bottom mapping during icebreaking• Geotechnical drilling capability• Geotechnical drilling capability• Enhanced towing of nets and instruments in ice• Moon pool (completely enclosed) to deploy

– Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV)/Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV)

– Diving– Conductivity, Temperature, Depth (CTD) rosette– Ocean-Bottom Seismograph (OBS)

• Accommodation for 50 scientistsAccommodation for 50 scientists• Provision for a helicopter deck and hangar• Traditional set of A-frames, winches, cranes

Inter deck science/cargo elevator• Inter-deck science/cargo elevator

Operational Requirementsp q• Enhanced level icebreaking @ 3 knots -- 1.4m• Capable of independent operation in multiyear icep p p y• Suitable for operations in both polar regions• Excellent seakeeping capability• Endurance at 12 knots -- 80 days/20 000 miles• Endurance at 12 knots -- 80 days/20,000 miles• Comply with new International Maritime Organization

(IMO) Guidelines for Arctic Vessels [effectively a double h ll l]hull vessel]

• Improve ship’s self-generated noise signature for better scientific acoustic sensor performance

• Reduce exhaust emissions from diesel engines and incinerator

• Clear view aft from starboard pilot house control stationClear view aft from starboard pilot house control station

Project Results

Technical StudiesTechnical StudiesMission Sensitivity Studies

Naval Architecture andMarine Engineering Studies

Final

Principal CharacteristicsPrincipal Characteristics

LOA 115 m Draft 9 mLWL 104 m Displacement 11,200 LT

Beam 23 m Shaft horsepower 16,700 kW

View of Box KeelView of Box Keel

View of Starboard SideView of Starboard Side

Podded Propulsion System Currently Preferred

• Direct drive diesels are hard• Direct drive diesels are hard to fit into a ship with a large moon pool – electric plant provides flexibilityprovides flexibility

• Diesel generators can be “floated” on isolation mounts for low noise/vibration

• Twin azimuthal propulsors give greater maneuverability in ice and open water stationin ice and open water station keeping

Diesel Engine Exhaust EmissionsDiesel Engine Exhaust EmissionsGoal: 90 Percent Lower Rate of Diesel Exhaust

E i i C d t E i ti R h V lEmissions Compared to Existing Research Vessels

Emission Estimates for Various Engine Configurations

NOx + THC (g/kW-hr)

PM (g/kW-hr)

NBP-1990 engines 20 0.50

PRV-2007 engines without optional treatment 9 0.50

PRV-2007 engines with 2003 optional technology 4 0.06

PRV-2007 engines with 2007 optional technology 2 0.03PRV 2007 engines with 2007 optional technology 2 0.03

Emission Reduction per Horsepower

100% 100% 100%

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without optional treatmentPRV-2007 Engines with2003 optional technology

PRV-2007 Engines with2007 optional technology

NOx+THC (g/kW-hr) PM (g/kW-hr)

To achieve the 2007 goal -- there is a gneed to reduce the quantity of sulfur

in diesel fuel oilin diesel fuel oil.

Sulfur inhibits the use of NOx and particulate matter emission reductionparticulate matter emission reduction

equipment (such as catalysts and filters) which are needed to meetfilters) which are needed to meet U.S. Environmental Protection

A l ti f i litAgency regulations for air quality.

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Mission Sensitivity Studies

Construction Cost Sensitivity of Add d PRV Mi i C bilitiAdded PRV Mission CapabilitiesBASELINE CAPABILITY(NATHANIEL B. PALMER = 100 0%(NATHANIEL B. PALMER

CAPABILITIES PLUS ELECTRIC PODDED PROPULSION)

= 100.0%

= 106.4%

= baseline++

• AFT WORKING DECK

• 1.2 M ICEBREAKING

ARCTIC GUIDELINES (Double Hull) &IMPROVED HULL FORM

SUPERIOR ACOUSTICAL FEATURES

+++

= 97.7%

= 103.7%

139 5% / 158 2%

• SCIENCE WORKSHOP

• WINCHES

CRANES

BOTTOM MAPPINGDURING ICEBREAKING WITH BOX KEEL

GEOTECHNICAL DRILLING

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= 139.5% / 158.2%

= 106.5%

= 103.4%

• CRANES

• 37 SCIENTISTS ACCOMMODATIONS

• 60-DAY ENDURANCE

ICEBREAKING 4/4.5 FT

80-DAY ENDURANCE

AUV/ROV OPERATIONSTHROUGH MOON POOL+

+ 103.4%

= 100.3%

= 115.5%+

• LABORATORIES

• WORKBOAT

• SONARS & ACOUSTICAL SYSTEMS

THROUGH MOON POOL

REDUCED DIESEL EXHAUST EMISSIONS

GREATER LENGTH FOR 80 M JUMBO PISTON CORING

= 105.1%+• VAN STORAGE

• HELICOPTER DECK AND STORAGE

50 SCIENTISTS ACCOMMODATIONS

IMPROVED TOWING OF NETS AND INSTRUMENTATION+ = baseline

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PreliminaryPreliminaryProject ScheduleProject Schedule

Timeline of Major Project Activities

2003 2004 2005Calendar Year

2010 2011 20122006 2007 2008 20092002

Pre - RFPMission requirements, vessel

technical studies, cost sensitivity studies,

procurement plan, guidance plans, and

technical specifications for RFP

Proposal Evalu-ation

RFP

& Contract Award

Shipyard detail design and construction of vessel

Post - RFP

and construction of vessel, science outfitting,

and vessel acceptance

Delivery

Project Complete

Project Start

S C t ISome Current Issues

Some Current IssuesProcurement• Evaluate “Lease” versus “Buy” Alternative • Assess competitiveness and risks associated with different types of vessel

procurements (performance based/design based/other technical specifications)

Science• Define national needs and opportunities to use suitable international

platforms for future science missionsp• Specify acceptable acoustic criteria

Vessel• Validate the suitability of podded propulsion systems (electro-magnetic

interference and noise)• Determine level of acoustic treatment• Examine methods to reduce emissions from the incinerator (oily waste,

paper, food, plastic, other waste)

TrackinggProject Progressj g

Project Web Page

Web address:www.polar.org/prv

Project Newsletter

E-mail address: richard.voelker@marad.dot.gov

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