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New Generation Polar Research Vessel P j t I iti t d Project Initiated

ISOPE 2004

Presented by

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

Presentation Outline Presentation 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 Project Purpose of Project

Assess and possibly implement the leasing of a new vessel in the leasing of a new vessel in 2012 to replace the existing icebreaking research vessel icebreaking 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 in 20,000 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’s S s Office of Polar Programs

• Supports basic research in a wide range of

scientific disciplines in both the Arctic and scientific disciplines in both the Arctic and Antarctic

• Additionally, provides logistics, operational and

Additionally, 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 Transportation U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD)

• Memorandum of Agreement between NSF

g and MARAD

• MARAD to provide technical support

MARAD 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 Requirements for N V l New 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 scientists

Accommodation 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 Requirements p q

• Enhanced level icebreaking @ 3 knots -- 1.4m
• Capable of independent operation in multiyear ice

p 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 station

Clear view aft from starboard pilot house control station

Project Results

Technical Studies Technical Studies Mission Sensitivity Studies

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Studies

Final

Principal Characteristics Principal Characteristics

LOA 115 m Draft 9 m LWL 104 m Displacement 11,200 LT Beam 23 m Shaft horsepower 16,700 kW

View of Box Keel View of Box Keel

View of Starboard Side View 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 flexibility provides flexibility

• Diesel generators can be

“floated” on isolation mounts for low noise/vibration

• Twin azimuthal propulsors

give greater maneuverability in ice and open water station in ice and open water station keeping

Diesel Engine Exhaust Emissions Diesel Engine Exhaust Emissions

Goal: 90 Percent Lower Rate of Diesel Exhaust E i i C d t E i ti R h V l Emissions 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 0.03 PRV 2007 engines with 2007 optional technology 2 0.03

Emission Reduction per Horsepower

100% 100% 100%

100% 120%

45%

60% 80%

20% 12% 10% 6%

20% 40%

6%

0%

NBP-1990 Engines PRV-2007 Engines without optional treatment PRV-2007 Engines with 2003 optional technology PRV-2007 Engines with 2007 optional technology

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

To achieve the 2007 goal -- there is a g need to reduce the quantity of sulfur in diesel fuel oil in diesel fuel oil. Sulfur inhibits the use of NOx and particulate matter emission reduction particulate matter emission reduction equipment (such as catalysts and filters) which are needed to meet filters) which are needed to meet U.S. Environmental Protection A l ti f i lit Agency regulations for air quality.

The Future of Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel in the U.S.

3,400

3,500 4,000 ppm) 2,000 2,500 3,000 Content (p

500

500 1,000 1,500 uel Sulfur

15 15 15

500 F 2004 2007 2010 2012 Year

Marine & Locomotive Highway Bulldozers & Tractors

U.S. Marine Fuel Oil Sulfur Levels in 2004 and 2012

M i Di l Oil

35 000

Marine Diesel Oil Heavy Fuel Oil

27,000 27,000

25,000 30,000 35,000

Content )

10 000 15,000 20,000

el Sulfer C (ppm)

3,400 15

5,000 10,000

Fue

2004 2012 2004 2012

Year

Mission Sensitivity Studies

Construction Cost Sensitivity of Add d PRV Mi i C biliti Added PRV Mission Capabilities

BASELINE 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 MAPPING DURING ICEBREAKING WITH BOX KEEL GEOTECHNICAL DRILLING

+ + +

= 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 OPERATIONS THROUGH 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

Sensitivity Studies

180.0 200.0 120.0 140.0 160.0

t

Dollars)

60.0 80.0 100.0

Cos

Millions of

0.0 20.0 40.0

($

ADDED SCIENCE MISSION CAPABILITY

Added Science Mission Capability

Selected Mission Options with 1.2m Icebreaking

Construction Cost for Selected Mission Capabilities

250 200 250 150

• n Cost

f Dollars) a

50 100

Constructio Millions of

Box Keel, Reduced Emissions, 80m Core, 50 Scientists, 80 Days Endurance, SHALDRIL, Moon Pool, Double Hull B K l R d d E i i 80 C 50 S i ti t 80 D E d

50

C ($ M

Box Keel, Reduced Emissions, 80m Core, 50 Scientists, 80 Days Endurance, SHALDRIL Box Keel, Reduced Emissions, 80m Core, 50 Scientists Baseline (NBP Capabilities Plus Electric Podded Propulsion)

0.9 1.1 1.4

Level Icebreaking Capability (meters) 1.15

Preliminary Preliminary Project Schedule Project Schedule

Timeline of Major Project Activities

2003 2004 2005 Calendar Year 2010 2011 2012 2006 2007 2008 2009 2002 Pre - RFP

Mission 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 I Some Current Issues

Some Current Issues

Procurement

• 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 missions p

• 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)

Tracking Project Progress j g

Project Web Page

Web address: www.polar.org/prv

Project Newsletter

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

Q ti Questions