M/V “BOURBON MISTRAL” and M/V or slamming in foreship M/V “BOURBON MISTRAL” and M/V
“BOURBON MONSOON” are Platform Sup- • Reduced noise and vibration levels in “BOURBON MONSOON” are environme
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ply Vessels with ULSTEIN X-BOW designed foreship due to soft entries in waves tal friendly ships in all respects. The shi
by Ulstein Design AS. The vessels are built as • Less spray due to water not being are arranged with exhaust catalysts for
platform supply vessels with additional duty as thrown forward all main engines exhaust lines, and are
standby vessels for 250 persons. The vessels • Negligible occurrences of green water on certiied by Det Norske Veritas accordin
are equipped with a diesel electric power plant bridge deck to the latest rules for class Clean Design
and azimuth main thrusters, ensuring the • Working deck and deck equipment better entered into force 01.01.06.
vessels to obtain the best operating charac- protected due to hull extended to full beam A Green Passport complying with IMO
teristics in both sailing and DP/manoeuvering in accommodation area recycling recommendations is issued.
modes.
• Higher transit speed in head sea, giving
reduced power consumption and / or higher M/V “BOURBON MISTRAL” and M/V
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ULSTEIN X-BOW hull design advantages
fuel eficiency both in waves and in “BOURBON MONSOON” are built,
as compared to conventional foreship with
still water equipped, and painted - tanks and exte
lare:
• Lower pitch and heave accelerations due to fore- rior - in drydock inside covered dockhal
• Higher transit speed in calm water due to low
ship volume distribution and slender hull lines thus ensuring controllable atmosphere
angles of entry and increased waterline length
and the best quality of work.
• No bow lare, eliminating bow impact and /