81 July 6, 1999

Cummins-Powered Research Catamaran for University of Miami

Eastern Shipbuilding in Panama City Florida are building a Cummins-powered 96x40-foot aluminum catamaran research vessel for the Rosensteil School of Marine and Atmospheric Science at the University of Miami. The contract design for the new boat was done by Tim Graul Marine Designs of Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin. DeJong and LeBay are working with the yard on engineering details.

The catamaran's design, with a molded depth of 11 feet nine inches, affords a draft of only five feet which will allow the vessel to access shallow areas. A 6x5.5-foot moon pool is located aft between the hulls with a flush cover when not in use. An H-Frame derrick can be deployed over the stern. Two lab areas are located on the main deck and accommodation for up to 20 crew and scientists is provided.

Propulsion will be provided by a pair of 19-liter six-cylinder Cummins QSK19 main engines each generating 760HP@ 2100 RPM. The drive system, from the main engines aft, is supplied by Servogear AS of Norway. The Servogear model HD220H has a ratio of 2.609:1 and turns an 1100-m/m controllable pitch propeller. Steering by Jastram and two Wesmar bow thrusters are integrated with the Servogears to operate with a Simrad Dynamic Positioning system. Hydraulics for the main winches and bow thruster are also taken off the Servogears. Design speed for the vessel is 13 knots.

Electrical power will be generated by a pair of six-cylinder Cummins 6BT5.9GM 65Kw gensets. An electric motor will provide additional hydraulic service to a variety of small cranes and winches required for the deployment of research gear. Cutting of the aluminum was underway in early July with vessel delivery anticipated for February 2000.

For more information contact:

Timothy Graul
Tim Graul Marine Designs
P.O. Box 290
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Phone: 920 743-5092

Andy Lebet
DeJong & Lebet Inc.
1734 Emerson St.
Jacksonville, Florida 32207
Phone: 904 399-3673 Fax: 904 399-1522

Ken Munroe, Vice President
Eastern Shipbuilding
P.O.Box 960, 2200 Nelson St.
Panama City, FL 32402
Phone: 850 763-1900 Fax: 850 763-7904
Email: eastship@beaches.net

Larry Neff
V/P Marine Marketing
Cummins Alabama Inc.
3422 Georgia Pacific Ave.
Moblie AL36617
Phone: 334 452-6426 Fax: 334 473-6657

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