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  • Salvamento Marítimo celebra la puesta de quilla de un nuevo remolcador

    Cuadro de texto: Nota de prensa

    Salvamento Marítimo, dependiente del Ministerio de Transportes, Movilidad y Agenda Urbana, ha celebrado esta mañana la puesta de quilla de su nuevo buque remolcador, en la sede de Astillero Zamakona, en Santurtzi –adjudicatarios del concurso para la construcción del buque-. Al acto han acudido la secretaria general de Transportes y Movilidad, María José Rallo, el director de Salvamento Marítimo, José Luis García Lena, el subdelegado del Gobierno en Bizkaia, José Vicente Reyes, y el presidente de Zamakona, Pedro María Garaygordóbil.

    La puesta de quilla es una celebración simbólica con la que se señala el inicio de la construcción de una nave. A él le seguirán otros dos hitos: la botadura, prevista para febrero de 2023, y la entrega definitiva, en octubre de ese mismo año.

    Este nuevo buque, para el que todavía no se ha decidido el nombre, es del tipo remolcador de altura, especializado en salvamento de la vida humana en  la mar, remolque y en lucha contra la contaminación, y ha supuesto una inversión de 52,5 millones de euros.

    Su construcción está enmarcada en el Plan Nacional de Salvamento 2021-2024 –de la Dirección General de la Marina Mercante y Salvamento Marítimo-, que se aprobó en diciembre pasado y tiene entre sus líneas más importantes la modernización de los medios, con el objetivo de dar un servicio eficaz y eficiente.

    El nuevo remolcador tiene 82,35 metros de eslora y 18 de manga,  y su zona de habilitación tendrá capacidad para alojar a 16 miembros de la tripulación y 26 de operaciones especiales. El nuevo buque incluirá, entre otros, un sistema de mejora del comportamiento en la mar mediante tanque pasivo, un sistema de posicionamiento dinámico DP-2, tracción a punto fijo –board pull– de 200 toneladas y un sistema de lucha contraincendios. 

    Primer buque de Salvamento Marítimo preparado para operar con drones

    Lo que le hace único dentro de la flota, es que es el primer buque que podrá operar con drones en búsquedas en la mar.

    Incluye una cubierta de vuelo para drones de hasta 9 metros y un hangar con capacidad simultánea para dos drones, con lo que se mejora la capacidad de manejo de todas las situaciones a las que se hace frente en Salvamento Marítimo.

    También es destacable que, en línea con el segundo eje del Plan Nacional –descarbonización y sostenibilidad- la Dirección General de la Marina Mercante y Salvamento Marítimo- han buscado la optimización de los consumos energéticos del barco mediante una planta propulsora para navegaciones ECO, su propulsión será diésel- eléctrica, cumpliendo con el reglamento de emisiones Tier III, y también dispondrá de una conexión eléctrica a puerto adaptada.

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  • ZAMAKONA WILL BUILD A NEW MIDWATER PELAGIC TRAWLER FOR FISKEBAS FISHING

    Zamakona Yards and Fiskebas Fishing Co Ltd (Shetland, UK) have agreed the construction of one 69,60 m Midwater Pelagic Trawler. The vessel will replace the present M/V ANTARCTIC II (LK145) built in 2004 and based in Lerwick. 

    The new trawler will be built entirely at the facilities of Zamakona in Bilbao, based on a design from Skipsteknisk (Alesund, Norway). This will be the second vessel designed by Skipsteknisk for Fiskebas Fishing Co Ltd following present M/V ANTARCTIC II, and the first occasion for one of the ST designs to be built at Zamakona Yards. 

    With accommodation for up to 14 persons, high focus has been given to efficiency in water circulation within the cargo tanks. Reliability of the complete trawling and fish handling systems has been also considered as crucial. 

    FISKEBAS FISHING COMPANY LIMITED is located in SHETLAND, United Kingdom and is part of the Fishing Industry since 1986 when the crew started fishing. 

    ZAMAKONA YARDS Group has facilities in Santurtzi (Vizcaya), Pasajes (Guipúzcoa) and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Canary Islands), with more than 41 years of experience building and repairing all types of vessels. 

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  • INTERSHIP AS Norway Salt Ship Design

    ZAMAKONA TO BUILD A SECOND WELLBOAT FOR INTERSHIP AS NB803

    Zamakona Yards has received an order from Intership AS, Norway, for a 76 m long by 17 m and 2.500 m3 wellboat for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2022.

    The new wellboat will be built at the facilities of Zamakona in Bilbao, based on a design from Salt Ship Design. Promoting good fish welfare, fish handling and biosecurity are of the highest priority. The vessel will be equipped with energy recovery solutions and a large battery package to permit hybrid operation and is prepared for a considerably sized reverse osmosis system. To avoid major depth restrictions the newbuild will have a low operational draught compared to its size.

    The Chairman of Zamakona, Pedro Garaygordobil, comments, “Zamakona strengths its position as a reputed well boat builder. The new contract for Intership is a great success for our company and allows keeping a strong order book for the next 2 years”

    ZAMAKONA YARDS Group has facilities in Santurtzi (Vizcaya), Pasajes (Guipúzcoa) and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Canary Islands), with more than 41 years of experience building and repairing all types of vessels.

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  • STEEL WORKS CONTINUE FOR NEW GITTE HENNING (NB‐799)

    ZAMAKONA YARDS keep good progress on the construction of its newbuild for Gitte Henning A/S, holding the start of the steel cutting for NB‐799 on 8th May and keel laying done on 14th July as scheduled. By end of the year, 80% of the steel fabrication will be completed.

    NB‐799 will show up a number of environmentally friendly solutions, many of them new in pelagic fishing (two propellers and a twin‐skeg hull design, permanent magnet motors for propulsion and deck machinery, battery pack, etc…). Throughout the design process and in the choice of equipment, the focus has been on improving quality of the fish and reducing emissions through reduced energy consumption and efficient power production.

    The whole steel blocks for the vessel are being manufactured at the facilities of the yard in Bilbao, Spain. Specially now, Zamakona Yards continue with its strategy of no outsourcing to low cost third countries, assuring best quality and delivery time for the steel structure of the vessel.

    Factory Acceptance Test for main equipment are being done in several places in Europe.

    Equipment installation will start in the beginning of 2021.

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  • INTERSHIP AS

    ZAMAKONA TO BUILD A WELLBOAT FOR INTERSHIP AS

    Zamakona Yards has received an order from Intership AS, Norway, for a 72 m long by 17 m and 2.200 m3 wellboat for delivery in the first quarter of 2022.

    Intership was established in 2014 and has experienced strong growth since its inception. Intership offers a modern fleet with innovative technology for sustainable handling, processing and transport of fish. Total fleet capacity will increase to over 13,000 m3 and 8 wellboats. The vessels are operating in Norway, Chile, Scotland, Iceland and both the East and West coast of Canada.

    The new vessel will enter into a long‐term contract with the Eastern Canada branch of the world’s largest producer of Atlantic salmon Mowi ASA.

    The new wellboat will be built at the facilities of Zamakona in Bilbao, based on a design from NSK Ship Design. In addition to promoting good fish health and reducing the spread of disease, the vessel will be equipped with a fully integrated reverse osmosis system and a large production capacity relative to the well volume.

    The vessel will be state of the art in terms of technology and environmental friendliness solutions, with low fuel consumption and low emissions of Co2 and NOX.

    The vessel has accommodations for up to 10 persons in single cabins.

    ZAMAKONA YARDS Group has facilities in Santurtzi (Vizcaya), Pasajes (Guipúzcoa) and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Canary Islands), with more than 41 years of experience building and repairing all types of vessels.

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  • Commencement of Steel Cutting for New Gitte Henning (NB 799)

    ZAMAKONA YARDS has begun constructing its newbuild for Gitte Henning AS, holding the start of the steel cutting for NB 799 as scheduled on 8th May.

    NB 799 will have a number of environmentally friendly solutions, many of them new in pelagic fishing (two propellers and a twin-skeg hull design, permanent magnet motors for propulsion and deck machinery, battery pack, etc) . Throughout the design process and in the choice of equipment, the focus has been on improving quality of the fish and reducing emissions through reduced energy consumption and efficient power production.

    “This new build represents our consolidation as one of the main shipbuilding yards into the pelagic trawler market after delivery of 7 vessels for shipowners in Scotland, and thus it is a very important milestone for us,” said Pedro Garaygordobil, Chairman of Zamakona Yards. “The project progresses in good cooperation with the customer and with the designer Salt Ship Design.”

    The whole steel blocks for the vessel are going to be manufactured at the facilities of the yard in Bilbao, Spain. Specially now, Zamakona Yard continue with its strategy of no outsourcing to low cost third countries, assuring best quality and delivery time for the steel structure of the vessel.

    Assembly of the ship sections at the slipway will then begin in July 2020.

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  • Siuana Arctica Zamakona Yards

    Launching of the ARCTICA SIUANA

    Zamakona Yards reaches a new milestone with the launching of the first of the two 69 m reefer vessels to be built for the Greenlandic shipowner Royal Arctic Line A/S. Vessel will be named as SIUANA ARCTICA and will replace the existing vessel Pajuttaat built in 1979. Conceptual design is being carried out by the Norwegian company Havyard Design & Solutions.

    Launching will take place on the 4th of February in the presence of representatives of the shipowner.

    The ship is designed to operate in northwest Greenland and have greater capacity than current ship. The ship will have the flag of Greenland and outfitting works will continue afloat being delivery expected to be by summer 2020.

    Zamakona Yards have closely worked with the shipowner and designer to provide the vessel with best performance at sea, maximum cargo capacity and high efficient cargo handling system.

    Zamakona project team together with our partners for the different disciplines (piping, electricity, accommodation, painting, etc.) will ensure that Royal Arctic Line receives an state of the art vessel.

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  • New green Gitte Henning

    GITTE HENNING fishing company is leading the way by bringing fishing in blue Denmark into a new, green age by contracting a new, environmentally friendly pelagic fishing vessel from the Spanish shipyard Zamakona in Bilbao.

    Henning Kjeldsen says he initially intended to withdraw from fishing after the sale of Gitte Henning to the Faroe Islands, as well as receiving offers for all his pelagic fishing rights. After thinking about the future, I got cold feet doing nothing, and contacted Salt Ship Design, says Henning.

    Together, Henning and Salt have now designed a new, green Gitte Henning. The new fishing vessel will have a number of environmentally friendly solutions, many of them new in pelagic fishing. Throughout the design process and in the choice of equipment, the focus has been on improving quality of the fish and reducing emissions through reduced energy consumption and efficient power production.

    By ordering a new Gitte Henning it is the fourth time Henning Kjeldsen and the Sandvik family are designing a vessel together, and the second time Henning is ordering a Salt-design.

     

    REDUCED ENERGY CONSUMPTION

    Propulsion and manoeuvring

    The one large propeller that is common on pelagic trawlers has been replaced by two propellers and a twin-skeg hull design. Extensive flow analysis and model tests result is a more efficient stern and propeller design, which provides larger trawling pull and less fuel consumption during trawling. Large rudder angles are often needed on conventional fishing vessels to maintain course, even in moderate weather conditions. Two propellers provide the opportunity to steer the ship with minimal rudder impact, which reduces additional energy requirements during sailing and trawling.

    Permanent Magnet Motor (PM)

    The two propellers are powered by two electric Permanent Magnet (PM) motors. This type of motor has less electrical loss and can operate significantly more efficient than conventional electric motors throughout the power range – particularly at low engine speeds. Low propeller rpm has the following advantages:

    • Better propeller efficiency at typical loading
    • No need for reduction gear and thus no mechanical loss
    • Reduced noise

    Electrical winches

    All winches are also powered by PM motors for reduced loss and optimal operation. Electrical winches provide the opportunity to regenerate, the other vice lost, energy when the trawl is set. This energy is available to other consumers and can, for example, be used for propulsion or RSW (refrigerated sea water) cooling. Conventional hydraulic winches and fishing pumps require a system with a significant amount of hydraulic oil. The risk of hydraulic oil spill to sea is eliminated by choosing electric winches.

    RSW cooling and fish quality

    The RSW area at the new Gitte Henning is arranged in a new way that gives inner surfaces of the RSW tanks a smooth finish with no obstructions or sharp edges. The vessel is equipped with four independent cooling systems, with four RSW tanks per facility. This provides a more efficient cooling process by only cooling parts of the fish tank volume at the time, resulting in an optimal, energy saving cooling system. In addition, the capacity of the vacuum system for unloading has been increased by 40% compared to normal unloading capacity.

    Overall, this will provide a more careful handling of the fish that will improve quality.

    Electrical operation

    All electric motors, from winches to pumps, are frequency controlled. This will provide a more customised power supply and hence reduce the overall energy consumption.

     

    EFFICIENT POWER PRODUCTION

    Diesel Electric

    Five diesel generators, located in two separate engine rooms for the best possible safety and working environment, supply the propulsion PM motors and all other energy consumers on board. All generators are equipped with catalytic converter (SCR) to reduce emissions and meet new and stricter IMO Tier III requirements.

    The energy requirements of a pelagic trawler fluctuate significantly with varying weather, operational conditions, cooling requirements, speed, etc. The number and size of generators are chosen to optimize the power balance based on the vessel specific operational profile and give the diesel engine optimum operating conditions and thus high efficiency.

    Hybrid

    To further improve the operating conditions of the diesel engines, Henning has invested in a large battery pack that support the generators when the load is high and recharges when the load is low. Regenerated power from the winches during trawling also helps to charge the battery pack.

    In this way, the diesel engine will not experience the large load variations which in itself gives a fuel reduction of the range of ~ 10% based on the experience of other diesel electric vessels. So called ‘Peak Shaving’, i.e. the battery is ‘shaving’ the load peaks.

    The batteries are located in a separate room, thus providing an additional source of emergency power in addition to the diesel generators in the two engine rooms. In addition, they will significantly reduce noise and emissions in port.

    Main Data

    • Length: 87.60 m
    • Width: 20.00 m
    • Generator: Yanmar
    • PM motors: Brunvoll
    • Propeller: Brunvoll
    • Side thrusters: Brunvoll
    • Winches: Evotec
    • Cranes: SeaQuest
    • Electric fishing pumps: SeaQuest
    • Fish Handling: C-Flow
    • RSW: Johnson Control
    • Builder: Zamakona
    • Design: Salt Ship Design

     

     

     

     

     

     

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  • Esvagt-Dana

    Delivery of our new building 780 ESVAGT DANA

    This morning ZAMAKONA YARDS has delivered the Esvagt Dana to the danish ship owner ESVAGT.

    The aim of the vessel is the crew changing, assistance in emergency situations to offshore platforms, support during maintenance programs at wind farms, etc.

    With 88.40 mts length and 15.00 mts beam, she has the last generation of diesel electric propulsion, getting 18 knots and achieving a 13% reduction of fuel consumption compared with conventional propulsions.

    The ship has the capacity to accommodate up to 76 people housed in individual cabins and has a new system of telescopic davits for lowering the work boats on both sides of the ship.

    This new delivery is our 4th vessel for ESVAGT and we are proud to say that we are in process of building the 5th unit for them, a first class high tech Service Operation Vessel to be delivered in 2019 to operate in the North Sea wind farms.

    Zamakona Yards Group has facilities in Santurtzi (Vizcaya), Pasajes (Guipúzcoa) and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Canary Islands), with more than 41 years of experience building and repairing all types of vessels.

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  • Zamakona celebra la ceremonia de amadrinamiento del buque “Bunker Breeze” para el grupo Suardiaz

    En el día de hoy ha tenido lugar en las instalaciones de ZAMAKONA en Santurce la ceremonia de amadrinamiento del nuevo buque de suministro de combustible “BUNKER BREEZE” para el GRUPO SUARDIAZ.

    El acontecimiento ha contado con la presencia de representantes de la compañía armadora así como varias autoridades del Gobierno Vasco, Autoridades Portuarias y Capitanía Marítima. 

    También han estado presentes representantes de las distintas empresas directamente involucradas en el proyecto tales como Cepsa, Bureau Veritas, etc… así como diferentes representantes del sector.

    El “Bunker Breeze” tiene 86 metros de eslora por 17 de manga y un peso muerto de 5.250 toneladas. El buque cuenta con capacidad para albergar 10 tanques de carga de HFO y MDO y diseñado “ready” para poder instalar 4 tanques para suministro de gas natural licuado.

    El nuevo buque de suministro de combustible “BUNKER BREEZE” para la compañía Suardiaz Energy Shipping (Grupo Suardiaz) es la tercera construcción de Zamakona para este mismo Armador.

    Esta embarcación de suministro se trata de una innovadora solución que podrá cubrir todo el espectro de combustibles marinos desde los combustibles tradicionales (fuelóleos, gasóleos) hasta los más novedosos (GNL).

    El Grupo Zamakona Yards dispone de instalaciones en Santurtzi (Vizcaya), Pasajes (Guipúzcoa) y Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Islas Canarias), contando con más de 41 años de experiencia en la construcción y reparación naval de todo tipo de buques.

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