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SHUTTLE TANKERS
WINDSOR KNUTSEN
Following several conversions into shuttle tankers of their
smaller tankers a Norwegian shipowner Knutsen OAS Ship-
ping decided to convert their 162.000 dwt crude oil tanker
m/t Windsor Knutsen into a DP2 shuttle tanker. She is one
of the worlds biggest shuttle tankers. The conversion of
Windsor Knutsen was completed in April 2011.
PRINCIPAL DIMENSION
Length overall 284.70 m
Length b.p. 270.00 m
Breadth moulded 50.00 m
Depth moulded 23.00 m
Design moulded draught 15.00 m
Scantling draught 16.50 m
Corresponding deadweight 162362 T
Class notation: Det Norske Veritas
1A1, Tanker for Oil ESP, Nauticus (Newbuilding) E0, DAT
(-30), ICE-1A, VCS-2, SPM, T-MON, DYNPOS-AUTR (A), ern
(5,5,0), F-AMC, BOW LOADING
The main task of the conversion was to improve the ships
maneuverability and positioning abilities (DP2) as well as the
creation of new loading facilities (BLS). The vessel received
three azimuth thrusters, two tunnel thrusters, four gensets
all operating on 6.6 kV system. Additionally the vessel fire
protection systems were upgraded which allow to obtain
F-AMC notation. AVOC control system by means Knutsens
exclusively technology KVOC system was also installed.
The installation of the bow cargo loading arrangement
aimed at facilitating and speeding up the loading process
in high seas and also at fulfilling Statoil criteria for shuttle
tankers. Entire design and execution processes included
also requirements coming from ice class notation. It is now
possible to load crude oil onto vessel from variety of off-
shore facilities or from aconventional oil terminal through
the midship manifold.
BLS equipment was fitted in anew hull purpose build struc-
ture installed on the main deck forward. New loading facilities
forward were connected with the existing cargo manifold as
well as KVOC via anew pipeline. All operations at BLS are now
remotely controlled and also monitored by aCCTV system.
The vessel received aDP2 computerized system which
allows the position maintenance even in the hardest
weathers and during difficult maneuvering conditions.
The ships position references were also enhanced by
several reference systems. ADP2 system keeps now the
vessel at position during offshore operation using new
thrusters installed onboard. Two tunnel thrusters and one
azimuth thruster were installed in aseparate compart-
ment forward. At the vessel aft part next to pump room
and slop tanks two new azimuth thrusters were installed.
Power and control systems were upgraded for the supply of new
propulsion units. Four new generating sets 2760 kW e/awere
installed. In order to accommodate those sets, acompletely new
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auxiliary engine room was created in the aft area over the poop
deck with all the required machinery ship systems.
The PMS (Power Management System) as well as the inte-
grated control alarm and monitoring system were signifi-
cantly upgraded and extended.
Additionally, the vessel was equipped with aKVOC (Knutsen
OAS idea & design, Remontowa S.A. fabrication and instal-
lation) tank connected to the existing cargo system, which
handles now volatile organic compounds during off loading
either from aterminal or from an offshore installation.
Another significant works were carried out onboard due
to implementation of new fire protection notations F-
AMC. Extensive works in the accommodation house,
deck and machinery spaces included: insulation renewal,
upgrading of pipe penetrations, re-arrangement of an
accommodation compartment division, upgrade/in-
stallation of new fire fighting systems for ER, deck and
accommodation, installation of CCTV monitoring of ma-
chinery spaces, relocation of machinery equipment to
aseparate compartment.
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ANNELEEN KNUTSEN
Knutsen OAS Shipping decided to convert their 35.000 dwt
product/chemical tanker an m/t Anneleen Knutsen into aNorth
Sea shuttle tanker. She is one of four sister vessels. The series
consist of: Betty Knutsen, Siri Knutsen, Gijon Knutsen. All of them
were converted by the Remontowa S.A. The m/t Anneleen
Knutsen conversion was completed in January 2011.
PRINCIPAL DIMENSION
Length overall 186.93 m
Length b.p. 174.00 m
Breadth moulded 27.40 m
Depth moulded 16.90 m
Design moulded draught 10.20 m
Scantling draught 11.50 m
Corresponding deadweight 35000 T
Output ( MAN&BW 6S50MC at 127RPM ) 11.640 BHP
Trial speed (10.20 m draught) 15 knots
Crew 26+6 (Suez) persons
The conversion main task was to improve the ships
manoeuvrability and positioning abilities (DP2) as well
as the creation of new loading facilities (BLS). The vessel
received one azimuth thruster, one genset and additionally
KVOC system was installed.
The installation of the bow cargo arrangement aimed at
facilitating and speeding up the loading process in high seas.
Now it is possible to load crude oil onto Anneleen Knutsen
from variety of offshore facilities or from aconventional oil
terminal through amidship manifold. BLS equipment was
fitted in anew hull structure installed on the forecastle
deck. New loading facilities forward are connected with
the existing cargo manifold via anew pipeline. The vessel
also received aCCTV system for monitoring the BLS area
via cameras.
Vessel was modified with DP2 computerized system that
allowed the maintenance of position even in the hardest
weathers and during difficult manoeuvring conditions.
The ships position references were also enhanced by HPR
(Hydro-acoustic Position Reference) trunk, inserted in one
of the ballast tanks.
Power and control systems were upgraded for the
supply of new propulsion unit. One new generating set
1800 kW (Caterpillar made) was installed and all affected
ship systems were modified. In order to accommodate
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that set, acompletely new auxiliary engine room
was created in the aft area. The PMS (Power Management
System) as well as the integrated control alarm and
monitoring system were significantly modified.
Additionally, the vessel was equipped with 14 pcs.
of KVOC (Knutsen OAS idea & design, fabricated and
installed by the Remontowa S.A.) tanks connected to the
existing cargo system, which handles now volatile organic
compounds during off loading either from aterminal or
from an offshore installation.
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TOVE KNUTSEN
In 2004 a Norwegian shuttle tanker equipped with STL unit
- m/t Tove Knutsen owned by leader shipowner Knutsen OAS
Shipping AS arrived at the Remontowa S.A. for a non-typical
conversion. The main task was to build a new inner bottom in
centre tanks and new inner bulkheads in all wing cargo tanks
(about 2.000 tons of steel) in compliance with the coming
soon new maritime safety regulations required by EU rules.
The basic dimensions of the tanker were not changed, only
the capacity was reduced.
Besides, the ship's dynamic-positioning system was
upgraded to DP2 class, which consisted of creating a new
auxiliary engine room (a new generator set 2.3 MW) and
replacement of the existing one of a forward tunnel thruster
by a new azimuth thruster. The new azimuth thruster on the
bow doubled the ship main propulsion. In case of failure,
for example, of the main engine or propeller thrust, the
azimuth thruster will take over their operations. The tunnel
thrusters will take place of a rudder machine (rudder blade)
and in case of ability loss of rudder blade's maneuvering,
they will take over the maneuvering of the ship. As a part
of that upgrading extensive work were carried out within
control, power and automation systems. In the main engine
room the fire safety system was changed from halon to CO2
and the vessel was equipped with local fire fighting systems.
During the conversion period the KVOC (recovering of
vapors from the tanks during cargo operations) system
was installed onboard, which was the author's system of
Knutsen company. The extensive range of painting and
maintenance works were done.
Complete package of documentation including class
approved drawings, workshop drawings were prepared
by the Remontowas Engineering & Design Office.
Before the Remontowa S.A. attempted to conversion of
Tove Knutsen, in November 2003 we had rebuilt a nineteen-
year-old, 257-meter long Ragnhild Knutsen, belonging to
the same shipowner.
We built new inner bulkheads in slope tanks (about 250
tons of steel) and the rest of the cargo wing tanks were
excluded from exploitation. The ship capacity was reduced,
but the unit meet the requirements of the Convention
about the safety and exploitation of the ships on sea and
it could still be used as an environmental friendly unit.