In April 2008, The 27m Fisheries Research Vessel "ALBA NA MARA" was officially named by Mrs Moira Salmond, wife of the First Minister, Rt Hon Alex Salmond, MP, MSP. Now in service with her owner, Fisheries Research Services in Aberdeen, the concept design was produced by Macduff Ship Design who also carried out full project management during the construction.
We look forward to meeting customers - old and new - on our stand (no.36) where refeshments will be avaliable. In addition to our stand we will have the new 13m Peterhead tug, "Ugie Runner", out on the pontoons where it will be open for inspection. The novel Mampaey DOT system will be demonstrated in the mornings and afternoons.
In April 2008, Macduff celebrated a double launch on Saturday the 19th April when the 13m Mampaey DOT equipped "Ugie Runner" and the 16.5m twin screw workboat for Conoco Philips the "Monogirl 2" were both lifted into the water.
The "Ugie Runner" is scheduled to complete in May and will be on show at the Seawork 2008 exhibition in Southampton from June 10-12th.
In April 2008, The 14.95m vivier crabber "Annie" was completed by Coastal Marine boatbuilders in Eyemouth for Irish owner Charlie Friel. The vessel is a sister ship to the "Mary Ellen" completed by the same yard for the same owner in 2004. The owner was so delighted with the performance of the Macduff designed "Mary Ellen" that he ordered a repeat.
In March 2008, A Cornish fishing vessel owner awarded Macduff Ship Design the contract to design a new 16.4m Vivier Crabber. Macduff will also provide a complete steel kit for the vessels construction. Based on the recently completed "Galwad-Y-Mor" the new design will feature an all steel shelter deck and large, clear main deck working area.
In March 2008, The foundations for the company's new office were laid with a completion date of November 2008.
In March 2008, In recognition of their professional achievements the following staff members were elected into the Royal Institute of Naval Architects - Ian Ellis and Simon Oakes as Members and Donald Cameron as a Fellow. The company is very proud of its connections with RINA, having been a corporate member now for almost 4 years.
In February 2008, A contract was signed for a new office premises at Macduff Harbour. The new 2 storey office will give the company greatly increased space and allow expansion. Incorporating the latest technology, the investment highlights the forward thinking nature of Macduff Ship Design.
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In February 2008, The Northern Lighthouse Board awarded Macduff Ship Design a contract to carry out a feasibility study on the 51.5m NLV "Pole Star". The study is to investigate various options to improve the vessels overall performance and a potential upgrade involving lengthening.
In February 2008, British Waterways awarded Macduff Ship Design a contract for the design of a new inland waterways 12m Tug. The contract is for the provision of a tender package and full construction drawing package. It is proposed that at least four vessels will be built.
In February 2008, The 27m Research Vessel "ALBA NA MARA" was officially accepted by her owner - Fisheries Research Services - on the 15th February after completing comprehensive trials. Now based in her home port of Fraserburgh she will begin crew and gear familarisation before commencing her first research trip.
Wheelhouse
Wheelhouse Winch Control Station
Fore Deck
Wet Laboratory
Galley
Officers' Mess
In February 2008, Macduff Ship Design has developed a new 19m twin screw tug in conjunction with Mampaey. The vessel is fitted with the Mampaey DOT System and has a bollard pull of 30 Tons in the ahead condition.
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Macduff Ship Design, in conjunction with CTO [a renowned tank testing facility in Gdansk, Poland] has completed an exhaustive study into the performance of trawler hull forms and has developed a new hull form. With a significantly modified bow section the new hull has increased the free running speed, decreased the power required, increased the bollard pull and improved on the general sea keeping properties.
The driving force behind the study was the continuing increase in the cost of fuel and the desire to examine all aspects of hull design from basic principals including the close relationship between ballast and the vessels beam.
An existing 20m trawler design was used as the bench mark as this class of vessel has known properties and it was compared with a new 24m design. The same propulsive power has been used for the longer new design but with a larger diameter propeller, the idea not to create a larger vessel requiring more power but in fact the reverse.
The longer vessel will have increased space and safety for catch handling, processing and crew amenities and will be more comfortable especially in bad weather. The new hull form will be able to maintain speed in worsening weather conditions either while towing or free running.
CFD [computational fluid dynamic] calculations predict an increase in free running speed of about 2 knots for the same installed power or a reduction of about 40% of power for the same speed – this is a combination of the additional length and the new bow form. Clean and straight buttock lines optimise the flow into the nozzle and a generous rise of floor amidships further improves the flow.
By increasing the vessels beam the amount of internal ballast is reduced and accordingly there is no major increase in overall displacement for the larger design. In addition to this there is a considerable gain in deck space to allow improved catch handling, processing and freezing equipment to be fitted. The increased beam allows for a finer hull form below the waterline which is also a contributing factor to the improved performance figures.
Macduff Ship Design will be using the results of this study to produce the next generation of fishing vessel designs building on the already successful range of designs produced by the Company over the last 15 years.
22m Trawler 24m Trawler
In January 2008, The design for the 2 new 13m Harbour Tugs for Boustead Yachts in Malaysia was produced with construction plans and cutting information due for completion in February 2008.
In January 2008, Work was progressing on the new 13m Harbour Tug under construction for Peterhead Port. The carriage support ring for the Mampaey DOT system is now all in position.
In January 2008, Macduff Ship Design produced a design for a 45m, 200 cover Restaurant vessel.
In December 2007, The 27m Research Vessel “ALBA NA MARA” ran a series of successful trials. The vessel is capable of single and twin rig Demersal Trawling, Pelagic Trawling, Scallop Dredging, Camera Work, Sampling and general research work. Final handover will be in January 2008.
In December 2007, Macduff Ship Design was awarded a contract to supply a complete design package for 2x 13m Tugs to be built by Boustead Yachts in Malaysia. To be based on the 13m Tug building for Peterhead Port Authority the new Tugs will be powered by twin Volvo D12 engines.
This Represents a major breakthrough for Macduff in what is a highly competitive market for Tugs and Workboats and highlights the Company’s growing reputation as a Tug/Workboat designer.
Special thanks should be given to Doug Gibson, Perth Harbourmaster, who retired at the end of this year. Doug was the first client to place a 13m Tug order with Macduff Ship Design and this was the catalyst for this class of vessel. We wish Doug a long and healthy retirement in Australia.
In December 2007, The company was awarded the contract to supply a complete design package for a new 27.9m Trawler for an owner in Ireland. To be built in Spain the vessel will be based on the “OILEAN AN OIR” a 27m Trawler built in Spain about 4 years go.
In November 2007, The 14.95m Vivier Crabber “GALWAD - Y - MOR” was launched by MMS in Hull and officially named at her home port of Bridlington. The first of class vessel has been designed with fuel economy as a main feature and a new underwater hull form.
In November 2007, The 13m Mampaey equipped tug for Peterhead Port Authority was successfully turned over to allow the topsides fabrication to commence.
In October 2007, Macduff Ship Design secured new contracts to design a variety of vessels in addition to a feasibility study for the modernisation of a dredger :
27.9 metre Trawler
24 metre Trawler
22 metre Trawler
20 metre Cargo Vessel
M.D. "Kilmourne"
Dredger Modernisation
In September 2007, The “Seiont IV” was delivered to her owner the Caernarfon Harbour Trust. Official naming of the vessel took place on the 5th October.
In September 2007, The new 16.5m Workboat for Conoco Phillips, building at Macduff Shipyards, is now at the early stages of fabrication.
In September 2007, The new build for Peterhead Port Authority has begun construction. The 13m Harbour Tug with a Mampaey Dynamic Oval Towing system is progressing well with the Hull fabrication and shell plating well advanced.
In August 2007, The “ALBA NA MARA” a new vessel for Fisheries Research Services in Aberdeen was launched on Fri 31st of August leaving some outfit and extensive sea trials to be completed.
Pictured below, the “ALBA NA MARA” being manoeuvred to her berth by the 8.95m Harbour tug “Sea Helper”, another Macduff Ship Design vessel.
In August 2007, The 12.8m Buoy Handler “SEIONT IV” was launched on the 14th August and is in the final stages of completion. Ordered by Caernarfon Harbour Trust the vessel is expected to run trials shortly.
In the latter half of August the “SEIONT IV” underwent sea trials performing as expected and is now currently en route to her home port in Caernarfon.
Pictured below, the “SEIONT IV” and the 8.95m Harbour tug “Sea Helper” another Macduff Ship Design vessel. In the background the “ALBA NA MARA” is in the process of being launched.
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In July 2007, The “Fair Maid” carried out its second salvage towage operation since entering service this April. She successfully re–floated
the 90m Malta registered “Baltiyskiy-201” after it ran aground entering Perth harbour.
The “Fair Maid” has been fully employed carrying out plough dredging at Perth harbour since her commissioning and has proved to be extremely adaptable.
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In July 2007, Macduff Ship Design were awarded a contract to supply steel kits to 3 residential barges. To be built by the TMP Group in Middlesex, the 21.6m barges have been designed by Clive Chapman Architects in Middlesex.
In July 2007, The MFV “Challenge” has been refitted for prawn trawling and freezing, with Macduff Ship Design carrying out all drawing and stability work. Converted from a highly successful deep water twin rigger she is now equipped with an extensive grading, processing and freezing line for handling prawns.
In June 2007, work on the 12.80m Buoy Tender/ Tug under construction at Macduff Shipyards for the Caernarfon Harbour Trust, is progressing well.
In June 2007, The MFV “Sylvia Bowers” completed all her sea trials, after a major conversion and has commenced fishing.
In June 2007, Macduff Ship Design added additional new designs to its ever expanding portfolio.
23.9 m Pacific Longliner.
20m Research Vessel
40m Tug
ANOTHER AWARD FOR MACDUFF SHIP DESIGN.
In June 2007, Whilst exhibiting at the Seawork exhibition (Southampton 12th – 14th June 2007) the company was awarded first place in the vessel design and construction category of the innovation showcase.
The award was for the new 13m Harbour Tug Design for Peterhead Port Authority featuring the novel Mampaey DOT system. This vessel is now under construction with delivery planned for May 2008.
In May 2007, The work undertaken on MFV “Sylvia Bowers” has now been completed and she has undergone her sea trials performing well. The refit has entailed a new Vivier tank, new main deck and scallop processing equipment and a totally new outfit, including the wheelhouse.
In May 2007, A Crabber designed by Macduff Ship Design and building in Hull by MMS Ship Repair and Drydock is progressing well with the construction information and complete kit supplied by Macduff Ship Design.
In May 2007, Macduff Ship Design is making preparations to take part in the 10th annual Seawork exhibition in Southampton, taking place from 12th June to 14th June. Macduff Ship Design will be exhibiting in stand 2 just to the right of the main entrance. The main attraction is a new build 13m tug for Peterhead, a world first, specifically designed to accommodate a new towing system, the Mampaey DOT Oval towing system.
In April 2007, The 13m twin screw Harbour Tug/ Workboat "Fair Maid of Perth” successfully completed her trials and is now in operation at her home port of Perth. Achieving a bollard pull of 9.4 tonnes and a free running speed of 9.6 knots the vessel exceeded expectations and also proved to be extremely manoeuvrable. Capable of towing, pushing, plough dredging, pilotage and general harbour work/ buoy maintenance the vessel is the first of class to be built.
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