High-Tech PSV ‘BRAVANTE V’ in the Water for Boldini

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. has launched the M/V BRAVANTE V, the first of five Platform Supply Vessels ordered by Boldini S.A. of Brazil.

STX Canada Marine provided the design which is the basis for the very successful and proven Eastern Shipbuilding “Tiger Shark Class” series. Five other Offshore Supply Vessels in this series have been delivered to Eastern’s clients and have already proven themselves in worldwide operations .

The vessel, measuring 284’ (86.5m) x 60’ (18.3m) x 24’ -6” (7.5m), is a high-tech PSV that features four Cummins QSK-60DM 16 – cylinder turbo – charged IMO Tier II diesel generator engines each rated at 1825 kW at 1,800 rpm. Cummins also furnished the four Marathon Model 744 690VAC main generators. Main propulsion power is provided by two 690VAC electric motors driving two Schottel Combi-Drives SCD 2020 Single Fixed Pitch Propellers with Nozzles rated at 2,500 kW at 750 rpm each for a total of 6,700 Hp.

The vessel is capable of a maximum speed of 14 knots with a cruising speed of 12 knots. The fully integrated bridge is arranged for increased visibility and features the latest technology in navigation, communication equipment.

Eastern Shipbuilding Group is currently under contract to construct a total of sixteen vessels of similar size and complexity for customers in the United States and in Brazil. These contracts will maintain Eastern’s reputation as the largest OSV/PSV and MPSV vessel construction shipyard in the United States.

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Press Release, May 10, 2013