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The safety of people and vessel in the most
adverse weather conditions as well as reliable operation in the most distant
regions of the planet was a major objective in the design and execution
of the construction and the implementation of onboard systems. Only proven,
robust, marine environment solutions and components were used. Although
pushing the state of the art technology, overall systems were kept at
a level of manageable simplicity.
The vessel meets the requirements of the Offshore
Racing Council. Its hull and deck construction, as well as spars and
rig are design approved by Germanischer Lloyd. A noise level of less than
46dB(A) with generator running is achieved through foam and rockwool insulation,
sound shielding panels, special mounts and noise insulation capsules.
The hull and superstructure are executed in
Alustar (aluminium) with flat bottom, plumb vertical and narrow bow, straight
sheer line, low stern with reverse transom, low freeboard and low and
sleek deckhouse. Weight reduction was enhanced by using a high modulus
carbon mast and furling boom and by implementing rudder, steering wheel,
transom door, appendages and deckhouse hatches in carbon fiber. A keel
fin with short to medium cord in Alustar carries a bolted on lead ballast
torpedo of 41 tons. A lifting dagger board in carbon increases the draught
from 4,1 to 5,9 meters improving the upwind performance.
The deck arrangements are optimized for ease
of handling and safety. The deck is unobstructed using flush Rondal hatches
in Alustar and carbon, Rondal captive hydraulic winches and a top serviceable
double deck for halyards, sheets and running backstays. The teak deck
is implemented in a 12mm weight saving construction. The steering system
is direct with wire and chain running the block in two gears of five respective
eight revolutions or via a Segatron Autopilot. The primary anchoring system
is a hydraulic powered roll over CQR anchor. For hurricane conditions
an additional removable Paul Luke fisherman anchor can be deployed over
a removable carbon bow sprit.
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The Marten Spars Carbon Fibre Rig carries a
sail plan of 852m² upwind and 1.316 m² downwind. The mainsail
furls into the Leisurefurl boom. A whisker pole allows the stabilization
of the genoa on a downwind course.
The engine room is spacious with a man's height
and vessel's beam. It has feed and exhausts air fans fitted and a fan-coil
unit for the work bench. It is optimized for tools, spare parts and documents
storage. The vessel is powered by an MTU 422KW/570hp main engine and a
Servogear gearbox and propulsion system. Two MTU 45KW generators provide
the electrical power. The plant includes water maker and water treatment
plant, a bow and stern thruster, Rexroth hydraulic powerpack, air and
diving compressor, central air ventilation and conditioning system and
a non toxic FM200 fire fighting system.
The marine proven electronics include ultra-bright
sunlight readable TFT flat screens, Anschutz gyro compasses, Furuno black
box radar with three reflectors, Transas navigation system and ASI alarm
and monitoring system. Communication systems consist of two VHF radios,
one Satcom Mini-M, two Satcom B and a Scotty multiplexer. The latter provides
stable video conferencing even in rougher sea conditions. Satcom C and
a built in tracking system allows to monitor the movement of the vessel.
With a Panasonic PABX plus a marine UHF cordless phone system voice communication
covers a line of sight perimeter.
The concept of the construction and machine park
maximizes seaworthiness and autarchy, so that the most remote passages
can be safely undertaken.
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