b'MEMBER NEWSAll American Marine to BuildUniversity Research VesselA ll American Marine (AAM)andafixedWASSPmultibeamsys- The vessel will support a wide range announcedtheawardoftem.Thistechnologywillfacilitateof scientific missions over its projected acontracttobuilda73comprehensiveoceanographicand30-year service life, including:researchvesselfortheUniversitybiological research. The vessels design ofNorthCarolinaWilmingtonincludes large wet and dry lab spaces,Oceanographic Surveys:(UNCW). The aluminum catamaranlive-aboard quarters for up to 10 per- Conducting multibeam side scan, is set to enhance the universitys capa- sonnel, and the capacity to accommo- magnetometer, and sub-bottom bilities in marine science research anddate 20 passengers for day trips. It willprofiler surveys, as well as deploying education along the Mid-Atlantic, USalso support dive operations and theoceanographic instrumentationEast Coast, and offshore waters. deployment and retrieval of remotelyand moorings.operatedvehiclesandautonomous The73x26.7twin-engine,pro- underwater vehicles. Rigorous sea tri-Biological Studies: peller-drivenvesselwilloperateasaals will ensure all systems and compo- Facilitating marine mammalmultipurposeresearchplatformca- nents perform as required. monitoring, deploying trawl nets, pable of conducting a wide range ofand conducting water quality and scientificmissions,includingocean- OurcollaborationwithUNCWsediment sampling.ographicsurveys,biologicalstudies,isasignificantadvancementinour andeducationaloutreachprograms.commitment to supporting marine re-Educational Outreach: Designed to comply with U.S. Coastsearch and education by building thisEngaging students and the publicGuard Subchapter T standards, it willnext-genresearchvessel,saidAAMin marine science through hands-onensure safety and efficiency in diversePresident and COO Ron Wille. educational programsmaritime environments.The vessels design incorporates a hy-drofoil-assisted hull, ensuring reduced drag,enhancedfuelefficiency,and passenger comfort. The dynamic hull designisoptimizedforstabilityand performance in various sea conditions.DIGITAL SHIPBUILDERSEquippedwithtwinScaniaDi16-DESIGN. BUILD. CONSULT.082M EPA Tier 3 engines, each pro- incatcrowther.comducing 800 mhp at 2100 rpm, the vessel will achieve a transit speed of 21 knots andafuel-efficientsurveyoperation speed of 1.5 knots. The large fuel ca-pacity of 1500 gallons ensures extended operational range and endurance.Thevesselwillfeaturestate-of-the-artnavigation,communication,and scientificequipment,includinga KongsbergADCPelectronicssuiteYANKEE FREEDOM IV34m Catamaran Passenger Ferry49 AUGUST 2024'