OGS EXPLORA - Italian Flag - Research/Supply Vessel - SPS

Name of Project: OGS EXPLORA - SPS Refitting
Customer: Istituto Nazionale di Oceanografia e di Geofisica Sperimentale – OGS
Scope of Work: In 2014/2015 the Vessel was extensively upgraded and fitted with: Upgrade to SPS Vessel, new accommodation layout, new A-Frame for CTD Rosette System, new A-frame aft, new Crane, new Watertight BHD.
AFT A-Frame Modification: 3D model existing structure; Design of modification; FEM analysis; Class approval; Yard specification.
New A-Frame for CTD Ops. (Rosette): Feasibility (min dimension and weight vs SWL 3t); 3D model; FEM analysis; Class approval; Yard spec.
New WT Bulkhead and WT Doors: Feasibility; SPS Code; Design of Bulkhead; New WT Doors requirements; Cost estimation; Class approval; Yard spec.
Fire Subdivision Plan: SPS Code; New subdivision fire requirements; Design; Cost estimation; Class approval; Yard spec.
New Hatchways / New Deck Plan: Feasibility (reduce the size of the hatches vs minimum size of the opening of the hatches for passing container ISO 20); Design of modification; Cost estimation; Class approval; Yard spec.
Stability Booklet: Hull Geometry; Hull & Tank calibration; SPS Code; New Bhd & Fixed ballast requirements.

Name of Ship:	OGS EXPLORA	Overall Length:	65.42 m
Class:	100 – A – 1.1 – Nav IL; ST; IAQ-1; Ice Class IB – R.I.Na.	Mould. Breadth:	11.80 m
Flag:	ITALY	Depth:	6.55 m