STRANGFORD FERRY Stakeholder Feedback Rev. 1 BCP/J/10139

STRANGFORD FERRY
Stakeholder Feedback Rev. 1
BCP/J/10139/02
10139/02/004
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Peter Rice
23rd June 2014
David Pugh
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QUALITY STATEMENT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................... 1 2. ISSUES RAISED BY THE OPERATORS ............................................................... 2 2.1. Passenger Access .................................................................................................. 2 2.2. Crew Accommodation ............................................................................................. 2 2.3. Deck Area ............................................................................................................... 2 2.4. Machinery ............................................................................................................... 3 2.5. Wheelhouse ............................................................................................................ 4 2.6. Rescue Boat Launch ............................................................................................... 5 2.7. Design Detail ........................................................................................................... 6 2.8. Machinery Spares ................................................................................................... 6 2.9. Passenger Counting................................................................................................ 7 3. ISSUES RAISED BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ............................................... 8 3.1. Public Toilets ........................................................................................................... 8 3.2. Tea / Coffee facilities ............................................................................................... 8 3.3. Noise Pollution ........................................................................................................ 8 3.4. Air Pollution ............................................................................................................. 9 3.5. Efficiency ................................................................................................................. 9 APPENDIX A – ISSUES RAISED AT INFORMATION EVENT ........................................ 10 ii
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1.
Introduction
The Department for Regional Development held two public information events in the Cuan Hotel,
Strangford on the 30th of April 2014 and in the Portaferry Hotel, Portaferry on the 1st of May 2014.
The purpose of these events was to inform the public and stakeholders about the new ferry and to
seek their views on the proposed high level design. This report addressed the issues raised during
the events which have been referred to BCTQ for consideration.
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2.
Issues Raised by the Operators
2.1.
Passenger Access
2.1.1.
Wider and straighter ramp and passenger accommodation access was requested for passengers
with reduced mobility, prams and pushchairs.
2.1.2.
This has been addressed throughout the Technical Specification by including the recommendations
of MGN 306(M) “Designing and Operating Smaller Passenger Vessels: Guidance on Meeting the
Needs of Persons with Reduced Mobility”, that requires wider door and passageway widths.
2.2.
Crew Accommodation
2.2.1.
Lockers for Crew Personal Effects
A locker for each crew member to store personal effects was requested.
18 full height lockers for the crew, has been included in the Technical Specification located in the
Crew Changing Rooms.
2.2.2.
Lockers for Pursers
Small lockers for Pursers to stow ticket machines etc. was requested.
Four lockers of approximately 40 litres capacity have been included in the Technical Specification
located in the Crew Room/Office.
2.2.2.
Stowage for Common Shared Items
A locker for the stowage of common shared items in the galley area was requested.
The requirement in the Technical Specification for the Crew Room/Office includes; a sink and
worktop with cupboards under, and storage cupboards for foodstuffs and clearing materials.
2.2.3.
Area for a Computer
An area for a computer to access HR system was requested.
The requirement in the Technical Specification for the Crew Room/Office includes an office area
complete with desk and chair. The Technical Specification also requires Wimax radio and router to
be installed in the Crew Room/Office to provide the operator with the option to connect to a shore
station.
2.2.4.
Area for Paperwork
An area for paperwork was requested.
The requirement in the Technical Specification for the Crew Room/Office includes an office area
complete with desk, chair, bookshelves and storage for ships drawings and manuals.
2.3.
Deck Area
2.3.1.
Sheltered Area for Loaders and Pursers
Sheltered Areas for the Loaders and Pursers were requested on the deck.
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The General Arrangement drawing shows deck overhangs to provide weather protection at either
end of the superstructure on the starboard side as well as two sheltered recesses midship.
2.3.2.
Improved Lighting at Ramp Top
Improved lighting at the top of the ramps was requested.
The requirement in the Technical Specification includes flood lighting at the embarkation ramps in
suitable location to be proposed for Owners approval.
2.3.3.
Safe Stowage for Mooring Ropes
An area for the safe stowage of mooring ropes was requested.
The General Arrangement drawing shows the stairs to the upper deck moved inboard, thus
providing greater area in way of the mooring positions.
2.3.4.
Ramp Barriers to be Sideways Opening Double Barriers
Skirted double barriers opening sideways (gate effect) rather than vertical opening barriers
requested for the vehicle deck.
The Technical Specification includes manually operated, side hinging double gates.
2.3.5.
Passenger Barriers to be Vertical Opening Single Barriers
A single vertical barrier in way of passenger access, operated from the Wheelhouse was
requested.
The Technical Specification includes a powered safety barrier arranged at the inboard ends of the
passenger walkway on each loading ramp with local and Wheelhouse control.
2.4.
Machinery
2.4.1.
Main Engine Air Intakes
Direct air intakes for the main engines located at deck level was requested so that engines would
not be lost in the event of a fire in the engine room.
This has not been included in the Technical Specification as in the event of an engine room fire the
fuel oil supply to the engine would have to be shut off, stopping the engine, and therefore this
change would offer no technical advantage over air intakes from the space.
2.4.2.
Emergency Steering Location
It was requested that the auxiliary Voith steering levers be located for visual operation rather than
blind controls in the propulsion space.
This has not been included in the Technical Specification as the local control of the propulsors from
within the space is a requirement of Flag and Class.
2.4.3.
Local Ramp Control
Ensure that the local ramp controls are accessible.
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The location of the local ramp controls will be determined by the Builder at the detailed design
phase, however the General Arrangement drawing produced has reduced the amount of
equipment in the vicinity of the ramps and therefore access to the controls should be improved.
2.4.4.
Hydraulic Valve Location
All hydraulic valves should not be accessible to passengers.
The Technical Specification includes guards for all items of equipment in passenger accessible
areas to prevent unauthorised operation.
2.4.5.
Electro-Hydraulic System
It was requested that hydraulic pumps, electrically driven rather than main engine driven to allow
instant shutdown in the event of a hydraulic leak without shutting down the main engine.
The Technical Specification does not include electric hydraulic pumps as this would have a
significant impact on the electrical systems on board due to the power required. However to allow
instant shutdown of the hydraulic pumps a clutched input will be provided in the Technical
Specification.
2.4.6.
Generator Upgrade
The Portaferry II is currently operating at maximum generator output.
The Technical Specification requires a single generator to meet the normal electrical load at 85% of
maximum continuous power.
2.4.7.
24V Lighting
The existing 24V system on Portaferry II is insufficient to properly power the emergency lighting at
the end of the circuit.
The Technical Specification requires that the 24V emergency lighting meets the requirements of
Class and SOLAS, and lighting has been included in the Builders trials prior to acceptance.
2.4.8.
Earth Leak Indicator
Provision of an earth leak indicator requested to allow quick diagnostic of earth leak, this was
installed on Portaferry II post build.
The Technical Specification includes earth fault monitors on the 400V and 230V networks.
2.5.
Wheelhouse
2.5.1.
Vision
Request to improve vision from the Wheelhouse in way of the funnels as Portaferry II has a blind
spot in this location.
The Technical Specification includes water injected exhausts at the waterline and hence no funnel
is required. The General Arrangement drawing shows no casing structure above the upper deck
level on the port side, only a pole mast for the navigation lights.
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2.5.2.
Console Layout
Request that the console layout includes the Voith and engine alarms facing the Skipper rather
than overhead.
The Technical Specification includes an operator facing control console in both the forward and aft
directions and a mock-up is also required for Owners approval.
2.5.3.
Ramp Locking Alarm
Provide audible and visual ramp locking alarm if ramp locks fail to engage.
The Technical Specification includes ramp lock alarm.
2.5.4.
Independent CCTV
Allow independent CCTV operation from both Crew Room/Office and the Wheelhouse.
The Technical Specification includes remote control and monitoring from both these locations.
2.5.5.
Wheelhouse A/C
Provide air conditioning system and enhanced demisting system.
The Technical Specification includes Wheelhouse A/C with ducted outlets at the top of each
window to provide demisting function. In addition Wheelhouse windows are also to be fitted with
demisting facility.
2.5.6.
Navigation Panel Location
Locate the navigation directional switch-over panel for easy access.
The Technical Specification does not cover this in detail, however a mock-up is required for
Owners approval.
2.5.7.
Mock-up
Consider including in the specification a mock-up of the Wheelhouse before construction for
Owners approval.
This is included in the Technical Specification.
2.5.8.
Equipment
Wheelhouse equipment to include; VHF radio, Radar, Compass, AIS Class A, Echo sounder,
Anemometer & Clock.
These items are included in various locations within the Technical Specification.
2.6.
Rescue Boat Launch
2.6.1.
Bull Bars
Provide bull bars or the like to prevent lifeboat drifting beneath shipside chine.
This has not been included in the Technical Specification as the boat and davit location has been
moved forward away from the tapered stern section.
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2.6.2.
SOLAS Rescue Boat
SOLAS approved rescue boat davit required.
The Technical Specification includes a rescue boat davit meeting the requirements of the LifeSaving Appliance Code.
2.6.3.
Hydraulic & Manual Operation of Davit
Rescue boat davit to be capable of both hydraulic and manual operation in the event of hydraulic
loss.
Emergency power for davit operation is covered under the Life-Saving Appliance Code.
2.6.4.
Access to Boat from Deck Level
Provide access to rescue boat for crew from deck level (bulwark opening).
The Technical Specification includes access to the boat in the stowed position, however the
location of the boat as shown on the General Arrangement drawing would also position it adjacent
to the aft port bulwark door.
2.7.
Design Detail
2.7.1.
Navigation Lights
Navigation lights to be positioned so as not to conflict with other vessel when double berthed or
side by side operations.
This is difficult to achieve whilst complying with COLREGS and suitable fendering should be
considered.
2.7.2.
Life Rafts
Life rafts to be positioned inboard sufficiently so as not to conflict with side by side operation and
protected from quay and jetty furniture.
The Technical Specification includes a requirement for no overhang on the side of the vessel.
2.8.
Machinery Spares
2.8.1.
Main Engine Spares
Provide spare main and auxiliary engine in the event of catastrophic failure and/or full overhaul if
not compatible with Portaferry II.
The Technical Specification includes provision of spares.
2.8.2.
Propulsor Unit Spares
Provide spare propulsion unit if not compatible with existing Portaferry II, or if same size the
possibility of a compatibility kit.
The Technical Specification includes provision of spares.
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2.9.
Passenger Counting
2.9.1.
Passenger Counter
Provide passenger count input keypad with LED screen in crew accommodation together with
slave LED screen in the Wheelhouse.
The Technical Specification includes passenger count display equipment.
2.9.2.
Internet Aerial
Provide internet booster aerial to ships mask linked to crew accommodation to facilitate internet
passenger count system
The Technical Specification includes wimax radio, antenna and router.
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3.
Issues Raised by Members of the Public
3.1.
Public Toilets
The new Strangford ferry is required to meet MSN 1823 (M) – Safety Code for Passenger Ships
Operating Solely in UK Categorised Water, which requires that;
‘Toilet facilities must be provided free of charge for the use of passengers’
This requirement can be met either by providing 5 WCs (or 4 WCs and a urinal) on board, or, on
voyages of less than 30 minutes duration, WCs provided in the vicinity of
embarkation/disembarkation places.
We would recommend that facilities are provided shore side as this is the most cost effective and
environmentally friendly method. Facilities are already provided at Strangford, and provided that
these are available during ferry operating times, they should be sufficient to provide this service.
Alternatively facilities could be provided on board, in the form of 2 female WCs, one male WC and
urinal and one disabled WC. This would require a deck area of approximately 10m², this could be
achieved by either removing the crew changing room & WC or by reducing the passenger
accommodation space (loss of approximately 20 seats). In addition to the loss of accommodation
space this would also require a greater volume of sewage that would require treatment, storage
and collection.
3.2.
Tea / Coffee facilities
Due to the limited accommodation space available, if tea / coffee facilities are required on the
vessel we would recommend that this is provided by vending machine. The required power, water
and drainage could be easily accommodated but the provision of a vending machine would reduce
the passenger seating by approximately 2 seats per machine.
3.3.
Noise Pollution
Noise pollution has been considered during the preliminary design of the vessel and the following
are included within the Technical Specification;

Resilient mounting for all engines, to reduce noise transmission from the
engines to the structure

Dry exhaust gas silencers for all engines, to reduce airborne noise from the
exhaust outlets

Wet exhaust spray rings for all engines, to reduce airborne noise from the
exhaust outlets

Insulation for accommodation areas, to reduce noise transmission from the
structure into the area

Louvers with low air velocity at ventilation intakes and exhausts, to reduce
noise generated at the intakes
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
3.4.
Ramp speed control, to reduce the impact and therefore noise of the ramp
on the slip
Air Pollution
The new vessel will be designed and built to meet the existing and future emissions regulations
under MARPOL Annex VI, for the control of NOx and SOx. In addition the following are included
within the Technical Specification;
3.5.

Wet exhaust for propulsion and generator engines [reduction in airborne
particulates]

Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) to be provided for the diesel engines
Efficiency
The Technical Specification includes the use waste heat from the propulsion engines to provide
space heating for the accommodation areas.
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Appendix A – Issues Raised at Information Event
Issue
Design/
Action
Operational
Referred to
Would like an extended
service with later sailings at
night
Operational
As this is an operational issue this
should be referred to the Ferry
Manager.
Seamus
Fitzsimmons
No current public toilets on
board. Would like to see
public toilets on board new
ferry
Operational/
Design
BCTQ
No tea/coffee facilities
currently on board
Operational/
Design
There are currently public toilets
both in Strangford and Portaferry
with opening hours until 10pm in
July/Aug and 6pm and 4pm the
remainder of the year. Opening
times have been confirmed by
Derek Pedlow.
There is a general consensus that
the journey time is too short to
warrant such a facility.
Traffic congestion
Operational
Communication
Operational
Noise Pollution - Would like
the new ferry to be quieter
with regard to both the
engine and the lowering of
the ramp.
Noise & emissions on
existing ferry
Design
Air Pollution – No or
reduced black smoke
emitting from new vessel
from Portaferry II.
Efficiency – the new vessel
should be efficient including
the main engines used to
heat vessel
Design
Operational
Design
This is an operational issue as there
can be some back log of traffic at
busy times particularly when only
one ferry is operating at that peak
period.
The text messages for the ferry
service should explain why the
service is not operating e.g. fog,
mechanical breakdown etc
Issues with noise pollution to be
considered by BCTQ as part of the
design process.
Seamus
Fitzsimmons for
current vessel &
BCTQ for new
vessel
Seamus
Fitzsimmons
Seamus
Fitzsimmons
BCTQ
Concerns raised in relation to noise
and emissions of existing ferry.
This should be referred to the ferry
manager.
Issues with air pollution to be
considered by BCTQ as part of the
design process.
Seamus
Fitzsimmons
Issues with ferry efficiency to be
considered by BCTQ as part of the
design process.
BCTQ
BCTQ
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