Ocean Explorer Hamilton Island Tourism Vessel With MAFI Equipment
Brad Marsden
Director - Marine Air Flow International
35 Years Experience in the Marine Industry
Ocean Explorer Wins Baird Maritime Award
Designed by One2Three Naval Architects and built by Queensland boat builders Commercial Marine Australia and Wildcat Marine, Ocean Exploer is a tourism dive boat constructed for a Whitsunday Island resort. Designed to be not just capable, but with comfort and economy in mind, the Ocean Explorer has a top speed of 25 knots and a cruising speed of 20 knots. A fantastic looking boat with some great features all the companies involved have outdone themselves with this vessel construction.
Marine Air Flow's Ventilation System Details
This engine room system is a little unusual in that the Air in is aft (or to the rear) of the air out.
The reason for this is the air out duct also doubles as an entry into the engine room, so this system was designed that the supply air fans would be safely aft in the engine room. This located them away from the crew access, enabling the fans to push the air forward over the engines and out though the air out grilles that are just behind the cabin area.
The air out system also incorporates our brand new "man access" drop flap system. These drop flap dampers have been designed to allow crew access to the engine room while also providing the ability to the close off the air duct in case of a fire.
Vessel Information:24 M Dive cat for the Explore group Whitsundays
Our Air Volume Calculations:
- MAIN ENGINES = 911HP
- GENSET = 90HP TOTAL = 1000HP
- COMBUSTION AIR = 1100L/SEC
- ER VOL. 35M3
- CHANGE OUT = 1160L/SEC
- + 30% ZONE ALLOWANCE
- TOTAL AIR REQURIED = 2940L/SEC
Best Large Tourism Vessel Of The Year Winner - From Baird Maritime
Congratulations to One2Three Naval Architects, Commercial Marine Australia and Wildcat Marine for producing a vessel to such a high standard. It was great to see this boat recognised by Baird Maritime 2020 Awards as Best Large Tourist Vessel.
We at Marine Airflow are always proud to be associated with this high level of project.
