HYDRO DECK
HYDRO DECK Combining the very best in engineering design, mooring analysis and high-end fabrication, AG&P ALE Ventures Pty Ltd delivers an innovative solution to the offshore market to solve major logistical challenges and remove supply chain bottlenecks. The first of its kind, the Hydro Deck has been designed and built through the joint venture between AG&P, a leader in integrated industrial process outsourcing and ALE, one of the world s leading engineering and heavy lift companies. The Hydro Deck is a transition pontoon that works in conjunction with modular offloading facilities (MOF) for on-shoring modules and infrastructure. Its innovative design enables load-in operations for combined loads of up to 17,000 metric tonnes, regardless of tidal conditions or port facilities. HYDRO DECK CONTROL ROOM HYDRO DECK OVERVIEW A mobile port solution, designed to serve as a bridging platform from vessel to quayside, the Hydro Deck is utilised for global projects faced with restricted offloading delivery windows due to unpredictable high tidal variations and where local port facilities are limited by scale or capability for a project s specifications. The Hydro Deck transports and offloads fabricated modules in adverse conditions, significantly increasing the availability of delivery windows. Its unique tidal buoyancy adjustment system provides clients with a greater range of ro-ro vessels and barges, improving both availability and cost competitiveness. This feature also allows the MOF to be built at higher elevations, therefore reducing the gradient to site. The landmark innovation can be provided on lease, fully crewed with expert heavy lift operators, and, on completion of the load-in phase, it can be towed away, reducing upfront capital expenditure and environmental footprint. The Hydro Deck offers our clients continuous offloading anywhere in the world, 24/7. ON BOARD SYSTEMS: 2.1 Ballast System 2.2 Air Ballast System 2.3 Ballast Stripping System 2.4 Hydraulic Valve System 2.5 Cooling Water System 2.6 Fuel Oil System 2.7 Lubricating & Hydraulic Oil Systems 2.8 Bilge Systems 2.9 Deaeration System 2.10 Fresh Water System 2.11 Sewage System 2.12 Hydraulic Mooring system 2.13 Hydraulic Ro-Ro Ramp system 2.13 Ventilation & Air Conditioning System ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS: 3.1 Power Generation 3.2 Main Switchboard, Control & Power Distribution 3.3 Main & Emergency Lighting System 3.4 AMS Control, Alarm & Monitoring System 3.5 Impressed Current Protection System 3.6 Navigation Aids System 3.7 Communications System 3.8 CCTV System SAFETY SYSTEMS: 5.1 Fire Hydrant System 5.2 CO 2 Fire Extinguishing System 5.3 Quick-Closing Valve System, Ventilation Dampers & Emergency Stops 5.4 Fire Detection System 5.5 Fire Integrity Plan
HYDRO DECK SAFETY ADVANTAGES TIDE INDEPENDENT UNLOADING SOLUTION - The Hydro Deck provides a tide independent unloading solution. In the event there are problems during the ro-ro operations and the SPMT is partly on the ship or quay, the Hydro Deck can pump through the tide cycle allowing for a maximum safe situation for the problems to be rectified without compromising the operation. INTERNAL BALLAST SYSTEM - The internal ballast system has been designed with 100% redundancy. The deck of the Hydro Deck is clear of pumps, hoses and piping for flexible SPMT configurations and support stool locations. Internal ballast systems are far more reliable than external ballast systems because they are protected from the elements and permanently located, maintained and tested on regulated intervals inside the barge. External ballast systems need assembly, testing and disassembly time for each operation and are susceptible to failure due to the exposure to the elements. FIXED RAMP SYSTEM ON EACH END The ramp system has been designed for the maximum axle loads of the strongest SPMTs on the market to provide the safest possible ramp solution. Their hydraulic capability eliminates crane and/or forklift work, which are often the cause of an incident during a ro-ro operation. This feature also limits the exposure of the field personnel to the elements by eliminating tasks. HYDRO DECK GENERATORS 6X CATERPILLAR C18 480kW HYDRO DECK BALLAST PUMPS 12x AZCUE 2000m3/hour WATER BALLAST SYSTEM CONTROLS
HYDRO DECK COMMERCIAL ADVANTAGES HYDRO DECK AIRCOMPRESSOR UNITS 3X ATLAS COPCO ZA5 4000m 3 /hour CAPABILITY - 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, which can drastically improve the overall project schedule. Most of the Heavy Lift Vessels (HLV) are tide dependent, limiting unloading to 5-6 hours per day, sometimes only certain days of the month. The Hydro Deck eliminates the risk of costly demurrage costs and allows the HLV to focus on its role going back to the fabrication yard for another load of modules. INCREASE IN COMPETITION - The Hydro Deck makes any HLV suitable for the job. Not many HLV s are capable of compensating for these tides and their value to the project without the Hydro Deck will be at premium rates. EXTRA STORAGE AREA - The Hydro Deck provides 5600m 2 of storage space on the deck of the barge to provide for the rapid unloading and release of the delivery vessel. This operation can take top priority to eliminate the risk of demurrage and provide the maximum output of the delivery vessel. DECK STRENGTH - The Hydro Deck has been designed for the delivery and staging of modules using support stools and SPMTs. With its 20t/m 2 uniform deck loading and the high strength of the bulkheads, rarely will additional load spreading be required to self unload a module more than a normal support stool positioned by a forklift. HYDRO DECK ENVIRONMENTAL ADVANTAGES The internal ballast system is a sealed solution that enables water to be transferred from tank to tank within the pontoon. This eliminates the need to ballast water in or out of the Hydro Deck when catering for load transfer. Tide compensation is achieved by utilising the air system. HYDRO DECK SERVICE TUNNEL The service tunnel is an underdeck walkway between the two pumprooms. Utilising two pumprooms and two control rooms means that the Hydro Deck has 100% redundancy as one can take over the whole operation in case of an emergency in the other.
Technical Specifications Type of vessel Build 2013 Class notation FLAG Ro-ro ramps Principal dimensions Draft minimum (empty) Ro-ro pontoon for use in extreme tidal waters Lloyd s Register, unmanned pontoon Singapore Hydraulic operated ro-ro ramps on bow and stern 140/40/12m 1.7/2.7m Draft maximum 11.1m Light weight Dead weight capacity 8500t 32000t Max deck load 20t/m 2 Ballast system Mooring system :12 x 2000m 3 /hour water pumps :3 x 4000m 3 /hour air compressors :2/60t winches :mooring cylinders HYDRO DECK AFT PUMPROOM Key 1 - Fuel Oil Day Tank 2 - Exhaust Silencer 3 - Main Generator 4 - Harbour Service Generator 5 - Air Ballast Compressor 6 - Starter Board Ballast Air Compressor (Aft) 7 - Hydraulic Oil Tank 8 - Plate Cooler 9 - Sea Water Pumps 10 - Fresh Water Tank 11 - Fuel Oil Overflow Tank 12 - Fuel Oil Bunker Tank 13 - Sea Chest 14 - Sea Strainer 15 - Sludge Tank 16 - Ballast Pump 17-400V Ballast and Starter Switchboard (Aft) 18 - Bilge Holding Tank 19 - Solenoid Box for Values 20 - Hydraulic Power Unit for Valves 21 - Sewage Tank 22 - Start Battery Cabinet 23 - Hydraulic Power Unit Mooring 24 - General 24V Supply Cabinet 25 - Control Room Switchboard 26 - Fuel Oil Transfer Pumps 27 - Hydrophore 28 - Bilge Pump 29 - Sewage Pump 30 - Fire Pump Certified to operate in Australian Territorial Waters Fabricated under DAFF Biosecurity requirements. Compliant with Australian AS 3000 and other design and use-of-materials rules. Designed and fabricated under Lloyd s Register Class certification to the highest safety and quality standards. AG&P ALE Ventures offer the Hydro Deck and its team of specialists as part of the full service solution available to clients worldwide. Contact details: Derek Thomas derek.thomas@agp.ph www.agp.ph James Dunn j.dunn@ale-heavylift.com www.ale-heavylift.com HYDRO DECK FWD PUMPROOM Key 1 - Fuel Oil Day Tank 2 - Exhaust Silencer 3 - Main Generator 4 - Air Ballast Compressor 5 - Starter Board Ballast Air Compressor (Forward) 6 - Plate Cooler 7 - Sea Water Pump 8 - Hydraulic Power Unit for Vales 9 - Solenoid Box for Valves 10 - Ballast Pump 11-400V Ballast and Starter Switchboard (Forward) 12 - Sea Strainer 13 - Sea Chest 14 - Sludge Tank 15 - Bilge Holding Tank 16 - Start Battery Cabinet 17 - Hydraulic Power Unit Mooring 18 - General 24V Supply Cabinet 19 - Control Room Switchboard 20 - Bilge Pump and Oily Bilge Pump 21 - Fire Pump 22-400V/230V Transformer 23 - Fresh Water Cooling Pumps