Germany: FSG Launched ‘Rolldock Star’

Flensburg – Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (FSG) launched the 151.5 metre long ROLLDOCK STAR, the first of two ships for the Dutch concern RollDock BV, on August 30th.

The specialised newbuilding is operationally versatile, multi-functional and designed to carry demanding cargo and heavy project loads, mainly in the offshore sector.

ROLLDOCK STAR is for delivery at the end of November and is being followed by her sister four months later.

FSG Managing Director Peter Sierk said he was delighted at the trust being placed in his shipyard by international shipping companies : “For years we have been the world market leader in the building of RoRo ferries and the challenge now is to open up a brand new sector. We have achieved this by making innovative changes to our operations, design and production just at the right moment with the result that we are now well on the way to establishing a good name for ourselves in specialised shipbuilding as well.

The two newbuildings for RollDock BV and our further orders demonstrate this. The main feature of ROLLDOCK STAR is that she has maximum flexibility and offers a range of different loading possibilities. Two heavy-duty cranes move cargo weighing up to 700 tons. In addition ROLLDOCK STAR boasts a stern ramp on which height can be adjusted and also hatch covers, making her adaptable to port piers of differing levels.”

As a result, individual loads of up to 3,000 tons can be taken on-board or offloaded in classical RoRo mode. The ship can also be submerged more than 12 metres to permit cargo to be floated in or out. She has a deadweight of 8,000 tons.

Innovative solutions also incorporated in this design demonstrate the high-value approach which enables the FSG to score points in specialised shipbuilding. One example is the ballast water system in glass-fibre reinforced plastic and complete with built-in automated processes and protocol functions.

The new ship design also provides for the accommodation of up to 32 people, so that specialised personnel required for sometimes highly complex and sensitive project loads can also travel along with the crew.

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FSG-Ship, September 2, 2013