Public Tender for Air Supported Vessel
Sealed tenders are invited for the construction of one concept feasibility demonstrator prototype vessel as part of the EU 7th Framework R&D project BB Green with the following particulars:
* Concept: Air Supported Vessel (ASV) monohull with simple superstructure
* Building materials: Composite sandwich construction
* Proposed use: testing of the new fast commuter ferry concept
* Max displacement: 28 tonnes
* Design speed: 30 knots
* Powering: propulsion and lift fan drivelines; electric battery
* Propulsion: contra rotating pod propulsion; two drivelines
The European and international markets have expressed considerable interest in the high efficiency, emission free passenger transport solution. The tender winner may be awarded commercial exploitation tights to the new patented technology.
Request for detailed information on the tender procees, the VESSEL specification and project supplies; as well as any other questions related to the tender can be directed to SES Europe AD, Thor Dahisgt.1a, 3210 Sandefjord, Norway. Contact person: Tor Livgard tor.livgard@effectships.com
Deadline for requesting tender documents 20th May 2013.
Deadline for submitting tender offer: 20th June 2013.
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