On Saturday 18th May, just over a year since building commenced, Ravenna-based Rosetti Marino delivered the new Platform Supply Vessel “F D UNTOUCHABLE” to Naples-based Fratelli D’Amato Spa. This is the Rosetti shipyard’s newest arrival built for the Shipping Company owned by Mr. Luigi D’Amato and is tenth of a numerous series of ships.
Before taking on its current name, the F D UNTOUCHABLE was registered at the Ravenna Harbour Master’s Office with the temporary name of “C. 109 Rosetti” and just like its predecessor F D UNBEATABLE, it has a length of 82 metres, a breadth of approximately 16 metres and a deadweight of 3400 t.
The ship’s propulsion is made up of 2 variable pitch propellers, each with a diameter of approximately 3 metres and set at the end of shafts driven by 2 General Electric diesel engines producing a total power of 5580 kW (approx. 7600 hp). Peak speed is around 14.0 knots with a cruising range of about 3500 miles and excellent manoeuvrability is guaranteed by 4 bow-thrusters controlled by the on-board computer. Moreover, this vessel is fitted with a “dual-frequency” device which enables the ship to reduce fuel consumption by 10% during transfers whilst sailing in 50 Hz mode.
Like its preceding sister vessels the F D UNTOUCHABLE boasts cutting edge Rolls-Royce Marine engineering, automation and technology which guarantee the safe operation of the vessel under all weather and sea conditions during supporting activities to offshore oil platforms as well as loading/unloading operations of equipment to/from platforms located in very rough waters.
Four-year old Isabella, Alessandra D’Amato’s daughter and Luigi D’Amato’s granddaughter cut the ribbon at 11:30 a.m. launching the F D UNTOUCHABLE at Rosetti Marino’s San Vitale shipyard in Ravenna, directed by Cesario Mondelli. This brief, private ceremony was held in the presence of the Shipyard and the Shipowner’s top management and employees and their families.
After delivery, the F D UNTOUCHABLE set sail to its first operational area in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of Cyprus.
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Rosetti Marino, May 28, 2013