Capt. Kessel & Associates
THE PROJECT
Under the name APPALOOSA 68, the project presents a new type of catamaran with top notch innovative technology. Compared to monohull vessels, catamarans have much larger amount of space and also significantly higher speeds with the same length and drive power. The space offered by a mega yacht as a catamaran of about 70 metres in length and a width of about 20 metres corresponds to a giga yacht of about 110 metres in length with a width of about 14 metres.
The overall planning includes a wide range of models of different vessel sizes and types, from mega and giga yachts to PAX/car fast ferries and special purpose vessels, such as SAR Crafts and Coast Guard Cutter, civil public authority vessels and high-end Work Boats for offshore services. Initially, the lengths 72 m and 20 m beam, 88 m and 108 m are planned with corresponding width and draft proportions.
An exemplary, almost environmentally neutral propulsion technology is to be used, which is currently being developed by renowned technology companies in cooperation with scientific institutes in Europe (IPCEI) and supported by leading classification societies, and which is also referred to in specialist circles as "green hydrogen technology". As a logical consequence, only environmentally friendly modern materials will be used for the interior fittings of all types of ships, which will at the same time provide maximum comfort and meet the highest EU and US safety standard. Under these conditions, one should keep in mind that comfort is also of paramount importace, since a high level of comfort is always the main key to a high level of safety and security.
In the future, highly specialized and, in particular, forward-looking shipbuilding technologies, e.g. aluminum alloys, will be promoted and strategically expanded for the future. In addition, the previously mentioned new propulsion technology is to be used and tested for the first time in the APPALOOSA 68 - MY prototype. This shipbuilding segment offers ideal conditions for testing because it will demonstrate independent profitability in an existing and very established and robust market segment.
Concept:
The idea generator for this concept is the master mariner Capt. Hans-Jürgen Kessel, senior partner and founder of GerMarCon, who is continuing the project development together with the master engineer Jens Schädler naval architect, managing director of Diedrich Werft Moormerland and long-term partner of GerMarCon. The conceptual management of the project is in the hands of Mr Kessel, while Mr Schädler is responsible for the technical project management, the structural supervision and its implementation. The companies Lloyds Register London, Great Britain / LR Branch Germany and Global Marine Design Naval Base, Western Australia support as technical experts. For an outstanding and exclusive interior, an experienced personality will be appointed for the design.
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Hydrogen FCE Mega Yacht (HSC) Super Fast Sprint Speed, Twin Hull, Twin Screw - 40 Pax / 32 Crew - Axe Bow, Zero Transom Stern
Exterior:
15 double bed-cabins up to 40 m2 with veranda or french balcony
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2 double room suits of 60 m2 with spacious veranda
2 owner suites and one junior suite for 6 persons with 300 m2.
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Spacious outdoor areas with three swimming pools and a total of four Jacuzzis
Indoor and outdoor lounges with dining areas, bars and conference room
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Additional to enclosed spaces the semi-open aftdeck and fore deck spaces are fully climatised
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2 swimming platforms lower deck aft
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Flush folding-in accommodation ladder each ship's side
2 retractable stern boarding catwalks
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Underwater lighting in the hull areas
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Roll stabilisers active in the harbour at anchor and at sea
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Helicopter for 4 persons / international certified helicopter landing pad
THE VESSEL
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The extremely elegantly styled catamaran with its own design language offers thirteen cabins for two guests each, two single-bed cabin and an “owner's suite” and two 2-room suits for eight passengers in its penthouse. A maximum of 36 people will find more than enough space in the private cabin areas, which are 30 m2 to 60 m2 in size. The furnishing of all cabins is quite impressive with equipment made from the most modern, high-tech materials. The innovative design combines functionality and elegant luxury with modern comfort. The owner's suite is an interior design highlight on 300 m2 over two deck levels, which with its balanced creativity exceeds even the most demanding expectations. All cabins are equipped with the latest TV and state-of-the-art entertainment electronics, satellite telephony and on-board communications.
There are also several exclusively designed lounges available to the passengers:
The exterior and interior lobbies in the bow and stern areas, with their floor-to-ceiling windows, offer a great view of the ocean and island / harbor world and invite one to relax, as does the exterior area on the foredeck and the aft deck, each with one spacious swimming pool in addition to a Jacuzzi on the foredeck.
Facilities:
Fully equipped business centers with satellite LAN access, conference call facilities, notebook computers and super-fast Internet access, on -board intranet and satellite telephony.
Glass staircases with two elevators in the central superstructure area
Spacious elegantly designed exterior staircases
Pool Lobby with Cinema
Main lobby with restaurant and indoor/outdoor pool
Fitness studio with sea view
Beauty studio with sea view
Modern water toys (e.g. jet ski, tender boats, water ski, diving equipment etc.)
Two bathing platforms with one access each from the main deck and the mooring deck aft
One fold-out boarding pier as a boat dock on each side of the ship
Onboard hospital and professional medical care
One high speed Rescue boat with a capacity for six person
The crew comprises 36 people, the majority of whose accommodations are in the two hulls of the ship. With a crew-to-guest ratio of 1:1, optimal individual attention to guests is guaranteed.
Interior:
Modern designed cabin interior and its elegance is not only a question of style and balance of proportion, functionality and lines; it is also the interaction of room climate, incidence of light and the color coordination of all used materials also in the area of ceilings and walls and last but not least the lighting fixtures, their light and the technical finesse of individual highlights. We also worked exclusively "state of the art" on the interior and with the inclusion of first-class certified safety standards.
THE DRIVE:
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For the ship propulsion system and the general power supply system, two independent “green” hydrogen fuel cell electric systems are provided in the two hull sides of the catamaran as modular units with around 3.500 to 4.000 kW each, which can be interconnected to provide, electrically scaled the required Power sizes. Each of the two modules will consist of ten to twelve units with an individual output of 300 to 350 kW. This results in a total output for the propulsion and the on-board power supply of around 7.000 to 8.000 kW. The basis for this calculation is a fuel cell drive for road trucks that is currently being developed at Mercedes Benz.
Green fuel cells work completely emission-free, almost noiseless with very little vibration. In addition to the environmental aspects, this also means significantly more comfort on the boat subsequently boosting the well-being of everyone on board, since harmful noises and engine vibrations in the ship's body, common with conventional diesel engines are excluded. Another advantage compared to the diesel engine is the fact that since there is no vibration the wear and tear on the ship's structure and sensitive material is greatly reduced. Last but not least, this fact increases the safety and lifespan of the ship and its sustainability.
On the subject of “Green Hydrogen”, the federal government of Germany has already decided on a “National Hydrogen Strategy”. This initiative is intended to make “green” hydrogen marketable and enable its industrial production, transportability and usability.
Due to the very strong propulsion power and absolute ocean-going worthiness, the catamaran can be used in a robust market on at least 300 days per year. The high cruising speed of around 24 kn (45 km/h) allows for need-based and short-term relocation to different sea areas, which significantly expands the seasonal operational capability expanded (e.g. Mediterranean / Caribbean Sea).
Acronym:
HSC. High Speed Catamaran
FCE. Fuel Cell Electric
IPCEI Important Project of Common European Interest
VLJ. Voith Linear Jet
Kn. Nautical Miles per Hour
Yacht Definition:
SY Super Yacht (20 - 60 Meter)
MY Mega Yacht (60 - 100 Meter)
GY Giga Yacht (> 100 Meter)
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Capt. Kessel & Associates