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Follow on Google News | MJP makes breakthrough in Gulf of MexicoMarine Jet Power makes breakthrough in Gulf of Mexico crewboat sector.
By: Marine Jet Power Holding AB Four MJP 650 CSU waterjets power the new 175’ (53.34m) DP2 Certified Crewboat built for Rodi Marine in Layfaette, LA by Swiftships LLC in Morgan City, LA. During sea trials in June, the M/V Riley Claire reached a top speed of 30.3 knots in lightship condition and 24.0 knots fully laden. The vessel’s MJP waterjets are powered by four Cummins QSK 50 engines each producing 1800HP at 1900RPM and connected through Twin Disc MGX 6848 gearboxes at a 2.03:1 Ratio. M/V Riley Claire, a USCG Subchapter T and ABS-classed all aluminum fast crew boat is 175’ in length, has a beam of 25’ and a molded depth of 13’6”. While working in the Gulf of Mexico and servicing the Offshore Oil Market she carries a total of 34,500 gallons of diesel and 20,500 gallons of water for operating and an additional 6,700 gallons of diesel and 1,230 gallons of freshwater for the rigs. She is certified to carry 70 passengers and 10 crewmembers. Riley Claire and her sister which will shortly be delivered to Rodi Marine will be the largest and fastest vessels in the seven vessel fleet and represent an important achievement for MJP as the first Dynamic Positioning 2 (DP2) rated vessels. They are the first vessels with MJP waterjets operating in the Gulf of Mexico. “We are starting to enter the Gulf market. We’ve wanted to be there for a long time,” said Jordan Tilton of Marine Jet Power Inc.. The two vessels also marked a return to the commercial sector for Swiftships being the first vessels built after a five year period concentrating on military production. Ends ================================ Notes for Authors Rodi Marine Rodi Marine is a crewboat company serving the offshore oil rig Market. Rodi Marine was started in 2006 and owns and operates 7 fast supply vessels that are able to provide support to oil and gas companies in the Gulf of Mexico SwiftShips Swiftships based in Morgan City, LA specialises in the construction of small to medium-sized water-craft built of steel, aluminum, and fiberglass. The builder is a major provider of maritime support for the inland, coastal and deep water Oil and Gas missions and a leading manufacturer and supplier of military vessels to the U.S. Government. About MJP Marine Jet Power has its head office in Sweden with production sites in Sweden and in UK. Waterjet range produced is covering and the products are offered both in stainless steel and aluminium with two different pump technologies. Marine Jet Power operates globally and has got chain of regional offices plus network of agents. For more information, please contact: Hans Andersson Executive Vice President Global Sales and Marketing Marine Jet Power Holding AB S-74801 Österbybruk Sweden Direct +46 295 244 201 Mob +46 70 214 0295 Fax +46 295 244 260 hans.andersson@ www.marinejetpower.com (http://www.mjp.se/ Jim Campbell Regional Director, Americas Marine Jet Power, Inc. 6740 Commerce Court Drive Columbus, OH 43004 Direct (614) 759-9000 Mob (614) 214-6727 Fax (614) 759-9046 jim.campbell@ www.marinejetpower.com End
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