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Naval Industry News - France, Morocco |
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Royal Moroccan Navy Orders a 72 Meters Multi-Missions Hydro Oceanographic
Vessel from PIRIOU |
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French
Shipyard PIRIOU based in Concarneau (Brittany) has just won
a contract with the Royal Moroccan Navy for a 72 meters Multi-Missions
Hydro-Oceanographic Vessel designated BHO2M (for Bâtiment Hydro-Océanographique
Multi-Missions). This new unit will be built in France with delivery
expected in mid-2018. |
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 Artist impression: BHO2M Multi-Missions Hydro-Oceanographic Vessel underway. Image: Piriou |
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This
is the third contract order from the Royal Moroccan Navy for Piriou,
following the orders for an LCT
last year and the overhaul of OPV 64 "Rais Bargach"
currently underway at the shipyard on Concarneau. The BHO2M is a next-generation research vessel equipped with systems tailored to meet the raised standards of the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO). It is derived from the design of Multi-Missions Buildings (B2M) being built in Concarneau for the French Navy. This agreement is the culmination of work from a cohesive team consisting of: - PIRIOU, which ensures the overall design, studies and construction of the ship, - SHOM (the Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service of the Navy) for the scientific part of the ship and the training of technicians of the Division Hydrography, Oceanography and Cartography (DHOC) of the Royal Moroccan Navy, - KERSHIP for its military systems expertise and project management of the contract. |
 Piriou image |
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The BHO2M
is able to perform many operations at sea, mainly hydrographic and oceanographic
ones, such as surveys, acquisition and processing of data, collecting
scientific samples and associated analyzes. It is equipped with a gondola
in which are placed acoustic bases of scientific equipment, including
those of the two multibeam probes. As the most acousticaly advanced ship of its generation, the BHO2M may also carry out its missions at high speed while moving in rough seas. It may also meet the operational needs of the authorities involved in maritime surveillance, humanitarian assistance, the deployment of special forces or divers, rescue at sea and environment protection. BHO2M features: - An international standard construction - The integration of the latest scientific equipment meeting IHO standards - Superior endurance, seakeeping and high performance for long-duration offshore missions - High level of modularity providing the ability to perform many specific tasks through: o a large rear deck that can accommodate containers and other equipment, o Dedicated handling equipment to accomodate and implement specialized equipment, o Two VERTREP spots, o dedicated facilities: Medical facility, diver support room, accomodation for scientists. BHO2M main characteristics: Overall length: 72 m Width: 15 m Draft: 5 m Speed: 14 knots Autonomy: 5000 Nautical miles at 10 knots Endurance:/ 30 days Hull / superstructure: Steel Crew + special staff: 50. Propulsion: Electric (AFE) powered by 4 GE 1200kW |
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