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First Ares Patrol Vessels with MTU Engines Enter Service with Qatari Coast Guard.
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Artist impression showing the various patrol boats ordered by Qatar Coast Guard. On the left: two Ares 150 Hercules, on the right Ares 110 Hercules, at the bottom Ares 75 Hercules. Image: Ares Shipyard
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With power outputs up to 2060kW, the Kamewa A3 series delivers up to 3 percent better energy-efficiency compared to the earlier model. This – together with a reduced footprint on the vessel, lower weight and life-cycle costs – equates to a substantial reduction in fuel costs and CO2 emissions. Kerim Kalafatoglu, Chairman & Executive Director of Ares Shipyard, said: “The performances of the first Ares 75 and 110 Hercules have been higher than expected or required by the specifications, and have benefitted from the combination of the most advanced ship building techniques, modern equipment and systems, and advanced composite materials with Rolls-Royce power and propulsion.” Don Roussinos, Rolls-Royce, President – Naval, said: “The combination of Rolls-Royce Kamewa waterjets and MTU high-speed diesel engines with Ares’ composite vessels will provide Qatar’s Coast Guard Command with fast, manoeuvrable and efficient vessels ideally suited to carrying out their duties.” The vessels are being built at the Ares Shipyard,located in Antalya on the South Coast of Turkey. The yard has been operating since 2006 and is a specialist in the manufacture of fast patrol craft up to 70 metres in length for both military and civil applications. |
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