Unblocking the Northern Gateway

[Kirkhill]

Always one to look for an available bullet (as opposed to the magical silver kind) - and continuing my fascination with all things Scandinavian - I bring NoCGV (KVS) Barentshav to the table.

From Wartsila (engines)

KV Barentshav

The 'KV Barentshav', a Norwegian coast guard vessel, has been in operation since 2009. This Wärtsilä Ship Design, VS 794 CGV vessel, represents a new generation of environmental friendly coast guard vessels, and a major step towards the future of “green” naval vessels.

The customized design includes a hybrid propulsion system based on diesel and liquid natural gas (LNG). The efficient propulsion system enables a reduction in CO2 emissions of 25%, and NOx emissions of 90%. It also provides a 25% reduction in fuel costs.

The hull is built along the lines of the North Sea trawler “Libas”. This is a proven Wärtsilä ship design, and one that maximizes fuel-efficiency and speed. This allows the vessels to perform up to a speed of approx. 16.5 knots using gas generators, up to 18.5 knot mechanically, and above 18.5 knots in hybrid mode.

The CGVs “KV Bergen”, “KV Sortland” and “KV Barentshav" follow the global trends of increased automation and smaller crew sizes. They have a standard crew of 16, while the onboard facilities can support a maximum crew of up to 40 members. This allows even further savings in operating costs.

Christy Clark's preconditions for the Pipelines include more BC benefits and better environmental protection.

Proposal:

Follow on work for the Seaspan yard - Barentshavs

Benefits:

More work for BC yards
More ships for environmental protection
More ships for SAR
Powered by Natural Gas which BC produces in abundance

Features:
Small work crews of 16
Large vessels of >3000 tonnes
Built to Civilian Standards
Minimal Ice Strengthening required

Possible Financing Options:
Federal General Revenues offset by taxes from the Pipelines - operated by the Coast Guard
Funded and operated by BC with taxes from the pipelines or with transfers from the Feds
Funded and operated directly by the pipeline operators

The only problem I have with the design is the lack of a Helodeck - perhaps one like the AOPS or the Svalbard could be added.
No need for a hangar - just a refuelling point.

Results
BC ships
BC jobs
BC revenues
AB revenues
Cdn revenues

 

[Kirkhill]

Further to my last:

I note that Christy's Conditions include onshore environmental response and native concordance.

Perhaps the environmental response should become a Native Priority - Train and Equip the land claimants to defend the lands and waters against spills.