Progress report for
Reducing air pollution from vessels serving the German Federal Administration
Achievement at a glance
The future surveying, wreck search and research vessel ATAIR of the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) underwent its naming ceremony in a ceremonial act on the premises of Fassmer shipyard in Berne (Germany) with around 200 guests from industry, science, administration and politics. The naming ceremony is followed by a three-month trial phase. The launch is planned for the first half of 2020. \r\n75 metres long, around 17 metres wide, a draught of 5 metres and a speed of around 13 knots characterise the first seaworthy authority vessel for special tasks with LNG propulsion. The ship is a pioneer in sustainable shipping with its design in accordance with the Blue Angel - the German Ecolabel, compliance with all current standards for emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) in accordance with the specifications of the International Maritime Organization (IMO Tier III) and thanks to optimised underwater noise to protect the environment and improve conditions for scientific work on board.\r\nThe ATAIR offers space for 18 crew members and 15 scientists. The equipment includes laboratories, an air pollution measuring station, a working crane and a sliding beam for geological work on the seabed. A 200 square metre free working deck offers space for laboratory and transport containers. Extensive diving equipment and a diving pressure chamber are also on board. The German Federal Government is investing around 114 million euros in the construction of the ship.\r\nBeneficiaries
Due to the LNG rpopulsion the air polutin from ships will be reduced.