- History
- General Information
- Sensing devices
- Communication Systems
- References
- External links
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2016}}{{Infobox ship image| Ship image= NATO Research vessel Alliance.jpg | Ship image size= 300px | Ship caption=Alliance A5345, La Spezia
}}{{Infobox ship career | Hide header = | Ship country = Italy | Italy|naval}} | Ship name = Alliance | NATO|naval}} NATO | Ship namesake = | Ship ordered = | Ship builder = Fincantieri – Cantiere Navale del Muggiano (La Spezia) | Ship laid down = 18 June 1984 | Ship launched = 9 July 1986 | Ship acquired = | Germany|naval}}- 31 March 2016 to {{shipboxflag|Italy|naval}}
| Ship decommissioned = | Ship in service = 1 | Ship out of service = | Ship struck = | Ship reinstated = | Ship homeport = La Spezia | Ship motto = | Ship identification =* Pennant number: A 5345- Hull number: 921
- {{MMSI Number|247366500}}
- Callsign: IALL
| Ship honors = | Ship fate = | Ship status = Active | Ship notes = Cost: Lire 50 billions (1985)
}}{{Infobox ship characteristics | Hide header= | Header caption= | Ship class= | Ship type=Research vessel | 3.180|t|LT|abbr=on|lk=in}} gross tonnage [1]- {{convert|2.920|t|LT|abbr=on|lk=in}} full load
- {{convert|2.466|t|LT|abbr=on|lk=in}} standard
- {{convert|960|t|LT|abbr=on|lk=in}} net tonnage
| 93|m|ftin|abbr=on}} LOA[2]- {{convert|82|m|ftin|abbr=on}} LPP[3]
| 15.2|m|ftin|abbr=on}} (molded) | 6.2|m|ftin|abbr=on}} full load- depth {{convert|8.7|m|ftin|abbr=on}} (molded)
| 33.3|m|ftin|abbr=on}}- secondary mast height (top of radar antenna): {{convert|23.9|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
- fore mast (railing top): {{convert|15.4|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
| 1800|kW|bhp|abbr=on}}- auxiliary gas turbine driven propulsion generator, {{convert|967|kW|bhp|abbr=on}}/{{convert|400|kW|bhp|abbr=on}}
- main generators:
- 2 x diesel engines Grandi Motori Trieste GMT B-230.12, silenced, {{convert|1890|kW|bhp|abbr=on}} each
- 2 x main generators [AEG] Type DKBL 634/06 {{convert|1799|kW|bhp|abbr=on}}
- auxiliary generators:
- 1 x TAG Kongsberg KG2-3C, {{convert|1430|kW|bhp|abbr=on}} [4]
- 1 x auxiliary generator AEG Type DKBH 4504/04, dual rated {{convert|967|kW|bhp|abbr=on}}/{{convert|400|kW|bhp|abbr=on}}
- electric propulsion engines:
- 2 x electric engines MEP SAM Electronic (ex-AEG) GC312/128/8 KZ 90/24, {{convert|1470|kW|bhp|abbr=on}}
- ship service engines:
- 3 x diesel engine generators Isotta Fraschini ID36-SS-6V (silenced), {{convert|480|kW|bhp|abbr=on}} each
- 2 x propeller
- 1 x bow thruster
| 16.3|kn|lk=in}} (sustained speed) | 9450|nmi|lk=in|abbr=on}} at {{convert|11.5|kn}} (Fuel consumption = approx. 8 tons per 24 hours of economical steaming at {{convert|16.3|kn|lk=in}}. 5 tons per 24 hours of low speed scientific operations) | Ship endurance=30 days, port to port | Ship complement=* 69, of which:- 44 crew, of which 5 officials (accommodations in 5 single suites, 1 single cabin and 19 double cabins)
- 25 scientists (accommodations in 1 single suite, 16 single cabins and 4 double cabins)
| Ship sensors=* 2 x navigation radar Kelvin Hughes Nucleus 6000 (X and S band)- Kongsberg K-Bridge INBS
- Kongsberg MDM 400 Marine Data Management system
- ELAC echo sounder LA25100
| Ship EW= | Ship armament= | Ship armour= | Ship aircraft= | Hull number=921 | Ship notes=* [5]- fuel capacity: 315 m3
- fresh water capacity: {{convert|100|t|LT|abbr=on|lk=in}}
- 4 x cranes: 2 each of 5t SWL with 13m outreach, 2 each of 2t SWL of 10m outreach
- 2 x ‘A-frames, 1 forward 16t SWL, 1 aft 10t SWL (50t snap load)
- 2 x towing winches – 20t @ 12 knots
- 2 x diesel jet drive rigid inflatable workboats (RHIB): Delta/Yanmar TD {{convert|730|HP|kW|abbr=on}} and MST/Volvo Delta TD {{convert|190|HP|kW|abbr=on}}
}} | Alliance (A5345) is a Research Vessel owned by NATO and operated by Marina Militare as NATO Research vessel and owned by the CMRE – Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation, in La Spezia, Italy.
Alliance has the status of an auxiliary ship of the Marina Militare.
The function of the NRV Alliance is to conduct a wide range of acoustic, oceanographic research and engineering technology tasks on behalf of NATO, Marina Militare and third party organizations when 'on hire' for charters in global waters.
Particular care has been taken in the design and construction to create a versatile research platform that is adaptable to the Centre's needs and reduce noise output to the lowest possible level in order to minimize interference with research work. History Commissioned on 15 April 1988 to SACLANT (Undersea Research Centre – SACLANTCEN, then named NATO Underwater Research Centre – NURC and now CMRE – Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation) of La Spezia, under Germany flag.
On 31 December 2015, the German flag was repatriated and Alliance was officially transferred under the Italian naval flag on 9 April 2016.
Alliance is manned and operated on behalf of NATO by the Marina Militare under a Memorandum of Understanding signed on 22 December 2015.
Since 23 December 2015 under Italian flag and than, since 31 March 2016, commissioned to Marina Militare.[6] General Information Source:[7] - primary working area (aft): {{convert|200|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}
- secondary working area (forward): {{convert|200|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}
- maintenance, support and all Labs: {{convert|370|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}
- scientific storage areas: 500 m3
- capacity to embark up to 5 standard ISO1C, {{convert|20|ft|m|abbr=on}}, and up to 3 standard ISO 1D, {{convert|10|ft|m|abbr=on}}, containers
Sensing devices - multibeam echo sounder Kongsberg [https://www.km.kongsberg.com/ks/web/nokbg0240.nsf/AllWeb/871B055B3DE0DAC3C125715E002B5C68?OpenDocument SIMRAD EM-302], 30 kHz
- echo sounder Atlas Deso 30, 33 kHz [8]
- echo sounder Atlas deso 25, 210 kHz
- echo sounder FWC, 100 kHz
- SMS Sound Velocity Probe C Sonde SVP 10
- acoustic tracking system
- E.M. Speed Log Skipper DL850, 270 kHz
- Acoustic Range and Bearing Indicator, 9–11 kHz
- Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) RDI, 75 kHz
- Conductivity/temperature sensor Sea Bird, 8–12 kHz
- Underwater telephone ELAC LAZ5100, 8-11.5 kHz
Communication Systems There are 2 independent systems for ship communications and for scientific trials (with some overlap). The ship system, which uses radios complying with SOLAS and GMDSS rules, includes Inmarsat systems (e-mail, fax and phone). - 2 x Elmer ST-1075, 1000 watt HF transmitter
- 2 x Elmer ST-675, 600 watt HF transmitter
- 2 x Elmer SRT-619, UHF transceiver
- Sailor RT144C, VHF transceiver
- Furuno FM-2510, VHF transceiver
- Kelvin Hughes Band V-Sat SATCOM, Satellite Communication System
References 1. ^http://www.marina.difesa.it/uominimezzi/navi/Pagine/Alliance.aspx
2. ^http://www.cmre.nato.int/research/research-vessels/nrv-alliance
3. ^de:Alliance (Schiff)
4. ^http://www.dresser-rand.com/products-solutions/gas-turbines/kg2-3g-gas-turbines/
5. ^https://www.hydro-international.com/content/article/nato-s-research-ships-alliance-and-leonardo
6. ^https://www.unols.org/sites/default/files/AppXXIII_2016RVOC_CMRE_NATO2016.pdf
7. ^http://www.cmre.nato.int/employment/current-vacancies/doc_download/1018-tsor-vessels
8. ^http://www.activexperts.com/hydromagic/hydrographic/echo-sounders/devices/atlas-hydrographic-deso-30
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