A Study on Vessel Design Challenge

Scope

The purpose of amendment no.

5 is to respond to the following question.

Question-12.

Could you please clarify whether the reference to fisheries vessels applies only to small fishing vessels or to all fishing vessels, including large commercial fishing vessels?

Response-12.

Fishing vessels, even large commercial vessels, fall outside the general purview of the Maritime Administration and thus are not the specific focus of this RFP. ===================================================================== The purpose of amendment no.

4 is to respond to the following question.

Question-11.

Would a U.S.-flagged, USCG-inspected passenger catamaran used for paid whale-watching trips fit the program?

Response-11.

Unfortunately, that type of vessel falls outside the purview of this project and generally outside the purview of the Maritime Administration.

While there is no prohibition on submitting a proposal, it falls outside the preferred vessel types identified in the RFP. ====================================================================== The purpose of amendment no.

3 is to respond to the following questions.

Question-9.

Is MARAD primarily looking for design-stage studies in which fuel efficiency and URN are predicted through fluid dynamic modeling?

Response-9.

Yes.

The goal is to demonstrate, through modeling, the benefits that can be realized through a systematic design approach integrating technologies with input from naval architects, shipyards, and technology suppliers on the efficacy of these approaches.

There is no limitation on the type of modeling - approaches should be used as needed.

Question-10.

Is there any room for measurements within the Challenge?

Response-10.

This is a design stage challenge and does not include an expectation of direct measurement. =============================...