LANGTON CONRAD 155


LANGTON 155 is a modern twin screw full displacement tri-deck motor yacht with steel hull and aluminium superstructure. This Lloyd’s class and MCA compliant vessel is designed as a luxurious yacht for far and demanding cruising. Her main areas of service will be the waters of the Mediterranean and Caribbean Sea, and all her equipment and outfitting will suitable for such operation. Expressing dynamic and elegant lines, custom designed by REYMOND LANGTON and DIANA YACHT DESIGN exclusively for Conrad Shipyard, the design represents a timeless and graceful concept, promising outstanding cruising experiences in Luxury, Comfort and Safety.

GENERAL REMARKS

Steel and aluminium alloy used for construction of the CONRAD 155 vessel shall be highest quality materials from EU located mills, always provided with quality certificate. Hull and superstructure construction will be made by skilled employees with proper qualifications and under supervision of LLOYD’S REGISTER.
Hull and superstructure construction will be sandblasted from outside, and inside in areas where the paint will be applied. Yacht paint system will be applied according to manufacturer’s instructions.

HULL & WEATHER DECK CONSTRUCTION

Hull and weather deck will be welded throughout steel construction. Unless specified otherwise, grade A steel will be used in hull construction and designated areas of superstructure, if any. Reference shall be made to relevant regulations of Classification Society for manufacturing and testing of the steel. Plates and sections will be sandblasted and protected with the primer. Prefabricated steel sections will be sandblasted to SA2.5. Engine room situated under salon shall be separated with watertight bulkheads. Hull will be equipped with integral fuel, fresh water, sewage and oil tanks as per contract GA plan and associated drawings. Tank interior construction will be executed in such a way that any liquids will run freely to the deepest point. Tanks will be equipped with manholes and proper connections. The hull will be divided into watertight compartments according to governing regulations. There will be two units of sliding watertight doors fitted on cabin deck between the subdivision compartments of the yacht, according to governing regulations. Sliding doors will be hidden in decorative interior furniture.

MAIN ENGINES & PROPULSION

Vessel will be powered by two diesel main engines CATERPILLAR C32 DITA 746BkW@1800 rpm, equipped with 2x Reintjes WAF gearboxes, working in twin propeller installation.
Two oil lubricated propeller shaft installations, make RUBBER DESIGN, or equal, with 5 Bladed, fixed pitch type propellers, make VAN VOORDEN or equal, approximately 1.5m. diameter.

RUDDER MACHINE

For twin engine configuration it has been decided to apply twin rudders, operated by independent electro-hydraulic system with emergency manual backup function. Main steering station located in the wheelhouse will be integrated with autopilot.
One hydraulic steering system, make JASTRAM VAN DER VELDEN or equal, with 35 degrees rudder angle in both directions; One independent hydraulic power unit located in aft peak compartment; one steering pump for manual servo hydraulic; and one for emergency steering.

THRUSTERS

The vessel will be equipped with bow tunnel thruster, make JASTRAM, VERHAAR OMEGA or equal. Thruster will be provided with 4-blade propellers and rated at approx. 60kW, operated by squirrel cage electric motor 400V/3ph/50Hz. Such arrangement shall provide very good manoeuvrability, even under less favourable weather conditions. Thruster controls to be installed in the wheelhouse and on both wing stations.

AIR-CONDITIONING & VENTILATION SYSTEM

All living accommodations will be air-conditioned with partly fresh air and partly return air through fancoil units supplied from the central compressor plant, make HEINEN & HOPMAN or WEBASTO. Chilled water system of capacity of approx. 500.000 BTU will be installed in the engine room. System will include also mechanical ventilation system with fresh air make-up; fresh air will be pre- cooled before supply to accommodations.

FRESH WATER INSTALLATION

Pressurized fresh water system, based upon two water pressure systems and circulation pumps, will be supplying cold and hot water to all fresh water consumers. Cold fresh water will be supplied to, but not limited to: water heaters, sinks, toilets and bidet flushing, fuel separator (by means of faucet in ER), windscreen wipers, watermakers’ flushing system, deck jacuzzi and domestic equipment. Access for routine maintenance will be provided to all main components of the system. Two NIBE or equal electrical water heaters, each of capacity of approx. 300 litres, provide hot water supply. Hot water circulation provided by means of hot water circulation pump. There will be two watermakers installed, each of capacity of approx. 1.400 liters per day. Make: HEM, SEA RECOVERY or equal. Fresh water produced by watermakers will be transferred directly to one of two integrated fresh water tanks. Watermakers will be supplied from dedicated raw water intake. Fresh water installations to be of GEORGE FISCHER system.

RAW WATER INSTALLATION

Raw water installation fed from two central intakes located in the engine room, equipped with sea valves and strainers, connected by means of crossover manifold. Main raw water consumers are: main engines, generators, air-conditioning system, sewage treatment system, and hydraulic oil heat exchanger if installed. Raw water pipelines made of galvanised steel or CuNiFe depending on salinity, and fittings to be made of stainless steel, steel or cast iron.

BILGE & FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM

Bilge and firefighting system, operating in all watertight compartments of the vessel, of capacity calculated according to Class standards, will be installed in accordance with good shipbuilding practice. System will be operated by three pumps: main bilge pump, firefighting pump, and chain locker pump. Main bilge pump and pump servicing main firefighting line will be interchangeable through the use of valves. Anchors flushing will be carried by use of firefighting line.
Chain locker pump, independent from the main system, will be discharging directly overboard. Bilge and firefighting pipelines to be of steel; fittings: steel, cast steel and cast iron.

FUEL SYSTEM

Fuel system, supplying main engines and generators, will be arranged and installed in accordance with good marine practice and Class Regulations. In general, there will be five integrated fuel tanks and one day tank installed. Fuel transfer shall be by means of fuel transport pump (or emergency hand pump), through fuel manifold. Fuel will be polished by ALFA LAVAL fuel separator and transported to day tank, from which it will be transferred by fuel pumps to particular consumers. The separator shall drain to the waste oil tank. System shall be equipped with remote cut-off valves installed on day tank. Two bunker stations, one on each side. System pipelines to be made of steel.

LUBRICATING OIL SYSTEM

Lubricating oil system shall be divided into: fresh oil tank, waste oil tank and lubricating oil transfer pumps. Lubricating oil consumers onboard are main engines, gearboxes and generators. All consumers shall use the same type of lubricating oil. Integrated lubricating oil tank will be filled by the filler in the tank. Lubricating oil shall be distributed by means of electric transport pump (or emergency hand pump) to oil line with quick release connection, to which hoses with filling nozzle will be connected to all consumers. Used lubricating oil will be transferred through quick release connections from consumers and transported to waste oil tank by means of oil pump. Using valves, waste oil pump shall operate also as waste oil tank discharge pump.

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

One dedicated hydraulic unit, make FEEBE or equal, will be installed in aft peak to supply following consumers:

gangway
transom door
folding bulwarks
side balconies

Apart from above, following equipment will be operated by independent hydraulic power packs:

steering gear, equipped with independent hydraulic power pack powered by 400 VAC driven hydraulic pump and manual hydraulic steering in aft peak for emergency manoeuvring
deck crane, equipped with independent power pack

RAILINGS & BULWARKS

Closed sections of bulwark around the deck shall be welded watertight. On top of the bulwark sockets for hand railings should be welded. Stainless steel railings made of elliptical and round Stainless pipes, equipped with PMMA or tempered glass panels on bridge deck aft and sun deck.
Salon area bulwarks on both sides and Owner cabin on both sides to be equipped with folding bulwark parts as per GA plan.

STERN AREA

Builder will supply and install electric or hydraulic/electric overhead crane in the garage, make FEEBE or equal, suitable for Owner’s delivered tender of approx. 1000 kg. One fully retractable hydraulic passerelle, make FEEBE or equal, faired and painted white. Stern area to be equipped with a hydraulically operated garage door forming swimming platform when opened.

INSULATION

The guiding principles for Sound and Vibration reduction are to deliver a yacht incorporating the latest state of the art sound and vibration materials and technologies, and to match the quietest Yachts delivered in the European market. The Builder will supply and install insulation materials as required to meet noise, vibration and thermal requirements according to good marine practice, the Classification Society regulations and the Contract Specifications. Technical specifications of proposed materials will be given to the Owner’s Representative for review. Structural fire protection will be provided in accordance with Classification Society and Flag Administration requirements. Where more than one types of insulation will be required, fire-insulating properties shall govern the choice of material. The contractual limits are detailed in the Vessel Construction Agreement, however as a reference the Guest areas shall be in the range of 45dB at anchor and 50dB – 55dB underway at cruising speed.

SIDES AND ACCOMMODATIONS

Thermal insulation will be provided at the hull and superstructure, in all living spaces, service spaces and working spaces. Thermal insulation of hull, weather deck and superstructure will be made of mineral wool panels with proper density and thickness, approx. 80mm for hull and weather deck, reduced for superstructure. Aluminium foil film will be applied on the final layer of mineral wool in all areas.
Acoustic insulation will be designed and applied to prevent transmission of structural and airborne noise. Acoustic insulation will be based on acoustic panels, mineral wool and other materials fitted to achieve noise requirements according to the strictest Northern European megayacht practices. Acoustic insulation is to be applied to the surface of bulkheads and decks which separate noise sources from accommodation spaces and also between accommodation spaces when they are divided by a bulkhead or deck.

SAFETY

Vessel shall be equipped with a complete safety package, in accordance with MCA LY3 requirements. All equipment shall be easy accessible. Where required, equipment shall have boat’s name and port of registry permanently displayed. Four life rafts, make: ZODIAC or equal, according to SOLAS A-pack, will be installed in bulwark lockers on sun deck, two on each side, and if required, a fifth liferaft according to LY3 requirements.
The yacht will be equipped with the tender stowed on the bow and launched by dedicated hydraulic crane. Medical kits, medicines, resuscitation equipment, etc. to be Owner’s Supply.