John Amber

The Manu' Atele III, a 106' inter-island transport and ferry owned by the American Samoan Government. This is a walk through with USCG representatives prior to haulout on the marine railway, Pago Pago, American Samoa. A Rhino model of the vessel was constructed to be used as part of the repair plan presented to the USCG.

The Rhino model of the Manu' Atele III partially completed showing the keel, frames, girders and bulkheads. The original construction drawings are being used as reference to determine size and placement of components. Rhino V1.1

A view showing frames 38-40 prior to indicating which portion of these frames are cropped and repaired. Rhino V1.1

The completed Rhino Model. Rhino V1.1

The completed model with some plating removed and others transparent to show interior framing. Rhino V1.1

Another view of completed model. Rhino V1.1

Stern view showing running gear and engine keel cooler. Rhino V1.1

Detail of bottom plating at frames 31-34, cropped out showing corner radii and cropped keel cooler per USCG regulations. Rhino V1.1

A view of another portion of bottom plating cropped out. Multiple light sources are used to show interior detail. Rhino V1.1