Pontecorvo Firm

Pontecorvo Firm

Type	Private
Industry	Shipbuilding, Defense
Founded	1676 AN
Headquarters	Pontecorvo, Alduria,  Nouvelle Alexandrie
Products	Naval vessels, Commercial ships, Marine infrastructures, IT solutions
Divisions	Pontecorvo Shipbuilding, Rothborne Shipbuilding & Offshore Industries, Aldurian Shipbuilding Corporation, Pontecorvo Technical Solutions

The Pontecorvo Firm is the most important shipbuilding company in Nouvelle Alexandrie and one of the key providers of professional naval services to the Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie. It is headquartered in the city of Pontecorvo, in the Region of Alduria. The company specializes in the design, construction, and maintenance of naval and commercial vessels, as well as marine infrastructures and IT solutions.

History

Founded in 1676 AN, the Pontecorvo Firm began as a small shipyard focused on building and repairing small naval vessels for the local government. Over the years, the company expanded its capabilities and expertise, eventually becoming the largest shipbuilding complex in the city of Pontecorvo, known as Pontecorvo Shipbuilding.

In 1681 AN, as part of some of the privatization programs put into place by the Velez government in the then-independent Republic of Alduria, the Pontecorvo Firm purchased the Aldurian Shipbuilding Corporation and gained its large commercial shipbuilding operation in the city of Alkhiva. After the purchase of the ASC, the Pontecorvo Firm announced that it was developing a new division that would aim to revive military shipbuilding in 1685 AN.

In 1684 AN, the Pontecorvo Firm developed plans for the Aldurian Department of Defense to build Alduria’s first aircraft carrier, along with other military ships like destroyers, frigates, attack submarines, and others for the Aldurian military. The aircraft carrier project has come under heavy criticism due to its large price tag. The aircraft carrier project was canceled after the 1685 Aldurian coup d'état.

Since the foundation of Nouvelle Alexandrie in 1685 AN, the Pontecorvo Firm's growth has exploded as Nouvelle Alexandrie and other Raspur Pact partners began to place large orders for surface combatants and other ships. The company now is one of the largest shipbuilders in Nouvelle Alexandrie.

Divisions

• Pontecorvo Shipbuilding - Specializes in the construction and maintenance of Federal Navy aircraft carriers, submarines, refueling and complex overhaul, and ship inactivation.
• Rothborne Shipbuilding & Offshore Industries - Constructs Federal Navy surface combatants, amphibious warships, and Maritime Security Cutters.
• Aldurian Shipbuilding Corporation - Focuses on commercial shipbuilding, energy and marine infrastructures, construction of port and marine infrastructure, and construction of electric power plants.
• Pontecorvo Technical Solutions - Provides Federal Navy fleet support, software engineering and IT solutions, cybersecurity, training, unmanned systems, intelligence analysis, nuclear energy operations, nuclear fabrication, oil and gas services.

Facilities

The Pontecorvo Firm operates facilities in several key locations across Alduria-Wechua:

• Pontecorvo Shipbuilding Yards - Located in Pontecorvo, Alduria, this facility is the main shipyard for the construction of naval vessels
• Rothborne Shipbuilding & Offshore Industries Complex - Situated in Rothborne City, Alduria, this complex focuses on the construction of surface combatants, amphibious warships, and Maritime Security Cutters for the Federal Navy.
• La Fortaleza de Melusina Yard Complex - Located in La Fortaleza de Melusina, South Lyrica, this facility provides maintenance and repair services for naval vessels.
• Port Tablot Shipyards - Based in Port Tablot, Isles of Caputia, this shipyard specializes in the construction and maintenance of commercial ships.
• Aldurian Shipbuilding Yards - Found in Alkhiva, Alduria, this facility is responsible for the construction of commercial ships, energy and marine infrastructures, and electric power plants.
• Punta Santiago Yards - Located in Punta Santiago, Alduria, this yard offers fleet support, training, and repair services for naval vessels.
• Norvind Navy Yard - Situated in Norvind, Altus, Alduria, this facility provides fleet support, training, and repair services for the Federal Navy.
• Piriya Navy Yard - Located in Piriya, Alduria, this yard specializes in modeling and simulation, training, and professional services for naval operations.
• Naval Group Yard - Based in Alvarenga, Alduria, this facility offers fleet support, training, and repair services, as well as IT and cybersecurity services for the Federal Navy.
• Wechu Yard - Situated in San Francisco, Wechua Nation, this yard provides fleet support, training, and repair services for naval vessels.

Notable Projects

• Susa-class Aircraft Carrier - The Pontecorvo Firm was responsible for the design and planned construction of the Republic of Alduria's first aircraft carrier. However, the project was canceled after the 1685 Aldurian coup d'état due to its large price tag and political instability.
• Surface Combatants and Submarines - The company has successfully built various destroyers, frigates, and attack submarines for the Federal Navy, significantly contributing to the modernization of the country's naval forces.

Future Developments

The Pontecorvo Firm is continuously working on research and development initiatives to enhance its shipbuilding capabilities and improve the efficiency of its operations. It aims to expand its presence in the global shipbuilding market by offering state-of-the-art naval and commercial vessels, as well as innovative marine infrastructures and IT solutions. Additionally, the company plans to collaborate with other international shipbuilding firms to exchange expertise and jointly develop new technologies.

Products

Commercial

Icebreakers

Icebreakers
Name	Displacement	Length	Beam	Draft	Installed power
Ice Queen-class icebreaker	33,530 t (33,000 long tons) (dwl) 25,540 t (25,140 long tons) (minimum)	173.3 m (569 ft) (overall) 160.0 m (525 ft) (dwl)	34 m (112 ft) (maximum) 33 m (108 ft) (dwl)	10.5 m (34 ft) (dwl) 8.65 m (28 ft) (minimum; operational) 8.50 m (28 ft) (minimum; design)	Two AlduATOM modular nuclear reactors (2 × 175 MWt) Two turbogenerators (2 × 36 MWe)
Polar Star-class icebreaker	10,863 long tons (11,037 t) (standard) 13,623 long tons (13,842 t) (full)	399 ft (122 m)	83 ft 6 in (25.45 m)	31 ft (9.4 m)	6 diesel engines 3,000 hp (2,200 kW) ea. 3 × gas turbines 25,000 hp (19,000 kW) ea.

Container Ships and Oil Tankers

ASC Container Ship/Oil Tanker Size Categories
Name	Capacity (TEU)	Length	Beam	Draft	Example
Super Container Vessel (SCV)	14,501 and higher	1,200 ft (366 m) and longer	160.7 ft (49 m) and wider	49.9 ft (15.2 m) and deeper	The ASC builds the following classes under this size category: Aqaba-class	Pic 1
AqabaMax1	5,101––14,500	1,200 ft (366 m)	160.7 ft (49 m)	49.9 ft (15.2 m)	The ASC builds the following classes under this category: Nivardom-class Aldric-class	Pic 2
AlkhivaMax2	3,001–5,100	965 ft (294.13 m)	106 ft (32.31 m)	39.5 ft (12.04 m)	The ASC builds the following classes under this category Ships-of-the-Bay-class	Pic 3
FeederMax3	2,001–3,000				The ASC builds the following classes under this category: Khan-class	Pic 4
Feeder 3	1,001–2,000				The ASC builds the following classes under this category: Edgardia-class	Pic 5
BabyFeeder3	Up to 1,000				The ASC builds the following classes under this category: Independence-class	Pic 6

¹ AqabaMax is the terms for the size limits for ships using the Port of Aqaba, Constancia. The limits and requirements are published by the government of Constancia. These requirements also describe topics like exceptional dry seasonal limits, propulsion, communications, and detailed ship design.

² AlkhivaMax is the terms for the size limits for ships using the Port of Alkhiva, Alduria. The limits and requirements are published by the Alkhiva Port Authority. These requirements also describe topics like exceptional dry seasonal limits, propulsion, communications, and detailed ship design. The Port of Alkhiva is currently undergoing a multi-million dollar "Deep Dredge Project" to dredge the bay to allow new, larger cargo ships to enter the port.

³ Feeder ships are the mid-size to small container ships produced by the ASC.

Military

Type	Class	Image	Nations in use	Notes
Aircraft Carrier	Susa-class			Initially proposed for the Aldurian Navy. Under development until cancellation after 1686 Aldurian coup d'etat.
Light Aircraft Carrier	Proclamacion-class		Military of Alduria-Wechua (1)
Amphibious Assault Ship	Behaurnais-class		Military of Alduria-Wechua (2)
Amphibious Command Ship	Carrillo-class		Imperial Constancian Armed Forces (1)	Basileus Petros ordered and under construction 1699, commissioned in the Imperial Constancian Navy in 1701.
Amphibious Transport Docks	Ignatius-class		Military of Alduria-Wechua (3)
Expeditionary Mobile Base	Cartagena-class
Dock Landing Ships	Vranscia-class
Large Maritime Security Cutter	Napoleon-class		Military of Alduria-Wechua (61)
Medium Maritime Security Cutter	Berthier-class		Military of Alduria-Wechua (25)
Fast Response Cutter	Murat-class
Cruisers	Augustine-class		Military of Alduria-Wechua (6)
Destroyers	Valeria-class		Military of Alduria-Wechua (6)
Guided-Missile Frigate	Grande Union-class		Military of Alduria-Wechua (4 on order)	Delivery into service expected 1715-1720.
Littoral Combat Ships	Alvarenga-class		Military of Alduria-Wechua (3)
Mine Countermeasure Ships	Isabella-class		Military of Alduria-Wechua (12)
Coastal Patrol Ships	Piriya-class		Military of Alduria-Wechua (30)
Ballistic Missile Submarines	Tudela-class		Military of Alduria-Wechua (5)
Attack Submarines	Franciscania-class		Military of Alduria-Wechua (15)
Ocean Surveillance Ship	Cárdenas-class		Military of Alduria-Wechua (6)
Hospital Ship	Compassion-class		Military of Alduria-Wechua (10)	The Compassion-class hospital ships are converted oil supertankers built by the civilian arm of the Pontecorvo Firm.

Production

Commercial

Unit Type	Client	Order Placed	Date Placed	Construction	Delivery	Notes
Khan-class FeederMax	The Honourable Company in Apollonia	6	19.XII.1690 AN	23.XIV.1690 AN	12.XIII.1691 AN
Ice Queen-class icebreaker	Royal Meckelnburghish Saeweard	1	1.XIII.1698 AN	4.XIV.1698 AN
Polar Star-class icebreaker	Royal Meckelnburghish Saeweard	1	1.XIII.1698 AN	16.XIV.1698 AN
Polar Star-class icebreaker	Whales Auxiliary Force	2	1.XI.1708 AN

Clients

Kerularios & Company

• ESB-Jörmungandr Group, Inc.
• Woolridge Shipping Company
• Guild of Navigators
•  Royal Meckelnburghish Saeweard
•  Whales Auxiliary Force

Military

Unit Type	Client	Order Placed	Date Placed	Construction	Delivery	Notes
Compassion-class	Bataafse Koninklijke Zeemacht	1	1687 AN	1688-1689	1689 AN	Delivered.
Piriya-class coastal patrol ship	Bataafse Koninklijke Zeemacht	10	1687 AN
Isabella-class mine countermeasure ships	Bataafse Koninklijke Zeemacht	4	1687 AN
Alvarenga-class littoral combat ship	Bataafse Koninklijke Zeemacht	1	1687 AN
Alvarenga-class littoral combat ship	Bataafse Koninklijke Zeemacht	1	1687 AN
Napoleon-class maritime security cutter	Bataafse Koninklijke Zeemacht	49	1687 AN
Franciscania-class attack submarine	Military of Alduria-Wechua	11	1688 AN	Construction across three tranches.		Delivery into service expected 1690 – 1700.
Tudela-class ballistic missle submarine	Military of Alduria-Wechua	5	1690 AN	Construction across three tranches.		Delivery into service expected 1694 – 1704.
Napoleon-class maritime security cutter	Revenue Service of Hurmu	6	1690 AN		1698 AN	Transferred to Hurmu Peace Corps 1700 AN
Piriya-class coastal patrol vessel	Naval Forces of the Popular Levy	12	1690 AN
Franciscania-class attack submarine	Union Defence Force	6	1693 AN	Construction across two tranches.		Delivery into service expected 1696 – 1704.
Behaurnais-class amphibious assault ship	Union Defence Force	4	1693 AN
Carrillo-class amphibious command ship	Union Defence Force	2	1693 AN
Napoleon-class maritime security cutter	Meckelnburgh	1	1699 AN
Berthier-class medium maritime security cutter	Meckelnburgh	3	1699 AN
Murat-class fast response cutter	Meckelnburgh	5	1699 AN
Compassion-class	Navy of Ransenar	1	1703 AN			Order transferred to the Benacian Union Defence Force
Piriya-class coastal patrol ship	Navy of Ransenar	10	1703 AN			Order transferred to the Hurmu Peace Corps
Isabella-class mine countermeasure ships	Navy of Ransenar	4	1703 AN			Order transferred to the Western Natopian Demesnial Forces
Alvarenga-class littoral combat ship	Navy of Ransenar	12	1703 AN			Order transferred to the Western Natopian Demesnial Forces
Napoleon-class maritime security cutter	Navy of Ransenar	49	1703 AN			Order transferred to the Western Natopian Demesnial Forces
Franciscania-class attack submarine	Navy of Ransenar	11	1703 AN	Construction across three tranches.		Order transferred to the Benacian Union Defence Force
Behaurnais-class amphibious assault ship	Navy of Ransenar	4	1703 AN			Order transferred to the Western Natopian Demesnial Forces
Compassion-class	Imperial Constancian Navy	2	1714 AN		Delivery expected by end of 1717	KP Basileusa Cleo and KP Princess Delphine
Napoleon-class	Delfinenstrand Naval Guard	2	1714 AN		Delivery expected by end of 1717	Protector and Defender
Piriya-class	Delfinenstrand Naval Guard	10	1714 AN		Gradual delivery expected from 1715 to 1719	Unnamed, referred to by hull number
Franciscania-class attack submarine	Imperial Constancian Navy	10	1714 AN	Construction across five tranches.	Gradual delivery expected from 1720 to 1726	KP Portus Felix, KP Georgios Kondylis, KP Arbington, KP Strategos Apokapes, KP Alexios Paxos

Clients

• Alduro-Wechua Navy
• Imperial Constancian Navy
• Bataafse Koninklijke Zeemacht
•  Revenue Service of Hurmu
•  Union Defence Force
•  Navy of Ransenar

See also

• Defense industry of Nouvelle Alexandrie