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Welcome to our celebratory 50th edition.... and a warm welcome to the start of the busy season across the whole marine marketplace...

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Welcome to the April 2019 issue of Marine & Maritime Gazette the monthly magazine aimed at Worldwide coverage of the commercial marine, shipping and water-based renewables markets.

In a month that sees many of us en-route to Southampton to visit Ocean Business,we look at a variety of topics affecting our everchanging marketplace including the news, views, trends and products that are affecting all of us.

In this issue, once again, we are covering a huge variety of topics, from ‘Power, Propulsion & Transmission’ starting on page 20 to ‘Dredging’ on page 32 and an extensive piece on Underwater, Subsea & Commercial Ma rine & Renewabl es Worldwide Diving from page 26.

Anyway, happy reading and if you have any news, reviews, product launches or anything else of interest across the whole marine market, please email it through to me at info@bljournals.plus.com for consideration in one of our forthcoming issues.

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Cover story UK based Watermota have been supplying the marine industry since 1911 - read about the ‘secret of their success’.

p18 Offshore innovations University of Edinburgh, UK, agrees partnership with Technalia for innovations in offshore renewables sector.

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Superyacht tender hulls from PE Composites, Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight, UK, based PE Composites Ltd have continued to build on a great start to 2019 with an ever increasing order book.

As well as developing growth in its established Defence and Energy sectors, the company is now gaining a huge reputation for the quality it produces in the Superyacht sector.

Dredging pump Watson & Hillhouse amphibious excavator with submersible pump for precise harbour dredging.

p32 Explorer vessels Wight Shipyard appointed to develop fleet of Arksen series of vessels.

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Following the successful delivery of two superyacht tender hulls and decks to Pascoe International in the last quarter of 2018, a further order for three more sets will keep the company busy over the coming months.

PE Composites Ltd will also be exhibiting on stand Q47 at SeaWork in June. www.pecomposites.com

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Seaways International takes delivery of two Damen FCS 2206 Early last month at Damen Shipyards Singapore, Seaways International took delivery of two Damen Fast Crew Suppliers (FCS) 2206. The Dubai-headquartered company has previously operated a Damen FCS 3307. Seaways International specialises in offshore marine services and will use the new vessels to transport crew to offshore energy locations in West Africa.

Damen signed the contract with Seaways International on 9th of May 2018. The swiftness of the delivery is due to Damen’s philosophy of standardised shipbuilding.

Building vessels in series and for stock enables the group to deliver proven technology to its clients in the fastest possible timeframe.

Kush Nijhawan, Director of Seaways International said, “Having worked with Damen before, we felt very confident in returning to them for these Fast Crew Suppliers. Not only were Damen able to deliver the vessels to us very quickly, they were able to customise their proven design exactly as we needed it.”

Though part of the group’s standardised vessel portfolio, Damen has tailored Seaways International’s Fast Crew Suppliers 2206 including the addition of FiFi with a capacity of 600m3 per hour and a throw length of 85 metres, additional accommodation and crew facilities, business class seating, fuel monitoring and a full 3G WiFi system.

The vessels will carry up to 30 passengers as well as six crew. Featuring Damen’s Sea Axe hull shape, the FCS 2206 provides optimal seakeeping at speeds of up to 30 knots.

Damen Sales Manager Hidde Nooteboom said, “We are very pleased to deliver these, the first two of a three vessel order, to Seaways International. We are honoured by the trust Seaways International has placed in Damen to help support the expansion of their business. During the project we have enjoyed an excellent collaboration with the client’s project team, which has enabled us to develop an outstanding all-round crew supplier according to the highest standards.”

The vessels will be transported on a heavy-lift vessel to Luanda, Angola. The third vessel is currently under construction at Damen Shipyards Antalya, in Turkey and is scheduled for delivery in July. www.damen.com

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Texo appointments at Port of Blyth Texo Group, the technology-led Integrated Asset Services specialist, has bolstered its already highly experienced engineering leadership team with the appointment of additional industry specialists, to help meet its growth in project opportunities and to head up its new office in the North East of England.

Mapping tool to aid UK Port Policy Development

Andy Kay (Managing Director), Garry Kennie (Engineering Director) and James Allan (Operations Director) are now joined by David Stark, James Russell and Andy Lovell.

David Stark assumes the position of Construction Director, James Russell has been appointed as Equipment Director and Andy Lovell joins as Sales Director.

James Russell and Andy Lovell will be based at Texo’s brand new Port of Blyth facility in the North East of England, where they will spearhead the development of the Group’s Renewable Energy and Equipment Supply strategy.

The new personnel appointments further augment the vast experience of Texo’s engineering team; providing highly experienced sector specialists: Andy Kay, Managing Director, Texo Engineering James Allan, Operations Director - Fixed Platform specialist Garry Kennie, Engineering Director - MODU specialist David Stark, Construction Director - Oil and gas asset construction specialist James Russell, Equipment Director - Renewables and equipment specialist Andy Lovell, Sales Director - Renewables and equipment specialist Speaking on the appointments and new office opening, Texo Engineering’s managing director Andy Kay said: “I am delighted to welcome Dave, James and Andy to the company. They bring with them an astounding amount of experience.”

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO), an agency of the UK Government, has commissioned a marine consultant to 'map' shipping’s value to help underpin the development of port marine plan policies.

UK-based ABP Marine Environmental Research (ABPmer) will undertake the project. It said that the mapping will help underpin the development of both shipping and port marine plan policies, as well as how such policies are considered alongside other marine space users.

Additionally, it is anticipated that the mapping methods will give the MMO a means to develop their evidence base.

Results of the project are expected this summer.

Commenting on the venture, ABPmer’s Chris Jackson, head of data services, said: “We will start with a temporally-referenced spatial dataset of shipping activity across a single marine plan area. Next, we will identify, evaluate and source relevant data to determine trade value. We will then combine the results of the value exercise with the spatial data to create maps showing the value of shipping to specific geographic areas.”

Vivid Economics will be delivering economics analysis support to ABPmer as a subconsultant during the venture.

The MMO is responsible for preparing marine plans in England. The plans guide those using and regulating the marine area to encourage sustainable development while considering the environment, economy and society. http://www.abpmer.co.uk https://marinedevelopments.blog.gov.uk

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Andy added: “We have a carefully assembled team of specialists with outstanding reputations within their respective sectors. Our engineering capability and expertise extends to upstream, downstream oil & gas through to clean energy, renewables, nuclear and critical infrastructure.

Moreover, having an office in the North East of England now, helps us immensely in servicing the engineering needs of our clients in the region.”

James Russell said on his appointment: “The real differentiator for Texo is the ability to provide a truly holistic approach to each project. There are several single skill providers out there, but the market has been crying out for a multi-discipline specialist like Texo.

Adding offshore mechanical equipment to the global Texo offering, feels like a very natural fit. This is an exciting time for the Group, especially with the growth in renewable energy projects. Andy and I are very much looking forward to playing our part in the future success of Texo.”

The new office in the North East of England will service the needs of Texo’s extensive client base; focussing on back-of-deck and mechanical equipment projects, as well as supporting the needs of the offshore wind sector. www.texo.co.uk

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University of Edinburgh partnership with Tecnalia The University of Edinburgh has agreed a partnership with technology company TECNALIA to help deliver innovations in the offshore renewables sector.

Both organisations have been at the forefront of research in the field of offshore renewables over several decades.

The University of Edinburgh is a leading European academic institution active in a number of EU-funded projects in offshore renewables. TECNALIA is the first private organisation to have contracted EU Horizon 2020 projects in Spain.

Having worked together successfully on several EU projects over the past 10 years, the University and TECNALIA have signed a Collaboration Agreement to enable enhanced levels of cooperation. This will enable the development of new technologies, solutions and knowledge for the ocean energy sector.

The partnership will exploit the complimentary research strengths of both organisations to work on offshore renewables R&D collaborative projects in Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe and national programmes in cooperation with innovators, industry and other stakeholders from countries across Europe.

Opportunities in emerging international markets such as Chile, Mexico, Japan, China, Taiwan, South-East Asia will also be explored.

Henry Jeffrey, Head of the Policy and Innovation Group, University of Edinburgh, said: “This partnership will enable the University of Edinburgh to collaborate fully with a leading European partner to deliver cutting edge research for the benefit of our many project partners to help offshore renewables to be competitive globally. We are delighted to be working with TECNALIA who have a strong reputation for delivering high impact offshore renewables projects in Europe.”

Jose Luis Villate, Offshore Renewable Energy Director, TECNALIA said: “After many years of working together we are fully aware of the rich offshore renewables research pedigree held by the University of Edinburgh. Utilising our complementary strengths, this partnership will enable TECNALIA to increase our reach and offering, ultimately helping accelerate the development of offshore renewables.” www.ed.ac.uk

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MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS OF BALIZAMAR NAVIGATION BUOYS Balizamar buoys are designed as ‘all terrain’ navigation buoys. Robust and simple to use, they have proven themselves to be effective in multiple applications for aquaculture, lakes, marinas, ports, rivers, estuaries.

Designed with a hot dip galvanized steel structure, these buoys are equipped with rotationally-moulded polyethylene hulls filled with expanded polystyrene foam that guarantee buoyancy, even in the case of cracked or perforated hull.

Some recent projects undertaken by Almarin include: • The marking of a no-go zone close to an airport runway in San Sebastián Airport, Spain.

In this application the customer required a very stable platform with a low vertical divergence light to avoid distracting pilots on the final approach to the airport.

• The marking of a safety area for tugs in the port area of Campamento, specifically in a pier for repairs in Cernaval Shipyard, in Algeciras Bay, Spain.

• Fish farming is probably where these buoys have been the most successful due to their cost effective and robust design. Many Spanish aquacultures install this type of buoys to mark the aquaculture floating cages and delimit their installations.

• Last year Almarin supplied navigation buoys to mark Léman Lake, border between France and Switzerland, which were customised to fit and mark the containment booms in the estuary of Rhone river, nearby Port Valais.

Almarin buoys are marking rivers, ports and other applications in Europe, Latin America and Africa. The AtoN specialised company offer a broad product range and adapt the solution to meet customer requirements. At the IALA Conference 2018 in Incheon, South Korea, Almarin announced its latest product development as a result of working closely with the Douro river authority: floating top marks for piles, which are currently being used in the shallower and narrower parts of the channel. www.almarin.es

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Wight delivers first in class to MBNA Thames Clippers UK shipbuilder Wight Shipyard Co has completed its third and largest vessel for MBNA Thames Clippers, the first Hunt Class Mk3.

The 38m Venus Clipper has been built to a ten-month build schedule and is reflective of the increased business the yard has previously predicted in the fast ferry sector.

Peter Morton, CEO, Wight Shipyard, said: "One of the most important elements that strengthens this sector is that it is cushioned against the effects of the 2020 low sulphur cap and is actually in a better position than the conventional ferry market.”

“This is because it does not have to worry about finding the increased capex to fit scrubbers or face a huge surge in costs by changing to low sulphur fuel, as fast ferries already run on low sulphur fuel. When fuel costs go up for conventional ferries for low sulphur fuel post 2020, fast ferries will be in a much more competitive position."

The build MBNA Thames Clippers had some very particular requirements for its latest newbuild.

Importantly, the new Clipper had to be able to transport of passengers between numerous floating piers at a speed not less than 25 knots at full load draft. The vessel’s catamaran hullform uses twin symmetric hulls and has been designed by Australia’s One2three Naval Architects. Its hull structure is designed for frequent and repeated berthing at London’s floating piers with particular attention paid to potential contact with obstructions in the water and harsh weather conditions.

Venus Clipper is classed by Class Lloyds Register / DNVGL and obtains the notation DNVGL +1A1 HSLC Passenger R4 HSC (A) EO meeting the delegated survey requirements for capacity and seating for a minimum of 220 passengers, with space for two wheelchairs.

The two main diesel engines are Scania DI16 077M’s, fitted one to each machinery space, rated to 662kW (900hp) @ 2300 rpm. They are of the four-stroke water cooled type, turbocharged and with charge air cooling. With regards to propulsion, the vessel is equipped with two Rolls Royce/Kamewa 40A3 waterjets fitted to each hull. The waterjet system comprises RR/Kamewa proprietary control and monitoring system complete with docking joystick and backup controls. To complete the power and propulsion system, there are two ZF2000 series reversing marine gearboxes fitted, directly coupled to the main engines.

Arrangement of the wheelhouse is in accordance with Survey Requirements having all round vision for safe navigation in confined waters and frequent berthing. The outfit includes forward control and monitoring console incorporating all engine and waterjet controls, alarms and navigation equipment, monitoring panel and electrical panels.

External vinyl wrapping by Indigo Graphics was chosen instead of paint because it is so much lighter.

With a high emphasis on safety, the vessel is equipped with two Zodiac 151-person open reversible life rafts, fitted in forward position with two RFD Ferryman 30 and 85 person open reversible life rafts in aft position. Both yard and operator had to complete a safety evacuation test as a standard requirement for a first in class vessel. The drill required at least 110 passengers safely disembarked onto lift rafts within 17 minutes, which it passed with flying colours achieving evacuation in just 12.

Wight Shipyards is thankful to its neighbours Aluminium Marine Consultants for its support with the build.

Strong relationship Wight Shipyard completed its first two vessels for MBNA Thames Clippers back in August 2017, the 35 metre low wash catamarans Mercury Clipper and Jupiter Clipper. At the time the builds were announced in October 2016, it was the largest fast passenger ferry order for a UK shipyard in over 25 years.

Sean Collins, Managing Director, MBNA Thames Clippers said; “MBNA Thames Clippers are very pleased to receive our third build by Wight Shipyard Co, bringing our total fleet to 19 vessels. Venus Clipper was delivered on time and on budget to full specification and with an exceptional standard of British workmanship. It was especially gratifying that there was continuity with the personnel involved in our previous 2 builds, that enabled the main construction stage to be delivered with a seamless process. The end result came in under its designed weight, which contributes to Venus Clipper being our most efficient vessel to date.”

All the new vessels have been designed and built to accommodate the unique tidal conditions of the River Thames, allowing them to navigate its shallow reaches and pass under London’s famous but sometimes low bridges. The role of the vessels is to provide rapid passenger transport services on the River Thames in Central London on various routes ranging from Putney in the west to Royal Woolwich Arsenal in the east.

Its newest addition the Venus Clipper was handed over on 28th February and arrived in London the following day.

MBNA Thames Clippers now has the largest fast commercial passenger fleet operating solely in English waters. The River Bus service, which operates seven days per week for up to 20 hours per day, saw 4.2 million passenger numbers in 2018 and conducted over 568,000 berthings for its scheduled services alone. www.wightshipyard.com

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Finding a marine surveyor just got much easier

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Over 700 surveyors in over 100 countries available at the touch of a button.

Mike Schwarz, IIMS Chief Executive Officer

The International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS) has launched a new free App for iOS and Android devices that makes finding a commercial, or yacht and small craft marine surveyor by area, or specialisation, fast and simple. Not only a key benefit for members of IIMS, it will make the search for a surveyor easier for the boating and yachting public, brokers, P&I Clubs, marine insurers - in fact anyone needing the services of a marine surveyor on an occasional or ongoing basis.

The content is drawn from the current IIMS practicing surveyor membership, which has been loaded in its entirety into the App - some 700+ surveyors in over 100 countries worldwide.

Key features of the App include a simple search function by name, by skill set and by location, including the nearest port. Additionally, the App will allow users to rate a surveyor. Communication with a chosen surveyor is easy with contact being made by email or telephone at the press of a button.

The App can be downloaded in the usual way from either the Google Play Store or App Store. Just search for’ Marine Surveyor Search’.

Commenting on this bold initiative, Mike Schwarz, IIMS Chief Executive Officer, said: “IIMS has made a significant investment in App technology to make the process of finding a marine surveyor simple. The project has taken a year to scope out and complete, but it lifts the digital activities of IIMS to the next level. I am delighted at the ease of use and how fast it is to find a surveyor and connect with them at the push of a button.”

The App has been developed in partnership with eDot Solutions, Goa, the company that has already successfully delivered two other Apps for IIMS. www.iims.org.uk

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Innovation Award recognises cuttingedge ARC-Boat HR Wallingford has been presented with an innovation award at a ceremony for the South and Vale Business Awards held at the Williams F1 Conference Centre in Grove on Friday 15 March 2019.

The MSC R&D Award for Established Innovation celebrates businesses that have developed new ideas, products and methods that can benefit society, and which are actively selling an innovative product or service.

The judges highlighted HR Wallingford’s expertise and innovation in flood and water management and, in particular, its development of the cutting-edge ARC-Boat which the company has designed and now distributes worldwide. The ARC-Boat is a remotely Operated Survey Vehicle (ROSV) which is used to survey river, lake and shallow coastal water environments.

Peter Watchorn, Senior Surveyor in HR Wallingford’s Equipment,Technology and Innovation Group, said: “We initially designed the ARC-Boat to meet the needs of the Environment Agency whose monitoring teams find the vessel an invaluable tool for surveying rivers and other water bodies. Having a mobile platform able to deliver advance knowledge of water levels and flow provides valuable information to help to limit the effects of potentially damaging flooding events. The Environment Agency also uses the ARC-Boat – which is very environmentally-friendly - to assess the health of our rivers by helping to identify habitats suitable for fish, for example.”

Most surveys on water require a vessel large enough to accommodate a survey team, the marine crew and also all of the equipment that is needed for that particular survey. This is not only expensive and timeconsuming, but limits access to the shallowest areas of many sites.

By contrast, HR Wallingford’s ARC-Boat can be transported in a hatchback car. It requires a team of only two surveyors - one operating the vessel and the other monitoring data. A significant benefit of the ARC-Boat is that it removes personnel from harm’s way, and allows data to be acquired from areas which are difficult for conventional survey craft to access, such as under jetties and over heavily polluted water. The small size of the ARC-Boat, and the fact that it is electricallypowered, means it causes minimal disruption to the environment.

Surveys have been successfully conducted in very close proximity to protected waterfowl, for example.

HR Wallingford is currently developing the next generation of ARCBoat, an even smaller and lighter version which will enable singleperson operation. Commercial launch is planned for late spring 2019. www.hrwallingford.com PICTURES SHOW: Top- The ARC-Boat is a Remotely Operated Survey Vehicle Middle - Vessel breakdown Bottom - Simon Tiedeman, Business Manager (left) and Peter Watchorn, Senior Surveyor (right) receive the award for Established Innovation from Iain Gray, Business and Growth Partnership Manager at MSC R&D. Courtesy Sam & Steve Photography

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DuroWipers in testing for Dutch national lifeboats KNRM Building on its reputation as a renowned supplier to the UK RNLI Shannon Class lifeboat, DuroWipers has secured an order to kit out one newbuild search & rescue vessel for the Dutch equivalent, The Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution (KNRM).

The order comes from Habbeké Shipyard which has ordered three DuroWipers 60 Class for its newbuild KNRM 18m Valentijn RIB. The yard has so far built 17 of KNRM’s 18 Valentijn RIBs, of which two will now be equipped with DuroWipers for testing.

Noel Gould, CEO, DuroWipers, said: “It’s clear that our reputation precedes us in the global search and rescue sector. The Class 60 wipers will help the KNRM achieve everything it needs to too when it comes to safety and efficiency and improve its environmental credentials too.”

The Class 60 is designed for the high-speed vessels where space and weight are limited, but high performance is required. It uses a 5mm frame with two main drive bearings similar to the Class 80 giving added strength for vessels combating heavy water.

Road testing Hans van der Molen, technical department manager, KNRM, said that KNRM is currently evaluating whether DuroWipers are a good solution going forward for its Valentijn and Valentijn 2000 class.

“Other wipers have a much shorter lifespan, DuroWipers are more expensive but much better quality,” he said.

“KNRM is evaluating the DuroWipers for use on our coastal lifeboats, due to a positive experience with DuroWipers on our Nh1816 prototype lifeboat. We expect they will outperform the current wipers especially when taking “green” water.”

Why DuroWipers Central to DuroWipers specification in most cases are the common issues of the environment and sustainability. End users are buying into the concept that buying cheap is often environmentally irresponsible because the of replacement costs and the impact on the environment.

DuroWipers offers a ten-year guarantee on its wipers for the RNLI and a lifetime guarantee on its products to the Royal Navy. For commercial operators it offers a free warranty for three years, above and beyond the usual 12-month standard.

This is DuroWiper’s real selling point because it means no need for any spares or maintenance costs, so its products are much better for the environment.

Habbeké built Habbeké has a long association with the KNRM. Over and above building its 18 Valentijn RIB life boats, it is now actively expanding the range in cooperation with several architects including De Vries Lentsch and DSMG. So far, a series of “Valentijn-like” vessels have been built such as FRC903 and the Crewtender.

In 2000, the Valentijn design was modified by making the boats slightly longer, a larger work deck at the stern was created and the wheelhouse now provides more comfort to the crew. But the most significant difference is that the Valentijn 2000 class is fully self-righting.

As well as safety though, a large part of the motivation behind the development of the next gen lifeboats for KNRM was a need to adhere to EU environmental regulation to reduce noise and vibration and achieve more efficient maintenance.

The Valentijn is designed by W. de Vries Lentsch and is based upon the early design work of the UK lifeboat designer David Stockton, who was one of the earlier specialists in the design and application of RIBs.

Next Shannon lifeboat Back to the RNLI Shannon Class build programme in the UK and the latest vessel to be equipped with DuroWipers pantographs will be Barmouth’s brand new RNLI Shannon lifeboat, the Ella Larsen, delivered on 10 March 2019.

After further crew training, the vessel will take over from the station’s Mersey class all-weather (ALB) lifeboat the Moira Barrie which has looked after lifesaving in Cardigan Bay for over 26 years.

The new boat will be officially named in a ceremony at the station planned for 8 June 2019. www.durowipers.co.uk

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Fairline Yachts opens new commercial marine facility Hythe Shipyard

Luxury British yacht builder, Fairline Yachts, has announced the opening of a new commercial shipyard facility in Hythe, Southampton.

Originally designed and built by the US Navy back in the 1950’s, the heavy slipway at Hythe was used to launch landing craft that were manufactured at the site. Fast forward half a century and this impressive piece of mechanical engineering has been given new purpose as the only slipway of its kind on Southampton Water.

Hythe Shipyard facilities accommodate vessels of up to 950 tonnes and 11.5 metres in beam, which can be removed from the water via the heavy slipway and stored undercover. The shipyard features more than 10,000 square metres of covered working halls with ample workspace for crew or contractors to carry out required works.

Fairline Yachts Commercial Manager, Robert Hammond, says, “Opening this new facility is an exciting step for Fairline Yachts. We have thoroughly tried and tested Hythe Shipyard through the manufacturing of our 60ft plus luxury motor yacht range, and we’re proud to offer a fair price for this highly professional operation, in a safe and well-maintained environment in a prime location on Southampton Water.”

Hythe Shipyard is also capable of berthing vessels from 10 to 100 metres, with deep water berths available, for short or long term contracts. www.hytheshipyard.co.uk

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Homeland Integrated Offshore Services of Nigeria adds to its fleet of Damen 3307 Patrol Vessels Damen Shipyards Group and Homeland Integrated Offshore Services of Lagos have signed a contract in Singapore for the delivery of two additional Damen 3307 Patrol Vessels. This further increases the total number of these vessels in the Homeland fleet with the first ordered in 2014 and the most recent deliveries being three vessels over the course of 2018.

The 33-metre Patrol Vessel is based on Damen’s successful Fast Crew Supplier 3307, and so exhibits the same performance characteristics and superb fuel economy with a top speed of 30 knots, excellent manoeuvrability and first-class seakeeping thanks to its Axe Bow design. In addition to special features such as an armoured citadel protecting the wheelhouse, Homeland specifies a number of optional features for their vessels to extend their capabilities and maximise operability. Among these are a fast rescue craft, a Fuel Trax electronic fuel monitoring system and a redundant fuel separation system.

Like their sister-ships, the two latest additions will be able to accommodate up to eight security personnel together with their equipment alongside the six crew and fifteen seats for crew transfers. Damen is also supplying training and maintenance services with integral knowledge and technology transfers.

This latest order demonstrates Homeland’s continuing commitment to maintaining its leadership position in servicing Nigeria’s offshore oil and gas sector by investing in state-of-the-art equipment that rivals that to be found anywhere in the world.

Homeland was founded in 2006 to support international oil companies working in Nigeria’s offshore oil and gas fields by providing a wide range of services both at sea and on shore. Thirteen years later, it operates a sizeable fleet that includes fast supply intervention vessels, platform support vessels, anchor handling tug supply ships, security and patrol vessels, and tugs.

Led by managing director Dr. Louis Ekere, the company works with many of the international oil companies (IOCs) operating actively in the region. In response to this latest order he commented; “We work closely with our clients to achieve their strategic objectives by providing exceptional services to enable them focus on their core operations.” www.damen.com

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MacGregor FibreTrac 1500 seminar and technology demonstration

Parkburn Precision Handling Systems, a specialist UK engineering company which provides onshore and offshore handling systems, attended MacGregor’s launch of the FibreTrac 1500 crane in Norway recently.

The demonstration follows on from extensive testing carried out since October. The FibreTrac Crane and it’s technology are approved by DNV.GL under DNV GL's ST0378 ‘Standard for offshore and platform lifting appliances’, and is in the final stages of completing the newly developed ST-E407 ‘Rope based deployment and recovery systems for designated service.’

The result, the first of its kind 150te active heave compensated offshore MacGregor crane equipped with Parkburn’s Deep Water Capstan, LankoDeep® Lankhorst Rope made with Dyneema® DM20 XBO and an Applied Fiber endtermination together with a 3D Measuring System for continuous rope monitoring from VisionTek. The event was a major milestone for the Deep Water Capstan (DWC). The first full size unit DWC built was a 75tonne demonstration unit in 2012, followed by over three years of testing many rope and configurations to prove the machine handled properly.

In order to commercialise the technology, Parkburn recognised the need to build strong partnerships. MacGregor also recognised the potential of fibre rope cranes and after an in-depth evaluation of the Capstan technology the decision was made to use the Parkburn Deep Water Capstan as the heart for their new series of FibreTrac cranes.

Sam Bull commented on the occasion: “This would have not been possible if it were not for the efforts and dedication of many within our small company including the directors who have continued to invest in this technology through good times and bad.”

Over 40 potential customers including ship owners and contractors were in attendance. In a comment by Høyesen, CEO of MacGregor Norway: “We have received a lot of positive feedback today. Several of our customers are considering fiber rope cranes. I am sure some of them will buy one”.

On a final note, Director of Parkburn Andy Lawson comments: “We firmly believe in the market progression towards ultra deep water and the DWC is the first step in having a range of product solutions for all requirements of this sector.” www.parkburn.com

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Metal Shark expands Internationally with new Croatia engineering facility Shipbuilder Metal Shark has established a foothold across the Atlantic with the opening of a dedicated European engineering office.

Metal Shark’s first location outside of the United States, “Metal Shark Croatia” is a new engineering facility recently opened in the city of Rijeka on Croatia’s northern Adriatic coast.

The facility currently employs nearly 20 naval architects, machinery systems engineers, and electrical engineers who collaborate with Metal Shark’s domestic engineering team in support of the company’s shipbuilding operations at its three facilities in Alabama and Louisiana, USA. Efforts by Metal Shark are underway to significantly expand in Croatia, with the goal of a 40person full-time staff by year’s end.

“Metal Shark’s success is driven by our ongoing commitment to in-house engineering, which allows us to quickly and capably design complex, custom, high quality vessels,” said company CEO Chris Allard, a graduate of the Webb Institute in Glen Cove, NY, one of the world’s leading naval architecture and marine engineering institutions. “While we will continue to recruit domestically and to partner with universities to educate the next generation of America’s ship designers and engineers, the establishment of Metal Shark Croatia allows us to scale up our engineering resources at a rate that would be otherwise impossible.”

In recent years Metal Shark has significantly grown its domestic USA-based engineering team, which numbered 15 just five years ago and exceeds 60 today. However, an expanded focus on autonomous technology, LNG and hybrid propulsion systems and other technologies dramatically underscored the need for increased engineering capacity and capability.

Following two years of research into engineering capabilities worldwide, Croatia was shortlisted by Metal Shark, with key attributes including the country’s shipbuilding heritage, its many shipyards and technical faculties, and its pool of highly trained naval architects and maritime engineers.

In 2018, Metal Shark Croatia was formed and Teuta Duletic, MSc, Nav Arch, MBA, was recruited as Managing Director.

“Our proud maritime tradition as well as our educational and technical resources all combined to make Croatia the ideal choice for this effort,” said Teuta Duletic. “We also enjoy intensive research and development cooperation with the Technical University of Rijeka on a wide range of industrial projects. The University’s expertise, resources, and willingness to support our efforts all played a role in Metal Shark’s decision to invest in Rijeka.”

At Metal Shark Croatia, vessels are 100% digitally designed. Engineers are actively involved in all phases of project development, from vessel design, classification, and documentation, to the construction and design drawings required for shipbuilding. Many of Metal Shark Croatia’s engineers have been trained in the United States as well as in Europe, and all are highly familiar with Metal Shark’s modern shipbuilding practices. The facility uses the same advanced engineering software and project management systems used in Metal Shark’s USA facilities to assure seamless collaboration and communication.

“While we are a remote facility, we are fully integrated with the rest of Metal Shark and we collaborate extensively in a shared team environment,” said Teuta Duletic. “By working both ends of the clock we are able to quickly and capably deliver highly complex and custom production-ready vessels for Metal Shark’s growing range of markets.”

Metal Shark is a diversified shipbuilder specializing in the design and efficient high quality construction of welded aluminium and steel vessels from 16’ to over 300’ for defence, law enforcement, and commercial operators. Key customers include the United States Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force, Army, foreign militaries, law enforcement agencies, fire departments, passenger vessel operators, pilot associations, towboat operators, and other clients worldwide. With three fully self-contained shipbuilding facilities in Alabama and Louisiana, USA and a dedicated engineering office in Croatia, Metal Shark’s 500+ employees produce over 200 vessels per year with a proud and proven track record of high quality, on-time deliveries. www.metalsharkboats.com PICTURES LEFT SHOW (TOP TO BOTTOM): • Managing Director Teuta Duletic (left) and Technical Manager Drazen Debelic at Metal Shark Croatia.

• An engineer adds custom features to a Metal Shark center console law enforcement vessel at Metal Shark Croatia.

• Metal Shark Croatia’s Technical Manager Drazen Debelic.

• Metal Shark plans to employ 40 engineers in Croatia by the end of 2019.

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The Watermota secret to success!

The UK based company have been supplying the marine industry with engine room packages since 1911 and prove that relationships and range have been the main reasons behind the success.

The team at Watermota pride themselves on offering their dealer network and clients a unique service when looking to purchase engines and marine accessories. Initially, a meeting is organised with all contacts to enable viewing of the whole range of products.

Due to the wide range available from allied manufacturers, they provide complete bespoke packages for the marine industry. To enable a complete solution, other associated suppliers are introduced and encouraged to meet at the same time.

James Wyatt, Sales manager, said, “Recently we have been introduced to new clients through our Channel Island dealership. They were looking for a full engine room package for their multi-purpose workboat which consisted of propulsion engines, gearboxes, steering gear and pump solutions. We arranged a meeting with ourselves, several other associated suppliers as well as visiting another company during the day to meet with their full specification. This proved a rewarding day for all involved and we are proud to have won another contract via this network.”

Alison Merrick, Managing Director, said, “Meeting with a client at our premises is always beneficial as it enables us to review the specific needs of the end user to create a bespoke solution. This also gives us the opportunity to continue communications in a more effective manner in the future.”

Watermota have developed relationships with suppliers and clients over the decades by exceeding expectations with communication and expertise. One key area is offering the full marine product range including leading manufacturers such as Doosan, D-I, JMP and Azcue.

One stop shop for sea water engine cooling pumps Watermota are proud to have launched the biggest range of branded marine engine pumps to buy online in the UK. The shop provides direct replacement pumps for most leading brandings including Volvo, Caterpillar, Yanmar, Cummins and Scania for commercial and leisure applications. A userfriendly website means that visitors can easily buy the correct pump in four clicks by using their engine brand/manufacturer and model.

James Wyatt commented, “We are very excited to launch this new online store and it has already proven popular. We can now provide better prices on a wide range of sea water pumps with next day delivery on stocked products. For customers who have any queries can also contact us for any technical support making us stand out from our online competitors.”

Celebrating over twenty years as exclusive dealers for JMP Watermota are proud to be the UK’s exclusive dealer for JMP Pumps, Impellers and Spare Parts. The engine cooling specialists have been providing Watermota with a wide range of highly reputable products for over twenty years.

James Wyatt, Sales Manager, said: “JMP are a Global brand with over fifty dealers throughout the World and we are extremely proud to have the exclusive availability of their full range. The company provides quality engine cooling, general purpose and deck wash pumps as well as impeller and service repair kits which we have available in stock for next day delivery.”

Skipper Expo Int, Aberdeen, Friday - Saturday 17th - 18th May Watermota will be exhibiting at Skipper Expo Int, now in its 9th year.

Skipper Expo Int is Scotland’s flagship fisheries show that attracts large numbers of exhibitors and visitors from all over the world.

The expo, which is held annually at the Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre, has been so successful that the number of exhibitors has more than doubled since its inception, with there being a truly international flavour. At Skipper Expo Int. Aberdeen 2018, there were around 210 exhibitors from 20 different countries. www.watermota.co.uk

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Upgraded Wärtsilä waterjets

Finland based Wärtsilä has announced that its LJX series of modular waterjets has been upgraded to deliver even greater efficiency with low levels of cavitation and underwater noise.

The development is based on a new axial pump design, which boosts performance with an increased thrust of as much as 3 percent, while the improved cavitation margins help reduce the environmental impact by lowering noise levels. This is very much in line with Wärtsilä’s Smart Marine vision to lead the maritime industry into a new era of ultra-high efficiency, improved safety, and a reduced environmental impact.

Following this upgrading, the company’s modular waterjets will be redesignated as the Wärtsilä WXJ series.

The new WXJ pump, which is an integral part of the waterjet technology, has been tested extensively, both in computational fluid dynamic (CFD) simulation and with model testing. With this successful upgrade, Wärtsilä is now in a position to supply global markets, including China and other Asian countries, with highly efficient waterjet solutions.

The Wärtsilä WXJ modular waterjets are aimed at various global market sectors, including highspeed ferries, frigates and other fast speed naval vessels, yachts, shallow draft vessels, large fast crew vessels, and large fast supply vessels.

Wärtsilä axial waterjets are single stage, compact, high performance systems that combine mixed flow properties with an axial construction. This results in much less space being needed on the vessel’s transom, and greatly increased waterjet cavitation margins for optimum vessel operational flexibility. For naval architects, the axial jet technology creates the possibility to apply a larger power density onto narrower hulls in order to achieve top vessel performance.

Unlike a non-axial design, the Wärtsilä waterjet does not expand in a radial direction downstream. As the water flow is directed through the pump along the most efficient path, it is easier to fit the jet to the available transom space. The reduced transom size also decreases the weight of the installation significantly. These weight optimisations and savings can be as high as 20% compared to non-axial jet designs.

Thanks to the increased pump cavitation margin of 35% and the lower impeller tip speed, more power can be introduced to the pump during manoeuvring. This results in Wärtsilä claiming a 15% higher manoeuvring thrust and faster response to acceleration. www.wartsila.com

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Mermaid Marine supplies engines for MGB 81 Work on restoring the famous Motor Gun Boat 81 (MGB 81) is due to be completed by Berthon in April with new FPT engines supplied by Mermaid Marine.

The engines supplied are three FPT C13 825hp diesel engines that have replaced the previous MAN 835hp engines.

The FPT engines were chosen for their reliability, fuel efficiency, quiet running noise and lighter weight.

Mermaid Marine has also sourced a complete propulsion package working with other suppliers including Centa Transmissions, Clements Engineering and MIT. “It’s been a very exciting project to be involved with, especially as MGB 81 is such a historic vessel,” said Mermaid Marine sales executive Julian Osborne. “The FPT engines are very popular within the marine industry providing high torque and power.

“FPT’s engines are known for their reduced fuel consumption and exhaust gas emissions together with reduced maintenance periods and therefore lower operating costs so they are perfect for MGB81.”

The C13 is a six-cylinder, 13 litre engine.

MGB 81 was originally launched in June 1942 and at the time was among the fastest of her type. She was designed by the British Power Boat Company in collaboration with the Admiralty and altogether 105 of her type were built.

MGB 81 and her sister vessels were involved in action in the English Channel, attacking enemy torpedo boats and landing secret agents on occupied soil.

She was later involved in D-Day operations. She will be the only restored and operational example of a Royal Navy Coastal Forces MGB that saw active service in WW2.

The restoration and engine contract was awarded by Portsmouth Naval Base Property Trust that will show MGB 81 at the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard alongside vessels such as HMS Victory, HMS Warrior and the Mary Rose.

The engine room package included Twin Disk gearboxes, shafts and prop, fuel tanks, 240v generator, batteries and fuel tanks. Work on MGB 81 also included a new exhaust system, fuel system and seawater cooling system.

Berthon was chosen for its experience in restoring and refitting boats.

Berthon’s blog on the restoration of MGB 81 can be found here: https://www.berthon.co.uk/berthon-blog/marine-services/1942-mgb81-work-continues/

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Rolls-Royce wins contract to supply propulsion package for new Patrol Vessel for Malta Rolls-Royce has secured a contract with Italian shipbuilder Cantiere Navale Vittoria for the supply of a marine propulsion package to a new Offshore Patrol Vessel under construction for the Armed Forces of Malta (AFM).

The 1800ton displacement, 74.8 metre, twin-screw vessel will feature a Rolls-Royce scope of supply that includes a pair of PROMAS controllable pitch propellers and rudders, SC722 FCP steering gear, a TT1300 bow thruster, a TT100 stern thruster, Fin Stabilisers, and a touch-screen remote control system that incorporates the novel CanMan Touch Joystick for all units.

Rolls-Royce will also be integrating the various operation modes of the hybrid Diesel-electric-propulsion modes via a power take-in (PTI) for lower patrolling speeds of up to 12 knots. This will ensure lower through-life operating costs.

Lars Johansson, Rolls-Royce Area Sales Manager, Kamewa Naval Propellers, said: “This is a significant order from a longstanding customer of Rolls-Royce. Having supplied Cantiere Navale Vittoria with equipment for many of its smaller 40 metre patrol and coastguard vessels for which the yard is noted for, we are delighted to now assist the shipbuilder in meeting market demand for larger vessels. Vittoria intends to be a significant player in this market.”

“We are also delighted to further strengthen our cooperation with the Armed Forces of Malta, having assisted them over the years to maintain Kamewa water jets forming part of the propulsion system of two Search and Rescue launches.

Luigi Chinappi, Cantiere Navale Vittoria Sales Director: “We specified the Rolls-Royce integrated systems package following an international tender. As the P71 has been designed to provide sustained, efficient operations for many years to come, the Rolls-Royce equipment will provide enhanced manoeuvrability capability to the vessel. The propulsion systems the company will supply provide enhanced positioning capability, allowing close-range manoeuvres.”

The vessel will be designed to conduct border control operations in addition to other duties such as search and rescue, replenishment-at-sea and helicopter operations.

A key advantage to operations will be the portable Rolls-Royce CanMan Touch Joystick, which navigating officers can use to manoeuvre the ship remotely from the bridge wings in addition to conventional/independent propulsion controls. It is suitable for a wide range of vessels to control and monitor engines, fixed pitch and controllable pitch propellers and systems with multiple bow and stern tunnel thrusters.

When delivered in 2020, P71 (Hull No. C.0890) will be the largest patrol vessel to emerge from the Vittoria shipyard and the flagship of the AFM complementing OPV P61 Saettia-Class patrol vessel, fulfilling AFM’s requirement for a vessel with greater endurance, sea-keeping and manoeuvring capabilities and improved lifecycle costs, including fuel consumption and maintenance. www.rolls-royce.com

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Global Market Forecast Report from IDTechEx Research on Zero Emission Transportable Gensets 2019-2039 This report, authored by IDTechEx Chairman Dr Peter Harrop, includes analysis of mobile & relocatable microgrids using sun, AWE, wave and tidal stream The unique 166 page IDTechEx Research report, “Zero Emission Transportable Gensets 2019-2039” reveals a rapidly increasing orderbook for a new type of electricity generation. In lucid new infograms, dense information and over 21 graphs at the start, the report reveals how zero emission gensets will replace many things, not just diesel and gas gensets and the impact is forecasted. The analysis reveals that they will open up new markets from fish farm ice making at sea to farm robotics, mobile desalinators and electricity supplies for disaster areas. Zero emission gensets now selling will be the key for many wishing to abandon the grid for reasons of cost and service.

A comprehensive Executive Summary and Conclusions with remarkable new insights is based on new facts-based analysis from across the world garnered by PhD level multilingual analysts. Ten primary conclusions are listed, the new market needs are characterised and the full scope of the technology is summarised. Understand wave, tidal stream and airborne wind energy to wind turbines and photovoltaics in relocatable form usually with storage. Most are omitted from conferences and articles on the subject yet all are taking orders, even starting to be used together.

Chapter 2 looks at the emerging harvesting modes for zero gensets, their merits and maturity. Chapter 3 details 15 case studies of their deployment in ten countries across the world. It is followed by seven case studies of transitional diesel-with-solar. Learn zero genset markets passing $10 billion in 2029.

Chapter 4 interprets recent news and IDTechEx interviews: “Standard zero energy systems”, “100% renewables announcements, multi-mode harvesting gaining favour”, “Solar diesel hybrid business prospering”, “Wave and other water power prospers”, “Here comes triple mode mobile zero emission gensets”, “Microturbines find a small place”, “Fuel cells find a small place”, “Mixed picture for diesel gensets” and “Here come the diesel bans”. See how zero emission, transportable gensets go where diesel supply is impractical as on the Caspian Sea, in drones aloft for years and where diesel is banned on lakes.

Aquaculture is booming but how do you power ice making for fish farms in violent seas offshore? How do you prevent the 20% of deaths suffered by getting fuel to an advancing army? Orders of up to $200 million for relocatable wave power are revealed with the user propositions.

Learn how the moveable, rapidly installed zero genset is of immediate interest in emerging nations the biggest orders for drop in wave power are from Ghana and Indonesia. This report reveals why.

Read how rapid miniaturisation, cost reduction, de facto standards and multifunctionality are in prospect. Solar is off 50% of the time and some conventional wind turbines fail to rotate for many days but see how the newer options are doing much better. Smaller batteries and even supercapacitors suffice. Yes, as the report identifies, there are still things to be fixed. Every system is made differently by large numbers of manufacturers which is really rather silly. Costs and second sources are not under control. Clear leaders making volume do not exist.

The newest solar family cars are shown to be ZE mobile gensets. They have solar film that is twice as efficient and slated to double again. As “Zero Emission Transportable Gensets 2019-2039” advises, mobile zero gensets empower the small man and the business have lower cost of ownership and are more versatile than diesel gensets. They are even a potential alternative to fossil-fuelled heating, cooling, cooking and propulsion. This new report from is essential reading for those seeking the megatrends, latest progress, prospects and a host of large business opportunities. Find out more at www.IDTechEx.com/zegensets or contact research@IDTechEx.com.

IDTechEx guides your strategic business decisions through its Research, Consultancy and Events services, helping you profit from emerging technologies. www.IDTechEx.com

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CCROV was recently employed in hull and propeller inspection and maintenance in Yan-Tian Port, Shenzhen China.

The project proceeded as below: 9:00 AM: Planning the underwater inspection route, facilities targets and picture/video requirement 9:30 AM: Starting the operation with two divers 10:00 AM: First, reach the area of the connection between propeller and the hull.

Second, take it as a reference and make inspection for the depth grade/related hull.

11:00 AM: Move over the operation from tail to the front. Because of the veer propellers entrance is narrow, so CCROV go though the operation instead of the divers.

11:15 AM: Reach the area of the veer propellers, taking pictures and video of the surface and connections.

12:00 AM: Missions complete and result material will be hand over to the first mate for evaluation. Taking the next maintenance later on.

Feedback from the users: • CCROV could support divers make inspection and saving time, especially in the initial starting process.

• Because of CCROV’s portable size and ease of control, it could reach some narrow areas which divers would need more time and the risk of getting there.

• With the 4K camera, the video/picture quality was satisfactory for the result materials.

• During all the operation, two batteries was more than enough for a three hour inspection. Especially as we have an AC module for back up and the batteries in TDS are easy to replace or recharge. www.underwater-drone.co.uk

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Gladius Mini from Flying Drones is a new underwater camera drone which is the world’s first five-drive Mini underwater craft features a 4K Ultra HD camera and has extensive potential for commercial use.

The Gladius Mini is equipped with a 4K Ultra HD camera 3840 x 2160 @30fps and the camera also allows FHD 1920 x 1080 @30,60,120fps.

It can inspect objects at an adjustable 45-degree angle and has five stabilising propellers to record steady video for operation including hull inspections, surveying or for diving on a wreck or other underwater anomalies.

“It can dive down to 100m and propel faster than two metres per second. It can also rise and dive vertically,” said a Flying Drones spokesperson.

Other features included in the small and portable drone include intuitive remote steering control.

Virtual Reality goggles can also be used to immerse someone into the camera’s vision.

It can be controlled through a smart phone and is able to live stream to social media channels with a one-touch sharing option.

Up to three devices can be used with the drone, which can also connect to a TV via HDMI. The craft has two hours of battery life and one-touch depth lock for safety and security. www.flyingdrones.co.uk

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Hydromea reduces risk and improves speed in subsea manifold installation

Hydromea’s LUMA, a wireless high-speed underwater communication system, was successfully deployed by a leading subsea operator, during a subsea manifold installation project in the North Sea late last year.

Luma was integrated with Ashtead Technology’s AMS+ (Autonomous Monitoring System) to deliver fast and reliable remote communication of heading, pitch, roll and other essential data in real time via a work class ROV to the construction vessel.

Typically, wide band acoustics can provide 5 second data update. With the Luma optical modem the client obtained reliable data updates every 0.5 seconds without delay in what was deemed poor visibility by the ROV operators. Under these conditions reliable data throughput was achieved with the WROV monitoring from a distance of 3.5 meters from the AMS+ sensor package.

Ross McLeod, Technical Director, Ashtead Technology, commented: “Conventionally underwater displays and/or acoustic modems are used to acquire the data from the AMS+. With the integration of the Hydromea Luma wireless optical modem, the data rate, immediate response and reliability of communication were significantly improved over acoustics.”

“This project has proven that Hydromea’s Luma wireless optical modems integrated with Ashtead’s data management systems can reduce risk and add value on many subsea monitoring applications where real time data access is critical across subsea construction and life of asset support operation.”

Founded in 2014, Hydromea is a Swiss-based technology company delivering solutions that allow customers to have near real-time high-speed and high-volume data access in the subsea environment. Hydromea’s unique expertise lies in three complimentary underwater technology areas: wireless communication networking, robotics and navigation. www.hydromea.com

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Fugro to apply specialist geodata services for Hollandse Kust Wind Farm development

Fugro has been awarded a further substantial marine site characterisation project off the Dutch Coast. This is the largest geotechnical site characterisation programme tendered by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO.nl, part of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy) and will be performed in the Hollandse Kust (west) Wind Farm Zone. Other contracts executed by Geo-data specialist Fugro in the various zones of Hollandse Kust (zuid and noord) and Borssele wind energy developments since 2015 include geophysical and geotechnical data acquisition and metocean monitoring.

With project preparations underway, and a target start date in April, contract finalisation is expected soon. The geotechnical programme will continue until September and comprises a seabed investigation and borehole drilling. Fugro will also deliver standard and advanced laboratory testing and an integrated geological/geotechnical soil model which will be used by future developers of the wind farm to prepare their bids.

The fieldwork will utilise Fugro vessels including state-of-theart geotechnical drilling vessel, Fugro Scout. Deployment of Fugro’s innovative SEACALF MkIV system for seabed cone penetration testing will enhance operational safety as its coiled rod requires no manual handling. The system is also much less weather sensitive than conventional systems, increasing productivity by avoiding downtime.

“For these large offshore projects, the availability of efficient systems and having access to the right resources is crucial; being able to mobilise three dedicated geotechnical vessels for this project has been a major part of the success of this tender,” said Sven Plasman, Fugro’s Project Director at Fugro. “Our SEACALF MkIV system enables us to acquire high quality data in a safe manner, and deliver on time to RVO.nl. It is now the geotechnical system of choice in offshore wind farm developments worldwide, from the United States to Taiwan.”

Ruud de Bruijne, RVO.nl’s project manager, said, “It’s very important that the Netherlands Enterprise Agency prepares the best possible package of site studies for future developers of this offshore wind farm. We are confident that Fugro can enable us to do this, delivering high quality geodata for the offshore wind energy permit tender.”

With a total capacity of 1400 MW, the Hollandse Kust (west) Wind Farm Zone lies in the coastal waters of the province of Zuid-Holland, 51 kilometres off the west coast of the Netherlands. www.fugro.com

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Reinforced umbilical hybrid cable for pipeline inspection tools Novacavi has developed a reinforced umbilical cable to ensure safe operations during inspection of oil & gas pipelines with cable-operated ultrasonic pigs.

The 13XM469 cable has been engineered with a hybrid configuration made of tinned copper conductors and fibre optic in stainless steel tube for reliable power supply, control and data transmission with fiber braid strength member to withstand pulling caused by friction in pipeline bends and tool weight itself.

Deployed on a winch and placed in open air close to the sea with corrosive atmosphere and tropical areas’ direct sunlight, it is provided with a resilient outer sheath with low friction and high resistance to wear and tear, to seawater, crude oils, naphtha, condensate and diesel.

From concept to the final assembly, Novacavi provided the most efficient cable solution to face and support all inspection activities in the most difficult scenarios. www.novacavi.it/reinforced-umbilical-hybrid-cable-pipeline-inspection-tools/

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UK based, plant and machinery hire firm, Watson & Hillhouse, claim that their amphibious excavator fitted with a submersible dredging pump enables precise harbour dredging operations to be undertaken at all states of the tide.

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Using an amphibious excavator with a dredge pump, rather than traditional equipment comprising a barge fitted with dredging equipment or a long reach excavator fixed with a bucket, means work can be carried out more efficiently at a reduced cost, explained the company.

Axminster Excavators hired a Bell dredge pump from Watson & Hillhouse last year to perform an annual dredge on the south coast. Speaking about the project, which involved maintaining the entrance to the harbour and improving flood protection along the local coastline, director Sam Voysey said its amphibious excavator “can keep going throughout the tidal cycle” and using the Bell pump helped operations.

Explaining why the company uses an amphibious excavator, he said it is more convenient than expensive vessel hire.

According to Mr Voysey, Axminster Excavators was able to work from virtually zero depth (the pump needs 0.75m of water) to 7m deep when using the amphibious excavator with spud legs.

The company found that control and output of the Bell pump was good and matching it to its machine was “definitely productive”, as while “modifying the counterweight structure of the excavator to carry a power pack was challenging as clearances were tight” it provided a “matched system that was independent of the excavator”. www.w-h.co.uk

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EPA approval for Adelaide expansion project Flinders Ports has announced that a project to widen Port Adelaide’s Outer Harbour shipping channel and swing basin can now commence with the approval of Australia’s Environment Protection Authority (EPA).

In addition to a dredging licence, the Department for Environment and Water (DEW) has approved a Native Vegetation Clearance permit that will enable the operator to clear seagrass and other natural materials as part of the expansion.

Stewart Lammin, CEO of Flinders Ports, has emphasized the company’s commitment to minimizing the environmental impact of the channel widening programme, an initiative which is expected to underpin Port Adelaide’s annual US$9.9 billion contribution to the economy.

Matt Kuperholz discusses the development of a national trade community system in a recent Port Technology technical paper Lammin said: “We have been working with representatives of the EPA, Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA) and the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI), to identify any risks and establish strategies and protocols for addressing them.”

“Central to that is the use of state-of-the-art equipment to minimise turbidity, loss of seagrass and any impact on fauna, adherence to an agreed seasonal window and the imposition of comprehensive risk management protocols.” www.flindersports.com.au

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Dredging a new channel to Cowes, Isle of Wight

Jenkins Marine were recently pleased to confirm that

they have been asked by Cowes Harbour Commission to begin dredging a new Eastern Channel in to Cowes Harbour.

The new Eastern Channel will provide a minimum of 2.25m (below chart datum) channel, and a more direct route to the Solent than the current Small Craft Channel, allowing smaller vessels safe access to and egress from the harbour, minimising potential conflict with the larger ferry and commercial traffic movements.

The dredging is being carried out the 30m versatile dredge barge Doreen Dorward whose excellent manoeuvrability, shallow draft and low forward freeboard, makes her ideal for precision dredging operations such as this, with some 30,000m3 dredged spoil being deposited into Jenkins Marine’s two 300m≼ capacity self-propelled split Hopper barges Nab and Needles.

The main Eastern Channel dredging, which can only be done over the winter due to the presence of the eel grass beds off East Cowes, is expected to be completed within 8 weeks.

Once this has been completed Jenkins Marine will begin additional maintenance dredging operations at various locations within Cowes Harbour. www.jenkinsmarine.co.uk

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Leading manufacturers and service providers at Ocean Business With over 330 exhibiting companies, nearly 200 hours of training and demonstration sessions, vessels moored directly alongside, offshore survey conference, associated meetings, ocean careers, plus networking social events Southampton is the place to be from 9th to 11th this month.

At the very heart of Ocean Business is an exhibition of over 300 companies, bringing together the world’s leading manufacturers and service providers in the industry. The purpose built exhibition centre is located directly on the waterfront of the National Oceanography Centre, an internationally renowned centre of excellence for oceanographic technology and sciences.

The exhibition itself is totally FREE to attend.

Visitors can get hands-on with new products and services in the training and demonstration sessions and meet face to face with exhibitors from around the world. There is also the opportunity to attend nearly 200 hours of training and demonstration sessions and see the latest products and services in action.

Eleven parallel sessions will be held across the three days, with sessions on board vessels, in dockside waters, in a test tank and in classrooms.

Offshore Survey, held along Ocean Business is a two day technical conference providing a valuable insight into technology, operations and business issues in the global field of offshore surveying.

Also held alongside Ocean Business are various associated meetings held by industry professionals and Ocean Careers, a careers event offering advice on career opportunities within the ocean technology and marine science industry.

At the exhibition you can network with over 5,000 international visitors at a variety of social events planned for every day over the duration of the show. www.oceanbusiness.com

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Ocean Careers held alongside Ocean Business 2019, at the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton from 9-11 April 2019, is providing an unmissable opportunity for students to discover job opportunities in the ocean technology sector and get careers advice from key industry professionals at its FREE Ocean Careers event.

Ocean Careers @ Ocean Business

This year’s Ocean Careers promises to deliver even more than before, with 16 workshops hosted by some of the biggest names in the industry, such as Fugro and Teledyne. These presentations will provide information on careers in ocean technology, marine science and the offshore industries, and different study options and routes into careers. As well as this, there will be one-to-one sessions for students offering the chance to explore careers in depth with a choice of 20 industry professionals, all from different career backgrounds.

A special attraction of Ocean Careers 2019 will be the RBR Ocean Science Slam, which is a competition open to early career scientists, with a £500 prize. The competition offers the chance for graduate students to share their research to potential employers in a creative, engaging and non-traditional presentation. The audience will form the jury and vote on the winner. The RBR Ocean Science Slam is intended for graduate students engaged in ocean science and technology and the event will connect early career scientists with prospective employers, a leading research faculty, and innovative ocean technology companies.

Eric Siegel, Sales Director at RBR, explains why RBR introduced the competition: ”Advances in ocean science are enabled by great measurement tools and effective science communication to a wide audience. The RBR Ocean Science Slam develops engagement across scientists, funding agencies, media, and the public. Early career scientists can use the platform to capture the attention of global researchers, prospective employers, and innovative ocean technology companies.”

Visitors to Ocean Careers will also benefit from the full range of activities at Ocean Business with over 330 international exhibitors and FREE back-toback training and demonstration sessions in a programme that runs to 184 hours. This provides an outstanding opportunity to see the latest technologies in action on the dockside, in a test tank or onboard vessels.

A range of social events also enables students to network with potential employers throughout the show.

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Subsea International supporting Sidus Solutions at Ocean Business

Subsea International Ltd, the Aberdeen based technology and systems developer, will be supporting Sidus Solutions LLC the US subsea positioner, camera, light and lasers OEM at Ocean Business 2019.

Leonard Pool, CEO of Sidus Solutions commented, “This is our fourth time exhibiting at Ocean Business. I am always impressed with the overall excellence and professionalism exhibited during the entire event. Everything ‘clicks’ from the pre-show booth set up to the close of show booth breakdown.

Best of all it feels like family. We have several new systems to share; the Mayol Vertical Line scanner, the powerful ‘Dark Saber’ combination LED, Strobe and Line Laser and more”.

Andy Boddice, Commercial Director at Subsea International said, “As UK agent, it is important to be supporting Sidus Solutions at such an important underwater electronics exhibition. Sidus have a range of world class products operating in various subsea markets and sectors. In addition to the product range, Sidus offer field tested photogrammetry options and oil spill detection systems amongst much else.

As Leonard mentions, Sidus have several exciting new and ground-breaking underwater technologies coming to market later this year. Ocean Business provides a great opportunity to discuss how we can assist customers successfully de-risk project outcomes using Sidus’ reliable and robust products, technologies and systems”.

Sidus Solutions and Subsea International can be found on Stand A15 at Ocean Business 2019. www.sidus-solutions.com www.subseainternational.co.uk

Register for FREE online at: www.oceanbusiness.com

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PICTURE: Understanding how plastic is transported in our rivers and oceans is vital to managing global plastic waste

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Predicting plastic pathways in the Thames and beyond Flood and water management specialist, HR Wallingford, has hosted a workshop with academic partners and other agencies and organisations aiming to better understand the sources of plastic waste in our waterways, where this waste is transported to, how and where it accumulates, and eventually sinks. Understanding how plastic moves through our rivers, estuaries and coastal waters will help to identify where impacts are taking place and the best ways to mitigate them.

It is clear that the widespread distribution of plastic waste and marine litter threatens to create an environmental crisis around the world. The interaction of plastics with the water environment now poses a real risk to aquatic species, to habitats and to the food chain, as well as impacting upon coastal communities and their economies.

HR Wallingford is putting together a research proposal which aims to understand the true scale of the plastic influence on aquatic systems. Partners working with HR Wallingford on the new research proposal include the University of Hull, the National Oceanography Centre (NOC), British Antarctic Survey, the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (CEH), the Environment Agency and the University of Southampton.

Dr David Todd, Senior Scientist at HR Wallingford, said: “Despite extensive media attention, our understanding of plastic waste in the natural environment is quite limited. Additional research is needed to identify the pathways that plastic takes along its journey from terrestrial sources through rivers to estuaries, coasts, coastal oceans and into the deep sea.

This will allow us to identify where impacts are occurring, that may be hidden beneath the water surface. The project will start with the River Thames as many organisations are already starting to work together to address the problems of plastic waste within the river.”

Prof Daniel Parsons, Director of the Energy and Environment Institute at the University of Hull, said: “We need to consider the controls on the movement of plastic waste in our environment. It is crucial to assess the impact of plastics on vital ecosystem services such as the biological carbon pump in the oceans – the mechanism whereby carbon dioxide and nutrients turn into organic carbon, and sink to the depths of the oceans. By using the available evidence, along with developing numerical modelling tools, we will be able to estimate the mass of plastic currently bio-available as it is transported in rivers, estuaries and oceans, and we will be better able to assess the overall impact it is having. This will, in turn, allow us to provide regulators and government with the necessary evidence to instigate targeted impacts, mitigation or legislation.” www.hrwallingford.com

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Wight at the forefront of environmental stewardship – Hybrid Explorer Vessel UK shipbuilder Wight Shipyard Co is continuing to build on its solid reputation in the commercial ferry build sector by becoming involved with a new company set up to build the most capable and efficient explorer vessels available on the market.

Arksen is developing, building and supporting semi-autonomous, hybrid explorer vessels, responsibly designed from the ground up to have the least impact on the environment and take adventurers to the most inaccessible corners of the world’s oceans.

Wight Shipyard Co has been appointed to develop the fleet of Arksen series vessels including the Arksen 70, Arksen 85 and Arksen 100, in a team also comprising fellow south coast businesses Humphreys Yacht Design (exterior) and Design Unlimited (interior).

“Ship building on the Isle of Wight goes back hundreds of years. The Isle of Wight builds the finest aluminium vessels in the world and this explorer yacht range fits perfectly alongside our high-speed ferry building operation,” said Peter Morton, chief executive of Wight Shipyard Co. “My aim with Arksen is first and foremost to develop exceptional products to the highest build standards with their full lifecycle in mind; from sourcing to recycling at end of life. We share similar values with Arksen, so are delighted that we will build these forward-thinking explorer vessels with them. This project will be a great boost for the Marine manufacturing businesses on the Isle of Wight.”

GROUND-BREAKING The Arksen team first aims to develop a semi-autonomous, hybrid explorer concept vessel. Arksen 85 will be the first in build with tank testing having already begun. The team is hoping for a Summer 2019 start date with a ten-month build schedule.

The green credentials don’t just stop at the beginning and end of the vessel’s lifecycle, they also extend to operations. All future Arksen boat owners must commit to donating 10% of seagoing time to the Arksen Foundation, a non-for-profit organisation set up to provide project funding, facilitate cutting-edge scientific research and create innovative media to inspire a greater understanding of the fragility of the ocean.

Arksen, which was launched at boot Düsseldorf on 19 January 2019, is the brainchild of UK based tech entrepreneur and investor Jasper Smith who, after a career spanning 30 years in the games and tech industry, has expanded and set his sights on the marine industry.

“We are working closely with Wight to design and build vessels to be the best in class in efficiency and fuel economy, as well as understand the procurement process and the supply chain for the components that we use in and during construction to ensure the vessels are fully recyclable at the end of their life,” said Mr Smith.

“This cradle to grave approach is one that we believe will be common place in the industry within the next ten years, but we are proud to be pioneering it with our suppliers.”

STRONG REPUTATION As Europe’s leading high-speed craft and aluminium ship builder located on Britain's Isle of Wight, Wight Shipyard Co has recorded exceptional success in the fast ferry sector since its inception, delivering highperformance cutting-edge designs and the most comfortable passenger accommodation in fuel-efficient hull forms.

Wight Shipyard’s latest newbuild ferry delivered to the MBNA Thames Clipper is the yard’s seventh build in two years and features the very latest in cutting edge design.

Previous notable builds include the renovation of the historic motor yacht MY Shemara, Red Funnel’s Red Jet 6 & 7, another two MBNA Thames Clippers, Scotland’s Jacobite Cruises and TCL’s Fast ferry. www.wightshipyard.com

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Orkney Harbour Authority

£25,000,000

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Barrels of crude transferred on average every month in scapa flow

168,000 680,000 Gross tonnes – largest passenger ship to visit Orkney

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PIERS AND HARBOURS IN THE PORTS ESTATE Contact: Michael Morrison t: 01856 873636 e: harbours@orkney.gov.uk www.orkneyharbours.com

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Bulkship Management AS chooses Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 for entire fleet Oslo-based Bulkship Management AS has chosen Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 for compliance in ballast water treatment.

The company has signed a comprehensive fleet agreement that includes 30 PureBallast 3 Compact Flex systems, as well as commissioning and training.

Anders Lindmark, Head of Alfa Laval PureBallast

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Bulkship Management AS is a fast-growing ship management company focused on technical management and crewing. The company has now signed a fleet agreement with Alfa Laval in ballast water treatment, comprising the supply of 30 PureBallast 3 Compact Flex systems over the next four years. Individual systems will handle flows of 250, 500, 600 or 1000 m3/h, and all of the systems will have U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) type approval.

“Alfa Laval has provided us with strong support throughout the selection process and planning,” said Knut Johan Steneng, Managing Director of Bulkship Management AS. “Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 was clearly the best solution for our needs, and we know that Alfa Laval’s global network will provide us with smooth access to service and parts.”

Bulkship Management AS found numerous technical advantages to PureBallast 3 Compact Flex, which is delivered as loose components for flexible installation. They include not only the small system footprint, but also the automatic Cleaning-In-Place (CIP) process that safeguards the system’s market-leading performance.

“The CIP sequence that cleans the quartz sleeves and UV sensor after ballast operations will keep our maintenance needs to a minimum,” commented Steneng. “But above all it will ensure that we get everything we can out of the UV lamps. The most important thing is knowing our vessels are compliant, whatever the water conditions or quality.”

Besides the supply of the PureBallast 3 Compact Flex systems, the fleet agreement with Bulkship Management AS includes commissioning and training by Alfa Laval. These knowledge services will be instrumental in bringing the systems into operation and preparing crews for their use.

“PureBallast 3 is a compliance system, so its quality and performance are both very important,” Steneng concluded. “But so is the organization behind it. Alfa Laval’s expertise and ongoing support will help us to secure compliance in the long term.” www.alfalaval.co.uk

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E2S launches D1xB2 SIL 2 Xenon and LED beacons at OTC 2019 The centrepiece of E2S Warning Signals’ Booth 1739 at OTC, 6th – 9th May, Houston USA, is the latest additions to the D1x family, the D1xB2 Xenon and LED explosion proof beacons for installation in hazardous areas. They are approved by the worlds’ leading certification bodies and include fault diagnostics, supporting SIL2 requirements by enabling the control system to interrogate the devices' operational status.

The D1xB2 beacons are the latest addition to the comprehensive range of visual warning devices that use the same light engines and control circuitry with a choice of housing materials. The marine grade LM6 aluminium enclosures D1x, BEx and D2x, the 316L stainless steel STEx family and the GRP GNEx provide a variety of mechanical protection, corrosion resistance, weight and prices to suit different environmental requirements and applications. The Polycarbonate, UV stable lenses are available in Amber, Blue, Clear, Green, Magenta, Red and Yellow. Whilst enhancing the light output, the lens filters are also field replaceable, enabling the reassignment of beacon function to be a simple and quick process.

A particular D1x version, the D1xB2XH2, is the brightest explosion proof Xenon Strobe light/beacon available for public mode fire alarm, ADA compliant, hearing impaired applications. The unit is UL/cUL approved for Class I Div 1, Class II Div 2, Class I Zone 1 suitable for both gas and dust environments.

Also featured on the booth are the explosion/flameproof STEx family, which encompasses audible, visual and combined warning devices and manual call points, all housed in 316L stainless steel enclosures. Designed for installation in the harshest of onshore and offshore environments where corrosion is a particular problem, the units are IECEx and ATEX Zones 1 and 21 approved for use in hazardous areas.

Brett Isard, London-based Managing Director, and Scott Harman, Houston-based VP Sales North America, will be manning the booth to meet existing customers and contacts, demonstrate products, answer questions and discuss upcoming new product developments. www.e2s.com

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NEW SILVER CANADIAN COMMEMORATIVE JOHN CABOT COIN L A T E

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The Royal Canadian Mint has issued a new silver coin that recaptures the design of the 1949 Silver Dollar celebrating Newfoundland and Labrador's transformation from a British colony to Canada's newest province 70 years ago.

The new pressing features the Matthew, the sailing vessel which European explorer John Cabot sailed to Newfoundland's shores in 1497 by Master Engraver Thomas Shingles. The five ounce 99.99 percent pure silver coin's reverse side features the effigy of His Majesty King George VI, just as it appeared on the original.

John Cabot, although Italian, represented England by the authority of King Henry VII and was granted a patent in 1496 for five ships to look for lands to the north, east and west. From 1496 to 1498, less than a decade after Christopher Columbus, he set sail three times for the New World. His most successful voyage was his second trip, in 1497. It was in a single British ship, the Matthew, he reached land across the Atlantic and explored North America’s coast at Newfoundland.

Cabot named various features such as Cape Discovery, Island of St. John, St. George’s Cape, the Trinity Islands and England’s Cape. These may be the present Cape North, St. Paul Island, Cape Ray, St. Pierre and Miquelon, and Cape Race, all in the area of Cabot Strait.

He reported back to England that the land was excellent, the climate temperate and the sea contained enough fish to end England’s dependence on Iceland’s fish. He set sail again in 1498 with five ships, but the fleet is believed to have been lost in a severe storm and then presumed dead.

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