Marine & Maritime Gazette April 2021

MARINE & MARITIME

GAZETTE Commercial Marine & Renewables Worldwide

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Fingers crossed for a brighter future?

Will life around the maritime world level out in time for the Summer exhibition season?

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Welcome to the April 2021 issue of Marine & Maritime Gazette the monthly magazine aimed at Worldwide coverage of the commercial marine, shipping and waterbased renewables markets.

We are all striving to move on despite some areas still under huge restrictions, but many across the industry are now definitely ‘have a plan’.

Inside this issue, we are, as usual, covering a vast amount of topics, from ‘Power, Propulsion & Transmission’ on page 20, to the ‘ins and outs’ of ‘Underwater, Subsea & Diving’ from page 26. There is also a quick look at ‘Dredging’ on page 32 and from page 38 we also have a ‘peek’ at ‘Safety, Security & Fire Prevention’.

Anyway, happy reading and if you have any news, reviews, product launches or Commercial Ma rine & Renewabl es Worldwide absolutely anything else of interest across the whole marine market, please email it to me at info@bljournals.plus.com for future consideration in our forthcoming issues.

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Cover story New Doosan electronic engines soon available from Watermota Ltd.

p18 CWind CTV CWind complete sale of CTV Endeavour to Suffolk-based Wood Marine.

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HydroSurv and Orange Force Marine partner in Canada

HydroSurv Unmanned Survey (UK) Ltd recently announced that it has signed a Collaboration Agreement with Orange Force Marine Ltd. whereby the parties will collaborate in the sale of Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USVs) and provision of USV based hydrographic and environmental surveying services in Canada.

“Our mission is to democratise ocean data, and by using our globally innovative USV technology with our cloud-based data visualisation, we can put actionable

Framo supply pumping systems for foundations of Scotland’s largest windfarm project.

p14 Beach replenishment Jan de Nul undertake sustainable beach replenishment along Belgian coastline.

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intelligence into the hands of hydrographic and environmental survey commissioners.

The Canadian market is an important market for ‘Robotics-as-a-Service’ and we’re pleased to be working with Orange Force Marine to help us serve that market” said David Hull, CEO HydroSurv.

“The global marine industry is rapidly adopting the use of USVs, and the Canadian market is on-pace with the introduction of this technology. Given the dynamics found within the marine environment in Canada and the unique needs of Canadian surveyors - presently and in the years to come, we recognize the significant value that HydroSurv’s services and USV technology brings to the Canadian marketplace. We’re pleased to be working with such a progressive organization such as HydroSurv and we look forward to jointly providing a cuttingedge survey solution in Canada” said Derek Niles, President Orange Force Marine.

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Damen signs with South Port New Zealand for ATD 2412 Recently, Damen Shipyards Group signed a contract with South Port New Zealand for the delivery of a Damen Azimuth Tractor Tug (ATD) 2412. The vessel, with 65 tonnes bollard pull, will replace an older vessel with 35 tonnes bollard pull. This will bring the port’s total bollard pull capability up to 105 tonnes, increasing safety margins in the handling of large vessels.

South Port has selected an ATD due to its ability to undertake indirect towage and for the vessel’s excellent manoeuvrability and power.

The contract has been given extra complexity by the Covid-19 pandemic. Typically, the customer would have been able to visit Damen’s premises and supervise construction of the vessel. At the present time this is not possible.

South Port has, however, visited Damen’s clients in New Zealand. These visits gave them confidence in the Damen quality. South Port General Manager Geoff Finnerty said, “We were impressed with the quality of the tugs Damen has delivered to other New Zealand ports. Their reputation for building long lasting reliable vessels was an important factor in choosing to partner with them.”

Damen sales manager Asia Pacific Sjoerd de Bruin said, “We are very honoured by the trust placed in us by South Port with this contract at such a challenging time. This is a significant sale for Damen and investment for South Port, representing the largest capital expenditure since their company began in 1989. I am impressed with the proactive, efficient way they have managed the process. I am looking forward to delivering this vessel to them and have full confidence that she will meet their needs.”

Due to Damen’s practice of building standardised vessels in series and for stock, the ATD Tug 2412 was already being built at Damen Song Cam Shipyard in Vietnam at the time of contract signing. The yard will complete construction and deliver the vessel in Q3 this year.

South Port, based in New Zealands Southland, is the southernmost port in the country. It offers a comprehensive range of marine services and is ideally situated to service the region’s extensive import and exports industries, covering diverse sectors. www.damen.com

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New shared berth for Dunmore East lifeboat The RNLI Trent class lifeboat has a new shared berth at Dunmore East, Eire.

Port of Antwerp Europa upgrade The Europa Terminal at the Port of Antwerp is to be upgraded to enable it to handle all the largest container vessels.

To enable sustainable growth and boost the port’s overall container capacity, the Port of Antwerp has released plans to deepen the Europa Terminal’s quay wall in coordination with PSA Antwerp, the operator of the terminal. The current quay wall, with a length of almost 1200m, will be demolished and replaced by a new one.

Jacques Vandermeiren, CEO at the Port of Antwerp, commented: “Containers are the most important segment at our port and a growth segment in the world, our yearly figures in 2020 prove this once again.

And the trend towards more containers for transporting goods will only continue. This deepening is in line with our ambition to continue to grow as a port in a sustainable way and will contribute towards maintaining our position as a world port.”

Jan Van Mossevelde, MD of PSA Antwerp, added: “Thanks to this deepening, the Europa Terminal will join the league of mega-vessel ready container terminals. This major investment meets the needs of the major shipping alliances. When the works are completed, we'll be able to handle 2 megamax ships simultaneously at a brand new and innovative terminal.”

The Europa Terminal began operating in 1990 as the first tidal container terminal at the Port of Antwerp. The current maximum draught for vessels that can moor at the quay wall is 13.5m. The depth of the terminal will be brought in line with the maximum draught of approximately 16m at inlet.

In order to limit the operational impact, the works will be carried out in three phases. This allows a large part of the terminal to remain operational 24/7, while another part of the capacity is diverted to PSA’s Noordzee Terminal. The works are expected to start at the end of 2021.

PSA Antwerp is responsible for the renovation of the layout of the adjacent front quay, including new flooring and the installation of large container cranes. The quay wall will be equipped with infrastructure measures to enable implementation of shore power. An underwater dam will protect the nearby Galgenschoor nature reserve. www.portofantwerp.com

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Installed by Inland and Coastal Marina Systems at the end of last year, the new berthing facility has been built to service the RNLI as well as provide safe and secure access ashore for various users, including cruise ship passengers.

The shared berth is a 27m long x 7m wide steel tubular pontoon is a new product from ICMS, employing waterproofing and paint system technologies not previously used on its other projects. It is moored on piles, has a 32m access gangway and is surfaced with durable Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP)

decking with excellent anti-slip properties, thus offering all users confident footing on a stable platform.

“Weighing in at 90 tonnes, we fabricated the tubular pontoon in six pieces to make it less challenging to manoeuvre,” commented Oliver Shortall, Managing Director at ICMS. “We then joined the pieces together in the dry dock at New Ross Boat Yard in Co. Wexford prior to floating the massive structure and towing it to its new home at Dunmore East.” he added.

Cormac O’Donoghue from the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine explained: “Working closely with us to fully understand the brief and what needed to be achieved, Inland and Coastal developed a bespoke solution catering for all stakeholders.

“The RNLI now has somewhere secure for its crew to launch from, allowing them to provide a safe environment for anyone out on the water in the area, while the cruise ship passengers can easily access the bustling fishing village, increasing footfall to local businesses during the tourist season.” https://inlandandcoastal.com

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Diverse Marine completes early delivery of ‘Iceni Valour’ to Turner Iceni

Diverse Marine, the industry leading workboat constructor and refit/repair provider recently announced the early delivery of the offshore wind crew transfer vessel ‚‘Iceni Valour’ to Turner Iceni.

The vessel arrived successfully ahead of schedule in North Wales, to commence her 10-year charter in the Liverpool Bay area.

Iceni Valour is a 24m aluminium CTV designed by Walker Marine Design to meet the specific requirements of Turner Iceni and their long term client. Every aspect of the vessel has been designed to maximise vessel reliability and provide the highest levels of comfort for both the crew and the technicians.

Powered by twin MAN D2862 LE263 1400hp main engines with ZF3050 gearboxes and Hamilton Jet HM651 water jet units, the vessel achieved sprint speeds of 29 knots maintaining a service speed in excess of 25 knots. With 12,000ltrs of fuel and 12 technicians, the vessel can carry 20,000 kg of deck cargo with only a modest reduction in performance. The hybrid ready Hamilton Jet AVX control system also provides station keeping using the Jet-Anchor function to enable low fuel consumption position lock whilst standing by offshore.

Sea trials during February demonstrated minimal speed loss in higher sea states to ensure the vessel remains operational in the harshest of operating conditions. Twin 37kw NANNI generators provide 400V to the switchboard, providing ship wide hotel loads, as well as a power pack for the crane and winch.

The resiliently mounted deckhouse ensures very low vibration, with noise levels of just 58DbA in the passenger saloon at 25 knots. The technician space benefits from Turner Iceni’s considerable experience as a CTV operator and features shock mitigating seating, automatic climate control, large window areas, concealed lighting, a forward access door together with underfloor heating to ensure the space remains dry on the wettest days. The flat foredeck provides safe and secure access to on/offshore assets.

The bridge provides a next generation configuration for CTV’s, designed with a minimalist helm console with only essential equipment positioned for the skipper, to ensure that all controls are within arcs of movement. Twin Furuno TZ Touch 19” monitors provide the heart of the vessel’s navigation and communications with the ability to share information to twin 42” and one 32” Hatteland monitors using Furuno Time Zero. At the core is an augmented reality system using a FLIR thermal camera to show AIS targets, routes, waypoints and navigation hazards over a video screen in real time.

All non-essential equipment is located aft on a separate console enabling the crew to interrogate all systems without compromising the safe navigation of the vessel.

As Ben Colman, Director of Diverse Marine states, “We are immensely proud of what has been achieved with this build.

Our team has worked exceptionally hard through the challenges of a global pandemic to deliver Iceni Valour early to the client, but also on budget and to the highest standard. The result is very impressive.”

Richard Thurlow of Turner Iceni adds: “Collectively, with our teams in Lowestoft and Glasgow, we operate a recognised world class standard of service to our clients with world-class British designed and built boats. I am blown away by the quality from Diverse Marine and for delivering Iceni Valour in the most challenging of climates.” www.diversemarine.co.uk To watch a short video of Iceni Valour visit: https://youtu.be/aKsCImlAo1g

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Global Offshore provide cable care for Equinor Global Offshore announced recently a multi-year cable maintenance and management framework agreement with Equinor.

The framework agreement will see primary contractor, Global Offshore, supply cable management services and perform associated call off services, comprising of active cable maintenance as well as unplanned repairs. The agreement gives Equinor access to Global Marine Group’s fleet of cable ships and CTVs, including their versatile cable laying ships, Global Symphony and Normand Clipper, equipped with one of Global Offshore’s Q1400 jet trenchers.

A first for Global Offshore, which traditionally carries out work on offshore cables, the framework agreement covers the onshore and offshore export cables at Equinor’s Dudgeon wind farm, as well as the offshore export cables at Hywind and Sheringham Shoal, with the potential to cover other wind farms in the future. The framework agreement is the latest in a long list of contracts for Global Offshore’s Complete Cable Care service.

The Complete Cable Care solution is designed to proactively maintain cable assets and respond quickly to power cable damage, bringing increased standards of readiness and responsiveness to the industry. The service is supported by a maintained stock of universal power joints, as well as access to qualified jointers, prepared to respond rapidly to a fault or incident.

Director of Power Cable Maintenance at Global Offshore, Andrew Lloyd, said, “We have been providing an unsurpassed cable care service to the offshore renewables industry since the very first European wind farm installation 20 years ago. In the present day, we manage multiple framework agreements, covering over 2,500km of subsea power cable as part of our Complete Cable Care solution, utilising pre-engineered scenario plans alongside access to the right cable spares, joints, jointers and assets, to support our clients’ operations.”

Lloyd continued, “Though our first to include the maintenance of onshore cables, our framework agreement with Equinor is one of many Complete Cable Care contracts we have in place with OFTOs and wind farm owners across the globe. Being chosen as Equinor’s primary contractor further cements our position as the number one cable care provider in the industry.”

The framework agreement will mark the second contract for Global Offshore at Equinor’s Hywind offshore wind farm. In Autumn 2017, Global Marine Group carried out the survey and trenching activities, involving cutting and jetting techniques, of the subsea export and four inter-array cables at the Hywind Scotland Pilot Park, a five turbine, 30MW floating wind farm, located 25-30 km off Peterhead, North-East Scotland. www.globaloffshore.co.uk

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A new generation of fast boats lifts off

Advanced Aerodynamic Vessels (A2V) based in La Rochelle, France has just delivered Monaco One to the Société Monégasque Internationale Portuaire.

Sharing its name with Evian One, a sistership sailing on the Leman Lake since 2018, this new catamaran can reach speeds of up to 50 knots fully loaded while its 12 passengers enjoy the panoramic view comfortably seated in front of the vessel. Astonishingly, it boasts a reduction by half of the fuel consumption compared to conventional fast vessels.

It is precisely this fuel economy that drew the Monaco institution to choose this unique and exclusive watercraft. In this vessel size, the A2V concept of aerodynamic sustentation offers the best sea-proven answer to the need for speed, comfort, reliability and environment friendliness.

The first aerodynamic alleviated passenger boat Behind the breakthrough energy efficiency hide years of R & D and sea trials in high seas and strong winds, conducted by a small group of naval architects and computer fluid dynamic specialists with the ambition to explore a different path. The faster the wing-shaped vessel goes, the stronger the aerodynamic lift it generates and the lighter it becomes on the water, thus drastically reducing drag.

A yachting version now available Very easy to operate, the performance breakthrough yacht is now on offer to demanding owners willing to take advantage of its exceptional dynamic abilities to abolish space and time over water and benefit from a new freedom.

At destination, an articulated roof reveals a vast 500sqm rear open deck that can be arranged according to the owner's wishes to enjoy life at sea. Fishing, diving, partying, sunsetting, everything becomes possible. www.aavessels.com

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Dales Marine timber bridge project Dales Marine Services and T12 Consultancy collaborate on design and build of a new Linkspan Bridge to support export shipping of Roundwood timber In collaboration with T12 Consultancy, engineering and technology specialists, Dales Marine Services is delighted to announce that they have secured a new contract for the design and fabrication of a bespoke linkspan bridge for innovative Port Handling company JST Floating Piers Ltd. Andrew Malcolm, BD Manager, Dales Marine Services, said: “This is a fantastic order for the group. The new bridge is to be built in-house at both our Greenock and Aberdeen facilities. It will showcase the company’s outstanding fabrication skills.”

JST have commissioned the new bridge as part of a floating pier which will be transported by sea to its final location in north-west Scotland. The new floating pier will result in the modal shift of a large volume of logs from road to a sea-based transport system taking timber trucks off a fragile road network. The bridge will let JST efficiently transport the harvested timber from the shoreline out onto the floating pier before final loading into coastal ships.

T12 Consultancy will provide the engineering design services for the new linkspan bridge.

Graham Melroy, partner at T12 Consultancy, said: “The success of securing this contract is a great example of T12’s engineering-on-demand services. We will be working closely with Dales Marine Services on the design and project management of this new bridge.”

Dales Marine has been delivering fabrication services since its establishment in 1996. The company’s experience and skilled technicians are ideally suited for the construction of the new linkspan bridge. Dales Marine Services will execute the fabrication at its Greenock fabrication facilities. The linkspan bridge will be 40 metres in length and weigh 120-tonnes.

“We are delighted to be able to announce this new project for both the Dales Marine Services and T12 Consultancy. It is a landmark project for our business and one in which we are proud to be involved. Our experienced and skilled engineers and technicians will each play a vital role in the build process” said Michael Milne, Director at Dales Marine Services. Continuing “and one which I know the team is looking forward to starting shortly.” www.dalesmarine.co.uk

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CWind completes sale of Endeavour to Wood Marine CWind has completed the sale of their CTV, Endeavour, to Wood Marine, a port services operator based in Suffolk, UK. The sale of Endeavour, an 18.5m catamaran with a maximum speed of 27kts, is part of CWind’s strategic plan to remodel its CTV fleet and enables CWind to pursue new vessels, including the world’s first Hybrid SES CTV, which is currently under construction and will join the CWind fleet in February 2021.

Joshua Brennan, Operations Director at CWind said: “We continuously review the composition of our fleet of over 20 CTVs, to actively divest tonnage and upgrade our fleet to suit market requirements. The sale of Endeavour means we can focus on introducing new vessels to our fleet as part of our commitment to lower emissions and provide comfortable, cost-effective CTVs for our customers.”

Endeavour will join Wood Marine’s two other multipurpose workboats, providing port services including crew and stores transfers, hydrographic surveying, ATV support and dive support.

Andrew Wood, Managing Director at Wood Marine said: “We’re pleased to welcome Endeavour to our fleet, providing us with a cost-effective crew and stores transfer solution with greater deck capacity for stores and surveying activities, with a large cabin for crew transit. With the addition of the Endeavour, we can service multiple vessels simultaneously to support all of our diverse customers’ needs.”

CWind, which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, successfully completed more than 43,000 crew transfers in 2020. www.cwind.global

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Expeditionary Survey Boat Hydrograaf naming

Recently the naming ceremony and transfer of the Expeditionary Survey Boat (ESB) Hydrograaf of the Royal Netherlands Navy took place at Damen Shipyards Den Helder (DSDH).

Due to the coronavirus measures currently in force, the naming ceremony and handover took place in an adjusted manner, whereby the majority of the invitees were present via a livestream. The naming was also carried out remotely, whereby outgoing State Secretary of Defence Barbara Visser shattered the bottle of champagne against the ship in Den Helder with the press of a button. The ceremony was attended physically and at an appropriate distance by deputy commander of the naval forces rear admiral Nacht Hulsker, captain of the ESB lieutenant at sea 2 (OC) van Amerongen, director of projects DMO commander Kreiter, deputy director of DSDH Peter van den Berg and the responsible project leader of DSDH. The design and construction of the Hydrograaf was realised in close collaboration between the DMO and DSDH. Peter van den Berg of DSDH: “Our project manager, together with the Ministry of Defence team, delivered a hightech performance in the design and construction of this new type of ship.”

After construction, the Hydrograaf was allowed to receive a maximum weight of 24 tons, in connection with the maximum permissible loading weight of the Davits hoisting installation on ships such as HNLMS Johan de Witt. At the same time, the ship must reach a speed of at least 20 knots, with very low noise requirements and limited space for recording all hydrographic equipment.

After the naming ceremony, the ESB was symbolically handed over by DSDH to Defensie Materieel Organistatie’s (DMO) Director of Projects, commander Kreiter, followed by a toast to the vessel and her crew.

In the coming weeks, the ESB will be prepared for handover to the RNLN, which will start operating the vessel after a work-up period of several weeks.

The ESB will provide up-to-date information about the soil conditions and the situation below the waterline in places where that insight is required. With this information, the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLSN) supports expeditionary maritime operations and provides an environment in which ships can navigate safely. The main tasks of the ESB are: • Gathering environmental information to make decisions about the (im)possibilities of an amphibious operation; • Performing hydrographic survey operations in support of emergency relief operations; • Supporting with civil hydrographic tasks on the national continental shelf (NCP).

The sixteen metre long ESB can be deployed from the so-called big decks, such as Zr. Ms. Johan de Witt. The ESB can independently perform hydrographic surveys under tactical conditions at a greater distance from the mother ship. She is a fully fledged platform that is comparable to a hydrographic survey vessel (HOV) and meets the highest survey standards.

The name Hydrograaf has been chosen in honour of the National Inspection Vessel Hydrograaf from 1910. It is also a clear reference to the primary task.

A short video is available at vimeo.com - https://vimeo.com/518043501 www.damen.com

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Framo suction anchor pumping system (SAPS) in action.

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Framo supplies marine pumping systems to large offshore wind farm

The Alfa Laval company and world-leading pump manufacturer Framo, will supply pumping systems for foundations of Scotland’s largest offshore windfarm project. It is the second order for pumping systems in this application and marks an important milestone as it applies the company’s extensive experience from the offshore industry to renewable energy applications.

The order from Saipem, a global leader in engineering, drilling and construction in the energy and infrastructure sectors, comprises Framo pumping systems. They will be used in a so-called suction bucket technology in the installation of Seagreen, Scotland’s largest offshore wind park. Once finalized it will include 114 turbines producing 1075 MW to supply 1.3 million households with low-carbon energy. Framo pumping system technology will secure and safely anchor the wind turbine platforms to the seabed.

“This second order for our Framo pumping systems used in suction bucket foundations to wind farms is an important milestone for us as it cements our position in this application and takes our longproven and validated technology from offshore oil platforms to renewable applications,” says Sameer Kalra, President of the Marine Division in Alfa Laval.

“Our knowledge and experience from delivering innovative and reliable products to the offshore industry is now also making a difference within renewable energy, to the benefit of our customers and the environment.”

Suction anchor technology has an environmentally friendly footprint. Besides lowering costs due to the increased installation speed, the concept provides for easy decommissioning and a practically noise-free installation.

The technology of suction and bucket foundation has secured and safely anchored platforms and offshore installations around the world since the 1990s. Now, the concept of bucket foundation has been adapted for offshore wind turbines foundations. Framo is meeting the market demand by offering complete pumping systems required for the installation of the turbine foundations. www.framo.com

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launches BesteVaer Capital Fund

Concordia Damen has launched a Capital Fund, the BesteVaer Capital Fund. This fund will facilitate the purchase of new and/or used inland vessels, thereby stimulating movement within the inland marine transportation sector.

The company has made a Business Plan Tool on its website to offer its customers – on a non-obligatory basis – the possibility of having a customised business calculated for a motor vessel of its stock database.

The resultant plan is specifically designed to serve as the first assessment of the financing of a vessel. Following the data capture on the website, the client receives the customised business plan by email.

Should the financing requirements of the banks not be fully met, the Business Plan Tool will provide information on additional financing options which can be provided by BesteVaer Capital Fund.

CEO Concordia Damen Chris Kornet said, “With this move we have added value to our solutions, providing our clients with a helpful financing tool. This will facilitate easier purchasing of new and used inland shipping vessels from our stock portfolio and help provide stimulation to the inland shipping industry www.damen.com

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DLM tensionmeters for Jan de Nul crane vessel UK-based, Dynamic Load Monitoring (UK) Ltd. (DLM) has provided eight bespoke Running Line Monitors (RLMs) for Jan de Nul’s 236.8m-long Les Alizés, a next generation, 5,000t capacity floating installation crane vessel, currently being built in China.

DLM, a specialist in the design, manufacture, repair and calibration of load cells and load monitoring equipment, delivered the RLMs to NOV’s BLM division, which designs and manufactures ship and offshore equipment products. NOV-BLM presented DLM with a requirement for equipment to monitor the tension on mooring winches aboard the Les Alizés.

The solution is for an eight-point mooring system, that will keep the vessel locked and stable during operations. The original performance criteria was 0-2750 kN, but that was later changed to 3,500kN (approx. 350t). DLM chose a customised solution, based on its standard 200t-rated RLM, adapted to a larger rope diameter and increased safe working load (SWL) and minimum breaking load (MBL) requirements.

Jamie Woodcock, business development manager at DLM, said: “The initially-quoted working range was up-rated by the client. The calibration was also a challenge due to the high working load and proof load requirements. We tested to a safe calibrated load using wire rope, then proof tested the pin in a compression machine to simulate the resultant load the pin would see when in service. This negated the need for risky and potentially unsafe wire rope tests to this very high tension [5,000 kN].”

Woodcock added: “By enlarging the frame we could use larger wheels to suit the 76mm diameter rope. We also needed to up-rate some components for the higher SWL, but still maintained a high safety factor.”

Other standout features of the RLMs included maximum design speed of 30m/min up to 200t, 15m/min thereafter; proof load 1.5 x SWL, which equalled 5,625 kN line tension; and high repeatable accuracy up to the full working scale. The calibration process required multiple 76mm slings, as each RLM needed to have multiple runs. The equipment is powder-coated grey to the clients specific RAL reference, suitable for the marine environment with a working life in excess of 20 years. After sales support will also be provided as part of the contract.

Woodcock said: “The marine and renewables industry is very busy. Jan de Nul will likely utilise this vessel for construction projects, such as installation of large wind turbines offshore.”

DLM’s standard range of RLMs (15t, 60t, 200t) are designed specifically for harsh marine-type environments. Typically used in cable laying, towing, mooring and other winch operations to measure and record line tension, payout and speed. Their robust design make them the perfect line tension monitor for demanding offshore applications. Available in cabled or wireless configurations, they can be integrated into existing vessel systems, or supplied as stand-alone systems with individual or multi-input HMI displays, with touch screen and data logging capabilities.

Jan de Nul’s Les Alizés will be completed in 2022. www.dlm-uk.com

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Sonardyne’s forward looking

sonar now supported in NAUDEQ’s ECDIS

Marine technology company Sonardyne has announced its Vigilant Forward-Looking Sonar (FLS) is now available as an external sensor interface for NAUDEQ’s electronic chart display and information system (EDCIS) MASTER-DEQ.

Sonardyne’s Vigilant FLS shows captains and crews where it is safe to navigate and alerts them to potential underwater dangers that could result in a collision or grounding. NAUDEQ’s naval, merchant and fishing vessel users can now take advantage of this valuable aid to navigation through Vigilant’s enhanced reality imaging overlaid on their MASTER-DEQ bridge display.

Using a compact, retrofittable bow-mounted transducer arrangement with no moving parts, Vigilant FLS gathers sonar data. From this, an accurate model showing easy to interpret 3D bathymetry of the seabed down to 100 m water depth and out to 600 m is built and displayed in real-time. 2D plots highlight submerged objects in the water out to 1,500 m ahead of the vessel over a 90-degree field of view. A history mapping capability provides greater situational awareness when tight manoeuvring or leaving a confined area.

Using the sonar data from Vigilant, NAUDEQ’s MASTER-DEQ builds and displays cut profiles and 3D maps of the seabed, taking into consideration the tide level. Through MASTER-DEQ, mariners can also view cut profiles looking at their course over ground, obstacle avoidance coinciding with heading and a profile in a user-defined direction.

By superimposing reliable Vigilant data on the seabed topography, built using NAUDEQ’s technology and using ENC S-57 data, a comparative analysis can be run. Any discrepancies between the chart data and the real-world returns from Vigilant are then clear to see. This can be invaluable when a vessel routes through poorly charted areas or where the chart information is not updated, or the seabed is likely to have changed because of tidal or harsh weather conditions.

“A collaboration between the engineers in our two companies led to the discovery of new capabilities for reliable and early visualisation of the underwater terrain ahead of a vessel and in any chosen direction, within range of the sonar,” says Nikolai Chagoubatov, co-founder and CEO at NAUDEQ. “This can significantly improve the safety of navigation, especially in narrow sea lanes or channels and when approaching the shore, both for largetonnage and low-tonnage vessels.

“The quality and stability of the imagery produced by Vigilant is remarkable and unlike any other FLS we’ve encountered,” he adds. “Advance and accurate knowledge of underwater obstacles on the seabed along the path of the vessel is much more important than anticipated data. The high accuracy and range of measurements of the Vigilant data allows the watch officer to make an early decision on a safe avoidance of a detected underwater obstacle. This minimizes the risk and relieves unnecessary tension and stress in vessel management in non-standard situations.”

Derek Lynch, Global Business Manager, Vessel Systems at Sonardyne said, “The last 12 months has seen significant levels of groundings and collisions, strengthening the case for many types of vessel to consider Vigilant.

Knowing what lies beneath the water in front of you, whether cruising in open water, approaching shallows or manoeuvring in a harbour, lowers risk to crew, the environment, cargo and vessel itself.

“The software team at NAUDEQ have built an impressive ECDIS platform, incorporating several unique features and modes conceived from their time serving as naval captains,” Lynch added. “With Vigilant now available as an option, it represents a very compelling solution for mariners.”

Vigilant is available as a standalone system with its own graphic user interface (GUI), into which chart displays can be integrated. It is also designed to be able to be overlaid into third party ECDIS systems, such as MASTERDEQ, providing a powerful extra layer of domain awareness against otherwise unseen underwater obstacles. www.sonardyne.co.uk

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Doosan Electronic Engines available from Watermota A new range of Doosan marine engines supplied from UK-based, Watermota Ltd will be available in electronic form with various power options to satisfy IMO Tier 2 and with SCR system to satisfy Tier 3 emission The new engines will deliver a more efficient power output which will increase by an average 12% across the range compared with the current mechanical models.

The compact new Doosan design will also allow for easy replacement for the current model range, to make for an overall easier upgrade, whilst offering the users: • Increased fuel efficiency • Reduced emissions • High performance Other noteable addition improvements to the new range include: • Auto belt tensioner • Belt covers • Electric oil drain pump • Zinc anode • BOSCH injection system • Increased oil capacity • Increased durability of key components including crankshaft, con-rod, pistons etc.

To find out more please call on 01626 830910 www.watermota.co.uk www.marineandmaritimegazette.com

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Teignbridge were recently very pleased (and excited) to announce the release of their new, completely re-configured website.

The new interactive site has numerous updated features including the company’s consultancy and design services. In addition the format is obviously optimised for mobile and tablet use - so users can access (and act on) the right information whilst on the move.

Many of the ground breaking vessels that Teignbridge Propellers have supplied are featured, including Leisure, Superyacht, Military and Commercial vessels.

In each of these sectors they have optimised propeller and stern gear designs to deliver increases in performance and efficiency whilst reducing noise and vibration.

“It’s great to be able to share the updated vision of what Teignbridge can offer whilst retaining established popular initiatives such as ‚‘Club Teign’, comments Teignbridge Propellers Sales & Marketing Director, Mark Phare “Please take a few minutes to look around the new site at www.teignbridge.co.uk and we’d love to receive your comments and feedback via sales@teignbridge.co.uk”. www.teignbridge.co.uk www.marineandmaritimegazette.com

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Yanmar Powers Award-winning Norwegian Hybrid Fishing Vessel Yanmar has delivered engines for an innovative hybrid power solution for the live fish carrier, Ro Vision, the winner of Norway’s Boat of the Year Award. Built by Norwegian shipyard Larsnes Mek. Verksted AS., the The Ro Vision is powered by three of Yanmar’s 6EY22ALW diesel generators integrated with a 600kW battery pack from Siemens which together provide power for onboard systems and the electric propulsion system.

The ground-breaking vessel was awarded Norway’s prestigious Ship of the Year Award for 2020 for its outstanding technology and design.

With the Norwegian aquaculture and fishing industry setting its sights on the future, new boats are being built with increasing concern for the condition of the live fish, the welfare of the crew and the environment. This first ever hybrid propulsion live fish carrier is developed with a strong focus on increased safety and lower emissions. Equipped with a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system to reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions, the Yanmar engines deliver safe and reliable power that is cleaner than ever.

Jarle Gunnarstein, CEO of shipbuilder Larsnes Mek Verksted, gave credit to the powerplant: “YANMAR engines are easy to install and accessible for maintenance. Moreover, they are economical, have low emissions and a long lifespan, which is often a decisive factor for our customers, such as ship owners and designers.”

As the Norway’s fisheries embrace new challenges, Yanmar will continue to support the industry with solutions for the vessels of tomorrow. www.yanmar.com www.marineandmaritimegazette.com

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Dutch dredging company Van Oord has signed a three-year agreement with ABB Turbocharging to provide fleetwide maintenance and optimization services. The agreement comes as two Van Oord vessels receive the first turbocharger upgrades of their kind in the dredger sector, saving thousands of tons in fuel and carbon emissions over the next decade.

The service agreement, which marks more than thirty years of cooperation between Van Oord and ABB Turbocharging, will help the owner minimize lifecycle costs and improve emissions across its fleet. As well as offering full technical support and access to the latest turbocharger technologies and digital solutions, ABB Turbocharging will provide maintenance planning and budget control based on a ten-year strategic outlook.

“With fleet renewal underway and the IMO 2030 target approaching, we are jointly searching for continuous improvements in sustainability,” said Jorn Bertens, Category Manager Ship Management, Van Oord.

Andre Kreemer, Responsible Fleet Manager, Van Oord, added: “Technical support is more important than ever as we introduce new engine technologies to our fleet, and we are pleased to extend this cooperation with a trusted partner.”

Ron Vlasblom, General Manager Turbocharging Benelux, ABB Turbocharging said: “Turbocharger maintenance and upgrades play an important role in keeping vessels operating at optimal efficiency. Multi-year agreements give extra certainty and a long view that you cannot get when working on an ad hoc basis. This is the third such agreement we have signed with Van Oord and we are delighted to have earned their trust over our many years of working together.”

Van Oord’s largest trailing suction hopper dredging vessel was the first dredger to receive an upgrade to ABB’s TPL-A turbochargers. A similar upgrade will be performed on a second large dredger. The two upgrades are projected to save thousands of tons in fuel and carbon emissions over the next decade.

The TPL turbocharger component upgrade consists of improvements to several key components, including new compressor wheel and diffusor designs, improved turbine and nozzle ring, and optimized low friction bearings.

As well as significant fuel savings, the reduction in exhaust gas temperatures also improves reliability, resulting in lower maintenance costs and downtime.

Van Oord is an international maritime contractor with a focus on dredging, offshore wind and oil & gas. It is one of the biggest dredger operators in the world and runs a large fleet of ships. www.abb.com

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Collaboration brings together high speed ROV capability and reduced costs Two Scottish companies, Aberdeen-based Underwater Contracting (UCO) and Gulfxstream from the Isle of Lewis, have entered into a working collaboration that will reduce costs of underwater inspection and survey.

The agreement sees the permanent installation of one of UCO’s observation and inspection ROVs aboard Gulfxstream’s MV Viking. This means the spread can be mobilised at short notice and, with MV Viking’s cruising speed of 20 knots and able to operate 60 miles from shore, , rapidly transit to location, significantly cutting mobilisation costs.

Stationed at Peterhead in North-east Scotland, and servicing the O&G, renewables, decommissioning, and marine sectors, the vessel and ROV will be equipped to carry out a full range of specialist support services.

Depth rated to 300m, the ROV is fitted with sonar and underwater cameras.

Additional sensors such as 3D cameras, laser metrology and survey tools can also be fitted to the ROV. MV Viking is certified to carry 12 people and, with ample deck space, means client personnel and equipment can be onboarded for a range of mission specific tasks.

Projects are envisaged to include underwater inspection of marine and renewable structures, hydrographic surveying, environmental monitoring and ocean research, search and rescue, hull inspections at sea or in port, emergency response for cable and pipeline damage identification, aquaculture survey and support, media and film production and even unique leisure experiences.

In addition, it can provide UWILDs, EOD and MMO support, seabed surveys, wave buoy deployment, salvage support and guard duties, equipment, personnel transfer and also for fuel transfer, thanks to its high fuel capacity.

The collaboration came in response to the impact Covid-19 is having on some offshore operations, creating a need for a fast, quickly mobilised service capable of carrying out a variety of tasks across a range of disciplines.

Calum Buchanan, MD of Gulfxstream, said: “This exciting collaboration with UCO comes at a time when there has been a marked increase in enquiries for our vessels for activities such as the servicing of offshore renewables sites, inspection of vessels stationed at sea, personnel transfer and similar tasks due to the effect Covid-19 is having on operations.

“The combination of the ROV and vessel in a cost effective package gives clients access to a single source solution for services, pre-mobilised and ready to work at very short notice. We believe this new way of working will bring efficiencies to marine operations for the future beyond COVID-19.”

Mick Bower, General Manager of UCO, said: “We are proud to work with Gulfxstream in bringing a solution to market that offers clients access to innovative technology and services from a highly adaptable platform. Giving them access to such a comprehensive range of services in one package will allow them to make optimum use of the time on hire to carry out other tasks.”

A rollout of the service to west Scotland and other ports around the UK is now being planned, a move which is expected to create additional jobs and further investment in the two companies. Two additional Gulfxstream vessels are ready for deployment for the next phase of growth, the GXS Valtos which has can operate 150miles offshore and the GXS Venturer, a high speed commercial RIB.

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SMS invest in diving and subsurface engineering The SMS Group, for many years, has supported its core customer base with diving and sub-surface engineering with equipment and Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel (SQEP) based in Dover, Kent.

To improve response times and customer service the business has invested in new plant and equipment, and relocated legacy equipment, to create four new sub-surface ‘hubs‘.

Led by John Webb and Danny Tolhurst the business has created these hubs at its existing marine engineering bases in Dover, Lowestoft, Portsmouth and Avonmouth, whilst simultaneously expanded its subcontract diving database of SQEP. John Webb, Diving and Technical Manager, said: “The provision of support to core SMS customers around the Group is very, very important. To better look after our existing customers we’re proud and pleased to make this investment. It’s great news at the right time.”

He goes on to say: “Our service offering remains exactly the same. It includes pre-purchase surveys, hull inspections, underwater fitting and machinery, magnetic particle inspection (MPI) testing and Ultrasonic testing.

“It also includes crack detection, planned and emergency diving support, Cathodic protection survey and renewal, in-water surveys, repairs and installations, bespoke plant hire and heavy engineering equipment with barges, jack-ups, pontoons, safety and workboats.

“Propeller clearing, fouled running gear and underwater situation assessments, salvage and damage assessments, class extension inspections, utilities infrastructure, repair and maintenance, power stations, reservoirs and outflows, ROV deployment and ‘live’ data inspections as well as contaminated water diving.

“Services also include the provision of CSWIP accredited divers to 3.1 and 3.2 levels, and lock gate, dock gate and cofferdam manufacturing and installation.”

John added: “It’s a broad offering that is now supported by a larger geographical network. We’ve moved the diving offering from ‘local’ to ‘national’ and it’s been very well received by both new and existing customers.”

The SMS dive team has commercial, defence, in-shore and off-shore diving experience with specific quayside/ports and harbour marine civils capability. www.sms-marine.co.uk

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Purpose-built robotic cable for underwater archaeology Focusing on design and production of purpose-built cables for marine robotics, Novacavi has recently developed a special slightly floating tether to be connected with a Tether Management System (TMS) used for deep-sea archaeology activities.

Novacavi was asked to develop a 3000m depth rated water blocked buoyant mini-ROV cable to exchange data and supply power during accurate observation and intervention in deep archaeological sites with new robotic underwater vehicles. With engineering expertise, comprehensive knowledge of materials and a high degree of manufacturing, Novacavi proudly developed and provided its 6GAX168 as a reliable key accessory to support and facilitate all required actions in deep sea archaeology.

Specialist in custom cable design & manufacturing for advanced technology since 1975, Novacavi develops any cable solutions for underwater and harsh environments application. www.novacavi.it

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SUT LAUNCHES VIRTUAL SUBSEA AWARENESS COURSE The Society for Underwater Technology (SUT) has launched a foundation level virtual Subsea Awareness Course (SAC) based on its highly successful face-to-face five-day course which has seen over a thousand delegates during more than 20 years.

Cheryl Burgess

As Cheryl Burgess, Chief Executive of SUT explained: “Like the face-to-face course the 5-session virtual SAC is aimed at new entrants who are already technically qualified but just entering the offshore energy industry and/or the subsea sector; technically qualified experienced personnel undergoing a technology transfer and conversion process into the subsea sector; and non-technical personnel from legal or finance sectors who regularly deal with the subsea sector and are eager to find out more.”

Week 1 of the first virtual SAC will run on the mornings of Tuesday 6th, Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th April; and will be followed by two sessions on 13th and 14th April. The syllabus for the five 3-hour sessions embraces subsea production equipment and systems; flow assurance; pipelines and risers; construction and installation; metocean; renewables and future technology trends; and operation, maintenance, and decommissioning. Future virtual 5-session SACs will be held at regular intervals.

Looking back at responses to the face-to-face course Cheryl Burgess explained: “The face-to-face SAC has been attended by delegates from across the UK and from further afield including Angola, Azerbaijan, Egypt and Norway from oil and gas operating companies, from major contractors and organisations from throughout the supply chain. The SAC has attracted accolades in plenty - the following being very typical: • A great course from which to gain a thorough understanding of the existing technologies that can help solve current problems • Extremely helpful and definitely recommended for people of all disciplines • The presenters were excellent, and the course material was at a very professional level • Great course and great instructors • Well organised and the presenters made learning about subsea enjoyable • This course increased subsea vision and understanding • It helped me improve and consolidate my existing knowledge “We are confident that the virtual course, available globally presented by industry leading figures, fills the void resulting from the COVID19 pandemic.”

The virtual course will be presented by specialists from across the sector from operators, contractors, and technology system suppliers, many of whom are recognised Technical Authorities (TA). The course fee for SUT members is £715 and £845 for non-members (excluding VAT where chargeable). It is CPD approved. Registration for the virtual SAC is at https://www.sut.org/virtual-subsea-awareness-course/ Two other SUT virtual SACs are currently under development, one for the offshore wind industry and the second for the insurance industry.

Both will be launched in the next few months.

SUT’s Houston and Perth (Australia) branches also run SAC face-to-face courses dates and details are available on the SUT’s website at www.sut.org

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Dredging across the UK South Over the recent Winter dredging season, Jenkins Marine kicked off early, back in November, from our home port of Poole, , UK, headed for Southampton, River Hamble and then ventured west up to Chichester Harbour and are also on their way to the Isle of Wight to continue on for another few months.

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With their capable fleet for marina dredging operations, Jenkins have been actively working with the 30m x 9m backhoe dredger ‘Doreen Dorward’ (pictured above in-situ) and their onboard 50t long reach excavator for continuous dredging works to support marinas along the UK South Coast.

Along with the main backhoe dredging vessel they also complement the dredging operations with both of their 300m³ capacity Self Propelled Split Hopper Barges; ‘Nab’ and ‘Needles’, or with their 150m³ capacity split barge, ‘Hurst’, if the larger vessels are not able to access the required marinas due to space limitations. So far this season Jenkins have dredged over 25,000m³ of material from their various project locations and are on course to increase this further progressing into the year.

Working at Cobbs Quay Marina in Poole, UK, consideration had to be made for opening times of the two lifting bridges to ensure the loading operation worked well with the departure and return of hopper barges to and from the sea disposal site. One of the most important requirements for dredging operations is to always keep the dredging vessel working productively to ensure the clients get the best value for the operation.

The challenges are always to consider the location and accessibility of vessels within the marinas and the travel time to get to the disposal grounds. Planning is always the key to ensure all of the variables are considered for the dredging area to achieve our target depths and design specifications. Accuracy of the company’s dredging works is ensured with the use of the prolec 3D RTK GPS dig control system, giving client’s peace of mind, with a record of the dredging between monitoring surveys and the option for progress charts.

Going forward onto the Isle of Wight Jenkins are finalising preparations for the arrival of the team into Cowes and to get things underway for the start of the next phase with the anticipation of continuing onto further operations. Many of the dredge sites will have tidal working operations and require the teams to operate 24/7 when the tides and weather conditions are favourable to get an efficient return for the project. www.jenkinsmarine.co.uk

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Ostend beaches choose Jan De Nul Jan de Nul is undertaking a 100% sustainable beach replenishment on beaches along the coast of Belgium. The first part of this project has already been completed ahead of schedule.

“Our Pedro Álvares Cabral, sailing on biofuel, successfully restored the beaches of Ostend.

We’ve moved up north today, to Knokke where we started the reclamation of 900,000 m³ to restore the eroded beaches,” Jan De Nul recently stated.

Under the scheme, they will deposit about 500,000 cubic metres of sand on the beach of Raversijde by order of the Agency for Maritime Services and Coast (MDK) of the Flemish Government.

The equipment that Jan De Nul is using for these dredging and earthmoving works, meets the strictest sustainability standards and the ambitious targets that Jan De Nul Group is achieving are thanks to a sustainable course that the dredging company has been following for some time.

During mid 2019, Jan De Nul Group contractually committed to reducing its annual CO₂ emissions by 15% during the maintenance dredging works in the coastal marina of Nieuwpoort.

This sustainable variant not only reduces CO₂ emissions, but also releases significantly less particulate matter into the air.

According to Jan De Nul, the combustion is much more efficient than the combustion of conventional diesel. Because drop-in biofuel uses waste flows as resource, it is also beneficial to the circular economy.

For the latest project, Jan De Nul mobilized the most advanced bulldozers and excavators, all equipped with exhaust gas filter systems, thus reducing its CO₂ emissions by 90% and its NOx emissions and energy consumption in the site offices by 80%. www.jandenul.com

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The Municipality of The Hague recently awarded the Port of Scheveningen maintenance dredging contract to Netherlands based, Baggerbedrijf De Boer.

The tender focused on an emphasis in sustainable vessels, so the trailing suction hopper dredger ‘Amazone’ is to be used with a new Tier III installation. This will be in combination with the green bed leveller ‘Peter’, an environmentally friendly and sustainable solution was created that was appreciated by the municipality.

“We are very glad with this, Scheveningen is a place that we have felt connected to for years,” commented director Kees van de Graaf.

“Mainly because we have been carrying out maintenance dredging works there since 1986 and especially because we have built a very pleasant and professional relationship with the customer over the years.”

“Of course we know the dynamics of the port and the access channel.

For example, that there are large currents in front of the dams due to tides. Or the periods when many users are active, such as in the summer months of June, July and August and during the North Sea Regatta,” continued Kees van de Graaf. “But we also know the hard-to-reach places for dredging, such as the dumping of stone in the sheet pile construction in the third port, the embankments outside the port and the jetties in the service port.”

In the coming years, the Amazone will be seen regularly in combination with the Peter between the jetties, in the fairway and in other ports, where they will maintain depth and monitor the situation. www.dutchdredging.nl

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Highlighting seafarer safety in 2021 The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has designated 2021 as the year to heighten awareness of seafarers being at the core of shipping’s future and to highlight the role of the seafarer in safety.

It is well documented that seafarers are at a high risk of serious accidents and even death. In 2019, 228 seafarers were killed or went missing, according to data from IHS Markit. Several studies show seafarers face around ten times the mortality risk of the general public.

Covid-19 increases demands on seafarers In addition, Covid-19 has placed extraordinary and unprecedented demands on seafarers, affecting both their physical and mental health. The pandemic has also had other detrimental effects on the sector. It has brought about delays in the transportation of goods and materials, including marine distress signals, requiring orders to be placed weeks or months earlier.

The urgency has been reinforced by the Maritime & Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) Marine Information Note (MIN)612 (Amendment 4) concerning Covid-19 related extensions in UK Flagship safety surveys and safety equipment servicing. This follows updated guidance of certification of goods for seafarers released by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), in response to the ongoing Covid-19 situation.

The notice warns Surveyors, Recognised Organisations, Certifying Authorities, Authorised Persons, Ship Operators, Ship Owners, Masters, Officers and Crew, that the potential three-month extension on safety surveys and up to a six-month extension on life-saving equipment came to an end in July 2020. Now, any safety equipment is required to be replaced or serviced in line with UK and global regulations.

Check marine pyro expiry dates WesCom Signal and Rescue, the world’s leading manufacturer and supplier of SOLAS, MED and USCG-approved pyrotechnic marine distress signals to the commercial and leisure marine sectors, urges the industry to check the expiry dates on its marine distress signals and order products ahead of time.

Product & Customer Service Manager Keith Bradford says, “Protecting lives has always been at the heart of our business and during the Covid-19 pandemic, the health, safety and well-being of our team, distributors and suppliers is of paramount importance. We continue to operate as expected and there is currently no change to the service we offer.

“However, Covid has caused widespread delays to transportation and we strongly recommend that customers look to replace marine pyros earlier than originally planned. Health and safety is of paramount importance and with the new IMO and MCA guidance in place, we urge seafarers to ensure they are compliant.”

There is a tab on the Pains Wessex and Comet websites to report suspect pyros, including redated and counterfeit products. Users simply submit details, images and contact information for replies.

Re-dated flares could put lives at risk WesCom Signal and Rescue also advises all seafarers to be aware of the dangerous practice of re-dating flares, which could put lives are at risk. WesCom’s international network of distributors of Pains Wessex and Comet Marine SOLAS distress signals have reported various incidents of spurious, re-dated and re-labelled liferaft spares.

“WesCom Signal and Rescue’s reputation has been built on a corporate culture infused with excellence and a mindset of safety above all else, recognising that our products are critical lifesaving appliances that may one day be relied upon and it is critical to ensure they are well-maintained and compliant with regulations.

“Using tampered-with life-saving items in distress or emergencies could be a matter of life and death. We urge buyers to remain vigilant. Never accept safety-at-sea equipment if you have any doubts about its authenticity.”

Largest international distributor network WesCom is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of pyrotechnic rescue signalling devices and operates the largest international network of distributors with the Pains Wessex, Comet, Oroquieta and Aurora brands.

The company is committed to safety, quality, and reliability in everything that it does, recognising that first and foremost its products are designed to save lives.

The group’s comprehensive range of marine distress signals and safety systems are trusted for their reliability by the world’s navies, lifeboat and rescue services, merchant fleets and airlines, as well as by fishing vessels and leisure craft.

Free product training animations In response to a demand for better quality training and resources within the industry, WesCom Signal and Rescue provides a free series of detailed training animations, supported with detailed guidance materials and dummy products.

These are already being used by over 120 training establishments globally and have been accessed by over 6,000 RNLI volunteer crews as part of their ongoing training.

To request access to download our training material please email info@wescomsignal.com stating your name, organisation and how you intend to use the training materials.

WesCom operates an Environmental Impact Charter focusing on operating sustainably. www.wescomsignal.com

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Atlas Telecom and Plextek next-

generation UAE coastal protection solution

Atlas Telecom and Plextek have announced a strategic partnership on the next generation E-Passport programme to deliver a highly innovative marine tracker solution serving the evolving needs of the Critical Infrastructure and Coastal Protection Authority (CICPA). Atlas Telecom has recently awarded Plextek an initial £4.4M contract for the programme’s first phase.

CICPA’s vital role in ensuring effective UAE coastal protection requires efficient use of cutting-edge technologies. E-Passport advances the surveillance and reconnaissance operations for increased coastal security and safety, aided by autonomous notification of impending threats and behaviour pattern anomalies.

The Atlas-Plextek partnership includes the design and high-volume manufacture of a critical element of the end-to-end E-Passport solution; consisting of an advanced military grade hybrid TETRA-LTE GPS smart tracker device that provides life-saving features for rescue teams during emergencies.

The intelligence-driven marine unit has been designed to ensure highly resilient and secure communications with seamless operation, whilst also facilitating a high level of tamper resistance, power efficiency, and a robust marine enclosure, enabling full environmental protection under extreme conditions.

Samer Jammoul, Managing Director at ATLAS Telecom stated: “We have chosen Plextek as a strategic partner for their strong track record in delivering highly resilient communications, and IoT technology solutions for mission critical applications, as well as for their commitment to Atlas Telecom in UAE and the entire region. This partnership is essential as we embark upon subsequent programme phases, as part of our long-standing commitment and support to CICPA on E-Passport Programme”.

Nick Koiza, Head of Security Business at Plextek stated: “We are thrilled to be partnering with Atlas Telecom on this exciting transformational technology programme, which represents a first in the field of smart vessel tracking and supersedes the previous technology of the E-Passport solution. We feel privileged to be working on this crucial development with Atlas Telecom; having successfully supported CICPA for the last 15 years”.

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SAFETY RISK THROUGH PIRATE SERVICING Unauthorised servicing of life saving equipment could jeopardise more than the people who are using it. An announcement from ISSETA (International Safety and Survival Equipment Technical Association) points out that ships unable to prove that their safety equipment has been serviced by a qualified maintenance contractor risk being detained under port state control legislation.

According to ISSETA spokesman Erik Soendergaard, secretary to ISSETA, ports can object to ships attempting to pass-off service certificates from unapproved contractors as being genuine. The ports may identify the ships as potentially endangering the lives of their safety equipment users if it fails in an emergency.

The ship’s owner also risks a costly vessel detention combined with the expense of repeating the servicing of its safety and survival equipment.

“This may sound like greedy bureaucracy simply intended to ensure that equipment manufacturers do not miss-out on the service fees,” said Soendergaard. “Unfortunately it is not as harmless as that. Testing, folding and packing a liferaft or an escape slide has to be done in a particular way to ensure that it always functions as it should. Failure to adhere to the manufacturer’s packing techniques and the use of unapproved spare parts can cause the product to fail when it is needed most and may result in a loss of life.”

When a Port State Inspectors check a ship’s service records they will be looking for certification issued by its equipment manufacturer. The eight members of ISSETA are recognised as the world’s foremost manufacturers of life saving and survival equipment and together they account for around 70 per cent of the safety and survival equipment carried by the world’s commercial fleet. Because they see it as essential for manufacturing standards to be maintained, their approval carries considerable weight. All service certificates issued by ISSETA members or their approved agents will adhere to a recognisable format and some will also feature a QR code that links the reader to the company’s service records.

“Although most safety equipment service centres around the world are conscientious and do their best for their customers, they are incapable of meeting the standards of ISSETA manufacturers,” said Soendergaard. “They will lack the training needed to maintain modern systems and they are unlikely to be using approved spare parts that are guaranteed to work when they are needed. A service certificate from such an organisation will be worthless because Port State Inspectors will want to see proof that any work carried-out meets its manufacturer’s standards. Failure to produce such a certificate can have expensive consequences and, most importantly, the risk of a loss of life.”

ISSETA was formed in 1973 as the trade association for the UK manufacturers of inflatable survival equipment. It has since expanded its membership to include other manufacturers from around the world. Their primary role has always been to use their combined technical expertise to devise and manufacture better life-saving appliances for seafarers.

Being committed to the continual development and improvement of inflatable life-saving apparatus, the Association and its members have sought close ties with regulatory authorities. With this in mind, they have worked closely with national authorities from Germany, Norway, Sweden, UK, France and Denmark. Association members have also contributed to ISO technical work programmes of TC8 and TC188 and, by way of national delegations, have made contributions to SOLAS. www.isseta.co.uk

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The new nautical alarm

system NAS-24 from Daniamant

Marine alarms and alerts are of the utmost importance when operating a ship to ensure safety of passengers and crew, the operation and condition of the ship and to secure the successful completion of the voyage as planned.

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The Danish marine safety equipment manufacturer Daniamant A/S is renowned for its focus on the 3 key safety areas Safe PEOPLE, Safe SYSTEMS and Safe SAILING. Daniamant A/S is now introducing the Nautical Alarm System NAS24 a new product within Safe SYSTEMS. The NAS 24 consists of 2 units being an Operating Panel and a Control Unit. The system is designed to indicate binary alarms on the common screen of the 7“ TFT Operating Panel. All alarm channels are permanently indicated even though they might not be active to give full overview about the monitored states.

The typical applications of nautical alarms can be but not limited to: • Tank level alarms • Bilge level alarms • Boiler salinometer alarms • Boiler Oil level alarms • Watertight doors • Fire doors The Control Unit is a compact I/O module to be mounted on terminal rail TS35 and can take in up to 23 binary channels. Each channel is selectable as alarm or status indication and alarm text can be edited by user via the on-screen keyboard.

The NAS24 is easy to install, configure, interface and very intuitive to operate following typical marine standards. The system is DNV-GL type approved according to IEC 62288 and type approved by all major classes. www.daniamant.com

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Damen launches Financial Services division From the beginning of this month, Damen Shipyards Group will start a specialised Financial Services division.

This unit supports clients in the financing of new ships by means of both operational and financial lease constructions.

In itself it is not new that Damen assists its clients in attracting financing for new ships. This has been happening for thirty years. “However, the demand for lease solutions is increasing,” explains Jan Willem van Helden, managing director of Damen Financial Services. "By making it a separate entity within the group, we can work with external investors, banks and specialists to optimise our offering on both a large and a smaller scale, with ships and services as one package."

Ship-as-a-Service The advantage for Damen's customers is that they can treat their capital investment as operational costs (OPEX). For Damen, the extra service means that a broader package, including maintenance, is offered, so that, for example, better management can be done towards a more sustainable use of the ships. Jan Willem van Helden: “Ship-as-a-Service and circularity in shipbuilding come a step closer. Moreover, the new service means that, from a governance perspective, we have a better overview of how the financing works.”

New business models The working method of the new division opens the way to new business models for Damen Shipyards Group. “In the past, we would first sell a ship and then support our customer with the financing structure,” explains Jan Willem van Helden. “In the new set-up, the operating structure and financial framework are created first, after which customers are approached to purchase ships. This generally include a long term, low risk element such as a concession or charter contract.”

Damen expects to be able to announce the first tangible projects of the new division shortly. www.damen.com

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Williams Shipping

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Williams Shipping recently welcomed another Eurocarrier 2209 to the fleet.

The crew joined the vessel at Neptune Marine’s yard in Aalst, The Netherlands and sailed to Southampton back in February. Willchallenge is the latest version of a Eurocarrier 2209 built by Neptune. Her specification includes all Caterpillar machinery, an HS Marine 185 tonnes/m hydraulic crane, a 50 tonnes anchor handling and towing winch and hydraulic anchor handling pins. The accommodation is fitted out to a very high standard including fully airconditioned cabins for four crew. She joins Willendeavour, the other Williams other Eurocarrier 2209 and their fleet of Damen Stantugs and Meercat workboats.

“Willchallenge is versatile and powerful and has already generated a lot of interest from customers keen to take advantage of her capabilities,” commented Philip Williams, Managing Director – Marine at Williams Shipping. www.williams-shipping.co.uk

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