Marine & Maritime Gazette August 2020 by BL Journals

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Looking towards a brighter future... With all of us going through many radical changes, what next for the maritime industry?

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Welcome to the August 2020 issue of Marine & Maritime Gazette the monthly magazine aimed at Worldwide coverage of the commercial marine, shipping and waterbased renewables markets. As we all start to settle into our post-Covid work schedules, can the maritime industry, in all its aspects, look to a positive future? Inside this issue, as usual, we will be covering a vast amount of topics including ‘Dredging’ on page 32, to the ‘ins and outs’ of ‘Tugs, Workboats & OSVs’ from page 20. We also have a ‘peek’ into ‘Training, Certification & Courses’ on page 40, plus ‘Deck Equipment, Lifting & Winching’ from page 26. Commercial Ma rine & Renewabl es Worldwide Anyway, we hope you enjoy reading this edition and hope the Summer treats you well. If you have any news, reviews, product launches or absolutely anything else of interest across the whole marine market, please email it through to me at info@bljournals.plus.com for future consideration in our forthcoming issues.

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Cover story Orcalight supply underwater lighting for a multitude of commercial and leisure uses. (Picture courtesy Basking Shark, Scotland)

p18 Durowipers pantographs A double order of DuroWipers pantographs for Arklow Marine, Ireland.

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Offshore wind contract for Swire Blue Ocean

Swire Blue Ocean (SBO) recently secured a contract for the transportation and installation of wind turbine generators for the Seagreen offshore wind farm in Scotland. SBO was selected by MHI Vestas Offshore Wind for the project which is expected to commence the installation of 114 V16410MW turbines in the second half of 2021. “We are delighted that MHI Vestas has

Damen trawler Damen Maaskant deliver twin-rig fly shooting trawler to Rense and Johannes de Boer.

p22 Peel Marina Land & Water continues to oversee ongoing dredging works at Peel Marina, UK..

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selected SBO for the installation of wind turbine generators at Seagreen. We look forward to a successful collaboration with our project partners as we develop and execute this exciting project located at a complex site. Operating on difficult sites is one of our key competences,” commented Jacob Gregersen, CCO of Swire Blue Ocean. The project will be Scotland’s biggest offshore wind farm once completed. It will supply the energy needs of approximately one million homes. Seagreen is located 27km off the east coast of Scotland in the offshore wind market’s deepest waters utilising fixed foundations. Over the course of the project, SBO will be working in close collaboration with MHI Vestas Offshore Wind, SSE Renewables and Total. In 2019, SBO completed the installation of 84 wind turbines on the Beatrice Offshore Wind Farm, owned by SSE Renewables, CIP, and Red Rock Power. In 2018, SBO and MHI Vestas worked together to install two V164-8.8 and nine V164-8.4 turbines on the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre near Aberdeen. www.swireblueocean.com

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RAMSSES project reaches significant milestone towards sustainable composite ship construction at Damen location Last month the Realisation and Demonstration of Advanced Material Solutions for Sustainable and Efficient Ships (RAMSSES) project reached a key milestone. On that date, at Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding’s (DSNS) location in Vlissingen-East, the Netherlands, the project’s partners unveiled the recently assembled full scale composite ship’s hull section they have been developing these past three years. This, entitled Custom Made Hull for Offshore Vessel, represents one of thirteen demonstrators that make up the RAMSSES project. The project can now go forward with a series of tests that, it is anticipated, will demonstrate the viability of large composite ships as a sustainable shipping solution. There are numerous benefits to composite shipbuilding - chief amongst which is the contribution composites make towards greater maritime efficiency and sustainability. A composite vessel like the one the RAMSSES partners are working towards would weigh up to 40% less than a steel equivalent. The results of this are a considerable reduction in both fuel consumption and emissions. In fact, a composite vessel can offer a reduction in global warming potential, aerosol formation potential, eutrophication potential, acidification potential and fuel consumption by up to 25%. Currently however, in the absence of approved guidelines, regulations covering composite shipbuilding only cover vessels up to 500 tonnes - approximately 25 metres in length. RAMSSES aims to address this by scaling up the composite technology and capacity to design, produce and market composite vessels up to 85 metres long in full compliance with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and class regulations by validating the production process of large composite structures with economic improvement and key performance indicators for fire-resistance, impact resistance and structural robustness. This work section of the project is led by DSNS and Damen Shipyards Gorinchem (DSGo), which has developed the baseline design. Engineering has been performed by Airborne UK and InfraCore Company, who have brought their expertise in composites to the project. Evonik has developed the resin to infuse the composites. Following assembly, TNO will now perform full scale tests for validation of design, quality management and structural performance. Classification Society Bureau Veritas has provided consultancy and advice that will lead to a smart track to approval. The approval process has been developed in close cooperation with Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE), Netherlands Maritime Technology Foundation and Bureau Veritas. A Hazld (hazard identification) test has already been performed by RISE and Bureau Veritas to address all fire risks. The fire performance criteria defined will be tested and validated at the facilities of RISE. The project work has also pioneered the capability to infuse thick laminates up to six metres in height. Furthermore, performing the assembly at DSNS’ location has demonstrated the possibility to undertake composite construction at a steel yard. “The work we are doing here is important for the future of shipping. Sustainability is a major focus in industry right now and shipbuilding is no exception,” says Marcel Elenbaas, senior engineer at Research & Technology Support DSNS. “The use of composites for larger ships has significant consequences for the entire design of the ship. If it is lighter, a vessel uses less fuel and produces lower emissions. The vessel also requires smaller engines, which means more space for additional systems, making for a more versatile platform. And of course, composites require considerably less maintenance than a steel vessel. With RAMSSES we have the opportunity to demonstrate the effectiveness and viability of large-scale composite shipbuilding.” The RAMSSES project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 723246. Other demonstrators in the RAMSSES project include innovative components and modular lightweight systems, maritime equipment, the application of high performance steels in load carrying hull structures, the integration of composite materials in various structures, as well as solutions for global repair. www.damen.com

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Abu Dhabi Ports merger Two Abu Dhabi companies have been merged in an effort to facilitate industrial diversification across the port areas.

Dock work commences to spearhead development of major offshore energy site

The holding company, ADQ, announced the merger between two of its portfolio companies, the Higher Corporation for Specialized Economic Zones (ZonesCorp) and Abu Dhabi Ports. As part of Abu Dhabi Ports, ZonesCorp will benefit from strategic alignment with Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD), one of the world’s largest industrial zones spanning 410 square kilometers, which is owned and managed by AD Ports. Together, the group’s industrial portfolio is set to facilitate greater industrial diversification and provide infrastructure support in a cost-efficient manner and they will significantly increase the contribution of industrial activities to the emirate’s GDP.

The development of one of the UK’s leading deep-water offshore energy bases has reached a major new milestone. Work has begun on the building of a temporary works cofferdam at Northumberland Energy Park Phase 1 in Blyth, in Northumberland, North East England - which will enable the construction of a new dock. Northumberland Energy Park is part of Energy Central, the UK’s unique port-based service, investment and growth cluster for companies operating in the offshore energy and subsea markets. Energy Central is a partnership between Advance Northumberland, Port of Blyth, Northumberland County Council and the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult. It offers nearly 200 HA of strategic, quay linked development sites. The new dock, which is being funded by a £32 million public sector investment is an extension of the current dock facilities - and work is set to be completed on the project by May 2021. The dock will allow companies locating to Northumberland Energy Park Phase 1 to benefit from direct quay access to a 50m x 210m deep water berth on the River Blyth. Dredging work will increase its current depth of 5.0 LAT to 9.0 LAT, and the dock will have jack up barge vessel capability. Nearby Battleship Wharf, which is also part of the Energy Central cluster, offers an additional four deep water berths, and there are additional marine facilities at The Port of Blyth, which has access to open sea within 0.5 NM. Northumberland Energy Park Phase 1 is situated on the site once occupied by the Blyth Power Station facility, a pair of coal-fired power stations which were demolished between 2001 and 2003. It offers 36 HA of development land, including an 11.12 HA North East Enterprise Zone site, where businesses receive up to 100 per cent capital allowance for investment in plant and equipment. Further development is planned for the 35 HA Northumberland Energy Park Phase 2 and the 95 HA Northumberland Energy Park Phase 3. Northumberland Energy Park Phase 1 provides a prime investment opportunity for large-scale advanced manufacturing and engineering companies who supply products and services to the UK’s growing offshore wind industry, which is being supported by the UK Government’s Offshore Wind Sector Deal. The site is strategically located for market access to offshore energy developments in the North Sea, including Round 3 Zone offshore wind projects at Dogger Bank, Hornsea and the Firth of Forth. In addition, Northumberland Energy Park is situated in close proximity to the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult at Blyth, which operates the largest concentration of multipurpose offshore renewable energy test and research facilities in the world.

Capt. Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Group CEO of Abu Dhabi Ports, said: “By working together more closely, and more strategically, we will leverage our strengths in order to boost the competitive value of our industrial zones within the global marketplace. Our industrial cluster will be well positioned to deliver even greater investment opportunities to our valued customers who will benefit from easy access to regional markets, increased scale and improved services.” Abu Dhabi Port’s industrial and economic zones offering now has a combined land area of 554 sq km and more than 1,400 customers. On its own, ZonesCorp’s economic zones currently have over 900 manufacturing and commercial facilities that are home to some of the world’s leading industrial players in a variety of sectors, and have attracted investments of around AED70bn. With KIZAD’s investments at over AED73bn, the total investments attracted by Abu Dhabi Ports’ subsidiaries currently stand at AED143bn. www.adports.ae

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Sonardyne’s underwater positioning technology will support Fugro’s offshore wind operations in North America

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support Fugro’s offshore wind operations in North America

Leading geo-data specialist Fugro has chosen underwater positioning technology from Sonardyne Inc. for its upcoming offshore wind farm projects in North America Fugro has ordered three Sonardyne Mini-Ranger 2 Ultra-Short BaseLine (USBL) underwater positioning systems, to support shallow water site characterisation surveys, and a standard Ranger 2 for positioning geotechnical boreholes that will influence turbine foundation design and installation. In addition, Fugro has also ordered Wideband Sub-Mini 6+ (WSM 6+) and Nano transponders to fit to the underwater equipment it will be tracking with is new USBLs, including side-scan sonars and transverse gradiometer systems. Mini-Ranger 2 is ideal for nearshore operations using small vessels, moored barges and unmanned surface vessels and needing survey-grade positioning performance. It can simultaneously track 10 targets at very fast update rates, is quick to install and has an operating range of up to 4,000 metres. For this application, the Mini-Ranger 2 HPT 3000 transceivers will be mounted over-the-side of Fugro’s vessels to provide very shallow, high-elevation tracking, without losing positioning accuracy. Ranger 2 is Sonardyne’s highest performing USBL system, capable of simultaneous long range target tracking, dynamic positioning (DP) and subsea communications. It is being supplied to Fugro with an HPT 7000 Gyro USBL, which combines the vessel heading, pitch and roll data that’s critical to USBL system precision, with an acoustic transceiver - in a single housing. Using Gyro USBL means that owners can move their Ranger 2 between vessels of opportunity and avoid the need to undertake post-installation performance tests before subsea operations can begin, saving expensive vessel time. Char Franey, Sales Manager for Sonardyne in Houston, says, “Ranger 2 is a great fit for Fugro’s busy work programme off the US East coast this summer. Investing in both Mini and standard Ranger gives them the flexibility to mobilise different size vessels for different tasks and have them working close to each other without causing interference. And because all versions of Ranger 2 use the same software, their crews will be able to easily switch between using the two systems.” www.sonardyne.com

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Double order for DuroWipers A double order of DuroWipers pantographs have kitted out two newbuild vessels built by Arklow Marine Services in Ireland. It’s not the first time that Arklow has gone to DuroWipers to equip its vessels. Billy Tyrrell of Arklow Marine Services says that the boatbuilder has been using the wiper systems for six years. “We have found DuroWipers to be exceptional, both in terms of price and quality, which is why we have come back to them again and again,” he said. “The market at the moment is very much price driven so we largely have to make decisions on that basis. Fitting a wiper that lasts the lifetime of the vessel is cost effective for our clients.”

Well suited The first set of Class 50 pantographs went to equip a 19m newbuild Crabber ‘AmberLisa’ for the McNeil family in Glasgow. Measuring 19 x 7 x 4.2 m depth with a steel hull and part aluminium shelter deck and wheelhouse, this vessel was built to be robust being destined for North Sea fishing with 4,000 pots in trams of 200. The second vessel equipped with Class 50 DuroWipers was an 18m fish farm vessel for Marine Harvest, a similar build in all respects to its sister vessel the ‘Croi na Farraige’, which was delivered by Arklow two years previously. The reputation of DuroWipers expands across many markets, a wiper system that can handle the harsh environments a lifeboat has to tackle is also going to perform well on a fishing vessel,” said Noel Gould, MD of DuroWipers. “We’ve got no complaints and we’ll definitely bear DuroWipers in mind for future new vessels,” Mr Tyrrell adds.

Robust DuroWiper pantographs and pendulums have a patented twin drive rotary transfer box which gives smooth, powerful and reliable performance. The wipers have been designed to last the lifetime of a vessel. Made from AISI 316 stainless steel they are not only sustainable, but also the most robust on the market. DuroWiper pantographs are specified on the UK Shannon Class Lifeboat where the conditions they encounter are extremely treacherous and the vessel operator needs clear vision at all times. The Class 50 pantograph is the smallest in the DuroWipers range and is ideal for applications where space is at a premium. DuroWipers offers a lifetime guarantee on its wipers for the RNLI and the Royal Navy. For commercial operators it offers a free warranty for three years, above and beyond the usual 12-month standard. www.durowipers.co.uk

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Tekmar Group strengthens its presence in the US on the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project. Tekmar Group plc has announced the involvement of its operating companies; Ryder Geotechnical, Agiletek Engineering, Tekmar Energy, and Pipeshield International in the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project (CVOW) on the East Coast of the US. The 12 MW CVOW project is the first offshore wind project in US federal waters. This significant project includes the deployment of two 6MW commercialscale offshore wind turbines that will help to determine the best practices for future offshore wind projects located on the East Coast. Ryder Geotechnical, who specialises in geotechnical design and analysis, was the first group company to support the project, delivering a Cable Burial Risk Assessment (CBRA) on behalf of Orsted in 2019. The CBRA was performed during the design stage of the project to quantify the risk to the subsea export and array cables from external sources. Tekmar Energy, who specialises in subsea protection solutions, has since supplied Seaway 7 with TekLink cable protection systems and TekDuct cable crossing protection for the construction phase of the project. AgileTek Engineering, who specialise in advanced engineering analysis, performed product design verification analysis on behalf of Tekmar Energy. CVOW is one of several recent contracts awarded to Tekmar Energy by Seaway 7 and marks a clean sweep for the company in the US offshore wind sector, having previously supplied cable protection systems for Block Island offshore wind farm. Pipeshield International, who specialises in concrete stabilisation and protection solutions, was also awarded a contract from Seaway 7 to design, manufacture and supply 30 bespoke concrete mattresses and associated lifting equipment for the protection and stabilisation of subsea cables on the wind farm. Pipeshield’s in-house technical design department has developed a solution incorporating heavy density minerals, a high-quality concrete mix and their patented N2 edge blocks to provide the industry’s most stable mattress. James Richie, Tekmar Group’s CEO said “We are delighted to be part of one of the very first projects in the US. The emerging US offshore wind sector is a big opportunity and we hope to be able to share our leading services and technologies with future US renewable energy projects. CVOW is also another great example of Tekmar Group’s complementary technologies and services working together to support multiple stages of an offshore project”. www.tekmargroup.com

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Fugro ramps up site characterisation

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Fugro has mobilised two additional vessels off the coast of New Jersey to support their ongoing site characterisation work for Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, a joint venture between Shell New Energies US LLC (Shell) and EDF Renewables North America. Operating in the Atlantic Shores lease area since May, Fugro now has three vessels on site with a fourth to be added this month.

The project involves collection of high resolution geophysical, benthic and shallow geotechnical data within the lease area and along two proposed export cable routes. These data will be processed and analysed to characterise site conditions, including bathymetry, seafloor morphology, subsurface geology, environmental and biological sites, seafloor obstructions, soil conditions and archaeological resources. Atlantic Shores will use this information to safely design, permit and install future wind farm facilities, which could generate up to 2500 MW of renewable energy for residents along the mid-Atlantic. Ed Saade, Fugro’s Group Director for the Americas, said: “Not only is Atlantic Shores a sizeable project that highlights our ability to manage a comprehensive work scope in a single field season, but it also demonstrates our ability to evolve alongside our longtime client, Shell. Together, we are adapting decades of site characterisation experience developed through oil and gas projects worldwide to serve a new energy market in the US and a more sustainable future.” Weather permitting, the field programme will continue through the autumn and winter. To provide deliverables to Atlantic Shores as efficiently as possible, Fugro is performing near-real-time geophysical data processing, made possible by Fugro’s Back2BaseTM data packaging and transfer technology. www.fugro.com

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ABB pioneers drydock-todrydock turbocharger service concept ABB Turbocharging has introduced a holistic service package that offers shipowners financial predictability and peace of mind while reducing complexity and enabling greater insight into equipment health. Turbo MarineCare offers a turnkey solution to maintenance at a fixed price, providing continuous cover from drydock to drydock. Designed for customers with turbochargers for two-stroke engines, the plan covers standard overhaul parts, wear and tear components, unplanned events (including unexpected repairs), labor, waiting and overtime, and intermediate inspection. Shipowners are traditionally covered by a limited warranty only in the first few years of a new vessel’s life. Turbo MarineCare can be applied from new or at any stage of the vessel or turbocharger’s life subject to access to its service history and operating data. By offering comprehensive cover, the service brings the peace of mind afforded by big fleet service agreements within reach of all shipowners. “In challenging markets, it is even more important for companies to reduce and simplify day-to-day costs,” said Roland Schwarz, head of Service at ABB Turbocharging. “Turbo MarineCare allows owners and operators to flatten the cost of turbocharger care over the span of an overhaul period, making their outgoings fully predictable while safeguarding access to original parts, the latest technologies and authorized service teams.” Turbo MarineCare allows operators to dramatically simplify maintenance regimes. Unanticipated replacement of parts and repairs during drydocks can cause delays, administrative burden and extra cost. Under the new service agreement, ABB takes on these risks rather than the shipowner or operator. ABB identifies which parts and service will be required at overhauls and takes responsibility for shipping of parts ahead of drydocking and carrying out the service. Monitoring of operational turbocharger data is a precondition of Turbo MarineCare. This allows ABB to provide a complete health assessment of rotating components as well as enabling early detection of abnormal data trends that can help to avoid potential turbocharger faults. “From the moment customers sign up to Turbo MarineCare, the financial risk and worry of the extra cost associated with turbocharger service are removed from themselves and transferred to ABB,” comments Roland Schwarz. “This will create peace of mind, eliminate unexpected expenditures and reduce bureaucracy in their daily job.” www.abb.com/turbocharging PICTURE SHOWS: ABB Turbo MarineCare offers drydock-to-drydock peace of mind for owners and operators

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Tekmar Energy secures first

major CPS contract in Japan

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Tekmar Energy Limited was recently pleased to announce a contract award from Sumitomo Electric Industries to supply the patented TekLink Mechanical Cable Protection System (CPS) for the Akita and Noshiro offshore wind farms in Japan. The windfarms, which are set to be the first utility-scale offshore wind project in Japan, will be delivered by Akita Offshore Wind Corporation, a special purpose company set up by a consortium led by Marubeni. Located at the ports of Akita and Noshiro in the coastal zone of Akita prefecture, the wind farms will feature 33 turbines and have an expected combined output of 139MW. The project will supply around 130,000 homes once complete in 2022. Tekmar Energy will supply the project with 64 patented TekLink Mechanical Latch CPS and cable hangoff arrangements to secure and protect the inter-array cables from the foundation hang-off point to the point at which they are buried in the seabed. Jack Simpson, Director at Tekmar Energy said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is another significant award for Tekmar Energy which marks our first major CPS contract in Japan. We look forward to working on the Akita and Noshiro projects and to support the growing Japanese offshore wind sectorâ&#x20AC;?. www.tekmargroup.com

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Fugro begin Vattenfall investigations An on-going four-month marine site characterisation campaign has begun at two major offshore wind development sites in the UK. Fugro is carrying out geotechnical investigations under licence to Swedish energy group Vattenfall at the Norfolk Vanguard and Norfolk Boreas offshore wind farm sites, located over 40km off the coast of Norfolk, UK. The resulting Geo-data from Fugro’s investigations will feed into the ground model for the wind farms, which will have a total installed capacity of 3.6 GW, enough to power more than 3.9m homes. Rob Anderson, project director of Vattenfall UK’s Norfolk Vanguard and Norfolk Boreas projects, said: “The Norfolk Vanguard and Norfolk Boreas projects are huge and complicated infrastructure projects requiring long-term planning and support from specialist service providers during their development and beyond. We are pleased to partner with Fugro on these important site investigation projects, who we can rely on to provide the necessary Geo-data for the next phase of engineering and procurement.” Working from its dynamically positioned geotechnical drill ship Fugro Scout, Fugro is performing surveys and sampling using its proprietary SEACALFMk V DeepDrive cone penetration testing system at both sites, and will carry out testing both in-situ and at the company’s soils laboratories in Wallingford, UK, and Nootdorp in the Netherlands. The site characterisation work is split across two projects: the first will help Vattenfall optimise the wind turbine foundation engineering design; the second will assist Vattenfall in selecting the most efficient cable route from the onshore substation to the turbines. www.fugro.com

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SeaBioComp Project develops bio-polymer 3D printed marine fender profile 3D printed biocomposite fender profile for SeaBioComp project

SeaBioComp, a collaborative project developing and producing novel bio-based thermoplastic composite materials for marine applications, has produced its first 3D printed biopolymer fender profile for use in the marine environment.

The fender profile was printed on an FDM Printer by Poly Products, a Netherlands based composite production and specialist engineering business, and partner in the SeaBioComp project, in collaboration with de Klerk Waterbouw who specialise in the installation of products for the marine environment. The SeaBioComp, EU Interreg 2 Seas project, funded research into the adaptations required to enable the 3D printing machine to process biopolymers which was undertaken by Poly Products. Research and testing into temperature control, natural fibre selection and corrosion of extruder parts were all thoroughly reviewed and more information is available on the SeaBioComp website. Project observer partner, De Klerk Waterbouw wanted to investigate the design and production of a bio-composite vertical fender profile for the berthing and guiding of ships, in order to replace traditionally used tropical hard woods and synthetic plastics. Berthing structure with traditional materials Collaboration with industry, end users, research establishments and public authorities is a key part of the SeaBioComp project, so a number of partners worked on the design, material selection, 3D printing, testing and evaluation of a scaled version of the biopolymer fender profile. The findings from the material testing led by the University of Portsmouth and mechanical testing by De Klerk Waterbouw show very promising results and further optimization of designs, materials and production may lead to future full-scale production. Commenting on the success of the 3D printing, Dr Albert ten Busschen, Poly Products, said: “Using our 3D-printing technique, products can be made directly without the need of a mould. This saves the use of material and time. Moreover, there is no material spillage when a product is produced because no trimming or machining is necessary. Within the SeaBioComp project it is important that biopolymers can be printed with our 3D-printer. We printed the biobased polymers Thermoplastic Starch (TPS) and Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) on our machine to prove that we can make sustainable products for marine applications. Together with De Klerk we are now pursuing the development of full-scale fender profiles printed with biopolymers. We have completed mechanical tests and are now planning to print and install a fullscale printed fender profile with De Klerk to see how it works in practise.” Ivo van Dalen, technical project leader of De Klerk Waterbouw is very enthusiastic: “De Klerk Waterbouw has installed hydraulic engineering structures for over 150 years. We make large structures in docks and harbours from traditional materials like steel and tropical hardwood. But we are always open to new innovations and feel the responsibility to support a sustainable society. The SeaBioComp project opens possibilities for our company to make developments in that direction. The cooperation with Poly Products is very productive: we have jointly developed new, efficient and biobased fender profiles for berthing structures. With the production of full-scale prototype profiles we will undertake practical tests on the quay at our premises. Both our companies are oriented to develop solutions that are practical and efficient.’ Organisations interested in bio-based materials for the marine environment are invited to join the SeaBioComp Interest Group at www.seabiocomp.eu/interest_group/ Subscribers will be kept informed of project results and activities, relevant events, workshops and forums. The reports into the adaptations required for 3D printing of biocomposites and details of the 3D printed fender are available as downloads from the website. http://www.seabiocomp.eu/downloads/

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Damen concludes keel laying

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Damen Shipyards Group recently successfully concluded keel laying for the Crane Barge 7532 that is going to be delivered in Panama, following award of tender in August last year. The barge is being built at Damen Yichang Shipyard in Hubei Province, China. The yard is almost back to full capacity following the recent coronavirus outbreak. Conscious of the need to protect the health and wellbeing of all working at the yard and in the community, Damen continues to take strict safety measures. The 75 x 32 metre Crane Barge will succeed, a 77-year old crane still in operation. Following construction, the new Crane Barge 7532 will be outfitted with a state-of-the-art crane at Huisman’s Zhangzhou facility, giving it the capability to lift 625 tonnes at 25 metres. As the world is coping with the coronavirus pandemic, Damen is implementing strict safety controls to deal with the challenges this is putting on the project. For example, engineers on the project are currently working from home and are using digital communication to stay in contact with one another. The same applies to Damen’s communication with the client during this time. Additional safety measures include a robust cleaning and sterilisation programme, body temperature controls on entering the yard and the observation of safe working distance guidelines. Damen sales manager Americas Olivier van Papenrecht says, “We are delighted to be part of this important project. It is a real honour for us that this client has placed trust in Damen. We are confident that the Crane Barge 7532, with its Huisman crane, will serve the client’s needs. The barge has been designed as a highquality product with safety and reliability top of mind – the ingredients needed to maintain the flow of trade through this internationally important region.” After the crane installation, the Crane Barge will cross the Pacific on a heavy lift vessel and arrive at the anchorage area of Balboa in Panama where final tests will be conducted before it enters service. www.damen.com

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Orcalight - the future of underwater lighting with a miriad of uses

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Orcalight are a UK-based company specialising in underwater lighting solutions. Their inspired products have a wide range of illumination uses, meeting the demands of both professional and recreational divers looking to advance their underwater lighting and visibility capabilities. Orcalight products are particularly suited for underwater exploration, photography and videography as big advances in LED technology enable them to offer a quantum leap in power over virtually every other dive light on the market today.

UPS Emergency evacuation lighting station

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Back in 2015 The Norwegian frigate fleet received a requirement from their health and safety executive to install evacuation lighting; Orcalight supplied a modified version of their Seawolf 2260 dive light which was installed in 11 evacuation positions on each frigate. Years later the Helge Ingstaad collided with a tanker and sank during which the evacuation lighting worked flawlessly in a real world emergency. Since then they have been designing an upgrade from battery only, to full UPS. The Orcalight system will provide a small, easy to install, wall mounted enclosure requiring only a mains connection which can be mounted inside or out, and is IP69K 200m. A single broadcast quality 12000lumen LED lamp head with 3 interchangeable optics of 60, 90 and 120 degrees connects directly to the enclosure with cable lengths up to 25 metres. Each station can run 24 hours a day from mains for general use but will revert to battery when mains becomes unavailable for a user specified period of time up to 24hrs. What is unique is the safety, ruggedness and connectivity. The entire system is marine grade corrosion resistant to IP69K 200m. Real time system health reported on the display ensures that the only requirement is a regular check of the status and should any fault be detected any of the internal modules can be swapped in two minutes. Other than using the lights for general purposes from mains in the event of an incident one user at any station can take global control and activate all through a mesh network wireless or wired comms array built into each station. For premium safety, each 100W lithium ion has several layers of protection housed in a container designed to contain any fire that may somehow erupt, bi-metallic circuit breaking strips on each cell through battery monitoring and control electronics to sealed units with fire suppression crystals and a one way pressure release valve go hand in hand with the smoke and heat fire alarm built into each station. Orcalight are rightly pleased with the unitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ruggedness - it has been used to film underground explosions in Wookie hole as well as used pole to pole in the most challenging environments. The company believe it is one of the toughest systems available in the market today. The system upgrade to the battery system is apparently well underway and should be market ready with approvals within 12 months. www.orcalight.co.uk

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Protecting our underwater heritage - a recent project The Maritime Archaeology Trust is a Southampton based charity that seeks to protect and promote underwater cultural heritage in the UK and internationally, working on submerged sites Picture courtesy Doug Anderson from the middle Stone Age (c. 8,100 BP) off the Isle of Wight through the Bronze Age, Roman and medieval periods, right up to the Second World War. The MAT archaeologists know that to reach the widest possible audience they need to bring hidden, inaccessible heritage to the general public, not the other way around. Tools to do this include everything from sonars to laser scanners, but nothing has more impact than simple, highquality photographs. Great photos need great lighting, and that is where Orcalight have had a revolutionary impact on the work of the MAT since 2016. The MAT’s Orcalight Seawolf 1860s provide them with the versatility to flood-light shipwrecks or sprawling submerged landscapes in wide-angle, or perfectly illuminate delicate materials that have lain undisturbed for hundreds, or sometimes thousands, of years. Orcalight provides the lights that the MAT need to capture these crucial moments in superb detail, gathering more information on each dive than has previously been possible. With no hot spots, the images are used to create stunning 3D environments accessible on the web or in immersive VR, while long battery burn-times ensure that dives are never limited by the available lighting. Brandon Mason, maritime archaeologist and technical lead with the MAT says “Given the overall costs of diving and survey operations, having Orcalights onboard has ensured that the MAT has achieved the maximum return of investment in every survey campaign in which we’ve used them, backed up by first-class support from Shane and the team. Now we won’t dive without them.”

Dive lights Orcalight have created a unique system of interchangeable parts allowing users to go fromn a hand held torch to a canister light and a shore supply system, with current powers up to 30000 lumens, interchangeable optics, swap out travel proof batteries and reputation for reliability our equipment has been used all over the world to make programs, films and documentaries by all of the biggest names in the industry. In recent years a more commercial crowd have taken to using the systems for everything from archaeology to mapping, prospecting structural area illumination and inspection. Dive light options include UV White and IR options in the Seawolf 2860, a 30000 lumens canister light, Seawolf 2260, a 20000 lumens canister light, Seawolf 660, a 12000 lumens torch light, Seawolf 860, a 15000 lumens torch light, Seawolf 1560, a 22000 lumens torch light and the Seawolf 1860, a 30000 lumens torch light. There are also options on their Expedition Range, lightwieght carbon fibre equipment, the Configurable Shore Supply Systems and the Industrial and Military Spec Ranges. Orcalight can be contacted on +44 (0)1207 281501 or email MD Shane Newman shane.newman@orcalight.co.uk.

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New build Maltese export delivery for SMS Group

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SMS have delivered a 24m new build aquaculture workboat for a Maltese fish farm specialist operator. In the midst of the most challenging global pandemic, The SMS Group in Southampton has delivered a new build 24m aquaculture vessel to a Tuna farm operator in Malta. The SMS Group has an enviable reputation as specialists in ship repair, marine engineering and major fabrication projects in the commercial marine, defence and superyachts sectors. The company also builds workboats for the marine civils, aquaculture, fisheries and ports and harbours sectors. This latest vessel has 24m LOA, 8.5m beam, and a 3m draft. She’s been built to the MCA-MGN-280-Catergory 1 (150nm from safe haven) workboat code. Her principle purpose will be tuna harvesting and aquaculture/fish farm logistical and maintenance support. Mr David Azzopardi, Director of Fish and Fish Ltd, said: “This represents a major investment for Fish and Fish Ltd, and it illustrates not only the strength of our business but also our belief in the environmental sustainability of the aquaculture industry here in Malta.” He concluded: “Having met SMS at Seawork in 2017, and then latterly concluding the purchase post Seawork 2018, we think the quality of the product is superb - and the level of flexibility and customer commitment illustrated by SMS is genuinely exceptional.” Mr Dave Chaffers, the General Manager of SMS in Southampton, said: “It’s been a pleasure concluding the build with both David and James Walker of Walker Marine Design. “The finished project is fantastic, and this is another great example of ‘best of class’ British engineering and our proven partnership with Walker Marine Design.” He concluded: “As a business our focus clearly remains on ship repair, however this build helps to illustrate both our capabilities and our expertise. “We‘re currently exploring two further new build workboats and several major pontoon projects. “As we look forward to a return to the new norm bespoke marine fabrication is very much on our agenda.” The SMS Group has changed the way that it works since the onset of the pandemic. It has new risk assessments which are frequently updated and method statements, increased on and off-site hygiene and sanitation. It is also enforcing social-distancing across all working environments. The firm is also following the advice of the Government, the World Health Organisation, Public Health England and the National Health Service. www.sms-marine.co.uk

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Damen signs contract with Port of Antwerp for delivery of two IMO Tier III compliant RSD Tug 2513

Last month, Damen Shipyards Group was awarded a contract by the Port of Antwerp to deliver two RSD Tugs 2513 after an intensive tender process. After a legal stand-still period of fifteen days, the award became final. The vessels are part of Damen’s Next Generation Tugs series and are built with the latest technologies in regards to safety, sustainability, efficiency and reliability. The Next Generation Tugs combine elements of Damen’s proven track record in tugs with state-of-the-art innovations leading towards a most efficient vessel; the RSD Tug 2513 produces considerably lower emissions than an equivalent tug. Examples include Damen Safety Glass - shatterproof glazing similar to that used in cars - and a highly ergonomic human machine interface (HMI). The RSD Tug 2513 is a dedicated ship-handling tug both compact and - with 70 tonnes bollard pull - powerful. It has two bows, which means optimal performance in both bow and stern assisting operations. As a result of the always bow first approach, Damen has been able to incorporate a higher freeboard than would usually be possible on a tug of this size - meaning no water on deck, improved seakeeping and increased safety. Both Damen and the Port of Antwerp have a focus on sustainability and innovation. These ambitions became apparent in this tender. For example, the Port of Antwerp selected to have the vessels fitted with Damen’s in-house developed, fully certified Marine NOX reduction system, making them IMO Tier III compliant. The Port of Antwerp has also selected to have the vessels outfitted with FiFi 1 firefighting capabilities. Damen offers numerous options for its vessels; in this way the shipbuilder is able to deliver standardised, proven vessels, tailored to the individual requirements of its clients. “We attach great importance to creating a sustainable port”, Celine Audenaerdt, technical manager Port of Antwerp said. “In our role as operators we wish to set a good example by investing in greening our fleet. We are systematically replacing our tugs by modern type, more environmentally friendly tugs. Buying the two Damen tugs fits in this framework. The new tugs have more fuel-efficient engines and a more efficient propulsion, which significantly reduces fuel consumption. In addition, we are developing two new prototypes for hydrogen and methanol propulsion.” “We are very proud to deliver the first Damen tugs – and also the first azimuth driven tugs – to the Port of Antwerp to match their sustainable and operational ambitions. I must also congratulate to Port of Antwerp team with their continuous focus on lowering emissions and their courage to invest in the latest technologies,” says Vincent Maes Damen area sales manager Benelux. “It is a pleasure to work with such a Customer.” www.damen.com

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Damen Maaskant Shipyards Stellendam delivers trawler Jonge Johannes Damen Maaskant Shipyards Stellendam has recently delivered a twin-rig fly shooting trawler to Urk-based brothers Rense and Johannes de Boer. The new vessel is the LT 295 Jonge Johannes. The LT 295 marks Maaskant’s third delivery to the brothers. In fact, the relationship goes back still further – Maaskant having built a cutter vessel for the brothers’ father over 25 years ago. The yard has worked with Vripack on the design of the LT 295. The aim has been to create a vessel that can operate with a gross tonnage of less than 400 tonnes and one that trims as naturally as possible with a full hold. The brothers De Boer were looking for a future-proof vessel that could be passed on to the next generation. In this case, the vessel is ideally named for one of the sons of Johannes de Boer. The brothers considered a number of shipyards outside the Netherlands, but ultimately decided to go, once again, with Maaskant. Rense de Boer: “This is the Maaskant quality we are used to. Colleagues who have been onboard agree. This is a solid vessel with an eye for detail. And whenever there was something we did not like, Maaskant found a way to resolve it neatly. We are delighted with the result.” Erik Moerkerk, director of Damen Maaskant Shipyards Stellendam: “It’s always a confirmation that we are doing something right when customers return to us. We were very pleased to welcome Rense and Johannes back to Maaskant with this order. Working together with our suppliers we have delivered a well-functioning vessels that meets their requirements. Our relationship stretches back over a quarter of a century and we look forward to continuing our collaboration in the future.” www.damen.com

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Damen Shipyards Group has recently delivered a new lifeboat, a Damen RHIB 975 Inboard, to the Naarden Lifeboat Brigade (Reddingsbrigade Naarden). Following a training period, during which the crew will familarise themselves with the new vessel, the Damen RHIB will conduct rescue operations on the Gooimeer, IJmeer and southern Markermeer lakes in the Netherlands.

The lifeboat has been made available to Naarden Lifeboat Brigade by a donor. Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld, where the RHIB was built, fully supports the initiative and has itself been partly involved in the sponsorship of the project. The brigade is a voluntary organisation that does not receive any governmental subsidies. It is, therefore, dependent on the support of such donations for its continued existence. Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld managing director Jos van Woerkum says, “We are delighted to be supporting this initiative. It gives us pride to know that this RHIB will perform such important work. We wish the Naarden Lifeboat Brigade the very best with their new vessel in full confidence that it will support their crucial activities providing assistance for those in need on the water.” The Naarden Lifeboat Brigade provides a highly important service and has, so far this year, experienced 40 call outs. With this delivery, the lifeboat brigade has two operational lifeboats, thus ensuring that it is at able to provide assistance at all times, even when one vessel is undergoing maintenance. The new vessel is based at the Naarden Marina, from where it will perform search and rescue operations to watersports enthusiasts and commercial shipping alike. Damen has delivered a customised vessel, designed specifically for the Naarden Lifeboat Brigade. The RHIB 975 is 9.75 metres long with a beam of 3.3 metres. It has two Volvo Penta D6 inboard engines, each offering 370 HP. With such propulsion the lifeboat can operate at speeds above 50 knots. Other requirements were for ample deck and storage space in order that the vessel can easily transport the equipment necessary to save lives. The RHIB can accommodate four lifeguards and in the region of 25 rescue personnel. The crew are comfortably seated on Ullman Biscaya suspension jockey seats featuring ‘stay on’ cordura covers and rubber coated grip handles for extra safety. Damen also outfitted the RHIB with David Clark intercom communication, installed in the helmets worn by those on board. The vessel is equipped with modern communications and navigation systems to optimise its search and rescue capabilities. A dedicated towing bollard provided with a towing line on astorage drum ensures the RHIB’s ability to tow yachts in the event of engine failure or running aground. An additional feature is pre-heating on the engines. With this, the RHIB is ready to go immediately, whenever a call out is received. The lifeboat is named Promers, after Bastion Promers, part of the distinctive fortifications of the historic city of Naarden. www.damen.com

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Sanmar Adds ‘IYIDERE’ to Its Portfolio Targe Towing, UK have ordered two Robert Allan RAmbler 1200 multi-purpose mini tugs based on the successful twin screw RA 1600 design from Sanmar, Turkey. These vessels with have a designed bollard pull of 6 tonnes, a speed of 9.5 knots and be able to carry 12 passengers internally. The pair is part of upgrading Targe’s fleet and will be brought into service at INEOS FPS’s Hound Point Marine Terminal on the Firth of Forth, where the company has provided towage services for almost 30 years. Their principal task will be line handling operations for berthing large crude oil tankers up to VLCC. They will support pollution response and safety patrols’ and will transport crews and light stores to and from the terminal. Following the acquisition of three Bogacay Class Robert Allan 2400sx tugs over the past three years, the relationship between Targe and Sanmar’s design team is strong. Targe’s MD Tom Woolley said: “Whilst benefiting from proven standard designs from a commercial perspective, Sanmar’s design team work hard at accommodating bespoke changes for individual clients requirements. Whilst these new multi-role workboats are an addition to Sanmar’s portfolio of vessels, the builder’s proven quality of build supported by Robert Allan’s internationally recognised reputation for design excellence, were important factors in awarding this contract to Sanmar”. www.sanmar.com.tr

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Floating Anode Cage installation Eager.one has aided Van Oord in designing and constructing a tool for the installation of anode cages from a floating vessel. The Anode Cage Installation Aid (ACIA) completed a factory acceptance and was transported to the onshore harbour for commissioning and training of the Van Oord operational crew. The tool will be used by Van Oordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heavy lift vessel Svanen. The original challenge was to design an installation aid that can install the anode cage over the monopile while preventing collision between the two. This was to be carried out from a floating vessel by means of a service crane with limited capacity. Weight restrictions, precise handling, and monitoring were the main operational challenges, starting with how to position the anode cage over the monopile. Due to the weight restrictions lightweight materials such as aluminium were used to construct the tool. Installing the AC directly over the MP is not possible due to the motions of the vessel and marginal tolerances. Therefore the ACIA, with the anode cage connected to it, will first be lifted onto the monopile, an Eager.one spokesperson commented. Once positioned according to the required heading, the three synchronized winches lower the anode cage over the ACIA towards the monopile flange. By means of eye-to-eye slings, the anode cage is connected to a lowering ring, which is an aluminium circular truss frame that will guide the cages towards the installation position. Spring-loaded wheels are connected to the lowering ring. These wheels follow the ACIA structure down to the monopile and make sure that the anode cage will stay exactly centred and will not collide with the MP. The hydraulics and electrical and instrumentation fitted onto the lowering ring are powered via the umbilical winch fitted onto the ACIA. The lowering of the anode cage into the installation position will be monitored by means of cameras, supported by lighting for visual confirmation of the cageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s position. In addition, the exact position can be determined by a pay-out measuring system in the winches. As soon as the anode cage has reached the installation position, the pin-pushers will release the eye-to-eye sling on one side. In case the sling is stuck the secondary pin-pushers can release the other side of the sling as a mitigation. When installed, the aluminium ring will be lifted back to the ACIA base which is still positioned on top of the monopile. https://eager.one/

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Hoist ring eliminates kinking The lifting ring design guarantees a safe position of the hook without kinking The new RUD ACP Turnado hoist ring turns the lifting ring into the direction of the best lifting angle. Therefore the lifting ring will move freely into the direction of the pull, avoiding any tilting or unintentional reverting of the lifting ring. Developed by the RUD engineering team, the hoist ring truly offers more. The shape has been enhanced and strengthened at its most stressed areas. It offers an increased working load limit of up to 30% compared to hoist rings of the same size. The hoist ring also comes with RUDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ICE-Bolt technology which offers steel with maximum strength and high ductility. Its unique spring mechanism guides the lifting ring automatically into the direction of the best lifting angle and avoids worst case lifting scenarios. Wear indicators, positioned at the critical points of the lifting angle make it easy to identify the wear on the lifting point upon inspection. Hoist rings are well known for their tendency to kink. The new RUD ACP Turnado eliminates these dangers completely. The intelligent spring mechanism makes sure that the suspension ring turns into the load force direction. The lifting ring design guarantees a safe position of the hook without kinking. The result being the first hoist ring which ensures no kinking. The RUD ACP Turnado comes with a factory equipped RFID transponder which allows quick and easy management and inspections of your lifting equipment, helping to ensure that your equipment is inspected on time, every time. www.rud.co.uk

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Mammoet crane in operation in Lagos deep offshore logistic base

Nigeria's Lagos Deep Offshore Logistic Base, LADOL, now has a new crane in operation - the Mammoet Terminal Crane (MTC 15).

LADOL and Mammoet signed a partnership agreement, in January this year, aimed at growing LADOL’s capacity for project cargo handling and logistics for industrial sectors in West Africa. Mammoet then supplied LADOL with its heavy-lift terminal crane - MTC 15 which has transformed LADOL’s quayside into a heavy lift terminal. With a load moment matching a 1,200t crawler crane or a large floating sheerleg, the crane enables loads up to 600t to be lifted to and from the quay from non-geared cargo vessels. "This lifting capacity is ideal for loading and offloading heavy items such as columns, vessels, reels, engines, and many other project cargoes," Mammoet says. The crane was recently installed at the LADOL quayside, and, according to Mammoet, is the biggest installed shore crane of its kind in the region. To support LADOL’s quayside operations, Mammoet mobilized a 250t crawler crane in addition to the MTC 15. LADOL’s Executive Director Business Development, Jide Jadesimi said “The establishment of a long-term relationship between Mammoet and LADOL is an extremely exciting and significant development in terms of massively increasing local capacity. Thereby attracting to Nigeria the general fabrication and complex construction jobs that are in increasing demand - not just in Nigeria but across the sub-region.” Michel Bunnik, Commercial Director of Mammoet Middle East and Africa: “Thanks to the combination of Mammoet’s MTC crane and LADOL’s excellent infrastructure, such as its 200m quay with 8.5m draft, warehousing, fabrication and assembly yards, the base can now be considered as a fully independent heavy lifting terminal. It can support the largest industrial projects in the world, solving cargo handling and logistics pains of project owners, EPCs and freight forwarders, as they can get heavier loads in and out of Lagos more efficiently than they could before.” “The MTC-15 crane is ideal for loading and offloading heavy breakbulk cargo, without having to reinforce the quay and making it possible to bypass other Apapa quays and transport any cargo and materials directly to sites. This saves a considerable amount of time and resources.” Bunnik said. www.mammoet.com

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BOSKALIS AWARDED TWO DREDGING CONTRACTS IN FINLAND Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. has been awarded two contracts in Finland by the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency, the Port of Helsinki and the City of Helsinki with a combined contract value of € 32 million. In the Port of Helsinki, Boskalis will deepen de Vuosaari fairway and harbor basin from eleven to thirteen meters and utilize a part of the dredged material for the development of Helsinki’s Hernesaari area, which is close to the center of the city. The activities will commence immediately and are due to be completed by the end of 2021. For the harbor deepening scope a volume of one million cubic meters of clay and moraine material will be dredged and 0.8 million cubic meters of rock will be Tel: +44(0) 2392 472710 removed from the seabed by means of drilling and blasting. Part of this Mob: +44(0) 7850 473713 material will be transported by vessel to the Hernesaari area and E-Mail: info@fdsukltd.com reused for the reclamation of 6 hectares of land on which offices and Web: www.fdsukltd.com residential housing for 7,000 people will be developed in the coming years. For these activities Boskalis will deploy a variety of specialized dredging equipment including two large backhoe dredgers, a grab Diver R.O.V. & Crane Operated Dredging Systems. Multipurpose & dredger, a drilling barge and various hopper barges. Mini dredging systems for the removal of fines, silt, mud’s, drill cuttings, Boskalis’ strategy is aimed at benefitting from key macro-economic sand, grit, gravel, shingle, shale & general debris. Suitable for confined factors which drive worldwide demand in our markets: expansion of space operations or locations where access is a problem. All on-shore the global economy, increase in energy consumption, global civil applications. Shallow & deepwater offshore support operations. Renewables. Complete ready to use self operational systems available population growth and the challenges that go hand in hand with for use worldwide. Stillage packed or deepwater offshore containerised climate change. These projects are largely driven by growth in global units. Long & short term rentals. Sales. Wide scope of operations. trade and the trend towards larger vessels with deeper drafts as well Lightweight, road & air transportable environmentally friendly units. as population growth in major cities. EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE FOR RENTAL WORLDWIDE. www.boskalis.com

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WODA reservoir dredging working group The World Organisation of Dredging Associations, WODA, is to establish a new Working Group called the WODA Working Group on Reservoir Dredging (ResDred WG) and they are seeking suitable experts to join in. The Terms of Reference for the Working Group, as well as the invitation letter can be downloaded from the website. For reasons of efficiency, it is expected, that the major part of the work of the WG will be conducted in the digital space. The WG is encouraged to schedule their face-to-face meetings alongside regional conferences of the three WODA associations, WEDA, CEDA and EADA. Interested CEDA members are kindly requested to notify Anna Csiti, at the CEDA Secretariat, by 15 August 2020. Please provide a brief curriculum vitae along with a brief description of relevant experience. Appointment to the Working Group will be confirmed by 5 September 2020 the latest. Costs incurred in taking part in the Working Group will have to be borne by the participating Memberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s company/organisation, and this should be taken into consideration when expressing an interest. The newly formed Working Group will have their first meeting in the form of videoconferencing in September 2020, at which point the Terms of Reference will be finalised and a Work Plan will be developed.

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LAND & WATER CONTINUES TO OVERSEE DREDGING WORKS AT PEEL MARINA Land & Water, a leading provider of wet civil engineering solutions, is proud to be working on site at Peel Marina in the Isle of Man undertaking essential works that will offer environmental, economic and operational benefits for the marina and local community. The scheme to begin removing 32,000 m3 of silt from Peel Marina was launched in January 2020, with Land & Water at the helm of this important venture. Land & Water’s industry-leading team began work on the island in January constructing the lagoon quickly followed by the pipeline construction. Dredging operations commenced at the end of April. Specialist equipment, including a floating pontoon and long reach excavators are being used to complete these works on behalf of the Isle of Man Government. The project exists to re-establish the efficiency of Peel Marina and futureproof all that it offers for years to come. Despite recent events and restrictions surrounding Covid-19, Land & Water has remained on site since January, working in accordance with government guidelines. Land & Water’s entire team is passionately committed to enhancing Peel Marina and fulfilling the project’s estimated timeline. As Land & Water continues to remove silt from Peel Marina, it is transported to the lagoon using local resources in the form of tractors and Land & Water’s specialist sealed trailers, where it is then distributed within the lagoon footprint. Only after satisfying environmental standards agreed with the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) will this material be transported to a strategic waste landfill facility. The drying lagoon has been carefully constructed to meet specific requirements which means that any remaining heavy metals and other contaminants can be safely contained. When the project is completed the former greenfield site will be returned to pasture when Land & Water remove and dispose of the lagoon liner, returning the field to its original state. Discussing the project’s progress, Land & Water’s Construction Director, Kevin Kirkland, says: “Our project at Peel Marina is making great progress. Despite all of the hurdles which have arisen over recent months, we are working in accordance with our client’s timeline and are set to complete this phase of the project on time. As always, Land & Water prides itself on its efficiency, customer care and the steps we take to protect our team’s wellbeing”. Over recent months, due to the uncertainty of the Covid-19 pandemic, Land & Water has found itself adapting to the unprecedented restrictions. Carefully following government guidelines, the Land & Water team continues to practice social distancing on site whilst enacting any necessary measures to better protect every employee. The Peel Marina project is vital to the local community; this work promises to ease pressures put on the marina, ensuring that it is restored to its correct level for access and operation. This will continue to bring real economic benefits to Peel. With over 30,000m3 of matter being lifted out of the marina across two phases, every stage of this project has been carefully considered and structured to safely handle the materials removed from this site. Land & Water is proud to be contributing to a project which promises to incite such positive change. Works at Peel Marina are estimated to continue until summer 2022. As such, it is pivotal that works progress at an efficient pace. Land & Water’s adaptability continues to reside at the heart of this project and every member of the team on site is committed to completing the project safely and with ease, supporting the needs of the local community and Peel Marina itself. Land & Water looks forward to completing these works at Peel Marina, a result which will reflect another iconic, successful venture for a leading provider of civil engineering services here in the UK. www.land-water.co.uk

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Bureau Veritas launches online maritime training courses

Bureau Veritas has launched the BVS eAcademy to provide online learning for marine and offshore energy markets around the world. Led by BV Solutions Marine & Offshore (BVS M&O), BVS eAcademy offering more than 25 maritime courses developed from BVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own internal training academy which, since 2016, has delivered more than 20,000 training sessions to more than 1,500 BV staff. Delivered online and on-demand, the courses are suitable for maritime professionals as well as students looking to develop their awareness and understanding of specific areas of expertise, in key technical areas related to naval architecture; materials, welding and non-destructive testing; rules and regulations; or classification and statutory matters. One of the foundation courses is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Introduction to Naval Architectureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, a multi-module course which, in 20 hours of training, delivers an extensive overview and detailed insight into the design and construction of ships. This course, along with many of the others, will be useful for professionals involved in ship operations, maritime regulation, ship broking, finance, insurance, or other stakeholder groups and providers of ancillary services, a Bureau Veritas spokesperson says. Commenting on the online Academy Paul Shrieve, President BVS, said, "We are very excited to share our expertise and the success of our own approach to training. Our ambition is to share this knowledge with as many people as possible using the practical digital academy format to enable convenient distance learning for anyone with an internet connection. "This initiative is about providing an education of the highest quality based on the breadth and depth of our maritime expertise and experience in a manner that is convenient, and accessible to all." www.bureauveritas.co.uk

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Clyde Marine Training welcome back cadets for onsite safety training Clyde Marine Training recently began the process of allowing existing cadets to attend the site of sister company Clyde Training Solutions, as COVID-19 restrictions were eased to allow (socially distanced) training on site. Sixteen cadets were in attendance the first week, with half undertaking STCW Advanced Fire Fighting and the other half STCW Proficiency for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties. By the end of last month, a total of 89 attendees had undertaken the above courses as well as HUET/ CA-EBS and the STCW Basic Safety week. The cadets travelled from all over the UK to attend the courses, with City of Glasgow College allowing them to book accommodation at the halls of residence if required with transport also being provided to and from the centre by CTS staff. Phase One Deck Cadet Andrew Corlett left feedback on the experience: “It was great to be back training after lockdown, and I had an enjoyable experience at Clyde Training Solutions and it is clear they have invested a lot of time into preventing the spread of COVID. “Our instructor was very professional and along with delivering the syllabus, social distancing was clearly a high priority. Although some things are different, it was good to be making progress like this again towards my cadetship.” This training is vitally important as it will allow those undertaking the STCW Basic Week and Designated Security Duties to go to sea for the first time, as part of their second of five phases at college. Those undertaking Advanced Fire Fighting are at the end of their college life in phase 5 and must complete this course before being issued their Certificate of Competency (CoC). www.clydemarinetraining.com

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Large scale batteries for renewables sector Battery investment specialist, Charley Grimston, welcomes the news announced recently by Kwasi Kwarteng, Minister for Business, Energy and Clean Growth, that planning laws would be relaxed to allow large energy storage units to be built more quickly. “These are exactly the sort of infrastructure and investment projects the UK needs. The ability to build more large-scale batteries will supercharge our renewable energy market, allowing us all to enjoy cleaner air as more of our energy comes from green sources. It also opens a door for investors looking for new opportunities in our post Covid world, and is of course a very welcome boost for British battery manufacturers,“ Charley Grimston said. Charley Grimston is one of a handful of experts in the UK who specialise in the investment and insurance side of the renewable energy market relating specifically to batteries. His company, CNC Asset, developed the first extended warranty products for the renewable market ten years ago. Charley is also co-founder and CEO of Altelium, a company which specialises in lithium ion battery information, and was awarded a million plus grant from Innovate UK in 2018 in recognition of its importance in supporting the UK lithium ion market through applied data analytics. Charley is also a member of the British Standards Institution (BSI) steering group developing the UK standards for the safe and environmentally conscious handling of battery packs and modules. In addition to providing the opportunity for immediate investment in new storage facilities, the announcement from minister Kwarteng also gives a boost to the electric car market as Charley explains: “Many years down the line from now, people will be able to sell the electric batteries in their cars. The individual, best functioning cells in their car battery can go on to become part of a new large super battery. This second life use is of course very important from an environmental point of view but also from a financial point of view, boosting the cash value of used electric vehicles.” Charley concludes: “British battery manufacturers will also be delighted at this announcement as it provides the opportunity for their market to grow quickly. I see this as a rare example of red tape being cut which will bring both immediate and long-term benefits to the country. It’s just what we need at this time.” https://www.cncassetmanagement.co.uk https://altelium.com www.marineandmaritimegazette.com

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The EU has recently started providing funding through its Horizon 2020 research and innovation program for a new initiative the aims to improve the short-sea shipping component of the container supply chain. Known as MOSES (autoMated vessels and supply chain Optimisation for Sustainable short sEa Shipping) the 36 month research effort will seek innovations including innovative vessels and optimisation of logistics operations. Three initial projects were defined for the research initiative. They will seek to develop a hybrid feeder system for short-sea shipping designed to accommodate ports do not have the means to load/unload. The feeder will be equipped with a robotic container handling system that is self-sufficient in terms of loading and unloading of containers and enhances the operational capacity of small ports. In addition, an autonomous system for manoeuvring and docking ships - MOSES AutoDock - will be developed, which will provide operational independence from the availability of port nautical services including pilots, tugs and mooring. A digital platform - MOSES platform - will also be developed to link demand and supply of cargo volumes, shippers, forwarders, shipping companies, ports. The platform will use machine learning and big data - availability of modes, cargo volumes and delivery times - to maximize short sea traffic. MOSES will be validated by pilot demonstrations in relevant testing environments, supported by concrete business cases. A sustainability framework will be developed within the project for evaluating the performance and viability of the proposed innovations. This evaluation will also lead to concrete policy recommendations. The final result of the project will be a complete redesign of the port operation based on the feeder operation with its own means of container handling and not depending on the availability of pilots or tugs to enter the port. The MOSES Consortium consists of 17 partners from seven EU countries, that will all be contributing to the goal of enhance sustainable short-sea shipping through achieving beyond state-of-the-art applied know-how and technological developments. The project is due to be concluded in mid 2023.

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Swathe Services takes delivery of SBG Ekinox Navsight INS for customer demonstrations Swathe Services has recently added the SBG Ekinox Navsight to their equipment demo pool. After extensive trials on manned and unmanned vessels operating under bridges, in harbours and offshore for Hydrographic applications the performance of the Ekinox Inertial Navigation System (INS) has been exceptional. Its small compact subsea form factor and weight makes this system light and easy to install with portable sonar systems. It is ideal for shallow water applications and comes at an amazing price compared to competitive INS manufacturers. James Williams, Managing Director at Swathe explained: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since we became the distributor for SBG Systems we have seen as steady increase in sales across all their product ranges selling into land, air, and marine industries. The Navsight solution has been specifically designed for Hydrographic applications and is symbiotic with all Sonars offering ethernet or RS232 connectivity. We now own a number of SBG sensors which we offer out to customers for trial and invite interested parties to contact us.â&#x20AC;? www.swathe-services.com

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Canada joins Global Ocean Alliance Canada Minister of Fisheries, Bernadette Jordan, recently announced that Canada has joined other countries in the Global Ocean Alliance. The alliance’s goal is to work with international partners for ambitious ocean action to protect at least 30% of the world’s oceans through the establishment of marine protected areas and other effective area-based marine conservation measures by 2030. For the last five years, Canada has worked in partnership with provinces and territories, Indigenous peoples, and environmental and industry organizations to increase the protection of its oceans. The country aimed to conserve 10 per cent of the country’s marine and coastal areas by 2020 , but surpassed that goal by reaching nearly 14% by August last year. According to a government spokesperson, Canada’s efforts, including the establishment of new marine protected areas and other effective areabased conservation measures, have also contributed to the international 10 per cent marine conservation target ahead of the original timeline. The government said it continues to work toward its ambitious target of protecting 25 per cent of marine and coastal areas by 2025, working toward 30 per cent by 2030. “Through the Global Ocean Alliance, we join a growing number of like-minded countries that will advocate internationally for 30 per cent conservation by 2030 around the world. We will work with other countries toward the adoption of new ambitious global biodiversity targets under the Convention on Biological Diversity at the 15th Conference of Parties in Kunming, China in 2021,” the government said in a statement. “Canada is joining the Global Ocean Alliance to help galvanize international efforts towards a 30 per cent conservation goal that allows the marine environment and sustainable marine economies to thrive.” “Canada is proud to join the Global Ocean Alliance, working alongside like-minded countries to advocate for our shared vision of sustainable, healthy oceans around the world. We have made exceptional progress on protecting our own waters, and it is time to move the goal post ahead and reach even farther,” Jordan commented. In 2019, the United Kingdom established the Global Ocean Alliance to support a global 30 per cent conservation target by 2030 at the Convention on Biological Diversity COP 15 in Kunming, China in 2021. Twenty-two countries have now joined the alliance. These are, Belgium, Belize, Cabo Verde, Canada, Costa Rica, Croatia, Fiji, Finland, Gabon, Germany, Italy, Kenya, Luxembourg, Monaco, Nigeria, Palau, Portugal, Senegal, Seychelles, Sweden, United Kingdom and, Vanuatu.

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