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An interesting Summer at sea... With parts of the sector picking up and others remaining steady, what next for the maritime industry?

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Welcome to the August 2017 issue of Marine & Maritime Gazette the monthly magazine aimed at Worldwide coverage of the commercial marine, shipping and waterbased renewables markets. With the ‘Summer at sea’ now well underway, we all look forward to improved business and invigorating events for the rest of the year. Inside this issue, as usual, we will be covering a huge amount of topics including ‘Dredging’ on page 20, to the ‘ins and outs’ of ‘Deck Equipment, Lifting & Winching’ from page 42. We also have a ‘peek’ into ‘Tugs, Workboats & OSVs’ on page 26, plus some aspects of ‘Training, Certification & Courses’ from page 34. Anyway, we hope you enjoy reading this Commercial Ma edition and look forward to seeing many rine & Renewabl es Worldwide of you in and around events later this year. 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 After a record build time Aluminium Marine Consultants deliver MO4 to Mainprize Offshore.

p18 Propulsion system Metal Shark in partnership with Angelle Development introduce new Swamp Shark propulsion system.

p14 Spanish pilot Safehaven Marine launch ‘Vigia’ interceptor pilot boat for Port of Gijon, Spain

p27 Diving Seminar IMCA Diving Seminar, and DMAC Workshop, September in London.

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Ports of Cork and Xiamen sign agreement

Last month the Port of Cork and the Port of Xiamen formally signed a Sister Port Agreement in order to jointly promote freight, the cruise business, logistics and other business opportunities within the two ports. This agreement will help to strengthen the understanding and long-term cooperation between the two ports. The Port of Xiamen is an important deep water port located on Xiamen Island, the adjacent mainland coast, and along the estuary of the Jiulongjiang River in southern Fujian, People’s Republic of China. Xiamen is ranked the eighth-largest container port in China and ranks 17th in world rankings. With the capacity to handle sixth-generation large container vessels, there are nine container terminals in total consisting of 74 berths. In 2013, Xiamen handled 191 million tons of cargo, including 8.08 million TEU. This sister port agreement will see the Ports of Xiamen and Cork mutually agree to providing excellent services to shipping lines operating between the two Ports and they will encourage new shipping companies in setting up direct lines between the two ports. As well as strengthening the exchange of shipping industry information, shipping technology and of the international shipping market, the agreement shall further strengthen technical training and port visits so as to jointly promote mutual business cooperation and friendship. Speaking at the signing of the sister port agreement, Chairman of the Port of Cork, John Mullins said: ‘We are honoured to welcome the Port of Xiamen to Cork today to sign this sister port agreement which will be of great benefit to both ports. We anticipate good collaboration and exchanging of port knowledge into the future and we know the Port of Cork can learn a lot from Xiamen in terms of port re-development and expanding our own port services.’ During their visit to the Port of Cork, the delegates from Port of Xiamen received a presentation on Cork’s port facilities and services and were also updated on the Ringaskiddy Port Redevelopment plans and areas of port industry opportunities. Commented Chief Executive of the Port of Cork, Brendan Keating: ‘This really is an excellent opportunity for the Port of Cork and one we intend to maximise.’ ‘Since An Bord Pleanala’s decision to grant permission for alterations to the terms of the Ringaskiddy Port development permitted in May 2015, our team has been progressing with the project. We were delighted with the opportunity to share our redevelopment plans with Port of Xiamen and for them to gain an understanding of the needs for our redevelopment. While not on the same scale as Port of Xiamen, we will be able to jointly learn through our port industry experiences.’

The Dutch Port of Rotterdam witnessed an increase of 3.9% in throughput during the first six months of 2017, mainly driven by the container segment. The volume of containers handled increased by 9.3% in TEU terms and by 10.4% in tonnes, thereby making it the determining factor for the overall growth in throughput. Eight out of ten market segments at the port witnessed an increase in volumes, while the only falls were recorded in the volumes of mineral oil products and other liquid bulk. As dry bulk volumes rose by 5.2%, liquid bulk saw a slight decrease of 1%. Additionally, the port’s break bulk volumes flourished with an increase of 10.8%. A total of 238 million tonnes of goods

were handled in the first half of the year. The market share of Rotterdam by comparison with the other ports in the Hamburg-Le Havre range increased from 29% reported in the first quarter of 2016 to 30.9% in the corresponding period of 2017 in the container sector. Sea port dues decreased by 0.4% (EUR 0.6 million) to EUR 146 million, while throughput increased by 3.9% because of a fall in some market segments of the average price per tonne due to the prevailing price structure.

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Workshops Address Burning Issues in a Changing World

Southampton UK 24th, 25th and 26th October 2017 A series of one day NEXT GENERATION Workshops are being held 'back to back' at the Grand Harbour Southampton on 24th, 25th and 26th October 2017. The NEXT GEN programme combines a group of dynamic international presenters with panel discussions. Opening sessions for each Workshop feature expertise from heads of UK Border Force and UK Ministry of Defence, along with the Design and Engineering team from UK search and rescue provider the RNLI. Workshop Lead, John Haynes, said, “In recent years less people are expected to do more work and time is becoming scarce for everyone in the marine industry. Our focused one day Workshops are designed to deliver a unique mix of sessions that are highly relevant to all sectors. The feedback from recent NEXT GEN Workshops has highlighted hot topics for further discussion. In recent weeks, I have personally asked a number of organisations what are their most current and burning issues. These suggestions have been used to develop the October Workshop programme.” The Shock Mitigation Solutions Workshop theme considers ‘How Shock Mitigation By All Means Improves Efficiency.’ Topics look beyond simply complying with vibration directives or unrealistic health and safety objectives that are hard to apply in the maritime workplace. The RIB and High Speed Craft Workshop theme looks at ‘Boat and Equipment Procurement in a Changing World.’ Topics include Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) solutions, through life support of fleets and balancing the need for speed with reliability and durability. The Systems Safety and Equipment Workshop focuses on ‘Identifying and Avoiding Single Points of Failure at Sea.’ Improving situational awareness is an emerging theme. Design led redundancy is essential for critical tasks including power, navigation and communications. The fast moving Workshop style programme brings together an international group of experts armed with the latest knowledge to identify problems that affect the sub IMO / sub 24 metre maritime sector worldwide and highlight potential solutions. The unique knowledge gained from NEXT GEN presentations and panel discussions helps to shape decisions that lead to improvements for in-service equipment and procurement. John Haynes added, “Having trained over 100 organisations we know that when groups of maritime professionals get together their shared knowledge and experiences can improve both the performance of their organisations and the seafarer workplace. For example, recent activity has been driven by a need to identify which European laws will still apply in the UK with or without Brexit. Our objective is to look beyond this and identify genuine best practice across all maritime sectors without being stifled by bureaucracy.” NEXT GEN Workshop days are relevant to workboats, pilot boats, patrol boats, search & rescue, survey vessels, wind farm support, superyacht tenders and training vessels. Attendees include professional and military organisations, boat builders, equipment manufacturers, service providers, classification and standards organisations. Supporters of the event include British Marine, Shipbuilders & Shiprepairers Association, UK Maritime Pilots Association, Southampton Marine & Maritime Institute, University of Southampton. Feedback from a recent NEXT GEN Workshop attendee sums up the objectives, “Whilst I was there I was bombarded with new and interesting ideas, facts and outlooks. Your infectious enthusiasm for these subjects is clearly rubbing off on all those who were present!” www.shockmitigation.com

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New Tritex Multigauge thickness gauges for surveyors Dorchester, UK, based, Tritex NDT have launched a new range of thickness gauges specifically for ship and small craft surveyors. These include the new Multigauge 5650 Surveyor thickness gauge, for measuring both metal and GRP, and the Multigauge 5300 GRP thickness gauge for just measuring GRP. Both gauges are based on the already very popular original Multigauge 5600 and have new features specifically designed for marine surveyors. The Multigauge 5650 Surveyor gauge can be used with existing standard soft faced probes for measuring metal thickness through coatings, up to 20mm thick, to give the same high standard of performance as the Multigauge 5600. However, by simply exchanging the probe, the gauge automatically switches to GRP measurement mode which uses single echo. This can be used to assess the condition of GRP when checking for osmosis and delaminations. Either probe can also be used in echo â&#x20AC;&#x201C; echo mode, if required, by easily selecting the option from the keypad during measurement, with no special probes required for this function. For metal measurement, the gauge utilises the Multiple Echo technique to ignore coatings up to 20mm thick and just measures the metal substrate. No grinding or removal of the coatings is required, significantly reducing preparation time and ultimately saving both time and money when carrying out inspections. All probes have Intelligent Probe Recognition (IPR), which automatically adjusts settings in the gauge when connected, resulting in a perfectly matched probe and gauge for enhanced performance. Also, the Automatic Measurement Verification System (AMVS) used with multiple echo ensures only true measurements are displayed, even on the most heavily corroded metals. The Multigauge 5300 GRP gauge has been specifically designed for marine surveyors to check for osmosis, blistering and delaminations in GRP hulls. GRP measurement has traditionally been difficult to achieve but Tritex NDT have developed their gauge to use a single echo technology with a special probe for excellent performance. Both gauges have large modern colour displays and an easy to use clear graphic menu. They have been designed in line with Tritexâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concept of Simple, Accurate and Robust. Intuitive menus allow for easy navigation. There are also datalogging versions of each gauge available which allow the user to store measurements on the gauge in either a grid, string or combination of both, giving complete versatility. The datalogging function is wireless which means that real time measurements can be displayed on a PC or laptop up to 1km away. Templates can be setup before carrying out the inspection Only single crystal probes are used, which have a number of advantages when measuring on curved and corroded surfaces. Tritex NDT is a leading manufacturer of thickness gauges. All gauges are designed and manufactured in the UK and supplied as complete kits, ready to use, with a 3 year warranty and free annual calibration for the life of the gauge. An optional leather case protects the gauge in even the harshest of environments. www.tritexndt.com

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New accreditation for Valeport

Last month, Valeport, a leading UK manufacturer of oceanographic, hydrographic and hydrometric instrumentation underwent a number of ISO audits, successfully updating the firm’s certifications to ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management and ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management. For the first time in 2017, Valeport is also now certified to BS OHSAS 18001, the internationally applied British Standard for occupational health and safety. ISO 14001:2015 is the latest standard which sets out the criteria for an environmental management system. Certification to this standard evidences Valeport’s work to measure and improve the subsea supplier’s environmental impact. ISO 9001:2015 is a standard to support organisations to meet the needs of customers, stakeholders, as well as statutory and regulatory requirements. ISO 9001 particularly examines customer focus, the motivation of Valeport’s management, their process approach and drive for continual improvements, which ensures that quality management is at the heart of Valeport’s activities. This year, Valeport were also audited to BS OHSAS 18001 for the first time. This new accreditation formally recognises Valeport’s commitment to occupational health and safety across the company’s processes and systems. Kevin Edwards, Valeport sales and marketing manager, commented: “Our accreditation has been supported by ACS Registrars and all the team at Valeport. We are delighted to be able to continue to assure our customers and supply chain partners that Valeport provides only outstanding products and services.” Valeport designs and manufactures instrumentation for the oceanographic, hydrographic and hydrometric communities with a worldwide customer base that includes: defence, environmental, oil and gas, renewable energy, construction, dredging and civil engineering sectors. www.valeport.co.uk

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Carbon Trust inspection competition

The UK-headquartered Carbon Trust’s Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA), a collaborative RD&D programme funded by nine leading offshore wind developers and the Scottish Government, has recently launched a competition targeted at finding new ways to inspect offshore wind underwater substructures and reduce the cost of offshore wind. The competition is open to innovators with inspection technologies that can provide information and data on grout integrity and welds for both monopiles and jackets. Winners of the competition will get the chance to test their technologies on installed foundations at fully operational wind farms in Europe, as well as receive hands-on mentoring and advice from the nine OWA industry partners, which collectively representing over 75 per cent of the European market. The aim of the competition is to help these new technologies access the large potential market and become part of the normal subsea inspection strategy for offshore wind developers. Current estimates show that around 35-40 per cent of the monopile fleet, majority of the pre2012 structures, have potentially been affected by issues relating to grouted joints, for example corrosion caused by harsh marine environment. Additionally, many of the structures built post2012 will require performance monitoring. New designs such as jackets, which are constructed using welded nodes are also coming online and these will present new inspection challenges for the industry. At present, the methods to inspect grouted connections and welds are very limited and do not provide sufficient resolution of data for offshore wind developers. Therefore, there is limited knowledge on the integrity of the structures which can lead to costly high levels of precaution in the inspection regime, such as conservative preventative maintenance or more regular inspections. By providing a solution that can provide asset owners with the knowledge they require, costs can be reduced significantly and the inspection regimes optimised. Industry standards require that a sample of offshore wind subsea structures within each farm (typically 5-15 per cent) are subjected to periodic inspection. This can be carried out at varying intervals, depending on the standards used but would typically occur every 4-5 years per wind farm. If defects, or greater levels of corrosion than expected, are observed then the inspection programme can call for wider (up to full farm, in the case of a serious generic problem) or more frequent inspections. Periodic maintenance specifications will also be a feature of emerging markets in US, Taiwan, Korea and Japan which present further opportunities for new technologies that can prove cost-effective. Competition runs to 13 October 2017. www.carbontrust.com

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Back in 2015, Van der Velden Marine Systems, part of the Damen Shipyards Group, was nominated to supply rudders for five 20,000 TEU mega containerships ordered by China Cosco Shipping Corporation Limited at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co (DSIC) and Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding. The delivery of the rudders is scheduled to take place this year and the vessels are expected to be launched in 2018. For these vessels, Van der Velden is supplying its largest ATLANTIC rudders with ART™ (Asymmetric Rudder Technology) design and bulb, each having an area of approximately 100 m2 and weighting over 250 tonnes. The rudders are specially optimised for minimum cavitation at high speed, as well as ensuring firstclass course-keeping and manoeuvrability. Their water-lubricated synthetic bearings are long-lasting and require little maintenance. The rudders are designed for easy dismounting when inspections and repairs are needed. “We are very proud that China Cosco Shipping Corporation Limited, one of the largest container shipping lines in the world, has selected Van der Velden Marine Systems as the supplier for the rudders on their newest mega container vessels,” says Van der Velden Marine Systems Managing Director Wim Knoester. “With these contracts, we are pleased to say that we have strengthened our position in the Chinese market.” Van der Velden has recently also expanded into the Asian naval market. The Dutch company is recognized for its specialization in the design and production of premium rudders and steering gears. Van der Velden is delivering high quality manoeuvring equipment to all the important shipyards in China, South Korea, Taiwan and India. Recently, the company’s board has decided to continue to increase its Asian presence by opening its own office in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Masunari Yamamoto is the Van der Velden representative in Japan. Having more than 40 years’ experience in the Japanese naval market, he will be acting as a technical and commercial support in this part of the World. www.vdvelden.com

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Metal Shark introduces new Swamp Shark propulsion system US boatbuilder Metal Shark has partnered with Angelle Development, LLC of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana to introduce an entirely new vessel propulsion system featuring patented technology and several industry firsts. The ‘Swamp Shark Drive’ is an all-terrain propulsion system specially engineered and built for operation in extreme shallow water, riverine, and mud flat environments. The highly durable system will safely and reliably propel a vessel through dense vegetation, mud, and debris-strewn waters. “I began designing this system and building the initial prototype in 2011 with the goal of creating the ultimate ‘go anywhere, do anything’ all-terrain propulsion system,” said inventor Clint Angelle, CEO/Owner of Angelle Development, LLC and creator of the Swamp Shark. “I studied the vulnerabilities of every other shallow water drive on the market and worked to overcome all of the challenges of operating high performance engines in these environments. The result is an incredibly reliable system that performs so well that it simply must be seen to be believed.” Originally designed to allow fishermen and hunters to access the extreme shallow backwaters of Louisiana’s Atchafalaya Basin, Metal Shark executives saw potential advantages for military and commercial operators. The system has been tested and proven on Metal Shark test vessels throughout the research and design process. “Swamp Shark has been on our radar since the beginning,” explained Jimmy Gravois, Metal Shark’s founder and Chairman. “When I learned what Clint was doing I immediately saw an opportunity to provide this new technology to our military customers, many of whom struggle with the challenges of shallow water operation. Every existing propulsion system used on a riverine patrol boat is a flawed choice, because they all rely on a constant flow of clean water to operate. When the intakes clog on a military patrol boat, those troops are sitting ducks, and that sort of situation can be caused by something as simple as a plastic grocery bag floating in the water. Swamp Shark addresses this vulnerability like no other system ever invented. It is the result of an amazing application of South Louisiana knowledge and engineering that provides real, tangible benefits to military and government, commercial, and recreational boaters.” The Swamp Shark propulsion system consists of several key components: A CNC-cut, machined-steel surface drive, internal/external stabilizing hydraulics, and a specialized internal cooling system, all of completely original design. Swamp Shark drives are currently available in configurations capable of handling up to 550 propshaft horsepower and 1,250 ft.-lbs. of torque, all while operating in extreme conditions. The specially-designed outdrive with custom cavitation plate features hydraulic power trim and steering, and its stainless steel surface-piercing propeller easily powers through mats of vegetation, bushes, or branches, while offering outstanding control on open water even at high speed. A patented hydraulic / electric rebound system, which consists of actuators inside and outside of the vessel, allows the drive to smoothly and automatically adapt to conditions. When the drive impacts a solid object, such as a log, stump, or other submerged hazard, it swiftly “kicks up” so that the propeller will not be impacted. The system then exerts reverse pressure to instantaneously return the drive to its normal trim position as soon as the object has been cleared. “While a Swamp Shark-propelled boat chews its way through bushes and over logs and other debris, there’s a lot going on mechanically, but as the operator you’re virtually unaware of it,” says Metal Shark CEO Chris Allard. “The result is a surprisingly refined, smooth ride. The system is incredibly dynamic, always working in the background, and the results are unbelievable.” Swamp Shark features a fully self-contained, patent-pending, onboard keel cooling system, with no appendages beneath the hull and no need for overboard raw water. This allows for smooth operation over underwater obstacles and allows a Swamp Shark-propelled vessel to traverse shallow, vegetation-clogged water or even loose mud with no cooling issues. The highly-efficient system cools engine oil, power steering and transmission fluid, and also boost-air intercoolers for turbo or supercharged engines, all with no reliance on outside water. “For over six years I’ve been working to bring Swamp Shark to life, and it’s a real honor to have the endorsement and support of Metal Shark behind me in this venture,” said Angelle. “To me it’s proof and validation that my system works. I look forward to building Metal Sharks powered by Swamp Shark for our military agencies and our allies.” Swamp Shark Drives are available in a range of sizes to accommodate a variety of gas and diesel-powered boats for military, commercial, and extreme recreational operators. Metal Shark is the exclusive OEM installer of Swamp Shark Drives for military and government agencies. Established in 1986, Gravois Aluminium Boats LLC, and its government/commercial boat entity Metal Shark Boats are leading suppliers of custom boats for defence, law enforcement, and commercial entities. Key customers include the United States Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force, Army, foreign militaries, law enforcement agencies, passenger vessel operators, pilot associations, fire departments, and other operators worldwide. Under the direction of its owner/operator Allard and Gravois families, Metal Shark has produced over 500 vessels in the past three years at its two fully self-contained South Louisiana production facilities. Metal Shark produces a wide range of custom monohull and catamaran vessels up to 250’. www.metalsharkboats.com

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Self-Service Marine Licensing launched by the MMO

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The Marine Management Organisation ("MMO") launched a 'selfservice' marine licensing process on 11 July 2017, replacing the re oo Lara M 'fast-track' process which required MMO case officer consideration. The self-service marine licensing process applies to low risk licensable activities, costs ÂŁ50 and results in the instant grant of a marine licence if pre-set criteria are met. An 'assistance' tool, available through the MMO's online Marine Case Management System (MCMS), helps determine whether the proposed licensable activity is appropriate for 'self-service'. In principle the following activities may be suitable: 1. 2. 3.

Deposits (including burials at sea, and markers (posts and buoys)). Removals (including litter, discreet minor objects (including from heritage destinations and those of archaeological and historic interest), boreholes, trial pits, grab samples, and single pile) Construction (including scaffolding or access towers for maintenance, repainting of existing structures or assets, sand or grit blasting, resurfacing/repointing etc. existing structures and slipways, removal of marine growth, removal and replacement of single pile, installation of ladders, and minor maintenance (within existing boundaries). 4. Non-navigational clearance dredging (including within a heritage designation or wreck site and for operational purposes). 5. Beach maintenance activities (including beach re-profiling, beach recycling, replacing windblown sand, and other maintenance) The proposed activity must not form part of a project requiring an EIA; take place within 12 months of issue of the licence (3 months in the case of burials at sea); and not cover a location exceeding 10 square miles (multiple locations must be within 10 miles of each other and the total combined area must not exceed 10 square miles). Further, more onerous requirements and restrictions apply to licensable activities which are proposed to take place within or near: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Marine Protected Areas Heritage Designations Military or Defence Areas IMO Routing Measures

Prior agreement of Method Statements may be necessary from Natural England, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, Historic England, Trinity House and Local Harbour Authorities. Therefore, although a self-service marine licence is granted instantly, it may take several weeks for the applicant to obtain these agreements, pre-application. If the activity is not suitable for self-service it will fall into the regular marine licensing process, rather than the fast-track process. This requires a consultation period of 28 days (for non-EIA projects) and has a target determination period of 13 weeks. Consequently, it is important to establish early whether the activity is suitable for self-service and who may need to be consulted pre-application. The MMO has provided pro-forma letters to assist with such consultation. Applicants need to ensure they provide accurate information. If they do not they could face enforcement action from the MMO for providing false or misleading information, for failing to disclose relevant information or for a breach of the selfservice licence and its conditions. www.ashfords.co.uk

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Aluminium Marine Consultants deliver MO4 to Mainprize Offshore After a record build time Aluminium Marine Consultants handed over MO4 to Mainprize Offshore recently for work as a Windfarm Support Vessel. MO4 will be carrying both cargo, equipment and personnel out of the port of Hooksiel to the German windfarm sector on an eight-year contract with Deutsche Windtechnik on the Nordergründe windfarm. Bob Mainprize commented “We chose Aluminium Marine Consultants because of their flexibility and the company’s attention to detail and workmanship, this now means that MO4 will start to pay back four months earlier than any other builder could offer,” MO4 took a break from sea trials to attend Seawork where she showed off her expansive deck and cabin area, with the ability to increase to 24pax. She would require a small alteration that has been designed into the construction and layout of the saloon. Therefore, a quick and simple change over to 24pax-a joint venture approach between Mainprize offshore, AMC and Walker Marine Design to ensure all regulations were covered in full. With huge amounts of deck space both fore and aft MO4 can carry up to 30,000 litres of fuel or 20,000 litres of water and has provision for 4 x 20' containers and 30t of deck cargo, and has been designed for shallow water work with a 1.4m draft. MO4 is fitted with twin Caterpillar C32 diesel engines driving fixed pitch propellers that gives the vessel a service speed of 26 knots, even when fully loaded. Bob added “On trials, following some fine tuning she reached a top recorded speed of 30.7kts with 12T of fuel and payload” AMC are delighted with the completion of MO4. “Mainprize Offshore are an innovative ground-breaking company, they have an impressive track record and are respected throughout the industry. We wish them every success with MO4.” www.aluminium-boats.com

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Jenkins Marine and Boskalis Westminster working together in Scotland Jenkins Marine’s 300m3 capacity, self-propelled Split hopper barges ‘NAB’ and ‘NEEDLES’ are currently hard at work on charter to dredging company Boskalis Westminster in Peterhead, North East Scotland. Jenkins Needles

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The Jenkins’ barges have worked at Peterhead previously for Boskalis several years ago for a similar harbour improvement project. Dredging contractors Boskalis Westminster are responsible for ongoing dredging operations in the busy port, where they are deepening existing harbour areas, requiring a large backhoe dredger to excavate the bedrock. Jenkins’ Nab and Jenkins’ Needles were selected as they are the optimum size for working around the restricted harbour. They are also assisted by their excellent manoeuvrability. The hoppers have been fitted with custom made hardwood protective matting to protect them from damage while being loaded and unloaded with the rock spoil. They are being loaded by backhoe 60m x 18m ‘MP40’, then transiting the harbour to an offloading quayside, where an 80 tonne excavator digs the rock back out. From there it is then loaded into dumper trucks ashore and delivered to a deposit site nearby where a new quayside is under construction, with the rock being reused as backfill. Works commenced back in May are continuing 7 days a week, 24 hours a day with the expected completion date late in Q3 or Q4 2017. www.jenkinsmarine.co.uk

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Damen successfully organises Dredging Seminar in Bangladesh On Tuesday, 11th July 2017, Damen successfully hosted a dredging seminar in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The event was attended by over 100 enthusiastic representatives from the Dutch Embassy in Bangladesh, experts from the Bangladesh Government, the Bangladesh Navy, local financing institutions, various customers of Damen and other industry stakeholders. Damen has enjoyed great successes all over the world in the sale of its dredging equipment, including Trailing Suction Hopper Dredgers, Cutter Suction Dredgers and renowned DOP pumps. This has included a number of contracts in Bangladesh, a relationship Damen expects to see continuing as the country plans a number of projects for the near future. The location of Bangladesh, on the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna Delta, coupled with a climate that often results in cyclones and flooding, ensures that both maintenance dredging in ports and rivers and dredging to create new land are important activity in the country. Add to this the fact that the river network is used extensively for the transportation of goods and dredging becomes crucially important to the economic well-being of Bangladesh. Damen Regional Sales Director Rabien Bahadoer spoke of Damen’s relationship with the country, saying, “We have had a presence in Bangladesh since the 1970s. There are quite a number of Damen vessels in operation in the country from that time of which some are still in function. We want to support growth in Bangladesh with quality equipment, dedicated services and proper training. In order to support our fast growing fleet of dredgers, workboats and tugboats, Damen further invests in expanding its local service centre with a modern workshop, skilled service engineers and local availability of crucial spares; all to maximise the uptime of our equipment. Also, as part of our commitment to the country and the collaboration with the Government, Damen is working closely Tel: +44(0) 2392 472710 with local shipyards to build vessels in the region, a process by which Dutch Mob: +44(0) 7850 473713 E-Mail: info@fdsukltd.com shipbuilding technology is transferred to local stakeholders.” Web: www.fdsukltd.com At the seminar, guest of honour Her Excellency Ms. Leoni Cuelenaere, the Dutch Ambassador to Bangladesh, shared her views on the Dutch perspective of dredging in Bangladesh. In addition, Damen’s Product Director Dredging, Olivier Marcus, Diver R.O.V. & Crane Operated Dredging Systems. Multipurpose & presented key points on efficient Project Management of dredging contracts and Mini dredging systems for the removal of fines, silt, mud’s, drill cuttings, Wouter Breekman, Manager Damen Services Bangladesh, discussed the importance sand, grit, gravel, shingle, shale & general debris. Suitable for confined of local services, maintenance and continuous training. Furthermore Dr. S. M. Akbar space operations or locations where access is a problem. All on-shore of UBICO Investments gave his view of how the financial sector is looking at the civil applications. Shallow & deepwater offshore support operations. dredging industry, and Mr. Gazi Golam Rabbani, Chairman of well-reputed Dhaka Renewables. Complete ready to use self operational systems available for use worldwide. Stillage packed or deepwater offshore containerised Dockyard & Engineering Works, shared his views on the future of shipbuilding in units. Long & short term rentals. Sales. Wide scope of operations. Bangladesh. With all of the recently delivered dredgers in Bangladesh and the positive Lightweight, road & air transportable environmentally friendly units. feedback from the seminar, Damen is looking forward to organising the next Dredging EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE FOR RENTAL WORLDWIDE. Seminar in 2018. www.damen.com

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Record investment for UK Canal & River Trust

The Canal and River Trust’s 2016/17 Annual Report, published recently, shows the highest levels of public support and investment in its 2,000 miles of historic waterways since they were transferred from state control five years ago.

“A strong commercial performance during the year, including a further rise in the number of people donating to our work, was underpinned by a significant growth in volunteering which reached over half a million hours for the first time,” the trust said. “The year saw us increase the money we are able to spend on charitable activities by 6% to £157m,” they added. This included their biggest ever program of lock repairs and gate replacements, as well as hundreds of thousands of minor repair and maintenance tasks such as vegetation management, servicing of bridges and vital inspections of embankments and hidden culverts. “Amongst other things, we made improvements at our museums, invested in flood remediation work and completed dredging across 22 priority sites,” the trust said. They delivered a series of major towpath upgrades across the country and fixed the damage caused during the 2015 Boxing Day floods including major repairs of a breach and land slip in the Calder Valley and the complete dismantlement and reconstruction of the Grade II listed Elland Bridge. www.canalrivertrust.org.uk

CEDA Dredging Days 2017

The Netherlands based Central Dredging Association (CEDA) will hold CEDA Dredging Days 2017 at the Ahoy Rotterdam on 9-10 November, integrated with the Europort exhibition which runs 7-10 November. This year’s event, themed Sustainable Dredging – Continued Benefits will focus on the continued benefits of dredging projects that add value to nature, society and the economy, and minimise potential negative impacts. CEDA Dredging Days 2017 has been carefully curated by the CEDA technical committee to showcase the sustainable character of modern dredging projects. Highlights of Dredging Days 2017 will include the launch of CEDA’s new book on the subject. Prepared in association with IADC members, it will be the next standard guideline for the dredging community. There will be a technical programme of 19 peer-reviewed papers presented by international experts on subjects including Environment and Monitoring; Developments in Instrumentation; Sustainable Working Methods and Equipment; and Innovative Solutions. Additionally, an Academic Session will showcase up to the minute research papers. www.cedaconferences.org/dredgingdays2017

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Cutter Suction Dredger 350 delivered to Heuvelman Ibis A Damen Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) 350 has been delivered from Damen Dredging Equipment in Nijkerk, the Netherlands, to start work on a canal dredging assignment in the province of Groningen, in the north of the country. In order to execute the project, which involves the extraction of approximately 220,000m³ of sediment from the Winschoterdiep canal, the Netherlands-based marine contractor Heuvelman Ibis required a heavy-duty dredger at short notice. Two Damen BS 350 booster stations to enable pumping over long distances were also included in the order, placed in January. Prior to delivery a number of options were added to the CSD 350 so as to optimise it for the project. These included a spud carriage pontoon to further boost production, and also the addition of anchor booms to allow unassisted repositioning. A complete production measurement system has also been installed. The result is a compact, highly efficient and accurate dredging machine. These options have not previously been offered on a CSD 350, but having been developed for this order will now become standard options for future clients. The dredger was towed to Delfzijl, a journey taking 48 hours, to await deployment while the booster stations were transported by road. Final assembly took a week, followed by a few days of testing, after which the dredger was fully operational. The fulfilment of the order, including designing and installing the options, and general finishing, took just 3 months. “The advantages to clients of Damen’s policies of standardised production and holding popular vessels in stock ready for customisation and finishing have once again been amply demonstrated,” said Damen Sales Manager Vincent de Maat. “With a CSD 350 dredger available at short notice, we were able to work with Heuvelman Ibis to help them have exactly the vessel they needed to meet the needs of their own customers, within the required timeframe. We are very proud to have another CSD 350 dredger working in the Netherlands.” www.damen.com

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Damen TSHD 650 on way to Gippsland Ports A Damen Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger (TSHD) 650 has successfully completed sea trials in Shanghai and is now underway to new owner, Gippsland Ports in Australia on her own keel. The TSHD, named Tommy Norton, is the first Damen dredger built for Australia. Having left Shanghai on 14th July, a Damen team is sailing Tommy Norton approximately 5,000 nautical miles over a period of approximately 30 days to reach Australia. Along the way, the vessel will stop off in Guam for bunkering and to enable the crew to take on supplies of fresh water and food. Damen’s team has made extensive preparations for the voyage, as Captain Martin van Krieken explains: “Before embarking on such a trip, there is a lot to do. We have to make sure we have enough supplies on board for our safe manning of seven crew – and to ensure that everyone is familiar with the vessel. Then there’s voyage planning, draught and stability calculations, weather routing, establishing of a maintenance schedule and checking all on board equipment to take into account.” Mr Van Krieken highlights that safety is given the highest priority during these preparations. “One of the key points of focus is the setting up of both an International Safety Management (ISM) and an International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) system, both of which are certified by Bureau Veritas prior to departure. This includes rollout of a number of drills – including abandon ship, man overboard, fire, emergency steering, collision, oil spills, grounding and piracy. Nothing is left to chance.” Additionally, the team has on board a comprehensive set of medical equipment and medicines in case of injury or sickness. As Captain, Mr Van Krieken is trained to administer treatment for most common medical situations. He can also count of the assistance of the Netherlands’ 24-hour doctor support service for Dutch Captains. In case of a medical situation occurring, these qualified professionals judge if treatment is necessary and what form it should take. Upon arrival in Australia, Tommy Norton will undergo dredging trials. www.damen.com

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Damen patrol boats partnership with Metal Shark Damen Shipyards Group has entered a partnership with US shipbuilder Metal Shark for the construction of up to 13 Damen SPa 2606 patrol boats. The US Navy recently selected Louisiana-based Metal Shark to build Near Coastal Patrol Vessels (NCPVs) for United States partner nations through the Department of Defense Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program. Under the terms of the contract Metal Shark will build up to 13, 85-foot Defiant-class welded aluminium cutters for the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Honduras, Costa Rica, Guatemala and other United States partner nations. Additionally, Metal Shark will supply electro-optical infrared sensors, diagnostic equipment, in-country reactivation, crew familiarisation and test support to NCPV operators. The new vessels are based on Damen’s Stan Patrol 2606 Foreign Military Sale (FMS) design, which will be tailored by Metal Shark to suit the requirements of the NCPV mission. The cutter can carry out a wide range of mission profiles including search and rescue, border patrol, police and customs duties, counter-narcotics operations, and securing waters of economic importance. Jan van Hogerwou, Vice President New Construction Damen Shipyards North America comments: “Damen Shipyards Group is very pleased to be able to confirm this important partnership. We are convinced that Metal Shark is probably the best and most efficient aluminium yard in North America today and this is a perfect design for them.” Carl Wegener, Commercial Director Metal Shark, says: “We have been promoting the Damen Patrol Boat designs for the last three years and are very excited with this first order. We expect a lot of great things from our partnership with Damen and we are convinced that this is the first of many more joint projects.” Key attributes of Damen’s Stan Patrol 2606 include excellent performance, large payload capacity, economical operating cost and proven durability. Metal Shark has applied its own enhancements to Damen’s patrol platform to provide the crew-friendly functionality found on other Metal Shark patrol craft. Metal Shark CEO Chris Allard adds: “The Damen team has consistently provided us with outstanding technical support, their designs are thoroughly proven in service across a range of markets, and their global service network has proven to be a very powerful selling feature. Metal Shark is eager to begin NCPV construction and showcase our capabilities as we quickly and efficiently build and deliver these state-of-the-art patrol cutters.” “Metal Shark has long impressed us with their ambitious growth and their considerable engineering resources,” Mr van Hogerwou says. “Damen is proud to now become a part of the Metal Shark growth story as we work together to deliver this newest fleet of Stan Patrol vessels to military operators worldwide.” The NCPV fleet will be built at Metal Shark’s Franklin, Louisiana waterfront shipyard. Established in 1986, Gravois Aluminum Boats LLC, and its government/commercial boat entity Metal Shark Boats are leading suppliers of custom boats for defense, law enforcement, and commercial entities. Under the direction of its owner/operator Allard and Gravois families, Metal Shark has produced over 500 vessels in the past three years. Metal Shark produces a wide range of custom monohull and catamaran vessels up to 250’. www.damen.com

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New Safehaven pilot boat for Spanish Port of Gijon

Irish boatbuilder Safehaven Marine has launched â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Vigiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, an Interceptor 42 pilot boat for the Port of Gijon in Spain. Vigia is the 13th pilot 42 model built and the 34th pilot vessel Safehaven Marine has delivered to ports worldwide and has proved to be a superb sea boat performing admirably in pilotage operations with all owners extolling its virtues of seakeeping, strength and stability. Vigia is powered by a pair of Volvo D13 engines rated at 500hp and achieves an operational speed at MCR (Maximum Cruising Range) of 24.5kts. She is fitted with pilot boarding ladders in this instance, heavily fendered all round and incorporating Safehavenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sacrificial fender system protecting the vessel at her boarding area and softening the inevitable hard impacts that can occur in poor conditions. A full suite of Furuno electronics are installed at her central helm position and she provides seating for four pilots on Grammer suspension seats in her main cabin, which has been designed to provide a comfortable relaxed environment for pilots and crew during transfers. www.safehavenmarine.com

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Aquaculture Support Vessel A new 25m Aquaculture Support Vessel is making waves on the West Coast of Scotland having been delivered in May to owners Inverlussa Marine Services. Built by Havyard Shipyard in Norway to plans by Macduff Ship Design, the vessel is designed with a specific purpose in mind - to support the fish farm sector - and can perform multi-role tasks such as mooring work and towing. The ‘Gina Mary’, as she is named, boasts two cranes of 48tonne/m at 18.5m outreach and 100tonne/m at 22m outreach respectively. With a beam of 9.70m and depth of 3.50m, the vessel is capable of carrying four 20 foot containers on deck or a total of 115 tonnes of deck cargo. Built in just 5 months, the ‘Gina Mary’ is the third vessel that Macduff have designed for Inverlussa, with a fourth vessel - already named ‘Keira Fiona’ - due to be delivered in September of this year. The Keira Fiona is a near sister ship to the Gina Mary but at 25.5m adds a bit of extra deck space for salmon treatment operations. The second vessel is already well under way in build. Both vessels feature a spacious accommodation area, with cabins for 6 crew below decks on the Gina Mary as well as an open-plan galley/lounge area, dry locker, workshop, store and WC on the main deck. As one of the vessel’s main duties is to carry peroxide tanks for salmon de-licing treatment, she is also designed to meet the MCA hazardous cargo regulations. Moving below to the engine room, twin 600HP at 1800rpm Caterpillar C18 main engines are installed, driving fixed pitch propellers in nozzles through ZF W650 gearboxes. Auxilliary power is provided a Caterpillar C12 engine and two Beta Marine generator sets. ‘Gina Mary’ is able to operate up to 150 miles from a safe haven and is already in service on the West Coast of Scotland. Her sister, the Keira Fiona has been designed to comply with Norwegian regulations as well, so has the option of operating in Norway as well as Scotland. Macduff Ship Design is delighted to have been able to work with both Inverlussa Marine Services and Havyard Ship Technology on these projects. Macduff Ship Design has had a busy year so far, with a series of new vessels being commissioned and built. Amongst these are a 90’ fishing vessel for Canada as well as a 12.75m pilot boat and a 16m tug being built in Macduff for UK owners. The company looks forward to the second half of 2017 and working on more exciting new contracts. www.macduffshipdesign.com

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Stainless steel patrol boat from Sweden Swedish Steel Yachts (SSY) have developed a new high performance patrol boat and, uniquely, they decided to build the vessel’s hull from stainless steel. This was a major step forward in patrol boat construction and now with the boat completed Rickard Levin of SSY has looked at the benefits and the problems that developed from using this innovative material. Using stainless steel for hull construction is not new but to use it for a high performance craft is a step into the future. Stainless steel is an ideal building material for boats - corrosion wise. However, in the past, the obvious downside was the extra cost of material. The P16 is Swedish Steel Yachts’ prototype of an offshore patrol vessel which has a hull constructed entirely of stainless steel for demanding use. The hull design is based on a deep vee hull with a short vertical stem that helps to reduce the overall length without compromising the performance. It features a low set pilot house with the bottom of the forward sloping windows flush with the top of the coachroof. Levin commented that the stainless steel for the vessel was a small part of the overall cost, around 2% of the total cost although the sheet metal itself is probably twice the cost of matching aluminium. “The SAF 2507 alloy is strong and has extraordinary properties regarding resistance to corrosion in all maritime environments”, he said. Comparing aluminium to the stainless steel, Levin commented, “First the amount of weld. As the weld is generally the weakest part of aluminium construction the thickness of the weld has to be large. This is due to the material in the weld going back to its elemental properties after welding. Using a thick weld for aluminium takes longer than a thin one. Secondly the aluminium is way weaker than the stainless steel which means that a denser framework of sections and longitudinal stiffeners has to be used. This increases the amount of welding.” When welding the stainless steel used for the P16 it requires a ‘root gas’ during the welding process. This means that for some areas there has to be a welding assistant applying the gas from the back which increases the cost. Polishing the weld can be done mechanically for both types of material and overall the welding crew considered that the cost of welding the stainless steel structure was comparable to that for a similar aluminium hull. There were some challenges in the fitting out of a stainless steel structure. Drilling is difficult, requiring special drill bits and constant cooling and lubrication so even a single hole takes some time. As many holes as possible were pre-placed so that they could be cut when the stainless sheets were laser cut. The same problems were found with grinding and cutting. Bending of the plates is also difficult and larger machines were required to handle the loads. The design also had to be developed to eliminate welding on flat topside surfaces as far as possible as these are made from thin plate that easily buckles from the heat of welding. SSY has patented this method of construction and aims to offer this patrol boat design as a standard for use by customs, the military, law enforcement and similar high speed patrol duties. The big benefit of using stainless steel for the construction is that the maintenance is greatly reduced and it is claimed that the hull does not require anti-fouling paint although the above water sections may require paint for cosmetic purposes. The overall length of the P16 is 17.1 metres and the beam is 3.99 metres with the lightship weight being 16 tonnes. The hull deadrise is 24° to give a well cushioned ride. The P16 prototype is powered by a pair of 858kW DI16 XPI 076M Scania diesels which are close couple to the MJP water jets. These jets are of type DRB 350 and the combination makes for a compact engine room installation. The top speed is quoted as in excess of 47 knots which was the contract speed and the boat reached a speed of 53 knots when on trials at a weight of 18 tonnes. The fuel consumption is 200 litres per hour when cruising at 37 knots and at this speed the P16 has a range of 500 miles. Humphree interceptors are fitted at the transom and these can be set in automatic mode to trim the hull to suit the conditions, to reduce the pitching motions and to provide a coordinated turn. www.ssy.se

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Damen vessels for Jawar Al Khaleej Shipping Jawar Al Khaleej Shipping LLC (JAK), a leading provider of specialist services to the offshore oil and gas sector in the Arabian Gulf, has taken delivery of a Damen Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) 5009 and an ASD 3213 tug for operations at the Al Basra (ABOT) and Khor Al Amaya (KAAOT ) oil terminals. Between them, these facilities handle more than 90% of Iraq’s crude oil exports. The FCS 5009 is named the Jawar Abu Dhabi and the ASD 3213 is the Jawar Faw. A second ASD 3213, the Jawar Um Qasr, is due for delivery shortly. With 85-tonnes of bollard pull, the ASD 3213 is one of the most powerful tugs in the Damen portfolio and examples are in operation with a number of leading operators. The contract for these vessels was signed in November 2016 and the first two have joined the extensive JAK fleet of support vessels that serve the offshore industry in the Middle East. These include anchor-handling tugs, support vessels jack up barges, emergency oil spill response vessel, crew boats, heavy lift crane vessel and flat top barges. The new acquisitions will also join two existing Damen tugs; the Jawar Basra, another ASD 3213, delivered in 2015, and the Jawar Dubai, a Stan Tug 2909. Built at Damen Shipyards Antalya, and with a capacity of up to 80 passengers, 240m² of deck space and a top speed of 25 knots, the Jawar Abu Dhabi will be used as high-speed transport for personnel and their equipment around the area. The Jawar Faw and its counterpart are products of the Damen Song Cam Shipyard in Vietnam. They will apply their 85 tonnes of bollard pull to manoeuvre the VLCCs that berth at the oil terminals, located on the Faw Peninsular. This part of the Arabian Gulf is known for its high winds and their mission is to ensure an uninterrupted service throughout the year. The two oil terminals are a vital part of Iraq’s economic infrastructure and are currently expanding their facilities in expectation of increased exports on the years ahead. Eng. Baydaq Al Jazaeri, Chairman of Jawar Al Khaleej, commented: “I'd like to highlight the smoothness and professionalism that we noticed during the signing of the delivery and acceptance protocol for both vessels. On behalf of JAK management I express my deep thanks and appreciation to all the Damen personnel involved, and especially Mr. Bram Langeveld and Pascal Slingerland for their effective and essential role in achieving a successful project.” www.damen.com

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Centa Transmissions at Skipper Expo Int. Bristol, UK

CENTA Transmissions specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of flexible couplings and Diesel engine drive equipment for all types of sea going vessels. CENTAFLEX-AM is a torsionally soft flexible tailshaft coupling for connecting the gearbox and propeller shaft, isolating noise and vibration from the boat hull. It provides transmission of torque and propeller thrust via a highly flexible rubber element with integral thrust bearings and is specially designed to reduce noise and vibration by dampening torsional vibrations and shocks. It removes structure-borne noise, compensates for moderate axial, radial and angular misalignments and is available in a wide range of sizes for engines up to several hundred kW. CENTAFLEX AGM is a highly flexible homokinetic drive shaft for the connection of gear and propeller shaft. It offers torque transmission via a double-cardanic drive shaft with two highly flexible rubber elements, with propeller thrust transmitted to the boat hull by a self-aligning thrust bearing. It removes structure-borne noise and tolerates angular deflections of up to 2 degrees. CENTAFLEX-R provides drive protection for heavy duty applications, its roller configuration providing torsional stiffness across a wide range of torques. The coupling operates reliably in higher temperatures, is oil resistant, fits a range of SAE sizes and is adaptable for non-standard flywheels. Also on the stand you can see an example of CENTAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Compact Electromagnetic Clutch. This is designed for marine gearbox take-off and front engine PTO applications and the show example is attached to a hydraulic pump drive. It is available in either 12v or 24v DC operation and is connected to the diesel engine electrics via an IP66 connector, rather than having flying leads, which makes it very easy to install. You can find out more by visiting stand 20 at Skipper Expo Int. on 7th and 8th September 2017. www.centa-uk.co.uk. @CentaUK

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Maritime Services International is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Over the 25 years, Maritime Services International has grown from that one man enterprise to a group with global reach, offering maritime courses, training, marine surveying, consultancy, investigation and legal support across the maritime industry.

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The Group now consists of: Maritime Training Academy can now boast a total of 34 distance learning courses and diplomas in a vast array of maritime specialisms. With over 1000 maritime professionals having completed courses to date from all corners of the globe this business continues to grow a pace. 2017 sees the release of yet more courses starting with a Diploma in Superyacht Surveying launching in April. www.maritimetrainingacademy.com The Training Academy is the newest name in the group and has been a huge success in its first year. It has combined the groups maritime industry experience and extensive training understanding to offer over 260 face to face training sessions, bespoke courses and seminars from its 100 M2 training centre in the UK, on-site or on-board globally. www.thetrainingacademy.net Maritime Services International who in the past 25 years has completed over 3500 surveys and reviews including over 1000 involving Superyachts, has built a global network of over 100 marine surveyors in 34 countries and earned a fantastic reputation for both quality and experience. www.maritime.uk.com Iain Ferguson, Head of Sales and Marketing, has said â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are extremely proud of how far the company has come in its first 25 years, starting off as a small office in a bedroom, to now being situated in our new headquarters with staff globally. Due to our great reputation our team is constantly growing alongside the Maritime Services Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s product offering. With this rapid expansion, it will be exciting to think where we will be in another 5 years let alone 25!â&#x20AC;?

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Underwater Centre, Scotland, awarded Government funding Skills Development Scotland has awarded The Underwater Centre in Fort William funding to help ensure that Scotland is ready to supply the qualified workforce that the subsea industry will need in the future. There is growing concern that the subsea industry could face major skills shortages in coming years. The downturn in the oil and gas industry has led to a reduction in training, both by individuals and companies. Without ongoing investment in training, skills will be lost to the industry as older workers retire without the skilled workforce to replace them. The Scottish Government is taking action to support subsea training now so that the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s workforce is ready to respond to positive market conditions when the oil price begins to recover, as well as being prepared for opportunities in decommissioning and the offshore renewables sector. Starting last month, Scottish residents* will be able to get high-quality, industry-relevant closed bell and ROV training at The Underwater Centre for 50% of the usual cost. The other half of the fees will be paid by Skills Development Scotland. With industry needs in mind, the financial support is targeted towards the specific areas where there are likely to be shortages. The support is not seeking to bring new people into the offshore industry but is aiming to increase the capability of the people already in the sector. Steve Ham, Commercial Director at The Underwater Centre, believes that the support offers huge benefits to the Scottish subsea workforce: â&#x20AC;&#x153;While none of us have a crystal ball, there are increasing signs that the upturn is coming. We believe that this Scottish Government support for subsea skills training will help companies benefit more quickly and more effectively from that upturn. It will also help individuals advance their own careers by making it easier to invest in themselves.â&#x20AC;? *A resident is someone who has been resident in Scotland for at least the last 12 months.

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IMCA diving seminar and DMAC workshop

The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) and the Diving Medical Advisory Committee (DMAC) are staging a two-day IMCA Diving Seminar and DMAC Workshop in London, UK on 25-26 September 2017 that will present a number of topics of interest to the global offshore diving community. The event, being held at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in Great Queen Street, London WC2, will focus most closely on certain medical issues currently considered particularly relevant to IMCA Diving Division members. There will be three sessions spread over two days, with the first two sessions comprising a DMAC Workshop – the first since 2014. The DMAC Workshop will be opened by Dr Olav Sande Eftedal (DMAC Chairman) and Chaired by Dr Phil Bryson. The first topic to be considered on the afternoon of 25 September will be ‘Nutrition and hydration for saturation divers’ with three presentations, followed by workshop discussions/questions and answers. A ‘Diver health risk assessment and rapid decompression workshop’ will follow with two highly relevant presentations and a workshop discussion. The first session will end with Dr Phil Bryson summing up the afternoon. The second DMAC Workshop session will look at ‘Deep diving - A medical perspective’ and ‘Deeper diving projects’. The first topic will feature two presentations and the second three, with discussion and Q&A at the end of each one. Dr Phil Bryson will then close the DMAC sessions with a summary of the completed DMAC Workshop. The afternoon of 26 September will be under the control of IMCA and several matters of interest to the offshore diving community will be presented. The two days will be attended by many of the world’s foremost experts in diving medicine, with several contributing directly to the programme. Others expected include operations personnel, equipment manufacturers and suppliers, training establishment staff, oil and gas company representatives and national regulators. “It is hoped that the DMAC Workshop and discussions will help identify areas of interest/concern for DMAC and other specialists to pursue and resolve on behalf of the industry,” explains Bryan McGlinchy (IMCA Diving Technical Adviser and Secretary to DMAC). “We also envisage that the event will raise awareness of current issues in offshore diving operations and bring forward sensible suggestions for future consideration by the IMCA Diving Division Management Committee.” www.imca-int.com/events

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Dual basket LARS

for Briggs Marine

As part of its ongoing growth plans, UK-based Briggs Marine Contractors has made a huge investment into its diving division’s capabilities with the purchase of a dual basket diver Launch and Recovery System (LARS) The system, which was manufactured by Submarine Manufacturing Products Ltd (SMP), comes as Briggs experiences increased demand for safe, high quality and compact diving solutions. It has been built and maintained to International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) guidelines and has been certified by Lloyds Register. The SMP dual basket LARS allows the safe launch and recovery of up to two working divers and one rescue diver, in depths of up to 50m. The new system was immediately employed on an offshore renewables project, with teams of divers working around the clock in depths of up to 28m to facilitate replacement of an inter array cable. Craig English, Operations Director - Subsea Services at Briggs Marine, said: “As a company which is committed to providing safe, fit-for-purpose solutions, the LARS is a welcome addition to our fleet of equipment. Its compact nature allows for mobilisation on smaller, more cost-effective vessels, without compromising safety. “The equipment enhances the modular dive spreads owned and operated by Briggs, and means that bespoke solutions can be rapidly prepared according to each client’s specific requirements; from quayside, nearshore or offshore solutions, domestically or abroad.” Briggs Marine Contractors is headquartered in Burntisland on the Firth of Forth in Scotland, with marine diving bases in Aberdeen, Burntisland, Immingham, Liverpool, the Thames and the Solent. www.briggsmarine.com

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Active-Passive Radar Reflectors for Marine Use A significant advance in marine safety..

EM230 Compact Plus

Robust P.E Case with enhanced array giving a massive response 23.38m2 @ + or -3o within smallest possible case. Ideal for Ribs, Motor vessels, fish farms, poles, marina entrances, buoys and land hazards.

Optional extras:

Sealite or Carmanah Solar Powered lanterns, or Orionis LED RINA Approved to 2N miles available in White, Yellow, Orange or Black, Red or Green.

Specifications

ACE Winches and

EM325 Top Mark

Active Heave

Response Max 23.38m2, average 2.27m2 @+ /-3o Ht 32cm Width 30cm, Wt 1.9kg Lid Diameter 15cm, Base Diameter 15cm Fixings to suit

For buoy upgrades, land or sea hazards. Maximum 86.04m2 RCS response with robust 5mm or 6mm thick UV resistant PE case to suit heavy navigation lights.

Specifications

Available in I.A.L.A Red, Green or Yellow.

EM325 2 Stack Ht 513 mm, Dia 365mm, Wt 5.4kg. Maximum RCS 62.15m2 Average RCS 7.92m2 EM325 3 Stack Ht 706mm, Dia 365mm, Wt 7kg. Maximum RCS 86.04m2 Average RCS 12.01m2 4x12mm Base fixings@200mm PCD with optional top fixings to suit a navigation light of your choice. (Replaces EM305 BM2/3 & EM305FPMS)

ECHOMAX EM700 Buoy

Maintenance free, foam filled navigation buoys in yellow or green cones or red cans for: • Estuaries, harbours and inshore waters • Riverside boat yards and yacht clubs • Dinghy or yacht race markers • Fish farms

Optional extras:

Echomax EM230 radar reflector Sealite SL15 or Carmanah M550 solar powered navigation light with a wide range of IALA preset codes and bird spike. St Andrews cross with lifting eye. Lifting eye options with or without navigation light. 25kgs of ballast

Specifications

EM700-90 Height 900mm Width 700mm Weight 16.5kgs Buoyancy 110kgs Focal plain 707mm

EM700-135 Height 1350mm Width 700mm Weight 25kgs Buoyancy 110kgs Focal plain 1185mm

Scantrol AS provide Compensation solution for Saipem

Scotland based, global deck machinery specialist, ACE Winches has successfully delivered and engineered a back deck solution for Saipem. Working to a tight deadline of three and half weeks, ACE Winches worked in conjunction with Scantrol AS to supply a deck machinery solution which included an Active Heave Compensation winch and Aframe solution that will be used as an auxiliary deep water deployment system for subsea equipment. The deck machinery equipment was engineered and manufactured at ACE Winches facilities in Aberdeenshire and was mobilized to Saipem for work scheduled for 2017 and beyond. Increased operational time, safe handling and reduce risk of damage of subsea equipment are all important arguments of why Active Heave Compensation is important for subsea operations, especially in harsh weather conditions. Scantrol have supplied AHC solutions to ACE Winches since 2011. "Our standardized components are adapted to the specifications from ACE. Our good working relationship has given us the opportunity to build up enough experience to make streamlined solutions for the clients, hence the short delivery time on the last project” explains Business Development Manager, Rolf Krogh Hjelmeland. Richard Wilson, Chief Operations Officer, ACE Winches said: "Providing a solution for this major project was challenging within the tight timescales, however we overcame the challenge with a positive result. We have worked with Saipem previously and were pleased to have an opportunity to work with them again.” www.ace-winches.com

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Refit to fibre and steel rope crane

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The refit of the vessel CB Manoella, which is turning it from a PSV into a ROV support vessel is taking advantage of a very new crane that can handle both wire and fibre, providing flexibility in a challenging market. The 76.7m platform support vessel is one of a pair that’s being transformed into RSVs. As a Rolls-Royce UT715 design that first went into service in 2009, this vessel isn’t particularly old, but the market has changed dramatically in recent years. Despite that, this series of ‘North Sea standard’ PSVs were designed to be practical, flexible workhorses with a fair sized deck and good sea keeping characteristics, so it’s no surprise that Manoella’s adaptability has found it work in other segments. On the RSV’s deck will be one of Rolls-Royce’s new generation of dual draglink, active heave compensation (AHC) cranes: most importantly, this will be the first installation of a subsea crane designed to be able to use either fibre or steel wire rope. The crane will have an operating depth of up to 3,000m, able to lift 50 tonnes at 11.5m, or 23 tonnes at 20m outreach. While it will be equipped with wire rope when it embarks on its first subsea assignment off the coast of Brazil, it can swap the steel for low weight fibre rope - increasing the effective lift capacity at some of the more extreme depths. It’s fruit of some fairly intensive R&D: the big issue for fibre development has been dealing with the small, but not insignificant lengthening that this kind of rope displays when it heats up, typically from cycling regularly over an AHC unit. To counter this, Rolls-Royce has put a cooling system in place and given the main winch a further agenda, developing it into a cable traction control unit (CTCU) that can keep a constant tension on the rope. The particular variety of crane also helps to mitigate the friction: this dual draglink unit doesn’t place all the AHC stress on the winch, but instead compensates by controlling the position of the derrick’s elbow hydraulically. As a result, the amount of time the winch spends cycling is minimised, reducing wear – and heat build up – on the cable itself. There are other benefits: one of them is that since the CTCU is tucked away near the main boom, it doesn’t need placing under the deck, making retrofitting easier. Further, fibre’s low weight means that the vessel’s deck load capacity can be increased by approximately 100 tonnes. Flexibility is the name of the game as CBO’s technical director Marcelo Martins pointed out: “A hybrid solution, with use of either fibre or wire, makes the vessel better prepared to take on a larger variety of future subsea tasks.” www.rolls-royce.com

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A comprehensive range of marine aids to navigation JFC Marine have over 30 years’ experience manufacturing innovative plastic products, manufacture and supply a complete range of precision engineered navigation buoys complete with Atons systems. They offer an extensive range of aids to navigation equipment including lanterns, AIS systems, battery and solar powered solutions. The JFC Marine range are being used to mark out shipping channels, hazardous waters, aquaculture sites and a variety of other marine installations. They are made from rotationally moulded UV stabilised virgin polyethylene designed especially for marine applications (UV15 rating). Extra strength mooring and lifting eyes ensure ease of manoeuvrability and improved mooring flexibility and service life of the buoy. They are manufactured to the most demanding conditions using superior quality materials and considering ease of assembly both onshore or on deck of support vessels. Designed for use for both inshore and offshore applications these modular designed buoys aim to set a new standard in floating aids to navigation. A member of IALA (Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities), JFC buoys and beacons are available in a wide range of IALA recommended colours and configurations. JFC have collaborated with internationally recognised Carmanah Sabik as trade partners, who are worldwide experts in supplying self-contained solar powered LED marine Lanterns for use with the navigation buoy range. The latest larger sized additions to the range include the Seagull and Gannet Navigation Buoy varieties. These range in size from Ø1.5m to Ø3m sized buoys. JFC Marine have considered all aspects of the buoys life at sea which are designed and manufactured for the most demanding conditions. They also boast excellent stability characteristics, power system versatility, and environmental credentials. By addressing key design criteria, JFC buoys can reduce costs and maximise service intervals. Safe access for maintenance personnel and ease of operation has been prioritised, as have all deployment, mooring, and retrieval requirements. “With our new buoy design and with the advances in technology we are now capable of adding new technologies and sensors to our buoys to provide real-time information to pilots at sea, information such as wave height, wind speed and water currents” comments Colin Concannon Head of Sales JFC Marine. JFC Marine is setting a new standard in navigation buoys thanks to a combination of innovation, experimentation and excellence that is hard to match. Following several million euros of investments over the last few years in research and development of these products, we are optimistic about the opportunities in this market. We have built an excellent young expert and ambitious team who are capable of bringing the company through the next phase of growth to a new scale and to new market areas. JFC Marine will showcase to the international market the latest range of aids to navigation at the upcoming Scottish Renewables Marine Conference - Inverness, on 12th & 13th September 2017. www.jfcmarine.com

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Damen ‘New Frontiers’ at Monaco Yacht Show Last month Damen launched its latest vessel While New Frontiers shares its semi-displacement Damen Sea Axe platform with previous Yacht Support vessels like ‘New Frontiers’ - a new evolution in the Fast & Furious, Damen’s design team have raised the bar Dutch shipbuilder’s Yacht Support range. with a new layout and hundreds of enhanced yachting features. For the first time, the 55-metre vessel New Frontiers key features are: debuts dedicated owner and guest • Owner Suite on Main Deck • A total of 3 suites accommodating 6 guests accommodation plus a host of yachting • Lounge and dining approx. 30 square metres enhancements that distinguish the YS 5009 • Sun Deck approx. 50 square metres • Aft Adventure Centre with large stores/dive from its predecessors. The exciting new build is scheduled for delivery in September and has been confirmed to appear at the Monaco Yacht Show from 27th - 30th September. New Frontiers will take her owner into new territory with a combination of adventure and superyacht support functions, explains Commercial Director Rose Damen. “New Frontiers is ripping up the rule book. It’s still a Yacht Support vessel, but you can’t put this vessel into one category or another – and that reflects exactly the wishes of our clients. They want their holiday to be about freedom and spontaneity - New Frontiers makes that possible. Whether it’s a weekend dive adventure trip away from their superyacht or enjoying two locations at once linked by helicopter, it’s all about unforgettable experiences and freedom. We’re very excited to introduce New Frontiers in Monaco.” Damen is now the established leader in the rapidly developing superyacht support vessel niche. In total 11 Damen Yacht Support vessels have been delivered or are in build. Damen Product Director Mark Vermeulen comments: “A Yacht Support vessel offers superyacht owners more luxury yachting fun than ever, but at a much lower Total Cost of Ownership than acquiring more capability with a larger yacht. Plus, they get all the benefits of flexible operations, straightforward maintenance and privacy. That’s why we call it the Smart Stretch.”

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and sports centre Extra accommodation for 4 staff, pilots, security, guides Helipad and Main Deck area of approx. 190 square metres with standard fittings for modular tender cradles and containers (Total deck area 240 square metres) Reduced draught for operations in shallow waters Low noise and vibrations in guest areas Updated installations for smooth marina operations Enhanced yachting AV and navigation systems Performance knuckle-boom deck crane with capacity of 12 tonnes (6 tonnes at 11.50m outreach) Technically ready for A-frame installation (to launch and retrieve submersibles)

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Length 55.30 metres (181ft) Beam 9 metres Draught 3.20 metres Gross Tonnage 496 Speed 20 knots Range 5,000 nautical miles Helicopter 3,700 kg maximum take-off weight

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The Marine & Property

Group Ltd acquires Port Dinorwic Marina

The Marine & Property Group Ltd announces the acquisition of Port Dinorwic Marina. Offering 180 berths, in the beautiful setting of Port Dinorwic, the marina is the latest addition to the company’s portfolio. The new relationship with The Marine Group, will see the marina benefit from their experience in marina development and management through a range of additional support and investment. The Marine & Property Group Ltd has existing centres in Cardiff, Swansea and Aberystwyth. The company offers an integrated approach to boat owners with an established service offering including; 350 berths at Cardiff Marina; 165 berths at Aberystwyth Marina; 110 drystack spaces in Cardiff; Cardiff Marine Village marine business park; and boatyards in Cardiff and Swansea. The acquisition of Port Dinorwic Marina, which includes a range of food and beverage outlets, offices, shops and workshops, is the most recent development in an ongoing programme of investment for the company. Last year saw the company, double the size of its Cardiff boatyard; purchase an outboard engine company, a dredger and a Sealift. The addition of Port Dinorwic Marina, complements the company’s existing marina locations around the coastline of Wales, and will see the company extend their approach of offering complementary marine services to this new location. It provides an additional location for the continued growth and development of their boatyard services. These include support for all types of inboard and outboard engines and a range of specialist services including insurance repairs, Hot Vac osmosis treatment, DekKing Dealer, 3M Gelcare Centre and Approved Awlgrip and International Application Centre. Drew McDonald, Director of The Marine & Property Group said: “We are delighted to welcome Port Dinorwic Marina to the company. We look forward to meeting berth holders and working with the existing team to further enhance the services and facilities available at the marina. We will be introducing a number of initiatives to Port Dinorwic Marina including our Refer a Friend promotion and a Visitor Exchange Programme between our marinas in Cardiff, Aberystwyth and Port Dinorwic.” Christopher Odling-Smee, Director added “The business will, over the coming years, continue to complete marina acquisitions and we will use this to widen its offering to customers. We are pleased to welcome the staff and customers of Port Dinorwic to The Group”. www.themarinegroup.co.uk

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