Marine & Maritime Gazette December 2017

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Seasons greetings from everyone at MMG...

As the Maritime World looks forward to a more promising New Year - how optimistic are we for 2018?

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

As we all look forward to a bright New Year, particularly for those in the Offshore sector, we take an rightfully optimistic look across the whole of the maritime sector and at just what we can all expect from the coming months.

Inside this issue, we are, as usual, covering a vast amount of topics, from ‘Navigation, Communication & Radar’ on page 20, to the ‘ins and outs’ of ‘Deck Equipment, Lifting & Winching’ from page 36. There is also a quick look at ‘Windfarms, Marine Commercial Ma rine & Renewabl Renewables & Crew Transfer’ on page es Worldwide 28 and on page 16 we also have a ‘peek’ at the ‘EU Worldwide maritime vision’.

Anyway, we would like to wish you all the warmest Seasons Greetings and happy reading. If you have any New Year 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 INSIDE: consideration in our forthcoming issues.

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EU Member States agree revised EU Emissions Trading System

Cover story HR Wallingford create 3D model of the Louvre Abu Dhabi - ‘the museum-city in the sea’.

p18 Busy autumn Macduff Ship Design, Scotland, have had a very busy Autumn.

p10 Wind turbine MHI Vestas introduces its most powerful wind turbine generator yet.

The revision of the EU emissions trading system, set to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, has received an approval from the Member States.

The development comes two weeks after the European Parliament, the Council of Ministers and the European Commission reached a provisional deal to revise the EU ETS, according to the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA).

“European shipowners have a strong interest to decarbonise the industry and we think it is the right decision that the EU will leave regulation of shipping’s CO2 emissions to the International Maritime Organization,” commented Martin Dorsman, ECSA’s Secretary General.

p29 Gearbox update ZF revolutionises shift technology with launch of Supershift 2 for gearbox models.

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“The IMO is currently busy drawing up its strategy for reducing CO2 emissions from the international shipping. IMO is the organisation to regulate our global industry,” Dorsman added.

The IMO has certain agreed milestones in its plan of global climate strategy. In April 2018 the IMO should adopt an initial strategy for comprehensive emissions reductions from ships and in 2023 it should adopt a final strategy.

In the last IMO intersessional meeting in October, the industry proposed that the sector’s total CO2 emissions should not increase above 2008 levels, thus establishing 2008 as the year of peak emissions from shipping, and that IMO should agree upon reduction percentages per ton-km as well as upon an reduction percentage by which the total emissions from the sector should be reduced by 2050.

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DOVER WESTERN DOCKS REVIVAL REVEALS THE PAST The first few months of excavation for the new Wellington Dock Navigation Channel for Port of Dover’s flagship Dover Western Docks Revival (DWDR) have uncovered some exciting new features relating to the origins of the historic Western Docks.

As the impacts on the historic environment are hugely important, the DWDR scheme was designed to minimise the loss of historic character, which includes the retention of the Wellington Dock with a new navigable channel to and from the new marina.

Specialist heritage experts, Archaeology South-East (ASE), were brought on board to oversee the excavation, which began back in March, to ensure the requisite investigations were conducted in a controlled environment.

Kristina Krawiec, Senior Archaeologist, ASE said: “The excavation of such a large channel provides a unique opportunity to uncover and record deeply buried archaeological remains and the sediments associated with them.”

The first discovery included the old basements of the Victorian houses that once occupied the promenade which were built c.1830 and demolished c.1945 following WWII, during which they suffered severe shelling rendering them beyond a state of economic repair.

Further discoveries included the remains of the foundations of ‘The Pent’ proposed and overseen by Thomas Digges c.1570, under the approval of Elizabeth I. This was the first successful endeavour, following many previously failed attempts, at making use of a natural shingle bar that often blocked the entrance of ships into Dover.

Joise Sinden, DWDR Conservation Officer, Port of Dover said: “The installation of these foundations would have been a scheme of national scale, and as a result caused an increase on the price of tax on beer and grain at the time, in order to cover costs.

“The inspiration for this style of defence was taken from work carried out on the Romney Marshes and included packing the shingle with layers of mud, silts and chalk - materials all in abundance in and around the Dover area.

“DWDR undertook extensive heritage investigations and it was discovered that the technique used to the construct ‘The Pent’ was used extensively in the Benelux.”

At a much lower level below the shingle, a small wooden ‘fence’ was uncovered. This consisted of very delicate upright timbers with a woven wattle component. The purpose of the structure has not yet been determined; however, it has been mooted to be associated with fishing, an early attempt at a sea defence or an attempt to control the shingle bar.

Kristina Krawiec, Senior Archaeologist ASE said: “The only reason the timbers survived was due to their position in the water table. The original size of the structure has been very difficult to determine as it had deteriorated significantly.”

Approximately 250 timbers were also uncovered on the beach side of excavation and would have formed a seawall with the timbers acting as fenders for the ships to moor alongside. The structure was recorded using laser scanning, and will be removed and stored for analysis prior to re-incorporation into the development.

A Heritage Steering Group (HSG) was formed in the early stages, in order to meet the design delivery of the project’s heritage requirements. This group comprised of a mixture of project staff and external archaeological organisations and is supported by a full-time dedicated conservation officer.

Dave Herrod, DWDR Programme Director, Port of Dover, said: “The Port’s commitment to heritage goes over and beyond its statutory requirement.

“Recently the DWDR team worked with the Dutch Culture Association and Historic England, to facilitate scanning of concretions found adjacent to the Dutch vessel, Rooswijk, which was recently excavated off the Kent coast.

“Celebrating our heritage structures is a key priority of DWDR, and this is just another story of how the Port has developed and becomes sustainable for future uses.” www.doverport.co.uk

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Mainstay Marine double slipping capability in South Wales

Marseilles No10 dry dock now re-open for business

Dry Dock No.10 in Marseilles, France, has re-opened after a major refit that included the construction of a new 5000 tonne entrance gate. The dry dock is the largest in the Mediterranean and one of the largest in the World and has been undergoing a refit that has been underway for 3 years.

The slipping capability at Pembroke Dock, South Wales, has been nearly doubled with the recent introduction of a new trolley recovery system.

Mainstay Marine Solutions’ trolleys will be capable of slipping vessels up to 650t directly into one of the company’s undercover sheds at its yard in the dock’s deepwater port.

Previously, Mainstay’s slipping capacity was 350t.

Stewart Graves, Mainstay’s managing director, commented: “The additional tonnage capability will allow us to service vessels we have previously had to turn away. Our marine servicing sector is a key part of our business, it is essential that we continue to reinvest in our facilities to keep up with demand.”

The trolleys are fabricated in-house and will be

capable of slipping 45m long vessels with a maximum 12m beam and 4m draft.

The trolleys are expected to complement the company’s existing facilities including a wet basin, four slipways (two covered) and a Ro-Ro slipway.

The investment forms part of a larger facilities upgrade and Mainstay are also in the final stages of purchasing a 150-200t amphibian boat hoist with the assistance of Coastal Communities Fund (CFF) funding. The hoist will be capable of lifting vessels out of the water and moving around the site and workshops as necessary.

Nigel Johnson, marine services manager, said: ‘’Clients are requesting more and more that certain work is undertaken in more controlled environments away from the elements, the investment in our facilities helps to address this.

We look forward to welcoming existing and new customers into our yard.”

The dry dock is operated by Chantier Naval de Marseille), and was originally built to accommodate the largest super tankers. With a length of 465 metres and a width of 85 metres the dry dock can now accommodate the largest container ships and cruise liners. About €10 million has been invested in the refit work. A spokesperson for the yard commented, ”With the new facility, the shipyard will be able to position itself and the port of Marseille as a state of the art location for all ship owners and cruise ships, tankers, cargo ships, RO-RO, container ships and offshore platforms will all be able to benefit from the extensive expertise and state of the art technologies of the yard.”

Works to restore dock no.10 started in mid -2013 and included the construction of a new floating reinforced concrete gate which was constructed within the dry dock Also included in the refit was the overhaul of the pumping system, the repair of the lifting facilities and the redesign www.mainstaymarine.co.uk of all pipework and electrical systems.

Chantier Naval de Marseille now operates three dry docks in the port, Nos.8, 9 and 10 and employs about 120 people with a wide range of subcontractors available. www.cndm.eu

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Damen contracts Taylor Bros for icebreaker barges Tasmanian company will deliver barges for Australian Antarctic Division’s RSV Nuyina Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (DSNS) has selected Taylor Bros of Tasmania to supply two high powered Antarctic landing barges for Australia’s new icebreaker, the RSV Nuyina. Damen is building the vessel at its yard, Damen Shipyards Galati, in Romania for the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD). The vessel will be operated by DMS Maritime, a wholly owned subsidiary of Serco, and is an integral part of the AAD’s research program in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean.

The signing ceremony was attended by the Tasmanian Minister for State Growth, Mr. Peter Gutwein and Damen Australia Project Director, Magiel Venema. During the event, a number of other regional projects were discussed, including the Sea 1180 Program, for which Damen is in the running. This project will see a new fleet of Offshore Patrol Vessels built for the Royal Australian Navy.

Roland Briene, Damen Area Director Asia Pacific, said of the barge contract award: “This contract with Taylor Bros demonstrates Damen’s strong conviction in the maxim ‘think global, act local’. Wherever we operate in the world we work closely with local suppliers and service providers, participating in knowledge sharing initiatives that work in the interests of all parties. Taylor Bros was a natural choice for this contract, having delivered a number of projects to the AAD previously. Tasmania in general has an excellent reputation for being one of the most effective manufacturing, supply and support bases for Antarctic research.”

The barges, which are being designed, engineered and built locally, by local workers, will carry 45.5 tonne trucks from ship to shore on a continuous basis, giving the new icebreaker an unprecedented capability for unloading and reloading. The construction process of the barges will complete in 2020, when the RSV Nuyina begins her operations, replacing the current vessel, the Aurora Australis.

The RSV Nuyina represents a state-of-the-art solution that will facilitate Australia’s wider exploration of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. The vessel will be 156 metres in length, with a beam of 25.6 metres.

She will be able to break ice up to 1.65 metres at speeds of 3 knots and will supply Australia’s research stations in Antarctica and Macquarie Island with cargo, equipment and personnel. With a 500m2 laboratory and office facilities, the vessel will also serve to conduct research activities. The RSV Nuyina will host up to 32 DMS Maritime crew and as many as 116 AAD scientific personnel, plus a doctor, in climate controlled accommodation.

The AAD’s operations in the region aim at the advancement of Australia’s scientific, strategic, environmental and economic interests in the region and focuses on stewardship, climate research and the study of terrestrial and marine eco-systems. www.damen.com

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Alfa Laval PureSOx the choice for SOx abatement on over 100 vessels To date, a total of 109 vessels representing a diverse array of marine industry customers have put their trust in the Alfa Laval PureSOx platform for compliance with IMO SOx emissions regulations. Coincidentally, the 100th vessel to choose PureSOx was an newbuild project owned

by Danish company DFDS, who also purchased the very first PureSOx scrubber back in 2009 for use aboard the RoRo vessel Ficaria Seaways.

Alfa Laval PureSOx the choice for SOx abatement on over 100 vessels

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Erik Haveman, Sales Director, Exhaust Gas Cleaning at Alfa Laval

With over 75 PureSOx systems in operation to date, Alfa Laval has the marine industry’s most extensive list of reference installations for any single SOx scrubber technology. This represents every PureSOx commissioned since the first installation, including those on board a number of other ships in the DFDS fleet. The shipping company currently has a total of 16 PureSOx scrubbers in operation on 13 of their vessels.

“The close, ongoing partnership we’ve been fortunate to build with DFDS and many other customers have been a great benefit for Alfa Laval,” says Erik Haveman, Sales Director, Exhaust Gas Cleaning at Alfa Laval. “They have been instrumental in helping us to better understand the needs facing marine customers when it comes to installing and commissioning SOx scrubber systems.” he added.

A broad scope of experience In the eight years since the first PureSOx system was installed aboard the Ficaria Seaways, Alfa Laval has been involved in a wide range of installation projects. Of the more than 100 vessels where PureSOx has been selected to meet emissions rules, 41 have been newbuild projects while over 60 have been for retrofits. “With this experience, our technicians have developed extensive expertise for finding solutions to match different customers’ unique needs,” explains Haveman.

Additionally, the customers purchasing PureSOx systems represent the full spectrum of the marine industry. Today, the PureSOx platform can be found in operation on vessels ranging from RoRo and container ships to tankers and cruise liners.

“We are proud that customers from across the marine industry put their trust in Alfa Laval,” continues Haveman. “It’s been a testament to PureSOx as the market’s most complete SOx scrubber platform, as well as to the level of support we can offer as a true partner to our customers.” www.alfalaval.com

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Rolls Royce opens Ship Intelligence Centre in Norway

The first of Rolls-Royce’ series of ship intelligence experience spaces has opened in Ålesund, Norway, to show customers, suppliers and partners how the latest digital solutions can transform the marine industry.

The Intelligent Asset Management (IAM) experience space sets out to demonstrate how ship intelligence systems can harness the ‘power of data’ to optimize fleet operations, reduce operating costs and improve maintenance procedures.

The IAM space provides an area for Rolls-Royce customers to validate the advantages of using IAM systems, such as the Rolls-Royce Energy Management (EM) and Equipment Health Management (EHM) portals in real-time, operational environments.

“It is often difficult to convey the many commercial and operational benefits of new cloud-based digital technologies. But now, with the opening of this, the first in a number of planned Ship Intelligence Experience Spaces around the world, we can fully demonstrate for our customers the very tangible benefits of what is often considered an intangible technology,” explained Mikael Makinen, Rolls-Royce, President - Marine.

Split into two distinct areas - an “Intelligent Analytics Centre Collaborative Canvas area” and a “Fleet Management Command Centre” – the IAM Experience Space will showcase the Rolls-Royce range of digital products designed to support its customers in the management of their vessels and fleets.

The facility also provides a work space in which Rolls-Royce and its customers can hone existing digital solutions and collaborate on the development of new ones to meet their individual requirements.

“Essentially, the Intelligent Analytics Centre is a ‘digital factory’, where data is transformed into insights that facilitate and support more informed decisionmaking,” said Jan Chirkowski, Rolls-Royce, Intelligent Analytics Centre Manager. “The Intelligent Analytics Centre Collaborative Canvas space allows us to visualize this data, co-develop product features with our customers to make better use of that data and give them a complete digital picture of the current and potential operational performance of their fleet.”

The Fleet Management Command Centre area is fitted out with an intuitive touch interface and a floor-to-ceiling, six-meter-wide curved screen to display collected ship data via systems such as the Rolls-Royce EM and EHM portals.

“The EM display gives the fleet manager a complete overview of the fleet’s energy footprint, providing the comprehensive information needed to optimize or adjust operating parameters to achieve better energy and environmental efficiencies,” said Chirkowski. www.rolls-royce.com

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A busy Autumn at Macduff Ship Design It has been another busy Summer and Autumn at Macduff Ship design with the delivery of a number of new vessels, work continuing on existing contracts and several new design contracts won. Alongside this has seen the continuation of the companies bureau work in naval architectural consultancy and the steady expansion of Macduff Marine Surveyors.

25.5m aquaculture support vessel for Inverlussa Marine Services A new 25.5m Aquaculture Support Vessel has entered service on the West Coast of Scotland having been delivered in September 2017 to owners Inverlussa Marine Services. Built by Havyard Shipyard in Norway to plans by Macduff Ship Design, the vessel is designed to support the fish farm sector and can also perform multi-role tasks such as mooring work and towing. The ‘Kiera Fiona’, 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 163 tonnes of deck cargo.

The ‘Kiera Fiona’ is the fourth vessel that Macduff have designed for Inverlussa. She is a modified version of the ‘Gina Mary’ completed earlier this year, and boasts a lifted wheelhouse to gain a skippers cabin in a full tween deck between focsle and wheelhouse, along with an extra 500mm lengthened section amidships to gain an increase in main deck area.

The engine room is fitted with 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 a Volvo D7 genset and Cat C4.4 genset.

“Macduff Ship Design is delighted to have been able to work with both Inverlussa Marine Services and Havyard Ship Technology on these projects.” a spokesperson commented.

12.75m pilot vessel for ABP port of Ayr Macduff Ship Design is also pleased to announce the successful trials and delivery of a 12.75m Pilot Vessel to owner Associated British Ports Ltd, Ayr. The vessel was ordered as a design build contract with Macduff Shipyards winning the competitive tender. They contracted Macduff Ship Design to produce the vessel design and steel kit to the owner’s strict requirements.

Stuart Cresswell, ABP Ayr and Troon Port Manager, said: “We are pleased to take delivery of this brand new vessel, which has been specifically designed to undertake a dual purpose role of delivering pilotage services and assisting the berthing of larger vessels in poor weather conditions. With the trend towards ever bigger ships, its arrival will help cement both Ayr and Troon’s status as primary hubs for trade in the West of Scotland and Troon’s long standing reputation as a Port of refuge for all shipping during bad weather” The vessel is designed as the primary vessel for the Port of Ayr and as such it was important that the vessel not only performed full pilot duties but also had capability to assist vessel when entering the port. With these

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with more still to come... varying requirements the vessel needed to be suitably robust for general harbour duties whilst maintaining strict weight management. At 12.75 metres length overall 4.5 meters beam and design draught of 1.2m, the vessel is designed to carry two crew and two pilots and operate between the ports of Ayr and Troon and the Scottish West Coast. The vessel is classed to MCA workboat code regulations and surveyed by SCMS. The propulsion machinery includes two John Deere 6068SFM85 engines rated 321 HP at 2600 RPM coupled to a ZF 305-3A gearbox with 2.423:1 ratio all supplied by E.P.Barrus. The vessel carries 4,000 litres of oil fuel and 210 litres of fresh water.

The hull form was based on a previous successful semi displacement hull form developed by Macduff Ship Design for use in similar operations. This was tailored in the final design stages and to optimise performance and seakeeping whilst maintaining its workboat capabilities.

Macduff Ship Design provided full construction and outfitting drawings to Macduff Shipyards, who completed the vessel on schedule with delivery to the port of Ayr slightly ahead of contract.

During sea trials, the vessels performed admirably, exceeding all expectations. The trials gave an improvement on both the predicted speed, reaching 12.2 knots at 100% MCR, and bollard pull, achieving 5.2 Tonnes.

Fishing vessel deliveries Along with the above vessels the company has also seen the delivery of four new fishing vessels, all built by Macduff Shipyards, with designs being developed in cooperation between Macduff Ship design and shipyard. The vessels ranging in size from 19m to 29m have all proven to be excellent vessels with new developments in sea keeping and propulsive efficiency proving their worth.

New designs and new customers Macduff Ship Design is also pleased to announce two new contracts for new design vessels have been recently signed.

One is to develop a new design 14m workboat with Cheoy Lee Shipyard. The contract is for a multipurpose vessel with capability for line handling and harbour tug duties. The design is targeted at multi disciplines within the same design envelope to allow variation in production to suit owner specification. The company are delighted to be able to work with such a renowned shipbuilder with this innovative concept.

The second contract is with MMS Ship Repair & Dry Dock to design a 55 foot Trawler Yacht.

The design is being developed in cooperation between the two companies with production of the first vessel scheduled to start early 2017. The design is to be certified under the recreational craft directive, a first for Macduff Ship Design. They are currently in the process of finalising initial design details prior to development of steel cutting data for the whole vessel.

Macduff Ship Design was also delighted to attend INMEX India in October with their partners in India Parikh Power. The three day exhibition proved very productive with opportunity to meet potential future partners and clients within the Indian shipbuilding market. www.macduffshipdesign.com

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The problem of

counterfeit pyrotechnics WesCom Signal and Rescue is the world’s leading marine distress signal manufacturer and is fully committed to ensuring the safety of lives at sea.

Top picture - courtsey Survitec

Today, many people assume that counterfeit products is the biggest issue of selling pyrotechnics, when actually it is the re-dating of products. Not many people are aware of this practice and procurement officers should be fully educated about how to ensure they are buying quality products. This is a particular issue that WesCom Signal and Rescue’s Indian distributor, AS Moloobhoy, has lobbied against and tried to improve import procedures for life-saving equipment. Indeed, AS Moloobhoy, which has been a Pains Wessex supplier for almost 80 years, has conducted a 30-year campaign against re-dating and re-labelling expired marine distress signals in India.

AS Moloobhoy has been fighting a seemingly endless war on ethics with the Indian Government, against other suppliers and distributors for over 10 years. In India, their main competition is not another SOLAS approved brand or OEM also making pyrotechnics, but it is the refurbished, recycled and unethical second-hand market that re-sells outdated and expired pyrotechnics as “new”. Therefore, the firm launched a campaign in India, to encourage people to stay away from cheap and duplicate product choices, that could eventually cost you your life.

The campaign has documented several occasions, where, over the years, customers or distributors do not dispose of their expired pyrotechnics, but resort to re-selling them, after re-dating them in India’s extensive “grey” market.

The first attempt at curbing this illegal and alarming practice was to legally launch and operate the first and the largest DG (Director General of Shipping, Government of India) approved pyrotechnics disposal facility in Mumbai, Wada, Maharashtra that was approved by the Department of Explosives. (www.asmoloobhoy.com/Service/Disposal) After following the mandated guidelines, AS Moloobhoy launched the first Eco-Friendly and Government approved pyrotechnics disposal facility in Asia, giving customers the option to dispose of expired pyrotechnics ethically and legally, in an environmentally controlled chamber, against the issuance of a Certificate from the Government of India, for a basic cost. For the first time, this gave customers an alternative to dumping their pyrotechnics overboard in the ocean, (thereby endangering aquatic life) or burying them in the ground, or re-selling them to the second-hand market.

However, the difficulty here is that the services cannot be free of charge – which is what is often demanded from customers – but to ensure the best possible service, there needs to be a small fee, to ensure the outdated pyrotechnics can be disposed of safely and efficiently.

After several years, although the sale of expired pyrotechnics is still rampant in India, the company has managed to curb a significant percentile of the atrocities relating to this practice, and made the re-sale of WesCom Signal and Rescue pyrotechnics close to negligible.

Often other OEMs are being represented by distributors in India who mis-declare goods or pyrotechnics when importing them into India, calling them “liferaft spares” instead of referring to them as dangerous or hazardous goods. This saves them time, capital, effort and they are able to surpass several governmental permissions and Customs procedures that are only mandated for “dangerous goods” or “explosives”. This too, gives the said Agent or Representative a price advantage over AS Moloobhoy, which then gets passed on to the end Customer, making it impossible to ethically compete.

Managing Director, Nafeesa Moloobhoy, sits on several boards and works closely with the Marine Segment of the Indian Government. Nafeesa is working tirelessly and diligently to ensure that strict measures are taken to monitor and control unethical importing of hazardous cargo in India.

To ensure complete transparency, AS Moloobhoy uses LOT Numbers, to link stock against the correct and relevant Bill of Entry or Lading, and ensure that the pyrotechnics are original or fake. This has managed to preserve the brand image in India, and today, all customers across the board know that if they are buying WesCom Signal and Rescue pyrotechnics, the source is authentic and therefore not duplicates.

At the forefront of everything WesCom Signal and Rescue does, is saving lives, and by changing these life-saving devices and cutting corners with regulations puts lives at risk. Fake or cheap replicas of these products just can’t have this level of quality built in. That is why it is vital that clients purchase products from approved distributors to make sure that they receive the correct manuals, labels and documentation. www.asmoloobhoy.com www.wescomsignal.com

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Damen launches cutting-edge Fishery Research Vessel for Angolan Fisheries Ministry On 9th November, Damen Shipyards Galati launched a Fishery Research Vessel (FRV) 7417 for the Angolan Ministry of Fisheries.

The sponsor of the vessel, named Baía Farta, was Dra. Isabel Cristóvão, director of Gabinete de Estudos, Planeamento e Estatística.

The Ministry is a long-standing client of Damen, having previously taken delivery of two 62-metre Fishery Inspection Vessels 6210 and a smaller FRV 2808. This new vessel boasts a number of state-of-the-art features.

The FRV has Silent A/F/R Class notation. Close attention is being paid to the design, construction and outfitting of the vessel in order to minimise noise and vibration both on board and underwater.

The FRV 7417 is suited to various purposes, including hydrographic operations, acoustics research, pelagic and demersal trawling, plankton, water, environmental and geographical sampling, oil recovery and emergency towing operations.

Friso Visser, Damen Regional Director Africa, commented: “This vessel represents the future of fishery research, featuring cutting-edge technologies to make operations both sustainable and comfortable. She will enable the Angolan Fisheries Ministry to carry out research into its fishing grounds that will help to develop and preserve the nation’s industry and environment.”

Baía Farta features a basic design from Skipsteknisk. Her construction has been an international project, involving input from Damen Shipyards Gorinchem and Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding in the Netherlands, with building taking place at Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania. www.damen.com

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Centaflex-AR replaces a worn out Centaflex-A flexible coupling without the need to dismantle the drive This quick and easy replacement solution saves you time and money!

What do you do when one of the most versatile and reliable flexible couplings reaches the end of its working life and you need to fit a replacement? Quickly.

As part of the Centaflex-A range, the Centaflex-AR is designed for use on ‘O’ type couplings size 25 – 600, enabling engineers to replace that worn out CF-A coupling quickly and easily. Without the need to strip the drive.

Whilst the Centaflex-AR is a single-piece coupling with exactly the same vibration and noise eliminating attributes as the conventional CF-A, there is one critical difference. The CF-AR is split at one point. This means that it can be installed around the drive, without the need to dismantle it.

All that needs to be done is to cut the old coupling away and then slot the replacement CF-AR around the shaft. You then simply bolt the ends of the new coupling together, using the two washers provided and the installation is complete within minutes.

This means that operational downtime is minimised and precious time and money has been saved, without any loss of operational performance.

Centaflex-A is one of the most versatile flexible couplings available and is installed in countless applications in many different industries. Not only does it overcome four-way misalignment, it is available in a wide range of model types and SAE sizes, and copes with a wide range of nominal torques.

It is used in a plethora of applications in the plant, rail, marine and wind power industries, connecting the gearbox, electric motor, compressor, PTO drive, generator, pump, driveshaft or water jet to the diesel engine or hydraulic drive. www.centa-uk.co.uk

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by Ieuan Jones, Solicitor in Ashfords LLP's Marine Team

The European Union has recently set out its commitments to change with regard to the oceans in several major areas that will affect the marine economy worldwide.

"Our Oceans" was a conference hosted in Malta on 5 and 6 October 2017 by the European Union. By the end, the EU had committed to over 100 actions across six areas: Marine Protected Areas, Climate Change, Sustainable Fisheries, Marine Pollution, Sustainable Blue Economy and Maritime Security.

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MARINE PROTECTED AREAS Since their introduction into international law, MPAs are intended to cover 10% of marine and coastal areas by 2020.

However, with only two years to go, this law only protects 4% of marine areas and less than 1% is effectively enforced.

Commitments in this area include: €20m to support the management of MPAs in Africa, the Caribbean and Pacific countries through the BIOPAMA II Programme Cross-sectoral and cross-boundary multi-stakeholder platform for regional ocean governance by 2020 €1.5m to analyse ecosystems and economic activity in the mid-Atlantic ridge Phase-out of plastic cups in water fountains and vending machines in Commission buildings

CLIMATE CHANGE The oceans presently absorb 90% of excess greenhouse gas heat and 30% of CO2 generated by humans, jeopardising seafood supplies and threatening rising sea levels. The EU is therefore committing to action including: • €1.5m to programmes reducing black carbon emissions in the Arctic and €600,000 over two years for an integrated Arctic project focussing on the environment and sustainable development • A €10m project in conjunction with the IMO concerning climate change mitigation in shipping SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES With an estimated one billion people relying on seafood as their primary source of meat proteins and with illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing on the rise, the EU is committing in several areas to sustainable fishing, including: • €15m to the PESCAO programme to improve regional fisheries in Western Africa • A minimum of €1m this year to the FAO global programme to support the Port State Measures to deter unregulated fishing • A 10 year pledge to save Mediterranean fish stocks and protect the region's ecological and economic wealth as well as €5.7m to support the FAO and GFCM improve sustainability MARINE POLLUTION This is a major cause of ecological shifts, with contamination of heavy metals, bacteria from foreign waters as well as plastic and other human waste causing major losses of biodiversity in our oceans. To combat this, the EU is committing to, amongst other things: • Launch of WISE-marine, which gives information to the general public on European water issues to promote better ocean governance and ecosystem management • €2m this year to implement the Marine Strategy Framework Directive, plus a further €2.3m to support regional cooperation. The EU hopes to have Good Environmental Status (GES) of its waters by 2020 • €2.85m for marine pollution prevention and a further €2.5m for marine pollution exercises in order to support cross border cooperation MARITIME SECURITY With 90% of the world trade taking place via maritime transport, the EU believes safety and security in our seas is a high priority. Pollution, natural disasters, migration, piracy and armed conflict are all factors affecting security in our oceans today. The EU is therefore committing to: • Continue its support of maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, including with the SWAIMS programme (worth €29m) and improvements of port security in West and Central Africa (worth €8.5m) • €1m this year to upgrading the ICT systems of EU maritime authorities plus a further €80,000 to facilitate cooperation between coastguard authorities • €37.5m to ensure maritime security and countering piracy in south eastern Africa and the Indian Ocean • Funding of a prototype surveillance tool to detect ships and monitor human activity at sea (the "SUMO" programme)

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SUSTAINABLE BLUE ECONOMY The maritime economy is worth an estimated €1.3 trillion and is forecast to double by 2030. Yet the EU believes there is still untapped potential, with drivers such as aquaculture, offshore renewables, blue biotechnology, coastal tourism and mining mineral resources in need of development. The EU hopes to secure a sustainable economy by: • Cooperating with the Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO to accelerate marine spatial planning processes worldwide • Announcing the Pacific European Union Maritime Project (PEUMP) (worth €45m) to support sustainable management and develop fisheries and food security as well as conservation projects • Investing €23m in the marine environment monitoring service (Copernicus) to focus on climate change, fisheries and marine protection The announcements underline the EU's determination to improve the worldwide maritime situation is seen as a signal to encourage world governments to make similar commitments. Yet although overall investment exceeds €550m, some have commented that, when dispersed into individual projects these commitments are minor. There also needs to be a thorough investigation as to how such commitments will affect the global marine economy, in the short term at least. www.ashfords.co.uk

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The art of coastal engineering, or the role of hydrodynamic modelling in the design optimisation of Louvre Abu Dhabi Louvre Abu Dhabi, which opened its doors on 8th November 2017, has been described as floating on the waters of the Gulf.

This effect, part of the architectural vision of its award-winning architect, Jean Nouvel, who has created a museum-city in the sea, is fashioned by having water levels lying close to the line of sight.

HR Wallingford built a large scale wooden segmented model of Louvre Abu Dhabi in its Oxfordshire laboratories

In its Oxfordshire laboratories, HR Wallingford created a 3D physical model of the museum which could accurately reproduce the hydrodynamics of the proposed site supporting the close collaborative working between Jean Nouvel, BuroHappold and HR Wallingford to optimise the challenging design.

The unique design of the flagship museum – portrayed by Louvre Abu Dhabi as an archipelago out at sea - meant that it required a design able to withstand varying water levels, as well as one able to tolerate any long term rises in sea levels. HR Wallingford worked closely with BuroHappold Engineering (BHE), who were appointed by the Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), an agency of the government of Abu Dhabi, to create a large scale wooden segmented model. The model was built at a scale of 1:20, to provide the flexibility and high precision needed to test the design, while accurately reproducing different wave and water levels.

Dr Tim Pullen, Principal Engineer in Coastal Structures at HR Wallingford, said: “Having a segmented model meant that we could rearrange, add and remove elements of the model, to establish an optimised version of the model for testing. The agreed, modified model was then tested with all wave conditions and water levels to establish the performance of the structures under normal tidal, as well as under storm conditions.”

The model of Louvre Abu Dhabi included onshore and offshore structures. Onshore structures included the steps up to the museum which are partially submerged, planned walkways, as well as areas of a restaurant that is open to the sea. Offshore structures included submerged walls and reduced water depths, plus aesthetically-placed emergent structures that, in combination, attenuated the wave heights.

The Louvre Abu Dhabi project came about in 2007, when France and the United Arab Emirates came together to develop a unique cultural project, a universal museum, the first of its kind in the region, combining in its architecture by Pritzker prize winning architect Jean Nouvel, French design and its Arabic heritage. https://www.louvreabudhabi.ae/en/about-us/our-story Link to YouTube video of HR Wallingford’s 3D Physical Model of Louvre Abu Dhabi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oog1_k-jbG8 www.hrwallingford.com

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Highest quality standard award for Hydrosphere navigation aids Hydrosphere, suppliers of aids to navigation for the UK and Ireland has been awarded the highest international standard for quality by achieving ISO 9001 certification.

The company received the new accreditation following an audit by SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verifications, testing and certification company. The business also has a dedicated office and team in Fife, Scotland.

John Caskey, managing director at Hydrosphere comments, “We’re committed to improving the business, and operating in the best possible way. Our decision to invest in the ISO 9001:2015 standard has ensured that we are up to date and that we go above and beyond to deliver for our clients.

“Being awarded with this new certification reflects our dedication to maintaining a high quality of management and internal operations. It’s also of huge benefit to our employees, and assures customers and marine industry authorities that we offer high levels of performance and satisfaction, particularly when it comes to our design, supply, installation and maintenance activities.”

Hydrosphere is the UK’s leading distributer of aids to navigation, offering navigation buoys, data buoy platforms, mooring buoys, navigation lights, fog signals and detectors, and more.

The organisation’s latest certification is valid for three years from August 2017.

Originally certified as ISO 9001:2013 compliant in August 2006, ISO 9001 is a widely recognised standard that requires businesses to implement efficient and streamlined operations with the aim of satisfying more customers and building a sustainable company. www.hydrosphere.co.uk www.facebook.com/hydrosphereUK www.twitter.com/HydrosphereUK

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New GO12 XSE and GO7 XSR units from Simrad Simrad have added the new Simrad® GO12 XSE and GO7 XSR to their top selling GO standalone chartplotter series. Both units are multi-touch chartplotters and perfect for power boat owners looking for a stand alone navigation product. Often boat owners will opt to have a plotter on one screen and sonar on the other and these stand alone units offer affordable quality images with the GO12 XSE a new 12 inch display while the GO7 XSR has a restyled glass helm mount design and now includes radar compatability.

The units have bright displays linked to an easy to use interface. This is coupled with intuitive multi-touch controls similar to those used on modern smartphones. You can tap the screen to create or select waypoints, pinch to zoom or expand and tap and drag across charts. Both have split-screen views that can be adjusted while customizable panel layouts add a dimension of customisation making use simple for new or the uninitiated.

Existing users will find both units compatible with Simrad Broadband 3G/4G™ and Halo Radar systems (with both units’ internal GPS receiver offering accurate location), StructureScan® HD and CHIRP Sonar, autopilot integration for precision control, engine data monitoring, full audio entertainment connectivity with SonicHub®2, built-in wireless connectivity and the powerful Simrad TripIntelTM trip computer.

The Simrad GO12 XSE and GO7 XSR also connect to NMEA 2000® compatible sensors to display engine data, fuel flow, fluid level, speed, heading and water temperature.

“Our continued focus is to increase value for boaters, while delivering more enjoyment on the water,” comments Leif Ottosson, CEO, Navico. “We want to make it easier for boaters to have more fun, and the new GO12 XSE and GO7 XSR standalone chartplotters are the perfect combination of loaded features at an incredible price. The new displays offer boaters better visibility and more useful navigation technology tools than comparable units from other manufacturers. Most of all, they’re incredibly easy to learn and use.”

The GO7, GO9 and GO12 standalone chartplotters now feature an unlockable add-on feature, VelocityTrack for Halo Pulse Compression Radar Systems. It uses the Doppler effect or the change in frequency or wavelength of an object relative the observer to determine whether a target is closing, diverging or stationary relative to your position. It highlights closing or approaching targets and allows users to determine relevant targets to track and ignore targets that are not a collision risk.

GO12 XSE and GO7 XSR displays will be available in late 2017 and can display sonar when coupled with a suitable transducer. www.navico.com

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Sabik Marine and Hydrosphere UK team up

Sabik Ltd and Hydrosphere UK Ltd have agreed on a partnership for sales and marketing of marine aids-tonavigation solutions in the United Kingdom, Isle of Man and the Channel Islands.

Background for this partnership is the Carmanah acquisition of Vega Industries earlier this year and adding Vega to Carmanah’s Marine Division which is led by Sabik Marine.

Hydrosphere has a long history of being Vega’s distributor in the UK market and now this new partnership enables Hydrosphere to offer clients an even wider range of products and services; the whole combined brand portfolio of Sabik Marine: Sabik, Carmanah, Ekta and Vega.

“We’re pleased to now offer a complete range of products with the new partnership and look forward to working with Sabik to enhance the customer experience from tender all the way through to after-sale support” states John Caskey, Managing Director of Hydrosphere.

Nick Sims, Head of Sales from Sabik Ltd, UK continues “Together with Hydrosphere we are stronger than ever in the UK aidsto-navigation market and we look forward to serving our customers with more resources and expertise than ever before”. www.sabik-marine.com www.hydrosphere.co.uk Picture shows: Partner meeting in Sabik Marine premises, Porvoo Finland in October 2017.

Left to right: Jeff Gibson (Hydrosphere), Alan Tassell (Sabik), Andy Reid (Hydrosphere), John Caskey (Hydrosphere), Lars Mansner (Sabik), Nick Sims (Sabik).

Del Norte Technology Ltd

Del Norte Technology Ltd is an ISO9001 2015 quality specialised Hydrographic Survey and Dredge company that supplies, installs, trains to support the industry. Together with Hypack Inc Hypack, Hysweep and DredgePack software the whole hydrographic capability is taken care of.

On display on our stand at trade exhibitions are all the Hypack software, Ceehydro systems product range together with Tritech Sidescan Sonar, sub-bottom profiling instruments and a surprise package for Multi-beam Hydrographic surveys.

Equipment commonly supplied apart from the Hypack Single Beam, Multi-Beam and DredgePack software are Tide Gauges from Valeport, Echo Sounders such as Cee Hydro systems Ceescope product range, Sub-bottom profilers from Syqwest, Mini Swath systems from Ross Industries, Novatel RTK and Hemisphere DGPS receivers with all associated parts and cables to suite. WAASP Mult-Beam system is a new addition to our product line.

We will advise only quality products but also supply what the customer requires to satisfy the system requirements and purchased from UK representative companies where required.

Call Laurie Smith +44(0)1803 844555, Mob +44(0)7836 741288, for a free consultation, advice and planning for you next project.

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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.

E-navigation conference afloat!

There is an innovative venue for an e-navigation conference in January 2018 - aboard a DFDS Seaways ferry travelling between Copenhagen and Oslo!

Key e-navigation professionals will deliver valuable insight, update delegates on the latest developments and debate the framework that needs to surround self-driving cargo ships.

The ‘International e-Navigation Underway 2018’ conference, from 26th to 28th January, will attract delegates from around the world and is organised by Danish event and conference management specialist and strategist, Graham & Partners.

Keynote speakers already announced include Niels Smedegaard, President and CEO of DFDS, President of the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) and Deputy Chairman of Danish Shipping, and Michael Rodey, Innovation Strategy Manager at Maersk.

The conference has now issued an invitation for other speaker submissions.

Rodey has worked with Rolls-Royce Marinea and global towage operator Svitzer, to create the world’s first remotely operated commercial vessel, as demonstrated in Copenhagen earlier this year.

Delegates attending this event will enjoy invaluable networking opportunities that foster the sharing of technical knowledge and experience between peers. Others wishing to promote their products and services can do so in an exhibitor zone.

There are also social elements to the event, with a pre-conference networking dinner at Copenhagen’s Phoenix hotel prior to embarkation and the chance to go ashore in the Norwegian capital.

Event sponsors sourced to support the conference are: marine electronics organisation, Comité International Radio-Maritime (CIRM); international body, The Nautical Institute; The Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO); and the International Hydrographic Organization. www.iala-aism.org/product/international-e-navigation-underway-conference-2018 www.marineandmaritimegazette.com

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

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

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Maximum 86.04m2 RCS response with robust 5mm or 6mm thick UV resistant PE case to suit heavy navigation lights.

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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

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Echomax EM230 radar reflector Sealite SL15 or Carmanah M550 solar powered navigation light with a wide range of IALA preset codes and bird spike.

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

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Polar navigation understanding the polar code Earlier this year, the IMO adopted the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code) and related amendments to make it mandatory under both the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL). This move marked an historic milestone in the Organization’s work to protect ships and people aboard them, both seafarers and passengers, in the harsh environment of the waters surrounding the two poles.

The Polar Code is intended to cover the full range of shipping-related matters relevant to navigation in waters surrounding the two poles – ship design, construction and equipment; operational and training concerns; search and rescue; and, equally important, the protection of the unique environment and eco-systems of the polar regions.

The Polar Code covers the full range of design, construction, equipment, operational, training, search and rescue and environmental protection matters relevant to ships operating in the inhospitable waters surrounding the two poles.

The Polar Code includes mandatory measures covering safety part (part I-A) and pollution prevention (part II-A) and recommendatory provisions for both (parts I-B and II-B).

The Code will require ships intending to operating in the defined waters of the Antarctic and Arctic to apply for a Polar Ship Certificate, which would classify the vessel as Category A ship - ships designed for operation in polar waters at least in medium firstyear ice, which may include old ice inclusions; Category B ship - a ship not included in category A, designed for operation in polar waters in at least thin first-year ice, which may include old ice inclusions; or Category C ship - a ship designed to operate in open water or in ice conditions less severe than those included in Categories A and B. The issuance of a certificate would require an assessment, taking into account the anticipated range of operating conditions and hazards the ship may encounter in the polar waters. The assessment would include information on identified operational limitations,

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Ships will need to carry a Polar Water Operational Manual, to provide the Owner, Operator, Master and crew with sufficient information regarding the ship's operational capabilities and limitations in order to support their decisionmaking process.

The chapters in the Code each set out goals and functional requirements, to include those covering ship structure; stability and subdivision; watertight and weathertight integrity; machinery installations; operational safety; fire safety/protection; life-saving appliances and arrangements; safety of navigation; communications; voyage planning; manning and training; prevention of oil pollution; prevention of pollution form from noxious liquid substances from ships; prevention of pollution by sewage from ships; and prevention of pollution by discharge of garbage from ships.

Chapter 12 of the Polar Code on manning and training says that companies must ensure that masters, chief mates and officers in charge of a navigational watch on board ships operating in polar waters have completed appropriate training, taking into account the provisions of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) and its related STCW Code.

Mandatory minimum requirements for the training and qualifications of masters and deck officers on ships operating in polar waters were also adopted by IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee back in November 2016, they become mandatory under the STCW Convention and the STCW Code from 1 July 2018. www.imo.org

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The Finnish Transport Agency will test position-indicating spar buoys on Pyhäranta small craft track. The aim of this new type of spar buoy is to improve maritime safety and reduce the need for position inspections.

Disappearing navigation aids - could position-indicating spar buoys could be the answer?

Winter is a nightmare when it comes to floating aids to navigation. There are about 17,000 floating spar buoys in the Finnish Transport Agency’s channels, and every year over 700 of these get damaged or moved out of position by the ice. Spar buoys also disappear during other seasons, although to a lesser extent.

“The Finnish Transport Agency's contractors always check the positions of spar buoys and other navigation marks after the winter season. These inspections are laborious, but necessary, since each spar buoy that is missing or off position poses a risk of grounding”, says Fairway Inspector Joonatan Ahlroos at the Finnish Transport Agency.

In addition to inspectors, boaters and mariners also report deficiencies in the channels. Despite the inspections and boaters’ reports, spar buoys may be missing for a long time before the maintenance contractors obtain this information. The new position-indicating spar buoys could offer a solution to this problem.

Test area on Pyhäranta small craft track The Finnish Transport Agency has chosen Pyhäranta small craft track in the vicinity of Rauma as the test area. The aim is to improve channel safety and test the durability of the new spar buoys. At the same time, the agency wants to find the means to reduce the need for position inspections. The installations are being carried out by Meritaito Oy, the maintenance contractor in the area.

“All of the 33 floating unlit aids to navigation in the small craft track will be replaced. The spar buoys will be integrated in Meritaito’s system, SeaDatics, via which the position data of the aids to navigation are transmitted to the Finnish Transport Agency. The installations began at the end of last month. ”, commented Kalle Rantala, Works Manager at Meritaito Oy. Finnish innovation improves maritime safety Finnish technology is used in the new aids to navigation established on Pyhäranta small craft track. The installed spar buoys have been manufactured by Meritaito Oy, and they are equipped with the Taival location-tracking service developed by Emergence Oy. “The spar buoys are equipped with an energy-efficient tracking device using the mobile phone network. The devices are powered by their own battery and a small solar panel, and they last 10 years without charging or maintenance”, says Jorri Arrakoski at Emergence.

A similar location-tracking service has previously been used with floating aids to navigation installed off Jätkäsaari in Helsinki. The experiences have been positive. Now it is a question of trial, but the possible benefits of more comprehensive positioning have been discussed.

“Our main goal is to improve safety at sea. If we can obtain more realtime data on the positions of floating aids to navigation, we can provide more real-time information to boaters. This way boaters get information about missing navigation marks and can take this information into account”, says Ahlroos.

Positioning data can also be utilised for fairway maintenance. If all floating aids to navigation in Finland were able to send information about their whereabouts, we would no longer have to carry out position inspections. This would save both money and the environment. www.meritaito.fi

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Iceni Defender sets the availability standard at Galloper Offshore Windfarm for Manor Renewable Energy Iceni Marine Services are pleased to be supporting Manor Renewable Energy at the Galloper Offshore Wind Farm project with their new build vessel, Iceni Defender.

Galloper Wind Farm is a 336MW offshore wind farm project for 56 wind turbines, currently being constructed 30km off the coast of Suffolk. The project will be fully operational in 2018, generating enough power for up to 336,000 homes. Around 700 UK jobs are being created during the construction of the wind farm with 90 long-term East Coast jobs once it is operational. Development and construction is being led by innogy SE on behalf of the other project partners.

Manor Renewable Energy have been employed by Siemens Wind Power to supply, install, commission, refuel and maintain temporary generators.

Iceni Defender is running daily from Great Yarmouth, transferring crew and equipment to assist with the temporary power solution for the Wind Turbine Generator installation and commissioning.

The work has seen the Iceni Defender move near constantly for between 12 to 14 hours per day, whilst the vessel has performed very well providing 100% availability.

Iceni Defender is the third of four 23m crew transfer vessels owned and operated by Iceni, each capable of transferring 12 passengers in up to 2m wave heights and operating at speeds of up to 30 knots. Outfitted to a very high standard to maximise passenger comfort, Iceni’s 23m vessels have been developed following a large research and development programme together with Iceni’s in-house marine expertise.

In order to assist Manor Renewable Energy, Iceni have also provided facilities at their head office in Lowestoft.

Richard Thurlow, Director: “Iceni vessels have been working at neighbouring windfarms for over 8 years. With Iceni Marine Services having its history in Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft, employing local people and purchasing from the local supply chain, it is really pleasing to work on another project directly supporting the local area. The work at Galloper has been very demanding but I am enormously proud of both the Iceni Defender and the crew’s performance. Despite establishing a very high benchmark, Iceni have continued to improve with each one of our 23m vessels”.

Eric Briar, Director – Manor Renewable Energy: “Iceni, the Iceni Defender and her crews have gone the extra mile to assist us with making our project a success. We very pleased to have selected Iceni and their vessel for the project ”. www.icenimarine.com

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Most powerful wind turbine from MHI Vestas

MHI Vestas has further established its position as a major player in the offshore wind market by introducing its most powerful wind turbine generator along with the completion of a new assembly building for turbine structures and a large investment in a turbine gearbox testing facility.

The new powerful turbine is rated at 9.5MW which is a significant step up from existing turbines and is based on established technology.

This new 9.5MW unit is based on the proven technology of the company’s V164 platform which up till now has been the platform for their 8MW turbine that is in wide use and their more recent 9MW unit. The upgrading to 9.5MW has meant redesigning the gearbox to handle the extra power and upgrading the cooling system in addition to the significant increase in the capacity of the generator unit itself. The nacelle housing the generator is 20 metres long by 8 metres by 8 metres and weighs in at 390 tonnes.

The turbine is powered by blades that are 80 metres in length with each one weighing 39 tonnes. The hub height is 105 metres and the tip height is 187 metres. With this increase in capacity MHI Vestas claims that the overall cost of generating power will come down because fewer turbines will be needed for a given power output which in turn will reduce installation and maintenance costs.

Jens Tommerup, the CEO of MHI Vestas, said, “As a leader in the offshore wind industry, we are committed to lowering the cost of energy through innovative turbine technology. The launch of our V164-9.5 MW turbine is a testament to that leadership and to the ingenuity of our engineers and technicians. The V164-9.5 MW is built on the industry-leading V164 platform, the most powerful platform in operation. Just one single turbine is now capable of powering more than 8,300 UK homes.”

MHI Vestas Offshore Wind is a joint venture between Vestas Wind Systems A/S 50% and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) 50%. The company’s sole focus is to design, manufacture, install and service wind turbines for the offshore wind industry. To meet increased demand the company has recently opened an assembly plant for the V 164 modules in Esbjerg where they already have a major turbine assembly facility. www.mhivestasoffshore.com

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Commercial emphasis hinders UK wave growth The UK wave energy sector’s failure to reach market targets can be attributed, in part, to a premature emphasis on commercialization and lack of knowledge exchange, the new report by University of Strathclyde and Imperial College London has discovered.

The report examined the extent to which the failure to deliver a commercially viable wave energy device can be attributed to weaknesses in both government and industry’s support for wave energy innovation in the UK. Some of the key factors highlighted in the report behind the failure of wave power technology to mature over the past 15 years come down to poor understanding of the scale of the wave energy innovation challenge, and premature emphasis on array-scale commercialization from both government and industry.

Also, the paper cites fast changing, complex and poorly coordinated energy innovation policy landscape, lack of lesson sharing between technology developers, and lack of test facilities to enable part-scale Bespoke Vessels prototype testing as other reasons preventing the sector to become commercially viable.

The researchers have made 10 policy recommendations to improve Bespoke Vessel the effectiveness of the UK’s future support for wave energy Design and Build innovation.

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In addition, avoiding competition for subsidies with more established technologies, such as offshore wind and tidal stream has also been advised.

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MeyGen gears up to maximum output The MeyGen tidal energy project in the Pentland Firth is now operating at its full 6 megawatt (MW) capacity.

An Atlantis-supplied 1.5 MW AR1500 turbine was recently successfully reinstalled and underwent commissioning processes, to help achieve this milestone.

The MeyGen array off the Caithness coast also includes three 1.5 MW tidal turbines developed by Andritz Hydro Hammerfest (AHH).

Both technologies evolved from earlier versions tested at the European Marine Energy Centre in Orkney, Scotland.

Earlier this year, all three AHH turbines were recovered to for onshore inspection and system enhancements derived from lessons learned during the initial period of operations. The Atlantis Resources AR1500 was also retrieved for a full systems inspection.

All four have now been successfully reinstalled, with the MeyGen team describing the latest deployment as being successfully, safely and efficiently executed.

To date, the project has generated more than 2.6 gigawatt hours (GWh) of electricity, with over 800 megawatt hours (MWh) of energy dispatched to grid during the month of September 2017 alone.

Following final completion testing, MeyGen Phase 1A is expected within the coming weeks to formally complete its construction phase and enter into a 25-year operational phase.

Tim Cornelius, chief executive officer of Atlantis Resources, commented: “The success of MeyGen, the world’s largest tidal stream project, firmly positions the UK as the leader of an industry which could provide sufficient affordable, secure, predictable and clean power to meet 20% of the UK’s future electricity need.

“Tidal stream power costs are reducing all the time, with a strong trajectory towards achieving parity with established renewables such as offshore wind.

“The industrial opportunities of tidal power for the UK are substantial, but without renewed Government support for tidal stream power, the UK is likely to lose jobs and investment overseas.

“Now is the time for the current Government to act to ensure that the economic benefits of the tidal stream industry are preserved for the UK economy, and marine power becomes a meaningful part of the UK’s future renewable energy mix.

“The value of predictable renewable generation for grid stability cannot be overestimated. The UK needs a mix of renewables and we are ready to deliver vast quantities of untapped, predictable, reliable, sustainable power generating jobs and investment for this country.”

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Damen crew vessels for Marine Core & Charter Damen Shipyards Group has delivered its first vessels to Marine Core & Charter LLC (MC2), a marine services company supporting the offshore energy sector in the Arabian Gulf. This is the first transaction between the two organisations and Damen is delighted to be setting out on what it hopes will be a productive and longlasting relationship with MC2.

The transaction is also a milestone as it represents the first deliveries of the Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) 4008 class, Damen’s latest addition to its FCS range. The first of the two FCS 4008 vessels was delivered in late September, just two months after the initial contract signing.

The second FCS 4008, named AMIA was officially handed over at a ceremony held at the Emirates Palace Marina in Abu Dhabi on the 23rd of November. The 9 year old son of the CEO held a fantastic speech, followed by his grandmother who cut the ribbon.

Like her sister ship AMPI, the AMIA is also fitted with seating for 90 personnel, has a top speed of 25 knots and a range of 1200 nautical miles. This gives her the ability to reach even the furthest offshore installations. 140 square meters of cargo deck aft enable her to carry containers and a wide range of other equipment. Damen’s famous ‘axe bow’ design delivers excellent seakeeping in a wide range of weather conditions, ensuring that personnel arrive at their destinations ready for work.

The 40-metre FCS 4008 was introduced recently to fill the gap between the 53metre FCS 5009 and the 33-metre FCS 3307. The FCS 4008 is essentially a scaled-down version of the FCS 5009 and is fully capable of taking on the same, wide variety of roles. As well as personnel transfers, it can be fitted out for firefighting, oil recovery, safety stand-by, towing and security duties; on a smaller scale, but also at a lower cost. As with all Damen designs, the FCS range is subject to continuous updates based on customer requests and feedback, and so the AMPI and AMIA represent the very latest in FCS design and optimisation.

The CEO of Marine Core & Charter L.L.C, Mr. Adib Abdel Massih, commented, “The delivery by Damen of the second FCS 4008 brings our total fleet up to 20 vessels. With the addition of these two boats, we have achieved the growth we had planned for this year, both in terms of the number of vessels and the expansion of our operations. We chose Damen in part due to their extensive experience in the crew boat market, the local support in the UAE and also because of their build for stock policy. Their ability to deliver vessels very rapidly when a company like ourselves wins new business was a deciding factor.”

Mr. Massih also commended the design of the FCS 4008, in particular its unique ability to deliver personnel quickly and comfortably in the adverse weather that can occur in the Gulf. AMPI has started operations on a contract with a duration of up to three years. AMIA is expected to operate from Abu Dhabi.

MC2’s core activities are chartering, ship management, towage and transportation, and offshore services. It operates a diverse fleet of vessels ranging from jack-up rigs and accommodation barges to tugs and Multi Cats. This latest acquisition is part of its strategy to build on its focus on chartering and increase its role in marine contracting using its own fleet. www.damen.com

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Punk Couplings Limited were recently pleased to announce that it has teamed up with Moore International Ltd to manufacturer and supply its ‘world’s first’ novel and patented self-aligning lead screw nuts to the industry.

The Punk® Nut delivers absolute perfect alignment at all times, constantly removing dynamic and static alignment errors in one or two axes; effectively, it is permanently operating as if there was zero lead screw alignment error, allowing flexible or moving structures, or misalignment issues to be accommodated without a thought for accurate installation.

The Single Axis Punk® Nut can compensate for up to +/-15° angular misalignment in one plane with a linear displacement in one axis to account for the trigonometric offset giving an extended triangular movement.

The Double Axis Punk® Nut can compensate for up to +/-15° angular misalignment in two planes with a linear displacement in two axes to account for the trigonometric offset giving an extended conical movement.

Punk also has designs that replicate standard lead screw nut footprints or interfaces, which can be retro fitted to existing applications. www.punk-couplings.co.uk www.mooreinternational.co.uk

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Better use of deck space with HS Marine folding crane A new deck crane innovation by HS Marine is set to take the industry by storm.

“On workboats you usually have a very limited, small space around the crane,” says Giovanni Patini of HS Marine, so making sure both controls and ladder are secure and out of the way keeps the footing clear and lends an element of protection.

To this end, the company has started to offer a neat microconsole (the official name is a Standing Platform of Foldable Type), mounted on the crane’s column. Easy to open with big, sturdy handles, it turns with the slewing movement of the crane so the operator keeps clear sight of the hook. Inside, the hydraulic lines sit in a rank of tidy, rigid stainless steel pipes alongside their controls. In the top section sits the radio receiver, for remote control.

The ladder stows neatly away under the 65cm wide case and when closed, the front projects only 45cm away from the crane column – the height varies according to the size of the crane. Of course, “there’s a big red emergency ‘stop’ button” on the outside added Mr Patini.

It’s proving so popular that HS Marine is now working at integrating it with the electronics too: Mr Patini described this as “very challenging” as it’s not easy to relocate all the electric/ electronic devices into such a small box “but we've found some smart solutions and we're very confident of the final result” he added.

“Our goal is to have it ready before summer 2018.” www.hsmarine.net

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The Georgia Ports Authority welcomed the arrival of four massive ship-to-shore cranes at the Port of Savannah’s Garden City Terminal last month.

The four cranes passed River Street in Savannah on their way to Garden City Terminal, sailing under the Talmadge Bridge.

The new cranes, which bring the Port of Savannah’s fleet to 30, are expected to help the port better accommodate a larger class of container vessels which started calling at the US East Coast ports following the opening of the expanded Panama Canal.

Six additional cranes are scheduled to arrive in 2020. Once the remaining cranes are delivered, a total of 36 cranes will allow Garden City Terminal to move 1,300 containers per hour on and off vessels.

The Port of Savannah is comprised of two deepwater terminals, Garden City Terminal and Ocean Terminal.

Garden City Terminal is the fourth busiest container handling facility in the United States, encompassing more than 1,200 acres and moving millions of tons of containerized cargo annually, according to Georgia Ports Authority. www.gaports.com

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Liebherr and Damen celebrate the 110th Liebherr crane order Liebherr’s ship crane department was recently proud to announce that Damen Shipyards Group ordered its 110th Liebherr crane product. The historical order comprises a Liebherr floating crane type CBG 350 that is going to be used on a Transshipment Crane Barge 6324 built by Damen.

PICTURES SHOW: Upper: Arnout Damen (CCO, Damen Shipyards Group), Patricia Rüf (Member of the administrative board of Liebherr-International AG) Lower: Liebherr floating crane type CBG 350 on Damen barge

The partnership between Liebherr and Damen Shipyards Group began with the delivery of an offshore crane type BOS 300T in 1985. 32 years and 109 delivered Liebherr cranes later, the collaboration continues in the order signing ceremony of a floating crane type CBG 350 as 110th ordered unit. Both tradition-conscious businesses are successfully lead in the third generation by family members of the company founders. Mrs. Patricia Rüf and Mr. Arnout Damen signed the contract in the name of the two family-owned companies earlier this year. At the signing ceremony for the 110th order, Arnout Damen commented: “We are very pleased to be ordering this, the 110th Liebherr crane used on a Damen vessel. The crane will be used on the next generation Transshipment Crane Barge, the latest innovative solution resulting from the collaboration between our companies. We have very much enjoyed working together with Liebherr for more than 30 years and look forward to continuing to do so in the future.”

Mrs Patricia Rüf, member of the administrative board of Liebherr-International AG added: “The vessels of Damen Shipyard Group and the cranes from Liebherr complement each other perfectly and achieve highest effectiveness when it comes down to transportation and transshipment of goods globally. The common position of both our companies essentially follows the philosophy of creating highest quality standards and we are proud that our cranes are installed on their vessels. We are confident that our cooperation will continue in the future and we are in no doubt that the continuous improvement of our ship crane portfolio will meet the requirements of next-generation vessels.”

The ordered Liebherr CBG 350 is the last of five identical floating cranes for usage on Damen built transshipment barges. The new Transshipment Crane Barge 6324 was designed by the two companies, together with Van der Leun (electrical systems), DMT Marine Equipment (winches) and Pon Power for the generator sets. They are specifically designed for working from ship-to-ship, ship-to-barge and ship-to-quay. Installed on an 18-metre-high pedestal, the CBG 350 is able to load and unload vessels up to Panamax and Cape size class. It can be equipped with a grab for dry bulk handling, a container-spreader or a hook to enable every kind of material and cargo handling. Designed for highspeed, continuous operation, even in challenging conditions, the high stable four rope grab crane ensures an increased turnover of more than 1,000 tonnes per hour. The extended cabin offers optimum visibility during operation and optimizes the efficiency of the crane handling. The Liebherr CBG 350 has a maximum capacity of 45 tonnes in hook operation and 35 tons in grab operation, both at a maximum outreach of 36 metres.

The barge design is based on Damen´s renowned Stan Pontoon Series which is built on stock for fast delivery and request related customisation. The used barge has a total length of 63 metres and a beam of 23 metres. It can be used for a wide variation of operating scenarios at open sea, coastal or inland (sheltered waters). It offers accommodation places for 12 crew members with European standards which allows continuous operation at all times. Four double drum winches maneuver the barge alongside any vessel or quay and can also be used for anchoring. The winches are positioned in such a way they enhance safety during mooring operation and minimise the potential for hazards.

Damen’s roots in the production of workboats comes out in the detail, fulfilling the company’s goal of delivering high quality, reliable and easy to operate and maintain vessels. The integrated ballast system trim and stabilise the whole barge construction in operation. The planned barge concept is designated for grain handling in the Black Sea. Liebherr Maritime Cranes and Damen Shipyards Group accentuate their long-lasting partnership with the graduation of this upscale barge project and look forward to a common and successful future. Both companies took a further step to share their decadeslong construction experience and to develop customised turn-key transshipment solutions from a single source. www.liebherr.com

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MacGregor has won new davit orders from Spanish shipyard Astilleros Zamakona for a service operation vessel (SOV) owned by the Danish company Esvagt AS. The contract includes an order for one of MacGregor's largest davit systems, specially-designed to ensure safe transfers in rough weather. Equipment deliveries are scheduled for November 2018 and the order was booked in Cargotec's fourth quarter 2017 order intake.

"We are glad to continue our cooperation with Zamakona and Esvagt with the delivery of these advanced davit systems to a growing and interested market," says Høye G. Høyesen, Vice President, Advanced Offshore Solutions, MacGregor. "Esvagt already knows and trusts our davits, operating a large number in its fleet, so this order speaks volumes for their performance and reliability."

The vessel will feature one of MacGregor's largest davits, a 15-tonne lifting capacity MacGregor HMD G150 system designed for daughter craft, and a smaller six-tonne capacity HMD A60-type davit, designed for man-overboard/rescue and workboats. The davits will transfer technicians, tools and spares as part of their offshore wind farm duties.

The HMD G150 davit includes a high-speed constant-tensioning winch system, shock-absorbing system, anti-pendulum system and an automatic parking cradle for daughter craft.

The anti-pendulum system, together with an adjustable painter-line boom and a guiding system, ensures the safe launch-and-recovery of daughter craft in rough weather conditions.

The A60 davit also includes a high-speed constant-tensioning winch system, shock-absorbing system, guiding system and an automatic parking cradle. Additionally, both davits will meet the shipowner's high standards for noise and vibration limits.

"The contract highlights our long and successful reputation for delivering advanced launch-and-recovery systems and our ability to offer equipment that is ideally suited to meet the needs of operators serving the offshore wind energy market," says Bjørnar Bakke, Sales Manager, MacGregor. "Our G150 davit is specially-designed for the safe handling of daughter craft transferring turbine technicians.

"MacGregor davits have a well-proven design, offering great performance and trusted reliability," he adds. "We have delivered over a thousand davit systems and have seen significant orders for them in 2017. This is mainly because of our strong reputation, but also because we are able to adapt our products, proven in mature markets such as the offshore oil and gas industry, to meet the needs of new ones such as the renewable energy sector." www.macgregor.com

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ABB Turbocharging tops industry efficiency benchmark

ABB Turbocharging has raised the industry benchmark for lowspeed turbocharging efficiency to achieve an additional turbocharger efficiency increase of 2% by performing the measurement on an actual engine on an engine testbed.

Picture above: Computer generated image of two-stroke low speed engine with ABB turbocharger applied

As a performance yardstick for low-speed turbochargers, the industry applies the turbocharger efficiency benchmark given by MAN Diesel & Turbo, a leading global low-speed engine designer. ABB Turbocharging has now proven an exceptional 2% higher efficiency compared to this industry standard.

The ABB turbocharging efficiency benchmark test took place earlier this year on a Hyundai testbed in Korea. Three ABB latest generation A180-L turbochargers, produced by Hyundai under licence, were fitted on an 8G95ME-C9.5 engine and the turbocharging efficiency was measured accordingly. The measurement was performed with state-of-the-art wireless measuring equipment to ensure highest data accuracy.

For marine operators the additional 2% efficiency increase achieved by the ABB A180L turbochargers would mean annual fuel savings of up to 35,000 USD per vessel, depending on fuel price and load profile. This exceptional efficiency increase was also confirmed and verified by MAN Diesel & Turbo.

Fuel and maintenance costs have the highest impact on lifecycle costs and therefore total cost of ownership (TCO). This efficiency increase in turbocharging and the resulting effect of lower fuel consumption and costs will have a direct positive impact on the overall TCO for application operators.

Arie Smits, Senior General Manager, Product Group Low-Speed at ABB Turbocharging said, “The result of the measurement on an actual engine is a confirmation of our promise and commitment to continue to push for highest efficiencies and value for our customers. Promised, delivered and proven.�

ABB will be at the global shipping industry tradeshow Marintec 2017 in Shanghai, December 5-8 in Hall N1, number J31, where further solutions bringing customers added value over the lifecycle of their applications will be presented to the industry. www.abb.com www.marineandmaritimegazette.com

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ZF Marine Supershift 2 ZF is revolutionising shift technology with the launch of Supershift 2 for further gearbox models As part of its ongoing commitment to continually deliver products and services which surpass customer expectations, leading marine propulsion specialist, ZF is launching the Supershift 2 for further gearbox models.

Also available within the product range for up to 1500 hp, this latest shift technology sets a new benchmark in delivering superior performance and comfort to operators, with its quicker shifting and high levels of smoothness and control.

The enhanced product design of the Supershift 2 sees transmissions react instantaneously to shift input signals. With a 30 per cent less drop in RPM and peak torque reduced by up to 40 per cent, a smoother shift is generated to deliver better comfort and control demanded by operators.

Unlike other commercially available marine transmissions, the Supershift 2 negates the need for an additional hydraulic circuit through its enhanced clutch pack configuration and efficient hydraulic system, creating a simple and robust design.

Extensive research and development was undertaken to create Supershift 2. ZF worked closely with vessel builders and operators to further understand requirements, as well as exerting its world-leading superior transmission technology knowhow.

Paul Dean, Business Manager for Marine at ZF Services UK, commented: “ZF recognises the sophistication of electronic systems and engine refinement in pleasure craft applications is constantly developing. Noticing this evolution, ZF identified the need to create a solution that integrates with many of the latest engine controls and monitoring systems, as well as one that meets the requirements of operators now and in the future.î The Supershift 2 is incorporated as standard equipment on high horsepower ZF marine transmissions and will now be available from the ZF 280 family up to the ZF 665 family as well. Also, Supershift 2 can be combined with ZF’s proven Autotroll functionality to deliver new standards in safe and slow speed manoeuvring.

“Through our vast experience and knowledge in marine propulsion systems, we have created a product which raises the bar for shifting technology.” www.zf.com/uk/marine

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NorSea Group builds onshore power supply systems along the Norwegian coastline.

The largest ever onshore power supply contract in Norway was signed today between NorSea Group and Apply TB in Kristiansund, Norway.

NorSea Group is building power supply facilities at four of its bases along the Norwegian coastline from Hammerfest in the north to Stavanger in the south. Operational from next autumn, they will enable the company to offer customers a future-oriented and environmentally friendly energy alternative at quay.

Onshore power supply gives vessels the option to hook up to the local electricity grid. When berthed, ships require electricity to support activities such as loading, unloading, heating and lighting and other on board activities. The power is generally provided by auxiliary engines that emit carbon dioxide (CO2) and air pollutants, affecting local air quality and ultimately the health of both port workers and nearby residents and creates noise nuisance.

By opting for the alternative onshore hook up, operations can proceed uninterrupted, while eliminating negative side-effects. This leads to substantial environmental benefits, including reduction of CO2 and NOX emissions, lower noise levels at bases, improved energy efficiency and less reliance on ships’ on board energy supplies.

NorSea Group CEO, John Stangeland, says: “This is a substantial investment for us, with great support from ENOVA, where all parties see the environmental and commercial benefits to be achieved through the project.

Onshore power supply will lead to large environmental benefits, in addition to economic gains for customers through reduction in operating expenses on the ships’ machinery, reduction in energy consumption (emission costs) and better energy utilisation.”

Investment in the project totals around 70 million NOK. This includes 52 million NOK funded by ENOVA. ENOVA SF is owned by the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy and contributes to reduced greenhouse gas emissions, development of energy and climate technology and a strengthened security of supply.

The project will achieve total emission reduction of up to 15.000 ton CO2 per annum. This is equal to annual CO2 emissions from more than 7000 cars. Four supply bases will have onshore power supply facilities; Polarbase (Hammerfest), Vestbase (Kristiansund), NorSea (Dusavik) and NorSea (Tananger).

Once in place, supply vessels will be able to use onshore power on 80-90% of the supply bases along the Norwegian coastline. The facilities will be efficient in operation and easy to manage by the ships themselves.

NorSea Group Project Manager, Ralf Larsen, comments: “The solution requires some refurbishment and adjustments on older ships, but more and more ship owners make the investments needed to facilitate this in order to reduce frequency of maintenance work as a result of the engine being used less with an onshore power supply.”

Apply TB will supply all the power supply systems for the project. The initial planning and engineering stage will be followed by the installation of voltage cables on bases before the units are installed by Apply TB. Scheduled completion date is 31stOctober 2018.

The onshore power supply systems will be manufactured in Bergen, Norway. Apply TB’s personnel and local partners carry out the on-site installations.

Regional Director for Apply TB, Yvonne Torgersen Hetlevik says: “To be a supplier of Norwayís largest contract for onshore power supply, is something we value highly, and we thank NorSea Group for the trust they are showing us in this project.

The planning of the project has already started, and we are starting the building phase of the units around Christmas.” www.norseagroup.com

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