Marine & Maritime Gazette December 2021

MARINE & MARITIME

GAZETTE Commercial Marine & Renewables Worldwide

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A Merry Christmas to everyone across the Maritime World from all at MMG

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

With New Year now beckoning across the industry, as ever this is a time to reflect on how the past year has gone and to look forward to next year with renewed optimism.

Inside this issue, we are, as usual, covering a vast amount of topics, from ‘Power, Propulsion & Transmission’ on page 20, to the ‘ins and outs’ of ‘Navigation, Communication & Radar’ from page 28. There is also a quick look at ‘Deck Equipment, Lifting & Commercial Ma rine & Renewab Winching’ on page 34 and from page 38 les Worldwide we also have a ‘peek’ at ‘Windfarms, Renewables & Crew Transport’.

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

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Ocean Network Express and PSA Corp action Jurong Island barge service

Cover story Sidus Solutions - quality products designed for extreme environments.

p18 Uncrewed vessel Fugro launches new generation of uncrewed surface vessels - Blue Essence in the Netherlands

p8 Beam trawler Damen Maaskant Shipyards, Stellendam, delivers 38-metre Beam Trawler to Rederij Long Ships

p12 German energy

Ocean Network Express and PSA Corp, Singapore, have started a barge service between pertrochemical hub Jurong Island and PSA’s Singapore terminals as an alternative to road transport.

The barge service between PSA Singapore and PSA Jurong Island Terminal will see around a 30% reduction in emissions compared to the equivalent journey using trucking.

Ong Kim Pong, Regional CEO Southeast Asia, PSA International, said, “Our collaboration has not only optimised operational efficiency, but also created a greener ‘marine highway’ option for shippers and carriers as we stay committed to greening the industry. With this cleaner mode of transport, PSA has further built on our vision to orchestrate supply chains better and more sustainably.”

Yasuki Iwai, Managing Director of Product and Network Division, Ocean Network Express, said “As a major global liner company, ONE remains

German government set out plans to accelerate the expansion of offshore wind energy to 30GW by 2030.

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committed to furthering our decarbonization efforts throughout the maritime supply chain and finding the best way to reduce our overall carbon footprint."

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Damen busy in Germany

Damen Shipyards has been busy in Germany in recent weeks, delivering three, specialist bespoke vessels and establishing a full-time office to provide support to vessel operators in the region.

These actions reflect Damen’s ongoing commitment to the southern Baltic and German Bight, with their special requirements and many vessel owners and operators.

The replacement diving bell vessel Archimedes, built for owner German government agency FMSW Koblenz to replace a previous vessel, is not only the most unusual of the three, but also one of the most remarkable vessels that Damen has ever built.

Her purpose is the inspection and maintenance of infrastructure on riverbeds, primarily those of the rivers Rhine and Mosel, and the recovery of lost cargo and wreckage.

To achieve this, the 70 by 11.7 metres vessel mounts a four-metre by six-metre diving bell in which personnel can work at depths of up to ten metres, manoeuvred by a bespoke foldable hoisting frame. Diesel-electric, she has an array of additional specialist systems including a ballast system to ensure longitudinal equalisation during operations and passages under low bridges, and a pressure equalisation chamber.

The Archimedes was engineered and built

by Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld, as were the twin Fire-Fighting vessels delivered to Flotte Hamburg, the subsidiary of the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) tasked with implementing low-emission shipping. 35metres in length, their custom designs optimise them for operations in the city as well as the port of Hamburg and they carry an impressive array of fire suppression systems. The Prag is being operated by Hamburg’s fire service while the Dresden supports the HPA, the fire service and other third parties. Both are state-of-the-art, plug-in hybrid vessels with 315kWh of battery capacity, and when not fighting fires they will be undertaking other activities including water supply, rescue and recovery, technical assistance and environmental protection.

Supporting these and many other vessels is the new Hamburg Service Hub. The fifteenth in Damen’s worldwide network of support stations, like the others it is being staffed by local personnel with experience of ship building and maintenance in their region.

Able to respond quickly to enquiries, it combines direct access to all of Damen’s resources with a network of local suppliers to ensure that products and services are sourced locally wherever possible. The Hamburg hub will serve customers in Poland and Denmark as well as Germany.

“We are delighted to be confirming our commitment to some of our closest neighbours and dedicating additional resources to ensure that they receive services tailored to their exact needs,” says Carsten Wiese, Service Hub Manager, Hamburg. “We look forward to many more years of close cooperation on innovative solutions to meet the demands of our rapidly evolving industry.” www.damen.com

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Dublin Port expansion

The Dublin Port Company is further planning the long-term expansion of the port to meet the Ireland’s future needs, which includes the construction of the largest container terminal in the country.

Multipurpose terminal in Safaga Port

AD Ports Group, a leading facilitator of trade and logistics, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Egyptian Group for Multipurpose Terminals, the commercial arm of the Egyptian Ministry of Transportation, for the development and operation of a multipurpose terminal in Safaga Port.

The signing was conducted on the sidelines of the 4th Smart Transport, Logistics & Traffic Fair & Forum for the MEA Region (TransMEA 2021), held under the patronage of His Excellency Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt. The legal document was signed in the presence of His Excellency Kamel El Wazir, Minister of Transportation in Egypt; by Saif Al Mazrouei, Head of Ports Cluster, AD Ports Group; and Rear Admiral Abdul Qadir Darwish, Chairman of the Egyptian Group for Multipurpose Terminals.

Under the MoU, AD Ports Group will explore investment opportunities and conduct feasibility and local market studies related to developing and operating a multipurpose terminal in Safaga Port, with both parties benefitting from the exchange of expertise and best practices. The MoU aims to support the growth of the Middle East’s industrial and logistics sectors, as well as assist in opening new markets for Egyptian exports via direct maritime routes across the Arabian Gulf, East Asia, and Africa regions. It will also facilitate commercial activities operating within the Golden Triangle and Upper Egypt and will elevate the country’s ability to compete with other nations that manufacture similar industrial products.

Saif Al Mazrouei, Head of Ports Cluster, AD Ports Group, said: “We are pleased to sign this MoU with the Egyptian Group for Multipurpose Terminals, which falls in line with AD Ports Group’s efforts to promote trade relations with Arab sister nations, as well as our commitment to expand regional and global reach as a leading enabler of global trade and logistics.

“The strategic location of Safaga Port on the Red Sea holds great potential for a significant role within the global supply chain. We are confident that the cooperation will prove beneficial for both sides, as it combines the unique characteristics of Safaga Port with the long-standing expertise offered by AD Ports Group in managing and operating maritime terminals, along with the Group’s extensive capabilities in delivering end-to-end services across the entire supply chain.”

Rear Admiral Abdul Qadir Darwish, Chairman of the Egyptian Group for Multipurpose Terminals expressed his appreciation for the newly announced cooperation with AD Ports Group, noting that the MoU will serve as a promising starting point for further collaborations, which will provide a wide range of services beneficial to each nation’s trade and logistics sectors.

Commenting on the MoU, Rear Admiral Darwish, said: “The investment environment in Egypt is rich with opportunities, and it is crucial that we advance and enhance seaports in Egypt so that they become centres for further commercial development, and competitive with other international ports. In turn, this will greatly benefit our nation’s national economy.”

Once completed in 2040, they will have invested a further $450 million in the project which is in addition to ongoing current and previous projects adding another 20 percent to the port’s capacity.

“There is very little spare capacity for future growth of unitized trade in Dublin Port or in any other port in the country,” commented Dublin Port’s Chief Executive, Eamonn O’Reilly.

“We are developing Dublin Port based on Masterplan 2040 at an overall estimated cost of €1.6 billion over the 30 years from 2010 to 2040. Port infrastructure is very expensive and, by the end of this year, we will have invested €500m in the 11 years since 2010. Over the next five years, we will invest a further €450m. We aim to begin to build the €400m 3FM Project in

2026 and to complete it between 2030 and 2035. “ he continued.

One of the major elements of the plan is the creation of an entirely new container terminal with the capacity to handle 612,000 TEU annually.

The terminal is planned to have the capacity for more than twice the number of containers handled in all the other Irish ports last year.

The plan also calls for the redevelopment of the existing container terminal to create a new Ro-Ro freight terminal with the capacity to handle 288,000 freight trailers annually.

A new 1,000-foot plus turning basin is also planned at the port. www.dublinport.ie

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Damen Stan Patrol 4207 delivered to the Jamaican Defence Force

A Damen SPa 4207, the second vessel in an order of four Damen vessels for the Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard, has been officially handed over in Kingston, Jamaica.

Construction on the vessel had already begun when the global pandemic struck and the rapid spread of the virus meant that upon completion of the vessel, pandemic travel restrictions made it unfeasible to arrange a crew to deliver her on own keel since the crew would not be permitted to return to their home countries once they arrived in Jamaica. Not to be deterred, the Damen Services vessel delivery teams worked to devise an alternative arrangement. The vessel left Damen Song Cam Shipyard in Vietnam, not on her own keel as is usual for this model, but on board the BBC Congo, a heavy transport vessel.

The SPa 4207 was loaded in Hai Phong Harbour in June 2021. COVID measures prevented Damen’s heavy lift team from being present to supervise her loading, but a local team was called upon to ensure the vessel was carefully loaded and properly secured. Once final checks had been made, the BBC Congo, and her precious cargo, sailed East across the South Pacific and through the Panama Canal, before arriving, just under two months later, in Kingston, Jamaica. On the morning of her arrival, the JDF’s new vessel was offloaded and, with a support fleet of smaller craft, was delivered to its base nearby. Due to changes in travel restrictions, Rimmert Berlijn, Service Coordinator, Delivery, Damen Heavy Lift, was able to safely travel to Jamaica to coordinate the logistics and supervise the offload. Mr. Berlijn stated: “The successful delivery of this vessel really came down to teamwork, collaboration, and everybody’s willingness to be flexible in finding solutions to the challenges of these times.” He continued: “It is always nice working with the JDF, and we are proud to continue our partnership with them”.

Damen Services has been contracted for ILS services for this vessel as well.

“We are very pleased to have completed this latest project for the JDF.” said Bram van der Plas, Damen’s Sales Manager, Caribbean. He continued: “The delivery of this vessel demonstrated the collaboration between and the adaptability of both the JDF and the Damen organizations. Keeping operations running smoothly has been an all-handson-deck situation with team members around the world stepping up to offer ideas that keep us on-track for our clients.

The four-vessel contract between Damen and the JDF saw the delivery of a FCS 5009 Patrol in 2020. Another SPa 4207 and a second FCS 5009 Patrol will be delivered in the years to come. “Damen’s relationship with the JDF is one that is built on mutual trust and experience and we are proud to have successfully added another Damen vessel to their fleet,” added Bram van der Plas. “It has been quite a year, but clients have been flexible, and our teams have stepped up to the challenge of the moment to create solutions that help us ensure positive customer experiences and make sure our vessels continue to arrive in style.” www.damen.com

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Fugro’s Blue Essence, an offshore certified uncrewed surface vessel (USV) with an electric remotely operated vehicle (eROV), will begin its first project in the Netherlands.

During operations the vessel is controlled from an onshore remote operations centre (ROC) via a satellite connection and will be used for the inspection of offshore assets, construction support services, and hydrographic and geophysical surveys.

USVs play an important role in the future of the maritime sector by improving safety, reducing carbon emissions, and delivering data more efficiently. USV operations remove personnel from high-risk offshore environments to an onshore ROC and reduce carbon footprint by 95 % when compared to traditional survey methods. Cloud-based data processing allows near real-time data delivery, leading to faster and more informed decision making.

René de Vries, Harbour Master of the Rotterdam Port Authority, said: “We welcome this special vessel in our port. It’s the first time a remotely controlled uncrewed vessel will go to the North Sea from the port of Rotterdam to carry out a project without any personnel on board. We are proud that this project will be executed safely due to the careful preparation of all parties involved.

We expect the development of digitalisation in the shipping sector will improve the safety and accessibility of the Rotterdam port.”

Erik-Jan Bijvank, Group Director Europe and Africa at Fugro, said: “Fugro is a leader in the operation of USVs. Since 2020, Fugro has been deploying its Blue Shadow USV fleet for medium- to large-scale hydrographic survey applications. Recently, Fugro’s first Blue Essence has completed its first remote inspection, in Asia Pacific. I am excited that we now also have this newest generation of USVs available for European clients. Over the coming years, Fugro will further expand its fleet of USVs for safer, more sustainable solutions for marine operations.” www.fugro.com

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Seawolf Evolution X from Orcalight A general purpose and emergency evacuation UPS lighting system

Orcalight were approached in 2014 by BOS, Bertel O Steen; a Norwegian Military and civil defence distributor following the issue of a new set of Maritime health and safety laws.

Namely the prohibition of any vessel leaving harbour without UPS backed emergency evacuation Lighting i.e. an independent battery powered system to provide lighting in the event of main vessel power failing.

At that time, and currently, as far as the author is aware, no such specific system existed in this type of format. After using Orcalight’s distinctive underwater 2260 canister lighting for diving applications the Navy recognised that the 2260 system was as close to the specification as they had yet been able to identify. That, with the general consensus that Orcalight make the most rugged sub surface lighting systems in the world we were asked to modify the system for out of water use as a stop gap until a specific system could be designed.

The standard 2260 was modified to run at 12000 lumens externally, in this example 5 frigates were installed with 11 individual lighting systems at 11 evacuation points around each vessel.

However due to the urgent nature of the contract further modifications were impossible namely the ability to run directly from mains power, hence the stop gap system had to be recharged manual once every 30 days.

Whilst the stop gap system, which was meant to be temporary, remains to this day, it was only intended for emergencies. The navy however; found them useful during normal operations for general use in maintenance, deck lighting, navigation and even in one instance crowd control to hide ship movements.

The (stop gap) system remains (until refit due November 2021) on each of the 4 remaining vessels.

The Vessel HNoMS Helge Ingstad collided with a tanker and was sank in November 2018 with the stop gap system aboard. It was reported to have worked flawlessly without any loss of life during the evacuation and was actually one of the few parts able to be salvaged by the time the frigate was raised some months later.

As a consequence of the successful evacuation and the multi-functional aspect of the system, the navy sought and was awarded budget for the development of phase two, The Seawolf Evolution Range This was to be a, mains powered, general purpose, low maintenance system, easily installed without a centralised battery station that double as a primary evacuation system.

As such the SeaWolf Evolution X and X1 was developed.

The Evolution X has two variants the differences being completely cosmetic, both are MIL Std however the Evolution X is surface polished for use on high end luxury vessels and such like.

Evolution X can be personalised with vessel names, emblems flags and so on using our laser etching design software at point of manufacture after the polishing process The Evolution X1 is less cosmetic and meant more for harder working environments where the user is less concerned with the finish and is less expensive.

In Normal Operation the Lamp runs from mains 24hrs a day whilst maintaining/charging batteries at the same time.

In the event mains is lost the UPS provides power from the rechargeable batteries for 3 to 9hrs The System Status Monitor, a digital functionality display updates several times a second by receiving data from each battery BMS and combining that with other elements of the internal architecture. Each battery reports State of charge, state of health, voltage, current, and temperature in real time.

In the event that the internal temperature falls below 5 degrees c internal heaters ensure that no battery is charged discharged or used outside of the 0 degree and -20 degree recommended specifications for lithium batteries. Similarly any battery suspected of being faulty is electrically isolated automatically by the system until swapped out.

Said fault will be reported by a red “Fault” warning on the display .

Regardless of faulty batteries the remainder will continue to function and power the lamp head until all 4 batteries are faulty thus having a x4 backup redundancy albeit run times are degraded.

A digital display reports system and battery health for regular checks. www.orcalight.co.uk

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Hydroscand Plymouth chosen to finish work on the wheelchair accessible boat Artemis

The Hydroscand team in Plymouth were recently invited to tender and won the contract to finish work on the Artemis, the wheelchair accessible, expedition Dazcat.

Multimarine Manufacturing Ltd are the leading UK experts in all custom boat builds and conversions. Oriel Butcher in Marketing and Media said: “One example is the Artemis, which was designed and built on site in Cornwall, to circumnavigate under sail, exploring remote areas.”

Owner Tom, who was an ex-army officer and injured in a friendly rugby match, came up with the Artemis. Oriel said: “The most innovative aspects of the boat are the rig set up and sail handling, and the boat manoeuvring, all designed to be managed from Tom’s chair. All of this required some systems to be installed that don’t normally feature in Multimarine boats, which is where Hydroscand entered the picture.”

Multimarine, are based in Southeast Cornwall and have been working with Hydroscand Plymouth branch for around 5 years. The Artemis hadn’t been fully completed. So, on recommendation from a local crane company, and John one of the yard engineers, who had previously worked with Hydroscand, the company were invited to tender. Although they had already completed a few marine projects.

Oriel said: “Hydroscand’s quote came in as the most economically viable. They also presented as the most professional and previous experience of the company indicated they were reliable. They have proven good on all counts and have also installed systems on another highly innovative Multimarine wheelchair accessible powered trimaran.

“Multimarine are delighted to be working with such a professional and dedicated company with locally based offices and connections.”

Mark Skinner, Branch Manager at Hydroscand Plymouth said: “We installed the Thermoplastic hydraulic hoses for the boats steering system which ran from the stern of the boat to the cockpit, linking in with the auto-pilot and the pump.

“We were excited to win the contract. We have worked for many years with Multimarine, and it was great to work with them again. It was a fantastic team effort by everyone at the branch.” www.hydroscand.co.uk

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Damen Maaskant Shipyards delivers 38-metre Beam Trawler to Rederij Long Ships

Damen Maaskant Shipyards Stellendam has successfully delivered a 38-metre Beam Trawler to Belgium-based Rederij Long Ships. A special ceremony took place on the quayside of the appropriately named ‘Beam Trawler street’, in front of the Flemish Fish Auction in Zeebrugge. During the naming ceremony the new vessel was christened Z91 Franson by godparents Shirley Cattoor and Chris Cocquyt.

The Z91 Franson introduces a brand-new design, the BT3808, which features the maximum tonnage and length permitted by the Belgian Maritime Inspectorate. Designed with optimised propulsion, the new Beam Trawler provides a high level of comfort and is outfitted with proven technology.

The hull was launched into the water in Poland during the pandemic and was then transported to Stellendam in the Netherlands for further outfitting. Rederij Long Ships owner Eddie Cattoor was impressed that Damen Maaskant had managed to deliver the fishing vessel on time, given the challenges brought about by COVID-19.

Cattoor commented: “I am proud of our Franson. With this modern ship we can fight against all the difficult periods that the fishing industry experiences. And what is certainly important, this beautiful ship will enable us to attract young talent again. This is vital because they are the future of the Flemish fisheries.

“They will definitely experience job satisfaction, given this safe, efficient and ergonomic new fishing vessel. Franson meets all the modern and contemporary requirements and this is coupled with the best accommodation for the crew, who have to work hard for many days at sea.”

Rederij Long Ships was founded in 1934 by Eddie’s grandfather. This latest addition to the company’s fleet will replace the vessel Z90 Francine. It will be used to fish year-round in the waters of the North Sea and the Skagerrak and, in the summer, the Bay of Biscay.

John van der Maas, Damen Project Manager, said: “The new BT3808 is a well thought out evolution of our earlier, proven designs and therefore ready for the future.” Damen Maaskant’s Commercial Manager, Jeroen van den Berg, agrees, adding: “We are sincerely grateful for the pleasant cooperation with the Cattoor family and everyone else who has contributed to this success.”

Founded in 1948, Damen Maaskant Shipyards Stellendam has built more than 250 Beam Trawlers over the years. The previous one was the UK-46 Willeke built for Hakvoort Brothers, based in Urk, the Netherlands. At the time of delivery in 2018, this was the first new Beam Trawler to take to the North Sea in 12 years. www.damen.com

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A 5m zero-carbon uncrewed boat was recently welcomed to Penzance, UK, after 16 weeks in the Atlantic, where it has spent time at the edge of the continental shelf gathering scientific data on surface currents that govern Europe’s weather.

“Such long endurance in that extreme environment proves the robustness of the AutoNaut wavepropulsion system,” said Harry Spedding, General Manager of AutoNaut Ltd. “And it has been a great demonstration to our scientific and commercial stakeholders. With near-silence, and no fuel required, AutoNaut offers a truly economic long endurance ocean going platform.”

Remote operators who have shared 24-hour watches, mostly from their homes in Devon and Cornwall, will gather to celebrate the return of the tiny vessel they have guided via satellite since it was launched August 4th from the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) at Oban in Scotland.

The AutoNaut made her way out to the Rockall Trough off the Hebrides carrying out precision transects over moored subsurface arrays of sensors to gather contemporary surface data. Such surface currents data is vital to the scientific understanding of the sub-polar meridional overturning current which governs Europe’s weather.

Other data includes passive acoustic monitoring (PAM) to listen for whales and dolphins, and temperature and salinity of the water. The AutoNaut also gathered wave data from close to two Met Office buoys moored deep offshore.

“Eventually this should provide Met Offices with a zero-carbon option for gathering important weather forecasting data, without the need for ships and people at sea,” said Harry Spedding.

From the Rockall Trough the AutoNaut made her way south crossing the edge of the continental shelf numerous times some two hundred miles off western Ireland, to return south of the Isles of Scilly to Penzance.

The unique wave-propulsion concept was developed in the South West. Innovate UK has funded further work to make the AutoNaut capable of operating in the most extreme environments, such as the Southern Ocean and Arctic, eventually in winter. Significant work has gone into anti-icing technology and hardening the vessel itself.

This proving trial is a stage in achieving the project’s goal. It is partnered by SAMS and involved a wide range of international oceanology institutions including the Irish Marine Institute, the UK Met Office, and National Oceanography Centre.

Data from the operation will be downloaded from the vessel and made freely available to partners for analysis. www.autonautusv.com

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Land & Water has completed works on the River of Life II scheme on behalf of Earth Trust. The largest wetland habitat creation project of its kind on the River Thames and River Thame, River of Life II is a partnership project between Earth Trust, Church Farm Partnership and The Hurst Water Meadow Trust. It will demonstrate landscape management of water and wetlands and clean rivers, and the importance and value of water to nature and people.

The project team has transformed four locations along the River Thames floodplain in Oxfordshire, including at Clifton Meadow, Church Farm, Overy Mead and Little Wittenham Wood, through creating 16 ponds, seven backwater channels and 1.6 hectares of woodland covering 46,000m2. The project has a lifespan and potential legacy that will tackle a number of environmental challenges. The new ponds and backwaters will slow down and filter water by trapping sediments and removing pollutants. To further support the demonstration and reduce the use of carbon, 47,000m3 of excavated soil was also spread and ploughed on arable fields.

Land & Water’s Project Manager Tom Cartmel said: “Having been appointed in 2019 by Earth Trust, Land & Water has been committed towards using its expertise and skillset to ensure this scheme became a reality.

“Not only does this unique wetland landscape support the evolution of local wildlife, it is also plays an incredibly important role in carbon sequestration whilst acting as a natural flood management solution.

“Improving the environmental landscape of the UK’s waterways is something that we are very passionate about and so we also used active low-carbon techniques during the construction phase to cut carbon emissions.”

Jayne Manley, Earth Trust Chief Executive, said: “With this new approach and partnership working on natural solutions, we aim to create a demonstration of how farmers and landowners can make a difference, and address climate change and ecosystem loss. If replicated and scaled-up, for example at many more places along the River Thames, then the impact would be even more significant.” www.land-water.co.uk

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LEADING WET CIVIL

ENGINEERING FIRM SWITCHES TO USING 100% HVO FUEL AS

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Leading wet civil engineering firm Land & Water has switched to using 100% HVO fuel in all of its projects as part of its commitment towards reducing its carbon footprint. The UK SME is also aiming to become Carbon Net Zero by 2030.

This forward-thinking and innovative change has been driven by a recent internal carbon footprint assessment which showed that gas oil represents almost 75% of Land & Water’s Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions. Not only this, but with the construction industry contributing around 40% of the UK’s total carbon footprint, Land & Water aims to be part of the solution to drive the sector in to a more sustainable mindset.

With the red diesel rebate ending in April next year, there has been a lack of clear direction from the Government on how to manage the switch to lower carbon alternatives, coupled with the absence of financial incentive. HVO fuel presents the civil engineering and construction industries with a lower carbon alternative that is both cost effective and performs as well as diesel, which produces 14 million tonnes of CO2 annually.

James Maclean, CEO of Land & Water says: “The UK’s net-zero target is fast approaching and cutting harmful emissions has never been more important to us here at Land & Water as we aim to reduce our environmental impact.

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“The switch to HVO is the first and biggest step we can make on our Route Map to Net Zero and with clients increasingly seeking sustainable projects, there is no better time than the present to implement this sustainable biofuel.

“I am delighted that Land & Water is working with suppliers Speedy, Crown Oil and WP to carry out this industry leading movement and put decarbonization front and centre.”

HVO is up to 90% net carbon neutral meaning that it considerably reduces carbon output on projects whilst being fully biodegradable. Not only this but it also provides between two and four percent additional saving in improved fuel efficiency and has instant fill and cross compatibility with existing fuels so there is no need to modify machinery.

The switch follows a successful HVO trial at Land & Water’s Habitat Creation Scheme at Rainham Marshes which uses dredged materials from projects across the UK to create landforms along the East London Corridor to increase biodiversity. Land & Water will be operating the 152 hectares of silt lagoons until 2042, resulting in over six million tonnes of wet and dry spoil material being repurposed and 1,000,000m2 of valuable habitat being created.

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Hybrid electric propulsion for patrol boat

A new patrol boat recently launched by Ribcraft in Dubai is powered by a unique hybrid electric system supplied by Transfluid and Elcome International.

The two companies collaborated to design and install the cost-effective diesel-electric system for the nine-meter Ribcraft professional-grade rigid-hull inflatable boat. A Middle Eastern customer required a Patrol RHIB intended for the surveillance of the environmentally protected areas with zero environmental footprint, while at the same time being able to operate at speeds in excess of 40 knots for safety and security missions.

Elcome was responsible for all aspects of specifying, integrating, installing, testing and commissioning the Transfluid hybrid system, which can operate in an electric-only, engine-only or booster mode. All systems and equipment on board were specified and designed in collaboration with Ribcraft’s team of technical designers and naval architects.

The system architecture, developed by Transfluid, incorporates a clutch and transmission that enables fast and seamless switching between modes. When the clutch is disengaged, the vessel runs solely on battery power, providing emission-free and silent running. When in ‘engine’ mode, the clutch is engaged and the twin Volvo Penta D4 DPH diesels propel the boat and can also recharge the batteries if required at the touch of a button. In the ‘booster’ mode, the battery-driven electric motor and diesel engines deliver maximum thrust for powertrain.

The boat can operate efficiently and silently in the electric mode when patrolling at slow speeds or in protected waters, and surge quickly to high-speed operation as needed.

The diesels can be brought online while running on electric power to recharge batteries as needed to extend the operating range. The lithium batteries can also be charged from a shore power connection when at the pier.

The completely integrated turnkey solution utilizes a proprietary electronic controller that communicates with all components through a CAN Bus protocol. The hybrid modules, batteries and electric motors are approved by DNV. The three operational modes enable the boat operator to use smaller, less expensive and more efficient diesel engines, yielding substantial savings in fuel consumption and longer maintenance intervals without sacrificing performance. The system also provides more flexibility for boats operating in and out of environmentally protected areas, while delivering improved working conditions for the crew, with no diesel fumes or noise when running in the electric mode.

“The demand for marine electric and hybrid propulsion systems is growing rapidly worldwide, driven by growing awareness of environmental sustainability and a desire to reduce operational and maintenance costs,” said Jimmy Grewal, executive director of Elcome International.

“The diesel-electric hybrid system developed for the new Ribcraft patrol boat incorporates an easy ‘plug-and-play’ design that can be cost-effectively installed on newbuilds or existing vessels,” said Gianluigi Taroni, sales director, Transfluid SpA. “Transfluid and Elcome have been excellent partners for the Ribcraft 9.0 Patrol RHIB, and we look forward to further collaboration with their talented engineering and application teams on future projects,” said Adelina Florescu, business development manager, Ribcraft. www.elcome.com

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Rolls-Royce supply Spanish fast ferry

Rolls-Royce recently supplied MTU solutions for propulsion, automation and digital service on the ‘Avemar Dos’ ferry

Rolls-Royce's new MTU engines, new MTU ship automation system, and new MTU Go! tool for remote service have well and truly future-proofed the highspeed catamaran Avemar Dos run by Spanish operator Balearia. Four newgeneration 20V1163 M84 units replaced the previous 1163 units. Fuel consumption – and with it CO2 emissions – are 8% lower than with the previous propulsion system. Furthermore, the new Series 1163 units deliver the same power output, but with a 33% reduction in nitrogen oxide emissions, thereby meeting the requirements of the IMO Tier II emissions standard.

The ferry's automation system has also been renewed: the MTU ship automation not only controls and monitors engines and gearboxes, but numerous other crucial ship systems such as fuel tanks and on-board generator sets. That means that the crew can benefit from an all-round view of the ferry.

The new ship automation system brings not only new software, but new screens and computers with interfaces to other systems on board. The digital platform MTU Go! allows the customer to remotely access the vessel's operating data at any time, monitor its condition and predictively plan maintenance.

The Avemar Dos catamaran was built in 1996 by the Austal shipyard in Australia. It went into service in 1997 and following several changes of owner was taken over by ferry operator Balearia in 2008. It originally served the Strait of Gibraltar route between Algeciras and Ceuta. Now the new repowered ferry plies between the mainland port of Denia and the Balearic islands of Ibiza and Majorca. The 82 metre ferry can accommodate 855 passengers and 174 vehicles.

Besides the Avemar Dos, the Ramon Lull high-speed ferry was recently repowered using MTU engines – in this case Series 4000 units. Other highspeed ferries, like Nixe and HSC Formentera Direct, have used MTU propulsion from launch. www.mtu-solutions.com

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ABB to equip twelve Himalaya Shipping bulk carriers with shaft generator solutions for maximum efficiency

ABB’s equipment package for Himilaya Shipping’s ultra large bulk carriers will feature innovative shaft generators with a Power-Take-Off (PTO) solution, comprising new drive systems and permanent magnet technology, improving the energy efficiency of these vessels by up to four percent while enhancing operational flexibility. ABB’s full scope of supply for the Himalaya Shipping vessels also includes low-voltage drives and transformers, as well as engineering, project management and commissioning services.

The ships’ energy systems align with goals set out in the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) and Carbon Intensity Index (CII).

Shaft generator performance gains exploit the inclusion of permanent magnet technology and new ACS880 single drive systems from ABB, the drive system delivering greater responsiveness for the changing power needs of a bulk carrier depending on the speed, bulk freight weight, and electrical load changing.

The possibility to choose the most efficient operational option from several alternatives allows reducing fuel costs by 3-4 percent, while the footprint of the equipment package is approximately 20 percent smaller compared to equivalent units featuring synchronous excitation machines. In addition, higher power density enabled by ABB’s solution allows reducing fuel consumption and emissions.

“ABB’s latest series of shaft generators support our initiatives to ensure optimized ship efficiency, reduce CO2 / NOx emissions and deliver maximum performance using less power in a package that is compact, robust and easy to maintain,‚Äù said Jan Andersson from SeaQuest, Himalaya Shipping consultant.

“We are honoured to build these innovative dual-fuel bulk carriers,” said Qiaohua Dong, Deputy Director of Ship Design Institute of Jiangsu New Times Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. “With more strict emissions regulations and requirements, our shipyard should also adapt to new technologies and solutions. It is the first time for us to install ABB’s latest shaft generator system. By utilizing this energy-efficient system, it will also help us to develop the capability of building an energy-efficient and environmentally friendly future.”

“This contract marks a significant milestone for our new generation of permanent magnet shaft generator-based solutions, with improved energy efficiency,” said Michael D. Christensen, Global Segment Manager Dry Cargo, ABB Marine & Ports. “The solution offers a range of benefits to help shipowners and operators enhance efficiency and reduce emissions without the need for additional investments compared to a standard synchronous excitation machine. Furthermore, the ABB ACS880 drive system ensures supreme performance and the very best uptime in class.”

Based on simplicity in construction, integrating permanent magnet technology onboard a vessel is straightforward, while reducing maintenance costs due to the absence of the carbon brushes which need frequent replacement in synchronous excitated machines.

In addition to newbuild vessels, ABB’s permanent magnet technology is also relevant for existing ships, where retrofitting shaft generator systems offers a practical option for improving energy UNIT A, MARRTREE BUSINESS PARK, RUDGATE, THORPARCH, LEEDS, LS237AU efficiency and cutting emissions. www.abb.com

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Mercury Marine named CES 2022 Innovation Award Honoree for V12 600hp Verado outboard engine

Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), was recently named a 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Innovation Award honoree in the Vehicle & Transportation category for the V12 600hp Verado outboard engine.

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This is the second consecutive CES Innovation Award for Mercury. In 2021, Mercury’s 1st Mate Marine System technology won in two categories, earning the Best of Innovation designation in the In-Vehicle Entertainment & Safety category and the CES Innovation Award honor in the Vehicle Intelligence & Transportation category.

The V12 Verado outboard delivers exceptional fuel economy and range and in turn, reduces carbon dioxide emissions through the combination of a portfolio of industryleading Mercury technologies, including: the industry’s first automatic transmission integrated in an outboard; dual, advanced, contra-rotating propellers; Mercury’s Advanced Range Optimization (ARO) lean burn strategy; and closed-loop fuel control.

In addition, the engine delivers extraordinary levels of quietness and smoothness that far surpass the competition.

In sea trials using a 43’ day boat, twin 600hp Verado outboards provided 20% better fuel economy at cruise while outperforming a competitor’s triple 425hp outboards in both acceleration and top speed. This V12 Verado’s advanced fuel-management system delivers these performance and sustainability advantages running on widely available and less expensive 87-octane fuel.

“We are thrilled to be recognized with a CES Innovation Award for the second consecutive year,” said Dave Foulkes, Brunswick Corporation CEO. “The Mercury 600hp V12 Verado is the most innovative and highest performing outboard engine in the world and reduces environmental impact by offering outstanding fuel efficiency and quietness, and this award is a testament to the world-class Mercury team. Our disciplined, design-thinking approach to developing new products and the execution of our ACES strategy continues to elevate the future of boating.”

“It is an incredible honor for Mercury Marine to win another CES Innovation Award, one of the premier innovation awards in the world,” said Chris Drees, Mercury Marine president. “We are looking forward to showcasing two of these award-winning engines in the Brunswick exhibit at CES 2022, giving attendees from around the world the opportunity to witness what many are calling the most innovative engine in the marine industry and the most powerful outboard we have ever built.”

The V12 Verado outboard, launched in February 2021, includes the following innovations: • The world’s first V12 outboard, the 600hp Verado engine features a naturally aspirated, quad cam powerhead that generates impressive torque to accelerate heavier boats rapidly to their most efficient planing speed • The industry’s first integrated automatic transmission, which optimizes engine performance and fuel economy for both acceleration and cruise • Advanced hydrodynamic contra-rotating dual propellers (4 blades in front, 3 in rear) which provide high total blade area to efficiently deliver torque • The industry’s first steerable gearcase on an outboard, which pivots independently underwater while the engine’s powerhead remains in a compact, fixed position, providing more room for multi engine configurations and a wider steering angle for agile handling.

• A comprehensive new noise-management system under the cowl and the next-generation Advanced MidSection, making the V12 Verado engine the quietest and smoothest high-horsepower outboard ever built.

The CES Innovation Awards program, owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association, is an annual competition honouring outstanding design and engineering in consumer technology products across 28 product categories. An elite panel of industry expert judges, including members of the media, designers, engineers and more, reviewed submissions based on innovation, engineering and functionality, aesthetic, and design.

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Icom IC-M804 Class E MF/HF Marine SSB Transceiver

Launched at METS Marine Trade show last month, the Icom IC-M804 is a new long-range MF/HF Class E DSC radio for ocean-going sailors and commercial non GMDSS operators. The IC-M804 is packed with features to keep users safe, including an intuitive user interface, colour TFT LCD display, audio replay, GPS and more.

The IC-M804 is currently the only CE-marked Class E DSC Marine MF/HF radio available in the market.

Much like its predecessors, the IC-M804 features a remote head that can be neatly installed near a chart table or NAV station while the control box can mount discreetly out of the way and out of sight.

The controller can be interfaced with a computer or email modem to make a complete communication system. Connections are also available for an external loudspeaker.

The IC-M804E, much like the rest of the Icom range, features a user-friendly interface. Its large colour TFT LCD display allows for relatively simple operation. With the near 180 degree wide viewing angle, the screen allows various installation possibilities. The large control knob and keys provide easy access to functions such as accessing MMSI numbers, ITU channel numbers and keying individual frequencies via the easy to use keypad.

Using NMEA 2000 connectivity, the IC-M804 can exchange GNSS, DSC call information, radio information and PGN list data on the network. NMEA 0183/-HS GNSS position data can also be converted to NMEA 2000 data for other equipment.

Other features on the IC-M804 include a distress call button, dedicated DSC receiver scanning, integrated GNSS receiver and supplied with a 5 metre cable GNSS antenna, two-minute instant replay audio function and HF email capabilities. The IC-M804 also features an advanced RF direct simple sampling system that improves receiver sensitivity and delivers high quality audio.

The IC-M804 Class E DSC MF/HF radio is now available from authorised Icom marine dealers. www.icomuk.co.uk

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UTEC deploys

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UTEC have become the first operator to fully deploy Sonardyne’s Fusion 2 software and associated 6 ‘plus’ hardware offshore Australia.

Combined long baseline (LBL) acoustic positioning and inertial navigation system (INS) software from energy technology company, Sonardyne, has helped to support the latest phase of an offshore project northwest Australia.

The project is the first full use of Sonardyne’s Fusion 2 software and associated 6 ‘plus’ (6+) hardware in Australia, cementing the global adoption of the new survey and construction technology in the wake of field development projects across Europe, North and South America, the Middle East and Asia.

In this latest deployment, geo-data insights firm UTEC, the lead brand for Acteon’s Geo-services segment, used Fusion 2 software and 6+ hardware in support of full and sparse LBL operations to position and install a new subsea well gathering system being tied back to an existing facility.

“Fusion 2 vastly simplifies topside interfaces and simplifies use, because it does the job of three systems, in one,” says Edd Moller, Sonardyne’s Head of Energy. “When used with our latest generation 6+ hardware, including the industry standard Compatt 6+ transponders and vehicle-installed ROVNav 6+ transceiver, it enables more to be done with less equipment in the water. It can operate in full LBL arrays, where required, but, using the latest fast LBL mode, it can also reduce time on task. That’s because it can take advantage of the combined ranging and telemetry functionality of our 6+ hardware, which is enabled by our Wideband 3 digital signal protocol.

“Fusion 2 can also operate in sparse LBL arrays, reducing the amount of subsea hardware required during these operations, saving project costs but still with the same LBL positioning accuracies. Fusion 2 can also be operated in USBL-aided INS mode, allowing improved and fast updates of the vessels USBL system. It’s a truly flexible system for supporting any offshore construction or survey operation.”

Paul Barry, Country Manager - UTEC commented; “Following installation of five drill centre arrays for future structure installation we were able to use the SLAM calibration routine to integrate the wider area cut-to-length arrays using fewer Compatts than we would have normally. The SLAM calibration on the cut-to-length Compatts was done in parallel with the pre-lay survey as the ROV was passing along the route, therefore saving vessel time and reducing the carbon footprint of the project.

Using various combinations of Sparse LBL aided INS and full LBL aided INS a total of 29 structures were installed. The ROV was docked onto the structures and the much faster and smoother aided INS position updates made for efficient structure installation operations.

Our successful, and continuing, use of the system was built on the comprehensive training in Fusion 2 and 6+ of our field personnel by Sonardyne and the supply of the Compatts and ROVNAV’s from Seatronics, the lead brand for Acteon’s Electronics and Tooling segment. The Seatronics supply required them to upgrade their Compatt and ROVNAV 6’s to 6+ functionality plus perform rigorous pre-mob testing.

UTEC’s use of Fusion 2 and 6+ hardware to generate vessel time-savings on this project is just one example of UTEC’s objective to safely manage the introduction of new technologies to benefit our clients on future projects around the world.” www.sonardyne.com

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TRINITY HOUSE’S SHIP REPLACEMENT PROJECT

Trinity House’s project to commission the design and build of a vessel to replace THV Patricia has reached another milestone now that it has Ministerial approval to go forward to the Tender phase.

Trinity House first announced the project back in September 2019, when the thenMaritime Minister Nusrat Ghani MP gave her support to the recommendation that the three General Lighthouse Authorities of the UK and Ireland (along with the Northern Lighthouse Board and Irish Lights) needed a total of seven vessels to carry out their essential statutory functions.

This vessel will replace the multi-function THV Patricia, delivered in 1982 and reaching the end of its operational life.

Following the Minister’s approval, Trinity House has issued an Invitation to Tender to reach out to the shipbuilding sector to identify a contractor that will deliver the design and build of a vessel that will support Trinity House at sea as it provides its aids to navigation services.

Secretary of State for Transport The Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP spoke of the importance of Trinity House’s milestone: “As an island nation with a rich maritime history, Britain is the best place in the world to build ships and this is a tremendous moment for the UK shipping sector.

“We are buying a new vessel for Trinity House which will be going out to tender shortly – this is a great opportunity for UK businesses to demonstrate their competitiveness in the sector. This will ensure our Trinity House has the modern and green vessel they need to continue to ensure the safety of all mariners.

“We’re also doing more than ever to power forward the UK maritime sector, supporting jobs and propelling a green recovery as we work with the sector to build a thriving industry for generations to come.”

Trinity House’s Deputy Master Captain Ian McNaught commented on this achievement and what comes next for the project: “I am delighted that we are one step closer to getting a new ship in the water, and so I want to thank not only the Minister but also the project team for the enormous efforts put in so far and of course the ships’ crews working at all hours on our marine operations.

“We will be looking closely at the tender submissions and we hope to see some great ideas that will make good use of technological and environmental innovations while also providing good value for money.” www.trinityhouse.co.uk

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Two ship-to-shore cranes for Wando Welch

South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) has received two ship-to-shore cranes for Wando Welch terminal, completing its fleet of 15 new ship-to-shore cranes with 155 feet of lift height.

The cranes were produced by Shanghai-based manufacturer ZPMC and delivered aboard the Zhen Hua 35 to Charleston Harbor.

The ship-to-shore cranes provide 155 feet of lift height above the wharf deck and 212 feet of outreach, capable of extending over 24 boxes wide on a container ship.

They will be fully assembled over the coming months in preparation of working vessels at the terminal early in 2022.

SCPA has invested more than two billion dollars in port infrastructure in recent years, including around $500 million to modernize Wando Welch terminal.

Enhancements of the three-berth terminal includes 15 ship-to-shore cranes and a stronger wharf, 65 rubber-tired gantry cranes, and a total of 2.4 million TEUs of annual throughput capacity to handle growing cargo volumes. www.scspa.com

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MacGregor introduces the next generation electric crane - the preferred choice for sustainable cargo handling

At MacGregor they are continuously innovating, plus supporting their customers with more environmentally sustainable products, services and solutions. They were therefore recently proud to introduce the next generation of variable frequency drive (VFD) electric cranes.

MacGregor has delivered more than 500 electric cranes since 2007, with electric motor and drive system technology evolving significantly during this time. These developments have enabled the winch design, motor efficiency and cooling system to be further improved.

As a result, the new generation crane is 15% more efficient than the first generation design and up to 50% more efficient compared to the traditional closed-loop hydraulic design.

Variable Frequency Drive benefits for shipbuilders, owners and operators remain the same: •

Potential savings in capital expenditure through reduced generator size, smaller electric cables and no oil filling • Superior cargo handling efficiency due to higher speeds and precision control, reducing time in port • Increased operator & crew comfort though significantly reduced noise levels • Lower maintenance costs without the need to change oil, oil filters and hoses • A sustainable choice that removes the risk of oil leakage Electric drives are available for all merchant cranes in the MacGregor portfolio, including port, bulker, container, multipurpose and heavy lift cranes.

In addition, all electric cranes can be connected to the OnWatch Scout condition-based monitoring and predictive maintenance service, with the option to include several automation functionalities such as Auto-Drive and Auto-Tandem.

The MacGregor next generation electric crane is the preferred choice for sustainable cargo handling, providing unmatched control accuracy and a silent operating environment. www.macgregor.com

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Germany boost offshore energy goals

The German government recently set out plans to accelerate the expansion of offshore wind energy to 30GW by 2030.

The agreement plans for around 200GW of solar by 2030 and maintains that 2% of the country's land area will designated for onshore wind energy.

"In the first half of 2022, together with the federal, state and local governments, we will initiate all the necessary measures to organise the common goal of accelerating the expansion of renewables and providing the necessary space," a spokesperson commented.

Germany's Federal Association of Offshore Wind Farm Operators (BWO) welcomed the expansion of targets, with Managing director Stefan Thimm commenting: "The planned increase in offshore expansion targets is a bold and right step. With this coalition agreement, the new traffic light coalition is setting an example for the future.

"Now it is important to start implementing it as quickly as possible. The offshore wind farm operators are ready.

"In order to accelerate the expansion in this way in the short term, a dialogue with all stakeholders involved must be conducted immediately.

"The list of topics to be dealt with ranges from the area backdrop to questions of market design to planning and approval issues. To speed up the expansion, all levers must now be set in motion."

WAB managing director Heike Winkler added: "The agreement on at least 30GW of offshore wind until 2030 in German waters, followed by 40GW until 2035 and 70GW until 2045 is an important signal for the offshore wind supply chain and for the feasibility of a 'green' hydrogen economy. To achieve this, it is important to launch additional tenders without delay."

"It is also good that the planned federal government links its target of 80% renewables by 2030 with the forecast of a higher electricity demand.”

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Energy Central passes major milestone

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The Energy Central cluster in Blyth, Northumberland, UK, is now home to a major new source of renewable energy (1.4GW), thanks to the completion of the world’s longest subsea electricity link in a €1.6 billion joint investment by National Grid and Statnett.

The North Sea Link – a 450-mile (720km) subsea electricity cable between the UK and Norway is now operational.

The interconnector, which links Blyth in North East England to the Norwegian village of Kvilldal, is able to transport enough clean energy to power up to 1.4 million homes.

North Sea Link, a joint venture between National Grid and Norwegian system operator Statnett, has enabled the direct sharing of renewable energy between the UK and Norway for the first time.

National Grid estimates that the North Sea Link will save 23 million tonnes of carbon by the end of the decade and it represents a major source of green energy for Energy Central.

Energy Central is the UK’s unique port-based service, investment and growth cluster for companies operating in the offshore energy, subsea, decommissioning, battery manufacturing and renewable energy markets. It offers nearly 200 HA of strategic, quay linked, development sites with access to low carbon power.

Energy Central is a partnership between Advance Northumberland, Port of Blyth, Northumberland County Council and the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult aimed at attracting inward investment into the area, including Northumberland Energy Park.

The energy park currently has a power capacity of up to 100 MVA, making it capable of supplying facilities which require large-scale energy use, and renewable energy sources provide much of Energy Central’s power.

EDF’s Blyth Offshore Demonstrator Wind Farm lies just 0.5 miles off the coast of Blyth. Consisting of five 8MW turbines, it has a generating capacity of up to 41.5MW and is linked to the EDF substation on the Northumberland Energy Park site at Energy Central. EDF recently confirming plans to build phase two of the wind farm off the coast of Northumberland using floating offshore wind technology. Once completed it will be among the first projects of this kind in English waters.

Energy Central’s ability to provide major sources of clean renewable energy played a key role in attracting lithium-ion battery manufacturer Britishvolt to the site.

In 2020, Britishvolt announced plans to build its first battery gigaplant at a 96 HA site at Northumberland Energy Park Phase 3 at Energy Central. The £2.6 billion investment is one of the UK’s largest ever industrial investments.

Production at the site is planned to start in 2023 and by the final phase of the project, it will produce more than 300,000 lithium-ion batteries per year for the UK automotive industry.

Energy Central boasts numerous assets for the offshore wind industry, such as ORE Catapult’s National Renewable Energy Centre, a leading technology innovation and research centre for offshore renewable energy.

The strategic location of the Energy Central cluster means that organisations located there benefit from market access to offshore energy developments in the North Sea, including offshore wind projects at Dogger Bank, Hornsea and the Firth of Forth.

Port of Blyth is one of the UK’s leading offshore energy support bases, is home to both many of the renewable sector’s leading businesses and some its major projects over the last few years. The port’s proximity to the numerous North Sea located wind farm developments is a key factor in its value to the offshore energy industry, as is its connectivity to the UK road and rail networks and Newcastle International Airport.

Cllr Jeff Watson, cabinet member at Northumberland County Council and Chair of Advance Northumberland commented, “The North Sea Link is hugely significant for both Energy Central and the development of North East England’s energy infrastructure.

“This world-first project will further enhance the appeal of Energy Central to national and international manufacturing organisations working across the offshore wind, subsea, renewable energy and EV markets, and complements the cluster’s already extensive assets.

“North Sea Link is an outstanding achievement and will play a key role in the UK’s journey to net zero.”

Energy Central is currently home to a range of industry-leading offshore organisations including Royal IHC, Enshore Subsea, Global Marine, Osbit, EDF Energy and TEXO Group.

North East England is a lead UK region for offshore energy and is recognised by the UK Government as having Centre for Offshore Renewable Energy (CORE) status. It has a well-developed engineering supply chain and a highly skilled workforce with strong expertise in the engineering and manufacturing sectors. www.advancenorthumberland.co.uk www.portofblyth.co.uk www.ore.catapult.org.uk

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New design fast crew boat from Strategic Marine

Singapore based, Strategic Marine, recently announced the launch of its new Aluminium 42m Gen 4 Fast Crew Boat (FCB) design.

This innovative design features a new hull form and Z-bow to improve fuel consumption, efficiency, and seakeeping, reduce power for the same speed and deadweight (DWT), and lower emissions, according to Strategic Marine’s statement.

The new design will also provide expanded operating capabilities, enhanced safety and comfort features from earlier vessels. The FCB will also offer extra options including gyro-stabilizer, semiautonomous system, and motion compensated gangway.

“The latest Gen 4 design is Strategic Marine’s answer to the increasing operational demands of not only our clients, but the environment too,” commented Chan Eng Yew, CEO of Strategic Marine.

Southerly Designs has collaborated on the development of the new hull, while the CFD analysis and optimization were done by Seaspeed Marine Consulting.

Comprehensive model testing has been carried out at the Australian Maritime College to confirm the performance predictions. The hull resistance is reduced by over 8% compared to the earlier hull form, according to the recent test results.

The new vessel is 42m in length and it’s cargo carrying capacity is 190DWT, which is a significant increase from the previous 105 tonnes. It has a clear deck area of 140m2 with a cargo deck area of 120m2 and a deck loading capacity of 2.5 tonnes/m2.

According to a company spokesperson, the onboard business class seating capacity is between 80 and 100 passengers with space for 12 crew in seven berths and one medical office.

To provide optimum comfort and visibility, the wheelhouse has been increased in size, while the main passenger superstructure area has been fitted with maximum size windows along with improved positioning to reduce motion sickness by providing excellent passenger visibility.

An optional gyro stabilizer will significantly reduce the vessel’s rolling motion. Coupled with an optional motion compensated gangway, the gyro offers the ultimate level of safety for personnel transfers to the offshore installation. The company has also stated that an autonomous control module for either local or remote autonomous operations can be fitted as well.

The FCB is fitted with three Cummins KTA 50 M2 engines which will ensure it delivers clean and efficient power of 4,026kw (5,400hp). This should provide a service speed in excess of 30 knots at 85 per cent MCR with a full speed of 32 knots at 100 per cent MCR. At service speed, the fuel consumption is approximately 827 litres/hr (3 engines).

The vessel can also be equipped with the motion compensated gangway, deck crane, gyro stabilizer, active ride control, SCR System for IMO tier III compliance, hybrid propulsion options, biosafe notation, twin bow thrusters, bow boarding, ballistic protection, DP1, semi-autonomous control and fire fighting systems. www.strategicmarine.com

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Three new fully-electric

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Three new Damen Patrol Vessels 1304 Electric have been christened at a recent ceremony at the Scheepvaart Museum in the maritime heart of Amsterdam. Two of the vessels, named Waterpieper and Waterhoen, were ordered by Gemeente Amsterdam (the City of Amsterdam) and the third (P55) is for Politie Eenheid Amsterdam (the Amsterdam Police).

Femke Halsema, the Mayor of Amsterdam, did the honour of christening one of the vessels as a demonstration of the importance of sustainability to the city. The sponsors for the other two were Janis Tamsma, head of the Amsterdam Police Operations Unit, and Esmeralda Wallast Groenewoud, Director of Supervision and Enforcement of Public Space (THOR). Annelies Damen led the Damen delegation to the event. The vessels will be used for general patrol duties in and around the canals of Amsterdam.

Each is 13.5 metres in length and fitted with a single 130kW electric motor powered by an EST-Floattech 273kWh (Waterpieper and Waterhoen) / 136kWh (P55) battery package. Top speed is 16 kph and at an average speed they are able to operate for a full day before requiring a recharge. The P55 is also fitted with a diesel generator for extra range when needed. The accommodation is comprised of a wheelhouse with a dinette with all-round visibility, and each has a sanitary space and galley down below. The hulls for the vessels were built at Damen Shipyards Kozle in Poland and then shipped to Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld for outfitting and delivery.

“These new zero-emission vessels are a welcome addition to our fleet and we experienced the cooperation with Damen to be pleasant and constructive,” said Mike Moerman, Inspecteur Vaarwegen, Team Nautisch Toezicht, THOR. “Because of the recent award of two additional patrol vessels, we are able to continue this cooperation.”

Jeroen van Woerkum, Commercial Manager at Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld, added, “We are very pleased to be supplying more of the proven DPV 1304 patrol boats to the City of Amsterdam and its police force. They are ideal for operations in restricted inland waterways and with their full electric propulsion they will undertake their duties in a clean and quiet manner and thereby contribute to a sustainable environment.”

Damen has supplied the City of Amsterdam with patrol boats in the past. In 2004 it delivered a DPV 1304 with conventional diesel propulsion and another in 2013 with its first electric hybrid propulsion system. An additional two Damen Patrol Vessels 1304 Electric are on order for delivery in 2023. www.damen.com

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New Damen Landing Ship

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launched at Albwardy Damen, Sharjah

The new, 100-metre Landing Ship Transport (LST) 100 for the Nigerian Navy has been launched at Albwardy Damen, Sharjah, UAE a few months ago.

On completion the 100-metre, roll-on-roll-off landing ship will have the capacity to accommodate a crew of 32 and 250 Embarked Marine Forces personnel.

The vessel also has deck space for vehicles, a helicopter / UAV deck and significant space for cargo, which can be loaded via both a stern and a bow ramp or using the 25-tonne main crane.

These and other capabilities will enhance the Nigerian Navy’s ability to deploy troops and military hardware and vehicles in support of maritime security operations, as well as the supply of relief material in the event of disasters or other crises. Overall, it will be a critical component of power projection for the enhancement of Nigeria’s maritime security at every level.

Damen’s selection for this project was based on its record of high-quality shipbuilding as well as its ability to adhere to the challenging timeframe. The confidence placed in Damen was well justified given the timely launching ceremony despite the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Damen offers a wide range of standardised LST vessels from 40-metres up to 120-metres, all fully customisable to meet the specific needs of each client.

The Nigerian Navy’s LST 100 is scheduled for delivery in 2022. www.damen.com

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New Scottish tidal

collaboration

Nova Innovation and Atlantis Energy recently entered into a collaboration agreement to deliver more UK-built tidal turbines in the water, turbo charging the tidal industry.

Initially the focus will be to deliver Nova and Atlantis turbines at the MeyGen site in the Pentland Firth. This site is the largest fully consented and operational tidal stream site in the world.

This ongoing collaboration will see Nova and Atlantis work in tandem to deliver their complementary technologies for the tidal industry, Scotland and the UK. Collectively, Atlantis and Nova operate the world’s first offshore tidal array (installed by Nova in Shetland in 2016) and the world’s largest tidal array (6MW Meygen array installed by Atlantis in the Pentland Firth). Between the collaborators, they have delivered over half of the tidal stream devices operational worldwide and are developing sites in the UK, Canada, Japan and France. Both companies deploy subsea turbines which generate predictable, renewable power with no visual impact.

Meygen is the largest consented tidal stream site in the world with a potential capacity of nearly 400MW and has all the necessary consents to deploy a further 80MW of tidal power and all that is needed to unlock this potential is a route to market.

Nova and Atlantis recently hosted the Leader of the SNP in Westminster, Ian Blackford MP, and his colleagues, Steven Flynn MP, Alan Brown MP, and Deirdre Brock MP, at Nova’s headquarters and manufacturing facility in Leith, Scotland.

During the visit the MPs were shown the control room for Nova’s operational tidal array in Shetland, and their current manufacturing line. Over the next 12 months, Nova’s turbines will be installed in North America and mainland Europe.

Ian Blackford MP said: “Tidal stream energy has the potential to be a major Scottish success story, and a key part of Scotland’s renewable energy revolution.

“The collaboration between these two world-leading tidal companies will allow them to build on their successes and deliver more turbines into the water.

“The UK government must now match this ambition and deliver the dedicated ring-fenced funding required to secure the future of this vital green industry.” www.novainnovation.com

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