Marine & Maritime Gazette July 2022 by BL Journals

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Maritime Summer now in full swing? Sun tans, networking and new contracts? Welcome to the July 2022 issue of Marine & Maritime Gazette the monthly magazine aimed at Worldwide coverage of the commercial marine, shipping and waterbased renewables markets. With Seawork 2022, Southampton now behind us and many in the maritime world benefitting from new contracts signed there - what should the rest of the year promise? 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 ‘Marine Civils & Construction’ from page 28. There is also a quick look at ‘Safety, Security & Fire Prevention’ on page 40 and from page 36 we also have a ‘peek’ at ‘Insurance, Finance & Legal’. Anyway, happy reading and if you have any news, reviews, product launches or Commercial Ma rine & Renewab absolutely anything else of interest across les Worldwide 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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LR and Blue Sea Power sign up to energy transition project for three noninterconnected Greek islands.

Cover story Multigauge 5650 Surveyor thickness gauge, from Tritex NDT, has features designed for marine surveyors.

p18 Training vessel Concordia Damen offers historical training vessel Prinses Beatrix for preservation

p8 Electric ferry EST-Floattech battery system for fourth electric ferry delivered to Västtrafik, Sweden.

p12 Aussie wind Cbus Super, Australia’s building and construction super fund, recently acquired a 10% stake in the Star of the South offshore wind project.

Lloyd’s Register (LR) and Blue Sea Power (BSP) have signed a Framework Agreement to provide Classification and Assurance Services to three floating storage, regasification, and power generation barges (FSRP) and will initially provide the AIP (Approval in Principle) service contract to the Pre-FEED (Preliminary Front End Engineering and Design) contract being delivered by Houlder, for a project to improve offshore alternative energy infrastructure, initially in the Greek islands of Kos, Lesbos and Chios and then in other global locations. The project, a first of its kind, will provide three FSRP barges for Kos, Lesbos, and Chios. The FSRP barges work as integrated floating power plants and are designed to provide continuous uninterrupted power. The electricity production license granted by the Greek Regulator (RAE) is valid till 2056. As part of the project, LR will class and contribute to the regulatory and safety compliance towards the final operations license, involving both the Energy, Environment and Shipping authorities. As part of the de-carbonisation direction to replace the HFO/diesel autonomous power plants and the latest EU taxonomy rules, the FSRP barges will be using LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas), and eventually, Bio-LNG in the barge storage tanks. The FSRP barges will also have the flexibility to support H2 blending capability, marking an important milestone as offshore energy and maritime transition to more sustainable fuels.

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Anna Apostolopoulou, Global Floating Offshore Installations (FOI) Director, Lloyd’s Register, said: “Lloyd’s Register is proud to mark the beginning of this project’s design approval cycle by signing the Pre-FEED/AIP contract. This project, in partnership with Blue Sea Power, will provide affordable power with a rapid development schedule, helping to connect the electricity grids of the three islands and is a big step on the path towards alternative offshore energy.” Konstantinos Mitropoulos, CEO, Blue Sea Power, said: “Blue Sea Power is proud to be progressing the FSRP integrated energy solution as part of the energy transition under the EU taxonomy rules as a green investment providing a flexible, repeatable and robust solution for the Greek NII islands. The collaboration with Lloyd’s Register as a top tier 1 classification and technical advisor ensures the technical integrity of our innovative solution.” www.lr.org

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Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam converts cruise ship into Azamara Onward

The fourth ship was added to the fleet of the new cruise line operator Azamara following extensive refitting at the yard of Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam. Benefiting from equipment overhaul and conversion to cleaner fuel, Azamara Onward sailed to Monte Carlo for her naming festivity in early May.

The 180 metre passenger vessel was berthed alongside at the Amsterdam yard from August 2021 to get an upgrade to the standards of cruise operator Azamara, refurbishing all cabins and suites and adding spa suites and terrace rooms. Passenger shared spaces like restaurants were upgraded and a new bar was created. As a relatively small vessel in today’s cruise market, this vessel aims to offer an intimate luxury cruise experience. From mid-March through April 2022, the vessel was in the largest dry dock of Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam where technical and maritime conversion was performed. Lots of steel work for the reconstruction of deck arrangements, balcony structures allowed for the creation of the newly planned luxury suites, some of them with their own Jacuzzi baths. This steel work was on deck 8 and 9, where also the onboard spa is located. Steel reinforcements were placed to support the spa pools and installations. Tanks for ballast water and fuel oil were restructured, to accommodate for bunkering larger volumes of Marine Grade Diesel. The work included a lot of piping throughout the vessel and the engine room. The grey water tanks as well as the tanktop were replaced. Stabilisers both on starboard and port were overhauled and the shaft seals were replaced. Thrusters were upgraded to allow for the use of Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants. The tailshaft and the propeller seal were replaced. The hull was completely cleaned and painted to fit in the appearance of the Azamara fleet. The steel logo on the top side was taken off and replaced with the new sign Azamara Onward. Performing all of these interior, exterior and technical upgrades in limited time, required complicated logistical planning and strict schedules. “It was challenging to organise all the operations to be performed in time and in a manner that steel work does not interfere with decorative jobs,” says project manager Colin Husslage from Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam. “We managed to deliver the ship to its proud new owner at the date agreed, so Azamara can have it in full service during the 2022 season.” “Azamara selected Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam to complete the revitalization of the Azamara Onward following an extensive comparative analysis of shipyards in Europe,” says Head of Marine Operations Nico Corbijn of Azamara. “With an estimated investment of approximately 55 million dollars, it was very important for us to identify a yard that could provide not only the technical expertise and know-how for this large project, but also offer logistical support for the outfitting companies and their teams that would be attending the ship daily. Despite the supply chain and labour challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Damen delivered beyond our expectations. The yard team’s collaborative spirit and “can-do” attitude made this refit a technical success, and a reason for us to return to Amsterdam for future engagements.” www.damen.com

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Forth Ports plans Leith waterfront development

Forth Ports are planning to create a vibrant new waterside neighbourhood in Leith, Scotland.

Electric tractors for Côte d’Ivoire Terminal

Côte d’Ivoire Terminal (CIT) recently took possession of fourteen APM 75T HE Gaussin electric tractors for use at its second container terminal at the Port of Abidjan.

This delivery is part of a larger order for 36 electric tractors ordered in April last year for a total of 6.5 billion CFA francs ($10.3 million). The remaining units will be delivered soon and will all be operational by this November. The APM 75T HE tractor was built by Gaussin in cooperation with Bolloré Group’s subsidiary, Blue Solutions. It is a 100% electric model is set to contribute to carbon-free port logistics, as well as reducing maintenance costs and so increasing productivity. The acquisition of these new tractors follows Bolloré Ports’ Green Terminal labelling process launched June 2021, with the aim of gradually decarbonising the transport of containers and wheeled vehicles in its port terminals. “The implementation of the Green Terminal labelling process continues in our network with the introduction of a full fleet of electric tractors developed in synergy with Blue Solutions and Gaussin,” commented Olivier de Noray, Ports and Terminals Managing Director of Bolloré Ports. “This equipment will provide us with a modern, efficient infrastructure in line with our environmental commitments.” he continued. “Combined with our actions to preserve biodiversity, this electric equipment will enable us to ensure the optimal operation of the new container terminal, and to manage our carbon footprint to the best of our ability,” added Koen de Backker, Managing Director of Côte d’Ivoire Terminal.

The plans for the waterside location 700 to 800 will encompass residential apartments, a hotel, local retail, flexible workspaces and offices and leisure facilities. This site is located on a dockside location and fits well with the Council’s Local Development Plan as being housing-

led, mixed use development. The development will see the regeneration of land adjacent to the newly opened FirstStage Studios, providing a place to live and work, as the Port of Leith continues it’s transition to become Scotland’s premier renewables hub. The site will also benefit from the new tram extension, opening next year. Carole Cran, Chief Financial Officer of landowners Forth Ports Group, said: “At Harbour 31 we plan to create a vibrant new quarter to live and work, as new creative and green jobs come to Leith. With the option to walk to work or an easy tram ride into the city centre, this new neighbourhood will be a focal point of Leith’s continued regeneration.” www.forthports.co.uk

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Diverse Marine and Nauticus Robotics enter agreement to develop and build Hydronaut

Diverse Marine was recently proud to announce its agreement with Nauticus Robotics, a Houston-area developer of offshore subsea and surface robots and autonomy software, to construct the initial production run of the Hydronaut for its Nauticus Fleet, a robotic navy with 20 Hydronaut vessels. Production and delivery of the first two vessels is scheduled for Q1 2023, with the remainder being fulfilled by the end of 2024. The announcement follows 18 months of close collaboration between Diverse Marine and Nauticus to bring the project to fruition. Diverse Marine has the infrastructure and partnerships to build Hydronauts worldwide, including Jones Act compliant builds with its USA-based shipyard partners. “We are delighted to have signed an agreement with Nauticus for the development and construction of Hydronaut for the Nauticus Fleet,” said Ben Colman, Director of Diverse Marine.”This is an exciting milestone in the development of our business and the start of a productive relationship with Nauticus.” The 18m vessel’s primary objective is to support the launch, recovery and real time operations of Aquanaut, its undersea robotic counterpart. Hydronaut ferries Aquanaut to and from the worksite and supports battery recharges as well as the communications link from the local remote operations centre for supervised autonomous operations. Nauticus’ Houston-based global remote operations centre provides additional technical and operational support.

The 18-metre Hydronaut features:

• Aluminium hull, deck, and wheelhouse designed by Global Marine Design of Australia, working closely with the yard and client to guarantee all aspects of the vessel’ operational capability. • Propulsion provided by Volvo Penta’s IPS1050 in twin configurations that meet the passage speed requirements of 18 knots and match perfectly to the slow running speeds required while working with Aquanaut. • Proprietary Guardian Autonomy hardware and software provided by Marine AI. • Sophisticated and comprehensive navigation and communications suite provided by Boat Electrics & Electronics. • A SMART-Gyro roll dampening device is being supplied by Golden Arrow. Other systems of note are autonomous through hull deployment of transducers and acoustic communication systems, a Kongsberg LARS Aquanuat launching system and MLC compliant sleeping and mess areas when optionally manned. The vessel will be classed with Bureau Veritas and initially flagged to MCA Workboat Code. Nauticus’ Aquanaut is a fully electric, free-swimming subsea robot controlled with acoustic communication networking, capable of performing a wide range of data collection, inspection, and manipulation tasks. Aquanaut’s defining capability is operating in two separate modes: actively transforming itself between the excursion and intervention configurations. Excursion mode involves the usage of data collection and perception sensors during transit, while intervention mode uses two electric work-class manipulators (Nauticus’s Olympic Arms) to perform work in the subsea environment. www.diversemarine.co.uk

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Concordia Damen offers

historical vessel for preservation

The training vessel Prinses Beatrix for inland shipping deckhands and skippers will get her own berth at the harbour of the ‘Binnenvaartmuseum’ (Inland Shipping Museum) in the Dutch city of Dordrecht. Shipyard Concordia Damen will lend out the ship to the inland shipping society ‘Vereniging De Binnenvaart’. At the Maritime Industry trade show, the vessel was symbolically handed over back in May. Aboard the Prinses Beatrix an exhibition will tell the story of the education that the Dutch Royal Education Fund for Shipping (KOF) offered from 1955 up to 2003. From 1960 on, practical lessons were thought aboard the inland vessel of the type ‘Kempenaar’, with 53.50 metres of length and 7,08 metres of beam a modern ship at that time. This practical education was in line with modern navigational practice in the 1960’s. A class of 28 could stay aboard. Later on, the dormitory was converted into two person cabins, reducing the capacity to 24 students during multipleday exercises along the lower- and middle Rhine. The Prinses Beatrix was commissioned in 1960. In 1962 and 1963 respectively, the Prinses Irene and Prinses Christina were added to the fleet. These sister ships are still in use as training vessels. The first of the series of three is now available for visits at the museum and for occasional tours. Concordia Damen will be the owner of both the Prinses Beatrix and Prinses Christina when the succeeding maritime education institute STC will take delivery of the innovative and sustainable training vessels Ab Initio. To build this ship, STC had been looking for sufficient funding. The construction got possible when Concordia Damen agreed to purchase the older training vessels. The Prinses Christina will continue her service as a training vessel to operate over the rivers under German flag with a new owner. Preparation for the Prinses Beatrix for her new role as a museum ship, consists of extensive servicing and to restore the hull paint in the original colour white. The original Bolnes 150 hp engine was replaced in the years of service. If an engine of this type can be found, the Inland Shipping society plans to re-install an engine of this original type in the vessel. “Concordia Damen recognises that it is important to preserve this valuable historic vessel,” financial manager Tim van Berchum of Concordia Damen says. “The ship will remain ours, but we will make it available to Vereniging de Binnenvaart. We will perform extensive servicing before delivery to the museum.” The Inland Shipping Society will take effort to have Prinses Beatrix acknowledged as national sailing heritage ‘Varend Erfgoed Nederland’. www.damen.com

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Archaeologists have discovered what they believe to be the remains of a 14th century watermill complex at Blenheim ahead of major dredging work being undertaken to Queen Pool by leading wet civil engineering firm Land & Water.

The stone structures were uncovered at the UNESCO World Heritage Site by Wessex Archaeology prior to work commencing to ensure no historical remains are affected. It’s believed the watermill is associated with Woodstock Palace, a royal hunting lodge that played host to no fewer than 16 British monarchs over its 700-year history with everyone from Ethelred the Unready to Henry VIII having spent time there. Demolished in 1720 to make way for Blenheim Palace, it was also the birthplace of the Black Prince and used as a temporary prison for Queen Elizabeth I, who is said to have carved ‘Much suspected by me, nothing proved can be, Quoth Elizabeth prisoner’ on a window sill. Charlie Oakes, Project Manager at Land & Water says, “We are delighted to hear the discovery of some historic findings ahead of the dredge. The project site has been carefully monitored and assessed by Archaeologists so that any significant artefacts can be recorded and protected. “Wessex Archaeology have informed us that the remains found this year comprise part of the stone-lined mill race, directing water from the mill and are surprisingly well-preserved and substantial. They have also discovered stone water channels, which would have been part of a medieval mill site, recorded as being demolished in 1334, and which was partly excavated in the mid-1970s.” The restoration works will see Land & Water begin the first dredge of Queen’s Pool in over 100 years and will look to remove 300,000 cubic metres of silt, enough to fill Wembley Stadium, to return the Capability Brown-designed lake to its original depth of two metres from its current shallows of 30cm.

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Partnership to develop methanol fuel cell-powered workboats

Blue World Technologies and Tuco Marine have entered a partnership to develop methanol fuel cell-powered workboats.

To secure long range, no harmful emissions, and a net-zero operation, Blue World and Tuco have agreed on developing and demonstrating a flexible methanol fuel cell solution for electric workboats. The Blue World methanol fuel cell technology provides a green alternative to the maritime industry and depending on boat type, the flexible fuel cell-powered solution can be used for auxiliary power or propulsion. Due to its flexibility, it is adaptable in terms of space available or placement on the ship. The methanol fuel cell system provides low maintenance, has zero SOx, NOx, and particle emission as well as a CO2 neutral operation. Tuco supplies ProZero series, a range of fast boats for professionals. The ProZero workboats are built to meet any challenge under the toughest conditions. They offer workboats for a multitude of specialised purposes, such as line handling, pilot services, and transfer operations. The number of available options is almost endless; large, customised work deck areas, cranes and lifting gear, bow doors for easy boarding of equipment are just a few of them. Tuco’s lightweight design saves fuel and downsizes operation costs, which will benefit the environment and contribute to the green transition. Tuco Marine and Blue World Technologies are shaping the future for a more sustainable world, and in collaboration, they will push for a greener maritime sector through a commercial agreement. To eliminate harmful emissions such as NOx, SOx and particles, they have agreed to partner up on developing a workboat powered by methanol. With the highly efficient and cost-effective fuel cell solution provided by Blue World technologies and the custom-built, lightweight workboats from Tuco, the marine sector is given a realistic substitute for combustion-based power. This solution creates a partnership that actively paves the way for a green future that, furthermore, reduces CO2 emissions by up to 100 % from the well-to-wheel perspective. “Tuco is founded on the belief that we should not affect the environment more than we need to. Our innovative approach to delivering products that weigh less and save fuels is a step toward a more sustainable future,” says CEO, Jonas Pedersen, from Tuco Marine. “Blue World Technologies’ methanol fuel cell system provides several benefits for the maritime industry, and with the focus on alternative power solutions, this collaboration between Tuco and Blue World is a great match. Our hope for the future is that the industry will start to change its old ways of doing things, and pursue environmentally friendly solutions like the ones that we offer,” states Mads Friis Jensen, Chief Commercial Officer and Co-founder of Blue World Technologies. The interest in using methanol as a fuel within the maritime industry is increasing. Maersk, the world’s largest container shipping company, leads the way by ordering 12 large ocean-going container ships that will run on green methanol already from 2024. Hereby, they have taken responsibility, and have become first-movers by choosing a green alternative to secure a net-zero operation. The collaboration between Blue World Technologies and Tuco has been established through the BlueDolphin project, in which Aalborg University is also a partner. The BlueDolphin is a development project for smaller vessels such as workboats that will be powered by a fuel cell system running on liquid methanol. The project funding has been granted by EUPD to support the development and demonstration of methanol fuel cells in workboats. www.blue.world

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ROCKABILL MARINE DESIGN UNVEILS FIRST GREEN CREW TRANSFER VESSEL DESIGN FOR OFFSHORE MARKET

Rockabill Marine Design (RMD), a newly established vessel design house, and part of the CSO Marine Group, today unveiled the company’s first green crew transfer vessel (CTV) design.

The Rockabill 32m vessel concept features green propulsion technology to harness the power of alternative fuels. Designed to meet the growing and evolving needs of the offshore renewables sector, and the increased focus on emission reductions worldwide, the 32m vessel combines fuel efficiencies with high-speed capabilities and significant capacity and comfort for both crew and passengers. Following consultation with stakeholders from across the offshore wind industry, the demand for a CTV utilising innovative technologies to reduce CO2 emissions was clear. The RMD vessel achieves this through a series hybrid system running highspeed quad pod drives, with diesel generators located within the hull compartment. In addition, each generator has the capability to be converted to an alternative fuel source with minimal downtime. The design pays particular attention to technician and crew health, safety and comfort, delivering the workforce in the best possible work-ready condition, resulting in increased operation days offshore for O&M and construction activities. The vessel boasts seating for up to 30 passengers. Ruairi Grimes, Managing Director of Rockabill Marine Design said, “We are delighted to release to the market the initial concept for what will be an industry leading green CTV. “The concept is the result of many years’ experience within the offshore energy industry, and truly understanding operators' and charterers' ‘must-haves’, whilst avoiding the pitfalls many other designers have encountered when trialling cutting-edge emissions reduction technology.” The aluminium catamaran features above deck accommodation for six crew, providing a low cost, low carbon alternative to SOVs. Each cabin has ample storage space, with adjoining washroom equipped with private shower and toilet. Each vessel features generous foredecks with a large area accommodating four x 10ft or two x 20ft containers, deck crane, anchor winch, fuel, and high-pressure water supplier reels. Tony Colebrook, Managing Director of CSO Marine Group, parent company of Rockabill Marine Design said, “As part of the CSO Marine Group, Rockabill Marine Design benefits from more than two decades of experience in the offshore energy industry, enabling data-driven designs incorporating 'live' charterer requirements which truly have our clients’ needs in mind. “We are pleased to share that the vessel is currently being considered for construction and O&M projects within Europe and the US, and we have no doubt it will prove to be a highly effective and cost-efficient asset at any wind farm worldwide.” www.rockabillmarine.com

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Västtrafik takes delivery of fourth Electric Ferry powered by EST-Floattech battery system

Västtrafik, the organisation responsible for public transport in the Västra Götaland region, Sweden, has taken delivery of a fourth electric hybrid ferry powered by an ESTFloattech battery system. Built by Työvene in Finland, the Eloise is a 33-metre, doubleended commuter ferry designed to carry up to 298 passengers and 80 bicycles at speeds of up to 11 knots.

The EST-Floattech installation is based on their flagship Green Orca 1050 High Energy Battery System (or ESS: Energy Storage System). This uses Lithium Polymer NMC cells which deliver exceptional cycle life and thermal performance together with a high discharge rate capability. EST-Floattech’s in-house battery management system (BMS) forms the basis of the Green Orca High Energy Module, a technology which has proven itself for more than a decade. Juha Granqvist, CEO of Uudenkaupungin Työvene Oy, commented: “We are all proud to have been able to contribute to a greener Gothenburg.” Antti Vikainen, project manager at Uudenkaupungin Työvene OY and overseeing the build, added: ”We are happy to have partnered with EST-Floattech as a supplier of one of the key components for Eloise. The support we received in addition to the delivery and commissioning of the battery system proved valuable, particularly when determining the safety requirements for the battery installation. The vessel itself is already a proven design that has evolved from a diesel-electric powered ferry into a battery hybrid that is able to operate almost exclusively on stored electric power for its designed application.” The battery management system is essential for safe and optimal ESS performance. EST- Floattech’s current version is the result of ten years of continuous development. Multiple safety layers in the mechanical design and software ensure that it meets strict DNV and NMA class requirements. This commitment to continuous development means that the battery capacity of the Eloise is 25% higher than that of its sister ship the Elvy, which was delivered in 2019. With an installed capacity of 1260 kWh, the Eloise is capable of six hours continuous electric operation. Recharging takes place using either shore power or the onboard diesel generator. Shipbuilder Työvene specialises in the design and build of small and medium-sized vessels for commercial operations. Their delivery of the Eloise to Västtrafik represents a significant step in the latter’s goal of having Gothenburg’s public transportation system fully electrified by 2030. Over 200 EST-Floattech energy storage solutions are in operation in a wide range of maritime applications. Notably, there are workboats sailing today on the exact same battery pack as was originally installed 10 years ago. www.est-floattech.com

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Acta orders methanol

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Netherlands-based. Acta Marine recently placed an order with the Turkish shipyard Tersan for the construction of two next generation dual-fuel methanol powered construction service operating vessels (CSOVs), plus two optional vessels for delivery at a later stage.

These vessels are primarily aimed at the offshore wind construction market and carry the new SX-216 TWIN-X Stern design from Ulstein Design & Solutions that was exclusively designed in cooperation with Acta Marine. The CSOV newbuilds are 89 metres in length and will be able to take on assignments in the commissioning and construction of offshore wind farm installation phases and perform maintenance tasks on completed wind farms. The vessels are scheduled for delivery in the second half of 2024. Acta Marine sees methanol as one of the most viable alternatives to minimise its carbon footprint in the marine space and more specifically for offshore vessels. “Dual fuel methanol driven propulsion trains score high in terms of technology readiness and are eligible for further enhancement to a single fuel methanol upgrade at a later stage. This will allow early application of significant CO2 reduction measures now, while still allowing net-zero operations over the life of the ship”, commented Simon Anink, General Manager at Acta Marine. www.actamarine.com

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Vessel in the Dales Marine Service’s Aberdeen dry dock

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Dales Marine opens its

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Dales Marine Services Ltd (Dales Marine), a leading ship repair and maintenance company based in Scotland, recently opened its 2022 apprenticeship programme intake, with this year’s intake of apprentices starting at Dales Marine during August.

Dales Marine Services is taking on new apprentices to help as it continues developing and growing the business, supporting clients fully, and expanding its future workforce of highly skilled technicians and engineers. With apprentice engineers and apprentice steelworkers at its three main sites Aberdeen, Leith and Greenock, Apprentice steelworkers in Aberdeen, Leith and Greenock, and apprentice engineers and apprentice painters in both Leith and Greenock. The 4-year apprenticeship programme includes a full college modern apprenticeship course. The applications process was open last month with interviews will be scheduled during this month, and successful applicants will start with Dales Marine in August. Michael Milne, HR/QHSE Manager, Dales Marine Services announced: “We believe strongly in supporting and developing the Dales Marine team, and our commitment to apprentices ensures that we can build specific technical skills required by the maritime sector, and at the same time create our future workforce. We are looking forward to welcoming the 2022 apprentices to business.” www.dalesmarine.co.uk

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IMO delegates visiting world’s most

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Spectacularly moored on the Thames in downtown London, Fure Vinga opened up to 500 invited visitors as the first intermediate tanker in the world which will reach UN 2050 climate targets for shipping. 170 IMO delegates, meeting in London to advance global restrictions of greenhouse gas emissions, came onboard to see how the Swedish shipping company Furetank has turned their targets into practice.

Furetank and the Government of Sweden invited all international delegations attending the 78th meeting of the UN marine environment protection committee (MEPC), to a vessel demonstration and guided tour along with shipping professionals. The MEPC 78 meeting focuses on tackling climate change by cutting greenhouse gas emissions from shipping, which makes this study visit highly relevant. Three years ago Furetank was invited to the committee to tell about their new vessels, reducing environmental emissions through innovative design. At the event they got to experience one of the vessels first-hand. “It is amazing to see how people react, they didn’t think it was possible to carry this through. With this event we want to convince decision makers that it is possible to introduce tougher requirements to reduce emissions: the industry will solve it. Furetank is a family-owned company. We invested what we could to make a positive impact on the future, says Lars Hoglund, CEO of Furetank. The Vinga vessel series consists of 8, soon to be 10, sister vessels deploying state-of-the-art technology like LNG/LBG propulsion, a battery hybrid solution, shore power connection and several other innovative features reducing fuel and energy consumption. The result is extensively lowered emissions of CO2, SOx, NOx and hazardous particles. Already today the vessel series fulfills its part of the IMO’s total emission target for the world fleet: to halve greenhouse gas emissions up to year 2050. “This ship is very quiet, very clean and very green: it represents the image we want for the entire industry. This is a very tangible result of the progress and regulations we made at the IMO. When you visit and explore a ship like this, you realize that the transition is possible and not something for the future, it’s the present. It demonstrates that the private sector can support and accelerate greener shipping, says Arsenio Dominguez, Director of the IMO Marine Environment Division, after taking the guided tour around Fure Vinga. The Swedish ambassador in London, Mikaela Kumlin Granit, held a speech stating that by 2045, Sweden is to have zero net emissions of greenhouse gases. Transforming the transport sector is key. “It is wonderful to be here to help showcase Swedish solutions for the green transition and especially in shipping. I am deeply impressed by the enthusiasm that I feel here, seeing these entrepreneurs turning a vision into reality. It is completely aligned with Sweden’s climate goals and that is why the government sees this as a fantastic UNIT A, MARRTREE BUSINESS PARK, RUDGATE, THORPARCH, LEEDS, LS237AU example of what we can do. Tel: 0844 499 6373 or +44 1977 683690 www.furetank.se Email: sales@diamonddiesels.co.uk www.diamonddiesels.co.uk

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Castoldi revolutionary waterjet for large vessels

Castoldi has launched the new Turbodrive 600 H.C.T. waterjet which is set to revolutionise the market for large vessels

The Turbodrive 600 H.C.T. is the largest waterjet in the Castoldi range to date equipped, like the other models of the range, with an integrated gearbox (certified for heavy duty ratings), with hydraulic clutch, that with its numerous gear ratios allows a fine match with any engine on the market. “Our aim is to supply to the customer with not only the waterjet but a complete package that incorporates the propulsion with integrated gearbox and clutch, a dedicated control system to manage also the engine and eventually the interceptor integration, directly installed on the waterjet unit. We design and supply also the matching kit to the engine according to the customer’s requirements.” says Giacomo Castoldi “From a technical point of view, especially on large vessels, our integrated gearbox represents a unique advantage that allows to create compact installations with considerable savings on space, weight, and cost.” says Giacomo Castoldi. In fact, apart from the integrated gearbox, the Castoldi waterjet is equipped with other exclusive features such as: all bearings oil lubricated, impeller shaft protected within a housing and the advanced patented Clear-Duct unclogging system to back-flush the intake while opening the protection grid The Turbodrive 600 H.C.T. is an innovative high efficiency propulsion system with ground-breaking performance. Castoldi has built all the exclusive technical characteristics of the H.C.T. range into it, creating, after four years of intense studies with the most advanced CAD and CFD software, a complete and easy-to-install propulsion system that allows compact applications, considerable savings in dimension, weight and cost. The steering and reversing actuators have been designed to manage the high forces involved with one hydraulic cylinder dedicated to the steering nozzle and two hydraulic cylinders controlling the movement of the reversing bucket to allow rapid and efficient crash-stops in every operating condition. The waterjet is made from high quality material with a Duplex micro-cast stainless steel impeller and titanium liner. It has been toughened using an anti-corrosion hard anodising treatment protecting the aluminium alloy components and cathodic protection by sacrificial anodes. This makes the waterjet unique in its construction quality. The Turbodrive 600 H.C.T. is controlled by the ACES electronic system that can be supplied with several extra features such as position keeping, smart anchor, unmanned interface, autopilot integration and hybrid power. These waterjets can operate seamlessly in sandy, dirty and shallow waters thanks to the movable grid protecting the water intake, the impeller shaft rotating into a protective housing (not in contact with the water) and all the bearings lubricated by oil. Castoldi is also well known as a manufacturer of luxury tenders for the superyacht industry. “When we entered this market, 25 years ago, most of the tenders were equipped with stern drives or outboards and there were very few companies manufacturing waterjet driven tenders. On the contrary, now most of the tenders are equipped with waterjet drives and this propulsion system is well known and appreciated by crew and owners. We believe we have played an important role in this trend change with our production also taken as an example by our competitors.” said Giacomo Castoldi. www.castoldijet.it

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Damen ASD Tug 2813

launched for Somara

The Azimuth Stern Drive tug Plis Fos was launched from the vertical ship lift at the Damen Song Cam Shipyard on May 3rd. Following sea trials, the vessel will sail on her own keel from Vietnam to the Isle of Martinique in the Caribbean Sea, where she will be taken into service at the Port of Fort de France by Somara.

With approximately 85 tons of bollard pull, the 27,59 meter length over all tug with 12,93 meter beam will take care of manoeuvring the largest ships that enter the Port of Fort de France. Thanks to her twin 3 meter diameter propellers in nozzles that rotate 360 degrees, the vessel also delivers almost 80 tons of bollard pull backwards. Two Caterpillar engines deliver 5050 kW combined. Thanks to exhaust gas aftertreatment, the ASD Tug 2813 is compliant to IMO Tier III emission standards, ensuring clean operations with minimal environmental impact in the Martinique waters. This tug has extensive outfitting, including the aft winch. This makes Plis Fos a versatile vessel, capable of multiple tasks like offshore towing, salvage, ship handling in ports and more. It will be the strongest and most modern tug in the Caribbean, upgrading the regional fleet and placing Somara in a competitive place for years ahead. “We are very pleased to have chosen this state of the art tug proposed by Damen because it was meeting with all our expectations,” says Jean Pierre Porry, president of Somara. “Also, because we are very pleased with the recent delivery of a Damen Multi Cat, it is without hesitation that we placed this new order. This tug will enable us to follow the needs expressed by our clients and the Grand Port Maritime de la Martinique in terms of bollard pull but also in terms of low emissions. Everyone at Somara is looking forward to the tug Plis Fos starting her operations.” Delivery to Somara at Port of Fort de France is planned in the second half of 2022. www.damen.com

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Tritex Multigauge 5650 Surveyor Thickness Gauge

The Multigauge 5650 Surveyor thickness gauge, from Tritex NDT, has features specifically designed for marine surveyors. The gauge can be used with existing standard soft faced probes for measuring metal thickness through coatings, up to 20mm thick, to give the same high standard of performance as the Multigauge 5600. However, by simply exchanging the probe, the gauge automatically switches to GRP measurement mode which uses single echo. This can be used to assess the condition of GRP when checking for osmosis and delaminations.

Either probe can also be used in echo – echo mode, if required, by easily selecting the option from the keypad during measurement. No special probes are needed for echo – echo mode. The gauge has a large modern colour display and an easy-to-use clear graphic menu. It has been designed in line with Tritex’s concept of Simple, Accurate and Robust. Intuitive menus allow for easy navigation whilst the gauge has added features to improve performance. For metal measurement, the gauge utilises the Multiple Echo technique to ignore coatings up to 20mm thick and just measures the metal substrate. No grinding or removal of the coatings is required, significantly reducing preparation time and ultimately saving both time and money when carrying out inspections. All probes have Intelligent Probe Recognition (IPR), which automatically adjusts settings in the gauge when connected, resulting in a perfectly matched probe and gauge for enhanced performance. Also, the Automatic Measurement Verification System (AMVS) used with multiple echo ensures only true measurements are displayed, even on the most heavily corroded metals. An optional leather case protects the gauge in even the harshest environments. Only single crystal probes are used, which have a number of advantages when measuring on curved and corroded surfaces. The new Multigauge 5650 is supplied as a complete kit, ready to use, with a 3 year warranty and free calibration for the life of the gauge. www.tritexndt.com

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Geocuba Estudios

Marinos, deploys

Metocean buoy off

Havana Bay

Geocuba Estudios Marinos in Havana, Cuba recently announced that they have successfully deployed a Metocean buoy off Havana Bay.

The buoy transmits met data as well as wave height , surface current and sea water temperature, conductivity, salinity, pH and ORP. The data from the buoy is received back at Geocuba EM’s base at Regla, at the back of Havana Bay. It is available for the harbour authority and Environment agency. The harbour authority will use the data to permit large vessels to enter the harbour, and the Environment Agency are using the data to study pollution streams from the rivers which feed into Havana Bay. Local fishermen can check the sea conditions before heading out to catch. Angel Lenin Rodriguez, Director of Operations at Geocuba EM, commented: “We are very pleased to have this first Metocean buoy installed and operational, after a long delay followed by lack of a suitable vessel with a crane for the anchor weight. We are grateful to our friends at SERMAR who made a vessel available to us for the deployment.” Geocuba has plans for a full network around the island outside all major harbours.

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Echomax EM325

Wärtsilä takes situational awareness to a new level

Earlier this year Wärtsilä Voyage, part of the technology group Wärtsilä, announces the launch of its Smart Panoramic Edge Camera System (S.P.E.C.S). Designed to significantly enhance marine safety, it’s a system that provides 360 degree situational awareness, streamed directly to the bridge in real-time.

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In addition to eliminating blind spots with digital panoramic cameras located around the vessel, S.P.E.C.S can also provide a birds-eye view of the ship and its surroundings, which is a significant advantage when docking. The system’s cameras provide a calibrated range grid around the vessel to give precise measurement of distances. Furthermore, it offers an augmented reality view by connecting to the navigation system to assist in identifying targets and potential hazards. “Safety is of increasing concern in today’s maritime environment. Vessels have become ever larger in size, and the volume of sea traffic is greater than ever before. With S.P.E.C.S, the bridge crew has a perfect view of what’s going on around the ship at all times. This takes situational awareness to a completely new level, and greatly reduces the risk of accidents and costly damage,” commented Sasha Heriot, Head of Product, Assistance Systems, Wärtsilä Voyage. Thanks to the full view, free of blind spots, that it offers, the S.P.E.C.S system solves challenges such as the spotting of small vessels, the monitoring of tug operations, or the potential inaccuracies of manual docking. By eliminating this uncertainty and providing almost perfect situational awareness, S.P.E.C.S greatly reduces risks both in busy harbours and in confined waters. Multiple display and workstation options come with a dedicated software package specifically optimised for the hardware. The camera pods are designed to cope with the harshest marine conditions, and the system is not reliant on the global navigation satellite system. www.wartsila.com

Image top shows: Smart Panoramic Edge Camera System greatly reduces risk of accidents by providing an almost perfect 360 degree view of the vessel and its surroundings

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Fugro’s lidar Geo-data supports OPW’s Irish coastal resilience strategies

The Office of Public Works (OPW) has awarded Fugro a contract to acquire, process and publish high-resolution lidar Geo-data of Ireland’s west and north coasts. This baseline survey will deliver a 3D elevation model to support Ireland’s coastal resilience strategy by identifying areas at current or future risk of coastal change and flooding.

Fugro will be using a specialist survey aircraft and high-resolution lidar sensor to survey 1815 km2 of Ireland’s coastline during low tide conditions. This area has not previously been comprehensively surveyed in this way and features several coastal bays that have historic and environmental importance. This contract follows on from a 2021 survey OPW commissioned for the south and west coasts of Ireland. Used in comparison with future and past studies, these baseline surveys will facilitate enhanced risk assessment of coastal change at multiple scales from national to regional level that in turn can inform strategies to best manage the coastline and mitigate the risk from rising sea levels. The use of airborne lidar technology offers many advantages over traditional survey techniques, including the capture of increased volumes of Geo-data during faster cycle times, reduced safety and technical risks, and the potential for simultaneous multisensor Geo-data acquisition. Bram Mulder, Fugro’s Director for Land Asset Integrity in Europe and Africa, said: “We’re proud to continue working with OPW to provide the Geo-data needed to better understand and mitigate the threats facing our coastlines. Using the latest airborne data acquisition and processing technologies, we’re able to inform critical coastal resilience strategies that protect local communities, natural areas and surrounding infrastructure for a safe and liveable world.” www.fugro.com

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Fugro and Underwater Survey Technology 21 extend successful collaboration in marine site characterisation for buoyant South Korean offshore wind market

Fugro has extended its Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Underwater Survey Technology 21 (UST21) following strong demand for combined geophysical, geotechnical and metocean data services, launched 2019, to support South Korea’s ambitious expansion of wind power assets.

The two-year renewed agreement will enable Fugro, assisted by UST21’s local hydrographic expertise, to provide a comprehensive package of Geo-data collection, interpretation and advice to help a growing client base achieve successful outcomes. Fugro has drawn on its full range of marine site characterisation services over the past three years, with UST21’s hydrographic mapping capabilities being integral in creating a unique synergy and scope of services between Fugro and UST21, along with a clear understanding of the regional market and its operational challenges. The extended MOU signals that Fugro and UST21 are committed to longevity in South Korea and inspiring client confidence that delivery excellence in the geoscience data they need is available within the fast growing offshore wind market. Jerry Paisley, Fugro’s Regional Director for Marine Site Characterisation, said: “We are pleased to announce the extension of our Memorandum of Understanding with UST21 in South Korea. We believe it demonstrates Fugro’s commitment to this emerging market and our desire to establish long-term relationships within Korea. Our aim is to maximise the value and benefits of our innovative digital solutions, experienced personnel and regional resources in the delivery of market-leading geoscience data, precisely tailored to the needs of the client and their wind energy challenges.” www.fugro.com

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ITALIAN NAVY’S NAV-80 HOMOLOGATION

Milan, Italy, based Novacavi recently proudly obtained the Italian Navy’s NAV-80 homologation for cables suitable onboard naval units enriching its range of special defence cables with:

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Skye’s the limit!

The new Jenkins Marine tug ‘DMS Condor’ recently commenced an ongoing 9 month charter on the beautiful Isle of Skye, off the West coast of Scotland, UK.

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As part of this project she has double towed two Jenkins Marine spud legged deck pontoons: JML 50 (50m x 14m x 3m) and JML 30 (30m x 11m x 2.5m) to Uig for Skye’s Uig harbour redevelopment. DMS Condor and her convoy stopped along the way at Cardiff to load up the deck pontoon barge JML 50, carrying over 700t of 24m long, 1.2m diameter tubular piles needed for the works in Skye. Marine civil engineering and specialist piling contractor, SPI Piling, will be using these on site for the Uig Harbour redevelopment works. Uig is situated on Skye’s North Coast on the shores of Loch Snizort and is the main ferry terminal for the Uists and Harris Islands. Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) are constructing a new 102 metre dual fuel vessel to serve the Skye Triangle route. As a result, infrastructure improvements are needed at the three ports, including Uig, which serve the Skye Triangle route to accommodate the upgraded vessel. DMS Condor, is a twin-screw tugboat, MCA CAT1 certified with dual fixed pitch propellers supported by her 1947 horse power Caterpillar engines providing up to 24 tonnes bollard pull and a free running speed up to 11 knots. Two 40 tonne deck towing winches along with a 25 tonne Mampaey quick release towing hook on deck means she is able to offer a double tow solution to allow for significant cost savings in fuel and efficiency. She will remain on site at Uig to reposition the marine construction vessels, including JML30 and JML50 - which will be used for material storage and transportation on the JML 50 and a storage platform for the project piling equipment on the JML 30. This will also include two jackup barges from Red 7. www.jenkinsmarine.co.uk @MandMGazette

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Land & Water has started works at The Hurlingham Club in Fulham after having undertaken investigations into water loss from the club’s ornamental lake.

This prestigious, private member club, which dates back to 1869 and is known to have been the birthplace of polo, is situated within 42 acres of landscaped grounds adjacent to the River Thames and has a 6,000m2 ornamental lake that is home to a wide variety of fish and bird species. The leading wet civil engineering firm undertook intrusive and non-intrusive surveys to address the water loss through the bed of the lake and is now starting works which includes dewatering the lower section of the lake by installing a porta dam and then using specialist plant to remove silt and bed material to stockpile on site. A new bentonite clay liner will then be installed across the bed of the lake with the excavated material being replaced over the liner. This ensures that waste from the project is minimised as part of Land & Water’s environmental commitment which also sees the firm using HVO fuel, which is up to 90+% carbon neutral, in its machinery throughout the works. Land & Water Project Manager, Tim Stickland, says: “It is great to be part of a project that looks to maintain the grounds of such an iconic piece of British history. The ornamental lake is home to a range of wildlife and is enjoyed by many visitors to the club, making its preservation important for not only biodiversity but its surrounding landscapes too. “As always, Land & Water is committed towards safeguarding the local wildlife and so all fish and birds will be relocated to safety during the works.” www.land-water.co.uk

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Damen builds series of harbour tugs for Swedish FMV

The Defence Materiel Administration of Sweden ordered four ice-class tugs from Damen Shipyards with options four two extra, that will be equipped with numerous options. A heavy duty crane, bow thrusters, an extra strong aft winch and more will be installed on the vessels of the Damen Stan Tug 1606 design, which is extended to 17 meters length over all to fit all the options. Engines comply to IMO Tier III emission regulations.

The tender that FMV (Försvarets Materielverk, the organisation that acquires all necessary equipment for the Swedish armed forces) wrote for ice class tenders was won by Damen. A trusted partner was needed that could deliver vessels of proven performance. Standardised designs by Damen ensure this reliability and allow for the extensive range of optional equipment that the operators in the naval harbours require. Along with the options mentioned, heating and airconditioning, a galley with settee and toilet will complete crew safety and comfort aboard. The twin screw tug will be powered by two Volvo D13 MH engines. Exhaust silencing, SCR (selective catalyc reduction – to remove nitrogen dioxide from exhaust gasses) and soot filters will ensure IMO Tier III compliance. An auxiliary generator delivers extra electric power needed for crane handling. Bilge cooling ducts transfer engine heat into the waters from a closed loop system, without take-in of surface water in which ice particles could block the engine cooling system. The push knee on the tugs’ bows will be adapted to navigating in ice. Mr Patric Hjorth, Director Naval Division, said: “This is the second order FMV placed with Damen Shipyards. This series of new harbour tugs is part of our fleet renewal program. Damen has proven to be the right partner for this project. Their experience with state of the art tug boats as well the ability to maintain the vessel during their lifetime and deliver excellent service from their local yard in Sweden has positioned them well to support and advise us in our mission to provide the Swedish Navy with reliable and smooth sailing vessels.” Martin Verstraaten, Damen Sales Manager, said: “Throughout the tender process, the collaboration between all parties has been excellent. Implementing FMV's special demands in our proven design and combining our operational knowledge and shipbuilding experience has resulted in a compliant solution that offers real value for money.” The four vessels will be built at the Albwardy Damen yard in Dubai. This yard recently completed construction of six Stan Tug 1606 vessels. The lengthened design for FMV will profit from the building experience at the yard. FMV previously ordered two Damen ASD 3010 ice class tugs, positive experience with these vessels as well as the cooperation with Damen played a role in their choice to select Damen for the construction of these four STu 1706 ICE tugs. The lengthened tugs for FMV get their own type name. The vessels are to operate in the Stockholm harbour (2x) and in Karlskrona (2x). Two more ice class tugs of the same design are on option, these are to operate in the western parts of Sweden. The Damen Oskarshamnsvarvet in the south-east of Sweden will act as a service hub for the FMV tugs. The four Stan Tugs will be delivered in Sweden by the end of 2023. www.damen.com

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MAIB publishes Annual Report 2021 The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published its Annual Report for 2021.

The Annual Report includes statistics on accidents to UK ships and seafarers worldwide, and to foreign flag vessels and their crews in UK waters. It also contains an overview of the work of the MAIB, details of reports published and contains analysis of the safety recommendations issued during the year and the status of outstanding recommendations from previous years. The MAIB also announces the intended launch of two new initiatives later in 2022: a new digital accident reporting portal and public access to MAIB’s statistical database. During 2021, the MAIB: • Raised 1530 reports of marine accidents, an increase of over 300 on the previous year, and commenced 22 investigations, up from 19 the previous year. The increase in reported accidents is largely due to the industry responding to a request for more information on dangerously weighted heaving lines and defective pilot ladders. Strong evidence was received that sub-standard ladders remains a significant problem. While dangerously weighted heaving lines pose a significant hazard to tug crews and line handlers, the evidence received did not support the level of anecdotal reporting. • 35 recommendations to 22 separate addressees were issued in 2021, with an acceptance rate of 77.1%. Three recommendations were rejected for reasons set out in the report, and responses have yet to be received to five recommendations made to overseas companies. • No seamen on UK flagged merchant vessels lost their lives, but 10 commercial fishermen lost their lives in 2021, the highest number for a decade. Two new initiatives launching later in 2022 are also announced; a digital portal for the reporting of marine accidents; and, provision of public access to the statistical elements of the MAIB’s database. Both initiatives will make it easier for the industry to interface with the Branch, and online access to the marine casualty database will be of great benefit to marine organisations, companies and researchers. Captain Andrew Moll OBE, Chief Inspector or Marine Accidents commented: “It was another busy and successful year for the branch improving safety at sea by our sustained output of safety investigation reports, safety digests, and safety bulletins despite lockdown conditions affecting work early in the year. “The MAIB received no reports of fatal accidents to seafarers on UK registered merchant vessels of 100gt or more during the year but did commence investigations into fatalities on two Red Ensign Group vessels and one fatality on a Cyprus registered vessel operating in UK waters. From these investigations two themes emerge: the first is that mooring deck fatalities as a result of snap-back continue to occur, despite well published guidance on the hazard; the second is that marshalling vehicles on roll-on/roll-of vessels remains extremely hazardous. “Ten commercial fishermen lost their lives in 2021, the highest annual figure for a decade and a stark contrast to the low loss of life in 2020. That is a little short of one death per 1000 qualified fishing vessel crew; possibly a statistical blip, but a truly appalling annual fatality rate nonetheless. “It is unsurprising, but disappointing, that the most significant safety issues were, again, small fishing vessel stability and man overboard fatalities. I will not decry any of the various initiatives that are ongoing to improve fishing vessel safety - a lot of people are doing some very good work - but the evidence shows that the messages are not yet changing behaviours to a significant extent. “The branch commenced two investigations during the year that deserve comment due to their unusual nature. The first is the investigation into the tragic deaths, on 30 October, of four standup paddleboarders while attempting to cross a weir at Haverfordwest on the River Cleddau. The sheer enormity of this tragedy selected it for attention and I am hopeful that many safety improvements will be in place before the main UK holiday season. “The second, commenced in January this year, is the investigation into the emergency response to the presumed sinking of a boat of migrants while attempting to cross the English Channel on 24 November. At least 27 migrants perished in that accident. While the MAIB’s investigation report is unlikely to be read by the traffickers, the investigation is identifying safety learning that will be of future benefit if interventions continue to be necessary to save life when migrant boats are attempting the crossing.” www.gov.uk/government/organisations/marine-accident-investigation-branch

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The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) recently approved a settlement agreement between its Bureau of Enforcement (BoE) and German-based shipping line Hapag-Lloyd AG.

This agreement will see Hapag Lloyd pay a $2m (USD) civil penalty to address alleged violations related to its detention and demurrage practices. FMC Chairman Daniel Maffei commented: “to restore full confidence in our ocean freight system, vigorous enforcement of FMC rules is necessary. Specifically, we must ensure powerful ocean carriers obey the Shipping Act when dealing with American importers and exporters. The case that was concluded today is just part of an ongoing effort to investigate any conduct alleged to violate FMC rule, in particular, the interpretive rule on detention and demurrage charges,” The order followed an April 22nd Initial Decision issued by the FMC’s Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), which concluded that Hapag-Lloyd violated the law by knowingly and wilfully failing to establish, observe, and enforce just and reasonable regulations and practices relating to or connected with receiving, handling, storing or delivery property, by unreasonably refusing to waive detention charges, in violation of statutory laws. The ALJ ordered an $822,220 civil penalty and for Hapag-Lloyd to cease and desist its violative actions. The case was initiated by the FMC at the end of last year, at the request of BoE. The penalty will be paid to the US Department of the Treasury.

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Cbus invests in Australia’s leading offshore wind project

Cbus Super, Australia’s building and construction super fund, recently acquired a 10% stake in the much publicised, Star of the South offshore wind project, the most advanced offshore wind project on the continent.

This follows Cbus Super investing in Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’s flagship fund, CI IV, which, coincidently, is the majority owner of Star of the South. Star of the South will be located off the south coast of Gippsland in Victoria, and is geared with the potential to supply up to 20% of Victoria’s electricity needs, the equivalent of around 1.2m homes. Cbus Super is one of Australia’s first superannuation funds, with over $73.5bn under management, and Star of the South is its first direct investment in offshore wind in Australia and could therefore be believed to be ‘blazing a trail’ in the antipodean offshore renewables sector. “Star of the South will support, establish and grow the offshore wind industry in Australia, while assisting the Victorian Government’s commitment to a net-zero emissions economy,” commented Kristian Fok, chief investment officer at Cbus. Victoria became the first Australian state to set offshore wind goals. Under its offshore wind policy, the Andrews Labor Government set out to procure projects that will generate at least 2 GW of the offshore wind online by 2032, with targets of 4 GW set for 2035 and 9 GW in 2040. www.cbussuper.com.au

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ISO 9001: 2015 accreditation

Approvals: ABS, GL, DNV, RINA & LRS

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Safety Culture Ladder accreditation for NextGeo

NextGeo has successfully secured NEN Safety Culture Ladder – Step 3 certification by LRQA (Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance), a milestone in leading tier-subcontracting companies’ health and safety standards. This accreditation complements NextGeo’s array of ISO QHSE standards granted by DNV since 2016. The Safety Culture Ladder identifies the current development phase of a company and promotes the continuous and sustainable improvement of occupational safety awareness, resulting in safe working practices. Leaders in the infrastructure sector are increasingly including the Safety Culture Ladder as a selection criterion in the contract award process. NextGeo CEO Giovanni Ranieri commented: “We are all very proud of this new achievement. It has been thoughtprovoking with a lot of high-standard findings identified in terms of performance, communication, recording and sharing, but also the perception across the group of NextGeo as a family.” Roberto Amoroso, QHSE Manager of Next Geosolutions, commented: “This standard has proven to be so different from ISO ones, thus we are pretty sure it will shortly become a well-known and accepted accreditation within the industry. The entire accreditation process has made our already-established company health and safety ‘footprint’ so well tangible”. www.nextgeo.eu

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Bureau Veritas certifies Navarino’s maritime solutions for cyber resilience

Bureau Veritas (BV) has awarded a type approval certification to three of Navarino’s maritime solutions, ‘Infinity’, ‘Angel’ and ‘Spectrum’.

Navarino CEO, Dimitris Tsikopoulos

Navarino is one of the world’s largest maritime technology companies with a global presence. The three solutions provide an innovative and pragmatic response to the requirements of both market and regulators to face the ever-growing threats related to cybersecurity in the industry. Infinity is the most advanced maritime bandwidth management and optimization solution that is installed on more than 9,000 vessels. Spectrum is a software suite designed to cater specifically to the needs of maritime IT managers. Angel is the first cybersecurity service designed and developed to meet the unique and diverse requirements of the merchant marine sector. These three solutions place Navarino at the forefront of maritime innovation, empowering their customers, while anticipating their future needs. Throughout the process of the Type Approval Certification of Navarino, BV provided guidance to ensure the cyber-resilience of all critical assets specified in the software and hardware architecture of the 3 inspected solutions. This was achieved through numerous working sessions and rigorous evaluation of the three solutions in terms of developed documentation and procedures, penetration testing and hardening reports implementation. The final phase of the certification consisted of a survey that was performed to validate specific points such as equipment compliance, account and security policy, network architecture and security, recovery and patch management procedures. Paillette Palaiologou, Vice President South East Europe, Black Sea & Adriatic Zone for Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore commented: “We can only be delighted that a company with such a strong presence in the maritime sector as Navarino has made a voluntary commitment to the cyber resilience of on-board equipment and solutions. The high quality standards that our company sets are fully met by Navarino. Our partnership contributes to the success of the maritime industry’s global response as cyber-attacks continue to rise.” Navarino CEO, Dimitris Tsikopoulos, said: “We are very proud that Bureau Veritas has certified our Infinity, Spectrum and Angel solutions with Type Approval. As the maritime sector’s digital evolution gathers pace at an ever-greater rate, choosing digitalisation tools that are designed precisely for maritime is important for ship operators to ensure that their vessels are able to enjoy the many benefits that technology can bring, and do so as safely as possible. This certification from Bureau Veritas is a highly respected seal of quality for our solutions that reflects the value of the technology tools we offer.” Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore is a trusted partner to build and achieve compliance with cyber security best practices for all key stakeholders of the maritime ecosystem: Shipowners, shipyards, equipment integrators and manufacturers as well as third-party service providers. BV has developed a comprehensive framework for cyber security based on its NR 659 rules on cyber security for the classification of marine units. This framework addresses and describes comprehensive organizational and technical measures, enabling Shipowners to protect their assets, defining expectations for crews, shipyards and manufacturers. www.navarino.co.uk www.group.bureauveritas.com

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Seahaven

completes

Lloyd’s approval testing

Earlier in the year, Survitec’s Seahaven, the world’s largest inflatable lifeboat, completed the International Maritime Organization (IMO) A.520 physical tests as required by classification society Lloyd’s Register and officially launched in Miami, USA.

The award-winning 1,060-capacity inflatable lifeboat solution for cruise vessels successfully completed the stringent tests which included ship sinking scenario and a timed evacuation, which was achieved in less than 22 minutes. Under International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) rules, evacuation should not exceed 30 minutes. The A.520 tests follow the December 2021 success of Heavy Weather Sea Trials (HWST), carried out in line with SOLAS requirements for Novel Appliances. The rigorous trials saw Seahaven deployed from EDT Jane, an 80m offshore support vessel, with representatives from Class and observers from UK MCA in attendance. During the A.520 tests, conditions were created to those that seafarers and passengers would encounter in a real-life evacuation. Seahaven is unusual in that it is the first lifeboat to have been through, and continues to go through, an exhaustive reliability testing programme that far exceeds the testing requirements set out by SOLAS. “In keeping with our long-standing and over-arching commitment to safety, Survitec has continuously delivered innovative Survival Technology that meet the needs of cruise ships not just for today but well into the future. Our multifaceted testing programme exceeds the SOLAS statutory requirements and proves Seahaven is reliable and more importantly safer than current evacuation arrangements,” commented Claude Sada, Managing Director Survitec Survival Craft. Richard McCormick, Survitec Product Manager AES and MES, describes Seahaven as “providing a totally different outlook on evacuation at sea”. “With Seahaven, we have taken all the safety features, testing and type approval processes associated with lifeboats and MES to solve the challenge of being able to evacuate growing numbers of passengers quickly, safely and comfortably,” McCormick continued. Seahaven launches with the push of a button and automatically inflates, taking just four minutes to deploy. The revolutionary slide-based Survival Technology solution has improved passenger evacuation time without compromising on safety. Once deployed, the inflatable lifeboat can travel independently for 24 hours at a speed of six knots. Seahaven provides the opportunity for cruise-ship owners to reimagine the passenger experience by unlocking up to 85% of deck space. Survitec began developing the solution following its early involvement with the EU-led and funded Safedor project, which worked with classification societies, operators and flag states to integrate safety as a design objective into ship design and risk assessment into approval frameworks. The stringent tests and sea trials represent the culmination of this process for the company. www.survitecgroup.com

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Fugro brings high-efficiency

geotech rig to US for Atlantic

Shores Offshore Wind

Fugro is back on the water for Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind (Atlantic Shores), performing a third year of integrated site characterisation services for the New Jersey-based offshore wind farm developer. Geophysical, metocean and environmental scopes of work are currently underway, while geotechnical services will commence later this month, using a newly commissioned Fugro C30 mobile rig.

Working from a third-party vessel, the Fugro C30 mobile rig will deliver Atlantic Shores efficient, heave compensated drilling capabilities, as well as state-of-the-art downhole sampling, coring and in-situ testing data. Fugro has also equipped the vessel with an automated launch and recovery system to use in conjunction with their Fugro SEACALF® DeepDrive system for performing seabed cone penetration tests. Together, these assets will ensure high rates of operability while also meeting Fugro standards for safety and sustainability. Jeff Scott, Director of Marine Geotechnics for Fugro in the Americas stated: “We are thrilled to continue our integrated site characterisation work with Atlantic Shores this year, and we are excited to deploy our new Fugro C30 rig on the project. We are confident it will deliver Atlantic Shores the timely, high-quality soils information needed to optimise foundation and cable design ahead of the target 2024 construction date.” As with previous field season, all project Geo-data will be delivered in near real-time to Atlantic Shores via Fugro’s Gaia.Hub web-based platform. Gaia.Hub provides a single source of information for the entire Atlantic Shores project team and stakeholders, allowing users to access Geo-data any time, from any location, via a simple, intuitive website. www.fugro.com

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WinGD launches software-

based solution for EEXI

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The new engine control system limits engine power to meet EEXI design efficiency baselines and includes a required emergency override capability

Swiss marine power company WinGD has launched a software-based Engine Power Limitation (EPL) system to enable rapid and cost-effective compliance with the IMO’s EEXI regulations, which enter into force next year.

The solution uses the engine control system to limit engine power to meet EEXI design efficiency baselines and includes a required emergency override capability. It is applicable to all WinGD, Wartsila and Sulzer X, XDF, and RT-flex two-stroke engines operating with UNIC or WECS-9520 engine control systems. Amid concerns over yard space as operators rush to install EEXI compliance solutions, WinGD’s EPL can be installed in a single port stay with no engine downtime. WinGD has established a strong global installation network of engine experts, and authorised agents to ensure vessels can secure EEXI compliance without disrupting their planned voyage schedule. Dr. Rudolf Holtbecker, WinGD Operations Director said: “Some EEXI solutions could involve high retrofitting costs or have a knock-on impact on operations or engine performance. A software-based EPL from the engine designer is the most economical way to meet the new requirements while safeguarding reliability and minimizing disruption to the fleet.” The EPL offering complements WinGD‚Äôs solutions ecosystem of future fuel capability, hybrid power, and digital optimisation to help ship owners and operators choose the most flexible, practical, and cost-effective route towards decarbonisation. “This solution leverages our deep understanding of engine design and operating experience. It represents an important step in greenhouse gas emissions compliance for WinGD engine users, providing a compliant baseline engine output from which operational emissions can be further reduced in line with evolving regulations.” added Holtbecker. www.wingd.com

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