Marine & Maritime Gazette June 2019 edition by BL Journals

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gazette Commercial Marine & Renewables Worldwide

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Off to Southampton? Many of us this month are Southampton-bound, but there is so much more to take a look at...

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Welcome to the july 2018 issue of Marine & Maritime gazette the monthly magazine aimed at Worldwide coverage of the commercial marine, shipping and water-based renewables markets. With thousands of us heading to southampton for seawork this month, you could be forgiven for letting it take over your timetable - but this needn’t be so. inside this issue, as usual, we will also be covering a vast amount of topics including ‘Power, Propulsion & transmission’ on page 26, to the recent ‘ins and outs’ of ‘tugs, Workboats & osVs’ from page 20. We also have ‘Paints & Coatings’ on page 36 and a quick look at ‘Pollution Control & Clean-up’ from page 31. anyway, we hope you enjoy reading this Commercial Ma edition and look forward to seeing some rine & Renew ables Worldwid e of you in southampton. if you have any news, reviews, product launches or absolutely anything else of interest across the whole marine market, please email it through to me at info@bljournals.plus.com for future consideration in our forthcoming issues.

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dredging starts in project to expand Port of Corpus Christi ship channel

dales Marine has been servicing the shipping, oil and gas, chemical, and power generation industries since 1987

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Hybrid patrol new hybrid patrol vessel from Wight shipyards, uK, plans to set new industry standards.

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the Port of Corpus Christi is celebrating the start of dredging work in the project to expand the Corpus Christi ship Channel to prepare the port for the anticipated increase in us crude oil exports overseas. the Port of Corpus Christi ship Channel improvement Project will deepen and widen the entrance ship channel from 47 to 54 feet and widen it from 400 to 530 feet. at a special ceremony held thursday, the Port of Corpus Christi highlighted the first dredgers

silver suzuki suzuki has announced a deal with silver Boats to fit its range of outboards to its vessels.

p26 jotun seaForce jotun has unveiled the next generation of its popular seaForce biocidal antifouling range.

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in the gulf. the $93 million dredging contract was awarded to great lakes dredge and dock Company earlier this year with work expected to be completed in 2020. the overall ship channel deepening project has an estimated contract value of approximately $360 million (usd) over the next five years. “this moment has been 20 years in the making, and our team at the Port of Corpus Christi is not only excited, but we are humbled and deeply honoured to play a role in the american energy renaissance,” commented sean stourbridge, Chief executive officer for the Port of Corpus Christi. “We are building and enhancing infrastructure and collaborating with new partners as we prepare to accommodate major growth in crude oil production.” Following the 40-year ban on crude oil exports, the Port of Corpus Christi has become the largest crude export port in the united states. its location on the gulf of Mexico and proximity to the West texas oil and gas boom drove demand and traffic for the Port of Corpus Christi. in 2018, the Port of Corpus Christi exported $10.8 billion (usd) worth of crude oil. the Port of Corpus Christi currently is the 4th largest port in the united states in total tonnage, and the expectation is that the Port’s crude oil exports will triple, and perhaps quadruple, as production continues to increase, the port said in a statement. “our port has been working toward this moment since 1990. this achievement reinforces our position as ‘the energy Port of the americas.’ in the Port of Corpus Christi chronology, today, we made history,” said Charles W. zane, jr., Port of Corpus Christi authority Commission Chairman. www.portofcc.com

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Orkney Harbour Authority

£25,000,000

200%

Gross annual turnover (including internal ferries)

6,000,000

GROWTH IN STS OPERATIONS

GROSS TONNES OF CRUISE SHIPPING ANNUALLY

30,977

3,500,000

Annual vessel movements

Barrels of crude transferred on average every month in scapa flow

168,000 680,000 Gross tonnes – largest passenger ship to visit Orkney

PASSENGERS ANNUALLY

10% 5 8760

OF UK’S TOTAL OIL THROUGHPUT ANNUALLY VIA FLOTTA OIL TERMINAL

Class 1 Pilots

Pollution and shipping incidents

HOURS OF VTS COVERAGE ANNUALLY

PIERS AND HARBOURS IN THE PORTS ESTATE Contact: Michael Morrison t: 01856 873636 e: harbours@orkney.gov.uk www.orkneyharbours.com

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Port of Ystad, Sweden, expansion underway

The EU-funded project to expand the Swedish Port of Ystad and enable it to accommodate larger ferries recently commenced with an official sod-turning ceremony.

the entire project is worth an estimated € 94 million ($105.4 million usd) and

Forth Ports releases new Tilbury2 progress video A new CGI video shows for the first time the facilities that Forth Ports says will be ready in 2020. Forth Ports received development consent from the secretary of state for transport in February to build tilbury2 on a 930-acre site in thurrock, on the outskirts of greater london. Main contractor graham is underway with the construction which include a new rail and road connection, deep water jetty and pontoon. it will be the uK’s largest unaccompanied ferry port and the country’s biggest construction processing hub. the video also shows how the team are focussing on protecting the natural habitat for water voles and invertebrates, as required under the planning consent. Peter Ward, Commercial director at the Port of tilbury said: “Construction of tilbury2 is well underway and by issuing this Cgi video we can see how accessible the new port is to london and how the port will operate when it opens next year. We are excited about this development which has been driven by demand for our customers and we are grateful to the local community for their support during this construction phase.”

will include construction of two new deeper ferry berths at a new pier located in the outer port basin, as well as of related facilities in reclaimed areas located to the east of the new berths. a dedicated area for bunkering of lng is also part of the plan. the project aims at increasing the capacity and upgrading the facilities of the Port of ystad to meet the current market needs, by accommodating larger ferry vessels. Works are expected to be completed by the end of 2020 when a new 202.4 metre-long, lng-powered, RoPax ferry is scheduled to be delivered to Polferries. the ferry will connect Poland’s swinoujscie port and the Port of ystad. the Port of ystad is one of the largest ferry and shipping points in southern sweden, and a connection hub to Poland and Central europe. www.ystad.se

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Nine-day event emphasises Connectivity, Innovation and Talent Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) 2019 took place from 6th to 14th April and was an huge success for maritime professionals from all around the globe. First introduced in 2006, sMW has grown significantly and now receives 40,000 delegates, including industry professionals, business leaders and government officials. the nine-day event featured 24 forums and conferences, eight networking receptions and four public outreach activities. the line-up of forums and conferences focused on strengthening singapore’s connectivity and linkages with the global industry, developing a vibrant maritime innovation ecosystem, and building a future-ready and skilled maritime workforce. “shipping industry is being disrupted by digital revolution and business transformation. Political pressures brought about by globalisation and income inequality add immense challenges. What will the shipping industry be like in 20 years’ time? Who will be the new mega players? What about the incumbents? How could policy makers facilitate orderly transformation? How should workers prepare themselves for the future? sMW gathers the thought leaders in the maritime industry to share insights on these issues, so that we can all seize new opportunities. together, we can ride the tide and shape the future.” said spokesperson, Mr Khaw. Modern singapore is closely tied to our history as a trading port. in support of the singapore Bicentennial, the sMW 2019 exhibition ñ Bicentennial edition brought the country’s maritime heritage to life. the exhibition took visitors on a journey of singapore’s past, present and future by examining what distinguishes and characterises the Maritime singapore story. Visitors saw to archival photographs, first-person recounts and immersive interactive experiences on how the Port of singapore has come to where it is today. a highlight of the exhibition was the multi-touch ‘next generation Port’ exhibit featuring technology and innovation for the port of the future. the exhibition also featured 360-degree videos where visitors got to experience life on-board a vessel. Visitors also participated in hands-on activities at the exhibition, such as building paper lighthouses and marbling art. the amazing Maritime Challenge, also held at the event, saw 900 contestants race around the island to discover more about singapore’s vibrancy and diversity as a global hub port and leading international maritime centre. www.mpa.gov.sg

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Hythe Shipyard makes its debut at Seawork

New commercial shipyard facility, Hythe Shipyard, recently announced that it is exhibiting at the Seawork, for the first time this year.

luxury British yacht builder, Fairline yachts, announced the opening of Hythe shipyard back in March at its new manufacturing facility on the south coast of england. originally designed and built by the us navy in the 1950s, the slipway at Hythe was used to launch landing craft that were manufactured at the site. Fast forward half a century and this impressive piece of mechanical engineering has been given new purpose as the only slipway of its kind on southampton Water. Hythe shipyard facilities accommodate vessels of up to 950 tonnes and 11.5 metres in beam, which can be removed from the water via the heavy slipway and stored undercover. the shipyard features more than 10,000 square metres of covered working halls with ample workspace for crew or contractors to carry out required works. Hythe shipyard is also capable of berthing vessels from 10 to 100 metres, with deep water berths available, for short or long term contracts. Hythe shipyard Commercial Manager, Robert Hammond, says, “We are looking forward to meeting visitors at seawork and showcasing the range of services we offer, from moorings to access to the working halls and hoists. We’re proud to offer a competitive price for this highly professional operation, in a safe and well-maintained environment at a prime location on southampton Water.” Representatives from Hythe shipyard will be on hand throughout seawork to provide visitors with in-depth information about the facility and the services being offered. www.hytheshipyard.co.uk

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Damen cuts steel for new day cruise vessel

Damen Shipyards Group has cut the first steel for a 34-metre long Day Cruise Vessel for Windermere Lake Cruises, located in England’s Lake District National Park. Damen and Windermere Lake Cruises have planned the vessel construction process in close consultation with local authorities and residents to minimise the impact on this protected and environmentally sensitive area, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Windermere lake Cruises currently runs a fleet of sixteen lake cruising vessels: three traditional ‘steamers’ – each with a capacity of more than 350 passengers – as well as other traditional and modern launches. the fleet operates all year round, taking passengers on tours, day trips and evening functions on the lake district’s largest lake, lake Windermere. the role of the company in the local economy cannot be overstated: more than 1.6 million passenger journeys are taken every year, making Windermere lake Cruises one the most popular attractions in the uK.

a one-oFF Vessel to accommodate this consistent and extensive growth in visitor numbers, and enhance the sustainable transport offering on Windermere, Bill Bewley, Chairman Windermere lake Cruises explains that the company felt that it was time to increase the size of the fleet. assisted by james Fisher PlC, Windermere lake Cruises first approached uK-based shipyards. “However, it soon became clear in the procurement process that the shipyard with the depth of experience to undertake this project, within the cost and timescale requirements, was damen,” he adds. the resulting design and construction contract with damen detailed numerous specifications relating to the rather extraordinary inland location of lake Windermere.

looKing tHe PaRt in terms of design, says damen jan van ooijen, design & Proposal engineer Ferries, it was important that this new ‘one-of-a-kind’ vessel not only matches the looks of the existing fleet and heritage of this area, but also stands out as being a technologically modern lake cruising vessel. “this diesel-electric vessel – to be named swift – will have four-star comfort seating capacity for 300 passengers,” he says. “it will be fully accessible by wheelchair and the top deck can be opened or closed, depending on what the weather decides.”

Building FoR a (PRoteCted) inland loCation the fact that the swift will operate in an inaccessible inland location and that the lake district is a uK national Park and a unesCo World Heritage site means that damen will combine two of its shipbuilding methods to ensure maximum possible care and respect for the local environment. “Building a ship is typically a very noisy process, so it is obviously not possible to build this vessel from scratch on location,” comments damen design & Proposal engineer Maarten lamboo. “therefore, to optimise the production process and limit local disturbance, we are prefabricating the hull and superstructure in sections at damen shipyards Kozle in Poland. and then, under the scope of damen technical Cooperation [dtC] – which can be briefly described as building any damen vessel at any facility in the world – we will assemble these sections at a lakeside location next to the lakes aquarium and the lakeside and Haverthwaite steam Railway.” once completed, damen will transport the newly built vessel to the water by multi-wheeled vehicle, and lift it into the water for its final outfitting and trials. “the lake district is such a special and beautiful location – and we are so proud to be building a vessel that will sail here for generations to come,” adds damen uK sales Manager arjen van elk. “this is made possible by implementing our dtC construction methods. Building a vessel for an inland location in this way is actually unique in europe.” www.damen.com

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Pipeshield win second ea1 cable protection contract

International Limited to have awarded Lowestoft proud been based Pipeshield are very the contract to supply the 2nd PHASE protection East Anglia offshore scour for the One windfarm company award the by leading offshore construction DeepOcean. The follows successful delivery of the 1st PHASE manufactured and supplied at the end of 2018. to the first phase, Pipeshield will manufacture and supply over 300 bespoke fronded concrete mattresses, similar in scope manufactured at the port of great yarmouth within close proximity of the deep water berth. to optimise quayside, high payload loadout operations, Pipeshield will supply 34no. patented Wet storage bases. Preloaded the system will enable the fast loading of stacks of mattresses, securely fastened on the bases and secured in place to the deck of the of the FCM installation vessel. the system means mattresses are lifted in a horizontal position, retaining the integrity and protection in situ. this system is commonly used as well as decommissioning system for both installation of multiple mattresses mats. Fronds are a dense carpet of strands, like seaweed, woven together to create a system which slows down the sediment on the causing it to fall and create seabed, natural burial. the fronded concrete mattresses or FCM’s, are of Pipeshield’s own design and utilises their specialist three part frond system. a recyclable protective cover protects the system during storage and transportation. this is removed prior to installation. once the mattress is in place on the seabed a detachable safety net is pulled away releasing the frond system and starting the burial process. the frond system is fixed to one of Pipeshield’s 6m x 3m concrete bi-flex mattresses with their patented nose to notch block design (n2 edge). this block design is proven to provide up to three times more edge stability compared to a standard block design. Pipeshield’s general Manager david Blake said, “Following last years award we are delighted to receive the 2nd PHase contract by deepocean. We were ahead of schedule the first time and received very positive feedback from the client so it was important that we doubled our efforts to build upon that success. the ea1 project is such a significant project and with so many

huge projects on the horizon it is important that we let our actions do the talking. local content has been discussed a lot during contract negotiations, nice that we have been able to utilise lowestoft for this project (design & so again it is particularly both and great yarmouth & delivery). Contracts) (Manufacture www.pipeshield.com

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Top choice wipers for the fishing market DuroWipers is once again demonstrating its ability to cater for all sectors of the commercial marine market securing new contracts to supply wiper systems to two fishing vessels courtesy of its long-standing customer, Macduff Shipyards. PICTURES: (Top) 15m crabber - North Star - Scrabster Seafoods (Bottom) 14m twin screw catamaran workboat - Scottish Sea Farms.

the yard has ordered a single Class 90 twin drive pantograph wiper system which will retrofit an existing 15m crabber belonging to scrabster seafoods. duroWipers will also supply 3 x Class 50 twin drive pantograph wipers for a newbuild 14m twin screw catamaran workboat for a salmon farm being built for scottish sea Farms. “We chose duroWipers for these two projects because down to previous experience, we know that their wipers are durable, trouble free and very reasonably priced,” said Roy Morrison of Macduff shipyards. “duroWipers were ideally suited to these two projects as the units are reasonably compact which is perfect for smaller vessels and we know that they’re long lasting and will give a trouble-free service in the harsh environment that they’re exposed too.”

GREEN CHOICE Mr Morrison said that they’re a sustainable choice too for the vessels. “although the wipers come with a three-year warranty as standard, having fitted duroWipers to workboats, small fishing boats, pilot boats and harbour tugs over the years we’ve never had an occasion to use the warranty,” he said. noel gould, Md at duroWipers, added: “our customers are buying into the concept that buying our wipers is also making the right choice for the environment.” “the fact that duroWipers pantographs are so long-lasting means there is no need for any spares or maintenance costs, a greener choice in terms of the lifetime of the vessel.”

ROBUST duroWipers prides itself on manufacturing top quality products that are not only sustainable, but also the most robust on the market. its pantographs are specified on the uK shannon Class lifeboat where the conditions they encounter are extremely treacherous and the vessel operator needs clear vision at all times. duroWipers patented design transfers the power from the motor to the two spindles equally meaning both spindles drive unlike any other marine wiper on the market. this action creates a smooth, quiet and powerful maintenance free performance lasting the lifetime of the vessel. the Class 90 pantograph utilises the 80nm Bosch motor with a considerably smaller transfer box than the Class 80, for applications where space is limited. While the Class 50 pantograph is the smallest in duroWipers range and is also ideal for applications where space is at a premium. duroWipers offers a ten-year guarantee on its wipers for the Rnli and a lifetime guarantee on its products to the Royal navy. For commercial operators it offers a free warranty for three years, above and beyond the usual 12-month standard.

LIVE DEMO duroWipers will be at the european commercial marine exhibition again this year showcasing a live demo of its wide range of pantograph systems on stand Py1115. www.durowipers.co.uk

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Orkney marine specialist launches first of a kind submersible drilling rig

Orkney based marine contractors, Leask Marine Ltd has developed an innovative Drilling Rig, to provide a cost-effective solution for the marine renewables industry.

the company has built the world’s first submersible drilling rig of its kind, investing £1.6 million in its R&d project, to develop this new equipment and create further specialist, industry jobs. the project has enabled the company to design, manufacture, assemble and test the viability of a submersible drilling rig, suitable for highly turbulent marine conditions. leask Marine will target commercial opportunities in the offshore renewable energy market globally with the cost-effective and easily transported subsea drilling solution. orkney has played a key role in scotland’s growth of wave and tidal energy technologies and is home to the world’s most powerful floating tidal turbine as well as the european Marine energy Centre (eMeC) – the world's first grid-connected wave and tidal test centre. graeme Harrison, area manager at Hie’s orkney area team, said: “orkney has become the global epicentre of marine renewables research based around eMeC and this has led to the development of a skilled and experienced local supply chain. leask Marine’s skills are in high demand and we are delighted to support them in extending their services to the marine renewable energy sector.” Michael Cannon, Head of innovation grants, Rsa and open innovation at scottish enterprise said: “leask Marine ltd is a fantastic example of an innovative company with global ambitions. increasing business innovation is critical to maintaining scotland’s competitiveness and helping companies compete in the global marketplace.” leask Marine employs 38 people in Kirkwall and won the outstanding service prize at the scottish green energy awards last year. MARKET BENEFITS: leask Marine’s submersible drilling Rig (sdR) design will target a global market. Being the only submersible drilling rig of its kind and size, its design allows easy transportation for global mobilisation. With the goal to reduce the use of heavy machinery, such as cranage and other similar services, the transportation layout of the sdR was designed to fit into a 40ft container and ensure a smooth and safe mobilisation, reducing project time, risk and associated costs. INNOVATIVE DESIGN: From its early conception, the design was introduced to provide a simple and cost-effective solution for customers that required the installation of ground anchors and other subsea drilling operations. designed to resist harsh sea conditions, leask Marine’s sdR can meet challenges in the marine environment, where conventional mooring is ineffective or have a high-cost constraint. one of the main characteristics of the design (using experiences from proven technologies) is that in order to make it more commercially viable the overall weight of the leask Marine sdR was kept below 28 tons. this makes the equipment easy to adapt and drill from medium sized work boats or barges increasing accessibility and reducing costs for customers. With the integration of four, hydraulic stabiliser legs and its independent feet to level the device once it reaches the seabed - ensuring a high-quality performance through the drilling process - sdR can complete the installation of a ground anchor in a single deployment in tidal currents up to 8 knots. leask Marine has been supported by a sMaRt: sCotland R&d grant of £488,688 as contribution from se towards the project costs. the project enabled the company to design, manufacture, assemble and test the viability of a submersible drilling rig suitable for highly turbulent marine conditions. the company has also been supported by Highlands and islands enterprise (Hie) and scottish enterprise (se). in the developing new equipment and creating new jobs. www.leaskmarine.com

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Hurtigruten introduces electric explorer catamarans Exploring some of the most pristine waters of the planet has never been more eco-friendly - as Hurtigruten introduces silent, electric-powered and emissionfree catamarans.

Brim Explorer co-founder and CEO Agnes Arnadottir

the world leader in exploration travel has partnered with the norwegian startup Brim explorer, introducing battery powered catamarans custom built for Polar water exploration. debuting in the spring of 2020, the 24-metre vessel will operate a variety of daily silent and sustainable ocean excursions from her homeport longyearbyen on the arctic island of svalbard - operating under the Hurtigruten svalbard brand. Brim and Hurtigruten found each other through our common passion for the oceans. their vision to change the way people experience the arctic is a perfect match to our bold sustainability

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ambitions. We firmly believe the future of travel is emission-free, Hurtigruten Ceo daniel skjeldam says. Featuring large battery packs, the hybrid catamaran will be one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most flexible electric ships. she can be charged at virtually any port and operate on batteries for 10 hours with a cruising speed of 10 knots. a green footprint is the future of the travel industry - in the Polar regions and elsewhere. With a great idea and dedicated partners like Hurtigruten, we have set out to build a ship unlike any the world has seen, Brim explorer co-founder and Ceo agnes arnadottir. Brim explorerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first vessel - similar to her sister that will operate exclusively under the Hurtigruten svalbard brand - is currently under construction in norway. debuting in august 2019, she will offer Hurtigruten guests travelling along the norwegian coast truly unique excursions: With their clean, futuristic design, both ships will feature large windows that will take the 140 guests closer to the elements - with as little impact as possible. www.hurtigruten.com

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Wight Shipyard Co hybrid patrol vessel

Clean and low cost.

uK shipbuilder Wight shipyard Co (WsC)’s newbuild hybrid vessel promises to set new industry standards in the patrol and pilot sectors helping operators including port and river authorities, Police, Mod and Royal navy meet strict new pollution standards. the port environment is becoming an even more strict environment to work in when it comes to environmental regulation and clean air requirements. Port authorities, harbour and river patrols now require a vessel that can operate and switch easily between variable speeds; operating at low speed when environmental consideration is needed in heavily polluted areas and high speed when required. WsC’s new hybrid vessel also provides operators with a reduction in both fuel costs and engine maintenance because there is the ability to turn off the main engines for substantial periods of time. “this ground-breaking project aims to set new standards in high speed, fuel economy and light weight vessels in the sector. Building greener vessels has been an integral focus for some time now so moving into hybrid options is the obvious next step forward,” said Peter Morton, Ceo, WsC.

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the WsC vessel has been designed by naval architect Chartwell Marine, and is the first in the new Chasewell range of pilot and patrol boats, first unveiled at seawork 2018. it has been designed and built in collaboration with andy Page, naval architect and managing director of Chartwell Marine. the aim behind the design is to substantially improve air quality at major ports in the uK and further afield and help operators meet emissions reduction goals. Mr Page said the vessel has a unique hybrid system architecture and an innovative new hull form that minimises drag and resistance throughout the speed range. He said that the hull form results from extensive research undertaken by the team at Chartwell Marine into low speed resistance enabling efficient performance under both diesel and electrical propulsion. “ultimately this hull form, optimised through extensive computational flow dynamics (CFd) testing, allows the operator to maximise time spent on electrical power, with substantial advantages when it comes to reducing total emissions,” he said. “With one of the first hybrids in build, Chartwell Marine and Wight shipyard Co. are leading in the development of alternative propulsion and putting a significant amount of R&d work into practice.” He pointed out that WsC was brought into the project because of its strong reputation. “WsC brings superior build quality and workmanship and a specific focus on weight reduction and fuel efficiency. this has a natural lead in to the growing hybrid requirement. importantly, it also delivers all of its projects on time.”

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Marine and industrial transmissions limited (Mit) and its manufacturing and technology partner transfluid, are providing the hybrid system for the vessel. Mit’s tried and tested system was selected to form part of the Chasewell power train, plus an integrator that had the technical expertise to do the job. the transfluid HM560 marine hybrid unit used in the drive configuration delivers ratings of up to 164kW diesel power and 20kW electric power. using rechargeable batteries and an integral battery management system, the unit actively manages power output and charge rate depending on the battery status and condition. Meanwhile, the control system allows users to easily switch between operating modes. the intelligent software can integrate with other on-board systems for extended control and diagnostics.

SEAWORK

the new vessel will be on show at seawork this year Wight shipyard Co berth VB02 and stand Pg146 and the hybrid technology will be on display on the Mit stand Po5. in addition, andy Page from Chartwell Marine will be addressing the audience at the exhibition with a talk at the concurrent seawork Hybrid Conference. He is chairing a panel titled: "the case for Hybrid Pilot boats - economic, environmental, & operational".

STRENGTH TO STRENGTH

WsC is known for its environmentally-friendly builds in the ferry sector including Red Funnel’s Red jet 6 and two MBna thames Clippers. the yard has also delivered a commuter and sightseeing vessel for the River danube – its first multi-million-pound export order for a 250-passenger river ferry. www.wightshipyard.com

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Putting a revolutionary new offshore wind foundation to the test Hydraulic engineering and offshore renewable energy specialist, HR Wallingford, is conducting extensive physical model testing for a potentially revolutionary new offshore wind foundation known as the Gravity Tripod. The company is working with Offshore Design Engineering (ODE), DNV-GL, Cambridge University and the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult to test and certify the new offshore wind foundation concept designed by Offshore Wind Logistics and Construction (OWLC).

the gravity tripod designed by offshore Wind logistics and Construction (oWlC)

as of March 2019, the uK had almost 2000 offshore wind turbines with over 7.8 gW of power generation capacity, which the national grid ‘Future energy scenarios’ predict could rise to almost 30 gW by 2030. Construction of offshore wind is accelerating, and moving into deeper water, where traditional construction methods of hammering monopiles into the seabed are becoming more and more expensive. in combination with an increasingly competitive energy market - since comparison sites make it easier to switch suppliers - new and innovative foundation solutions are needed to keep costs down. this is where the gravity tripod comes in. Funded by the department for Business, energy and industrial strategy (Beis), a wide-ranging team of renewables experts are taking the gravity tripod foundation though a series of stages, with certification from dnV, in preparation for demonstration of the design with an prototype structure. design work and optimisation will be undertaken by ode, with testing of the physical components conducted by oRe Catapult. Cambridge university will conduct geotechnical sediment modelling, looking at the interaction between the structure and sea bed. HR Wallingford will conduct extensive physical model testing to investigate the loads applied to the structure during installation, those caused by exposure to large waves once the foundation is in place, and to determine the amount of erosion (scour) that may develop around the base of the structure if left unprotected. dr david todd, Business development Manager for Research at HR Wallingford, said: “We are looking forward to working with oWlC on this exciting new foundation concept. the foundation will be subjected to rigorous physical testing in the Fast Flow Facility, a unique wave-current-sediment flume designed for the offshore wind market, making it the ideal location for installation, survival and scour testing of offshore wind foundations.” Matt Bleasdale, director of oWlC, said: “the gravity tripod is a unique structure combining the best aspects of other foundation concepts into one low cost solution. it requires no piling, is low drag, low scour, and installed with minimal seabed intervention. the structure is able to accommodate turbines from 3 to 16 MWs, and, having been designed for low bearing pressures, is capable of accommodating a wider range of seabed types, with less seabed preparation, than other gravity base designs. “the uK is leading the world in the development of offshore wind technology. HR Wallingford is a worldleading organisation in physical modelling, scour evaluation and scour protection design, and forms part of a team of world class expertise helping us deliver this project, which we believe will create real cost savings within the industry.” www.hrwallingford.com www.marineandmaritimegazette.com

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New team - new workboat portfolio - SMS makes a big investment ahead of Seawork The SMS Group, one of the country’s leading ship repairers and marine engineering services providers has made further major investment in its workboat team and product portfolio.

the sMs group has further developed its brand with a new and extensive workboat portfolio in addition to its existing Bulldog range of multi-role workboats and strengthened the existing team to both promote and develop the products. the new range of craft consists of a revised range of standardised workboats, support vessels, landing craft, anchor handling vessels and aquaculture support vessels, ranging from 9m to 36m, with a 24m aquaculture vessel, for the tuna market, currently in-build. david Rutter joins sMs as small Boats Manager; he brings with him an unrivalled and extensive knowledge of workboats, small boats and other commercial and naval vessels. david’s been in the industry for over 20 years; he’s an former Royal Marine, with autonomous surface Vehicle experience and a proven track record in workboat sales having activity supported the growth of a well-established workboat manufacturer. His first-hand knowledge of landing craft, fast boats, and some of the harshest marine environments bring a unique perspective to both the senior team within sMs and the company’s developing customer base. david comments: “it’s fantastic to be assisting in the development of the new workboat range with my colleagues at sMs, it really is good news that as uK boat builder we’re able to offer such a wide array of vessels at extremely competitive prices. We’ve the ability to offer David Rutter bespoke packages, as well as a variety of leasing and financing options which puts us in a very good, and somewhat unique place, within a challenging and competitive market. at sMs we really can be different.” the sMs group also has formed a strong bond with james Walker from Walker Marine design (WMd). the team are working very closely with WMd in the development of new vessels. Chris norman, Managing director of sMs comments, “it really is exciting times ahead for all at the sMs group and even more so with the arrival of the new Tel: +44(0) 2392 472710 workboats team. dave’s got a proven track record for both sales and business Mob: +44(0) 7850 473713 development; he’s well-respected and well-known and james and his colleagues at E-Mail: info@fdsukltd.com WMd just know how to ‘get it right’. it’s a great combination and something we’re Web: www.fdsukltd.com already very proud of”. He concludes by saying: “as sMs we are already well-known for our extensive work within the defence sector, the superyacht space and of course our extensive network Diver R.O.V. & Crane Operated Dredging Systems. Multipurpose & of national facilities; this new investment helps to secure our prominence within the Mini dredging systems for the removal of fines, silt, mud’s, drill cuttings, uK, and international, workboat space too. as usual we’ll be exhibiting at seawork sand, grit, gravel, shingle, shale & general debris. Suitable for confined here in southampton next month on stand Pg146 and if the coming few weeks go space operations or locations where access is a problem. All on-shore as planned we’ll have a further very exciting announcement to make which will civil applications. Shallow & deepwater offshore support operations. coincide with the exhibition. our sister Co. the Wight shipyard will also be Renewables. Complete ready to use self operational systems available exhibiting with it’s first of class hybrid harbour patrol vessel; they’re on the water at for use worldwide. Stillage packed or deepwater offshore containerised units. Long & short term rentals. Sales. Wide scope of operations. berth VB02”. For more information regarding the new workboat range contact the team on e: Lightweight, road & air transportable environmentally friendly units. info@sms-marine.co.uk or contact david directly on t: 02381 141 010. EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE FOR RENTAL WORLDWIDE. www.sms-marine.co.uk

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89 YEARS OF GRUPO LINDLEY

Celebrating its 89th anniversary, Grupo Lindley shows a remarkable longevity and resilience in the maritime, port and industrial areas. The group is formed of four companies that have gradually established themselves as leaders in their respective niches. San Sebastian harbour

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ahlers lindley specialised in floating access solutions. it builds on more than 50 years of expertise, and now has projects in 14 countries in europe, africa and latin america. just recently, the company concluded a floating concrete breakwater in Walvis Bay, namibia. almarin is dedicated to marine aids to navigation. it develops and installs highly specialised equipment for beacons, buoys and luminous signals for marine applications. among other projects, this year it carried out the marking of a no-go zone around the runway of the san sebastiรกn airport in spain. almovi is solely dedicated to lift and cargo handling equipment, one of the first industry sectors the group worked with (the first crane sold by lindley was a steam crane)! through time, almovi has accumulated a wealth of expertise in this area and has long been regarded a top class supplier of equipment and servicing for most brands of cranes and lifting equipment. But the group is not just about sound managerial continuity, it proactively seeks to capitalise on the changes of time and innovate. in 2016, salt technologies was established to develop and deploy new technologies for marine industries. this year, one of the largest marine contractors in the world is utilising software developed by the new company to install offshore wind farms off the german coast. at 89 years old, grupo lindley remains focused on providing reliable, value-adding solutions for industrial and marine applications, with ever-increasing specialisation and internationalisation. www.almarin.es

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Rimorchiatori Augusta orders second Damen ASD Tug 2810 Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Rimorchiatori Mediterranei, a subsidiary of Rimorchiatori Riuniti of Genoa, Italy, for a Damen ASD Tug 2810. The vessel will be operated in Sicily by Rimorchiatori Augusta and is due for delivery in December this year sailing on her own keel from Damen Song Cam Shipyard in Vietnam. the new vessel, to be named Capo Peloro after one of sicily’s major capes near Messina, will be the second damen asd tug 2810 to join the Rimorchiatori Mediterranei fleet. the first was the Capo Boeo, which arrived in sicily in december 2016. like her sister-ship, the Capo Peloro will be outfitted with FiFi1 equipment, upgraded towing hooks and all the necessary equipment required to meet italian Flag standards. in addition, she will also have an oil recovery notation and a double independent drum winch for added capability. With 60 tonnes of bollard pull and superb manoeuvrability, the asd 2810 is one of damen’s best-selling tugs with over 200 vessels delivered to date. the Capo Peloro will add to the existing damen vessels already in the Rimorchiatori Mediterranei fleet. as well as the asd 2810 Capo Boeo, the company has also purchased from damen in recent years three asd tugs 2913 and two asd tugs 2411. the order was signed by Rimorchiatori Mediterranei managing director, Mr. alberto delle Piane, and by damen’s sales manager antonio Marte. Mr. alberto delle Piane says: “We give credit to damen for having succeeded in winning this tender in an extremely competitive market such as the current one”. antonio Marte added: “We are very glad to have received the order for Capo Peloro from Rimorchiatori Riuniti, one of the most important companies in the european harbour towage business. the asd 2810, thanks to her excellent seakeeping behaviour, is the perfect tug to operate in the exposed waters of the sicilian santa Panagia terminal and, like the other vessels in the damen portfolio, is a top-quality tugboat which does not compromise on safety or reliability. this order is a confirmation of the outstanding relation between damen and the Rimorchiatori Riuniti group”. www.damen.com

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Don Quixote recycled and repurposed to create the 23m CTV, Iceni Revenge, ready for Seawork 2019 Turner Iceni will be exhibiting the newly recycled and repurposed Iceni Revenge at Seawork. Based on the Don Quixote, a 20m South Boat, purchased by Turner Iceni in January this year from Vroon, Iceni Revenge has been lengthened to 23m and now incorporates 20,000 litres of fuel storage. iceni Revenge has been re-engined with twin Man V12-1400 main engines and Hamilton HM651 jets, incorporating a new aVX control system and jet anchor. iceni Revenge is capable of sprint speeds of 30 knots and a continuous operational speed in excess of 25 knots at 85% engine load. to enable refuelling operations, the donor vessel has been lengthened to 23m, enabling a total fuel capacity of 20,000 litres, together with 30,000 kg of cargo capacity split between a bow deck of 24m2 and an aft deck of 63m2. the interior has been completely refreshed with a re-designed galley and updated passenger saloon, featuring 12 x High speed Code annex 10 seats. the updated bridge features a jRC jMa5210-6 iMo main radar system with a Furano tz Pro second radar, together with seating for up to three crew. Richard thurlow, director at turner iceni: "taking an asset that has seen better days, then recycling and repurposing it for today’s market is, we believe, a first for the industry - one we have achieved together with diverse Marine on the isle of Wight. iceni Revenge now offers substantial fuel capacity, cargo capacity and a very comfortable environment for passengers, whilst also reducing turner iceni’s capital expenditure and carbon footprint. We can’t wait to welcome visitors on board at seawork 2019.” Ben Colman, director at diverse Marine: “With many of the staff and directors having been involved in the development and build of the donor vessel, diverse Marine had extensive knowledge to offer during the lengthening and refit. But in the space of just a few months we have reengineered a crew transfer vessel that is now at the forefront of the industry, at a fraction of the cost of a new build.” iceni Revenge will be exhibited on the quay at seawork 2019 at berth VB34 - with tours of the vessel available throughout the event. www.turnericeni.com

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SMS Towage calls on Damen for two ASD 2411 Tugs

UK towage company SMS Towage has purchased two tugs from Damen Shipyards. The first vessel, called Manxman, was handed over on 12 April, just seven days after contract signing. The contract for the second vessel, to be called Marksman, was signed on 1 May with a delivery date scheduled for 7 June. Both vessels are Damen ASD Tugs 2411, and mark the first Damen tugs for SMS Towage. established in 2002, sMs towage started towage activities on and around the Humber estuary on the uK’s east coast. since then the company has expanded to take on permanent contracts in Belfast, Portsmouth, the Bristol Channel and south Wales.

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“From Hull on the north bank, to immingham on the south bank, these two vessels will play an integral role in our work on the Humber estuary,” stated sMs towage Chairman Paul escreet. the Humber estuary is home to the larger Ports of Hull, grimsby and immingham and the petroleum and bulk terminals at immingham. in addition, there are smaller terminals at saltend and north Killingholme. the Humber is a deep-water estuary that supports sizeable industrial developments that include petroleum and chemical plants, with raw materials for British steel and drax Power station coming though the bulk terminals. the compact size and 70-tonne bollard pull of the asd 2411 will make the two new tugs valuable additions to the area, especially considering the wide range of vessel assistance operations required. Following its remarkably short delivery time, the 24-metre long Manxman carried out its first tasks performing harbour assistance work on the estuary as well as other coastal and specialist towage jobs. “in fact, the Manxman is currently on a coastal tow job with a 292-metre, 178,000 dwt bulk carrier,” added Mr escreet.

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the Manxman and the Marksman represent the first damen vessels in the sMs towage fleet. “We needed additional tonnage and we were looking for a supplier who could deliver. to this end, damen is one of the most innovative shipbuilders on the market. they really understand the operational process.” once the Marksman is delivered, the fleet will comprise 18 tugs, making sMs towage the uK’s largest independent towage operator. discussing the reasons behind this consistent growth of business, Mr escreet pointed to a combination of customer focus and hard work. “We listen carefully to our customers in order to meet their needs and expectations. this philosophy has never let us down. and when we are pursuing new opportunities, it is also true that ‘the harder you work, the luckier you get.’” “We are very happy to welcome sMs towage as a new damen client,” added Frederik van der linde, damen’s uK sales Manager. “it is a proud feeling for us to be able to call a company with such an established track record one of the family of damen vessel owners.” www.damen.com

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Damen Shipyards Group opens new engineering centre in Helsinki Damen has established a presence in Finland for the first time. The Helsinki office has been set up to take advantage of the depth of engineering expertise that exists in the country following the group’s entry last year into building large vessels for the RoPax, Cruise and Offshore markets via its new Romanian yard, Damen Shipyards Mangalia. The new office will augment and extend Damen’s engineering capability in this market segment. Finland was selected as the location because, along with italy, germany and France, it is one of the leading countries in the world in the design and build of cruise and RoPax vessels; this in combination with particular expertise in iceclass vessels, a growing segment of the cruise market. Helsinki also has excellent connections to Poland and the netherlands, allowing for optimal collaboration between the damen engineering entities situated in gdansk and Rotterdam. damen engineering Helsinki oy will focus on concept and basic engineering with an initial target of around 30 people to be based there by the end of 2020 working in close cooperation with their colleagues within damen. the office is also intended as a showcase for damen in Finland, welcoming both customers and suppliers, as well as seeking collaborating with local, specialized maritime engineering entities. With that in mind, a lot of effort went into finding the right premises. a recently renovated building has been selected in a central location in Helsinki. the area is currently undergoing regeneration from being a former industrial harbour & fish market and offers excellent commuting connections and a pleasant work environment for damen’s employees. “We are now focused on building the team,” said damen’s Frank Rebel, “and we already have two projects to start with: a cruise vessel and a RoRo vessel. Members of damen’s Helsinki team will have the opportunity to add real value to these and other projects in the future. We look forward to welcoming them into the damen family.” www.damen.com

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Silver Boats chooses to fit Suzuki outboards in the UK

Suzuki was recently pleased to announce that it has added Silver Boats to the already impressive roster of boat brands that fit its range of ultimate outboard motors. the sole importer of the Finnish boat brand into the uK, River shack Boats, is based in Christchurch and has been selling silver Boats since 2016. in the main, the boats are alutech gRP inside with an aluminium hull, which results in a beautiful interior and tough exterior. However, silver has just launched a brand new range - the tiger dz and Raptor dz which are both constructed completely from gRP. this has the benefit of being able to incorporate cabins into the design and build. the tiger has a 2 berth and the Raptor has a 4 berth. Both of which will be shown at the Poole boat show and southampton boat show with suzuki engines the aluminium range of silver Boats are from 4.6m up to 6.4m and the range of gRP silver Boats are from 6m up to 8.2m. Will eveleigh from silver Boats uK said, “We are excited to be working with suzuki and have already sold our first two suzuki-powered silver Boats. We chose to fit suzuki’s to our boats because they have a great reputation for performance and reliability. in fact, silver Boats are marketed as ‘quiet boats built by quiet people’ which dovetails really nicely with one of the hallmarks of suzuki outboards, which is the fact that they deliver incredibly quiet running.” Fiona Cole, Head of Marketing for suzuki gB’s Motorcycle, atV & Marine divisions said, “We are pleased to welcome silver Boats to the suzuki family and look forward to long and fruitful partnership. We feel that the silver range offers something unique to the uK market and we are confident that suzuki outboards will complement these stylish looking boats nicely.” www.silverboatsuk.co.uk www.marine.suzuki.co.uk

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Rolls-Royce wins contract to supply propulsion package for new Patrol Vessel for Malta Rolls-Royce has secured a contract with Italian shipbuilder Cantiere Navale Vittoria for the supply of a marine propulsion package to a new Offshore Patrol Vessel under construction for the Armed Forces of Malta (AFM). the 1800ton displacement, 74.8 metre, twin-screw vessel will feature a Rolls-Royce scope of supply that includes a pair of PRoMas controllable pitch propellers and rudders, sC722 FCP steering gear, a tt1300 bow thruster, a tt100 stern thruster, Fin stabilisers, and a touch-screen remote control system that incorporates the novel CanMan touch joystick for all units. Rolls-Royce will also be integrating the various operation modes of the hybrid diesel-electric-propulsion modes via a power take-in (Pti) for lower patrolling speeds of up to 12 knots. this will ensure lower through-life operating costs. lars johansson, Rolls-Royce area sales Manager, Kamewa naval Propellers, said: “this is a significant order from a long-standing customer of Rolls-Royce. Having supplied Cantiere navale Vittoria with equipment for many of its smaller 40 metre patrol and coastguard vessels for which the yard is noted for, we are delighted to now assist the shipbuilder in meeting market demand for larger vessels. Vittoria intends to be a significant player in this market.” “We are also delighted to further strengthen our cooperation with the armed Forces of Malta, having assisted them over the years to maintain Kamewa water jets forming part of the propulsion system of two search and Rescue launches. luigi Chinappi, Cantiere navale Vittoria sales director: “We specified the Rolls-Royce integrated systems package following an international tender. as the P71 has been designed to provide sustained, efficient operations for many years to come, the Rolls-Royce equipment will provide enhanced manoeuvrability capability to the vessel. the propulsion systems the company will supply provide enhanced positioning capability, allowing close-range manoeuvres.” the vessel will be designed to conduct border control operations in addition to other duties such as search and rescue, replenishment-at-sea and helicopter operations. a key advantage to operations will be the portable Rolls-Royce CanMan touch joystick, which navigating officers can use to manoeuvre the ship remotely from the bridge wings in addition to conventional/independent propulsion controls. it is suitable for a wide range of vessels to control and monitor engines, fixed pitch and controllable pitch propellers and systems with multiple bow and stern tunnel thrusters. When delivered in 2020, P71 (Hull no. C.0890) will be the largest patrol vessel to emerge from the Vittoria shipyard and the flagship of the aFM complementing oPV P61 saettia-Class patrol vessel, fulfilling aFM’s requirement for a vessel with greater endurance, sea-keeping and manoeuvring capabilities and improved life-cycle costs, including fuel consumption and maintenance. www.rolls-royce.com

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Tier III emission standards engines for workboats MAN Engines is now offering 12-cylinder, IMO Tier III emission standards engines for workboats, spanning a power range from 551 to 1,213 kW. the engines are immediately available. this is particularly relevant to customers in Canada and the usa’s east and West Coast emission Control areas (eCas), who are now subject to regulatory limits around 70% stricter than iMo tier ii. Customers in the north sea and Baltic sea eCas needing to prepare for the mandatory limits, which will come into force on 1 january 2021, now have a series of options in the Man engines range. the solution ensuring compliance with the iMo tier iii limits is Man engines’ modular exhaust gas aftertreatment (eat) system, which was exhibited at the sMM trade fair last year. the modular eat allows for a wide range of installation possibilities, as the individual sCR catalytic converter components can be positioned differently, enabling flexible system integration tailored to specific customer needs. However, it is not just flexibility and compactness that this essentially maintenance-free exhaust gas aftertreatment system has to offer – Man claims it is extremely lightweight, too. the key to cost savings and greater system simplicity was the manufacturer’s decision to avoid a complex exhaust gas recirculation system and heavy, bulky components like diesel particulate filters and oxidation catalytic converters. Man engines’ modular exhaust gas aftertreatment system was showcased at the international Workboat show in new orleans, la, back in late 2017. the iMo tier iii compliance solution is all based on the expertise of Man truck & Bus se. as one of the leading european commercial vehicle manufacturers, the group has been successfully using sCR systems in the its own trucks in high-volume production since 2006. as well as this, Man engines also benefits from the experience in fitting and installation gained from the agricultural and industrial sectors, where the technology has been in serial production since 2015 for in-line and V-engines. the eat is also showing how practical it can be in field trials for working boats, which are currently running. Visit Man engines and Components at seawork on stand PB3

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the esco Power drive unit can easily be built with sae connection between the diesel engine and marine gears, and is equipped with elastic coupling to connect to the diesel engine flywheel and has a strong electric magnet clutch of either 24 or 110vdc to connect and disconnect the diesel engine from the drive line. the main drive unit can be mounted either vertically or horizontally enabling the system to fit most new and existing engine compartments. in addition, it benefits from a reduction ratio in the main drive unit which helps to maintain torque and power to the propulsion system when in electric mode. the system comprises a compact design with easy to operate control system. the range is from 200hp to 1700hp and has many unique features to suit current and future expectations for environmental sympathetic operations. the esco hybrid system has been developed to be applicable to both pleasure and commercial crafts. PMe group and esco Power will be at seawork this month - stand PB55

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Liqui Moly has launched the first product to combat diesel bug that meets the new EU directive requirements.

the company has adapted the composition of the Marine diesel Protect additive to comply with the stricter eu ‘ReaCH’ chemicals regulation. it can therefore be sold in self-service and by mail order to end users. Carlos travé, who manages liqui Moly’s worldwide marine business, said: “the additive is highly effective, even in small doses.”

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one litre of additive per 1000 litres of fuel is sufficient as protection against diesel bug, said liqui Moly. if the diesel bug has already spread, a dosage of 1:200 is sufficient to deal with the problem. TwinLite, Twin Beam, “We are the only supplier to offer such a Remote Control product, we are cheaper than the competition and, like its predecessor, the Marine Searchlights new Marine diesel Protect has proven its effectiveness,” added Mr travé.

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the additive is currently the only nonenzyme based, over-the-counter product on the market. the institute for technical Microbiology’s dr jutta Höffler, tested the product in various concentrations according to astM e 1259-10 for bacteria, yeasts and fungi, the three typical causes of diesel bug. testing found that the additive had a rapid effect. While the microorganisms spread rapidly in the water-contaminated diesel without additive, no microorganisms were detectable in the additive-treated fuel after seven days and had not returned after 21 days. in addition to its antibacterial effect, the additive cleans the fuel system, protects it from corrosion and boosts the cetane number. this makes the engine easier to start and quieter to run. www.liqui-moly.com www.marineandmaritimegazette.com

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Naples air quality affected by ships emissions Italian based, environmentalist group, Cittadini per l’Aria, has recently carried out a full test of the air quality in Naples and has called on the Italian Government to support a Mediterranean Emission Control Area (MedECA). Cittadini per l’aria supported by experts from germany’s nature and Biodiversity union (naBu) found air pollution levels to be up to 220 times higher than in areas with clean air. the environmentalists criticised that ships in the Mediterranean are allowed to be operated on dirty heavy fuel oil and without any exhaust gas cleaning systems such as those standard on trucks or even power plants. anna gerometta President at Cittadini per l’aria said it was irresponsible of ship owners to pollute naples’ air while visiting the city: “Companies like MsC Cruises, norwegian Cruises, tui Cruises and the ferry operators make a lot of money, at the same time they reject to spend money on proper exhaust gas technology and therefore accept to put a massive threat to the citizens’ health. We do have a massive air pollution problem here so political action is needed to protect our health, the environment and buildings. the italian government should immediately support the designation of the Mediterranean sea a sulphur and nitrogen emission Control area (seCa and neCa) as spain and France are already doing. Recent studies show significant improvements for the air quality in the region and socio-economic benefits of up to 2.5 billion euros for italy.” Beate Klünder, transport policy officer with naBu stated: “it is not only naples that suffers from shipping emissions. We have seen these high concentrations of air pollutants in many different ports cities all over europe like in Barcelona, Venice, Piraeus, la Valetta and lisbon. all these countries and especially italy with its many affected port cities should follow the example of norway which banned dirty ships to enter their waters by 2026 and will allow only zero emission ships by 2030.” dr. axel Friedrich, expert on air testings: “We saw pollution levels of up to 98.000 particles per ccm when the Mein schiff Herz arrived in the port at 7 o’clock in the morning even 800 metres away from the port in the city of naples.

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Alfa Laval’s Anders Lindmark moves from ballast water treatment to exhaust gas cleaning

Anders Lindmark, formerly Head of Alfa Laval PureBallast, has transitioned from ballast water treatment into another compliance application. As Business Unit President, Gas Systems, he now oversees the Alfa Laval PureSOx offering in exhaust gas cleaning.

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on 1st May, anders lindmark stepped into his new role as Business unit President, gas systems. the move follows years of service in ballast water treatment, comprising a number of key milestones for alfa laval PureBallast 3. Besides cementing itself as the leading ballast water treatment solution, the system became a forerunner with u.s. Coast guard type approval and was first to be certified according to the iMo revised g8 guidelines. lindmark’s new role is based in nijmegen, the netherlands, where he will drive the continued development of alfa laval’s sox scrubber offering. like PureBallast 3, alfa laval Puresox has established itself among today’s foremost compliance solutions. “the Puresox team is highly skilled, and i’ve followed its accomplishments even during my time with PureBallast,” says lindmark. “in the 10 years since the first vessel set sail with Puresox on board, they’ve developed an extraordinary product and service offering, ranging from hybrid systems with the industry’s most effective closed-loop water cleaning technology to market-leading connectivity in the form of Puresox Connect. i’m proud to join such a dynamic team and excited to continue moving Puresox forward.” next year will be important for both ballast water treatment and exhaust gas cleaning, with revised g8 requirements taking effect and fuel changes potentially increasing the demand for scrubbers. as 2020 approaches, lindmark is pleased to be associated with both offerings. “it’s a privilege to be connected with two leading solutions that address such vital industry challenges,” lindmark reflects. “in my work with PureBallast and ballast water treatment, i’ve appreciated the close dialogue with customers, industry experts and other stakeholders. i look forward to a similar dialogue when it comes to Puresox and exhaust gas cleaning.” lindmark’s successor as Head of alfa laval PureBallast will be Peter sahlen, who has been with the PureBallast team since 2012. For the past five years, sahlen has served as Head of Research & development for the PureBallast offering. to learn more about alfa laval PureBallast 3 and alfa laval’s approach to ballast water treatment, visit www.alfalaval.com/pureballast to learn more about alfa laval Puresox and alfa laval’s approach to exhaust gas cleaning, visit www.alfalaval.com/puresox

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Jotun creates new standard for predictable, long-term antifouling protection.

Jotun has unveiled the next generation of its ever popular SeaForce biocidal antifouling range, with three brand new products featuring breakthrough Hydractive™ technology. Developed in-house at the global leader in marine protective coatings, the new solution provides predictable, long-term performance for diverse vessel needs. jotun originally launched its seaForce range in 2004. since that point the solution has established a market leading position, with some 27,000 vessel applications worldwide. However, according to dr. erik Risberg, global Marketing director, jotun Marine Coatings, evolving customer needs have spurred jotun to develop an innovative new solution to satisfy industry demands today, and far into the future. “seaForce is a cornerstone portfolio in our marine coating range,” he notes, explaining; “but we felt the time was right to push its performance further, providing next level protection for our customers while consolidating its position within the marketplace. shipping has changed over the past decade and a half, creating a different customer need, and we want to evolve with that demand to keep delivering optimal solutions. that, in essence, led to the idea for Hydractive™ technology.” Hydractive™ technology is unique. it effectively slows down the water uptake of the antifouling, meaning that biocides are released in a more predictable pattern over the lifetime of the coating. this results in stable, high quality performance for the long-term, with seaForce keeping customers’ vessel hulls cleaner, for longer. the range features three core products: seaForce shield, offering effective protection; seaForce active, actively working to safeguard hulls even when vessels are not is use; and seaForce active Plus, delivering premium protection at an affordable price. seaForce active and seaForce active Plus also feature a triple biocide package, one of which is the same market leading biocide combination used in the top of the range seaquantum product portfolio. “there is no ‘standard’ shipowner, so there is no 'one size fits all' coating solution,” states Risberg. “at jotun it’s our commitment to provide our customers with a variety of solutions to meet their individual requirements, budgets and performance needs. the seaForce range is living proof of that ambition." “With our proprietary Hydractive™ technology we can deliver a ‘best in class’ solution for long-term clean hulls and protection. that translates to competitive advantage for both our customers and us. We’re excited to see industry reaction to what we regard as a significant step forward in antifouling performance within this market segment.” jotun is the number one marine coatings supplier globally with an extensive worldwide delivery network. the seaForce product range is available to the market now. www.jotun.com

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Nakilat choose AkzoNobel

Last year AkzoNobel secured a two-year deal to continue supplying its award-winning Intersleek 1100SR foul release coating to Qatari shipping and maritime giant Nakilat (Qatar Gas Transport Company Ltd).

established in 2004, nakilat operates one of the largest fleets of liquefied natural gas (lng) carriers in the world and offers a wide array of maritime services such as ship repair, shipbuilding, towage and shipping agency services. the two companies already having a long-standing relationship and this agreement means that by the end of last year, more than 640,000 litres of intersleek 1100sR was applied to 108 of nakilat’s lng vessels across the globe. “We are very proud to have signed this deal, which strengthens our well-established relationship with such a valuable customer,” said oscar Wezenbeek, director of akzonobel’s Marine, Protective and yacht Coatings business. “it highlights our commitment to better serving our customers and underlines the fact that ship owners and operators continue to realize the benefits of investing in sustainable hull coatings including reduction of cost and higher efficiency.” When fouling organisms settle on the underwater hull, they have an adverse impact on a vessel’s fuel consumption. For example, a layer of slime can result in increased fuel consumption of between 2% and 10%, weed growth in the region of 10% and 30%, and animal growth (such as tubeworms or barnacles) in excess of 40%. intersleek 1100sR can put a stop to that. the marine industry’s first biocide-free coating to feature patented fluropolymer technology, it effectively releases slime - even at low speeds. this means vessels benefit from reduced drag, improved fuel efficiency and lower Co2 emissions. in total, there have been more than 1,400 applications of intersleek 1100sR to date. this landmark of 1,000 was achieved back in 2017 with the al gattara lng tanker, operated by nakilat. intersleek 1100sR is part of akzonobel’s industry-leading portfolio marketed through its international brand. www.international-marine.com

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Screening installation MAD3500 fully assembled

Recently the completion of the assembly of the screening installation of the CEMEX Go Innovation was celebrated at the Damen Dredging yard. The screening installation is designed for the aggregate dredger type MAD3500 currently under construction. This hopper dredger features several innovative elements, including the fully re-designed screening installation. all major offshore aggregate dredgers are fitted with a screening installation. the screening process is vital to controlling the required grain size of a hopper load. traditionally, a screening installation consists of two separate rotatable towers directing the desired cargo into the hopper hold, while discharging unwanted material overboard. For the Mad3500 currently under construction for CeMeX uK Marine, damen has completely redesigned the screening system. the new design has several features which are aimed at reducing maintenance, and an undisturbed loading process. the wear and tear ratio of all components in contact with aggregates is a well-known and costly fact. the new screening installation has been designed to last with flow direction optimization, specially added wall thickness where required, rubber lined components such as the loading chutes etc. Moreover, components such as the screening decks can be dismounted within a quarter of an hour; this action can be done alongside the quay allowing a quick exchange of the screening decks which can be later serviced in the workshop. Most components such as both screening decks, delivery chutes etc are exchangeable. other design features include the substantially increased screening surface. Compared to previously available loading towers the surface has doubled resulting in improved cargo quality and reduced loading time. Furthermore, rejected spoil is no longer discharged over the side, but leaves the system through the vessels bottom reducing vessel plume and the design snugly fits the restricted deck area available. the last part of the assembly process was witnessed by many damen employees who worked on the screening installation, including the welders, service men, engineers and sales managers. Moreover, CeMeX uK Marine was represented by Mr. M Williams, Fleet engineering Manager, and Mr. C Ralston, Chief engineer new Build Project. during a short ceremony they had a beer together to celebrate reaching the highest point – a dutch tradition called ‘pannenbier’ or the english equivalent of “topping out”. in short speeches the smooth building process and the good cooperation in the design phase was commemorated. Mr. Williams stated CeMeX were looking forward to the increased operational efficiency and the modular construction that would dramatically reduce maintenance time and so enhance the efficiency significantly. the installation will be dismounted to be shipped from Rotterdam to the damen yard in galati, where the Mad3500 is being constructed. thanks to the proven plug ‘n play design the final installation on board will be done swiftly. www.damen.com

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Almarin joins 1st World Marine AtoN Day The 1st of July this year will herald the first ever World Marine Aids to Navigation Day, after the decision taken on IALA Conference in Incheon (Korea) in 2018. the main goal is to aware of the importance of the aton world by promoting a safety navigation in coastal waters and waterways, as the preservation of the marine environment. the international association of Marine aids to navigation and lighthouse authorities (iala) also declares that this event is willing to ‘improve the society’s perception of aton as modern, technologically advanced marine aids which, alongside traditional lighthouses, embrace the latest digital developments and support new developments in all fields, including Vts’. Back in october last year, in iala headquarters (st germain en laye, France), World aton day was presented with the image of almarin’s navigation buoys in Buenaventura waters (Colombia). during the eng8 session that took place in iala headquarters (st germain en laye, France), World aton day was officially showcased. the presentation showed one of the more than one hundred almarin’s navigation buoys installed in Buenaventura waters (Colombia). almarin is a spanish aton company specialised in the design and manufacture of navigation buoys and beacons, following the iala standards. as a member of iala since 2008, almarin will be attending to the celebration, that will take place on the 1st of july in Palma de Mallorca (Balearic islands). spain will host this event because of the government agency Puertos del estado, which chaired the international association of Marine aids to navigation and lighthouse authorities (iala) until May 2018. this date was selected because it celebrates the creation of the iala on the 1st of july of 1957. www.almarin.es www.marineandmaritimegazette.com

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D1xB2 explosion proof SIL 2 warning signals launching at NFPA 2019

The latest addition to the E2S Warning Signals D1x family are the D1xB2 beacons, which offer global approvals with SIL1 and SIL 2 compliance. Light sources are available as either Xenon or LED. strobes are offered in 5, 10, 15 or 21 joule Xenon variants with four flash rate options and are approved for private mode fire alarm use to ul1638. the high-power led array features a steady mode for status applications, five flash patterns and three remotely selectable alarm stages/channels. ul/cul and ulC approved for use in Class i/ii division 1, zone 1 and zone 21 explosion proof environments and ieCex and ateX certified for zone 1 and 21 applications Ăą a truly global solution. the uV stable polycarbonate lens filters, protected by a stainless-steel guard, are available in amber, Blue, Clear, green, Magenta, Red and yellow. the lens design enhances the light output and is field replaceable, enabling beacons to be repurposed on site. low inrush and operating current allow more units to be installed per circuit, simplifying system design and reducing cost. all beacons on the same circuit are automatically synchronised. For installations requiring signals compliant to ul1971 for public mode fire alarm installation, as emergency signalling devices for the hearing impaired, the d1xB2XH1 and d1xB2XH2 provide the brightest, auto-synchronizing, solution available. all variants employ an innovative enclosure with multiple cable entries: 2 x 3/4â&#x20AC;?nPt and 2 x M20 side entries and 1 x 3/4â&#x20AC;?nPt pendant entry. a threaded flame path enables quick installation and simplifies maintenance inspection; whilst the large termination area maximises cabling space. the lightweight, marine grade aluminium corrosion resistant enclosure can be either conduit or surface mounted, utilising the built-in mounting lugs. an optional stainless-steel mounting bracket is available providing fully adjustable positioning in any direction for optimum effectiveness. in addition to the stand-alone beacons, the d1x family includes combination units that provide sound outputs up to 116 dB(a) with 64 user-selectable alarm tones and four remotely selectable stages/channels to support audible signalling of multiple scenarios from a single device. the integrated Xenon beacon can be linked internally to the alarm horn to minimise cabling requirements and installation time and the alarm horn and strobe can be initiated simultaneously or independently. E2S Warning Signals will be exhibiting, on stand 1445, the new D1xB2 products at the NFPA C&E in San Antonio from 17th to 19th June 2019.

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