Marine & Maritime Gazette June 2020

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In no way the usual month of June....

Usually at this time of year,we’d all be off to Seawork.

Welcome to the June 2020 issue of Marine & Maritime Gazette the monthly magazine aimed at Worldwide coverage of the commercial marine, shipping and waterbased renewables markets.

Throughout the current World crisis, the maritime industry has been constantly adapting and thus coping in a much different manner than usual.

In a ‘usual year’ we would now all be considering our visit to Seawork in Southampton, UK, but as this is not so, we must all move on, continue coping and look forward to when we can.

Inside this issue, as usual, we will be covering a vast amount of topics including - ‘Tugs, Workboats & OSVs’ on page 20, to the ever expanding ‘ins and outs’ of ‘Power, Propulsion & Transmission’ from page 26.

We also have a quick look at ‘Pollution Clean-up & Control’ on page 32 and on Commercial Ma rine & Renewabl es Worldwide page 36 we have a ‘peek’ into ‘Paints, Coatings & Treatments’.

Anyway, we hope you enjoy reading this edition and sincerely hope we all stay safe and well through the crisis. .

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

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Cover story Dales Marine has been servicing the shipping, oil and gas, chemical and power generation industries since 1987.

p18 Mammal safety Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm prioritises marine mammal safety.

p8 Lindley anniversary Lindley Group, including Almarin and Lindley Marinas and Harbours, celebrates 90 years.

p14 Utility vessel Damen unveils new Utility Vessel for versatile fish-farming operations.

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Crompton Group add ARX Mouldings to portfolio

The Crompton Group of companies was recently pleased to report the addition to their portfolio of ARX Mouldings, a trading name of Crompton Mouldings Limited in the Maritime Sector.

With its renowned manufacturing strength, the origins of Crompton extend back over 100 years.

Known across multiple industry sectors for providing excellent quality products at highly competitive prices. Crompton continue to provide its customers with uncompromising reliability and customer service along with new, innovative and exciting product ranges.

ARX Mouldings builds on the vast experience that currently exists within the Crompton Group and increases their ability to present additional products and services with emphasis on the Shipping and Maritime sectors.

Crompton Mouldings have purchased the trading assets of ARX Maritime and now present to market - ARX Mouldings.

Joining ARX are previous co-founders of ARX Maritime and former Royal Marines Joshua Hutchinson and Steve Regis. Together, they bring a wealth of experience and knowledge in presenting avant-garde products and business solutions to the Maritime Sector with the provision of specialist consulting services on Vessel Hardening in line with Best Management Practice - BMP 5. Together they are recognised as leaders in their field for providing safe Anti-Piracy operations procedures for vessels and crews in the prevention of piracy boarding’s.

The Group’s Chairman, John Bradley said “We welcome both Josh and Steve to the Crompton Group of Companies. Their expertise along with the market leading ARX ABaC System is a fantastic addition to the Manufacturing Group.

We welcome the opportunity to extend our services and product range making us a ‘One Stop Shop’ for those majors who require Vessel Hardening solutions to protect their cargos and crews that are transiting in High Risk Areas.“ The patented, award winning maritime product ‘ARX ABaC System’, is an Anti-Boarding and Climbing plastic modular unit that when attached to vessel guardrails prevents against hooks, ladders and poles gaining access to the ships furniture and guardrail to prevent boarding’s. The ARX ABaC is the only Anti-Piracy Barrier that allows access to the vessels mooring eyes and fairleads and can be seamlessly supplied with additional Anti-Piracy measures such as Water Cannon. Currently, protecting around $35 billion of assets every day and around 4000+ seafarers.

Leading Ship Management, Ship Owners and Charterers have endorsed the ARX ABaC System. www.arxmouldings.co.uk

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Damen Shipyards Group has signed an agreement with Korean yard Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction (HHIC) to deliver a complete components package.

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Damen delivers complete package for Korean multi-purpose vessel

The package includes all equipment for oil recovery operations as well as a complete dredging installation. The multi-purpose vessel will primarily act as an oil recovery vessel, and will undertake work as a hopper dredger when not tending to emergencies.

The 5,000 tons, 4,100 m3 vessel will be built by HHIC, a Korean yard experienced in building special purpose vessels that is, therefore, suited to the construction of Korea’s first large combined oil recovery and dredging vessel. As key supplier, Damen brings to the table a complete equipment package, combined with its wide experience in assisting non-Damen yards in the construction of complex vessels.

The equipment package comprises the dredging gear, the oil sweeping gear and the electric and hydraulic system.

Moreover, the integration of all these systems is undertaken by Damen. The dredging installation is a complete turnkey package including a 900 mm trailing pipe, designed to dredge at max -30m depth, complete with its gantries and winches, a dredge pump and jet water pump including drives, plus ample hopper loading and discharging equipment, including dredge valves and overflows.

The oil recovery system consists of a rigid sweeping arm of 15 metres complete with its crane and various oil pumps in order to deal with oils of varying viscosity. The oil recovery system has been designed to work in waves up to 4 metres.

The multi-purpose vessel is being built for KOEM, the Korea Marine Environment Management Corporation. This Korean Governmental body has a mission to clean and protect the marine environment. KOEM pre-selected Damen as equipment supplier in February last year, following an intensive selection process. Damen’s sales manager Michiel Hendrikx says, “We are very pleased with this project. We have been in contact with KOEM about this for some years and are very excited to have successfully signed a contract with HHIC for the delivery of the oil recovery and dredging equipment for this unique vessel. We have previous experience in South Korea, though this will be our first time delivering a components package to Korean shipyard. I am sure that with the combined experience of both Hanjin and Damen we can make this project a success.”

Meanwhile a KOEM official commented, "With this Multi-purpose oil spill response vessel project, we will be able to build a foundation for strengthening the ability to respond to large-scale marine pollution incidents as well as establish a rapid control system in Korea." He also added, "We hope for the successful deployment of this vessel to the target site so that we may continue to protect our oceans effectively."

Damen has started on the engineering process, working towards ensuring the optimal fit of the dredging gear. The vessel is due to be delivered in 2022. www.damen.com

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While many ports worldwide have been struggling with the economic impact of Covid-19, North Carolina Ports and its Port of Wilmington have been pushing forward with several long-term initiatives.

4G wireless network for APMT Valencia APM Terminals Valencia has launched a new Virtual Private LTE provided by Telefonica Spain, which it says can be tailored for more optimised performance such as low latency.

APMT Valencia said industrial wireless connectivity has become a digital enabler for its global initiatives such as the standardisation of Terminal Operating Systems, reporting and support; Asset Digitalization; and GPS based Position Detection Systems used for auto-locating containers in a yard.

Its existing WiFi network was struggling to reliably handle increased data volumes demanded by this digital transformation, and a complete re-design was therefore needed.

The use of dedicated equipment allows it to be independent of traffic fluctuation in the wider network. “Stable and reliable industrial wireless infrastructure is critical for all automation and digitization efforts,” commented Jack Michael Craig, Head of APM Terminals Global Technical.

“The foreseeable trend is that the number of applications and use cases requiring wireless capabilities will increase at terminals.”

A dedicated 4G Radio Access Network (RAN) was installed in the Terminal yard, integrating it with the existing Core (EPC) part of the public telecom infrastructure.

An end-to-end IPSec Tunnel was used as an encryption mechanism to segregate APM Terminals data from general carrier data to ensure this wireless solution meets the company’s global security requirements. Telefonica Spain provided this solution with the 4G Licensed frequency spectrum they own within Spain.

In contrast to the old WIFI connectivity solution, the new 4G LTE connectivity solution was best suited to the terminal due to its ability to meet coverage and performance requirements with bigger cell size and limited infrastructure deployment at terminal. www.apmterminals.com

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As a result of these efforts, the Port of Wilmington set a new record for refrigerated container volume in April 2020.

It has also received one of the largest container vessels operating on the Atlantic seaboard.

The 10-year old Hyundai Hope, a 13,154 TEU container ship, making her the largest container ship to call at the North Carolina port. She is making her way from Cartagena, Columbia north along the US East Coast bound for the Port of New York.

The arrival of this large container ship was made possible by Wilmington’s recently completed Turning Basin Expansion Project that widened the turning basin in the Cape Fear River from 1,400 to 1,524 feet. The

additional 124 feet will permit the 14,000 TEU vessels to turnaround in the Wilmington Navigational Harbor.

In April 2020, the Port set a new record for its operations as it moved 1,459 refrigerated containers, 2,918 TEUs. A new refrigerated container yard had opened at the port earlier in the year and the $14 million project increased the number of on-terminal refrigerated container plugs from 235 to 775 with the ability to expand to more than 1,000 plugs through Phase II of this project. Pork and poultry products are the port’s leading export, while bananas are the largest refrigerated import cargo.

Making each of these records possible, NC Ports has a range of improvement projects underway to enhance the operations of its facilities. Recently, Wilmington also opened 2,600 contiguous feet of new container berth space that will allow for the simultaneous operations of two ULCVs at the port increased while the air draft over the Cape Fear River was increased to 212 feet easing containerships transit of the port.

Other recent investments included three neo-Panamax cranes.

“While there is still much uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, we continue to see growth in both import and export demand through the Port of Wilmington,” commented Hans C.E. Bean, North Carolina Ports Chief Commercial Officer, “To support this growth, we are making the necessary investments to improve and expand our capabilities which in turn will benefit the North Carolina agriculture industry, the state’s grocery sector and additional cold chain users.” www.portofwilmington.com

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The International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) Dynamic Positioning ctor, IMCA Mark Ford, Technical Dire (DP) Practitioner Accreditation Scheme, launched on 1 May 2019, has received close to 1000 enquiries in its first year.

The Accreditation Scheme is the output of a cross industry workgroup consisting of DP vessel owners/operators, training providers, DP consultants, major energy companies and relevant organisations. This workgroup was tasked by IMCA’s Marine Division Management Committee in 2018 to devise a scheme to improve consistency and conduct of DP Trials. Additionally, the scheme set an industry recognised level of knowledge for DP Practitioners responsible for developing, witnessing and reporting of DP Trials in addition to those responsible for the management of the DP assurance processes.

One of the main aims of the scheme is to reduce DP events across all sectors by ensuring DP Practitioners have achieved and demonstrated a high level of skill given their involvement in DP testing and trials at all stages of the vessel design and operation. This scheme ensures that DP Practitioners have a level of competence that ensures any potential hardware or software issues can be accurately identified and addressed before any failures occur, which could adversely affect a vessel’s DP system.

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Improve the consistency and quality of DP trials Set a recognised level of knowledge for DP Practitioners responsible for developing, witnessing and reporting DP trials, and those responsible for the management of DP assurance processes.

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Assure that DP Practitioners attending vessels for trials are accredited to a recognised standard; Assure that personnel conducting DP assurance duties in both vessel operator and client offices are accredited to a recognised standard; Meet the requirement of OCIMFs Dynamic Positioning Assurance Framework (2016) which calls for verification that shore based DP personnel and DP Assurance Practitioners are qualified, experienced and competent

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• DP Trials and Assurance Practitioner - A person actively involved in producing, witnessing and assessing the results of DP FMEA proving trials and DP annual trials programmes; • A Company DP Authority - A person who manages, and provides advice on DP assurance processes and is typically employed within a DP vessel operator company or a DP vessel chartering company Mark Ford, Technical Director stated: “We have certainly seen a high level of interest and participation in the DP Practitioner Accreditation Scheme since its launch last May and as the scheme enters its second year, we hope this continues. There has been an 80% pass rate across both categories so far.

“Continuous Professional Development and Accreditation schemes such as this enables IMCA to support our Members and the industry by maintaining consistency in standards when it comes to the skills and abilities of those working in our industry.

“It is vital that DP Practitioners attending vessels for trials, and those conducting DP assurance duties in both vessel operators and client offices, are accredited to an internationally recognised standard. The scheme ensures that the requirement of the OCIMF white paper on DP assurance is met; and that DP trials practitioners and office-based personnel maintain and increase their knowledge base.“ www.imca-int.com/dpaccreditation

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Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm prioritises marine mammal safety Monitoring and managing the safety of marine mammals is being given a top priority at the 857MW Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm, as the 90 turbine project constructs state-of-the-art infrastructure 20 miles off the Lincolnshire coast.

While Triton Knoll has already been assessed as having low potential for marine mammal presence, East Anglia based Seiche Environmental has been appointed to implement important mitigation measures at the offshore site.

Specialising in underwater acoustic measurement, monitoring, and mitigation measures, the team from Seiche has been brought on board to ensure that the impact of underwater noise from construction activities - linked to the installation of 90 monopile foundations for the world’s most powerful wind turbines, and two high-tech offshore substation platforms - has minimal impact on any local cetaceans and seals.

Seiche’s marine mammal mitigation team - based on-board the 183 metre long installation vessel Seaway Strashnov - uses specialist Passive Acoustic Measurement (PAM) equipment to identify if any marine mammals are present under water. Under the direction of their team, an Acoustic Deterrent Device (Lofitech’s Seal Scarer) is used to help keep any marine mammals that may be present, beyond the 500 metre radius protection zone - established before live piling operations.

Combined with visual monitoring during daylight hours, Seiche’s team of observers and PAM operators ensure that the Marine Mammal Mitigation Protocol, which follows the government’s Joint Nature Conservation Committee’s guidance protocol, is adhered to at all times.

In addition to the marine mammal mitigation services, Seiche is also recording and reporting on noise output during the installation of the initial piles, so that predictions - used to assess the potential impact on marine fauna - can be validated.

Commenting on the project, Nicola Harris - Associate Director Environmental Services for Seiche, said: “Understanding and minimising the impact of offshore construction on marine mammals is a vital part of modern offshore wind farm development. Pile driving activities are governed by strict marine mitigation procedures, and we are proud to be providing the crucial expertise to ensure that the noise from these works is managed in a way that is not damaging to the like of grey seal, harbour porpoise and harbour seal, as well as other species less common in the North Sea, including white-beaked dolphin and minke whale.

“Utilising noise monitoring methodology developed by Seiche’s BioSciences and Acoustic Technical specialists, we have implemented mitigation measures that are in accordance with best practice underwater noise guidance and standards whilst better understanding the effect of offshore developments on the marine environment.”

The project covers the Triton Knoll turbine array, which is spread over 145 square kilometres, an area bigger than the City of Manchester. Jointly owned by innogy, J-Power and Kansai Electric Power, innogy is responsible for managing the wind farm’s construction, long-term operation and maintenance works, on behalf of its project partners. Once fully operational, Triton Knoll will be the most powerful in the innogy fleet and capable of powering the equivalent of over 800,000 UK homes. www.seiche.com/environmental/

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GERMAN SUPPLY BASE FOR PIPESHIELD Pipeshield International Limited, a Tekmar Group Company, in partnership with Mukran Port, has established a regional supply base on the German Island of Rügen, increasing their operational and logistical capability in the Baltic Sea.

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internationalise our business on a global basis in line with our growth strategy moving forward. It is particularly pleasing given the recent award of our third Queens award for international trade, the company’s fourth Queens award overall, and firmly establishes Pipeshield as a major player overseas within our areas of industry”.

Harm Sievers, CEO of Mukran Port commented: “We are glad that a globally successful company like Pipeshield has chosen Mukran Port as a further location. This is additional proof that the port is one of the most important locations for the offshore industry in the Baltic Sea. The port has important sea connections to Sweden, Denmark; Finland, Russia, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Mukran Port also offers everything that makes a modern multi-functional port on a total area of almost 430 hectares with ferry, rail, multipurpose and offshore terminals as well as extensive production and storage facilities. This puts us in a position to profitably support Pipeshield, the world leader in its industry, in its expansion strategy and contribute to its continued success.”

The decision to open the strategic supply base was taken by Pipeshield following the successful delivery of several projects www.pipeshield.com from Mukran Port over the last 18 months.

The supply base will utilize the ports excellent transport connections via road, rail and sea, whilst taking advantage of the ports excellent geographical position between Central Europe, Scandinavia, the Baltic region and Russia.

The port has already proved its efficiency to the offshore wind sector during the construction of offshore wind farms Wikinger, Baltic 2 and Arkona Becken.

In cooperation with Mukran Port, Pipeshield has access to onsite office facilities and manufacturing capability that enables the timely and cost-effective manufacturing and supply of subsea asset protection and stabilisation solutions to clients in the region.

Clients operating in the Baltic will benefit greatly from project cost and logistical optimisation that Pipeshield can now offer.

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Hydrographic The first three datasets migrated around Bornholmen Island (Denmark)

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Teledyne CARIS, a Teledyne Technologies company, and the Danish Geodata Agency (DGA) are pleased to announce the successful completion of the project to implement a new depth data management system. The scope of the project program included delivery of CARIS Bathy DataBASE, migration tools, system configuration and implementation. The project also delivered a range of training and consultancy.

The depth data management system provides the Danish Hydrographic Office efficient storage and management of depth data while supporting the current and future requirements, both internally and externally.

“DGA is a dynamic, data-centred, industry-leading agency that provides high resolution, quality data products. Their focus on automation for data storage and processing situates Denmark as a forward-leaning country,” said Tami Francksen, Product Manager, Teledyne CARIS. “The challenge of migrating archives to a depth-management system has facilitated great discussion and idea sharing with our team. Teledyne CARIS looks forward to growing with DGA to further support their vision and evolving needs for many years to come.”

The full implementation of the new depth data management system spanned over 18 months. “During this intensive project period, CARIS has proven to be a very pleasant and professional partner for the project team with emphasis on supporting the implementation of a full system complying with our requests and needs of the future depth management.

Not only was the delivery of service met, the solution was also developed based on a proactive cooperation in an open-minded atmosphere which allowed development of the solution with the best fit to DGA’s needs for the future,” said Yvonne Morville Petersen, Head of Function, Danish Geodata Agency - Geodatastyrelsen. “With the new depth data management system we are ready to handle the exponential growth in data volumes acquired with modern survey techniques, as well as to respond to the increasing customer demand for bathymetric data and diverse derived products. This is an important milestone for DGA towards digital transformation as a modern Hydrographic Office”. www.teledynecaris.com www.marineandmaritimegazette.com

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Royal IHC builds Jones Act dredger Royal IHC has been awarded a new contract to design and build a Jones Act compliant dredger for the North Carolina State Ports Authority.

The water injection dredger will be built at a partner shipyard in the U.S. “The construction, procurement of the main components, assembly and testing will be performed in the United States (following the Jones Act regulations) and is being managed by the local IHC operations team based in Houston,” said Projects & Services Director Rafael Vorcaro. “We consider this project as an important step to develop the local team and prepare the organisation for future projects in the United States.“ The vessel will perform maintenance in the main seaports of Wilmington and Morehead City in order to safeguard the depth of the ports. To do so, it will move sediment from the main channel, while keeping the required material within the Cape Fear river system.

The dredger is designed to offer easy maintenance and a smooth operation, Royal IHC said, adding other key design factors include dredge depth, weight and cost. A modular approach helps to support the cost-effectiveness of the vessel and its maintenance, by allowing the easy removal and cleaning of the propulsion units, generator and jet water pump.

The dredger will have a flow of 20,000 GPM (4,542m3/h), a dredging depth of 55ft (16.7m), a width jet beam of 27ft (8.2m) and a total installed power of 770 HP (566kW).

“This is IHC’s first U.S. flagged vessel,” said Sales Director America Rafael Habib. “We are very proud to have achieved this important milestone for IHC, which is of key importance in continuing to develop the company’s footprint in the U.S. dredging market.”

The engineering phase is ongoing and the vessel is planned to be delivered in the beginning of 2021. www.royalihc.com

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Grundfos marks its anniversary by celebrating a commitment through generations to strong values, creating a better future and making an impact by pioneering together.

From the very first pump in 1945 to today’s digital solutions, Grundfos has been synonymous with a pioneering spirit, social awareness and innovative solutions. The 75th anniversary will be dedicated to the shared values of the company’s 19,280 colleagues all over the world.

“We celebrate the pioneering and socially responsible spirit that has driven Grundfos since the beginning and continues to drive us today. We carry that mindset forward with a profound commitment to fight the imminent climate and water challenges affecting all of us,” says Mads Nipper, Group President & CEO, Grundfos.

The official anniversary date was 12 May, where employees celebrated in their local teams.

For many, this took place digitally, as several employees are working from home due to the corona pandemic. It is an occasion to reflect on the past, present and future.

“I am proud to say that Grundfos is now stronger than ever. Based on our fantastic heritage, we have an ambition over the coming decade to contribute to bringing safely managed drinking water to 300 million people, and to become a climate positive company,” says Mads Nipper.

“Thanks to our talented and diverse global team, we continue to push forward with a constant eye on pioneering solutions that shape our entire industry and beyond” he added The pump company’s history began at the end of the Second World War, when Grundfos founder and engineer Poul Due Jensen was asked by a local farmer if he could procure a pump. Then, and in the aftermath of the war, however, there was a shortage of almost everything, so he had to develop and construct a complete quality water supply from scratch. The solution proved a great success and, as history shows, the foundation of the organisation we know today.

Besides being an innovative spirit, Poul Due Jensen was very conscious of collaboration and made Grundfos an inclusive workplace, stating that everyone has the power to contribute.

“If you’re on your own you can do a little, but you can do a lot when you work together to do the job,” he said, crediting employees as a key element to the results created. www.grundfos.com

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Fugro IOVTEC takes off for Taiwan’s offshore wind market Fugro has established Fugro IOVTEC Co. Ltd (Fugro IOVTEC), a Taiwanese entity to support ongoing business expansion in the emerging offshore wind farm market in Taiwan.

Fugro has been actively supporting the renewables market in Taiwan since 2016 under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with IOVTEC. The creation of Fugro IOVTEC formalises Fugro’s long-term presence in the country to optimise their renewables growth strategy. The Fugro IOVTEC office will be established in the coming months and an in-country soils laboratory will be set up to service their renewables client base.

“IOVTEC has a wealth of experience in hydrographic and bathymetric surveys in Taiwan, and has been delivering offshore wind services since the country’s first milestone project in 2016,” explained Vincent Tsai, CEO of IOVTEC. “In response to government’s localisation plan, IOVTEC developed a fleet of seven Taiwan-flagged vessels and an experienced team of local crew and surveyors. Combining IOVTEC’s local capabilities with Fugro’s global offshore wind experience creates the ideal solution for Taiwan’s rapidly developing offshore wind sector.” www.fugro.com

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90th Anniversary for

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The Lindley group of companies, which includes Almarin Aids to Navigation and Lindley Marinas and Harbours, recently celebrated its 90th anniversary.

Its origin dates back to 1930, when Ahlers Lindley, Lda. was established in Lisbon (Portugal) by Rudolf Ahlers and Antonio Lindley with a capital of £400, as English paper importers and distributors, principally from Charles Morgan and Wiggins Teape Ltd . During the two decades that followed, the company grew successfully, despite the death of Ahlers in 1933.

The first diversification of the business came during that period with the acquisition of Tuella Tin Mines Lda., located in the North of Portugal. Several other mining interests were developed in the pre-war years in support of the allied war effort, by supplying raw materials from neutral Portugal, particularly tin and wolfram.

After the second World War, trading activity was diversified to include machinery, metals, and chemical raw materials.

It was in 1956 that Ahlers Lindley started supplying harbour equipment. Two steam cranes were supplied to the Portuguese Naval Base, Arsenal do Alfeite, manufactured by Thomas Smith and Sons Ltd., one of which still exists.

During the 1960’s the mines were closed or sold off, and business concentrated on importing high quality paper (Conqueror and Idem carbonless copy paper), machinery and metals (Conveyancer forklift trucks, Jones cranes, Symons cone crushers, International Nickel, Stone Manganese Marine propellers, British Aluminium), and chemical raw materials and plastics (Union Carbide, Albright Wilson, BIP).

In 1966, the second generation of Lindley’s took over management from Lindley’s widow, and a period of rapid expansion followed, which resulted in the building and purchase of premises in Cacém and Porto. Finally, in 1981 the Group purchased the current headquarters, Edifício Mical, in Cascais. This was a large engineering works manufacturing mining and crushing plant, belonging to Mical, Mecanica Industrial de Cascais, Lda, established in 1951, which the group purchased pushing the total number of employees at more than 200.

In response to the recession of the early 1980’s the group was reorganised and divided into several companies which allowed specialisation in their respective markets and share ownership by their managers. By the 1990’s the group structure was as follows: • Almovi: Mechanical handling equipment and hydraulic platforms.

• Almec: Industrial compressed air and sandblasting equipment.

• Alchema: Industrial chemicals and plastics.

• Florestal: Forestry and wood processing equipment.

• Alma: Platform and scaffolding hire.

• Lindley: Floating equipment for marinas and harbours.

This period, with the entry of the third Lindley generation into the business, saw growth. Firstly, in the mechanical handling area through Almovi, with the distribution of major brands such as Grove and Demag cranes, Simon platforms and Marine Travelift. Secondly, through Lindley, with its own brands in marinas and marine aids to navigation. This led to the sale of the remaining commercial subsidiaries.

From 2000 onwards consolidation took place, largely in the marine business area. Almovi strengthened its position as a supplier of harbour and industrial handling equipment and expanded its maintenance and service facilities; Lindley developed its own designs and products for marinas and aids to navigation; Mical manufactured for both companies.

The first steps in foreign trade took place after the establishment in 2004 of Almarin SL, in Barcelona, for the distribution of marine aids to navigation in Spain.

In 2011, as the financial crisis hit southern Europe, Almarin and Lindley started operations in South America.

Almarin won a contract for the supply and installation of navigation buoys for the Colombian Navy to mark the main harbours on the Colombian coast.

Lindley, after supplying its first marina contracts in Brazil, and taking on further significant contracts, established a subsidiary in Rio de Janeiro in 2015, Lindley BR. This culminated with a major contract to reorganise, supply and install the Marina da Gloria in Rio for the Olympic Games in 2016.

At the same time Lindley group invested in Salt Technologies, a start-up specialised in marine structure calculations and high-resolution digital content. Salt subsequently developed ‘Nephos’, the most advanced online platform for calculating jack-up offshore structures available on the market today.

Currently the Lindley group ownership is shared by the Lindley, Arriaga, Vasconcelos Dias, Simões and San Vicente families, and is supported by a team of over 50 professionals, amongst them industry leading experts.

Thanks to this team and the credibility of 90 years of experience, the Grupo Lindley companies continue invest in innovation and renovation whilst maintaining the values of trust and integrity to achieve the mission of providing customers with the most reliable solutions for their projects. www.almarin.es www.lindley.pt www.salttechnologies.uk www.almovi.pt

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CWind, the offshore support services provider and part of the Global Marine Group, has continued with its fleet development and expansion plans by signing a long-term agreement with Dalby Offshore.

The agreement, which will see CWind immediately add four new vessels to its fleet with the option of an additional two vessels later in the year, is evidence of the company’s commitment to supporting its clients in maintaining their offshore assets, which at this current time is more important than ever to our infrastructure and power networks.

Supported throughout negotiations by vessel procurement advisor Colebrook Offshore, CWind have already chartered some of the new vessels following a quick turnaround by marine engineering company Alicat Workboats.

The new vessels have been renamed and registered to CWind’s East of England hub in Grimsby, where they will operate in support of several different offshore wind farms. The new vessels range from 20m to 26.5m in length, with one of them able to carry 24 passengers and two carrying 12 passengers each. The remaining 12-passenger vessel, CWind Voyager, will be upgraded to accommodate 24 passengers following completion of her current charter.

CWind Navigator is one of the highest spec 2610 vessels on the market following her conversion for the European offshore wind market. CWind Traveller is a high-powered and extremely capable vessel with the same capabilities of many larger vessels due to her increased engine power. CWind Renegade, a 23m vessel, is in the process of being transferred to Bureau Veritas class for her upcoming 18-month charter for a major European developer.

CWind Managing Director, Nat Allison, said, “We’re delighted to have reached this long-term agreement with Dalby Offshore.

The expansion and development of our fleet is key to both our own success and the operational integrity of our clients’ assets, which is more important now than ever before to the UK’s power networks. Despite the challenges we are currently facing in our daily lives and business operations, we are committed to supporting our clients in the growth of renewable energy solutions.”

Also commenting on the agreement, Stuart McNiven, Managing Director at Dalby Offshore, said, “We are very pleased with this agreement, particularly in light of the difficult period we are all facing in the marine industry and the larger business community.

These vessels are of a high quality and will certainly add a new dimension to CWind’s fleet.” cwind.global

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Metal Shark Alabama delivers steel inland towboat to Florida Marine Transporters

Metal Shark’s Bayou La Batre, Alabama shipyard has delivered its first new build, a 120’ x 35’ river towboat for Florida Marine Transporters, Inc. (FMT) of Mandeville, Louisiana.

The four-decked, welded-steel, USCG Subchapter “M”-compliant towboat “Stephanie Pasentine,” which bears the distinction of being Louisiana-based Metal Shark’s first-ever steel new build and also its first inland towboat, was designed by John W. Gilbert Associates, Inc. The vessel’s twin Cat 3512C marine diesel engines deliver 2,011 HP each at 1,600 RPM and turn 100” x 69” stainless steel propellers through Twin Disc model MGX5600DR reverse reduction gears with a 6.56:1 ratio. Sleeping accommodations and facilities have been provided for a nine-person crew.

The new towboat is the first delivery in a three-vessel contract with FMT announced in late 2018, signaling Metal Shark’s entry into the inland towboat market following its acquisition of the assets of Horizon Shipbuilding earlier that year. With the purchase, Metal Shark, best known as a builder of welded aluminum vessels, assumed ownership of a fully developed 35-acre Alabama shipyard and began to expand into steel shipbuilding.

Metal Shark has significantly grown its Alabama operations since acquiring the yard. Under the direction of company VP Doug Barrow, formerly the General Manager of Great Lakes Towing Company and Great Lakes Shipyard, and New Construction Manager OW Brown, Metal Shark Alabama has grown from the 23 original employees acquired in the 2018 purchase to over 150 employees today. Multiple steel vessels are currently under construction at the yard, including two additional 120’ x 35’ towboats for FMT, as well as a 70-foot steel Z-drive tugboat for North Carolina DOT. Metal Shark Alabama is also highly active in the vessel refit and repair sector, with several projects typically underway at any given time.

“Since 2018 we have invested in our Alabama operations by growing our workforce, engaging new clients, and implementing Metal Shark’s well-proven serialized construction methodologies,” explained Metal Shark CEO Chris Allard. “Today as we celebrate the delivery of our first Alabama-built vessel, our first steel new build, and our first inland towboat, I’d like to thank our employees, and particularly our customer Mr. Dennis Pasentine, owner of Florida Marine Transporters. We were fortunate to earn his business and I am proud of our relationship, which is one I hope to continue well into the future.”

Metal Shark is a diversified shipbuilder specializing in the design and construction of welded aluminum and steel vessels from 16’ to over 300’ for defense, law enforcement, and commercial operators. Key customers include the United States Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force, Army, foreign militaries, law enforcement agencies, fire departments, passenger vessel operators, pilot associations, towboat operators, and other clients worldwide. With three fully self-contained shipbuilding facilities in Alabama and Louisiana USA plus a dedicated engineering facility in Croatia, Metal Shark’s 500+ employees produce over 200 vessels per year with a proud and proven track record of high quality, on time deliveries. www.metalsharkboats.com

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Damen unveils new Utility Vessel 2613 for versatile fish-farming operations Damen Shipyards Group has unveiled a new workboat for the aquaculture industry. The Damen Utility Vessel (UV) 2613 draws upon the heritage of proven vessels from the shipyard’s portfolio, such as the Multi Cat and Shoalbuster, to deliver extreme versatility to the fish-farming sector. The vessel’s scope of work covers everything from harvesting to net cleaning and diving support to de-licing.

Damen has developed the UV 2613 based on feedback from the market. It is a forward-facing vessel, with sustainable characteristics. It is, for example, prepared for IMO Tier III. The vessel comes ready for the installation of a Damen NOX Reduction System – selective catalytic conversion technology that can be easily installed during construction or as a retrofit, making the vessel Tier III compliant. The vessel can also be fitted with battery packs for silent shift operations.

This is an extremely user-friendly vessel, with lots of plug and play options available so that it can switch quickly from one duty to another.

The UV 2613 can be installed with DP1, a multiple mooring system and a towing winch for example. It can even be fitted with a ramp in order to perform ferry duties if required.

An extensive cargo hold of 85m2 facilitates harvesting as well as dry cargo transportation and storage of diving equipment. The vessel’s deck is over 110m2. The vessel can be fitted with multiple cranes with capacity up to 220 t/m. The vessel’s azimuth thrusters, together with a bow thruster, ensure optimal manoeuvrability.

Damen has paid close attention to safety in the design. The vessel features a high bow height and freeboard of 1 m minimum to avoid deck immersion and safe sailing, even in heavy seas. Additionally, with a beam of 12.8 metres, the vessel is extremely stable, with no need for an anti-heeling system. While the UV 2613 is 26 metres in length overall, its load line length is just 24 metres and the vessel is also below 200 GT (MCA).

Damen Sales Manager Mike Besijn said, “We are very confident in the relevance of the UV 2613 for the growing aquaculture industry.

Based on feedback we received from the market we have designed a versatile vessel, able to tackle a very wide range of duties, with a robust application of features ensuring the safety and sustainability of operations. We have already carried out the feasibility studies and completed the detailed engineering of the design – we’re ready to build this.” www.damen.com

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Damen delivers Multi Cat 1908 to Inverlussa Marine Services Recently in Hardinxveld, the Netherlands, Damen Shipyards Group handed over a Multi Cat 1908 named Patricia Matheson to Inverlussa Marine Services. The company, based on the Isle of Mull, Scotland, will operate the vessel in the aquaculture industry.

Inverlussa Marine Service is one of Scotland’s leading workboat companies, supplying vessels to service contracts for amongst others, the offshore wind and fish-farming sectors, throughout the UK and Europe.

Patricia Matheson will be the 12th vessel operating in the company’s fleet and their first Damen vessel.

The contract order for the vessel was signed in October, 2019. The fast delivery was facilitated by Damen’s practice of building hulls for stock. This vessel will work in the aquaculture industry and will carry out a diverse range of tasks including grid inspections, anchor-handling and equipment towage.

Ben Wilson, managing director of Inverlussa Marine Services said, “We enjoyed working with Damen on this project. Their Multicats are renowned around the world and when the right opportunity arose, we were delighted to partner with them. The Patricia Matheson will strengthen the breadth of services that we can now provide to our clients in Scotland and further afield.”

Although based on the standardised, proven Damen Multi Cat 1908 design, Inverlussa Marine Services have customised their new vessel. This has included the positioning of the capstan cranes and manoeuvring stands, some tailoring to the vessel’s accommodation and the installation of an additional generator to provide the power the vessel needs to serve the aquaculture industry.

Additionally, in alignment with the company’s keen focus on operating efficiency, Patricia Matheson features an additional crane and a larger main winch.

Damen sales manager Mike Besijn said, “It’s been a pleasure working with Inverlussa Marine Services on the development of their Multi Cat. They really knew what they were looking for in their vessel and have provided us with valuable input in her development. On behalf of Damen I would like to wish the company every success with their first Damen vessel.” www.damen.com

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Penguin International of Singapore has chosen Schottel’s Tunnel Thruster STT 51 FP for its flagship Flex-42X series of eight executive fast crew boats.

With a 95 kW electric motor controlled by a variable frequency drive, the STT will be installed in the new vessels being built by the customer’s shipyards in Singapore and Indonesia.

As the vessels are based on a completely re-designed aluminium monohull form, the STTs feature an aluminium tunnel as well as aluminium lower gear housing.

This means they support the overall vessel material properties with the advantages of reduced vessel weight and enhanced performance.

Added to this, the STT’s general low levels of noise and vibration support the vessels’ complete smooth ride, berthing and mooring.

The newly designed mid-size Flex-42X has an overall length of 42.00m, a molded breadth of 8.00m, and a design draft of 1.60m. The clear deck cargo area is about 110 m3, the fuel capacity is about 80,000 litres. With a luxurious business class seating for 80 passengers plus a crew of 12 the vessel offers more cabin space than the other crew boats in the fleet. They support offshore oil and gas activities, maritime security services and other high-speed transportation requirements for personnel and cargo. Apart from that, they are designed to execute a variety of missions, including security and escort, search and rescue, fire fighting and medivac. www.schottel.de

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55-foot Pilot Boat under construction US-based, Metal Shark is building a welded aluminium 55’ x 17’ pilot boat for the Pascagoula Bar Pilots Association in Mississippi.

Designed in-house, the new 55 Defiant Pilot being built for Pascagoula Pilots represents the latest evolution in Metal Shark’s pilot boat lineup. The distinctive vessel incorporates the“faceted hull” design initially developed by Metal Shark for the US Navy 40 PB program, and features an enhanced version of Metal Shark’s signature ‘pillarless glass’ in a two-tiered, reverse-raked arrangement.

Metal Shark initially implemented automotive-style frameless glass into its pilothouse designs to eliminate the dangerous blind spots common on legacy pilothouse designs fitted with smaller, framed windows. As a further evolution of this concept, the new 55 Defiant’s pilothouse features a second tier of glass, drastically improving downwards-angle visibility during man overboard retrieval, or while operating alongside another vessel. Meanwhile, large overhead spotter windows provide unimpeded upwards visibility during pilot transfer manoeuvres. The net result is near-elimination of blind spots from within the pilothouse.

While its Defiant-class vessels are popular among a wide range of operators, Metal Shark has developed a wholly unique arrangement optimized specifically for pilots. Flat, non-skid decks run from bow to stern and allow pilots to move quickly and safely around the vessel.

Safety rails and grab handles are carefully placed, and pilot boarding platforms are configured to suit the requirements of each operator.

For Pascagoula, the 55 Defiant has been equipped with a foredeck transfer zone with integrated stairways allowing port, starboard, or forward access to two deployable platforms with integrated safety rails allowing pilots to board ships from either side of the vessel.

The 55 Defiant’s spacious climate-controlled cabin is equipped with four Dometic HVAC units and features eight Llebroc seats, accommodating a single operator plus seven pilot passengers. For comfort and convenience, each swivel seating position is equipped with a footrest, adjustable armrests, white/red LED lighting, a drink holder, and two 12-volt USB outlets.

A full electronics suite includes Furuno TZtouch2 multifunction display system with integrated GPS, radar, depth sounder, and a FLIR M-series 364C premium thermal imaging system for nighttime operations. Five closed-circuit cameras allow the vessel’s operator to monitor the engine room and aft deck from multiple angles at a glance while still maintaining watch.

Belowdecks accommodations include an enclosed head compartment with fresh water sink, bunks, and individual storage lockers for crew members’ personal items. Acoustic insulation and flooring are employed throughout the vessel to reduce noise and vibration.

To meet the performance requirements of the operator, the new vessel will be powered by twin Cat C18 engines rated at 803 horsepower each, turning Michigan Wheel 34” diameter Nibral four-blade propellers through Twin Disc MGX5146A 1.961 gears. This combination will deliver an expected cruise speed in the 25-knot range and a top speed approaching 30 knots. An 800-gallon fuel capacity allows for a cruise speed range of approximately 280 nautical miles.

“Metal Shark continues to develop next-generation pilot boat designs custom-tailored to meet the requirements of individual pilot groups, each based upon an extensively proven hull form,” said Carl Wegener, Metal Shark’s VP of Commercial Sales. “We’re excited to be building this new pilot boat for Pascagoula, which is their second Metal Shark pilot boat and the first in a series of this new 55’ Defiant platform.”

The new vessel is scheduled to deliver this year and is the latest result of Metal Shark’s ongoing expansion into the pilot boat market, following two 45-foot Defiant pilot boats delivered to Belle Chasse Marine Transportation last year, and 45-foot and 64-foot Defiant pilot boats delivered in 2018.

“We invest heavily engineering to continually enhance and evolve our product portfolio and this newest pilot boat exemplifies that approach,” said Metal Shark’s CEO Chris Allard, “Like our US Navy 40 Defiant patrol boats, and our 50 Defiant and 70 Defiant fireboats now in production, this new 55 Defiant Pilot shows our commitment to the ongoing evolution of our product line across all sectors. We invite pilots everywhere to experience the many advantages of a modern and efficient, crew-friendly Metal Shark pilot boat.” www.metalsharkboats.com

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Volvo Penta recently featured its latest engines, drive systems and integrated propulsion solutions at the Virtual Palm Beach International Boat Show.

Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, the Palm Beach show organizers cancelled the annual live event and announced launch of its first-ever virtual exhibition.

The online event mimicked an in-person boat show with virtual booths, interactive video boat tours, online chats with exhibitors, a virtual stage with entertainment and educational presentations and shopping malls with retailers.

In its virtual booth, Volvo Penta featured the D13-IPS1350 propulsion package, the award-winning lineup of next-generation D4 and D6 engines and a comprehensive suite of Easy Boating solutions.

The D13-IPS1350 is Volvo Penta’s most powerful IPS to date, delivering superior performance, maneuverability, comfort and reliability.

The D4 and D6 marine propulsion packages include redesigned engines, new DPI sterndrive for silent and smooth shifting, updated IPS drive and an enhanced Electronic Vessel Control (EVC) data platform.

In the Easy Boating virtual display, guests experienced Volvo Penta’s revolutionary customer-centric innovations, including Glass Cockpit, joystick docking and driving, active corrosion protection for sterndrives, dynamic positioning system for automatic station keeping and more. A ‘contact us’ form was also available in the virtual booth for any visitors interested in learning more about any of the products.

“While we were looking forward to participation in the Palm Beach International Boat Show for the very first time, we applaud organizers for switching gears so quickly,” commented Martin Bjuve, president and CEO of Volvo Penta of the Americas. “This virtual show complemented well our efforts in exploring new avenues and interactive technologies that are sure to become part of the buying process, not just in the near-term but into the future as well.” www.volvopenta.com

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Biofuel trial for Stena Bulk Stena Bulk recently completed a test run of biofuel aboard its MR tanker Stena Immortal, as shipping companies seek fuel alternatives to help lower their carbon footprint and comply with more stringent environmental regulations.

The tanker received its first delivery of Bio Fuel Oil made from used cooking oil a call at the Port of Rotterdam. The fuel, which GoodFuels launched in 2018, is said to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 83% and substantially reduces SOX emissions.

As Stena Immortal ran in typical commercial operation, BFO was tested in tanks, storage and as it was burned in the engines, proving to be a technically compliant alternative to the fossil default for oceangoing tanker vessels.

The trial's success underlines sustainable marine biofuel’s position within the marine fuel mix, and helps owners and operators to future-proof against current and impending regulations. As the trial was conducted with 100% biofuel, it also shows that low-carbon shipping doesn’t have to be decades away but viable also on the shorter term if industry leaders work together to push the development.

Because it substantially reduces CO2 and SOX emissions, GoodFuels’ Bio Fuel Oil ensures compliance with the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) 2020 Sulphur Cap, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reduction requirements and upcoming regulations to reduce carbon intensity from shipping.

GoodFuels Bio Fuel Oil is sustainably sourced and completely derived from forest residues and waste oil products. The fuel is also verified by an independent sustainability board of leading academics and NGOs in the transport sectors.

Erik Hånell, President and CEO of Stena Bulk, commented, “We like to show the industry that we can start reducing the carbon footprint of shipping here and now while maintaining highest quality technical and commercial operations. The Stena Immortal performed very well running on the biofuel while continuing to deliver according to our customers’ needs without any disruption.

“The industry needs pioneers willing to collaborate, share knowledge and push the development towards more sustainable shipping. We’re happy to collaborate with GoodFuels in this test to take on that mission and encourage others to join us. We are of course open and have a willingness to drive and take part of this development together with stakeholders in this industry.”

Dirk Kronemeijer, CEO of GoodFuels Marine, said, “For the past five years, we have focused on realizing the widescale use of sustainable marine biofuel, which has enabled us to continue to develop biofuels as a true solution to the market’s problems. Today’s announcement marks yet another a crucial move towards offering the shipping industry a credible nearzero carbon alternative to HFO and VLSFO.” Following the Stena Immortal trial, Stena Bulk and GoodFuels Marine will continue working together to gain more experience and scale the usage of Bio Fuel Oil as an alternative to conventional fossil-based fuel. www.stenabulk.com

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Evoy develops 150 hp electric outboard motor with Hurtigruten and Frydenbø Norway based Evoy, has received a lot of attention for their commitment in developing a 100% electric propulsion system for high-speed boats. They are now expanding their portfolio to a turnkey 150 hp outboard system with batteries.

Evoy delivers turnkey plug-and-play 100% electric propulsion systems to new and existing boats and since last summer, the prototype Evoy1 - a Polarcirkel 860 - has been used for extensive testing and optimization of the system, and has now stepped up to serial production.

Last summer Evoy1 was baptized by Norway’s Prime Minister, Erna Solberg and set an unofficial world record with 55 knots later the same year.

Evoy’s vision is to eliminate emissions from boats and their systems of up to 800 hp are designed and tested to operate in the toughest environments in the world - the Norwegian coast.

This year Evoy is focused on the commercial market with an inboard propulsion system for boats between 20 and 40 feet. Additionally, they are working on an outboard system supported financially with 1.8M (NOK) from Innovation Norway. The goal is to have it completed and ready for the market in first quarter of 2021.

Hurtigruten were early to announce their interest and wanted to have 30 systems delivered in the spring of this year. ”We like challenges, but this inquiry was a little tight, even for us, says an excited CEO and Founder Leif A.Stavøstrand.

The Prototype Outboard, which is not drivable yet, was to be released at the Boat Show Sjøen for Alle in Lillestrøm, Norway in March, but due to the cancellation, the World Premiere will be in Florø later this season. The Prototype is based on a 90 hk and it will likely perform equivalent a 150 hp petrol engine, now with electric propulsion.

Testing will be performed during summer and autumn and will give the final results on performance and range.

“Hurtigruten’s goal is to operate 100% emission free. We will lead the way towards a more sustainable tourist industry, and nothing will be more natural than to use electric propulsion, also with our smaller boats. The technology has not been ready, but we believe we can solve this together with Evoy and Frydenbø. We look forward to getting started and to experience how this works towards our usage patterns, the artic temperatures and of course our customers,” says an enthusiastic Karin Strand, Vice President Expedition at Hurtigruten.

The Outboard motor is especially designed to fit the Zodiac Milpro MARK 5, and for this boat it will perform at 115 hp. This boat is the industry standard for the Exploration Cruises in Artic regions. The boat is delivered by Frydenbø Milpro.

The Exploration Cruise industry has, for a long time, been demanding an electric propulsion solution. We have great expectations in this project and believe it will generate high volumes once the completed system proves to work as intended.

Frydenbø Milpro finds it exciting to be part of this development and will do what we can to succeed,” commented Trond Underhaug, Manager at Frydenbø Milpro. www.evoy.no

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Damen Shiprepair Harbour & Voyage (DSHV) has signed a joint partnership cooperation with Verolme Special Equipment for the provision of services to exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS), widely known as Marine Scrubbers. The agreement arose from a mutual understanding that both parties’ clients were seeking wider availability of services for on board scrubber installations – either in port or underway. The partnership will create a leading global service provider of EGCS, supporting cleaner, emissionsreduced shipping worldwide and available 24/7.

More and more vessels are having scrubbers installed as one of the options to comply with IMO 2020 Sulphur Cap. However, this increase in scrubber installations represents a potential increase in maintenance, service, modifications and repairs, as Jozeph W.D. Quak (Managing Director of Damen Shiprepair Harbour & Voyage) explains.

“With any new technology, there is always a learning curve, and this is also with the EGCS. There are potential problems due to vibrations in the new added steel structures and related. Additionally, the acidic nature of Sulphur can cause corrosion to the discharge piping, overboard pipes and scrubber system itself.

This, he points out, is already being observed in existing systems, resulting in a significant increase in corroded and cracked pipework. Replacement by GRE pipe systems and installation of SMO on crucial locations give the solution. Many systems have been installed without proper material considerations and we see that (early) failure of parts and serious corrosion damage is not rare. The partnership between Damen Shiprepair Harbour & Voyage and Verolme Special Equipment provides a complete service for all problems that might occur. We can assist our clients anytime and anywhere, to keep vessels sailing without or with very short down-time in case mentioned problems occur and repairs are necessary.

Parties work together with OEMs (in close cooperation) of EGGS systems. Along with a vast, own experience in exotic materials as for example SMO, Super Duplex, Titanium, all kinds of SS and GRE piping we are able to provide the optimal solution.

This service will be provided 24/7 all around the globe with a lead time of max 24-hour notice, prior attending of the vessel. Accordingly, team will attend and after a site inspection a suitable recovery plan will be provided making sure downtime is limited to the minimum. www.damen.com

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Express clean up with GoSorb GoSorb is a chemically modified cellulose based material. It is engineered to be the only completely water repellent, environmentally compatible, lipophilic absorbent product on the market. It has an extremely high absorbency rate combined with permanent water repellent properties and oil retention.

Effective on land as well as water, GoSorb absorbs oil, greases and other water insoluble organics and contains no toxic, carcinogenic or biologically hazardous materials. It can be applied as a loose particulate by air sprayed or hand-laid methods, spread from a boat, bulk spread in controlled thicknesses by custom Govercraft (pictured top) or incorporated into booms and pillows for various aquatic applications. The captured oil can be recovered by compression for profit recycling, the compressed residue of GoSorb is convertible to valuable BioMass.

GoSorb contains 97% recycled cellulose fibres, biodegradable & non-toxic.

The benefits of GoSorb include: • Eliminates using poisonous dispersants.

• Accelerates bioremediation, effective on land, sea, and fresh water,works in any temperature.

• Absorbed oil will not leach back into the environment.

• Applied as a loose particulate or as a boom or pillow, it will not absorb water or sink and can be used as a filter substrate.

• Captured oil can be recycled and compressed residue converts to BioMass.

• It is 100% SAFE for the environment.

• GoSorb is created out of necessity to incorporate recycled materials into the environment as a low-cost and more efficient alternative to polypropylene materials.

• Absorbs 20x its own weight - the highest absorption rate of any fibre.

• Contains no toxic, carcinogenic or biologically hazardous materials.

• Absorbs oil, greases & other water insoluble organics by decreasing the mobility manifold.

GoSorb applications can be extensive: • Deployed via; Govercraft over large areas, beaches, riverbanks, wetlands or land mass. Air blown or hand spreading in other inaccessible locations, off-shore by Gobbler OSRV. • Oleophilic material collection, via skimmers, suction devices or vacuums .

• Refillable containment booms (available from Gobbler).

• Sorbent collection & containment boom fill material.

• Beach/land clean-up.

• Use of Govercraft for controlled GoSorb distribution in mud flat/ riverbank areas ensures success, where mechanical methods fail.

• GoSorb deploys tidal action for speedy, efficient reparation.

• Collection of oils from storm water run-off.

• Ideal for oil recycling.

• Open Water Clean up distribution with Gobbler OSRV. • If recovered by suction methods, oil is contained in GoSorb is separated automatically. The accompanying water is clean and can be pumped overboard.

• Booms act as sweeps.

• Temperatures do not affect performance. www.gobblerboats.com

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New project to validate the use of Flow Batteries in achieving zero-emission marine propulsion Victoria of Wight, a 90m battery hybrid ferry designed by Houlder © Houlder

A new project, FLO-MAR, has successfully attracted funding from MarRI-UK’s Clean Maritime Call to assess the feasibility of using innovative flow batteries in vessels to enable zero-emission marine propulsion and auxiliary power. Four UK organisations will be working together on the project to investigate how the design of electric and hybrid ships, from ferries through to tugs and wind farm vessels, can be optimised to accommodate flow batteries and to assess the advantages this technology offers in comparison with existing lithium-ion batteries and hydrogen fuel-cells.

Flow batteries have the potential to offer much faster charging in port, coupled with cost-effective, high-capacity storage, however they have not yet been configured for marine applications. The FLO-MAR project will select the vessel types and operating situations most suitable for flow batteries and will develop an outline vessel design to validate the advantages offered by this battery type.

The Flow-Mar project will be instrumental in assisting the UK to achieve The Clean Maritime Plan’s goal of ‘zero emission vessels operating in UK waters’ by enabling the replacement of fossil fuel combustion with electric propulsion.

Preliminary investigations suggest that flow batteries could be particularly well suited to a variety of vessels including domestic passenger vessels as well as offering a possible solution for shore-power systems in ports.

The Flow-Mar project brings together a consortium of 4 organisations with considerable expertise including Houlder, naval architects with broad experience in vessel design; Swanbarton, specialists in energy storage and control technologies for electrical power systems; Lloyd’s Register, a classification society with expertise in risk assessment and certification and Marine South East, a marine cluster with expertise in delivering innovation projects and commercialisation roadmaps.

Jonathan Williams, CEO of Marine South East, Lead Partner noted, “Decarbonisation of the maritime sector requires commercially-viable solutions for energy storage on-board. At MSE we are committed to advancing these solutions through collaborative innovation, and are convinced that FLO-MAR will be an important stepping-stone to achieve this.”

David Wing, Director Ship Design & Engineering at Houlder commented, “We are pleased to be working collaboratively on this study to expand our track record of helping ship operators reduce their emissions through innovation and new technologies. Flow batteries offer an exciting opportunity to increase the electrification of shipping into a wider range of operations and we look forward to using our practical ship design experience to develop marine flow batteries through feasibility and testing into a commercially viable operational system.”

Anthony Price, MD of Swanbarton said, “ With an increased emphasis on the electrification of transport, now is the right time to understand how the technical and commercial advantages of flow batteries can benefit future ship propulsion systems. We see an increasing interest in the role and applications of flow batteries in many sectors and are pleased to be working with MSE, Houlder and Lloyds Register on this important maritime project.“ Peter Huntley-Hawkins, Lloyd’s Register's Team Lead of Electrical and Instrumentation, Marine & Offshore added, “Flow batteries are a promising technology that will help the marine industry address the challenge of decarbonisation and emissions reductions. By using Lloyd’s Tel: +44(0) 2392 472710 Register’s established Approval in Mob: +44(0) 7850 473713 Principle methodology, we will be E-Mail: info@fdsukltd.com able to benchmark the technology for Web: www.fdsukltd.com a single vessel design against current regulation requirements and identify any potential hazards in the design and operations of this emerging technology. By developing an understanding of the risks and mitigations applicable to flow batteries, Lloyd's Register will be well placed to provide safety assurance and support the UK Government with achieving its goal of operating zeroemission vessels in UK waters.” www.marri-uk.org

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Harbour clean-up initiative #CleanUpBristolHarbour is a monthly event inviting people to join others in picking up the floating rubbish that accumulates in the beautiful south west of England harbour.

Working closely with the Harbour Office those involved aim to keep a record of the amount of rubbish collected at each ‘Clean Up’ and show how this litter affects the harbour.

Recently, the initiative received funding from the Rotary Club of Bristol and Bristol Waste.

They were absolutely delighted to receive this equipment from President Elect Keith Rundle of the Rotary Club of Bristol at a ceremony also involving Tony Lawless, Managing Director at Bristol Waste.

Bristol Waste are funding Clean Up Bristol Harbour a further £1500 towards the project, which also comes as a great addition to the cause. http://cleanupbristolharbour.weebly.com

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Integrated Alfa Laval Aalborg steam solution supports sulphur-compliant fuel use by Seaspan Ship Management Seaspan Ship Management has selected Alfa Laval to help resolve steam balance and redundancy issues connected to sulphur-compliant fuels. The comprehensive solution – an integrated steam boiler plant comprising oil-fired steam production, waste heat recovery, advanced control and connectivity – will soon be implemented on eight Seaspan owned large container ships.

Prior to the IMO global sulphur cap’s entry into force, Seaspan Ship Management made the decision to work with sulphurcompliant fuels on its container vessels. Like most container vessels, however, the Seaspan owned vessels have only a single oil-fired boiler and a waste heat recovery boiler on board. This provides no redundancy, which is problematic when using sulphur-compliant fuels.

“The composition of low-sulphur fuels was uncertain when we first decided for them, but it quickly became clear that high paraffin content would be an issue,” says Arvin Dsouza, Fleet Manager at Seaspan Ship Management. “To avoid wax formation, the fuel temperature has to stay above the pour point at all times. But the existing boiler solution on the abovementioned vessels can’t guarantee the required steam capacity as these vessels do not have heating coils in all the designated fuel oil tanks and rely on a shifter system. We chose to work with Alfa Laval, who found the answers we needed.”

Three boilers acting as one efficient system To secure a sufficient and reliable supply of steam, including full steam plant redundancy, Alfa Laval proposed rebuilding the existing oil-fired boiler and adding a new Alfa Laval Aalborg oil-fired boiler. This will support fuel heating by means of steam coils in all tanks. Both the fired boilers and the waste heat recovery boiler will be interconnected through the Alfa Laval Touch Control system, creating a single steam solution.

“Alfa Laval is unique in having all the boiler, burner and control technologies in-house,” says Dsouza. “They presented a complete heating solution that keeps as much as possible of the existing equipment on board, but which integrates the different components for smooth performance as one system. With their knowledge, they could tie everything together.”

Seamless integration and flexible control On each container vessel, Alfa Laval experts will strip out and replace the electrical components of original oil-fired boiler, which was supplied by a different manufacturer. However, they will assimilate its pressure section, ring line equipment and burner, using them to create a new boiler capable of being connected to the Alfa Laval Touch Control system. For a seamless solution, the same type of burner will be used on the new Aalborg boiler.

“Rather than replacing the competitor burner with their own, Alfa Laval is incorporating the same type, so that we can make use of the knowledge and parts we have on board,” says Dsouza. “Everything, including waste heat recovery, will be smoothly handled through the Alfa Laval Touch Control system, as if it had all come from Alfa Laval in the first place.”

The Alfa Laval Touch Control system, which will replace the older boiler’s relay-based control system, is a PLC-based system that can run the oil-fired boilers in either master/slave or load-sharing modes. “We’ll have complete operational flexibility,” says Dsouza, who praises the system’s ease of use. “Through the graphical touchscreen, the operators will have a full overview of the steam plant and be able to make adjustments with just a touch or two.”

Connected for stronger support Beyond the possibilities offered by the control system, the new boiler solution will be equipped for connectivity. Alfa Laval service experts will be able to monitor the system’s condition remotely, creating opportunities for troubleshooting, assistance and optimization. Based on collected data, for example, they will be able to guide the crew in performing necessary maintenance procedures or schedule field services like combustion tuning when required.

“Connectivity will give us deeper and more continuous contact with Alfa Laval service expertise,” says Dsouza. “It will mean peace of mind, but also more effective and cost-efficient use of our boiler systems over time.”

Installations on land or at sea Satisfied with the new steam plant solution, Seaspan Ship Management will implement the setup on the first container vessel in early spring of 2020. Installations will then continue on the remaining seven vessels, running throughout 2020 and into 2021. The installations are planned to take place in a shipyard, but they can be performed at sea if unforeseen disruptions in yard schedules make it necessary.

“We will be able to move forward with the projects, even if circumstances mean we can’t install at the yard,” says Dsouza.

“Alfa Laval has the capability to deliver the parts and install them while the vessel is underway. Whether the installations happen in dry dock or at sea, we’re confident in the solution and we know we count on Alfa Laval’s quality and efficiency.” www.alfalaval.com/marine

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Knutsen OAS Shipping choose AkzoNobel’s Marine Coatings for their LNG vessels Proven, long term performance of coatings sees Knutsen OAS Shipping select AkzoNobel’s Intershield® 300 and Intersleek® 1100SR for their LNG vessels The two LNG vessels - ‘ADRIANO KNUTSEN’ and ‘RIAS BAIXAS KNUTSEN (HN. 2964)’ were both delivered with the selected coatings.

Knutsen reflected the positive experience on their operational vessels with both coating systems, including lifecycle costs savings for the ballast tank areas with Intershield 300 and minimized fuel consumption costs with Intersleek 1100SR. By selecting AkzoNobel’s ‘Industry Benchmark in Corrosion Protection Universal Primer’, Intershield 300 and the ‘Foul Release Fluoropolymer Patented Coating’, Intersleek 1100SR, Knutsen looks to continue the positive impact on their operation.

“Knutsen have used Intershield 300 on our vessels for a long time” said Mr. Oliver J. Smith, Project Manager of Knutsen OAS Shipping. “The reason Knutsen applied Intershield 300 on our LNGs is because we knew that in the long term, we were able to benefit from the lower maintenance cost. When we have inspected the ballast tanks every five years for our vessels in service having Intershield 300, the number of repairs has been very minimal” he continued.

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“We’re were delighted that our high-performing marine coatings were selected for Knutsen’s latest LNG vessels and proud that our experience and capability in coatings for LNG continues to be recognized,” said Jean-Michel Gauthier, Director of AkzoNobel’s Marine and Protective Coatings business.

“That Intersleek was the industry’s first biocide-free foul release coating when it was released in 1996 shows we have long been the front-runner for this technology and that customers can be confident in the significant track record and qualities of the International® product range."

Intersleek is a fully biocide-free solution, proven to provide leading performance and offer complete fouling prevention to the hulls of Knutsen vessels, both prior to and after the dry-docking period.

Smith said, “The fuel consumption after five years as compared to year one (initial application of Intersleek) is maintained. Intersleek is ranked as one of the highest performing coatings as compared to other types of coatings in our fleet. This high performance also keeps future dry-docking costs down.

After five years in service, the vessel had to only have one full finish coat applied instead of having to apply a full scheme. Knutsen has experienced the formation of green slime due to short lay-up and waiting periods.

However, after sailing to the next port of call, the green slime was completely released, saving on any hull cleaning services at the port.”

Hyomin Ha, Professional Engineer & Shipbuilding Senior Engineer for the Naval Architect Design Coordination Department, Shipbuilding Business Unit of Hyundai Heavy Industries said, "We took on this project as we were confident in applying Intersleek 1100SR for newbuilding projects. Even though it was complex to coat Fluoropolymer and Silicone-based coatings, we were able to establish internal standard procedures to apply these coatings and minimize disruption." www.international-marine.com

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Deepsea Stavanger, the dual derrick, dynamic positioned, semi-submersible is working in demanding environmental conditions off the coast of South Africa for oil major Total.

To ensure optimum operations and durability, both above and below the surface, Jotun has applied the premium antifouling SeaQuantum Ultra S and topcoat Hardtop One, a unique polixiloxane coating, in the Semco Maritime yard near Bergen, Norway.

Odfjell Drilling faces a critical challenge in the undertaking of its new assignment. A combination of high fouling intensity and strong ocean currents has the potential to threaten the efficiency of operations. Heavy fouling on the rig hull will increase frictional drag and this, allied to the force of the currents against the rig walls, makes it harder to maintain the correct position. This creates a demand for greater thruster power.

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“It became clear that Deepsea Stavanger required an antifouling tailored to deliver a clean hull, and optimal performance, in the most challenging environmental conditions,” commented Lasse Isaksen, Global Concept Director - Offshore “Biofouling is as big an issue for the offshore industry, particularly with DP vessels, as it is for shipping, and with our established expertise in this niche we were perfectly positioned to find the right solution for this advanced asset.”

“Our in-house anti-fouling team examined the individual vessel requirements, operational parameters, localised fouling intensity, and in-depth metocean data to determine the best coating. SeaQuantum Ultra S will deliver the results Odfjell Drilling and all its stakeholders demand, protecting

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the rig for long-term, durable operations, while its fast polishing silyl acrylate composition ensures a clean hull and optimal maneuverability and performance.”

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Moving above sea level, the rig topside is coated with Jotun’s Hardtop One, which offers excellent gloss retention for outstanding protection in even the most intense sunlight and UV exposure. As a single component product, the coating is unique to the market, offering all the benefits of a two-component solution, but with increased simplicity, reduced waste and less environmental impact.

“Deepsea Stavanger is a state-of-the-art rig that will deliver market leading performance for our globally respected client,“ states Håkon Hernes Technical Superintendent Odfjell Drilling. “For the best results we needed the best solution, and Jotun, with its leadership in marine and protective coatings, proved to be the ideal partner.”

First class

Hernes continues: “We have a commitment to our customers to provide outstanding service and the highest quality, whatever the demands, and we look for the same standards in our suppliers and their products. The innovative combination of solutions from Jotun, providing first class protection and performance above and below the waves, shows they understand our needs and can help us tackle industry challenges. We’re delighted to have them onboard.”

Jotun and Odfjell Drilling have worked together for around 20 years, but this, according to Sales Engineer Rune Nautnes, who helped lead the collaboration from Jotun’s side, was one of the biggest single maintenance projects to date.

“We always enjoy an excellent collaboration with Odfjell Drilling, and this was no exception,” he notes. “The team there provided first class data of the operating environment the rig would face and we used that, in combination with our segment understanding, to refine the ideal solution. This delivery, which consists of 19,000 m² of advanced antifouling, will help Deepsea Stavanger maintain optimal control and meet its demanding operational objectives.” www.jotun.com

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Sonihull can solve global fouling epidemic

As the world’s commercial shipping fleets face extended lay-ups, Sonihull is reacting to a surge in demand for low cost, low maintenance systems that can keep fouling at bay.

“Market uncertainty and a drop in demand, especially in the passenger carrying sectors, is leading to large numbers of commercial vessels being laid-up alongside or at anchor,” explains Darren Rowlands, CEO of Sonihull, the Coventry-based company behind a market-leading antifouling system. Sonihull’s technology harnesses the power of ultrasound to prevent algae, weeds and molluscs form colonising man made surfaces submerged in seawater.

“This is going to have a very detrimental impact on the condition of their hulls, seachests and raw seawater (RSW) cooling systems. Without regular use, the antifouling systems that usually protect these vessels, like anti-fouling paints and impressed-current systems, will not function and the vessels will become infested with unwanted marine growth very quickly. In warm waters this can happen within a matter of weeks,” warned Rowlands.

“Our dealers in the warm waters of Australia have already started to react to a surge in calls from fast ferry operators. They need to get their vessels protected against the rigors of an undetermined lay-up period, so that they can be reactivated quickly without a long, expensive delay in drydock to clean the hull and remove blockages from the RSW cooling systems.”

Even without the lost revenue, drydocking is a very expensive business, which is why operators do everything they can to extend their intervals.

With Sonihull systems fitted, weeds mussels and barnacles will not be able to thrive and operators will be able to respond quickly to changes in vessel demand without worrying about performance, speed, fuel-consumption or engine failure due to blocked cooling pipework.

Sonihull is still providing its regular global dispatch and fitting during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“There is no welding or cutting required during installation and whole systems can be fitted in under a day. This really sets us apart from other systems during these times of social distancing,” added Rowlands. “Our technicians can be in and out very quickly, the job can be done at anchor or even when the vessel is operating if necessary.”

“With very low power consumption (<30 Watts for a Sonihull 8 system with eight transducers) the systems are very low maintenance, the perfect solution to a potentially crippling fouling epidemic.” www.nrgmarine.com

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Novacavi launches Aquancable, its selection of cables for underwater technologies A long-term expertise in custom cable design and manufacturing for underwater technologies, led Novacavi to identify and come up with a selection of subsea and marine cables suitable for a wide variety of underwater technologies where no cable customization is required but the most efficient, reliable and available cable solution is strategic. Standard cables in various lengths and combination ready in stock to be delivered or to be manufactured in short delivery times to cope with any request.

Aquancable standard range includes a selection of cable solutions for underwater technologies: multipurpose communication, video, power, data, composite hybrid cables, armoured cables and more.

Novacavi guarantees the same highest quality of engineering, manufacturing and testing as for the whole custom cable production.

“Novacavi is far from standard, but we realized sometimes customers need a dedicated service of reliable ready to use cable solutions. That’s what this selected range is conceived for.” said Francesca Faverio, Business Development Manager.

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The Multigauge 5300 GRP Thickness Gauge is a simple, robust ultrasonic thickness gauge for checking the condition of Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP). It is supplied as a complete kit with a 19mm hard faced single crystal probe.

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Seafarers encouraged to order early amidst potential Solas expiry date extensions

WesCom Signal and Rescue, a global supplier of marine distress signals, urges businesses to order pyrotechnic products ahead of their expiry dates, following the updated guidance of certification of goods for seafarers released by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), in response to the ongoing COVID-19 situation.

The firm, which has been manufacturing world-class pyrotechnics for more than 100 years, stresses the importance of forward planning for the ordering of pyrotechnics and other dated, mandated items, to mitigate any possible supply delays in the future. Currently, there are no problems for WesCom Signal and Rescue with the manufacture of its safety distress signals and the team continues to work closely with its global network of distributors.

Only where absolutely necessary, extensions to expiry dates of pyrotechnics will be made at the discretion of the local maritime authority and will only be considered where availability is a problem for a particular vessel. The extension may be granted for a month at a time to enable the vessel to reach a port where supply can be replenished; but not beyond four years after the date of manufacture, marked on the product.

Keith Bradford, Product & Customer Service Manager for WesCom Signal and Rescue, adds, “We do not currently foresee any problems with availability, but due to the unknown climate we are all in, we strongly recommend working with customers to replace earlier than originally planned. Health and safety is, and will always be, of paramount importance to WesCom Signal and Rescue and its suppliers around the world, and we urge seafarers to remain compliant at all times.”

The firm whole-heartedly advises seafarers to keep updated with current regulations to stay compliant, only use quality suppliers and equipment, and certified service partners.

WesCom Signal and Rescue’s business operations will continue unchanged, manufacturing and marketing its brands: Comet, Pains Wessex, Oroquieta and Aurora exactly as before. It is world renowned for its marine safety equipment and is trusted by the world’s navies, lifeboat and rescue services, merchant fleets and airlines, as well as by fishing vessels and leisure craft. www.wescomsignal.com

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Metal Shark increases law enforcement market share

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US-based Metal Shark is enjoying increased popularity among law enforcement agencies, with 20 new law enforcement customers recently added and over 35 welded aluminium law enforcement vessels either recently delivered or currently in production.

Among its many new builds, Metal Shark is producing five custom 23-foot Relentless center console patrol boats for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, while continuing to deliver 26-foot and 28-foot Relentless center console vessels for Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the nation’s largest conservation law enforcement agency.

The company attributes the growing success of its law enforcement business development effort to the many missionenhancing features it has incorporated into its LE-focused lineup.

“With our in-house team of over 60 engineers and naval architects and nearly 2,000 total vessels delivered to date, we offer law enforcement agencies a wide range of proven hulls and unmatched design expertise,” said Dean Jones, Metal Shark’s Vice President of Sales for LE, Fire, and Specialty Markets. “Carefully considering the challenges of modern law enforcement missions, we have developed a full portfolio of next-generation patrol boats, each based on a globally proven hull design and specifically outfitted to provide greater comfort, efficiency, and safety to law enforcement officers.”

“These are purpose-built, professional-grade law enforcement vessels with many mission-specific features that really set them apart,” said John Hotz, Metal Shark’s Senior Account Manager specializing in Law Enforcement sales. “We integrate weather-tight compartments with 12-volt USB outlets into consoles for laptops and printers, we employ non-reflective blackout matte coatings that eliminate glare to improve low-light visibility, and we provide easily accessible, lockable dry storage compartments adequately sized to fit Pelican cases. Through numerous enhancements, these vessels have been mission-optimized to an extent not seen on the industry’s legacy patrol boat designs.The result is a boat that is more comfortable, practical, and safer to use during long hours spent policing our nation’s often crowded inland waterways.”

Recent Metal Shark law enforcement customers include the Broward (FL) Sheriff’s Office, Delaware Department of Natural Resources, Fairfax County (VA) Police Department, Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, Houston Police Department, Jefferson County (KY) Sheriff, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Montgomery County (TX) Sheriff’s Office, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Onondaga County (NY) Sheriff’s Office, Port of San Diego Environment, Punta Gorda (FL) Police and Fire, San Juan (PR) Police, Travis County Sheriff (TX), U.S Army Corps of Engineers (KY), U.S. Fish and Wildlife, Virginia Beach Police Department, Washington DC Metro Police, Winthrop (MA) Harbourmaster Department, and Bahamas National Trust.

“Metal Shark is gaining customers in this competitive, brand-loyal market by leveraging our formidable engineering strength to create the industry’s most modern LE-specific model lineup,” said Metal Shark CEO Chris Allard. “We achieve further differentiation thanks to serialized manufacturing processes that can produce high quality vessels, rapidly, reliably and repeatedly, supported by a stock boats program which can reduce lead times to 30 days or less in some cases. We will continue to support our law enforcement customers and other first responders with the industry’s most modern designs and outstanding customer service.” www.metalsharkboats.com

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Following a competitive European tender process, Concordia Damen has been nominated to build a new training vessel for the STC Group. The new vessel will be used in the training of students on maritime courses.

The new, environmentally conscious vessel will replace two training vessels – the Princess Christina and the Princess Beatrix – that the Rotterdam-headquartered maritime training institution has used for over 50 years.

In 2018, students and teachers at STC Group, along with supporters from the business community, began to develop the ideas behind the vessel.

The decided upon the name Ab Initio – Latin for ‘in the beginning’.

Concordia Damen participated in a tender process featuring numerous technical and environmental requirements. The forward-facing vessel will draw upon Concordia Damen’s expertise in sustainable shipping solutions. It will feature a hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system complete with battery pack. Additionally, Ab Initio will feature solar cells.

As well as being uncompromising in its stance towards sustainability, STC Group required that the vessel be futuristic and distinctive, yet recognisable in appearance.

Tim van Berchum, financial manager at Concordia Damen, said, “We are very pleased to be asked by STC Group to build their new training vessel.

We are proud to be playing a role in the development of the next generation of maritime personnel. Additionally, Ab Initio is notable for its sustainable characteristics. We see this contract, therefore, as a testimony to the work we have done previously in sustainable vessel construction.

Concordia Damen will carry out the outfitting of the vessel at its yard in Werkendam, the Netherlands.

Ab Initio is scheduled for completion in 2022. www.damen.com

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IMH bolsters senior team as part of long-term growth strategy Industrial and Marine Hydraulics (IMH) has recruited an operations manager and service manager to support its project and service teams.

The appointments have been made in line with IMH’s five-year growth plan. This has seen the business open a new facility at the Port of Blyth, which is equipped to provide full onsite service and inspection operations, and make significant investments in machinery and an ERP system, which is reshaping how the business operates and is generating process efficiencies.

Jonathan Marley, who has 14 years project and operational management experience and performed a number of roles at pumping solutions specialist Sulzer has been appointed as Operations Manager. He will have day-to-day responsibility for operational efficiency and quality control across the service and maintenance work streams of IMH and will manage the execution of all longer-term major project commitments.

Joining as part of the senior management team, he will also be responsible for identifying and implementing continuous improvement measures across the business.

Chris Mosley, who has been appointed as Service Manager, will work closely with Jonathan and lead IMH’s fast-paced service delivery team.

Chris spent 20 years with the British Army, working his way up to Avionics Supervisor / Flight Line Crew Chief, where he co-ordinated maintenance support on various aircraft in high-pressure environments. This experience will be invaluable when working in the demanding and responsive environment at IMH, which is driven by the complex needs of its customers.

Jonathan Marley, Operations Manager at IMH commented: “I’m delighted to be joining the IMH team, as now more than ever there is a need for businesses to look for ways in which to operate more effectively and implement processes that are flexible and responsive.

“With service teams based here in Middlesbrough and at the Port of Blyth I look forward to developing new strategies that can be implemented to best support our customers.”

James Griffiths, Managing Director at IMH added: “As our business continues to grow its portfolio and sector coverage, these strategic appointments will assist us in overcoming the many challenges that expansion brings.

“I’m excited that Jonathan and Chris have joined the team, they bring extremely valuable experience and capabilities to the organisation.”

IMH delivers major hydraulic engineering projects across a number of sectors including offshore, marine, infrastructure and energy and its experienced team delivers services in design, installation, and commissioning of hydraulic engineering projects. The team’s comprehensive product knowledge enables them to source and supply high quality spares and components to address a customer’s specific need, which addresses technical requirements, delivery and price. www.imh-uk.com

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