Marine & Maritime Gazette May 2018

MARINE & MARITIME

GAZETTE Commercial Marine & Renewables Worldwide

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Welcome to the May 2018 issue of Marine & Maritime Gazette the monthly magazine aimed at Worldwide coverage of the commercial marine, shipping and waterbased renewables markets.

With Seawork, Southampton UK now only just around the corner, what are we all expecting for the Summer?

Inside this issue, as usual, we will be covering a vast amount of topics including ‘Anchors, Mooring, Rope & Chains’ on page 26, to the ‘ins and outs’ of ‘Vessel Build, Repair & Maintenance’ from page 20.

We also have a quick look at ‘Survey & Inspection’, in all it’s elements, on page 32 and on page 16 we have a ‘peek’ at the UK Department of Transport Commercial Ma rine & Renewabl publishing the latest ‘Port Connectivity es Worldwide Study’.

Anyway, we hope you enjoy reading this edition and look forward to seeing some of you at one of the many up-coming maritime events around the globe.

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 INSIDE: issues.

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Research vessel The Teignbridge Propellers hydrodynamic research vessel - HRV1 - has recently been launched.

p18 Turbine foundations HR Wallingford supply next-gen wind turbine foundations at Borkum Riffgrund 2.

p8 Iceni CTV Turner Iceni awarded contract to supply CTVs for East Anglia ONE offshore windfarm.

p21 Damen anchors Damen Anchor & Chain delivers two anchors for luxury yacht sector.

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Pirie & Smith appoints new global General Manager Pirie & Smith, marine consultants and ship surveyors to the marine and energy sectors, has appointed Graeme Alexander as General Manager to head up the company and take responsibility for leading its activities across the globe.

The appointment is in response to a 12-month period of international expansion for the Aberdeen-headquartered firm, which has seen it establish representative agencies in Thailand, India, Singapore, Dubai and Europe to provide a global network for local and international clients in the offshore, marine, fishing, renewables and insurance industries. In addition, Pirie & Smith, which also has an office in London, is actively looking at additional business opportunities in the Middle East.

Graeme brings more than 34 years of seagoing and shore experience to the new post having previously worked in the USA, Oman, India and Europe as well as the UK. Most recently he was General Manager Marine Operations for the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company, responsible for passenger and cargo ferries and for the Penzance Dry Dock Company. Prior to that, roles ranged from engineer on specialised Dynamic Positioning (DP) vessels to Technical Superintendent and Project Manager of vessel conversions and new builds. Shore side experience included managing marine assets for a range of diving, geotechnical drilling and well operations projects.

“This is an exciting time to be joining Pirie & Smith,” comments Graeme. “Within the past year it has not only grown its sphere of activities on an international level but has added new divisions to meet the needs of its growing client base, including the addition of a new DP division which is one of our growth areas.

“The company has a long tradition and established reputation for servicing the marine sector and my aim will be to continue the traditional values of Pirie & Smith while introducing new services and divisions in response to the needs of the modern marine and offshore sectors.

“I am particularly interested in helping to drive forward ongoing efforts to enhance safety right across the industry. We will work in partnership with other marine and surveying consultants to utilise our collective industry experience to jointly develop effective and robust safety assurance processes to benefit our customers and the overall marine industry.”

Based in Aberdeen, Pirie & Smith has been in operation since 1904 and is one of Scotland’s oldest firms of marine surveyors.

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Kazmortransflot LLP takes delivery of final Damen Shoalbuster 2709 for Caspian Sea operations National Maritime Shipping Company Kazmortransflot LLP, a leader in transportation in the Caspian Sea region, has taken delivery of its third Damen Shoalbuster 2709, the last in the current order. The vessels are ideal for operations in the shallow waters of the Caspian Sea and are now playing an important role in the development of oil fields in the Kazakh section of the inland sea and significantly expanding the range of services that Kazmortransflot can offer its clients.

The contracts for the three Shoalbusters 2709 were signed in July 2017 between Damen, NMSC Kazmortransflot LLP and Al Hilal Islamic Bank, which arranged the Sharia compliant financing. All three vessels were built at Damen Shipyards Gorinchem with the first two delivered from stock just two months following the signing of the contract. Named Emba and Talas, they were handed over to Kazmortransflot on 5 September 2017 in the Netherlands. The third, named Irgiz, was officially delivered on 15 March this year. The vessels are RMRS classified.

The versatile and highly successful Damen Shoalbuster range offers a wide range of options within the standard designs, and Kazmortransflot chose a higher power rating for their 27-metre vessels to deliver a top speed of more than 11 knots and a bollard pull of more than 40 tonnes. Their duties will include towing structures and other vessels, assisting ships, navigational assistance, the planting and handling of anchors, and other auxiliary ship duties.

Marat Ormanov of Kazmortransflot said at the time of the contract signing, “We chose to work with Damen for these vessels because of the proven track record of the Damen Shoalbuster range. Also, thanks to Damen’s standardized shipbuilding concept and philosophy of building for stock, they are able to deliver our vessels within very short term, enabling us to rapidly put our development plans into action.”

Marc Tijssen, Sales Manager at Damen Shipyards Group, added: “Damen is involved in the Caspian Sea already for a long time. We trust that the delivery of these three vessels marks the first step in a long-term relationship with Kazmortransflot. We are looking forward to assist them with new projects!”

Yeltay Mukhamejanov, Head of Business of Al Hilal Islamic Bank: “We are pleased to provide the first Islamic structured financing for Kazmortransflot and make our contribution in developing the Caspian region.”

National Maritime Shipping Company Kazmortransflot operates a fleet of modern tankers and support vessels in the Caspian region.

Owned by National Company KazMunaiGas JSC, its primary objective is the development of the Republic of Kazakhstan’s merchant marine and the growth of a domestic shipping capability to serve its international trade flows. www.damen.com

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Marine Tech Expo returns to Plymouth

Contract awarded for sub sea cable replacement in Orkney Isles

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has awarded a contract to marine cable specialist, Global Marine Group, to install and commission a 10.8km electricity cable between Rousay and Westray in the Orkney Isles.

Map showing position of Orkney Isles in relation to Scotland

The new cable is being installed as part of SSEN’s ongoing electricity distribution subsea cable replacement programme and will replace the existing 35-year-old cable which is coming to the end of its operational life.

John Buchan, Head of Subsea Cable Projects said: “Appointing Global Marine Group marks an important milestone for the delivery of the Rousay Westray project. With our contractor now on board, plans are being finalised ready to start work onsite in Spring 2018.

This is the first time SSEN has worked with this contractor and we are delighted to have them on board.”

The Rousay-Westray submarine cable replacement is one of a number of projects which are being progressed to maintain the electricity distribution infrastructure serving the Scottish islands, ensuring continued security of supply for Scotland’s island communities.

From now until 2023, around 90km of submarine cables are due to be replaced - a fifth of the total number currently in operation.

Mike Daniel, Global Marine Group said: “We’re very proud to have secured our first cable replacement contract with Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks and we are looking forward to working with the SSEN team to deliver this vital project. Global Marine Group brings together a vast set of experience in this field, the CWind & Global Offshore team will execute this project and I have every confidence that we deliver this successfully. We are looking forward to building a long-term partnership with SSEN.” The Rousay-Westray works are scheduled to start in Spring 2018, with the new cable due to be commissioned by Summer 2018 when it will be providing a continued safe and reliable source of electricity to local homes and businesses. www.globalmarine.co.uk

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Following its huge success in 2016, the Marine Tech Expo is returning to Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City, on Thursday 21 June at the Roland Levinsky Building on the University of Plymouth campus.

The event programme features 34 high profile, inspiring speakers, including international keynote Ralph Rayner, non-executive chairman of Sonardyne International; Michael Jones from USA’s biggest Marine Cluster, The Marine Alliance; and Chris Langford of Thales Group, which recently relocated Plymouth for its unrivalled location for deep water access.

The Marine Tech Expo, part of the Mayflower 400 programme to showcase business, is expected to see senior decision makers involved in the latest marine innovations in ocean technology congregate under one roof.

Organised by Plymouth City Council in partnership with South Coast Marine Cluster, Plymouth University, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Babcock International, Destination Plymouth, Sir Alister Hardy Foundation for Ocean Science (SAHFOS), The Marine Biological Association, Department for International Trade, Sonardyne International, MSubs, Pixalytics, Thales UK, Innovate UK, Knowledge Transfer Network and Devon Chamber of Commerce, the expo is designed for professionals working in marine related businesses and organisations, including manufacturing.

Programme director, Professor John Chudley, said: “Plymouth’s first Marine Tech Expo in 2016 was a huge success and this year will be no different, with the event programme specifically designed to support marine businesses to innovate, create a competitive

edge and ultimately grow; creating high value knowledge-based jobs. It provides a real opportunity to network with other key decision makers and keep up to date with the latest industry innovations.”

Anthony Payne, strategic director for place at Plymouth City Council, said: “As Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth plays a hugely important role in the marine business sector. The Marine Tech Expo gives the city’s businesses the opportunity to showcase the breadth of innovation and development on offer, as well as collaborate and network together.”

Exhibitors from across the South West will showcase the latest in marine autonomy and a ‘Question Time’ event will also take place, looking at autonomous platforms and their impact on workforce and skills, technology and the physical impact on ocean landscape.

In the evening, attendees will be able to join industry experts on a cruise tour of Plymouth Sound and a networking dinner.

The following day, Plymouth’s marine community will open its doors to offer an exclusive behind the scenes tour for Marine Tech Expo attendees, offering a unique insight into the leading tech and science being developed in the city. This will include live water demonstrations and a visit to the country’s first marine enterprise zone, Oceansgate.

Earlybird tickets are on sale now for £50 + VAT, which includes the behind the scenes tour on 22 June.

Tickets for the evening cruise and dinner are also on sale at £25 + VAT. Register now on the Marine Tech Expo website: www.marinetechexpo.co.uk

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CWind launches new cable care service

CWind, a leading provider of power cable and asset management services to the offshore renewables and utilities market and part of the Global Marine Group (GMG), announced recently the launch of Complete Cable Care, an enhanced package of services for power cable owners. GMG concurrently announced the addition of the ASV Pioneer to its fleet of reliable cable ships.

The new enhanced service package will significantly reduce the time needed to respond to and repair damaged power cables, which will significantly reduce the operational downtime and financial losses caused by such eventualities.

CWind will introduce a suite of additional supporting services later in 2018.

The capabilities of the ASV Pioneer, a multi-purpose barge that is equipped to provide timely cable repair solutions for clients off the UK coast, will enable Complete Cable Care to provide a new and improved end-to-end turnkey solution for cable repair needs. The ASV Pioneer can operate from the beach out to a depth of 50m. The vessel also benefits from a full spread of cable repair equipment, including a carousel for cable storage and ample deck space. The ASV Pioneer will remain on permanent standby at CWind’s offshore service hub in Blyth, UK, allowing rapid deployment as needed.

Mike Daniel, representing Global Marine Group, and responsible for delivering the project, commented, “The launch of Complete Cable Care represents a dynamic and innovative solution in the field of cable repair, which will deliver immediate financial and operational benefits to our customers. It further underlines CWind’s commitment to partnering with our customers to help them to solve their most important challenges and to adapt to meet the needs of the market.”

Daniel continued, “The average time it takes to repair a power cable is 100 days. With the ASV Pioneer on standby, and CWind’s ability to mobilise at speed, downtime and associated financial losses will be reduced dramatically.” www.globalmarine.co.uk

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Next-generation wind turbine foundations deployed at Borkum Riffgrund 2

Suction bucket foundations of the type being deployed at Borkum Riffgrund 2 were tested at a scale of 1:32 in HR Wallingford’s Fast Flow Facility

The Borkum Riffgrund 2 offshore wind farm, for which construction has begun in the German North Sea, will have 56 8MW turbines, including 20 next-generation suction bucket foundations. Prior to their deployment, the novel foundations were part of a research project carried out with Ørsted by HR Wallingford in its Oxfordshire Fast Flow Facility.

It is well known that the action of waves and currents can lead to erosion of the seabed around wind turbine foundations. This phenomenon, known as scour, poses a risk to the stability of the foundation and, in extreme cases, has the potential to cause structural failure. Although scour is relatively well understood for traditional monopile foundations, this is not necessarily the case for complex foundation types.

HR Wallingford worked with Ørsted to help to refine the design of the suction bucket foundation , as part of a research project investigating scour effects and the most suitable scour protection for the novel foundation structures.

The ten-month study included physical modelling and complex analysis, looking into the types and extents of scour protection that would be required for the suction bucket foundation to be deployed in the North Sea. Testing was also undertaken to assess the likely impacts of scour protection around the cables required to transport power from offshore wind turbines to onshore transformer stations.

Prof. Richard Whitehouse, Chief Technical Director, Sediment Dynamics, at HR Wallingford, said: “For complex foundations, we currently use a combination of approaches to estimate likely scour, and this introduces a level of uncertainty in the design process. The research with Ørsted has enabled us to develop greater certainty in the prediction of seabed response, and design more efficient foundation solutions. Ultimately this will help to make offshore wind developments more cost-effective, and developments in exposed locations and deeper waters more economically viable.”

Andreas Roulund, Scour Engineer at Ørsted, said: “The testing has improved our knowledge of the scour and scour processes that occur at large, complex foundations. We are moving to the construction phase of Borkum Riffgrund 2 with rigorously tested scour protection designs, which increases our confidence in the performance of the scour protection.”

Harland and Wolff are manufacturing the suction buckets for the foundations, while GeoSea vessel Innovation is handling their installation.

The 450MW wind farm, whose location is some 40km northwest of the island of Borkum, and which is co-owned by Orsted and Global Infrastructure Partners, is expected to be fully commissioned during 2019. www.hrwallingford.com

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US inland waterways vessels market still growing

According to a new research report by the market research and strategy consulting firm, Global Market Insights, Inc, the Inland Waterways Vessels Market to grow at over 4.5% CAGR from 2017 to 2024.

Increasing trade activities via inland waterways is primarily driving the industry growth over the forecast timeframe. These vessels are highly preferred owing to their benefits including congestion free transportation, reliability, and cost effectiveness as compared to other modes, further escalating the revenue generation. Various governments across the globe are launching initiatives to modernize their marine ports, positively impacting the inland waterways vessels market till 2024.

Non-passenger vessels are likely to showcase dominance in the global inland waterways vessels market with more than 80% revenue share by 2024. High prominence of work boats such as general cargo ships and fishing vessels for carrying out specific tasks will primarily contribute to the revenue generation.

Passenger ships will exhibit over 3% CAGR from 2017 to 2024 owing to rising government support across the globe for their enhancement. For instance, in October 2017, the Chinese government made an announcement for facilitation of cruise industry in the country.

Marine ports across the globe are witnessing increasing goods and passenger traffic, resulting in heavy investments. For instance, in March 2018, India’s port sector was rewarded USD 10 billion for the benefit of the industry participants for efficiently accomplishing their tasks including maintenance, operations, harboring, etc. This will instigate immense growth potential to the global inland waterways vessels market over the next eight years. however, restricted participation of private sector may hamper the industry growth.

Globally stringent requirements are witnessed which are associated with fixtures and fittings during the construction of vessels. For instance, investigation of Rhine ships (ROSR) and EU Directive comprises of several requirements to be adhered.

Moreover, an overall technical inspection of the ships is conducted for providing them with a certificate to transport commodities or passengers. These mandatory standards will enhance the quality of vessels, further improving the product sales, fostering the inland waterways vessels market growth over the coming years.

Global inland waterways vessels market from diesel oil will exhibit maximum volume share of over 90% till 2024 owing to strong prevalence of fuel in the industry. High usage of the fuel in majority of the vessels will augment to the revenue generation. LSFO will grow rapidly, witnessing more than 6.5% CAGR over the next eight years. The substantial growth is attributed to its rising deployment owing to increasing marine pollution and adverse environmental impacts. Moreover, this fuel fulfils the stringent regulatory standards, further

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Asia Pacific will capture highest revenue share in inland waterways vessels market, accounting for more than USD 1,750 billion by 2024. Rising initiatives from countries including Japan, South Korea, and China for enhancement of marine transportation will essentially drive the industry growth. These countries have carried out extensive construction activities for bulk-carriers, new tankers, and LNG carriers over the past few years, further supporting the regional dominance. North America is likely to grow substantially, exhibiting more than 6% CAGR owing to regular modernizations in the terminals and continuous focus of industry participants to expand their fleet.

Sanmar, Rhenus Group, Sneed Shipbuilding, Bayliner, Viking, European Cruise Service, and CMA CGM Group are among the prominent global inland waterways vessels market participants. Other noticeable participants include Seacontractors, Windcat Work Boats, CIWTC, DFDS, and Norfolk Tug Company. Fleet expansion is among the key strategy implemented by the industry players to gain competitive edge. For instance, in March 2018, Viking planned to construct six vessels to be delivered within next few years.

Source: https://www.gminsights.com/industry-analysis/inland-waterways-vessels-market

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by John Caskey Last July a new car ferry service made its maiden voyage across Carlingford Lough; navigating this busy waterway to provide services for tourists, residents and businesses between Greencastle, County Down and Greenore, County Louth.

The Scenic Carlingford Ferry represents a successful partnership between the Frazier Ferries, the Carlingford Lough Commission and Warrenpoint Harbour, as well as consultants, contractors and suppliers like ourselves. It’s also significant because the ferry service provides a new cross border transport link, uniting Northern Ireland with the Republic of Ireland.

Establishing a new channel on Carlingford Lough

Establishing a new channel for the Carlingford Ferry was not without its challenges. It has taken 10 years to complete this project, although the hold ups have been primarily down to legal challenges.

The biggest challenge, however, was to establish a safe channel. Carlingford Lough is busy; the Port at Warrenpoint sees an annual tonnage of 3.48m and 969 vessels. There is also a passenger ferry that operates between Warrenpoint and Omeath during the summer months, as well as numerous vessel movements between the smaller ports and harbours that line the shores of the lough. The lough is popular with tourist and leisure users - as well as industry - with sailing, fishing, boat trips and cruises.

Following a consultancy and successful tendering stage, Hydrosphere worked in partnership with all parties involved to find solutions for marking the new channel, as well as a secondary channel that has also been established. The route takes the car ferry across busy shipping channels, so it was essential that navigation aids clearly defined the new channel and caused no confusion for other mariners.

Navigation lights at Greencastle

Slipways at both ferry ports have fixed steady on lights - the Vega VLB-5 XSS LED self contained navigation light - which boast an optical range of 2 to 4 nautical miles at 0.74T. These solar powered LEDs are highly energy efficient, and owing to their performance, are compact by design.

We also installed a Luminell LED search light at Greencastle, to be used in fogging conditions. This light is also solar powered and can be activated on demand using a mobile phone.

The new channel into Greencastle also required navigation aids. We recommended and installed synchronised navigation lights to identify the channel as a unit - thereby ensuring there was no confusion with other established channels. MOBILIS T 1200 buoys mark the secondary channel There were many different parties invested in this project’s success and the launch of the Scenic Carlingford Ferry is a credit to them all. This service saves passengers up to 90 minutes compared to doing the journey on the road, and has a 44 vehicles capacity. The ferry has hourly sailings and operates 364 days of the year. It also takes in some stunning scenery - Carlingford Lough is truly spectacular. www.hydrosphere.co.uk

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Metal Shark delivers another round of patrol boats to Vietnam Coast Guard Another six new military patrol boats built by Louisiana, USAbased shipbuilder Metal Shark have been delivered to the Vietnam Coast Guard.

This newest round of vessels follows an initial six-vessel delivery of Metal Shark 45-foot Defiant-class patrol boats to the Vietnam Coast Guard in the province of Quang Nam in May of 2017.

Underscoring the increasingly cordial relationship between Washington and Hanoi, the delivery follows back-to-back U.S. presidential visits to Vietnam from President Obama in 2016 and President Trump in 2017, a visit by Secretary of Defence James Mattis in January 2018, and a visit by the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson – the first visit to Vietnam by a U.S. aircraft carrier in over four decades – in early March.

The new Metal Shark patrol boats were handed over during the inaugural visit of U.S. Coast Guard Vice Admiral Fred M. Midgette at a delivery ceremony on March 28th at the Vietnam Coast Guard’s Region 4 station on Phu Quoc Island, the farthest southwestern territory of Vietnam.

The boats were part of a 20 million dollar transfer of infrastructure and equipment by the U.S. to Vietnam. The delivery also included a training center, maintenance facility, boat lift, vehicles, and a navigation simulator.

In an announcement, the U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Vietnam described the transfer as “another significant milestone in the bolstering partnership between the U.S. and Vietnam demonstrating U.S. support for a strong, prosperous, and independent Vietnam that contributes to international security and the rule of law.”

The Region 4 Metal Shark boats will serve to deter bad actors from committing crimes against or near Vietnam, where current challenges include smuggling, illicit trafficking, piracy and armed robbery on the high seas, illegal fishing, environmental degradation, and others.

U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam, Dan Kritenbrink, said, “This fall, we plan to break ground on the Region 3 facility in Vung Tau” and stated that “this is a truly exciting moment” in the U.S. – Vietnam partnership.

Chris Allard, CEO of Metal Shark, added “These vessels represent a significant capabilities boost for the military of Vietnam and they are symbolic of the strengthening ties between the United States and Vietnam. It’s an honor to contribute to this historic moment and we look forward to continuing our support of this growing relationship with future deliveries.” www.metalsharkboats.com

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Tuco for Archipelago

Tuco has recently delivered a ProZero 10.5m WBW Archipelago workboat to Norwegian Archipelago Services.

The vessel is a fast and light multipurpose workboat that features a hydraulic bow gate and a deck crane for handling cargo over the vessels side.

The vessel has been built with a flexible, hung cabin to ensure the best possible comfort in the wheelhouse.

The workboat will enter service in Holmestrand, Norway, for the local Archipelago services and has been modified to fit the needs of this specific client. The changes required by Holmestrand were a centre mounted cabin with a deck layout allowing room for full walk around of the cabin structure. The powertrain has been changed from single propeller installation in the previous delivery to a single jet in the Holmestrand boat.

Two suspended seats, a passenger sofa, and a toilet ensure the very best travelling experience for the crew and passengers. On the aft deck of the vessel, a large heated locker is mounted, serving as a dry locker for the crew’s clothes and tools.

The vessel is equipped with a Volvo Penta D11 inboard diesel engine which is capable of more than 25 knots when transporting crew and passengers to or from the archipelago islands, which will be the boat’s main area of use.

On the foredeck the boat features a crane on the starboard side, and on the port side a line/trap hauler, and a side door for easy access to shore and water. The boat is further equipped with radio, radar, AIS and a VHF installation for optimal communication.

“We are really pleased with the performance of the vessel, and extremely smooth ride this vessel offers its’ crew ” commented Jakob Frost, Product responsible at Tuco Marine Group. “The sailing characteristics are excellent, just as the boat was designed for, and the low weight of the vessel ensures the low fuel use, that is always a high priority for us.” www.tuco.dk

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Active-Passive Radar Reflectors for Marine Use A significant advance in marine safety..

EM230 Compact Plus

Robust P.E Case with enhanced array giving a massive response 23.38m2 @ + or -3o within smallest possible case. Ideal for Ribs, Motor vessels, fish farms, poles, marina entrances, buoys and land hazards.

Optional extras:

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

Specifications

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

Humphree equipment for Norwegian Swath

For buoy upgrades, land or sea hazards.

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

Sweden based stabiliser manufacturer Humphree Marine has recently announced the delivery of a complete set up of Humphree equipment to a Norwegian ‘Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull’ (SWATH) vessel.

EM325 Top Mark

Specifications

Available in I.A.L.A Red, Green or Yellow.

EM325 2 Stack Ht 513 mm, Dia 365mm, Wt 5.4kg. Maximum RCS 62.15m2 Average RCS 7.92m2 EM325 3 Stack Ht 706mm, Dia 365mm, Wt 7kg. Maximum RCS 86.04m2 Average RCS 12.01m2 4x12mm Base fixings@200mm PCD with optional top fixings to suit a navigation light of your choice. (Replaces EM305 BM2/3 & EM305FPMS)

ECHOMAX EM700 Buoy

Maintenance free, foam filled navigation buoys in yellow or green cones or red cans for: • Estuaries, harbours and inshore waters • Riverside boat yards and yacht clubs • Dinghy or yacht race markers • Fish farms

Optional extras:

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

St Andrews cross with lifting eye.

Lifting eye options with or without navigation light.

25kgs of ballast

Specifications

EM700-90 Height 900mm Width 700mm Weight 16.5kgs Buoyancy 110kgs Focal plain 707mm

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

“We have a long history using Humphree equipment in our projects, designed and manufactured to deliver world class quality and reliability.

This vessel will be used as a Crew Transfer Vessel for offshore windmills. The owner Odfjell has required a complete Humphree system for highest comfort for their crew,” said Joachim Waglen Hansen, construction manager at OMA Baatbyggeri.

The vessel is equipped with transom mounted interceptors and fin stabilisation based on four fins. The complete system is electrically actuated with the Humphree fast servo units. The Humphree Active Ride control system, integrating both interceptors and fins in one system, has proved to give a significant motion reduction that improves safety and comfort onboard for both crew and passengers. The system also reduces fuel consumption to minimise the environmental impact from the vessel’s operation. This waterjet propelled vessel is also assisted with the Humphree interceptor steering that further improves the fuel consumption and the vessel’s durability. www.humphree.com

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Port Connectivity Study Published

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On the 24 April 2018 the Department for Transport (DfT) published a study of England’s port connectivity which reviews the ability of rail and road connections to move freight to and from English ports and provides recommendations on how to raise the profile of shipping, encourage closer collaboration on freight and improve information-sharing.

The study will also influence funding, policy and planning decisions. It aims to demonstrate the value that English harbours add to the economy at a local and national level, and the value of their global trade links. The study also examines how port connectivity issues are managed, and the development plans and ambitions for the future.

The study has further sought to gain a better understanding of the transport and economic corridors serving England’s ports to highlight the advantages of port connectivity and increase the profile of the port industry’s role. Improved rail and road links will provide more effective freight journeys between important economic areas and ports, which will increase productivity, lower costs and provide access to international markets.

In launching the Port Connectivity Study, Shipping Minister Nusrat Ghani commented: “The nation’s ports are crucial to our success, contributing £5.4 billion to our economy. Shipping is still one of the most efficient way of transporting goods from across the globe into our homes. But the journey doesn’t stop at a port.

Good connections to distributors and manufacturers are also vital in ensuring that products reach our shelves without delay.

Better links won’t just boost imports, but will also support British companies that export products across the globe, helping them exploit new international trade opportunities.”

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Teignbridge Research Vessel Launched Teignbridge Propellers is engaged in new propeller and propulsion research using a specifically designed new vessel. The hydrodynamic research vessel (HRV1) has been designed and built for Duncan Research and Development Ltd, an associated company with Teignbridge Propellers. The craft is a unique floating hydrodynamic laboratory and work-shop, where innovations in propellers and propulsion equipment can be developed and tested in full size and true operating conditions. The vessel is a catamaran configuration with clear undisturbed water between the hulls where low and high speed testing can be carried out under observation.

The vessel is capable of speeds of 40 knots plus, and has the option to vary both engine bhp and shaft speed via a 6 speed gearbox. The hull resistance can be increased by the use of tabs and drogues. So the vessel can simulate various iterations of bhp, shaft speed and hull resistance to replicate a customer’s proposed or actual boat. At the lower speed range it can test for bollard pull performance, and at the higher speed ranges it can test for efficiency and cavitation avoidance. Propellers up to 1.2 meters in diameter will be manufactured and tested, which in many cases will be full size models. This will provide more accurate results than using small scale models in test tanks.

The engine is connected to an articulated pod drive that can be swung up into the cabin. This allows ease of changing the test propellers at sea. Therefore, a number of propellers can be tested and compared in a day.

The vessel is equipped with a full range of instrumentation for measuring, testing and recording all necessary aspects of the propellers performance. Teignbridge plans on optimising its highly efficient C-Foil propeller design further, and to produce a new high efficiency propeller design series.

The vessel is also available for testing on behalf of customers, designers, research institutes, universities and naval architects. The initial tests scheduled are for the ÂŁ3m ETI funded HEPS (High Efficiency Propulsion System) project that Teignbridge is currently undertaking. This two year project aims to develop a commercially-viable system that can be retrofitted to a variety of vessel types. The HEPS technology aims to deliver a fuel efficiency benefit of greater than 8% on most vessels. Unlike other forms of transport it is difficult to replace fossil fuels in marine vessels with low carbon alternatives so increasing fuel efficiency will become progressively more important if emissions and costs are to be reduced for the shipping industry.

HRV1 is moored in Torquay harbour and uses the sheltered waters of Torbay as the test ground www.teignbridge.co.uk

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Windcat Workboats’ radical hull change is contribution towards industry cost reduction Windcat Workboats have launched their second vessel in their new MK3.5 series: “Windcat 41”. The new hull shape, which is the basis for this vessel type, shows radical improvements in performance, comfort and efficiency compared with the present vessel design.

Being part of the industry’s LCOE (Levelized Cost of Energy) reduction goals. Windcat has put significant effort into developing cost effective vessels that fit to the ever-evolving demands for higher comfort and performance. However, the approach to make radical changes in the hull design for our new generation of vessels was a considerable risk.

The management team at Windcat had full confidence in the new vessel when the designer Pete Melvin presented the concept he developed that would reduce fuel consumption and give added comfort at high speeds.

Thus, after extensive computer modelling the decision was made to invest in a new generation of Windcat vessel types known today as the Windcat MK3.5. Managing Director Neil Clarkson states: “The result has surpassed the design expectations. The hull shape of the vessel which has been optimised for efficiency, comfortable sea keeping and performance has resulted in a highly efficient 23 meter vessel, with a top speed of 31 knots using only two 720kW engines, setting a new industry

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standard for efficiency”. The result is high performance with low emissions and low fuel consumption, which creates cost savings for the end user.

The vessel is built according to the latest technologies, rules and regulations to create a state of the art vessel carrying 26 technicians. The vessel meets the highest standards to allow working on international projects. Neil Clarkson comments: “As the wind farm industry matures and is becoming less dependent on governmental support we feel that we have to play our part in reducing the operating costs for the charterer.

At Windcat we believe that this should be achieved by reducing the fuel consumption as we are convinced that reducing costs on the crew, maintenance or safety is not the correct approach as this will result in a reduction of the level of service we aim to supply”.

Windcat Workboats is rightly pleased with the achieved performance levels on the Windcat 41, both in way of fuel consumption, 250 litres per hour at 25 knots and 360 litres per hour at 30 knots, as well as the extreme smooth ride in rough seas and the transfer capabilities. The result of the high performance and efficient hull shape together with the Windgrip transfer system they are looking at a reduction of fuel consumption and the associated CO2 NOX emissions of up to 40% on conventional designs commonly used in the industry at the moment.

Neil Clarkson concludes: “You don’t have to be a great mathematician to calculate how much money can be saved over the 25 years operational life of a windfarm”.

Windcat currently has two vessels of this type, one is operating a windfarm in Germany and the latest addition the Windcat 41 is operating out of Barrow, UK where she will be performing O&M activities on the Ormonde Wind Farm. Windcat is building at least three more vessels of this type, with the Windcat 42 becoming available this summer. www.windcatworkboats.com

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Turner Iceni awarded over £4 million vessel contract for East Anglia ONE offshore windfarm Lowestoft-based Turner Iceni, the renewable energy vessel specialist, has been awarded a contract exceeding £4 million by ScottishPower Renewables to provide support for the construction of the East Anglia ONE offshore windfarm.

Turner Iceni will provide crew transfer vessels for the construction and commissioning phases of the £2.5 billion windfarm. The company will support ScottishPower Renewables and its contractors 365 days per year, utilising up to 3 vessels, helping to support 50 jobs.

The scope of the contract will include the transfer of light plant, tools, spares and personnel to and from the offshore wind turbines, the offshore substation and met mast locations.

Charlie Jordan, ScottishPower Renewables Project Director for East Anglia ONE, said: “We are now only a few weeks away from the first components of the windfarm being installed offshore on the East Anglia ONE project, after several months of good progress being made on the onshore cable and substation work. Turner Iceni will have an important role to play in making sure that our offshore work programme is Tel: +44(0) 2392 472710 successfully delivered, and the fact that they have a strong team based in Mob: +44(0) 7850 473713 Lowestoft was an added bonus for us. With this contract in place, and work due E-Mail: info@fdsukltd.com to start soon on our new Operations and Maintenance facility, it is fantastic to Web: www.fdsukltd.com see activity levels increasing in Lowestoft to support the windfarm.”

Richard Thurlow at Turner Iceni said: “We are delighted to have been awarded the contract to supply CTV’s for the construction and commissioning phase for the Diver R.O.V. & Crane Operated Dredging Systems. Multipurpose & East Anglia One project, Turner Iceni have been committed to the local area ever Mini dredging systems for the removal of fines, silt, mud’s, drill cuttings, sand, grit, gravel, shingle, shale & general debris. Suitable for confined since we started operating in 2009. Both vessels ScottishPower have chartered space operations or locations where access is a problem. All on-shore were built in Great Yarmouth, will be crewed by local people and will be civil applications. Shallow & deepwater offshore support operations. operated from our Lowestoft base close to the new East Anglia One Operations Renewables. Complete ready to use self operational systems available and Maintenance facility. From the outset Scottish Power Renewables set a very for use worldwide. Stillage packed or deepwater offshore containerised units. Long & short term rentals. Sales. Wide scope of operations. high UK content target for the project, we are pleased to be able to help towards Lightweight, road & air transportable environmentally friendly units. achieving this goal.”

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Finland based Wärtsilä has landed an extension to it’s tug maintenance contract in the US.

The agreement between Wärtsilä and Crowley Petroleum Services involves the continuation of the long-standing co-operation between the two companies covering extensions and expansion of maintenance arrangements for 22 Wärtsilä engines on 11 articulated tug-barge (ATB) units owned by Crowley.

The agreement involves extending the original contract term from 2019 to 2023. Crowley receives a comprehensive maintenance package, access to technical services and troubleshooting and response time guarantees in cases of unforeseen circumstances requiring immediate attention. Also included are performance guarantees covering time-sensitive situations where support teams can quickly troubleshoot problems minimising vessel downtime.

The contract is Wärtsilä’s first maintenance agreement covering complete propulsion systems including seals and bearings.

The process involves ensuring planned maintenance during the ATBs drydocking programmes can be carried out on schedule including customisation of work along with on-going co-operation with Wärtsilä who state its customers are showing increased interest in comprehensive maintenance agreements allowing customers to concentrate on their core business.

Crowley’s ATBs are a tank barge with the tug positioned in a notch in the stern of the barge. The ATB has an articulated or hinged connection system allowing movement in one axis, the critical area of fore and aft pitch. This is different to integrated tug/barge units where tug and barge are locked together in a rigid connection becoming in effect one unit, the hinged movement of the ATB system is not present in the integrated system.

Wärtsilä has also announced it is to acquire Transas the UK-based global ‘market leader’ in marine navigation solutions including complete bridge systems, digital products and electronic charts. The move is part of Wärtsilä’s aims to develop its Smart Marine Ecosystem which centres on establishing an ecosystem digitally connected across entire supply chains through applications that are secure, smart and cloud-based. www.wartsila.com

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Metal Shark delivers new build 45’ Pilot Boat and 32’ Port Security Boat to the Virgin Islands Port Authority

US based shipbuilder Metal Shark has delivered two new custom welded aluminium vessels to the Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA).

The vessels, designed by Metal Shark and built at the company’s Jeanerette, Louisiana production facility, were recently delivered to St. Thomas and transferred to VIPA. Both vessels are now operating from the Edward Wilmoth Blyden IV Marine Facility on the Charlotte Amalie waterfront where they serve the island of St. Thomas and also nearby St. John.

The new pilot boat is a 45-foot Defiant-class monohull pilothouse vessel with a military-proven hull design and a unique deck arrangement specifically designed for pilot operations.

The vessel’s climate-controlled pilothouse features Metal Shark’s signature “Pillarless Glass” for significantly improved visibility, in a reverse-raked arrangement developed by Metal Shark with input from numerous pilot groups. Visibility is further augmented by the vessel’s elevated, centreline helm position. Large opening side and aft pilothouse windows and a wireless crew communication headset system facilitate crew coordination during pilot transfers, and large overhead skylights provide upward visibility while approaching and operating alongside moving ships.

Fully flush non-skid decks allow for unimpeded access around the vessel, and hand rails have been placed within easy reach of all crew, inside the cabin and outside on deck, at all times. Low-level LED pathway lighting enhances safety during nighttime operation. The vessel’s large, functional swim

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platform, plus easily accessible Jason’s Cradle, dive ladder, and throwable life rings, are intended to assure quick and safe crew retrieval in the event of a man overboard situation.

Powered by twin Cummins Marine QSM11 diesel engines coupled with Hamilton HJ322 waterjets, the 45 Defiant Pilot demonstrates pinpoint manoeuvrability while delivering a cruise speed in excess of 30 knots and a top speed in the 40 knot range. A urethane-sheathed, closed-cell foam Wing collar provides durable and resilient fendering. Shock-mitigating seating has been provided for a crew of five, and anti-fatigue floor covering has been provided in the pilothouse and the belowdecks crew spaces.

Additional features include a galley, enclosed head compartment, v-berth, and large walk-in mid-cabin storage compartment.

VIPA has named its new pilot boat the “George Freeman” in honor of its first coxswain, George Elwin Freeman Sr., who worked for VIPA for 33 years until his passing in 2000.

For its new port security patrol boat, VIPA selected Metal Shark’s 32’ Defiant, a proven patrol platform with over 100 units in military and law enforcement service worldwide.

Funded in part by a FEMA Port Security Grant, the vessel has been outfitted with a positive-pressure Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high-yield Explosive (CBRNE) crew protection system to assure safe and uninterrupted operation in a wide range of disaster response scenarios.

Like its larger 45’ pilot boat sibling, VIPA’s 32’ port security boat features Metal Shark’s pillarless pilothouse glass to significantly reduce blind spots compared to conventional pilothouse designs which use smaller, framed windows. Shock-mitigating seating has been provided for a crew of 4 inside the vessel’s climate-controlled cabin.

Powered by twin Evinrude E-TEC G2 300HP outboard engines, VIPA’s 32 Defiant port security vessel cruises at 35 knots and achieves top speeds approaching 50 knots.

“Metal Shark has expanded into the pilot boat market by applying the same principles that made us so successful in the military patrol boat sector,” explained Metal Shark’s CEO Chris Allard. “We start with a proven hull design to deliver a boat that performs well and is built to last. Beyond that, we focus on offering genuine improvements by incorporating modern features into smarter and more user friendly arrangements that simply work better than what’s out there. We continue to gain customers in new markets by delivering improved platforms that deliver tangible and sometimes unexpected benefits to operators.”

“Both of these vessels offer significant improvements over the boats they’re replacing, in terms of crew safety, comfort, and efficiency,and port operations will undoubtedly be enhanced as a result of these acquisitions,” said Carl Wegener, Metal Shark’s Vice President of Commercial Sales. “With additional pilot boats now in production, we look forward to demonstrating to pilots and port operators everywhere the many advantages a custom Metal Shark pilot boat can bring to their organizations.” www.metalsharkboats.com

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RUD VRBG load ring on plate for bolting

The RUD Chains VRBG can be loaded at 90° to the vertical with a full working load limit.

RUD Chains offers over 600 different tested and certified lifting and lashing points which cover a working load capacity range of 0.6 to 250 tonne. RUD’s lifting equipment is used across a wide range of working environments from Heavy Lifting, Engineering, Materials Handling, Offshore, Construction, Rail, MOD and many more.

The VRBG load ring on plate for bolting offers a range of advantages and lifting options for the user. Firstly it can be supplied with 4 bolts offering a working load capacity of 10-16 tonnes or it can be supplied with 6/8 bolts with an impressive working load capacity of 31.5-50 tonnes.

It can be loaded at 90° to the vertical with a full working load limit, the suspension ring pivots 180° and offers a safety factor of 4:1 in all load directions. The VRBG is operational from -20° to plus 350°.

RUD patented wear marking indicator helps highlight when the lifting equipment is no longer fit for service and needs to be replaced.

Therefore, offering an ultimate safety factor to the user.

The VRBG is easy to assemble and has 100% working load limit at 90° in the load ring plane. The minimum working load limit in all directions is clearly marked and the RUD bolts are available as spare parts.

The VRBG is typically used across heavy engineering, shipbuilding, turbine lifting, steel structure assemblies and in lifting and final positioning of new machinery.

RUD provide standard and tailored solutions to meet even the most demanding environments. Top quality products combined with technological innovations and experience make RUD a top choice for all your lifting requirements www.rud.co.uk

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SeaQure Hold anchor from Gael Force The SeaQureHold anchor is a significant step forward in aquaculture mooring technology and has been developed and tested by Gael Force engineers to perform optimally in various substrates.

SeaQureHold is a super high holding power anchor delivering more holding power than conventional spade anchors over twice their weight. The twin shank, twin point fluke design results in a lighter, stronger construction for a given holding power with lower handling and lower shipping costs. It has a faster setting action, reducing seabed scarring and can rotate and reset under load.

• Super High Holding power design and performance • Over twice the holding power of conventional spade anchors used in aquaculture for any given weight • Improves holding power in soft ground and mud • Lower weights for holding power result in lower handling costs due to smaller vessels and cranes being used in deployment • Lower transport and logistic costs due to lower weights • Very fast setting giving more positional accuracy and reducing seabed scarring • Can rotate and reset under off centre loading • Appropriate sizing of anchor shackles can be specified based on holding power not shank dimensions • Alternative fluke angles can be provided for super soft or super hard substrates. www.gaelforcemarine.co.uk

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Damen Anchor & Chain Factory delivers two anchors for the luxury yacht sector Marking a return to production for the high-end yacht industry, Damen Anchor & Chain Factory (AKF) has delivered two galvanized yacht anchors. AKF carried out the fabrication, Class approved testing, and galvanization of the anchors - each weighing 1080kg - within two weeks of receiving the order.

Damen AKF is well known for its large stock of anchors and chains for the commercial shipping industry, but its scope of activities go further than that. The company’s expertise also extends to the manufacture of custom-built towing and heavy lift components, which is supported by the much-respected ISO 3834 welding certification.

Furthermore, AKF personnel possesses the craftsmanship and knowledge from the times that the company produced anchors in-house. It is this wealth of experience that is now being drawn upon in response to the increasing demand from clients in the yacht industry for high-end quality anchors made in the Netherlands.

“We decided to return to our roots and start producing yacht anchors here in Schiedam, the Netherlands. Production of yacht anchors is for a large part about the small details, and in-house production allows us to be on top of the whole process,” says Laurens van Gelder, Managing Director of AKF. Production of these two yacht anchors began with delivery of the steel plating from metalworking company Kroon Metal Technology. “And then, within one week of ordering the material, the anchors were ready for Class inspection, weld checking, and proof load testing on our own test benches before delivery to the client,” Mr Van Gelder adds.

“We have four Lloyds-approved test benches for this – where we can carry out proof and break loading from 5 to 2,000 tonnes.”

When fabricating a product for the yacht sector, the quality of the finished product goes well beyond mere functionality.

“Looks are obviously very important, so these anchors have a high quality hot-dipped galvanized finish.”

“Over the years the Netherlands has earned an Laurens international reputation for high quality yacht building. van This tradition is alive and well and we are proud to be Gelder part of it,” notes Mr Van Gelder. “Schiedam is not only the place to go for the best Dutch jenever and gin – it is also where to buy world-class high-end yacht anchors.” www.damen.com

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Fendercare Marine Middle East in supply chain partnership with GAC Saudi Arabia Fendercare Marine Middle East, part of James Fisher and Sons plc, has signed a new partnership agreement with GAC Saudi Arabia, facilitating the supply of marine products to Saudi customers from within the Kingdom.

The deal marks a first for Fendercare Marine Middle East, and means the company can now offer a wide range of stock to customers in Saudi Arabia through a local supply chain. The move will offer improved service provision for the region and support customers in complying with the in-Kingdom Total Value Add (IKVA) program, supporting economic growth in Saudi Arabia.

Located in Dammam, the capital of the Kingdom’s eastern province, the new base has been strategically situated to service the region’s oil industry and is also in close proximity to Saudi Arabia’s second largest port.

Products on offer include a full range of ropes, chains and shackles. Plans are also in place to expand on this offering as the partnership matures.

Commenting on the move, Bode Gbadamosi, General Manager at Fendercare Marine Middle East: “We’re really excited to announce our new partnership with GAC Saudi Arabia to enable us to supply Saudi customers in country.

“The partnership will mean that Fendercare will house stock at a new location in Dammam, with GAC using their local knowledge to provide a first-class logistical service through established distribution chains to all of the Kingdom’s major ports.”

Stewart Hendry, Head of Shipping and Oil & Gas at GAC Saudi Arabia: “This partnership will enable companies to purchase quality marine products locally, contributing to their in-Kingdom spending, which is a key objective of the IKTVA programme. We will continue to seek ways to provide more efficient and value-added services to our customers.” www.fendercare.com

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Damen shipping multiple pontoons to Rotterdam Recently, the SAL Heavy Lift vessel MV Lone loaded onboard a newly built batch of eleven Damen flat top Pontoons in Shanghai. MV Lone is bringing the pontoons to the Netherlands. The majority of the pontoons will be available quickly to Damen’s clients from stock. Mr. Maximillian Karp, Senior Chartering Manager at SAL Heavy Lift said, “We are pleased to have found once again the opportunity to cooperate with Damen and tender our flag ship MV Lone for this transport.”

Two of the pontoons have been sold already to a client in the Netherlands. The pontoons have diverse applications in civil construction projects, fish farms, heavy lift, dredging and renewable energy operations amongst other things.

In total there are nine Stan Pontoons on board the vessel of the types Stan Pontoon 4111, Stan Pontoon 5211, Stan Pontoon 4113, Stan Pontoon 5213, Stan Pontoon 6313, Stan Pontoon 6120 and , Stan Pontoon 7220.

These units are built for stock and are available to clients for direct delivery.

The vessel is expected to arrive in week 16.

As well as the Stan Pontoons, there are two Spill Pontoons, which have been already been sold to Damen’s client, Amsterdam-based Maja Stevedoors.

These pontoons will limit the spill of dry bulk materials in the Port of Amsterdam during transshipment operations. These Spill Pontoons are purpose built for the client and feature specific features to control and handle dry bulk materials on the pontoon. Such a feature is based on the client’s wish to optimise environmental sustainability in its operations.

The idea of bringing the pontoons to the Netherlands on board a heavy lift transport is explained by Damen Product Director Pontoons and Barges Frank Koppelaar: “We have identified that there is a demand pontoons in Europe. Bringing them here means we have them ready for the fastest possible delivery when our clients need them. Additionally, shipping multiple units on a heavy lift vessel is very cost efficient, which means we are able to offer our clients a competitive price per unit.”

This is a very effective means of transporting large numbers of vessels around the world and one that Damen has used successfully on multiple occasions for various sectors of the maritime industry. www.damen.com

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SUCCESSFUL ROV INSPECTION OF THE APULIAN AQUEDUCT WITH NOVACAVI’S TETHER CABLE Novacavi, specialist in custom cable design and manufacturing, reports use and satisfaction of its hybrid electro-optical neutrally buoyant cable for the latest inspection and control of the Apulian Aqueduct.

To check the main pipeline of water supply in Puglia (Italy) and to discover any problem of water dispersion without interrupting the service, it was used a ROV equipped with high resolution colour rotating video camera and sonar system connected through Novacavi’s tether cable. The 18GAX111 cable, produced and deployed in a single length of 2km, has supported the whole operation both in a state of flotation and in immersion allowing the success of this delicate activity.

Established in 1975 as a specialist cable manufacturer, Novacavi conceives, manufactures and provides in-house bespoke cables matching customers’ exact requirements – even if small quantities are needed in a variety of highdemanding applications. www.novacavi.it

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Satellite bathymetry for the Aegean German firm EOMAP recently supplied SatelliteDerived Bathymetry (SDB) to the European EMODnet Bathymetry portal. The data details shallow water regions of the Spanish Mediterranean coast, the Greek Aegean Sea and parts of Libya.

Up-to-date, high-resolution bathymetric data is increasingly important for many applications including safety of navigation, reconnaissance, coastal zone management, hydrodynamic modelling, sediment transport, cable routeing, resource exploration and military/defence operations.

However, it can be particularly challenging to obtain in areas where conventional survey coverage is poor or non-existent.

Acoustic or LiDAR survey campaigns typically involve long lead times and physical site surveys in order to gather water depth data, in addition to the associated high costs and potential environmental impacts. SDB uses the intensity and spectral composition of sunlight reflected from the seafloor, together with sophisticated processing algorithms, to derive water depth.

It overcomes many of the traditional obstacles to generating fit-for-purpose grid resolutions within a limited budget and offers extended coverage within a short timeframe, as well as enabling remote mapping of shallow water zones.

Under the European Marine Observation and Data Network (EMODnet) umbrella, the bathymetry portal enables a harmonised Digital Terrain Model (DTM) of European sea areas to be viewed and downloaded. The DTM is based on an increasing number of high-resolution bathymetric and meta data sets generated by EMODnet's 41 consortium partners from European hydrographic offices and oceanographic institutions, research centres and commercial data providers. EMODnet Bathymetry utilises SeaDataNet, the leading pan-European infrastructure for managing, indexing and providing access to ocean and marine data sets and products.

Earlier this year EOMAP was also awarded a contract to supply Satellite-Derived Bathymetry for seven atolls of Tuvalu, as part of a project to improve safety of navigation in the region. This venture is being overseen by the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) on behalf of the Tuvalu Government. It is being funded under the UK Government's Commonwealth Marine Economies (CME) Programme which assists Commonwealth Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to grow and sustain their marine economies and ensure their marine resources are better understood and managed. EOMAP previously provided the UKHO with SDB data on Southern Antigua in 2015. This was later incorporated into the relevant Admiralty chart. www.eomap.com

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New Tritex drone thickness gauge Dorchester based, Tritex NDT have launched a new ultrasonic metal thickness gauge specifically designed for mounting onto drones for high level inspections. The gauge uses multiple echo to completely ignore coatings up to 20mm thick and the single crystal probe ensures accurate readings on curved surfaces, such as storage tanks and pipelines. Remaining metal thickness and corrosion levels can be quickly and more easily checked without the need for scaffolding or rope access.

The Multigauge 6000 Drone Thickness Gauge OEM transmits real time measurements wirelessly up to a distance of 500 metres using its integrated RF transmitter. The readings are displayed and stored on dedicated Communicator software within templates in a grid or string format.

The gauge weighs just 45 grams and the plastic probe weighs only 15 grams. “Keeping weight down to a minimum without losing performance has been essential,” says Jon Sharland, Sales Manager at Tritex NDT Ltd. “I believe we are leading the field in this new application. We have already had a number of successful installations over the past three years and now we are pleased to have the first commercially available dedicated drone thickness gauge, which has been developed in response to customer’s feedback and requirements.”

Dry couplant membranes reduce the weight further as couplant, and a means to deploy it, are not required. The Multigauge 6000 Drone Gauge is supplied as a complete kit for OEM installation onto drones. It accepts an input of 8Vdc – 35Vdc for complete versatility.

The probe has Intelligent Probe Recognition (IPR), which automatically adjusts settings in the gauge when connected, resulting in a perfectly matched probe and gauge for enhanced performance. Also, the Automatic Measurement Verification System (AMVS) used with multiple echo ensures only true measurements are displayed, even on the most heavily corroded metals.

Tritex NDT is a leading manufacturer of thickness gauges. All gauges are designed and manufactured in the United Kingdom and supplied as complete kits, ready to use, with a 3 year warranty and free annual calibration for the life of the gauge. www.tritexndt.com

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ASV Global and the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) are collaborating on a containerised autonomous marine environmental laboratory (CAMEL) for use in developing countries.

The unit will be housed in a pair of 20ft containers and will provide a complete autonomous survey and data collection solution, including an ASV CWorker 4 autonomous surface vessel equipped with a range of hydrographic, geophysical and oceanographic sensors. A built-in mission control facility will enable users to operate the ASV and via a radio link and to review and process the data gathered.

The C-Worker 4 is diesel powered can be launched from a beach trailer and complete it’s tasks continuously for up to 48 hours.

Delivery partners including the NOC, the UK Hydrographic Office and the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) will use the lab to facilitate high-quality charting and monitoring of hydrographic, oceanographic and geophysical parameters, and also for training as part of capacity building efforts. www.asvglobal.com

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

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

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

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

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ASV Global (ASV) is leading a new £1.2million research project in partnership with BMT to enhance the safety and reliability of autonomous navigation. The project team will use deep learning machine vision systems trained with a unique combination of simulated and real world data. Part funded by Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency, this project will enhance situational awareness enabling the USV to operate in extreme and congested marine environments.

The Synthetic Imagery training for Machine Vision in Extreme Environments (SIMVEE) project will build upon ASV’s existing, COLREG cognisant, autonomous collision avoidance and path planning capability. The project will use BMT’s REMBRANDT simulator to train and validate ASV Global’s vision algorithms to detect and classify objects at sea.

A key project output will be improved situational awareness for both the autonomy onboard and the remote human supervisor. The unique combination of real world and simulated data to train deep learning algorithms will improve the reliability of the existing system extending safe operations into complex environments with a wide range of objects to detect, classify and avoid.

Richard Daltry, R&D Director at ASV Global said: “This work will provide a significant step in the capability of ASV Global’s ASView autonomous control and navigation system. Today we use a remote human supervisor and AIS to classify objects and ensure safe operations. The addition of machine vision that detects and classifies objects extends our COLREG compliant autonomous navigation, enabling operations in limited bandwidth with reduced supervisor workload.”

Phil Thompson, Managing Director at BMT comments: “We’re delighted to be partnering with ASV on this project. This research will play a pivotal role in helping to accelerate the wider adoption of unmanned systems and increase trust in their feasibility by mariners around the world.”

Utilising data gathered by BMT’s REMBRANDT ship manoeuvring simulator as well as real world onboard camera data will allow the team to train the autonomy system with large quantities of data. This method provides a cost-effective solution to generating the data and accelerates the machine learning process. The project will not only allow ASVs to operate in the same way as traditional manned vessels at sea but will also open up new use cases and applications with the added use of BMT’s Search and Rescue Information System, (SARIS). www.asvglobal.com

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The Port of Felixstowe, UK, has recently taken delivery of its first two remote control ship-to-shore gantry cranes.

The two new cranes, the 32nd and 33rd at the country’s largest container port, were delivered on the Zhen Hua 23 from Shanghai-listed equipment manufacturer Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co Ltd (ZPMC).

“These new cranes are the latest acquisition in our ongoing investment programme to provide the best equipment, infrastructure and systems for our customers. They will further enhance our capability to work multiple mega-vessels simultaneously,” commented Clemence Cheng, CEO of the Port of Felixstowe and Executive Director, Hutchison Ports.

“The remote control quay cranes at Felixstowe will improve the working conditions of the drivers, enhance safety and benefit communications within operational teams,” he continued.

In addition to the new cranes, the port is creating an additional 18,000 TEU of container storage capacity, upgrading its terminal operating system, raising the height of 10 ship-to-shore cranes on Trinity Terminal and has eight additional yard cranes on order for delivery in early 2019.

The new cranes are capable of working vessels with containers stowed 11-high and 24-wide on deck.

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BIMAGRIP - heavy duty, anti-skid surfacing Between Beegrip (suppliers of Bimagrip) and Cardiffbased Thortech (applicators of Bimagrip) you can have services that cover any potential linkspan, pontoons and ship deck areas that may require a highly effective anti-skid system.

When surface skidding, slipping or loss of traction are a threat to safety and performance, Bimagrip provides a durable and highly effective solution. Specially developed for its anti-skid properties, this hugely versatile application delivers unrivalled friction and grip across a wide range of substrates, reducing stopping distance by 30%.

Whether it’s on steel, concrete, asphalt or timber, Bimagrip is easy to lay, fast-setting and incredibly long lasting. Treated areas can be opened to traffic within two hours of application, minimising downtime and protecting underlying assets.

Whilst this versatile treatment is increasingly specified as part of new-builds, it can just as easily be used to upgrade existing surfaces. Which is why many RoRo vessels and Pure Car/Truck Carriers choose to apply Bimagrip on ramps over traditional square bar metal anti-skid systems.

Time and again experience has shown that even after decades of use, Bimagrip still performs at its best, without any maintenance required.

Certain other alternatives require frequent re-applications, Bimagrip keeps going making it a proven cost-effective solution.

The image above is of Portsmouth International Port, the work was completed on this Linkspan during August 2011. By using Bimagrip surfacing the Port was given a long lasting surface that is still fully functioning today, therefore saving yearly maintenance costs in the long term. By providing a long term solution Thortech are also helping reduce carbon emissions. The one-time application lasts for a number of years so there is also a reduction in vehicle traffic in terms of both deliveries and the applications.

The company offer quotations for both supply of materials and for application of the Bimagrip System, for more information call 02920 489100 or email info@thortechnology.co.uk. www.thortechnology.co.uk

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MARINA PIER UNITS SET SAIL TO DOVER AS WATERFRONT REGENERATION TAKES SHAPE The Port of Dover is beginning to take delivery of the new Marina Pier, as part of the Dover Western Docks Revival (DWDR) development, which consists of 360 individual precast concrete units with a combined weight of 13,350t and marks the return of 550m of revitalised waterfront promenade.

Components for the Marina Pier are being manufactured by Macrete, a company based in Northern Ireland, and at the forefront of the precast concrete industry. Designed by Tony Gee & Partners, the pier will be constructed by VSBW. Dave Herrod, DWDR Programme Director, Port of Dover said: “Dover’s new pier will offer a stylish modern structure which will form the northern part of the marina and deliver on our promise of a transformed waterfront.”

“The pier represents a shared vision finally becoming reality and a big step towards a more vibrant and interesting waterfront for the whole community to enjoy.”

The overall design ensures that the marina pier is in keeping with the surrounding harbour area and aesthetically pleasing to the Dover community. The wave walls have also been featured to promote important habitat for macroalgal and epifauna in the harbour - an initiative approved by the Environment Agency.

Mr Herrod added: “Macrete’s massive, precast units and wave walls not only meet the structural requirements, but aesthetically, are textured to match existing structures in the harbour and deliver a high-quality finish for the development.”

Abhey Gupta, Project Manager, Macrete Ireland Ltd said, “We are pleased and proud to be associated with Dover’s regeneration and by shipping the units directly from Belfast to Dover, we have contributed to the sustainability and environmental targets of the project.”

Adeniyi Aje, Marine Director of local design consultant Tony Gee and Partners, Kent said: “The New Marina Pier fills us with pride. It is unique with innovative and sustainable features serving a dual function as a new public promenade and as a breakwater to protect vessels in the new marina. The design solution has sustainability, safety and ease of manufacturing and assembly at its core. For example, the large hollow precast concrete units save on material resources, minimise handling and optimise the use of construction plant on site to reduce construction time. We are pleased to be part of the team delivering an exciting scheme within our community”. www.doverport.co.uk

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Following the Wellness at Sea Conference last month – hosted by maritime charity, Sailors’ Society – global marine distress signal company, WesCom Signal and Rescue shows its commitment to enabling and supporting wellness at sea, for all crew – whether on board or on land.

From emotional and mental status, to physical and social wellbeing, the welfare of seafarers around the world is of the utmost importance and to better understand this, social studies, investigations and interviews have been conducted over the last decade. These have highlighted a shocking percentage of crew members who suffer from feeling alone, anxious or depressed at least once during long voyages away from their loved ones – the number one stressor for a seafarer.

Food, social isolation and short-term contracts all contributed highly to lack of morale on board.

Shockingly, the biggest cause of death at sea was suicide – the second highest rating across all professions. This research is now being used as a catalyst for the industry to make changes and companywide commitments to invest in the wellbeing of their staff.

Director of Global Marketing and Communications for WesCom Signal and Rescue, Chris Feibusch, is an ambassador for Sailors’ Society. During the conference, Chris pledged his support and commitment to help spread the important messages from the conference and the fantastic work Sailors’ Society is doing.

He comments, “The wellbeing of our seafarers is of vital importance and it is shocking to see such negative stats of these professionals at sea. It is a shared responsibility to ensure they have the understanding, skills and tools required to be fully prepared at sea, as well as the space to talk confidently about any worries they may have. At WesCom, we will continue to support Sailors’ Society in its ongoing mission to improve the welfare of seafarers around the world.”

Many industry professionals joined the conference – from a delegate and speaker position – to join in the discussions, including CEO of Euronav, Paddy Rodgers, who discussed “Healthy seafarer, healthy ship, healthy balance sheet”; Johan Smith, Project Manager for Sailors’ Society, who gave an overview of the innovative Wellness at Sea programme; and Professor Rafael Lefkowitz from Yale University, who revealed the results of his joint research with Sailors’ Society into the common causes of injury and illness at sea.

Stuart Rivers, CEO of Sailors’ Society, comments, “We firmly believe that we can bring further positive changes for our industry’s life force – the seafarers on whom we all depend. We want our seafarers to be empowered and equipped with the tools to be able to recognise and pre-empt signs of physical and mental ill health for both themselves and their crewmates.”

WesCom Signal and Rescue sponsored the Wellness at Sea Conference this year, as part of their commitment to seafarers’ wellbeing. Chris adds, “As a brand, we feel very strongly about the topic.

WesCom and Sailors’ Society share many moral and ethical approaches to seafarer welfare and safety at sea – so it’s a natural affiliation.”

The one-day event, held on Friday 16 March 2018, focused on crew wellbeing and its impact on health and safety on board, with presentations from industry experts looking at physical, emotional, intellectual and social wellness. More than 100 delegates attended the event in London.

WesCom Signal and Rescue is the world’s leading supplier of marine distress signals and is the parent company of Pains Wessex, Comet, Oroquieta and Aurora. Its brands have been helping to save lives for more than 100 years and are trusted for their reliability, high quality and consistent superiority by rescue services, navies, merchant ships and fishing fleets throughout the world.

For further information about WesCom Signal and Rescue, please visit: www.wescomsignal.com.

To download the presentations from Sailors’ Society’s Wellness at Sea Conference, please visit: www.sailorssocietywasc.org.

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The Maritime Standard Tanker Conference moves to new location Picture shows: (left to right) Clive Woodbridge, The Maritime Standard; Ralph Becker, DNV GL; Dr. Ruanthi De Silva; SCM Plus (Pvt) Ltd; Waleed Al Tamimi; Emirates Classification (TASNEEF); Tarik Al Junaidi; Oman Shipping Company; Roger Harfouch, Marlink; Abdullah Bin Damithan, DP World; Chris Peters, Emirates Ship Investment Company; H.E. Sheikh Talal Al Khaled Al Sabah, Kuwait Oil Tanker Company, Ali Shehab, Kuwait Oil Tanker Company; Phillip Tinsley, BIMCO; Gaurav Moolwaney, Standard Chartered; Trevor Pereira, The Maritime Standard; Lakshmi Janarthanan, Drydocks World

In order to accommodate increased demand for delegate places, The Maritime Standard has decided to move this year’s TMS Tanker Conference to The Atlantis, Dubai. The one-day event will take place on Tuesday 16th October, the day after the hugely popular TMS Awards gala dinner, at this iconic, high quality venue on The Palm, Jumeirah.

Trevor Pereira, managing director, explains, “We have decided to move to a bigger venue that has around twice the capacity, to make sure we can meet growing demand from the market. What started out as a niche regional event now covers a much wider portfolio of tanker trades, and companies supporting those trades, taking it to a new level. There is more reason for delegates to attend and the new venue better matches the Tanker Conference’s enhanced profile.”

The third annual The Maritime Standard Tanker Conference 2018 will take as its theme “Getting the most out of more positive markets.” There are some cautiously optimistic signs that the tanker trades are in recovery mode, and delegates will hear from a host of top quality speakers and panellists, with expertise in different aspects of the tanker shipping market, to help signpost the way forward and ensure that no opportunities are missed. Keynote speakers will focus on overall regional and global trade patterns and service initiatives, as well as market challenges. In addition there will be presentations looking at many other aspects of the tanker business, including environmental protection, ship management, finance, crewing, security and digitalisation.

The opening keynote session will set the tone for the event and will feature insightful presentations from two global and regional heavyweights in the tanker shipping industry. Session one, in the morning, will include papers from senior executives in the fields of ship owning, operations and management, as well as shipbroking and finance. Collectively these will make the case that greater optimism about the future of the tanker shipping industry is justified, although significant hurdles remain to be overcome.

In the afternoon, session 2 will focus on support infrastructure and services and how these can provide a solid regional platform for regional tanker shipping development. This will be followed by session 3, during which speakers will seek to address the safety, security and environmental issues facing the tanker sector and how these can best be overcome.

This will be followed by the always popular networking reception at which attendees and speakers will get a chance to discuss the market in an informal and relaxed setting.

Benefitting from the fact that it is held in the same location and in close proximity to TMS Awards, The TMS Tanker Conference is sure to attract many senior executives from all of the region’s leading tanker owners and operators, as well as global players. The Tanker Conference is now firmly established as a key event for the trade, combining top quality speakers and senior executive participants from different segments, to create unrivalled learning and networking opportunities.

Clive Woodbridge, Conference Editor, says, “The feedback from last year’s event was extremely favourable and we aim to build further on that success. We are looking to attract some of the biggest names in the industry to speak this year, so watch this space for more details.” www.tmstankerconference.com

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E. P. Barrus welcome a new member to its

award-winning Marine Diesel Division

Daniel Shephard has recently joined the company as Area Sales Manager for the Marine Diesel Division, covering the East of the UK. Daniel will be responsible for the market-leading inboard engine brands including Yanmar, Mercury Diesel and MerCruiser, and the Mase range of Yanmar powered generators.

Since growing up on the UK’s much renowned Norfolk Broads, Daniel has enjoyed being on the water and has worked in the marine industry for 17 years.

Daniel has progressed through various roles from servicing to project management and sales at Broom Boats and brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Area Sales Manager role at Barrus.

Daniel is excited about starting his new role and is looking forward to working within the Marine Diesel team. “I am delighted to have been given this opportunity and look forward to making a positive contribution to the team by supporting and growing an already strong dealer and boat builder network,” commented Daniel.

Tim Hart, Director of Sales & Marketing, E. P Barrus Ltd is equally optimistic, stating, “Daniel’s 17 years of experience in the Marine industry brings valuable knowledge and experience to the Marine Diesel division. We look forward to Daniel’s contribution to the growth and success of the division.” www.barrus.co.uk

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BIMAGRIP - Heavy Duty - Anti-Skid Surfacing Making a dent Making a dent in our collective consumption footprint requires shared responsibility between companies.

Extending the life of Marine assets through proper care and repair reduces the need to spend more over time, thereby avoiding carbon dioxide emissions and packaging waste.

Supplied by Beegrip Ltd, BimagripÂŽ is a high performance polyurethane anti-skid coating system with a 25 year track record in the Marine industry. Applications include Roll On Roll Off (RoRo), Pure Car Truck Carrier (PCTC) and link spans. The multi-purpose system improves safety and protects steel from corrosion.

With over 10 years experience, Thortech Bridges & Marine Ltd are both a BimagripÂŽ stock-keeping distributor and an approved applicator. Through partnership, we have begun to recycle what was formerly packaging waste destined for landfill. In 2018 and beyond, we will continue our partnership to reduce our collective consumption.

For more information please contact info@bimagrip.com or info@thortechnology.co.uk

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