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Keeping safe & well....

The whole World is adopting different practices to survive, how is the maritime sector coping?

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

As everyone is now aware these are unprecedented and uncertain times, not just in the maritime industry, but Worldwide in general.

Covid-19 has hit us all, but the maritime industry is, above all, adaptable and is coping in many different ways.

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

We also have a quick look at ‘Marine Survey & Inspection’ on page 32 and on page 38 we have a ‘peek’ into ‘Ports & Quayside Utilities & Usage’.

Commercial Ma rine & Renewabl Anyway, we hope you enjoy reading this es Worldwide 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 Teignbridge Propellers 3D prints essential face shields for the NHS and maintains production through the Covid-19 crisis.

p18 Airport fireboat Aister deliver new aluminium fireboat to Mauritius Airport and Coast Guard.

p7 Sea wasp Netherlands Ministry of Defence order Sea Wasp from Saab Seaeye

p13 EMEC mooring Ternan join ongoing mooring solutions demonstration project at European Marine Energy Centre.

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Large Asia order for Shakespeare Marine

Despite the current economic climate, Shakespeare® Marine recently celebrated an impressive order value with its exclusive Korean distributor, HNC Global Supplies Co., for over 500 of its award-winning antennas.

First introduced to Shakespeare Marine just over 12 months ago, HNC Global Supplies Co. became the exclusive distributor of life-saving antennas in its market in 2019. The President of the company was impressed by its product range and capabilities to develop the antennas, creating bespoke alternations for the fishing market - by far, the greatest on-water activity in Korea.

The sale consists of nearly ten of Shakespeare's world-renowned antennas, including the seventimes award-winning GALAXY-INFL8 emergency antenna and a bespoke 5018-UK antenna. The new design is a cable free, mast-mounted version which can be attached high up on a vessel and tuned in to AIS or VHF bands. The 5018-UK is the longest antenna Shakespeare Marine has produced in its UK facility and requires a new manufacturing process to complete it. These antennas will be sold within the commercial fishing market, where there is demand for high performing high gain antennas to stay in contact with land and to locate other vessels via AIS. Alex Park, President of HNC Global Supplies Co., commented on the relationship, "Since our first meeting, the Shakespeare team have offered exceptional support and development to create bespoke antennas for our market. Shakespeare is a premium and well-known brand in the marine antenna sector, and we have great plans for it to become the number one brand in the market, by also selling to marine dealers and marine electronics manufacturers. We're excited for the future!"

The supply of Shakespeare Marine antennas was first introduced in Korea last year by HNC Global Supplies Co. Thanks to a close working relationship, the market is now one of Shakespeare's top ten UK customers and continues to grow.

Dave Manasseh, European Sales Manager of Shakespeare Marine, comments, "We are delighted to continue selling into the Korean market with HNC Global Supplies Co. and look forward to doing even more business together.

Particularly during this difficult time globally, this order is a huge manufacturing project for the UK factory and will be a great morale boost for the team – supporting our third consecutive year of record sales."

The brands are currently working together to develop a new antenna, specifically for the Korean commercial fishing market, and are in regular contact with feedback to develop the current product line for the region. www.shakespeare-marine.com

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Port of Virginia shuts marine terminal Due to the COVID-19 affect on global trade the US Port of Virginia is closing one of its major terminals.

From the start of May, the port’s Portsmouth Marine Terminal will be closed and cargo volumes will be consolidated to other terminals.

“As an industry, we are faced with a record number of blank sailings, and idled containerships, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We have witnessed a marked decline in current and forecasted volumes from our shippers and ocean carriers,” a port spokesperson commented.

The Portsmouth Marine Terminal comprises 287 acres on the west bank of the Elizabeth River and has over 3,500 feet of wharf, three berths, 6 Super PostPanamax STS cranes, and can handle containers, break-bulk, and roll-on/roll-off cargo. Its container capacity is 437,500 TEU per year.

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Minship biofuel trail

Bavarian ship management company Minship have undertaken a biofuel trial as part of their efforts to cut the carbon footprint of their fleet.

The trial run is being carried out by their managed bulk carrier M/V Trudy which bunkered biofuel at the Port of Rotterdam last month.

Finnlines choose MAN twostroke engines for RoRos MAN Energy Solutions recently won the order to supply two-stroke engines for Finnlines’ new hybrid roll-on/rolloff (RoRo) vessels intended for operation in the Baltic Sea. The contract means that six MAN B&W 9S50ME-C9.6 Tier II-compliant main engines will power three green newbuilds ordered by the Finland-based shipping company which part of the Italian Grimaldi Group.

MAN two-stroke licensee, Hyundai Heavy Industries, will build the engines in Korea.

The vessels will be built at Nanjing Jinling shipyard in China with the first vessel due for delivery in 2021.

“MAN B&W ME-C engines, as part of the hybrid propulsion set-up, will enable a 100% increase in efficiency when measured in terms of consumption per tonne of freight transported, compared to existing vessels,” a spokesperson explained.

The new order follows the one made by Grimaldi in 2019 for nine very similar vessels with the same scope of supply, and adds to recent orders MAN Energy Solutions has won in the competitive Baltic market.

“We’re very happy to win this order and to add to our recent successes in the Finnish market. To be able to add it to the previous nine vessels from the Grimaldi order is also very pleasing. Our technology will play a crucial role in this innovative hybrid propulsion system that really points the way for shipping in the future,” commented Bjarne Foldager, Senior Vice President, Head of Two-Stroke Business at MAN Energy Solutions.

“These new RoRos will be among the most environmentally sustainable ships of their type By investing in research & development and by teaming with its suppliers, Finnlines is well on time to meet and clearly exceed all the ambitious environmental targets set by the IMO and by the international community for shipping” he continued.

Designed by Nordic marine designer, Knud E. Hansen, the new RoRos will be among the first examples of a new series of hybrid vessels. These will use fuel-oil during navigation and lithium mega-batteries in harbour, thus guaranteeing zero emissions in port and meeting the Registro Italiano Navale (RINA) Green Plus class notation while still satisfying energy requirements at berth.

The batteries will recharge during navigation through shaft generators adding peakshaving system. The newbuilds will also feature ice-class classification, 1A Super.

“These environmentally friendly vessels will be built taking all technological and environmental factors into account and thus will increase our energy efficiency further,” added Mikael Lindholm, Head of Newbuilding Department at Finnlines.

The biofuel was GoodFuels’ sustainable Bio-fuel Oil MR1-100, a second-generation sustainable biofuel produced from certified feedstock that is labelled as waste or residue.

Second-generation biofuels are produced from lignocellulosic biomass, such as switchgrass, trees, bushes, and corn stalks.

The interest from shipowners in biofuels is on the rise as this type of fuel has similar physical and

chemical properties to diesel oil and so can be used with minimal or no changes to marine engines and their fuel delivery systems.

Since biofuel was the only fuel burnt in the main engine of M/V Trudy for a period of 8-10 days, it was estimated that the ship will generate up to 90% less CO2 emissions than if it burnt a conventional fuel.

The companies said that they would monitor all the ship’s performance indicators during the ship’s bio-fuel powered trial voyage to help inform future operations.

“Following more than a year of preparations between multiple stakeholders, including ship owners, fuel suppliers, flag states, insurance companies and manufacturers, the initiation of this trial, led by subsidiary organization Minmarine, has only been possible through the vision and support of GoodFuels,” commented Markus Hiltl, Minship MD. The company is now planning more trials with other vessels with a plan to making biofuel a real alternative for their managed fleet to reduce carbon footprint. www.minship.com

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fire boat to Mauritius Airport

Spanish based Aister have delivered an aluminium rescue and firefighting boat to the Airport of Mauritius and the Coast Guard of Mauritius. The vessel is part of their new range of small boats, with different possibilities of customization, design and development, that they have concentrated on in recent months. It will serve the Airport of Mauritius, in Blue Bay.

The boat has a hull length of 10 metres and an overall length of 11 metres. The hull, built in marine aluminium, has a rigid contour fender of closed cell foam, polyethylene, covered with a plastic skin, polyurethane, which gives the fender greater strength. This fender has an evolutionary form that Aister have designed specifically to the needs of the owner.

The boat has a full running deck with a central cabin (walk-around) and a fire fighting equipment, which consists of a motor pump that works for two monitors, one at the stern and one at the bow. The diesel motor pump is located in the aft compartment with a capacity of 240 m3 per hour. The start-stop system is controlled from the wheelhouse as well as the power control, but the monitors are operated manually.

They can be used individually or simultaneously without affecting the operation.

The location of the pump under the cockpit allows a completely clear deck that facilitates the operation of the crew in both firefighting and rescue of passengers.

The central cabin, with 360-degree visibility thanks to its side windows and roof, is surrounded by two exterior side passages that allow passage from bow to stern facing the monitor stations. Eight folding crew seats are located in the stern. The cockpit, with a very wide load capacity, includes two rafts for one hundred passengers.

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WEG’s water-cooled S-line and air-cooled AG10 line, now provide the power for both the main and the auxiliary systems on Bonny River, which is now in use by Belgium-based dredging organisation, DEME. The water-cooled M-line IC86W, the water jacket-cooled WGM20 IC71W and the air-cooled W22 line also all feature in various systems.

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WEG power super green marine dredger

As major contributors to transport emissions, ship manufacturers are under increasing pressure to improve the efficiency of their vessels. Combined with heightened regulations and complex marine specifications, building and designing for a large vessel is a complex task. Electric motor manufacturer, WEG, experienced this first-hand when tasked with equipping a 15,000 m³ marine dredger vessel, Bonny River, with a complete set of generators and electric motors.

The latest design of the trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Bonny River, which was built by Royal IHC, needed to be optimised for efficiency and energy consumption. In fact, Royal IHC, a supplier of vessels for offshore, dredging and mining markets, set out ambitions for Bonny River to be awarded ‘Green Passport’ and ‘Clean Design’ notation – a voluntary compliance for vessels which adhere to pollution prevention measures beyond the normal standard.

Environmental goals aside, designing and building a large dredging vessel is a complex task. Obtaining all the necessary equipment relies on a large number of suppliers delivering all components to IHC, who had overall design, build and integrator responsibility.

Winning designs The competitive tender for the supply of power generators and electric motors was won by WEG for several reasons, not least because WEG could deliver all the generators and electric motors from a single source, therefore simplifying the supply chain.

In addition, WEG was able to offer customdesigned products for the vessel.

Having been engineered by the experts at WEG, the motors and generators provided would not only meet the latest marine specifications, but also match with the systems delivered by IHC to ensure that the total harmonic distortion (THD) was kept to an absolute minimum.

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WEG has the full solution in electric motors and alternators for the marine market. In addition to state-of-the-art products and services, WEG supplies reliable solutions with electrical machines to handle, maintain and supply services onboard.

Supplying for marine requires specific expertise, due to the oftenunusual operations of a maritime vessel. The dredger, for instance, was designed to operate in depths up to 100 metres and in environmentally sensitive areas. Its dynamic positioning (DP2) system uses tunnel thrusters in combination with global positioning systems to hold a precise location, allowing the vessel to operate close to subsea structures.

The bow and stern thrusters on the vessel are also powered by WEG motors, as is the booster pump which discharges the sand and water mix either through a shore connection or by rainbowing directly onto an unloading site. The vessel uses a closed loop dredging process that minimises turbidity in the water, which is very important in environmentally sensitive areas.

As part of the design process, WEG provided IHC with the projected dimensions and weights of the generators and motors so that they could be positioned in the 3D model. This allowed the design team to check the fit of components as well as the balance of the vessel.

Optimum efficiency As part of the energy reduction concept, WEG’s generators are able to run at variable speeds. This allows the engines to run at different speeds, depending on the operational status of the vessel. The specification called for the generators to deliver between 50 and 60 Hz, depending on engine speed, which ensures the engines are operated at optimum efficiency.

The system designed and delivered by IHC uses variable frequency drives (VFDs) and active front-end (AFE) technology which also helps to actively reduce harmonic distortion. As part of the design process, WEG completed all necessary calculations to ensure that specific values of transient and subtransitory synchronous reactance met specific values, which were set by Bureau Veritas, an international testing and certification agency.

Both the variable frequency requirements and the THD characteristics are influenced by the generators’ stator coil design, which had to be engineered specifically for this application. Aside from the challenging marine environment, the additional requirements for improved efficiency would determine the impregnation process that was used to create the coil insulation system.

WEG power for super green dredger Since the project’s completion, the marine dredger has been deployed by DEME. Having achieved its planned ‘Green Passport’ and ‘Clean Design’ notation, the vessel has already been mobilised in Flushing, Netherlands and embarked on its first dredging assignment.

The fact that so many components came from one manufacturer will have significantly reduce the complexity of maintenance for the vessel’s owners, DEME. In addition, WEG has provided a considerable amount of detailed information on the maintenance items so that the onboard maintenance team can source the necessary parts from WEG’s global network wherever in the world they are operating.

WEG’s involvement in this project allowed Royal IHC to meet its efficiency goals, by supplying a bespoke line-up of appropriate power generators and motors, uniquely selected for a maritime environment. More information on WEG’s solutions for the marine industry can be downloaded on the WEG website. www.weg.net

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Daniamant’s updated OLA400 monitors oil levels to protect onboard boiler systems The most potentially harmful water contamination in a ship‘s boiler system is oil entering the steam or condensate from leaking tank coils or heat exchangers. If this occurs, there is a considerable risk of completely destroying the boiler due to overheating of the furnace. Danish marine safety equipment manufacturer, Daniamant, has recently updated the OLA400 – an oil level alarm that can detect the presence of potentially damaging oil within a boiler system.

The OLA400 is designed to ensure that oil can be detected before it enters the feedwater section, where it would then be heated and cause damage to the boiler. Suitable for retrofits on existing systems, a boiler’s hotwell can easily be equipped with Daniamant’s OLA400, consuming a maximum of 3.5W of power. The system can utilise relays to output an alarm to any central alarm system, providing convenience and functionality.

Comprised of a sensor unit and a control box, the OLA400 has recently been updated and re-designed to make the device even more robust and resistant to the harsh marine environment.

Kevin Rough, CEO at Daniamant, says, “At Daniamant we recognise the threat that the presence of oil can pose in a boiler system, so we designed the OLA400 to help keep the crew aboard a ship protected and informed. The ability to have this device retrofitted allows it to be easily implemented into an existing system, meaning they can protect themselves with minimal outlay or investment.”

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SOV launched in Turkey

Cemre Shipyard has launched the first of the three service operation vessels (SOVs) currently under construction for MHI Vestas and Esvagt at its yard in Turkey.

The vessels are of the Havyard 831 L SOV design and will service the Borssele III and IV offshore wind farm in the Netherlands, the Triton Knoll wind farm offshore England, and the Moray East wind farm off Scotland.

The Borssele III and IV SOV is scheduled for delivery in the third quarter of 2020 when it will start servicing the wind farm’s 77 MHI Vestas V164 9.5 MW turbines installed some 22 kilometres off the coast of the Zeeland Province.

The Triton Knoll SOV is slated for delivery in the first quarter of 2021 to start work on the wind farm’s 90 MHI Vestas 9.5 MW turbines some 33 kilometres off the coast of Lincolnshire.

The Moray East SOV is expected to be delivered in the first quarter of 2021. This wind farm will feature 100 MHI Vestas 9.5 MW turbines.

All three vessels are under 15-year charter contracts with MHI Vestas.

The 70.5-metre-long SOVs will be equipped with a compensated walkto-work gangway and daughter craft, as well as multiple other features, and will have the capacity to accommodate up to 60 persons. www.cemreshipyard.com www.marineandmaritimegazette.com

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BMT launches the next generation ‘Pentamaran’ BMT recently released details of its next generation ‘Pentamaran’ platform for autonomous applications. Offering a myriad of applications for defence and commercial innovators, these innovative vessels may be custom configured for military, patrol, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and hydrographic survey work.

The design is the latest from the BMT’s team of expert naval architects and engineers who have been at the forefront of innovative hull design for 34 years. The Pentamaran has been designed to reduce drag as much as possible and tests have proven it offers significant improvements compared to conventional hull forms such as mono-hulls, catamarans and trimaran.

The vessel features a very slender central hull and two smaller hulls or ‘sponsons’ on either side. The sponsons are set one behind the other and when the vessel is operating on flat water, the forward sponsons are not submerged, as they provide roll stability effect in waves only.

Compared to a trimaran there is less volume permanently immersed and therefore less resistance through the water.

Martin Bissuel, Business Sector Lead for Specialised Ship Design at BMT commented: “Our team have carried out extensive work on this. The data gathered through extensive towing tank testing is very compelling. For applications where fuel economy matters, the Pentamaran hull form is more efficient than conventional full forms, which means that using the same engines and the same amount of fuel, it will go further than any other, making it an ideal candidate for autonomous applications. Looking at it from a distance it may resemble a trimaran but that’s where the similarities end.

“The arrangement and careful positioning of the four sponsons makes all the difference. The forward sponsons stay above the water, and only come into action when the vessel rolls, so not only the drag is reduced, but the sea keeping characteristics are improved. Compared to a trimaran hull form, lateral accelerations are lower, reducing g-loadings on the structure as well as the antennae and sensors on deck. The wide deck offers a large working area for multi-role capabilities. It can accommodate payloads or interface with other systems such as unmanned air vehicles.” added Mr Bissuel.

A key consideration, when a vessel is operating autonomously for long periods of time, is the reliability of the propulsion setup which is essential to sustained operational readiness. Our engineers have therefore integrated multiple independent power sources to increase reliability as well as survivability. www.bmt.org

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Sonihull can solve global fouling epidemic

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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 anti-fouling 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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Seawasp for Netherlands Ministry of Defence Saab Seaeye has received an order from the Defence Material Organisation (DMO), within the Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands for deliveries of the Sea Wasp underwater vehicle system.

With a base weight of only 75 kg, Sea Wasp is a small and flexible ROV which can be used for a wide range of underwater operations, both within the commercial and military sectors. Sea Wasp can, for example, be used for sea mine detection and other reconnaissance operations.

“We are delighted to deliver our Sea Wasp vehicle to the first European customer, a giant milestone for the product. It is also the first order we have received directly from DMO, which has strengthened the relationship with the customer and may facilitate future contracts and orders,” says Kate Palmér, Program Manager at Saab Seaeye.

The order also covers some development, including the integration of the customer-specified Blueview sonar in the vehicle and HMI Saab Seaeye is the world’s leading underwater e-robotics company, with the most advanced range of tethered, autonomous and hybrid electric robotic systems, engineered to address the diverse range of tasks found across commercial, defence and scientific markets. www.saabseaye.com

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BC Ferries reveals names of two new Damen-built vessels in Victoria naming ceremony

In February this year, BC Ferries held a naming ceremony for the first of its two Island Class Ferries at Victoria’s Point Hope Maritime. At the event, the names of the vessels Island Discovery and Island Aurora - were revealed for the first time.

The two ferries, based on Damen’s 81-metre Road Ferry 8117E3 design and built at Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania, will enter service mid-2020, serving the Powell River-Texada Island and Port McNeill-Albert Bay-Sointula routes respectively.

In a press release marking the occasion, BC Ferries stated, “The names celebrate the beauty of the journey and the important connections to the coastal communities the ferries will soon serve.”

Speaking at the naming ceremony, Damen’s Chief Commercial Officer Jan-Wim Dekker said, “We enjoy an excellent partnership with BC Ferries - one that cements the long-standing relationship that exists between the Netherlands and Canada.

Working closely together, we have developed state-of-the-art vessels to provide an outstanding passenger experience.”

The vessels sponsors were selected from the BC Ferries family and the local communities. The sponsors of the Island Discovery were Sandy Leduc and Sandy McCormick, while the Island Aurora was sponsored by Melissa Fletcher and Sheila O’Neill.

Damen signed the contract for the two vessels in 2017, following an extensive, multi-phased international tender process. The vessels are designed to carry 47 vehicles and up to 450 passengers and crew. The Island Class are battery equipped for full electric operation in the future. In the meantime, the ferries are equipped with hybrid equipment. Damen has paid close attention, in the design of the vessels, to reducing both emissions and underwater radiated noise.

Island Discovery and Island Aurora are part of BC Ferries fleet renewal programme and will replace the 59-year old North Island Princess and 53-year old Quadra Queen II. In November, Damen announced that it had secured a repeat order from BC Ferries for four additional Island Class Ferries. www.damen.com

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Palau reaches out to ship owners with digital services

Driving the push towards a world economic recovery once the Covid-19 pandemic has eased will fall to global supply chains and the world’s shipping fleet according to Palau International Ship Registry (PISR).

Panos Kirnidis CEO Palau International Ship Registry

With increasing pressures on the world’s shipping industry as international lockdowns bite, PISR is working as normal to help ship owners with its range of services digitally available regardless of time or location and continues to guarantee same day delivery for all services.

The registry’s services are all digital which protects the staff, Deputy Registrars and all stakeholders.

These services have been working successfully and reliably for the past couple of years and PISR will be continuing to operate round the clock to ensure the Palau registered ships are still operating and keeping both staff and stakeholders safe during the pandemic.

Panos Kirnidis, CEO of Palau International Ship Registry, says it is vital that the world’s shipping fleet continues to operate as normally as possible.

“COVID-19 has already had a profound effect on the global maritime industry and the situation is changing daily. PISR has three words we are using during this pandemic to ensure our operations and those working with us, along with the ship owners we work for, are first and foremost: Care, Support and Contactless. We are available online, on the phone, by email, social media and through our website for any requests for help and support from our fleet.

“With this pandemic likely to continue for some time, at PISR we have not changed our way of working but we have changed our place of operations. By having a digital operation and our services online we can guarantee same day delivery to both offices and ships of certificates and the rest of our services, most within a matter of seconds. This is what the world’s shipping fleet needs because they will be the driving force behind a global economic recovery.

“Our investment in becoming a SMART registry and having our services digital means we can keep our staff safe with remote working and still maintain the high standards we have set for ship owners over the past two years. We are offering a time and cost saving service that is reducing the administrative burden on ship owners. In fact, ship owners can even register their vessels with us using a smartphone.

Whatever the enquiry we are still conducting business as usual: we can meet the needs of our fleet for certificates, registrations as well as online payments. All this is part of our determination to ensure business as usual and keep everyone safe in the process. Although we cannot be certain at this time about how the situations regarding inspections and port services are going to affected globally, what we can be certain of is that we stand firmly behind our ship owners.

“Ship owners can connect with any of our employees instantly by using our Customer Care Line even though we are all working remotely during this period. By using our website online chat function we can help with enquiries and connect callers directly with relevant staff members for specific issues.

Information on fees, service requirements, applications, documents and processes can be accessed via our online Fee Calculator and online Service Requirements link. In order to avoid visits to the bank and make the life easier and safer at this time we have on our website an Online Payment tool for payments of invoices online even if the service/s were not ordered online.

“It is important to say again that at PISR we care deeply about our customers and we will support our ship owners to run their businesses through these difficult times. This pandemic is also causing issues for crew and their abilities to leave and join their ships and we stand behind them in trying to resolve these problems. They are as important to us at PISR as anyone else connected with our operations.

“It is not alarmist to say that the Covid-19 pandemic is likely to cause a severe shock to the global economy and in particular to the global shipping industry with the delays caused by the lockdowns in certain countries and production shutdowns, particularly in China, having a knock-on effect on the sector because of the disruption to global supply chains. We are working with ship owners to ensure the effects of these disruptions are kept to a minimum and not impacting on their operational abilities with digital services 24/7. Although there will most likely be a period of uncertainty even when the pandemic is past its worst, at PISR we have faith in the global economy and its powers of recovery.

What we need is faith in systems, belief in strong governmental actions and a determination not to lose sight of the recovery that will come.” www.palaureg.com

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Teignbridge Propellers 3D Prints Essential Face Shields for the NHS and maintains production through the Covid-19 Crisis Teignbridge Propellers Int. Ltd. is collaborating with South Devon University Technical College (UTC) to assign their engineering department on a new task, from propellers to face shields, helping our brilliant NHS and key workers stay safe whilst they look after the vulnerable and poorly patients.

With innovation at the core of Teignbridge, it comes as no surprise that they would turn to help their community with their advanced 3D printers. At the heart of the operation is Jack Ellis, a 27 year old engineer who noticed that South Devon UTC was manufacturing face shields and was eager to get Teignbridge involved. After the initial contact, it took less than 24 hours to begin printing these essential, life-saving face shields. In partnership with South Devon UTC, they have been supplying Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, various care homes, local health centres and funeral directors.

Teignbridge plans on printing 150+ frames a week with their BigRep 3D printers running 24/7 for as long as required.

All the face shields are being donated free of charge to the worthy recipients with the full support of the Teignbridge management team.

Using PLA material, these frames are essential in providing protection from infectious droplets from entering the eyes, nose and mouths of our essential workers during this difficult and unprecedented time.

Many of the staff at Teignbridge have family and friends who are on the frontline battling COVID-19, and with increased demands for PPE availability, it is paramount that face shields are not only produced to save lives of those working with the infected but to be produced and delivered quickly and efficiently. Teignbridge and South Devon UTC are using every resource available to ensure the safety of the community to effectively fight COVID-19.

Open for Business throughout this crisis The Rt Hon Alok Sharma MP Secretary of State Department for Business has said “Manufacturing is a critical part of our economy and I would like to be clear that there is no restriction on manufacturing continuing under the current rules” and “ I would like to give you all my personal thanks for everything you are doing.” Working within the government guidelines and restrictions, Teignbridge Propellers is still manufacturing in all departments, although inevitably a few production staff are self-isolating as a precautionary measure. Teignbridge has good reserves of ingot and other raw materials and although a few suppliers are advising of potential delays, they continue to manage their supply chain on a daily basis.

The sales, design, engineering, accounts, despatch and purchasing departments are now split with some staff working from home and a skeleton staff in the office. However, you can expect the same standard of service, all the staff working from home have been given hardware to facilitate full access to the necessary systems and records to undertake their tasks.

Teignbridge are still aiming to maintain their production targets, however the completion, shipping and delivery of your order(s) may be delayed by Covid-19 related issues. If so, they will of course advise each customer affected.

The company is very proud to have recently delivered two sets propellers for the Royal Navy.

The Teignbridge ‘Consultancy Department’ is working on a number of advanced CFD projects and are available to help resolve challenging issues that may exceed the capabilities of other propeller and sterngear manufacturers. Following the £3m research project funded by the ETI, they have the most sophisticated tools available in the industry. Dr Saeed Javdani Phd and his colleagues are currently involved in a project to significantly reduce the noise signature of a set of propellers for a military application and solve a noise issue for a superyacht.

There are of course currently some delivery challenges regarding road, sea and air freight due to the consequences of Covid-19 restrictions. Teignbridge are liaising closely with freight companies to monitor the situation in the UK and each destination country.

If further restrictions are put in place that will or may effect deliveries, Teignbridge will let customers know as soon as possible and will investigate alternative options. There is some evidence regarding increased freight costs. If this affects your shipment they will review alternatives and keep each customer informed should additional costs be unavoidable.

Teignbridge are regularly reviewing the status of all aspects of their business and making contingency plans for a number of scenarios.

Teignbridge are processing quotes, enquiries and accepting new orders with very competitive lead times and the assurance of technically advanced designs, CNC manufactured patterns and sophisticated CNC lathes to manufacture all our components to the highest quality. For any repeat or new projects, Teignbridge is available to support customers old and new through this crisis to keep your vessels running and new build projects supplied with the optimum designed and manufactured components.

If you need any updates regarding your order(s), please contact your designated sales person or write to sales@teignbridge.co.uk Teignbridge want to reassure their customers that they are taking all necessary steps to follow the UK Government guidelines in relation to social distancing and Covid-19 precautions. The priority is the safety of the work force and their families, their suppliers and customers.

Teignbridge are grateful for the support and understanding of their customers and wish to thank all their colleagues who are all working incredibly hard to ensure they can continue to serve their customers throughout this difficult period of time..

Teignbridge Propellers design and manufacture high-quality performance propellers, stern gear, and are leading innovators in computerised and mechanised marine engineering processes. Producing the highest quality propellers and stern gear from raw materials to the finished component at their UK based world-leading facility. Teignbridge develops and employs state of the art CAD/CAM techniques to ensure optimum efficiency for their high quality products. With over 65,000 sq ft of floor space and over 85 employees, Teignbridge is the largest propeller and stern gear producer of its kind in Europe. www.teignbridge.co.uk

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Colombo Dockyard delivers two pilot launches Macduff Ship Design are pleased to announce that Colombo Dockyard PLC has delivered two Pilot Launches to Sri Lanka Ports Authority. The two vessels are the first of a three vessel contract with the third vessel currently in build.

The Pilot Launches were of a revised repeat design supplied by Macduff Ship Design Ltd of Scotland. The Launches will serve to transport pilots from shore to ship and can accommodate a total number of 8 persons including 4 crew members and 4 pilots and achieve a service speed of 22 knots on trials.

These Pilot Launches are designed to hold a high degree of stability and comfort in all weather conditions and provide a stable platform during embarking and disembarking Pilots. The vessels are of steel hull and Aluminium wheelhouse construction. They are powered by 2 x Caterpillar C32 Main engines driving through ZF3050A with 2.52:1 reduction ratio gearboxes to 1050mm diameter fixed pitch propellers supplied by Teignbridge propulsion.

Both Colombo Dockyard and Macduff Ship Design are delighted to also be able to confirm that they have entered into a contract with KOWA company Ltd of Japan to supply a further variant of this vessel. www.macduffshipdesign.com

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Hull repair kit for ships holed by ice The first Miko Plaster Polar Kits have been supplied to ship operators providing passenger cruises in polar waters. Using magnetic patches and a special application technique, the kits have been developed to enable ships, for the first time, to effectively repair hull damage caused by polar ice while still at sea and without a diver. Such damage is a recognised risk, even for ice-class vessels, and is likely to increase as climate change releases more free-floating ice into open water.

Until now, there has been little possibility of a ship’s crew sealing a hull puncture in sub-zero waters. Interior fittings and the ship’s structure reduce the probability of a hole being repaired from the inside. External repairs can only be performed by divers protected against the freezing waters. Because few ships carry divers, only their pumps can protect them against flooding. If the pumps fail, they will suffer the same consequence as the m/v Explorer which sank off Antarctica in 2007 after being holed by ice in calm weather. Although passengers cruising in polar waters tend to be adventurous in outlook, it is believed that many may be disturbed to realise that their ship has no defence against ice damage.

The new Miko Plaster Polar Kit contains magnetic patches that have been familiar to the maritime industries for over 20 years. Oslo-based Miko Marine has now developed a technique that enables these patches to be applied without anyone entering the freezing water. Polar cruise operators Hurtigruten and National Geographic Lindblad are the first companies to equip ships with them.

Since 2017, ships seeking IMO Polar Code approval have been required to demonstrate an effective plan of action for any emergency in polar waters. This includes after sustaining ice damage to the hull and until now there has not been any possibility of the ship’s crew performing a credible repair. Miko Marine and its customers now believe that the Polar Kit is the answer to this challenge.

Each Miko Plaster Polar Kit contains magnetic patches – referred to as plasters due to their instant adhesion to a steel hull. Made from an extremely strong flexible laminate with a powerful magnetic layer, they are widely used by navies and the global shipping and salvage industries and have been responsible for preventing the loss of many ships. Each Polar Kit contains several plasters combined with a number of lines and tackle that are deployed in a unique application technique by two or three crew members in a small boat beside the area of damage. Any hole down to two meters below the water line can now be closed with a plaster without anyone needing to enter the water. The magnetic adhesion of the patch, combined with the outside water pressure, will keep it securely in place and additional high-power magnets may also be applied to maintain the seal until the ship is safely in dock.

Although warmer seas are opening polar waters to more shipping, a new study published

by Newcastle University and the Scripps Institute of Oceanography has revealed that the thinning of the Antarctic ice sheet is releasing more ice into the ocean. This is likely to result in more smaller pieces floating out to sea where some may become an increased hazard to shipping by being difficult to spot by crew and not visible on normal marine radar.

Professor Norvald Kjerstadt of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, a leading authority on polar navigation, has praised the Polar Kit and explained that; “Ships are usually damaged by ice when they are going too fast in relatively open water or very open drift ice,” he said. “They tend to go slower when they are in leads or confined spaces which means that there is less risk of damage.”

“When ships speed-up in open water where there is now more floating ice they could be at greater risk.” www.mikomarine.com

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Damen Oskarshamnsvarvet Sweden wins life extension contract for survey vessel Ocean Surveyor Damen Oskarshamnsvarvet in Sweden has won the public tender for a contract to undertake a major life extension programme on the survey and research vessel S/V Ocean Surveyor, owned by SGU, Sweden’s national geological survey agency.

The vessel will undergo the life-time extension over the course of 12 months. It will include the replacement of the all the machinery, bridge and auxiliary systems including HVAC and a complete overhaul of all remaining equipment. A key aspect of the project will be the conversion of the propulsion and electrical systems from diesel to diesel electric. The overall objective of the year-long programme will be to deliver a modern, low-impact vessel with a good working environment for both the crew and the scientists working on board and better overall accessibility.

“We are happy to let Damen Oskarshamnsvarvet perform the extensive conversion of the vessel and are confident that she will be ready for another 25 years of marine surveying prior to the field season 2021. Ocean Surveyor is a key platform for many marine surveys conducted in Sweden, not only for SGU, but also for other operators hiring the vessel’s unique surveying facilities,” said Björn Bergman, operations manager at SGU. Built 1984 in Norway, the Ocean Surveyor is a twin hull, multi-purpose, survey and ROV support vessel constructed using Kevlar / FRP composite for operations mainly in coastal waters. 38 metres long and 12 metres across she has accommodation for 15 personnel across 12 cabins and is equipped with DPS as well as various fixed hydroacoustic measuring systems. The main deck is fitted with winches, cranes, an aft frame and a moon pool for deploying samplers and underwater cameras. There are two laboratories on board; a wet lab for sediment and environmental sample analysis, and a space with a gamma spectrometer and sediment X-ray for the detailed study of samples.

“We are delighted to have won this contract,” said Flip van der Waal, managing director at Damen Oskarshamnsvarvet Sweden. “The tender process was rigorous, requiring a lot of research and pre-engineering, and now that we have been awarded the project we are responsible for the entire design scope and the procurement as laid down by the SGU. In many ways it’s not so different from a newbuild. We are very confident that our capabilities and facilities are perfectly suited to this project – including our main hall where we will carry out the work. This covered environment is the ideal location to conduct work on a composite vessel such as this. We look forward to getting started.”

The contract was signed on Friday 28 February. Work will begin on the vessel on 6 April 2020 and is scheduled for completion by 31 March 2021. www.damen.com

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Forth Ports places order for next generation Damen ASD Tug 2312 Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Forth Ports Limited for an ASD Tug 2312. The signing ceremony took place in Tilbury Docks, UK back in February.

Representing Damen was Area Director Frank de Lange, while Forth Ports was represented by COO Stuart Wallace. The new vessel will operate as part of the Forth Estuary Towage operation, conducting towage work at various Forth Ports locations as well as providing towage services to other external customers in Scotland.

Forth Ports has a range of existing operations in the Forth and Tay Estuaries that will benefit from the acquisition of this new vessel, however, the new vessel will also provide opportunities to service new emerging markets such as decommissioning and offshore wind. The ASD 2312 is well suited to operating in such an environment with such vessels; compact, but, with 70 tonnes bollard pull, extremely powerful.

She’s manoeuvrable too – thanks to her twin fin skeg and dual azimuth thrusters. The ASD Tug 2312 is a stateof-the-art vessel, one of Damen’s next generation tugs. The evolved character of the vessel is clearly visible in its safety features. The wheelhouse, for example, offers 86% window coverage, using impact resistant safety glass.

Meanwhile, the deck is obstacle free, reducing tripping hazards. The winch is located under the superstructure, which not only frees up space, but also facilitates towing operations both forward and aft.

The tug is prepared for the future, being IMO Tierr III ready. Emissions are further reduced thanks to the tug’s smooth rounded bilge, an efficient profile that cuts fuel consumption. Damen has prepared a NOx Reduction System that can be applied to IMO Tier III ready vessels at any stage for full compliance.

Meanwhile, smart layouts and compliance with MLC 20006 crew accommodation and comfort regulations ensure the six-person crew are on top form at all times.

As a result of Damen’s philosophy of standardised shipbuilding, the ASD Tug 2312 was already under construction when Forth Ports placed their order with Damen, ensuring rapid delivery of the vessel.

While a standard platform, like all vessels in Damen’s portfolio, the ASD Tug 2312 is customisable via modular options. Forth Ports has selected a number of options for its vessel, including remote monitoring. This, ultimately, can significantly lower the total cost of ownership of the vessel. Amongst other things it provides feedback on performance so that sailing can be optimally efficient. It also informs whenever a part or component needs replacing, so that preventative maintenance can be carried out in order to maximise vessel uptime.

Furthermore, Damen will outfit Forth Ports’ ASD Tug 2312 with CCTV, FiFi capabilities, additional fendering at the bow and a winterisation package, amongst other options.

Damen Sales Manager UK Mike Besijn said, “We are delighted with this order from Forth Ports. The ASD Tug 2312 is a tug for the future that I am sure will serve them well in the years to come. Forth Ports has carefully evaluated their vessel requirements for both their current and future plans around fleet renewal and we are delighted that they have selected Damen for this replacement tug and we look forward to a long and growing relationship with Forth Ports.”

Alan McPherson, Chief Harbour Master at Forth Ports said, “We are very pleased to be working with Damen on the delivery of the 2312 to Forth Estuary Towage as we replace older tonnage and significantly increase our towage fleet capability. The team at Damen have worked closely with us to deliver a very capable vessel for the operations we undertake and our staff are looking forward to this type of tug within our fleet. I look forward to building our relationship with Damen in the coming years.”

As Forth Ports required their new tug to be operational as soon as possible, Damen Marine Services (DMS) stepped into to assist. While the new ASD Tug 2312 is under construction, DMS is providing ASD Tug 2811 Pioneer to operate with Forth Ports. www.damen.com

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MSA Safety launches V-Series Harness Line

MSA Safety, industry-leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of safety products the world over has launched its all-new V-Series harness line, representing ‘the next generation of fall protection.’

Jon Rowan, MSA’s Product Manager for Fall Protection introduces the new harness line: “The V-FORM and V-FIT harnesses have been held up as a benchmark of quality ever since their introduction three years ago. While this original crop of V-FORM and V-FIT harnesses is now being phased out, their iconic names will remain; they’re just being replaced with next generation products offering superior comfort, mobility, and flexibility. We are also extending the V-Series harness line with the V-FORM+, and V-FLEX (the premium product of the range), enabling MSA to offer best-in-class comfort at all price points.”

Each harness in the new V-Series line includes an exclusive quick-connect racing-style buckle for a closer, more comfortable-fitting harness eliminating the need for bulky chest straps or cumbersome buckles.

“This new line of racing style harnesses lets workers focus on their work instead of worrying about their harnesses, because the safest fall protection harness is the one you’ll actually want to wear,” says Jon. A racing-style buckle, unique to MSA, makes for a more athletic cut, contouring the harness to the body for improved upper torso movement on the job. Unburdened by ill-fitting, uncomfortable harnesses, workers are given the freedom they need to do their job more safely and effectively.

Pull-down adjustments on each harness allow workers to quickly and easily get the right fit that lasts throughout the workday.

“Sizing is significant when it comes to wearing fall protection harnesses,” continued Jon. “Yet unfortunately workers can be sized incorrectly and/or wear harnesses that don’t provide adjustability. This not only makes for a more uncomfortable harness’ potentially increasing the likelihood the worker won’t wear it at all’ but it can also have an adverse effect on the user in the event of a fall” The harness line includes new hex-style stitch patterns which make finding broken threads easier when carrying out pre-use inspections, while coated webbing repels dirt, grease and moisture.

The V-FLEX boasts a patented leg strap design to keep leg straps in place as webbing lays horizontally across the thighs, creating a more natural fit, as well as a patent-pending hip connection which flexes with the worker, reducing fatigue throughout the day.

The V-FIT, V-FLEX and V-FORM+ also have a dedicated attachment point for Personal Fall Limiters, allowing for quick and easy attachment, and keeps workers’ back D-ring free for other use.

“Small details add up to big impressions and impressive results and that’s what you can see in this all-new V-Series harness line,” concludes Jon. “We’ve left no stone unturned in our mission to provide uncompromising comfort.” gb.msasafety.com/vseriesfallprotection

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New anchor pod design from Seafloatech Seafloatech have launched a new system of modular floating berths with the aim of reducing damage to the sea bed in anchorages with sensitive ecosystems.

The system is built around a central pod that is connected to the seabed using a single permanent anchor. An articulated mast is hooked to this base with a hydraulic piston that allows it to swing from side to side as well as rise and fall with the tide.

A number of different floating docks can then be attached to it depending on the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs and aesthetics. These come in a number of different shapes and sizes.

The idea is that multiple vessels can secure against it rather than deploying individual anchors, reducing damage to the seabed.

This innovative system was awarded the Marin high-tech innovation trophy 2019 and was a finalist at Nautic 2019, the highly respected Paris Boat Show design competition.

Seafloatech describes its innovation as â&#x20AC;&#x153;a stable, ecological, safe, reversible and adaptable system for all types of pontoons or shipsâ&#x20AC;?. www.seafloatech.com

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Ternan, the UK based geotechnical experts, are supporting the ongoing demonstration project into mooring solutions for marine energy projects situated at the European Marine Energy Centre in Orkney, Scotland.

The company is providing geotechnical and foundation design expertise for the 35-month Universal Mooring, Anchor & Connectivity Kit (UMACK) project, which aims to cut the capital and installation costs of moorings by up to 50%.

Ternan said it is focusing on the application of using screw piles offshore.

UMACK is funded by Scottish Enterprise and the Swedish Energy Agency with co-funding from European Commission.

The project brings together leading wave and tidal energy developers, CorPower and Sustainable Marine Energy, mooring experts Tension Tech International Marine Renewables, the European Marine Energy Centre and the Policy and Innovation Group. www.emec.org.uk

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Hoist ring eliminates kinking The lifting ring design guarantees a safe position of the hook without kinking The new RUD ACP Turnado hoist ring turns the lifting ring into the direction of the best lifting angle. Therefore the lifting ring will move freely into the direction of the pull, avoiding any tilting or unintentional reverting of the lifting ring.

Developed by the RUD engineering team, the hoist ring truly offers more. The shape has been enhanced and strengthened at its most stressed areas. It offers an increased working load limit of up to 30% compared to hoist rings of the same size. The hoist ring also comes with RUDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ICE-Bolt technology which offers steel with maximum strength and high ductility.

Its unique spring mechanism guides the lifting ring automatically into the direction of the best lifting angle and avoids worst case lifting scenarios. Wear indicators, positioned at the critical points of the lifting angle make it easy to identify the wear on the lifting point upon inspection.

Hoist rings are well known for their tendency to kink. The new RUD ACP Turnado eliminates these dangers completely. The intelligent spring mechanism makes sure that the suspension ring turns into the load force direction. The lifting ring design guarantees a safe position of the hook without kinking. The result being the first hoist ring which ensures no kinking.

The RUD ACP Turnado comes with a factory equipped RFID transponder which allows quick and easy management and inspections of your lifting equipment, helping to ensure that your equipment is inspected on time, every time. www.rud.co.uk

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Hywind Tampen

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Scana Offshore are delighted to have been awarded the prestigious contract for mooring equipment on Hywind Tampen wind farm.

This consists of 33 hull brackets, which are used to attach anchoring lines to the hulls on the offshore wind turbines that make up the wind farm. Scana will also provide ROV tools for possible replacement of the anchor lines.

The project has already begun, with the anchoring equipment being delivered to Kvaerner in the spring of 2021.

“We have a long track record of deliveries to the oil, gas and aquaculture market.

Now we are looking forward to delivering mooring equipment to floating wind power as well, a market with great potential. In order to get into offshore wind and aquaculture, we have developed new and cost-reducing technology. The Hywind Tampen contract represents a breakthrough for this technology and provides feedback that Scana Offshore's focus on continuous product development is the right way to go,” commented Torkjell Lisland, Managing Director of Scana Offshore,.

Equinor is Norway’s state oil and gas company, and its Hywind Tampen floating windfarm is a project to offset the high carbon cost of extracting fossil fuels from the seabed at two of Equinor’s oil fields. www.scanaoffshore.no

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Fugro lands Sofia offshore wind farm cable route site investigation Fugro’s multipurpose vessel Fugro Pioneer left the Port of Sunderland recently, bound for a 6-month offshore site investigation and survey campaign for innogy’s Sofia offshore wind farm.

With a consented capacity of 1.4 GW, Sofia will be one of the world’s biggest offshore wind farms; Fugro will provide geophysical and geotechnical services over the project’s 220 km export cable corridor, in what is believed to be one of the longest cable route surveys ever performed for an offshore wind farm, as well as further works on the wind farm array.

The objective of Fugro’s site investigation is to comprehensively characterise subsurface conditions along the cable route corridor to better understand the benthic ecology and offshore archaeology of the site, and to enable detailed design for the proposed wind farm, which is located 195 km off the coast of northeast England.

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Renewables. Complete ready to use self operational systems available “For Fugro, this project is an exciting opportunity for multiple vessels and for use worldwide. Stillage packed or deepwater offshore containerised multidisciplinary project teams to work together to provide an excellent units. Long & short term rentals. Sales. Wide scope of operations. service to innogy and support the Sofia team in achieving its objectives Lightweight, road & air transportable environmentally friendly units. from the outset,” said Sally Dalrymple, Senior Project Manager for Fugro.

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Teledyne Caris AI update Teledyne CARIS recently released its HIPS and SIPSTM 11.3 software. This upgrade is unique in that it introduces the first commercial-off-the-shelf release of an AI solution for classifying and cleaning sonar noise.

Teledyne CARIS seeks to reduce significantly the need for manual cleaning and to move data swiftly from acquisition to review. The Sonar Noise Classifier automatically identifies the vast majority of sonar noise, resulting in a reduction of manual cleaning effort by a factor of up to 10x at an accuracy of 95%. â&#x20AC;&#x153;By leveraging deep learning techniques, Teledyne CARIS is poised to bring fundamental change to how sonar data is processed. The use of AI opens exciting opportunities for the future of hydrographic survey, from automated processing pipelines for crowd sourced bathymetry, to feature detection for charting,â&#x20AC;? comments Karen Cove, Senior Product Manager.

This new approach to clean sonar noise is powered by the CARIS Mira AI engine, a new cloud-based platform to host current and future AI solutions. www.teledynecaris.com

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Efficient remote surveys DNV GL has started a unique remote approach to its machinery planned maintenance system (MPMS), so enabling the survey of a complete fleet in one process and unlocking new insights into vessel and fleet performance.

DNV GL's Machinery Maintenance Connect (MMC) enables machinery data to be processed via algorithms and presented to customers in a digital dashboard, rather than requiring surveyors to travel to each individual vessel and go onboard.

“In another example of the benefits our customers are seeing from increasing digitalization, MMC will bring substantial efficiencies to vessel maintenance and fleet management,” commented Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO of DNV GL Maritime.

“By using the data from the vessels, alongside a powerful learning algorithm, we can remotely perform the maintenance survey of a customer’s whole fleet in one process, saving time and reducing the disruption of daily operations.” he continued.

When owners start sharing vessel machinery data with DNV GL, then after accessing the MMC app in Veracity, the data for all vessels can be seen immediately. A minimum of one year’s data must be provided before digital MPMS surveys can be performed.

Rolf Petter Hancke, Surveyor and Principal Engineer at DNV GL, added that in one case DNV GL completed surveys on 49 vessels in roughly four hours, something that would normally take 50 separate onboard surveyor visits.

The MMC system provides a complete breakdown of any maintenance already completed and overdue, with the dates of the work. Owners and operators can access data in real time to create a maintenance plan. www.dnvgl.com

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International Institute of Marine Surveying series of online only Zoom seminars The IIMS have launched a series of low-cost online seminars over the coming months to replace the face to face training initiatives they had planned.

If you are unable to attend online live you may also request to purchase a copy of the video for watching after the event.

Broadcasting on 6th May at 12.00 (UK time) Gathering evidence by Capt John Noble: For details and to reserve your place go to https://bit.ly/33JVyf6 Broadcasting on 11th May from 10.00 to 15.00 (UK time) Certifying Authority training for all coding examiners and other interested surveyors: For details and to reserve your place go to https://bit.ly/2QJMjX4 Broadcasting on 14th May at 15.00 (UK time): Giving expert witness by Karen Brain: For details and to reserve your place go to https://bit.ly/2wCqp1h

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Broadcasting on 20th May from 6:00 to 18:00 (UK time) 2020 Festival of Knowledge for eCMID AVIs... a rolling 12 hour online seminar: For details go to www.ecmidvesselinspectors.com Broadcasting on 18th June at 09.00 (UK time) Report writing online seminar by Paul Homer and Mike Schwarz: For details and to reserve your place go to https://bit.ly/2QJMJN8 Broadcasting on 21st July at 08.30 (UK time) Multiple echo thickness measurement by Jon Sharland: For details and to reserve your place go to https://bit.ly/2xjO3zy Broadcasting on 4th August at 12.00 (UK time) Surveying and inspecting small craft engines

by Geoff Waddington: For details and to reserve your place go to https://bit.ly/2WHM4zE Broadcasting on 26th August at 15.00 (UK time) The latest in ultrasound measurement tools

by George Hunter: For details and to reserve your place go to https://bit.ly/3dqbwzv

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New offshore wind hub for Port of Amsterdam A dredge sludge depot in the Netherlands will be developed into an energy port to play a crucial part in realising wind farms in the North Sea and help meet the needs of Europe's energy transition.

The energy port at the former Averijhaven on the sea side of the North Sea Canal, close to the IJmuiden lock complex, will be developed from the government-owned depot by means of a commercial partnership covenant signed by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, the Province of North Holland, the Municipality of Velsen, Tata Steel, the Port of IJmuiden and Port of Amsterdam. Commercial operation of the energy port will be run by Port of Amsterdam and IJmuiden Seaport.

"Many more wind farms will be constructed in the coming years in the North Sea, and the Energy Port forms an essential operational base for their construction and operational maintenance," said the Port of Rotterdam.

"The new Energy Port will, for example, provide support for building the wind farms Hollandse Kust West and IJmuiden Ver off the Dutch coast."

Minster of Infrastructure and Water Management, Cora van Nieuwenhuizen, said: "The large-scale construction and operational maintenance of sustainable wind turbine farms in the North Sea demand a much greater port capacity. Our collaborative development of the Averijhaven into a modern energy port means that offshore businesses will have all the space they need in the future."

The energy port will have an area of over 15 hectares. Both the existing acreage of the Averijhaven as well as the adjacent Tata Steel site of 5 hectares will be used to create a public port area for offshore wind. In the port area a 580m quay will be installed with 200 metres as heavy duty facility with 12.5m water depth, and 380m standard facility with 10m water depth. www.portofamsterdam.com

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Saudi Global Ports (SGP), a subsidiary of PSA International, and the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) have agreed ‘Build, Operate and Transfer’ agreement for terminals one and two at the King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam.

The recent agreement, signed in a virtual ceremony due to current World circumstances, makes SGP the sole operator at the container terminal operator at the port.

As a result of the agreement, SGP will embark on what it denotes as a ‘development and modernisation’ programme to turn the King Abdulaziz Port into a mega-port.

The Authority wants ultimately to increase the port’s capacity to 7.5 million TEU once planned expansions are completed at a cost of approximately $1.86 billion, the biggest seaport investment made by a single operator under a public-private partnership.

SGP Chairman Abdulla Al Zamil, commented, “I am truly honoured to be part of this milestone event.

“The envisaged transformation will benefit port users and the Kingdom and promote the creation of high value employment opportunities for Saudi citizens.”

Tan Chong Meng, Group CEO of PSA International, added, “We would like to thank Mawani and the Kingdom for trusting PSA again to deliver another significant investment with the new BOT Agreement.

“PSA is committed to the Kingdom to support the transformation of King Abdulaziz Port into a global mega hub, with modern and robust infrastructure, and through the cultivation of a strong Saudi workforce.

“We would also like to thank our partners, customers and stakeholders for their continued support as we work together alongside towards a more efficient and resilient global supply chain.” www.mawani.gov.sa

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Corpus Christi channel improvement scheme for Callan Marine

The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) recently awarded the second phase of the four phase Corpus Christi Ship Channel Improvement Project contract, worth in the region of $97.9m, to Callan Marine.

The project will increase the overall channel depth from by seven feet to 54 ft, will widen the channel to 530 feet and include an additional 400 feet of barge shelves.

This second contract award follows the recent completion of Contract 1 by Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, which deepened and widened the channel from the Gulf of Mexico to Harbor Island.

The contract will deepen and widen the Corpus Christi Ship Channel from Harbor Island to 2.7 miles past the LA Quinta Junction.

“This contract is vital for us to continue the deepening and widening of the existing Corpus Christi Ship Channel. The work will improve energy product transportation throughout at the Port of Corpus Christi by allowing larger vessels more efficient access, which will boost the economic competitive advantage and energy security of the United States for decades to come,” commented Colonel Timothy Vail, USACE Galveston District Commander.

“As the largest export gateway for US. produced energy destined for global demand markets, a deeper and wider ship channel will solidify the competitiveness of American energy on the world stage,” added Port of Corpus Christi CEO, Sean Strawbridge.

Estimated completion for the project is early 2022. www.usace.army.mil

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New winches from North Sea Winches UK based, North Sea Winches (NSW) has developed a 120t electric slipway winch for a barge and a 2400kg electric mooring winch suitable for different vessels.

The model GME-800 slipway winch, designed to DNVGL rules, was produced after North Sea Winches won a contract to design and manufacture a winch suitable for handling a 650t aircushioned barge when in dock for maintenance.

North Caspian Operating Company (NCOC) developed blueprints for the barge, to operate in shallow waters of the Caspian Sea. The electric winch is supplied with a dedicated air-conditioned control cabin. The winch included automatic programmable spooling gear, an automatic failsafe disc brake system and an in-house design/manufacture gearing system, including an 800,000 Nm epicyclic output gear set.

NSW recently produced a 2400kg electric mooring winch for Fugro GB Marine.

The model GMES-200 unit is complete with PLC logic controls, programmable automatic spooling gear and regenerative circuitry to feed power back into the supply when the winch runs in pay-out.

The winch needed to be versatile to be suitable for service on different vessels. This enabled NSW to utilise their in-house design and manufacturing capabilities to come up with a sophisticated winch featuring excellent control capabilities with local and remote operation. www.nswinches.co.uk

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Pipeshield International wins big on the global stage

Pipeshield International Limited, a Tekmar Group company, has seen a fruitful first quarter in 2020 securing 20 new projects with a multimillion-dollar total value from customers in the UK, Europe, US, Middle East and Asia.

The projects contribute to the continued growth of Pipeshield’s order book and demonstrate the company’s ability to support multiple clients, sectors and projects on a global scale.

Amongst the awards is a contract to supply over 90 4Te Precise Rock Placement Units (PRP’s) to the Marine Civils Market in the UK. This is an important award for the company that has identified global marine civils as a significant growth area.

Almost half of the new awards come from customers in Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The UAE awards follow the successful registration of Pipeshield International Trading LLC with ADNOC for concrete mattresses and fabric formworks, which was also achieved during this period.

Orders have been placed with Pipeshield to design, manufacture and deliver over 200 various size mattresses and over 70 concrete sleepers for major subsea oil and gas projects in the region.

Production will take place at Pipeshield’s dedicated supply bases in Dammam, Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Baku.

Pipeshield continues to support the UK and European offshore oil and gas market and has picked up contracts to design, manufacture and supply over 250 concrete and uniflex mattresses, 400 bolster bags, PRP’s, grout, speed loaders and dual release frames for mattress deployment. The company will also supply protection mattresses and lifting frames to the UK, French and US offshore wind markets.

David Blake, General Manager commented; “We are proud of the company’s performance and would like to thank the Pipeshield team, our suppliers, partners and customers for helping us continue to deliver, especially during these difficult times. We look forward to providing our customers with marketleading subsea protection and stabilising solutions.” www.pipeshield.com

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Jumbo Shipping secures contract with DEME Offshore on Hornsea Two offshore wind farm project Jumbo has been awarded a contract to support DEME Offshore in its scope of work on Ørsted’s Hornsea Two offshore wind farm. Jumbo’s scope of work in the project is the provision of transportation for 165 monopiles from Rostock to Eemshaven and 135 transition pieces from Aalborg to Eemshaven with a K3000 class vessel.

In addition to shipping the monopiles and transition pieces, the project will see Jumbo undertake the project management for the transport scope, including the engineering and design of both transportation and cradles.

Jumbo was awarded the contract due to its intake and lifting capacity of the Jumbo K3000 vessels. The K3000 class offers 3,250m2 free deck space, well suited to transportation of large equipment such as transitions pieces and monopiles. It also offers 3,000t lifting capacity courtesy of its dual 1,500t cranes. Another factor in the award of contract is the previous track record in projects such as this, including on the Burbo Bank Extension in the Irish Sea and the Yunlin project off Taiwan.

Jumbo Commercial Manager Renewables Boudewijn van der Garden says: “We are very pleased to be working alongside DEME Offshore on the Hornsea Two project. This contract is an affirmation of our previous work in the offshore wind industry. Our scope here once again demonstrates the suitability of the K3000 Class in supporting the development of sustainable energy projects such as this.” Ørsted’s Hornsea Two site is located adjacent to the Hornsea One offshore wind farm, 89 km off the coast of Yorkshire, UK. When complete, Hornsea Two will be the world’s largest offshore wind farm with a capacity of 1.4GW, sufficient to provide clean, sustainable energy to well over 1.3 million homes. Jumbo will commence transportation of the monopiles and transitions pieces in August 2020. www.jumbomaritime.nl

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Fylde, UK coastal protection scheme complete Construction works on the Fairhaven to Church Scar Coastal Protection Scheme are now complete, according to Fylde Council.

VBA - a joint venture between VolkerStevin, Boskalis Westminster and SNC-Lavalin’s Atkins business – worked together with Fylde Council on this £22m coastal protection scheme along the Fylde coast.

Under the project, the contractor replaced the old sea defense walls, as the existing coastal defences were deteriorating and beginning to collapse.

The old defenses were built in the 1890s and have been undergoing emergency repairs every year to prevent a major breach.

The project will provide new coast protection as well as an upgrade to the promenades to help protect from coastal erosion and make sure the area is both a great place to live and visit.

As the Council reported, this new section of the project was due to re-open to the public today. However, due to the current Coronavirus pandemic and the advice around social distancing and staying home, the council has made the decision to keep the area closed so as not to encourage groups of people to visit the area. www.new.fylde.gov.uk

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