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Maritime optimism?

Although maritime life is still ever changing, do we now have a ‘better feeling’?

Welcome to the May 2021 issue of Marine & Maritime Gazette the monthly magazine aimed at Worldwide coverage of the commercial marine, shipping and waterbased renewables markets.

With many areas around the globe now being able to move forward to some extent, the industry is still striving to have a planned evolution for life after the Pandemic Obviously this is far more difficult for some areas than others, but we look forward with a ‘guarded optimism’.

Inside this issue, we are, as usual, covering a vast amount of topics, from ‘Anchors, Mooring, Rope & Chains’ on page 20, to the ‘ins and outs’ of ‘Marine Survey & Inspection’ from page 26. There is also a quick look at ‘Vessel Build, Repair & Maintenance’ on page 32 and from page 38 we also have a ‘peek’ at ‘Port & Quayside Facilities & Usage’.

Anyway, happy reading and if you have Commercial Ma rine & Renewabl es Worldwide any news, reviews, product launches or absolutely anything else of interest across the whole marine market, please email it to me at info@bljournals.plus.com for future consideration in our forthcoming issues.

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Cover story Top quality precision components and design from Teignbridge Propellors.

p18 Triple CTV High Speed Transfers awards triple vessel order to Diverse Marine.

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South Korea to develop eco-friendly ships

The South Korean government has recently launched plans to develop a testbed to accelerate the development of carbonneutral vessels.

Damen contracts Hamburg Ship Model Basin for new frigate tests

p11 Fugro geotechnical Fugro completes nearshore geotechnical investigation for the world’s longest immersed tunnel.

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Over the next five years, South Korea will invest a total of KRW 36.4 billion (in the region of $33 USD) into the project, the country’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries revealed in a statement.

The test area in Mokpo, to be completed by 2025, will enable companies and research centers to validate their innovative technologies.

Under the plan, the country will also build an eco-friendly demonstration ship capable of testing various engines such as those electrically- and hydrogenpowered.

It will be possible to detach the vessel’s engine, a unique innovation that will significantly reduce costs of constructing ships for different fuel types.

The initiative is expected to be a big contributory factor as the country strives to achieve the goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.

The government said it will promote the transition to green shipping through expansion of eco-friendly vessels, including replacement of existing fleet with green ships. In 2019, the government revealed plans to convert 140 state-owned vessels to run on environmentally friendly fuels by 2030.

Last year, South Korea also launched a KRW 960 billion initiative aimed at investing in eco-friendly ship technology development projects.

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New aquaculture support vessel for Organic Sea Harvest Damen Shipyards has delivered the first of its new aquaculture support vessels. The Landing Utility Vessel (LUV) 1908 is a larger version of the LUV 1608, the first example of which entered service in August 2019. The LUV 1908 has all the advantages of its predecessor, which until now was unique among vessel types serving the aquaculture sector for its bow ramp for go anywhere RoRo capability.

It also offers additional deck space, higher freeboard and a larger crane.

The design has been engineered by Damen’s design bureau OSD-IMT to allow it to carry out a wide range of support tasks for the aquaculture industry. These include the transportation of people, equipment, feed and other dry cargo to offshore fishfarming locations with loading and unloading taking place either by RoRo direct to the shore or by using the deck crane. The first LUV 1908 is fitted with an HS Marine AK 72/26 E4 fully foldable and telescopic boom type crane. When on-site, the vessel can also be used to support activities of all kinds including pen maintenance and net cleaning.

Although the LUV 1908 is a compact 19 metres in length and 7.5 metres across it has a total of 100m² of unobstructed deck space rated at 2.5 tonnes per m². In total, the vessel can carry 40 tonnes of cargo and also has day accommodation for up to eight people. This includes a toilet, drying locker, pantry/ mess room and an off-watch seating area and navigation console in the wheelhouse.

Like the LUV 1608, the larger version has been built at Coastal Workboats Scotland, with full Damen support. Damen has also provided financing for the vessel. The owner of the first vessel is Organic Sea Harvest, a new company operating on the Isle of Skye off the west coast of Scotland. The company’s mission is to use pioneering technologies and methods to bring sustainable, organic Scottish salmon to the UK and worldwide markets. Their LUV 1908 will ultimately support a total of four individual fish farms, all off the north east coast of Skye.

Ove Thu, CEO of Organic Sea Harvest, said, “Both Damen and Coastal Workboats Scotland have been very supportive during the construction of our vessel and are completely aligned with our mission to encourage sustainable aquaculture in the region. During the construction, builders allowed us to fit the vessel with a range of equipment, helping us get her ready for our distinct scope of work. This proved very helpful, as it resulted in the vessel being ready for operation immediately upon delivery.”

“Organic Sea Harvest wanted a clean ship with minimal power consumption and emissions for maximum sustainability,” said Mike Besijn, Damen sales manager. “We are delighted that the LUV 1908 meets all their needs and we are very pleased to have built it in the UK. The aquaculture sector is an important market for Damen and we have developed good relationships with its participants. Our decision to build vessels for stock so that we can respond quickly to their needs, demonstrates the confidence that we have in its long-term prospects.” www.damen.com

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AMS Global Group sets sail Damen delivers Multi Cat to for the Mediterranean Marine consulting and safety specialists AMS Global Group is Leask Marine opening a hub in Malta in partnership with integrated logistics in record time support and services group, Medserv plc.

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AMS Global Group will offer its full range of services from the Malta Freeport at the Port of Marsaxlokk from the 1st of this month. The new hub will be co-located on Medserv Energy’s five-hectare site on the port.

Neil Carr, director of AMS Global Group, said: “This move will enable the company to service new and existing clients, particularly those operating in the Mediterranean and the Middle East via the Suez Canal.

“Our collaboration with Medserv at the Malta Freeport offers AMS Global Group a significant opportunity for global expansion.

“The strategic location offers AMS Global Group an ideal launchpad to deliver our trusted services to oil and gas clients wherever they might dock.

Karl Bartolo, CEO at Medserv plc, said: “The AMS services complement our service lines here at Medserv and increase the service offering to our offshore energy clients.” https://amsglobalgroup.com

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Damen has delivered a Multi Cat 2712 to Orkney-based Leask Marine. The vessel has been delivered just six weeks following contract; a result of Damen’s series building philosophy. She will perform a variety of marine engineering-related tasks, including dive support, anchor-handling and cablelaying assistance.

The Multi Cat, named C-Force, is Leask Marine’s second Damen vessel. They have operated their first, the CSalvor, a Multi Cat 2409, for many years. The company approached the shipbuilder with a request to deliver a new vessel very quickly.

Damen, known for building its vessels in series and for stock, we well positioned to assist, having a vessel available at one of its Dutch yards. The two companies signed a contract on March 3rd and Damen handed the vessel over on April 19th, just six and a half weeks later.

In that time, Damen carried out a series of adaptations to its standard platform in order to tailor the vessel to Leask Marine’s specific requirements. This included creating space for desks and computers in the wheelhouse so that Leask Marine’s clients can work during operations. It also included the addition of four winches for a four point mooring system.

Douglas Leask, Managing Director of Leask Marine said, “We are particularly pleased to have purchased

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the Damen Multi Cat 2712, and the purchase of the CForce is another significant milestone in the development of the business and provides a great enhancement to the range of services we provide. This is the latest of a number of significant investments over the past year and the result of this has been record growth for the business, working with some of the most recognisable international clients in the offshore marine renewables market.”

Damen sales manager Mike Besijn said of the order, “This has been an excellent project to work on. It’s had its challenges, not least of which was getting the vessel ready in a timeframe that was tight, even by Damen standards. However, we’ve enjoyed a great rapport with the company and in particular with managing director Douglas Leask and commercial director John Macleod. We understand each other very well and there has been an excellent level of trust and cooperation, which has helped to keep things precisely on schedule.”

C-Force left Damen’s yard on 19th April headed for Kirkwall. On her way, the vessel called in Dundee to conduct her first job – towage of the world’s most powerful tidal turbine, the Orbital O2 2MW device, to Orkney.

Following her arrival in her home port, Leask Marine will install dive support equipment to the vessel. After this, she will sail south to support operations at the London Array Offshore Wind Farm off Harwich. www.damen.com

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Ecochlor launches EcoOne

Ecochlor has announced the launch of EcoOne, a revolutionary new ballast water management system (BWMS).

“By eliminating the filter, we have taken simplicity and reliability in ballasting operations to the maximum level. Whilst, at the same time, we have maintained the original Ecochlor BWMS’ high performance and service that customers expect from us,” said VP of Business Development, Andrew Marshall.

“Comprehensive R&D and rigorous compliance testing of EcoOne along with a strong company philosophy focused on ‘engineering for reliability’ assures customers that every one of our products holds up to our strict ease of use and durability standards. Our powerful ClO2 treatment technology has been tested extensively to ensure that it works effectively as a single pass treatment under all operating conditions with no neutralization or retreatment prior to discharge. Plus, there are no problematic TRO sensors, electrodes or complex power supplies in either the new EcoOne systems or the Ecochlor BWMS.” Having three systems to choose from helps the shipowner have more control in selecting the mode of BWMS operation that is best suited for their vessel. Ecochlor now offers: • Ecochlor BWMS (Filtration & ClO2) • New EcoOne BWMS (ClO2 alone) • New EcoOne Hybrid BWMS (Dual mode filtration & ClO2 or ClO2 alone) The EcoOne BWMS recently completed extensive land-based testing, demonstrating compliance with the most recent, stringent USCG and IMO BWMS Code standards.

Real-world shipboard testing is ongoing aboard an Aframax and a VLCC and is expected to be completed this month.

Steve Candito, Ecochlor CEO, has implemented a number of new advances in the Company over the past few years beyond EcoOne including improving the efficiency of the manufacturing processes and the expansion of Ecochlor as a ‘Green Marine’ platform in collaboration with other innovative maritime environmental business providers.

Mr. Candito commented: “EcoOne and EcoOne Hybrid represent what a first class BWMS manufacturer can do when it listens to its customers, then shows a little initiative and a lot of innovation.

“We developed the new systems in direct response to concerns expressed by shipowners about how existing ballast water treatment processes are inflexible and may not be suitable for all vessels under all circumstances. Our newest BWMSs offer more options to the shipowner, allowing them to make informed decisions for the BWMS requirements for each of their vessels, all without sacrificing the reliability and ‘best in class’ service and support that Ecochlor is known for throughout the industry.

“With an eye to the future,” Mr. Candito continued, “Ecochlor will continue to evolve and develop our core BWMS products as well as increase company growth through other environmentally and regulatory compliance focused products and services. We look forward to bringing many more of these exciting new products and services to you soon.”

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ABB sets course for sustainable river transport with ten all-electric Lisbon ferries

ABB secures landmark contract with Spanish shipbuilder Astilleros Gondan to supply all-electric power solution for fast 40 metre urban passenger ferries transporting up to 540 passengers each across Lisbon’s Tagus river.

The ten new ferries will be operated by the public ferry company Transtejo, S.A. and will replace the existing fleet serving this route when they enter service between 2022 and 2024. In addition to energy storage, ABB will deliver a fully integrated electric power solution and an integrated marine and propulsion automation system. The fleet renewal project represents a significant commitment by Lisbon metropolitan planners to accelerate the introduction of emissions-free public transport solutions. Financial details of the contract were not disclosed.

Increased electrification of transportation, including inland waterway transport, will play a key role in helping Portugal achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. According to the national 2050 Carbon Neutrality Roadmap, the transport sector aims to achieve 98 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2005, by strengthening the role of the public transport system and replacing current fossil fuel means of transportation with a mainly electric fleet.

ABB estimates that replacing the ten ferries operating on the Tagus river from diesel power to all-electric integrated power solution is expected to cut about 6,500 tons in CO2 emissions every year. This is equivalent to the annual carbon dioxide emissions generated by around 1,400 passenger cars annually.

“Cutting greenhouse gas emissions are top priorities in urban planning. Today, the technologies chosen for fast ferries operating so close to the heart of the city must be clean and green, as well as proven in terms of safety and reliability,” said Antonio Pacheco, Director of GRP Division, Astilleros Gondan. “ABB has been selected both on the grounds of energy efficiency and its extensive experience in delivering all-electric and hybrid propulsion solutions to the ferry market.”

“Operators serving inland waters have been among the pioneers of zero-emission propulsion, and we are truly honoured that ABB’s technology will support the sustainability goals of one of Europe’s great capitals,” said Juha Koskela, Division President, ABB Marine & Ports. “This project is another important industry milestone for zero-emission propulsion, showing that proven technology is available today to serve future needs on sustainable fast passenger ferry transport.”

The new ferries, which will be pivotal to Lisbon’s public transport system, will be powered by battery packs with a total capacity of 1,860-kWh each. ABB’s initial contract covers the fully integrated electric power solution and an integrated marine and propulsion automation system for all ten ferries and the battery pack for the debut vessel of the series. ABB”s award-winning Onboard DC GridTM power distribution system will ensure that the battery output is delivered to the ferry’s subsystems in the most optimal way, as well as enable safe integration and reliable operation of other propulsion system components. The overall power setup will be controlled by ABB’s Power and Energy Management System (PEMS), which will also increase fault tolerance and provide a high degree of reliability while ensuring the maximum lifetime for the batteries.

The 40 metre ferries will each have capacity to carry up to 540 passengers on three key routes linking Lisbon to Cacilhas, Seixal and Montijo on the south bank of the Tagus river.

They will have a service speed of 16 knots and a maximum speed of 17 knots.

With the International Maritime Organization targeting a cut in annual emissions from ships of at least 50 percent by 2050 against 2008 levels, the all-electric ferry project represents a significant contribution to sustainable shipping by the city of Lisbon. Ferry industry association Interferry estimates that the sector transports over 2 billion passengers worldwide every year, with electric propulsion considered a proven technology that can reduce emissions at global scale.

Data from the Maritime Battery Forum indicates that over 130 battery-powered ferries are already in operation, and 90 more are on order. In line with its strong presence in vessel electrification, ABB has announced all-electric ferry projects with P&O Ferries, Washington State Ferries and Busan Port Authority in South Korea within the last nine months. www.abb.com

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High Speed Transfers

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High Speed Transfers (HST), an innovative crew transfer vessel (CTV) operator that supports the offshore wind energy and oil and gas industries worldwide, has confirmed its order to Diverse Marine for two BARTech 30 CTVs from marine engineering consultancy, BAR Technologies, and an additional hybrid Chartwell 24, with BAR Technologies’ Foil Optimised Stability System (FOSS) from Chartwell Marine.

As offshore wind technology continues to evolve and projects are developed further out to sea, the operational profiles that wind farm operators require have become diversified. Versatile fleets have become increasingly prized in the race to scale the sector in new markets. Equally, as decarbonising the vessel supply chain becomes a key imperative for wind farm owners and operators, BAR Technologies’ CTV is set to provide HST with fuel - and therefore emissions savings of up to 30%.

Additionally, to ensure that new projects can be safely and efficiently maintained, vessel designers have risen to the challenge to deliver the next wave of innovation in offshore wind’s maritime supply chain - without sacrificing the proven characteristics that have underpinned the sector’s success to date. The two BARTech 30 vessels will offer HST the flexibility to operate yearround, benefiting from a significant reduction in vertical acceleration to ensure optimal performance.

Crucially, the vessels will all have the same layout of the console, seating and bridge, adhering to HST’s strict safety specifications and ensuring operational familiarity for crew and passengers.

Tom Nevin, CEO, High Speed Transfers, said: “Offshore wind owners and operators have shown a real appetite for efficient, low-carbon vessel platforms. It is exciting to work with Diverse Marine and vessel designers such as BAR Technologies and Chartwell Marine who understand what the industry needs and have the expertise to deliver next-generation designs without overcomplicating the vessels.”

Ben Colman, Diverse Marine, said: “Diverse Marine is delighted to be awarded this further significant order from HST and to be working again with HST, Chartwell Marine and BAR Technologies to deliver industry leading next-generation designs. Construction of the hybrid, controllable pitch propeller HST Ella is progressing well for delivery this summer as work will commence on these new builds. Orders such as this demonstrate that the UK are the global leaders in the design and construction of offshore wind crew transfer vessels.” www.diversemarine.co.uk

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Real-time acoustic monitoring off the coast of Eire

A JFC Marine Data Buoy is to monitor how noise impacts whales and dolphins was deployed off the coast of Baltimore, west Cork, as part of Ireland’s first ever real-time acoustic monitoring project.

This specially designed Data Buoy will gather data for this project over the next year and is sited off the coast of Baltimore. The Smart Whale Sounds project is being undertaken by Ocean Research and Conservation Association (ORCA) Ireland, a non-profit organisation based in Cork, in partnership with Rainforest Connection and supported by Huawei Ireland.

Lead researcher Emer Keaveney of ORCAIreland, who is a marine mammal ecologist, said: “Increased levels of marine traffic from container ships, pleasure boats, speedboats, and eco-tour operators has created a significant noise pollution issue.

According to Ms Keaveney “Sound pollution causes as much damage to marine life as overfishing, pollution and climate change, and is believed to cause behavioural changes that interfere with the health and survival of the animals.”

An autonomous hydrophone, akin to an underwater microphone, will be attached to the buoy. It will record whale species in real-time and train sophisticated machine learning models to identify different species calls, the researchers said.

The data will be used to create a marine wildlife detection and classification model, which has the potential to be applied to other projects across the globe, they added. It will assist with the identification and classification of species in Irish waters, their distribution and behaviour, and how noise pollution is changing these patterns, they said.

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Damen contracts Hamburg Ship Model Basin for new frigate tests

Damen Shipyards Group and the Hamburg Ship Model Basin have concluded a contract for an extensive series of model tests for the hydrodynamic development of the F126 frigates for the German Navy.

Damen Naval and the Hamburg Ship Model Basin (HSVA) today signed the contract for comprehensive cooperation relating to hydrodynamic optimisation and the execution of an extensive series of model tests for the new 126-class (F126) frigates. The optimisation work and the tests constitute part of the early development stage during the ship design phase. As part of this process, the properties of the planned ship will be tested under real-life conditions. As such, a true-to-scale model of the F126, measuring several metres long, will be seen for the first time. At the request of the German Navy, together with its partners Blohm+Voss and Thales, Damen will build a total of four frigate class 126 ships after it was named the successful bidder in 2020 as part of a European tender spanning several years. The first ship is expected to be handed over to the German Navy in 2028 in Hamburg. The ships will be constructed in Germany with building taking place in Hamburg, Kiel and Wolgast.

By appointing HSVA, which boasts both a long history and impressive innovative prowess, Damen will be able to draw exclusively on German expertise for testing and trialling the ship’s design. Over the next few months, the model ship will undergo a wide range of tests in various HSVA testing facilities in Hamburg. In addition to tests to evaluate ship resistance, propulsion and manoeuvring in smooth water, the ship’s seakeeping will also be considered, and special attention will be paid to ensuring a high-quality propeller design. This extensive series of tests is the only way to ensure that the high demands that will be placed on the frigates in real-life scenarios will be met.

The upcoming tests will be the most significant milestone so far and an indicator of the success of the ship’s development to date. More than 100 Damen employees have been working extremely hard over the last few months on the development of the design and the ship’s functionality.

Upon the conclusion of the contract, Hein van Ameijden, Managing Director of Damen Naval, said: “I’m absolutely thrilled that the tank tests will provide us with initial practical results in terms of the ship’s development. We have made huge progress despite Covid-19. Our employees are very enthusiastic about working on this project. I would therefore like to take this opportunity to thank our team and the engineers at HSVA who will now carry out extensive tests with us on the first model.”

Further development work will be carried out and hundreds of sub-systems will be integrated following the test and simulation stage.

HSVA and Damen have worked together before. HSVA, for instance, already contributed expertise to Damen’s major project concerning the new Antarctic Research and Supply Vessel RSV Nuyina for the Australian environmental authorities with regard to some of the vessel’s high-quality design features. In addition to working together on several other projects (including new Damen ferries), both companies are part of the European joint maritime research project entitled HOLISHIP (HOLIstic optimisation of SHIP design and operation for lifecycle). www.holiship.eu www.damen.com

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Jumbo Shipping and SAL Heavy Lift launch Jumbo-SALAlliance Recently the heavy lift industry sees a new and powerful constellation unfold. Jumbo Shipping, the Dutch maritime heavy lift transport and engineering contractor, and SAL Heavy Lift, the German-based breakbulk and project cargo specialist, commence operations with their joint venture as the Jumbo-SAL-Alliance. Combining their fleets and all commercial activities, SAL and Jumbo are gearing up to create a new powerhouse in the heavy lift sector.

This is a very proud moment for Jumbo and SAL. Both companies believe that this move propels them to a greater level of geographical outreach and commercial capacity. To serve clients worldwide, the joint venture acts as the single commercial entry point for its joint sales network of offices and agents in 20+ countries. Significantly, it handles the complete marketing of 30 highly versatile project cargo vessels with lifting capacities up to 3,000 t SWL, marking it as the largest fleet in the 800+ t sector. This ensures availability, flexibility and the right transport concept at the right time for customers seeking reliable and high quality shipping solutions.

Michael Kahn, Managing Director of Jumbo, says: “This joint venture is a big step for both of us. In the past few years, it became increasingly clear that the benefits of collaboration heavily outweigh the traditional way of doing business. Our client base and interests have changed and to remain an effective global player in our field of activity, you always need to adapt and innovate. Not only on a technical level, but also commercially. We believe that the flexibility and competences that our clients are looking for are best served by SAL’s and Jumbo’s combined assets and knowledge.”

The Jumbo-SAL-Alliance stands for the highest QHSE standards, technical excellence and commercial flexibility by offering project and semi-liner services to customers worldwide, with the goal of creating a complete maritime transport solution for both breakbulk and specialised transportation scopes around the globe.

Jens Baumgarten, Director Chartering at SAL Heavy Lift, adds: “This collaboration allows us to bring an unrivalled shipping product to market. It provides a solid answer to the needs of big contractors and EPCs as well as manufacturers and forwarders. On one side, we can handle regular or spot-market breakbulk cargoes. On the other, we have the experience and the assets to handle very large and long-term scopes, including arranging thirdparty tonnage or whatever is needed to make good on our ‘one-stop-shop’ promise. Simply said, we want our customers to be happy during and after each and every project. This way, they will trust us to deliver a new heavy lift solution for them the next time.”

Jumbo and SAL are highly complementary, both in terms of fleets as well as human resources, both ashore and on board, while sharing many of the same values in terms of quality, safety and solutions focus. This equality makes the joint shipping product easy to combine and market as customers can expect a quality product irrespective of the vessel executing the shipment. The companies’ traditional focus on safe operations and being a reliable partner is integral to our joint way of working.

Martin Harren, Managing Director of SAL and the Harren & Partner Group, adds: “I truly believe we are creating something extraordinary here. This strategic collaboration combines engineered transport solutions with a significant fleet of heavy lift vessels. The Jumbo-SAL-Alliance stands for the best in heavy lift shipping and in complex global transportation. We have a unique team of highly experienced people which can really create value for our customers. From engineering to full-scope project management, by combining our resources we can now provide services that literally exceed any other heavy lift service currently in the market. It’s a winner.”

The joint venture was cleared by the German competition authority earlier this month. The two companies share 90+ years of combined experience, are both family-owned and managed and are among the world’s most prominent and technically advanced heavy lift carriers. Note that both SAL and Jumbo continue as independent operators and vessel owners and both remain active brands in the market.

Felix Peinemann, VP Sales Shipping at Jumbo, states: “The Jumbo-SAL-Alliance merges the global chartering and marketing activities of both companies, creating one large, joint sales organisation. Both brands retain their market presence in addition to the new set-up. On a personal note, we have spent much time with our new colleagues in the past months, organising this joint venture, which went very well. I believe that our joint efforts have led to a solid alliance. If the level of cooperation and building relationships in the preparation phase is any measure of success, then the Jumbo-SAL-Alliance will be very successful!” www.jumbo-sal-alliance.com

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Sea Machines’ Wireless Helm

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US-based Sea Machines Robotics recently announced that its SM200 wireless helm system is installed and finding successful use aboard two sister U.S.-flag articulated tug-barge (ATB) tugboats.

Sea Machines’ dealer Rio Controls & Hydraulics, of Houston, managed the installations and technology integrations at a U.S. Gulf of Mexico shipyard. In the coming months, Rio and Sea Machines will continue to work together to install additional SM200 systems on at least five more ATB tugboats by the same owner.

Sea Machines’ wireless helm system introduces flexible control for mariners, meaning the primary operator is no longer bound to a fixed control station. This system enables wireless helm and propulsion control, as well as remote control of auxiliaries and payload equipment, freeing mariners from the wheelhouse to conduct operations from any location that offers the greatest visibility and safety. Following the installations, Sea Machines and Rio provided on-board training to crew, helping them to become familiar with the modern technology.

One significant advantage of using the SM200 aboard an ATB is for connecting the tug in the barge notch. This Sea Machines system empowers the pilot to be in full control of the tugboat and connecting pins with a direct local view of the task, as compared to conventional methods that often rely on signals relayed from another crew member to the wheelhouse. Along with vessel manoeuvring, the SM200 beltpack also enables wireless remote control of vessel equipment, including connection pins, pumps, winches, anchor windlasses and more.

These capabilities were combined with Rio’s unique steering system and reliable control design, which has been proven across 200 installs, primarily with tugboats. The common PLC architecture between Sea Machines and Rio led to a seamless and straightforward integration.

“The installation process was successful, a statement not made lightly considering the fact that the SM200 needed to integrate with the tugboat’s systems, including the steering, propulsion and those of four different manufacturers,” said Rio’s Shane Faucheux, president. “After using the wireless helm, the crew reported that they no longer can work without it; they are very happy. It’s gratifying to know that we increased their operational safety by allowing them to put a clear and direct line-of-sight on the tug and barge during high-risk pinnings and dockings. The SM200 is the perfect complement to our innovative steering offerings.” www.sea-machines.com

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Tekmar Energy secures third Cable Protection

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Tekmar Energy Limited, a Tekmar Group Company, recently announced a new Cable Protection System (CPS) supply contract for an offshore wind farm project located off the Shandong Peninsula in North East China.

The award follows two recently announced CPS supply contracts for offshore wind farm projects located in the coastal province of Guangdong in South East China. Under the latest contract Tekmar Energy will supply its patented TekLink Mechanical Latch CPS technology to protect the project’s subsea array cables as they transition from the seabed through the dynamic zone to the topside hang-off position. The systems will be manufactured at Tekmar Energy’s production facility in the North East of England and exported to China in Q2 2021.

Russell Edmondson, Managing Director at Tekmar Energy said, “We are delighted to secure another exciting CPS supply contract in China and to secure our market leading position in the region”.

Tekmar Energy Limited is the market-leading provider of subsea protection systems for cables, umbilicals, and flexible products. The company is trusted to protect billions of pounds worth of subsea assets in offshore energy markets worldwide. www.tekmar.co.uk www.marineandmaritimegazette.com

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Inmarsat and OneOcean partnership

Leading maritime technology innovators have joined forces to open a new chapter in industry-wide digitalisation for navigation and compliance Inmarsat, the world-leading mobile satellite communications provider, and OneOcean, the global leader in compliance and navigation services for the maritime industry, are delighted to announce a partnership that focuses on the next phase of the digitalisation of navigation and compliance in the maritime industry.

The multi-phase agreement which will see OneOcean become an Inmarsat Certified Application Provider (CAP) is centred on leveraging Inmarsat’s technology platform and OneOcean’s digital solutions to transform the way voyage planning software is deployed, updated and integrated between ship and shore.

Remote deployment of OneOcean technology is the first of many benefits of the partnership, enabling reduced set-up time, minimum disruption and, most importantly, reduced cyber risk. Physical deployment of all software has unavoidably been affected due to lockdown restrictions and growing onboard cyber security concerns. This agreement will address these issues, by enabling global deployment of software through on-demand, cyber secure, digital operations.

The software will be deployed over Inmarsat’s high-speed Fleet Connect dedicated bandwidth service, which is completely separate from crew and business traffic and helps free-up constrained bandwidth for other essential tasks onboard and ensure safety critical navigational tools remain up to date.

Finally, it will allow OneOcean customers to extract the maximum value from their voyage planning and compliance software, which has been designed to simplify and standardise working practices between ship and shore. Data capture and sharing with teams ashore will be greatly optimised and allow for improved decision making and real time interventions across an individual voyage or fleet operations.

This is all made possible by Fleet Connect, which provides an uninterrupted satellite link between tens of thousands of vessels and seafarers across the world’s oceans. By combining this pioneering technology with OneOcean’s vision for progressive, maritime solutions, the partnership heralds a new era of maritime digitalisation.

“We are delighted to welcome OneOcean to our CAP ecosystem joining over 40 other application providers. By using Fleet Connect, vessels can update mission-critical software easily and cost-effectively without installing new hardware, at a time when Covid-19 continues to make ship visits especially challenging,” said Ronald Spithout, President, Inmarsat Maritime. “This is the first part of an agreement through which two leading companies have identified collaboration as the most competitive and practical route towards fully digitalised voyage planning and navigation.”

Martin Taylor, CEO of OneOcean, also commented on the exclusive agreement, “We are very proud to be working with Inmarsat on our mission to fully digitalise the maritime industry. We are constantly developing new software and looking at ways to improve the ship to shore integrated experience. This partnership supports our mission to break down barriers and create the connected ship. As a first step, I am looking forward to leveraging the benefits that Fleet Connect brings to our customers and software.” www.inmarsat.com www.oneocean.com

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Top quality precision components and design from Teignbridge Teignbridge is known and respected across the world as a trustworthy and reliable designer and manufacturer of propellers and stern gear.

However in recent years it has become clear that the market demands more than reliable designs and high quality precision components. Customers are pushing the boundaries regarding what they want to achieve from their propulsion packages.

Generally, increased performance, reduced vibration and/or increased fuel economy. In addition they want technical support and the confidence that the designs will translate into the real world and deliver the performance envisaged.

Teignbridge recently completed a £3m research project into propeller efficiency and the legacy of that project is a highly qualified and experienced design team supported by advanced computational fluid dynamic simulation CFD (Star CCM+), unique propeller design optimisation software, cavitation modelling, wakefield propeller analysis, finite element analysis and a propulsion research vessel that can validate the theoretical designs at sea and scale. No other propeller designer and manufacturer has this unique combination of assets that are available to all customers.

Teignbridge is able to combine over 45 years of experience across a number of sectors with cutting edge technology to provide customers with unrivalled, high efficiency propeller designs. Using three large volume 3D printers and a 5-axis CNC pattern mill, it is possible to produce highly accurate patterns, ensuring that the CNC machined propellers are a faithful implementation of the intended design, delivering the predicted performance.

In-house, genetic algorithm driven propeller design optimisation is a truly remarkable asset. Using this approach 500 designs iterations can be generated and evaluated in CFD during a 48 hour period. Optimisation for performance can be tuned for efficiency, cavitation, noise and more. The methodology can be run on the Teignbridge in-house 20 core workstation or via cloud computing. Another feature of our computing capabilities is the wake field analysis which allows us to predict the flow of water around the hull and through the propeller, truly accounting for the real operating conditions. Propeller design optimisation by this method refines the propeller design beyond that of a standard approach, combining the best of experienced design engineers and advanced numerical simulation.

This integrated approach to propeller design starts by assessing the mission profile and/or history of vessel and the propulsion specification. The propeller is then designed for efficiency utilising computational fluid dynamics (CFD): Star CCM+ and genetic algorithm driven design refinement. We can then undertake fully transient CFD wakefield simulation and wakefield design adaption, followed by our 1D ship simulation software which uses in-house HEPS Sim tool: Matlab + Simulink and off-design optimisation. If required we can validate the design by manufacturing the propeller and undertaking physical testing on our research vessel HRV1 which is based in Torbay.

HRV1 is a uniquely designed propulsion research vessel. Whilst scale models propellers can be tested in test tanks, HRV1 allows the testing of full-scale propellers, therefore reducing scale effects with propeller diameters up to 1200 mm vs. tank testing at 250 mm. By testing a full-scale propeller we can de-risk innovative ideas before introducing to the market and test a customer’s propeller designs before the vessel completes construction. Also, undertaking numerous physical trials and comparing the results with our CFD predicted results means that we have an exceptional opportunity to refine our CFD numerical analysis comparison and verification. No other propeller designer and manufacturer has this unique set of tools at their disposal.

Of course, not all customers will require such a sophisticated approach when ordering a new propulsion system, so Teignbridge has the flexibility to provide a wide range of propulsion design services from a rapid propeller sizing, to the inclusion of a selection of, or all of, the previous described tools. Teignbridge holds patterns to make over 2000 different propeller designs, so if your requirement is a rapid replacement propeller, the chances are that we will have a suitable pattern at our disposal. Although we always recommend a custom designed propeller to achieve optimum performance. Join our ‘Club Teign’ to ensure that you receive a preferential service and are prepared for the worst this season. Whatever your needs and budget, Teignbridge has a service that can be tailored to suit your requirements and that of your project. www.teignbridge.co.uk

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Norway-based Island Offshore recently set what it claims to be a world record with its deep-water installation vessel ‘Island Victory’ during the pre-laying of anchors at Lundin Energy's Solveig field in the North Sea, off Norway.

"The anchors are fastened by pulling them with such great force that they embed themselves into the seabed. In cases where a significant degree of force is needed this is done in tandem by two vessels. Island Victory, however, did it all on her own!," Island Offshore said.

According to Island Offshore, 440 tonnes of continuous traction on an anchor counts as a world record and has never been done by one vessel alone before.

"A total of eight anchors and anchor lines were laid out, ready for hook-up to the rig West Bollsta. Lundin Energy Norway is the operator of the oilfield, with Island Crusader on contract as the support vessel of West Bollsta," the company continued.

The anchors in question were Vryhof's Stevshark®Rex drag embedment anchors, and were installed in preparation for the West Bollsta drilling rig.

"These high-performance anchors are suited to more challenging soil conditions and are installed by embedding themselves into the seabed. The high force is applied to embed them correctly and also to demonstrate the holding capacity to the 100 year design load," Vryhof explained.

"Over a period of just two days, all eight Stevshark®Rex anchors were installed without any issues at a water depth of around 100 metres, ready for hook-up to the rig. The area has historically been difficult to work in and often requires anchor resetting or piggy back anchors. The Stevshark®Rex is designed to penetrate the seabed quickly, resulting in a shorter drag length during installation. This results in reduced time offshore and the associated cost savings," continued Vryhof.

The Solveig field is located in the central part of the North Sea. It is being developed with subsea installations that will be tied into the Edvard Grieg platform.

"We developed the Stevshark®Rex to expand the boundaries of cost-efficient and robust moorings. We are grateful for the trust Lundin Energy Norway and vessel operator, Island Offshore, have put in the Stevshark®Rex anchor for this particular project that allowed the Stevshark®Rex to further prove itself," commented Leopoldo Bello, Managing Director at Vryhof Anchors. "And we are of course delighted that this mooring campaign has been executed to the great satisfaction of the customer. It is yet another confirmation that the anchor is a perfect example of how we support our customers in optimizing mooring spreads, minimizing downtimes, and speeding up their operations.” www.vryhof.com

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Yara Marine shore power EU parliament are calling for an emissions ban for vessels at berth, Yara Marine Technologies have announced a partnership with NG3, thus signaling the return of cold ironing to its green tech portfolio.

"We used to do shore power projects on ships some years ago, but the market was too slow. Now however, with new regulation and grants supporting shipowner’s shore power investments, we are back in the business of shore power," said Aleksander Askeland CSO at Yara Marine Technologies. "Together with NG3 we are ready to take on new orders."

The EU parliament recently called for a ban on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships at berth by 2030, in their first reading of the MRV regulation.

"This is a major step for the industry. It will cut emissions tremendously. Both GHG emissions, but also local air pollution, like black carbon, SOx and NOx, saving thousands of lives, cleaning up the air in our cities," Askeland said.

The ban would include any ships with a gross tonnage of 5,000 or more arriving at, within or departing from ports under the jurisdiction of an EU member state. In all practicalities, no GHG emissions at bay, within less than nine years, means ships connecting to power from shore, and possibly batteries. In addition to the EU Parliament initiative, several ports are already introducing a ban on GHG emissions at bay by 2025. In China, shore power shall be used if a cruise ship is at berth with onshore power supply capacity for more than three hours in the emission control areas.

"Sship-to-shore technology can help to save fuel that would otherwise be used to power vessels while in port.

According to the Fourth IMO GHG Study, shore power can reduce overall GHG emissions from ships quite a bit.

In addition it will contribute to better air quality in the proximate port area, facilitate maintenance of the ship's engines and generators, and reduce noise from vessel at berth," Askeland said.

NG3, which has been in the business of shore connection systems for the last 10 years, also produces several other technologies for ships, such as automated mooring systems, and gas combustion units for liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered vessels.

“We sought out NG3 due to their proven competence and mindset to constantly develop and improve their technology. They demonstrate a skillset, and a passion for engineering that makes for a great cultural fit with us,” Askeland said.

With its eye on IMO 2030 and 2050 targets, Yara Marine Technologies said it is broadening its portfolio of green technology for the maritime industry and will invest in several technologies to reduce and eliminate GHG emissions. www.yaramarine.com

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Magnetic fall protection system

McNetiq, based in Rotterdam, recently launched a unique new line of magnetic anchors for fall protection when working at height.

The first item in this series from McNetiq is the workplace safety device ‘McNetiq Fall Restraint’, which is intended for workplaces that are constructed of steel, but lack without edge protection.

The system operator is connected to the anchor via a measured working line so that the worker can never get past the unsecured edge.

Ideal sites and areas for this system are loading and unloading work on ship decks, construction and demolition work on drilling platforms, shipbuilding and maintenance, and working on cranes and windmills.

This new application is based on McNetiq’s Controlock technology, for which the company is the inventor.

With this technology the breakout point and shear force of a magnetic anchor can be determined in advance.

As a company, McNetiq was actually founded following the invention of their Controlock technology in 2014. www.mcnetiq.com

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An AutoNaut uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) equipped with a range of scientific sensors has been acquired by Plymouth Marine Laboratory. The state-of-the-art 5metre craft is powered entirely by renewable energy and will be the first USV to regularly run scientific missions off the coast of the UK.

PML’s Dr James Fishwick, Head of Smart Sound Plymouth and Head of Technology for the Western Channel Observatory comments: “We are thrilled to be working with AutoNaut. The PML Pioneer, as our AutoNaut will be known, represents PML’s investment in marine science technology and will go ahead of the rest of our fleet in a pioneering journey of scientific discovery. It will be deployed extensively to deliver ground-breaking scientific research to the Western Channel Observatory and form a critical part of Smart Sound capabilities.”

The USV is outfitted with a range of meteorological and oceanographic parameters including: weather station, CTD, pH, nitrate, phosphate, irradiance, Chl, CDOM, turbidity, dissolved Oxygen, CO2 and photosynthetic efficiency and rates. Highdefinition cameras will also be installed on the mast and subsurface on the hull.

The AutoNaut USV uses no carbon fuel and is able to independently survey at sea for many weeks at a time. It is propelled by wave energy, using unique wave-foil technology, and has solar PV panels and battery pack to power onboard systems and sensors. The USV is pre-programmed to complete missions whilst carefully overseen from facilities in Plymouth.

Phil Johnston, Business Development at AutoNaut adds: “PML have been huge supporters since our earliest prototypes so it’s a real pleasure to now deliver our latest cutting-edge USV to them.”

The AutoNaut USV will help to support the testing and development of a wide range of new products and services for the marine sector. PML Pioneer will work alongside PML’s existing research vessels (Plymouth Quest and PML Explorer), a new Mobilis data buoy and will soon be joined by four ecoSUBs AUVs. PML’s AutoNaut USV is funded by Natural Environment Research Council / UK Research and Innovation (NERC / UKRI). www.autonautusv.com

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Coda Octopus new rapid deployment Inspector System Coda Octopus recently announced the launch of the new Echoscope4G® C500 Inspector system, designed as a modular, mobile platform which aims to make sonar deployment simple and fast.

The unit comprises a bespoke, lightweight integrated sensor platform supporting the ISAR rotator and the C500 sonar. The Inspector platform can be suspended and lowered from a single lifting point for near-surface temporary deployments or can be placed directly on the seabed using the extendable tripod legs included with the system. There is a single integrated sensor cable (ISC) connecting the ISAR and C500 sonar to the 3D Connect integrated topside unit providing power, control and data.

The sonar unit is mounted on the ISAR rotator offering a wide range of pan motion. In addition, an adjustable tilt bracket allows simple adjustment of the vertical field of view to suit different applications and environments. A laptop running CodaOctopus® Underwater Survey Explorer (USE) or 4G USE® software completes the suite providing real-time 3D visualization including integrated pan control of the sonar via the ISAR rotator. The system can easily provide relative positioning and real-time monitoring capability for scene awareness and diver 3D tracking, it can also be used to create relative 3D models instantly of the underwater scene, especially useful prior to dive operations to facilitate a safe, context rich environment for the diver. www.codaoctopus.com

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Fugro wins marine site

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Energinet has awarded Fugro a marine site characterisation contract for the Danish Energy Island project in the North Sea. The contract is part of Energinet’s preliminary studies to build the world’s first ‘hub and spoke’ energy scheme: an energy island 80 km off the Danish coast that will act as a transmission centre for hundreds of surrounding wind turbines. Fugro will perform geophysical and unexploded ordnance (UXO) magnetometry surveys, which will be used to prepare an integrated geological and geotechnical soil model on which wind farm developers will base future tenders.

The fieldwork will run from May to November 2021, resuming in February and March 2022, and will comprise two phases: Phase 1 will deliver the geophysical surveys, including seabed sampling and soil data down to at least 100 m below the seabed; Phase 2 will be the UXO magnetometry survey, using Fugro’s dedicated Geowing solution. Fugro’s expert survey and offshore wind consultancy teams will use the acquired Geo-data to provide a reliable derisked site interpretation.

“The geophysical studies have to cover a very large area, and it’s important that they meet the time schedule.

We are therefore pleased that an experienced and professional company such as Fugro will be performing the surveys in the North Sea,” said Poul-Jacob Vilhelmsen, Project Manager for Energinet’s work on the future energy islands in Danish waters.

Rinse Jansch, Fugro’s Commercial Manager, said: “This latest award from Energinet underlines our commitment to supporting the offshore wind industry in the global energy transition and shows that quality and technical innovation wins contracts. Our innovative ultra high resolution subsoil Geo-data solutions will help future wind farm owners derisk the development and deliver cost-effective green energy to up to 10 million European households.” www.fugro.com

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Fugro completes geotechnical investigation for world’s longest immersed tunnel Fugro has completed a nearshore geotechnical investigation for the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel, the world’s longest immersed tunnel that will connect Denmark and Germany by road and rail. The client was Femern Link Contractors, the consortium building the 18 km tunnel that will reduce travel time between the two countries and contribute to a greener transport system.

Fugro has been involved in the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel project for the last 10 years, from early site investigation work up to the current geotechnical study. This latest phase included geotechnical site characterisation of the sub-seabed soil at both tunnel entrances and, on the Danish side, the production facility where the hollow concrete tunnel elements are being made. Fugro deployed their Skate 3 jack-up platform, a custom-designed geotechnical spread, and a specialist data acquisition team to perform core drilling and downhole cone penetration tests. The resulting data were then analysed to determine subsurface uncertainty to reduce the contractor’s and client’s ground risk exposure by providing secured geotechnical design input parameters.

Michael Neuhaus, Strategic Sales and Marketing Manager for Fugro in Germany, said: “We are proud to play a significant role in this iconic project. Detailed knowledge of the subsurface soil properties has helped Femern Link Contractors to improve cost and time management during the preconstruction and design phases, and to meet their engineering objectives.” www.fugro.com

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Ferry flagship gets the Wight treatment A major UK ferry operator has once again called on the expertise of Wight Shipyard Co (WSC) to service one of its Wight build flagships.

Red Jet 7 was built in East Cowes by Wight Shipyard Co in 2018 and represents a £7m investment

by Red Funnel in upgrading its Southampton-West Cowes route.

"It's fitting that we get to service Red Jet 7 which we had the privilege to build," said Jo Daly, COO, WSC. "There can be no better endorsement than a customer coming back time and again. It signals belief in our product and the quality of our work.”

Red Jet 7’s annual service is required by Flag State requirements and the opportunity is also used to undertake planned maintenance and carefully selected upgrades. Red Funnel said that it is committed to maintaining its fleet to the highest standards and carries out many annual checks as part of this.

"We are very pleased to continue our relationship with Isle of Wight-based Wight Shipyard Co as it services our Red Jet 7, a vessel it built in partnership with Red Funnel Ferries. This is an annual requirement for maintenance and safety checks of our vessels, which is imperative to ensure the safety of our passengers and staff, and the smooth running of our fleet.” Says Leanna Lakes, Operations Director, Red Funnel.

The scope of work carried out on Red Jet 7 includes an annual service of the navigation systems amongst other thing including an overhaul of the vessel’s waterjets, a survey of the lifting equipment and AC and dehumidifier servicing. An annual survey and service of the firefighting equipment and life rafts was also carried out in accordance with the latest IMO and SOLAS regulations.

All works were completed in accordance with Class and Flag requirements and with Covid-19 precautions taken to protect the safety of all involved. The refit was carried out at Hythe Shipyard and was completed in February 2021.

Back in 2017, the build for Red Jet 7 was awarded to WSC following the huge success of sister ship Red Jet 6 which was also built at the Wight yard in Cowes. The Red Jet 6 build restarted the construction of fast ferries in the UK and on the Isle of Wight after a gap of 16 years.

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Red Jet 7 is the greenest Red Jet in the fleet - four tonnes lighter than her sister, Red Jet 6, which aids manoeuvrability, improves fuel consumption and further reduces emissions and wash. The vessel meets tough MARPOL IMO Tier ll engine emission standards and uses vinyl instead of paint saving weight and reduce the environmental impact from Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).

WSC offers refit, repair, outfitting and overhaul services providing efficient and high-quality solutions to every shipboard need across both the commercial and leisure industries.

The WSC family has decades of combined experience in projects of all sizes and offers general refit and repairs, including vessel upgrade, life extension projects and docking.

Over and above its refit and maintenance services, WSC is known for its industry leading ferry builds and development of hybrid vessel solutions. www.wightshipyard.com

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After a six-week period of maintenance, Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam recently handed the HNLMS Evertsen back to the Royal Netherlands Navy.

The shipyard worked hard, together with its Dutch suppliers, to prepare the Air Defence and Command frigate for deployment on, among other things, the voyage of nearly 40,000 kilometres that she will soon be making to Japan together with the UK Carrier Strike Group.

HNLMS Evertsen is one of the four air defence and command frigates (LCF) of the De Zeven Provinciën class. Under the leadership of Damen Naval in Vlissingen, these advanced LCF frigates were built between 1998 and 2005 by the Dutch maritime industry. At the time, more than 80 percent of the production value was accounted for

by Damen's Dutch maritime suppliers, mostly SMEs, which underlines the self-creative capabilities of this sector.

The maintenance works were carried out on behalf of the Royal Netherlands Navy’s Naval Maintenance and Sustainment Agency (DMI). These activities also engaged various Dutch companies such as Braspenning Coatings from Amsterdam, installation company FMJ NW from Amsterdam, ARP Valve Repair from Middelburg, BUKO Algeco (Beverwijk) and RBC Safety from Rotterdam. The maintenance of the propeller shafts was carried out

by Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam under the supervision of Wärtsilä Nederlands, in collaboration with Wagenborg Nedlift and PMR Hydraulics, among others. Furthermore, various minor repairs and paintwork were carried out on the ship.

From May, HNLMS Evertsen will become part of the UK Carrier Strike Group. Under the command of the British aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth, this squadron has Japan as its final destination. The strike group will undertake a range of operations and training with allies and partners along the way, including maritime missions with NATO in the Mediterranean Sea and Coalition operations in the Middle East.

The following major planned maintenance programme of the HNLMS Evertsen is expected to take place in 2022. www.damen.com

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Damen delivers Stan Tug 1004 to Vletterlieden Damen Shipyards Group has recently delivered a Stan Tug 1004 to Corps van Vletterlieden for operation in the Port of IJmuiden in the north of the Netherlands.

The tug, Boatman2, will perform a wide range of tasks including mooring, supply, crew transfer and diving support.

The vessel had previously operated for a client of Damen’s in Norway, her previous owner trading her in with the purchase of a new Damen vessel.

Ordinarily, Damen would assist its clients in carrying out an inspection of a second hand vessel. However, due to the coronavirus regulations, this proved impossible on this occasion. The previous owner provided pictures, which confirmed that the vessel had been well cared for and was in excellent condition.

Besides this, Corps van Vletterlieden had seen this exact vessel when she was newly built at one of Damen’s annual Workboat Festivals – where prospective clients come to view and sail aboard Damen vessels and meet with Damen employees and suppliers. This satisfied the company that the vessel was robust enough for their requirements.

When the vessel arrived in the Netherlands, Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld carried out a number of adaptations to the vessel in order to prepare her for her new owner. The involved installation of a knuckle-boom crane on deck – as well as a hydraulic power pack for it – as well as two coupling winches and a generator set, all aimed at giving the vessel the versatility required to perform her multifunctional work scope.

Vincent de Maat, sales manager at Damen said, “This vessel showcases the synergy to be found within the Damen Shipyards Group. With the vessel previously being located in Norway, coordinating this purchase called on the cooperation of two of our sales department; the customisation was performed at our Hardinxveld yard and the sale itself administered by Damen Trading. A real demonstration that the component parts of the group really perform together as One Damen.”

The Stan Tug 1004 is the first Damen vessel to be operated by Corps van Vletterlieden. www.damen.com

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Maximum buoyancy RIB Yeovil-based, Ribcraft UK’s latest addition to its police and military range boasts Ribcraft's signature military grade solid deep V hull with a free running deck together with a heavy-duty anti-slip decking finish.

The 8m long Ribcraft 8.0 features a Hypalon inflatable tube manufactured from heavy-duty premium Military Grey fabric impression. It comprises a conventional O shaped sponson around the bow section for increased buoyancy which gradually converts into a D shaped collar along the sides to the transom to maximise the deck operating space.

Jason Purvey, general manager of Ribcraft UK, said: "The new addition to the range, not only features the tough Ribcraft construction, but is also technologically advanced. We are bringing operational intelligence with the new Reygar Barefleet digital monitoring system which provides real time data and remote monitoring reports on boat performance, engine hours, fuel consumption, live boat motion and vessel location."

The tube is protected by military grade cladding and Ribcraft's signature impact push bow, sprayed over with indestructible coating. The hull is also reinforced with a full length Toughtec indestructible keelguard, and integrated heavy duty bow ramming tow eye.

The boat is powered by a Yanmar 8LV 370 horsepower diesel 4 stroke engine and a SeaStar Optimus steering system for powerful and easy handling.

The console houses two ICOM M423G VHF / DSC Radios with Procom Aerial, an Icom HM-195 COMMANDMIC, together with a Plotter Repeater heading sensor transducer raydome for radar, Garmin GPS map chart plotter and a Garmin Panoptix Live scope transducer, enabling the operator to see real-time scanning sonar images up to 200 away. www.ribcraft.co.uk

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Recently Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) launched the first of three Multi Mission Inshore Patrol Vessels (MMIPV) procured by ARMSCOR for the South African Navy (SAN).

The vessels will augment South Africa’s maritime security by enhancing the country’s capability to respond effectively, rapidly and cost-effectively to threats such as illegal trafficking and fishing.

DSCT Project Manager, Ian Stewart says the launch is an important milestone for the shipyard. “This is the culmination of three years of hard work by a dedicated team of people. Ultimately, more than one million man-hours of work will be invested in the construction of the three MMIPVs.” The more than 600-ton vessel was transported from the DSCT shipyard on the evening of 23 March 2021 to the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) synchrolift at the Victoria & Alfred (V&A) Waterfront Basin. The move was conducted by Mammoet South Africa, using 48 axle lines of Self Propelled Mobile Transporters (SPMTs) to provide precision movement. Mammoet Project Manager, Uzayr Karimulla, says while moving the vessel at night meant less impact on traffic, the reduction in light came with its own challenges. “Through careful planning, close collaboration, and the teamwork between DSCT and Mammoet South Africa, our team made this move a success. We are very happy to have been part of the project, contributing to the advancement of safer waters in Southern Africa.”

Once the vessel was raised onto the synchrolift, the team waited for high tide to come in before moving it out of the V&A Basin via TNPA tugs towards the Elliot Bason. The testing of the ship systems will now commence before the vessel will officially be delivered to ARMSCOR/SAN, before the end of the year.

The MMIPVs are built according to the patented Damen Axe Bow design, which ensures low resistance, high sustained speed in waves and superior sea keeping characteristics in the toughest conditions.

As vertical accelerations are reduced significantly and bow slamming almost eliminated, the safety of the vessel and crew increases considerably, reducing operational risks. The multi mission deck is used for supporting diving, search and rescue and anti-piracy operations.

DSCT HR & Transformation Manager, Eva Moloi, says DSCT is particularly proud of the many years it has invested in local South African skills transfer, training, and entrepreneurship development and collaboration, which have resulted in a strong South African pool of scarce trade skills and supplier partnerships.

“Our local skills transfer and Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) initiatives mean that we are not only contributing to the South African economy but ensuring that our local South African maritime market is less reliant on imports from international suppliers. DSCT fully supports the transfer of technology, inclusion of local companies in the execution projects, and stimulation of export transactions under the Defence Industrial Participation (DIP) programme, which particularly focuses on benefiting SMMEs, Military Veteran (MV) Owned Entities and Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) Compliant Entities. The partnerships formed during this project have led to the successful launch of the MMIPV. One can truly state that the MMIPVs have been built in South Africa, by South Africans for South Africa,” she adds.

The engineering of the vessel commenced in 2018 and the keel was laid in February 2019. “Despite the COVID lockdown period, our local skills and partnerships, resilient production schedule and advanced planning capabilities of our Cape Town team, allowed the different subcontractors and teams to work on the vessel in a safe manner,” notes Moloi. www.damen.com

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Major investment for Port of Southampton DP World recently announced that the Port of Southampton will benefit from a major programme of investments in 2021.

Following news, in recent months, that two of DP World’s UK terminals were awarded Freeport status by the Government, the new infrastructure investment totalling £40m is designed to provide customers with speed, security, reliability and flexibility.

A program to dredge and widen berths will ensure that Southampton will be able to continue to accommodate the world’s biggest ships. This project, which was conducted in partnership with Associated British Ports, was completed before Easter and will improve flexibility for customers with immediate effect.

The proposed £10m investment will provide a new class of eleven hybrid straddle carriers. These vehicles, which lift containers moved by the quay cranes and then service onward forms of transport via road and rail, consume up to 40% less fuel than dieselelectric powered machines and will be among the most sustainable in the world.

Tel: +44(0) 2392 472710 Another planned £3m investment will be made in the redevelopment Mob: +44(0) 7850 473713 of the yard for the storage and delivery of customers’ empty E-Mail: info@fdsukltd.com Web: www.fdsukltd.com containers. This will increase capacity by 25% and create more flexibility for port users.

A new Border Control Post, including UK Border Force and extensive Diver R.O.V. & Crane Operated Dredging Systems. Multipurpose & port health inspection facilities, will enable multiple government Mini dredging systems for the removal of fines, silt, mud’s, drill cuttings, agencies to expedite checks on cargo entering the country. sand, grit, gravel, shingle, shale & general debris. Suitable for confined space operations or locations where access is a problem. All on-shore A £1.5m extension of a quay crane rail by 120 metres will ensure civil applications. Shallow & deepwater offshore support operations. that the world’s biggest cranes can service all berths at the terminal.

Renewables. Complete ready to use self operational systems available Additionally, other quay cranes will be relocated or decommissioned for use worldwide. Stillage packed or deepwater offshore containerised units. Long & short term rentals. Sales. Wide scope of operations. in order to maximise utilisation, speed up quayside loading and unloading, and save customers’ time.

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Electric tractors will help reduce the environmental footprint around the Ivory Coast container terminal.

Gaussin has secured a €9.9m contract with the Port of Abidjan’s soon to be opened Côte d’Ivoire Terminal (CIT) for 36 APM 75T HE electric tractors, 24 powerpacks and six charging stations.

"The APM 75T HE equipped with Blue Solution's ‘all-solid’ LMP Lithium Metal Polymer batteries was launched in 2019 and continues its penetration of the port tractor market,” commented Christophe Gaussin, CEO of Gaussin.

“After sales in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, we are proud to contribute to the decarbonization of port operations on the African continent with this major order from two giants of the port sector.”

The electric towing vehicles are 100% electric and emit no CO2 emissions or noise pollution. They serve to reduce the cost of energy consumed at terminals by 70%. Powered by LMP batteries by Blue Solutions, the new handling machines offer reliability, range and safety.

Located adjacent to the existing Abidjan Terminal, the 37.5 hectare CIT is due to be operational at the end of this year and will be jointly operated by Bolloré Ports and Maersk subsidiary APM Terminals. It will have a capacity of 1.2m containers a year.

Equipped with 6 quay cranes and 13 electric RTG gantry cranes, CIT is the first container terminal in Africa to integrate as much electric equipment as possible.

The order marks the success of the tests conducted by Bolloré Ports for nearly 12 months with the two Gaussin APM vehicles acquired in 2019 for the nearby CT1 terminal in Abidjan. www.portabidjan.ci

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Damen expands Hopper Dredger portfolio Damen is known in the Dredging market for its array of vessels for different dredging projects. These vessels include a range of cutter suction dredgers, workboats and small to mid-size trailing suction hopper dredgers, or TSHDs. Recently the TSHD range has been renewed and expanded; the full range now covering hopper volumes from 650 m3 to 5,000 m3.

The updated portfolio includes both hopper dredgers for port maintenance and multi-purpose dredgers. All designs have a number of core values in common. The starting point for the designs were that the dredger be both practical in operation and in maintenance, and have a sustainable futureproof design. Moreover, each TSHD-type can be customised easily.

“Practical maintenance is of vital importance on a TSHD. Due to the continuous wear of the sand/water mixture all piping and main components need frequent checks,” Olivier Marcus, Damen product director Dredging, explains. “In the design this has resulted in an efficient pipe routing, the use of high grade materials and ample space around the equipment for inspection and repairs.”

Moreover, the new series has been designed with sustainability in mind. For instance, no ballast water is needed throughout the operations, including sea voyages. And the designs do not have any fuel tanks in contact with the hull to avoid any future problems. The fully optimised, hence minimal amount of diesel, engines are fitted out with an SCR system, prepared for IMO Tier III, as can be expected from a responsible shipyard.

“Dredge operators always have a clear idea on the various tasks their hopper dredger is to perform, whether, for instance, channel maintenance for a Port Authority or efficient sand winning, transport and discharge for a commercial operator.” Olivier explains, “This specific operation requires specific gear; the new TSHD range accommodates this. As hopper volumes range from as small as 650 m3 to a serious 5,000 m3 they fit a multitude of jobs.” This standard range can be seen as a platform which can be fully customised by adding various options to ensure the dredger is 100% fit for its job.”

The recently unveiled complete TSHD range is the result of an industry-wide consultation. Ever increasing global trade requires revitalising ports and waterways, of which accessibility can only be guaranteed by timely and adequate dredging activities. “We fully understand that dredging is so much more than just a dredge – we therefore also offer our clients consultancy on how to tackle a dredging job, and training on the job once the dredger has arrived.”

By renewing and expanding the Hopper Dredger range Damen confirms its commitment to being a full service port support partner. www.damen.com

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The initial phase of work, completed last year, saw Global Offshore utilise their multi-purpose PLP240 pre-lay plough, mobilised on the Havila Jupiter, to carry out route clearance totalling approximately 158km.

The second phase, which commenced in September 2020, included the installation of 72 inter-array cables, utilising Normand Clipper, and the jet trenching of 72 routes using the Q1400 aboard sister vessel, Normand Cutter. Following the cable installations, the PLP240 returned to site to conduct backfilling operations, the first operation of its kind on an inter-array grid.

Prior to the commencement of the second phase, Global Offshore upgraded the Normand Clipper for power cable work. With the addition of a 4,000 tonne cable carousel, two 15-tonne cable tensioners, a 25-tonne quadrant deployment frame and a fully integrated control system, the 127.5m cable-laying vessel enables Global Offshore to continue providing a flexible, efficient and reliable service for their clients despite the COVID-19 pandemic, with the extensive operational challenges this has created.

Mike Daniel, Managing Director of Global Offshore said, “We are delighted to report the successful installation of all 72 inter-array cables at Danish Kriegers Flak Offshore Wind Farm. Despite COVID19 restrictions and the associated challenges, extreme weather, and complex seabed conditions, our expert teams have met client expectations and completed this project safely, in under six months.”

Ian Bremner, Project Director at Vattenfall said, “Global Marine Group has shown professionalism in their operations and solutionoriented thinking, delivering a high standard of engineering to deal with the technical challenges during work execution. Our partner has worked safely throughout the COVID-19 pandemic alongside other ongoing site operations, contractors and the Vattenfall project team.”

Global Offshore continues to see increased demand for their services, which is testament to their operational delivery teams and extensive track record of successful offshore renewables project completions. globalmarine.group

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Seably is expanding its library of online maritime training courses through a new global partnership with KARCO, the India based innovative and leading of 3D animated online marine courses.

KARCO is an acknowledged pioneer in 3D animated safety and operation videos and provide creative training solutions for the marine industry. This partnership will add over 50 online courses based on animated safety videos to the content already available as part of a Seably subscription package. This dynamic element also introduces another aspect of effective e-learning available for seafarers on the Seably platform. Seably was created by seafarers for seafarers. It is the first maritime digital marketplace that brings together specialised content, leading technology and teaching skills from seafarers, educationalists, industry specialists, insurers, surveyors and a whole range of other related service providers.

KARCO started developing their use of animation for the maritime industry in 2007, when they created the first fully 3D animated marine safety video. Part of the KARCO Group of Companies in India, they have built a unique development tool for communicating training concepts to seafarers globally.

3D animation brings images to life using a digital three-dimensional display of images which add a realistic, and at the same time engaging and immersive experience. In training, it is considered a powerful learning tool, as it can help all learners to easily conquer new and complex knowledge. The vivid and attractive representations bring to life personal marine casualty incidents which cannot be captured by live video. At the same time, the easy-tofollow graphics facilitate a clear and detailed understanding of hazardous situations which also eliminate the challenges typically brought about by different languages and cultures.

KARCO 3D animated courses cover quality safety training and certification in topics such as pilot ladder and static electricity on tankers, and is now available for Seably subscribers.

Capt. Tim Fenech, Head of Course Development at Seably said, “The use of creative elearning tools such as 3D animation place us firmly at the forefront of maritime training globally. The Seably marketplace already provides free and affordable access to the latest training on a high-tech medium providing leading, real-life learning that can be carried out at any place. This is another unique opportunity for ship owners to ensure their crew are equipped and trained to handle real-life working situations, coping with environments that are hazardous in the open sea, but safely handled within an enhanced training experience that can be easily offered virtually, anywhere.”

Capt. Praveshchand Diwan, Director at KARCO confirmed the importance of this partnership, saying, “We are delighted to have our content on the Seably platform. At KARCO, we provide training that appeals to the current generation of seafarers as it projects a fresh perspective which aids the learning process. This is a concept that we pioneered more than a decade ago and is still effective and sought after today by seafarers and shipping companies globally.”

The KARCO 3D animated courses demonstrates Seably’s commitment to bringing affordable online and virtual training to anyone connected with this vital global sector. Andrea Lodolo, CEO of Swedish-owned Seably marketplace said, “With KARCO on board as a content provider, this is another key waypoint for Seably. KARCO are well-known for their quality, detailed 3D animations which can clarify tricky concepts or complex processes. This enriches the effective and immersive e-learning which we are delivering to the maritime industry through our marketplace. They are also crucial elements in learning and help us maintain the high level of specialised knowledge required at sea to ensure safety and minimise risks.” www.seably.com/courses/static-electricity-onboard/lessons

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World’s first marine handportable with built-In AIS receiver Icom brings all the features of your fixed VHF to a handportable with the introduction of the all-new IC-M94DE - the world’s first marine VHF handportable radio with an integrated AIS receiver as well as DSC and GPS. The IC-M94DE is the first handheld marine radio that offers users receive information broadcast by other AIS-equipped vessels. The IC-M94DE provides vessel traffic information shown on the radios large clear display. With its elegant design and abundance of simple to use features, this is a game-changing device for anyone who ventures out to sea for recreation or work.

The IC-M94DE doesn’t just come with added AIS. Other features include 6W of RF power, class-leading 1500 mW of audio output with improved acoustic sound clarity, ensuring clear communications no matter the environment. This handportable has more battery power (approx. 10 hours) for extended operations. You can also assign up to 50 favourite destinations, fishing spots etc. as waypoints with the enhanced Navigation feature.

The radio features Icom’s own Float’n Flash and AquaQuake, keeping your radio operational if it becomes submerged. The Man Overboard function is included for operator protection. Pressing the distress button while Float’n Flash is activated will transmit the MOB distress signal, allowing the operator to be more quickly and easily located.

The IC-M94DE will be available from Icom Marine Dealers from mid-April with a suggested retail price of £349.95 (GBP). www.icomuk.com

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

Both gauges have Datalogging versions where measurements can be logged using a grid or string format. Wireless technology transmits the data to dedicated Communicator software on a PC. All gauges come with free annual calibration for the life of the gauge and a 3 year warranty.

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Damen and Purus Marine team up to finance maritime energy transition Damen Shipyards Group has announced a partnership with Purus Marine, an environmentally focused maritime vessel and infrastructure company established by EnTrust Global, for the financing of green shipping projects.

The partnership, named DP Lease, aims to provide client-centric, flexible and attractively priced long-term lease financing solutions to solve the financing gap created by additional capital expenditure requirements associated with the purchase of environmentally-advanced vessels. DP Lease aims to support decarbonisation of the maritime industry.

Jan-Willem van Helden, managing director of Damen Financial Services explains, “DP Lease will help clients to renew their fleets by means of highly sustainable vessels and lease finance solutions. This will help them comply with forthcoming regulations as well as demands from end users, shareholders and other stakeholders, via investment in technologically-advanced low greenhouse gas emission marine vessels.”

Svein Engh, Senior Advisor and Board Member to Purus Marine, states, “We are delighted to team up with the well-established team at Damen to provide much needed leasing solutions to vessel owners looking to decarbonise and provide end users with greener vessels for the future. We believe this partnership structure is very creative and look forward to helping the various maritime sectors move towards a greener future.”

The partnership will own environmentally-friendly Damen-built vessels which will then be leased to the shipbuilder’s clients. The partnership will invest in a number of sectors, including public transport, offshore wind, and harbour & terminal. Subsequently, this will extend to include inland and short sea shipping. The timing for this is excellent as the partnership will be able to support the numerous public transport contracts that are forthcoming in north west Europe. as with its goal of being a stable financing partner for potential vessel buyers. The partnership will draw on Damen’s experience as a pioneer in building sustainable vessels and its unparalleled access to green maritime technology. The partnership with Purus Marine is founded upon Damen’s activities in multiple sectors and markets and long-term view as a family owned company.

Julian Proctor, CEO of Purus Marine, says, “We believe DP Lease will provide its customers with bespoke vessel financing, which is not only cost-effective, but also produces a significant positive environmental impact. With its track record in the construction of fully electric tugs, ferries and dredgers and its practice of standardised shipbuilding, Damen is well positioned to facilitate the fast delivery of a reliable fleet of sustainable vessels.” www.damen.com

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