Marine & Maritime Gazette November 2019

MARINE & MARITIME

GAZETTE Commercial Marine & Renewables Worldwide

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Who’s off to Amsterdam?

It’s Metstrade this month in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and, although it’s more leisure than commercial, it’s still a great one for us all to visit...

Welcome to the November 2019 issue of Marine & Maritime Gazette the monthly magazine aimed at Worldwide coverage of the commercial marine, shipping and water-based renewables markets.

Metstrade is the World’s largest marine equipment trade show. It takes place this month in Amsterdam RAI, from 19th to 21st and is the only international B2B exhibition for the leisure marine sector. However, as we all know, many products are used across-the-board, so if you are going, enjoy yourselves and have a good trip.

Inside this issue, we are, as usual, covering a vast amount of topics, from ‘Underwater, Subsea & Diving’ on page 20, to the ‘ins and outs’ of ‘Tugs, Workboats & OSVs’ from page 26. There is also a quick look at ‘Training, Certification & Courses’ on page 38 and a dive into ‘Marine Civils and Construction’ from page 32.

Anyway, happy reading and if you have any news, reviews, product launches or absolutely anything else of interest across the entire maritime market, please email it through to me and the team at info@bljournals.plus.com for future consideration in our forthcoming issues.

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Cover story WesCom Signal & Rescue is supporting the global industry with valuable training animations and assets.

p18 Jamaica Damen Damen Shipyards Group sign contract with Port Authority of Jamaica for delivery of Utility Vessel 3911.

p7 Seabed Research Research expedition maps Scottish seabed to study recovery of coral reef, with newly developed 3D imaging technology.

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Saildrone USV Crosses Atlantic

Recently Saildrone unmanned surface vehicle (USV) known as SD 1021 arrived in the United Kingdom from Newport, RI, setting a record for the fastest unmanned Atlantic crossing. Now that same vehicle has completed the return trip to Newport, USA, becoming the first autonomous vehicle to complete a westbound passage, as well as the first unmanned technology to transit in both directions across the Atlantic.

There are two usual transatlantic passages: from west to east, vessels take the northern route from New York to the English Channel, benefitting from prevailing westerlies and favourable current; east to west, vessels take the southern route, from Spain to Bermuda or the Caribbean. Though the southern route is nearly 1,000 nautical miles (1,850 kilometers) longer, crewed vessels enjoy a smoother ride sailing with the trade winds and favourable current.

Saildrone USVs are designed to perform in the harshest ocean conditions on the planet, including those that crewed ships often avoid.

On its return trip, SD 1021 took the direct northern route, sailing predominantly upwind and against the current, completing the 3,402-

p20 Autonomous Shark Metal Shark and Sea Machines have developed a new 29 foot autonomous vessel.

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nautical mile (6,301.59 kilometres) passage in 68 days.

The vehicles are powered exclusively by the wind for propulsion and use solar energy to run onboard computers and navigational instruments. They are equipped with a suite of science-grade sensors to collect oceanographic and meteorological data above and below the sea surface including wind speed and direction, air and sea surface temperature, atmospheric pressure, photosynthetically available radiation, wave height and period, dissolved oxygen, salinity, and acidity levels. In addition to the standard Saildrone sensor suite, SD 1021 is also equipped with an Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) to measure current strength and direction.

“The endurance, reliability and scientific measurement capabilities of the Saildrone platform continue to grow from strength to strength,” said Richard Jenkins, Saildrone founder and CEO. “During 2019, our saildrones have circumnavigated Antarctica, spent 700 days in the Arctic sampling the retreating ice edge, completed our first survey of the North Sea, and now crossed the hostile North Atlantic in both directions. There is no part of the [unfrozen] ocean that we cannot now measure.”

Saildrone’s fleet of USVs is actively engaged in fisheries, bathymetry, and climate science missions around the globe, with an additional 50 vehicles expected to deploy in 2020. www.saildrone.com

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Damen FCS 3307 Patrol vessels for Homeland Integrated Offshore Services Limited arrive in Nigeria The latest additions to the modern and diverse fleet operated by Homeland Integrated Offshore Services (Homeland IOS Ltd) have arrived safely in Nigeria and are now being prepared for their first assignments. The addition of these vessels brings improved capability to Homeland’s squadron of Damen FCS 3307 Patrol vessels. These are deployed in the Gulf of Guinea to protect and support the offshore assets of Homeland’s clients which include many of the leading international oil companies.

The two new arrivals have been built to the same proven specifications as their sister ships. Key features of the 33-metre vessels include Damen’s trademark Axe Bow hull form that delivers excellent fuel economy and a top speed of 29 knots together with superb manoeuvrability and first-class seakeeping.

The power comes from three Caterpillar main engines totalling 3,579 bkW with each driving a fixed pitch propeller via a Reintjes WVS series gearbox. Capable of accommodating up to six crew and twelve security personnel they can remain at sea for up to four weeks and travel 1,200 nm in and around Nigeria’s coastal and offshore oil fields.

The security packages installed by Damen on both vessels are purely defensive. The bridges are bullet proof and armoured ‘citadels’ within the hulls protect non-combatants.

In addition to their security role, each Damen FCS 3307 Patrol has a 75m² cargo deck aft rated at 2.5 tonnes/m² that adds an additional level of versatility and cost effectiveness to the benefit of Homeland’s clients. The decks allow them to deliver equipment and spares to offshore installations without any impairment to their primary security role. Additional equipment specified by HIOSL includes thermal imaging sets, diesel powered SOLAS fast rescue craft and Fuel Trax fuel monitoring systems as well as redundant fuel oil separators to protect the engines and generators from contaminated fuel.

“We continue to invest in state-of-the-art vessels for our fleet so as to maintain our leadership position in servicing Nigeria’s offshore oil and gas sector,” said Dr Louis Ekere, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of Homeland Integrated Offshore Services.

He went on to say; “We work with many of the international oil companies (IOCs) operating actively in the Gulf of Guinea and these new additions will support them in achieving their strategic global objectives.” www.damen.com

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New terminal for Tilbury2

Construction giants Tarmac have partnered with the Port of Tilbury to create the UK’s largest construction materials aggregates terminal at Tilbury2 on the north bank of the River Thames

New shipping channel for Polish port A new shipping channel project aims to make a Polish port accessible to larger vessels and turn it into one of the country's major ports alongside drastically reducing the distance between the port and the Baltic sea.

As part of a contract awarded by the Maritime Office in Gdynia, BESIX and NDI, operating as joint venture BESIX – NDI GROUP, will build a shipping channel through the Vistula Spit peninsula, in Poland to boost operations at the Port of Elblag. The project includes breakwaters, quays, a channel, lock infrastructure with rotating bridges and sluice gates, buildings and roads, as well as an artificial island. The Vistula Spit is a peninsular stretch of land, separating the Vistula Lagoon from the Gdańsk Bay. Małgorzata Winiarek-Gajewska, CEO of NDI, stated: "This is a very interesting project and its construction will be another hydroengineering undertaking that NDI will be completing in cooperation with BESIX. “We have already built together the DCT2 container terminal at the Port of Gdansk and our cooperation was very good. We will be happy to transfer our experience to this project on the Vistula Spit."

New infrastructure will be designed by engineering consultants Mosty Gdańsk and Projmors.

Financed by the Republic of Poland, the project contract is worth €187m.

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The project will see the creation of new aggregate processing and manufacturing facilities, including an asphalt and ready mix concrete plant, at the new port terminal, supported by the terminal’s deep sea capacity for vessels up to 100,000 metric tonnes. The riverside location will enable the easy import of raw materials and facilitate the use of the River Thames as a delivery route for processed construction materials into Central London.

Martin Riley, senior vice president of Tarmac, commented: “We’re delighted to be working in partnership with Forth Ports on this project. It demonstrates our firm commitment to the development of industry leading infrastructure to support the delivery of the UK’s long-term built environment ambitions.”

Tarmac Managing Director, Materials South, Mark Wood added: “This exclusive development will ensure the long-term security of aggregate supplies into London and the South East, allowing us to support vital construction projects while using alternative transportation methods for the movement of materials, taking vehicles off the congested roads around the capital and using the Thames as a means of importing aggregates and other bulk materials into London.”

Charles Hammond, chief executive of Forth Ports, owners of the Port of Tilbury, said: “Our investment in the development of Tilbury2 is essential for the

Port of Tilbury to accommodate the growing demand from our customers.”

“This announcement sees the creation of the country’s biggest construction materials processing hub in partnership with Tarmac, the UK’s largest supplier of construction materials, and is a valued addition to the broad range of partnerships we have right across our Tilbury facility.”

Peter Ward, commercial director at the Port of Tilbury, added: “We look forward to welcoming Tarmac to Tilbury2 when the facility opens in 2020. The port’s deep sea capacity for vessels up to 100,000 tonnes positions it uniquely to service Tarmac’s planned on-site aggregate processing and manufacturing facilities.

“Tarmac’s location within Tilbury2 will ensure that the construction industry in London and the South East of England can have fast access to the materials they require.”

Joint development of the site by the Port of Tilbury and Tarmac will take place through late 2019 to establish most operations by the end of 2020.

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The sixth annual The Maritime Standard Awards, held on Monday 21st October at the Atlantis Ballroom, The Palm, celebrated the achievements of the top performers in the region’s shipping and maritime sectors in some style. As always, a glittering and glamorous occasion, the event demonstrated clearly why it has earned the right to be considered the leading awards ceremony for the industry in the Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent.

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Over 700 executives from the worlds of shipping, ports, shipbuilding and repair and related sectors, from almost 70 different countries packed out the Ballroom to see the dramatic events of the night unfold. H.E. Eng. Ahmed Mohammed Shareef Al Khoori, Director General of the Federal Transport Authority - Land & Maritime, gave the keynote speech of welcome, in which he said, “The maritime sector is an important incubator of economic growth and diversification, and companies and organisations active in this sector are to be valued and encouraged. That is what these Awards tonight will do.”

Held once again under the patronage of His Highness, Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline, the Awards were this year hosted by well-known comedian and impressionist, Jon Culshaw, who kept the audience well entertained.

The Maritime Standard Awards founder and managing director, Trevor Pereira, commented: “It was a tremendous night and we were honoured to receive His Highness’ patronage for the sixth year in a row. Our aim is to raise the profile of those who are performing to an exceptionally high standard in our industry and I believe we achieved that goal.”

In total 20 awards were presented to individuals and companies following the deliberations of the judging panel. Clive Woodbridge, editor of TMS and chairman of the judges, said, “We received a record number of entries this year, some from established players, but many from emerging companies who will help take the industry forward in years to come. All the entries were of a high standard and this year more than ever before it was difficult to decide who should win Awards. Those who were successful had to overcome tough competition, whatever the category was.”

In addition to the awards determined by the judging panel, there were a number of special awards presented by the TMS team for particularly impressive levels of performance. The Maritime Standard Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Eng. Abdullah Aldubaikhi of Bahri; The Personality of the Year Award was given to Captain Mohammed Juma Al Shamsi of Abu Dhabi Ports; The Excellence in Shipping Award went to Sharjah Ports Authority’s Yaqoub Abdullah; while the Outstanding Achievement Award was presented to Imtiaz Shaikh, founder of Tomini Shipping, for his achievements in over 30 years in the industry.

Other awards selected by The Maritime Standard included Dr Aisha Al Busmait, who was the recipient of the Woman in Shipping award, and Ananda Senanayake of Lanka Shipping and Logistics, who was named Young Person in Shipping. The winner of the Deal of the Year was Tomini Shipping of the UAE, while Dubai Maritime City was presented with the Editor’s Choice Award.

Trevor Pereira added, “It was a pleasure to reward and recognise once again the tremendous achievements of these excellent companies and individuals. The Awards showcase to a global audience the high standards that exist in the region, and the continued progress that is being made. The occasion was both inspiring, and entertaining, and I am proud that the TMS team continues to stage the biggest and best awards for the maritime sector in the region.”

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CWind secures contract for World’s first Hybrid Propulsion SES to Ørsted CWind recently announced a long-term charter contract agreement with Ørsted, delivering by mid-2020, the world’s first hybrid powered Surface Effect Ship (SES) to Borssele 1 and 2 offshore wind farms.

The agreement between the world’s leading windfarm operator Ørsted and CWind, part of the Global Marine Group, covers an initial three-year firm charter with options available for a further two years. The Hybrid SES crew transfer vessel will be operating from the Dutch port of Vlissingen, to Borssele 1 and 2, located 23km from the Dutch coast in the North Sea. The development of the Hybrid SES for use as a crew transfer vessel is in response to an industrywide push to develop and deploy innovative technologies that reduce CO2 emissions, whilst cost effectively servicing windfarms located further offshore. CWind’s Hybrid SES crew transfer vessel achieves this through a combination of electric and diesel propulsion which, when combined with the surface effect hull form and heave compensation technology, is able to operate in sea states of up to 2.0m Hs, whilst decreasing fuel burn and CO2.

The Hybrid SES is, therefore, able to deliver crew faster to these sites and with improved comfort, resulting in increased operation days offshore for the client’s O&M and construction activities.

Ian Bryan, Managing Director, Group Business Operations said: “We are delighted to announce the agreement with Ørsted, and look forward to delivering the world’s first Hybrid SES for them in 2020. Our development of the vessel has been driven by listening to the market and our customers who want a greener, safer and more efficient Crew Transfer Vessel to support their commercial and green objectives.”

The new CWind Hybrid SES will enable Ørsted to not only deliver and service windfarms efficiently through reduced transit times, but it also supports Ørsted’s ambition of a world that runs entirely on green energy.

The Hybrid SES crew transfer vessel was developed in partnership with ESNA, a ship design company based in Kristiansand, Norway. ESNA specialises in surface effect vessel development to deliver commercially competitive vessels with significant carbon reductions by design.

Naval architect and co-founder of ESNA, Trygve H. Espeland, also explains: “The vessel design will accommodate further developments in hybrid propulsion and battery technology, ensuring it has the capability of being developed into a totally carbon-free solution in the future”.

The vessel will be built by leading UK boat builder, Wight Shipyard Company.

The Hybrid SES propulsion engine will deliver sprint speed and extreme bollard push, from its 1,300 kW installed diesel engines, which can be battery boosted up to 1,500 kW. Significant fuel savings are produced through balancing engine and inefficient low engine power running hours, with battery drive modes including wind farm standby and low speed/harbour operations. This leads to engine operating hours being reduced by 50% during wind farm battery standby. www.cwind.global

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Damen signs with Port Authority of Jamaica for Utility Vessel 3911

Damen Shipyards Group recently signed a contract with the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJAM) for the delivery of a Utility Vessel 3911. The vessel will be used by Damen’s client for buoy-laying and maintenance support operations in the ports of the island nation.

Damen has a long relationship with PAJAM, stretching back to the 1990s, when the port authority placed orders with Damen for two Stan Tugs 2909. This was followed, more recently, by orders for two Pilot Vessels 1605.

“It was”, says Captain Hopeton Delisser, “the success of these past deliveries that made PAJAM continue its business relationship with Damen.”

“Our past experiences with them have proven to be very positive. They have always demonstrated an ability to translate our requirements into reliable vessels and this has given us the confidence in their capability to deliver, once again, a vessel that meets our needs.”

Damen sales manager Alan Borde says, “We were very pleased to receive this order from PAJAM as it confirms their satisfaction with the previous deliveries.

We enjoy a good and long-standing relationship that contributes significantly to ensuring the success of the vessels. I am looking forward to working again with PAJAM on the construction of this new vessel.”

The UV 3911 is a 39.4 x 10.8 metre vessel built to facilitate a crew of twelve. It will feature an A-frame with a 50 tonne capability and a towing winch, remotely operable from the wheelhouse. It will be outfitted at Damen Maaskant Shipyard Stellendam in the Netherlands. Delivery is scheduled for first half of 2021. www.damen.com

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Albwardy Damen wins Shipyard of the Year Award at the 16th Seatrade Maritime Awards Middle East

Albwardy Damen has been presented with the Shipyard of the Year Award at a glittering ceremony that took place on the first evening of the UAE Maritime Week. The event was the 16th Seatrade Maritime Awards Middle East, Indian Subcontinent & Africa, which recognises the personalities and organisations that have had a significant impact on the regional market over the past year.

Lars Seistrup, managing director Albwardy Damen, declared: “It is a huge honour to win this prestigious award for the second year running. On behalf of our 1,200 staff I would like to thank our customers for their trust in our services. The marine industry is changing rapidly, margins are tight and owners are demanding high quality, safe and efficient vessels as standard. As a service provider to the marine industry we constantly strive to maintain a cost-efficient business and understand the needs of our customers. This award affirms the success of our efforts in both our newbuild and repair departments.”

Albwardy Damen is a joint venture between Albwardy Investment of Dubai and the Netherlands-headquartered Damen Shipyards Group. With over 40 years presence in the UAE, it is one of the leading shipyards in the Middle East. With UAE operations in Dubai, Fujairah and Sharjah as well as Sohar and Salalah in Oman Albwardy Damen repairs over 400 vessels a year of all sizes from tugs to VLCCs and in 2018 it built eight new vessels for delivery around the world.

In the years since 2014, substantial investments have been made in training its staff and nurturing in-house talent and skills. Lars and his management team take great pride in the extensive in-house capability that they have developed covering the full scope of shipbuilding and repair services. 90% of the work that they do is executed from the UAE and Oman locations using Albwardy Damen’s own people and its state-of-the-art equipment Earlier in 2019, Albwardy Damen invested heavily in 3D scanning and engineering software to carry out ballast water treatment (BWT) retrofits and large pipe renewal schemes on tankers. This has been very successful with two BWT retrofits already completed where 3D scanning, engineering, CNC-controlled piping production and installation were delivered as turnkey projects.

The company takes its environmental responsibilities seriously and is certified for the ISO 14001 management system. It also has an excellent safety record. www.damen.com

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Germany to Promote Shore-Based Power in effort to Cut Emissions in Ports The German government recently launched a new set of measures to promote shoregenerated power in an effort to make the country’s ports cleaner. Instead of burning fossil fuels to generate shipboard electric power, vessels in Germany’s ports will now be using renewable shore-based energy.

Government representatives of several regions in Germany met in Kiel on October 10 and signed a memorandum of understanding listing the conditions for the use of shore-generated power to provide cleaner air in port cities.

“With these measures, we are making a significant contribution towards cleaner air and a reduction of CO2 and noise in port cities along the North Sea and Baltic coasts. We are also giving ports and shipowners planning certainty for expanding facilities and refitting ships,” Peter Altmeier, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, commented.

Daniel Günther, Minister-President for Land Schleswig-Holstein, commented: “Shore-based power supply as an alternative to operating shipboard diesels represents a tangible contribution towards cleaner air and protecting the climate. That applies to the port in Kiel and all other port cities on the North Sea and Baltic,” “The memorandum is an initial, important step towards improving the commercial viability of shorebased power. The paper includes the reduction of the EU levy to 20 percent favoured by SchleswigHolstein. By mid-2020 we should have initiated the essential legal steps. I am expecting rapid implementation of what we have agreed.”

The use of shore-based power derived from renewable energy sources can substantially reduce emissions from ships during lay times in German seaports. However, since the costs are too high compared to those for power supply from the conventional sources, there is currently barely any demand for it from shipowners.

Among other things, the package of measures provides for rulings that make a start on reducing levies, as well as special network charges, for cruise liners, ferries and containerships. Compared to inland shipping, seagoing ships have to reckon with distinctly higher costs, since they consume considerably more electricity during longer port lay times. They can currently only secure supply on the basis of extremely unfavourable consumer profiles.

Concurrently, a program of subsidies in the region of €140 million should be in place from next year to assist states and ports in expanding essential port infrastructure.

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Damen hosts keel-laying celebration for Hanson’s marine aggregate dredger Recently, Damen Shipyards Galati hosted a celebration marking the keel-laying of a Damen Marine Aggregate Dredger (MAD) 3500 for Hanson UK. The event was well attended by representatives of both Damen Shipyards Group and Hanson UK. The keel of the new MAD 3500 was laid at the Romanian yard a few days prior to the celebration, on September 20th. At this event, tradition was observed with the inclusion of four coins in the keel - a Romanian lei, a British pound, a Dutch guilder and a euro.

The MAD is a new design from Damen that can dredge material at depths of up to 55 metres. It applies innovative maritime technology to ensure operability in harsh conditions - Hanson will operate its vessel in the English Channel and the North Sea - without compromising on safety.

Damen sales manager Joppe Neijens explains that this is a priority for both parties.

“Safety is of extreme importance for both our companies and will, therefore, be a robust priority throughout the construction of this vessel and beyond. We have implemented the Governance of Risks and Incidents Programme (GRIP), which sets the standards for health, safety and the environment for the Damen Group. Through this initiative we take preventive steps towards safer operations and share our vital lessons to help further promote excellence in safety. Safety onboard is also of critical importance and we have taken steps to incorporate this throughout the vessel – including application of operational ergonomics in systems and the installation of all dredge pipes above deck. We are very pleased to celebrate this momentous occasion and look forward to the construction of this exciting vessel.”

The MAD 3500 will be constructed at the Galati yard, while the modular dredge system will be provided by Damen Dredging Equipment in Nijkerk, the Netherlands.

Hanson’s MAD 3500 will also feature a dry unloading system from PLM Cranes.

Hanson is amongst Europe’s largest producers of marine dredged sand and gravel.

The company is a leading supplier of building materials to the heavy construction industry, producing aggregates, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt and cement & cementrelated products.

Speaking at the celebration to mark the keel laying, Hanson UK’s chief executive officer Simon Willis said: “Our investment in this new dredger will provide a vessel at the cutting edge of safety, performance and sustainability. Damen share our approach in placing safety at the heart of all its activity and it’s been impressive to see this in action at the Galati yard. We look forward to welcoming the new addition to our Hanson Aggregate Marine fleet in 2021.” www.damen.com

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Leask Marine recently launched the Marinus platform marking the end of the InTER Project and the completion of the first ever tidal device to be built on Orkney, UK. The two-year project, part-funded by Innovate UK and led by ITPEnergised, culminated with the deployment of the floating platform designed and built to support Instream Energy’s tidal turbines.

Over the last two years a consortium of industry experts have been working on the design, construction and deployment of the platform which is intended to take advantage of shallow water tidal energy resources.

The consortium consisted of ITPEnergised, Instream Energy Systems, Leask Marine, Tension Technology International, Plymouth University and Goodwin Electronics.

The platform is designed to support vertical axis tidal turbines created by Canadian technology developer Instream Energy Systems and technology defence specialists BAE Systems. The project is part of Instream’s technology diversification into the marine environment and builds on Instream’s knowledge gained in its three previous demonstrator projects for inland rivers in the USA and Canada.

The next phase for the platform will see turbines fitted and tested in Scottish waters.

“Congratulations to the team for completing an exciting and significant project for the tidal energy Industry. We are excited to be continuing our long-standing relationship with Instream Energy and the consortium partners, and we look forward to the next phase of the project.” Gino Bawn, project manager. www.leaskmarine.com

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Coremo IDMS 1000N hydraulic space-saving, single thruster brake now available from Alltorq The new Coremo IDMS 1000N brake is launched at Europort from 5th to 8th of this month The Coremo space-saving, single thruster hydraulic brake is available from UK industrial brake, clutch, and motion control specialists, Alltorq Limited.

This new IDMS 1000N hydraulic single thruster brake is particularly compatible with winches and any heavy marine and industrial applications that have space constraints, or where there is need for a space-saving brake solution.

With highly compact dimensions that make the IDMS 1000N single-thruster much smaller than double-thruster brakes, it features a modular spring pack that can be configured to achieve the required braking forces. The active body of the brake contains the spring pack, with the brake fixing bracket located on the machine frame. This means that the brake controls are very easy to access, and operate.

Four oil drain ports facilitate both vertical and horizontal brake mounting, and the location of the brake’s integrated mounting bracket makes installation and maintenance very simple.

The new IDMS 1000N also features an axial brake adjustment system that enables drive misalignment to be overcome. This means that the end-user benefits from a vibration and noise-free drive.

Available in five torque options, from 8kN to 48kn, and featuring inductive sensor wire pad wear indicators and a failsafe system, it operates in temperature ranging from -10%C to +100%C. It can be also be used outside, as long as exterior working specifications are met to avoid damage from the elements. The IDMS 1000N is fully interchangeable with Svendborg applications.

Download the free IDMS 1000N brochure at http://bit.ly/2Vkw8k8 Alternatively, visit the Alltorq stand 8227 at Europort. www.alltorq.com

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Teignbridge propels interest at HRV1 sea trial A select group of VIP’s embarked on an exclusive, first-hand demonstration and presentation of the innovative HRV1 research test vessel and advanced design and consultancy tools.

Teignbridge Propellers, the award-winning, largest propeller and stern gear producer in Europe recently hosted a group of exclusive members of the marine community to experience their state of the art HRV1 research vessel in action. Guests were able to see live-action, first-hand data onboard the innovative MCA category 4 coded catamaran. Back on shore at the Royal Torquay Yacht Club, Teignbridge explained how data from physical testing on-board HRV1 is coupled with numerical simulation tools in an integrated design workflow to deliver high performance propellers. The event was the first of its kind and following the success of the day, Teignbridge Propellers is keen to host more in the future.

Nestled in the harbour of Torbay, the crystal blue waters and sunny sky greeted guests as they stepped on-board HRV1 for an informative outing at sea hosted by Ian Godfrey, the design development engineer and vessel skipper Leon Griffiths. The demonstration of the HRV1 included an introduction to the technological capabilities of the floating laboratory. This gave guests an opportunity to witness first-hand the vessels ability to test large scale propellers (up to 1200mm in diameter) and live monitor the propeller’s performance. By testing at diameters up to 4-6 larger than shore-based alternatives (including cavitation tunnels), HRV1 reduces the challenge of scaling performance results from model to full scale.

For the open day, HRV1 was fitted with a high efficiency propeller designed using Teignbridge’s integrated design approach as part of the two and a half years, £3m High Efficiency Propulsion Systems (HEPS) project completed as a collaboration with the Energy Technologies Institute. HRV1 is equipped with a high power onboard PC running LabVIEW data logging software to centralise and manage data from an array of best in class measurement technologies required to establish propeller performance and characterise the test environment for a given data set.

At the heart of the onboard measurement system is a propeller shaft mounted fibre optic strain gauge system developed in partnership City University of London as part of Teignbridge’s High Efficiency Propulsion Systems (HEPS) project. The system monitors changes in shaft geometry at a resolution of 10 picometres (0.00000001 millimetres) enabling very accurate measurement of propeller thrust and torque through the interpretation of an array of the fibre optic sensors.

The vessel’s speed through water is measured using a pair of Teledyne doppler velocity logs (DVLs) mounted one in each hull. The sensors measure the vessel velocity relative to a layer of water below the vessel, compensating for currents and removing the error of measure speed in the vessels own turbulent boundary layer. In addition to speed through water, the DVLs also have the ability to carry out seabed survey work and a high-frequency water profiling work including wake transect mapping.

Further data including test environment characterisation data is collected by linking LabVIEW to the vessel and engine’s CAN bus systems which host a plethora of data including wind speed and direction, vessel heading and location, depth, engine speed and temperature etc. Back on land, guests were treated to nibbles and cream teas whilst Teignbridge engineers introduced their new integrated design approach to maximising propeller performance by coupling physical testing with numerical simulation tools including computational fluid dynamics (CFD).

The presentation detailed on Teignbridge’s work on: ● Structural analysis ● Computational fluid dynamic analysis ● Combined structural and fluid dynamic analysis ● Open water, algorithm-driven design optimisation ● Hull resistance and wakefield analysis leading to wake-adapted propeller design ● The HEPS project work targeted at C02 emission reduction from the Handysize end of the merchant vessel fleet operating in UK waters ● The newly patented, Clamp on Blade, replaceable blade propeller from Teignbridge Video of the presentation is posted on the Teignbridge Propellers YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lMkyj79VCQ www.teignbridge.co.uk

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How WesCom Signal and Rescue is supporting the global industry with valuable training animations and assets WesCom Signal and Rescue recognises the importance and value of training and wellbeing on board a commercial vessel at sea.

With advances in technology, combined with an increasing demand for better quality training and resources within its industry, WesCom Signal and Rescue continues to research and develop the world’s leading marine distress signals and has introduced a new era of dedicated training assets.

This change is a positive step forward, as ship owners and operators understand the real value of their staff and how their competence, experience and wellbeing contributes to the overall effectiveness, safety and ultimately, the profitability of a ship.

It is essential that comprehensive training is provided for all crew members on board, covering all eventualities that could occur at sea. This ensures everyone knows what they should be doing, what equipment they have access to and most importantly, how to use the safety equipment should it be required. This is as important as having the correct safety equipment on board – because without training, the safety equipment will be less effective or potentially no use at all.

Good quality safety equipment can only ever be as good as the person using it. A ship can be fitted with the world’s leading brands of pyrotechnics, electronics and communication equipment, but if the team doesn’t know how to use it or what each product does, then it becomes redundant.

Therefore, the safety training provided needs to be of the highest standard and as comprehensive as possible, giving crew the tools they need to be able to use the equipment properly and safely under pressure in an emergency situation.

To support the industry’s focus on training, WesCom Signal and Rescue offers leading class training and assets to enhance already-established training facilities. It has provided more than 1,000 dummy products and created detailed animations and guidance materials for over 120 training establishments in the last 12 months alone. The safety brand has also worked closely with Survitec Viscom to develop a series of training animations for its branded SOLAS and non SOLAS products.

The animations assist maritime training establishments with classroom training by offering an alternative information source, as well as assisting with the increasingly popular method of webbased courses. They are also be included within ships’ digital training manuals on board and offer a highly effective method of teaching compared to traditional pictorial training manuals.

The animations are being used by more than 6,000 RNLI volunteers, as part of their initial and ongoing training. The benefits of using animations for training means that money is saved for the charity and there is a dramatic reduction in the need for live firing – which ensures a much safer environment, without compromising the efficiency of the training whether delivered in the classroom or online.

Allen Stevens, Senior Engineer (Maritime Safety) for the RNLI says, “Developed with real world experience, WesCom’s innovative animations have become invaluable for our training programmes.

Our crew training continues to improve with the use of these assets – largely due to their realism and detailed explanations. By working so closely with WesCom, we have been able to provide live feedback and analysis, which has resulted in the development of these animations and them being subsequently integrated into our training programmes.”

WesCom Signal and Rescue continues to seed these training animations and supplies to many of its distributors and partners around the world, including the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence, the Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution (KNRM), the Merchant Navy and Warsash School of Maritime Science and Engineering at Solent University.

Technology is improving all the time and at WesCom Signal and Rescue, the development of electronic alternatives is being closely monitored through its membership of industry bodies. However, despite these product improvements, nothing can take the place of marine pyrotechnics as there isn’t a single system or device that replaces the specific function of marine distress flares, making them a necessity for vessels all over the world. www.wescomsignal.com

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Newly developed 3D imaging technology has allowed scientists to map an area of coldwater coral reefs off the coast of Scotland to see whether it has recovered since being declared a Marine Protected Area 16 years ago. The images show that in areas of the Darwin Mounds that had been heavily trawled, coral growth is still very sparse, and there has been no real re-colonisation. However, healthy coral growth was found in parts that had only been minimally damaged by bottom trawling, indicating that marine conservation measures are most effective when they are put in place before damage occurs. The team also discovered a large amount of plastic waste snagged on the coral.

These findings are the result of a three week research expedition in the North East Atlantic on board the Royal Research Ship Discovery, which is currently sailing home to Southampton. This expedition was a collaboration between the National Oceanography Centre, the University of Southampton, the Joint Nature Conservation Committee, the University of Edinburgh, University College Cork and the Scottish Association for Marine Science. Using the latest in marine and robotic technology, the team collected data to evaluate the status of the Darwin Mounds, a series of cold-water coral reefs lying at water depths of 1000 metres deep, once that were formerly heavily impacted by bottom trawling fisheries.

This expedition saw the first deployment of a newly developed 3D imaging system called BioCam, a combined stereo camera and laser scanner built by the University of Southampton under NERC’s Oceanids programme, which was used to create multi-hectare 3D visual reconstructions of the seabed.

Mounted on Autosub6000, a robot-sub developed and operated by the NOC, the system successfully mapped more than 50 hectares of seabed in less than 48 hours at photographic resolution.

Together with an extensive series of samples, and more than 75 hours of high-definition video data collected by the HyBIS Robotic Underwater Vehicle, the BioCam images provided evidence of healthy coral growth in locations that previously had seen only a minimal impact of bottom trawling.

Cold-water corals are coral species that can live without light, and the reefs they build are important habitats for a wide variety of deep-sea life, including commercially important fish. The Darwin Mounds have been protected from bottom contact fisheries since 2003, and were last studied in 2011, at which point they had not yet recovered from the fishing impacts.

Unfortunately, the imagery also demonstrated the presence of a large amount of manmade litter. The area is characterised by strong tidal currents, and coral colonies form natural obstacles on which plastic debris can get snagged easily.

Further detailed analysis of the imagery and samples will be necessary to fully evaluate the changes in biodiversity and communities of marine animals in the area since 2011. This work is part of the CLASS programme (Climate Linked Atlantic Sector Science), which aims to increase our understanding of how the ocean will evolve under a changing climate and increased human exploitation, with the objective to support sustainable marine management. The BioCam project, is funded by the Natural Environment Research Council’s (NERC) Oceanids programme. https://projects.noc.ac.uk

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DOF Subsea has equipped a further three of its Brazilian offshore vessel fleet with hybrid acoustic and inertial navigation technology from Sonardyne Brasil.

Sonardyne’s SPRINT-Nav all-in-one subsea navigation instruments are now supporting five Forum Energy Technologies (FET) remotely operated vehicles (ROV) on board the three vessels.

This latest order takes the total number of DOF Subsea’s Brazilian vessels equipped with SPRINT-Nav aided ROVs to six..

DOF Subsea’s fleet of SPRINT-Nav systems will be used to support the company’s ROV operations, as part of construction, inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) work in Brazil’s deepwater pre-salt oil fields, in depths down to 3,000 meters.

Fábio Nóbrega, survey manager at DOF, says, “Having adopted SPRINT-Navs for three of our vessels earlier this year, we’re seeing clear benefits. Not only do we now have high -performance hybrid acoustic aided INS positioning for our underwater vehicles, we also benefit from Sonardyne Brasil Ltda.’s support here in Brazil, from training to support during installation and commissioning, all by local specialised field engineers. Choosing these instruments for our vehicles, underpinned by the support we receive, helps us to provide the excellence our customers require for their deepwater operations here, offshore Brazil.”

Andre Moura, sales & applications manager for Sonardyne in Brazil, said: “It is a great pleasure for us, now being present on six of DOF Subsea’s ROV support vessels in Brazil. This latest batch, which are already installed, is a testament to the relationship we have with our customers here in Brazil, where consistency of local support and collaboration is central to our working ethos.” www.sonardyne.com

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TUV SUD NEL opens Subsea Centre of Excellence TÜV SÜD National Engineering Laboratory (NEL) has launched its £16-million Advanced Multiphase Facility (AMF), which should help global oil and gas operators to ensure that production remains economically viable.

The AMF’s test range,of operating pressures, temperatures, flowrates and metrology, is said to be beyond the capability of any other laboratory in the world.

Operating at pressures up to 140 bar, the AMF doubles previous test facility capabilities to meet industry’s current and future measurement challenges. With a working envelope at least 20 times larger than any multiphase or wet gas facility in the world, the AMF also has the highest flow rate in the world (for both gas and liquid) within one multiphase facility.

Spanning 1,600 m2, the AMF contains a £1.45-million, full production scale separator with an operating weight of 270 tonnes and is also the only facility in the world to offer an integrated subsea choke, as well as be capable of testing the complete range of flow meters. 2D, three-phase, x-ray tomography and sensors deliver high definition images of complex flows to expand industry’s understanding of fluid behaviours and their impact on measurement.

Construction of the AMF began in September 2017 and it was officially opened by Derek Mackay, the Scottish Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Finance.

The AMF will focus predominantly on the £50-billion-per-annum global subsea sector and wet gas business, facilitating company-led industrial projects and product development, hands-on industry training and academic research.

Creating at least 17 new jobs, the centre will futureproof the delivery of innovative technical services to the oil and gas production market for the next 25 years.

Dr Brian Millington, managing director of TÜV SÜD National Engineering Laboratory, commented: “The AMF’s world-leading research facilities will support the global oil & gas industry with both current and future measurement challenges, from well optimisation to fiscal accounting. While significant production opportunities exist in extreme environments, higher operating pressures and temperatures can impact the performance of multiphase flow measurement devices. The AMF will increase the viability of well exploitation by helping operators to more accurately measure multiphase flow and better understand the performance of production operations in these challenging but potentially profitable environments.”

Scottish Enterprise has supported the development of the AMF with £4.9 million of research and development funding. Alongside the grant from Scottish Enterprise, TÜV SÜD National Engineering Laboratory’s parent company, TÜV SÜD AG, also invested £11.1 million.

Professor Axel Stepken, chairman of board of management of TÜV SÜD AG, added: “Measurement of multiphase flows is a key factor in understanding the performance of production operations and production optimisation.

Together, we have created the conditions necessary for ensuring that Scotland, and with it the TÜV SÜD National Engineering Laboratory, will continue to set the pace of progress in flow measurement in the future.”

Derek Mackay, Cabinet Secretary for Finance, commented: “TÜV SÜD National Engineering Laboratory’s £16m investment into this facility is great news for Scotland. The Scottish Government is working hard to establish stronger trading links between Scotland and Germany and this news is testament to Scotland’s ability to attract inward investment in spite of the continuing uncertainty around Brexit.”

David Smith, Director of National Opportunities for Scottish Enterprise, said: “It’s fantastic to see the centre open and ready for business. Our £4.9m R&D grant was the catalyst for TÜV SÜD National Engineering Laboratory to secure over £11m of funding from its German parent company. Doing this means we can anchor the skills and expertise in the East Kilbride facility for the long term and create more economic opportunity for the families and communities in the area.” www.tuv-sud.co.uk

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ROV in residence The Sonardyne SPRINT-Nav hybrid navigation instrument is helping to drive a growing move towards the use of resident ROV systems.

IKM Subsea in Norway has been taking a stepwise approach to resident subsea systems. After building its first all-electric remote operated vehicles (ROVs) in 2015, the company has gone on to introduce a subsea garage system from which their latest vehicles can operate.

Having vehicles based subsea has a number of benefits that more and more operators are seeing. As resident systems, deployed permanently, or semi-permanently subsea, vehicles can be on site, ready for action, 24/7, supported from onshore - reducing cost and increasing safety, operability, and productivity.

Resident ROVS IKM Subsea’s resident ROV (R-ROV) concept is based on the firm’s 3,000 m-rated Merlin UCV ROV, which operates on a 1,000 m excursion capable tether management system (TMS) from a subsea “E-cage” (or garage). The E-cage is in turn wired to a host platform. Since late 2018, one of these systems has been operating on the seabed at operator Equinor’s Snorre B facility, offshore Norway. It’s available on demand, piloted from offshore and onshore (via a fibre optic link to the beach), on three-month long deployments. Between those deployments, it’s hauled to the surface, using the host facility’s crane, for maintenance.

Enabling a subsea resident vehicle poses a number of challenges, from remote control functionality to reducing maintenance requirements. “A key requirement has also been station keeping, to help with certain tasks, when you need the ROV to be stationary,” says Ments Tore Møller, IKM Subsea’s Engineering Manager, “and as a backup mode of operation, if communication is lost. It’s also useful for path-follow mode, when the ROV can navigate itself.”

Compact hybrid navigation For these capabilities, IKM Subsea looked to SPRINT-Nav. SPRINT-Nav is our compact hybrid navigation instrument built around highly robust and accurate Honeywell ring laser gyro (RLG) inertial sensors, in an inertial measurement unit (IMU), tightly coupled with our Syrinx Doppler velocity log (DVL), and a high-precision pressure sensor. Tightly integrating raw sensor data from these sensors at a low level means higher levels of accuracy and reliability are achieved: ROVs can calculate their position for longer with less drift.

SPRINT-Nav is also fast to initialise, with no need for calibration manoeuvres before getting to work. This is because it runs two algorithms so that the inertial navigation system (INS) can instantly initialise from the attitude, heading reference system (AHRS) in the IMU. It is also due to the RLG’s very deterministic characteristics, compared with other types of gyros.

All of these characteristics make it a very popular instrument for resident ROVs that can be quickly called on to operate, without waiting on weather or spending time getting to the work site.

Going Tetherless This transformation in the ROV world is just starting. There is more that could be done. Some are looking to remove the tether, because survey work today is limited by the length of the tether from a fixed point. Møller believes there will be a need for different vehicles to do different things.

Without a tether, and aided by SPRINT-Nav, a vehicle travel further, between nodes where it could recharge or transfer data. Compatts on the subsea cage would mean that the ROV’s return to its standby position could be automated, supported by anti-collision systems. Our BlueComm free space optical modem, providing live video transmission through the water, enables live remote controlled operations.

Another option is deploying a cage with battery packs, so that it’s independent of both a support vessel and having nearby infrastructure, with communications and control from onshore via a surface buoy and the 4G cellular network, says Møller.

IKM Subsea is also looking at digital twins of the subsea world. SPRINT-Nav would provide positioning alongside a 3D sonar, which could recreate the subsea environment. If communications or the sonar drops out, SPRINT-Nav can continue calculating where the ROV is. A digital twin would also make simulating procedures and training easier and more realistic and reduce time on the real system, says Møller. Next steps include more automation.

With interest in seabed deployed systems increasing, more of these systems are appearing in the market. Their capabilities and concepts of operation will evolve and differ, but they can all rely on Sonardyne navigation and communications technologies. www.sonardyne.com

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Seamount ‘Poggy’ the bionic AUV from EvoLogics EvoLogics GmbH from Berlin, Germany, recently introduced “Poggy” - a novel bionic autonomous underwater vehicle that uses Fin-Ray® technology. The vehicle is being developed as part of Bonus Seamount collaborative R&D project and made its first dives at Breaking The Surface 2019 workshop in early October.

Nicknamed ‘Poggy’, the AUV is a one of a kind, novel bionic design with two propulsion thrusters and two independent flexible ‘tails’ that give the robot unique mobility features.

Its dual-tail construction is an original idea that stemmed from previous work on EvoLogics’ Manta Ray AUV and its lifelike ‘flapping wing’ propulsion system. The design was simplified and optimized - the robot lost the wings, and its tail was divided in two.

Together with the rigid part of the body, the progressively bendable tails perform as two adjustable hydroplanes that in every steering position have an overall streamlined shape. The new concept facilitates outstanding roll and depth control combined with low drag performance.

Both parts of the dual-tail use independent bionic Fin-Ray® drives and allow for precise heave, pitch and roll adjustments, enabling dynamic climbs and dives, leveled gliding and bottom following.

Due to the small size of its basic AUV components, ‘Poggy’ has an excellent payload capacity and can carry multiple sensors and instruments at the same time.

In addition, the dual-tails facilitate unique manoeuvres that could open new opportunities for sensing and monitoring: the vehicle was designed to keep any desired roll angle and maintain a steady glide, even at very low speeds.

At Breaking The Surface 2019 in Biograd na Moru, Croatia, EvoLogics team performed the first sea trials of the Poggy prototype as part of a workshop on underwater communication and networking for UUVs. The goal of Bonus Seamount is to develop innovative autonomous vehicles and integrated sensor systems for complex real-time sea surveying, analysis and monitoring, and then to apply these in the study of submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) in the Baltic Sea. Seamount UUVs would locate and monitor SGD and associated nutrients and/or pollutants in coastal waters.

Coordinated by EvoLogics, Seamount project is funded within the framework of ‘Bonus - Science for a better future of the Baltic Sea region’, the joint Baltic Sea research and development programme. Project partners are EvoLogics GmbH (Germany), Christian-Albrechts-University Kiel, Institute of Geosciences (Germany), Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research (Germany), Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (Denmark), Geologian tutkimuskeskus - Geological Survey of Finland (Finland), Maritime Institute in Gdansk (Poland), NOA (Poland). www.EvoLogics.de

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Metal Shark and Sea Machines launch Sharktech Autonomous Vessel USA-based shipbuilder Metal Shark and Sea Machines, a Boston-based leading developer of autonomous marine technology, have partnered on the introduction of a new 29-foot autonomous vessel now being offered through Metal Shark’s ‘Sharktech’ autonomous division.

The new Sharktech 29 Defiant welded aluminium monohull pilothouse vessel features OEM-integrated Sea Machines technology offering a full range of advanced capabilities including active control and collision avoidance. The system allows for either traditionally manned, reduced-crew or unmanned autonomous operations to deliver “human-in-the-loop” navigation capabilities during both line-of-sight and over-the-horizon operations.

Sea Machines and Metal Shark recently commenced demos using the new platform, and units are now available for acquisition by government and commercial operators under Metal Shark’s stock boat program.

“We founded Sharktech in 2018 to streamline the customer’s path to autonomy by bridging the gap between the industry’s autonomous software developers and the traditional shipbuilder,” said Metal Shark CEO Chris Allard. “Now, in conjunction with Sea Machines we have developed a turn-key autonomous production model to be kept in our regular stock rotation and available for near-immediate delivery.”

“The decision to partner with Metal Shark is yet another example of Sea Machines’ commitment to delivering advanced technology to the commercial marine market,” said Sea Machines’ founder and CEO Michael G. Johnson. “With our systems installed on board, commercial operators and government users alike will benefit from increased operational productivity and safety, and will gain capabilities such as force multiplication, collaborative vessel operations and remote payload control – all of which allows operators to do more with less.”

Through Sea Machines’ SM300 autonomous control and monitoring system, the Sharktech 29 Defiant and all onboard systems are commanded via a direct wireless PC-based user interface. An industrialized remote control with joystick provides manual control for situations when autonomy mode is not required, and an available belt-pack remote allows for vessel, systems and payload control within a 1 to 2 kilometre range.

The system frees the operator from the helm to allow manned, technology-assisted control from anywhere onboard the vessel. Alternately, when unmanned operations are required, the vessel and its onboard systems may be monitored and controlled via network connections from a shoreside station or second vessel. Local situational awareness is provided to the remote operator via streaming video, ENC localization, radar, AIS and live environmental and deck machinery condition feeds. The vessel may also be operated autonomously in traditional (manned) mode.

Advanced mission planning and situational awareness capabilities round out the autonomous package. Routine software updates allow for system enhancements as additional refinements are made.

The advanced Sea Machines technology suite has been integrated into a highly versatile, military-proven hull form. Nearly 400 Metal Shark 29 Defiant vessels are in service worldwide. Powered by twin outboard engines, the vessel achieves top speeds in excess of 45 knots. Like all Metal Shark offerings, the Sharktech 29 Defiant may be customized to suit unique mission requirements. However, to reduce lead times, a standardized configuration has been developed for the stock boats program.

“While many people still think of autonomous technology in future terms, it has already arrived,” said Allard. “Together with Sea Machines we’re bringing autonomy to market in a ready form that operators can buy today and run tomorrow.” www.metalsharkboats.com

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Rimorchiatori Napolitani rewarded with improved version of best selling tug

Recent years have seen a considerable upturn in the number of orders from Italian customers for the sophisticated ASD or tractor configuration tug boats constructed by Sanmar Marine at either of its two custom-built shipyards in Turkey.

As in many parts of the world, this impressive growth in demand has been spearheaded by the enormously successful 24.4m x 11.25 Bogacay series - currently Sanmar’s ‘best seller’. It is undoubtedly appropriate that the first example of a newly configured version is also Italy bound. This more powerful edition of the agile ASD, attains an uprated 75 tonnes bollard pull and is fully MLC 2006 compliant having more ‘roomy’ accommodation for a crew of six persons.Other important modifications such as salvage notation and the provision of a rescue boat and a Heila launch/recovery crane to meet Italian rules requirements have also been incorporated in the new standard.

Furthermore, the external fire-fighting system is to full FiFi1 notation and uses a dedicated diesel engine to drive the fire pump to ensure maximum vessel manoeuvrability even when in the act of fire-fighting. In addition, the mast is now foldable using wheelhouse located hydraulic controls when the tug is operating close to ships’ flares.

Galluzzo, as the first of the new standard Bogacay Class is named, is being delivered to Rimorchiatori Napolitani in Naples and is the result of Sanmar marrying the experience of nearly 40 examples of this class in operation with the requirements of the customer and Italian flag rules. The basic concept is by Robert Allan Ltd but with considerable design input from Sanmar’s own team of naval architects and engineers.

To achieve the higher bollard pull, the main engines have been upgraded to a pair of Caterpillar 3516C units each developing 2350kW at 1,800 rev/min. These drive RollsRoyce (now Kongsberg) US 255 FP Z-drives with built-in slipping clutches.

As a leading operator itself, Sanmar is especially conscious of ensuring high levels of crew comfort. On this improved model, the floor area of the cabins has been increased and all have been provided with en suite toilet and shower facilities. Furthermore additional convenience features have been incorporated on to the main deck, such as a laundry and separate changing room. The galley and mess room are to the high professional standards for which Sanmar is well renowned. ”The vessel is much more spacious than one would expect for a tug of this size,” comments Sanmar’s Vice President, Ali Gurun. “Our team has managed to find more room.” www.sanmar.com.tr

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Damen signs contract with Ports of Auckland for fully electric RSD-E Tug 2513 New Zealand’s Ports of Auckland recently signed a contract with Damen Shipyards Group for the delivery of an innovative new vessel. The RSD-E Tug 2513 will be the first fully-electric shiphandling tug in the world with 70 tonnes bollard pull. The vessel completes the green cycle of energy in the port with its unrivalled performance in sustainability.

Damen’s RSD Tug 2513, unveiled in 2018, already boasts extreme green credentials, being fuel-efficient and IMO Tier III ready. When the Ports of Auckland were looking to go a step further in terms of sustainable performance, they turned to Damen.

“We have set ourselves the goal of being zero emission by 2040,” says Tony Gibson, CEO of Ports of Auckland. “To meet this goal we needed to find a zero emission option for our tugs.”

“When we first looked into buying an electric tug in 2016, there was nothing on the market,” says Allan D’Souza, Ports of Auckland’s General Manager for Marine, Engineering and General Wharf Operations.

“We are very happy with our existing Damen ASD Tug 2411 and we knew Damen were building hybrid tugs, so Damen was a logical choice for a partner when we wanted to look at the possibility of developing a fully electric model. Damen’s willingness to think differently and invest in the necessary research and development has been critical to the success of this project.”

Damen design and proposal engineer Tugs Marc Baken takes up the story. “We looked into the request and we saw that it was technically possible. The next step was to consider the feasibility of full electrical operation from a business perspective.”

For this, Damen took data from the operational performance of Ports of Auckland’s existing ASD Tug 2411 and was able to work out what the battery requirements would be for the RSDE Tug 2513.

As is usual of the Dutch shipbuilder’s approach, Damen’s role in the development and construction of the RSD-E Tug 2513 extends beyond shipbuilding. Damen is involved in the entire process, from start to finish.

“This involves working to our philosophy of modularization and standardisation,” says Marc.

“Taking proven components already in the market place and applying them to the vessel, for reliable efficiency.”

This includes, for example, the charging station, which is based on technology that has already demonstrated it credentials in the automotive industry. A simple system, it features four cables on the vessel being connected to the station. Once connected, the 1.5MW charger takes just two hours to fully charge RSD-E Tug 2513.

The tug has high levels of redundancy in its power systems. The electrical system has built-in redundancy, with the batteries arranged in strings; if one battery in a string fails, the others simply carry on the work.

To ensure absolute safety – of utmost importance in shipping – the tug also has two 1000kW generator sets. They provide enough power for the tug to operate at 40 tonnes bollard pull in the event of an electrical system failure or if the vessel needs to operate beyond its battery capacity.

To be clear though, this is not a hybrid system. In normal operation, the generators will not be used as the vessel and its battery system has been designed to meet the port’s normal operational needs Like Damen, Ports of Auckland and New Zealand as a nation are committed to sustainability.

Already around 40% of primary energy generated in the country comes from renewable sources, including 80% of electricity, which comes primarily from hydropower and geothermal power.

“As a result of this,” explains Sjoerd de Bruin, Damen sales manager Asia Pacific, “The RSD-E Tug 2513 completes the cycle of sustainability, being not only clean on emissions, but also in its source of power. This is great news for the region and also for other ports around the world with green ambitions. Ports of Auckland have taken a bold step in pioneering the use of fully electric harbour tugs and it is an honour to work with them on this project. This aligns neatly with our mission of reforming the maritime industry. We are not only building a tug, we are using disruptive technology to help serve the energy transition. We aim to use the lessons learned on this project – as well as those on others we are involved with, such as the development of fully electric ferries and waterbuses – to increase the sustainability of the entire portfolio of products and services that Damen provides.” www.damen.com

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Robert Allan TRAktor 3000-Z design for Bukser og Berging Robert Allan Ltd. has completed the design of a new TRAktor 3000-Z escort tug for Bukser og Berging of Lysaker, Norway who have placed an order for two of the vessels with Sanmar Shipyards of Turkey.

The design was developed working closely with both Bukser og Berging and Sanmar to arrive at a design achieving not only the owner’s requirements but also suiting Sanmar’s tug building practice. Bukser og Berging already operates several Robert Allan Ltd. designs and these two new builds will be the 6th and 7th tugs delivered to them by the busy Turkish builder.

The design features a new hull form and accordingly significant design verification was performed using Computational Fluid Dynamics. Analyses included verification of ahead speed, astern speed, bollard pull, escort performance, and directional stability in order to help ensure the vessel will perform to requirements.

The new tugs will measure 30.45 m long x 12.80 m beam and have a draft with 100 DWT of 6.2 m.

Installed power will be with 2 x 2200 kW high speed engines driving CP propellers in an IMO Tier III emissions compliant installation.

The tugs will have a bollard pull of approximately 75 tonnes and be capable of generating a steering force in excess of 80 tonnes and be in full compliance with Class and upcoming IMO escort stability criteria.

The tugs will operate skeg/stern first the vast majority of the time. Accordingly, visibility over the stern has been optimized and the stern of the hull is ice strengthened for operations in light ice conditions.

The accommodations are designed for a normal operating crew of up to 7 personnel. The Master and Chief Engineer cabins are located on the main deck with a single and two double crew cabins located in the lower accommodations. The first of the two new tugs will be delivered in the Autumn. https://ral.ca

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Damen Landing Utility Vessel 1608 unveiled for aquaculture industry

D-day for new fish farm landing craft

Recently Damen Shipyards Group and Coastal Workboats Scotland unveiled a new vessel for the aquaculture industry in Oban, Scotland. The unveiling of the new Damen Landing Utility Vessel 1608 took place at the same time as the handover of the first in series, to client Loch Duart.

The LUV 1608 is built by Coastal Workboats Scotland to a Damen design that was engineered by Damen design bureau OSD/IMT. The vessel will be able to carry out a wide range of support tasks to the aquaculture industry, including the transportation of people, equipment and feed to offshore fish-farming locations. A key feature of the LUV 1608 is the hull design, which has been developed to accommodate a HS Marine AK67 E4 Crane. This size of crane offers very high capability not usually seen in a vessel of 16 metres with close to 14 tonnes lifting capacity at 3.5 metres and 3 tonnes at 13 metres.

The LUV 1608 hull can also be built at 19 metres in length to provide additional deck capacity. The development of the LUV 1608 has drawn on the expertise of a number of parties specialising in shipbuilding and the aquaculture industry. The original concept was for a Utility Vessel (UV), but was expended to have landing craft functionality to ensure a wider geographical reach for operations in areas where there was less port infrastructure available.

As is usual with Damen standardised vessel designs, the LUV 1608 can be customised to meet individual client requirements. This is demonstrated with this first vessel for Loch Duart, the tailored features of which include tyre fenders, location of capstans and foot pedals.

Damen sales manager Mike Besijn, speaking on the occasion of the unveiling of the first vessel, said, “The development of the Damen LUV shows our commitment to aquaculture, an industry we believe is part of the solution when it comes to feeding the world of tomorrow.

“The functionality of the vessel shows that we are listening to the market and responding to its needs. And, as is the culture at Damen, we are working with the experts in the industry to ensure that what we deliver is both relevant and reliable. We are very grateful to Karl Scott of Maritime Aqua for his in-depth market knowledge, which has been invaluable in the development of this design and for the supply of the HS Marine AK67 E4 Crane and Tenfjord Deck Machinery.

“Furthermore, I’d like to congratulate Brian and Julie Pogson of Coastal Workboats Scotland on the construction of a truly high-quality, strong and sturdy vessel. Together, we wish Loch Duart the very best with their new vessel.” www.damen.com

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PIPESHIELD PROVIDE DUBAI MARINA SCOUR PROTECTION Earlier this year, Lowestoft based Pipeshield International Limited were awarded the contract to manufacture & supply the scour protection for the Dubai Marina Masterplan project in the United Arab Emirates.

Located next to the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, this significant project is the latest award for Pipeshield’s expanding marine civil's division.

Following a prolonged period of design clarification with the appointed design consultants Pipeshield were contracted by Dutch dredging and marine civil's giant Van Oord to manufacture over 1,400no 450mm thick concrete mattresses fitted with Pipeshield’s patented GEO=MAT geotextile system to protect the seabed from scour caused by large vessels and tidal conditions in the marina.

The bespoke system included extra geotextile flaps fitted with special stiffener rods which hold out the flaps negating the need for additional seabed pinning and minimising diver interaction. Once in position the neighbouring mattresses were then installed in accordance to the PIANC code of practice ensuring all mattresses were closely butted up against the next mattress, sitting on top of the neighbouring overlay flaps. The self stable system, verified by design consultants Jacobs, will provide a longterm protective solution with a continuous barrier protecting against both impact and scour protection along the new marina.

All concrete mattresses were manufactured locally at Pipeshield’s official manufacturing partner United Precast Concrete Dubai, part of the BPC Group. Pipeshield’s representatives in the UAE work closely with UPC’s highly professional team to project manager and manufacture Pipeshield’s patented mattresses. The mattresses were then transported to the quayside where the GEO=MAT system was fitted prior to installation.

Pipeshield supplied Van Oord with specialist quick release installation frames fitted with surface operated Hydraulic Release Kits (HRK). This system has been developed by Pipeshield to reduce the need for diver or ROV operation of the frames release system. This system can be used for various applications.

For protection at the toe of the quay wall Pipeshield provided specialist lined rock filter units containing a grout & rock mix carefully blended using vibration tables. This specialist blend and filling methodology enabled the bolster units to take the shape of the quaywall before hardening post installation.

Pipeshield International Trading LLC is Pipeshield International Limited’s UAE Tel: +44(0) 2392 472710 registered company. The company’s full range of products and services are available Mob: +44(0) 7850 473713 across the Middle East and continues the success gained in the region following E-Mail: info@fdsukltd.com many years of growth in the Oil and Gas sector in Saudi Arabia.

Web: www.fdsukltd.com Pipeshield’s General Manager David Blake said, “We were delighted to receive this award by Van Oord. Pipeshield’s marine civil's division has steadily grown over the last few years and have undertaken several of these projects recently in the UK, UAE and Kuwait. We are seeing a lot of similar scour issues which our products are Diver R.O.V. & Crane Operated Dredging Systems. Multipurpose & Mini dredging systems for the removal of fines, silt, mud’s, drill cuttings, ideally suited for. Our in house technical design team are hugely experienced and sand, grit, gravel, shingle, shale & general debris. Suitable for confined worked closely with the design consultants to calculate the precise system for this space operations or locations where access is a problem. All on-shore project. To be part of such a significant project is fantastic. Our Middle East based civil applications. Shallow & deepwater offshore support operations. team are working closely with our local supply partners UPC who are one of the Renewables. Complete ready to use self operational systems available leading precasters in their field and have yet again proved why they are so highly for use worldwide. Stillage packed or deepwater offshore containerised respected, manufacturing our concrete mattresses to the highest quality from their units. Long & short term rentals. Sales. Wide scope of operations. fantastic facilities. Our relationship with the group enables us to provide our products Lightweight, road & air transportable environmentally friendly units. and services across the Middle East from multiple manufacturing locations."

EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE FOR RENTAL WORLDWIDE. www.pipeshield.com

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Dogger Bank Windfarm construction to benefit Port of Sunderland The North East UK, Port of Sunderland, which is owned and operated by Sunderland City Council, explained recently that it expects to see strong interest in its facilities and services following the government’s decision to approve the development of the Dogger Bank windfarm.

Matthew Hunt, Director of the Port, described the announcement as 'game-changing' for the UK maritime sector and believes Sunderland is in prime position to see the benefits.

“Dogger Bank has long represented a significant opportunity for Sunderland, so we have been putting all of the building blocks in place to ensure that we were absolutely ready to capitalise on it from the moment the government pushed the button," he commented.

The Port of Sunderland offers deep water berths, round-the-clock access and has development sites already available. It is therefore perfectly situated to provide support to Dogger Bank, which is around 100 nautical miles away and will be the world’s largest offshore wind farm upon completion.

The Dogger Bank production schedule will span a six-year development period, it will be delivered in three phases and cost a total of £9 billion.

The opportunities Dogger Bank will create for the surrounding supply chain will be vast and should be expected to transform many suppliers and sub-contractors. Port of Sunderland has invested heavily in improved storage facilities and logistic services over the past six years, with the offshore market a key focus of this investment. www.portofsunderland.org.uk

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Damen Marine Components BARKE® rudder a hit with Coastal Transportation Inc.

A recent project by Damen Marine Components has been a big hit with the customer. The project involved the retrofit of a new rudder that delivered performance improvements exceeding the expectations of the ship’s owner and captain.

The vessel involved was the Coastal Standard, a 73-metre short-sea vessel built in 2015. Its owner is Coastal Transportation Inc., a family-owned company that has been transporting cargo along the western coast of Alaska for over thirty years. Last year, Damen Marine Components (DMC) received the order for a Van der Velden Barke® high lift flap rudder including bulb. Barke® rudders incorporate a sophisticated flap design with more than 100° flap angle that delivers unbeatable manoeuvrability and course-keeping. The enclosed linkage system of the Barke® rudder reduces noise levels, provides overload protection and eliminates the entry risk of floating objects, sand and ice.

Maintenance requirements are minimal.

Since their introduction in 1984, Damen Marine Components has delivered nearly 1,000 Van der Velden Barke® rudders to a wide range of vessels ranging from coasters, naval ships and ferries to tugs, fishing boats and superyachts.

The rudder was fitted in the spring of 2019, the vessel completed her sea trials in June. Within a short period of sailingtime, the crew of Coastal Standard were noticing and appreciating a significant improvement in the ship’s performance as a result of the new Barke® rudder.

John Fisker-Andersen, Port Engineer of Coastal Transportation, commented: “The captain gave us a very positive report regarding the manoeuvring characteristics. The Barke® rudder requires less input to keep the vessel on a straight course. Also, it is significantly quieter in the wheelhouse when running at full speed. Compared to the previous situation, the handling characteristics are impressive, and the quality of the equipment is really first class.”

Leo van Zon, DMC area sales manager, added: “During course keeping this slim profile rudder ensures minimal resistance while the progressively operating flap delivers unbeatable performance when manoeuvring. After the sea trials conducted by Coastal Transportation I was informed by John that during the swing test, the crew was greatly impressed and had to hold tight on to the railings because of the great lift forces of the rudder. A great achievement from all involved. DMC is delighted that the crew of the Coastal Standard are enjoying real benefits from the upgrade to her rudder and wishes them safe sailing over the years ahead.” www.damen.com

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Swathe Services, a Hydrographic survey support company in Hayle, Cornwall UK recently ran the world’s first Multi-Beam Echo-Sounder training course using a remotely operated Unmanned Surface Vessel.

Hydrographic Surveying is usually done with a manned survey vessel and takes many hours to complete. People came from as far afield as Norway, France, Slovenia, UK and the USA to attend the intensive 5-day course.

As part of the training, the delegates mapped Hayle Harbour in Cornwall using an Unmanned Surface Vessel fitted with Multi-beam Echo-Sounder technology. The USV was remotely operated from Swathe Services offices nearby using dedicated survey data acquisition software from HYPACK. Kordula Schwarzwalder, A Researcher from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, said: “This course is invaluable for me as a researcher as we use these USV’s to map rivers in Norway, so having hands-on training on remotely operating these vessels is very useful. I’ve learnt so much in such a short time.”

Pierre Mezerette from SBG Systems in France, said: “I have been training with HYPACK which is a fantastic software programme for Hydrographic Surveying, and to see the USV operating remotely in the harbour was just amazing. It’s changing the way we survey ports and harbours.”

Managing Director of Swathe Services, James Williams said: “We are proud to be offering a world first right here in Cornwall. We‚‘re the only company to date offering commercial hands-on MBES training using a USV. Our sister company Unmanned Survey Solutions provided the remotely operated Unmanned Surface Vessel for the training and it all worked perfectly.”

“The future of conducting Hydrographic surveys is changing, and we are meeting those changes by offering training using the latest autonomous vessels and innovative MBES technology.” https://swathe-services.com/

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Inert gas production joins applications at the Alfa Laval Test & Training Centre

An Alfa Laval Smit Combustion system (FU type) was installed at the Alfa Laval Test & Training Centre in Aalborg, Denmark, earlier in the year. The system, which adds inert gas production to the centre’s already comprehensive range of full-scale vessel applications, will ensure that Alfa Laval remains at the forefront of developing and optimizing inert gas systems.

Inaugurated in 2014, the Alfa Laval Test & Training Centre is essentially a full-sized machine room on land, with equipment from all of Alfa Laval’s marine product groups installed in process lines as they would be on a commercial vessel. To support a focus on gas applications and combustion technology, the testing space underwent a major expansion in 2017, which added 1100 m2 and a gas fuel supply. The new Smit Combustion system fits neatly into that expansion, where flame tests and other activities are underway with the Alfa Laval Gas Combustion Unit (GCU) and multi-fuel Alfa Laval Aalborg burner systems.

Leading innovation in a safety-critical application Inert gas production is needed on ships that carry oil and gas products, where the inert gas replaces oxygen in the cargo space to ensure a non-combustible atmosphere. The gas is pumped into the cargo tanks during offloading, for tank inspections or in order to maintain tank overpressure. Alfa Laval has produced inert gas generators for marine use since 1967, and their builtscrubber technology ñ used for cleaning the inert gas ñ laid much of the groundwork for today’s Alfa Laval PureSOx exhaust gas cleaning systems.

Most versatile among Alfa Laval’s different inert gas generators, the Smit Combustion system is a low-pressure inert gas solution based on the unique Smit Ultramizing“ principle, which produces soot-free inert gas even when operating below stoichiometric conditions. The system installed at the Alfa Laval Test & Training Centre is capable of running at full load, producing up to 2500 m3/h of inert gas with low (5%) oxygen content. It is also fitted with the Automatic Fuel Efficiency Module (AFEM), which provides up to 40% fuel savings by adjusting the amount of fuel oil and combustion air to the current demand.

Realistic opportunities to push the technology In preparing the permanent installation, Alfa Laval has made every effort to recreate onboard conditions and simulate tank pressure. The Smit Combustion system is complete with seawater cooling, delivery valve, purge valve and deck water seal, and it allows stepless adjustment of parameters such as oxygen content, supply pressure and capacity.

“Having a Smit Combustion system at the Alfa Laval Test & Training Centre is an opportunity to test product innovations and improvements in a true-to-life environment, where we can simulate things like high seawater temperatures or variations in tank pressure,” says Marko Van der Smitte, Sales Director Inert Gas Systems at Alfa Laval. “In addition, it lets us provide hands-on training or present and explain the system to customers in a real operating context.”

“One of the main ideas behind the centre is to examine not just individual equipment, but all of the complex interactions on board a vessel,” Van der Smitte continued. “So adding an inert gas production system is a key step that makes the centre even more complete.” www.alfalaval.com/marine

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Wärtsilä simulators for new Port Authority facility in Portugal Wärtsilä has supplied simulators to a new facility in Portugal, aimed to provide realistic hands-on training.

The training centre is developed and run by the Port Authority for the ports of Douro, Leixōes and Vano do Castelo (APDL), and was officially opened at the end of July in a ceremony headed by Portugal’s Minister of the Sea, Ana Paula Vitorino. The order was placed in October 2018.

The centre is the country’s largest and most advanced maritime training facility. It features a Wärtsilä Full Mission Bridge (FMB) simulator with 360 degree projection, two tug simulators with 360 degree LCD, and one VTS simulator to allow full training, complex exercises, and certification for pilots, tug masters, merchant navy offices, and seafaring vessel crews. The simulation technology was developed by Transas, which is a Wärtsilä company.

The Wärtsilä scope includes the development of several 3D zones and a tug boat model. Wärtsilä has earlier provided APDL with a VTS system. www.wartsila.com www.marineandmaritimegazette.com

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John Percival Leadership Award winner announced The winner of this year’s John Percival Leadership Award was announced at the 2019 Monaco Yacht Show.

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Bosun Sam Brown was the worthy winner following his nomination

by Deckhand Colleen Meehan. Here’s what Colleen had to say: “I have had the pleasure of working under Sam for about a year, during which he has demonstrated countless times his natural ability to be a leader, teacher, and friend. I think we can all agree that joining your first boat is not easy and starting out on deck as a green female is quite intimidating. As I sit here recollecting on all that I have learned and accomplished over the past year, I can’t help but think of all the meaningful moments that Sam motivated and pushed me to be stronger. Sam was not going to treat me any differently because I was a girl, he expected me to work just as hard, if not harder than anyone else on deck.

Sam encouraged and motivated me to go and get my USCG 100 ton licence. He did this by teaching me about the bridge on our watches underway, teaching me what everything means in the log book, explaining to me the meaning of lights displayed by other vessels, and much more on navigation.

Naturally, like most of my classmates, I was overwhelmed with the difficulty of the course. I came back to the boat frustrated with homework that I did not understand. Sam volunteered his own time to help me with my charts and explain my rules of the road questions. Before I knew it, I passed all the exams and can honestly say that I could not have done it without Sam. I think that everyone comes across people that are their life coaches. Some could come and go faster than others, but each is meant to cross paths with you to bring you closer to finding your true self. I am extremely grateful for having the opportunity to work under Samuel Brown and believe that he deserves to be recognised for his greatness.”

On hearing the news that he had won the award, Sam commented: “Since I was young I have been surrounded by great leaders, especially my father, who is a skipper on fishing vessels off the coast of Cornwall. Going on board with him since I can remember, I was able to watch the way he lead his team, through firm guidance and by giving people responsibility that made them proud of their work.

I tried to follow those same principles when I joined the yachting industry. I feel very lucky that I have had the chance to lead such great crew members like Colleen, who are keen to learn and take pride in their work. What I have learned the most is if you can get them to care about what they do, they will do it to the best of their ability. It is finding their internal motivation and helping them bring it to the surface.”

Runners Up: Once again, there were some very strong entries for this prestigious award and the organisers would like to thank all of those people who invested time in making a nomination, and recognising the hard work of their fellow crew.

A special mention goes to Captains Carol Benbrook and Matthew Rutterford. There were so many great nominations this year we found it very hard to choose the winner.

Carol was nominated by Pippa Nicholas, who said: “Carol is the ultimate teaching machine, the pay it forward Captain, the ‘drills make us perfect’ person. All with a smile and a get-it-done attitude. The first there and the last to leave. Leader by example not because of four stripes.”

Matthew was nominated by Alan Vermeulen, who commented: “He is one of the best Captains I have worked for. He kept safety as a top priority, and passed knowledge on to any and all crew members patiently. Most importantly, he ensured that the atmosphere on board was always great, and I am yet to find a yacht with a better crew dynamic and professionalism.” www.sailorsworld.co.uk

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E2S major on hazardous area integrated warning device assemblies at ADIPEC

E2S Warning Signals is featuring its new range of integrated signalling assemblies on Booth 8620, Hall 8 at ADIPEC, 11 - 14 November, Abu Dhabi.

Providing system designers and installers with pre-configured solutions, the new E2S range eliminates the associated cost of on-site assembly operations whilst guaranteeing the connections and cabling between devices meet the relevant hazardous area approval requirements and ensuring all signals are fully tested and certified.

Class I/II Div 1 and IECEx/ATEX Zone 1/21 approved signals are available in multiple configurations of up to seven devices. Featuring products from the D1x, GNEx and STEx families with marine grade aluminium, corrosion proof GRP or 316L stainless steel enclosures - a solution for any environment. Status light type configurations of high power LED or Xenon beacons (or a mix of technologies) can be assembled where each device is sealed with a line bushing, the integral cable loom providing one single point of installation either in the last beacon or optionally in a junction box. Lens colours include Amber, Blue, Clear, Green, Magenta, Red and Yellow. For complete audio visual signalling the assembly can also feature a multi-stage high output alarm horn with a flare horn or the innovative E2S omni-directional horn.

In Class I/II Div 2 and IECEx/ATEX Zone 2/22 applications the D2x stacks of beacons or beacons with alarm horn sounder, provide compact, yet effective solutions for applications requiring multiple signals. Utilising the integral mechanical connections, the D2x Xenon or LED beacons and alarm horn sounders can be close coupled without the need for back plates - reducing cost and weight.

For applications where system extend into safe areas or for industrial applications E2S can provide similar multi-way units such as the STA alarm horn with strobe or LED combination and the STB Xenon and LED beacon assemblies. www.e2s.com

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Chevron Marine Lubricants have introduced a new range of premium high-performance gear oils designed for use in industrial and marine clutched gear systems, where extreme load and shock load protection is required.

Chevron Marine Lubricants continue to respond to industry needs with the introduction of new premium highperformance gear oils

In developing Meropa MG gear oils, Chevron Marine Lubricants has responded to customer and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) demand for gear box oils designed to ensure optimal performance in Renk and Flender/Siemens, Reintjes and Brunvoll clutched gear boxes, extensively used in marine vessels. As such, Meropa MG gear oils carry approvals from those gearbox manufacturers, and also meet or exceed various industrial standards.

The advanced formulation of Meropa MG gear oils is balanced to help provide both extreme pressure protection, while providing defence against yellow metal corrosion. Oils in the range are designed to offer long lubricant life, corrosion protection, good wear protection with high load carrying capacity and robust micro-pitting wear protection.

Additionally, the thermal and oxidative stability of Meropa MG gear oils helps to minimise deposit formation, prevents varnish and sludge and keeps the components clean which can extend bearing and gear life.

Uniquely, the new gear oils are suitable for use in clutched gearboxes required to pass the Ortlinghaus clutch test, a seal of approval not granted to common oils that usually do not meet its requirements.

Meropa MG gear oils are also formulated to alleviate a common issue encountered with the use of gear oils. Overaggressive chemistries in some other oils frequently attack gear box paint coatings and can cause filter plugging.

However, the robust chemistry of Chevron Marine Lubricants new gear oils is designed to be compatible with multiple types of sealant and paint coatings and helps to prevent this issue, minimising the possibility of leaking seals and paint blistering on the inside of the gearbox.

Meropa MG gear oils are available in the ISO VG 100/150/220 viscosity range and will be supplied in all Scandinavian ports. Depending on demand, supply areas could be expanded in the near future.

Georgia Chaloulou, Technical Field Specialist comments‚ “In developing Meropa MG specifically for clutched gear boxes manufactured by Renk and Flender/Siemens, Chevron Marine Lubricants continues to demonstrate our commitment to working alongside OEMs in providing solutions for our customers.” www.chevronmarineproducts.com

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Xantrex adds a new inverter to the FREEDOM X family!

Xantrex has added a new 2000W/24Vdc inverter designed specifically for military, bus, commercial marine and other commercial applications that use 24V battery systems. This new inverter follows the same design and engineering as other products of the FREEDOM X family.

This is the eighth product in the FREEDOM X family, first introduced in 2015 with a 1200W model. The new inverter maintains all key ingredients that have made FREEDOM X the highest selling inverter series in recent years - 2X continuous power surge of more than 2 seconds, full output up - to 104ÂŹâˆžF, inverter off feature via DC signal to limit battery drain, wide input voltage range up - to 20-32Vdc to work off modern alternators and exceptionally fast transfer from shore to battery for uninterrupted operation of tools and appliances. Quick connect AC terminals, location of AC and DC terminals on the same side inside a large wiring compartment enable quick and easy installation on the assembly line.

The inverter is certified to UL458 with marine supplement, meets FCC Class B and is also tested for multiple environmental stresses including moisture and corrosion resistance using HALT (Highly Accelerated Life Testing) and Salt-and-Fog chambers. It is in stock and available for shipping.

To download datasheet and other technical documents, visit http://www.xantrex.com/power-products/power-inverters/freedom-x.aspx

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6 November 2019, Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche

FINDING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS IN A CHANGING GEOPOLITICAL AND ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

MARITIME STANDARD FINANCE THE M ARITIME E ST TAND ANDARD SHIP FIN ANCE & TRADE CONFERENCE 2019 niche November Sofitel Corniche 6th No vember 2019, Sofi tel Abu Dhabi Cor The fifth annual The Maritime Standard Standard Ship Ship Finance Finance & Trade Trade Conference Conference will once again bring together eminent law w,, among others, others under under one roof. experts experts from from the fields of shipping, ports, ports, banking, finance, trade and maritime law, roof.

It will provide provide a valuable valuable forum to discuss and debate the key key issues and trends trends facing the market market in the Middle East East and the Indian Subcontinent.

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The event event is aimed aimed at influential decision makers makers and opinion formers. It will highlight the most important important and pressing portt finance, as well as trade generation and technology. pressing rregional egional and global trends trends in shipping and por technology.

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