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End of year beckons... Is the maritime world finishing the year strongly, or just limping into 2022? Welcome to the November 2021 issue of Marine & Maritime Gazette the monthly magazine aimed at Worldwide coverage of the commercial marine, shipping and water-based renewables markets. With a maritime Festive Season now ‘just around the corner’ many of us are wondering just what the latter stages of the year have to offer and how optimistically we will move into next year?. Inside this issue, we are, as usual, covering a vast amount of topics, from ‘Tugs, Workboats & OSVs’ on page 20, to the ‘ins and outs’ of ‘Underwater, Subsea & Diving’ from page 26. There is also a quick look at ‘Marine Civils & Construction’ on page 32 and from page 38 we also have a ‘peek’ at ‘Training, Certification & Courses’. Anyway, happy reading and if you have any news, reviews, product launches or absolutely anything else of interest across Commercial Ma rine & Renewab the whole marine market, please email it to les Worldwide me at info@bljournals.plus.com for future consideration in our forthcoming issues.

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Cover story The journey to decarbonising offshore operations begins with greener crew transfer vessels

p18 Electric ferry Damen’s all-electric ferry 2306 E3 nominated for the KNVTS Ship of the Year Award

p8 Seawatch lidar Fugro’s Seawatch lidar buoys record wind measurements for Energy Islands development.

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Wildlife friendly acoustic marine source

Sercel recently launched a purpose-built acoustic source designed to help protect marine wildlife from high-frequency emissions while conducting seismic acquisitions. According to Sercel, Bluepulse is compatible with all existing peripherals making it an easy choice for surveys requiring limited high-frequency source emissions. Through intelligent engineering and design, existing G-Source and G-Source II units can be upgraded with Bluepulse technology, saving customers up to 40% on the cost of fleet conversions, the company added. The new units offer available range options in three different casings, twenty-two different volumes and with 100Hz and 200Hz frequency limits to comply with regulatory environmental

Wärtsilä Voyage supply next-gen simulator to Singapore Centre of Excellence.

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standards and restrictions. Sercel explains that the source array can therefore be configured and customized to meet exacting survey requirements. Emmanuelle Dubu, Sercel CEO, said: “Bluepulse is a perfect example of our continued commitment to providing high-quality data combined with the highest level of environmental responsibility. The ability to upgrade existing units and the wide variety of options also offers the highest flexibility for marine surveys all over the world.” www.sercel.com

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research New research at Queen’s University highlights the impact that microplastics are having on hermit crabs, which play an important role in balancing the marine ecosystem.

The research found that microplastics are affecting the behaviour of hermit crabs, namely their ability during shell fight contests, which are vital to their survival. There is a strong association between hermit crabs and their shelters or shells, which are taken from marine snails to protect their soft abdomens. As the hermit crab grows over the years, it will need to find a succession of larger and larger shells to replace the ones that have become too small. They can achieve this through a contest, termed a shell fight, involving the ‘attacker’ rapping their shell against the ‘defender’ in an attempt to evict the opponent from its shell. In these contests, the hermit crabs will fight a competitor to secure the shell that they favour. These shells are vital in protecting and enabling hermit crabs to grow, reproduce and survive. The new study builds on previous research by Queen’s University that showed hermit crabs were less likely to touch or enter high-quality shells when exposed to microplastics. The new study, published in Royal Society Open Science, provides a more in-depth insight into how the hermit crabs behaviour is affected when exposed to microplastics. The microplastics impair both the attacking and defending behaviour of hermit crabs during contests, impeding their ability to secure the larger shell that is required for both their growth and survival. The research involved keeping hermit crabs in two tanks: one which contained polyethylene spheres (a common microplastic pollutant) and one without plastic (control) for five days. The team simulated the environment to encourage a hermit crab contest through placing pairs of hermit crabs in an arena, giving the larger crab a shell that was too small and the smaller crab a shell that was too big. Plastic-exposed hermit crabs displayed weaker attacking behaviour (known as rapping) during fights than crabs that were not exposed to plastic. Microplastics also reduced the ability of defending crabs to properly assess their attackers during contests and impaired their decision to give up their shell earlier. Hermit crabs are known as scavengers as they recycle energy back into the ecosystem through eating-up decomposed sea-life and bacteria. As such they play a vital role in rebalancing the ecosystem and are an important part of marine life. Manus Cunningham from Queen’s University and one of the lead researchers on the paper, said: “These findings are hugely significant as they illustrate how both the information-gathering and shell evaluations were impaired when exposed to microplastics. “Although 10% of global plastic production ends up in the ocean, there is very limited research on how this can disrupt animal behaviour and cognition. This study shows how the microplastic pollution crisis is threatening biodiversity more than is currently recognised.” Dr Gareth Arnott, the principal investigator of the project said: “This study provides an insight into the potential for microplastics to alter important aspects of animal behaviour that are critical for survival and reproduction. We need to further investigate how microplastics affect their behaviour and the consequences, armed with this knowledge to advocate for change to protect our ecosystem.” www.qub.ac.uk

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African port investment partnership

UK sovereign wealth fund CDC Group is to partner with DP World on some African port d e v e l o p m e n t investments.

Rise in Port of Valencia container throughput

Cargo throughput at the Port of Valencia has exceeded one million containers over the past 12 months, increasing by 17.85% and unloading growing by 16.18% during September this year.

In a recent report, the Authority showed that full container traffic dedicated to imports had risen by 42.3% for September 2021, while exports had grown by 17.2%. This trend is also mirrored in its year-on-year data (October 2020 - September 2021) 1,084,356 TEU of export containers were processed, a rise of 17.8% compared to the same period the previous year. On top of this, import figures also reached 810,735, TEU a 16.2% increase on previous year. Between the period of January to September 2021, a total of 813,114 TEU in exports were moved through the docks at Valenciaport, increasing by 9.9% when compared to the same period last year. Imports also reached 618,719 TEU, an increase of 18.6%. China remains the ports leading trading partner with 461,201 TEU moved through this period, 20.6% more than 2020. USA was the port’s second-biggest trading partner with 404,321 TEU, an increase of 5.04%, closely followed by Turkey with 236,153 TEU, an increase of 4.35%. This follows on from the port’s container handling figures in August 2021, which saw it handle 3,000 export containers a day, reaching a total of 89,745 TEU. During September 2020 to August 2021, the port handled 5,704,033 TEU and more than 500,000 containers more than previous, registering a 9.85% growth.

This partnership which has taken four years to come to fruition will see DP World contributing its stakes in three existing African port projects in Dakar, Senegal; Sokhna, Egypt; and Berbera in Somaliland. It expects to invest a further $1bn through the platform in the next few years. Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO, DP World, commented “DP World views Africa as a long-term growth market and the opportunity landscape remains significant. “This partnership with CDC offers us greater flexibility to accelerate and capitalise on these opportunities, and will enable us to increase our investment in ports and logistics infrastructure across Africa.” While Africa is home to a sixth of the world’s

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population it accounts for just 4% of container volumes presenting major opportunities for investment. Nick O’Donohoe, Chief Executive Officer, CDC Group, said: “Stable and flourishing economies are built on reliable access to global and intracontinental trade. Africa’s full potential is limited by inadequate ports and trade bottlenecks, putting the brakes on economic growth in some of the world’s fastest growing economies and undermining social resilience in the least developed parts of the world. “This platform will help entrepreneurs and businesses accelerate growth with access to reliable trade routes and it will help African consumers benefit from the improved reliability and reduced cost of vital goods and food staples.”

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Fugro wins 2-year contract for remote positioning services off Indian west coast

OCS Services Pvt. Ltd (OCS), one of India’s leading marine service providers, has awarded Fugro a 2-year contract to support its asset integrity and corrosion management operations off the west coast of India. The contract was awarded based on Fugro’s offshore operational excellence and successful track record in India. Fugro will help OCS deliver on ONGC’s Protective Coating of Process Platform Project 1 (PCPP1), an infrastructure project to maintain and refurbish 32 offshore platforms in 7 clusters. The project is expected to be completed by May 2023.

For the first time in India, Fugro will provide survey Geo-data and positioning via remote support solutions controlled from one of its state-of-the-art remote operations centres (ROC). Fugro’s integrated digital solutions will allow OCS to identify debris, seabed features, and subsea pipelines and structures near Process Platform areas to protect the marine environment from future damage. Remote support will also enable OCS to monitor their operations in real-time and thus empower early decision-making as the project progresses. Sangram Dhote, Director at OCS, said: “This collaborative approach will set a new standard to managing the safety of operations in the Mumbai High Field.” Swaminathan Subramanian, Marine Asset Integrity Manager for Fugro in India, said: “We are very excited to be awarded this contract and are looking forward to collaborating with OCS on a successful project delivery that benefits from Fugro’s remote operations expertise and the highest safety standards.” www.fugro.com PICTURE SHOWS: A Fugro colleague provides onboard Geo-data survey and positioning support using one of Fugro’s remote solutions

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Damen’s all-electric Ferry 2306

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Damen’s innovative all-electric Ferry 2306 E3 ‘Bryggen’ has been nominated for the 2021 KNVTS Ship of the Year Award. This prestigious prize promotes technological innovation by being presented each year to an outstanding, technically innovative ship that was designed and largely built in the Netherlands. Bryggen is one of five Damen Ferries 2306 E3 delivered to Arriva Denmark in Copenhagen last summer. The nomination committee recognises that this new class is an exceptional design that implements a range of innovative digital shipbuilding techniques including remote measurement via a network of sensors placed inside the vessel. These deliver a better financial return and a reduction in maintenance downtime. Another key feature is the innovative automatic mooring system that establishes a safe connection between the ship and the high-speed onshore charging system. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) were used to optimise the hull design by minimising water resistance, while cuttingedge software measured the relationship between engine torque and propeller speed. This enabled the optimisation of the battery array so as to minimise its weight, energy consumption and cost of operation while delivering the required performance. The installation of sensors throughout these vessels allows Damen’s remote monitoring department to create a bespoke dashboard tracking key elements such as sailing patterns, battery lifecycle and swell dynamics. The data is then used to fine-tune the ferries to deliver greater efficiencies and reduce the downtime required for maintenance. For Arriva Denmark, Damen delivered a turnkey package by acting as the complete solution provider. This has involved implementing the solutions required for the shoreside supply of renewable electrical energy. “We are very excited to have been nominated for this prestigious reward,” said Henk Grunstra, Product Director Ferries at Damen Shipyards. “It recognises the effort and achievement made right across Damen to develop Bryggen and her innovative, next generation sister ships. Together, we have delivered something that we hope that will have a large and positive impact on the passenger ferry sector.” www.damen.com

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Great Lakes Shipyard awarded $1.9 Million in government contracts

Great Lakes Shipyard, a division of The Great Lakes Towing Company, Cleveland, OH, USA, announced that it has recently been awarded government contracts amounting to more than $1.9 million.

The contracts include haul out, maintenance, and repair work of the following vessels: • U.S. Coast Guard Cutter KATMAI BAY;

• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers‐Detroit District Floating Plant (Tug DEMOLEN and Crane Barge VELER). • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers‐Buffalo District Barge BC6214. The contracts could be valued at nearly $2.5 million if all options are exercised. Great Lakes Shipyard is a regular provider of maintenance and repair services to the federal government, particularly the USCG and USACE Great Lakes vessel fleets. The vessels are ‘repeat customers’ and were at Great Lakes Shipyard for their last routine drydockings back in 2016. “These are some of our favourite projects to have in the shipyard. We have great working relationships with the Coast Guard and the Army Corps, and the contracts help keep our crews busy with steady work,” says Dan Keith, Project Manager. The Shipyard will utilize its new 900‐ton Marine Travelift to haul out the vessels and barges and perform the work simultaneously. For a short period, all four vessels will be on drydock in the yard at the same time. Most of the work will be completed before the end of this month. The Great Lakes Towing Company provides commercial tugboat services such as harbor assist, cargo transportation, and ice breaking in more than 40 U.S. ports across the Great Lakes. Great Lakes Shipyard is a fullservice shipyard offering new vessel construction, custom fabrication, and vessel maintenance and repair services. www.thegreatlakesgroup.com

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Dales Marine successfully decommissions MV Oceanic Pintail with 100% recycling Dales Marine Services Ltd (Dales Marine), an EU List approved supplier of vessel decommissioning, recently announced the successful decommissioning and recycling of MV Oceanic Pintail. MV Oceanic Pintail, launched in 1987, was owned by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and operated by its transport business Nuclear Transport Solutions. MV Oceanic Pintail arrived at the Dales Marine’s Leith dry dock facilities in mid-November last year, and Dales commenced with decommissioning operations at the end of that month. Cargo vessels like the Oceanic Pintail are designed and constructed to counter harsh environmental and climatic conditions. Unfortunately, at the end of their serviceable life, they can often be contaminated with unsafe substances that can make decommissioning vessels a complex and hazardous process. Dales Marine is very experienced in conducting vessel decommissioning safely and responsibly at their Leith dry dock. The dry dock is regularly used for decommissioning ships and is set up to accommodate these types of projects. On 24th November 2020, MV Oceanic Pintail was issued a ready to recycle certificate, de-pollution, soft stripping, and removal of the accommodation were completed by Dales Marine at the end of March. The vessel was then prepared for and manoeuvred into the dry dock for the hull’s final disposal, which commenced early August. Dales Marine removed the last piece of MV Oceanic Pintail from the dry dock on 15th September, and the completion certification was issued. The contract for the project was for the removal and disposal of the vessel, with the client, Nuclear Transport Solutions, stipulating that 98 percent of the vessel’s materials had to be recycled in line with their commitment to environmental responsibility Dales Marine exceeded the target and recycled 100 per cent of the vessel’s materials. Throughout the decommissioning process, Dales worked closely with its contractors discussing how best to remove the waste material from site for recycling. By working with contractors, they found several solutions to streamline the process. Detailed reports of materials removed, recycled, or repurposed were supplied regularly to the client. Finally, by working closely with contractors, Dales ensured that any waste that wasn’t recyclable was either repurposed, resold or went as waste for energy schemes. Michael Milne, CEO, Dales Marine Services, said: “Our team’s decommissioning expertise and experience have been invaluable in our achieving the 98 per cent recycling targets. Dales prides itself on being a high achiever in its recycling and greener approach. For this project, having the support and strong working relationships with our contractors and suppliers has allowed us to work together in finding the best solution for improving how we went about recycling or repurposing waste materials from the vessel.” www.dalesmarine.co.uk

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Fugro’s Seawatch lidar buoys to record wind measurements for Energy Islands development

Fugro has secured a contract with Energinet to provide floating wind lidar measurements for what will be the world’s first offshore artificial energy island, which is being constructed for the Danish Government. Fugro will install and operate four Seawatch wind lidar buoys at two locations, Energioe Nordsoen and Energioe Baltic, that will act as hubs connecting several offshore wind farms.

From last month, these buoys have recorded continuous wind measurements for a minimum of 1 year to support wind-resource mapping for the two islands, and the engineering and design of the future wind farms. Fugro is already performing geophysical surveys for the Energy Island project under a separate contract to provide Energinet with a reliable derisked site interpretation. The Seawatch wind lidar buoy has a proven global track record and can record wind measurements up to 250m above sea level, and wave measurements and current profiles down to the seabed. The buoy also acts as a multipurpose platform for additional metocean sensors and, on this project, will be fitted with sensors to capture Geo-data on environmental impact parameters, including bat monitoring. Jens Larsen, Senior Project Manager at Energinet, commented: “We are looking forward to the cooperation with Fugro to collect the important quality data for the design of our offshore wind farm infrastructures.” Jørn Erik Norangshol, Fugro’s Service Line Director, added: “Energy Islands is a landmark project, on which it is crucial for Energinet to understand the natural forces affecting the development. The Seawatch wind lidar buoys will provide the best possible wind data to support future investigation and analysis.” www.fugro.com

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Teignbridge embark on a new innovate UK funded project

The High Efficiency Controllable Pitch Propeller project is part of the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition, funded by the Department for Transport and delivered in partnership with Innovate UK.

Announced in March 2020, and part of the Prime Minister’s Ten Point Plan to position the UK at the forefront of green shipbuilding and maritime technology, the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition is a £20m investment from government alongside a further c.£10m from industry to reduce emissions from the maritime sector. The programme is supporting 55 projects across the UK, including projects in Scotland, Northern Ireland and from the South West to the North East of England. As set out in the Clean Maritime Plan (2019), Government funding has been used to support early-stage research relating to clean maritime. The programme will be used to support the research, design and development of zero emission technology and infrastructure solutions for maritime and to accelerate decarbonisation in the sector. Decarbonising marine transport in order to contribute to the UK's target of net zero by 2050 and the International Maritime Organisation's target of a 50% reduction by 2050 is a challenging and multifaceted problem that requires new technology to improve energy efficiency and replace onboard energy storage with low greenhouse gas (GHG) alternatives. This project seeks to address the energy efficiency aspect of the challenge and in so doing, to reduce GHG emissions associated with traditional fuels and make alternative, lower energy density storage solutions such as batteries and hydrogen more accessible. Teignbridge Propellers International Ltd. (Teignbridge) has undertaken initial development activity on an innovative, patent pending, highefficiency controllable pitch propeller (CPP) solution which reduces capital cost and improves efficiency when compared to competing CPP technologies. This project will set out to bring this technology closer to market from its current, proof of concept prototyping stage through to at-sea demonstration of the technology on HRV1, a unique propulsion system test vessel. Previous studies have shown that accurate matching of CPP control algorithms to vessels with highly variable duty cycles can improve efficiency by between 8% 15% when compared to fixed pitch propeller (FPP) alternatives. The principal barrier to entry for this technology is cost. A key target of this project will be to bring the technology within reach of a much larger portion of the marine transport market. Mark Phare, Director at Teignbridge commented: This project provides the stimulus, oversight and context in which to explore an innovative Controllable Pitch Propeller concept that we believe will make this technology and specifically it’s energy saving credentials available to our customer base through capital cost reduction. Teignbridge has been designing and manufacturing propellers at our South Devon factory for over 45 years. With this project we hope to add another product to portfolio and at the same time affect a reduction in carbon emissions and reduction in fuel costs for our customers. www.teignbridge.co.uk

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World-leading propeller, stern-gear and propulsion product designer and manufacturer Teignbridge Propellers International Ltd (Teignbridge) has launched an exciting project to improve the design and modelling of a scalable composite propulsion system, with a propeller diameter up to 6 metres.

The CAPSULE project is a feasibility study aimed at adapting composite material technology developed for the aviation industry to the marine industry. This technology has the potential to not only directly reduce greenhouse emissions but also enable the transition to low emission and zero carbon energy systems such as batteries, fuel cells or hydrogen. Teignbridge will be partnering with the National Composites Centre (NCC) who, as an integral part of the UK’s High Value Manufacturing Catapult, aim to accelerate the growth of UK industrial output by enabling design and manufacturing enterprises to deliver winning solutions in the application of composites. The NCC will bring their expertise to support this new application of composites through material selection, manufacturing process selection, composite design techniques and testing guidance. Mark Phare, Director at Teignbridge commented: “We are delighted to be www.marineandmaritimegazette.com

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partnering with the National Composites Centre on this feasibility study and are confident that the output of the project will be the preliminary design of a composite propulsion system that maximises the opportunities and benefits of composite materials to improve efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enable the use of low energy density and zero carbon fuels. This new range of stern-gear components represents a new direction for Teignbridge and we are excited to explore this technology within the marine industry.” Gary Offord, Technology Programme Manager for NCC Surface Transport, added: “We are very excited about the opportunity this collaboration offers the UK. Teignbridge have a fantastic history in bronze cast precision performance propellers and stern gear. Merging their maritime and product knowledge with the NCC’s composite expertise creates the perfect partnership for success and a real opportunity to offer the market products that facilitate a route to net zero targets ” Decarbonising marine transport in order to contribute to the UK's target of net zero by 2050 and the International Maritime Organisation's target of a 50% reduction by 2050 is a challenging and multifaceted problem that requires new technology to improve energy efficiency and therefore assist with the switch from fossil fuel to low greenhouse gas (GHG) propulsion system alternatives. Project CAPSULE is funded through the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition which is funded by the Department for Transport and delivered in partnership with Innovate UK. Announced in March 2020, and part of the Prime Minister’s Ten Point Plan to position the UK at the forefront of green shipbuilding and maritime technology, the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition is a £20m investment from government alongside a further c.£10m from industry to reduce emissions from the maritime sector. The programme is supporting 55 projects across the UK, including projects in Scotland, Northern Ireland and from the South West to the North East of England. As set out in the Clean Maritime Plan (2019), Government funding has been used to support early-stage research relating to clean maritime. The programme will be used to support the research, design and development of zero emission technology and infrastructure solutions for maritime and to accelerate decarbonisation in the sector. www.teignbridge.co.uk www.marineandmaritimegazette.com

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Hybrid solutions – driving decarbonisation in offshore wind

We are seeing a boom in demand for real, tangible action on climate change, escalated by talk of COP26 and pledges from across the globe. As nations look to renewable energies, in particular offshore wind, for greener, cleaner energy supplies, those in the supply chain need to evaluate how they limit their environmental footprint for a cleaner future. The journey to decarbonising our offshore operations begins with greener crew transfer vessels (CTVs). We are at a pivotal point in the success story of offshore wind. As we continue to scale up, we’re looking for solutions to common industry challenges, with the main three being reducing emissions, reducing costs, and increasing performance of offshore assets. As we continue to see ambitious targets for a net zero / carbon neutral supply chain, the emphasis is on finding ways to reduce our environmental impact, without compromising on performance. We are also seeing a push to reduce the Levelised Cost of Energy, to ensure offshore wind remains commercially viable as the industry grows. This means a vessel which can perform in increased sea states is vital for reducing lost time due to weather days. Not only this, as the industry progresses, and projects move further offshore the investment in individual vessels increases. Whereas a 18m LOA CTV will cost around £1.5-2.5 million the longest 30m+ CTVs are costing around £7 million or more. With 80% of pipeline projects located in areas of vast, deep water further from shore, there is demand for a vessel which can reach high speeds (to reduce transit times), offer improved crew and passenger comfort, and has a significant range. The journey to achieving an all-encompassing solution to these problems begins with the next generation of CTV – a cost-effective option which offers better performance with significant fuel and emissions savings. CWind, which has owned and operated crew transfer vessels since 2010, and currently has a fleet of 15 fuel-efficient crew transfer vessels, understands the changing needs of the offshore wind industry. Lea Hurst, Head of Fleet at CWind, said: “Being green is simply not enough. We have listened to our clients, gathered feedback from across the industry, and monitored our own performance, offering a frank overview of the current offering within the market.” This fast-paced change in demand is not new, as the industry grows and evolves, so do the requirements for vessels. At the end of 2018 a pool of around 350 CTVs were available for work in Europe, with 321 successfully securing work during the year. Since then, 120 CTVs that have been positioned within the sector have since retired or are engaged elsewhere.

So where are we at the moment? We are seeing an increase in the number of green CTVs coming to market fitted with electric motors and batteries. One of the most fuel-efficient CTVs on the market is the CWind Pioneer, the world’s first Hybrid Surface Effect Ship, which has the ability to be zero-emission in-field, whilst the technicians are on the turbines, as well as being 20-30% more fuel efficient than a conventional crew transfer vessel. The vessel marks the next generation of CTVs capable of transferring in increased sea states, reaching speeds exceeding 40knots and tracking a wealth of data to increase performance, all whilst offering a reduction in emissions. This vessel offers customers a more cost effective, greener alternative to expensive, fuel-intensive SOVs, which is especially beneficial for wind farms located further from shore. At a speed of 43.5kts, the Pioneer is over 20% more fuel efficient than conventional CTVs running at 24kts on a mile for mile basis. For a typical windfarm situated 30nmi from port, this translates to a reduction of over 110 tonnes of CO2 per vessel, per year, by using the hybrid SES.

So why hybrid, and what makes it so attractive for CTV operations? There are many attractions - for CWind and our clients, the most important in the day-to-day operations are efficiency during operations and zero emission loitering. As the lift fan and hotel services are entirely electric, the engine is mapped to the most efficient RPM, using surplus power to charge the battery. This reduces emissions and maintenance as the engines are always being used at the optimum speeds. The vessel can also operate at slow speed on and off cushion using only the battery, which is a game changer for emissions reduction during transfer and when waiting for technicians offshore. We no longer have idling engines, nor do we incur the maintenance challenges of engines working at low power. A reduction in required maintenance also results in more days in-field, thus reducing another challenge experienced by clients which have multiple vessels on their wind farms, often requiring maintenance which needs to be factored into their operations schedule. Perhaps most significantly for CWind however, is that this hybrid drive moves us closer towards zero emission electric drives. By utilising the knowledge and data obtained from the hybrid drive, CWind, and the wider Global Marine Group, will be able to progress with fully electric drivetrains, which will in turn allow us to use fuel cells and mixed generation on our future vessels. This will further reduce emissions and enable CWind to operate effectively in the space of running complex, ultra-low and zero emission CTVs with class-leading performance. www.cwind.global

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Damen and Gebhard are

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Damen Shipyards Group and Gebhard Electro are celebrating a milestone moment; Gebhard has recently contributed for the 450th time to a Damen tug. Working together for more than three decades, the companies have collaborated on over 900 projects in total.

It all began with a telephone from Damen 30 years ago when an existing vessel encountered a technical issue with its electrical system. Damen was impressed with the effective and fast manner in which Gebhard solved the issue and an excellent relationship was born. Gebhard MD Gerard Kraaij says of the collaboration, “The relationship with Damen is warm and friendly. It’s a big company, but it’s like a family. In good times we celebrate together and in bad times we look for solutions together be they financial or technical. “It’s a bit like a marriage,” he continues. “You have to listen to one another and make adjustments, otherwise it’s not possible to stay together for 30 years.” Damen Director Products Workboats Joost Mathôt agrees. “We have a relationship based on transparency and trust. It’s the only way to be successful. Ultimately, the beneficiaries of this open way of working are the end users; vessel operators who can count on the reliability of a product developed in such a positive and constructive manner.” In recent times, Damen has undergone a transformation in order to prepare itself to work towards its goals; to become the most digitally connected and sustainable shipbuilder in the world. In this, Joost explains, Damen is able to count on the support of Gebhard. “As we evolve we are asking more and more of our suppliers. We are asking them to rethink how they do things in order that we can provide our clients with increased benefits. Gebhard understands this and is working along with us. “Whereas 20 years ago, the focus would have been on the hull form and propulsion, now it’s about data. It’s important for operators to be able to harvest the information that will enable them to lower emissions. Electrical systems have a crucial role to play in this.” Gerard concurs, saying, “Gebhard is fully aligned with Damen on the importance of sustainability. CO2 reduction is going to be key in the coming years. Damen has a unique role to play in this, being able to create standard solutions that are able to evolve by embracing innovation. We too are heading in this direction, working towards the development of systems that can operate on battery power. We are very much looking forward to working with Damen in the future - here’s to the next 450 tugs!” www.damen.com

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Greig Seafood orders Meercat MRV

Atlantic Salmon producer, Greig Seafood Shetland Ltd recently placed an order for a new custom-built Meercat DeckMax MRV aquaculture workboat for its Scottish fisheries operations.

The 15-metre vessel is a steel monohull, which is the first of Meercat’s newest range of multirole vessels, the Meercat DeckMax MRV, which features a clever deck layout configuration, providing maximised space for cargo and greater accessibility throughout the deck. Grieg Seafood Shetland Ltd (GSFSH) operates hatcheries, grow-out and processing sites in Shetland and the Isle of Skye. GSFSH is a subsidiary of Grieg Seafood ASA, being one of the world’s leading fish farming companies, specialising in Atlantic salmon, with annual production at around 100,000 tonnes from its Norwegian, Canadian and Shetland Isles’ sites. The new vessel will be operating in the Skye, handling, and supporting aquaculture management and production, as well as general harbour support duties. Grant Cumming, Greig Seafood Shetland’s Managing Director, comments, “We chose Meercat Boats as they are highly regarded, and we believe they offered the best solution for our specific need in Skye. The new Meercat will be highly suitable to the task, as she is being customised to precisely match our specific requirements. I have been very impressed with Meercat’s ability to tailor their vessel to meet our needs.” John Buck, of Southampton-based Meercat Boats stated, “Meercat Boats are regularly seen operating in salmon farming, due to their versatility and robustness, therefore we are delighted that Greig Seafood has selected the Meercat DeckMax for their next vessel, as it is ideal for the role.” The Meercat DeckMax MRV (multirole vessel) design has a raised wheelhouse, provides excellent visibility, and allows for greater use of the deck space. The DeckMax is 15.75m in length, with a 6.7m beam, and boasts a shallow draft of just 1.3m whilst capable of loads up to 27-tonnes. She also features a 5-tonne bollard pull. The Meercat will be powered by Doosan 285hp, supported by a BETA 21kVA generator and an EFFER 275-6S crane, and will be coded to MCA Category 3 so that she can operate up to 20 miles offshore. Amongst other builds and refits, in the past year Meercat has delivered Guernsey Harbours’ new 15-metre multirole workboat, Sarnia, valued in the region of £1million. BAE’s Meercat multirole Dive Support workboat, the BAE Tedworth returned for her five-year survey and underwent a refit to further enhance her specification and return her to near-new condition once more. Marine civil engineering specialist Topbond purchased the Meercat MRV-22 metre landing craft, Toplander, which joined its charter fleet of Meercat Boats. www.meercatboats.com

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Damen delivers two Multi Cats to Brabo in Antwerp

Antwerp-based Brabo Group has held a naming ceremony for a Multi Cat 1506 and a Multi Cat 1908 delivered by Damen Shipyards Group. The group’s cleaning division, Brabo Cleaning Company, has secured a contract with Port of Antwerp to maintain a pollution-free environment in the harbour.

The naming ceremony took place at Brabo’s headquarters in Antwerp on 21st October. The vessels were sponsored by Mrs Annick de Ridder and Mrs Yasmine Janssen. After securing the contract, Brabo required the vessels quickly. They were also looking for assets that were versatile enough to be potentially adapted to other uses in the future. Damen’s practice of building vessels in series was the answer to both these requirements; the two Multi Cat cascos were already in stock, ready for adaptation to Brabo’s needs. Additionally, the vessels are configured modularly for easy adjustment going forwards. The customisation of the Multi Cats was carried out by Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld, supported by Brabo Cleaning Company’s supplier, Van de Velden Pipe Inspections & Solutions. This included outfitting the vessels with a vacuum installation, oil booms, high pressure units in the pump room, hot water units, discharge pump and a grabber in the vessels’ crane to collect larger elements. In the case of the Multi Cat 1506, the yard also raised the wheelhouse in order to create the space for the pump room. All of the cleaning equipment is installed modularly and can, therefore, be easily adjusted or removed in the future should the vessels take on different functions. To perform their function effectively, the Multi Cats also require additional power. Damen has taken care of this with the installation of two extra generator sets. Given the role the Multi Cats will fulfill in keeping the Port of Antwerp clean, it is crucial that their own performance be clean and efficient. Applying its in-house developed selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology, combined with a particle filter, Damen has significantly reduced the vessels’ NOX emissions. Performance is in line with Euro Stage V regulations for vessels operating in inland- and coastal waters. The performance is also compliant with IMO Tier III for seagoing vessels. Damen sales manager Benelux Luc Joos said, “This is the first time we have worked with Brabo Group and the cooperation has proven to be a good one. It’s not been without challenges, given that the order arrived on the same day as the first coronavirus lockdown began. However, we have managed to keep working safely during that time and to prepare the vessels to the client’s requirements. I wish Brabo success with their new Multi Cats and look forward to working together again in the future.” www.damen.com

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Saab Seaeye Falcon for Aras Marine

Turkish based marine operations company, Aras Marine, recently purchased a deep-rated Saab Seaeye Falcon remotely operated vehicle (ROV) to support a wide range of projects in both International and Turkish territorial waters.

Aras Marine's projects range from marine construction and offshore supply services to seismic research support, emergency response, and salvage and wreck removal. The new 1000m depth-rated Falcon comes equipped with a fibre optic upgrade, manipulator, soft rope cutter, cameras, Tritech sonar, and Applied Acoustics’ USBL system. According to Saab Seaeye, Aras can add further systems, such as additional cameras, sensors, tooling, and complex systems typically found on much larger robotic vehicles. "The ease of adding systems comes from the Falcon’s iCON intelligent distributed control architecture. Module-focused iCON endows each device with its own microprocessor for individual control, a concept that also makes it future-flexible for evolving technologies," a Saab Seaeye spokesperson commented. "With a reliability record covering over a million hours underwater, including deep tunnel work, the Falcon can remain stable in turbulent waters and strong currents whilst undertaking both robust and precision tasks," they continued. www.saabseaeye.com

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Huge investment for Scottish subsea specialist

Aberdeen, UK, based Sentinel Subsea recently landed a six-figure investment from Alba Equity and Scottish Enterprise to help develop its ‘game-changing’ technology for monitoring subsea wells.

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Sentinel has already held successful field trials for its WellSentinel product, which manages the integrity of subsea wells, have been carried out. The company commented that the investment comes at a pivotal stage of its development following the appointment of Ray Riddoch as chairman. Neil Gordon, Sentinel Subsea chief executive, added: “We know our technology has vast benefits for the industry including large cost savings and a reduced emission footprint, this investment will allow us to continue our vital work towards eliminating risks associated with maturing infrastructure and extend the life of the subsea facilities.” John Duncan, of Alba Equity, an investment syndicate based in Aberdeen that focuses on high growth businesses that are developing unique and patented technologies, said: “The company believes the solutions that Sentinel Subsea has developed address an urgent requirement for the continual monitoring of subsea wells". www.sentinel-subsea.com

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Fugro innovation delivers seabed Geo-data for South African port expansion

Fugro has completed a geotechnical site characterisation project for DRA Global as part of the proposed expansion of the port of Richards Bay in South Africa. DRA Global contracted Fugro to acquire critical seabed Geo-data required for the completion of preliminary engineering and design works. The project began with a crosscontinental mobilisation of marine assets from Bangladesh and UAE to Richards Bay and was safely delivered despite challenging ground conditions and ongoing Covid-19 restrictions. The very soft soils encountered at depths of more than 40 m below seafloor required an innovative solution for positioning the two geotechnical drill rigs safely, so Fugro mobilised two bespoke modular self-elevating platforms (SEPs) to acquire high-quality Geo-data in a wide range of water depths. Their experienced staff, combined with adaptable marine assets and tooling, enabled Fugro to deliver DRA Global’s requirements in full and avoid any data gaps that could have led to an over-engineered design and ultimately higher construction costs. Cobus Rossouw, Principal Marine Engineer at DRA Global, said: “Fugro performed well under difficult circumstances, including challenging site conditions and intense focus on environmental management in sensitive areas, all while working in an operational port. Their robust safety management systems resulted in an investigation completed without a single lost time incident (LTI).” www.fugro.com

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Last month, Ocean Business 21 in Southampton, UK, was the launch venue for Valeport’s new Bathy2, an exciting evolution in the collection of bathymetric data, which was shown for the first time ahead of its formal release early next year.

Also making their debut on the manufacturer of environmental sensors stand, were four innovative instruments designed with ease of use at their core, where a much improved user experience is now available alongside the highest quality, precise data. Bathy2 is designed to meet customer bathymetric requirements for a reliable, accurate and robust instrument with more functionality to suit specific operations up to 6000m in depth. An enhancement of the popular Midas BathyPack, the new Bathy2 uses state-of-the art sensors to generate Sound Velocity and Density profiles for precision depth and height data. This evolution brings together the benefits of density corrected output directly from one instrument, alongside the flexibility of third party pressure sensor input and Valeport interchangeable pressure modules to allow users enhanced accuracy at different depths. Improving the user experience has been a key driver in the development of this superior bathymetric instrument and the addition of a dedicated data output for INS allows bathymetric data to be efficiently communicated directly with users’ own operational software. Other helpful benefits include the flexible pressure options using Valeport’s interchangeable pressure sensors, these field-swappable sensor heads make it easy for users to select the correct pressure for their working depth bringing benefits of exceptional reliability and a higher degree of accuracy. Designed for surveyors requiring bathymetric data from ROVs, underwater vehicles or drop structures, Bathy2 also has an external pressure sensor input option for Digiquartz referencing. This comprehensive bathymetric package offers other useful parameters such as Altitude and Bathy2 interfaces with the Valeport VA500 altimeter and other popular third party makes. Data transfer is via Ethernet or RS232/RS485 interfaces and the Bathy2 Interpreter function via the Valeport Configure software allows data out on extra ports in industry standard formats, this facility also allows for an atmospheric pressure data input. The smart miniIPS2 underwater pressure sensor with accuracy to 0.01%, offers a cost-effective solution to vehicle pilots who require highly accurate depth information in real time. This innovative pressure sensor, with a unique interchangeable pressure module, allows the user to quickly and easily change the pressure transducers whilst in the field, with no tools required, to maximise operational specific depth requirements.

The compact uvSVX is designed for underwater vehicles where space is at a premium and it delivers calculated salinity and density data, along with SVP as standard. Like the miniIPS2 it also features field-swappable sensor heads, has a depth rating of 6000m and delivers 0.01% accuracy. The interchangeable pressure transducer, with integral calibration is easily changed in a couple of minutes without opening the instrument and is available in 10, 20, 30, 50, 100, 200, 300, 400 and 600bar variants. SWiFT CTD and SWiFT CTDplus are the latest addition to Valeport’s popular SWiFT profiler family. The SWiFT CTD profiler provides enhanced accuracy and versatility for those requiring CTD measurements. The SWiFT CTD profiler delivers survey-grade sensor technology coupled with the convenience of Bluetooth wireless technology, rechargeable battery and an integral GPS module to geo-locate each profile. Using Valeport’s high accuracy sensor technology to combine sensors for multiple profiles in a single drop, the SWiFT CTD features a new fast response temperature probe and operates down to 500m as standard. With an operational battery life of up to five days and the convenience of charge via USB, the SWiFT CTD is intended for offshore, coastal, harbour and inland environmental and hydrographic survey use. A CTDplus version is currently available with Turbidity at present and combines CTD measurements and Turbidity observations, in addition to providing computed Salinity, Density and Sound Velocity. Guy Frankland, Valeport Head of Marketing commented: “Ocean Business is a great platform to introduce our newest developments and product upgrades prior to their general release. We’re particularly looking forward to seeking feedback on our Bathy2 instrument and its capacity to offer an increased survey grade performance, as well as getting Valeport’s unique range of interchangeable pressure sensors into the hands of potential users so they can get a real sense of the streamlining benefits they bring.” www.valeport.co.uk

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Bridge project progresses in Great Yarmouth, UK

The Great Yarmouth Third River Crossing is one of Norfolk’s most significant infrastructure projects in recent years which is being delivered by BAM Farrans Joint Venture. Ipswich, UK, based Red7Marine, has been supporting the project since April, acting as the JV’s marine partner.

BAM Farrans began on site back in January this year, before beginning the overwater marine works and construction later in the year. When finished, the bridge will link the A47 at Harfrey’s roundabout to the port and the enterprise zone on the opposing bank of the river, easing traffic congestion and improving journey reliability. The bridge also supports the county’s wider plans to maximise investment, regeneration, and economic growth opportunities in the area. Red7Marine’s 250t deck capacity Haven Seariser 3 jack-up barge was mobilised to site in April to facilitate the marine works which involved the excavation of the quayside and installation of piles to form the foundations for the Western and Eastern Bascule pits. The barge has recently demobilised from the site, but construction will now continue with plans to have the bridge operational and open to traffic by early 2023. The piles were driven from the Haven Seariser 3 with the use of a piling gate to successfully guide them into position. Jack-up barges are ideally suited to marine piling operations, providing stable level platforms when working in overwater conditions. Richard Hayman, Construction Manager for BAM Farrans comments: “The project is continuing well and the Red7Marine team have played a Tel: +44(0) 2392 472710 big part in the success of the cofferdam piling works. The two cofferdams Mob: +44(0) 7850 473713 are an excellent milestone as we continue to bring this important E-Mail: info@fdsukltd.com Web: www.fdsukltd.com infrastructure to life. The spirit of cooperation between all involved has been exemplary and we look forward to working with Red7Marine in future.” Nick Offord, CEO at Red7Marine comments: “We were delighted to be Diver R.O.V. & Crane Operated Dredging Systems. Multipurpose & able to support the BAM Farrans JV at the Great Yarmouth Third River Mini dredging systems for the removal of fines, silt, mud’s, drill cuttings, sand, grit, gravel, shingle, shale & general debris. Suitable for confined Crossing this year, a major infrastructure project that will shape the space operations or locations where access is a problem. All on-shore county. civil applications. Shallow & deepwater offshore support operations. Both BAM Nuttall and Farrans are key, repeat clients for us and we were Renewables. Complete ready to use self operational systems available pleased to be able to fulfil the role of Marine Partner of Choice once again. for use worldwide. Stillage packed or deepwater offshore containerised We look forward to seeing the construction work continue and wish the units. Long & short term rentals. Sales. Wide scope of operations. BAM Farrans team the best of luck with the on-going works.” Lightweight, road & air transportable environmentally friendly units.

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Construction commences on USA's inaugural Offshore Wind Port Construction has commenced on the early stages for the first purpose-built wind port in the US. The New Jersey Wind Port, which will be sited on the Delaware River in south New Jersey, will serve as a hub for staging, assembling, and production operations associated with East Coast offshore wind projects and will aid in the growth of the American offshore wind and energy industry.

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The location was chosen in last year after a two-year evaluation procedure that incorporated input from the wind industry, government, and environmental associates. When fully operational, the port should cover approximately 150 acres and be dedicated to the production of components for offshore wind farms. A number of likely tenants, including Orsted and Atlantic Shores, have already showed an interest in the site. Additionally, they proposed to collaborate with GE and Vestas to develop nacelle assembly systems at the port. New Jersey's financial year budget for next year involves $200 million (USD) for the establishment of the New Jersey Wind Port, along with $13 million (USD) from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities. The New Jersey Department of Transportation will invest $44 million (USD) in the port's construction, which would also cover associated dredging works. Phil Murphy, New Jersey Governor, commented, “Investing in offshore wind is essential to developing a stronger, greener economy that generates remunerative jobs to support a sturdy recovery from the economic setback caused by the COVID-19 rampant and sets the stage for a long-term, profitable growth.” Along with assisting New Jersey in achieving its promise to produce 7,500 megawatts of offshore wind energy by 2035, the wind port aims to acquire a sizable portion of the $150 billion in capital investment required by 2035 and the 83,000 jobs anticipated as the offshore wind market grows along the United States' East Coast. www.nj.gov/windport/

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Lithuanian breakwater repair joint-venture contract

A joint venture between Belgian hydraulic engineering company Herbosch-Kiere and Germany based Hecker Bau granted back in early September, is underway to repair and reinforce two breakwaters in the Lithuanian port of Klaipéda.

The port of Klaipéda has earmarked over €40 million for the works,which will last in the region of two years. This is the first project in Lithuania for both companies involved. The breakwaters, which combined amount to around two kilometres in length, were built in the 19th Century and are in urgent need of renovation work. This work consists mainly of removing old riprap and then installing a new layer of rock armour of different gradings. This means there will be more than 400,000 tons of rock used. Tetrapods weighing 25 ton each and concrete blocks weighing up to 40 tons from the existing breakwaters will be reused in the new design. A new steel combiwall of sheet piles and tubular piles will also be installed, combined with an underwater anchoring system. The concrete top layer of the breakwaters will also be overhauled and associated dredging works carried out. Klaipéda Sea Port in Lithuania will be investing in the region of €352 million in the port infrastructure and dredging activities between 2020 and 2023, with the aims of making the port both safer and more competitive. The port also wants to be accessible to larger ships in the future. Benny De Sutter, CEO, Herbosch-Kiere commented “We are delighted to have been awarded the contract for the repair of the Klaipéda breakwaters and to be able to work together with Hecker Bau. It is our Flemish expertise in hydraulic engineering and the fact of using our own equipment and ships that won us this contract.” Christoph Wellendorf, CEO Hecker Bau added “We are convinced to be an ideal partner for Herbosch-Kiere as our marine business is based on a long successful track record. Our own fleet, skilled staff and experienced engineers will be a key factor of success. Together with Herbosch Kiere we extend now our activities in the Baltic Region and looking forward to further benefit of our established partnership.” www.herbosch-kiere.be www.hecker-bau.de

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Wärtsilä simulator for Singapore Centre of Excellence

Wärtsilä Voyage are to supply the next generation navigational simulator for Singapore’s Centre of Excellence in Maritime Safety (CEMS) to prepare seafarers for shore-based remote management of vessels and autonomous ship operations.

CEMS is the collaboration between the Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI) and Singapore Polytechnic, supported by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore. The next generation simulation platform will be based on the Wärtsilä NTPRO (Navi-Trainer Professional 5000) Navigational Simulator in a shore-based operational configuration. CEMS will execute research and development in multiple skills with the support of augmented, mixed, and virtual reality. The project will focus on new modelling and simulation tools that enhance marine and navigational safety, the development of a complex port environment, as well as validation of new operational concepts, particularly with smart and autonomous ships. “This is a strategically important partnership as CEMS and Wärtsilä Voyage share common objectives of introducing next-generation smart marine technologies safely and with a human-centric approach, both on the vessel and on the shore side. We look forward to working with CEMS and link-minded global partners to advance this important topic,” commented Chris Chung, Director, Ecosystem Development, Wärtsilä Voyage. “As the maritime industry gets more digitally connected, it is opportunity to embark on a journey to identify and define new skillsets that could be radically different from today. CEMS shares a common vision with Wärtsilä Voyage to embrace technologies and prepare our workforce to be future ready through research and innovation,” added Daniel Zhang, Center Director, CEMS at Singapore Polytechnic. Wärtsilä Voyage’s collaboration with CEMS covers three core disciplines of seascape, landscape and mathematical modelling of all relevant vessel types for training shore-based navigation officers, as well as the development of training material for remote operations. These include areas such as assistive technologies for use onboard ships and during training, simulators to study human behaviour and competency to enhance the safety of navigation, infusing wearable technologies, and co-develop scenario-based ‘Standards Validation’ simulation for autonomous vessel research. The research concepts and projects will be conducted over the next two years. Recognizing the long-term need of creating an environment to promote data-driven innovation and developments in the maritime sectors, the Singapore Maritime Institute has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding agreement with Wärtsilä Voyage. Under this, the two parties will continue to cooperate and identify industry challenges that can be resolved through data-driven tools, applications, and technologies, as well as provide researchers with relevant and anonymized data to support their work under SMI’s Maritime AI R&D Program. “The project is of high significance as it paves the way for future collaborations and projects not only in the AsiaPacific region but with the global industry where Wärtsilä Voyage’s simulation platforms can act as safe testbeds for validating all kinds of smart marine and autonomy technologies,” said Pierre Guillemin, Vice President, Technology at Wärtsilä Voyage. “AI and simulation tools not only provide us with the unique platform to safely test and validate a myriad of situations and environments before going for actual sea trails, but they also give mariners ample opportunity to get used to the new technology without any risk,” added Guillemin. “We, therefore, see this collaboration as the perfect opportunity and example of how different stakeholders within the industry can come together to leverage big data and combine their expertise to develop and implement smarter technologies faster, and catapult shipping’s transition towards sustainability.” www.wartsila.com

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WinGD invests in training as gas-fuelled fleet grows

Marine low-speed engine developer WinGD has strengthened its training capabilities as the number of gas-fuelled vessels on order surges. Among the investments, the company has expanded its network of training locations and added new online tools, making it even easier for ship operators to give their crews the skills they need.

According to DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight, the number of gas fuelled vessels in operation is expected to grow from 221 today to nearly 500 by 2023. While much energy goes into projecting the supply and bunkering infrastructure needed to support that growth, less focus is placed on the extra demand it will create for seafarer training. “Marine engines in general are getting more complex and require more understanding from the crew to operate them in an optimal and safe way,” said WinGD General Manager Customer Training, Operations, Gregory Sudwoj. “Our investment in making engine training more accessible is just another way in which WinGD is adding value for ship owners and enabling crew to operate assets effectively and efficiently.” WinGD’s engine operating courses have traditionally been delivered through its owned facilities in Winterthur, Busan and Shanghai. Over the past few years WinGD has enlisted a global network of training partners at locations including the Philippines, India, Greece and Poland. Further locations will follow. WinGD representatives were on hand earlier this month to celebrate the opening of the new low-speed engine training centre at the Maritime University of Szczecin (MUS) in Poland. The highly specialized training laboratory features a WinGD engine room simulator offering virtual reality training to equip crew with real-world experience. Proper operation and maintenance procedures of complex engine parts and subassemblies are explained with the help of interactive 3D animations. “The cost and hassle of travelling is a limitation for whoever delegates crew members for training, especially during the pandemic,” said Gregory Sudwoj. “Together with partners like MUS we can make access easier and wider, respecting crews’ time and removing unnecessary expense and complications for the shipowner. With the number of LNG fuelled vessels coming into operation, it is essential that we ensure that our customers’ crew are well equipped with the knowledge and confidence they need to optimize these vessels.” As well as the standard five-day engine operator course, these training facilities can offer a range of additional courses - including those for auxiliary engine-room systems – via computer-based learning. Online training is another important element of ensuring that seafarers have access to the training they need. Since global travel restrictions began to emerge in February 2020, WinGD has been delivering training digitally. What started as instructor-led presentations with video from the instructor’s simulator have been developed into a full cloud streaming service delivering a truly interactive training experience. Soon, every participant will be able to run their own computer simulation with the instructor able to monitor and provide feedback. The system has been tested in Asia and Europe and WinGD is now building up server infrastructure for a global roll out. Aside from expanding access to training, WinGD has also worked with partners to build bespoke simulation training facilities for customers using its X-DF dual-fuel engines. And the company will soon unveil a simulator dedicated to LNG carriers, which feature a different machinery arrangement from other merchant vessels, deploying twin main engine propulsion concept. www.wingd.com

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US Navy choose MITAGS for

firefighting and damage

control training

The U.S. Navy have chosen The Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS) to provide mission critical firefighting and damage control training to Navy and Coast Guard sailors stationed in the Seattle, Washington area.

Current training standards require that all sailors must be prepared to combat fires or flooding at any time, whether at sea or in port. The Pacific Northwest is the only part of the world where the Navy contracts this type of training to a civilian fire school. The MITAGS trainer, named the M/V Fire Dragon, was designed and built for the sole purpose of helping mariners practice the skills essential to controlling fire and managing flooding aboard ship. Live exercises take place in a number of interior compartments which replicate the conditions found aboard military vessels, engine rooms, pump rooms, galley, and living quarters. In preparation for this new contract, the structure has benefitted from a number of technology and capacity upgrades. The Fire Dragon can now support scenarios that simultaneously combine multi-compartment fires along with ruptured pipes, holes in the hull, and weakened doors, hatches and bulkheads. Captain Jon Kjaerulff, MITAGS’ Director of Business Development, who is overseeing the implementation of the contract, commented “We are very excited for this opportunity to serve our Pacific Northwest Navy and Coast Guard service members, and provide quality training to help keep them safe.” Captain Kjaerulff, himself a Navy veteran, emphasizes that many of the instructors teaching these programs have also served in the military. “It is our honour to serve the men and women who serve on the front lines of freedom,” he continued. MITAGS was awarded a five-year contract, with training set to begin in January next year. This is the largest single contract MITAGS has been awarded since it’s inception some forty years ago, resulting in the creation of eight new full-time jobs. In addition, MITAGS is committed to utilizing veteran-owned small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, HUBZone small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses and women-owned small business as subcontractors to assist with fulfilling parts of this contract. www.mitags.org

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Framo

strengthens sustainable

aquaculture

focus

Equipment supplier LiftUP has become

part of leading pump manufacturer Framo, strengthening the company’s focus within sustainable aquaculture. “LiftUP, with its competence within sludge collection from open cages and unique patented dead fish system, fits like a glove with Framo’s AquaStream systems. This acquisition by Alfa Laval develops an attractive aquaculture product portfolio and creates a sustainable growth platform for the future. LiftUP will, at the same time, gain access to Framo’s competence in pumps and Alfa Laval’s expertise in separation technology,” explains Martijn Bergink, managing director of Framo. Located outside Bergen on the west coast of Norway, LiftUP manufactures, sells, and installs pumps and cleaning equipment for removal of dead fish, waste, and sludge from open cages. LiftUP is a leading supplier of this type of equipment. The company has gained a solid position within the aquaculture industry, an industry which is increasingly focusing on sustainable salmon production. “LiftUP has experienced tremendous growth and we are incredibly happy to have Framo as our new home. With their competence we will be able to develop and further improve our sludge collection system,” states Liam Heffernan, manager of LiftUP. Framo has already developed a system that replaces water to improve oxygen levels and temperature inside closed and semi-closed facilities. The AquaStream system for open cage facilities significantly improving the environment in cages with lice skirts installed. This system contributes to increased growth as well as reducing or eliminating problems connected with sea lice, diseases and algae. AquaStream will be made even more sustainable together with the solutions from LiftUP. “Framo aims to be the leading supplier of systems meeting current and future aquaculture industry challenges. Through close collaboration with fish farmers, the products and systems we have developed for both open and closed facilities have been very well received by the industry. With LiftUP on our team we now have access to leading technology that is perfectly suitable for our focus within sustainable aquaculture,” added Oddbjorn Jacobsen, director of Framo Innovation. www.framo.com

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Electric daycruiser outsells

combustion engine boats

The Swedish tech company Candela has racked up more than 60 orders for its revolutionary, 290 000-euro electric boat, the Candela C-8. That makes the flying C-8 one of the fastest-selling 28-foot boats on the market. The Candela C-8 is the next-generation electric boat from the Swedish tech firm Candela. Using a new version of the company’s patented hydrofoil system, C-8 flies above the waves with greater range than any other electric boat, powered by a new, silent pod thruster - the Candela C-POD. Compared to the company’s first model, the smaller and hand-built C-7, the C-8 is made for rapid mass production which allows Candela to sell it for a price that is in line with conventional premium, fossil-fuel boats. Five weeks after launching the C-8, Candela has more than 60 orders for it, which makes the novel electric powerboat one of the best-selling 28-foot premium boats in Europe. “According to our data, the C-8 is the second or third fastest-selling powerboat in the 28-foot category in Scandinavia. Not just electric boats, but any type of power source. By year’s end, we expect to have a real impact on combustion engine boat sales in this size category,” says Mikael Mahlberg, Candela’s Communications Manager.

First long-range electric boat intended for

mass production

Candela’s first boat - the open Candela C-7 - was a sales success in its own right, but still a niche product. With 30 units delivered since production started in 2019, C-7 led premium electric boat sales in Europe on account of having longer range, higher cruise speed and smoother ride than other electric boats, thanks to the company’s hydrofoil tech that lifts the hull above the water friction and allows for long range on battery power only. Candela C-8 is a far bigger and more capable boat that will offer new features not found in other boats. Flying on computer-controlled hydrofoils that lift the hull above the waves and reduce energy consumption by 80% compared to traditional powerboats, the C-8 can cruise for more than 2,5 hours at 20 knots. The hydrofoils also reduce slamming by 90% compared to conventional hull boats. “The C-8 will not just have longer range than other electric boats, it will offer a better ride experience than any boat out there. In 3-4-foot chop, you’ll be able to drive at 30 knots without feeling the waves. It will be like a magic carpet ride,” says Mikael Mahlberg. The real game-changer is Candela’s new boat motor - the Candela C-POD. By putting the electric motors in a torpedo-shaped pod under the water, Candela gets rid of mechanical gears and the associated noise. Shifting to electric direct-drive also reduces the number of moving parts, making the Candela C-POD more efficient, and virtually maintenance-free. With 3 000 hours between overhauls, the Candela C-POD will last a human lifetime without maintenance. The C-8 will be the first truly silent, fast motorboat. There’s no slamming, no noise from the transmission. You’ll be able to cruise along at 24 knots, with only the sounds of wind whistling past the windscreen,” continues Mahlberg.

First fully integrated boat

Candela’s 25-strong engineering team consists of experts in hydrodynamics, software, advanced computer simulations, mechatronics and electric propulsions systems, among other fields. All software and most hardware - including the Candela C-POD motor and Flight controller that controls the foils in-flight - are designed in-house. Candela C-8 is a fully integrated boat, offering a seamless user experience. Gone are the myriads of physical buttons and knobs found in conventional boats. All features, from foil retraction to route planning, are managed by the 15,4inch panoramic touch screen, which is running Candela’s intuitive User Interface. Boaters can also manage and monitor charging, route planning, heating etc from the Candela app.

Foilborne without compromise

Thanks to the hydrofoils - two underwater wings - that lift the hull above the water friction, Candela C-8 can run for considerably longer distances than other electric, fast boats. At a cruise speed of 22 knots, the C-8 will cover more than 50 nautical miles (92 km) on one charge of its 45-kWh battery. When foilborne, the C-8’s on-board computer, called the Flight Controller, adjusts and twists the hydrofoil about 100 times per second to maintain the best flight height and to counteract waves and side wind. This allows for an artificially stable ride, free from the slamming and pitching common in conventional motor boats. In very rough seas that prevent hydrofoiling, the C-8 can also be driven as a conventional boat, albeit with reduced range. By pushing a button on the touch screen, the hydrofoils will retract into the hull. This feature is also useful when entering a shallow harbor, or when storing the boat on a trailer. When driving in Shallow Mode, the C-POD motor and C-Foil are retracted and fully protected from both fouling and hitting submerged objects.

Deliveries begin in 2022

The first Candela C-8 boat is being assembled in Candela’s Lidingo, Stockholm factory during December. First deliveries will start during spring 2022. www.candela.com

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Seaspan to use renewable natural gas

Recently Seaspan Ferries Corporation became the first Canadian marine company to pilot the use of renewable natural gas (RNG) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions produced by its Ro-Ro liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered fleet.

Seaspan believes that data from this pilot will show that, by using RNG, greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced by upwards of 85% versus traditional diesel fuel. Seaspan has worked closely with FortisBC Energy Inc. (FortisBC) to secure a source of certified carbon neutral RNG. Harly Penner, director of fleet engineering and vessel development at Seaspan commented “Renewable natural gas, when used in our fleet in conjunction with traditional natural gas, will allow us to move towards our emissions reduction goals and make a real impact on our carbon footprint,, it also allows us to leverage the growing production of RNG in our region. We look forward to continuing to work on growing our sustainability efforts in the near future.” FortisBC’s RNG program reopened to new subscribers last month as the company has been successful in dramatically increasing supply over the last year. By the end of 2021, FortisBC expects it will have tripled its RNG supply from last year and is poised to potentially triple it again by the end of 2022 if expected projects proceed on pace. “We know that our future is a renewable one, so when Seaspan approached us about being a part of an RNG pilot for marine LNG vessels, we were tremendously excited,” added Mike Leclair, vice-president, major projects and LNG at FortisBC. “Using Renewable Natural Gas for marine LNG has the potential to be an emissions game changer for the sector and is yet another example of how renewable gas development is transforming our natural gas infrastructure into a delivery system for carbon neutral energy, supporting B.C’s climate action goals.” When bacteria breaks down organic waste from sources such as landfill sites, agricultural waste and wastewater from treatment facilities, it produces a biogas mostly made of methane. FortisBC captures and purifies this biogas to create RNG, a certified carbon neutral energy source, preventing the release of methane into the environment. As RNG mixes seamlessly into the existing natural gas infrastructure, it displaces equivalent volumes of conventional natural gas and lowers greenhouse gas emissions overall. Like conventional natural gas, RNG can be used as a transportation fuel in the form of compressed natural gas or LNG. Renewable Natural Gas has been approved by BC’s Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation for inclusion within the province’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard for transportation. www.seaspan.com

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