Marine & Maritime Gazette September 2021

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A successful Winter in the maritime sector...

As we head into the final quarter of 2021, just what has the Winter in store for all of us?

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Welcome to the September 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 Autumn in full swing across the maritime sector, many companies are now looking towards an active and more prosperous Winter season, just around the corner.

Inside this issue, we are, as usual, covering a vast amount of topics, from ‘Underwater, Subsea & Divings’ on page 20, to the ‘ins and outs’ of ‘Power, Propulsion & Commercial Ma rine & Renewab les Worldwide Transmission’ from page 26. There is also a quick look at ‘Ports & Quayside Utilities & Usage’ on page 30 and from page 36 we also have a ‘peek’ at ‘Windfarms, Renewables & Crew Transfer’.

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

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Danish ferries sail on Biodiesel

Denmark’s Molslinjren ferries are becoming the first in the country to entirely convert to fossil-free fuel.

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The conversion of two older ferries to biodiesel, along with the introduction of an entirely electric ferry, will permit the line to reduce carbon emissions by up to 96% compared to sailing on regular marine diesel fuel.

“It is our aim to operate ferries that no longer emit CO2 on their routes. Even though it’s just the beginning, we are happy to now have reached the phase of testing HVO biodiesel for one of our ferry routes, as it’s a step in the right direction towards our ambition of transitioning to sustainable fuels," commented Carsten Jensen, CEO of Molslinjen.

The initial tests began earlier this year on

Kawasaki choose Sonardyne navigation suite for their Spice AUV.

p20 Bridge inspection French company IDCBTP choose Saab Seaeye Falcon for dam and bridge inspection.

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two 164-foot-long ferries built in 1998. The Fenja and Menja each transport up to 396 passengers along with 35 cars and 60 bicycles. They operate on a route from the Danish port of Esbjerg to Nordby on Fano island. It is a 12 minute journey operated regularly throughout the day.

Based on the success of the biodisel test, the company has started a conversion to the fuel.

They plan to scale up the HVO biodiesel before the end of the year and the biodiesel will be manufactured by the Finnish company Neste Oyji and supplied

by Bunker One. In addition to supporting its own carbon reduction plan, the line hopes to encourage growth in the production and use of biodiesel.

The line plans to complete the decarbonization of this route soon with the introduction of the Grotte, an electric ferry built in Poland and currently completing outfitting and trials. The electric ferry, due to enter service soon, is the same size as her two older running mates with additional capacity for cars.

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Man optimistic for methanol

Fast on the heels of the news that Maersk has ordered the first large dual-fuel containerships that will operate on methanol, much of the industry is questioning if this will spur the rapid adoption of the alternative fuel.

MAN is forecasting that others will quickly follow Maersk's lead while a leading methanol industry group used the opportunity to advocate for a change in how emissions are calculated to accelerate maritime decarbonization and support the adoption of methanol.

“As a fuel, methanol is quickly becoming an option within the large container-vessel segment where, up until now,conventional fuel and LNG have long reigned,” commented Thomas S. Hansen, Head of Promotion and Customer Support, MAN Energy Solutions. “We expect that this significant order will spur further market interest in methanol as a fuel, also within other ship segments such as bulkers.”

A.P. Møller-Maersk indicated its support for methanol earlier this year saying that it would begin to pursue the alternate fuel.

They ordered a smaller, feeder vessel in recent months which was billed as the first pure methanol containership. Now, saying the technology for methanol-fuel propulsion is rapidly advancing, Maersk ordered eight 16,000 TEU containerships along with an option for four additional vessels.

MAN also announced that the order specifies the world’s largest, dual-fuel, methanol engine, which they believe will further methanol as a marine fuel. Hyundai’s Ship-Building Division ordered eight MAN B&W 8G95ME-LGIM (Liquid Gas Injection Methanol) engines for the Maersk ships. Hyundai’s Engine & Machinery Division will build the engines that will be capable of burning bio-methanol as well as e-methanol.

“This is a massive milestone as these engines will be the largest methanol-burning engines ever constructed,” said Bjarne Foldager, Senior Vice President and Head of Two-Stroke Business, MAN Energy Solutions. MAN reports that it is also supplying the world’s first, low-speed, dual-fuel engine to run on methanol within the container segment to power Maersk’s 2,100 TEU feeder ship which is being built by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard.

While MAN says that it developed the ME-LGI engine in response to interest from the shipping world in operating on alternatives to heavy fuel oil, the industry trade group, The Methanol Institute is calling on maritime policy-makers to adopt a well-to-wake approach in GHG accounting of fuels, which it believes would accelerate the decarbonization by making methanol more attractive to the industry. They published the policy position ahead of IMO and COP 26 environmental meetings that they said will set the direction for sustainable marine fuels “The tank-to-wake approach currently used by IMO undisputedly places the burden of GHG emissions solely on ship owners and it implies that to achieve decarbonization, they are held wholly responsible for ensuring decarbonization of the sector,” adds Gregory Dolan, Chief Executive Officer, The Methanol Institute. “A well-to-wake approach would share the burden with fuel suppliers, power generators, port authorities, and national governments - we can’t just look at what happens in the engine room and ignore how the fuel got there in the first place.”

Applying a well-to-wake approach in GHG accounting of maritime transport would provide an investment signal and foster innovation in renewable power generation, and avoid transferring the reallocation of GHG emissions to upstream fuel production processes while placing the burden of decarbonization on the entire maritime sector rather than to shipowners alone, says the Institute. The full life-cycle approach would also better enable a response to regulatory targets while policy should also incorporate incentives to accelerate decarbonization efforts.

The Methanol Institute said it will work with IMO member states and industry bodies to promote the application of a well-to-wake approach to accurately establish a comparison of marine fuel performance with regards to GHG emissions. www.engines.man.eu

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Extension to Berbera Port

The recent years of expansion and complete modernization work at the port of Berbera, Africa, have now achieved the completion of the first phase of the project.

Konsberg announce South Korea training contracts

Kongsberg Digital (KDI) recently announced four new high-profile contracts with highly respected maritime training centres, schools and universities in South Korea.

In the first quarter of 2021, the successful delivery of K-Sim Offshore and DP simulators to the Korea Institute of Maritime and Fishery Technology (KIMFT) was closely followed by the handover of K-Sim Mooring simulators to the Busan Techno Park foundation, an organization dedicated to the development of mid- and long-term strategies and policies for local industries.

Directly off the back of these high-profile wins, KDI has recently been awarded contracts by two of Korea’s most distinguished educational establishments. In June and July respectively, Busan National Maritime High School and Incheon National Maritime High School both commissioned KDI to deliver K-Sim Navigation ship’s bridge simulators in the fourth quarter of this year.

The four new contracts consolidate a mutually rewarding relationship with South Korean training institutes. This relationship received an earlier boost in 2019, when a full suite of KDI simulator systems was delivered to the Korea Maritime and Ocean University (KMOU) and Mokpo National Maritime University (MMU) for installation on two identical training ships: T/S Segero and T/S Hannara.

Each of the four customers are united in agreement that KDI Maritime Simulation was awarded the contracts because of the quality, scope, functionality and flexibility of its simulators, in addition to the high level of trust associated with the Kongsberg brand.

KIMFT, which is a new investor in KDI technology, will be using the K-Sim simulators to train researchers and industry personnel in a complete series of offshore and dynamic positioning operations. Incheon National Maritime High School, another new KDI customer, will be deploying its K-Sim Navigation ship’s bridge simulators to provide students with highly realistic training using vessels, objects and equipment that behave and interact as they would in real life.

Meanwhile, Busan Techno Park and Busan National Maritime High School will be expanding their existing range of K-Sim simulators to enhance interoperability. By utilizing add-on features on the advanced and dynamic new devices such as offshore mooring, the oil-spill function and Smart objects, they will have high-fidelity, cost-effective, futureproof simulators on their respective premises which are equipped to seamlessly accommodate new technologies as they emerge.

“These contracts are all very important for KDI, securing our market leading position for maritime training in Asia,” comments Andreas Jagtøyen, Executive Vice President Digital Ocean, Kongsberg Digital. “South Korea is a key global player in the journey towards Maritime 4.0, with its highly successful ship-building and ship-owning companies. By securing these contracts, KDI has gained valuable partners to support the industry in this venture. This is a country also having a large offshore and fishing fleet, and we are confident that KDI simulator training will be of vital importance in supplying this industry with the best-qualified and most efficient crew and operators for many years to come.”

The Port started this project to come up as a new gateway to Ethiopia and East Africa.

A new special economic zone (BSEZ) and a new road infrastructure are also part of this project which should be completed in 2022.

Taking advantage of this invaluable opportunity, the Budd Group is planning to expand its services for ships and their P&I club in the port.

Experienced surveyors from the Budd Group are present there to assist with precautionary surveys or tallies. Using its knowledge of local shipping, Budd Group is working to open an office in Berbera.

The Port of Berbera plans to move 20% of the goods destined for Ethiopia and transform itself as an alternative to the Port of Djibouti. Dubai World Ports have gone into partnership with the government of

Somaliland and the state-owned Ethiopian Shipping to modernize the port of Berbera.

The DP World project was inaugurated by President of Somaliland, Muze Bihi Abdi, and President and CEO of DP World Sultan Ahmed bi Sulayem.

The next Phase (two) of the modernization project of Berbera is already underway.

Extension of container terminal is under progress and upon completion the full length of the container quay will be 1450 metres. With the completion of the entire project, a new road infrastructure will also be completed, that will provide the connection between Hargeisa, the Capital of Somaliland, and the extended port. www.dpworld.com

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Underwater cable for floating energy archipelago

Novacavi has specially developed a hybrid underwater cable with optical fibre for the first sea-scale prototype of floating energy archipelago, an innovative idea for a sustainable use of marine renewable energy of CNR-INM (Institute for Marine Engineering).

With a reinforced configuration, this cable has been designed for the first laboratory at sea in Italy at the port of Naples (co-managed by CNR-Diitet and Unicampania university). It will integrate the part of transmission of electricity from land to platforms at sea, the part of transmission of electricity generated at sea to land and the part of digital signal transmission while at the same time it will guarantee excellent resilience to the forces to which it subjected.

Novacavi is rightly proud to contribute to the realization of this Electrical System Research project funded by MiSE and coordinated by the Department of Engineering Diitet of the CNR, a strategic research project for the industrial system of the offshore renewable energy sector.

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Saam chooses Sanmar for Panama

Sanmar has delivered the third tug to Saam Towage from its successful RAmparts 2400SX design of compact tugboats. Named Saam Palenque by its new owners, she will work in Panama where SAAM Towage is the largest supplier of towage services, with operations at all ports on both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts.

Based on the exclusive-to-Sanmar RAmparts 2400SX design from Canadian naval architects Robert Allan Ltd, Saam Palenque previously worked at Izmir in Turkey as part of Sanmar’s own fleet.

Saam Palenque is a sister vessel to Albatros, a RAmparts 2400SX design tug delivered to Saam Towage earlier this year following the expansion of its services into Peru. Saam Towage also operates the Sanmar-built RAmparts 2400SX tug Saam Valparaiso in Panama, which was delivered in 2020.

Measuring 24.4m x 11.25m x 5.6m and powered by two Caterpillar 3516C main engines, each achieving 2,100kW at 1,600 revs/min, the technologically advanced Saam Palenque can achieve an impressive 72 tonnes of bollard pull and has a top speed of 12.5 knots.

The FiFi 1 classified tug’s fire-fighting pump is driven through clutched flexible coupling in front of the port side main engine and has a capacity of 2,700 m3/hour. Tank capacities include 72,400 litres of fuel oil and 10,800 litres of freshwater.

The accommodations meet MLC standards and are for up to six crew, with the captain and chief engineer’s cabins above deck along with a mess/lounge and galley and WC with shower. Below deck, there are two double cabins, a WC with shower, and laundry. All accommodation space is heated, vented and air-conditioned.

Special care has been taken to resilient mount all engines and essential equipment including hydraulic pipes to minimise noise and maximise crew comfort.

Acclaimed for their manoeuvring ability, sea-keeping and stability performance, the multi-tasking RAmparts 2400SX design tugs from Sanmar are designed for maximum efficiency in the performance of ship-handling duties for seagoing ships.

Saam Towage Technical Director, Pablo Caceres, said: “At Saam Towage, we are very proud and satisfied with the introduction of this high quality, effectively designed and well-equipped tugboat that perfectly suits the expectations of our relevant clients in our Panama operations. We will dedicate Saam Palenque to our operations at the AES LNG Terminal (Costa Norte), the Telfer Tanks Fuel Oil Terminal and the PPC Cristobal Container Terminal where we expect to continue providing Saam Towage’s high standards in service. The Saam Palenque will certainly fulfil our goals.”

Ruchan Civgin, Commercial Director of Sanmar, said: “At Sanmar we like to build long-term relationships with our clients and I am delighted that Saam Towage has once again turned to us to provide the state-of-the-art and cost-effective tugboats it needs.

Our RAmparts 2400SX design tugs are an extremely popular choice, combining the benefits of the manoeuvrability of a compact design with the power and strength associated with a larger tug. We have had a lot of interest in them from operators around the world.” www.sanmar.com.tr

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Australian company Transhipment Services Australia orders Damen Transshipment Crane Barge for handling capesize vessels

Damen has received an order for a Transshipment Crane Barge from the Australian company Transhipment Services Australia (TSA). As it is able to supply the new Crane Barge 6324 directly from stock, Damen will fulfil the order in a period of only four weeks.

TSA has been contracted by Metro Mining to provide transshipment services for its Bauxite Hills Project located along the Skardon River on Cape York Peninsula, north of Weipa in Far North Queensland. With a presence in three sites across Australia, TSA will operate the Damen Floating Crane Barge and has a fleet of five tugs and six dumb barges that have been successfully transhipping for Metro for four years. The company has also operated Damen tugs and Shoalbusters in the past.

Sjoerd de Bruin, Damen Sales Manager Asia Pacific, responsible for Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific, comments: “We are delighted that we could make this happen and very quickly, in just four weeks from the initial client enquiry to delivery into Australia. Not only are we partly customising the barge during this time, we have also arranged the finance through our Customer Finance Department.”

Mr de Bruin explains: “Damen was keen to make every effort to support TSA. If we had gone to the external financing options the lead time could take up to sixteen weeks given the summer holiday period, therefore our Customer Finance Department stepped in.

“All the different Damen departments worked together to support our client Design & Proposal, Finance, Legal and all of our colleagues in Yichang, China.

And given the financial arrangements, our Board also had to approve the deal.

It is an impressive team effort.”

Joint owner of TSA, Darren Hedley stated that Damen is renowned worldwide for its quality marine fleet, reliable floating cranes and professional service. “Our previous experience with Damen vessels has always been rewarding and we are all very excited to welcome this new vessel into the fleet and to commence loading Capesize ships in October of this year.”

At 63 x 24 metres, the Damen Crane Barge is equipped with a grab with a 15 cubic metre capacity and TSA is expecting to load at an impressive rate of 16,000 to 20,000 tonnes per day.

Once the client- and class requirements are completed, the new Crane Barge will be transported from Shanghai to Australia by an oceangoing tug by one of TSA’s contractors. Damen is also offering an extended warranty to TSA and support from the Damen Brisbane Service Hub. On the day of the vessel’s arrival, a Service Engineer will be present and support TSA with all the documentation and paperwork, carry out the technical handover and provide maintenance training.

TSA’s new Damen Crane Barge 6324 is expected to be operational in Q4 2021.

Metro Mining Limited has earmarked an expansion strategy to ultimately achieve an annual production of 6 million tonnes. A key element of this was for Metro to have the capability to load Capesize vessels. Converting to larger Capesize vessels will reduce the unit freight rates. www.damen.com

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24.5m NEW BUILD FISHING VESSEL ‘ORION’

Macduff Ship Design Limited were recently pleased to confirm the delivery by Macduff Shipyards of the new build fishing vessel, ‘ORION, BF 432’, to owner Brian Harvey and his two sons Andrew and Simon. This vessel replaces their previous fishing vessel of the same name, which was built by the same yard in the early noughties and is intended to fish around the coast of Scotland, predominately in the North Sea.

During the early design phase for the vessel a decision was taking to remodel the hull form based on results from a tank testing program which Macduff Ship Design and Macduff Shipyard were running with the intent to improve hull efficiency. A study was conducted by the Wolfson Unit in Southampton using CFD technology to compare the proposed new vessel against the previous model, with the results showing a net decrease in hull resistance at steaming speed. Following this Macduff Ship Design faired and finalised the hull form and produced a full set of steel construction plans along with conducting the incline experiment and producing the vessels stability booklet at the end of the build. The fabrication of the hull of ORION was subcontracted to Kedat Shipyard based in Szczecin, Poland with the construction reviewed and verified by Bureau Veritas to comply with the MCA’s construction standard and upon completion the hull was towed to Macduff for outfitting by the yard.

The hull of ORION is built completely from steel, apart from the wheelhouse and mast, and features a double chine hull form, transom stern and modern bow designed to cut cleanly through the sea with less energy leading to a reduction in fuel consumption and emissions along with increased crew comfort. In broad terms the layout of the ORION is largely similar to some of the other recent new builds produced by the yard. Below deck features the cabins, engine room, fish hold and a large freshwater tank forward of the collision bulkhead. Whereas above deck is situated the aft shelter, galley/mess and side passage area, fish processing area and then a winch room forward where three split winches are sited.

A bespoke hydraulic deck machinery package was fabricated by the yard for the ORION comprising of a triple barrel winch powered by dual motors, two split net drums, two bagging winches, two small gear handling winches, cod end lifting winch and a dedicated anchor windlass. Thistle Marine of Peterhead supplied both the MFB8 landing crane and MBK13 powerblock crane, both of which featuring a slew ring base. Primary hydraulic power is provided by a single Parker hydraulic pump driven from a dedicated Mitsubishi 6D24 auxiliary engine producing 218 kW whilst secondary hydraulic power is provided by combination of one electric/hydraulic motor set with an output of 45 kW in tandem with a Parker hydraulic pump driven from a power take off fitted to the gearbox. A hydraulically powered bow thruster is also fitted of 180 hp. The hydraulic system, designed by the yard, is cooled via a Blokland box cooler and Bowman heat exchanger.

The propulsion package features a 2.5 m fixed pitch propeller supplied by Wartsila, driven by a CATERPILLAR C32 main engine with 660 hp @ 1600-1800 rpm through a Masson Marine W7400 reversible gearbox with 9.077:1 reduction. ORION is the seventh vessel built by the yard in recent years to feature this propulsion package which has demonstrated itself to be both robust and adaptable with the Wide Operating Speed Range of the C32 main engine providing flexibility to achieve full power from a fixed pitch propeller both whilst steaming and trawling. The efficiency gains predicted during the early design phase were realised during engine trials with the vessel achieving 9.1 knots at only 50% engine load and 10.5 knots at 100% load. ORION also features a triple rudder system and high lift propeller nozzle provided by Wartsila.

Cooling systems for all engines and hydraulics onboard are served by box coolers supplied by Blokland Non-Ferro.

Electrical power onboard is provided by two Mitsubishi generator sets supplied by Macduff Diesels Limited, each with a rating of 106 ekW and of sufficient size to run the vessels power independently providing complete redundancy.

The electrical systems onboard were designed and fitted by R.D. Downie who also fabricated the vessels switchboard and control panels for all the pumps and motor starters. In addition to this R.D. Downie also provided the fire, bilge and gas alarm systems onboard along with the navigation light panel and assisted with the installation of the navigation equipment.

The fish processing deck features a catch handling system built by the yard and is complemented by a DEGA resin floor system fitted by PBP services. Two separate compartments are formed within the fish processing area which house both a dry locker and ice plant room. The fish hold refrigeration system along with ice machine was supplied and fitted by Premier Refrigeration.

The high specification navigation package was supplied and fitted onboard by McMinn Marine Ltd, please contact David McMinn for full details.

Fishing gear was supplied by Faithlie Trawl (International) Ltd, Seaforth Trawls Ltd and Caley Fisheries. www.macduffshipdesign.com

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First US hydrogen fuel cell vessel The world’s first commercial vessel powered 100% by hydrogen fuel cell has been launched by All American Marine.

The ‘Sea Change’ is 70 feet in length, has zero-emissions, is hydrogen fuel cellpowered and is an electric-drive ferry.

The vessel was built by All American Marine, Inc. (AAM) and is owned by Switch Maritime, it will be the first hydrogen fuel cell vessel in the US and will operate in the California Bay Area.

“Hydrogen-fuel cell technology will prove to be a robust alternative to conventional powertrain technologies,” said Ron Wille, AAM President and COO. “AAM is continuing our tradition of building vessels on the leading edge of technology using advanced propulsion methods, which is why we are so proud to have to completed construction on such a revolutionary vessel.”

Sea Change is currently undergoing operational trials and it is equipped with a hydrogen fuel cell power package provided by Zero Emissions Industries (formerly Golden Gate Zero Emission Marine), comprised of 360kW of Cummins fuel cells and Hexagon hydrogen storage tanks with a capacity of 246kg.

This system is integrated with 100kWh of lithium-ion battery provided by XALT and a 2x 300kW electric propulsion system provided by BAE Systems. The hydrogen fuel cell powertrain system affords the same operational flexibility as diesel with zero emissions and less maintenance.

The vessel design originates from Incat Crowther, and the construction supervision and management has been led by Hornblower Group.

The project is funded by private capital from SWITCH, an impact investment platform building the first fleet of exclusively zero-carbon maritime vessels to accelerate the decarbonisation and energy transition of the US maritime sector. www.allamericanmarine.com

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Offshore wind developer Ørsted and its partner Eversource have selected Kiewit to construct an offshore wind substation, which will be deployed at their South Fork Wind project serving New York’s Long Island. This will be the first US-built offshore wind substation.

Offshore wind substations are critical components of utility-scale offshore wind farms. Substations collect the power produced by wind turbines and connect the clean energy to the grid. The offshore substation will consist of a topside resting on a monopile foundation.

Kiewit will not only build but also design the substation, for the 132- megawatt offshore wind project – New York’s first offshore wind farm.

The 1,500- ton, 60-foot-tall substation will be built at Kiewit’s facility in Ingleside, Texas, near Corpus Christi. More than 350 workers across three states will support this South Fork Wind structure.

The fabrication workers in Ingleside will be supported by teams in Houston and Kansas. In addition, it has been said that hundreds of union workers in the Northeast will support the South Fork Wind project and additional initiatives in the region.

"We’re helping to build a new U.S. manufacturing industry that will create thousands of good-paying jobs not just in the Northeast but in communities across the United States,” said David Hardy, Chief Executive Officer of Ørsted Offshore North America. “We’re proud to partner with Kiewit to deliver the first American-made offshore wind substation. This initiative is part of our commitment to deliver for our long-term partners, combining international experience with local expertise in communities across the country.”

Kiewit expects to start construction on the substation in November and complete the work by spring 2023, before transiting the substation across the Gulf of Mexico and up the East Coast for installation at the South Fork Wind site in the summer of 2023.

South Fork Wind continues to advance through the federal permitting process, with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issuing the project’s final Environmental Impact Statement on August 16.

According to the developers, South Fork Wind remains on track to be fully permitted in early 2022, with construction activities ramping up soon after and the project producing electricity by the end of 2023. www.kiewit.com

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New ‘Blue Carbon’ report

Blue carbon is a key tool in tackling global warming - yet is being largely ignored by many policymakers, including those in the maritime field states a new report.

The carbon stored in ocean ecosystems, such as mangroves and seagrasses, can help protect the planet from runaway global heating, the new report from the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) concluded.

The report is backed by an open letter, signed by over 7,000 stakeholders and backed by 90 global NGOs, which was delivered to world leaders on World Mangrove Day, back in July, calling on them to make ocean protection a cornerstone of climate action.

CEO and founder of EJF Steve Trent commented: “The twin crises of climate and biodiversity combined are an existential threat to humanity.

If we do not completely reshape our relationship with the natural world, we will be the authors of our own suffering.

“This is why our leaders must act now, and act decisively, to halt this crisis while putting environmental justice at the centre of our world view.

That means recognising the ocean as one of our biggest allies in the fight against global heating.”

The letter and report urge national leaders to include specific, legally binding targets to protect and restore blue carbon environments in their updated Nationally Determined Contribution implementation plans; commit to the 30x30 ocean protection plan and designate 30% of the ocean as ecologically representative marine protected areas by 2030; and agree an international moratorium on deep sea mining to protect the deep sea from irreversible, large-scale harm.

If properly restored and protected, coastal blue carbon ecosystems, such as mangroves, seagrasses, saltmarshes and kelp forests, could deal with up to 200 tonnes of the CO2 humans currently emit every year. www.ejfoundation.org

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Damen to provide rudders and

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Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has contracted Damen Marine Components (DMC) for a series of rudders and steering gear systems. The equipment is for five vessels that Navantia is constructing for Armada Española - the Spanish Navy.

These next-generation vessels are of the F110 frigate class. DMC’s scope involves supplying Navantia with Twin Van der Velden Atlantic Rudders specifically developed for minimum noise and vibration throughout the system; from the rudder blades to associated equipment such as the bearings, cylinders and hydraulic power units.

The Atlantic Rudder is also wellknown for its low and drag and low vibrations. Its slim profile ensures minimal resistance - especially on high speed vessels.

Wim Knoester, Director Sales & Marketing DMC, says: “We are very pleased to be selected by Navantia as the supplier for the manoeuvring system on this Programme. With this order, DMC strengthens its position in this market segment”.

The order also includes skegs and extended trunks as well as Twin EBST 425-35 steering gear system including rudder angle indicators.

DMC will deliver the equipment between 2023 and 2028. Navantia is scheduled to deliver the vessels between 2026 and 2031.

They are being constructed as a replacement for the Spanish Navy’s Santa Maria-class frigates. The vessels will feature anti-submarine capabilities and will undertake fleet protection, maritime security in joint and combined missions. www.damen.com

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LAND & WATER COMPLETES DREDGING WORKS AT PEEL MARINA IN THE ISLE OF MAN

Leading wet civil engineers Land & Water has completed dredging works on behalf of the Isle of Man Government as part of a wider three-year project which has removed over 22,000m3 of silt from Peel Marina. This has helped to significantly improve the water depths, improving the marina’s access and functionality for years to come.

Having previously removed approx. 40% of silt last year, using its specialist plant including long reach excavators on floating barges, Land & Water has now dredged the remaining materials between March and May this year.

All silt has been transported to the drying lagoon which was constructed and lined by Land & Water last spring for storage and dewatering. The lagoon was carefully constructed to meet specific requirements, meaning that any remaining heavy metals and other contaminants can be safely contained. Now that the dredging is complete, the material will be allowed to dry before being removed to a licensed facility. The former greenfield site will then be returned to its original state.

Charlie Oakes, Project Manager at Land & Water, said: “We are pleased to have completed this groundbreaking three-year project and to have supported the Isle of Man Government in its allimportant venture to safeguard Peel Marina.

“Having returned to the island in February this year, during the Isle of Man’s third national lockdown, I would like to thank the dedicated Land & Water project team who were willing to travel and stay away from their homes and families to ensure we could continue delivering high quality services to improve and maintain waterways across every part of the UK. “Going above and beyond for our clients is something that we pride ourselves on at Land & Water and I am proud to have witnessed the strength and commitment from the project team during such challenging circumstances.”

The Peel Marina dredging project was only one of two major contracts to be allowed to continue working on the Isle of Man during the previous lockdown period. The Land & Water team complied with all Coronavirus guidelines by self-isolating on the island beforehand and taking the required Covid-19 tests.

After showing its resilience and ability to adapt working methods to meet the ongoing Coronavirus restrictions, Land & Water has re-established the efficiency of Peel Marina for the future.

The Peel Marina project is vital to the local community; this work promises to ease pressures put on the marina, ensuring that it is restored to its correct level for access and operation. This will continue to bring real economic benefits to Peel. With the works split across two phases, every stage of this project was carefully considered and structured to safely handle the materials removed from this site. Land & Water is proud to have contributed to a project which promises to bring about such positive change. www.land-water.co.uk

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Kawasaki Heavy Industries’ Spice AUV will use tracking, communiciations and navigation technology from Sonardyne on its long-endurance missions

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Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) has chosen a suite of subsea navigation, positioning and communications technologies from marine energy, defence and science company Sonardyne to navigate, track and control its first commercial Spice autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs).

The Spice (Subsea Precise Inspector with Close Eyes) AUV, complete with a submerged docking system and unique robotic arm for non-destructive testing, has been designed and built by KHI for intelligent and low-logistic pipeline and subsea asset inspection operations down to 3,000 metres water depth.

To support accurate and long-duration navigation on its missions, while minimising complexity and payload space consumption, the vehicle is fitted with Sonardyne’s industry leading hybrid navigator Sprint-Nav. For underwater positioning and communications, the Spice AUV is using Sonardyne’s AvTrak 6 - a combined transponder, modem and emergency relocator beacon all in one. KHI has also been using Sonardyne’s Mini-Ranger 2 Ultra-Short Baseline (USBL) system with a Robotics Pack to support tracking and communications during development and testing.

Two Spice AUVs have already been ordered by UK-based subsea services company Modus Subsea Services for cable and pipeline inspections, as well as more conventional surveys. One is due to be delivered to Modus this year.

“Our goal with the Spice AUV is to enable operational efficiency of inspection operations, to reduce cost and reduce the burden and risk experienced by crews working on support vessels offshore. We believe that Sonardyne’s instruments will support the highly accurate navigation of the Spice AUV, supporting our goals” says Noriyuki Okaya, Development & Design section, AUV Department Kobe Shipyard, at KHI. Sprint-Nav combines Sonardyne’s Sprint INS sensor, Syrinx 600 kHz DVL and a high accuracy intelligent pressure sensor into a single housing, making it one of the smallest combined inertial navigation instruments on the market. Sprint-Nav’s tight integration of raw sensor data at a low level provides unprecedented navigational performance and precision for subsea vehicles, consistently outperforming competing systems in customer trials. The Sprint-Nav 700, selected by KHI, is equipped with the highest performance available sensors, including Honeywell ring laser gyros and accelerometers.

Built for simple integration on AUV platforms, AvTrak 6 combines the functions of transponder, transceiver and telemetry link in one low power unit, leaving more payload space and power for other instruments. It enables AUVs to undertake simultaneous LBL ranging, USBL tracking via a surface vessel and robust telemetry for AUV to vessel and AUV-to-AUV communications.

Mini-Ranger 2 is ideal for use from smaller vessels, where survey-grade positioning performance is required. It can simultaneously track 10 targets at very fast update rates, is quick to install and has a standard operating range of 995 metres, extendable to 4000 metres. Sonardyne’s Marine Robotics software pack unlocks valuable additional capability when used with a compatible subsea vehicle mounted instrument such as AvTrak 6. This includes secure data exchange and remote control of multiple AUVs deployed in swarm scenarios. www.fugro.com

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A first for Egypt as Fugro revolutionises subsea installation for Gupco Fugro has revolutionised a subsea installation programme for Gulf of Suez Petroleum Company (GUPCO) with its innovative QuickVision® technology. Used for the first time in Egypt, the contactless positioning solution replaced the conventional survey sensors typically attached to subsea structures during installation.

Under a contract with Dragon Oil (GUPCO), Fugro delivered subsea positioning support for the installation of multiple subsea structures off the coast of Egypt. To meet the requirements for improved safety and lower project costs, Fugro deployed their QuickVision solution. This state-of-the art vision technology uses a smart camera, attached to a remotely operated vehicle, that can determine the heading and attitude of a subsea structure as it is landed. This eliminates the requirement to pre-install a sensor package on the structure, and retrieve it once installation is complete, which reduces the time and costs associated with a dive support vessel.

Noting the benefits that real-time access to the positioning Geo-data brought to the project, Fugro’s Project Manager, Sherif Abd El Aziz, said: "Introducing the power of augmented reality has had a hugely positive impact on this project’s delivery."

Lotfi Ibrahim, Drilling Operation Manager for Dragon Oil (GUPCO), added: “The conventional sensor method is timeconsuming and is not without risk. Fugro’s QuickVision allowed us to deliver safer and more sustainable operations, and within the desired accuracy. It has revolutionised our subsea installation programmes.” www.fugro.com

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FET to deliver ROV life extension project to support international telecoms Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. (FET) has announced it has been awarded a contract to provide a life extension (Lext) upgrade on one of its Perry ST200 Trenchers. The Lext upgrade will be completed for a Western Hemisphere telecommunications equipment company The enhanced asset will support the installation and maintenance of subsea cables that are a vital component of an international communications network.

This project marks FET’s second life extension upgrade for an ST200 trencher and follows on from the successful sea trial of the first upgrade last year.

FET’s Lext service provides remotely operated vehicle (ROV) operators with a cost-effective solution to ageing subsea vehicles and technology obsolescence by increasing the asset’s life in some case more than a decade.

As part of the work scope, FET will completely remove all obsolete components and associated parts within the control system and replace them with the latest evolution in control system hardware and software. The upgrade benefits from over 60 years of ROV development at FET, and will provide increased reliability and improved support, while also minimizing downtime.

FET has produced more than 800 Perry and Sub-Atlantic ROV systems over the past six decades.

All vehicle manufacturing is certified and compliant to ISO 9001 and 18001 to provide safety and reliability assurance.

The latest Lext upgrade is based on the newest developments in work-class ROV and trencher technology. These vehicles feature significantly enhanced performance across the full range of demanding intervention, survey and trenching tasks without compromising the outstanding reliability which the original Triton vehicles are known for.

Kevin Taylor, FET’s Vice President - Subsea Vehicles, said: "We recognised the opportunity to provide a more cost-efficient solution to ageing vehicles while still delivering the high quality, robust assets that FET is renowned for. This award underlines our ongoing commitment to delivering new and innovative technological solutions to the subsea industry across the blue economy.

"This is the second life extension upgrade for this client in the last 12 months and it’s fantastic to see customers continue to recognise the reliable performance our trenchers deliver and the operational sustainability the Lext service provides.”

The upgrade will be carried out at FET’s facility in Bryan, Texas, using components manufactured at FET’s UK facility. www.f-e-t.com

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French dams and bridges inspection specialist, IDCBTP, has chosen a Saab Seaeye Falcon for detailed infrastructure examination.

“We chose the Saab Seaeye Falcon because it's a reliable system that’s simple to use and to upgrade,” says Clément Chaudouet of IDCBTP. “It's also a stable system, which is very important to us as we need perfect control of the ROV during a dam inspection.”

He adds that Saab Seaeye’s position as leader in the world of underwater robotics was important in their decision to choose the Falcon — and that the company “has a great support team.”

For a clear and accurate analysis of the condition of the structures, IDCBTP’s Falcon is fitted with a range of systems including lasers, multibeam sonar, profiler sonar and navigation and positioning systems.

Precision data collected in this way can identify repairs needed, help maintenance planning and spot trends in structure condition.

Two structures under inspection are the bridge supports for the Pont de la Pyle at Lake Vouglans and the upstream face of the dam structure of the Barrage de Thurins at Rhône.

The world’s top selling vehicle of its class for over 20 years, the Falcon’s success comes from being a small, metre-sized, intelligent, powerful, five-thruster-strong, highly manoeuvrable, multi-tasking and easy to use vehicle, depth rated to 1000 metres.

Enhanced with Saab Seaeye’s revolutionary iCON™ intelligent control system, the Falcon is a future-flexible package designed to adopt evolving technologies.

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Wartsila will supply the steerable and tunnel thrusters for two new wind farm turbine installation vessels being built for the China Three Gorges Corporation (CTGC), a China state-owned power company.

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The ships will serve China’s expanding offshore wind power sector. The orders were placed by CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co, the yard building a 2000-ton wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV), and by China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) Co, the yard building a 3000ton heavy lift vessel.

The orders with Wartsila were placed back in May. The Wartsila thruster solutions provide the level of performance required to ensure optimal positioning for offshore installation vessels regardless of the sea and weather conditions. Furthermore, the weight of onboard equipment is an important consideration for jack-up vessels, and the compact Wartsila thruster package saves weight without compromising performance.

“Wind power is becoming increasingly important for China, and we are building these two ships on a fast-track schedule to support this programme. We appreciate Wartsila’s ability to deliver the thrusters in line with our timetable. Their local engineering and project management assistance is of great value to us,” said Mr. Wang Peng, Project Manager, China Three Gorges Corporation.

“We are proud to have been awarded the contracts for these new vessels.

As with all Wartsila products and solutions, our thrusters are designed to ensure optimal efficiency, high hydrodynamic performance, less maintenance, and better accessibility for servicing. They reach and exceed the performance levels required in today’s competitive operating environment,” commented Lauri Tiainen, Product Director Thrusters & Propulsion, Wartsila Marine Power.

Each of the vessels will have an optimised thruster configuration consisting of WST-32FP main propulsion units and relevant WTT transverse thruster sizes. The future-proof design of the thrusters features high redundancy for less energy consumption, and proven reliability. They also comply with applicable environmental regulations with the use of Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EAL).

China is expected to boost its offshore wind power generation capacity to 50 gigawatts by the end of 2029.

The aim is to reach ten percent of the country’s total wind power generation capacity, which currently is at three percent. www.wartsila.com

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The technology group Wartsila’s strong relationship with the Danish ship builder Karstensens Shipyard is once again emphasised with main propulsion equipment orders for two new fishing vessels.

These latest orders were placed in July meaning, during the past year alone, the Karstensens yard has selected Wartsila solutions for seven vessels.

A custom designed 77-metre overall length fishing vessel, the ‘Christina S’, will be owned and operated by the Fraserburgh, Scotland based Simpson family’s Christina S Fishing Company in partnership with P&J Johnston. It will replace an existing vessel of the same name. The ship will be powered by a Wartsila 31 main engine, and will also feature other Wartsila solutions including an NOx Reducer emissions reduction system, the reduction gear, controllable pitch propeller, and ProTouch propulsion remote control system. The equipment will be delivered during summer 2022.

Swedish fishing concern Gifico has ordered a 64-metre long fishing vessel to be named the ‘Ginneton’. The design incorporates a Wartsila 32 main engine, as well as other Wartsila solutions, including the reduction gear, controllable pitch propeller, and ProTouch propulsion remote control system. The equipment is planned for delivery towards the end of 2022.

“We have worked with Wartsila on building the right concept for this vessel. We feel that Wartsila’s technology is always a step ahead, and their service support is top class,” commented Philip Claeson, owner, Gifico.

“We have a long tradition and a strong reputation in building high quality fishing vessels of all types. This means that both the design and the machinery selected have to be of the highest quality, and in this respect, we feel, that Wartsila is a suitable project partner. They offer technically optimized competitive solutions, while the Wartsila engines’ high efficiency, low fuel consumption, and extended overhaul intervals are of benefit to the end-costumers,” added Kent Damgaard, Director, Karstensens Shipyard.

“Repeat orders are the best indication of a satisfied customer, and with every new order our relationship with Karstensens Shipyard is strengthened. We aim always to not only deliver efficient and reliable products and systems, but to provide quality support to the customer throughout the project cycle,” said Johan Hanstén, Sales Director, Wartsila Marine Power.

The ‘Christina S’ is scheduled to be delivered to the owners in July 2023, and the ‘Ginneton’ in August 2023. www.wartsila.com

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Yanmar commences first

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Yanmar Marine International has commenced installations of its new high horsepower 6LF diesel engines, with outstanding results reported from the first project completed in Europe.

In the milestone installation, certified Yanmar dealer Motonautica Balear, in Mallorca, repowered Magnum 40 motorboat Adriana with two Yanmar 6LF530 models and upgraded the electronics and controls. The electronically-managed, common rail 530 mhp output engines, rated at 3000 rpm / 390 kW, replaced two 20-year-old mechanical 420 hp / 2800 rpm units.

Testing and sea trials show the technologically-advanced Yanmar system has improved the vessel’s speed, increased fuel-efficiency and decreased noise, achieving a smoother, more pleasurable onboard experience and lowering environmental impact.

Andreu Martinez, Yanmar Baleares, said: “The installation of the new Yanmar 6LF engines in the Adriana has been an industry first for Europe. The Adriana had two 20-year-old diesel engines and their combined performance and fuel consumption were poor by today’s standards. By replacing the engine and accessories entirely with the new Yanmar motor, the vessel now has efficient, reliable power for any task required.”

As Yanmar steps up the supply and customization of the common rail marine engine at its Italy facility, further deliveries in Europe are underway.

Suitable for large superyacht tenders, planing and semi-planing motoryachts up to 55ft and light-duty commercial vessels, the new compact and powerful 6LF range expands Yanmar’s product line-up with higher power solutions. The three output models - 485, 530 and 550 mhp - are controlled by the next-generation Yanmar VC20 system, for four engines with up to three stations, and feature Yanmar’s proprietary fuel mapping and a larger mixing elbow for reliable and consistent output performance. The 3000 rpm engines are custom engineered to offer direct connectivity to NMEA and J1939 CAN-bus networks.

Martijn Oggel, Global Sales Manager of Yanmar Marine International, said: “We are excited to announce we are now shipping the first 6LF units to our customers.

These new electronically-managed, higher power engines are a proven solution for jet and shaft drives and are customized by Yanmar for reliability and easy installation, with our gear box configuration reducing vibration and increasing efficiency. With low emission benefits alongside the reassurance of Yanmar’s reputation for high quality, the 6LF will bring significant advantages and enhanced on-board comfort to more boat owners, operators and builders.”

The global emission-certified range offers leading fuel economy and is compatible with a wide range of fuel types. The high power, low weight and compact installation of the 6LF 550 mhp model creates a high-power density of 82 mhp/L. New owners can take advantage of Yanmar’s global distribution network, including local dealer support and genuine spare parts supply.

With the addition of the latest 6LF and 6LT ranges, Yanmar’s portfolio of trusted common rail marine diesel engines encompasses an output range up to 640 mhp, the most comprehensive offering available from any marine engine manufacturer. www.yanmar.com

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HR Wallingford and Witherbys combine to launch ground-breaking mooring tool

In partnership with Witherbys, HR Wallingford have launched SHIPMOOR, a new ship mooring tool that performs static and dynamic ship mooring analyses in a rapid, user friendly and intuitive manner.

Created to make the assessment of mooring an LNG carrier a straightforward and user driven process, SHIPMOOR uses the power of cloud based servers to undertake live mooring analysis for each ship. The internet-based tool offers an efficient solution for the significant amount of calculation and processing required in this sort of analysis With mooring errors and disconnections often causing lengthy delays, SHIPMOOR mitigates the input of incorrect data by hosting an up-to-date, standardised database of LNG port information, enabling live sharing of information between all parties involved in the mooring of a ship, from the operator through to the assessments office and the team at the berthing location.

In providing transparency and accurate data alongside a 3D visualisation of any arrangement, the program provides safer and more efficient berthing.

“SHIPMOOR can be used for all types of ships to validate their mooring arrangements against the conditions they will encounter,” said Dr Mark McBride, HR Wallingford Ships and Dredging Group Manager. “In the case of LNG carriers, the results can be validated against industry specific environmental criteria.

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Web: www.fdsukltd.com Developed with security at its heart, SHIPMOOR runs within an internet browser and meets the IMO’s newly introduced Diver R.O.V. & Crane Operated Dredging Systems. Multipurpose & cybersecurity requirements.

Mini dredging systems for the removal of fines, silt, mud’s, drill cuttings, Technical Director at Witherbys, Johan Machtelinckx, added: “With sand, grit, gravel, shingle, shale & general debris. Suitable for confined traditional methods for preparing the mooring of LNG carriers often space operations or locations where access is a problem. All on-shore civil applications. Shallow & deepwater offshore support operations. causing errors and delays, SHIPMOOR is truly a 21st century Renewables. Complete ready to use self operational systems available solution for mooring analysis. By optimising a process that usually for use worldwide. Stillage packed or deepwater offshore containerised requires a lengthy and data intensive setup, SHIPMOOR saves vast units. Long & short term rentals. Sales. Wide scope of operations. amounts of time for each mooring operation.”

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ABP invests £4 million in new equipment, staff and welfare facilities in Port of Garston, Liverpool

New equipment at recently erected Long Rake Spar bays and bagging operations at ABP’s Port of Garston

Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s leading ports group, has invested a further £4 million in its Port of Garston, Liverpool. To support both current and future business, the Port of Garston has increased its local workforce by 25%, invested in new equipment, and welfare facilities, and undertaken a significant dredge campaign to improve access to the port. This investment follows the recent expansion project at the port earlier this year, delivering additional covered and external storage.

To support its new and existing customers, the Port has hired four heads to bring the permanent operational staff up to 16, and has increased and upgraded its Cargo handling equipment, including the purchase of more efficient and sustainable electrical forklifts. ABP is also committed to refurbishing all the recently acquired stores at Garston, which diminishes any risk for stored cargo.

ABP’s dredging operations, UKD, has just completed a large-scale dredge campaign and ABP has also tripled the number of weighbridges at its port, which helps to reduce the amount of time that hauliers need to spend at the port.

Brian McFarlane, Port Manager for ABP Garston commented: “This significant new and ongoing investment in our Port of Garston enables ABP to ensure that its services remain competitive, resilient and of the highest standards for all our customers. We’re extremely pleased to expand our team, upgrade our equipment and facilities to offer a more efficient service to new and existing trade.” www.abports.co.uk

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The team at the Hydroscand Widnes branch and Head Office in Nottingham, came to the rescue recently when a Liebherr 984 needed a hose very quickly.

The customer had a boom that had snapped in the middle on a Liebherr 984. This was sent away for major repair as it couldn’t be repaired on site.

Paul Johnston, Branch Manager at our Widnes branch said: “When the repair was completed it came back without any hose on it. So, all eyes were on Hydroscand to do the job well and quickly. The hose was required the very next day.

“As almost 60 metres of 1½” 420 bar hose was required for this job, we contacted Nigel Townsend, Product/Purchasing Manager at Head office, who organised a same day delivery of the hose. So, the hose was here by 6pm the same day which was fantastic.

“Nigel and the team cut the hose to length, and we swaged the ends.”

The next day, Jon Chan, Mobile Hose Technician went onsite at 6am to fit the hose.

Paul said: “The Liebherr 984 Hi Rise was tested, and Jon stayed with the machine until the customer was happy and the machine was given the thumbs up. The Liebherr 984 was then taken to the quayside to load scrap onto the ships.

“I must point out that it was a fantastic effort by everyone at Head office, and at our branch to have this job ready for the next day.” www.hydroscand.co.uk

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A revolutionary seismic isolation system, provided by Casper, Phillips & Associates Inc. (CPA), has been installed on two quayside container cranes.

The crane base anti-seismic isolation system (BASIS) is built on nonlinear time history analysis (NLTHA) and can protect the crane main structure from damage even in contingency level earthquakes. BASIS has been successfully installed and commissioned on two cranes that are in a major seismic zone in Turkey. The cranes, installed at Asyaport, have a 100 ft. (30.48m) gantry span, 223 ft. (68m) outreach, 66 ft. (20m) back-reach, and 152 ft. (46.3m) lifting height above the gantry rail.

CPA, which has been utilizing NLTHA for research and engineering projects since 1991, offers a wide variety of heavy-duty industrial services, including procurement, specification, design, manufacturing review, modification, and accident investigation.

BASIS is installed between the sill beam and main equalizer beam, about 13 ft. (4m) to 16 ft. (5m) from ground level depending on the crane’s size. It includes two friction damper assemblies, two energy restoring device assemblies, a guiding device, and two friction damper locking devices.

Mike Zhang, the head mechanical engineer at CPA, said: “The initial container crane isolation system that we developed included dampers in both gantry travel and trolley travel directions. [NLTHA] analysis revealed that the base shear in the gantry travel direction varied within only 5% between a crane with a seismic isolation system and a crane without it. However, in the trolley travel direction, the base shear is significantly reduced by incorporating our seismic isolation system. Therefore, to reduce costs while maintaining a high level of effectiveness, our final seismic isolation system is designed to operate only in the trolley travel direction.”

Zhang, who has co-authored a white paper on the BASIS concept with Jeffery Hubbell, the head structural engineer at CPA, explained that ports located in seismic zones and crane manufacturers are both taking note of the system. Typically, he said, the ports specify the seismic requirements, while the crane manufacturers propose the isolation system. The port then makes the final decision on the proposed purchase.

This type of friction damper was used extensively at the Boeing commercial airplane factory in Everett, Washington, about 20 years ago. The same type of dampers were tested on a ship-to-shore (STS) crane in 2020.

STS cranes have historically been designed for 0.2 g’s static horizontal acceleration in major seismic areas.

This is adequate for lighter Panamax or Post-Panamax container cranes with a gantry rail gauge less than 80 feet (24m). However, for Super Post-Panamax size or larger cranes with 100 ft. (30m) or wider gantry rail gauge, the crane may be seriously damaged or even collapse in a major earthquake event. These cranes can be subjected to more than 0.6 g’s lateral acceleration in the trolley direction even during a moderate earthquake.

The friction dampers are manufactured by the Canadian company, Quaketek, the restoring device is based on a Conductix-Wampfler buffer, while the mounting base and system assembly are provided by the crane manufacturers. BASIS, which received a Chinese patent in 2018, can thusly be installed on new cranes or as part of a seismic upgrade of existing cranes. To verify the effectiveness of the system for different sizes of quayside cranes, CPA teamed up with Dalian Huarui Heavy Industry Group Co. Ltd. (DHHI) engineers.

Zhang added: “There are alternative crane seismic systems on the market, but BASIS outperforms them. The friction damper does not slip under normal operations, so the structure maintains the same dynamic and static stiffness as a crane without the seismic device. During a hurricane, when the tie-downs are engaged, the seismic system can be locked to prevent the dampers from slipping. We have also developed a special stowage pin assembly that can accommodate the crane movement during an earthquake, even during a microburst or storm wind when there are no tie-downs engaged. Also, the same profile damper can be set at a different sliding force to accommodate various cranes and seismic zones.” www.casperphillips.com

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Why choose when you can have all three?

The concept was simple – design a more fuel-efficient and costeffective high performance crew transfer vessel capable of transferring 24 technicians in rough seas, servicing wind farms located further offshore.

The result, the world’s first Hybrid surface effect ship (SES), has now marked an evolution in small vessel design.

The vessel, named the CWind Pioneer to demonstrate its position at the forefront of crew transfer vessel innovation, was born out of two years of collaborative working with CWind and Global Marine Group’s in-house engineering team, Ørsted, Wight Shipyard Co., ESNA, and other stakeholders.

Through a hybrid diesel and battery electric power system, the CWind

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Pioneer can operate purely on battery power while in harbour or at standby in the windfarm, resulting in a decrease in fuel burn and CO2.

In addition, with surface effect hull form and heave compensation technology, the CWind Pioneer can operate at speeds exceeding 43kts, and can transit and transfer safely in sea states in excess of 1.8m Hs, while minimising motion and acceleration through its air cushion motion control system, resulting in a smoother, more comfortable CTV experience for technicians and crew.

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. This figure excludes the savings of the hybrid system, which allows the vessel to be zero emission ship infield, resulting in a saving of 30-50% over conventional vessels.

CWind Pioneer’s high transit speed also means windfarms previously serviceable only by an expensive SOV, can now be reached by the SES CTV within 60 minutes, giving wind farm owners and operators more low cost, low carbon options when determining their transfer strategy.

Nathanael Allison, Managing Director, CWind said: “The CWind Pioneer marks a significant milestone for the industry and helps pave the way towards achieving net zero targets. Its revolutionary technology enables us to meet the needs of the market and our customers who want a greener, safer, and more efficient crew transfer vessel to support their commercial and green objectives. With the CWind Pioneer we have delivered just that – a new generation of CTVs.” www.cwind.global

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TSM Windcat brings first French flagged new build CTV into service

TSM Windcat has this week brought the first French flagged vessel – TSM Windcat 49 - into service. TSM Windcat 49 is the first vessel to be built to the new French flag regulation for offshore wind in France, allowing the Windcat to transport up to 26 pax up to 30 knots cruising speed, with a hull built in France and outfitting completed in the Netherlands.

The vessel is a continuation of the high performance and highly fuel efficient Windcat MK3.5 design and features IMO TIER III engines with SCR’s to further reduce NOX emissions to extremely low levels.

TSM Windcat 49 has already started work on the St Brieuc Wind Farm and will soon be followed by a sister vessel to further support the construction of this windfarm.

Loïc Thomas, CEO – TSM: “We are extremely happy to bring this first very high specification French CTV to the market, after so many years waiting for the offshore wind projects to start in France. This is now becoming reality and we are ready - together with our long term partner Windcat Workboats - to provide our clients with a state of the art fleet and very efficient vessels on the French market with a professional crew and strong shore organization”.

Willem van der Wel, Managing Director - Windcat Workboats: “We are proud to see that our long established relationship with TSM has now resulted in the first dedicated CTV built for the French market. The collaboration with the French authorities has been key in bringing this vessel into the market. I would like to thank the team involved in the construction of the vessel and wish the crew and their passengers many safe days at sea in the French offshore wind farms.” www.windcatworkboats.com

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Substantial Scottish tidal energy funding Scottish Government £2M (GBP) cash injection to help advance tidal turbine manufacturing.

UK, Canada and Belgium-based Nova Innovation has been awarded £2M (GBP) in funding, available through Scottish Enterprise, for its VOLT (VOlume Manufacturing and Logistics for Tidal Energy) project that will develop and produce the first European assembly line to mass manufacture tidal turbines, and trial innovative techniques and tools to ship, deploy and monitor turbines around the world.

Simon Forrest, CEO of Nova Innovation, commented: “Nova has an exceptional track record for delivery, and we look forward to successfully delivering the VOLT project - making tidal energy mainstream worldwide.”

The project is an in-depth look into the area and will examine how to improve turbine performance, logistics for mass manufacture, and develop new techniques to ensure cost-effective delivery of tidal turbines. VOLT will also deliver an adaptable Remote Observation Platform for rapid environmental monitoring of tidal energy sites.

Nova Innovation’s turbines have been successfully powering the Shetland grid for over five years and will soon be deployed in North America and mainland Europe. In delivering VOLT, Nova will demonstrate what is required to efficiently scale up the production of tidal energy devices across the world.

The VOLT project is due to run up to 2023. www.novainnovation.com

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IMCA forges Offshore Wind contacts in North America

The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) is successfully expanding its reach in the North American offshore wind sector thanks to its membership in the Business Network for Offshore Wind (BNOW), the organisation dedicated to building a network designed to usher the U.S. into the offshore wind market.

Bruce Gresham

IMCA’s network will undoubtedly expand thanks to its participation in BNOW’s International Offshore Wind Partnering Forum (IPF2021) In Richmond, Virginia last month.

IMCA member companies are very active in the offshore wind industry globally, working at all development stages from feasibility studies to offshore construction. The overwhelming majority of offshore installations have been carried out by IMCA member companies. The association has had an active Marine Renewable Energy Committee since 2011, comprising developers, contractors, suppliers, and regulators; and has a long track record of improving safety performance in the offshore energy sector.

In the build-up to IPF2021, IMCA’s Engagement Director, North America Bruce Gresham commented: “I see IPF as a great opportunity to network with companies working in the industry and sharing what IMCA can offer to meet the more stringent safety management system requirements for offshore operations “Joining BNOW is a key factor in our strategic approach to expanding our reach, and by those means, our members’ reach, in the North American offshore wind industry.

“The opportunities in this rapidly emerging market are tremendous and everything starts with strong safety performance.”

IMCA, with over 700 member organisations in 60+ countries, supports members operating in the offshore wind industry, involved with maximising industry safety Guidance documents developed delivered by the IMCA Marine Renewable Energy Committee includes: ‘Guidance on the transfer of personnel to and from offshore vessels and structures’ (M 202) ‘Basic safety training requirements for vessel personnel employed in the offshore renewable energy sector’ (C 018) ‘Research on personal locator beacons’ (M 234) ‘Walk to Work (WTW) guidelines’ (M 254) ‘Boat landing standardisation’ (M 232) Information note: ‘Jones Act Update and the developing offshore wind market in the United States’ www.imca-int.com

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Fugro has been awarded a geophysical investigation contract by Germany's Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie (BSH)). The award is in line with the seismic survey work completed in 2020 and 2021 in cooperation with Fraunhofer IWES to build a basis for geological models of the offshore wind farm sites. The sites are due to be auctioned in the coming years and will play a significant role in Germany’s energy transition plan.

Work on the contract is scheduled to start in April 2022: Fugro will perform the positioning and sub-bottom profiling recording and interpretation, and Fraunhofer IWES will focus on the seismic survey and interpretation. The teams’ combined expertise, resources and dedicated survey vessels will ensure a safe and efficient survey and the timely delivery of Geo-data results to support BSH’s tight planning schedule. Fugro will also provide geotechnical data to the German government under a separate contract that will be integrated with the geophysical data, contributing reliable input for the future development of the renewable offshore sector in the German Bight.

Connor Schulze, Fugro Germany Marine GmbH Proposal Manager, said: "We are proud to have been selected by BSH for this exciting and complex project. Recent projects have shown that with our combined expertise we can provide reliable Geo-data, effectively and to the highest standards, fitting perfectly into BSH's workflow and contributing to the development of German offshore wind farms." www.fugro.com www.marineandmaritimegazette.com

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Offshore wind cluster for Cromarty Firth The Port of Cromarty Firth recently welcomed a new independent report that positions Cromarty Firth as the prime location in Scotland for the formation of an offshore wind port cluster.

A key recommendation in the industry-led assessment, commissioned by the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council (SOWEC), states that Cromarty Firth’s strategic location, current and future manufacturing capabilities as well as its marshalling and assembly capacity mean it is best placed to absorb a massive increase in the volume of work created by the rapid expansion in Scotland’s offshore wind sector.

The report highlights how Scotland must prioritise its efforts quickly to grow offshore wind’s national economic value and meet climate targets. The expansion in offshore wind and floating offshore wind is seen as vital in Scotland’s ambitions to decarbonise its energy sector in order to become a net-zero economy by 2045.

The report, led by Professor Sir Jim McDonald, states: “As our analysis demonstrates, the Cromarty Firth emerges as the most suitable location in Scotland for [floating offshore wind] platform fabrication and manufacture, with the two ports of Invergordon and Nigg acting as the focus of effort to secure platform fabrication and manufacture.

“These ports have sufficient capacity available or close to being ready as well as suitable quayside facilities for construction and movement of floating platforms. The wider Cromarty Firth offers space for wet storage of platforms and close access to many potential ScotWind sites.” www.pocf.co.uk

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Wilhelmsen will begin to take over sales, logistics and consulting for Klüber Lubrication’s maritime portfolio for its sea going vessels.Initially within European countries and Southeast Asia, followed by the rest of the world from October onwards.

Wilhelmsen Executive Vice President Marine Products, Kjell Andre Engen, commented: “This exclusive partnership pairs Klüber Lubrication’s market-leading marine lubricants with our unrivalled sales, customer service and supply network. Stronger together, customers old and new will quickly recognize the clear financial and operational value of our partnership”.

The aquisition will complement Wilhelmsen’s existing marine products portfolio and Klüber Lubrication’s premium specialty lubricants, including environmentally acceptable lubricants (EALs) match performance with longevity, are designed for a variety of vessel and port applications.

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