ShipBuilding Industry 2016 Issue 3

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ShipBuilding i n d u s t r y

S H I P B O A R D A U T O M AT I O N & M A R I N E E L E C T R O N I C S

The Next Generation SHIPBUILDING-INDUSTRY.EU

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VISION OF THE FJORDS

TRANSFORMING NATURE TOURISM IN NORWAY

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Ship Talk

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The process of compiling conTenT for each issue of shipBuilding indusTry is always a dynamic one. for cerTain suBjecTs, The amounT of informaTion and news availaBle can seem endless while for others, we need to dig deeper to get to the real facts of what is on the horizon for future oriented innovation.

Take this issue’s theme of shipboard automation & marine electronics. we explore the wave of interest and industry focus on Big data and cloud based data sharing. advances in shipboard automation aim to ease the workload for all involved in the industry and set a more streamlined way of operating. These advances access more information than currently available and the effective use of complete vessel voyage data, including detailed performance of components and machinery, will enhance productivity and efficiency. Building upon this, the future will see the construction of smart ships, ones that will have the ability to ‘talk’ and proactively report on parameters resulting in more reliable and cost effective performance. read about the need for better management of onboard day-to-day vessel reporting in our paperless feature. we explore ongoing initiatives to relieve reporting duties and enable those working both onshore and onboard vessels to focus more on core task optimisation, as well as safety. furthermore, we bring you an overview of a project aimed at simplifying the way marine weather data is presented, and outline the launch of the cat product link, which provides remote system monitoring. included in this issue you will find ship reports, special features and ship repair & refit articles. in addition, we profile an innovative vessel, vision of the fjords, which is set to transform norway’s nature tourism industry.

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Focus Norway/scaNdiNavia

10 Vision of the Fjords – Revolutionary Vessel 33 Alfa Laval – Training Centre Expansion

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shipboard automatioN & mariNe electroNics

14 Paperless, Smart & Connected

42 A Changing Forecast – Marine Weather Display 48 No Light Needed – Thermal Imaging 58 Destination: Big Data – Launch of Cat Product Link

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ship repair, reFit & coNversioN

18 Preventing Cavitation – Belzona’s Alternative Solution 52 LED Lighting Advantages – Shipyard Case Study

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20 The Next Generation – Maersk Connector 28 Avalon Imagery II – Inspired Design 46 It’s All in the Name – Charlock

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26 A Perfect Combination – Hybrid Control

36 Discovering Better Design – Team Behind Land Rover Bar 40 Emissions Challenges – Hug Engineering Merger regulars

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61 Outfittters Page

62 Yellow & Finch Pages 64 Word on the Sea www.s h i p b u i l d i n g -industr y.eu

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On the Cover Built at Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania, Maersk Connector is based on the proven Damen Offshore Carrier (DOC) 8500 platform and is the second of a new generation of cable-laying vessels.

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news in brief Low-Emission Hybrid Azistern e-Tug

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Offshore Ship Designers (OSD) has designed a powerful, low-emission compact e-tug to further enhance its Azistern series. The hybrid power of the 22m LOA / 50BP Azistern-e is generated by two 970kW variable speed gensets and is supported by two 400kWh lithium battery packs. The tug can be delivered compliant with IMO Tier 3 requirements with an aftertreatment system suitable for ECA areas, and is also equipped with an innovative energy management system. The uniform and optimised loading of the propulsion system ensures low maintenance and fuel costs.

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news in brief Sustainability in the Maritime Industry Shipbuilder makes sustainable design, construction, maintenance and ultimate scrapping of a ship easy.

Geert Schouten, Director at Shipbuilder comments, “Shipbuilder users can easily import the sustainability requirements for construction or renovation of a ship.

The software checks whether the ship continues to comply with the sustainability requirements – from a proposal to a design, and from a design to the construction.” Users do not need to work with loose documents as all data is integrated into the system enabling Shipbuilder to make sustainability in the maritime industry easy and within reach.

Introducing ‘The PartnerShip’ The PartnerShip is an innovative concept based around the creation of a virtual online ship, over a two-year project build cycle. The concept allows the major merchant ship types to be combined as a unique generic design providing the perfect platform to showcase the vast array of equipment, systems and services that allow today’s merchant fleet to operate. The project is distinctive in that it focuses on the key element in the industry – the ship, and in providing maritime businesses with a unique opportunity to satisfy their CSR, educational and marketing needs all in one.

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New Compact Multi-Role Utility Vessel for Norway

Work is due to start shortly on the first of a new class of Damen utility vessel, UV2410. This multi-role platform is the result of extensive consultation with customers active in the aquaculture industry in the UK and Norway. For these customers it was important that the rule length of the new vessel be no more than 24m. Feedback indicated that maximum possible protected deck space, ample accommodation and good stability and seakeeping were top priorities.

Exceptional Deck Space The Utility Vessel 2410 delivers all these requirements and more. “With the wide beam of 9.5m and minimal superstructure, this vessel provides 120m² of unobstructed deck space, yet still has comfortable accommodation for up to six crew. The vessel has a hold for storage, for example for nets and inspection ROVs,” said Lodewijk van Os, Product Director Workboats. “It is also ideal for aquaculture, with easy access to the waterline amidships via steps and a three-metre opening in the bulwark, and the capability of mounting

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dedicated equipment including up to two cranes. In fact, the deck is pretty much ready for anything; A-frames, winches, davits for rescue boats, task-specific containers and many other types of equipment can be quickly added and removed as the vessel receives new assignments.”

The UV 2410 can be fitted with engines of different makes and sizes. For the Norwegian market, solutions with a total installed power of 750kW or less are available. The addition of a bow thruster makes the UV2410 easier to handle in confined waters.

Safety features such as towing pins are included, and attention has also been paid to crew ergonomics. Internal and external working and living areas are designed to ensure the crew can optimally perform daily operations.

As well as for aquaculture companies, Damen envisages that the 2410 will be very attractive to port authorities, governmental organisations, marine contractors and anyone involved in varied, water-based maintenance operations.

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NEWS IN BRIEF

EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES HAS LAUNCHED OF A COMPACT VERSION OF ITS SEACURE BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AT SHIPPING AND MARINE TRADE SHOW POSIDONIA. READ MORE IN OUR OUTFITTERS SECTION ON PAGE 61.

Upgrades for Queen Mary 2 Cunard’s flagship cruise liner, the Queen Mary 2, is due to emerge from a 25-day dry dock in late June. The ship is undergoing extensive renovation and design changes at the Blohm+Voss Shipyard in Hamburg. This is the largest refit program for the Queen Mary 2 since Photo courtesy of Blohm+Voss being brought into service in 2004. Once completed, passengers will see upgrades and refurbishments that touch nearly every aspect of the cruise ship. The new and improved Queen Mary 2 will make its official North American debut in Brooklyn on July 6.

New ABB Integrated Operations Center in Helsinki ABB is continuing to leverage increased connectivity of the shipping industry by opening a second Integrated Operations Center. The new facility in Helsinki will serve passenger, cargo and ice-going vessels and follows the launch of their facility in Billingstad, Norway for oil and gas sector customers. The new center will connect to any passenger or cargo ship and monitor the performance of ABB technology on board. The Integrated Operations Center also connects to the ship owner’s onshore facity to support their operations department in troubleshooting, maintenance planning and fleet benchmarking.

Ravestein Builds Backhoe Dredger for Boskalis The largest and most efficient backhoe dredger in the world, Magnor, has been built by Ravestein for Boskalis. At 72.0m x 20.4m x 5.5m, the Magnor is larger than any other backhoe dredger. The dredger and all its components are built according to Bureau Veritas classification. Ravestein provided the detailed design of the dredger in-house in close cooperation with the Boskalis team. Magnor was built at the Ravestein Shipyard in Deest, the Netherlands over a 14-month period from contract signing to delivery.

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Dutch knowledge and skills Repair, maintenance, equipment, new build and refit - the Werkendam cluster can offer everything required for launching and maintaining vessels. From rudders to radar, carpeting to insurance and from salvage vessels to paneling - “Werkendam” can supply it all.

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news in brief Alewijnse Wins Order for Refit of Research Vessel

Texelstroom: Cost-Efficient, Clean and Sustainable

Alewijnse Marine Systems has won a significant order for the refit of the key electrical systems on board RV Belgica, an oceanographic research vessel owned by the Belgian state. Prior to the assignment, Alewijnse carried out a yearlong research project on a limited lifetime extension of the vessel. The refit will see Alewijnse working on a number of critical systems including the refit of the main switchboard and the replacement of the batteries, CCP system, the control system on diesel equipment in the ECR panel and the navigation lights.

The Texelstroom is a 135m-long new ferry for the Dutch island of Texel which will cruise through an area added to the UNESCO World Heritage list. The new ferry is equipped with technological developments and innovations such as a T-shaped beam which ensures a car capacity improvement of 14%, and a CNG/Diesel Hybrid propulsion which make the ship more cost-efficient and more environmentally friendly. The estimated arrival and implementation of the new Texelstroom is this summer.

BARKE High-Lift Flap Rudders Installed in New ATB Van der Velden Marine Systems and the US representative Ships Machinery International (SMI) are have announced the launching of a new Jones Act Articulated Tug Barge (ATB) with BARKE high-lift flap rudders for coastal US service. Tank tests prove that for this type of vessel this is the most effective rudder design. This ATB will have enhanced manoeuvrability and excellent course keeping stability. The efficiency provided by this rudder solution will result in significant savings over the life of the vessel. The Sea Power, under construction at BAE Systems’ shipyard in Florida, will be delivered summer 2016.

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RevolutionaRy vessel set to tRansfoRm natuRe touRism in noRway

Vision of the Fjords

the fjoRds, opeRatoR of seven touRist ships in the westeRn noRwegian fjords, has revealed the name of the latest addition to its fleet â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a vessel that aims to be as bReathtaking as the natuRal beauty it will sail through. to be christened vision of the fjords, the 40m long hybrid craft pushes the possibilities of both green technology and passenger experience, delivering a solution that safeguards the pristine environment it provides access to.

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Future of Tourism

As operators, we are drawn here by the pristine environment and then proceed to poison it.

It’s our vision to demonstrate that there is another way.

the vessel’s dual fuel solution allows it to run on diesel engines up to the entrance of the protected nærøyfjord, where it then switches to silent running, emission-free electric power. in addition, the vessel features a special hull designed to minimise wake and thus reduce impact erosion on the vulnerable shoreline.

With these factors in mind, fjords Ceo rolf sandvik explains why vision of the fjords was the perfect name. “vision of the fjords supersedes everything else on these iconic norwegian waterways. the name obviously relates to the unique passenger experience, as they become ‘at one’ with the nature that surrounds them, but it also encapsulates our own vision for the future of tourism here.” mr sandvik continues, “We are accessing and showcasing some of the world’s most beautiful, yet vulnerable, natural areas. it’s our objective to do this in a responsible, sustainable and respectful manner.” explaining why this is so important mr sandvik adds, “many of the tourist boats in this area, including some of our own, are 50 to 60 years old. as operators, we are drawn here by the pristine environment and then proceed to poison it. it’s our vision to demonstrate that there is another way – by building a fleet that utilises the very latest clean technology to preserve this ancient, natural treasure that surrounds us.”

One of a Kind

norwegian shipbuilder Brødrene aa, world leader in the construction of carbon fibre fast ferries, won the contract for construction of the vessel in 2015 after presenting its strikingly innovative design to the fjords, fjord1 and flåm as.

Brødrene aa is a world leader in the construction of fast ferries made of carbon fibre composites. the shipyard is located in hyen on the west coast of norway and employs 110 skilled workers. they are known for pioneering the use of composite materials for fast ferry applications, first with fibreglass composites in the 1970s and today with carbon fibre composites.

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ision of the fjords, is a unique vessel offering a unique experience. Built from carbon fibre, with a 400-passenger capacity, the vessel has been designed with lines that resemble a twisting mountain path, complementing the scenery of the UnesCo World heritage listed nærøyfjord it will voyage along. Passengers can literally climb the vessel as they watch the 1800m mountains rise from the water. rather than being passive spectators, passengers have the freedom to walk all over the boat, breathe the fresh air and feel the elements resulting in a greater cruise experience. inside the vessel, passengers can enjoy the outside views thanks to sweeping panoramic lounges and windows.

the vessel was completed in less than one year from order date and features aBB’s onboard dC Grid system which manages and controls the power between its diesel engine, propeller and charging station. the aBB solution is made as easy as possible to operate and maintain, using the latest technology available, and was developed in close cooperation with the shipyard, fjord1 and the battery supplier, Zem. jorulf nergard, head of short sea shipping at aBB says, “aBB is at the forefront of electric and hybrid power in the maritime industry with a number of key contracts across the passenger and offshore sectors. We are delighted that abb technology is at the heart of the magnificent vision of the fjords.”

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Vision of the Fjords will cruise from Flam to Gudvangen and charging of batteries is possible in each location in 15 minutes.

“this really is a one of a kind experience,” mr sandvik stresses, “but one that we’ll be looking to emulate in the future. We’re fortunate to be owned by fjord1 and flåm as, two progressive organisations who are committed to world-class transport and tourism offers. they share our ambitions for responsible, environmentally friendly vessels that put passengers at the heart of the voyage experience. With their backing we’ll be looking to expand our fleet with more vessels like the vision of the fjords.

We take the environment we operate in very seriously and will work to safeguard it with ships that utilise the latest technology to deliver the optimum in green performance. these newbuilds will eventually replace our existing vessels, allowing us to minimise our emissions while maximising the experience of a growing number of visitors to this incredible natural landscape.”

Commitment to Environment

the norwegian nature tourism industry has seen tremendous growth recently, with new records set each year in the number of port

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calls, vessel sizes and passenger counts. operating in such highly sensitive areas such as the fjords, the environmental footprint of this industry must be considered. tour operating company, fjords has been commended for sustainably initiatives it has put into practice without being legally required to do so. By investing in the construction of the innovative vision of the fjords, the company has shown the strength of its commitment to the environment. the vessel is set to be operational in june 2016 when it will transport tourists from all over the world along the spectacular fjord between flåm and Gudvangen, using its battery power to silently cruise between the precipitous mountainsides at the leisurely pace of 8knots. the vessel will complete around 700 voyages a year, running in all seasons, including winter, when the area is at it quietest, yet arguably the most spellbinding. i. www.thefjords.no i. www.braa.no

SPECS Vision of The Fjords Length Width Materials Seats Class Main engine El-motor Propeller Battery pack

40m 15m Carbon fibre sandwich 400 DNV light craft 2x 749kW 2 x150kW CPP propeller 600 kWh

the fjords operates a fleet of seven tourism and transport vessels on the Western norwegian fjords of nærøyfjord, Geirangerfjord and lysefjord. the company aims to connect customers not just to their destinations, but also to the unique natural beauty that surrounds them. the fjords is co-owned by fjord1, norway’s largest ferry company, and flåm as, which works to promote flåm’s worldclass tourism opportunities.

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Paperless, Smart & Connected A WAvE Of DIGITAl REvOlUTION IS ROCkING THE BOAT IN MOST INDUSTRIES. THE CHAllENGE Of implementing automatic reporting is a good test of shipping’s ability to ride out the storm.

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aritime conferences and industry publications are full of upbeat references to smart ships, connected ships, intelligent vessels and even drone ships.

They all point to a rapidly developing automation trend. However, these grand visions often stand in stark contrast to the everyday experiences of many commercial bridge crews still burdened with manual tasks, such as reporting.

Paperless Ship

The notion of the ‘paperless ship’ has been a key focus of the IMO-driven e-Navigation project, with various initiatives addressing the subject of automated ship reporting. At the 2015 e-Navigation Underway conference, Captain Simon Pelletier, president of the International Maritime Pilots’ Association (IMPA) explained that helping to quickly access and share information is a main objective of e-Navigation.

Phil Ballou, Head of Engineering at Jeppesen Marine’s professional services unit, regards automated ship reporting as, “an important piece of the puzzle on the route to fully autonomous ‘drone’ ships.” He also emphasises the importance of supporting technologies such as improved sensors, ship-to-shore and onboard-ship connectivity and user interfaces. “The aviation industry is already doing it. Similarly, investments by Google, Tesla, and others in driverless cars are being made because they know that intelligent automation

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results in increased safety and reduced driver errors,” says Mr Ballou.

Reporting, Reporting, Reporting

Anders Brodje from the Swedish Maritime Administration’s research and innovation group notes, “The average number of forms required for a port visit is more than 20. If we relieve the mariner of such tasks, they can spend more time navigating safely.”

Reporting formalities for a vessel approaching port are indeed formidable.

Data has to be collected on everything from arrival and departure times, dangerous goods, waste and residues, to bunkers remaining on board, cargo and ship’s stores, crew and passengers. Reports have to be sent to charterers, operators, customs and port authorities. Similar information often has to be submitted to different authorities in different formats and reporting requirements vary considerably from port to port.

A similar situation exists when ships are on route – owners, charterers, oil majors and the IMO all have their own formats for noon reporting. It’s fair to say that the current maritime reporting regime is labor intensive, and inefficient. Any technological or regulatory innovation that alleviates the reporting burden in a cost-effective manner is a boon to mariners, shipping companies and authorities alike.

Legislation, Please

In early 2015, former Director of the IMO’s maritime safety division, Andy Winbow told a gathering of e-Navigation experts that administrative burdens on shipmasters is complex, but the technology exists to solve it. He pointed out that there were other

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things standing in the way − a reference to the difficulties faced by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) and the European Union (EU) in securing agreement on an intra-EU ship reporting system, the National Maritime Single Window (NSW).

Although the logic behind the NSW legislation is straightforward, the challenge of developing and rolling out a compliant system is complex. Despite this, in an admirable demonstration of EU cooperation in the maritime sector, different stakeholders of 25 countries have agreed on using the NSW system for ship reporting.

Various authorities have collaborated to produce the NSW definition, harmonised business rules and a data set aligned with regulatory requirements and existing standards. Each EU Member State will introduce a NSW to enable automatic onetime-only reporting to all EU authorities and states. Some states have already adopted their windows and the process of integrating them is well underway.

A Common Language

Following in the footsteps of the NSW, a new international standard for ship reporting has begun to define standard data protocols — common languages allowing to exchange data between ship and shore.

David Patraiko, Director of Projects at The Nautical Institute is pleased to note that mariner concerns about reducing the burden of reporting the same information to multiple shore authorities was recognised by the IMO. A revision of its guidelines and criteria relating to standardised, harmonised electronic ship reporting, and automated collection of onboard data for reporting was prioritised in 2015.

Michael Bergmann, CIRM President and Jeppesen Marine’s maritime industry Director, also confirms that major progress is being made in eliminating manual ship reporting. “The IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) standard for ship route exchange has been finalised, and other reporting standards are being integrated into the e-Navigation concept, allowing us to implement automatic ship reporting in existing systems. Soon mariners

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The notion of the ‘paperless ship’ has been a key focus of the IMO-driven e-Navigation project. won’t need to fill in paper reports anymore.

Instead, they will just press a button to electronically submit them in a format accepted by coastal administrations,” Mr Bergmann concludes.

The Missing Link

The technical barrier to automated reporting and ship-shore connectivity, is being overcome by affordable satellite links, maritime cloud solutions and onboard data processing software.

Standardised Maritime Cloud infrastructure can vastly improve the exchange of information in and around the maritime sector, as well as relieve administrative work. Mr Brodje explains that the EU has approved the EfficienSea2 project, which aims to implement a maritime cloud in the Arctic and Baltic by 2018.

Connectivity

tools to simplify reporting for mariners and enable vessel operators to improve their operations. Jeppesen’s Phil Ballou explains, “Performance data can be recorded at very high sample rates by a shipboard black-box computer which performs initial processing, so only essential, high-quality pre-processed data is transmitted to shore. This dramatically reduces communication costs and enables better performance analysis.”

This is the thinking behind Jeppesen Marine’s ShipReport and ShipLink products.

“ShipReport is a simple Excel-based tool for sending reliable and consistently formatted and validated ship reports to shoreside managers.” Mr Ballou says Jeppesen’s ShipLink is a double solution in one simple unit. “It automatically collates shipboard data and creates a vital satellite link to transmit it ashore, and it does this without requiring expensive installations or extensive satellite bandwidth and coverage.”

Connectivity will provide the backbone for digitally enabled ships and the data streams that Mr Ballou predicts will change the face of the shipping industry by enabling more intelligent decision-making based on verifiable and near real-time information. In some segments, paperless, smart and connected ships may soon become the norm. i. www.i3magazine.net

Maritime solutions providers are now introducing data acquisition and reporting

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Metal pitting caused by cavitation & corrosion

Transforming Heavily Corroded rudders

Epoxy Systems Curb Cavitation Threat in THe marine indusTry, CaviTaTion Commonly oCCurs on Hydrofoils, rudders, sTabilisers, as well as on propulsion systems. Cavitation is a very complex science, but one which is often over complicated in its explanation and diagnosis.

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Alternative Process

Within certain equipment, the creation of localised low-pressure areas is often required as part of their function. The rotation of a shipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s propeller creates high pressure on the back of the blade, and low pressure on the front of the blade, driving the ship forward through water. Cavitation occurs as a result of a pressure difference in fluid and can lead to severe erosion problems and render equipment useless if left untreated. Millions are spent every year replacing equipment damaged by cavitation.

This is not only expensive and time consuming, but replacement solutions will most likely not solve the problem. Repair methods involving welding will not prevent the problem from reoccurring either, and the heat introduced can cause HAZ (Heat Affected Zones) and stress corrosion cracking. As a result, a repair and protection alternative able to withstand the cavitation forces for the long term is required.

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Flexible and Durable

Suffering from erosion and corrosion pitting damage, the rudders on a vessel at a US navy base in Japan were in urgent need of a long-term, cavitation-resistant solution.

While extensive maintenance work was needed, totalling a surface area of 58m², the navy base required the application to be carried out with as minimal downtime as possible.

Due to its simple and quick application procedure, it was decided to repair and protect the damaged rudders with a combination of cold-curing Belzona polymeric systems. Following inspection, Belzona Technical Services Engineer, Yusuke Nishi said, “It was decided that the pitted areas should be rebuilt using a ceramic filled, epoxy-based composite to provide the level of strength and durability necessary to ensure the substrate remains robust, even when subjected to the aggressive marine conditions. To encapsulate this, a corrosionresistant coating was chosen. Finally, two coats of a fluid elastomer were specified.

The properties of this elastomeric system will enable the rudders to resist cavitation, even at ultra-high velocities, successfully fortifying the vessel for the long term.”

A 2-part epoxy-based repair composite designed to protect against erosion and corrosion was then used to rebuild the pitted areas back to the original dimension of the rudder, taking care to fill in the pits correctly and to leave a smooth surface free of ridges. Next a coating featuring hydrophobic technology to repel fluids and reduce turbulent flow was applied on all cavitation-damaged areas. A top coat was then applied to provide long-term cavitation protection.

Durability Confirmed

The application was inspected after two years in service and was found to be in excellent condition, with only minor mechanical damage in localised areas. The chosen repair and protection system had overcome the major cavitation and erosion problems, successfully protecting the asset for the long term. The application itself required only five days to complete, with just ten and a half hours of manual labour, and did not require hot work as the complete Belzona system is applied cold.

This facilitated a quick repair ensuring minimal downtime.

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Firstly, the rudders were sprayed using a high-pressure (41.4 - 68.9MPa/ 6,000 - 10,000psi) water jet to remove all loose rust and chlorides. The substrate was then tested to ensure the chloride content was less than 20mg/m². The substrate was grit blasted to give Swedish Standard Sa2 ½ (near white metal finish), ensuring a 75 - 125µm (3 - 5 mil) profile was achieved.

The surface profile was measured to ensure the correct surface profile, as detailed above, was achieved.

Classic signs of cavitation damage in a diesel engine.

Anti-corrosion Coating

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Maersk connecTor

The Next Generation The DP2 cable insTallaTion vessel, Maersk connecTor, was hanDeD over froM DaMen shiPyarDs GrouP To Maersk suPPly service in february for long-term charter for subsea service provider Deepocean.

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uilt at Damen Shipyards Galati in romania, Maersk connector is based on the proven Damen Offshore Carrier (DOC) 8500 platform and is the second of a new generation of cable-laying vessels. DOC 8500 has been developed as a flexible solution for both transport and offshore installation work.

Extended Capabilities Equipped with survey and trenching capabilities, the vessel extends DeepOcean’s potential in the larger cablelaying end of the market, representing a new focus on interconnector projects.

The 7,000t carousel makes the Maersk Connector well suited for installation and trenching projects from land-fall to deep water and also for operations in remote geographical locations. The vessel was designed to meet high standard demands by north sea oil and gas customers and customised to meet the challenges of reducing offshore renewables costs.

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Pierre boyde, commercial Director at DeepOcean, said, “This new vessel is a critical part of our growth strategy, delivering production efficiencies that will contribute to the lowering of costs in the offshore wind sector. In particular it will play an important part in the roll-out of the next generation of interconnectors that will contribute so much towards maintaining the UK’s energy security and lowering the wholesale cost of electricity.”

“We’ve already been awarded three UK and north sea contracts for Maersk connector, so we’re very satisfied,” reports DeepOcean commercial Director Pierre boyde. “The working relationship has been productive and Damen has delivered a state-of-the-art cable installation vessel. Maersk Connector is fine-tuned around DeepOcean’s 20 years’ experience of installing and trenching more than 1,000km of power cable and backed up with Maersk Supply Service’s long pedigree of superior marine operations.”

Efficient and Effective The vessel has been contracted to undertake marine works for three DeepOcean contracts: the Walney Extension Project, the Nemo Link interconnector and the Bligh Bank Phase II Offshore Wind Farm.

The Maersk connector enables Deepocean to deliver more efficient, cost-effective and safer cable installation through a

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The naming ceremony for the Maersk Connector was held on 3 May in Newcastle, UK. Over 90 guests from the offshore renewable and power transmission industry were present to witness godmother Haydee Noemi Castillo Diaz de Boyde, the wife of DeepOceanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commercial Director Mr Pierre boyde, successfully name the vessel and wish her and her crew a safe and prosperous onward journey.

combination of new survey, trenching and installation equipment, much of which has been awarded to UK manufacturers.

Contributing to production efficiency, the vessel is capable of grounding out with its seven point mooring system. This eliminates the need for a separate shallow water cable lay vessel and minimises the number of

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cable joints required. The bespoke 7,000t carousel system accommodates bundled installation of high specification cables with no requirement to coil the cables.

Complete HVAC Heinen & Hopman supplied the complete hvac system for the Maersk connector. The scope of delivery included the air conditioning, heating, mechanical ventilation supply and mechanical ventilation exhaust.

Advanced Vessel Owned and operated by Maersk Supply Service, the vessel is the latest addition to the 50-plus strong Maersk offshore support

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SPECS Length (LOA) Deadweight Breadth, mld Draught DP Class Speed(max) Deck Area Bollard Pull

138.95m 9,300t 27.45t Max 6.25m, Min 3.6m DP2 11.7k 2,310m3 71.6t

Damen built the customised Maersk Connector according to DeepOcean’s specifications, on schedule and on budget.

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vessel fleet. Søren Karas, Chief Commercial Officer of Maersk Supply Service, praises the constructive cooperation between the three parties. “Maersk Connector is the result of a successful tri-party cooperation between a quality yard, an experienced subsea service provider and a leading vessel owner and marine operator. Throughout the process there was close communication between all parties, focused on finding

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Complete Electrical Installation Alewijnse Marine systems provided complete installation of all onboard electrical systems. The scope of work covered every aspect of the vessel’s electrical systems. Project management, basic design and engineering, and supervision were undertaken by Alewijnse Noord in the Netherlands, while the detailed engineering, installation and commissioning was performed

by Alewijnse Marine Galati onsite at Damen Shipyards Galati. The production of the propulsion switchboard panels took place in both the netherlands and romania, under the

solutions. Maersk Supply Service is very happy with the outcome resulting in a quality vessel delivered on time and on budget. We are excited to embark on the long term cooperation with DeepOcean supporting their subsea operations.”

During the naming ceremony held on 3 May, Mr boyde commented, “The Maersk Connector is the most advanced power cable lay vessel in the world and the only vessel of her kind that can go right up to the beach and go aground fully loaded with cable. She can install a power cable in a single length from the beach to the offshore wind farm, enabling increased reliability and reducing cost for the system operators.” i. www.damen.com i. www.maersksupplyservice.com

direction of Alewijnse International Switchboard Productions. Admarel, a subsidiary of Alewijnse Group, supplied the navigation and communication package. “With just fifteen months from start to finish this project represented a real challenge,” commented Martin Terpstra, Manager Operations at Alewijnse Noord. “Yet the excellent cooperation between all involved made it possible and at Alewijnse we are proud of the contribution we made to this innovative and complex vessel.”

Safety is Standard The Maersk connector features an escape route guidance system furnished by Blomsma Signs & Safety, called Low Location Lighting. The Low Location Lighting consists of a continuous phosphorescent lining, applied alongside the escape routes. This lining, affixed low to the ground, acts as an escape route in case of emergencies and smoke formation. Low Location

Lighting is equipped with a primary and alternate escape route indication. The fire and rescue equipment symbols are also applied on to the Low Location Lighting system.

The Cabin Safety Instruction cards are also an integral part of the escape route guidance system provided by blomsma signs & safety for the Maersk connector.

Mooring Systems C-Nautical provided C-winches including 6 point mooring systems along with a C- Pull ahead winch. Central control system for the winches included a Scada system with digital read-out and graphical screen with all functions combined.

The system has options for trending of graphics and alarm functionalities.

All anchors, wires, fairleads and sheaves were also part of the complete scope of delivery from C-Nautical and included a specially developed running line tension and speedometer for this project.

Central console unit of 6+1 point mooring system

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Hybrid Control

A Perfect Combination The working relaTionship beTween hYps and bachMann goes back ManY Years. iT is a relaTionship of Two like-Minded coMpanies wiTh innovaTion aT The forefronT of Their dailY operaTions. SHiPbuilding industry recently met with representatives of both companies to discuss the beginnings of hyps and the business relationship that has developed alongside the hybrid systems that have been produced. words by leSley breAu

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yPS was founded with a vision to become a specialised maritime supplier of hybrid systems. in 2009, hybrids were a new item for both the automotive and the maritime industry. More and more owner/ operators began to request these systems for their vessels. The market for maritime hybrid systems was recognised along with the fact that to properly supply such a system, the required expertise would not come from working on a project basis.

Working in a dedicated way and by only producing hybrid systems, HyPS has been able to take the time to investigate each order request and deliver a system best suited to individual operating situation(s). the result is a team of experts improving their trade with each project while clients receive a tailor-made product with (after)support.

Customised Solutions

According to HyPS, the main drivers for hybrid systems are lower emissions and reducing fuel costs for specialised ships.

Yachts are slightly different being that it is more of an image and comfort driver.

Whether it is a large megayacht or a smaller vessel, the basic infrastructure of a hybrid system is the same. However, the team at

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HyPS tailor makes each hybrid system to provide the best solution for each request. product Manager at hyps, rudolf van heek, comments, “the exact hybrid system required depends on each individual ship and the way it is operated and what the owner wants to achieve with the vessel.” hyps gathers specific input regarding a vessel’s purpose and operational profile. information discussed includes items such as vessel range and sailing environment as well as power and battery storage requirements. the team then put their expertise to use and develop a finely tuned, optimally configured hybrid system. every HyPS system, built to order, comprises of standard building blocks (the only variation is the power output) and each one features a bachmann controller. the controller is the same regardless of the power. bachmann provides the hardware and hyps then configures software according to each specific system. as a result, with each project, the HyPS team and bachmann improve their craft and are proud of the resulting quality. The two companies learn from each other and collaborate, sharing a future-oriented vision and are not satisfied by merely filling orders. They

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anticipate what is next and look for ways to improve their product offering, thus constantly develop and improve the hybrid systems. Mr van Heek comments, “Working with a supplier who shares our vision and is willing to co-develop with us makes all the difference. Together we can be more competitive.” In the long run, this is an advantage for customers as well as they can benefit from long-term maintenance programs and upgrades as they become available.

Joeri ten Napel, Key Account Manager Benelux for Bachmann adds, “At Bachmann we also focus on the complete view to be available to develop our products and services. We learn from and are always in discussion with HyPS, to be aware of future projects and ready to provide those products. If there is an opportunity for improvement, we will take it.”

Future Thoughts

Since being first introduced, hybrid systems have gained in popularity and the market is now buzzing. Individuals and ship owners are becoming increasingly aware of the benefit of hybrids, such as low fuel consumption, achieved if the system is operated correctly. HyPS refers to this as

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Focus on Hybrid Systems

The automotive industry has pushed hybrid innovation, and the marine industry is benefitting from this development. power/energy management. Simply put, this is the balance of when to turn on and off the diesel generators and electric batteries.

HyPS has identified this is an area which can be automated, to eliminate the ‘guess work’ for the end user. This is being developed at HyPS for future hybrid systems; the idea is to provide a controller that can make the best choice for diesel/electric configuration.

This not only ensures the benefits of hybrid systems, but it reduces maintenance and ensures the lifespan of the engines.

Two years ago, it was decided to set up HyPS to focus solely on hybrid systems. Now, HyPS is a company with the biggest team dedicated to the development and production of hybrid systems.

While HyPS started out supplying and building hybrid systems for the mega yacht industry, they have seen increasing demand from other commercial ship types, tugs, ferries as well as patrol and navy vessels.

Rudolf van Heek, product Manager at Hyps

Joeri ten Napel, Key Account Manager Benelux, Bachmann

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AvAlon ImAgery II

Inspired Design EuropE has morE navigablE rivErs and morE divErsE culturEs along its rivErbanks than any othEr rEgion in thE world. it is thE most popular dEstination for this typE of travel and the choice of destinations and vessels for travellers is extensive. to stand out from the crowd, avalon waterways are known for its unique luxury cruise experience, and offer passengers larger spaces to enjoy outstanding views. A new addition to the river cruise fleet, the Avalon Imagery II, will continue Avalon Waterwaysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Suite Ship tradition.

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uch a unique cruise experience begins with the vessel itself. avalon waterways has chosen Den Breejen Shipyard for the construction of its unique vessels. The two companies have worked together since 2007 and the shipyard has built 17 vessels to date for the cruise operator. Each vessel is designed and built in close cooperation between customer and yard and incorporates improvements, both technical and aesthetic, with the passenger in mind.

Den Breejen Shipyard will deliver two river cruise vessels to Avalon Waterways in 2016.

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The 110m Avalon Imagery II and the 135m Avalon Passion, are sister ships of vessels previously built for Avalon by Den Breejen.

Inspired Design

Avalon Waterways have changed the river cruise industry by designing their ships, and the entire river cruise experience, around their guests. They call it: Inspired Design.

Their vessels feature the largest standard staterooms and suites on European waters, and amenities are countless, including fitness centers, flat screen TVs, Sky Decks,

free wi-fi, and much more. they are also known for having the newest fleet of vessels with an average ship age of less than three years (industry standard is seven years). this means passengers benefit from world-class amenities and state-of-the-art technology regardless of the cruise itinerary.

The Avalon Imagery II is a so-called Suite Ship with two full decks of suites featuring wall-to-wall panoramic windows that transform the living space into a unique open-air balcony. The windows open 7ft

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The Avalon Imagery II will continue the Suite Ship tradition of Avalon Waterways.

wide and invite the outside in. And unlike traditional balconies, the view can be enjoyed year-round, at any time of the day, and in any weather condition. At a spacious 200ft2, Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, allowing for guests to awaken each morning to views of the passing scenery. Onboard amenities for this particular vessel include, an expanded fitness center, hair salon, alternative light dining options in the Panorama Bistro or al fresco grill lunch at the Sky Bistro, and an expansive Sky Deck with whirlpool, a shade system, and deck games.

working relationship between Den Breejen and Avalon Waterways, the benefits are threefold. Den Breejen continues to maintain its reputation as a top quality producer of river cruise vessels; Avalon Waterways is assured their vessels meet all required specifications and maintains their reputation as a top river cruise provider; and passengers benefit from a vessel built with their comfort and enjoyment as a priority.

After a year of engineering and construction, the vessel was christened in Engers, Germany on 5 April and has since been sailing the Romantic Rhine cruises.

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For more than 15 years, Den Breejen Shipyard has made the construction of river cruise ships their specialty. The Dutch family run company has established a reputation as one of the leading river cruise shipyards both in the Netherlands and internationally.

The organisation, facilities and staff are tailored to these specific vessels and the high demands of clients and guests. Den Breejen has mastered the entire process from design to delivery.

As a result of the strong and long-lasting

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Driving Energy Solutions The AlfA lAvAl TesT & TrAining CenTre in AAlborg, DenmArk will soon be expAnDeD To five Times iTs CurrenT size. This DevelopmenT, focused on LNG and other alternative fuels, will address new challenges and possibilities for marine customers as they strive to meet environmental and energy targets.

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he expansion will create the world’s most advanced test centre for environmental and combustion technology – regardless of fuel type.

Opened nearly two years ago, the Alfa Laval Test & Training Centre is a cornerstone of customerfocused technology development. It is already a

massive facility, boasting 250m2 testing space where a 2MW diesel engine and equipment from all of Alfa Laval’s marine product groups create the closest possible simulation of a full-sized commercial vessel.

Now it will be expanded with an additional 1,100m2 dedicated to environmental and combustion technology

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Innovation on Multiple Fronts

Mr Leifland, Head of Alfa Laval’s Marine & Diesel Division

Mr Jørgensen, V.P. Product Centre Boilers at Alfa Laval

in burners and heating systems for vessels using LNG and other alternative marine fuels. The wider operations are expected to begin at the turn of 20162017.

emissions by 20%. However, as Ms Nielsen points out, “Advanced technology is a prerequisite for making the switch.”

“lng and other fuel alternatives will play a key role in meeting the marine industry’s environmental and energy challenges,” says Peter Leifland, Head of Alfa Laval’s Marine & Diesel Division. “Through the expansion of the Alfa Laval Test & Training Centre, we will support this shift with cutting-edge technology development.”

The challenges involved with gas are nearly as great as the benefits. LNG poses additional environmental difficulties due to the methane and other greenhouse gases that evaporate from it, no matter how it is stored or transported. Moreover, all gas fuels are a serious explosion hazard, requiring sophisticated equipment for safe handling and treatment.

Preparing the Way

As Mr Leifland suggests, the expansion of the training centre is in line with the new direction being taken by many ship owners. In just 15 years, it is expected that 7,000 vessels will be sailing with LNG, compared with a mere 500 today.

“This is a remarkable change, driven in part by the successive tightening of NOx and SOx regulations by IMO,” says Bodil Nielsen, Test & Training Centre Manager. “LNG is an attractive solution, because it reduces NOx by 85-90% and virtually eliminates SOx.” By moving from petroleumbased fuels to LNG, vessels can cut greenhouse gas

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Ms Nielsen, Test & Training Centre Manager

Security Through Technology

At the Alfa Laval Test & Training Centre, existing solutions to these challenges will be refined and new ones developed.

“There are key processes that become significantly more complex when LNG is involved, which means the technologies on board must be even more advanced,” says Lars Skytte Jørgensen V.P. Product Centre Boilers at Alfa Laval. “Our centre ensures that our dieselrelated equipment is the most proven on the market, and with the new expansion, it will do the same for our gas-related solutions.”

The expanded facility will be the only one of its kind where environmental technologies for all types of fuels can be tested.

Moreover, it will promote development from a range of perspectives. As in the existing diesel testing space, interactions and synergies between process lines will be explored in the gas testing area.

As an example, Mr Jørgensen points to the combustion of evaporated greenhouse gases from LNG. “While the gases have to be burned to minimise environmental impact, we will develop the best technology for doing it safely – and for using the energy to provide heat and propulsion.” Mr Jørgensen continues, “By looking not only at the environment, but also at energy efficiency and economy, the centre will ensure that Alfa Laval is the clear choice for customers who make the transition to gas-powered ships.”

Cementing Leadership

The expansion of the Alfa Laval Test & Training Centre, which is supported by the Danish Maritime Fund, will also provide new

opportunities to collaborate with customers and cooperation partners. Such collaborations have been instrumental in many areas, such as the development of flagship environmental systems like Alfa Laval PureNOx, Alfa Laval PureSOx and Alfa Laval PureBallast.

Combined with the centre’s unique physical capabilities, deepened collaboration will strengthen Alfa Laval’s position in marine environmental and fuel technology. “Alfa Laval is the only company in the world to offer the complete package of environmental and combustion-optimising systems for the shipping industry,” says Mr Jørgensen. “Because we contribute to so many onboard aspects, we are fortunate to have many who wish to be involved with our research and development.”

“The training centre expansion is a focal point for advanced development of diesel fuel systems and related environmental technologies,” adds Ms Nielsen. “With the new expansion for gas, it will have the same strong role when it comes to LNG and other fuels. The gas revolution is here, and Alfa Laval will be at the cutting edge.” i. www.alfalaval.com

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Helping land RoveR BaR BRing THe Cup Home

Discovering Better Design.

Faster.

CAPE HoRN ENgINEERINg IS PART oF THE DESIgN TEAM AT LAND RovER BAR, THE BRITISH CHALLENgER FoR THE 35TH AMERICA’S CuP IN BERMuDA 2017, AIMINg To #BRINgTHECuPHoME To wHERE IT ALL STARTED IN 1851.

The partnership between original founder Dr. Rodrigo Azcueta and Naval Architect and Marine Engineer Matteo Ledri, has seen the team successfully expand their range to commercial ships, large superyachts, and more recently the renewable energy market.

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eborah Eppel, Technical Marketing Engineer at CD-adapco spoke with Cape Horn Engineering’s Managing Director Rodrigo Azcueta, Technical Director Matteo Ledri and Senior Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Engineer Elisabeth McLean about the role simulation software has played in the field of yacht racing, and how it has helped them discover better designs.

Faster.

Tell us about yourself and what attracted you to CFD? Mr Azcueta: “I come from a family with a very strong maritime background. I started sailing at a young age and discovered a passion for racing boats. For that reason, I studied Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. I also completed a PhD specialising in CFD applied to yachts and ships. As a student, I realised that computers and simulations were going to take over from physical models, so I decided

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to focus on the newest simulation methods.

These new methods opened up a whole range of possibilities with far more precise flow analysis than had been previously possible. This was more than 15 years ago.

I was in the right place at the right time and found myself pioneering the field of RANS simulations with free surface for floating bodies. In 2002, I felt that the timing was perfect to apply those innovative methods to the design of high performance yachts like those used in the America’s Cup and to fulfill my dream of working for a team.

I presented my work at a conference in Auckland (NZ) and got the attention of several yacht designers who offered me work. That was the beginning of my current profession.“

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Cape Horn Engineering Cape Horn Engineering was founded in 2007 with a vision of using the best available CFD tools for the design of racing yachts. They have been involved in several America’s Cup campaigns and their designs have dominated the Around-the-world volvo ocean Race for almost a decade, winning three times with ABN Amro (2005/06), Ericsson Racing Team (2008/09) and groupama Sailing Team (2011/12).

Mr Ledri: “Being a sailor since I was a kid, I think it was natural for me to study Naval Architecture. I love studying and understanding how a boat interacts with air

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We explore innovative designs to get the edge we need to win the Cup and bring it home.

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Ms McLean: “Flow dynamics is such an interesting field. CFD is a great tool to understand and predict marine performance because it gives quantifying data such as drag on the hull, and visual data to further understand the flow behavior. Cape Horn Engineering is a company with a wealth of experience in designing winning race yachts, and since joining the team I always have something interesting to work on.“

and water. CFD allows this, and it does it much better than a towing tank. You can predict the forces acting on the system and also visualise wave patterns, streamlines and pressure distributions on all components. Ideas can be tested quickly without building a physical model. I had studied Rodrigo’s publications at university and now I am proud to be a company partner.“

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What kind of problems are you trying to solve with STAR-CCM+?

Ms McLean: “The main areas we work on are sailing yachts to increase yacht performance and help our clients win races; shipping to cut fuel cost or to improve comfort on luxury motor yachts; and renewable energy to harvest the most of wind power.“ Do you have a few specific examples you could tell us about?

Mr Ledri: “In the design of an America’s Cup racing catamaran, there are a lot of components involved. Hydrofoil simulations with motions and free surface, aerodynamics on wing, sail and all the platform fairings, fluid-structure interaction,

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cavitation modeling, laminar/turbulent transition, and many more. STAR-CCM+ allows us to do all of the above, streamlining the workflow with powerful automation capabilities.“ Ms McLean: “Sailboats are generally complex as the foils on boats pierce through the free surface between air and water. The design aspect of lifting surfaces within the presence of a free surface is still a new field of fluid mechanics. Furthermore, America’s Cup boats have rigid wings with a flap element instead of a traditional fabric sail.

Adjusting the angle between the two elements of the wing changes the deflection of the airflow for more force to be generated. we are aiming to design the most efficient wing while giving the wing trimmer as much control as possible.“ What impact has CFD had on the marine industry?

Mr Azcueta: “In my view, the marine industry can benefit more than any other industry from CFD simulations. This is due to the size of the ships, and the fact that they move at the interface between water and air. Ships are huge and float on water, and because of the physics involved, it means that the force similarities between the model at scale and the real ship cannot be

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achieved in a towing tank. That’s why a test in a towing tank is very tricky and is based on a lot of assumptions, empirical formulations and experience. with CFD, this problem is eliminated since we can model the ship at full scale.

The shortcomings of towing tanks are even more evident in the case of sailing yachts.

These yachts create a large lateral force compared to the resistance and sail in a wide variety of conditions, drifting sideways, heeling over, pitching at many different speeds. For these reasons, testing sailing yachts in towing tanks is much more difficult than testing motor ships. I, and a few others, recognised this situation many years ago and campaigned for using simulations only in the design of yachts.

In the case of commercial ships, the industry is very conservative. And since they deal with products that are hugely expensive to build and operate, they prefer to rely on the experience of towing tanks for their final designs to make sure that they meet clients’ requirements.“

to provide a quick and reliable CFD solution for the production of performance data while at the same time, work on R&D to develop tools and techniques that will be key to improve future design. The key part is finding the right balance between producing results and improving them through R&D. It’s essential to be accurate enough to drive the design in the right direction, but it’s also very important to deliver quick results so more design variations can be tested.“ How do you combine your personal experience of sailing with CFD simulations?

Ms McLean: “we are experienced sailors and that gives us first-hand knowledge about the product we are designing, and we understand the physics that the yachts are exposed to. CFD enables us to use our experience and understanding to explore a large design space and/or to focus on small details, the sum of which makes for a winning boat.“ i. www.cape-horn-eng.com

Considering that all racing teams are using CFD, what do you think will be the deciding factor in terms of who wins?

Mr Ledri: “we are working in a highly competitive environment, pushing the envelope in all areas of design, so we need

From left to right: Matteo Ledri, Rodrigo Azcueta, Elisabeth McLean

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Emissions Challenges

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EFFECTIVE 15 APRIL 2016 HUG ENGINEERING (SWITZERLAND) HAS TAKEN A MAJORITY SHARE OF 90% in the COdiNOx Beheer Group and all subsidiaries will merge into Hug Engineering. This merger deal means that SootTech will now be known as Hug Engineering.

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OdiNOx Beheer has been a distribution and service partner to Hug Engineering for 20 years.

The Beheer Group is made up of subsidiary companies SootTech, SootTech Marine, Hanwel Environment and Energy, and COdiService.

Hanwel E&E holds the exclusive distribution rights to COdiNOx systems produced by Hug Engineering that are used as flue gas scrubbers in greenhouses. SootTech distributes the full range of Hug systems for mobile applications. Hug Engineering has held a 10% interest in the aforementioned companies for the last ten years.

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Switzerland, commented on the merger, “This acquisition is aimed at exploiting synergies and leveraging growth potential for Hug exhaust gas purification systems. Our intention is to further extend our solid, wellestablished business relationships and drive forward efforts to cultivate new markets.”

COdiNOx Beheer currently employs 19 people, who will be taken on by the new subsidiary Hug Engineering.

The management structures in the Netherlands will remain unchanged. The only change will be the name of the company to from SootTech to Hug Engineering.

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Hug exhaust gas purification systems provide a substantial contribution to reduce the worldwide fine dust particulates and exhaust gas emission pollutants.

Purification Leader

Prior to the founding of Hug Engineering in 1983 in Elsau Switzerland, the aftertreatment and purification of exhaust gases from diesel engines was virtually nonexistent.

With Swiss precision and innovation combined with constant development, the company has become a leading manufacturer of exhaust gas purification systems for diesel and gas engines. Hug develops, designs and produces all key components, such as ceramic substrates, catalytic coatings, housings as well as control systems in its own factories and is setting new

benchmarks and worlds standards in the area of exhaust gas after-treatment.

For the maritime sector Hug Engineering offers SCR and DPF solutions with their products Nauticlean Mobiclean and Clean4marine.

Building on Success

Hug Engineering and SootTech recently accomplished a milestone achievement with Hug Engineering’s SCR Selective Catalytic Emission Reduction System meeting the stringent IMO emissions certification for Tier III on an Amels 188 yacht. Building upon this, Arjan Wijnberg

from Hug Engineering. commented, “The merger will have benefits for our customers because we have more capabilities to invest in new developments like adapting to IMO Tier III or the new NRMM Stage 5 regulations. On an operational level we have worked with Hug Engineering for a long time and the merger just strengthens our working relationship. On the service side of the company we now have the ability to use service offices in Italy, Germany, USA and China.” i. www.hug-engineering.com

Hug Engineering AG is part of the ElringKlinger Group, a worldwide partner in development and serial-delivery for all leading producers of vehicles and engines.

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for marine Weather display

A Changing Forecast Weather is an occupational hazard for anyone operating at sea as meteorology has a dramatic impact to hoW a vessel and its creW operates. historically, mariners have relied on radio voice broadcasts, vhf text products and radio fax transmissions to identify weather features and warnings that will impact their vessels. The United States’ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Brazil’s Navy Hydrographic Center (CHM) and South Korea’s Korea Hydrographic and Oceanographic Agency (KHOA) are working together to develop a new methodology and international standard that will incorporate the same weather features and warnings into Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS), displayed similar to electronic navigational charts. words by Joseph phillips

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he maritime industry has been transitioning towards the digital age over the past few decades by introducing new bridge equipment, integrating existing systems and phasing out others. A core concept of bridge resource management is promoting safety at sea by maintaining and improving situational awareness. The IMO is leading a program aimed at integrating navigation tools into a single display called ECDIS to do just that.

ECDIS’ are hard-coded which means their format isn’t machine readable. This limitation has prevented ECDIS’ from integrating other valuable maritime datasets into their displays. However, the S-100 Universal Hydrographic Data Model, the hard-coded, static model will become a machine readable, dynamic model capable of overlaying information on top of the electronic navigational chart within ECDIS.

Weather Overlay a Priority

Technological advancements have created powerful computing systems that help weather forecasters analyse and diagnose weather systems faster. These improvements are allowing weather forecasting agencies to get their products and services out to users in new ways. This same integration is taking place in the maritime industry. Many ECDIS’ have integrated navigation charts with RADAR, ARPA, GPS, and AIS systems.

The evolution and application of integrated systems in weather forecasting and marine navigation prompted the

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Joint WMO-IOC (World Meteorological Organization – Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission) Technical Commission for Oceanography and Marine Meteorology (JCOMM) to make ECDIS weather overlay products a priority. In 2012, the US’ NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) was designated as the project lead. Brazil’s CHM joined the project in 2014 and South Korea’s KHOA joined in 2016. Together, these teams have been working to develop and test the S-412 Weather Overlay, a marine weather forecast product format compliant with the future S-100 hydrographic model.

International Collaboration

The S-412 Weather Overlay is complex for a variety of reasons. The product must meet the international needs of the maritime community for now and for decades to come. The terminology and symbols have to be understood by the entire maritime community. This means all weather symbols must cross historical and cultural boundaries, a feat that is complicated due to the fact that each country provides slightly different products and services. Because of this, the collaboration includes subject matter experts from the international hydrography and meteorology communities.

All features and their attributes have passed several reviews and comment periods by members of the JCOMM Expert Team on Maritime Safety Systems (ETMSS). To date, 37 objects and 127 attributes comprise the draft feature catalogue that has passed ETMSS’ review.

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Picture provided by Lieutenant Jonathan Kepler Bulhóes de Morais, Brazilian Navy Ship APA.

The development of the S-100 Universal Hydrographic Data Model means ECDIS will soon be capable of overlaying many new datasets, including weather information.

Image provided by the United States’ NOAA National Weather Service’s Ocean Prediction Center.

The symbols in the Weather Overlay must be understood by the maritime community.

alongside electronic navigational The next review focuses on developing charts with their S-100 Simple Viewer. the symbols and portrayal rules for the Testing is scheduled to begin soon and specification and will include the will first focus on features commonly development of point, line and area found on marine weather charts. symbols to represent marine weather features. Scalable Vector Graphics Weather analysis and fore- NOAA’s National Weather Service uses the Advanced Weather Interactive (SVG) and eXtensible Markup casts will soon be one of the Processing System-II (AWIPS-II) Language (XML) files have been developed by the Ocean Prediction many overlays available in software package to generate forecast products. In order to streamline this Center and CHM to define how points electronic display. testing phase of S-412 development, will be represented in ECDIS. Curves an encoder to convert the AWIPS-II and surfaces will soon be developed XML output files into a file format that and reviewed with the assistance of is compliant with the S-100 Universal Hydrographic Data KHOA. Different day, dusk and night colour palettes are also Model is needed. being incorporated into the features so weather information The development team expects that additional changes will will be visible at night on the bridge. Designing the symbols be needed to fine tune objects, attributes and symbols during and portrayal rules is challenging because ECDIS was testing. Other details to be worked out during the test phase originally designed for electronic navigation. Special caution include coverage areas, scaling limitations to each feature, is being taken to prevent conflicts between already existing and restrictions to S-412 file sizes. electronic navigational chart symbols.

The Next Step

Much of the development work has been completed on S-412. KHOA has developed a way to view S-412 data

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LT Joseph Phillips graduated from the University of North Carolina at Asheville in 2009 with a BSc in Atmospheric Sciences.

He is a licensed Mate and an officer in the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps. His current assignment is serving as the technical operations coordination meteorologist at the NOAA National Weather Service’s Ocean Prediction Center. He previously served aboard the NOAA Ship Rainier, one of NOAA’s hydrographic research platforms.

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SHIP REPORT

charLock

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s All in the Name

SPECS Principal particulars Builders Barkmeijer Shipyards, Stroobos, Netherlands Owners Van den Herik, Sliedrecht, Netherlands Length o.a.

98.42m Length b.p.p.

94.28m Breadth mld. 21.00m Depth mld.

7.30m Draught navigation 5.00m Draught dredging 6.15m Deadweight 6,000t Total installed power 6,323kW Speed 13.8knots Accommodation 12+2 people Dredging Max. dredging depth Suction pipe diameter Outboard dredge pump Inboard dredge pump Hopper capacity

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The naming ceremony for Van den herik’s new trailing suction hopper dredger (tshd), the charlock, took place on 6 February in harlingen. the vessel was built over an 18-month timeframe by Barkmeijer shipyard and is already operational on her first assignment.

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his brand new vessel to Van den herik’s fleet was acquired to perform maintenance dredging work not only in holland but also around northwest europe. charlock represents a replacement investment, as two tshds owned by Van den herik, the antaios and the asopos, have both now been decommissioned. adding value to their company, the charlock will also ensure Van den herik can continue to meet the needs of its customers. all vessel specs and designs were customised to Van den herik’s requirements for less nox and less sox in addition to lower fuel consumption. Barkmeijer shipyard produced the charlock based upon details given by Van den herik’s technical department that included emphasis on sustainability features.

When asked about the working relationship with Barkmeijer shipyard, Van den herik’s Managing director Jan huijbers commented, “this was our first time working with Barkmeijer and we were absolutely satisfied with the collaboration with the shipyard.”

Responsible Ship charlock has a ‘clean ship’ certification, according to the paris agreement (december 12, 2015). the ship has a durable design that uses less fuel (co₂ reduction), and reduces emissions (gas, nitrogen and sulfur). Van den herik operates with both society and the environment in mind and charlock was built to reduce the impact of water activity on local areas of operation. the charlock has a hopper capacity of 3,200m3. she features a two-stage pumping system and diesel-electric propulsion, which can be easily retrofitted to lng if needed in the future. emissions are reduced using nox scrubbers.

Namesake Van den herik are very impressed with their new vessel and are off to a great start with the charlock performing coastal replenishment operations on the dutch coast near Bloemendaal Zandvoort. the pride shown by Van den herik in this lastest addition to their fleet is evident in the detailed planning and design of the charlock to ensure a clean ship. it is also reflected in the name itself: the dutch word herik when translated into english means charlock. i. www.herik.nl

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Thermal ImagIng To The rescue

No Light Needed shIpBuIldIng IndusTry spoke wITh Mr PAolo G. SArAnGA, APAC sales director for FlIr, to discuss the advantages and future maritime demands for thermal imaging cameras.

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What are the commercial benefits of thermal imaging for marine navigation?

Thermal imaging provides an early warning system against many common maritime hazards, night and day, in good weather and bad, and help mariners sail with confidence.

They allow the user to see invisible heat radiation thus making them effective security tools in maritime environments.

They detect further hazards such as debris floating in the water, vessels under way or riding at anchor, shipping lane traffic, small boats crossing shipping channels, buoys, and structures like bridge abutments and docks or piers. Maritime thermal imaging even help mariners avoid icebergs and surfacing whales. Although there are other technologies available that can help see at night, thermal imaging technology outperforms them, and has clear advantages.

What are some of those advantages?

Thermal imaging cameras do not suffer from any limitations such as range or image contrast because they detect heat or thermal energy. Everything emits thermal energy and by sensing this energy and displaying it as black and white video, thermal imaging can detect things farther away and with greater contrast than conventional visible-light cameras and nightvision technologies.

The heat signatures of people, boats, marinas, docks, pilings, and other objects provide a good contrast at night making these cameras a perfect aid for safe sailing. As long as there is a temperature contrast between an object and its background, it is visible.

radar, as another example, is a vital tool for first responders. However, a radar display requires trained interpretation and visualisation skills. A thermal image

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Thermal imaging is fast becoming adopted for early warning threat detection in security applications at sea.

however, gives an immediate, easily interpreted image of the scene, providing information needed for decision-making.

Radar systems can also fail to detect structures, vessels, and floating debris.

Thermal images can be used to verify radar returns, seeing things that radar might miss, and showing items that a chart plotter cannot.

Can you provide any examples of customers who are using your product(s)?

Our products are used all over the world in maritime search and rescue operations. In a man-overboard scenario, the head of a person floating in the water is often the only part visible. Visible as a white or red ball against a black or dark gray background on the video display, the human head shows up clearly because its thermal heat is greater than that of the water. This is as true at night as it is during the day, creating

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24-hour response capability.

Based on the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) recommendations, TMS Tankers decided to install a FLIR Systems thermal imaging camera on board two oil tankers that are currently operating in ice infested waters.

Can you comment on thermal imaging applications?

Managing a rescue at sea is a complex undertaking. On-scene commanders can use thermal imaging to keep accurate track of victims and rescue personnel in the water.

This improved situational awareness increases the safety of all involved. Thermal imaging also allows maritime personnel to see what is happening on land without the need for extra lighting.

In order to maximise vessel investment, first responder agencies want to see their vessel

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working 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.

After sunset, or in foul weather, smoke or fog, capabilities and mission effectiveness can be severely compromised. By simply adding a FLIR thermal imaging camera, total on-mission hours and overall effectiveness are radically improved, saving lives and keeping waterways safe in all types of difficult scenarios without endangering either the vessel or crew.

When operating close to shore at night or in adverse environments, thermal imaging can give a shipsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; crew important awareness of their surroundings so they can navigate confidently and safely. Uninterrupted, quality information is the key to positive outcomes in critical situations: knowing how close the shoreline is, the distance from pilings, docks, floating debris, or boats riding at anchor.

How is the industry changing and what will future demands be?

Missions for public safety boats are expanding at a tremendous rate beyond their traditional roles in enforcing the law and keeping the peace. With increased responsibility, first responders find themselves involved in missions as diverse

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as law enforcement, search and rescue, SCUBA operations, conducting harbor safety patrols, helping out disabled boaters, lending a hand with homeland missions (e.g., port security), and even responding to HAZMAT emergencies. Maritime public safety vessels such as police boats, fireboats, harbour patrol vessels, and game and fish vessels can utilise the broad range of features provided by thermal imaging for the safety of passengers and to avoid collisions. The future will see further applications of thermal imaging technology for safety and as an added navigational information system. i. www.flir.com

Limitations of the Human Eye and Visible-Light Cameras Daylight cameras, night-vision devices, and the human eye all work on the same basic principle: light energy hits something and bounces off it. A detector then receives it and turns it into an image.

The ability of a given detector to create that image is directly related to the amount of light available.

At night, in fog, or in smoke, the amount of light is limited and can be hard to see.

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Hi-Tech LED Work Lighting

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In 2014 the VIktor Lenac shIpyard faced numerous dIffIcuLtIes caused by tradItIonaL, cLassIc Incandescent and compact fLuorescent work LIghtIng. thIs InItIated a process to defIne technIcaL characteristics required for a new low power consumption, portable, lighting solution for the yard.

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he goal for the shipyard was to have a highefficiency LED technology lighting solution. The new lighting system had to be applicable throughout various technical stages and work processes such as steelwork, sandblasting, high-pressure washing, anti-corrosion protection, and maintenance. The lighting also had to be robust to operate at 4248VAC, and have IP66 and IK10 protection grades. The solution was found in the Gala LED lighting system – a portable safety work lighting system that can generate numerous savings in power consumption, lighting system installation time, on equipment and material, as well as maintenance.

conducted on the tanker vessel, Johan Jacob. The vessel was repaired over a 75-day period at the yard using 1,800 pieces of work lamps. By the end of the repair project, Viktor Lenac calculated savings of over EUR 60,000 just on this single vessel.

Significant Results

The positive results of the financial analysis after only one tanker project generated a positive return on the new lighting investment and subsequent projects have generated significant earnings for the shipyard.

The shipyard installed the new LED system in 2015.

Immediately after installation, performance was monitored and data collected to calculate cost savings and assess associated advantages. One particular analysis was

The savings were generated on equipment and material due to less cables and distribution panels; on lighting installation time due to uniformed voltage level of lighting which doesn’t require change between different technological stages, as well as on maintenance and power consumption which was more than 80% lower compared with previous, traditional lighting.

The goal was to develop a specialised type of safety work lighting applicable in dark, confined and damp ship hulls where working conditions are especially hard.

In 2015, the three largest Croatian shipyards, Viktor Lenac , Uljanik and 3. Maj, all fully converted to the Gala LED temporary safety work lighting system, entirely developed and manufactured at DATA LINK’s production facilities in Bjelovar.

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The Gala LED portable safety work lighting system is developed based on vigorous requirements identified by shipyards faced with difficulties caused by traditional, classic incandescent and compact fluorescent work lighting. The Gala LED system operates at a safe, reduced voltage of 42-48VAC, which is in line with the statutory requirements for working in damp spaces and increases worker safety.

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Harmony of the Seas, at 227,000gt, is the largest cruise ship ever constructed.

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Harmony of the Seas The porT of SouThampTon, u.K. waS full of exciTemenT aS crowdS gaThered in may To be among The firST To See The world’S largeST cruise ship, harmony of the Seas, sail into port. The ship’s arrival also marked a milestone for Royal Caribbean International, as Harmony became the 25th ship in its fleet.

Built with Pride The ship was delivered following 32 months of construction at the STX France shipyard in Saint Nazaire. The sheer size, complexities of construction, and innovations included have made this ship a matter of pride for the thousands of individuals involved in its construction. Intricately built with more than 500,000 individual parts, the cruise vessel is 362m long, 66m wide with 226,963grt. The numbers also speak for themselves when describing the gigantism of the ship delivered: 60,000t of steel, 4,000km of cables, 100,000 light points, and 500t of paint were used. The challenge in constructing a ship of this size, suitable for navigation and ready to welcome its passengers and crew, was enormous. robots were used alongside highly specialised metal carpenters and welders to execute their trade on elements weighing between 80 and 400t. The construction of public spaces onboard totalled approximately 44,000m².

The hull was completed in June 2015 and was led by eight tugs when she was floated for the first time. Since then, over 2,000 individuals worked daily to ensure the vessel was ready for delivery in may. Sea trials were held in March during which 500 people tested the water capacity of the

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vessel as well as the power plant and propulsion systems. STx france was very pleased with the results that highlighted the vessel’s manoeuvrability and reliability despite its imposing size. harmony of the Seas, although larger than sister ships Oasis and Allure, is 20% more fuel efficient due to a combination of new scrubber technologies, a redesigned hull and a unique ‘bubble system’ allowing for a more smooth glide through the waves.

At Home on the Sea The newest addition to the Royal Caribbean family combines the distinct sevenneighborhood concept. passengers can visit seven different neighborhoods including the revolutionary Boardwalk and Central Park spaces, Kid’s avenue (a central boulevard dedicated to children) the H2O Zone and vitality at Sea Spa and fitness center.

The ship is slightly wider than oasis and allure of the Seas, and that extra width has been used to make the cabins and balconies a little longer and the corridors wider. highlights of the many cabin types available are the 15 studio cabins designed for solo travelers and the 76 inside cabins with virtual balconies. cabins with an unusual view include the boardwalk, promenade and

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Central Park view rooms. Some cabins even feature wall-sized HD screens that display real-time video of the passing scenery.

kids, which has sea creature water cannons, winding slides, a gigantic drench bucket and a multi-level jungle gym.

Outdoor recreation choices on Harmony of the Seas include a zip-line high above the Boardwalk, as well as three multi-level waterslides (entry on Deck 18, exit on Deck 15), which twist and turn over Central Park 10 decks below. Thrill seekers will love the 10-story high dry slide called the Abyss, which begins in the Pool and Sports Zone at the back of the ship and drops riders to the Boardwalk. Passengers enter through the gaping jaws of an anglerfish, before walking a plank and leaping off the vertical drop.

Two FlowRiders (Deck 16) offer passengers the chance to demonstrate their surfing skills, while others can try their hand at rock climbing (Deck 7). There are three pools to choose from on Deck 15, as well as the AquaTheater pool (Deck 5). Harmony of the Seas is the first ship in Royal’s fleet to feature the Splashaway Bay aqua park for

Innovations Onboard Harmony of the Seas features a mixture of experiences such as the Puzzle Room, Wonderland Restaurant, and Jamie’s Italian; as well as brand new additions, including the line’s first ever waterslide and the tallest (and quite possibly scariest) slide at sea.

Innovative features include robot bartenders at the Bionic Bar, powered by Makr Shakr; virtual balconies with real-time views of the destination and VOOM – the fastest internet at sea – so that guests can stay connected, stream their favorite entertainment.

Royal Caribbean also added some of its most technologically savvy experiences from Quantum of the Seas, like iPad check in and RFID WOWBands. These bracelets give

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passengers access to their cabins, and can be used for making onboard purchases and reservations. Passengers also can download the royal iQ app to track their luggage, make reservations and more. Those who don’t wish to download the app can visit the Royal iQ Station on Deck 5 where they’ll find tablets outfitted with the app.

Unparalleled Cruise Ship “Harmony of the Seas is redefining vacations and intriguing a new generation of travelers with a bold and unexpected line-up of first at sea innovations, while enticing them to explore the world from a new perspective,” said michael bayley, president and ceo, Royal Caribbean International. “From thrilling onboard activities and experiences to visiting awe-inspiring destinations across the mediterranean and the caribbean, harmony places guests at the forefront and encourages them to create their own adventures onboard and at every destination.”

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The ship has capacity to carry 5,479 guests in 2,747 staterooms, and features 2,100 crew.

harmony of the Seas sailed from barcelona and Rome, visiting Mediterranean ports such as palma (mallorca), florence and naples. in fall 2016, Harmony will reposition to its permanent homeport of port everglades, sailing seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises for winter 2016/17.

The unparalleled cruise ship and her 2,100 dedicated crew members officially launched her inaugural summer season with the first of 34 seven-night western Mediterranean sailings on June 7.

Harmony of the Seas is the 25th ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet and third Oasis-class ship. A fourth Oasis-class ship also is under construction, and due for launch in 2018. i. www.royalcaribbean.com

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Cat ProduCt Link

Destination: Big Data PoN PoWer, bASed IN PAPeNdreChT, The NeTherLANdS, hAS beeN The offICIAL deALer of CATerPILLAr eNgINeS SINCe 1926. They Are NoW planning a launch of a new Caterpillar product for the maritime industry, Cat Product Link, which addresses the topic of big data.

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ig data is a term used to describe data sets that are so large or complex that traditional data processing applications are inadequate to properly handle or evaluate all the information associated with a particular data set. The term often refers simply to the use of predictive analytics to extract value from the data. Accuracy in big data leads to more confident decisionmaking resulting in greater operational efficiency, cost reduction and reduced risk.

Continuously Connected

Cat Connect Strategy is a broad strategy to connect vessel assets and equipment management services are included in this approach. The hardware that has been developed to deliver this equipment management service is Product Link. Cat Product Link connects to the engines to continuously sense, monitor and collect different operational aspects of the engine. All data is transferred to the user and is visible via the Product Link Web. Information available includes engine condition aspects such as pressure, alarms, temperature, fuel consumption, and location. Normal engine parameters, such as monitoring checks performed by

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technicians are included but Product Link provides access to data that is normally not visible or tracked.

All the parameters available using the Cat Product Link result in a more thorough output of engine details and data.

Information is continuously transferred to the server and visible on the user interface. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This pro-active sending of data gives the client more visibility of what is happening in the engine and perhaps more importantly, can help to predict what may happen,â&#x20AC;? comments Pon Power Service director Maarten Schouwink.

Unique Aspect

The Cat Product Link is new to the maritime industry, but Caterpillar has been using and developing this concept for years in land based industries. Caterpillar has seen the benefits big data can provide and are therefore introducing this concept for ship operations. While remote monitoring is not exactly new for all equipment suppliers, the unique aspect of Product Link is that the available data can be combined with data from other sources, such as oil and inspection data, to give a more complete picture of the state of the engine. This results in more accurate system assessment and decision-making and also results in being less dependent on onboard personnel.

Clients who wish to can retrieve and analyse data internally, or Pon Power can provide

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the monitoring service as they have staff members trained and dedicated for this role.

Cat Product Link has been installed and tested on vessels to pilot the system. The benefits were clearly visible after only a few months. In one particular case, a situation arose and the oeM suggested there was something wrong with the engine due to low oil pressure, and proposed removing the engine and replacing it with a new one. however, with the complete picture provided by Product Link data, it was clear it was not the engine but the application itself.

This avoided unnecessary downtime and costs.

Smart Operations

The Cat Product Link will be available exclusively through Pon Power in September of this year. This system provides insight into the condition of the engine and links reports together to provide better maintenance planning and minimises the chance of engine failure. According to Mr Schouwink, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are the first Caterpillar engine dealer in

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Cat Product Link can be installed on new builds or retrofitted on vessels currently in operation. the maritime industry that can roll this out. remote monitoring has been happening for a few years now, but the Cat Product Link is a major step towards big data and smarter operations.â&#x20AC;? i. www.pon-cat.com

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PPG’s protective and marine business has received EU project funding to produce an innovative fouling protection system for commercial vessels. PPG Product Manager Christophe Cheikh says, “The eSHaRk (eco-friendly Ship Hull film system with fouling Release and fuel saving properties) project aims to provide a fouling protection technology which not only maintains the current stateof-the-art fouling protection standards but is superior to existing solutions in terms of eco friendliness, ease of application, robustness and drag reduction effects, all of which will lead to fuel savings and the reduction of GHG emissions.”

PureNOx Prime, Alfa Laval’s new PureNOx solution for water treatment in Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR), will be part of EGR systems on five very large ethane carriers (VLECs) to be operated by United Ethane Carriers (UEC). These newbuilds will employ EGR as the means of reducing NOx emissions. For water treatment in the EGR circuit, engine provider MAN Diesel & Turbo has chosen PureNOx Prime, a cutting-edge development of Alfa Laval PureNOx technology.

This major order from MAN Diesel & Turbo comes only a short time after PureNOx Prime was introduced to the market. i. www.alfalaval.com

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Climeon’s Heat Power Solution for Fincantieri Cruise Ships

Compact SeaCURE Ballast Water Management System

Fincantieri has purchased six Climeon Ocean 450M systems, to be installed in upcoming new cruise ships.

Climeon Ocean is a heat power solution that generates electricity using waste heat from the ship’s engines delivering reduced fuel consumption and reduced emissions. The configuration optimises the use of energy and heat onboard. “Working with Climeon is a way for us to deliver even cleaner and more energy efficient solutions,” says Fabrizio Cafagna, Head of Basic Design at Fincantieri’s Merchant Ship Business Unit.

Evoqua Water Technologies has launched of a compact version of its SeaCURE ballast water management system BWMS, based on the brand’s Chloropac electrochlorination technology. This newly arranged SeaCURE system is a more compact solution for ship owners and operators where vessel space is at a premium. Easily transportable to port as one unit, the arrangement is simple to install, and can be assembled offsite to shorten build time on board.

The SeaCURE BWMS has already achieved alternate management systems (AMS) acceptance for fresh, brackish and full saline water, as granted by USCG. i. www.evoqua.com

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VarioDuct HighPerformance Nozzle The new Schottel VarioDuct SDV45 high-performance nozzle is now available in the rudder propeller range. It offers higher efficiency at open water speed combined with very good bollard pull values. In conjunction with optimally designed propeller geometries, the outstanding performance characteristics of the nozzle come to the fore. It has a greater bollard pull than the thrust of previous nozzles and offers considerably greater efficiency in the medium and high-speed range. The system, consisting of a rudder propeller and the new nozzle, thus contributes significantly to fuel savings. i. www.schottel.de

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AncoferWaldram Steelplates bv P.O. Box 190 4900 AD Oosterhout The Netherlands T +31 (0)162 491 512 E joost.van.dijk@aws.dillinger.biz Contact: Mr Joost van Dijk AncoferWaldram Steelplates is a specialised supplier of heavy carbon steel plates and profiled parts since more than 35 years. The combination of comprehensive stocks of over 35,000 tons of heavy carbon steel plates plus the sophisticated profiling plant gives AWS a decisive lead in experience, product range and customer service.

CHEMETALL B.V. IJsselstraat 41 5347 KG Oss, The Netherlands T +31 (0)412 681 888 E ampak@chemetall.com I www.chemetall.com Ampak cathodic protection is a product group within the surface treatment business unit of the Chemetall group, based in Oss, The Netherlands.

Ampak is specialized in the design, production and application of cathodic protection and anti-fouling systems.

Our systems are mainly supplied to the marine and offshore industry.

Ampak is a prime producer of zinc, aluminium and magnesium alloy anodes at its own foundry.

Ampak also manufactures impressed current and anti-fouling systems to customer specification and requirements.

We maintain strict quality control procedures, which has enabled us to maintain our distinct reputation as a leading and worldwide supplier of corrosion prevention systems.

AMPAK, your worldwide specialist in cathodic protection.

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Cramm HLS BV P.O. Box 510, 8901 BH Leeuwarden The Netherlands T +31 (0)88 457 0457 F +31 (0)88 457 0458 E info@crammhls.com I www.crammhls.com Contact: Paul Boelens p.boelens@crammhls.com Cramm HLS BV is a sister company of Cramm Yachting Systems (www. cramm.nl). Cramm HLS deliveres equipment for safe and secure landing and handling of helicopters. One of the products is the helicopter landing grid (www.heligrid.com), which is used for safe landing in rough conditions.

Besides this also Helicopter moving systems and the delivery of hangardoors are in the delivery-package. After 60 year anniversery we are proud to use: quality based on experience.

DBR BV Lelystraat 53 – NL-3364 AH P.O. Box 1039 – NL-3360 BA Sliedrecht – The Netherlands T +31 (0)184 613 200 F +31 (0)184 612 654 E info@dbr-bv.nl I www.dbr-bv.nl Contact: H.J. Hafkamp DBR BV is the Dutch specialist in diesel and gas generator sets up to 4,000kVA, pumps and diesel pump sets up to 2,000kW in the oil and gas, wind farm, dredging and shipping industry worldwide.

The well-engineered generator and pump sets are custom-built and assembled by DBR in accordance to high quality offshore standards and marine classification rules.

Emigreen B.V. Parabool 111 3364 DH Sliedrecht The Netherlands T +31 (0)184 415 317 F +31 (0)184 415 582 E info@emigreen.eu I www.emigreen.eu Contact: Niko J. Dalpis Emission Control Technology Emigreen produces customised, integrated emission control solutions, for, among others, the maritime sector.

Emigreen also provides services including design, specification, production, installation instruction, training and aftersales. Emigreen has expertise in emission control technologies, flow dynamics, thermodynamics and noise and vibration control. Emigreen develops and tests components including catalytic converters, particulate filters, selective catalytic reduction systems and related instrumentation.

The Emigreen Alfa Alfa burner assisted soot filter system has set the standard for others to beat. All Emigreen solutions are highly efficient, highly reliable and highly controllable, whether designed for an inland barge, shortsea carrier or luxury yacht.

Emigreen links science and the market

Gebhard Electro Innovatiepark 14, 4906 AA Oosterhout PB 61, 4900 AB Oosterhout The Netherlands T +31 (0)162 452 888 F +31 (0)162 433 761 E info@gebhard.nl I www.gebhard.nl Contact: Ton Versluis / Richard van de Wiel Gebhard Electro is a globally operating company specialised in the design, production, installation and maintenance of electrical systems for the maritime shipping industry. We collaborate with leading shipyards on every continent.

Gebhard Electro has been specialised in the high-tech world of shipbuilding

since 1946. Our activities vary greatly: from just one specific task to the execution of entire projects or the management and co-ordination of all activities of all participating contractors.

From our own facility in China we are in a position to deliver at competitive rates.

Gebhard Electro, your one-stopshop for development / engineering / production / installation / repair service

HEInEn & HopMAn Produktieweg 12 3751 LN Spakenburg The Netherlands T +31 (0)33 299 25 00 F +31 (0)33 299 25 99 E pr@heinenhopman.com I www.heinenhopman.com Contact: J.W.E. Hopman Heinen & Hopman Engineering is a world leader in air conditioning, mechanical ventilation,central heating, refrigeration, sanitary systems, fire protection, environmental systems and air duct cleaning. Founded in 1965, the company is renowned for being an innovator in the design, engineering and installation of customised solutions.

We work in four specialist areas: – Superyachts.

– Commercial shipping.

– Offshore industry.

– Navy vessels.

Our mission is to ensure that the climate ‘indoors’ will perfectly meet the needs of people and products alike, whatever the weather outside. Heinen & Hopman offers a worldwide, 24/7 service via a network of subsidiaries and sales centres.

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Pantone Uncoated (U) voor uncoated papierdrukwerk, zoals visitekaartjes, briefpapier etc.

Pantone Coated (C) voor coated papierdrukwerk en en andere gecoate ondergronden, zoals stickers etc.

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We are fully authorised to perform Safety Surveys and issue Statutory & Class Certification including ISM, ISPS and MLC audits. We provide services for any type or tonnage of vessel worldwide.

Klay Instruments b.v.

P.O. Box 13 7990 AA Dwingeloo The Netherlands T +31 (0)521 591 550 E info@klay.nl I www.klay.nl Klay Instruments is a Dutch manufacturer of ‘All Stainless Steel’ Pressure- and Level transmitters for the Marine & shipbuilding.

All our transmitters are ATEX and IECEx Ex ia certified and have five different Marine Type Approvals.

Our Pressure transmitters are available in threaded and Flanged process connections with flush diaphragm for all pressure applications.

The available accuracies are 0.2% (series 8000) or 0.1% (series 2000).

For Level measurement we manufacture Compact transmitters (series 8000 and 2000) and submersible level transmitters (series Hydrobar).

Typical applications: – Ballast Level – Oil / HFO and (waste) water level – Manifold pressure More than 30 years experience in the Marine and shipbuilding industry !

nicoverken Marine Services BV Algerastraat 20 3125 BS Schiedam, The Netherlands T +31 (0)10 238 0999 F +31 (0)10 238 0988 E info@nicoverken.nl I www.nicoverken.nl Contact: Jacco Vermunt www.s h i p b u i l d i n g -industr y.eu

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Distributor, 24/7 service & spare parts agent of marine equipment.

In our programme there are stainless steel marine pipes and drains, filtration, anti-fouling & cathodic protection, reverse osmosis desalinators (water makers), wastewater treatment, vacuum sanitary systems for yachts, deck equipment (doors & hatches) and watertight sliding door systems.

Our Ship Repair department is specialised in the overhaul of all types of main and auxiliary engines, including attachments i.e. governors, turbochargers, fuel equipment and the sales of spare parts and engines. We are capable of crankshaft grinding.

Our service is 24/7 worldwide!

pTR Holland B.V. Dintelweg 107 3198 LB Rotterdam The Netherlands T +31 (0)10 714 49 45 F +31 (0)181 26 28 13 E info@ptrholland.com I www.ptrholland.com Contact: Joris J. Stuip From the early days PTR’s core business has been the manufacture of a full range of rope ladders using wooden, metal-alloy and synthetic steps. Jacobs or Monkey ladders are produced, but the main production is the manufacture of PTR Pilot Ladders to the all-important MED certification.

PTR, under the supervision of Bureau Veritas, was one of the first manufacturers to be awarded MED approval for pilot ladders and lifeboat/ embarkation Ladders. Daily, MED approved ladders are shipped locally and by sea and air to users around the world, for other items please visit us at www.ptrholland.com

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