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EDITOR’S NOTE

Hello spring

Welcome to this spring edition of ShipBuilding Industry. In this issue, we wanted to take you on a journey with us through the Northern European shipbuilding activities and developments.

With Nor-Shipping 2023 coming up soon, the maritime industry is preparing to showcase its latest novelties and developments and everyone is eager to share newly found knowledge and passion with each other.

Other than a preview of Nor-Shipping 2023, which will be held from 6 to 9 June in Lillestrøm, we have some fascinating articles from renowned Northern European shipbuilders such as Ulstein and Swan Hellenic in this issue and we covered the latest workboats and tugs of this time. Topics such as NAVCOM and marine propulsion and power generation cannot be left out, as the technology of today is mind-blowing and developing rapidly and we love sharing this with you. This and much more awaits you in a fresh edition of ShipBuilding Industry.

We hope you enjoy this edition of ShipBuilding Industry as much as we loved creating it.

Enjoy the read!

Daniela Markovic Editor DANIELA@YNFPUBLISHERS.COM

DMC delivers rudder and steering gear for new coastal research vessel

A single high-lift Barke flap rudder together with a piston-type steering gear system was delivered by Damen Marine Components’ (DMC) to Holland Shipyards Group’s yard in Hardinxveld-Giessendam. There they were fitted into a 35m coastal research vessel that was built for the Norwegian Institute of Marine Research (IMR) and which is named the RV Prinsesse Ingrid Alexandra. DMC’s Barke flap rudders are specifically designed for ships engaged in activities such as research, fishing and dredging that require excellent manoeuvrability, low noise and vibration levels, and first-rate fuel economy. Their progressively rotating flaps generate high lift forces at large rudder angles and low drag at small rudder angles, delivering the necessary performance in all situations.

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HEMEXPO welcomes ERGOMATIC

Hellenic Marine Equipment Manufacturers and Exporters (HEMEXPO) – a leading suppliers and exporters association for the international shipping sector, has welcomed ERGOMATIC as its 33rd member company. The move adds a new area of expertise to the broad crosssection of Greek equipment manufacturers and technology specialists already represented on HEMEXPO’s list of members. Headquartered in Athens, ERGOMATIC supplies high-quality components and integrated automation solutions, such as valves and piping, electrical automation systems, measurement and control instrumentation and pneumatic and hydraulic equipment to marine and industrial customers. The company also provides a range of services including integrated system design, class approval, repairs and round-the-clock technical support.

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Prinsesse Ingrid Alexandra.

Eleni Polychronopoulou, President HEMEXPO.

Mol and Vale agree to install two Norsepower Rotor Sails

Mol and Vale International have announced a partnership to retrofit a 200,000t class bulk carrier, currently employed under a mid–term contract for transportation of iron ore for Vale, with two 35m x 5m rotor sails produced by Norsepower. The installation of the rotor sails is expected in the first half of 2024. The Norsepower Rotor Sailmade of lightweight and strong composite material and with a fully automated control system, produces thrust as the wind generates di erential pressure around the slewing rotor while the vessel is sailing. By applying this solution, the vessel is expected to achieve about 6-10% fuel and GHG emissions reductions, combined with voyage optimisation technology – enabling significant advancements towards decarbonisation goals and reducing fuel consumption.

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Marcor Stevedoring acquires most powerful mobile harbour crane

Marcor Stevedoring has signed a contract adding Liebherr’s largest and most powerful mobile harbour crane to its dry bulk terminal in Rotterdam. The LHM 800 o ers commanding and flexible performance, complemented by an electric drive and Liebherr assistance systems that will allow it to operate with a more environmentally friendly footprint. Additional digital interfaces and data connection features also make it overall more e cient and smarter. Liebherr’s strongest and most innovative mobile harbour crane helps mark the next chapter in logistical operations at Marcor Stevedoring in Rotterdam. On 21 February, representatives from Marcor, C. Steinweg Group, and Liebherr met in Rotterdam for a contract signing ceremony. The new LHM 800 will play a key role in contributing to more economical and environmentally friendly operations at its forthcoming dry bulk terminal.

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Vertom Group launches second 7,000DWT vessel

The Vertom Group, one of the leading short sea shipping operators within Europe, announced the successful launch and christening of their latest vessel, MV Vertom Cyta. The vessel was built at Thecla Bodewes Shipyards. She is the second of eight vessels being constructed at the yard facility in Kampen, The Netherlands. MV Vertom Cyta is named after Cyta de Jong, wife of Vertom CEO Arjan de Jong. The MV Vertom Cyta features a diesel-electric propulsion system, which o ers superior e ciency and reduced emissions, making it a more sustainable option for shipping operations. The vessel has been designed to meet the highest environmental standards, while also providing the highest levels of performance and reliability. With a length of 118.60m and breadth of 14.30m, the vessel is tailor-made for providing competitive shipping-solutions for Vertom’s clients.

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Contract signing.

NEWS IN BRIEF

Dual-fuel kits for conversion of new and existing diesel engines

A Swedish partnership of ScandiNAOS, Chalmers University of Technology and the Swedish Maritime Administration (SMA) has launched a project to develop dual-fuel kits for conversion of new and existing diesel engines to methanol operation. The project is a follow-up of the conversion of an SMA pilot boat.

The methanol dual-fuel kit will be generic and capable for retrofit to a large range of existing diesel engines of di erent brands. The kit will target engines up to 1,000kW and will accelerate the transition to low emission fuel and sustainable operations for marine and industrial applications.

The project has a 24-month duration and a budget of EUR 776,000 with 50% funding by the Swedish program for Strategic Vehicle Research and Innovation(FFI).

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Six sets of Controllable Pitch Propeller systems sold to Hyundai Heavy Industries

REINTJES Gearboxesthe best choice for your vessel!

Kongsberg Maritime announces the sale of six sets of Controllable Pitch Propeller systems to Hyundai Heavy Industries for installation in six new 94m o shore patrol vessels for the Philippine Navy. Each propulsion set will consist of twin Kongsberg Kamewa Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) 86 A/5 D-B systems, as well as shaft lines, hydraulic power units, local operating panels, and accessories. The first shipset will be delivered in August 2024. The six new o shore patrol vessels (OPVs) are part of a major upgrade to Philippine naval capacity. The new vessels are to have a displacement of 2,450t, maximum speed of 22kn, 15kn cruising speed, and a range of 5,500nm. The vessels will be able to provide long range patrol capability.

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Wagenborg O shore signs agreement for multi-purpose o shore vessel

Wagenborg O shore has signed a long-term agreement with an energy major for the deployment of a multi-purpose o shore vessel. For this purpose, a platform supply vessel will be converted at Royal Niestern Sander. The multi-purpose o shore vessel will support subsea activities and decommissioning works in the southern North Sea. The conversion is to take place within 34 weeks at the Royal Niestern Sander’s shipyard in Delfzijl. During this period, dozens of local employees will work on the innovative conversion of the ship. The vessel will be equipped with an additional accommodation module for twenty people. Also, an active heave compensated crane will be installed to comply with all customer requirements. The ship will also have an Emergency Response and Rescue Vessel (ERRV) class C notation enabling the vessel to perform emergency response and rescue duties.

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Agreement for four new Anti Submarine Warfare frigates

The Dutch Ministry of Defence has reached an agreement with Damen and Thales Netherlands for four new Anti Submarine Warfare frigates and revealed what the new ships will be capable of. Two will be built for the Royal Netherlands Navy, two for the Belgian Navy. The first will enter service in 2029. The vessels will be bigger than originally planned resulting in a price tag of EUR1.9 billion for the two Dutch frigates alone. Damen Shipyardsis responsible for the platform, whileThaleswill supply the radar and fire control system. In total, the Dutch Ministry of Defence expects to award about forty contracts. These include things like the 76mm gun and other weapon systems for countering surface targets and air targets, sonar equipment, communications equipment, and electronic warfare equipment.

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DeepOcean charters o shore support vessel

Ocean services provider DeepOcean strengthens its o ering to the o shore renewables and oil & gas industry by entering a two-year time charter agreement for the Olympic Ares multi-purpose support vessel (MPSV). DeepOcean is chartering the Olympic Ares from Fosnavaag-based shipowner Olympic Subsea. The vessel is a modern construction support vessel equipped with a 250t crane and will provide subsea inspection, maintenance, and repair (IMR), light construction and recycling services to DeepOcean’s customers in the o shore renewables and oil and gas industries.The charter contract will commence in the first quarter of 2023 and have a firm hire period until the end of 2024, with an option to extend the contract.

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Fluidic air lubrication technology benefits to shipowners

Alfa Laval announces the completion of its acquisition of Marine Performance Systems, a Rotterdam-based maritime technology company that has developed the first fluidic air lubrication system on the market. The move will enable Alfa Laval to bring this environment-friendly technology to market contributing significantly towards improving ship e ciency, reducing fuel consumption, and minimising emissions from ships. The acquisition will accelerate the advancement and introduction of the patented fluidic air lubrication system, FluidicAL into the market to support vessels to sail sustainably. “By adding the air lubrication system into our portfolio, we are thrilled to further expand our o ering of energye cient and sustainable solutions to our customers,” says Anders Lindmark, Business Unit President Heat & Gas Systems, Alfa Laval.

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Olympic Ares.

Anders Lindmark - President, Business Unit Heat & Gas Systems - Alfa Laval.

Nor-Shipping 2023

Are we ready to scale up maritime hydrogen?

Investors have bet on hydrogen as a green, maritime fuel for years. Millions of euros in funding and thousands of work hours later, how far have we come? Is it time to replace the green incentive with a stick? This year’s Nor-Shipping Hydrogen Conference will put leading industry players centre stage, asking them the questions we all want answered.

Nor-Shipping brings a diverse array of global maritime and ocean stakeholders together in a single, future-focused arena.

Partnering up to see the big picture

Partnering with Nor-Shipping, Ocean Hyway Cluster and Maritime CleanTech will join forces to fuel the debate. With partners involved in all aspects of developing a complete hydrogen use, supply, and distribution system, all elements are in place for the audience to get the latest updates. The conference will take place in Lillestrøm on 7 June at Nor-Shipping’s Studio N in Hall A2.

“Realising hydrogen solutions in shipping requires collaboration across the value chain. Nor-Shipping gathers the entire industry, making it the perfect arena for our Hydrogen conference. Getting together is vital to accelerate this much-needed transition, and I look forward to joining the discussions on 7 June,” says Maritime CleanTech’s CEO Ada Jakobsen. Scaling up In the 2023 edition of the conference, we will hear from leading actors across the industry through presentations and debates as we aim to navigate the hydrogen landscape.

The audience will receive the latest update on national and international market drivers, regulations, and ambitions. In addition, the pioneers of vessel technology will present their ongoing projects, along with plans for

how to scale up the fleet. “The 2nd Nor-Shipping Maritime Hydrogen Conference is targeted and specific to the needs of the maritime industry. As an organisation that works with commercialising new hydrogen technology for this sector daily, we are more than ready to bring the key players to light. Together with Maritime CleanTech, we will lift the most relevant questions and show the audience what is moving in this market right now”, says Kristin Svardal, CEO of Ocean Hyway Cluster.

Transforming potential

Nor-Shipping 2023 runs from 6 to 9 June, bringing a diverse array of global maritime and ocean stakeholders together in a single, future-focused arena. Sidsel Norvik, Director, Nor-Shipping, believes the conference can be key to unlocking a greater understanding of hydrogen’s unique potential for an industry in transition. “When it comes to navigating a more sustainable ocean future, clean maritime fuels are an essential piece of the puzzle,” Ms Norvik comments. “The interest in hydrogen is immense, and growing all the time, so there’s a real hunger to access the latest knowledge and hear from segment experts as to how potential can be transformed into tangible business, and environmental,

“When it comes to navigating a more sustainable ocean future, clean maritime fuels are an essential piece of the puzzle.”

Sidsel Norvik – Director, Nor-Shipping.

Nor-Shipping 2023 runs from 6 to 9 June.

Facts & figures

Nor-Shipping 2023

Date:6 to 9 June

Location: Norway, Lillestrøm NOVA Spectrum

Visitors: 30,000+

Speakers:300

Exhibitors: 500

benefits. “With Nor-Shipping 2023’s focus on #PartnerShip, working with Ocean Hyway Cluster and Maritime CleanTech is the perfect way to address the ‘big questions’, delivering the answers industry needs.” The conference programme runs from 13.00 to 16.00, with an informal lunch and mingling session starting at 12.00.

Ocean Campus

This year, Nor-Shipping is proud to present a new initiative that is putting the spotlight on some of the key maritime universities and schools globally. The aim is to demonstrate how the respective schools around the world are working on educating the next generation maritime executives in an industry in transition. World Maritime University (WMU) in Sweden, the IMO’s centre of excellence for postgraduate education, is the main Ocean Campus partner and will be present in Hall E during this year’s event and have also signed up for partnership for Nor-Shipping 2025. Given the shift in competence necessitated by the green transition,

attracting more and new students to this field is critical. The Ocean Campus will demonstrate in what ways the academic sector will contribute to addressing the industry’s demands for change, while also showcasing exciting opportunities available within the maritime sector. The Nor-Shipping Ocean Campus is a centrally located island of booths representing key universities and maritime schools from all over the world. This is where students can check out educational alternatives and current maritime employees can learn more about how they can top up their skills. Representatives from the respective schools will form the ‘Ocean Campus committee’ and will, in cooperation with industry experts, put together an exciting program that will take place on one of the main stages in hall E on Friday 9 June 2023. The presentations will demonstrate how these key educational institutions are preparing future maritime employees and leaders to tackle an industry in transition.

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The Nor-Shipping Ocean Campus is a centrally located island of booths representing key universities and maritime schools from all over the world.

Nor-Shipping’s focus for 2023 is partnership.

“Nilaya will be the world’s lightest aluminium sailing superyacht for her length: she rewrites the script for high-performance superyachts.”

Jan Timmerman – CEO of Royal

Huisman.

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Nilaya

At the start of February, Panamax sloop Nilaya reached another milestone with her departure from her construction hall at the builder’s Vollenhove facility in preparation for the installation of her towering rig in Amsterdam.

This highly anticipated superyacht is the first to utilise Royal Huisman’s new Featherlight design and production method. Continuous weight monitoring throughout the build of Nilaya, aka Project 405, confirms the Dutch builder has achieved its goal of slicing 11% of the weight of its typical advanced aluminium cruising yachts. Most importantly, it has reduced weight without sacrificing sti ness or cutting corners on quality for this high-performance cruiser. The shipyard’s Featherlight method for this 46.8m sailing machine is not a single process or construction technique, but a holistic light weight approach combining various weight-saving solutions.

The Featherlight process makes use of Finite Element Analysis (FEA), a design methodology rooted in spacecraft technology. FEA modeling enabled selecting various construction materials and varied Alustar aluminium plate thicknesses and frame spacing to maximise hull sti ness while minimising total displacement.With engineering and weight management brought in-house, the approach was comprehensive, extending to lighting, insulation, and all mechanical systems. The interior, too, benefited from careful weight analysis. All interior structural members utilise lightweight foam coring. This innovative approach narrows the displacement gap between aluminium and carbon composite yachts. Comfortable, robust characteristics of an aluminium yacht are now a viable option for owners seeking true sailing performance.

Carbon fiber expertise to the max

Capturing the carbon fiber expertise of its sister company Rondal, Royal Huisman’s engineering team used this synergy to analyse and predict which structural components would be best made of composites or aluminium. For example, >>

Launch of Panamax sloop Nilaya at Royal Huisman Amsterdam.

the entire 17.5m curvaceous coachroof and guest cockpit structure are carbon composite. Likewise, the recessed tender well on the foredeck (that transforms to a seating area for cruising or a flush deck for racing) is also carbon composite as are a watertight bulkhead, crew entrance, twin rudders, the keel trunk and a cockpit bimini hardtop.

For any high-performance cruiser, a carbon fiber mast, boom, and standing rigging are critical to keeping weight as low and as centered as possible for optimal balance. While Rondal has considerable carbon spar expertise, bringing the design of this component — and the sailmaker – into the process during the larger hull design phase is apage out of a maxi-racer’s playbook.

Best of both materials

Nilaya is also the first yacht of this size range designed to take advantage of structured lu sail design pioneered by Doyle Sails, a choice that allowed the entire Rondal mast, rig, and components to be lighter – a key point considering her Panamax air draft. To take advantage of the very narrow headsail sheeting angles possible, Rondal created a radical new curved carbon fiber spreader design that is both shorter and more aerodynamic than anything previously available. Rondal also supplied new generation hybrid (carbon and aluminium) captive winches, hatches and various sail handling gear. Most deck hardware is titanium.

Nilaya’s racy, low profile with its straight bow, wide transom, and twin rudders, echoes the look of her owners’ previous highly successful maxi-racer of the same name. Not surprisingly, she is from the boards of the same naval architecture and design firms, Reichel/Pugh and Nauta, both firms with impressive reputations for high-performance sailing yachts. Exploring all the options for a luxurious performance cruiser also capable of podium finishes at superyacht regattas, the team made full design studies for the yacht in both carbon and aluminium using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to optimise hull shape and balance. Royal Huisman’s Featherlight method, an evolution of nearly 60 years of aluminium yacht-building experience

Nilaya left the construction hall at the builder’s Vollenhove facility in preparation for the installation of her towering rig in Amsterdam.

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Photo courtesy of Royal Huisman / Tom van Oossanen.

Nilaya means ‘blissful home’ in Sanskrit.

melded with the latest carbon technology, provides her owners the best of both materials for a no-compromise yacht.

World’s lightest

Royal Huisman’s CEO Jan Timmerman used the occasion to highlight both the innovative construction methodology and the latest milestone for Project 405, “The success of the innovations with Project405 paves the way to use thisbold new approach for future builds. I am proud of the investment we have made in advanced engineering and of the way teams from Royal Huisman and Rondal advanced newsolutions to meet the brief from very knowledgeable clients and designers. The owners as well deserve congratulations for pushing everyone to achieve just a little bit more and for encouraging innovation at every step. Nilaya will be the world’s lightest aluminium sailing superyacht for her length: she rewrites the script for highperformance superyachts.”

A blissful home on the sea

Royal Huisman’s Project 405, Nilaya (which means ‘blissful home’ in Sanskrit) will be delivered to her owners in the coming months. At the start of April,

Nilaya was christened at the National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam. The Dutch are a nation of seafarers whose culture has been profoundly shaped by the ocean over the past five centuries. They even invented yachting as a pastime and came up with the word ‘jacht’ to describe a pleasure boat. So it is hardly surprising that the country takes immense pride in institutions such as Het Scheepvaartmuseum (National Maritime Museum) in Amsterdam, which house extensive collections of maritime art and artefacts illustrating this bond with all things nautical. Royal Huisman enjoys a close relationship with the National Maritime Museum, which also played host to the World Superyacht Awards some years ago. The christening ceremonies of various Royal Huisman yachts have been hosted by the museum, while the shipyard actively supports the institution’s cultural and educational activities.

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The Royal Huisman facility, Vollenhove, The Netherlands.

Nilaya sailplan.

At the start of April, Nilaya was christened at the National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam.

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Inmarsat Government selects new generation terminals

Cobham Satcom, the leading provider of radio and satellite communication (satcom) solutions to the global maritime and land mobile sectors has been chosen by Inmarsat Government to supply new generation SAILOR XTR user terminals for the provision of fast, reliable and secure worldwide end-to-end commercial satcom for the US Navy Military Sealift Command’s (MSC) Next Generation Wideband service.

Inmarsat Government is trusted with upgrading the primary MSC afloat network from Ku-band VSAT to the Global Xpress (GX) Ka-band under a tenyear, EUR 529.7 million Follow-On contract with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) awarded in August 2022. Cobham Satcom was selected as the user terminal partner. The roll-out, which includes replacing all existing Ku-band user terminals on MSC vessels with customised rapid deployment 1 meter SAILOR 1000 XTR and 0.6 meter SAILOR 600 XTR Ka-band VSAT terminals, starts immediately.

Fully compatible

Designed specifically to leverage the worldwide coverage and capabilities of GX, Cobham Satcom’s technology leading user terminals are fully compatible with GX-R2 High Power requirements as well as GX upcoming satellites (GX6AB, GX10AB and GX7, 8& 9), helping Inmarsat Government to provision a high performance, dependable and futureproof solution. SAILOR XTR 1000 and 600 user terminals operate across multiple orbits. In addition to GEO,

About Inmarsat

Inmarsat delivers world leading, innovative, advanced and exceptionally reliable global, mobile communications across the world – in the air, at sea and on land – that are enabling a new generation of commercial, government and mission-critical services. Inmarsat is powering the digitalisation of the maritime industry, making operations more e cient and safer than ever before. It is driving a new era of inflight passenger services for aviation, while ensuring that aircraft can fly with maximum e ciency and safety.

Inmarsat Government’s selection of Cobham Satcom’s innovative user terminal technology platform is in line with the MSC’s demand for highly reliable and always available satcom in rough sea conditions.

the user terminal supports operation with Highly Elliptical Orbit (HEO) satellites (GX10AB), ensuring access to GX over the Arctic region.

Inmarsat Government’s selection of Cobham Satcom’s innovative user terminal technology platform is in line with the MSC’s demand for highly reliable and always available satcom in rough sea conditions. While SAILOR XTR 1000 and 600 are both designed and manufactured with premium quality and robustness that can be depended upon,

Furthermore, Inmarsat is enabling the rapid expansion of the Internet of Things (IoT) and enabling the next wave of world-changing technologies that will underpin the connected society and help build a sustainable future. And now Inmarsat is developing the first-of-itskind, multi-dimensional communications network of the future, ORCHESTRA. In November 2021, Inmarsat and Viasat announced the planned combination of the two companies, to create a new leader in global communications.

Cobham Satcom is a market-leading provider of radio and satellite communications solutions and services for the maritime and land segments.

About Inmarsat Government

The US government has relied on and trusted Inmarsat satellite services since 1979. Inmarsat Government continues to deliver the world’s most advanced global, mobile satellite communication services to US defense, intelligence, homeland security, public safety and civilian agencies, with highly reliable, secure and a ordable connectivity. Built with government users in mind, Inmarsat Government provides resilient, flexible capabilities to complement

government satellite resources, anytime, anywhere. Leveraging an industryleading scalable multiband network infrastructure, Inmarsat Government o ers a suite of managed network services and end-to-end communication solutions to support users on land, at sea, in the air and in space. Headquartered in Reston, VA, Inmarsat Government is a whollyowned subsidiary of Inmarsat Group Holdings Limited.

Cobham Satcom’s proven global support network was also an important selection criterion as it will optimise user terminal installation during roll-out and resolve support issues quickly wherever vessels are in service.

A powerful solution

“Cobham Satcom is proud to build on our long-lasting commercial relationship and partner with Inmarsat Government on providing mission-critical global satellite communication solutions with exceptionally reliable, high-performance and globally supported user terminal technology as a foundation”, said Martin Buhl, Director Strategic Partners, Cobham Satcom. “GX is a powerful solution for fast, secure and uninterrupted connectivity especially when our field-proven robust and feature-rich SAILOR XTR user terminals are providing the on-board link to the network.”

“The provision of global, mobile connectivity requires an advanced network and well-engineered user terminals”, said Steve Gizinski, President, Inmarsat Government. “We are confident in the proven capabilities of the Global Xpress network coupled with the SAILOR XTR user terminals to deliver the highquality service that the MSC missions demand and deserve on a global basis.”

About Cobham Satcom

Cobham Satcom is a market-leading provider of radio and satellite communications solutions and services for the maritime and land segments, delivering business- and mission-critical connectivity to a broad range of service providers, enterprises, and government customers.

By exploring new technologies, partnerships, and spaces, Cobham Satcom continues to deliver on tracking and pointing innovation, and designs and manufactures high-performance radio and communication terminals, gateways, and systems solutions under the SAILOR, Sea Tel, EXPLORER, and TRACKER brands.

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“The provision of global, mobile connectivity requires an advanced network and well-engineered user terminals.”

Steve Gizinski – President, Inmarsat Government.

Inmarsat Government is trusted with upgrading the primary MSC afloat network from Ku-band VSAT to the Global Xpress (GX) Ka-band under a ten-year, EUR 529.7 million Follow-On contract.

New X-BOW expedition cruise vessel on the way

US-based shipowner SunStone Ships goes for another cruise vessel in its INFINITY class. All the vessels in this class are designed by Ulstein Design & Solutions AS. These vessels were the first to introduce the patented X-BOW design in the cruise industry, a solution that has been warmly welcomed by cruise passengers and crews alike.

Although all the vessels in this class are designed on the same platform, being 104.4m long and 18.4m wide, they are all customised to accommodate a varying number of passengers and crews, and the public spaces are also carefully designed according to the client’s request. This new vessel shares the feature of three other vessels in the INFINITY class on having windows all around the bow lounge to give lot of light and a feeling of being in the nature whilst indoors.

“We are immensely pleased to announce that we have signed a new contract with

the CMHI Haimen yard for the construction of a new X-BOW expedition cruise vessel of the Ulstein CX103 design”, states Lars Ståle Skoge, Commercial Director at Ulstein Design & Solutions.

Bringing the outdoors inside

Tomas Tillberg Design is responsible for the interior design of the vessel. “Our main focus is to bring the outdoors inside, capitalising on the big windows like the two-story atrium ones and especially the spectacular FWD bow windows that Ulstein made possible thus furthering the small ship to a big ship feeling,” Mr Tillberg states.

Vessel facts

The vessel holds accommodation for 199 passengers, and a crew of 101. She is ICE CLASS 1A certified for polar cruising, holds the highest comfort class, and is SOLAS1 certified including a Safe Return to Port passport.

1.The SOLAS convention regulates mandatory safety aspects for ships on international voyages such as construction, stability, machinery, electrical installations, fire safety, life-saving appliances, navigation, communications and carriage of cargoes. Source: DNV.

ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF ULSTEIN.

Ulstein has signed cruise ship design contract number 7 for SunStone Ships.

SunStone Boundless class

SunStone’s next project will be to build up to 10 next-generation expedition vessels in China from what they name as the Boundless class. These are slightly larger than the INFINITY class, having a length of 125m and capacity for 260 passengers in 130 cabins, all with balconies.

The Boundless Class is designed by SunStone with naval architecture completed by OSK-ShipTech. The interior will be designed by Steen Friis, Tillberg Design USA, or designers of the charterer’s choice and built/installed by European interior contractors. Furthermore, all technical equipment will be delivered by well known European suppliers.

SunStone’s next project will be to build up to 10 next-generation expedition vessels in China from what they name as the Boundless class.

The lead ship in this class is expected to be delivered in September 2025, with the remaining vessels following at two ships per year.

Ocean Albatros

‘Ocean Albatros’, ship number six in the SunStone Ships’ INFINITY series, had her launching ceremony on 16 September of last year, at the CMHI Haimen yard. Ulstein Design & Solutions provided the design and equipment package for this project.

In February of this year, the CX103

designed, polar expedition cruise vessel Ocean Albatros prepared for her first journey and there has been hectic activity to finalise the interior. Work proceeded on the reception, the carpet is being installed in the lecture area, and the mud room is taking shape.

Electrical work and carpet installation

After having returned from her sea trials, the interior work is continued on this X-BOW-designed expedition cruise vessel. Albatros Expeditions will start the

season in the summer of 2023, with the first journey going to the island of Svalbard in Norway. The town Longyearbyen is at 78 degrees north and is the northernmost permanent settlement before the North Pole. “Later, she will join whales, icebergs, seals and Greenlandic ords. A truly nordic built vessel with Finnish, Swedish, Danish components, and last but not least Norwegian design. We are all very proud of her,” says Anders Ellemann Kristensen at Albatros Expeditions.

Headboard frames and mud rooms

Among the interior work taking place these days, the first headboard frames for the passenger cabins have come up. Other than that, on a polar expedition

cruise vessel, the passengers go for regular excursions in freezing outside conditions. The mud room is an area for storing essential gear and clothes for such excursions. The clothes and boots

kept here are designed to withstand the outside conditions, while keeping the rest of the vessel clean and tidy.

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‘Ocean Albatros’, ship number six in the SunStone Ships’ INFINITY series.

The INFINITY class cabins give a lot of light, bringing nature indoors.

A two-level bow lounge with panoramic bow windows as seen on one of the other vessels in the INFINITY class, the ‘Ocean Explorer’.

The latest O shore Passenger Transfer System

Palfinger Marine is currently updating their state-of-the-art transportation system for the maritime and o shore industry – the O shore Passenger Transfer System (OPTS).

At Nor-Shipping 2023, Palfinger Marine will showcase a model of this technology for the first time. The OPTS is a 3D-compensated passenger and cargo transfer system. Designed specifically for marine applications in all kinds of environmental conditions, it compensates on all axes to absorb waves and other motions. It thereby facilitates the safe and e cient transfer of people and cargo between a moving vessel and a static o shore

structure such as a wind turbine or drilling platform.

The state-of-the-art system is an excellent tool to service fixed or semifloating o shore installations or perform de-commissioning work o shore. When mounted on small, cost-e cient vessels, the OPTS makes it possible to carry out operations at reduced expense. It can also be installed on service operation vessels (SOV), since the OPTS is

equipped with a winch that allows the system to be used as a 3D compensated crane.

“With the OPTS, Palfinger demonstrates its innovational strength and position as a provider of complete solutions. The system sets a milestone in the energy transition as it supports, for instance, infrastructure developments in the o shore wind industry or decommissioning activities in the oil and

gas sector”, says Gunther Fleck, Vice President Sales & Service Region Marine at Palfinger.

Fixed or flexible equipment

The OPTS comes in two variations –either as a fixed or mobile unit. The mobile version is the same size as a 67.3m3 container, which makes it easy to transport. It can be mobilised and mounted on di erent vessels. The mobile OPTS is integrated and mounted on the base frame, so it only needs to be secured on deck. The fixed OPTS is designed for permanent installation on avessel, meaning the base frame is not required and the hydraulic power unit (HPU) can be placed below deck.

With its innovative OPTS, Palfinger Marine introduces a new approach to transport both personnel and cargo of up to 1,000kg in a very cost-e ective manner.

Sverre Mowinckel-Nilsen, Head of Global Marine Sales Solution Management at Palfinger sums it up, “With the updated solution, Palfinger responds to the latest requirements of the o shore industry. The technology constitutes a new standard in terms of accuracy, multifunctionality, and – most importantly – safety for the operators.”

Palfinger at Nor-Shipping

With its innovative OPTS, Palfinger Marine introduces a new approach to transport both personnel and cargo of up to 1,000kg in a very cost-e ective manner. To take on the booming market of o shore transfer systems, the company acquired the system in 2021 and is now intensively working on an updated version with an improved design and enhanced functions. At Nor-Shipping 2023, which will take place in Oslo, Norway, from 6 to 9 June,

visitors will get an exclusive first glimpse of the new OPTS. The prototype is scheduled to be finished within the first quarter of 2024.

With around 1,000 leading companies of the maritime industry readying to showcase their latest innovations, NorShipping is one of the most important trade fairs for the European shipping market. “We can imagine no better place to present our latest innovation, the OPTS, than Nor-Shipping 2023 – the hotspot for global key decision makers in the maritime field. Above all, the trade show is the best place to exchange ideas with our customers and partners. This way, we can provide future-focused concepts and shape the future of the industry together”, adds MowinckelNilsen.

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OPTS on a CTV.

OPTS on an SOV.

SH Diana

Opening a new chapter

Recently,Swan Hellenic announced that the naming ceremony of its largest ship, SH Diana, will be held in Amsterdam

Luxury travel visionary and icon Valerie Ann Wilson(Founder and CEO of Valerie Wilson Travel)will be the Godmother of the cultural expedition cruise pioneer’s third purpose-designed expedition cruise ship at a ceremony on 4 May 2023 in the presence of Swan Hellenic Senior Management, local dignitaries, VIP guests, the media, and members of the cruise and travel industries from around the world.

Ms Wilson’s key role in the naming ceremony underlines the strong relationships the renascent Swan Hellenic has already built across the United States. Renowned not only as the Founder and CEO of Valerie Wilson

Travel, Ms Wilson is also Chairman Emeritus of the Global Member Advisory Board of the Virtuoso® global network of luxury travel advisors, and Chairman Emeritus to the Virtuoso® Hotels & Resorts Committee. She has earned countless awards including ‘Lifetime Achievement’ from Virtuoso® and Travel Weekly.Valerie Wilson Travel is proud to be part of FROSCH, a Chase company.

Swan Hellenic CEO Andrea Zito comments, “We’re truly honoured to have Valerie as Godmother to this very special new ship, considering her iconic status in the US travel industry and the importance of the US market for Swan Hellenic. SH Diana proudly takes us back to where our story began, while also opening a new chapter that takes cultural expedition cruising worldwide in exceptional comfort and style.”

Maiden cruise

Following the high-profile events and entertainment after the naming ceremony, Ms Wilson will remain on board as a VIP group host during SH Diana’s maiden cruise to Tromso, ‘Norway Explored,’ sailing on the evening of 4 May.

Having visited Germany’s Heligoland archipelago, SH Diana will call at Mandal, the southernmost town in Norway, and start making her way up almost the entire Norwegian coast. Benefiting from expert insights throughout, her guests will explore its longest, deepest, and most dramatic ords, remote lakes, historic stave churches and charismatic fishing ports on their way to Tromso, Gateway to the Arctic.

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Valerie Ann Wilsonwill be the Godmother of the cultural expedition cruise pioneer’s third purposedesigned expedition cruise ship SH Diana at a ceremony in Amsterdam on 4 May 2023.

Recently,Swan Hellenic announced that the naming ceremony of its largest ship, SH Diana, will be held in Amsterdam.

Technical specifications

SH Diana

Exterior design: McFarlane ShipDesign

Interior Design: Tillberg Design of Sweden

Builder: Helsinki Shipyard OY

Year of build: December 2022

Class: Polar ice-class expedition ship (PC6)

Classification: Lloyds Register

Registered: PANAMA

Capacity: 192 guests and 141 sta

Guest staterooms & suites: 96 including 11 suites (80% with large panoramic balconies)

Crew staterooms: 73

Decks: 9

Length: 125m

Beam: 23m

Max Draft: 5.45m

Gross tonnage: 12,100GRT

Engine Type: Hybrid Diesel Electric – 4x Medium speed,

Propulsion: 4.6 MW

Generators: 690V/1760 kV

Cruising speed: 14.5 knots

Maximum speed: 15.5 knots

Expedition team: 12 Zodiacs: 15 (11 Mk 5 and 4 Mk 6)

Dr Terje Leirenwill be accompanying the maiden cultural expedition cruise throughout, sharing his expert knowledge, insights and company with the guests on board. Mr Leiren is Professor Emeritus of Scandinavian Studies and History at the University of Washington, Seattle, and was the University’s first holder of the Sverre Arestad Endowed Chair in Norwegian Studies (2007-2017).

Swan Hellenic’s historic return

Having completed her Arctic Season of seven cultural expedition cruises, SH Diana will make her way back down the western seaboard to the Mediterranean, marking Swan Hellenic’s historic return to the region for which the concept of cultural expedition cruising was originally created. Then she will go further, taking it worldwide as she

continues through the Suez Canal to the Paradise Islands, Madagascar and Southern Africa on her way to Antarctica.

SH Diana is the third and largest in a series of three elegant, high ice-class, cultural expedition cruise vessels made for authentic discovery experiences worldwide, with a strong bias for extreme latitude areas.SH Diana features a 4.6MW diesel-electric propulsion system with selective catalytic reduction and a PC6 ice-strengthened hull with extra-large stabilisers for exceptional passenger comfort. At 125m, the 12,100t vessel has been specially designed to explore the most inspiring and inaccessible places on the planet.

SH Diana and her siblings

SH Diana, like her sister ships SH Minerva and SH Vega, has been designed to meet

the latest environmental regulations and is completely self-su cient for up to 40days or 8,000nm. Preparations have been made to implement zero-emission battery technology which would also make it possible to operate silently in port, marine reserves, and other sensitive natural areas. The vessels are equipped with exhaust gas cleaning, advanced wastewater treatment systems and the waste storage facilities required for operating in sensitive polar areas.

Providing spacious 5-star accommodation for 192 guests in 96spacious staterooms and suites, the vast majority with large balconies, SH Diana is operated by an onboard team of 141 to provide the highest levels of personal service.

Distinguished by the same elegant interior design as her acclaimed sister ships, with

Having visited Germany’s Heligoland archipelago, SHDiana will call at Mandal, the southernmost town in Norway, and start making her way up almost the entire Norwegian coast.

SH Diana is the third and largest in a series of three elegant, high ice-class, cultural expedition cruise vessels made for authentic discovery experiences worldwide, with a strong bias for extreme latitude areas.

open-plan interiors, unobstructed sea views and extensive deck areas, there are nevertheless certain key di erences, salient among them a dedicated presentation and lecture theatre overlooking the lounge and on-board tender boats to take guests ashore in addition to the customary expedition zodiacs. Like her siblings, SH Diana will feature a state-of-the-art gym, spa, panoramic sauna,superbly equipped restaurant and cellar, club room and swimming poolwith poolside grill.

En route

On 4 April, Swan Hellenic announced that it had taken delivery of SH Diana from the Helsinki Shipyard on Friday 31March, and that its newest and largest ship is en route in the Baltic and will pass through the Kiel Canal the night after.

SH Diana then went sailing to Palermo for her inaugural cultural expedition cruise, the ten-night Mysteries of Carthage and the Moors, which will take her guests to explore some of the most fascinating locations in North Africa before crossing the ‘Pillars of Hercules’ to Seville and Lisbon. Departing Lisbon on 25 April, the nine-night Historic Ports of the Western Seaboard will see her hugging the coasts of Spain, France, Belgium and the Netherlands to reach Amsterdam.

SH Diana, like her sister ships SH Minerva and SH Vega, has been designed to meet the latest environmental regulations and is completely self-sufficient for up to 40 days or 8,000nm.

Experts in testing

This year, Liftal is celebrating its 25th anniversary. However, the considerable orderbook does not leave a lot of time to pay much attention to this milestone.

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In 1998, Liftal started its activities in Vlissingen (North Sea Port area) as a full-service specialist in lifting technologies. “Apart from testing, inspecting, and certifying, we also install, maintain, repair, sell, and rent hoisting, lifting, and fall protection material, and throughout the years, we have been able to assist many customers”, Hans Hirdes, Business Manager of Liftal says. “This has resulted in a lot of expertise and recognition in particularly the maritime,

o shore, and nuclear industry in the Amsterdam to Dunkirk port range.”

Heavy Lift Test centre

Until 2021, the company operated from its head o ce in Vlissingen and workshops in Rilland and Temse (Belgium). In 2021, the company had the opportunity to acquire a facility in Schiedam, and apart from serving the market in many projects, the past two years have been marked by this

acquisition. “Our orderbook is quite full, and apart from this the acquisition of the Schiedam facilities resulted in a lot of additional work”, Mr Hirdes explains. “The new Schiedam location adds new services to our business and it enables us to broaden our existing activities in size. Just as in our other workshops, the Schiedam facility is fully equipped for the inspection, approval, and testing of all kinds of lifting and below the hook equipment. However, compared with >>

For testing, the Schiedam location now gives Liftal’s Test Centre four extra tensile test benches with a capacity up to 2,000t.

the other locations, the Schiedam testing equipment can test a much broader range as it has three horizontal tensile test benches with a capacity of up to 100, 300, and 900t, and a vertical one with a capacity of almost 2,000t. In Schiedam we have ample space available to give each of our activities a space of their own. This way, we have created three departments. A test centre for testing heavy lifting, hoisting and mooring equipment, a department for approving and certifying ‘standard’ above and below the hook lifting equipment, and a department where we check and repair large-size construction type lifting tools.”

Challenging

Mr Hirdes continues, “It is obvious that the Schiedam location was used to work according to the previous owner’s rules and procedures and for us it is important to make sure that this location also works according to our own company standards. Therefore, we had to make several changes in the Schiedam operation. This was challenging at times because the normal work for our customers continued. However, we took these challenges for granted as the changes were of utmost importance. For our customers, it should make no di erence whether a test or inspection is executed in whatever location. They may expect the level of quality that they are used to from us. Now that we are up and running, we can say that with our new Schiedam location and our existing facilities in Vlissingen and Temse, we can o er our customers a much broader range of services. And we are not done yet with improving Schiedam, a next step is that we have ordered data read-out and logging equipment on all test machines, which will enable us to registrate the tests and their results more easily and accurate. As automation and digitalisation becomes more important in our overall operation, the dataloggers will really be of added value for us and our customers as soon as this is improvement is complete according to plans in Q2 of this year.”

Load cells

Liftal has always been specialising in testing larger sizes of lifting equipment and taking care of complex assignments. Mr Hirdes elaborates, “Many of our customers can do a lot of testing themselves, but when things get

When the facilities on its premises do not suffice, or on request of its customers, Liftal will always find a solution on other locations.

Liftal has always been specialising in testing larger sizes of lifting equipment.

complicated, or in the case of larger or heavier equipment, they know where to find us. In the past, we often had to execute the tests of heavier and larger equipment outside, for example by means of using di erent types of cranes. Now with Schiedam, most of this heavy testing can be executed inside our own location, which is profitable for an optimal load test project management. Of course, when the facilities on our premises do not su ce, or on the request of our customers, we will always find a solution in other locations. It is good to know that the testing benches can be used for the calibration of even the largest loadcells as well. Together with the commonly known classification agencies, we o er this service to customers for used loadcells, however we are also often asked by manufacturers of loadcells to calibrate new ones before they are supplied to their customers, and with Schiedam we have been able to expand this service for larger sizes.”

Total solutions

Geographically, the acquisition also resulted in an addition to Liftal’s current working area. “To be able to act the way we like, fast and flexible, it is important to be as close as possible to our customers”, Mr Hirdes voices. “In Schiedam we are centrally located in between various newbuild, repair, and o shore yards. Many of them are existing customers, but it also o ers us a lot of potential to further expand our customer base. On the other hand, the additional facilities o ered in Schiedam are also useful for helping our customers with additional services in the other regions we are operating in.”

With the facilities in Schiedam, Liftal has further expanded its ability to act as

a full-service total solution provider. “Despite our extensive facilities it is not our goal to service the entire market,” Mr Hirdes says, “as we will mainly focus on the more complex one-of-a-kind projects. We are the experts in testing and approving equipment within the 120t to 2,000t range in which we o er total solutions. O ering complete project management solutions for test projects and using the innovative mindset from our team, we always strive for the best solutions for our customers.”

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“Despite our extensive facilities it is not our goal to service the entire market, as we will mainly focus on the more complex one-of-a-kind projects.”

In a third department Liftal checks and repairs large-size construction type lifting tools.

Data read-out and logging equipment on all test machines.

Future-proof hydrogen CSOVs

At the end of 2022, Windcat, Europe’s market-leading o shore personnel transfer company was pleased to announce an order for the construction of a series of hydrogen-powered Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (‘CSOVs’), with Damen Shipyards, a global provider of maritime solutions.

The ‘Elevation Series’ CSOVs have been designed by Damen Shipyards in cooperation with Windcat and CMB.TECH. The result is a revolutionary new design with increased capabilities and flexibility compared to existing vessels. The vessels are 87m long, 20m wide, can accommodate 120 people on board, and will be powered by hydrogen. The series will be delivered from 2025.

Combined experience and expertise

The CSOVs will be built at Ha Long Shipyard, Vietnam, and will be delivered to Windcat O shore, a new business unit within Windcat, which will focus on o shore energy commissioning and services. Initially, two vessels have been ordered with options for further vessels.

A CSOV is a vessel that remains in an o shore wind farm for an extended period of up to 30 days, providing maintenance materials and housing technicians in hotel-style accommodation. This logical next step in Windcat’s journey builds on Windcat’s 20 years of experience in the o shore renewable energy sector and follows four years of market and vessel design evaluation.

Damen, as creator of one of the first dedicated CSOVs based upon a bespoke design, is a leading global provider of maritime solutions with more than 96 years of experience in shipbuilding.

Hydrogen

To significantly reduce the vessels’ CO2 footprint, Windcat and CMB.TECH will

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A CSOV is a vessel that remains in an offshore wind farm for an extended period of up to 30 days, providing maintenance materials and housing technicians in hotelstyle accommodation.

provide the same dual fuel hydrogen technology for the Elevation Series as on board of the Hydrocat, the world’s first hydrogen powered CTV (Crew Transfer Vessel). This approach will also make a critical contribution to the development of rules and regulations related to the use of hydrogen as a fuel in medium-sized vessels.

“Damen is committed to becoming the world’s most sustainable shipbuilder and is a recognised pioneer in the development of Service Operation Vessels, having designed and built one of the world’s first dedicated walk-to-work vessels five years ago. These vessels have set a benchmark in the o shore renewables market and are still performing very well in the North Sea. We are proud to work together with Windcat

and CMB.TECH to build these vessels and make the ground-breaking design of the Windcat Elevation Series come to life”, says Joost van der Weiden, Sales Manager Benelux at Damen Shipyards.

“After 20 years of developing the CTV business in all aspects of vessel design, construction and operations, we started four years ago to lay the foundations for the creation of a ground-breaking CSOV design. I am pleased that we have been able to expand our CSOV sector specific

knowledge with the initial appointment of Stephen Bolton as Managing Director Windcat O shore. With this order, we are now positioned to o er best-in-class services to both the CTV and CSOV sector on a side-by-side basis”, Robbert van Rijk, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Windcat shares.

Long-lasting collaboration between two families

“We are very proud and happy that less than two years after the integration of

L to R: Arnout Damen, CEO Damen Shipyards, Alexander Saverys, CEO CMB, and Ludovic Saverys, CFO CMB.

“Damen is committed to becoming the world’s most sustainable shipbuilder and is a recognised pioneer in the development of Service Operation Vessels, having designed and built one of the world’s first dedicated walk-to-work vessels five years ago.”

Joost van der Weiden – Sales Manager Benelux

at Damen Shipyards.

Windcat believes these vessels are the next logical step in the fast-growing offshore wind energy sector.

Windcat into the CMB family, we are able to take a significant strategic step by investing in these state-of-the-art CSOVs and leverage CMB.TECH’s hydrogen know-how to bring hydrogen to the o shore wind industry. I would like to thank Damen Shipyards for the excellent collaboration so far and am convinced that this is the beginning of a strong and long-term relationship between our groups”, states Alexander Saverys, CEO of CMB.

“CMB and Damen are family companies that both value long lasting relationships where collaboration takes place in an open and constructive manner. Both organizations also see a bright future for the o shore renewables sector and demand for vessels that fulfil the aspirations of their end clients for energy that is clean throughout the production and delivery process. We look forward to a successful and long-lasting relationship with CMB.TECH”, says Arnout Damen, CEO Damen Shipyards.

State-of-the art CSOVs

The Elevation Series will be equipped with the latest gangway, crane, thrusters,

hybrid battery technology, and o shore charging capability, among other industry-leading features to be announced. Windcat believes these vessels are the next logical step in the fast-growing o shore wind energy sector.

“I truly believe the Elevation Series is an industry-leading design, a real game changer. A design that will lead the sector in exploring hydrogen as a fuel while delivering best-in-class performance and flexibility. Only with the combined team of Windcat, CMB. TECH and Damen has this been possible. Together we have addressed the current and future CSOV sector needs while starting to answer the greater maritime industry’s challenge: how to significantly reduce our industry’s greenhouse gas emissions”, says Stephen Bolton, Managing Director Windcat O shore.

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The CSOVs will be built at Ha Long Shipyard, Vietnam, and will be delivered to Windcat Offshore, a new business unit within Windcat.

Windcat Offshore and Damen Shipyards collaborate to develop future proof CSOVs.

“CMB and Damen are family companies that both value long lasting relationships where collaboration takes place in an open and constructive manner.”

Christening ceremony for Vox Apolonia

On 14 March, Van Oord celebrated the christening of brand new trailing suction hopper dredger Vox Apolonia. The vessel is Van Oord’s second hopper dredger equipped with an LNG fuel system and an outstanding example of its sustainable ambitions.

During a two-day christening event, Vox Apolonia was moored along the Wilhelminakade in Rotterdam city centre. Guests and employees came together to celebrate this memorable moment. They had the opportunity to board the new vessel for a guided tour before its deployment on dredging projects worldwide.

Triplets

Vox Apolonia is the sister vessel of the LNG-powered trailing suction hopper dredgers Vox Ariane and Vox Alexia. Vox Ariane was christened in June 2022 and has already been successfully deployed on several projects. Triplet sister vessel Vox Alexia is in the final stages of construction in Singapore. These new vessels have a hopper capacity of approximately 10,500m3 and measure 137.50m in length and 27.60m across the beam. Van Oord operates trailing suction hopper dredgers for a wide range of global activities, such as coastal protection, port construction, deepening waterways and land reclamation.

In April 2022, Van Oord’s trailing suction hopper dredger Vox Alexia was festively launched in Singapore and on 4 June of 2022, with a three-day event on the Koninginnenhoofd quay in Rotterdam, Van Oord unveiled Vox Ariane.

Vox Ariane was christened by its CFO and member of the Executive Committee Jolanda Poots-Bijl. >>

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On 14 March, Van Oord celebrated the christening of brand new trailing suction hopper dredger Vox Apolonia.

Van Oord is investing in expertise, equipment and vessels to operate a more sustainable fleet in order to achieve its net-zero emission targets by 2050.

Vox Apolonia is named after Apolonia Adriana van Oord-Visser.

Vox Apolonia is Van Oord’s second hopper dredger equipped with an LNG fuel system and an outstanding example of its sustainable ambitions.

Technical Specifications

Sustainable ambitions

Van Oord is investing in expertise, equipment and vessels to operate a more sustainable fleet in order to achieve its net-zero emission targets by 2050. The three new vessels will helpVan Oord accomplish the aim of modernising its fleet and making it more economical and energy e cient. Their LNG fuel system and energy-e cient design will reduce fuel consumption andcarbon emissions substantially.

Award winning

In 2022, Van Oord won the Maritime KNVR Shipping Award for its contribution to innovation in the Dutch

maritime industry by commissioning the three new trailing suction hopper dredgers. According to the jury, Van Oord’s introduction of the three vessels marks it as a trailblazer for international standards aimed at minimising climate and environmental impact within the available technological capabilities.

History and naming

Vox Apolonia is named after Apolonia Adriana van Oord-Visser. She was married to Jac G. van Oord, the founder of the Utrecht branch of the company. Apolonia was one of the first board members and the first woman to join the supervisory board. And even today,

the name Apolonia still runs in the Van Oord family. The vessel was christened by Polien Fijan-van Oord and Polianne van Oord. Two granddaughters of Apolonia who are named after her and who belong to the fourth generation of this family-owned company.

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In April 2022, Van Oord’s trailing suction hopper dredger Vox Alexia was festively launched in Singapore.

Vox Ariane was christened last year by its CFO and member of the Executive Committee Jolanda Poots-Bijl.

Largest Schottel EcoPeller shipped

The Schottel Group, with its headquarters in Spay/Rhine, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of steerable propulsion systems for ships and o shore applications.

Founded in 1921, the company has been developing and manufacturing azimuth propulsion and complete propulsion systems with power ratings of up to 30MW for vessels of all sizes and types, for more than 70 years. Around 100 sales and service locations worldwide ensure customer proximity.

More freedom in vessel design

The largest Schottel EcoPeller ever manufactured was recently shipped from the Wismar production facility. The five-bladed SRE 700 features a propeller diameter of 3,600mm and an input power of 3.2MW. Thanks to its compact design, the integrated LE-Drive (‘embedded L-Drive’) allows more freedom in vessel design. In addition to this, it o ers extremely low vibration and noise levels. The thruster’s controllable pitch propeller enables e ciency

increases by means of pitch adjustment. The delivered type also permits the fullfeathering function, enabling the propeller blades to be moved to a lowresistance position if required.

Sustainable all-rounder

Since its market launch, the SRE has been gaining use in almost all vessel segments. Thanks to the particularly e ective combination of powerful propeller thrust and lateral force, the SRE fulfils all the requirements of a modern high-performance propulsion unit.The hydrodynamically optimized design allows the thruster to produce maximum steering forces and enables top values in terms of overall e ciency and course keeping ability.This reduces fuel consumption and ensures both lower operating costs and emissions.

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The hydrodynamically optimised design allows the thruster to produce maximum steering forces and enables top values in terms of overall efficiency and course keeping ability.

Upper gearbox/azimuth module.

HAUG Sauer Kompressoren

Swiss manufacturer HAUG Sauer

Kompressoren appointed Bruno Garcia as its new CEO. He has taken over the sole management by 1 March 2023. Mr Garcia has already been member of the management, that was lead for many years by now leaving CEO Beat Frefel. The company, which is part of the Sauer Compressors Group, also presented Emanuel Sche knecht as new Sales Director. Mr Garcia contributes a lot of experience in international management and an excellent know-how of the compressors industry. The studied engineer worked in the management of HAUG Sauer Kompressoren most recently.

BIO-UV Group

French water treatment specialist BIO-UV Group has appointed Laurent-Emmanuel Migeon as its new Chairman and Chief Executive O cer, succeeding company founder Benoît Gillmann. Mr Gillmann, who founded the company in 2000, says, “After more than 22 years of service dedicated to the development of BIO-UVGroup, I have decided to sell my BIO-UV Group shares to focus on other projects and my family. I am proud of what we have achieved over the last two decades and thank all past and present members of the BIO-UV Group family.

Simpson Spence Young (SSY), the world’s largest independent shipbroker, has today announced theappointment of Roar Adland (Ph.D, FICS) to the role of Global Head of Research, e ective from May 2023. Internationally recognised with over twenty years of professional experience, Adland has built an impressive reputation as one of the most pre-eminent shipping experts in the world today, gaining a Ph.D from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and holding senior positions at the Norwegian School of Economics and Clarksons.

YSA Design

YSA Design has appointed Fabiana Vale Dornelas and Trond Sigurdsen as Head of Sustainability & Implementation and Head of Sustainability & Technology, respectively. In the newly created roles, Ms Dornelas, Senior Interior Architect, and Mr Sigurdsen, Senior Architect & Partner, will jointly coordinate YSA’s e orts to advance sustainability throughout its own organisation and across every aspect of its cruise ship interior design work.

iconsys, a leading UK maritime automation solutions provider and systems integrator, is excited to announce the appointment of Jordan Tassell as its new Head of Marine and Ports to steer the business towards new horizons within the maritime sector, where it has been active for over 35 years. Mr Tassell, who previously spent eight years at global OEM, ABB, within its marine and ports division, will be spearheading a number of initiatives at iconsys. These include developing key relationships with existing customers and platform partners, and working directly with OEMs and end-users. Jo

Anemoi Marine Technologies – a global leader in wind-assisted propulsion for commercial vessels – has appointed Liam Campbell as Projects Director. Mr Campbell has extensive experience in the maritime industry working in senior and director positions in shipyards, classification societies and shipping companies. He brings a wealth of strategic growth and business transformation experience and he has extensive experience in the maritime industry working in senior and director positions in shipyards, classification societies and shipping companies.

At the start of 2023, Dr. Dominik F. P. Joachim was appointed Managing Director of Stau Germany as well as its Spokesperson. He also became a member of the Management Board of the international Stau Group. Dr Joachim holds a doctorate in Engineering and has spent most of his professional career in the hydraulic industry. Following various management positions at home and abroad, he has been responsible for the global development of the company and the expansion of Stau ’s international market presence since September 2017.

As a design studio that counts environmental responsibility among its core values, YSADesign already takes a painstaking approach to materials selection that places as much emphasis on sustainability as it does on style and function. In addition, the company only uses wood from managed forests and, where possible, sources materials locally to minimise transport emissions.

Liam Campbell Projects Director

Jordan Tassell Head of Marine and Ports

Bruno Garcia CEO

Dominik Joachim Member of Management Board

Trond Sigurdsen Head of Sustainability & Technology

Simpson Spence Young

Anemoi

iconsys Stau

Laurent-Emmanuel Migeon

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

Roar Adland

Global Head of Research

Fabiana Vale Dornelas head of Sustainability & Implementation

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Contact: Mr Paul Schraven

Art4 Technical Systems BV is an independent Dutch company. We design, build and deliver fully turnkey solutions for hydraulic and electrical systems for customers worldwide.

Our clients use the hydraulic and electrical systems for various end products such as:Mobile drives, transport conveyers, winch drivers, jack up platforms, cranes, both onshore and off shore, a-frames, special equipment, fairground attractions.The systems can be custom built to fit the specifications of the product they are used for.

BREMAN MACHINERY B.V.

Sasdijk 20

8281 BM Genemuiden

The Netherlands

P.O. Box 135

8280 AC Genemuiden

The Netherlands

T +31 (0)88-27 36 200

E info@breman-machinery.nl

I www.breman-machinery.nl

Great challenges need sophisticated solutions, the work of a specialist.

Breman Machinery fabricates critical steel components with exceptional dimensions and extreme accuracy. This is the daily job of our craftsmen. Through our unique capabilities regarding machining, welding, conservation and assembling we serve our customers to make their ambitions reality.

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

ANCOFERWALDRAM STEELPLATES BV

P.O. Box 190

4900 AD Oosterhout

The Netherlands

T +31 (0)162 491500

F +31 (0)162 429806

E sales@aws.dillinger.biz

I www.ancoferwaldram.com

Over 100,000 tons of quality heavy steel plates in stock

AncoferWaldram Steelplates B.V. (AWS) is a stockholding wholesaler and steel service center, specializing in the supply of hot-rolled heavy carbon steel (quarto) plates, and profiled parts for more than 40 years now. Over the years, AWS has developed into a business that sets the standard for its industry.

Plates from stock or profiled parts

The choice is yours! It is the combination of comprehensive stocks of over 100,000 tons of heavy carbon steel plates plus the sophisticated

BACHMANN ELECTRONIC GMBH

Office Veenendaal:

Vendelier 65-69

3905 PD Veenendaal

The Netherlands

T +31 (0)85 210 0550

E r.epskamp@bachmann.info

I www.bachmann.info

Contact: R. Epskamp

Bachmann hardware matches the harsh conditions in the maritime and offshore industry. We take pride of extremely high availability using stateof-the-art technologies.

Integration of AMS, PMS, CMS, etc. in a Redundant solution is realized with our modular and marine certified PLCbased product range.

The group of companies includes the CMS specialist Bachmann Monitoring and Certec EDV, the developers of the 1st fully web enabled SCADA software atvise®

The welders of high-quality steel are qualified by Lloyd’s Register or DNV for all welding positions. With 30 milling, boring and turning machines we have the possibility to offer unique services. Our preservation department can protect your projects. Our location is beside open water, we have a direct connection to the international ports. High quality is one of our most important standards!

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.

EMIGREEN B.V.

Noordeinde 19

3341 LW Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht

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

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.

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!

are capable of crankshaft grinding. Our service is 24/7 worldwide!

fitters and sorts of craftsmen. For more details please call us or view our website.

WINEL B.V.

P.O. Box 70, 9400 AB Assen

The Netherlands

PIENING PROPELLER

Am Altendeich 83

D-25348 Glueckstadt, Germany

T +49 4124 9168-0

F +49 4124 3716

E pein@piening-propeller.de

I piening-propeller.de

Contact: Mathias Pein

Noise reduction relies upon the quiet operation of a yacht´s propulsion system. Piening Propeller fulfils its briefs in:

SSC STEEL SHAPE CUTTERS BV

‘s-Gravendeelsedijk 200

3316 AZ Dordrecht

The Netherlands

T +31 (0)85 760 3226

E staat@ssc.nl

I www.steelshapecutters.nl

Contact: Peter Staat

T +31 (0)592 366 060

F +31 (0)592 312 392

E sales@winel.nl

I www.winel.nl

Contact: Bert Knijp

MEN TECHNIEK BV

Caïrostraat 55

3047 BB Rotterdam, The Netherlands

T +31 (0)10 820 8717

E info@mentechniek.nl

I www.mentechniek.nl

Contact: Lucien Tuinfort

Safety, quality and innovative

entrepreneurship. Men Techniek BV is a company with a very broad field of activities. We are specialised in general repair on and offsite and have a lot of experience in welding, fire work and mechanical and electrical work. We can also offer a full NDT examination.

Consideration of all hydrodynamic aspects during the design and an accurate manufacturing of propellers and shafts according to highest ISO classes.The company is approved by all common classification societies. Repairs and adjustments of propellers are done with the same care as new buildings. Piening Propellers scope of supply includes:

PropellersFPP > 800mm Ø

CPP > 1.100mm Ø

Shaftsup to a several length of 16,000mm

Sterntubeswith sealings and bearings

Shaft brackets complete GearboxesBrand ZF

SSC Steel Shape Cutters BV is a new, competent provider of 3D-profiling: computer-controlled machine cutting of tubes, beams, hollow sections and plate. Subcontracting does not have to cost a lot, and it will bring substantial savings! With two state-of-the-art machines, we offer a huge range, superb accuracy, and great efficiency. Round tubes up to Ø 2,500mm OD, with thicknesses of up to 150mm (oxyfuel and plasma), and robot cutting of beams and sections up to 1,200mm wide, plate up to 1,200mm wide and 3,000mm long. Fast, accurate, and cost effective.

Since its foundation in 1956, Winel has grown into a leading global supplier of high quality products and services tot the world’s maritime industry. An experienced team of specialists offer a wide range of doors, hatches, platforms, tank venting systems and special engineered products. Winel’s strength is offering a complete in-house service package which includes 3D design, engineering, testing, manufacturing, assembly, project management, support & logistic services.

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

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

RBI MARINE CONSULTANCY De Ruyterstraat 62

4335 GN Middelburg

The Netherlands

T +31 (0)6 190 358 20

E info@rbimarineconsultancy.com

I www.rbimarineconsultancy.com

Contact: Ruud Bimmel

RBi Marine Consultancy provides full-service 24/7 worldwide. This is the core of our business. We advise, manage and carry out projects with expertise and experience; a result of years in supporting the Marine industry both locally and internationally.

Our business conduct inspection, surveying, new-build, repairs, refurbishment, regular maintenance, fleet management, site management, owner representative, and of course project management.

Our network contains more than just that. Together with established partners we provide delivery of genuine marine parts, blasting and painting, welders,

SUHBO INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

6, Mipyeong-ro, 106 beon-gil, Wonsam-Myeon, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Kyunggi-do, Korea

T +82 31 334 6979

F +82 31 334 1789

M +82 10 4999 6979 (Korea), +61 434 509 501 (Australia)

E joeykim@suhbo.co.kr

I www.suhbo.co.kr

Contact: Joey Kim, Export Sales Manager

Established in 1985, Suhbo Industrial Co., Ltd is the major leading Korean manufacturer and supplier of high performance roundsling for heavy & shipping building industries. We have been supplying high performance roundslings to major heavy industries companies and projects in Korea and Asia.

Our Suprime roundsling with Ultrapowerful Poly Arylate fiber is highly recognized from many customers due to its excellent performance, the maximum lightening, the optimum handing efficiency (slim in size) and optional functions such as anti-cutting, anti-flame and multi-checking.

G.J.WORTELBOER JR. B.V.

Quarantaineweg 5

3089 KP Rotterdam

P.O. Box 5003

3008 AA Rotterdam

Harbournr: 2637 – The Netherlands

T +31 (0)10 429 2222

F +31 (0)10 429 6459

E info@wortelboer.nl

I www.wortelboer.nl

Every now and then anchors and chains must be replaced, so we understand your need for quality and speedy delivery. Wortelboer has what you are looking for. Our enormous stock of anchors and chain cables of all sizes and diameters in both our Rotterdam and China ports gives you the certainty that we can deliver the required materials very quickly and to any port in the world! All our materials are approved by any of the well-known class societies such as LRS, BV, RINA, DNV/GL, ABS and RMRS.

Do you have problems with finding the right anchors? Could you use a hand while fitting anchors and chain cables aboard your vessel? We are more than happy to help you with it. Wortelboer has been a reliable partner in the shipping industry for more than 50 years. And that is why our customers keep coming back for more.

Do you need anchors and chain cables? Come to WORTELBOER.

NEXT ISSUES

We have already started preparing our upcoming issues of ShipBuilding Industry. Below, you will find some of the main topics we are planning to cover. Please feel free to provide our editorial sta with any relevant information, so they can take your input into consideration for publication. Our commercial department will be happy to assist you with your marketing needs.

ShipBuilding Industry – Issue 3, 2023

Electric & Hybrid Marine World Expo 2023

Green ship technology

NAVCOM & marine electronics

Repair & maintenance

Copy deadline | 19 April 2023

Advertisement deadline | 10 May 2023

Release date | 13 June 2023

ShipBuilding Industry – Issue 4, 2023

Focus on Southern Europe

Paint & coating systems

Hoisting & lifting equipment & heavy lift vessels

Safety & security

Copy deadline | 21 June 2023

Advertisement deadline | 12 July 2023

Release date | 15 August 2023

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