Welcome to the third edition of ShipBuilding Industry. Time seems to be flying lately, as the industry is preparing for a greener future.
In little more than two decades, a large part of the world fleet will have to be replaced with zero-emission vessels if regulators set a goal of decarbonising shipping by 2050. This means that the industry will have to start the transition to zero-emission ships by around 2030 at the latest to have a chance of decarbonising in time. The decarbonisation debate’s focus is on whether owners can be motivated to build zero-emission ships through regulation or emissions trading schemes.
In this issue, we are taking a closer look at some new green shipping technologies on the market and we have a preview of Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe 2023 for you, which will be held from 20 to 22 June. We hope to meet you there!
Other than that, you will be able to read all about how the reopening of Greek shipyards will help the European maritime technology sector to strengthen its position on the global market in a new ShipBuilding Insights article. We also featured innovative repair and maintenance projects, the latest cruise vessels and river cruise vessels, an awesome ship report as usual, and much more in this fresh edition of ShipBuilding Industry.
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Masterlinks – Hydraulics – Container spreaders – Light towers
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Eight partners from five countries share the goal of strengthening European shipyards in global competition. Based on CONTACT Elements, they will develop a new platform that digitises shipbuilding end-to-end and makes it more e cient. The EU is funding the research project through its innovation program Horizon Europe. In the Smart European Shipbuilding (SEUS) project, shipyards, universities, and software manufacturers are bundling their expertise to raise shipbuilding in Europe to a new e ciency level. Their ambitious goal is to reduce development and assembly times by 30 and 20% through a collaboration platform.
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Damen Shipyards Group has recently delivered two vessels, a Shoalbuster 3209 named Aria, and a Stan Pontoon 4113 to A.R. Singh Contractors Damen signed the contract for the Shoalbuster with its customer in December 2021. Closer to completion of the vessel, the shipbuilder was able to deliver the pontoon within a month after contract e ectiveness thanks to its practice of building vessels in series and keeping them in stock for short lead times. The combination of the Shoalbuster and the Stan Pontoon will soon leave the Damen construction yard in Gorinchem, the Netherlands, to work in the marine contracting business in the Southern Caribbean.
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Ebusco (Euronext: EBUS) has signed a framework agreement to provide Oechies Elektrotechniek with maritime battery packs for inland shipping for one year. Initially, the deal involves the delivery of 36 battery packs for the WEVA Antonie 1, the first-ever new-build hydrogen-powered inland vessel. In total, the or the delivery of maritime batteries, Ebusco builds on years of experience in large-scale battery and battery management systems (BMS). The first delivery of 36 battery packs and six BMS systems accounts for a total capacity of 1,089kWh, enabling the full substitution of a large diesel generator.
GTMaritime, a leading provider of secure maritime data communication solutions, has further improved its market leading product, GTMailPlus. Its new Version 4 release specifically addresses the escalation in cyber security and network stability needed as ship to shore integration becomes increasingly seamless due to the advancements in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) communications. GTMailPlus Version 4 has been specified and tested to work in the new era of satellite communications. Its advanced network switch capability allows reliable, secure and seamless email delivery whether using LEO networks, VSAT or low bandwidth connectivity
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Jan De Nul Group, LS Cable & System, and Denys NV have been awarded a 525kV HVDC cable system portfolio for the German electricity grid by TenneT. BalWin 4, LanWin 1, and LanWin 5 are cable systems consisting of both o shore and onshore sections, while the NordOstLink is an onshore cable system. The combined DC cable length of the awarded portfolio is almost 2,000km. TenneT is heavily investing in the grid connections of o shore wind farms for both the Dutch and German energy grid, for which these cable system packages are designed. BalWin 4 and LanWin 1 will connect to the Unterweser area, LanWin 5 to Rastede. All grid connections will have a capacity of 2GW each and will be operational respectively by 2029, 2030, and 2031.
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to ensure users remain operable when working in a hybrid scenario.
The certificate issued by the classification society RINA underscores the highest safety standard and the wide range of marine applications of the COBRA battery system. In addition to the existing DNV certification, the COBRA battery system has reached another milestone with type approval by the classification society RINA.
”We are extremely pleased with the RINA type approval and the renewed confirmation from a renowned classification society that our proven COBRA product meets all safety requirements,“ says Godehard Gauf, Managing Director of Lehmann Marine. COBRA enjoys a high and constantly growing demand in the maritime market – mainly due to its compact, scalable design and its safe LFP technology. LFP (”Lithium Ferro Phosphate“) is a safer and more environmentally friendly alternative to the cobaltbased cell technologies used to date.
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On Thursday 11 May, Multraship Towage & Salvage named two Damen-built tugs at a Christening ceremony held at Multraship’s home port of Terneuzen, the Netherlands. Multratug 5, a Damen Stan Tug 1205 and Multratug 6, a Damen ASD Tug 2810, were immediately entered into service upon delivery to Multraship and are currently in operation in the River Scheldt area. The speed with which the tugs were delivered was thanks to Damen’s practice of building in series and for stock – a feature that Multraship, as a long-term client of Damen’s – has long benefitted from. Although based on proven, standard designs, Damen is able to tailor its vessels to the requirements of its clients.
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GE Power Conversion was chosen by shipbuilding company Chantiers de l’Atlantique to equip the first two of the World Class vessels, MSC Cruises’ latest class of ships, for improved propulsion performance. The first ship, MSC World Europa, is now in operation at sea and the second vessel is currently in build. This latest one marks the 18th MSC vessel to be powered by GE’s electric propulsion system. GE Power Conversion’s energy-e cient PWM induction technology, such as that installed onboard MSC World Europa, can help fleet operators comply with ‘clean ship’ regulations while also helping to reduce operating costs in today’s competitive market.
A development project for the construction of a 136m, wind-powered merchant ship is underway following the final selection of the wind-assisted propulsion technology for the vessel, an active crowdfunding campaign, and the forging of key strategic partnerships. Nantes-based eco-responsible and low-carbon shipping company Neoline will begin construction of its first Neoliner cargo ship later this year, ready for it to enter service in 2024-25. Following technical studies carried out by Chantiers de l’Atlantique, Neopolia, Mauric and D-Ice, the ship’s rigging will consist of two Solid Sail folding rigging systems, including two 76m masts, each equipped with the Solid Sail sail technology of 1,100m² and a flexible jib of 400m², with a total sail area of 3,000m².
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Van Oord’s flexible fallpipe vessel Stornes has set a new world record. The vessel carried out subsea rock installation works in a record water depth of 1.364m. A distance comparable to almost five times the length of the Ei el tower! The Subsea Rock installation works were executed in relation to the development of the Sangomar field in Senegal. Subsea7 contracted Van Oord to install 262.000t of rock in water depths ranging from 800 to the record depth of 1.364m for the stabilisation and protection of subsea infrastructure. The Sangomar field is located approximately 100km south of Dakar. Due to the remote project location, the rock is supplied to the vessel by a ship-to-ship transfer method.
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Navarino, the maritime sector’s pioneer in cutting-edge IT and mobile connectivity solutions, and VIKAND, the global maritime healthcare specialist, have announced their partnership to o er remote medical care and mental health support to the maritime industry. The partnership combines Navarino’s Infinity and high-speed satellite connectivity solutions with VIKAND’s OneHealth solution, a fully integrated maritime healthcare platform. Together, the partnership provides ship owners, captains, managers, and crew with a proactive approach to onboard healthcare. As various predictions point to a shortfall in crew numbers in the coming years, it is more vital than ever to retain the current seafarer population and encourage more to join. One of the key factors in supporting this is by providing first class connectivity and healthcare services.
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The world’s leading exhibition and conference for marine electrification, decarbonisation, hybridisation, future fuels and low-carbon shipping solutions Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe, taking place in RAI Amsterdam, the Netherlands on 20, 21 & 22 June 2023, will showcase next-generation electric and hybrid marine transportation and propulsion technologies, shore charging equipment and fuel-saving solutions.
With its 200+ exhibitors, this is the event for you to discover e cient emerging technologies and source suppliers and partners to help you on your path to decarbonisation and zero-emission
shipping. Join 100+ speakers at the Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe Conference, the world’s only international conference exclusively dedicated to the electrification and hybridisation of marine vessels along
with the associated supporting infrastructure for ports, charging, fuelling and energy supply. The search for cleaner, more e cient fuel-saving propulsion systems starts and ends in Amsterdam this June!
Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe is exclusively for people involved in the decision-making process in specifying which propulsion systems to invest in, which components to procure or which charging infrastructure to specify.
Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe Conference 2023 is the world’s only international conference exclusively dedicated to the electrification and hybridisation of marine vessels along with the associated supporting infrastructure for ports, charging, fuelling and energy supply. More than 100+ of the world’s leading experts will present and discuss the latest research, case studies, technologies, real-world challenges, solutions, and approaches in a practical and collaborative environment.
Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe is exclusively for people involved in the decision-making process in specifying which propulsion systems to invest in, which components to procure or which charging infrastructure to specify. the electrification and hybridisation of marine vessels.
Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe Conference is a highly valued technical and networking event for vessel operators, owners and builders; naval architects; propulsion and transmission system designers; battery and fuel cell technologists; alternative fuels engineers; class societies; port operators; energy utilities; academic researchers; strategic planners; and governmental and regulatory actors interested in discussing real-world solutions and approaches for increasing
Major themes of the conference include, but are not limited to:
• Propulsion and transmission
• Power electronics and control
• System integration
• Energy storage systems
• Alternative fuels for hybrid vessels
• System simulation and modelling
• Shore power and port electrification
• Vessel case studies and applications >>
PTI transmissions ZF
Handles ZF
Planetary gearboxes O&K Bonfiglioli
Thrusters ZF
Carbon shafts Geislinger
Electric transmissions Masson
Thruster hybrid transmissions
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Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe is proud to host the Electric & Hybrid Marine Awards (now in its eighth year), featuring a live ceremony that honours the world’s finest engineers, innovations and products in the electric and hybrid marine arena.
With a judging panel that boasts some of the world’s leading marine journalists, industry experts and academics, the Electric & Hybrid Marine Awards are among the most sought-after accolades within the marine industry. Categories include:
• Environmental achievement of the year – vessel design
• Environmental achievement of the year – propulsion system design
• Environmental achievement of the year – industry contribution
• Concept vessel design of the year
• New propulsion technology of the year
• Vessel charging innovation of the year
• Ports and harbour innovation of the year
• Hydrogen technology breakthrough of the year
• Marine industry supplier of the year
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2022
• Supplier of the Year: Corvus Energy
• Propulsion System Manufacturer of the Year: Kongsberg Maritime
• Innovation of the Year: Wartsila – MethanolPac
• Engineering Team of the Year: Brunvoll
• Electric & Hybrid Propulsion System of the Year: Genevos and Transfluid –Scalable, zero emission propulsion system
2019
• Supplier of the Year: Corvus Energy
• Propulsion System Manufacturer of the Year: Kongsberg
• Innovation of the Year: SAVe Energy lithium-ion energy storage system by Kongsberg
• Engineering Team of the Year: LifeCraft heavy weather test team, Viking
• Electric & Hybrid Propulsion System of the Year: Tycho Brahe and Aurora diesel-electric passenger and vehicle ferries by ForSea
2018
• Supplier of the Year: Corvus Energy
• Propulsion System Manufacturer of the Year: Wärtsilä
• Innovation of the Year: BlueIsles Solar Microgrid Dock by PowerDocks
• Engineering Team of the Year: Electronic Bus Link breaker development team, The Switch
• Electric & Hybrid Propulsion System of the Year: Elektra diesel-electric roll-on roll-o passenger/car ferry by FinFerries
In a first for Swiss marine power company WinGD, its dual-fuel X-DF2.0 engines power two newly delivered car carriers for Japanese ship owner NYK Line.
The vessels feature its cutting-edge emissions reduction technology, energy management and digital optimisation solutions with the engine at the heart of the energy ecosystem. They also feature the most comprehensive installation to date of WinGD’s innovative ecosystem of solutions. The highly advanced WinGD technologies which feature in the sophisticated LNG-hybrid vessels include WinGD’s X-DF2.0 iCER (Intelligent Control by Exhaust Recycling), X-EL Energy Manager and WiDE (WinGD integrated Digital Expert). The state-of-the art 7,000 Car Equivalent Units (CEU) pure car and truck carriers Jasmine Leader and Wild Rose Leader are the first of a four-strong series of vessels for NYK Line using the same, extensive suite of WinGD solutions.
The LNG-battery hybrid configuration comprises WinGD’s latest 7X62DF-2.1 two-stroke engines coupled with shaft generator, DC-links, batteries and bow thruster drives, with system integration and holistic energy management also provided by WinGD.
The vessels are the first in operation with WinGD’s X-DF2.0 iCER technology which is designed to cool and recirculate part of the exhaust gas through a lowpressure path during operation in gas mode. The iCER technology reduces methane slip by 50% while providing significant e ciency gains.
NYK Line has noted that the new vessels, which also feature an enhanced hull design and other fuel economy features, will be 40% more energy e cient than conventionally fuelled ships in the same NYK Line fleet. That e ciency takes the vessels well beyond current and future CII requirements and past International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) current greenhouse gas emission target for 2030.
The vessels also showcase the first deployment of WinGD’s electrical energy solution, X-EL Energy Management, o ering a new battery-hybrid power integration and sustainability service. By integrating two-stroke marine engine control into the electrified vessel power system, X-EL widens the range of vessels that can benefit from electrification as shipping seeks to improve e ciency and reduce emissions.
Based on its in-depth knowledge of main engine performance WinGD has optimised energy flow to run the main engine constantly at its optimal point while avoiding less ideal energy usage. The whole energy system is managed by X-EL Energy Manager.
The car carriers also feature the WiDE engine monitoring and diagnostics, which uses a digital twin of the unique system to compare ideal and actual behaviour based on real-time operation and conditions. Anomalies from expected behaviour are detected, diagnosed and communicated to crew and shoreside teams with advice for troubleshooting and maintenance.
WinGD General Manager, Sustainability Solutions, Stefan Goranov, says, “These vessels highlight our most comprehensive representation to date of our ecosystem of solutions. They represent significant firsts and milestones for WinGD.”
“These vessels highlight our most comprehensive representation to date of our ecosystem of solutions. They represent significant firsts and milestones for WinGD.”
Stefan Goranov– WinGD
General Manager, Sustainability Solutions.WinGD advances the decarbonisation of marine transportation through sustainable energy systems using the most advanced technologies in emissions reduction, fuel efficiency, hybridisation and digital optimisation. Stefan Goranov, WinGD General Manager, Sustainability Solutions.
“This is the first deployment of X-EL Energy Manager and the first delivery of our X-DF2.0 technology. The vessels demonstrate how e ciency can be achieved through a holistic ecosystem approach to vessel power and propulsion.”
NYK Line Mr Keita Fukunaga, Deputy Manager/Ship Design Team/Technical Group says, “These LNG-hybrid vessels are among the most sophisticated and e cient car carriers ever built and are central to our fleet renewal plan targeting net-zero emissions by 2050. With WinGD’s engine, energy management and digital monitoring systems onboard, they mark an important step towards delivering decarbonised vehicle transport for our customers.”
The vessels were delivered from Jinling Shipyard in China, where the remaining sister vessels will also be built.
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WinGD advances the decarbonisation of marine transportation through sustainable energy systems using the most advanced technologies in emissions reduction, fuel e ciency, hybridisation and digital optimisation. With their two-stroke low-speed engines at the heart of the power equation, WinGD sets the industry standard for reliability, safety, e ciency and environmental design, backed by a global network of service and support. Headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland since its origin as the Sulzer Diesel Engine business in 1893, today it is powering the transformation to a sustainable future.
Today the company’s innovative technologyis behind the propulsion
power of all types of deep-sea ships world-wide, such as oil and product tankers, bulk carriers, car carriers, general cargo ships and container ships. WinGD continues the tradition of the Sulzer diesel engine and the Wärtsilä two-stroke engine as a leading developer of low-speed gas and diesel engines.
Headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, the largest team of WinGD employees, located there, contribute to all aspects of research and development (R&D), design, operational and manufacturing support, marketing and sales.
“These LNG-hybrid vessels are among the most sophisticated and e cient car carriers ever built and are central to our fleet renewal plan targeting net-zero emissions by 2050.”
Keita Fukunaga – NYK Line Deputy Manager/Ship Design Team/Technical Group.
The reopening of Greek shipyards will help the European maritime technology sector to strengthen its position on the global market, says HEMEXPO President, Eleni Polychronopoulou.
Asia’s decades-long dominance of the shipbuilding industry is well documented, with South Korea and China in particular having long since established themselves as global shipbuilding powerhouses. Nevertheless, European shipyards remain strong, with an annual production value of around EUR 43 billion and a collective civil and naval orderbook value surpassing that of their Asian counterparts.
Where Europe truly outcompetes Asia – and every other world region – is in marine equipment manufacture and supply. Europe is home to around 22,000 manufacturers and suppliers of marine equipment that together employ over 320,000 people, have an annual production value of approximately EUR 70 billion and represent 50% of the global market share.
With the imminent reopening of two major shipyards in Greece, Skaramanga and Elefsina, Europe’s maritime technology industry is set for a further boost, says Eleni Polychronopoulou, President of HEMEXPO – Hellenic Marine Equipment Manufacturers and Exporters: “The shipbuilding sector in Greece is in a period of revival, and this creates new opportunities for equipment manufacturers not only in Greece but throughout Europe to work with major players in international shipping. Shipowners, in turn, benefit from access to the innovative, high-quality and cost-e ective solutions that Greek manufacturers – and HEMEXPO members especially – are renowned for.”
Representing manufacturers in the world’s leading ship owning nation and working closely with operators,
shipyards, classification societies and the entire maritime supply chain, HEMEXPO is uniquely positioned to provide technical solutions that address the industry’s most urgent challenges. The soon-to-reopen Greek shipyards of Skaramanga and Elefsina will perform repair and refit works, along with specific New Building with aparticular focus on equipping vessels for more sustainable operations – and this, Ms Polychronopoulou says, is an area in which HEMEXPO companies excel. “The range of products and applications in which our members specialise is broad, but today there is a special emphasis on sustainability,” she explains. “Examples include friction-reducing hull coatings, energy-e cient lighting, sensors that monitor operations and provide recommendations to boost e ciency, shore connection technology for emissions-free port stays and carbon capture systems that promise significant reductions in vessel emissions.”
The EU Innovation Fund
HEMEXPO members have further solutions in the pipeline, Ms Polychronopoulou adds, but their high cost in terms of research and development as well as production will require external financing, for which the association has turned to the European Union’s Innovation Fund. “The recovery of energy from the operation of the vessel with di erent technologies is one avenue we are exploring,” she says. “Another is working with DNV to create a framework that will allow our members to classify the products they manufacture as ‘environmentally sustainable’ and ‘energy saving’.”
Ms Polychronopoulou is a strong advocate for the adoption and deployment of novel technology in decarbonising the shipping industry. In February 2022, the Cruise Lines International Association and SEA Europe, where Ms Polychronopoulou serves as Vice Chair, issued a joint call for the maritime technology industry to be recognised as an integral part of the European Commission’s Green Deal Industrial Plan. The Green Deal promotes the “scaling-up of the EU’s manufacturing capacity for the net-zero technologies and products required to meet Europe’s ambitious climate targets”.
SEA Europe, the Shipyards’ and Maritime Equipment Association of Europe is dedicated to promoting the interests of the European maritime technology sector at the highest level. In addition to calling for the industry’s inclusion in the Green Deal, the association has developed proposals for several policies that it hopes will establish more favourable operating conditions for the sector – and create the kind of conditions that have helped China and South Korea to thrive as shipbuilding hubs.
“Among these proposals,” says Ms Polychronopoulou, “are tax breaks for shipyards and marine equipment manufacturers, flexibility in the application of the OECD Guidelines on financing ship exports, the strengthening of the EU regulation on maritime cabotage and the
drafting of guidelines on state aid in maritime transport.” Greater support will also be needed in addressing the maritime workforce shortage – a particularly apparent issue in Greece, where, according to Ms Polychronopoulou, “a large percentage of young people are choosing other sectors, leaving us lacking in specialised personnel.”
To tackle this issue, HEMEXPO plans to develop a programme to attract new recruits – primarily technicians, automation electricians and sales engineers – by combining educational opportunities with compensation and bonus-based incentives for staying in the industry. However, given the scale of the challenge, Ms Polychronopoulou acknowledges that attracting and equipping professionals with the necessary skills will require organised moves from governing bodies.
“Nevertheless, the revival of Greek shipbuilding is a promising development, and if the maritime technology sector can secure the financial and regulatory backing it needs, the outlook for the wider European market will be overwhelmingly positive,” she concludes.
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Hydrex was established in Antwerp in 1974 and has since then steadily grown into a company the shipping and o shore industry can depend upon whenever there are tough and di cult jobs to do, as well as for regular, routine maintenance and repairs.
Over the years Hydrex has sent highly trained diving teams to virtually every part of the world. The company has built up an everexpanding worldwide network of support bases, enabling it to provide fast service at reasonable costs. Besides these support bases, Hydrex has o ces in Rotterdam, the Tampa Bay Area (U.S.A.) and Algeciras (Spain).
As skill and confidence is accumulated year by year, the high level of expertise o ered by Hydrex is validated by a
steadily increasing list of certificates from all the main classification societies. Already in 1992 Hydrex had received a certificate for class-approved permanent underwater crack repairs without condition of class and just recently several big classification societies have awarded Hydrex certificates validating the Hydrex revolutionary flexible mobdock technique to perform permanent underwater stern tube seal repairs.
To be able to provide a large part of the necessary training in-house and to o er
the fastest possible service to customers, the Hydrex premises were expanded in 2001 with a brand-new fast response centre where an extensive range of state-of-the-art tools and diving support equipment is available at all times for the Hydrex underwater teams.
Hydrex is renowned for bringing drydock-like conditions to the vessel or o shore unit. This helps owners to extend drydock intervals and eliminates the loss of time and production that docking entails. Civil repairs can also be carried out in-situ with the Hydrex large >>
habitat system that was designed and built for the first time in 1991 to carry out repair work on locks.
Hydrex was the first company ever to use a prefabricated co erdam, introduced as early as 1979 and used to carry out repairs to the m/v Lunar Venture. By 1983, the technology was in use to perform insert repairs in double bottom tanks. The company has advanced this concept extensively over the last 30 years, along with the technology to ensure that fast, professional and high-quality work can be done while the vessel is in-situ and even while continuing normal ship
operations. For its innovative work in this field Hydrex won the 2002 Lloyd’s List SMM Award in the category of ‘Innovation in Naval Shipbuilding and Marine Technology.’ Hydrex continues to invest in the research necessary to keep evolving the available repair techniques along with continual training and development of its engineers and diver/technicians. This is done to o er customers the most e cient solution, whether the required services involve the inspection of a vessel’s external condition and any required maintenance work or highly technical major repairs and replacements of a ship’s external underwater equipment and machinery.
Recently Hydrex diver/technicians carried out scrubber overboard pipe repairs on two ships in Munkebo, Denmark. In total seven corroded pipes were repaired. On five pipes the corroded areas of the scrubber pipes were ground out and rewelded. The pipes were then protected with Ecospeed, a chemically resistant coating produced by Subsea Industries. The same protection was given to the two new pipes that were installed.
Exhaust scrubbers are systems that filter out the harmful noxious elements from the exhaust gases of marine diesel engines. These can severely corrode the
pipes of the scrubber which can result in water ingress if not handled quickly enough.
A 295m LNG carrier needed maintenance and repair work carried out at the Fayard shipyard in Munkebo, Denmark. Hydrex was asked to perform repairs on three scrubber overboard pipes while the ship was berthed at the yard.
A team travelled to the vessel’s location. After arriving at the ship on one of yard’s workboats they first performed an inspection of the damaged areas on both the waterside and the onboard side of the hull.
This revealed that two of the pipes needed to be completely replaced. As the corrosion on the third scrubber overboard pipe was not yet severe, a full replacement was not needed.
Because of the location of the damaged parts of the pipes, welding work on the inside shell plating of the hull was needed. As a result, the outside of the overboards could not be sealed o with a simple patch. Custom co erdams were designed and constructed at the Hydrex workshop.
After the installation of the co erdams, the team cut away the old pipes. The shell plating was then prepared for the installation of the replacement part. New pipes had also been constructed at the company’s workshop in Antwerp. The
To prevent both the new and the repaired pipes from corroding, the inside was coated with Ecospeed. This product is produced by Hydrex’s sister company Subsea Industries.
pipes were then positioned and secured with a full penetration weld. Next an independent inspector carried out NDT testing of the welding work. The diver/welders then sealed o the outlet of the final overboard pipe. The team ground away the corroded area before rebuilding it back to its original thickness.
When the welding was complete the surface was cleaned and a Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) was carried out by an independent inspector.
To prevent both the new and the repaired pipes from corroding, the inside was coated with Ecospeed. This product is produced by Hydrex’s sister company Subsea Industries. Ecospeed is highly chemically resistant. Considering the nature of the process taking place inside a scrubber, this is essential for lasting protection of the pipe. Ecospeed should also be used to protect a newly installed scrubber system from day one.
A month later the LNG ship’s sister vessel came to the yard and Hydrex was once again asked to perform an inspection and any needed repair of the scrubber overboard pipes.
Luckily the corrosion on the scrubber overboard pipes of this vessel was less severe. A full replacement of the four pipes was not needed.
The diver/welders repaired the pipes using the same procedure as on the first ship. The inside of these pipes was also coated with Ecospeed to keep them safe from further corrosion.
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Teunis Huibertus
On 1 February, Trailing suction hopper dredger Teunis Huibertus, a Beagle® 4, was handed over to contractor Gebr. van der Lee, a Dutch contractor active in the Dutch dredging market, after a successful sea trial in mid-January. The Beagle® 4 belongs to the series of standard medium-sized trailing suction hopper dredgers from IHC Dredging, which are equipped with the latest innovations and state-of-the-art dredging equipment.
The delivery of the Beagle® 4 marks the start of a new phase of IHC Dredging’s collaboration with Gebr. van der Lee. Rogier Kalis, Deputy Director Custom Vessels of IHC Dredging says, “This assignment shows that our investments in the development of e cient and sustainable vessels are of value to our customers. With the
Beagle® 4, we o er Gebr. van der Lee the opportunity to meet a growing demand for cleaner ships from their clients. This is an important transition for which we are delighted to use our knowledge and experience.”
The Beagle® 4 significantly expands the dredging capacity of Gebr. van der Lee.
General Director Eddy van der Lee explains, “We are extremely proud of our newest addition. The Teunis Huibertus is a state-of-the-art trailing suction hopper dredger with a hopper volume of 4,150m3 with which we will optimally implement our current dredging and sand mining projects. Thanks to the successful collaboration with Royal IHC, >>
we have now taken the next step in expanding and making our dredging equipment more sustainable for the Dutch dredging market.”
For Gebr. van der Lee, the ecological footprint of their new trailing suction hopper dredger was an important selection criterion. Rijkswaterstaat, the client of many Dutch dredging projects, focuses on the use of cleaner dredgers. That is why Gebr. van der Lee wanted to be convinced that the new trailing suction hopper dredger scores well on the environmental cost indicator, a
critical success factor for winning tenders. IHC Dredging has succeeded in doing that because of its best-in-class fuel e ciency with adequate low greenhouse gas emissions of the Beagle® and because they meet the IMO Tier III emission standards.
The Teunis Huibertus is already equipped with an extended automation package of IHC Dredging including the automatic dredge pump controller and trail speed controller. However IHC Dredging is pushing the limits to
increase the self-governing level of our Beagle with the development of the so-called ‘Mission Master’. The ‘Mission Master’ control system objective is to facilitate a safer and more e cient dredging process by maximal assisting the crew on board with all aspects of their operational tasks such as planning, navigating and dredging itself. Tests with the dedicated Beagle dredging simulator have shown that we are able to take aspects of the dredging process to a high level of autonomous operation in a controlled environment.
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The Beagle® of IHC Dredging is a trailing suction hopper dredger based on a proven modular platform with six units already delivered and a seventh unit with 12,000m3 hopper capacity currently under construction.
The Beagle® is equipped with leading IHC Dredging technology, for example:
• The Plumigator® overflow: significantly reduce the amount of air under and around the vessel, preventing or reducing cavitation damage for equipment on board and reducing the plume around the dredger
• The high production and easy adaptabledrag head(Mighty dragon) to perform in all kinds of soil conditions.
• Slurry pumpswith Curve® technology to optimize production and increase lifetime of the impeller up to even twice the life time of the conventional one.
• The integratedIntuitive Hopper Control Chair (IHCC) system for improved ergonomics and ease of operation with advanced controllers, specially developed to withstand the demanding dredging environments and help you maximisedredger performance.
The Beagle® is designed for a wide range of dredging activities and with special attention to high e ciency and maximum uptime.
The Beagle® is available in four models: 4, 6, 8, and 12 (with hopper volumes ranging from 4,000 to 12,000m3) and can be tailored to customer needs. This standardised TSHD is a cost-e ective solution with shorter delivery times compared to a custom-built dredger with similar capabilities.
Hopper capacity 4,150m3
Suction pipe 2x 600mm
Suction depth 25m
Length overall approx. 87m
Breadth 19,6m
Speed 12,9kts
Liebherr and ISO Limited have been building on a long partnership to drive innovation in New Zealand’s forestry industry.
The outreach began in 2018, and after careful planning and due diligence, the delivery of MHCs and SMAG grabs have been operating since 2020. The delivery is considered a ‘lighthouse project’ that other locations
are analysing to expand and improve their own operations.
The LHM 550 has a 51m lifting height and an outreach of 54m. The electrichydraulic grapples feature a world-first in
terms of size and capacity at 35t and 9.0m2, respectively.
To support the sizeable lumber industry in New Zealand, Liebherr Maritime
Cranes has worked with ISO Limited, aQube company, and SMAG to develop a state-of-the-art timber handling solution for the ports of Tauranga and Gisborne. This project marks a significant milestone for the forestry >>
industry in New Zealand and demonstrates Liebherr’s commitment to delivering innovative solutions that drive e ciency and safety in maritime operations. The project began in mid2018. Following customer meetings in Tauranga and Gisborne, Liebherr had a clearer picture of the project’s requirements.
In September 2019, a customer meeting was held at the Liebherr Rostock manufacturing plant, with the first test of the SMAG electric-hydraulic grapples, and a contract was signed for four LHM 550 and six SMAG timber grabs. A crane simulator to assist with training of crane operators was also part of the purchase for Tauranga.
In January 2020, a successful second grab test was completed with a new bucket design, and production of the six
grabs was released. By Q1 2020, the crane simulator had been delivered and installed at the customer’s site. In mid-July 2020, the four fully assembled LHM 550 mobile harbour cranes and six timber grabs were loaded onto the ship Rolldock Sun and arrived in Tauranga in early September 2020.
In addition, a further contract was signed for two more LHM 550 and three more SMAG timber grabs. They arrived at Eastland Port – Gisborne November 2021. All units have been handed over to the customer and are in operation. Turnover has been increased by as much as 35%. A ‘lighthouse project’ for one of New Zealand’s leading industries “The new MHCs have significantly changed the way logs are loaded in New Zealand and most importantly are a significant step-change to our current practices, improving both safety and productivity,” states Paul Cameron, Director and CEO at
ISOLimited. Not only has this project opened up great potential for further shipments with ISO, but other companies have also expressed interest. The concept of more e cient and safer ways of handling timber is proving to be an attractive option for many.
Forestry is a significant industry in New Zealand, contributing to an annual export revenue of around USD 6.8billion, 1.6% of New Zealand’s GDP, and to the employment of around 35,000 people in production, processing, and commercialisation. Innovations in this field are therefore of great relevance to many people, and Liebherr and its partners will continue to collaborate closely on forward-looking options to support safe and e cient ways of operating in the timber industry.
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The Vertom Group, one of the leading short sea shipping operators within Europe, recently 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 dieselelectric 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 shippingsolutions for Vertom’s clients.
The launch of MV Vertom Cyta marks a significant milestone for Vertom, as it is
their ambition to continue investing in sustainable shipping technologies and expend their fleet. The vessel is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, providing a comfortable and safe environment for the crew during their voyages.
“We are pleased about the ongoing collaboration with Thecla Bodewes Shipyards and all suppliers, which has
lately been extended to an order of eight 7,000DWT Diesel-Electric Multi-Purpose Dry Cargo vessels. Having the second vessel MV Vertom Cyta launched, is a testament to our commitment to sustainable shipping and our vision for the future of our industry. We are proud to have Cyta de Jong christen the MVVertom Cyta and we look forward to many successful voyages ahead”, says Vertom CEO Arjan de Jong.
Thecla Bodewes, CEO of Thecla Bodewes Shipyards states, “Our company e orts in the search for sustainable solutions towards zero emission shipping definitely sees a further continuation in these 7,000DWT vessels. The vessel’s systems are selected to be adapted at a later stage, which is a great advantage for shipowners like Vertom who want to contribute towards
the transition to a zero-emission shipping sector.”
The launching ceremony was held on 23 February 2023, at the Thecla Bodewes Shipyards facility in Kampen. The christening of the vessel was performed by Cyta de Jong, who gave a lively speech and broke a bottle of champagne against the bow of the ship, as tradition dictates. The MV Vertom Cyta was commissioned in Kampen in the following weeks, followed by sea trials in the North Sea. Delivery was scheduled for mid-April.
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“We are pleased about the ongoing collaboration with Thecla Bodewes Shipyards and all suppliers, which has lately been extended to an order of eight 7,000DWT Diesel-Electric MultiPurpose Dry Cargo vessels.”Arjan de Jong – CEO of Vertom. The launching ceremony was held on 23 February 2023, at the Thecla Bodewes Shipyards facility in Kampen. The launch of the MV Vertom Cyta marks a significant milestone for Vertom.
On 4 May, SH Diana, Swan Hellenic’s third purpose-designed expedition cruise ship went on her way to Tromsø for an eleven-day cruise of ord exploration that opened her Arctic season before she voyages worldwide.
The company also announced that the naming ceremony of SH Diana had taken place in Amsterdam. The purpose-designed new vessel was named by luxury travel visionary and icon Valerie Ann Wilson, Founder and CEO of Valerie Wilson Travel, 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.
The sumptuous celebration Gala Dinner which followed on board also marked the o cial launch of Maris, an exciting new partnership with JRE-Jeunes
Restaurateurs, which o ers Swan Hellenic guests a unique experience of exceptional dining and discovery through the senses, lived with the gourmet organisation’s world-famous chefs.
Maris brings a di erent JRE leading light aboard in a series of exclusive cultural
expedition cruises on Swan Hellenic’s elegant designer ships SH Vega and SH Diana. Here, they take guests on a parallel voyage of discovery, exploring the celebrated culinary creativity that has made their name, driven by a passion for tradition, sustainability and quality local ingredients. Maris was introduced by Swan Hellenic CEO Andrea Zito, with speeches by JRE CEO Hans Van Manen and JRE Italy VicePresident Daniel Canzian.
Five JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs chefs then showcased the extraordinary creative variety of Maris gastronomy to mark the occasion: Edwin Soumang (Restaurant One, The Netherlands), Daniel Canzian (Ristorante Daniel Canzian, Italy), Sabrina Schanz and Patrick von Vacano (Original Beans, The Netherlands), and Michael Ammon (Gasthof Jakob, Germany). Michael remained on board after the celebrations as the Maris chef on SH Diana’s post-naming cruise.
SH Diana is the third in a series of three elegant, high ice-class, cultural expedition cruise vessels made for premium discovery experiences worldwide, with a strong bias for extreme latitude areas. Featuring a 4.6MW diesel-electric propulsion system with selective catalytic reduction and a PC6 ice-strengthened hull, she is fitted with extra-large stabilisers for
exceptional passenger comfort. At 125m long, the 12,100t vessel has been specially designed to explore the most inspiring and inaccessible places on the planet.
Complying with the latest environmental regulations, SH Diana is completely selfsu cient for up to 40 days or 8,000nm, and equipped with exhaust gas cleaning, advanced wastewater treatment systems and the waste storage facilities required for operating in sensitive polar areas. Moreover, preparations have been made to implement zero-emission battery technology, which would also make it possible to operate silently in ports, marine reserves, and other sensitive natural 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.
SH Diana departed Amsterdam on the cultural expedition cruise “Norway Explored,” an eleven-day odyssey through the ords that has reach Tromsø, Norway, on 14 May 2022. Dr Terje Leiren will 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). He gained his Ph.D. in history at the University of North Texas and taught at the University of Oslo before joining the University of Washington in 1977. He served as CoGeneral Editor of the University of Washington Press book series, “New Directions in Scandinavian Studies”, and is the author of four books and over
40academic articles on Scandinavian history. He has also contributed to several television documentary programmes broadcast on PBS and the History Channel on topics ranging from the Vikings to World War II. At the conclusion of the naming ceremony Valerie Ann Wilson commented, “I really am so proud to be godmother to this wonderful new ship. It takes Swan Hellenic’s hallmark contemporary lifestyle elegance to new levels and is a fabulous expression of the way Swan Hellenic really wants us to be explorers and discover the world. I’m not just excited to depart on the Norwegian cruise this evening, but also look forward to joining SH Diana’s explorations worldwide to places that even an industry veteran like me has never heard of!”
Swan Hellenic CEO Andrea Zito added, “I would again like to congratulate everyone at Helsinki Shipyard for their superb achievements in creating this
exceptional new ship. We are delighted with the quality of their work, creating another unique presence on the waves, and very much look forward to the new era SH Diana heralds, taking cultural expedition cruising worldwide.”
Distinguished by the same elegant design as her acclaimed sister ships, with open-plan interiors, unobstructed sea views and extensive deck areas, SH Diana nevertheless boasts certain key di erences, salient among them a dedicated presentation and lecture theatre overlooking the lounge, and onboard tender boats to take guests ashore in addition to the customary expedition zodiacs. Like her siblings, SH Diana features a state-of-the-art gym, spa, panoramic sauna, superbly equipped restaurant and cellar, club room, and swimming pool with poolside grill. All three ships feature three dining venues – the Swan Restaurant, Club Lounge and Pool Bar & Grill – and are being built in full compliance with SOLAS Safe Return to Port requirements. Dedicated to guests with a passion for adventure and cultural exploration, the company’s meticulously planned itineraries explore the wild landscapes, wildlife, peoples and unique cultures of the world’s less travelled regions. The crews each include a team of twelve seasoned expedition guides, expert speakers and lecturers, for a total complement of 120 and 140 persons respectively, o ering outstanding stato-guest ratios to deliver the highest standards of attentive personal service.
Swan Hellenic’s cultural expedition cruises have always been distinguished by the company, guidance and expert lectures of famous explorers, seasoned expedition guides and leading authorities in their fields. Now, many of the cruises are also enriched by partnerships with unique organisations to bring very di erent experts on board in the same way, including JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs and the SETI Institute. Maris Culinary Discovery at Sea brings a di erent JRE gourmet chef aboard each in a series of exclusive cruises which take guests on a parallel voyage of gastronomic discovery. While the SETI Explore Space at Sea Series brings a
Swan Hellenic’s cultural expedition cruises have always been distinguished by the company, guidance and expert lectures of famous explorers, seasoned expedition guides and leading authorities in their fields.
di erent world-renowned scientist from the SETI Institute aboard each cruise to provide guests with expert insights into the history and latest discoveries in astronomy, astrophysics, astrobiology and planetary science, as well as the quest to find other forms of life within and beyond our solar system. On many cruises, guests can also participate in Swan Hellenic’s Citizen Science partnerships, contributing valuable data obtained during their expeditions and on board, reporting cloud data with NASA, recording whale sightings with Happywhale, monitoring phytoplankton with the Secchi Disk
Study, and Antarctic seabird numbers with Stony Brook University.
Headquartered in Cyprus with o ces in London, Dusseldorf, Monaco, Fort Lauderdale (serving the North American market), Hong Kong (serving Greater China, India and South- East Asia), Sydney (serving Australia-New Zealand) and Copenhagen (serving Scandinavia and Iceland), together with a partnership serving Japan, Swan Hellenic supports the travel trade with local specialist partners to provide customers with expert personal service worldwide.
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The German Ferry operator is taking steps towards achieving its vision of a green future by partnering with Damen Shipyards, one of the world’s leading shipbuilders, for the design and construction. The fully electric vessel will transport passengers fast, clean and comfortable thanks to EST-Floattech’s battery system.
The ferry will operate between Norddeich and the island of Norderney, which required Damen to develop a completely new vessel: the Damen Electric Fast Ferry (EFF) 3209 – known as the E-Cat Ferry. A standard vessel was impossible due to the shallow waters in which the ferry must operate. Secondly, the ferry will sail seven times a day, for which the vessel’s draft is limited to a maximum of 1.2m. A challenge for which Damen found a solution.
The fleet of Reederei Norden-Frisia will be extended with this 32m long, fully electric catamaran. The E-Cat Ferry can carry up to 150 passengers. With the EST-Floattech High Energy Octopus
Series battery system, the ferry can reach speeds of up to 16kn and can charge within half an hour.
EST-Floattech sized the battery system after calculating performance and lifetime data, based on the specified load profile of this vessel. The electrical installation of the vessel will be provided by system integrator Royal van der Leun, with whom EST-Floattech has had previous successful collaborations. The battery system is Lloyd’s Register type approved and the new ferry will sail under Lloyd’s Register classification.
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Jelle Meindertsma, Sales Manager at EST-Floattech: “It is satisfying to be part of a challenging and innovative project that contributes to a cleaner environment. In this case, an electric ferry that will be sailing in the Wadden Sea, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, comes with strict design criteria. Our team worked diligently to ensure that the Octopus Series High Energy Battery System met the requirements. The battery system will ensure that the
ferry can sail at the needed speed and charge during stops without CO2 emissions, providing a sustainable and eco-friendly transport solution.”
“We have already increased sustainability on land and two years ago we decided it was time to take a look at our fleet,” says Michael Garrelts, Norden-Frisia Marine Superintendent. “For our fleet, we believe it is elementary that the battery system corresponds to the latest technology and safety standards, and that we can create a balanced power-to-weight ratio.”
Damen Shipyards expressed its delight in partnering with EST-Floattech on this state of the art fully electric ferry: “We are very excited about this project, which is a significant step towards Damen’s goal of reducing the environmental footprint of our vessels while maintaining optimal performance with EST-Floattech’s Lithium-Ion cells.”
Once the hull has been constructed at Damen’s yard in Kozle, it will be transported to Damen Shipyards
Gorinchem for outfitting. The vessel is scheduled for delivery to Norden-Frisia in May 2024. We can expect the demand for this type of vessel to grow as more passengers are consciously looking to contribute to the energy transition.
Recently, EST-Floattech announced that its Octopus Series Battery System has received Lloyd’s Register and Bureau Veritas Type Approval for maritime applications. The Type Approval of Lloyd’s Register was issued on 17 April, 2023. Bureau Veritas issued the Type Approval for the Octopus Series last Monday, 8 May. The first projects for this newly designed and assembled marine Energy Storage System are already being delivered.
Both Lloyd’s Register and Bureau Veritas witnessed the rigorous tests that ESTFloattech conducted on the Octopus Series Battery System to ensure its compliance with the latest industry standards and regulations. The large and experienced classification societies approved the tests performed and showed by granting marine Type Approval that the safety and performance of the system meet their standards. For EST-Floattech, receiving Lloyd’s Register and Bureau Veritas Type Approvals are milestones.
EST-Floattech, which both develops and manufactures the Octopus Series Battery System, is proud to receive this Type Approval from Bureau Veritas and Lloyd’s Register. “We are glad that our ‘safe by design’ mentality has been recognised through this Lloyd’s Register and Bureau Veritas Type Approval for Maritime Battery Systems,” says Diederick Stam, CTO at EST-Floattech. “This achievement reinforces our commitment to providing the safest and most reliable battery systems to the maritime industry.”
Marine Type Approval for a battery system from respected organizations such as DNV, Bureau Veritas, and Lloyd’s Register is important for shipowners and shipbuilders to ensure that the products they are considering meet the highest standards in the industry. As neutral third-party organizations, Lloyd’s Register, Bureau Veritas, and DNV conduct independent and impartial assessments of maritime equipment and systems. With the Type Approval they assign to a product, in this case the Octopus Series of EST-Floattech, a buyer of a product with Type Approval will know that the product is certified to be placed on board their vessels according to the highest maritime standards.
The Octopus Series Battery System’s Lloyd’s Register Type Approval on top of the DNV Type Approval is a testament to its reliability, safety, and performance, making it an ideal choice for the maritime industry. EST-Floattech is excited to continue providing their customers with the most advanced battery systems that meet and exceed industry standards.
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In Early May, a unique situation occurred o the coast of Zeeland, the Netherlands. Van Oord’s two newest identical trailing suction hopper dredgers Vox Ariane and Vox Apolonia were working together to reinforce the coastline, both powered by the sustainable fuel LNG.
The project concerns beach nourishment works along the Dutch coast. These works are part of the Netherlands’ Coastline Care programme of Rijkswaterstaat, the executive agency of the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, intended to reinforce the Dutch coast. Van Oord’s scope includes beach- and trench wall replenishment at the Westkapelse Zeedijk, Oostgat and Nieuwvliet-Groede in the province of Zeeland.
During beach replenishment, sand is pumped to the beach by a trailing
suction hopper dredger via a pipeline. Applying this replenishment method allows us to stabilise the coastline, protecting coastal communities and infrastructure. The trench wall replenishment method means that we fill parts of the channel just o the coast, the Oostgat, with sand. If it becomes less deep, the current can carry less sand and the coast stays in place longer. In
total, approximately 4million m3 of sand will be applied.
What makes this project extra special is that Vox Ariane and Vox Apolonia are running on LNG during the project execution, a more sustainable alternative for Marine Gas Oil (MGO), free of sulphur and particulates. The combustion
The trench wall replenishment method means that we fill parts of the channel just o the coast, the Oostgat, with sand.Photo courtesy of shipspotting.com / Henk de Winde.
process is also di erent to that of MGO, resulting in far less nitrogen dioxide being emitted. Switching to this kind of alternative sources of fuel for their fleet will help Van Oord to achieve its netzero emissions targets by 2050, in line with the Paris Agreement.
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Vox Apolonia and Vox Ariane are part of a series of three brand new trailing suction hopper dredgers that have been added to the Van Oord fleet. The third sister vessel Vox Alexia will be christened in September of this year.
We featured an article on the christening of Vox Apolonia in the previous edition of ShipBuilding Industry and we will continue to follow the developments of these new state-of-the-art dredgers for you.
These vessels will help Van Oord to further modernise its fleet, making it more innovative and energy e cient. Their LNG fuel system and energy-e cient design will reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions substantially. It is precisely for this reason that the three vessels were presented with the Dutch Maritime KVNR Shipping Award in 2022. 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’.
Introducing the new Volvo Penta Inboard Performance System (IPS) professional platform – the next evolution in our fully integrated helm-to-propeller experience. Targeted for 2025, this groundbreaking innovation o ers unparalleled comfort, performance, and sustainability for a new class of marine vessels.
Building upon the revolutionary e ciency of Volvo Penta IPS, this new platform promises a powerful and flexible solution for professional vessels and superyachts from 25 to 55+ meters with top speed from 12-40 knots. The new, larger and versatile Volvo Penta IPS propulsion package is a true piece of state-of-the-art engineering – prepared for a range of energy sources, while also featuring a new level of premium support and innovative features.
“Our passion, experience and history of proven results with Volvo Penta IPS are an integral part of our ongoing technology development – with the aim
to reach new heights with this new professional platform”, says Johan Inden, president of Volvo Penta’s marine business. “A new star is emerging in our range, where we are looking forward to delivering our trademark helm-topropeller experience to a whole new class of vessels. It is designed to improve on our own high standards – with world class performance, e ciency, flexibility – and a people first approach in mind.”
The Volvo Penta IPS professional platform introduces a brand-new premium level of sustainable experience. It features the largest and most powerful
platform in the Volvo Penta IPS range – including a new, larger marine drive, Volvo Penta IPS 40. The new drive is designed with a pioneering dual power input concept, which manages the power to the water in the most e cient way, but also acts an important enabler to utilize di erent combinations of energy sources.
Starting series production in 2025, the new Volvo Penta IPS 40 drive will be powered by two Volvo Penta D13 engines, paired with a compact after treatment system to comply with the latest IMO Tier III standards. But the platform is already prepared for a mix of power sources; from combustion
engines running on renewable fuels to fully electric or hybrid solutions. The dual power input design o ers flexibility and modularity on the journey towards increased sustainability. The new Volvo Penta IPS professional platform is installed as twin, triple or quad, meaning each vessel will have from four to eight power sources. The complete package from helm to propeller is designed, verified and serviced by one integrator – Volvo Penta.
Volvo Penta IPS has provided a unique and unrivalled experience to a wide range of recreational and professional vessels – with close to 20 years of proven use and over 36,000 units delivered. The system’s unrivalled manoeuvrability and forward-facing propulsion has delivered outstanding e ciency gains, resulting in up to 40% longer cruising range, 20% higher top speed and faster acceleration –compared to a traditional inboard shaft installation. The new Volvo Penta IPS professional platform builds on this legacy and continues to push the boundaries of innovation, e ciency, and sustainability even further – now to a new class of vessels.
The propulsion package is compact and positioned far aft. This creates increased space onboard for relaxation, productivity, crew and cargo. Thanks to the through-hull suspension design and integrated exhaust system, the platform delivers premium onboard comfort by ensuring low noise and vibration levels. Volvo Penta IPS provides up to a 50% reduction in perceived noise.
The new Volvo Penta IPS professional platform is type approved and designed for heavy-duty commercial applications. It is expected to deliver up to 30% savings in fuel consumption and emissions compared to a traditional inboard shaft installation. Through a new e ciency-driven feature, the system can automatically start and stop
• Designed for vessels from 25 to 55+ meters
• Dual power inputs per driveline [up to 2 x 1,000hp/735kW]
• Twin, triple or quad drivelines per vessel [up to 8,000hp/5,880kW]
• New counter-rotating propeller series in bronze, R2-R14
• Displacement, semi-planing and planing vessels [12-40kn]
• Steering angle +/- 40° (dual electrical steering motors)
• Gear ratio 2.91
• Type Approved
• Integrated package with compact SCR system
The new Volvo Penta IPS professional platform is type approved and designed for heavy-duty commercial applications. It is expected to deliver up to 30% savings in fuel consumption and emissions compared to a traditional inboard shaft installation.
individual engines based on power needed for each given situation, optimizing fuel consumption and engine running hours, leading to extended service and maintenance intervals.
The professional Volvo Penta IPS experience includes an enhanced level of premium service and support – from helm to propeller. Backed by its worldwide authorized service network, Volvo Penta will o er global parts availability and 24/7 customer support. Advanced connectivity will enable predictive maintenance, remote diagnostics and remote software download, all contributing to the premium level support and increased uptime.
“This new Volvo Penta IPS platform has the same performance traits that have delivered a premium solution for countless vessels and now it will provide a smoother on-water experience for the professional and superyacht segments”, Johan says. “Now an entirely new group of owners and marine professionals can benefit from the most fully integrated system on the market that really brings new levels of performance, e ciency and reliability.”
Volvo Penta is carrying out in-house development to ensure thorough in-water testing using its own passenger highspeed ferry test boat, strategically located near its marine test facility in Gothenburg, Sweden. Rigorous testing is in progress to ensure the durability and performance of the propulsion package, with field tests in an o shore-energy crew transfer vessel serving as the subsequent phase leading up to the anticipated 2025 delivery.
“The new Volvo Penta IPS is a powerful platform that will provide the ultimate helm-to-propeller experience. It builds on a rich tradition of forward-thinking Volvo Penta design that puts people at the heart”, Johan says. “We are eager to expand this platform to a whole new class of professional marine segments, while at the same time, enabling the move toward increased sustainability at sea. It is an exciting time for the marine industry, and we believe our new Volvo Penta IPS professional platform will be the next game-changer.”
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Another new member of the Quantum Engineering Team is Francisco Miguel Montero who joins as a Research Naval Architect. Most recently, he was Senior Project Manager Seakeeping at the Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN) in Wageningen, The Netherlands. In MrMontero’s nine years at the MARIN and four years at INTA model basin in Madrid, he gained extensive experience in the field of ship motions. Furthermore, he helped to define the hydrofoil research strategy and developed new methods to evaluate active stabilisation systems at anchor.
ScanReach, a global leader in wireless connectivity at sea, is pleased to announce the permanent appointment of Sven Brooks as Chief Executive O cer, e ective immediately. Mr Brooks brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in the maritime and technology sectors, further solidifying ScanReach’s position as a pioneer in onboard wireless connectivity. He has spent the last 20+ years working for multinational corporations in various senior leadership positions in the maritime sector. In his role as CEO, Mr Brooks will focus on expanding ScanReach’s global presence.
Global healthcare specialist Vikand has appointed Ronald Spithout as its Managing Director for Vikand’s proactive total healthcare solution called OneHealth, to support crew and seafarers’ wellbeing. Mr. Spithout will combine his role at Vikand with his duties at MariDISC, the company he started in 2022 and where he combines his over 30 years of experience in telecommunications with twenty years in digital applications of mobile satellite communications.
Mr Utne Berg knows ScanReach well from being a member of the Board of Directors. “His exceptional leadership and extensive experience will undoubtedly strengthen our financial position and propel us towards our strategic goals. We look forward to his invaluable contributions as we navigate the exciting opportunities ahead. The entire team at ScanReach extends a warm welcome to Geir Utne Berg and wishes him great success in his new role”, says Sven Brooks, Chief Executive O cer at ScanReach.
The Viken Group – a conglomerate of businesses and preferred partners operating at the highest levels of the cruise and yacht industries – has announced appointments to two new roles. First, Anna Silvesjö – CFO of Tillberg Design of Sweden – joins as Viken’s CFO to work alongside Viken CEO Stefan R. Nilsson. Second, Antonio Romano – Co-founder and Business Director at Italian design studio Hot Lab – has been appointed Commercial Director at Viken.
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.
The Viken Group was established in 2022 to bring together leading design and project management companies in the marine sector who share similar beliefs and passions both for the development of design and the evolution of the sector toward more sustainable propositions.
As a design studio that counts environmental responsibility among its core values, YSA Design 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.
profiling plant that gives AWS a decisive lead in experience, product range and customer service.
ADS van STIGT
Avelingen-West 30
4202 MS Gorinchem
The Netherlands
T +31 (0)183 650 000
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Contact: Sander Snoek
ADS van STIGT was founded in 1970 with the main activity in transmissions and gearboxes for maritime and industrial applications. This is still an importent activity of ADS van STIGT, but a significant number of other products have been added to the range, such as planetary gearboxes, pump drives, control systems, monitoring systems, controllable pitch propellers, thruster systems, carbon fibre shafts, dampers, elastic couplings and sensors. ADS van STIGT’s expertise ranges from pleasure to mega yachts, and from fishery to commercial shipping, offshore, and dredging. A well-equipped service team is supporting the sales activities worldwide.
ADS van STIGT is competence centre for: Masson, Bonfiglioli, O&K, Plöger, Horn, Schaller, Katsa, Geislinger, Durst and ZF.
ART4 TECHNICAL SYSTEMS BV
Nieuwegracht 9-11
3763 LP Soest
The Netherlands
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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.
Sasdijk 20
8281 BM Genemuiden
The Netherlands
P.O. Box 135
8280 AC Genemuiden
The Netherlands
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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
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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.
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
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:
‘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
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,
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.
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.
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.
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
Europort 2023
ADIPEC 2023
Focus on the Netherlands
Dredging vessels & equipment
Copy deadline | 23 August 2023
Advertisement deadline | 13 September 2023
Release date | 17 October 2023
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