ShipBuilding Industry 3 2024

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Modular spreader beams up to 3,000t – Shackles up to 2,000t

Grommets & roundslings – ROV hooks & shackles

Cherry pickers – Telehandlers – Waterpumps – Generators

Waterbags – Testweights – Pontoons – Fenders – Gangways

Snatchblocks – Lifting frames – Multi lugs – Hoists – Swivels

Masterlinks – Hydraulics – Container spreaders – Light towers

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EDITOR’S NOTE Energising shipping

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Welcome to the third issue of Shipbuilding Industry in 2024. This instalment, we take a deep dive into all types of energy solutions, from hybrid futures by way of Bakker Sliedrecht’s board energy solutions (page 26), and EST Floattech’s E-LUV, the UK’s first commercial electric workboat (page 23), to the launch of the Port of Antwerp-Bruges’ milestone tugboat — the Methatug. The world’s first methanol-powered tugboat forms part of a greening programme for the port’s fleet and an important step in the transition to a climate-neutral port by 2050 (page 20).

We also feature the new 135m dry cargo vessel with hybrid propulsion for MerlinGroup as our ship report on page 12.

Christened Salamanca, it is the first hull from Concordia Damen’s CDS 443 design, which prioritises both sustainability and cargo capacity. While on page 35, Ocean Infinity’s multi-faceted approach to revolutionising green ship operations — in line with its goal to achieve net-zero across the business by 2040 — see the company actively pursuing the decarbonisation of its Armada fleet of lean-crewed, uncrewed and remotely operated vessels. Meyer Group is also cleaning up with its all-new climate-neutral cruise ship concept — Avatar. It comes hot off the heels of the company’s other concept, Origin, which fulfils future living needs and global trends with weather-independent features that work all year round (page 28). And given the huge loads that transportation giant Mammoet deals with, the company is now focusing on innovating with zero-emission lifting and transport on site to help its customers reduce the carbon footprint of projects (page 32).

Within ship design and operation technologies, creating greater efficiencies and extended lifespans for shaft line equipment is making great strides. We learn how Wärtsilä’s Shaft Line Solutions have significantly advanced innovation in this technology field on page 16. And Marss walks us through the requirements for overcoming the challenges of man overboard technology on page 38. On page 41, Hydrex celebrates its 50th anniversary by bringing efficiency to propeller repair.

If all of this green energy focus has whet your appetite, head to the Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe taking place in Amsterdam in June. We’ve written up a preview of what to expect on page 9.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Julia Zaltzman – Editor INFO@YNFPUBLISHERS.COM

Green technology

Ocean Infinity | To infinity and beyond

Heavy lifting & transport

Mammoet | Green lit

Marine propulsion 16 Wärtsilä | Pulling together 20 Port of Antwerp-Bruges | Antwerp’s green fleet

Naval architecture & design 28 Meyer Group | Innovation by design

Refit & repair

Hydrex | On the edge of

Safety & security

MARSS | Safety at sea

Ship report

MerlinGroup | Salamanca

Shipboard automation & maritime electronics

EST-Floattech | Igniting growth with electric

Bakker Sliedrecht | Deep dive into energy storage Trade show

Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe Regulars

Editor’s note

News in brief

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NEWS IN BRIEF

Damen launches Combi Freighter

Damen Shipyards Group has launched a Combi Freighter (CF) 3850 at the Ba Son Shipyard in Vietnam. The CF 3850 is the first in a two-vessel order from Germany-based shipping company Reederei M. Lauterjung. Following this order, Damen’s client has placed an order for a third CF 3850. The three vessels are to be named MV Arion, MV Hestia and MV Neptune.

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Maris Fiducia Norway partners up for zero emission bulk shipping

Maris Fiducia Norway has entered into cooperation agreements with maritime technology company HAV Hydrogen and the hydrogen producer and distributor Norwegian Hydrogen with the objective of developing, building and operating hydrogen-powered dry-bulk vessels in Europe. The vessels are designed by the Dutch ship designer Ankerbeer. Upon successful realization of the project, the vessels will go on hire through a zeroemission time charter agreement with Schulte & Bruns, establishing a commercial operation for vessels operating on hydrogen fuel, proving the feasibility of hydrogen technologies for shipping. The vessels shall be classed by DNV and registered in the NIS register.

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Glamox to light world’s most eco chemical tankers

Lighting specialist Glamox has won a contract to light two Vinga series vessels, regarded as the most advanced high-end intermediate-sized chemical tankers in the world, which are owned and operated by Sweden’s Furetank AB. Glamox will provide complete outdoor and indoor marine LED lighting for its two latest vessels in the series. The two new vessels, set to be delivered in Q3 2025, have a dual-fuel capability and run on liquefied natural gas/liquefied biogas or gasoil. They also incorporate features that reduce fuel and energy consumption, resulting in much lower emissions of CO2, nitrogen oxide, sulphur oxide, and hazardous particles. The vessels have scored the best Energy Efficiency Design Index or EEDI value in their segment globally, meaning that they are the most energy-efficient vessels according to the International Maritime Organization. i. glamox.com

Damen launches pilot project for circular shipbreaking

Damen Shipyards Group announced in April the launch of a pilot project in which a small tug — the Jan, built in 1927 — will be dismantled at Damen Ship repair Rotterdam’s Botlek site in a circular way and entirely in line with the EU regulations. The project will serve as a trial, after which this approach of ‘green’ ship dismantling and recycling will be made available commercially and for larger vessels. “This pilot project fits in perfectly with our ambitions to become the most sustainable shipbuilder in the world,” explained Arnout Damen, the CEO of Damen Shipyards Group. “The question is not just how we design, build, maintain and refit our ships, but also, and precisely, how we dismantle them at the end of their lifespan and, most importantly: recycling.”

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Vard, the Norwegian subsidiary of the Fincantieri Group, signed a contract for the design and construction of two Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOV) for a Taiwanese customer. The ships will be based on Vard’s new 4 39 design and tailored to the specific demands of Taiwan’s burgeoning offshore wind sector with a highly versatile all-round platform for sustainable windfarm support operations both as service vessels and for the building and installation phase. Their design will also focus on environmental footprint with an efficient machinery and propulsion set-up for high station keeping capabilities, improved workability, and operational reliability.

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Fincantieri Vard to build two CSOV for Taiwan

NEWS IN BRIEF

Alfa Laval crosses 100-order mark for low-flashpoint fuel

Heavy industry supplier Alfa Laval has received over 100 orders for its lowflashpoint fuel supply system (LFSS) FCM Methanol, which the company says reflects the increasing trust shipyards and shipowners have in its fuel treatment expertise, including handling newer fuel alternatives. According to the Methanol Institute, over 250 new methanol-capable vessels have been ordered worldwide, with methanol proving the most contracted alternative fuel type in 2023. “Our journey to this point would not be possible without precious partnerships with engine designers, shipyards and great cooperation with shipowners who are precursors in adopting alternative fuels,” says Viktor Friberg, Head of Marine Separation & Fuel Supply Systems, Alfa Laval. ”Together, we will continue to develop fuel treatment solutions for alternative fuels and support the maritime industry’s ambition to meet the climate targets.”

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Hull Vane secures partnership in Malaysia

Hayat Lestari Holdings Sdn. Bhd. and Hull Vane BV have officially signed a licensing agreement that allows the manufacture of Hull Vane technology to be carried out in Malaysia. Taking place at the Defense Services Asia 2024 (DSA) exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the collaboration not only enhances Hull Vane’s ability to serve its customers in Southeast Asia but also actively supports the local economy. Niels Moerke, CEO of Hull Vane, commented: “We are very pleased with this global expansion of Hull Vane. We look forward to a fruitful collaboration and the positive impact it will have on our operations and the local community in Malaysia.”

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Rolls-Royce strengthens marine connectivity with Majestic Fast Ferry

Rolls-Royce has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Singapore, to further strengthen its partnership with Majestic Fast Ferry Pte Ltd in enabling clean, energy-efficient sailings for its current fleet of 11 ferries, fitted with MTU propulsion systems. The event also commemorated the ferry operator’s 100th MTU engine purchased since 2016 from Rolls-Royce Solutions Asia, a subsidiary of the Power Systems division of Rolls-Royce. Majestic Fast Ferry uses MTU Series 2000 engines, with the 100th unit being the 16V 2000 M72 with a power output of 1,440kW.

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Dongara delivers fast patrol boat for law enforcement

In May, Dongara Marine handed over an 8.4m fast patrol boat that law enforcement personnel in Australia’s Northern Territory can rely on to deliver superior performance, safety, and reliability whether it is patrolling coastal waters or responding to emergency situations. Completed in March 2024, PV Deutrom — a custom RIB — was purpose designed, built and equipped for police operations requiring very high speed and the ability to carry multiple personnel. Dongara Marine also supplied a custom, heavy duty aluminium trailer to enable the vessel to be used throughout the Territory’s diverse and often remote maritime landscape. In addition to helm and navigator / tactical operator positions – served by electronics including sounder/plotter, radar, and multiple radio and satellite communication options – the console provides stowage for essential equipment. Weapons stowage is also provided, and there is a dedicated Samson post aft for towing disabled or apprehended vessels.

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NEWS IN BRIEF

Boluda Towage welcomes EU Director Generals on board its tugs

In May, Boluda Towage welcomed a delegation of 27 EU Director Generals on board the tugs

VB Bolero, VB Rumba, VB Flandes, and VB Samba during a two-day conference in the port of Bruges. Preceding the boat trip, Boluda Towage provided a brief company introduction to the delegation, which highlighted its role within the maritime sector and its towage services to the Offshore Wind sector. Belgian Director General for Energy Nancy Mahieu said: “ Having the opportunity to visit the Belgian Windfarms with a company that is vital in Offshore Wind projects, was the perfect way to conclude two days of fruitful discussions between government representatives and industry in the offshore sector. During the visit, Boluda Towage showcased its expertise in supporting the realization of the energy transition.”

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Thordon secures retrofit contract across Panama fleet of tugs

Thordon Bearings has secured a significant contract to convert the rubber tailshaft bearings across an entire fleet of Panama-operating tugs, pilot vessels, and workboats to water-lubricated polymer bearings. The agreement with the unnamed operator follows the successful retrofitting of Thordon’s SXL tailshaft bearings to twelve of its twin-screw tugs last year during scheduled dry dockings. The remaining 32 vessels will now be converted in batches at planned maintenance intervals over the next four years. For the first batch of retrofit conversions, Thordon will supply a total of 62 bearings machined to fit shaft diameters ranging from 63.5mm to 101mm (2.5in to 4.5in). However, the scope of supply also includes Thordon’s ThorPlas-Blue bearings for tiller arms and jockey bars and SXL rudder bearings, both of which operate without the use of grease.

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Kaiser Friedrich, an historic 150-passenger vessel built in 1886, recently marked its return to service with a ceremonial christening in central Berlin. In a bid to preserve its legacy, the owners had the 30m 100-ton steamer refitted with a Torqeedo’s emission-free electric drive system, saving over 150 litres of diesel per operating hour. The move makes the 138-year-old vessel operational again, both ecologically and economically. Mr Dahmen, co-owner and operator of Berliner Welle, a company that provides a variety of historic boats for excursions and events, said: “Whisper-quiet, environmentally conscious and free of local emissions, the Kaiser Friedrich will again be available to the people of Berlin. This is the third Berliner Welle excursion boat that we have converted to Torqeedo electric drives, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration.”

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Torqeedo electrifies Berlin’s oldest passenger vessel

Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe

Shaping the future of the electrification and hybridisation of marine transportation

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Taking place from 18 to 20 June at the RAI, Amsterdam, this year’s Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe is set to deliver the most comprehensive gathering of latest advancements and next-generation solutions and technologies tailored for the maritime industry. The global gathering of industry insiders, thoughtleaders and regulators provides a onestop destination to gain invaluable

insights into the future of electrification and hybridization of marine transportation.

The wide range of products on display are presented by a diverse mix of exhibitors. Examples include Torqeedo’s comprehensive system tool kit, which comprises proven and tested components, from electric motors, batteries, chargers and throttles to

interfaces and onboard renewables that are fully integrated into the company’s holistic propulsion and energy management infrastructure.

The all-new zero-emission electric outboard motor system from ePropulsion provides industry-leading powertrain efficiency of 88.2% while weighing up to 36% less than traditional motors. Alongside lithium batteries for >>

Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe is set to deliver the most comprehensive collection of next-generation solutions and technologies.

marine applications and shore power solutions, future technology is also in attendance by way of energy storage systems, hydrogen fuel cells and the Genevos Gen-II hydrogen power modules, which offer improved power density and a lower price per kilowatt, making hydrogen power solutions accessible across the maritime sector.

Conference programme

Throughout the three days, this global industry gathering will focus on innovative electric, hybrid and alternative fuel marine propulsion systems, designed to reduce emissions, fuel consumption and maintenance costs. Key insights into how to negotiate increasing environmental legislation governing access to harbours worldwide will be presented in a not-to-be-missed conference programme.

The Conference features over 40 expert speakers and covers the crucial topics surrounding the electrification and hybridisation of marine vessels, ports and supporting infrastructure. Among

As the industry moves towards more progressive technologies, Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe focuses on accelerating the pace towards zero-emission shipping and net-zero emissions.

the line-up, Peter Lystrup Christensen, head of technology systems at MMKM Center for Zero Carbon Shipping will present on what needs to happen with battery cost and performance to make battery-powered vessels viable for deep sea shipping. Elias Boletis, Chair of CIMAC Working Group 10 will address questions associated with the drivers of technological progress towards decarbonisation in the marine sector, while Shaun White, managing director at Foreship Ltd is set to provide a uniquely independent perspective on whole ship system integration, including the design process, integration challenges, opportunities, and requirements for systems across a range of ship types, applications, and technologies.

Moving forward

As the industry moves towards more progressive technologies, Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe focuses on accelerating the pace towards zeroemission shipping and net-zero emissions. Visitors’ experiences are enhanced by the show’s free event app, which enables users to connect with other attendees and schedule meetings, access the list of exhibitors, stay updated with the schedule of conference events and sessions and easily navigate through the venue using the app’s features.

Autonomous Ship Expo and Conference 2024

Co-located at the RAI, Amsterdam is the Autonomous Ship Expo and

The wide range of products on display are presented by a diverse mix of exhibitors.

Conference 2024, which is dedicated to delivering the latest insights into the future of autonomous shipping through expert-led conference sessions and panel discussions. With exhibitors and visitors participating from all over the world, Autonomous Ship Expo conveniently brings together the latest autonomous navigation technology and onboard systems developers, including sensor technology, e-navigation systems, automation software and maritime remote-control technology providers.

Targeted at ship owners, shipyard operators, maritime technology providers, boatbuilder port authorities, industry regulators and policymaker, this event aims at driving positive change in the maritime industry. It showcases the latest and next-generation solutions and technologies to enable varying degrees of automation – from anti-collision assistance to fully autonomous operation – across the ship and cargo handling sectors.

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The show targets ship owners, shipyard operators, maritime technology providers, boatbuilder port authorities, industry regulators and policymakers.

The Conference features over 40 expert speakers and covers the crucial topics surrounding the electrification and hybridisation of marine vessels, ports and supporting infrastructure.

Exhibitors and visitors participate from all over the world.

Showcasing the latest and next-generation solutions and technologies.

Salamanca

New 135m dry cargo vessel with hybrid propulsion for MerlinGroup

Salamanca is the first hull from Concordia Damen’s CDS 443 design.

Inland shipping company, MerlinGroup’s new 135m dry cargo vessel with diesel-electric propulsion delivered in 2024. Christened Salamanca

in April, it is the first hull from Concordia Damen’s CDS 443 design, which prioritises both sustainability and cargo capacity. The vessel’s hybrid propulsion system, which is prepared for fullelectric propulsion as soon it becomes feasible at scale, has already received Green Award Gold certification. Furthermore, the vessel’s hull shape is

expected to deliver 20% fuel savings. Salamanca replaces partner Danny van Deurzen’s old Salamanca and will sail for logistics service provider Danser Group and Pro-Log.

Danser Group has been working for a long time to serve customers with a reliable fleet of inland vessels, and to

Technical specifications

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prepare that fleet for a future in which emission reduction is central to almost all modalities.

“When choosing a new ship, green shipping was a high priority,” said Danny van Deurzen, co-owner of the Danser Group, following the vessel’s final sea trial and open day. “Together with

MerlinGroup, we focus on the energy transition wherever possible. With this next generation ship, we are largely succeeding in that too.”

European presence

MerlinGroup currently has a fleet of nine vessels and operates mainly in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and

Switzerland. In addition to the Dutch and Belgian markets, Salamanca will be used for the Rhine river.

Jan Kleine of MerlinGroup, comments: “Efficiency, sustainability and cargo capacity; that’s what we’re about, but it’s not so easy to balance those three requirements. We examined several

Photo courtesy of Hoogendoorn. Photo courtesy of Hoogendoorn.

Photo courtesy of Hoogendoorn.

Photo courtesy of Hoogendoorn.

options. This new ship type from Concordia Damen, with whom we have been working for a long time, best approximates our requirements and that was the deciding factor.

“Besides fuel savings, the Salamanca has 10% more 40-foot container capacity compared to similar vessels,” he adds. “That is a serious gain. Finally, the vessel is equipped with diesel-electric propulsion and is also prepared for an all-electric system, something we are working on for the future. These features helped us to conclude a long-term contract with our client Danser Group. In short, we are very proud of the Salamanca.”

Moving with developments

Founded in 1982, the Danser Group is a multimodal operator. With access to a large fleet of ships, trains and trucks, it transports an annual container volume of 1.5 million TEU. By partnering with MerlinGroup on the launch of Salamanca, and using Damen’s design, the aim is to encourage others in the

“We are very grateful that Jan and Aad Kleine and their partners Danny and Ilse van Deurzen not only chose our yard again, but also put their trust in our new design.”

Heleen Kornet – marketing communications manager at Concordia Damen.

industry to switch to alternative fuel systems.

“We are very grateful that Jan and Aad Kleine and their partners Danny and Ilse van Deurzen not only chose our yard again, but also put their trust in our new design,” says Heleen Kornet, marketing communications manager at Concordia Damen. “We are also very pleased that the favourable ‘speed-power curve’ we expected has lived up to expectations. And the beauty of this design is that it leaves room for adjustments based on customer requirements, both in terms of accommodation and propulsion types. So, we can easily move with developments if customers, regulations or market requirements demand it.

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“When choosing a new ship, green shipping was a high priority,” said Danny van Deurzen (right), co-owner of the Danser Group.

MS Salamanca. 19-4-2024 Westerschelde.

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Photo courtesy of Jan Hoek.

Pulling together

Wärtsilä simplifies the procurement of shaft line packages

In supporting end users to simplify shaft line equipment operation and maintenance, Finnish manufacturer, Wärtsilä, is working to support the marine industry to minimise disruptions caused by shaft line damages, off-hire costs, and negative environmental impacts.

By operating in 75 countries and supplying products for the whole shaft line, from seals and bearings to couplings, stern tubes and condition monitoring systems, Wärtsilä is capable of fully servicing an entire propulsion system. With the introduction of the FuTube SLS package, end users can simplify shaft lines even further by

The shaft line sits at the core of a ship and is crucial to a vessel’s operation. Any issues with shaft line equipment can result in damage and render a vessel off-hire during a voyage.

selecting a complete package of solutions from one provider that can access Wärtsilä’s global servicing and support network.

FuTube shaft line solutions

The shaft line sits at the core of a ship and is crucial to a vessel’s operation. Any issues with shaft line equipment can result in damage and render a vessel off-hire during a voyage. Therefore, the preservation of an ideal shaft line and its

necessary equipment is vital throughout a vessel’s entire lifespan.

Ship design and operation technologies have evolved over the years, creating greater efficiencies and extended lifespans for shaft line equipment. Wärtsilä Shaft Line Solutions have significantly advanced innovation in this technology field. Launched in March 2024, FuTube is the latest innovation from Wärtsilä Shaft Line Solutions; a

modular shaft line equipment package that was developed on extensive end user feedback and an approach by Wärtsilä to re-route traditional approaches to the procurement of shaft line equipment so that end users can specify individual SLS makers.

Addressing end user pain points

For ship operators and managers, a vessel becoming off-hire during a voyage is a nightmare scenario that creates unplanned operating expenses associated with fixing the problem and getting a vessel back in operation as soon as possible. The prevention of oil leaks or spills with 100% failsafe stern tubes and seals is in high demand, alongside bearing damage. Another pinch point is the need to not stop a voyage because of damage taking place because the crew are unaware of any existing dangerous shaft line effects.

The FuTube SLS package incorporates all Wärtsilä shaft line technologies. The Evotube is a robust, eco-friendly system with a compact design that maximises cargo space. It supports both oil and water lubrication systems and enables easy transitions between them, ensuring future proofing for vessels. The Intellisafe Bearing, a smart bearing with advanced sensors and real-time analytics, proactively responds to adverse conditions, preventing failures and reducing downtime and costs for clients. And the Shaft Line Monitoring Equipment is a system offering real-time insights into the shaft line’s operational health. By monitoring key parameters like shaft movements and vibrations, it enables proactive maintenance and early issue detection. This prevents breakdowns, optimising shaft line performance.

Offering a comprehensive package that can be acquired in its entirety or as individual products provides flexibility to tailor solutions to each customer’s specific needs. During the development phase, all the individual shaft line technologies were assembled on a test rig at the Wärtsilä Shaft Line Solutions factory site in Spain. This test rig was meticulously designed to replicate realworld scenarios and rigorously validate performance and reliability. The package >>

THE LOPOLIGHT IEC Ex/ATEX SOLUTION

has the exact same form factor as the regular Professional Series, the difference is in the manufacturing; the use of IEC Ex/ATEX certified components such as connectors, glands and grounding.

APPROVED FOR BOTH IEC Ex/ATEX ZONE 1 AND 2

The Lopolight Professional EX Series is formally approved for use in IEC Ex/ATEX equipment group II, Category 2, Zone 1 - and therefore also Zone 2.

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COMPLETE SYSTEMS

From lights to monitoring and control, several options available. Proven solutions for both re-fits and new builds.

The development of the FuTube SLS package began in 2017. The aim was to develop a new offering that comprises Wärtsilä’s entire portfolio of shaft line equipment in one complete package.

also includes a 10 year AirGuard Seal, which is an evolution with extended maintenance intervals, cutting costs and promoting sustainability in maritime operations.

A story of listening and learning

The development of the FuTube SLS package began in 2017. The aim was to develop a new offering that comprises Wärtsilä’s entire portfolio of shaft line equipment in one complete package. End user feedback gathered across 3,800 responses grading SLS aspects on positive business impact versus negative business impact moulded the SLS package development. Pain points were identified by layering aspects where the negative impact of a damaging scenario

is high and the need for a solution is high, and then taken into R&D activities to develop the new package solution in cross-collaboration between Wärtsilä’s International teams.

Based on the feedback collected, the overarching three principal needs from end users were lowering operational costs, making the life of the crew easier and avoiding damages that stop vessels from operating.

Driving innovation in the SLS market

In creating an SLS package, Wärtsilä is positively disrupting traditional approaches to shaft line equipment procurement in the industry. It is standard practice for shipowners to

write the ship specifications but not to specify the shaft line make. Then, the shipyard chooses the shaft line equipment maker based on price, considering all makers and shaft lines as standard. Finally, the ship manager is the stakeholder in the chain, who buys the shaft line equipment, spares, and services during aftersales.

To support this, Wärtsilä is making the procurement of complete shaft line solutions as simple as possible by ensuring that an entire shaft line solutions package can be procured from them, as a SLS maker, by the shipyard following a request from the ship owner.

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Evotube. Shaft line monitoring.

Airguard seal.

IntelliSafe

Antwerp’s green fleet

Port of Antwerp-Bruges launches the world’s first methanol-powered tugboat

May has proved to be a milestone month for the maritime industry in 2024. In the same timeframe that Dutch shipyard Feadship delivered Project 821, the world’s first hydrogen fuel-cell yacht, Port of Antwerp-Bruges presented the Methatug — the world’s first methanol-powered tugboat.

The tugboat, which runs on methanol, is part of a greening programme for the port’s fleet and an important step in the transition to a climate-neutral port by 2050. The project is being financed by the European research programme Horizon 2020 and is part of the Fastwater project, which aims to demonstrate the feasibility of methanol as a sustainable fuel for the shipping industry.

“Together with our partners, we are pioneering with innovative technologies for the transition to alternative and renewable energy sources,” says Jacques Vandermeiren, CEO of Port of Antwerp-Bruges. “The Methatug is a new and essential step in our efforts to make our own fleet greener and become climate neutral by 2050. Thanks to projects such as this, we are paving the way and hope to be an example and a source of inspiration for other ports.”

Methanol power

Methanol produces lower emissions and can be produced from renewable sources. Regarded as a clean fuel of the future, it can be used for both new build ships and retrofits due to its liquid state under ambient conditions. De Wit Bunkering will supply the Methatug with methanol via truck-to-ship bunkering at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges Nautical Operational Cluster (NOC).

In the case of the Methatug, the engines from an existing tugboat were converted into ‘dual fuel’ engines, which means that they can run on a mixture of methanol and traditional fuel. At 30m in length and weighing 584 tons, the Methatug has a traction force of 50 tons and can store 12,000 litres of methanol — enough for two weeks of tug work. >>

The Methatug’s world premiere forms part of a comprehensive greening programme for Port of Antwerp-Bruges’ own fleet which strives to systematically integrate the most environmentally friendly technologies available.

The Fastwater project

The Methatug is part of the European Fastwater project, which aims to demonstrate the feasibility of methanol as a sustainable fuel for the shipping industry. It is financed by the European research and innovation programme, Horizon 2020. In addition to Port of Antwerp-Bruges, other partners from the Fastwater consortium involved in the Methatug project include the Swedish ship design agency ScandiNAOS, the Belgian engine manufacturer Anglo Belgian Corporation, the German company Heinzmann (responsible for the methanol injectors), Ghent University, which runs the emission monitoring programme, and the Canadian methanol supplier Methanex.

Withing the Fastwater project, other successful conversions to methanol propulsion include a pilot boat in Sweden, a river cruise ship in Germany and a coastguard vessel in Greece.

“Methanol has everything to become the fuel of the future and play a pioneering role in the greening of the shipping industry,” says Prof. Sebastian Verhelst, Project Coordinator at Fastwater. “Thanks to the expertise and efforts of the different partners from the consortium, we are now able to take important steps with the Methatug to demonstrate its feasibility.”

A multi-fuel port

The Methatug’s world premiere forms part of a comprehensive greening programme for Port of Antwerp-Bruges’ own fleet which strives to systematically integrate the most environmentally friendly technologies available. To date, the Hydrotug 1, the first tugboat to run on hydrogen, as well as energy-efficient RSD tugboats, have already been added to the fleet. The first electrically powered tugboat in Europe is to be added later in 2024.

“The fact we are announcing another world premiere in the field of clean

energy is fantastic news for our port and for the shipping industry in general,” says Annick De Ridder, Vice-Mayor of the City of Antwerp and President of the Board of Directors of Port of AntwerpBruges. “Just like with the Hydrotug, the world’s first hydrogen-powered tugboat, this project confirms our pioneering role in the field of energy transition. The ecosystem of our port platform forms an ideal, large-scale testing ground for this.”

As the fifth largest bunker port in the world, Port of Antwerp-Bruges also aims to become a full-fledged multi-fuel port, in which seagoing and inland vessels will be able to bunker both conventional fuels and alternative low-carbon fuels, such as methanol, hydrogen and electricity. In April, the deepsea vessel Ane Maersk became the first vessel to receive methanol bunkering.

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Igniting growth with electric

Introducing E-LUV, the UK’s first commercial electric workboat.

ALL IMAGES COURTESY OF EST-FLOATTECH.

EST-Floattech, a provider of energy storage solutions for the maritime sector, has been engaged to provide the battery system for a purpose-built Electric-Landing Utility Vessel (E-LUV). Due to be built at Coastal Workboats’ new yard Stornoway, which has a shore-based power supply system, the collaboration marks a significant step towards lowering emissions in the UK’s maritime industry with EST-Floattech’s technology.

The collaboration was made possible after Coastal Workboats received a EUR 7 million grant to demonstrate the UK’s first commercial electric workboat and charging station. The grant, which is provided by the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC), underscores the industry’s recognition of the pressing need for cleaner, greener

maritime operations and will boast the usage of electric workboats in a commercial environment.

Containerised energy storage solutions

The E-LUV, a Ro-Ro and dry cargo transportation ferry, will be the UK’s first commercial electric workboat. It’s set to be equipped with 2,400kWh of ESTFloattech’s Octopus High Energy battery system placed as two independent battery systems on board to power a range of equipment and be used for fully electric sailing. Sea trials will be carried out in the Shetland Isles, where the E-LUV will be operating between West Burrafirth and Papa Stour. The 45-minute route will occur twice a day, five days per week, to showcase the capabilities of energy storage solutions in maritime applications.

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In addition, EST-Floattech will supply its 1,200kWh Octopus High Energy battery system to a 6m container that will support the charging of the E-LUV vessel. The containerised energy storage solution can also be placed on board as a range extender. This project will be carried out in collaboration with MJR Power & Automation for the system integration, while the entire system will be placed inside the container by Renew Marine Ltd.

Enhanced safety, less maintenance

The E-LUV contract is a significant achievement for Coastal Workboats, a small, family-run yard. The Ro-Ro and dry cargo transportation ferry is set to become a new standard for emissionfree voyages, adhering to Bureau Veritas classification standards to ensure optimised safety and quality. The battery system will also require less maintenance.

“Our attraction to the Octopus Series quite simply comes down to safety. EST-Floattech have produced a classapproved product that brings to market a level of safety previously unseen,” says Coastal Workboats’ chief engineering manager Luke Parnell. “The passive nature of the heat dissipation system represents a marked step forward in

safety, particularly for an application in the marine environment. Given our primary concern is safety above all, the Octopus was the perfect choice for us.”

Working together

The collaboration also marks a significant stride towards achieving the UK’s environmental targets and demonstrates the power of innovation in the maritime sector. The fully electric inter-island workboat demonstration project (including the E-LUV) is part of the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition Round 3 (CMDC3), which was announced in September 2022, funded by UK Government and delivered in partnership with Innovate UK.

As part of the CMDC3 (part of the UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emission’s (UK SHORE) flagship multi-year CMDC programme), the Department allocated GBP 60 million to 19 flagship projects supported by 92 UK organisations to deliver real world demonstration R & D projects in clean maritime solutions. Projects will take place in multiple locations around the UK from as far north as the Shetland Isles and as far south as Cornwall.

“We are proud to be contributing to lowering emissions in the maritime industry in the UK, working hand in

EST-Floattech have produced a class-approved product that brings to market a level of safety previously unseen.

Luke Parnell – Coastal Workboats’ chief engineering manager.

The E-LUV, a Ro-Ro and dry cargo transportation ferry.

hand with Coastal Workboats to bring sustainable, high-performance energy solutions to the forefront,” says Jelle Meindertsma, sales manager at ESTFloattech. “Our collaboration on the E-LUV is a testament to our shared commitment towards a more environmentally responsible maritime future.”

UK SHORE is delivering a suite of interventions throughout 2022-2025 aimed at accelerating the design, manufacture and operation of UK-made clean maritime technologies and unlocking an industry-led transition to Net Zero. In March 2022, the Department announced the biggest government investment ever in the UK

commercial maritime sector, allocating GBP 206 million to UK SHORE, a new division within the Department for Transport focused on decarbonising the maritime sector.

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The vessel will be equipped with 2,400kWh of EST- Floattech’s Octopus High Energy battery system placed as two independent battery systems on board to power a range of equipment and be used for fully electric sailing.

Deep dive into energy storage

Bakker Sliedrecht leads the way with hybrid energy solutions for vessels

Systems integrator, Bakker Sliedrecht, has successfully implemented its Energy Storage Systems (ESS) on board of two Boskalis diving support vessels — BOKA Atlantis and BOKA Da Vinci. The systems will reduce both vessels’ fuel consumption and associated carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions by an average of up to 20%, as well as provide a power supply and energy storage facility while the vessels are docked, contributing to quieter and more efficient operations offshore.

System design

Both BOKA Atlantis and BOKA Da Vinci were swiftly retrofit with Bakker Sliedrecht’s systems at the Boskalis Service Centre quay in Rotterdam. The scope of supply includes a battery pack, a power converter system, transformer, switchboard panels, ESS control system with several functionalities, including spinning reserve, peak shaving, ramp rate control, state of charge management and battery management. In addition, system design, engineering, production, physical and functional integration and commissioning were included in the works.

With the current busy market for subsea vessels, minimising downtime is critical, so the rapid conversion times were central to the success of the project.

“We managed to limit the out-of-service time of these vessels, from arrival of the vessels up to completed sea trials and class approval, to less than two months for the whole ESS Implementation,” says Andy Water street, project director at

Bakker Sliedrecht. “Careful offline preparation is important, which included a detailed on-board survey on forehand and extensive in-house functional testing of the ESS at Bakker’s test facility.”

Maximum power plant redundancy

Further savings were achieved by optimising the power plant configuration. These include additional reductions in fuel consumption, emissions and running hours.

“For DP-2 vessels performing very safety critical operations like these vessels, redundancy and safe operations are key in every design choice,” says Edwin de Koning, account manager at Bakker Sliedrecht. “This was achieved by early involvement of and close cooperation with DNV-GL, execution of extensive failure mode effect analysis and sea trials.”

Despite both vessels not being originally equipped with Bakker Sliedrecht’ dieselelectric power plant, the physical and functional integration went smoothly thanks to Bakker Sliedrecht’s extensive experience in system integration that involves systems from different vendors, and the autonomous designed ESS control system.

Hybrid futures

The systems installations follow Boskalis’ earlier announcements to hybridise existing vessels in its fleet. In the same vein, in 2023, a shore-based power installation was newly constructed on Boskalis’ site in the Waalhaven, Rotterdam. Two berths on the quay are frequently used by Boskalis vessels for

Photo courtesy of Bakker Sliedrecht.

Photo courtesy of Bakker Sliedrecht.

Boka Atlantis battery room.

“For

DP-2 vessels performing very safety critical operations like these vessels, redundancy and safe operations are key in every design choice.”

maintenance and to mobilisation for offshore projects. The shore-based power installation enables the vessels to run on green electricity instead of fossil fuels, generating 2GWh of green electricity per year, therefore reducing CO2 emissions by 1.6 kiloton per year.

Following the shore power electricity installation on the Rozenburg peninsula and the Hoek van Holland ferry terminal in Rotterdam, the Boskalis location in the Waalhaven is the third quayside electricity installation for seagoing vessels in the Port of Rotterdam. Eneco and the Port of Rotterdam Authority

implemented the project through the Joint Venture Rotterdam Shore Power. They own the shore power installation and offer the green shore power ‘as a service’. Boskalis realises the grid connection under its own management. Eneco supplies the green power to Boskalis, which comes from Dutch Eneco wind and solar sources. The project is co-financed by the City of Rotterdam and the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund.

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Edwin de Koning – account manager at Bakker Sliedrecht.

Bakker Sliedrecht, has successfully implemented its Energy Storage Systems (ESS) on board of two Boskalis diving support vessels — BOKA Atlantis and BOKA Da Vinci.

Innovation by design

Meyer Group brings new ideas to shake up the cruise industry

The German family business and maritime leader, Meyer Group, flexed its muscles in April and sent ripples across the Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami. In a move that underlined the company’s technological leadership in maritime products, it unveiled a climateneutral cruise ship concept, an artificial intelligent (AI)-based Meyer energy management system, as well as the latest innovations for its floating piers

and terminals portfolio in a bid to increase the operational efficiency on board its ships.

Heading for climate neutral Meyer’s work towards a climate-neutral ship concept was presented at the company’s stand at Seatrade Cruise Global in April. Aptly named Avatar, the all-new climate-neutral cruise ship concept is the product of research

coming out of Meyer Group’s Business Finland-funded research and development project NEcOLEAP. Spearheaded by Meyer Turku, the goal is to develop the concept until the end of 2025, before commencing build in 2030.

“The Avatar concept includes novel galley concepts with automated logistics, alternative materials, a sustainable stateroom design and more

Avatar, the all-new climate-neutral cruise ship concept is the product of research coming out of Meyer Group’s Business Finland-funded research and development project NEcOLEAP.

energy efficiency optimisations,” says Tim Meyer, CEO of Meyer Turku. “The holistic approach extends to the end of the product life cycle, emphasising material selections, recycling and the principles of a circular economy.”

Steps towards sustainability

At the same time that Avatar was presented, Meyer also revealed a new concept for making cruising more

One of the Group’s newest offerings is the concept, Origin, which fulfils future living needs and global trends with weather-independent features that work all year round.

Origin – Aft.

Silversea’s second Nova-class ship built by Meyer Werft nears completion

Silversea is one of five cruise brands owned by global cruise company Royal Caribbean Group. Its itineraries encompass all seven continents, offering guests large-ship amenities aboard its intimate, all-suite vessels. In February, it celebrated the float out of the latest addition to its sizeable fleet — the second Nova-class ship, Silver Ray — at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. Silver Ray, and her sistership Silver Nova, are 40% more energy efficient than required international standards and regulations. Both ships incorporate innovative design features, including around 4,000m2 of exterior glass for greater connectivity with the outdoors.

Silver Ray is scheduled to debut in the Mediterranean in June 2024 as the sixth addition to Silversea’s fleet in just three

Silver Ray is scheduled to debut in the Mediterranean in June 2024 as the sixth addition to Silversea’s fleet in just three years.

years. After Meyer Werft’s skilled craftspeople cleaned Silver Ray’s hull, approximately 100,000m3 of water flooded the dock over four hours and two tugboats repositioned the 728-guest ship from the vast construction hall into the neighbouring harbour basin, where the docking out phase will continue. In observance of shipbuilding traditions, Captain Alessandro Zanello, Master of Silver Ray, welded a newly minted, commemorative coin to a wall on the pool deck — a symbol of good luck.

Image courtesy of Royal Caribbean Group.

Image courtesy of Royal Caribbean Group.

“With the float out of Silver Ray, excitement is building for the launch of the second ship in our pioneering Nova-class,” says Barbara Muckermann, President of Silversea. “Sustaining the wave of innovation that is driving our success, the launch of Silver Ray will strengthen Royal Caribbean Group’s unwavering commitment to delivering a lifetime of vacations for guests, with its industry-leading global brands.”

The Meyer team is now working on getting Silver Ray ready for her upcoming sea trials before the vessel enters service in June 2024. Her inaugural season will be in the Mediterranean, before crossing the Atlantic in December.

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sustainable in the future. The platform Meyer Energy Management System has been developed by Meyer’s energy efficiency team in partnership with Alfred’s IIoT and data experts. It is set to increase the operational efficiency on ships.

The System supports ship operators and crews to better understand and analyse the ship’s performance. It also gives crew actionable insights to optimise energy efficiency and reduce fuel consumption. Combined with accurate performance predictions and forecasts from multiple onboard systems it helps the crew to reduce the ship’s emissions.

An expanding portfolio

Meyer’s shipbuilding credentials are plain to see. Founded in 1795, Meyer Werft GmbH is owned by the seventh generation of the Meyer family and has a rich tradition of building a wide variety of ship types, from cruise ships to gas tankers and research vessels to car and passenger ferries. In 2021, it announced its intention to add superyachts to its build capabilities. Additionally, Icon of the Seas, which was delivered by Meyer Turku in December 2023, is amongst the most innovative and efficient cruise ships in the world. From the installation of the AquaDome — the single largest glass and steel structure to be lifted onto a cruise ship — to engineering more water on board than ever before across

seven pools and six waterslides, Icon of the Seas moved boundaries for modern shipbuilding. With the addition of the Meyer’s innovative floating piers and cruise terminal portfolio, Floating Solutions, the company is set to keep expanding its reach.

“Meyer is the only shipyard that is able to offer the complete range from river cruise ships to large ocean-going ships like Icon of the Seas,” says Thomas Weigend, executive vice president of sales at Meyer Group. “With our tradition of innovation and new products like floating piers and terminals by Meyer Floating Solutions, we can create additional value for ship owners and port operators.”

One of the Group’s newest offerings is the concept, Origin, which fulfils future living needs and global trends with weather-independent features that work all year round. The new model emphasises a rethink of the accommodation areas for an efficient passenger flow. One main feature is the innovative and asymmetric shape of the superstructure with an advanced transportation system and decentralised public areas that create new passenger experiences. A key point of the design is to create a vessel without the typical exterior and interior look of a ship.

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Origin – Bow.

Green lit

Mammoet pushes to electrify heavy lifting

As a leader in heavy lifting and transportation, Mammoet sees sustainability as an important factor in the future of its industry. Using its global network, fleet of equipment, and longstanding engineering expertise it brings an intelligent and flexible approach to projects across a wide breadth of industry sectors. Given the huge loads it deals with, the company is now focusing on innovating with zero-emission lifting and transport on site to help its customers reduce the carbon footprint of projects. The goal of Mammoet’s work is to offer its customer a range of options for lowering

the carbon impact of projects. So, it is looking into zero-emission operations, of all kinds.

“I want us to redefine the construction site — at least at small scale initially — where we have electric or hydrogen cars, electric cranes, electric trucks, where equipment can cross-link and charge each other,” says Mathias Hoogstra, Mammoet’s head of sustainability. “An energy hub or energy balancing system would know where to direct power efficiently during a project. Equipment with the lowest energy

would be fed by the equipment with the highest, or when required, powered by additional external sources like hydrogen or bio-fuel generators.”

Whole project solutions

Mammoet can now credibly offer a whole project solution without tailpipe emissions by using equipment that it has already introduced to the market. Rafael Martinez, sales manager for the civil sector at Mammoet, has noticed the requirement for sustainable heavy lifting and transport growing over several years. He believes the industry has

Mammoet’s goal is to offer its customers a range of options for lowering the carbon impact of projects.

reached a point of no return, and that all companies must implement change to succeed.

“Low or zero-emission conditions are becoming more common these days,” says Martinez. “There are sometimes very specific needs to drive down the carbon impact of projects, originated by local particularities or restrictions by public entities, like projects within congested urban environments, or environmentally protected areas. In Europe, this is something we are already seeing for tunnels. In fact, projects that generate

significant carbon emissions find it more and more difficult to secure funding from large financial institutions.”

Towards zero emissions

Mammoet has invested in ways to make its equipment less diesel-reliant, to give its customers greater choice when it comes to alternative power sources and help customers to realise the benefits, such as smoother permitting procedures and a lower cost of borrowing.

This means that when using existing equipment, such as an electric SPMT

Mathias Hoogstra, head of sustainability at Mammoet.

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Mammoet has invested in ways to make its equipment less diesel-reliant.

transporter or the SK series of cranes, Mammoet can offer a tailpipe emissions-free solution that could serve the entire site lifting and transport scope of a project, such as the marshalling and pre-assembly scopes of an offshore wind farm emissions-free. A recent example includes a tunnel section in Belgium of 850 tonnes that was installed fully electric.

“We are now proving ourselves. We can do it and can scale up fast to make sure we can do more,” says Hoogstra. “We were developing for specific markets, and we can now combine different solutions to make a whole project more sustainable, whatever the demand. Our focus in the civil sector is to make sure that the movements of large items, such as viaducts and bridges, can be carried out with zero emissions using hydraulics that are powered by electricity.”

Electric heavy transport

Mammoet’s Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs) play a key part in many of its heavy lifting projects, therefore, the company has focused on how to electrify this key piece of equipment and offer a net zero heavy transport solution. Mammoet consulted with a trusted supplier to make an existing diesel power pack fully electric, and the first ePPU (electric Power Pack

Unit) prototype was tested in Mammoet’s yard in Schiedam, the Netherlands.

When comparing capabilities, there is no significant difference between electric and diesel powered SPMTs. Both offer an industry-standard 40 tonnes per axle line. The power packs are the same size and fit in the same position on the transporters. They also operate in the same way, driving the hydraulics and powertrain. In terms of charging, the pack can be fully charged in approximately five and a half hours, meaning it can charge overnight and be ready for action the next day with no significant change from the current scenario where transporters generally lie idle at night.

“We nominated an old power pack to upgrade, which didn’t work as efficiently anymore. From a sustainability perspective, we opted to retrofit it and make it electric because this results in a tailpipe zero-emission solution, as well as less waste,” says Niek Bezuijen, global sustainability advisor at Mammoet. “By reusing this equipment, we avoid the carbon impact of discarding it, the production cycle needed to create an all-new electric replacement, and the diesel emissions that the former equipment would have emitted when used.”

Net zero heavy lifting

Mammoet has experience engineering both zero-emissions offshore wind and onshore wind cranes. The electricpowered SK series of cranes has been a staple of its fleet for over a decade, with hydraulics that run from an electric motor, powered by a generator.

The SKs are well suited for construction projects that require a ring crane to be on site for a long period of time. However, projects that require faster and shorter crane mobilisation remain a challenge. In response, Mammoet recently developed a 100-ton mobile LTM 1095 crane that boasts a fully electric cab that runs off a 105kWh battery. The crane’s pre-existing engine remained in good condition and was repurposed to reduce waste.

“We decided to do a retrofit on a fouryear-old crane and use it as an opportunity to learn more about the electrification of our equipment,” says Bezuijen. “We also wanted to push the market for these types of cranes towards zero emission.”

Offsetting costs

One of the biggest barriers to green energy adoption is budget. It’s something that Mammoet has considered in its vision for sustainability to offset the potential costs of going green. Hoogstra believes the transition to electric, hydrogen and biofuel powered equipment – and a change in mindset – hold the answer:

“In previous years, we were looking to reduce usage of diesel on site. Now, we are taking a step further to monitor energy usage in an electric power environment and actively steer on efficient execution,” he says. “We are conducting tests with our range of electric equipment to determine typical power usage per shift and help our customers to put appropriate and costeffective electricity infrastructure in place. We are looking for participants among our customer base that want to work with us and take these steps together”.

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Niek Bezuijen, Mammoet global sustainability advisor.

To infinity and beyond

Greener marine operations will require leaner crews and smaller ships

Marine robotics company, Ocean Infinity, is taking a multi-faceted approach to revolutionising green ship operations. In line with its goal to achieve net-zero across the business by 2040, it is actively pursuing the decarbonisation of its Armada fleet of lean-crewed, uncrewed and remotely operated vessels.

The strategy entails enhancing the operational efficiency of vessels, by leveraging optimised hull design, remote operations for smaller vessels, a crew competency-focused operating philosophy, and a commitment to continuous improvement through the introduction of new technologies.

Ocean Infinity’s commitment to sustainability rests on two pillars: optimising operations and embracing innovative technology to reduce carbon emissions.

“These pillars encompass both operational efficiency and the potential

transition to alternative fuel sources,” explains Max Hartvigsen, Marine Director at Ocean Infinity.

Lean crew

One of the company’s notable initiatives is the introduction of lean-crewed ships designed for minimum environmental impact. These vessels, exemplified by the 78m and 86m models, are built and designed with facilities dedicated to future green technologies. This forwardthinking approach allows adaptability and serves as a platform for technology developers to showcase new ecofriendly solutions.

Trialling new technologies, particularly propulsion technologies, by refitting existing vessels can be prohibitively costly and challenging. The green spaces on Ocean Infinity’s Armada vessels have been designed into them from the outset to greatly mitigate these potential future issues.

Green fuel

Ocean Infinity is an active pioneer in green fuel adoption, looking beyond conventional choices, such as hydrogen, to explore alternatives, including methanol and ammonia. To achieve this, it requires partnerships.

“We are working with key players like Cummins, a major engine supplier, as they work on converting engines to run on methanol. This effort is part of the ZEVI initiative, focusing on developing a methanol conversion package for engines and currently converting a vessel to operate on both methanol and diesel,” says Oliver Hibbert, engineering director at Ocean Infinity. “We are also working with Amogy to assess their ammonia to fuel cell power packs for integration with our A78 vessels.”

Biofuels, specifically biodiesel in the short to medium term, are identified as a key solution to achieve up to a 70% reduction in fleet carbon emissions.

In line with its goal to achieve net-zero across the business by 2040, Ocean Infinity is actively pursuing the decarbonisation of its Armada fleet.

Substantial efforts are underway to enable the entire Armada fleet to operate on ammonia, and Ocean Infinity is executing a multifaceted approach to realise this strategy.

The initial use of biodiesel will be followed by the consideration of second-generation fuels, such as HVO and co-processed MGO, to meet sustainability targets. Additionally, there is active consideration of incorporating bio-methanol into the fuel mix to expand the range of usable fuels.

Ammonia ready

In the medium to long term, ammonia stands out as the preferred alternative fuel due to its scalable production, low

carbon intensity, and status as a true zero-carbon fuel. Substantial efforts are underway to enable the entire Armada fleet to operate on ammonia, and Ocean Infinity is executing a multifaceted approach to realise this strategy. It involves various work streams, including the formation of an operating efficiency working group, biodiesel trials preceding fleet-wide implementation in 2024, research into an ammonia dual fuel conversion kit as part of the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition

Round 2, and the Ammonia Marine Power System project under CMDC R1, which has allowed Ocean Infinity to achieve DNV GL Ammonia Ready Fuel notation for the A78s.

Additionally, ongoing efforts involve ammonia cracking into internal combustion engines (ICE) feasibility work, exploring advanced tank technologies, and continuous engagement with global organisations, such as Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel, to deliver lower carbon intensity power solutions.

Operational efficiency

The reduction of offshore crew through automation and increased remote

Ocean Infinity’s commitment to sustainability rests on two pillars: optimising operations and embracing innovative technology to reduce carbon emissions.

onshore operation is another key strategy for Ocean Infinity. Performing operations from onshore operations centres reduces travel emissions and onboard energy requirements, while the centralised data collection from its ships and centralised operations enables a close understanding of offshore operations, providing opportunities for further energy and fuel reductions.

This transition is exemplified by the reduction of onboard personnel from 50 to 15 aboard its 78m vessels. A full analysis of the carbon reduction from crew reduction is still under development, however immediate results include a notable reduction in associated costs, such as crew flights

and hotel loads. However, concrete figures.

The company is working on a network of globally located centres with a team of mariners and data acquisition specialists executing the control and supervision of robotic ships and payload systems, with the latest Operations Centre announced to open in Hobart, Tasmania.

Offshore complexity

Ocean Infinity has also taken a future proofing step by equipping each of its larger vessels with around one megawatt-hour of battery storage. This battery capacity aligns with the company’s intention to efficiently use

energy during complex offshore operations, where peak loads and quiet periods present unique challenges.

Ocean Infinity’s journey towards greener ship operations is marked by a commitment to flexibility, innovation and strategic partnerships. The company’s initiatives in lean-crewed ships, green fuel exploration, operational efficiency, and advanced battery technology underscore its dedication to leading the maritime industry into a more sustainable future.

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Ocean Infinity’s journey towards greener ship operations is marked by a commitment to flexibility, innovation and strategic partnerships.

Ocean Infinity is an active pioneer in green fuel adoption.

Safety at sea

Overcoming the challenges of man overboard technology

With nearly 400 people reported to have gone overboard between 2000 and 2020, it’s little surprise that man-overboard (MOB) technology is an area that’s attracting increasing attention in the marine industry. Around 18 to 20 incidents occur on cruise ships in an average year. Now novel capabilities and solutions are

being actively designed, developed and deployed to better detect and locate those who have fallen from a ship, from fire extinguishers and sprinklers to lifeboats and life jackets.

Vessels of all size and category must be equipped to respond efficiently and effectively to any potential hazards that

could put the lives of those onboard at risk, and that includes taking the appropriate actions if a member of a vessel finds themselves overboard. In 2010, the Cruise Vessel, Security and Safety Act (CVSSA) was amended to stipulate that rail heights be no less than 42 inches, making it highly unlikely that any normal adult persons should fall off

Nearly 400 people were reported to have gone overboard between 2000 and 2020.

The cruise industry is required to detect or capture images of people going overboard

Less than 2% of current cruise ships use effective MOB detection systems, however, the implementation of new regulations that demand compliance and with the development of systems that pass ISO standards now within sight, the case for new and tighter regulations is strengthening.

a vessel simply by leaning over the side. However, ships still require a means of quickly detecting when and where an individual has fallen into the water.

Navigating challenges

In the professional maritime industry, tracking MOB incidents are much easier to manage. Organisations can require crew members to use wearables that will immediately signal if they’ve gone over the side. However, this isn’t possible to enforce on cruise ships, creating the need for different technologies that can immediately detect when a passenger falls overboard.

The reaction time between a person hitting the water and their being rescued is crucial. It’s rarely easy to locate an

overboard individual – with challenging sea conditions, the darkness of night (when most incidents happen) and the difficulty of changing the direction of a ship – all creating complications, even if the incident is quickly identified. However, on cruise ships, it can regularly be hours, not minutes, until someone raises the alarm. Consequently, the Coastguard/emergency rescue must search for individuals across huge swathes of sea – frequently as much as 5,000 square miles.

To offset the risk, the cruise industry is required to detect or capture images of people going overboard. However, with much of the technology to detect or capture incidents — such as unmanned cameras used along the sides of a ship

— remaining woefully insufficient, many current approaches to man-overboard incident response remain inadequate. When individuals are reported missing, crew members will search the ship while looking back through hours and hours of CCTV footage from multiple cameras. Only when they find something in the footage that a man overboard incident is confirmed, and the coastguard alerted.

A new approach

Less than 2% of current cruise ships use effective MOB detection systems, however, the implementation of new regulations that demand compliance and with the development of systems that pass ISO standards now within sight, the case for new and tighter regulations is strengthening.

MARSS also provides comprehensive security and counter drone solutions, leveraging AI/ML to reduce the burden on employees and increase the advantage of technology.

In 2020, following four years of collaboration between the cruise industry, technology vendors, class societies and regulators, ISO 21195 was published. This goal-based standard provided a baseline for the performance of MOB systems. Specifically, it demands that acceptable MOB detection systems should have a minimum 95% detection probability and generate no more than one false alarm per day.

Changing operations

Leading systems integrator, MARSS, is one such company that is working towards effective change. The company has spent the past 14 years developing and now delivering MOBtronic, the leading MOB detection solution. In April,

its MOBtronic automated manoverboard system completed phase 1 and 2 of the standards, and the technology is now set to be tested on a vessel during the final phase before certification. MOBtronic will achieve ISO 21195:2020 certification in 2024 to coincide with the anticipated rulemaking from USCG to implement the MOB detection element of CVSSA.

MARSS also provides comprehensive security and counter drone solutions, leveraging AI/ML to reduce the burden on employees and increase the advantage of technology. At the heart of all MARSS solutions is our AI-powered Internet of Things (IoT) platform, NiDAR Core. This platform provides a turnkey

solution that fuses intelligence and surveillance to grant 360º situational awareness in a single tactical picture.

“This is important progress, especially when change is needed now more than ever,” says MARSS in a statement. “By leveraging highly advanced, standarddriven technologies, the protection of vessel passengers can be hastened, prioritised and secured for the long haul.”

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MARSS spent 14 years developing MOBtronic, the leading MOB detection solution.

On the edge of service

Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, underwater maintenance and repair company, Hydrex, has been successfully addressing all types of propeller damage for decades. Its Hydrex cold straightening machine, which was first used in 2002, allows damaged blades to be straightened underwater, allowing the ship to return to commercial operations without the need to drydock. New models of the straightening machine are regularly put into practice and are used to restore more severely bent propeller blades to their original condition.

If the damage is beyond repair, Hydrex crops the damaged blade, along with a corresponding section of the opposite blade, to restore the hydrodynamic balance. This kind of repair is carried out with the propeller blade cutting equipment developed by the Hydrex research department in 1985.

Blade replacement

On occasion, an entire blade needs to be replaced on a variable pitch propeller. This work can be carried out by trained divers, who perform a wide variety of operations, both above and below the waterline, even in the most extreme conditions.

The Hydrex R&D department has also developed a repair system that allows Hydrex to perform permanent underwater repairs to every type of propeller in dry conditions. All kinds of repair or maintenance work can be carried out to propellers, twin propellers, variable pitch propellers, azipod and collapsible thrusters.

This repair system can be rapidly transported by air to any location around the world from the Hydrex fast response centres. It can be assembled in just 12 hours on-site, and with the implementation of this technique, Hydrex’s technicians can perform

Hydrex brings efficiency to propeller repair

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Bent blades can be straightened on-site using Hydrex’s cold straightening machine.

The hydraulic cold straightening machine was used for this operation, with the divers carefully positioning the machine over the bends of the trailing edges of the first blade.

permanent repairs to all parts of the underwater ship propulsion system in drydock-like conditions.

Blade straightening in the British Indian Ocean

One example of underwater propeller repair involved a 290m container vessel. With all five blades of its propeller severely bent, it required a fast, on-site solution to restore the propeller’s

Entire propeller blades can be replaced without having to go to drydock.

With the cold straightening machine bent blades can be restored to their original form.

balance and efficiency. Hydrex mobilised a team to the ship’s location in Diego Garcia in the British Indian Ocean Territory to perform a cold straightening of the blades.

After the equipment arrived at the vessel’s location, the divers installed a monitoring station on a workboat and made all the required preparations. The workboat was positioned next to the vessel. The team leader then went on board to go over the safety procedures and to discuss the details of the operation with the captain and the chief engineer of the ship.

The team then began the underwater operation with a detailed survey of the damaged propeller blades. Because fouling was present on the blades, the divers carried out a cleaning to be able to inspect the blades for stress fractures and cracks. The inspection revealed that the five blades had suffered multiple deformations along the trailing edges and that there were stress fractures and nicks in the same areas. Cracks were also found going up to 15mm deep into the blades.

The hydraulic cold straightening machine was used for this operation, with the divers carefully positioning the machine over the bends of the trailing edges of the first blade. Pressure was applied to return the bent blade to its original state. This procedure was then successfully repeated for the other four blades.

Once grinding and polishing repairs were complete, a full inspection of the newly modified blades was made for the attending ABS surveyor and captain. The on-site underwater operation restored the balance and the efficiency of the propeller and avoided a costly and time consuming drydock visit.

Blade replacement in Tasmania

In early 2020, the Hydrex team was mobilised for a stern tube seal repair in Tasmania on a roro ship. The owner of the vessel also requested an underwater propeller blade replacement on the vessel’s sister ship at the same location. These operations were carried out backto-back.

This operation consisted of the underwater replacement of the damaged blade, as well as the opposite blade of the main propeller of the vessel. The propeller was designed with a special system to close it off from water ingress during a blade replacement. The operation was performed under supervision of an engineer of the propeller’s OEM.

The repair began with the installation of chain blocks to rig the first blade, followed by the removal of the blade bolts and the blade being lifted. A spare blade was lowered into the water, secured and bolted in position, and the crew then turned the propeller

180-dregrees to bring the opposite blade into position. This blade was then rigged with the chain blocks and the procedure was repeated.

The operation was finished swiftly to enable the owner to sail his ship on schedule, without a costly drydock visit. Linking jobs like this is part of the Hydrex service. Its technical department has many years of experience in organising jobs on a tight schedule or back-to-back operations, while its teams are trained to go from one job to the next without losing time or quality.

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Diver getting ready to take the plunge for installation of the new blade.

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Benetti

Benetti has announced the appointment of Daniela Petrozzi as its new sales director, reporting directly to Massimliano Casoni, Benetti’s general manager. She is tasked with developing Benetti’s commercial strategy with a view to consolidation and growth. Petrozzi has 20 years’ experience in the yachting industry. The new appointment is, according to Benetti, a direct result of the Group’s confidence in the technical, commercial and leadership skills she has consolidated holding roles of increasing responsibility in different functional areas of the company.

Chua Aik Hui

Transactional Director, Singapore

International maritime law firm Campbell

Johnston Clark (CJC) has added a senior member to its team in Singapore, following the appointment of Chua Aik Hui as Director. Joining the maritime law firm’s transactional team at partner level, Aik Hui specialises in advising multinational financial institutions, sponsors, owners and lessors on asset financing in the maritime and offshore oil and gas sectors. Key areas of experience include financing structures such as secured, unsecured, ECA-backed and sustainabilitylinked financings, pre-delivery financings, refinancings, sale and leasebacks and JOLCOs.

Sara Ravazza Managing Director

Future Proof Shipping

Inland shipping company Future Proof Shipping (FPS) has announced the appointment of Sara Ravazza as its new managing director. Ravazza joins the team to strengthen and steer the company’s sustainability-driven initiatives. Bringing over two decades of experience in the shipping industry, Ravazza has succeeded in notable roles across Europe, with recent tenures as managing director of several shipping lines in the Netherlands, including Maersk Benelux. In her new role, she will be responsible for overseeing all daily business activities and managing the FPS team, reporting directly to the Board of Directors.

Kevin Theuns Sales Manager

Vetus, a developer of complete boats systems, has made two new appointments: Kevin Theuns as sales manager for the Netherlands and Belgium, and Rebecca Lancashire as sales manager for Florida and the Gulf regions in the US

Theuns will spearhead the company’s sales efforts in these markets, working closely with the sales team to further enhance Vetus’ market share and presence. He will manage the middle and southern part of the Netherlands and Belgium, while the northern part of the Netherlands will be managed by Vetus’ office in Grou.

IHC

Royal IHC has appointed board member

Bert Jan ter Riet in the role of chief operating officer to further develop the company’s new strategic direction for its operations. Ter Riet will focus on international shipbuilding and operations, alongside CEO Derk te Bokkel who will be responsible for flow business, finance and corporate functions. Ter Riet will also assume responsibility for the successful delivery of the company’s Boskalis 31,000m3 trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD).

Foreship has recruited Jonny Berglund as its business development director, in a new role to focus the Helsinki-based group’s efforts in growing its presence in commercial shipping. With a careerlong commitment to maritime, including seagoing experience as an officer, Berglund has a formidable sales and business development record in technical areas, which include ship energy, propulsion systems and performance monitoring. He has held senior roles at one of the world’s largest marine engine builders and at a leading supplier of technical products to commercial ships.

IRO and NMT

Maritime trade associations

IRO and NMT have appointed Jeroen de Graaf as director. De Graaf received the unanimous confidence of both organisations’ boards, owing to his unique combination of political experience and solid management expertise in the business world. In his previous roles, De Graaf was a political assistant to various ministers, and has held management and directorship positions at SNS-Reaal and de Volksbank. He was head of communications at the Dutch Association of Insurers. The boards of IRO and NMT see him as the ideal candidate to further strengthen the position of the Dutch maritime industry.

Lancashire will take on the company’s sales efforts in the key markets of the US, working closely with the sales team to further enhance Vetus and Maxwell’s market share and presence. She will manage Florida, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana focusing on managing relationships with boat builders, dealers, distributors, and partners in these regions, as well as supporting the Maxwell Superyacht Division. Lancashire joins Vetus from KVH Industries where she spent the past eight years building a successful background in maritime connectivity sales, service and account management.

Jonny Berglund Business Development Director

Bert Jan ter Riet COO

Daniela Petrozzi Sales Directo

Jeroen de Graaf Director

Rebecca Lancashire Sales Manager, US & Gulf

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ADS van STIGT

Avelingen-West 30

4202 MS Gorinchem

The Netherlands

T +31 (0)183 650 000

E info@vanstigt.com

I www.vanstigt.com

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.

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

profiling plant that gives AWS a decisive lead in experience, product range and customer service.

ART4 TECHNICAL SYSTEMS BV

Nieuwegracht 9-11

3763 LP Soest

The Netherlands

T +31 (0)35 582 2468

F +31 (0)35 642 4860

E Info@art4.nl

I www.art4.nl

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.

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 industr y. 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®

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-machiner y.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.

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!

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

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.

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:

– Super yachts.

– Commercial shipping.

– Offshore industry

– Navy vessels.

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

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!

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.

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

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

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:

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:

Propellers FPP > 800mm Ø CPP > 1.100mm Ø

Shafts up to a several length of 16,000mm

Sterntubes with sealings and bearings

Shaft brackets complete Gearboxes Brand ZF

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,

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

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

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.

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.

WINEL B.V.

P.O. Box 70, 9400 AB Assen

The Netherlands

T +31 (0)592 366 060

F +31 (0)592 312 392

E sales@winel.nl

I www.winel.nl

Contact: Bert Knijp

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.

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.

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ShipBuilding Industry – Issue 4, 2024

SMM Hamburg 2024

Focus on Germany

Hoisting & lifting equipment & heavy lift vessels

Safety & security

Copy deadline | 19 June 2024

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Release date | 13 August 2024

ShipBuilding Industry – Issue 5, 2024

ADIPEC 2024

Paint & coating systems

Focus on the Netherlands

Dredging vessels & equipment

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Release date | 5 November 2024

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