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A PROUD MOMENT FOR THE YELLOW & FINCH TEAM: WE WERE ASKED TO BE PART OF THE JURY OF THE ELECTRIC & HYBRID MARINE AWARDS AT THE ELECTRIC & HYBRID MARINE World Expo, held in Amsterdam late June. Our top favourite in the section ‘Propulsion System of the Year’ was Ampere. In this edition you can read about this unique vessel, operating in the stunning fjords of Norway. Shipbuilder Fjellstrand’s knowledge of energyefficient shipbuilding together with Siemens’ electric propulsion expertise resulted in a win: the world’s first completely electrical car and passenger ferry. This is just for starters. For the other fascinating topics, let’s navigate through the rest of this issue. We bring you a great in-depth story on IHC’s Ilembe, a 5,500m3 trailing suction hopper dredger primarily designed to perform maintenance work in the ports of South Africa. A giant build with a unique social dimension. Another is an article about Nordic Yards’ impressive multi-purpose rescue and salvage vessels, the Arctic Twins Beringov Proliv and Murman. These high-performance vessels have recently been delivered to Russia’s Federal Agency for Maritime and River Transport. Also in this issue you will find a well-informed preview of upcoming trade shows: Kormarine in Busan, South Korea and Marine Maintenance World Expo in Antwerp. Our Hoisting & Lifting Gear special focuses on amazing heavy-duty equipment; maritime lawyer Gijs Noordam sheds light on shipyard terms and conditions. And to top this issue off, we bring you the first in a series of articles on optimising onboard energy. As you can see, this edition of ShipBuilding Industry is once again jam-packed with exciting news about an industry that is continually developing. I am proud to present this edition of ShipBuilding Industry. Enjoy the read!

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10 Ilembe – A Hero Who Excels 24 Ampere – The world’s first electric ferry 38 Scenic Jasper – Unsurpassed Luxury 48 Beringov Proliv & Murman – Arctic Twins HOISTING & LIFTING GEAR

20 First Aid – Heila Cranes Nederland 32 Four Jaws, One Monster – TGS Grab

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46 Up for the Job – Technical & Maritime Services FOCUS ON THE NETHERLANDS

16 Teamco Shipyards – Further Growth 52 The Omega Pin – Kooiman’s retractable deck chock

SPECIAL FEATURE

28 Streamlining User Experience – Intellian 41 Optimising Onboard Energy – Desmi 54

Battle of Forms – Changing Terms & Conditions

TRADE SHOW

14 Marine Maintenance 2015 – Antwerp, Belgium 34 Kormarine 2015 – Busan, South Korea REGULARS

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On the Cover The Beringov Proliv & Murman will be used for patrols and rescue operations in offshore oil and gas fields. They are highly specialised with a complex level of equipment and are designed for searching and rescuing ships in distress, evacuating people and providing them with medical care. See page 48 for the full report. S B I 2015 | Vo l u me 9 | I s s u e 4 | 3

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Investing in the Future of Energy

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With a dropping oil price in 2015 and 2016 companies can decide to either freeze or drop existing projects, which would hit offshore contractors hard and deter investors. This potential domino effect makes 2015 a sink-or-swim year. Offshore Energy 2015 will focus on what the future will look like. And especially how developments and opportunities can be improved upon efficiently. On 13 and 14 October 2015 the Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference (OEEC) will take place in the Amsterdam RAI. More than 13,500 unique visitors and 650 exhibitors from over 80 different countries will dive into issues surrounding the developments and changes in the gas, oil and energy industry. “We want to update the industry on the various possibilities and innovations available,” says Ms Femke Perlot-Hoogeveen, Offshore Energy Conference Manager. “This is the reason we chose the theme Investing in the future of energy.” i. www.offshore-energy.biz

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NEWS IN BRIEF Fostering Efficient Shipping A major cross-industry initiative led by Man Diesel & Turbo, Wärtsilä and Winterthur Gas & Diesel, to develop basic technologies for use in 2- and 4-stroke marine engines has been officially launched. The Hercules-2 project is aimed at fostering environmentally sustainable and more efficient shipping. It is in line with general European Union policy and is partly funded by the EU. Altogether, 32 marine industry partners from eleven different companies, sixteen universities and five research organisations are cooperating in this project. “Hercules-2 is a strong platform that will create a basis for the development of technologies applicable to ship engines in four to five years’ time,” says Søren H. Jensen, Head of R&D at Man Diesel & Turbo.

“One Group, One Name, One Quality” Oranjewerf Ship Repair from the Netherlands, which joined Damen Shipyards Group in 1989, has officially changed its name to Damen Shiprepair Oranjewerf. This name change was the final step of integration for the yard into Damen Shiprepair & Conversion, part of the Damen Shipyards Group. Oranjewerf was founded in 1949 and boasts an extensive history and acquired expertise within ship repair. “We want

to stand out to our customers as one group, one name, one quality,” says Damen Shiprepair Oranjewerf’s Managing Director Mr Ronald Otten. Earlier this year Shipdock Amsterdam and Shipdock Harlingen changed their names to Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam and Damen Shiprepair Harlingen respectively.

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NEWS IN BRIEF Fully Equipped Dutch FMJ Marine & Offshore has signed a ten-year E&I maintenance contract with TESO (Texels Eigen Stoomboot Onderneming) concerning the new vessel called Texelstroom. This new vessel is claimed to be a unique eco-ferry, because of various techniques that will endorse the sustainability of the operation. The high-quality onboard automation plays a big role. The ferry is equipped with the latest hybrid technics and will run on compressed natural gas (CNG) and energy generated by solar panels. The vessel is currently being built at LaNaval shipyard in Sestao, Spain. The Texelstroom will replace the Schulpengat, a ferry built in 1990, and will be ready for use early 2016.

Havyard New-Build

Havyard has managed to acquire a contract for the design and construction of a Havyard 858 L WE subsea vessel for an international shipping company. The vessel, a newly developed Havyard 858 L WE design, is scheduled to be delivered in the second quarter of 2017. The contract is valued at approximately EUR 78 million. The vessel will perform inspection maintenance and repair and light construction work on subsea installations. It accommodates 140 people in single and double cabins with a high standard and includes office facilities, a cinema and sky lounge.

Nanofur Scientists at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology have developed an inexpensive, highly scalable method to produce a super-hydrophobic, air-retaining biomimetic surface – a ‘nanofur’ – that could significantly reduce underwater drag of marine vessels. It shows not only a high long-term stability but also a high resistance against additional applied pressure. These properties enable the surface to significantly reduce the frictional drag experienced by fluids over a wide range of flow rates. The design is inspired by the air-retaining surfaces found on the fern Salvinia and the water bug Notonecta glauca, commonly known as ‘backswimmer’.

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NEWS IN BRIEF Holmatro Introduce New Range Holmatro will introduce an extended range of new mechanical tools. Besides expanding the current range of mechanical jacks and accessories, the Dutch lifting-tools specialist will also offer aluminium mechanical jacks. These compact and lightweight jacks contain special sliding pads instead of bearings and are provided with an extendable handle bar. With the exception of the aluminium mechanical jacks, the new range of tools are made of cast iron and therefore resistant to continuous heavy operating conditions. The tools can be used close to welding works and under water. All jacks are provided with a unique ratchet handle for engagement both wheel and plunger. For safe working the jacks are self-locking.

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DBR Agent Network Expanded Since 2009 DBR, Sliedrecht-based specialist in the design, assembly and delivery of generator sets for the shipbuilding and offshore industry, has been focusing more and more on direct sales abroad. For this reason the company has set up the standard Quality Marine Power (QPM) line and has continuously updated and expanded it. Direct sales has taken a considerable flight during recent years, also because of placing the right agents in the right markets â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they know the local markets and give their client contacts a personal edge. At this moment DBR has agents working in Brazil, Norway, Iceland, Turkey, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Talks are ongoing with potential agents in Croatia, Russia and China and DBR is looking for agents in Poland, Spain, North America and Canada. Visit DBR at Offshore Energy, booth 9.013 i. www.dbr-bv.preview.bandhosting.nl

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THE NEW ROTORK IQT ELECTRIC VALVE ACTUATOR BRINGS ADVANCED FUNCTIONALITY AND ASSET MANAGEMENT CAPABILITIES TO THE DIRECT-DRIVE OPERATION OF PART-TURN VALVES. FIND OUT MORE IN OUTFITTERS STARTING ON PG 58.

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Connected Smart Ship Shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries and Accenture are collaborating to design a ‘connected smart ship’ that enables ship owners to better manage their fleets and achieve potential operational savings through the application of digital technologies. Using a network of sensors that will be built into new vessels, ship owners will be able to capture a range of ship voyage information including location, weather and ocean current data, as well as onboard equipment and cargo status data.

South Korean shipbuilding majors have decided to share their patents with smaller local counterparts as a way of helping them develop the capability to build eco-friendly ships. Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. (HHI), Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. (DSME), and Samsung Heavy Industries Co. (SHI) will open about 2,500 patents, which will be managed by a new innovation centre in the south-eastern industrial city of Ulsan. The announcement comes as the international maritime community pushes for cutting of pollution from ships by introduction of innovative shipbuilding technology.

New Building Complex for Meyer Werft German Meyer Werft invests in a new technology and development centre at their Papenburg shipyard. In the new building complex, large parts of the design and development work are bundled for complex new ships under construction. From the beginning of 2016 a total of about 400 designers and engineers can work on the great variety of subject areas involved in cruise ships. The new building will offer a surface area of about 5,500 m2 on four floors. The overall investment amount is about EUR ten million and contains state-of-the-art building control techniques and energy-saving measures, such as the use of geothermal heating and cooling.

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Ilembe THE SOUTH AFRICAN TRANSNET NATIONAL PORTS AUTHORITY (TNPA) STRENGTHENS ITS FLEET WITH THE NEW TRAILING SUCTION HOPPER DREDGER, ILEMBE. TNPA is a division of Transnet Limited and mandated to control and manage all eight commercial ports on the 2,954km South African coastline. The largest dredging vessel of its kind operating in the country, Ilembe will play a royal part. WORDS BY RUUD JOBSE

n March 2014 TNPA and Dutch shipbuilder Royal IHC signed a contract for the design, engineering and construction of the 5,500m3 trailing suction hopper dredger. Its keel was laid on 8 January 2015 at IHC’s shipyard in Kinderdijk, the Netherlands. The Ilembe was named and launched on 9 May 2015. “We value the long history of cooperation between TNPA and our company. TNPA has expressed great confidence in the quality and reliability of IHC’s products,” says IHC’s Executive Director Shipbuilding Fer Tummers. “TNPA required a highly reliable dredger, with low-maintenance requirements, an excellent dredging performance, high workability and high levels of safety.”

Largest Assets The new TSHD will join TNPA’s existing fleet of IHC-built vessels, which includes the 4,200m3 TSHD Isandlwana (delivered in 2010) and the grab hopper dredger Italeni (delivered in 2014). The new dredger will be deployed to work mainly in the international seaports of South Africa, but may also be deployed elsewhere on the continent. As one of the five operating divisions of Transnet SOC, TNPA is responsible for the safe, effective and efficient economic 1 0 | S B I 2 0 1 5 | Vo l u m e 9 | Issue 4

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functioning of the South African national port system. It manages eight commercial ports with two main service categories: the provision of port infrastructure; and the provision of maritime services, including dredging and marine operations. The Ilembe will be one of the largest assets acquired by Transnet; and has been primarily designed to perform maintenance work in the ports of South Africa. For this purpose, a single suction pipe has been installed on the port side, which allows for a dredging depth of 30m. The spoil will be pumped into the hopper, and can be offloaded by dumping via the thirteen conical bottom valves. Pumping ashore is possible by using either a floating pipeline, a side discharge mechanism, or by means of rainbowing. Spacious accommodation, with single berth cabins for the captain, officers and crew, is provided. All facilities including a galley, mess rooms, a recreational room and gym, are available in the fully air-conditioned deckhouse.

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SPECS Length approx.101.5m Breadth 22.4m Depth 7.5m Draught 6m Hopper capacity at highest overflow level 5,500m3 Inside diameter of trailing suction pipe 900mm Dredging depth 30m Total installed power approx. 7,660kW Trial speed 11.9 knots Complement 26 people

dredge control system (DCS), is the latest standard within IHC Systems and has a trail speed controller (TSC), dredge track presentation system and eco pump control (EPC).

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such systems is that data, once read-in, is available at every desired SCADA location. Besides process-related screen pages, the DCS also provides adjustment, calibration, diagnostic, trending, logging and alarm pages. Carefully configured, the SCADA only provides necessary operational data to the operator, enhancing his awareness of the processes under his responsibility, while simultaneously preventing information overload.

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Honourable History TSHD Ilembe’s name has a rich and honourable history: King Shaka Zulu was praised as ‘Ilembe’ (‘eleqa amanye amalembe ngokukhalipha’ – a hero who excels due to his wisdom and excellency). The literal translation of Ilembe is ‘Hero’, but it also stands for ‘The Greatest Warrior’, referring to Shaka Zulu, a Zulu king, conqueror and a famous name in South African history. He played a vital role in uniting the Zulu tribes and fighting the Europeans. A municipality named iLembe, north of Durban, also has a rich historical connection to the Zulu tribe – the tomb of King Shaka is actually located in the district town of KwaDukuza.

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The TSC system enables the TSHD to automatically maintain trail speed during dredging operations i.e. within the 0,5 - 5 knots range. Regulating the trailing speed mitigates irregularities in the cutting and suction process related to the draghead and consequently improves production efficiency. The TSC especially compensates well for trail forces and other external forces such as wind and current. It allocates power to the propulsion thrusters by model-based control. In combination with the eco pump controller, the TSC considerably enhances the efficiency of hopper loading. In practice, values of 15 percent or higher have been established.

Ready-to-Start A challenge to efficient and accurate dredging operations is to position the draghead of the Ilembe within specified tolerances at the correct geographical sea bottom location and depth. Therefore location-related digital sea bottom

information – survey data – will be collected by surveys with sub-decimetre accuracy. When survey data is digitally combined with project maps and plans, a ready-to-start work map appears. The principal element of such presentations is the digital terrain model, a matrix model in which each cubicle represents interrelated work, bottom and geographical information.

IHC Eco Pump Controller The EPC prevents unwanted cavitation of the dredge pump and subsequent loss of pump efficiency. When the EPC modelbased algorithm detects cavitation, it reduces the pump speed in order to restore the pump efficiency at optimum pump production. Dependent on the operational situation, the ECP may improve the average pump efficiency by 5 to 15 percent, using the velocity and density measurement as well as relevant signals of the pumping process in order to determine its reaction. The controller outputs are fed to the dredge pump motor. The parameters involved are presented and monitored on the relevant w w w. s h i p b u i l d i n g -i n d u s tr y. e u

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screen pages of DCS’s SCADA touch screens, while manual or automatic status detection of the dredge pump is carried out.

Unique Schooling Programme Part of IHC’s contract to deliver the Ilembe to TNPA, was a supplier development plan (SDP). This includes development of a new dredging school, a training programme, and a training simulator. Among other things, the SDP aims at outsourcing parts supply to the local market in South Africa, improving local economy and service capacity. For this reason, the delivery of the main components of the dredging installation will be outsourced to local companies. In addition, training programmes for local suppliers and scholarships will be provided. The cornerstone of the SDP is the opening of a training institute in Durban. This facility will be a partnership between TNPA’s Maritime School of Excellence (MSoE), IHC’s Training Institute for Dredging (TID), as well as TNPA’s Dredging Services. Over the next two years, IHC will assist with a new dredging school in South Africa and support MSoE by training local dredging operators in using their new advanced hopper simulator, developing course curriculums and training materials, and in training future teachers for the school by offering a train-the-trainer programme. This will create a pipeline of skilled dredge operators. Graduates will also have a marketable skill for which there is now worldwide demand. “We have delivered dredging simulators before to other clients, but to be involved in a completely new schooling programme is a very unique situation for IHC”, says Ilembe Project Manager Philip van den Broek. The Ilembe will be delivered to its homeport at Durban in early 2016. i. www.royalihc.com i. www.transnetnationalportsauthority.net www. s h i p b u i l d i n g - i n d ustr y.eu

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29 SEPTEMBER - 1 OCTOBER 2015, ANTWERP, BELGIUM

Marine Maintenance World Expo MARINE MAINTENANCE WORLD EXPO IS BACK FOR ITS THIRD YEAR, WITH THE 2015 EVENT MOVING TO A NEW ANTWERP VENUE, JUST MINUTES FROM THE international port. Less than an hour from Rotterdam, the Antwerp Expo will house Marine Maintenance World Expo along with the show’s ever-popular conference, bringing together the ship repair industry’s leading lights and newest technologies under one roof.

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till the only show in Europe dedicated to keeping the world’s fleets operational, Marine Maintenance World Expo is already set to be bigger than previous years, with over 100 exhibitors due to take part, showcasing the latest marine repair innovations to a unique audience of industry professionals. The expo excels in its ability to put a broad spectrum of

key operating and technical personnel under the same roof, creating exciting new business opportunities. Ship repair yard and drydock owners and operators, fleet maintenance and technical managers, operations directors, managing directors, marine surveyors, ship owners and operators, and offshore platform and wind farm owners and operators from over 62 countries around the

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world attended the 2014 event, and organisers expect even bigger crowds in 2015.

Rapid Growth

Show founder Graham Johnson says the decision to move the show to its new Antwerp location is in light of the rapid growth of the event. “This year we are right at the heart of one of the busiest maritime areas in Europe. Working directly with the City of Antwerp, we expect to see a significant increase in visitor numbers and exhibitors. Marine Maintenance World Expo is still the only international exhibition and conference where marine engineers can see and discuss the latest tools and technology for repair and maintenance of ships. As well as very strong local interest, we expect there to be visitors from even more than the 62 countries we had at the 2014 event.”

generation of enterprise asset management, maintenance and classification programmes and damage detection in large composite-material ship structures.

Data Driven

The Data Driven Maintenance stream will discuss how to turn sensor data into tailor-made maintenance information and data-driven survey procedures now and in the

future, with the fleet maintenance and operations stream on the second day, featuring topics including online remote thruster monitoring techniques, responsible cargo tank cleaning and condition monitoring of thruster systems for manoeuvring and propulsion.

and workshops, last year hosted by Shell and Wärtsilä, and the Interactive Technology Demonstration Area – a free-to-attend attraction within the exhibition hall that will see suppliers demonstrate their latest and next-generation products exclusively to attendees.

Interactive Technology

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Other highlights include the Open Technology Forum

Keynote Presentations

The expo will also host the world’s largest conference dedicated exclusively to the ship maintenance and repair industry. The conference, which runs side by side with the expo will host more than 60 leading industry speakers, each lined up to speak across two separate streams during the threeday event. Both streams are designed to target key issues affecting the industry. With keynote presentations on the opening day, featuring topics including ship performance and energy audits, the next

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CREATING THE CONDITIONS FOR FURTHER GROWTH

TeamCo Shipyard

IN NOVEMBER 2015, DUTCH TEAMCO SHIPYARDS CELEBRATES ITS TEN-YEAR ANNIVERSARY. AND OF COURSE THERE WILL BE A BIG PARTY FOR CONTRACTORS, CUSTOMERS AND OTHERS CONTACTS. BUT THE shipbuilder from Heusden also found a unique way to celebrate their milestone: with a specially developed online game that fits the diversity, innovative character and commitment of the company. The proceeds of this ‘Shipbuilding Puzzle’ go to the Dutch charity foundation KiKa, in their fight against childhood cancer.

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n late 2005 Gerrie van Tiem and Marcel Zweers started their company on a vacant shipyard. Since then TeamCo built a strong reputation in several niche markets. “Chemistry vessels, LPG tankers, estuarine vessels,” confirms Marcel Zweers. “In a later stage passenger vessels were added. The common thread is that they are all ships that require extra care. And directly at the beginning of a project, together with our engineering department, we provide solutions that make the building process faster and more reliable.”

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Clear Vision

At the start, the two entrepreneurs chose a core team of seventeen employees, supplemented by a group of regular freelancers and specialised subcontractors. They always held on to this vision. Even in the early years, when shipbuilding was booming, they resisted the temptation to grow too fast. This proved to be the right strategy: they were not dependent on the business cycle and could pursue their own course. “These companies are more than subcontractors; they are partners in the true sense of the word”, says Zweers. “They each

have permanent staff, own equipment and supplies available here on the yard.” The close collaboration with these loyal partners ensures mutual clarity and a high degree of flexibility. TeamCo remains responsible for the direction and control at all times. “Because we are a small company, Marcel and I don’t lose any time with managing and meetings. Our focus is on the workplace and the contact with the customers”, says Gerrie van Tiem. With a view on the outside, where currently a river cruiser is being phased out, he says: “We are literally on top of the job.” He continues: “We have assembled our own

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The versatility of TeamCo is reflected in the online picture puzzle especially developed for their 10th anniversary. The images are from striking TeamCo ships, from the wharf and her employees since the founding. The challenge is to put together the entire ship, assemble the right team or build a department. Players can invite friends and family through social media and challenge them. Until November 2015 TeamCo Shipyard donates € 0.10 per game played to the Dutch charity organisation KiKa, for the fight against childhood cancer. Play the online puzzle for KiKa at www.tenyearsteamco.com

team in such a manner that we have all disciplines under one roof. We could build a ship completely independent, but we rather team up with our partners so that we can exploit each others expertise.”

Close to a Hundred

TeamCo calls itself ‘connecting specialist’: linking the needs and objectives of clients to smart technical solutions. That unifying factor also applies to the way they work as a team. The fact that planning and quality are well-organised can be measured by the fact that TeamCo always delivers on time. A proud Van Tiem: “We must have built close to a hundred ships during these ten years. On the first construction meeting we agree to a delivery date with the client. We have always met this date, with the exception of one that was beyond our control. It was a freighter with so much unforeseen ironwork attached to the external hull that the targeted date was not possible to realise.” Teamco’s owners Zweers and Van Tiem are both still bothered by this. Ship owners can also contact TeamCo for refurbishment and repairs. In the winter

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months the river cruise ships are lined up in a row in Heusden. This year there were nine at a time. For regular maintenance and repairs the location lends itself excellently. Zweers: “We have everything here: facilities and space. This winter we also did the outfitting on a new river cruise ship. At one time there were more than 350 people walking around. It was no problem.”

New Markets

Teamco Shipyard plans to grow. With the upcoming renovation of the workshop and office spaces the owners are set to create the conditions for further growth. Besides the gas and chemical ships, estuarine vessels and river cruisers, Zweers and Van Tiem see opportunities in new markets: barges and push-boats for overseas trades and small ships. Van Tiem is determined: “It is important to show that we can deliver just as well as others. There is already interest; hopefully we get a chance to prove ourselves.” i. www.teamcoshipyard.nl

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First Aid HEILA CRANES NEDERLAND (HEILA), BASED IN WAALWIJK, THE NETHERLANDS, BELIEVES THAT CRANES MUST BE ABLE TO OPERATE EFFICIENTLY UNDER THE MOST diverse and harsh conditions at sea. The company regularly modifies cranes to meet the requirements of its customers, especially those working in the dredging industry. In Waalwijk, Heila keeps a wide range of cranes in stock, ranging in capacity from two to 650 tonnes.

or over 20 years, Heila has been active in the national and international maritime sector as a supplier of marine and offshore cranes, marine deck equipment and accessories. It was in 1992 when Heila, then known as Double D Marine Equipment, started selling Heila marine and offshore cranes. Since 2005 the company’s personnel has increased rapidly, from twelve to 35 employees, while the number of cranes it delivers yearly has grown from 30 cranes to 130. This growth was given a further boost when Heila Italy and Double D Marine Equipment decided to merge in May 2013. While Heila Italy mainly focuses on the production of marine and offshore cranes, Heila in the Netherlands is responsible for worldwide aftersales and service. The merger has strengthened the position of both companies. Prior to 2013, Heila only sold cranes in the Benelux countries; now the company is responsible for the entire North European market as well, including Scandinavia, Germany and the UK. Recently the USA market was added to their sales market activities.

Under all Conditions

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cranes, capable of lifting up to 4,500 tonnes, are operated by hydraulic, electronic or remote control. They can operate efficiently under all conditions and are designed for safety, durability and power. Besides the space available on a tug, workboat, platform or pontoon, functional requirements also play an important role when choosing a crane. For example, knuckle boom cranes are mainly used on vessels with plenty of deck space and on fixed platforms. On the other hand, combined jib-knuckle/telescopic cranes take up less space on deck and have been specifically designed to reduce the ‘pendulum effect’ of the load. Customers often use cranes on work pontoons and workboats to handle anchors, floating pipelines and cutter heads.

Practical Solutions

Heila also serves the offshore sector, particularly offshore construction vessels and platforms. All cranes comply with the relevant industry standards. R&D plays an important role in Heila’s operational management. The company claims that one of its strengths is developing practical solutions for customers. The in-house development of a constanttension winch system with electronic control is one such example.

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In addition to marine and offshore cranes and cement manipulators, Heila supplies a complete range of marine deck equipment and accessories such as winching systems, load-readout systems for hoisting and towing winches, hydraulic pump units, grabbers and remote controls.

First Aid

Heila strongly focuses on its aftersales service, whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s technical support for users, the supply of components or on-site repairs. They are constantly on the lookout for new service opportunities in all time zones, providing customers with a kind of first aid. According to Heila, their method of working is simple: first solve the problem, then deal with financial matters. This approach has won the trust of a number of major companies in the shipping and dredging industries. Heilaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aftersales service begins with advising customers which type of crane is most suitable for the work they intend to do. As soon as a crane is delivered on site, they start installing and commissioning it right away. After the crane is operational, new users are thoroughly trained on how to use the crane.

Extensive Network

The company follows set procedures when commissioning cranes. Commissioning on site is almost always done in the presence of

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the customer and when necessary a surveyor representing a classification society. An important part of the commissioning procedure is the thorough testing of capacity and functionality and the adjustment of the cranesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; safety devices. Heila ensures that its cranes are operational as quickly as possible. If its own service engineers are unable to carry out repairs, the company has its extensive worldwide service network do it.

24/7

Heila also provides marine and offshore cranes services. As soon as the crane arrives at the workshop, it is expertly cleaned, inspected and dismantled. Standard inspection is carried out first so that the customer is aware of the costs involved before the crane is repaired. The company has a workshop specifically designed for the servicing and repair of all types and makes of cranes. All inspections, repairs and servicing operations comply with the specifications provided. The company is ISO 9001 and VCA certified. Critical spare parts, such as cylinders, seal kits, air brakes and electrical components, are always on stock in Waalwijk for standard cranes. Most components are delivered within 24 hours. Anytime. Anywhere. i. www.heila.com

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Ampere

THE WORLD’S FIRST ELECTRIC FERRY

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HOW A GOVERNMENT CONTEST YIELDED THE WORLD’S FIRST ELECTRIC CAR AND PASSENGER FERRY IN THE WORLD. FIVE YEARS AGO, THE NORWEGIAN MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS AND THE PUBLIC ROADS ADMINISTRATION launched a competition to develop the most environmentally friendly ferry. Emission-free, quiet ships that are in keeping with the idyllic surroundings. The winner was awarded a 10-year concession for the ferry link between the villages of Lavik and Oppedal along the Sognefjord. Norwegian shipbuilder Fjellstrand’s knowledge of energy-efficient shipbuilding together with Siemens’ electric propulsion expertise resulted in a win: the ‘Norledowned’ Ampere.

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OPTIMAL ENERGY

The energy management system (EMS) is preprogrammed with curves giving engine fuel consumption under different load conditions. The EMS interfaces with sub-controllers for gensets, thrusters and remote controls to monitor and set optimal engine speed.

EFFICIENT RECHARGING

The 260kWh battery units supply electricity to the ferry while it waits. Afterward, the battery slowly recoups all of this energy from the grid until the ship comes back again to drop off passengers and recharge.

RAPID CHARGING

The battery pack on board, like the ones on each pier, corresponds to the effect of 1,600 standard car batteries. The charging at each pier takes only ten minutes.

he Ampere was developed from the ground up as an electrically powered vessel, made exclusively of aluminum. With three battery packs, one on board and one at each pier, the ferry only uses 150kWh per route, which corresponds to three days use of electricity in a standard Norwegian household. Siemens developed the ferry’s drive system and put up charging stations with lithium-ion batteries, which are charged from renewable energy, namely hydro power. The ferry represents a milestone on the road to operating completely emission-free ferries along Norway’s long coastline, with at least fifty other routes currently able to sustain battery-operated vessels.

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SEAMLESS OPERATION

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34 TIMES A DAY

The fully electric ferry operates across the 6km long route E39, between Lavik and Oppedal, north of Bergen in Norway. It travels the impressive Sognefjord 34 times a day, with each trip taking around 20 minutes.

Massive Reduction

Siemens put up charging stations with lithium-ion batteries, which are charged from hydro power. With the change to battery, ship owner Norled is reducing the cost of fuel by up to 60 percent.

INGENIOUS CHARGING

Siemensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; charging system includes a battery system, a variable frequency drive, transformers for onshore electricity and high-voltage systems, as well as software and signal system for the charging system. In addition, the company delivered a radio link system that will steer the flow of signals between the ferry and its charging stations.

SIEMENS SOLUTION

Because the power grid in Oppedal and Lavik is not dimensioned for this kind of charging system, Siemens came up with the solutions of installing three battery packs: one on board the ferry, and one on each shore side. The battery packs on shore are charged continuously and transferred to the ferry when at pier.

Half as Heavy

With its 80m length and 20m width, the Ampere transports up to 120 cars and 360 passengers. It is made exclusively of light aluminum making it only half as heavy as a conventional ferry.

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INTELLIAN’S MARITIME SATELLITE COMMUNICATION ANTENNA SYSTEMS

Streamlining User Experience CONSTANT, HIGH-SPEED CONNECTIVITY AT SEA HAS SHIFTED FROM A DESIRABLE FEATURE TO AN OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT. INSTALLING AND OPERATING conventional satellite communications antennas has become complicated and time consuming. Intellian headquartered in South Korea has one clear goal: making remote connectivity simple.

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ntellian provides stabilised marine satellite antenna systems, the critical hardware component of maritime satellite communications. The company claims to be the industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fastest-growing satellite antenna technology company and having followed a sharp trajectory of growth since entering the market, is now in its eleventh year. Intellian currently holds a 35.6 percent share of the stabilised antenna market, making it the market leader under a single brand, as verified by the recently released fourth edition of the COMSYS Maritime VSAT Report. Mr Paul Comyns, Intellian VP Global Marketing, claims the company offers

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a one-stop shop for maritime satellite antennas. Its approach is successful because it combines superior products with responsive customer service, offering value to a market that did not exist a couple of years ago. The companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extensive product range targets a wide cross-section of the maritime market, and has enabled Intellian to cultivate large and diversified distribution and support channels.

Global Coverage

The company has built on its success in the stabilised TVRO (Television Receive Only) market to develop a varied and

comprehensive range of antenna systems; over 30 different products make up the current product portfolio. As well as Satellite TV, Intellian provides VSAT, FleetBroadband (FBB) and Global Xpress (GX) terminal solutions. The companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to standards in design, manufacture and testing, are matched by investments in a global supply chain and service network. In fact, following the significant outlay on its Rotterdam logistics centre in 2014, the company has solidified its position as hardware provider with a direct supply chain spanning three continents: Europe, North America and Asia.

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One-Click Process

One of the key components claimed as contributing to Intellian’s rise is Aptus, a next-generation graphical antenna control interface. The dedicated Intellian Aptus software enables users to connect to their antenna through a simple one-click process, while dealers, integrators and technicians can remotely connect to an antenna from anywhere in the world to provide routine maintenance and support. The Aptus software continually monitors antenna performance and provides diagnostics, issuing alerts when updates are required. Users can download and install the new updates to their antenna system via Aptus mobile with one touch on their smartphone or tablet.

Invest in R&D

One-Touch Commissioning enables Intellian’s pre-configured terminals to go from power-up to network connectivity in 30 seconds. No calls to the Network Operations Center (NOC) are required. Nor is post-installation configuration necessary. Intellian offers a three-year warranty on its marine products; but one of its distinguishing features is the investment of ten percent of its revenues in R&D. Not only that, 30 percent of its workforce is devoted to product development. The company also recently completed a substantial expansion of its manufacturing and R&D facilities in South Korea. Comyns points out that the company is focussing on streamlining user experience and that Intellian continues to innovate in this area. Another example of this in practice is the Intellian v240M, the world’s first antenna to provide autoswitching 2.4 m performance in both C- and Ku-band on a single reflector. Conventional MultiBand solutions have only partially addressed market needs by mounting a 2.4 m C-band reflector and a 1.2 m Ku-band reflector inside a single radome. However, Intellian’s v240M provides a true oneantenna solution operating across two frequency bands with complete 2.4 m performance.

Data Explosion

The new Inmarsat Global Xpress (GX) satellite constellation is pioneering the industry’s next step and stimulating a data explosion in maritime communications. The GX network is set to be the first high-speed broadband network to span the world. In the maritime sector, Intellian is the world’s first manufacturer to receive type approval for the supply of terminals for the GX

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a built-in eight Port Ethernet Switch and integrated AC power supply, as well as a front panel touch display with easy navigation buttons.

Ever Increasing

network. Intellian worked in conjunction with Inmarsat for three years to develop its GX60 and GX100 terminals for the Inmarsat Ka-band service, which will soon be fully operational. Intellian identified the need for a seamless and cost-effective transition process and produced a Ku-to-Ka band terminal. The v100GX which has already been brought to market, will offer the pathway to higher performance available through Global Xpress in the future. To complement the new GX terminals, a Below Deck Unit (BDU) has been engineered featuring a built-in GX modem for simplified installation and reduced overall space requirements. The unit is Wi-Fi enabled, has

As Mr Comyns points out: “The maritime world is mirroring the same trends currently driving onshore communications, with all users sharing a similar appetite for expanded access to connectivity and ever increasing broadband speeds.” Satisfying this general appetite can address particular industry issues, such as crew attraction and retention, where some estimates suggest connectivity is a factor in crew retention in up to 85 percent of cases. In general, Mr Comyns sees the GX-capable products that support enhanced satellite communications as the pathway to connectivity at sea matching user experience in the home or the office. “They are also pivotal to shipping’s ability to exploit the data-based applications that will facilitate the optimisation of operational efficiency, condition-based monitoring and process automation.” i. www.intelliantech.com

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TGS’ SALVAGE GRAB

Four Jaws | One Monster MR EMIEL BLEYENBERG, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE GRAB SPECIALIST (TGS) TRAVELLED THE WORLD VISITING VARIOUS SHIP SALVAGING operations and speaking to several experts in the ship salvaging field. Consequently he became convinced that there was a more efficient solution for salvaging shipwrecks.

TGS The Grab Specialist is located in Almere, the Netherlands, and designs, develops and manufactures grabs for the dry-bulk cargo, dredging and recycling industries. All grabs are built in conformity with CE standard and also under ISO 9001:2008.

ith this conviction in mind, Mr Bleyenberg decided it was time to build a salvage grab. But not just any grab. This grab would become equipped with four independent jaws to achieve an enormous clamping force. Of course the empty weight of such a grab is crucial. This should be kept as low as possible to ensure that enough lifting capacity remains for the crane to pick up a shipwreck.

Creating the Monster

The in-house design of this ‘monster’, as Mr Bleyenberg calls it, took about three months to finalise and was double-checked by an independent engineering company to rule out any errors. In the summer of 2015 the grab was tested intensively at Conquest Offshore’s shipyard 1,400t crane in Sliedrecht, the Netherlands.

Independent Jaws

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Grab can lift more than 1,000t. With its safety factor 2 it will be capable of lifting up to 1,500t in some occasions. Moreover, the grab was designed to operate both with two jaws and 2 x 2 jaws. This feature adds the possibility to operate as a multifunctional Salvage Grab. This grab is built from of the latest generation of high-tense steel in order to

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achieve a superlight empty weight of 165t. Steel with 690kg/mm2 was used and all bearings and hydraulic cylinders are fit for heavy duty and suitable for submerged operations in salty water.

Fully Equipped

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machine is equipped with four heavy-duty hydraulic cylinders to open and close the claws. The cylinders are actuated by means of a subsea diesel-hydraulic power pack mounted on deck via a constant-tension hose reel. The control can be done by radio remote. The transportation of the grab was also accounted for in the design. This can be

done easily on flat racks, partly in containers and is even possible by plane. i. www.tgs-grabs.nlÂ

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20 - 23 OCTOBER, BEXCO, BUSAN EXHIBITION CENTER, SOUTH KOREA

Kormarine 2015 EVERY OTHER YEAR THE SECOND LARGEST CITY OF SOUTH KOREA, BUSAN, IS THE CAPITAL OF THE MARITIME WORLD FOR FOUR DAYS. THE KORMARINE TRADE SHOW is Asia’s largest international marine, shipbuilding and offshore exhibition. The Bexco Convention Center in harbour city Busan becomes a major meeting place for the industry’s decision makers.

his year’s Kormarine, which will take place from 20 to 23 October, will feature more than 1,200 exhibitors from 45 countries, and the organisers anticipate an attendance of over 40,000 visitors from 80 countries. The 19th International Marine, Shipbuilding & Offshore Exhibition will use the entire space available at Busan’s Bexco Center: 46,500 m2. This exhibition has a total of thirteen national pavilions.

Must-Go Market

Being the world’s largest shipbuilding nation together with China, South Korea and particularly the Busan area is a must-go market for any maritime equipment exporter within shipbuilding. Kormarine 2015 claims to be the right venue to present new products and technologies as well as for networking. Kormarine has become an exhibition specialised in shipbuilding and offshore plants. Compared to 2011, the number of exhibitors and

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visitors in 2013 grew by 30 percent and 15 percent respectively. Kormarine has had successful editions since 1978 and continues to lead the Asian market by serving maritime means of transport − boats, ships and ferries. Other developments within the industry, from the latest in engine, deck and fishing equipment, accessories and technologies, are also showcased. Visitors can also learn about the most recent breakthroughs and developments in electronic, security, communication, propulsion and navigation systems. An extensive conference programme revolving around Kormarine’s featured topics − shipbuilding, marine and offshore oil and gas − will also be available.

Major Shipyards

This premier trade event for the robust Korean shipbuilding sector covers both

commercial and military shipbuilding. A leading showcase for Korean marine business, Kormarine will be attended by the world’s major shipyards including Hyundai Heavy, Hyundai Offshore, Hyundai Mipo, Hyundai Samho, Hanjin Heavy and Construction Co. Limited, Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co. Limited, Samsung Heavy Industries and STX Limited. All the yards mentioned above are heavily involved in the design and construction of high-value ships (FPSOs, oil rigs, FLNGs, LNGs, LPGs, VLCCs, and product tankers) as well as large container ships, passenger

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ferries and bulkers requiring substantial high-tech equipment is imported from abroad.

South-Korean Market

South-Korean shipbuilders, led by industry leader Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., have secured the largest number of new orders in the first six months of the year. According to data compiled by global researcher Clarkson Research Services, the new orders South Korean shipyards clinched during the first half of 2015 amounted to 5.92 million compensated gross tonnes (CGTs), when compared to 6.16 million CGTs tallied in 2014

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TRADE SHOW during the same period. Data shows that there were 13.28 million new CGT orders worldwide during the first six months of 2015, half of the number of new orders during the same period in 2014 (26.99 million CGTs). The Japanese surpassed Chinese rivals and moved up to second spot as they received orders worth 2.68 million CGTs during June. Chinese shipyards secured new orders worth 2.56 million CGTs.

Digital Ship

The fourth annual Digital Ship Korea – held on 22 October during Kormarine − covers the latest developments in maritime satellite communications, charts and navigation, technology and software, for shipping companies and shipyards. Providing the region’s shipowners, managers and builders with a forum to learn more about available advanced communication services and innovative maritime technology. Digital Ship Korea offers an interactive one-day forum of presentations and panel discussions at the most senior level. It handles developments in maritime technology and looks ahead at the challenges and opportunities in this sector. Digital Ship Korea also provides the audience with the opportunity to listen to their peers, learn about market strategy and see what is shaping the industry today. i. www.kormarine.com

Holland Pavilion at Kormarine 2015 THE NETHERLANDS HAS PARTICIPATED IN KORMARINE SINCE 2001. DURING THIS EDITION THE HOLLAND PAVILION WILL ONCE AGAIN EXHIBIT THE KEY CHARACTERISTICS OF THE DUTCH MARITIME INDUSTRY: INNOVATION AND cooperation. Netherlands Maritime Technology (NMT), organiser of the Holland Pavilion, is a close-knit network of Dutch shipyards, suppliers and service providers, who work together in all locations and conditions.

hrough intensive cooperation, Dutch shipping and maritime companies are the frontrunners in the development and construction of green vessels and systems, claims NMT. Total employment in the Dutch shipbuilding and marine equipment industry amounted to 31,680 full-time jobs in 2014, an increase of almost eight percent compared to 2013. The total turnover of shipbuilders and suppliers combined was EUR 7.5 billion, an increase of EUR 1.1 billion when compared to 2013.

others, the following companies will be present: Econosto Nederland, Eekels Technology, Heinen & Hopman Engineering, Rubber Design, VAF Instruments, Winmag, Winteb and Johan van den Acker Textielbedrijf. The Dutch Embassy in Seoul will organise a Holland Networking Reception on 22 October. The − by invitation only − event starts at 6.30 pm at the Chosun Beach Hotel in Busan. i. www.maritimetechnology.nl

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UNSURPASSED LUXURY

Scenic Jasper BUILT IN 2015 BY DEN BREEJEN SHIPYARD, THE 135M SCENIC JASPER OFFERS THE LATEST IN LUXURY RIVER CRUISES. A NEW PEARL TO JOIN THE SCENIC TOURS’ ‘Space-Ship’ fleet. Constructed to deliver a river cruising experience like no other, the spectacular and ever-changing view on the 135m Scenic Jasper is the only reminder that you’re on a ship and not in a five-star hotel. WORDS BY RUUD JOBSE

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As a river cruiser from Amsterdam to Budapest, she will sail the rivers Rhine, Mainz, Moselle and Danube with an occasional trip to the Black Sea Estuary and the inland waterways of the Netherlands and Belgium. This innovatively designed vessel offers two full decks of suites, each with wall-to-wall panoramic windows that open to create open-air balconies. Scenic’s all-inclusive luxury Europe river cruises transport you along majestic waterways that wind their way through living history – linking great nations, spectacular natural vistas, and some of civilisation’s most precious cultural treasures and architectural masterpieces.

Propulsion & Power The vessel is equipped with double twinpropeller systems, consisting of two flexible mounted rudder propeller units, fitted with built-in reduction, hydraulically operated coupling and counter-rotating propellers. Two flexible fitted diesel engines driving the rudder propellers through the drive shaft and flexible couplings. The auxiliary engine units consist of three main generator sets, one emergency set and one bow thruster powered by an electric motor. The bow thruster can be operated from the

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wheelhouse or from the bridge wing control and is electrically driven by an e-motor and frequency converter.

Sense of Space The dining room, lounge and other recreation areas are open and spacious with panoramic views all round. The cabin amenities include a flat-screen TV, radio and mini-bar. Regardless of which suite they stay in, guests will find the very best in size, view and design. Scenic Tour’s state-of-the-art ‘Space-Ships’ offer five-star luxury; from every scented bath drawn by your butler, to every gourmet meal expertly created by the onboard chefs. An undeniable pleasure that many of the guests comment on is the feeling they got the very first time they stepped aboard a Scenic ‘Space-Ship’. The sense of space, the luxurious fittings and the thoughtful touches all suggest that you are about to embark on a cruise in surroundings that are simply unsurpassed.

The Diamond Deck Hosting the pinnacle of luxuriously appointed suites (31m2), the Royal OneBedroom Suites and Royal Balcony Suites, the Diamond Deck also hosts Portobellos Restaurant and the River Café.

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The Sapphire Deck As well as the Deluxe Balcony Suites and standard Balcony Suites the Sapphire Deck is home to fine cuisine at Table La Rive and Crystal Dining.

The Jewel Deck A small selection of Standard Staterooms (15m2), the Wellness Centre, and the Fitness Centre are located on the Jewel Deck.

The Sun Deck Passengers watch the unfolding tapestry of Europe’s enchanting landscape float by as they enjoy the scenery from the Riverview Terrace or enjoy a High Tea on the Sun Deck.

Top Priority Since the start of the Den Breejen Shipyard in 1947, producing high-quality vessels has

been their passion. With the yard’s specialisation in constructing luxury river cruise vessels, they have produced almost all of Scenic Tours ‘Space-Ships’ over the years. Den Breejen communicates very closely with Scenic and the architect to ensure all vessels are built entirely to their specifications with guest comfort as top priority. With extensive experience in building passenger vessels, ferries, container and dry cargo ships, Den Breejen Shipyard is well known in the Netherlands and surroundings. By delivering one more Scenic Tours river cruise vessel ahead of schedule, the company continues to do its fame justice.

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GENERATING FEWER FUMES AS WELL AS POSITIVE CASH FLOW

Optimising ONBOARD ENERGY FUEL IS UNDOUBTEDLY THE MOST EXPENSIVE COMPONENT OF THE MARITIME BUSINESS MODEL. COMBINED WITH THE INEVITABLE RISE OF A GREENER INDUSTRY, CHANGES ARE IMPERATIVE. MARITIME PUMPING solutions manufacturer Desmi’s energy-optimisation approach claims to match energy consumption to actual requirements, by generating fewer fumes as well as positive cash flow for ship owners struggling to comply with new regulations.

Desmi Automation Engineers commissioning the OptiSave system.

he European Parliament has approved a regulation forcing transparent Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) in its waters despite the objections of industry representative groups. The legislation requires vessels over 5,000 gross tonnes, whether flagged in EU or non-EU countries, to publicly disclose their fuel efficiency and emissions from 2018. The shipping industry is mobilising to meet the demands of wave after wave of new environmental regulations. From the IMO’s ballast water management legislation to EEDI (the Energy Efficiency Design Index for new ships) and SEEMP (Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan), ship owners need to be ready to drastically cut energy consumption and emissions. “It’s the first time we can confidently state that complying with new IMO rules actually makes money for ship owners,” says Palle Grankvist, a maritime engineer who heads up Desmi Automation. “We’ve put it all together in a way that doesn’t require crew to change their normal operating patterns – they can continue just the way they’re used to working,” says Grankvist. “So we’re sure the system won’t interfere with the vessel’s normal safety setup, and requires only minimal modification of existing installations. We’re still just at the beginning of a very substantial step shift. However, unlike most regulatory moves, this one carries a financial benefit for the owners and for the environment. You might say it’s

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short payback times – but often the most compelling aspect is the annual savings that follow. And the company is putting forward solid customer data to prove its claims.

Absorbing Energy

a case of new regulations with a built-in business case.”

Close Match

Auxiliary systems in engine rooms and their pump components are designed to cope with the worst possible foreseeable conditions. In reality, however, such systems can be made to run at operating levels that better correspond to the vessel’s actual load at any particular time. And according to Desmi’s Michael Lassen, Segment Director for Marine & Offshore, this is an excellent strategy for ship owners keen to comply with the new regulations. “A lot of onboard machinery constantly operates as though the vessel is under 100 percent load and having to cope

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with air temperatures of up to 50°C and seawater temperatures up to 32°C. But these conditions reflect perhaps only one percent of a ship’s operating lifetime. The rest of the time, you might say, it’s like running the heating in your house at full blast with the windows wide open. Making control systems that closely match energy consumption to actual requirements is something we’ve been focusing on for a number of years.” The Danish-based company specialises in reducing energy consumed by onboard equipment in and around engine rooms. With solutions covering everything from seawater pumps to ventilation systems, the company keeps finding ways to cut consumption. Its solutions have surprisingly

As a starting point, Desmi’s seawater pumps are said to pull maximum efficiency out of today’s pumping technologies. But the company doesn’t stop here. By extending its energy efficiency range to optimisation solutions such as Desmi OptiSave, up to 80 percent of power consumption for a vessel’s seawater pumping tasks can be reduced. “We have delivered many of these solutions by now,” says Michael Lassen. “And all have been shown to provide 60 to 80 percent savings.” The cooling-water system on vessels is designed for operation in 32°C seawater and 100% engine load, while the auxiliary equipment runs as if this condition is continual. However, seawater temperatures of oceans are not 32°C all over the world. Actually, there are only few hotspots where these conditions are present. This means that the cooling system in 95% of the time it is operational, is absorbing too much energy.

Necessary Minimum

Seawater pumping systems are not the only pumps in a vessel’s engine room. Other systems cool down steam that has not been

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used in steam turbines, for example, condensing vapour into liquid again before re-feeding it into the boiler. When there is little steam to be returned to the condenser, less seawater is required, enabling the speed of the pump to be reduced to a necessary minimum. Another opportunity for potential savings occurs, for example, when the vessel is sailing at lower speeds. Normally, three or four fans push compressed air into the engine room to boost combustion. These systems usually run at full speed, regardless of load, even when less air is required. Desmi’s OptiSave claims to control these components too, reducing their speed to correspond to real needs.

Scrubber Systems

Desmi also applies similar thinking to the sulphur-removing scrubber systems required for vessels operating in Nordic SECA (Sulphur Emission Control Area) zones. Such systems use a ‘rain shower’ of water to clean the gas produced by heavy fuel oil, removing sulphur and other undesirable substances before releasing the exhaust into the atmosphere. Highly resistant, stainlesssteel pumps provide the seawater for this process. With the scrubber system placed at the highest point on the vessel, they typically consume considerable energy. Desmi says ship owners only need to install one piece of extra onboard equipment to control the energy for seawater, condenser and engine room fans. Without significantly making deck space headaches worse, already caused by the need to install additional systems for environmental compliance, ship designers could achieve new energy savings with one cabinet.

Positive Cash Flow

Michael Lassen asserts that, apart from the benefits of sheer regulatory compliance and continued access to profitable sailing routes, the potential savings of onboard energy control systems have proven to be quite spectacular. “While it might be tempting to let tight new-build budgets dominate onboard equipment specifications, ship owners can do themselves a favour by focusing on the medium and longer term numbers behind high-end pumps combined with energyoptimising systems. Fuel is the most

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expensive component of the maritime business model. So once such a system is installed, it’s quick to prove its worth. And with the initial investment recouped, the ship owner actually earns money every single year until the vessel is decommissioned, sold or scrapped.”

Push to Develop

Energy-optimising systems also help to ensure that ship owner business models do not suffer from additional fuel consumption associated with ballast water treatment systems and other new, mandatory equipment. Here, optimisation power savings can balance the fuel equation to maintain vessel profitability. But, according to Michael Lassen, there’s still more work to be done to squeeze further savings out of today’s auxiliary systems on board vessels. “The new energy efficiency index regulations are pushing us to develop”, says Michael Lassen. “We are still trying to lift up from 80 to 85 percent efficiency, challenging ourselves to do better because we know that these pumps run around the clock – so even a five percent improvement can make a very worthwhile difference over time.“ i. www.desmi.com

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TMS’S KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE WITH ACTIVE HEAVE COMPENSATION

Up for the Job ESTABLISHED IN 1994 AND ACTIVELY FABRICATING MARINE CRANES SINCE 2007, TECHNICAL & MARITIME SERVICES (TMS) FROM WERKENDAM, THE NETHERLANDS, recently delivered their 100th crane. The latest, an offshore deep-sea active heave compensated knuckle boom crane, is now in operation in Brazil.

he knuckle boom crane is heave-compensated, meaning that even if the vessel moves with the waves, the load stays in place. To control the relative position of a load to a fixed object, active heave compensation (AHC) is used. The position is determined by the control system using

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the real-time signal of a motion reference unit (MRU) as an input signal. In response to this signal the AHC system will pay in or pay out to keep the load at a constant elevation. The winch rolls on and off to compensate the movements of the ship, which can run up to 8-10 degrees. One CEO at TMS, Mr Cees van Wendel de Joode explains, “We develop and manufacture our cranes from scratch. Most cranes are unable to reach a depth of 3,000m, but we developed a crane that can. To be able to store over 3,000m hoisting wire we developed a heavecompensated winch. The ship owner deployed an underwater ROV to check if the load moved, and it passed the test. The crane is now in operation in Brazil in the oil and gas industry where deep-sea active heave tests are done. It is fully Lloyd’s Register certified.”

Big Happening

“We fabricated and tested the crane intensively in Werkendam”, says Mr Marco van Driel, also a TMS CEO. “We lifted the entire crane in one complete unit onto the platform supply vessel in the harbour of Werkendam. That was quite a big happening!” Over the years TMS cranes have been developed dedicated to onshore and offshore markets. “It is our goal to minimise power consumption therefore we can make cranes that are fully electric – using frequency drives. Additionally we can equip the cranes with an energyrecovery system. We recover the energy retrieved from the crane when lowering loads.”

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cranes, knuckle and telescopic boom cranes and gantry travelling cranes. “If you need a crane in Africa, no problem, we can bring it to you”, states Mr Van Wendel de Joode. He claims TMS’ maritime cranes are very suitable for salt water conditions. “They are able to work with a heel up to five degrees, a trim of two degrees and withstand stormy winds – up to eight Beaufort. We manufacture suitable cranes for even harsher conditions and specialised ones such as a cutter manipulator crane, where the cutting head of a dredger can be replaced efficiently.”

Various Options

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many shapes and lengths. Other options include power packs, explosionproof control and drive systems, frequency drives for the electric-driven cranes, man-riding function and passive and/or active heave compensation, and design and fabrication according to class authorities. TMS also assists with design and FEM calculations for shipsupporting structures.

Special Equipment

TMS enjoys a challenge. Therefore, the Dutch company also designs and fabricates cutting, piling and dredging tools for the offshore wind industry. Mr Van Wendel de Joode says: “It is no challenge when a wind turbine has to be placed in shallow water. Projects get exciting when placing an offshore wind

turbine foundation gets harder and special equipment is required. We like difficult situations and challenges – it is what we are good at.” i. www.tms.nl

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NORDIC YARD’S BERINGOV PROLIV AND MURMAN

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SUITABLE FOR RESCUE OPERATIONS IN VERY HARSH ARCTIC ENVIRONMENTS, THE TWO IDENTICAL MULTI-PURPOSE RESCUE and salvage vessels Beringov Proliv and Murman are more than ready for their jobs at Rosmorrechflot, Russia’s Federal Agency for Maritime and River Transport.

erman shipbuilding company Nordic Yards, a provider of large-scale maritime projects, signed an agreement for the construction of two ice-breaking rescue and salvage vessels in December 2012. Parallel engineering and production began in September 2013. Due to their icebreaking capabilities, the vessels will operate on the northern polar sea route in the Arctic, namely in the region of Murmansk, and in Sakhalin.

Strategy & Focus “After the successes in the offshore wind field we are very pleased with this contract and the associated expansion of the offshore oil and gas business segment. With these orders, we are once again underlining the validity of our strategy and our focus on extremely sophisticated products,” explained Vitaly Yusufov, owner and thenManaging Director of Nordic Yards, at the start of the build. In April 2015 Dr. Ing. Herbert Aly, previously of Blohm+Voss, was appointed the new Chairman of the Board of Management for the Nordic Yards Group. He succeeds Yusufov, who will preserve his links with the company as a member.

Highly Specialised

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The Beringov Proliv & Murman will be used for patrols and rescue operations in offshore oil and gas fields. They are highly specialised with a complex level of equipment and are designed for searching and rescuing ships in distress, evacuating people and providing them with medical care. The vessels are icebreakers of the second-highest ice class, which are designed for the Arctic and therefore suitable for rescue operations in the toughest of environments. They can be used both for icebreaking operations in harbours and waters with an ice thickness of one metre, as well as for fire-fighting and combating oil spills from the sea. Due to their specialised equipment, the vessels can study the ocean floor and damaged objects at depths of up to 1,000m. Furthermore, both vessels

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are equipped with an extensive helipad on the bow. Driven by two 3,500kW ABB Azipods, their top speed is put at 15 knots. Both ships can carry a crew of 22, including two medics, and can accommodate an additional twelve personnel.

Demanding Challenge The two icebreaking rescue and salvage vessels were ceremonially named at Nordic Yards in the harbour city of Wismar, Germany, on 19 February. The celebrations were attended by the representatives of Rosmorrechflot and Russia’s Deputy Transport Minister Viktor Olerskiy following a seventeen-month construction period. During the naming ceremony Dr. Vitaly Yusufov, then-Chairman of the Management Board of Nordic Yards, stated: “We are naming two of the world’s most modern and specialised rescue vessels. With their hightech equipment and performance capacities these ships are capable of fulfilling the highest requirements.” He added: “It was a demanding challenge to build these technologically complex ships, and we are really proud to be able to present the results of our work.”

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High-Tech Equipment The Proliv and Murman were handed over in their Russian home ports of Korsakov and Murmansk and will be used by Russia’s maritime rescue services for patrols and rescue operations in the Arctic. The Proliv will mainly operate in the Sakhalin region while the Murman will cover the North-East Passage around Murmansk. Thanks to their high-tech equipment they can also carry out search and rescue operations as well as emergency towing even in extreme weather conditions, while their onboard hospital facilities enable the medical treatment of people who have been rescued. The ships are also equipped to extinguish fires and combat oil spills, and can break through ice with a thickness of one metre. In addition the vessels contain technological instruments for searching the seafloor and damaged objects to depths of up to 1,000m. i. www.nordicyards.nl

About Nordic Yards Nordic Yards, with facilities in Warnemünde and now also in Stralsund after acquiring Volkswerft last year, is a German developer and manufacturer of technologically sophisticated and innovative maritime structures and complex offshore projects. In their nearly 70-year history the shipyards in Wismar, Rostock-Warnemünde and Stralsund have delivered almost 2,500 shipbuilding projects in 74 different classes; 120 of them with ice-class 1A and above, a yearly average of around twelve ships per yard. Since August 2009 the shipyards in Wismar and Rostock-Warnemünde have been part of the newly founded Nordic Yards Holding GmbH; the Stralsund yard joined in June 2014. The Wismar-based company combines innovative high-tech production with strict adherence to delivery dates. The strategic focus is on the development and manufacture of technologically sophisticated products and covers the following divisions: – Nordic Arctic: Arctic ice-breaking and ice-going ships – Nordic Offshore Wind: complex offshore projects, offshore transformer platforms, foundations for offshore structures, installation & service vessels – Nordic Offshore Oil & Gas: oil rigs, offshore supply vessels – Nordic Ferries: RoRo and RoPax ferries

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SHIPYARD KOOIMAN’S RETRACTABLE DECK CHOCK

The Omega Pin IT LOOKS MORE THAN IMPRESSIVE, AND ALSO BEARS A NAME THAT STANDS OUT: THE OMEGA PIN. DUTCH SHIPYARD KOOIMAN’S STAINLESS-STEEL RETRACTABLE deck chock is an in-house invention that allows a much more efficient use of rotor tugs. This is due to a better positioned towing point and greater flexibility in the angle of the towline.

s a result of developments in tug design, modern tugs need less space to operate than conventional tugs and can easily navigate sideways. Their greater manoeuvrability makes it possible to work closer to ships. This means that deck equipment, in this case towing chocks or staples, have to be capable of handling higher loads at greater angles.

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Infield Support Vessels for KT Marine Services − a joint venture between Kotug International and Teekay Shipping Australia − based on the rotor tug ART 100-42 class design. Looking for a way to fully exploit the capabilities of their rotor tugs, Kotug is collaborating with Kooiman in this business venture. Kooiman, known for innovative thinking, is making its own deck equipment for its inhouse designed multipurpose tugs and other complex vessels. So, when Shipyard Kooiman,

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member of the Dutch Kooiman Group, signed a contract with ASL Shipyard in 2014 for the design and construction of three sets of deck equipment with various unique features, the company went to work with one firm belief in mind: “Maximising all-round performance requires a new way of thinking when it comes to deck equipment.”

Simple and Clean

Kooiman came up with a revolutionary design, called the Omega pin. It entails a completely flush-retractable chock, able to withstand a combined load of more than 700 tonnes. The pin is made of high-grade stainless steel, has polished surfaces and is extremely suited for synthetic rope. The simple and clean design was created by Kooiman’s own design department using 3D CAD systems and Finite Elements Analysis. The rotor tug has its towing point directly above the aft thrusters in this new deck

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chock set-up. The shape of the Omega pin makes towing with the towing line possible at an angle up to 135 degrees from the centre line and 45 degrees from the deck.

Follow the Curves

The Omega pin is designed with a safe working load (SWL) of 125 tonnes and a design load of 400 tonnes (with LR appraisal). The unique shape of the Omega pin makes it possible to use a towing line at high angles and horizontally from the centre line. The rope always follows the curves and never touches a sharp corner. When retracted the deck offers a clean workspace without any holes or openings. The Omega pin has its own watertight strongbox with integrated hydraulics and will be delivered as a complete unit. Kooiman’s new deck chock will be combined with the smallest Kooiman Delta pins, a towing pin and

chain-catcher unit having an SWL of 50 tonnes. Both units are characterised by their plain simplicity, logic of design and ruggedness. The units will be delivered complete with hydraulics, emergency power pack, electrical cabinet, wheelhouse and deck controls.

Enhancing Efficiency

The major advantage of this retractable pin is that its position does not interfere with other operations when it’s not in use. The retractable Omega pin is versatile; once retracted, the working deck is free for other duties, such as conventional ship handling, salvaging, rescue towing and oil-spill response. Since a tug can use other (retractable) deck equipment on board the vessel, she can carry out multipurpose activities, enhancing safety and efficiency. i. www.thekooimangroup.com

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CHANGING TERMS & CONDITIONS

Battle of Forms GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARE CUSTOMARY IN MANY TRADES AND INDUSTRIES. SHIPBUILDING IS NO EXCEPTION. USUALLY A SHIPYARD REFERS TO THE STANDARD GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ITS NATIONAL SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY. SINCE some shipyards feel this is insufficient, they also declare their own conditions applicable. So which set of conditions does apply?

n 1997, the Dutch Supreme Court handed down a clear rule of law in a case in which a party referred to two sets of different terms and conditions, without stating which set applied to what type of services. None of these sets are applicable if it has not been stated one way or another, in a way that is comprehensible and not unreasonably difficult for the other party to determine [decide] which set is applicable to what part of the services contracted for. This is, of course, a bad outcome]: it may mean that the shipyard will be liable for damage or loss without any limitation. General terms and conditions always contain a number of exceptions and limitations of liability. However, those will

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go overboard if a Court rules that these terms and conditions do not apply.

Jurisdiction Clause

In this article, I will discuss a case in which a shipyard performed docking and other services to a fishing boat. In its (accepted) offer the yard referred to “A. our own general terms and conditions and B. (additionally) the standard Dutch Shipbuilders Conditions”. The terms and conditions of the yard contained a jurisdiction clause in favour of arbitration and the Dutch Shipbuilders Conditions referred possible disputes to the competent Rotterdam Court. During docking, a fire raged on the fishing

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boat, causing substantial damages. The insurance company compensated the owners of the fishing boat for the damages incurred. The insurance company started proceedings for indemnification against the yard before the District Court of the domicile of the yard, not being the Rotterdam District Court.

Contradicting Conditions

The yard argued that the local District had no jurisdiction as the claim should have been brought in arbitration in line with the yard’s own general terms and conditions. The insurance company replied that on grounds of the earlier mentioned ruling of the Dutch Supreme Court neither the yard’s

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conditions nor the Dutch Shipbuilders Conditions applied. Both conditions were contradicting themselves on – in any case – the question where possible disputes had to be decided. Consequently, the insurance company had no alternative than turning to the Court of the yard’s domicile. In many jurisdictions this is the main rule: a defendant should be sued before his own Court.

Pass the Test

The Court considered the way in which the yard had referred to both sets of conditions. Following the clear guideline of the Supreme Court it noted that there was some kind of sequence between the two sets of

conditions. The yard’s own conditions were mentioned first, with the letter A and then the yard referred additionally to the Dutch Shipbuilders Conditions as B. But, did this sequence actually pass the test? Was it obvious to the owners of the fishing boat (and therefore binding the insurance company that stepped in their shoes by compensating the damages)? Here as well, the Court applied another criterion of the Supreme Court correctly: under the circumstances of the case, what could the parties reasonably have understood (vice versa) regarding this issue on the basis of what they had said and the way in which they had behaved?

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Technical Disputes

The Court considered as one of these circumstances that the fishing boat had called at the yard earlier for refits under two other contracts. In those contracts it was stipulated that the terms of the contract would supersede the yard’s own general conditions and the Dutch Shipbuilders Conditions. They also contained a proviso that in case of technical disputes regarding the refits, arbitration would apply in the home port of the owners of the fishing boat. The Court assumed that the owners negotiated this arbitration in their own interest as it was clearly to their benefit to have technical disputes decided in their home port where the fishing boat would be and not at the domicile of the yard. As a result, this rebutted the owners’ argument that they could not have been aware of an arbitration clause in the yard’s own terms and conditions. Summarising, the Court ruled that the yard upon submitting an offer for docking and other services, during which the fire broke out, it could justifiably trust that the owners understood the reference to and the sequence between the yard’s own terms and conditions and those of the Dutch

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shipbuilders industry; and that the owners by accepting the same structure for the earlier refit contracts apparently did not see reasons to contract otherwise.

Explicitly or Tacitly

The owners played their last card and argued that on grounds of the New York Arbitration Convention the arbitration clause was null and void as it had not been explicitly agreed in a contract signed by both parties. It was only taken up in the yard’s own terms and conditions that formed part of an offer from the yard that the owners had accepted in a general way. The Court was not impressed. It considered that the relationship between the owners and the yard was governed by Dutch Law. Under Dutch law an arbitration clause is valid if it is taken up in general terms and conditions that have been accepted explicitly or tacitly by the other party. The New York Convention allows that locally a less strict rule than a contract signed by both parties applies.

industry terms and conditions and next to a (main) contract in which – if necessary – you can deviate from the industry terms and conditions? One stands the risk that neither set of conditions will apply unless it is very clearly stated which set will apply to what services and what the sequence between them is. Furthermore, when in doubt whether terms and conditions apply at all, a Court will more easily accept general terms and conditions that are customary in the industry. Those are the terms and conditions that one may expect to apply when doing business with an industry partner and not its own set of individual and differing terms and conditions. i. www.tenholternoordam.nl

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Brand New Range Ocean Safety launches a brand new range of liferafts, specifically designed for the demanding and diverse requirements of the commercial maritime sector. The company has distributed leading brands of commercial liferafts for many years. The Ocean Safety range offers a series of liferafts from 6-man to 130-man, ranging from throw-over and davit to ORL (open reversible liferafts). All are available with various emergency pack options to suit-specific requirements. The Flat Pack version is designed around the successful small compact military range, which Ocean Safety has been supplying for the past ten years. i. www.oceansafety.com

Gala LED is temporary safety work lighting made with high-efficiency LED. Its main characteristics are efficiency (1,700 lm), durability (60,000 hours), high quality, simple installation and high reliability. The latest state-of-the-art LED technology ensures maximum illumination with minimum power consumption (17 W) in a robust housing, which allows handling without any risk of lamp breakage. The most important advantage of Gala LED is the possibility of its use during various stages in shipbuilding and ship repair (steelwork, washing, sandblasting) which saves resources, time and significantly increases worker safety in accordance with the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC) norm HD63751. i. www.datal.com/en

Ocean Signal Ocean Signal has introduced its new rescueME Mob1, a AIS MOB (Automatic Identification System / Man Overboard) device with integrated DSC (Digital Selective Calling). It is compatible with even the most compact inflatable life jackets. The Mob1 is intended to be installed within the life jacket and will activate automatically on inflation. The integrated strobe light ensures maximum visibility in low-light conditions. Once activated Mob1 will transmit an alert to all AIS receivers and AIS-enabled plotters in the vicinity. The integrated GPS ensures precise location is sent to the vessel and any others that may be assisting. An additional feature of the Mob1, is its ability to activate the DSC alarm on your vessels VHF, alerting the crew to the situation. i. www.oceansignal.com

New Wärtsilä Engine The Wärtsilä 31 is the first of a new generation of mediumspeed engines, designed to set a new benchmark in efficiency and overall emissions performance. The engine is available in 8- to 16-cylinder configurations and has a power output ranging from 4.2 to 9.8 MW, at 720 and 750 rpm. The launch of the Wärtsilä 31 introduces a 4-stroke engine having the best fuel economy of any engine in its class. At the same time, it maintains outstanding performance across the complete operating range. Its modular design enables a significant reduction in maintenance time and costs, thereby improving power availability and reducing the need for parts. i. www.wartsila.com

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SBI OUTFITTERS PAGES Ulstein’s X-stern Extender Norwaybased Ulstein Group has unveiled the X-stern Extender concept, a feature that turns a relatively small vessel into a flexible subsea vessel with an extendable moonpool in the aft. The company believes that this feature increases safety in subsea operations, and the vessel’s smaller size reduces total operational costs and its environmental footprint. The newly developed X-stern Extender feature can be used for conversions as well as new-builds. “The feature widens the vessel’s operational window. This not only allows it to utilise the stern heading against the weather but adds to a vessel’s scope for operations,” says Ulstein’s Deputy CEO and head of market and innovation, Tore Ulstein. i. www.ulstein.com

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JRC and Alphatron Marine have introduced a unique pushboat bridge concept dedicated for the American river and inland waterways. In Europe typically inland shipping can move a maximum six barges at a time while the significant size of the rivers in the United States allows for transport of up to 36 barges at the same time. Besides controlling the vessel from a single chair, the captains can now actually feel the power of the main and flanking rudders while holding the joystick. This remarkable way of operation, designed together with Dutch hydraulic steering specialist Van Der Velden Marine Systems, gives them ultimate control of the vessel. i. www.alphatronmarine.com

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The introduction of the new Rotork IQT electric valve actuator brings the advanced functionality and asset management capabilities of Rotork’s third generation intelligent technology to the direct-drive operation of part-turn valves. Proven in the field by thousands of IQ3 multi-turn actuators, new functionality brought to the compact and robust IQT includes an unrivalled range of advanced data logging and communication capabilities that have been increased in response to the end users’ desire to access more data, both in the field and in the control room. i. www.rotork.com

Copier Bevelmachines is expanding its portfolio on metal pipe finishing with a CNC pipefinishing machine with both radial and axial feeding. Because of the feeding systems, especially tougher material like stainless steel, duplex or super duplex can be easily machined because this machine is cutting the metal from outside down to inside, step by step. This machine is capable of outside and inside machining of the pipe, like bevelling, facing, squaring, deburring, tapering and threading. All these preparations are done without manually changing the tools in the chuck for a different angle or shape. The metal pipe is clamped and the chuck with the cutting bits prepares all the required angles and shapes controlled by the CNC system. i. www.bevelmachines.com

VDL Klima Raises Its Game The Netherlands-based VDL Klima develops and manufactures a wide variety of heat exchangers for a broad range of maritime industries. With its modern sustainable production facility in Belgium – fully operational from the first quarter of 2015 – the company owns the most up-to-date production facility of heat exchangers in Europe. Several new achievements, with respect to their V-shape Klimarine box cooler, are the new KDL and box cooler software. Furthermore, the company invested in the development of a more environmental friendly anti-fouling system.

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CHEMETALL B.V. IJsselstraat 41 5347 KG Oss, The Netherlands T +31 (0)412 681 888 E ampak@chemetall.com I www.chemetall.com Ampak cathodic protection is a product group within the surface treatment business unit of the Chemetall group, based in Oss, The Netherlands. Ampak is specialized in the design, production and application of cathodic protection and anti-fouling systems. Our systems are mainly supplied to the marine and offshore industry. Ampak is a prime producer of zinc, aluminium and magnesium alloy anodes at its own foundry. Ampak also manufactures impressed current and anti-fouling systems to customer specification and requirements. We maintain strict quality control procedures, which has enabled us to maintain our distinct reputation as a leading and worldwide supplier of corrosion prevention systems. AMPAK, your worldwide specialist in cathodic protection.

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Cramm HLS BV P.O. Box 510, 8901 BH Leeuwarden The Netherlands T +31 (0)88 457 0457 F +31 (0)88 457 0458 E info@crammhls.com I www.crammhls.com Contact: Paul Boelens p.boelens@crammhls.com Cramm HLS BV is a sister company of Cramm Yachting Systems (www. cramm.nl). Cramm HLS deliveres equipment for safe and secure landing and handling of helicopters. One of the products is the helicopter landing grid (www.heligrid.com), which is used for safe landing in rough conditions. Besides this also Helicopter moving systems and the delivery of hangardoors are in the delivery-package. After 60 year anniversery we are proud to use: quality based on experience.

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

Emigreen B.V. Parabool 111, 3364 DH Sliedrecht The Netherlands T +31 (0)184 415 317 F +31 (0)184 415 582 E info@emigreen.eu I www.emigreen.eu Contact: Niko J. Dalpis Emission Control Technology Emigreen produces customised, integrated emission control solutions, for, among others, the maritime sector. Emigreen also provides services including design, specification, production, installation instruction, training and aftersales. Emigreen has expertise in emission control technologies, flow dynamics, thermodynamics and noise and vibration control. Emigreen develops and tests components including catalytic converters, particulate filters, selective catalytic reduction systems and related instrumentation. The Emigreen Alfa Alfa burner assisted soot filter system has set the standard for others to beat. All Emigreen solutions are highly efficient, highly reliable and highly controllable, whether designed for an inland barge, shortsea carrier or luxury yacht. Emigreen links science and the market

Gebhard Electro Innovatiepark 14, 4906 AA Oosterhout PB 61, 4900 AB Oosterhout The Netherlands T +31 (0)162 452 888 F +31 (0)162 433 761 E info@gebhard.nl I www.gebhard.nl Contact: Ton Versluis / Richard van de Wiel Gebhard Electro is a globally operating company specialised in the design, production, installation and maintenance of electrical systems for the maritime shipping industry. We collaborate with leading shipyards on every continent. Gebhard Electro has been specialised in the high-tech world of shipbuilding since 1946. Our activities vary greatly:

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HEINEN & HOPMAN Produktieweg 12 3751 LN Spakenburg The Netherlands T +31 (0)33 299 25 00 F +31 (0)33 299 25 99 E pr@heinenhopman.com I www.heinenhopman.com Contact: J.W.E. Hopman Heinen & Hopman Engineering is a world leader in air conditioning, mechanical ventilation,central heating, refrigeration, sanitary systems, fire protection, environmental systems and air duct cleaning. Founded in 1965, the company is renowned for being an innovator in the design, engineering and installation of customised solutions. We work in four specialist areas: – Superyachts. – Commercial shipping. – Offshore industry. – Navy vessels. Our mission is to ensure that the climate ‘indoors’ will perfectly meet the needs of people and products alike, whatever the weather outside. Heinen & Hopman offers a worldwide, 24/7 service via a network of subsidiaries and sales centres. Pantone 354

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Van Steenderen Mainport Lawyers B.V. Zeemansstraat 13 3016 CN Rotterdam, The Netherlands T +31 (0)10 266 78 66 F +31 (0)10 266 78 68 E arnold.vansteenderen@ mainportlawyers.com I www.mainportlawyers.com Contact: Arnold J. van Steenderen Considering to commission the construction of a luxury yacht in the Netherlands? Avoid the pit falls. We have vast experience in assisting owners through the negotiation and drafting process of a proper building contract. We can advise throughout the construction and we are also experienced litigators and mediators. References on application.

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WORD ON THE SEA

SBI’s Rob van Akkeren

50 years looking ahead painted green to demonstrate that this device is Reading the title you might think this Word on environmentally friendly. the Sea is all about my birthday. But lucky for me, We also visited the famous Nor-Shipping BBQ. I still have a few years to go before I turn 50! The Although the weather was not in our favour, the title actually refers to this year’s 50th edition of Noratmosphere was great. The 50th anniversary party Shipping, one of the biggest bi-annual maritime gave us the opportunity to talk to colleagues in a new events, held in Oslo (Norway). Together with Yellow and festive setting. We had many & Finch’s CCO Marco Geels, productive conversations and I attended this year’s edition met a lot of exhibitors not only of Nor-Shipping. We had an at our stand on the trade floor, amazing, action-packed four but also during our free daily days. Good to see that the public transportation commute maritime industry is alive to the beautiful centre of Oslo. and well despite a sluggish Trade shows in the Trade shows in the shipbuilding market. The shipbuilding industry continue to maritime cluster is still keen shipbuilding industry surprise me. I met enthusiastic on investing in innovation. continue to surprise me. people determined to innovate This was my first edition of and collaborate in order to Nor-Shipping and I was quite maintain a broad horizon. I am impressed by the number of looking forward to visiting the Offshore Energy 2015 companies (1,030 in total!) participating. I enjoyed in Amsterdam and Europort 2015 in Rotterdam. Let’s visiting some of the major Norwegian companies’ meet and greet there! stands, for instance Stadt, Fjellstrand, Harding, Norwegian Electric, Teamtec and Delitek. The maritime business is proactive. Companies keep developing their products and services. I also attended Becker Marine’s presentation of its 1,000th Becker Mewis Duct. Their power-saving Mewis Duct contributes to the development of a more sustainable Rob van Akkeren global shipping industry. The 1,000th Mewis Duct rob@ynfpublishers.com on display at the entrance to the trade fair was

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