Maritime Journal April 2021

Issue No. 397

April 2021

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CONTENTS NEWS

FEATURES

44 Seawork postponed

13 German hydro

Nicola Offshore GmbH, a new hydrographic survey services company has started operations

The commercial marine industry will meet face-to-face again - just not in June 2021

18 Tug acquisition

45 Tidal cars

Electricity from Shetland tidal power going straight to EV charge point

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22 Irish tidal

46 DP2 Multicat

New system pairing floating hydrokinetic energy with battery storage technology

A Dutch vessel operator claims ‘the most sustainable workboat in the market’

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FEATURES 47 Profile

Marcel Flipse of Orcan Energy talks Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) technologies

The Patrol 12 RIB, designed and built by Baltic Workboats, represents a new generation of high-speed interceptors for the Estonian specialist shipbuilder. High speed, superior manoeuvrability and durability make this boat an irreplaceable asset for any Navy or Law Enforcement unit.

Main functions of Patrol 12 RIB include patrol and navy operations, SAR function and law-enforcement duties. The Patrol 12 RIB has a stepped hull design which guarantees excellent seakeeping and manoeuvring characteristics at high speeds in rough weather conditions.

The variation of different propulsion, deck-layout and equipment options allows flexibility to find the most suitable solution for each user. Propulsion

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Basque consortium believes that the OSW future lies in new floating offshore substations Pioneering hydrogen power refit for Rhine cargo vessel

Turkey’s Environmental Minister recently approved development plans for a huge canal

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10 Kanal Istanbul

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SAAM Towage has completed its acquisition of 70% of Intertug

Seed funding for new environmentally kinder dredging technology

options include outboard engines, sterndrives or jet propulsion. The Patrol 12 RIB can be equipped with detachable wheelhouse, ballistic protection, machine gun mounts and telescopic radar mast. Deck layout and seating options can be configured to fit the customers’ needs. For example, position and quantity of shock mitigating seats are easily convertible thanks to a deck rail system and a telescopic mast guarantees the best signal for the antennas and radars during operation while also enabling compact solution in low-height environment (under bridges, etc) or for trailer transport purposes. BWB describes Patrol 12 RIB as an excellent solution for the customer who requires premium quality and highly multifunctional RIB for rough conditions.

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NEWS

BRIEFS Green award

Nippon Paint Marine Coatings’ revolutionary ship hull coating Aquaterras has won the Green4Sea Technology Award in an online-only event attended by the company’s President Seiichiro Shirahata. The paint system is described as the world’s first and only completely biocide free, self-polishing (SPC) antifouling paint.

COVID FORCES SECOND SEAWORK POSTPONEMENT

Gulf Island Fabrication Inc. has announced the sale of assets and certain vessel construction contracts of its shipyard division to Bollinger Shipyards LLC for approximately $28.6 million.

For Houston-based Gulf Island, net cash proceeds from the transaction are anticipated to be approximately $15 million.

Mercator Media Limited has released the following information concerning the postponement of this year’s Seawork until the Autumn.

It has become clear that it will not be possible to hold the 23rd edition of Seawork exhibition in June.

The risks caused by the COVID pandemic and the uncertainty around free European travel means we have little choice but to postpone Seawork and the Marine & Coastal Civil Engineering Expo (M&CCE Expo), due to be held from 15-17 June, and Speed@ Seawork, on 14 June.

We are all aware that many people and their businesses depend on Seawork and regret that we have had to take this decision. Over its 23 years it has become a vital business tool for the commercial marine industry.

The team are working with our stakeholders and suppliers on an acceptable alternative date in the early Autumn and will let you know as soon as possible, and certainly by Monday 21 June which is when the UK Government currently plan to exit Covid-19 restrictions.

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Biofuels

Global multimodal logistics company Samskip has increased its commitment to greener shipping through a new formal agreement with sustainable cargo initiative GoodShipping to run part of its fleet on marine biofuels.

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Wärtsilä is participating in a consortium of Finnish research organisations and leading companies researching means for developing radical new solutions for clean and efficient marine and off-road transport. The project is expected to run until spring 2023, and has been granted funding of EUR 7.9 million by Business Finland.

ECDIS Day

The date for the World ECDIS Day 2021 in Hamburg has been agreed on. It is the 6th of October and the groundbreaking presentations and exchange with industry leaders will be focused on ‘The New Normal in eNavigation’.

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Seas Of Solutions B.V has acquired Orolia’s Maritime Safety Business, excluding Fleet Management solutions.

The major marine technology brands of Netwave, McMurdo and Kannad Marine and their award-winning EPIRBs, Personal Location Beacons and Voyage Data Recorders will now continue under Seas Of Solutions.

The newly-formed Europebased Seas Of Solutions is led by owner Paul Smulders, the former Chief Executive of Netwave and marine connectivity specialist, Radio Holland.

The company will retain all associated Orolia Maritime staff under their current terms and conditions and the European OEMs and global distribution network will remain. The service

are safe and assigned to the 23rd edition of Seawork.

Without being able to hold the physical exhibition, business must go on. We have been boosting our online marketing support for exhibitors with innovations like Seawork 365, which informs our 40,000 strong commercial marine audience. We are now developing this theme further and next month will see the launch of the new ‘community’ platform that can host and deliver content all year round. It will work in tandem with the next physical exhibition and represents an

and support network and product warranty terms will be unchanged. Seas Of Solutions is headquartered in the Netwave building in Zoetermeer, in the Netherlands and its UK office is in Portsmouth, Hampshire.

Paul, who has 30 0 plus years of experience in the marine sector, says, “Seas Of Solutions utions is proud to continue the 150 0 years of combined tradition n and experience behind McMurdo, Netwave and Kannad nad Marine.

Product owners, new ew customers and everyone connected nected with the brands, will be pleased ased to know that it is business as usual.”

Among key products ducts in the ranges being acquired ired by Seas Of Solutions is FastFind tFind Return st RLS Link, the world’s first Enabled Distress Beacon.

8 The team are working with our stakeholders and suppliers on an acceptable alternative date in the early Autumn

excellent complementary online marketing innovation.

Everyone wants a return to meeting people face to face but we must be practical and respond to what is happening around us.

We are emerging from the grip of the pandemic but need to be sensitive to timing which is in everyone’s best interest.

Andrew Webster Chief Executive, Mercator Media Ltd

Orolia will continue as a world leader in Resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) solutions for military and commercial applications worldwide.

8 Paul Smulders CEO

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NEWS

TIDAL-POWERED CARS DRIVE SCOTLAND TO NET ZERO

emissions in the UK. In the push towards net zero, the Scottish Government has banned the sale of new cars powered solely by petrol or diesel by 2032, accelerating the need to develop new sources of clean energy to power vehicles.

The Nova project has received grant funding through Transport

8 Nova Innovation’s electric vehicle charge point generates electricity from tidal power

Scotland to install the EV charging infrastructure as part of the clean energy transition.

The UK will host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow on 1 - 12 November 2021.

SHIPBUILDER CELEBRATES 160 YEARS One UK shipbuilding company that has worked on some of the world’s most iconic ships is celebrating its 160th anniversary.

Founded on 11 April 1861 by Sir Edward James Harland and Gustav Wilhelm Wolff, Harland & Wolff has lent its expertise to the RMS Titanic, RMS Olympic and HMHS Britannic, through to the SS Canberra for P&O and the Myrina tanker - the

first supertanker built in the UK. John Wood, Group CEO commented: “It is a great privilege to celebrate 160 years of Harland & Wolff. It is a brand that is steeped in history and is now going through a pivotal change that will see it industry leading once again.

Mr Wood added: “We have already started to invest in all our facilities, from Wilma the robotic welder in Belfast to the

complete restoration of the Appledore dock gates.”

Harland & Wolff boasts four shipyards and fabrication facilities based in Belfast in Northern Ireland, Appledore in Devon, and Scotland. The company operates throughout five markets, offering six key services. Its Belfast yard is one of Europe’s largest heavy engineering facilities with deep water access.

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The charity operating Steamship Shieldhall in Southampton, UK has received a grant of £61,200 from the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund to help the organisation recover and reopen. Shieldhall, Southampton’s heritage steamship, was unable to sail at all during 2020. The award will assist the charity in opening up to new audiences, and promoting its June – September sailing programme, set to cover over 20 sailings.

Danish base for new wind farms

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Marine energy experts have created the first ever electric vehicle (EV) charge point where drivers can ‘fill up’ directly from a tidal energy source.

Nova Innovation’s EV charge point is located on the shores of Bluemull Sound, at Cullivoe harbour on the island of Yell in Shetland. Beneath the water, Nova’s tidal turbines have been powering homes and businesses in Shetland for more than five years. The island’s vehicles can now be powered purely by the tide.

Simon Forrest, CEO of Nova Innovation, said: “Our technology generates electricity from the immense power of the seas, and it is changing the way we power our lives - from how we make a cup of tea to how we travel. We now have the reality of tidal powered cars, which demonstrates the huge steps forward we are making in tackling the climate emergency and achieving net zero by working in harmony with our natural environment.”

Traditional combustion engine vehicles are responsible for around a fifth of all carbon

Manor Marine, a UK- based provider of ship building, marine and general engineering services to the maritime and renewables sectors, has successfully achieved Health & Safety and Environmental Management Systems Certification by NQA, conforming to ISO 45001 – Health and Safety Management and ISO 14001 – Environmental Management.

Al Gihaz Contracting, part of Al Gihaz Holding has announced its acquisition of assets, Intellectual Property and the management systems of Enshore Subsea Ltd. The acquisition will see the creation of a new joint venture with the aim of forming a leading seabed intervention and construction management services provider.

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Swedish wind farm developer Vattenfall has again selected Denmark’s Port of Hvide Sande as the operations and maintenance base, for new wind farms being developed.

The two wind farms Vesterhav Syd and the Vesterhav Nord were approved for construction back in December 2020 by the Danish Energy Agency although the actual location of the wind farms has been changed after protests about their closeness to shore.

Vattenfall had initially planned to commission the wind farms in 2020, but had to delay the projects after the Danish Energy Agency initiated new EIA processes. The company then changed the layout of the wind farms, locating the planned turbines as far offshore as possible whilst keeping them in relatively shallow water. The commissioning of the two wind farms is now expected by the end of 2023.

This new wind farm will be close to the Horns Rev 3 wind farm which Vattenfall currently has under construction and for servicing that wind farm, the company selected to establish a support base at the nearby port of Hvide Sande for its O&M base.

That was in 2019 and to construct the base they selected an undeveloped site in the outer harbour at the port.

Now Vatenfall plans to expand these facilities.

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The UK Chamber of Shipping has announced that Bob Sanguinetti has decided to step down as Chief Executive, to embark on a new role as Chief Executive of the Aberdeen Harbour Board, taking up his new role later this year. The recruitment process for a replacement will begin shortly.

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VESSEL & EQUIPMENT NEWS A Dutch vessel operator claims its new multicat due to hit the water in summer 2021 will be ‘the most sustainable workboat in the market’.

The 36m Acta Marine vessel, to be named Coastal Crown and currently under construction at Bijlsma Wartena shipyard in The Netherlands will be an ultra-shallow draft Multicat-type, equipped with Tier III engines to lower NOx emissions by 73%. She will also be equipped with a 300kWh battery-hybrid pack for both propulsion and the ship’s accommodation, resulting in up to 15% reduction on fuel and CO2 emissions.

With this new vessel, Acta Marine will be able to support its clients to include more sustainable workboat solutions in commercial offerings and projects. This is relevant in both the offshore renewables market and for coastal infrastructure construction projects. ”Sustainability criteria are increasingly becoming part of the offshore marine value chain. With our new Coastal Crown we are taking a big step in offering our clients marine services, such as anchor handling, route clearance, cable burial, wire laying and dredging support with substantially reduced emissions “says Managing Director Govert Jan van Oord. “As a company that is in business for

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the long term, stewardship is in our DNA and this investment emphasizes our commitment to reduce our emissions and create a more sustainable future.”

Tjeerd-Wiebe Bijlsma, Managing Director of shipyard Bijlsma Wartena says: “We are very pleased that Acta Marine returned to Bijlsma Wartena for this newbuilding workboat, after having delivered other newbuilt vessels in the past decade. The excellent cooperation between both companies, and with our key suppliers, enables the innovative Coastal

8 Acta Marine says Coastal Crown will be ‘a future proof asset on the international workboat market’

Crown to be designed and built at the highest industry standards.”

Equipped with DP2, accommodation for 19 persons, 30 tons bollard pull and an operating draft of less than 2.0 metres, Acta Marine says Coastal Crown will be ‘a future proof asset on the international workboat market’. The investment is being supported by a Sustainable Shipbuilding Subsidy from the Netherlands’ government.

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PROFILE

MARCEL FLIPSE Orcan Energy “Waste heat is the world’s largest unused energy source,” Marcel Flipse of Orcan Energy told MJ. “We have solar, hydro, wind... but this is so simple - and it has vast potential for the maritime industry.”

The possibilities are large in more ways than one: the most recent, headline-grabbing contract sees eight thermal efficiency units installed onboard the heavy lift and installation ship Green Jade, currently under build in Taiwan.

Despite that the footprint is “quite small” he said: “About the size of a shower cubicle”.

As Flipse remarked there’s a lot of sub-steam temperature but still potentially useful thermal energy “going up into the air” from vessels of all kinds: here, Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) technology can recover a slice of it by effectively working “a little like a fridge” in reverse - instead of cooling-frompower, it’s power-from-cooling. Notably, it doesn’t need particularly high temperatures exhaust and engine jacket water will do nicely.

So, five years ago Flipse and his team in Munich-based Orcan Energy started working on transferring the tried-and-tested ORC

technology from systems engineering across to vessels.

This posed some challenges: a ship’s engine room is a more extreme environment than usually encountered in land-based applications. As Flipse underlined, “onboard, nothing is stable, just about everything is dynamic”: the new ORC product had to withstand vibrations, shock loads and roll, yaw and pitch movements, and of course, engine room temperatures.

The first order for the new Efficiency PACK came from two clean, green hybrid ferries for Rederij Doeksen, with a route around environmentally sensitive areas in the Netherlands. Delivery of the ORCs was accomplished in 2017 and an early commercial breakthrough seemed on the cards.

Fate intervened. The far-east yard went bust, resurrected itself, then went under again.

The boats were eventually rescued and put onboard a semisubmersible for transport back to the Netherlands, but were damaged in the process. By this time, both vessels needed extensive refurbishment. Having expended so

Waste heat .... is so simple - and it has vast potential for the maritime industry

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much effort with little to show, “it was a very steep climb upward”, he admitted. In fact, it was another three years before the ferries finally went into service in 2020, and perseverance was necessary to keep trying to find another market opening.

However, these days of careful energy conservation favour technology that can utilise alternative energy streams: Orcan Energy now has Efficiency PACK installations onboard river cruise vessels, an inland waterway barge and to prove a point about its flexibility, there are also orders for units destined for two water injection dredgers alongside Green Jade.

It’s a matter of some satisfaction for Flipse that ORC technology is finding a niche in this particular market. “I believe in it. And introducing it to the maritime industry... well, it is probably my last big challenge.”

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DIVING/UNDERWATER REPAIRS (1) Belgium (2) 284,360 EUR (3) Aquafin nv, Aartselaar, Belgium (4) The purpose of this contract is to carry out all kinds of diving work, in particular underwater works (5) 1 (6) K & C Diving nv, Kieldrecht (Kallo), Belgium SEA DEFENCES CONSTRUCTION WORKS (1) France (2) 9,000,000 EUR (3) Grand Port Maritime de Marseille, Marseille, France (4) The works covered by this contract relate to the supply, installation and the maintenance of defences on the east and west basins of the Grand Port Maritime de Marseille (5) 2 (6) ECTM, Les Pennes-Mirabeau, France

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HARBOUR DREDGING WORKS (1) Malta (2) 6,996,600 EUR (3) Infrastructure Malta, Luqa, Malta (4) Contract for inert and contaminated seabed material dredging and disposal Port of Valletta (Grand Harbour) (5) 2 (6) Rohde Nielsen A/S, Copenhagen, Denmark MARINE CONSULTANCY SERVICES (1) Netherlands (2) Not Stated (3) Rijkswaterstaat Programma’s, Utrecht, Netherlands (4) The programme for tendering innovations in coastline care focuses on making regular coastal maintenance more sustainable, in combination with the greatest possible cost-effectiveness (5) 4 (6) C-Job & Partners bv/Stichting Maritiem Research Instituut Nederland, Hoofddorp, Netherlands; Sweco Nederland bv, De Bilt, Netherlands

SUBMARINE CABLES INSTALLATION (1) France (2) 25,200,000 EUR (3) RTE - Réseau Transport Electricité and Les Eoliennes Flottantes du Golfe du Lion S.A.S, Paris La Défense, France (4) Eoliennes Flottantes du Golf du Lion (EFGL) Floating Offshore Windfarm Supply and Installation of 66 kV Submarine and Undergound Power Cables (5) Not Stated (6) Société de Dragage International SA, Edinburgh, UK RIVER PIERS MAINTENANCE (1) UK (2) 4,900,000 GBP (3) Transport for London (TfL), London, SE1 8NJ (4) TfL is establishing a single contract for the maintenance of TfL’s piers on the River Thames (5) 1 (6) County Building Services Ltd trading as CBS Ltd, New Romney, TN29 0AU

TUG BOAT (1) Austria (2) 1,755,197 EUR (3) viadonau - Österreichische Wasserstraßen-Gesellschaft mbH, Wien, Austria (4) Construction and delivery of a tug boat for the Austrian Danube for pushing of a buoy-laying vessel (5) 4 (6) Erlenbacher Schiffswertf Maschinen- und Stahlbau GmbH, Erlenbach, Germany INSPECTION/ MEASUREMENT BOATS (1) Poland (2) 1,822,000 PLN (3) Panstwowe Gospodarstwo Wodne Wody Polskie, Warszawa, Poland (4) The subject of the contract is the delivery of boats, including: inspection and measurement boats with equipment including trailers (5) 2; 5 (6) Mazuria Krzysztof Zawistowski, Galiny, Poland; Firma Handlowo Usługowa „Hero”, Tarnowskie Gory, Poland

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MARINE CIVILS

KANAL ISTANBUL TO GO AHEAD Turkey’s Environmental Minister Murat Kurum recently confirmed that the country has approved development plans for a huge canal that would run parallel the Bosphorus Kanal Istanbul is planned to run more or less north to south over a distance of approximately 25 nautical miles and it will increase the capacity for shipping to and from the Black Sea, connecting it to the Marmara Sea in the south and then on to the Eastern Mediterranean.

Proposals to build a canal linking the two seas have been talked about for many years. The canal is aimed at by-passing the busy Straits of Bosphorus and to reduce the delays for shipping on this route which features sharp bends and shallows. There have been proposals for four alternative routes for the canal and now after years of discussion and research the final route for the canal has been selected and the final approvals are underway.

The route planned is west of the Bosphorus Strait, and includes the area from the Kucukcekmece Lake to the Durusu region. This is on the outskirts of the city and it would be a sea

level canal with no locks. Based on the current specifications for the canal it will have a depth of 25 metres and the width will vary from 250 to 1,000 metres. Spoil from the excavation work with be used to create new islands in the Sea of Marmara.

Studies are continuing about the potential earthquake risks on the waterway and the need to protect the entrances at both ends with breakwaters. Included in the project are up to five high level bridges and the development of the canal’s banks into a major logistics hub serving the Black Sea. It is expected that the total cost will be in the region of $9 million and it is likely that it will be financed by public-private partnerships.

Currently the Bosphorus handles around 160 transits per day with no charge for a transit under the Montreux Convention.

It is anticipated that there will be a charge for the transit of the new canal with restrictions on the size and number of vessels allowed to transit the Bosphorus in the future.

8 The route planned is west of the Bosphorus Strait, and includes the area from the Kucukcekmece Lake to the Durusu region

Floating wave attenuator Poralu Marine has delivered the longest public floating wave attenuator in Australia for the Geelong Waterfront Safe Harbour Precinct project.

Wangim Walk (which means boomerang in the Wadawurrung language) is a 440-metrelong concrete public wave attenuator and amongst the longest built in Australia in similar area exposed to strong winds.

The company engineered and delivered a heavy duty 5-6m wide floating concrete wave attenuator to protect the first stage of

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a brand-new aluminium made marina and to benefit of all the advantages of this high-tech metal. The harbour that could previously shelter 280 berths has been completely remodelled simultaneously with the waterfront. The fixed jetties will eventually be replaced by the floating versatile system to offer around 360 berths.

8 The wave attenuator was designed not only to welcome visitors for a unique on-water experience but also as a wave protection for the harbour

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MARINE CIVILS

MARITIME HUB FOR MALTA The Mediterranean Maritime Hub Malta (MMH) is investing more than €20 million to turn Valletta into a hub for vessels from the maritime and oil and gas exploration sectors Located in the far reaches of Valetta Harbour at Albert Town, the first investment of €8 million went towards the preparation of the site, with a large proportion dedicated to the dredging of the basin to a depth of 10.5 metres.

This dredging successfully removed pollutants from the main dock and allowed the port to accommodate larger vessels from the offshore sectors, including supply and construction vessels as well as superyachts.

“Today, thanks to the collaborative work with Jan De Nul Group, Malta’s harbour can accommodate larger vessels within the oil and gas field including supply and construction vessels.

This investment sets us well on the way to achieving our ambition of turning the port of Valletta into a bustling Maritime and Oil & Gas Hub,” a spokesperson from MMH commented.

Today, thanks to the collaborative work with Jan De Nul Group, Malta’s harbour can accommodate larger vessels within the oil and gas field including supply and construction vessels

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The next stage of the development includes the provision of two travel lifts, one of 300 tonnes and one of 700 tonnes which will allow vessels to be lifted out and placed on hard standing or in the workshops for further work. This 5 month long project will involve creating two 45 metre long piers on which the hoists can operate and these will create two basins, one with a 9 metre width and one 14 metre width which are necessary for accommodating wider vessels. The

travel lifts are part of the second investment of €5 million that has been allocated for the upgrading works on the quayside infrastructure.

These current investment projects will make it possible to move onto the next stage which will include 120,000 sq. metres of paving and servicing works upgrades, the upgrading of the sheds and equipment, to include new workshops, blasting and painting booths as well as new offices and facilities.

8 The first investment of €8 million went towards the preparation of the site

A geotechnical investigation for the world’s longest immersed tunnel has been completed.

Fugro has completed a nearshore geotechnical investigation for the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel that will connect Denmark and Germany by road and rail.

Fugro carried out the work for Femern Link Contractors, the consortium building the 18km tunnel that will reduce travel time between the two countries and contribute to a greener transport system.

Michael Neuhaus, strategic sales and marketing manager for Fugro in Germany, said: “We are proud to play a significant role in this iconic project. Detailed knowledge of the subsurface soil properties has helped Femern Link Contractors to improve cost and time management during the preconstruction and design phases, and to

meet their engineering objectives.”

Fugro has been involved in the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel project for the last 10 years, from early site investigation work up to the current geotechnical study.

This latest phase included geotechnical site characterisation of the sub-seabed soil at both tunnel entrances and, on the Danish side, the production facility where the hollow concrete tunnel elements are being made.

Fugro deployed their Skate 3 jack-up platform, a custom-designed geotechnical spread, and a specialist data acquisition team to perform core drilling and downhole cone penetration tests.

The resulting data was then analysed to determine subsurface uncertainty to reduce the contractor’s and client’s ground risk exposure by providing secured geotechnical design input parameters.

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8 Fugro deployed its Skate 3 jack-up platform for the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel nearshore geotechnical investigation

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WORKS IN PROGRESS

HOWTH HARBOUR DEVELOPMENTS Howth Harbour near Dublin is undergoing a transformation with the re-development of the Middle Pier plus proposals for dredging the harbour and the creation of a reclaimed area of land

Included in the contract is dredging works at the proposed quay wall face and the treatment and re-use of the dredge spoil within the structure/reclamation area Over the rest of the harbour The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) and the harbour authority for Howth Harbor Fishery Centre are proposing to dredge seabed material from within the harbour. The main goal of these works is to provide better water access to the fishing, leisure, and RNLI craft using the harbour, the Government of Ireland’s DAFM said.

It is proposed to reuse the material to create an area for what is called ‘public realm’ on the west side of the West Pier which will effectively create a new area of land for

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At the Middle Pier, which divides the harbour into fishing and leisure areas, work on the construction of a 134m-long quay wall on the western face of the pier and associated deck area, road access, hard standing and parking is already underway. Contractor John Sisk & Sons is undertaking the construction of a rock armour revetment at the eastern side of the Middle Pier plus land reclamation at the eastern side.

Included in the contract is dredging works at the proposed quay wall face and the treatment and re-use of the dredge spoil within the structure/reclamation area. The job will be finished with the installation of new ancillary services and mooring furniture.

development outside the harbour but with access from the West Pier. The volume of material to be removed is approximately 240,000 m3, and the reclaimed area that will be created will extend to approximately 4.8ha.

Enhancement of water depths within the harbour area is now required to maintain safe access during any state of tide.

This is necessary because of increased fishing vessel sizes, siltation, and a desire to improve the usable water area. Lack of sufficient water depths due to siltation in the vicinity of the public and RNLI slipways is also resulting in restricted access to the water for the public and RNLI rescue craft at low tide.

To this end DAFM is preparing a planning application, for the proposed dredging and reclamation project.

8 Howth Harbour near Dublin is undergoing a transformation

Sheet piling solution for canal wall UK wet civil engineering firm Land & Water has been awarded a contract, on behalf of Contractor Sir Robert McAlpine, to carry out piling works to an area of Nottingham Canal.

The project will see Land & Water install a sheet pile wall on the Canal, complete with concrete backfill and assist in the formation of a new concrete capping beam, to help protect the embankment for years to come.

Using a ravestein pontoon setup, Land & Water will be calling on its expertise and civils capabilities to install from the water as well as providing the opportunity for one of its apprentices to grow his skillset as he looks after the quality monitoring.

This is part of the firm’s commitment

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8 Land & Water will install a sheet pile wall on the Canal, complete with concrete backfill

towards safeguarding the future of the younger generation through a career in civil engineering.

Lucy Lee, Contracts Manager at Land & Water, said: “This is the first time we have worked on a project for Sir Robert McAlpine and we are excited to get started. We pride ourselves on establishing trusted relationships with our clients and we were extremely honoured to be recommended for these works by the Canal & River Trust.

Land & Water’s work on this circa £200k project highlights the firm’s commitment towards creating a unique heritage site.

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HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY

SPECIALISED MARINE DATA ACQUISITION SERVICES Nicola Offshore GmbH, a new company specialising in turnkey hydrographic survey services has started operations from its HQ in Hamburg Working from an agile logistics and technology platform, Nicola Offshore was established to service the more complex and specialist aspects of marine surveying, including underwater object detection, unexploded ordinance (UXO), and subsea cable investigations, as well as pre- and post-dredging reports. The company is a joint venture between Nicola Engineering GmbH, a German marine survey provider with over 40 years’ experience and ProMarine BV, a Dutch workboat manufacturer.

Fulfilling its laser-sharp focus of providing fast-turnaround surveys for offshore oil & gas, and renewable energy clients, Nicola Offshore has developed an advanced marine data acquisition platform based on ProMarine fast workboats fitted with the unique integrated Hydrographic Survey System (iHSS) from marine data acquisition specialist, Subsea Europe Services GmbH.

We are building capabilities to tackle the toughest survey projects that demand speed and agility to collect high quality data while meeting strict deadlines, often under extreme conditions

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Andres Nicola, CEO of Nicola Engineering said, “We have noticed a significant upturn in requests for unplanned multibeam echo sounder-based surveys especially around offshore wind farms, and are confident that establishing a team to specialise in producing high quality data in these challenging conditions is the most effective way to meet the specialised needs.”

Waterschap Scheldestromen has awarded Holland Shipyards Group a build contract for a new survey vessel.

The new vessel, a replacement of their current vessel, is expected to enter service by the end of 2021.

The vessel measures 15.15m by 4.90m and will be suitable for surveying along the Zeeland coast, up to five nautical miles offshore. It will be provided with two permanent magnet motors, each with a capacity of 85kW, and a variable speed generator set, ensuring optimal fuel consumption and operational reliability by switching generators on and off automatically.

For its hydrographic survey duties it is equipped with both a singlebeam and multibeam echosounders.

While launching as a hybrid the ship’s design takes into account future plans to be potentially converted into a battery powered full electric vessel.

Building of the vessel will start in March at the Holland Shipyards Group’s yard in Werkendam.

Daniel Esser, Managing Director of Nicola Offshore added, “We are building capabilities to tackle the toughest survey projects that demand speed and agility to collect high quality data while meeting strict deadlines, often under extreme conditions. The team we have put together has the drive, expertise and experience to respond to the most daunting challenges in marine survey.” Dick Duin, CEO of ProMarine concluded, “The combination of fast vessels and cutting-edge survey technology positions Nicola Offshore as a unique resource for offshore clients that need gap-filler surveys actioned quickly and effectively. We’re looking forward to saying yes to the jobs that many would decline”.

8 Nicola Offshore has developed an advanced marine data acquisition platform based on ProMarine fast workboats

Specialised marine data acquisition services

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8 Building of the vessel will start in March at Holland Shipyards

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DELIVERY AND ORDER ROUND-UP This month’s review covers tug deliveries and orders from European shipyards and a series of newbuildings from an Ohio USA-based yard with European connections

8 Great Lakes Shipyard is building ten ice-class Damen design tugs

Med Marine is well established as a tug builder but also operates its own fleet and the Turkish yard recently transferred an ASD tug from its own fleet to Chilean multinational company SAAM Towage for operation in Ecuador. SAAM Tarqui was built in 2016 as Efesan Port, a MED-2575 class tug based on Robert Allan Ltd’s RAmparts 2500W design and follows Med Marine’s delivery of the MED-A2360 class SAAM Itza to the same owner a year ago with another MED-2575 about to be sent to the region.

Med Marine offers 60, 70 and 75 tonne bollard pull versions of the marque and SAAM Tarqui provides 70tbp via Wärtsilä main engines (3,600kW total) and Kongsberg thrusters. The RINA-classed, fifi1 equipped tug has DMT towing winches forward and aft along with a Mampaey towing hook.

Great Lakes Shipyard is around halfway through a tenvessel order for sister company Great Lakes Towing under the terms of a licensing agreement with Damen Shipyards whereby the Cleveland, Ohio-based shipyard is exclusive builder of the Stan Tug 1907 ICE in the US. The new tugs are replacing existing vessels being retired from Great Lakes’ fleet as part of a modernisation programme in response to USCG Subchapter M regulations and will operate throughout the Great Lakes and up into the St Lawrence Seaway. Five of the ten are currently listed: Cleveland, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, operated by two-man crews. The 30tbp tugs have hybrid propulsion systems via Canal Marine designed Logan FlexaDrive power systems and operate on electric power while idling, underway at low speeds or under low loads.

Main engines are MTU Tier III, 1,000hp diesels, Great Lakes stating: ‘The tugs’ compact size and high manoeuvrability makes them ideal for the narrow waterways and low bridges that characterise harbour towing on the Great Lakes.’

It was in June 2018 that you correspondent along with MJ’s editor inspected the first example of Damen’s ‘next generation’ RSD Tug 2513 Innovation at Southampton during its European showcase tour. This opportunity for prospective clients to see the tug in action has been credited with the

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order and subsequent delivery of Senglea the ninth named vessel (out of 12) in the series bearing yard number 515011 to Tug Malta, part of the Rimorchiatori Riuniti Group.

Senglea features Damen Triton, a digitalised remote monitoring system that collects data including fuel, oil and water levels along with performance indicators such as power, RPM and fuel consumption from sensors throughout the vessel. Tug Malta’s new fifi1-equipped addition provides 80tbp and is fully compliant with local Maltese regulations.

Turning now to orders and staying with Damen, in 2005 Ports of Jersey took delivery of the Shoalbuster 2709 Duke of Normandy. Following 15 years of service Damen has again been selected to supply a slightly larger Shoalbuster 2711 on the back of expanding requirements including supporting forthcoming windfarm projects in nearby UK and EU waters.

Ports of Jersey selected this particular Shoalbuster design at Seawork Exhibition in Southampton where the first of class, now Ems Tug for German principles was on display. The 2711 is an evolved version of the 2709 where the additional two metres beam will provide extra stability, workspace, storage and space for a larger (Heila) crane. It will offer 40tbp and is due for delivery in Q4 this year.

Shipbuilder Chantiers Piriou offers a variety of tugs, including its own in-house designs and an interesting such reference has been reported with the order for a 16m, conventional twin-screw harbour tug for Société Coopérative des Lamaneurs of Brest and Roscoff harbours.

To be built at Piriou’s Vietnam facilities, the 15tbp tug is adapted to the client’s requirements and specified for harbour towing operations over the stern, alongside and in push mode together with deepsea towing from astern. MLC 2006-compliant accommodation is at main deck level and the vessel is equipped with ‘a new generation motorisation’ compliant with IMO Tier III regulations, other characteristics include: length 16.5m, breadth 6.56m, maximum draught 2.5m, fuel oil capacity 15m3 and propulsion from two 440kW engines with a bow thruster. Delivery is scheduled for August 2021 and it will be home-ported in Concarneau.

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REMOTE TUGS A STEP CLOSER 8 The tug will be remotely controlled from ashore

Credit: Kongsberg

Svitzer, Kongsberg Maritime and classification society ABS have signed an agreement to jointly develop RECOTUG, the ‘world’s first fully operational and remotely-controlled tug’.

While Svitzer states it is several years away from seeing remotely operated tugs in commercial operation, the collaboration could be seen as an important step towards a tug performing towage operations remotely controlled from an operations centre ashore.

Kongsberg believes digitalisation and enhanced automation are vital for sustainability and a profitable future for the maritime industry.

The collaboration brings together Svitzer’s operational experience, a newbuild tug with crew and tug-specific solutions with Kongsberg’s remote-control and autonomous technology and finally the expertise and guidance from ABS necessary for regulatory approval. Svitzer is well positioned operating extensively in the near-shore environment of harbour towage.

The project is expected to run ‘for the years to come’ leading to Svitzer conducting commercial remote tug operations in the Port of Copenhagen, a natural continuation of the first Svitzer/Kongsberg Maritime (formerly Rolls-Royce Marine) project from 2017. This

involved remote navigation of the tug Svitzer Hermod in Copenhagen carrying out nontowage manoeuvres from the quayside where the vessel’s master, located in a remote operating centre berthed the tug alongside, undocked, turned 360’ and undertook a short passage before safely berthing again, Svitzer Hermod was manned throughout the trial.

Kongsberg are involved in several projects

that ‘define the remote and autonomous vessel control systems for tomorrow’ this venture taking work a step further by integrating these key technologies into a new context of operation.

For ABS, chairman and president Christopher Wiernicki, said: “As a data-centric organisation, ABS is a leader in the maritime application of digital technologies. As safety moves away from the things you can see and touch, to things you cannot see such as software and data, ABS has been spearheading development of next generation safety approaches that draw on our expertise as a technical integrator. As a result of this tradition of constant innovation, we are uniquely well placed to support this project, which is genuinely breaking new ground for the entire industry. Greater industry collaboration is going to be key to meeting the challenges of digitalisation and maritime sustainability, so ABS is proud to be part of a team that has such a significant role to play in shaping the direction of both.”

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MAKING THE TOWING CONNECTION QUICK AND EASY Credit: Lankhorst Ropes

Maritime and offshore synthetic fibre and steel wire rope manufacturer Lankhorst Ropes has introduced Lankoloop, described as the world’s quickest and easiest towing and mooring connection.

The theme when reporting activities in the towing industry generally revolves around technical developments be it digitisation and automation or advances in reducing emissions. It is easy to forget however that basic hardware and seamanship skills present since day one are still fundamental to the sector including one of the most basic, connecting towing and mooring lines.

Lankhorst’s Lankoloop connection uses a simple knot and eye connection to ‘complete the connection in seconds’ and can be repeatedly opened and close if needed.

Feeding it through any smooth strongpoint completes the connection. A feature of Lankoloop is that no other hardware is required with the connection replacing a conventional cow hitch or shackle.

The manufacturer states that ease of handling and the ability to connect lines safely and quickly are ‘vital’ in many towing situations, particularly in adverse weather conditions and that simplifying the connection to a single openable eye ensures ‘a safer

operation without compromising on the strength of the complete line configuration.’

Lankoloop follows earlier development of the Lankonect soft line connection (see MJ February 2018) and is constructed from a twelve-strand HMPE (High Modulus Polyethylene) rope with an ‘unmatched weight-to-strength ratio’ compared with a steel wire sling of the same length and capacity. Compared to such a sling it will match the breaking strength at only 15% of the weight and typically a 44mm Lankoloop will have a breaking strength of 143.1Mt MBF. Wilco Stroet, Lankhorst ropes managing director said: ‘For both towing and mooring, the Lankoloop is a breakthrough in terms of safety

8 The Lankoloop towline connection eliminates the need for other hardware

and ease of connection without the need to handle heavy shackles, allowing single person towing and mooring connections. Lankoloop is an important development for the maritime industry that makes soft line rope connections quicker and easier to complete.’

Lankhorst Ropes was established in 1751 as a ropery and sailmaker in Sneek in the Netherlands where its headquarters is still based with a global sales and stock point network in: Canada; north and south America; the Middle East; Singapore and Australia.

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SAAM COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF INTERTUG

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SAAM Towage has completed its acquisition of 70% of fellow South American tug operator Intertug in a deal valued at US$49.7m.

The completion of the acquisition, first announced in January 2020 and involving purchase of 70% of post-capitalisation shares of Intertug will see SAAM offering towing services in the Colombian market, expand operations in Mexico and Central America and gain an important base in the Caribbean where Intertug has established a prominent commercial and operating presence.

The purchase will be financed through a combination of debt and corporate resources, the stake acquired via a capital increase and share purchase which SAAM states will provide an adequate capital structure to advance its growth and efficiency plans.

Intertug’s history dates back over 25 years, its 25-vessel fleet carrying out more than 18,000 taskings a year. SAAM Towage is a larger operation with over 150 tugs at more than 70 ports throughout the Americas logging over 100,000 taskings annually and as well as traditional shiphandling services is also active in the offshore and LNG terminal sectors.

A deeper look at SAAM indicates continuous growth since forming in 1961. After initially operating in Uruguay, by 2006 it had a

8 Intertug’s assets will be integrated into SAAM’s own tug fleet of over 150 vessels

presence in: Ecuador, Mexico, Brazil, Costa Rica and Guatemala. In 2014 SAAM commenced joint operations with Smit (part of Boskalis) starting in Brazil and Mexico along with two new markets, Canada and Panama

and the entire joint operation with Boskalis was acquired in 2019. In 2014 SAAM worked with Consorcio Puente Chacao providing support with construction of a bridge joining the island of Chiloé with continental Chile Two years later SAAM became part of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index Chile and in 2018 was recognised by Huella Chile for measuring and verifying its greenhouse gas emissions.

Another milestone in that year was signing of its first regional towage contract with its first Tier III tug entering service in 2019.

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ISU WORKING TO REVISE WRECK REMOVAL CONTRACTS Wreck removal operations along with their contracts and the way tendering is conducted are described by the ISU as ‘some of the key issues for the salvage industry’ and the representative group is working with international shipping organisation’s representative body BIMCO and others to revise the ‘popular and well-regarded’ wreck removal contracts. At the same time ISU is working with the International Group of P&I Clubs to revise the tendering code of practice agreed in 1998 and not updated since.

Wreck removal contracts are used for traditional ‘wet’ wreck removals and occasionally other salvage work accounting for around 50% of ISU members’ annual gross revenue. Income from these is considered important maintaining the industry’s emergency response activities which, given the urgency of the situation and uncertainty of success can be risky from a business impact angle.

The ISU’s high-profile line-up points to the project’s importance, its president Smit International’s Richard Janssen chairing the BIMCO group considering wreck contracts, supported by vice president Nick Sloane and executive committee members Leendert Muller and John Witte, both past ISU presidents. The International Group of P&I Clubs are central to the process and Tony Goldsmith of Hill Dickerson and Andrew Chamberlain of HFW jointly provide independent legal advice to the review committee.

ISU considers transparent tender processes and contractor selection, the use of Quantitative Risk Assessment and fair apportionment of risk are key matters and speaking about the discussions, Richard Janssen said: ‘I am sure that the spirit of cooperation will prevail as insurers and salvors both serve the shipowner and must work in their interests.’

Customer client relationship is all important in the salvage and wreck removal business with Mr Janssen laying out the salvors situation: “Assessing the exposure from different angles to then jointly develop the optimum solution sounds like a logical way forward but is not often recognised as such.

As several cases have already demonstrated, price is not everything. Contractors with a proven track record of wellmanaged, successful operations provide more certainty and when performance is under government and media scrutiny an efficient, clean and safe job is essential. Transparency and realistic pricing are also essential to ensure a range of contractors are able to compete fairly for work internationally and in all territories.”

At the recent virtual Salvage and Wreck Conference, Standard Club’s Sam Kendall-Marsden agreed that price isn’t everything stating: ‘Salvors ought to be renumerated appropriately to support a viable, healthy salvage industry for the benefit of the broader shipping industry.’ Commenting further from the shipping industry’s angle he stated: ‘It is also worth noting that recent years have seen an increase in the

Credit: Peter Barker

A high-powered group representing International Salvage Union (ISU) members are working with other parties to revise wreck removal contracts

cost of wreck removal which has had an impact on P&I Clubs’ finances. The shipping industry is looking at ways to make the process more cost effective’ adding that he hoped ‘the spirit of cooperation would prevail.’

At the same conference, ISU secretary general Roger Evans said that Quantitative Risk Assessment should not be used to effect risk transfer and not be the default position at the start of contractual discussions. Resolve Marine’s Nick Sloane, salvage master with the Costa Concordia wreck removal emphasised the need for ‘fairness’ and the importance of would-be contractors getting the ‘feel’ of an operation they would base their risk assessment on.

ISU and the International Group are working to revise the wreck removal contract tendering code which as mentioned has not been updated since 1998. Environmental concerns have increased in importance as authorities’ requirements become more demanding including a very different context being created for wreck removal tendering due to increasing size of vessels. ISU expresses concern that confidentiality, fairness and transparency of the process should be central to the way the contractor is selected remembering that the cost of tendering can run into six figures.

Salvors and ship owners need each other and need to work together. Salvors can diversify into other related work if returns make survival difficult but the grounding of the container ship Ever Given in the Suez Canal and subsequent response by Smit demonstrates how the professional salvage industry would be sorely missed if not around with resultant financial impacts for the shipping industry.

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8 Wrecks often present a navigational hazard requiring their removal Inset: Wreck removal demands significant capital investment

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As the UK gradually emerges from winter we look back at activities that have kept the country’s northern towage fleet busy.

When in September 2011 UK government ended its arrangement for provision of four emergency towing vessels (ETVs), strong local opposition resulted in retention of the Stornoway-based ETV, the case strengthened by the hostile winter weather experienced around the UK’s northern coastline and the region’s natural beauty including being a wildlife haven.

The Italian owned and flagged Ievoli Black is currently chartered by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and during a particularly stormy weekend in late October 2020 was tasked to stand by a large cargo vessel with engine failure north west of the Shetland Isles. The tug was stood down the following day when the ship regained power and continued its voyage.

The same storm led to a vessel losing containers in the Pentland Firth with 33 confirmed as lost overboard, two of which washed ashore in Orkney. Ievoli Black acted as guard ship in the area before being relieved

by Northern Lighthouse Board’s vessel Pharos.

The MCA’s ETV is not the only tug available for emergencies in the region of course and

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BUSY WINTER FOR SCOTTISH TUGS

the October storm saw Orkney Islands Council’s two new tugs Odin of Scapa and Thor of Scapa deployed when a cargo vessel dragged its anchor in 60 knot winds in Scapa Flow. Two drilling rigs and an accommodation platform were also in the anchorage and it was reported that within an hour both tugs had a line on the vessel and with assistance from Orcades Marine and a local pilot were able to hold the ship in position and halt its drift.

Towards the end of the year Odin of Scapa and Thor of Scapa assisted a bulk carrier which suffered engine problems off Orkney.

The vessel was escorted to an anchorage in

8 The Italian-owned Ievoli Black serves as the UK’s Emergency Towing Vessel

8 Alfons Håkans’ extensive fleet includes over 50 tugs and workboats

8 The steam driven, 117-year-old preserved tug Daniel Adamson is set to return to service offering short trips in the river Weaver following installation of new propeller shaft bearing by Thordon Bearings Inc. Initially, just one bearing was planned to be installed following loss of a propeller but it was agreed that both shaft bearings should be replaced with 203mm diameter SXL bearings for each shaft. Daniel Adamson is a charity supported by volunteers with a limited budget but it was considered prudent to carry out the replacement so soon after the tug’s restoration three years earlier. The vessel is currently in winter lay-up and expected to resume service in the spring of this year.

the sheltered waters of Scapa Flow where locally arranged assistance helped resolve the vessel’s engine problem.

Moving on to February 2021 four unnamed local tugs assisted a moored vessel in bad weather conditions at Hunterston Terminal in Ayrshire. Also at Hunterston, HM Coastguard was dealing with a Mayday message from a drillship drifting without power. All the above incidents reinforce the importance of adequate emergency towage provision in the region.

8 Finnish towage operator Alfons Håkans has formed a joint venture agreement with marine construction company Merikuriiri Sea Courier Oy Ltd. Alfons Håkans has 23 years’ experience working with the Keveri family business which operates in France, UK, the Netherlands and Baltic Sea region and Sea Courier OÜ’s assets will be combined with Håkans’ tug, barge and workboat fleet. The combined fleet will include dredgers, split hopper and flat top barges, strengthened by Alfons Håkans extensive fleet of over 50 tugs and workboats along with its own barges.

8 Proving age is no barrier to service, Wagenborg Towage has given a new lease of life to its near 50-year-old tug Waterpoort with the installation of a selective catalyst reduction system.

Built in 1962, Waterpoort is still equipped with its original Stork Werkspoor 850hp engine and while still going strong has been overtaken by strict emissions regulations. The modification will reduce nitrogen emissions by 85% permitting its continued use on inland waterways. As well as inland towage activities Wagenborg also has a fleet of seagoing tugs up to 60tbp, barges and a 300t sheerlegs.

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Credit: Alfons Hakans

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8 International law firm Wikborg Rein is expanding its marine casualty and emergency response team with the appointment of Admiralty Manager Matt Berry.

Mr Berry served both afloat and ashore with James Fisher and Shell respectively in the coastal product tanker and oil and gas sectors before spending time in the admiralty department of Ince. He has ‘extensive experience’ with casualty claims including a specialist knowledge of LNG operations and in his role Mr Berry will investigate and handle ship casualty cases as well as helping expand the company’s existing admiralty practice

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INNOVATIVE TIDAL ENERGY PROJECT LAUNCHES IN IRELAND A new project, launched at the start of March, is exploring the potential of a novel energy generating system that pairs floating hydrokinetic energy with battery storage technology As part of the CASE-funded Vertical Axis Tidal Turbines in Strangford (VATTS) project, a consortium of partners including Queens’ University Belfast, GKinetic Energy, Grant’s Electrical Services (GES) and The Electric Storage Company (TESC) - will harvest kinetic energy from two market-ready 10kW vertical axis tidal turbine device deployed in Strangford narrows, Northern Ireland, and develop enhanced resource assessment standards to validate the Annual Energy Predictions (AEP) for floating tidal energy technology.

In an effort to edge the technology even closer to commercialisation, the team will also explore the potential of linking the GKinetic system with cutting-edge energy storage technologies and end user demand profiles - and develop a framework for ‘specifying an integrated system to provide an affordable, zero carbon alternative for baseload electricity directly to end users.’ By removing the need for a cable connection to shore the team also expect to demonstrate how costs, complexity and environmental concerns can all be ‘immediately reduced.’

As Roisin McCormack, Co-Founder & COO of GKinetic Energy, explains, traditional subsea cables ‘are not always feasible and, depending on the deployment site, can be expensive.’ In recognition of this fact, the VATTS project is viewed as a ‘really exciting opportunity’ for the project consortium to investigate the use of energy storage technologies as an alternative for power delivery in a move that ‘could accelerate market rollout of tidal energy solutions.’

Meanwhile, Vincent McCormack, CEO at GKinetic, points out that floating marine energy solutions have ‘really come to the fore in recent years, with fantastic large-scale projects in floating wind and floating solar proving that this is more than a pipe dream.’

“With continued support, floating solutions can be a viable player in the clean energy mix and hydrokinetic energy has huge advantages and benefits it can bring to the table. The predictability of supply means power can be flexible and

8 Roisin and Vincent McCormack

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reliable, allowing it to be managed in an incredibly efficient way and that is a huge part of the work that will be carried out in VATTS,” he adds.

POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS Key potential applications identified for the system so far include local energy generation for remote areas with good hydrokinetic resources nearby, such as rivers, canals and estuaries - as well as ‘smart city or urban applications where land space is scarce.’

According to Roisin McCormack, a number of other potential applications currently being looked into include floating ‘charge points’ for drones, electric ferries and outboard vessels, aquaculture, survey vessels - and tying in with solar-topped canal projects and floating solar.’

“GKinetic is also a key technology solutions provider in a leading smart cities project involving 32 consortium members from all across Europe called +CityxChange - and sees huge replication potential for deploying turbines in various smart city applications,” she says.

Moving forward, McCormack reveals that the first step for the project team will be to carry out a site evaluation including preliminary resource assessment and micro-siting for the turbines - in parallel with commencement of the environmental consenting process alongside local authorities.

“Environmental consenting is an important part of the project, because Strangford Lough contains special protection areas and is a marine conservation zone and area of special scientific interest. In tandem, GKinetic will begin building two 10kW hydrokinetic turbines. Deployment of the two turbines is scheduled for later this year,” she says.

“Deployment should be relatively straightforward thanks to an experienced team and test site that is set up for this type of demonstration. The design of the unit means it can be craned in and towed to site, up and running within a matter of hours. Challenges foreseen include limitation of testing by weather and daylight hours and how much the team will be able to meet in person as a group due to ongoing COVID restrictions,” she adds.

8 The project will harvest kinetic energy from two market-ready 10kW vertical axis tidal turbine device deployed in Strangford narrows

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MARINE RENEWABLES EXTRA

KEY JACKET FOUNDATION CONTRACT AWARDED Harland & Wolff has been awarded a contract by Saipem Limited for the fabrication and load-out of eight wind turbine generator (WTG) jacket foundations The jacket foundations will service the EDF Renewables and ESB owned Neart na Gaoithe Offshore Wind Farm project located in the outer Firth of Forth in Scotland. The contract schedule is due to commence from 1 July 2021 and is anticipated to create around 290 direct and indirect jobs.

The works for fabrication, consolidation and load-out of the eight WTG jacket foundations will principally be conducted at Harland and Wolff’s newly acquired Methil facilities in Scotland. Should there be an opportunity to further optimise the works programme and make the contract more costeffective, Harland & Wolff and Saipem will work jointly to spread additional workstreams within the contract across its three other sites in Belfast, Arnish and Appledore.

It’s great to see an iconic company like Harland & Wolff creating 290 Scottish jobs with a big contract to manufacture steel foundations for a major Scottish offshore wind farm . . .

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Commenting on the announcement RenewableUK’s Deputy Chief Executive Melanie Onn said: “It’s great to see an iconic company like Harland & Wolff creating 290 Scottish jobs with a big contract to manufacture steel foundations for a major Scottish offshore wind farm, especially as this will take place at the former BiFab site at Methil in Fife generating new opportunities there.

“This is another example of how the UK’s offshore wind supply chain is a key part of the green industrial revolution which will play a leading role in the UK’s economic recovery after the pandemic.

“Our world-leading industry is stepping up fast to quadruple the UK’s current offshore wind capacity by 2030, which offers significant supply chain opportunities. By the end of the decade, offshore wind alone will be providing well over a third of the UK’s electricity - a huge step towards the UK’s net zero emissions goal as well as generating massive economic growth”.

Harland & Wolff’s four sites offer a combined footprint of over 334.6 hectares, with well over 72,000m² of undercover fabrication capacity.

Harland & Wolff is a wholly-owned subsidiary of InfraStrata plc (AIM: INFA), a London Stock Exchange-listed firm focused on strategic infrastructure projects and physical asset lifecycle management.

8 Harland and Wolff’s newly acquired Methil facilities in Scotland

Danish cable pull-in complete Offshore wind contractor CWind has completed its cable pull-in and termination and testing campaign at Vattenfall’s Danish Kriegers Flak Offshore Wind Farm.

Spanning a period of just over six months, CWind’s scope of work included utilising two walk to work vessels - Island Diligence and Island Crown, which were mobilised to support CWind’s dedicated teams conducting 72 inter-array cable pull-ins and termination & testing works.

Nathanael Allison, Managing Director of CWind said, “It is a testament to CWind’s superior capabilities that we successfully and safely carried out the full scope of work, meeting client expectations in the process,

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8 CWind also provided a number of CTVs, complete with highly trained and experienced crew

despite a global pandemic and challenging weather conditions.”

Ian Bremner, Project Director at Vattenfall said, “Global Marine Group has shown

professionalism in their operations and solution-oriented thinking, delivering a high standard of engineering to deal with the technical challenges during work execution.

Our partner has worked safely throughout the COVID-19 pandemic alongside other ongoing site operations, contractors and the Vattenfall project team.”

CWind also provided a number of CTVs, complete with highly trained and experienced crew, including CWind Challenger, CWind Artimus and 24PAX vessel, CWind Voyager.

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MARINE RENEWABLES EXTRA

FLOATING TURBINES, BUT WHAT ABOUT THE SUBSTATIONS? A Basque consortium believes that the future of offshore wind power lies in the design of new floating offshore substations The project was launched in 2020, has a budget of €6.8M for the 2020-2022 period and is funded by the Basque Government’s Hazitek Programme, with the support of the European Regional Development Fund.

Offshore, at depths above 50 metres, wind turbines as powerful as expected, require substations to collect and distribute the power generated. Aside from this increase in wind turbine power, the trend to make even larger wind farms to favour scale economy, and their locations pose certain challenges in terms of power evacuation. Therefore, alternatives in direct current (DC) are being assessed.

WIND2GRID says these substations will need to be floating, flexible, reliable, and modular, so as to adapt to different powers and requirements. Additionally, substations are exposed to the same challenges and demands as the new wind turbines and their floating platforms: new digitalized infrastructures to improve the substation’s O&M, corrosionresistant materials that can withstand the marine environment, and the overall cost-reduction of the wind farm.

The project is also expected to contribute to improve the benchmarking of the Basque industry in the offshore wind sector. In addition, optimal positioning of the Basque marine sector within this key market is essential for its future To date, there are no commercial floating substations.

Thus, the market opportunity that will be created with the development of floating and fixed offshore wind power at increasing depths is paired with the lack of developers with renowned experience. This creates a unique and unmissable window of opportunity, considering the experience in the development of offshore wind power technology that we have accumulated in the Basque Country. In fact, the two sectors involved in this project, wind and marine power, bring together over 200 companies that could benefit from this new trend in the energy sector.

PROJECT GOALS The project’s goals include the development of a new comprehensive solution that includes new concepts for floating structures that are appropriate for different locations, advanced numeric models applied to studying the hydrodynamic performance of complex structures and dynamic umbilical cables. It also seeks to research on the mooring dynamics of large structures in shallow waters, and new DC and AC electric transmission systems. It will delve into specific high-performance concretes for marine structures and hybrid coatings applied on metallic components to

prevent corrosion. Finally, it aims to implement Lean Manufacturing concepts and BIM methods for large marine structures, as well as innovative systems for the repair of submarine cables to reduce O&M costs, while adapting Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality concepts for O&M optimization. In the end, the new floating substation concept that the market is waiting for will be hopefully developed.

The project is also expected to contribute to improve the benchmarking of the Basque industry in the offshore wind sector. In addition, optimal positioning of the Basque marine sector within this key market is essential for its future.

8 The future of offshore wind power lies in the design of new floating offshore substations

CAPABLE CLUSTER The project is led by IDOM, which will also establish the conditions for the design and the requirements of the substation, as well as the conditions for the evacuation technology. Similarly, the engineering firm will take part in the development of the floating solution, leading the design of the topside of the substation.

5 NAUTILUS FLOATING SOLUTIONS, leader in the development of floating platforms for offshore wind turbines, will be responsible for the design of a new floating substation concept.

5 GALVANIZADOS SALA, a company devoted to surface treatments and the development of new materials, leads the work package to assess the application of new materials for offshore structures.

5 OGERCO develops concretes for different structures; whereas VIUDA DE SAINZ is a large construction company committed to R&D and focused on developing new sensors for concrete structures.

5 NAVACEL, a manufacturer of large metallic infrastructures for the offshore sector (wind and marine), leads the work package responsible for demonstrating the technical and financial feasibility of the floating substation operations for topside transportation.

5 PINE is a leader in electric facilities in the marine and offshore sectors, as well as in the energy and industry sectors. As a true O&M benchmark, the company coordinates the work package to improve and innovate the O&M tasks of offshore substations.

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VIABILITY OF FLOATING OFFSHORE SOLAR POWER Equinor and Moss Maritime are joining in a unique test to explore the potential of floating offshore solar panels writes Dag Pike Norwegian energy company Equinor, which is a major operator in offshore wind, will be working with Moss Maritime to test the solar technology in the exposed waters offshore off the Norwegian coast. “We have been working on this concept for the past three years, most recently through our partnership with Equinor,” says Alexander Thøgersen, vice president of engineering at Moss Maritime.

“The concept has been substantially matured, both technically and economically. The floating pilot plant will be an important step on the road towards technology commercialisation and an important arena for further development and optimization of the concept.”

The planned test which is expected to be launched later this year will be the world’s first pilot plant for floating solar power in rough waters. The plan is to build a floating plant about 80 metres square with the solar panels about 3 metres above the sea surface on floats which will be established in the waters off the coast at Trondheim. The purpose of this experimental unit is test how durable the system is rather than to see how much power it can produce because Norwegian waters are not noted for their sunshine. “If can we succeed here, we can succeed anywhere,” says Hanne Wigum who is the head of the Equinor technology unit focusing on wind and solar power. Equinor has filed an application for the test to last a minimum of one year.

Equinor is already involved in the production of floating solar power. One test unit is in Sri Lanka where the panels are located in a calm water area and another is on a lake in Holland where alternative types of technology are being

tested. Combined with the proposed testing in rough seas, these tests will give Equinor a clearer picture of the possibilities of generating energy from floating solar power.

“We choose to perform several research projects in parallel because of the rapid growth within renewable energy,” says Wigum. “This enables us to acquire optimal knowledge about this as early as possible.”

8 Norwegian waters will provide a stern test for an offshore solar farm

Wave energy converter ready for testing

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8 Wavepiston’s wave energy converter at the PLOCAN test site

Photo: Ocean Energy Europe

Testing will begin shortly on a new wave energy converter (WEC) that allows the conversion of wave motion into electricity and desalinated water.

Danish company Wavepiston has installed the first full-scale modules, of its wave energy converter (WEC) at the test site of the Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN), said Ocean Energy Europe.

Silvia Hildebrandt, PLOCAN, said: “The placement of Wavepiston’s device in PLOCAN’s test site represents a very important milestone for the MRE sector.

Despite all the challenges of 2020, Wavepiston overcame the difficulties and successfully completed the installation of two full-scale modules of their prototype.

Here at PLOCAN, we are proud to support the development of initiatives to accelerate the energy transition and foster a blue economy.”

Wavepiston’s wave energy prototype was assembled in the Port of Las Palmas and towed to PLOCAN’s test area. The system comprises a chain of wave energy collectors stretched between two anchored buoys. The plates of the collectors move when waves roll along the system,

pumping pressurised sea water into a pipe leading to a turbine or a reverse osmosis system, in order to obtain energy or desalinated water. The current set-up is a pre-installation where the company are testing two energy collectors. The first full string with 24 energy collectors is planned to be installed in the autumn.

The main characteristics of this technology are its flexible, robust and light structure, its modular design and its low impact on the marine environment.

In November 2020, Wavepiston launched a crowdfunding campaign which has raised more than EU2.3m for the final phase of the development and full-scale demonstration of their technology.

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VESSEL LAUNCHES

MEDIUM SPEED ALUMINIUM MONOHULL FERRY BMT has announced that its latest passenger ferry design, for Aran Island Ferries, successfully completed sea trials and has now been delivered The Saoirse Na Farraige is a 40 metre medium speed monohull ferry built to a BMT design by Cheoy Lee Shipyards in China.

Niall O’Brien, Director at Aran island Ferries, commented: “We are thrilled to welcome Ireland’s largest and most environmentally friendly domestic passenger ferry to the fleet. Designed by BMT, the vessel also provides maximum comfort in all weather conditions and, with additional space for our crew and passengers, Saoirse na Farraige will greatly enhance our overall travel experience and operation.”

BMT supported Aran Island Ferries from initial concept, through the tender process and finally developed the detailed production design with Cheoy Lee shipyard. BMT’s involvement throughout the project provided Aran Island Ferries with the design continuity necessary to reduce risk and ensure that the vessel fulfilled all their expectations.

The vessel is the largest domestic passenger ferry in Ireland with a capacity of 394 passengers, a footprint including a spacious main deck for 306 passengers divided into two seating areas that will provide comfort onboard, and a semicovered space for 88 passengers on the top deck. The design also features a large wheelhouse with excellent all-round visibility, and a crew rest area with comfortable amenities.

Sylvain Julien, Director of Naval Architecture at BMT explains: “This design is part of a growing family of medium speed vessels designed by BMT that are based on high-speed craft design paradigms with the aim of significantly reducing fuel consumption and, more generally, operating cost.”

For a 40 metre vessel operating at 20 knots, a low displacement is key to achieving minimum installed power.

To achieve this, the vessel was built out of aluminium while still providing a ruggedized platform suitable for operation in the Galway bay.

Sylvain Julien further comments: “Despite the constraints associated with the use of aluminium for vessels that do not fall under the IMO High Speed Craft [legislatory framework], this construction material significantly improves the through life cost of the vessel while reducing the day-to-day exhaust emissions thanks to reduced power requirements.”

We are thrilled to welcome Ireland’s largest and most environmentally friendly domestic passenger ferry to the fleet

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8 For a 40 metre vessel operating at 20 knots, a low displacement is key to achieving minimum installed power

To complement the lightweight design approach, a new double hard chine hull form was developed and optimised specifically for operation in the challenging environmental conditions experienced on the route. The semi displacement hull form provides both excellent hydrodynamic characteristics and a high level of comfort.

The propulsion system consists of two Caterpillar C32 (1081kw) diesel engines driving fixed pitch propellers which, together with the newly developed BMT hull form, enables the vessel to hit speeds in excess of 20 knots.

BMT is committed to leading the way in designing vessels that lower the environmental impact, and the company continues to work towards increased sustainability by leveraging alternative approaches to ferry design.

Waste barges delivered UK vessel operator Cory Riverside Energy has taken delivery of five new barges from Newcastle-based shipyard A&P Tyne and Belgian shipyard Meuse and Sambre, following the signing of two multi-million-pound contracts over the past two years.

Cory has now taken delivery of six of 35 new barges which form part of the ongoing modernisation of its fleet. The new barges will replace the existing four types of barges with just two types (20 and 30 box), adding a

greater level of flexibility into operations. The barges that are being replaced will either be repurposed or recycled.

The latest additions to the fleet can carry 20 waste containers containing a total of 270 tonnes of non-recyclable waste.

The delivery of the barges represents the latest stage of Cory’s investment in its river-based infrastructure as the company progresses its £800 million growth plans.

In total, Cory operates a fleet of five tugs, more than 50 barges and in excess of

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1,500 containers. This fleet is used to transport non-recyclable waste from waste transfer stations along the River Thames to Cory’s energy from waste facility in Belvedere. These same barges and tugs also transport the ash resulting from the energy recovery process further down the Thames to Tilbury.

Naming rights for the first two barges were given to current and former Cory employees with over 40 years’ service with the company - John Daly and Amanda West.

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POWER TO MAAS: INLAND SHIPPING TURNS TO H2 Maas is a typical inland container vessel running up and down the Rhine, but what makes it unusual is that it’s aiming at a full zero emission future It’s not taking the easier option of retaining any kind of hydrocarbon power, a refit will soon take out both main engine and gearbox, replacing it with fuel cells. It seems ambitious, but as Prasanna Colluru of Future Proof Shipping underlined: “Zero means no GHG. Not just end-of-pipe solutions which can lead you into creating more demand for a non-sustainable fuel.”

That’s a very interesting argument, though admittedly that entails meeting technical challenges head on. However, the company is willing to put time and energy into forging a sustainable pathway for the industry.

Onboard, the shaft of this 110m vessel will pick up the power from a permanent magnet motor connected, via a thruster bearing, to the fuel cells: these will sit in a pair of repurposed, 40ft standard ISO containers “creating one large room” said FPS Senior Integration Advisor, Milinko Godjevac.

He added that while “fuel cells are still not quite an off-theshelf item” yet, the system’s basic requirements aren’t particularly onerous: additional ventilation, ducting and pipework with H2 leakage sensors, plus special fi-fi detection and response. However, while technically ready, configuration and energy management for this kind of operational profile “is still something we are learning about” he added.

PEM fuel cells of the kind utilised onboard Maas have one or two interesting characteristics for inland vessel applications: they can benefit from automotive developments and, as Jogchum Bruinsma of fuel cell developer Nedstack explained, unlike a combustion engine they exhibit a ‘flat’ correlation between power and efficiency, “even at low loads”. And because FC’s work electrochemically rather than by combustion, they have fewer losses and can reach around an 80% energy efficiency. Further, they run at modest, sub80C temperatures, which means no special waste-heat recovery or shielding is necessary.

However, for economy and to yield the best stack lifetime, the fuel cells will be paired with a 504kWh battery located in a separate room. So, while the vessel can move at 17km per hour (the metric rather than knots for inland vessels) on hydrogen power, when the speed drops to about 4km, the propulsion power will come from the energy storage system, recharged from the main plant via a DC bus.

This still leaves the challenge of refuelling. Godjevac explained: “We are not going to try bunkering the vessel but swap out tanks in containers - it can come in a truck, making it a lot easier to get the project up and running.”

However, H2 isn’t anywhere near as dense as diesel, so the margins are somewhat tighter when it comes to refuelling patterns. Usefully, there are figures from Maas’ regular transit of the 200km route between Rotterdam and Belgium: the calculations show that it will need about 500kg of hydrogen for one of the 17-hour journeys. This will be accomplished with around 300bar pressurised cylinders stacked into one, road-transportable 40ft ISO standard container. This pattern also takes advantage of the lifting capability of the cranes at the ports.

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While it means sacrificing four 40ft boxes in total, that still leaves the vessel with 200 teu capacity.

However, according to Godjevac, “aligning regulatory and class processes is quite challenging”. The IGF code hasn’t yet been updated for onboard hydrogen, and Bruinsma pointed out “you have to move to risk-based design approval”. While Nedstack has several years of installation and operational experience with megawatt-sized fuel cells this technology is new to the marine industry - so the burden lies with the design teams. Despite all this, the refitted Maas should be in the water by the end of this year.

It is, admittedly, a jump right into the heart of a new type of propulsion power. “You usually have people say, ‘we’ll wait for the first steps and see how it goes’,” says Bruinsma. “Future Proof Shipping are different: they really want to make this work.”

The retrofit will be performed at Holland Shipyards, and the project has received support funding from the Dutch RVO (Subsidie Duurzaam Scheepvaart scheme), Interreg North Sea Program (via the ZEM Ports NS project), and a stimulation scheme for sustainable inland shipping from the Port of Rotterdam, which is executed by the Expertise en InnovatieCentrum Binnenvaart (EICB).

8 Maas won’t be bunkered: the hydrogen will be swapped out tanks in containers making it easier to get the project up and running

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VESSEL REPAIR & MAINTENANCE

OLDTIMERS TEST TRADITIONAL REPAIR SKILLS Top of the list is the restoration of the 89m x12m, threemasted Navy training ship Gorch Fock II. Some 150 specialists worked on the 61 year old steel-hulled barque, which was refloated at Lürssen’s Berne yard using a 4,800 ton capacity synchro-lift.

The ship was then towed to Luerssen’s refit and repair yard in nearby Lemwerder for final outfitting. A German Navy spokesman told MJ handover and return to cadet training was expected on May 31st.

Since 2015 Gorch Fock has been at several German yards for renovation originally expected to cost some €10 million.

But in 2017 the almost complete replacement of hull plating as well as deck renewal and refurbishment of the ship’s 6-cylinder Deutz auxiliary was ordered at a controversial price of some €135 million.

Now also restored and berthed in Hamburg is a second historic German ship, the legendary four-masted Flying P cargo sailing ship Peking.

Refit and repair yard Peters Werft said the project was “technically challenging” and coverd steel hull and rigging reconstruction and many other projects.The three-year restoration cost €38 million - all funded by Berlin - and Peking will eventually be part of a new German Port Museum in Hamburg.

Built in 1911, the rusting hulk of the 115.5 x 14.3m Peking was carried home from New York in 2017 on a project load carrier. It is the second Flying-P sailing ship to find a permanent berth in Germany: sister Passat is moored in Luebeck as a museum ship.

Finally a ship described as the world’s oldest operational museum cargo vessel was leaving German Dry Docks in

Photo: Leon Rodewald PIZ Marine

Traditional ship repair and renovation skills have been in demand at German yards involved in the restoration of three oldtimers, writes Tom Todd

Bremerhaven in April after extensive overhaul and five year class renewal reportedly costing €1.4 million.

MJ understands that the work on the 159.4m x 21.3m, combined cargo and passenger ship Cap San Diego included steel renewal, hull and tank corrosion protection and the renewal of some operating and electrical systems. The 10,000 dwt ship’s original two-stroke, 9-cylinder MAN Diesel was described as “impressive and in a very good condition”.

The nearly 60 year old veteran, which once sailed for Hamburg Süd, still carries out museum sailing trips.

8 Gorch Fock, just one of three veteran sail and motor ships restored in Germany

Ferry flagship gets Wight treatment A major UK ferry operator has once again called on the expertise of Wight Shipyard Co (WSC) to service one of its Wight built flagships.

Red Jet 7 was built in East Cowes by WSC in 2018 and represents a GB£7m investment

by Red Funnel in upgrading its Southampton-West Cowes route.

“It’s fitting that we get to service Red Jet 7 which we had the privilege to build,” said Jo Daly, COO, WSC.

Photo: Red Funnel

WORK SCOPE Red Jet 7’s annual service is required by Flag State requirements and the opportunity is also used to undertake planned maintenance and carefully selected upgrades.

The scope of work carried out on

8 Red Jet 7 was built in East Cowes by Wight Shipyard Co in 2018

Red Jet 7 includes an annual service of the navigation systems amongst other thing including an overhaul of the vessel’s waterjets, a survey of the lifting equipment and AC and dehumidifier servicing. An

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annual survey and service of the firefighting equipment and life rafts was also carried out in accordance with the latest IMO and SOLAS regulations.

The refit was carried out at Hythe Shipyard and was completed in February 2021.

Red Jet 7 is the greenest Red Jet in the fleet - four tonnes lighter than her sister, Red Jet 6, which aids manoeuvrability, improves fuel consumption and further reduces emissions and wash. The vessel meets tough MARPOL IMO Tier ll engine emission standards and uses vinyl instead of paint saving weight and reduce the environmental impact from Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).

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KIEL SHIPYARD BUILDS REPAIR PIER OF THE FUTURE A Kiel shipyard has built a €9 million multi-purpose repair and maintenance pier capable of handling bigger ships and future new fuel and propulsion systems, reports Tom Todd The 100 x 15m pier boasts 1,500m2 of work space and has taken a year to build at the Gebrüder Friedrich Werft. It replaces a 40 year old facility no longer capable of meeting modern demands and is one of the largest infrastructure projects ever undertaken by the 100 year old family yard.

The first ship to use it has been the 29.8m German fishery research cutter Littorina but the yard has long handled ferry and workboat repair and the new pier expects many types of ship. Particularly prominent are pilot boats: the yard is close to the Kiel Canal and is the repair and maintenance contractor for nine local pilot boats.

A shipyard spokesman told Maritime Journal the yard wanted to stay abreast of and serve changing needs. The aim was to utilise and offer customers innovative new processes in the ship repair supply, components and materials chains all bundled into a single location.

The Gebrüder Friedrich pier is described as the first building block in a three-phase development programme called Service Maritim 4.0 described as “a bridge into the future” for ship repair.

Manager Katrin Birr said the yard was a pioneer - “developing and offering a completely different and unprecedented service to that on offer so far from conventional yards”.

Demand is expected to be high and cover a wide range of activities as local shipowners switch operations increasingly

Photo: Jürgen Rohweder

A shipyard spokesman told Maritime Journal the yard wanted to stay abreast of and serve changing needs to eco-friendly forms of propulsion and fuelling like GTL and LNG and also consider further future-oriented systems.

The new pier is designed to be capable of handling ships with these new systems as well as conventional fossil, renewable energy and electric or hybrid systems. The shipyard says it is already able to handle ships with GTL or LNG propulsion.

The new pier is being followed by the creation of an ITsupported repair sector environment in which data from many sources will be integrated.

The German Government is putting up €2.7 million of the €9 million cost of the project under its “Innovative Shipbuilding” programme while local federal state SchleswigHolstein is providing a further €1.3million.

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Eco ship serves electric racing series

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8 St. Helena will be used as a floating paddock and base for the Extreme E championship

Photo: Bolidt

A ship that has undergone an extensive refurbishment is preparing to support Extreme E’s first electric off-road racing series.

Extreme E secured exclusive use of St Helena, a former Royal Mail ship, in 2018.

The ship has been refurbished by Wilson Ship Management at a dry dock at Cammell Laird shipyard in Birkenhead, UK to prepare it for its new role as a floating paddock and base for the Extreme E Championship, taking place between 3 April and 12 December 2021.

This refurbishment included total overhaul of steelwork, engines, generators, propellors, interior and cabin space. St Helena’s engines and generators were converted to allow the ship to run on low-sulphur marine diesel rather than heavy marine diesel. The vessel’s

ability to operate on a single engine at cruise speed further reduces emissions by cutting its fuel consumption.

St Helena departed from the Port of Liverpool in February, sailing through the Mediterranean to Saudi Arabia, ahead of the

debut Championship race in the country’s Alula region.

Resin applications specialist Bolidt supplied outdoor decking for St Helena.

The Netherlands-based company installed 240sqm of Bolideck Future Teak on the ship’s aft terrace. This is a lightweight, hardwearing and eco-friendly alternative to genuine teak.

With the Extreme E Championship taking place across five remote locations on four continents, St Helena will transport the all-electric SUVs racing in the event - along with the necessary freight and infrastructure - to the ports closest to each site.

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VESSEL REPAIR & MAINTENANCE

BUSINESS AS USUAL FOR GERMAN YARD Pandemic concerns do not appear to have troubled Germany’s Schiffswerft Diedrich - busy as usual at this time of year with ferry and workboat repair and maintenance, reports Tom Todd The Ems shipyard reported a string of regular local customers booking in boats prior to the 2021 season. Many are involved in ferry traffic with North German Frisian islands while others are workboats operating with local shipping, waterway,offshore or port authorities.

The servicing of offshore CTVs is an important part of Diedrich business and the 22m offshore catamaran Wind Force III has been among recent callers. One of three CTVs with Frisia Offshore, it underwent above and below-water hull conservation and “diverse” class repairs.

Wind Force III and the 19.4m Wind Force II were built by Baltic Work Boats (BWB). It looked like the latest Diedrich work on Wind Force III, in service since 2016, was the first five year class renewal for the tender, which is powered by twin CAT C32 engines providing 23 knots.

Frisia Offshore’s first CTV cat, the 22m Wind Force I, was actually built by Diedrich itself in 2013 and billed as the first German-flag offshore wind catamaran. It was also Diedrich’s first all-aluminium vessel and the yard said when it was built that it felt it would be the first of many similar newbuildings.

Recent ferry work at the Ems facility has included bow thruster, propeller, shaft and rudder inspection as well as conservation on the veteran 24.29m ferry Ditzum. Another oldtimer, the 26.48m island ferry Jens Albrecht III also came for repair and maintenance as well as similar conservation and machinery and class inspection. The 45.9m ferry Langeoog IV called for much the same treatment.

Elsewhere four ferries from main customer Norden Frisia have already visited Diedrich this year.

The 49.50m Frisia VI, carrying 1090 passengers, spent 12 days for bow thruster, double rudder and propeller and shaft inspection. The 57.13m Frisia IX underwent a propeller swap and DNV class renewal inspection. Owners also used the opportunity for rudder and bottom checks. The 59.88m Frisia II came in for below water hull conservation, repairs and maintenence. That 1350 passenger ferry also underwent propeller, bow thruster and rudder inspection. Finally the 59.80m Frisia I came for similar routine annual checks.

8 Offshore CTVs like Wind Force III are regular callers at Diedrich

Navy Future Maritime Support contracts worth over £1 billion BAE Systems will retain its key role supporting the Royal Navy at Portsmouth Naval Base, UK with the company recently securing two major contracts.

The contracts, secured as part of the Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) Future Maritime Support Programme (FMSP) competition, are worth up to £1.3 billion over five years, and will commence on 1 October 2021 following a transition period.

BAE Systems will continue to deliver ship asset management, repair and maintenance for the entire Portsmouth flotilla under a £900 million contract. It will also establish a Joint Venture with KBR to deliver technology-led and data-driven facilities management and dockside services at the base, under a £365 million contract. The joint venture - to be called KBS Maritime - will combine the expertise of KBR as a global leader in the infrastructure asset management and services market, with BAE

8 BAE Systems will continue to deliver ship asset management, repair and maintenance for the entire Portsmouth flotilla

Systems’ experience and capability within Portsmouth Naval Base.

David Mitchard, Managing Director of BAE Systems’ Maritime Services business, said: “These new contracts will enable us to continue our vital role in supporting the Royal Navy, at home and abroad, building on our long history of delivery, investment and collaboration at Portsmouth Naval Base.

“Working with our customer, we’re proud of the improvements we’ve made at the base, delivering significant infrastructure

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improvements and reducing carbon emissions by 65%. We’re excited by the opportunity to continue delivering transformation alongside KBR and other new service providers to support the Royal Navy at Portsmouth, mitigating environmental impact of operations, whilst maintaining critical military outputs.”

The first of the FMSP contracts secured by BAE Systems (Ship Engineering Delivery and Management) covers Class Output Management (strategy), Design Services (technical planning and design) and Ship Engineering (maintenance, repair and upgrade).

BAE Systems and its legacy companies have a proud heritage of supporting the Royal Navy at Portsmouth Naval Base for more than 20 years.

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DREDGING

NEW DREDGING HEAD ‘VASTLY REDUCES TURBIDITY’ A new low turbidity dredging head that promises to make ports and harbours’ dredging activities significantly less damaging to the environment has received seed funding in the UK Cornish specialist company Lutra Marine has received investment from the British Design Fund to bring its patented environmentally friendly dredging technology to market. Lutra’s technology solves a huge problem within the dredging sector around how to maintain harbours and ports without causing damage to the local habitats, something which often results in dredging licenses being withheld or withdrawn.

The team at Lutra Marine, led by Daniel Wormald, have developed a unique approach to dredging silt, sediment and rock from harbours and other marine environments. By using high-precision cutter heads the team claims it can vastly reduce turbidity and sediment being stirred up. All the dredged material is captured within the cutter head unit and is pumped safely to the chosen disposal location.

Daniel Wormald, Founder of Lutra Marine said, “We have been blown away by the interest shown from harbours, ports and more recently the mining sectors. We knew we were solving an important issue around helping the harbours meet certain environmental standards, but we never expected to see such interest in the high-precision element of our products.”

Lutra’s technology is incredibly important for sites of special scientific interest or where dredging poses a risk to local natural habitats. But further, the cutter heads that the team have developed also allow for extremely high precision and can dredge to within 10cm of underwater obstacles and harbour perimeters. This is possible due to the 90-degree angled sides which allow for cutting all the way to the edge of the unit. This also allows the team to cut straight, deep edges right to the bottom of harbour walls.

Damon Bonser, CEO of the British Design Fund said, “We are delighted to be supporting Lutra Marine, they bring a huge amount of technical expertise to the table and their product has been borne of frustration that all the alternative dredging solutions were so damaging to their local environment.”

The British Design Fund invests in and supports earlystage, well designed, product and manufacturing businesses in the UK. The BDF works with extraordinary entrepreneurs with scalable products who are ready to accelerate growth and build long term value and thriving stand-out businesses.

8 The Lutra dredging head fitted to a backhoe excavator

Royal IHC sends super cutter to SCA Royal IHC officially handed over the cutter suction dredger Mohab Mameesh to the Suez Canal Authority at ceremonies in Rotterdam last month.

The vessel is now ready for its official duties after successfully completing commissioning tests on the Dutch coast and in the Harringvliet inlet.

With an installed power of 29,190kW, the heavy duty rock cutting vessel gives the SCA one of the most powerful cutter suction dredgers in the world. The 147.4m LOA Mohab Mameesh features 4,800kW of cutting power and can work to a depth of 35m. Onboard accommodation facilities can house more than 70 people.

Mohab Mameesh will primarily be deployed to maintain and improve the artificial sea level area connecting the

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8 Mohab Mameesh is seen during commissioning tests in the Harringvliet

Mediterranean and Red Seas. It was designed in close cooperation between Royal IHC and the SCA to ensure the capacity to work effectively in the harsh conditions it will encounter.

The new cutter suction dredger will be

transported from Rotterdam to the Suez Canal onboard a semi-submersible cargo ship. Its sister ship Hussein Tantawy is expected to commence sea trials in the next few months.

The SCA’s CEO and managing director, Admiral Osama Rabie said: “The Mohab Mameesh is a truly impressive vessel and many people are enthusiastic to see it performing live operations as soon as possible. We expect to achieve incredible results for many years to come.”

Royal IHC CEO Gerben Eggink added: “A great deal of hard work and dedication has led to this moment and many people will feel deep satisfaction at seeing the final result.”

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C-JOB SEES CUSTOMIZABLE FUTURE FOR DREDGERS Netherlands based C-Job Naval Architects has launched an in-house developed trailing suction hopper dredger series intended to fill the gap between standard designs and fully tailored vessels C-Job’s CEO Basjan Faber explained: “We’ve noticed a mismatch where off the shelf TSHD designs will not match specific project profiles, while fully tailored dredgers can be seen as limiting itself to the type of project it can perform. Plus, any small adaptations to standard designs usually require a hefty fee. In comes the customizable C-Job TSHD series.”

Modular options of the C-Job TSHD Fleet include modifying main parameters in addition to dredging operations and functionalities such as dredging depth, type of dredge pump, pump power and discharge method. The THSD series also allows for easy up or downscaling of the hopper capacity, ensuring any cubic metre size is made possible. All dredgers within the C-Job series will feature a Green Passport and Clean Design notation.

The first concept design released from the C-Job TSHD series is a 14,000m3 capacity multi-functional dredger optimised for shallow water performance. It features two extendable 1,200mm diameter suction pipes, self-unloading systems and eco-friendly features The first concept design released from the C-Job TSHD series is a 14,000m3 capacity multi-functional dredger optimised for shallow water performance. It features two extendable 1,200mm diameter suction pipes, self-unloading systems and eco-friendly features. The V-shaped hopper has eight self-emptying bottom doors in one row and four closed diffusion boxes for reduced turbulence and maximum control of trim during operation. There is a jetwater system in the hopper and on dragheads and an adjustable overflow system with anti-turbidity valve. Capable of dredging to depths of

35m, there is an option for extending to depths of 100m with a submersible pump on the trailing pipe.

C-Job research and development knowledge supports the customizable TSHD series. The automation process ensures any proposed changes can be quickly checked. The system will show how changes will alter the design and whether they are indeed feasible. The company’s research into hydrogen based renewable fuels offers another possible customization element for customers.

Basjan Faber added:”In order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the maritime industry we must consider hydrogen based renewable fuels. With technology progressing at an ever increasing rate, what is not possible now may be possible in five years’ time, especially as it becomes more readily available and affordable.

“At C-Job we aim to show these possibilities in our TSHD series and share our vision of the future of dredging with our clients.”

8 The first concept design released from the C-Job TSHD series is a 14,000m3 capacity multi-functional dredger optimised for shallow water performance

WODCON XXIII set for Copenhagen in May 2022 The 23rd edition of the World Dredging Congress, WODCON XXIII, will take place in Copenhagen, Demark on 16-20 May 2022.

‘Dredging is Changing’ will be the theme of WODCON XXIII, as the industry evolves to ensure it remains sustainable while adding value to society, the

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environment and the economy. The most prestigious and important event on the global dredging calendar, WODCON is held every three years under the banner of the World Organization of Dredging Associations (WODA), with the three main member associations taking it in turn

to organise and host the event. For WODCON XXIII the Netherlands based Central Dredging Association (CEDA) will be in charge.

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STRALSUND APPROACH IMPROVED FOR SHIPPING

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Central handling facilities in the Port of Stralsund are now more accessible to shipping after the dredging of the east German Baltic facility’s eastern approach channel, reports Tom Todd

The 94.86m x 17.02m hopper suction dredger Costa la Luz, owned by Dravo in Spain and part of the van Oord Group, was hired in to tackle the extensive three-month job which has cost €1.6 million. The co-ordinating authority has been the newly created WSA Ostsee, the locally based representative of the Germany government’s Waterways and Shipping Administration (WSV).

A WSV spokeswoman told Maritime Journal the job involved the improvement of some 20 kms of the total 29kms long eastern approach channel - the Ostansteuerung. It runs from the Bay of Greifswald close to Poland to the east as far as the Ziegelgraben Bridge in central Stralsund, where the port’s most important facilities Stadthafen, Nordhafen, Südhafen and Frankenhafen are located.

The WSV said the aim had been to restore a channel width of at least 70m on a depth of 7.5m and the spokeswoman added: “these parameters are the prerequisites for safe and easy shipping in the Oststeuerung”.

Officials said that in the past few years the eastern channel had become increasingly silted up, endangering access to

8 Costa la Luz tackled the latest Stralsund dredging project

Stralsund for heavy cargo ships. Detailing the work, WSA Ostsee construction engineer Hannes Nehls explained that land slips on the flanks of the fairway had over the years lowered the profile and water depths making transit dangerous for vessels using guaranteed navigation charts.

The latest dredging work had deepened the channel and removed some 240,000m3 of sediment during three dredging project stages and in eight separate areas, they said.

As well as removing sediment, the versatile Costa la Luz also transported each individual 3,700m3 load of dredged material some 35kms to an approved deposition dumping site in the Baltic.

Port authorities said the expansion of facilities likely to benefit from increased handling as a result of projects like the Oststansteuerung would remain at the top of the agenda.

They declared: development will continue” as Stralsund cooperates on available sites with the local state of MecklenburgVorpommern. And they noted the completion over the past few years of major future-oriented terminal projects such as the development of the Südhafen and Frankenhafen facilities.

Nominations sought for IADC Safety Awards The Netherlands based International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) is now seeking nominations for the annual IADC Safety Award.

Whereas previously the award was granted for safety innovations made for the dredging industry, 2021 will see two safety

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awards given; one to a dredging organisation and a second to a supply chain organisation active in the dredging or offshore industry. This concerns subcontractors and suppliers of goods and services. Nominations for both awards can be submitted until 31 May 2021.

IADC and its members are committed to safeguarding their employees and to pursuing improvements in guaranteeing a safe and healthy working environments. To that end, the IADC Board of Directors will presents the winners of the Safety Awards 2021 at the Annual General Meeting in September 2021.

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CREMYLL FERRY TO GO ELECTRIC Plymouth based Voyager Boatyard will receive funding to design and build an electric ferry that will operate on the commuter route between Plymouth and South East Cornwall, UK The funding comes from Innovate UK, a fund set up with £191 million to award to help develop innovative projects. This funding award follows after the successful conversion work on a small, diesel work boat into a 12 passenger design powered solely by electric energy by the yard. The team at Voyager Boatyard have taken full advantage of quieter times, caused

by COVID-19, to focus on the development of zero-carbon, fully electric propulsion systems for the domestic passenger vessel and under 24m commercial workboat sector.

It is planned for this larger, 150 passenger capacity vessel to be able to operate for up to 14 hours a day on a single charge which will make the ferry suitable for the short ferry route across The Narrows on the west side of Plymouth Harbour. This Cremyll ferry route is currently operated by Plymouth Boat Trips using diesel powered boats. Voyager Marine and Plymouth Boat Trips will be working with Solis Marine Engineering, a team of expert naval architects, to

Projects which advance the zero-carbon agenda and marine renewables sector are central to our work. For this project, we will be working in partnership with Pelagic Design to deliver an optimised low resistance design which helps to advance the use of clean energy in the South West

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create a clean hydrodynamically efficient hull form that maximises use of the stored energy available.

The e-Ferry will be designed and built to effectively operate in a congested maritime environment, with strong tidal conditions, rough seas, and challenging berthing locations. It will also include additional zero-carbon solutions such as photovoltaic panels or similar renewable energy sources.

Project Leader, Andy Hurley said: “We have used the down time to apply for funding, that will enable us to further develop our zero-carbon agenda. Following the success of e-Voyager, we’re delighted to move to the next phase and, once again, lead the way towards a sustainable marine future with e-Ferry.”

Simon Hindley, Managing Director of, Falmouth based, Solis Marine Engineering, said: “Projects which advance the zero-carbon agenda and marine renewables sector are central to our work. For this project, we will be working in partnership with Pelagic Design to deliver an optimised low resistance design which helps to advance the use of clean energy in the South West.”

8 The e-Ferry will be designed and built to effectively operate in a congested maritime environment

New rules published for wind propulsion systems 8 Chantiers de l’Atlantique sail

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A global classification society is helping lead the charge towards decarbonisation with its recent publication of new rules for wind propulsion systems.

The new Bureau Veritas rule notation for WIND PROPULSION SYSTEMS (WPS) - NR 206, builds on pre-existing BV rules released in 1987. Now two new notations have been issued to provide the classification requirements for modern wind powered ships: WPS 1 for standing rigging and WPS 2 for standing and running rigging. Both provide load cases and coefficients for all types of wind propulsion technologies including free-standing rigs, wing sails, kite sails, and wind turbines.

The new rules provide the key classification

framework for wind assisted propulsion. Firstly at the design review stage, ensuring safety and interactions with other systems onboard are addressed, and, secondly, for in-service

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life, wherein the rules address survey regime and maintenance requirements.

Yves Pelpel, Senior Vice President Technical at Chantiers de l’Atlantique, said: “With the concept of solid sail, a first of its kind of a new generation of very large sails made of rigid panels and its Aeoldrive balestron rigging, Chantiers de l’Atlantique is offering the most advanced and innovative solution of sailing propulsion in the large ships market. The integration on-board a passenger ship of such an innovative solution is only possible thanks to the tremendous collaborative work done with Bureau Veritas on its new rules for Wind Assisted Propulsion.”

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POWER & PROPULSION

DEEPSPEED AIMS FOR LARGER UNITS Italian company DeepSpeed which has developed an innovative concept of electric pod drive is now changing its focus towards larger versions after a successful fund raising drive.

Now operating under the company name of Sealence, the DeepSpeed project initially developed a rim drive electric powered pod drive system for small fast boats. After proving trials with these small units the company has announced that development will focus on larger versions that will create suitable propulsion units for craft such as patrol and workboats.

The new 500kW unit, the DS780 will develop 1500Nm of torque and will produce a peak power thrust equivalent of 780hp. A smaller unit is also in development with a power rating of 220kW and a torque rating of 560Nm which will be the equivalent of a 420hp unit. It is expected that both of these higher rated units will be available later this year and with this new development it will mean that Sealence will be able to offer units to suit most fast boat applications up to 15 metres in length.

Whilst the DS420 unit will be optimised for

8 At present the Sealence units are fixed units with no direction variation

faster planing speeds, the larger DS780 is being optimised for operation in the 16 to 24 knot range which will open up the possibility of using it on semi-displacement hulls as well as fully planing boats. This will widen the application in the work and patrol boat sector considerably but so far the company has not offered any comparison figures about the relative efficiency of their system compared with other electric propulsion units.

At present the Sealence units are fixed units will no direction variation but in the longer term there would seem to be the prospect of

Now operating under the company name of Sealence, the DeepSpeed project initially developed a rim drive electric powered pod drive system for small fast boats adapting the units to make them fully steerable in a similar way to Volvo Penta’s Pod Drive. The actual propulsion unit is fully self contained and only needs the electricity supply to be connected.

In the longer term Sealence is proposing to be able to offer a complete electric installation that will include expandable lithium battery packs and solar panels as well as diesel generators and range extenders all combined with a single control panel. This will allow the company to offer complete hybrid and fully electric systems depending on the application.

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POWER & PROPULSION Norwegian company Yara Marine Technologies has agreed to give financial and other support to Phinergy Marine, a company that has developed container housed aluminium air battery systems.

“Phoenician Energy’s use of aluminium-air battery technology for the maritime industry triggered our scientists’ curiosity. Their container battery is especially interesting. The concept taps into several recent trends and developments, such as circular economy and electrification of marine vessels. We believe this technology may have an important role to play in a greener maritime industry for future generations,” said Thomas Koniordos, CEO of Yara Marine Technologies.

Phinergy licenses aluminium -air battery technology and adapts it to marine applications. The company has developed a 4.8MWh system enclosed in a 6m shipping container. The aluminium air battery actually consumes aluminium with alumina as a by product of the production of electricity from the battery. The container based concept developed by Phinergy would see the battery container being exchanged in port for a new one rather than being recharged on board.

Jesper Hellström, Yara Marine’s head of research and development, highlighted,

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8 Phinergy licenses aluminium -air battery technology and adapts it to marine applications

“Charging an Al-air battery actually happens at an aluminium production plant. You may say that the battery consumes aluminium, the most abundant metal in Earth’s crust.

Furthermore, the alumina generated from the

aluminium in the battery, as it depletes, is a valued commodity. The alumina can be recycled back to aluminium at the aluminium plant, but it also has uses in other industries.

Together with Yara Marine Technologies, Phinergy will move into its next phase.”

“Al-air batteries have one of the highest energy densities of all batteries, with more than four times the capacity of the conventional lithium-ion battery,” said Udi Erell, founder and president at Phinergy.

“Higher density means that longer ranges can be achieved, and a smaller footprint means more space for revenue-producing cargo.

Aluminium-air batteries do not lose capacity when not in use, nor do they degrade over time. They are also inherently safe, with no danger of temperature runaway.”

The container system is claimed to eliminate downtime that would be required for recharging conventional batteries. The consumed battery is then re-equipped with new aluminium and it is ready to go another turn.

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PROPULSION FOCUS FOR 4th CMN WEBINAR With over 450 delegates registered already with some weeks still to go, The Commercial Marine Network’s fourth decarbonisation webinar, sponsored by Castoldi, is gathering considerable momentum

8 Speakers from left: Simon Powell, Torleif Stokke, Tom Binns

The free to attend event, which will take place on Thursday 6th May 2021 is part of ‘Get set for Workboat 2050’, a popular online conference series of expert panels navigating the waters of decarbonisation compliance in the workboat industry.

Registration is now open for Session 4. This session will focus on Medium term 2025 onwards: Vessel design & technologies for the future, with a Focus on Propulsion systems.

SESSION 4 CONFIRMED SPEAKERS: 8 Torleif Stokke, Managing Director, Servogear Servogear has already been an active contributor to the developments going on in Norway the past 5 - 10 years in preparing the High-speed vessel operations for Zero Emission operations.

Servogear’s contribution is based on the high efficiency Ecoflow propulsion concept, to develop complete drivetrains based on Zero emission technology.

11 of 13 Hybrid, Fully electric or Hydrogen High speed vessels built in Norway are already operating or are under construction with Servogear equipment onboard. Many of them are world firsts with new technology. Servogear will talk about some of the key learnings, and focus on what is seen as important to be able to design vessels fit for purpose.

8 Simon Powell, Operations Director, MSE International Simon leads MSE’s interests in maritime transport, logistics, security and fuels.

His presentation will cover the pressing need for electrification of shipping, the MarRI-UK Clean Maritime Call, and MSE’s recent Flo-Mar project.

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demands of different driveline arrays and how these power requirements translate into decarbonisation projects.

Tom will look at why integration is key to maximising performance and ROI of zero and low carbon projects through complete system integration and vessel understanding.

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HEFTY LIFTING GEAR TAKING SHAPE FOR ALFA LIFT The deck cargo ship BigLift Barentsz has recently left the Liebherr site at the port of Rostock with two remarkable, giant crane components ready for installation The white painted slewing platform, as well as the characteristic A-frame of the upcoming Liebherr Heavy Lift Crane HLC 150000, are now on their way to being assembled on OHT’s next-generation offshore wind foundation vessel Alfa Lift. With its unique combination of features, the Liebherr HLC series will be a key element for installing current and future wind farms around the world.

Following their arrival in China, the slewing platform and the A-frame will be the first crane sections to be assembled on the Ulstein designed offshore installation vessel Alfa Lift.

The slewing platform and the A-frame will be assembled on Alfa Lift at the shipyard of China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) in the province of Jiangsu, close to Shanghai. When the installation of the two components is finalized, the boom will be delivered just-in-time to complete the HLC 150000.

“The crane can only be assembled and installed once the vessel has reached a specific phase in its construction.

Therefore, the manufacturing timelines are finely balanced between Liebherr, OHT, and CHMI,” said Gregor Levold, Sales Director of Ship and Offshore Cranes at Liebherr Rostock.

“Another important element of the partnership with OHT is our support and guidance for the initial setup of the crane onboard Alfa Lift. A team of Liebherr specialists will travel to China to support this part of the operation.”

The crane can only be assembled and installed once the vessel has reached a specific phase in its construction.

Therefore, the manufacturing timelines are finely balanced between Liebherr, OHT, and CHMI

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With a maximum lifting capacity of 3,000 tonnes at 30 metres and 1,000 tonnes at 76 metres outreach, the HLC 150000 is ready for a wide range of applications. In general, the Liebherr HLC series design is characterized by a small footprint. The slew bearing diameter of the HLC 150000 is just 14 metres, consequently, the crane requires little space on deck and offers more storage space. Due to the special slip ring configuration, the HLC has a 360degree unlimited slewing range.

In addition, the Liebherr HLC’s foldable A-frame reduces the height of the crane as needed. “Unlike many other crane vessels of this size, the Alfa Lift will be able to navigate waters crossed by bridges. This feature reduces transit-time, for instance when the vessel enters the Baltic Sea crossing the Storebaltsbroen in Denmark,” said Gregor Levold. “The foldable Aframe provides more flexibility, which in turn leads to both operational and cost-efficiency, increasing the number of charter days and vessel availability.”

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For faster maintenance during operation, all components of the HLC are safely accessible via stairs and platforms. A key element of the maintenance concept is the integrated telescopic knuckle boom crane that is capable of lifting up to six tonnes. This service crane allows the exchange of the heaviest single components without the help of an external crane. This means comfortable, fast, economical maintenance is guaranteed, independent of the vessel location.

“Customers for this type of crane have very high quality and reliability demands, which we can meet and exceed”, said Gregor Levold. “Our cranes are made in Europe with strong partners within the Liebherr Group as well as proven and reliable external suppliers. Main components like winches, slew bearing, and slewing drives of the crane are designed and manufactured by other Liebherr companies.

This results in an independent supply chain and guaranteed availability of components.”

Alfa Lift will start operating in the North Sea in 2022 with the HLC 150000 onboard. The vessel’s first project will be the construction of Dogger Bank A windfarm.

8 Alfa Lift will start operating in the North Sea in 2022

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BESPOKE RUNNING LINE MONITORS FOR VESSEL 8 One of the DLM Running Line Monitors (RLM), being calibrated using a 76mm wire rope sling, the same diameter as installed on the vessel mooring winches

Photo: DLM

Eight bespoke Running Line Monitors (RLMs) have been provided for a new next generation, 5,000t capacity floating installation crane vessel currently being built in China.

Dynamic Load Monitoring (UK) Ltd. (DLM) provided the RLMs to monitor the tension on mooring winches aboard Jan de Nul’s 236.8m-long Les Alizés, due to be completed in 2022. DLM delivered the RLMs to NOV’s BLM division, which designs and manufactures ship and offshore equipment products.

The solution is for an eight-point mooring system, that will keep the vessel locked and stable during operations. The original performance criteria was 0-2750 kN, but that was later changed to 3,500kN (approx. 350t).

DLM chose a customised solution, based on its standard 200t-rated RLM, adapted to a larger rope diameter and increased safe working load (SWL) and minimum breaking load (MBL) requirements.

Jamie Woodcock, business development manager at DLM, said: “The initially-quoted working range was up-rated by the client. The calibration was also a challenge due to the high working load and proof load requirements. We tested to a safe calibrated load using wire rope, then proof tested the pin

in a compression machine to simulate the resultant load the pin would see when in service. This negated the need for risky and potentially unsafe wire rope tests to this very high tension [5,000 kN].”

Woodcock added: “By enlarging the frame we could use larger wheels to suit the 76mm diameter rope. We also needed to up-rate some components for the higher SWL, but still maintained a high safety factor.”

Other standout features of the RLMs included maximum design speed of 30m/min

up to 200t, 15m/min thereafter; proof load 1.5 x SWL, which equalled 5,625 kN line tension; and high repeatable accuracy up to the full working scale. The calibration process required multiple 76mm slings, as each RLM needed to have multiple runs.

By enlarging the frame we could use larger wheels to suit the 76mm diameter rope.

We also needed to up-rate some components for the higher SWL, but still maintained a high safety factor

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Worldwide demand for davit systems has increased to enable rapid deployment of military vessels.

Norwegian davit supplier Vestdavit saw record sales of US$19.2m last year Xxxxx - up 25% on 2019. Orders have mainly been from the US, Europe and Australia, and primarily from navies and coast guards within the public procurement sector that account for more than 75% of Vestdavit’s davit turnover, according to managing director Rolf Andreas Wigand.

He sees this as part of an “underlying market trend of global threats and uncertainty” fuelled by the proliferation of piracy, terrorism, smuggling and the narcotics trade, as well as resource nationalism.

SUBSTATION CRANES FOR HORNSEA 2 Having supplied 14 cranes for Hornsea 1 offshore windfarm, Palfinger has announced an important part of its lifting gear contract for Hornsea 2.

At the heart of the Hornsea 2 installation is the offshore substation (OSS). These offshore substations collect the power from the wind turbines, stabilize and maximize the voltage of the power generated, and transmit the electricity to shore with as little loss as possible. Halfway to the coastline 120 kilometers away is the reactive compensation station (RCS), which allows transmission over much longer cables using high-voltage alternating current. Palfinger will equip the OSS with one telescopic crane (DKT400), two davit cranes (PF17000) and the RCS with one stiff-boom crane (PSM400) and two davit cranes (PF17000). Both substations are constructed by Sembcorp Marine’s wholly owned subsidiary, Sembcorp Marine Offshore Platforms. The cranes will be used to safely load and unload cargo between the crew transfer vessels and the decks of the substations, even in the most adverse conditions (for which the North Sea is well-known).

Palfinger Singapore is also involved in this project, having received the order from Singapore-based Sembcorp Marine to install the telescopic, stiff boom and davit cranes. Palfinger Singapore’s involvement ensures language and geographical barriers are

Photo: Ørsted

Davit demand

8 At the heart of the Hornsea 2 installation is the offshore substation

resolved while providing local expertise in terms of the legal framework and after-sales requirements in the region. Alexander Lee, Area Sales Manager in Singapore, plays a vital part in this global contract.

“We are working closely with our long-term business partner, Sembcorp Marine Offshore Platforms, and are coordinating the sophisticated requirements with our design engineers in Austria and Norway.”

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MANAGING THE ENERGY CHANGE Greening the workboat and support vessel industry requires engaging with the new, alternative power systems, said Tim Munn of iconsys

Although it’s tempting to hand it all over to a chosen supplier, the one-stop shops offered by manufacturing tie-ins might not yield an appropriate solution. We’ve found that the product ranges offered by a single OEM aren’t necessarily fully compatible with each other

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Further, this segment requires careful configuration and energy management that leaves an appropriate redundancy: for example, “a charge level in the battery that allows you to get home”, he explained.

Photo: Rolls-Royce

Unfortunately, it’s not quite as simple as signing up for a single OEM solution. “It’s been diesel engines for years, then lately batteries, but now there are fuel cells coming onboard,” said Munn. But all these different technologies have very different characteristics and needs: for example, fuel cells react fairly slowly therefore it’s better to use batteries to take the immediate demand.

While larger vessels have weight and space to spare, iconsys will initially be targeting its systems toward yards and owners operating small to medium vessels - especially those in the windfarm, patrol boat and short sea ferry segments that are now being driven rapidly toward clean running, “but which have much more of a problem sticking 16t of batteries on their back”, pointed out Munn. He added it gets even more challenging when other constraints come into play, such as rapid recharging demands “which can impact the battery’s lifetime”.

Although it’s tempting to hand it all over to a chosen supplier, the one-stop shops offered by manufacturing tieins might not yield an appropriate solution. “We’ve found that the product ranges offered by a single OEM aren’t necessarily fully compatible with each other,” said Munn. Moreover, they can fall short of specific demands.

Importantly, iconsys, with its roots in a wide swath of automation systems - used in everything from manufacturing robots to greening cities - offers independence and the necessary security: it already has OEM agreements in place and a good understanding of how to integrate the various systems.

As Munn concluded, “flexibility” remains key: “It may well be that a motor from Danfoss, a drive from ABB and a control system from Siemens would give you the best fit, both from managing demand and onboard space.” Even given tight parameters.

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8 Vessel owners now have access to an easy to use remote access solution

Photo: Danelec Marine/ TeamViewer

Trials have been completed for a low-cost and simple to deploy system for ship data transfer and remote access that will help vessel owners embrace digitalisation and improve efficiency.

As an alternative to Virtual Private Networks (VPN) for Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, Danelec Marine and TeamViewer have developed a customised version of the TeamViewer IoT agent, that embeds into the operating system of Danelec’s Vessel Remote Server (VRS) and launches on demand.

“Combining the convenience and security aspects of TeamViewer with the VRS has given fleet managers new opportunities for any remote actions or root cause analysis capabilities from shore,” said Patrick Giezen, IoT solutions excellence manager, TeamViewer. “Also, simple tasks like the

remote calibration of sensors can now be carried out whilst the vessel is deployed and without interrupting any onboard workflows.”

The system enables a secure ship-shore connection to be established quickly and easily, with a user-friendly interface

providing remote access management centrally for a whole fleet. This reduces the IT department burden of enabling remote access while providing a foundation for secure and easy to manage access for employees and third parties.

Three Danelec customers took part in the trials, which started in August 2020 and finished in December. Cypriot ship management company Interorient used the solution on five vessels, easily meeting success criteria based on pre-annual performance testing of the VDR and remote data download. Interorient generated further operational savings by using remote access to optimise configuration of a new VDR and its connected sensors, as well as exploring new applications.

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alignment & test equipment 8 Spectrum Metrology Unit 8, Ireton Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 9EU Tel: +44 1162 766262 sales@spectrum-metrology.co.uk www.spectrum-metrology.co.uk Electro optical metrology company selling alignment telescopes and precision electronics levels for alignment, flatness, angle, level, squareness and parallelism (shipbuilding and repair - propeller shaft and engine alignment).

aluminium stoCkholDers 8 Aalco Metals Limited Test Lane, Nursling, Southampton, SO16 9TA Tel: +44 2380 875200 Fax: +44 2380 875275 southampton@aalco.co.uk www.aalco.co.uk Aalco, a dedicated metals supplier to the Marine Industry, is the UK’s largest independent multi-metals stockholder, with an extensive inventory of aluminium, stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze and nickel alloys in all semi-finished forms.

8 Righton Blackburns Building 38, Second Avenue, The Pensnett Estate, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 7UE Tel: +44 1384 276400 sales@rblimited.co.uk www.rightonblackburns.co.uk Universally acknowledged as market leader for the supply of raw materials to the marine industry, Righton Blackburns is your first choice for aluminium, stainless steel, copper alloys, plastics, composites and steel products.

anChors 8 Trillo Anclas y Cadenas SLU Parque Empresarial de Coiros, Parcela 10, 15316 Coiros (La Coruna) Tel: +34 981 173478 Fax: +34 981 298705 info@rtrillo.com www.rtrillo.com Chain Cables, Shackles, Swivels, Mooring Gear and Mooring Ropes.

8 Schmitt Anchors and Chain Cables B.V. Post Box 5500, Rotterdam, 3008 AM Tel: +31-88-0 234 100 info@schmitt-anchors.com www.schmitt-anchors.com A 24 hour worldwide service for new anchors, chaincables and other marine supplies.

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8 Williams Shipping Manor House Avenue, Milbrook, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 0LF Tel: +44 2380 529555 marine@williams-shipping.co.uk www.williams-shipping.co.uk Providing marine and logistics services for over 120 years. Pontoons, Tugs, Workboats, Fast Launches, Multipurpose Barges with cranes. Roadtransportable Multicats, full operational base facilities, craneage and open storage. Our group includes marine services & vessel charter, road transport & heavy haulage, container hire & sales, warehousing & storage, and marine lubricants distribution.

8 Bauer Kompressoren UK Ltd 410 Haydock Lane, Haydock Industrial Estate, St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 9TH Tel: +44 1942 724248 Fax: +44 1942 725640 sales@bauer.uk.com www.bauer-kompressoren.de/en/ Bauer Kompressoren UK Limited serves the shipping industry in the UK and Ireland and is Bauer Group's global centre of excellence for the packaging of containerised, custom-engineered packages.

8 Macduff Ship Design Ltd Low Shore, Macduff, Aberdeenshire, AB44 1RE Tel: +44 1261 833825 Fax: +44 1261 833835 info@macduffshipdesign.com www.macduffshipdesign.com Macduff Ship Design Ltd are proven industry leaders in the Naval Architecture and Marine Survey sectors, having worked for more than 25 years with owners, operators and shipyards globally.

Neptune Shipyards BV See under: Workboat builders

Bow & stern thrusters WaterMota Ltd See under: Propulsion Systems

Buoys & BeaCons 8 Sabik Marine Höylänlastu 2 A, Porvoo, FI-06150 Tel: +358-19-560 1100 sales@sabik-marine.com marine.sabik.com/ Sabik Marine design and manufacture high-quality LED marine signals and Aid to Navigation, AtoN, solutions with remote monitoring and control.

Chains 8 Carlier Chaines SA 37 Rue Roger Salengro, 59733 Saint-Amand cedex Tel: +33 3 27 48 12 00 Fax: +33 3 27 48 95 27 info@carlier-chain.com www.carlier-chain.com/ Carlier Chaines SAS Is producing chain for 90 years. We have many years of experience in manufacturing all kinds of chains, anchors & lifting accessories for any use. Our production facilities are based in North of France on 10 000 m², where we produce sizes from 10mm to 120 mm diameter. Our quality system is ISO 9001 since nearly 20 years. Our Forging dept can forge standard & on drawing items (shackles, swivels, fittings, hooks.) Our mecano welded dept can make any metal structure of maxi 12T (anchor, buoy, port & quay equipment.) This make Carlier Chaines SAS the most reliable partner for chains, fittings, recognize for the quality of the products, service.

Civil engineering ContraCtors 8 Herbosch-Kiere Marine Contractors Ltd Power Road Studios, Studio 3.4, 114 Power Road, Chiswick, London, W4 5PY Tel: +44 2089 879995 Fax: +44 2089 879994 info.HKMC@eiffage.com www.herbosch-kiere.com Specialist marine contractor for main contracts, sub-contracts and charter works. Large selection of marine plant available incl. barges, rock-dumper, jack ups and heavy lift/salvage cranes. See our website for details.

Cranes 8 HS Marine Via G. Marconi, 33 Sabbioneta, Italy, MN 46018 Tel: +39 0375 254 819 info@hsmarine.net www.hsmarine.net HS.Marine is a leading ship and offshore cranes manufacturer with the world's widest range of models ranging from 5 to 1.000 tm capacity. All crane models are specifically designed, masterly built and assembled to provide our customers top quality.

DeCk equipment 8 Global Services Ltd Global House, 28 Trade City, Apple Lane, Exeter, Southampton, UK, EX2 5GL Tel: +44 7493 978533 commercial@globalservicesltd.co.uk www.globalservicesltd.co.uk/commercial Market leader in Marine Procurement.

25 years’ experience in supporting Commercial vessels with ship supplies & services.

8 Ibercisa Deck Machinery Molinos 25, (Pontevedra), 36213-Vigo Tel: +34 986 213 900 Fax: +34 986 202 779 ibercisa@ibercisa.es www.ibercisa.es Ibercisa is a technological company.

Founded in 1969, has been dedicated to the design and manufacture, under its own technology, a widest range of deck machinery for all kind of marine markets (fishing, tugs, oceanographic, navy, offshore, civil, merchant, research and dredging).

8 Atlas Winch & Hoist Services Ltd Old Station Yard, Station Road, Biggar, Lanarkshire, ML12 6DQ Tel: +44 1899 221577 Mobile: +44 7836 545117 Fax: +44 1899 221515 info@winchhire.com www.winchhire.co.uk Hirers and Suppliers of 2/4/6/8-point mooring sets available, single, double and triple drum winches available.

Fairleads, deck sheaves, anchors, diesel or electric driven hydraulic power units.

Air tugger winches, wire ropes, slings and shackles. New or reconditioned equipment available.

Fluidmecanica C/Coruña 37, P.O. Box 5220, 36.208 Vigo Tel: +34 986 21 33 29 Fax: +34 986 29 85 18 fluidmecanic@fluidmecanica.com www.fluidmecanica.com From 1977 we design, manufacture and install deck equipment. Towing winches (standard or escort), anchor windlasses, cranes, davits, thrusters, towing hooks, power packs and steering gears.

Deri Jones & Associates Ltd Llwyngwyn, Forge, Machynlleth, SY20 8RR Tel: +44 1654 702001 info@djaweb.co.uk www.djaweb.co.uk We focus on the engineering and design of construction systems for complex, large structures, providing accurate parts for CNC cutting and comprehensive assembly instructions.

8 Southerly Designs 2 Carrol St, Port Denison, 6525 Tel: +61 8 9927 2750 info@southerly.com.au southerly.com.au Southerly Designs is a leading designer of high speed aluminium working vessels. Specialists in high and medium speed monohull vessels. Patrol and Military vessels. Pilot Launches. Fast fishing vessels. Utility vessels and work boats. Landing craft. Offshore support and crew boats. Over 600 vessels in service. southerly.com.au 8 Island Computer Systems Ltd 41 Horsebridge Hill, IOW, PO30 5TJ Tel: +44 1983 827100 info@maxsurf.net www.maxsurf.net Maxsurf provides naval architects, surveyors, offshore engineers and shipbuilders with a complete range of software tools for all phases of the vessel design, analysis and construction process.

Diesel engines & spares 8 Scania Power Solutions Scania (Great Britain) Limited, Delaware Drive, Tongwell, Milton Keynes. UK, MK15 8HB Tel: +44 845 034 3034 engines.sgb@scania.com www.scania.co.uk/powersolutions The Scania marine solution is based on our marine engine range, and provides an array of flexible options regarding ratings, equipment, transmissions, and instrumentation. From the compact 9and 13-litre inline engines up to the powerful 16-litre V8, the comprehensive range covers a wide spectrum of applications.

8 Beta Marine Ltd Davy Way, Waterwells, Quedgeley, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL8 8LT Tel: +44 1453 723492 Fax: +44 1453 883742 sales@betamarine.co.uk www.betamarine.co.uk Since 1987 Beta Marine has developed an enviable reputation for providing quiet and smooth-running marine diesel engines and generating sets to suit a wide variety of applications. They are renowned for durability, longevity, reliability and deliver an excellent return on investment.

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INDUSTRY DATABASE WaterMota Ltd See under: Propulsion Systems 8 Mitchell Powersystems Unit 1 The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Ind Est, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 9AQ Tel: +44 1794 518744 / +44 1623 550 550 Fax: +44 1794 518766 sales@mitchells.co.uk www.mitchells.co.uk The largest Volvo Penta Centre in the UK, supported by nationally located branches and Dealer Network.

8 Volspec Ltd Woodrolfe Road, Tollesbury, Nr Maldon, Essex, CM9 8SE Tel: +44 1621 869756 Fax: +44 1621 868859 enquiries@volspec.co.uk www.volspec.co.uk Volspec Ltd the UK’s premier Volvo Penta Centre with the UK’s largest stock of genuine spare parts, engines and accessories for the marine, commercial and industrial markets. Competent factory trained workshop based or mobile engineers ready to assist whenever required to both UK and international customers. Our online web shop available for UK and many European markets at www.volvopenta.com/volspec/en-GB

Diesel power & propulsion 8 Motorenrevisie Spaarnestad Nijverheidsweg 27G, Haarlem, 2031 CN Tel: +31 23 531 03 17 revisie@spaarnestad.nl www.spaarnestad.nl With over 30 years of experience in the field of maritime & industrial diesel engines. We are official dealer of Bosch Diesel Center | John Deere | Yanmar | Balmar | Zenoro | Delphi | Caterpillar | MTU (Service dealer)

Diving & marine ContraCtors 8 Northern Divers (Eng) Ltd Oslo Road, Sutton Fields Industrial Estate, Hull, Yorkshire, HU7 0YN Tel: +44 1482 227276 Fax: +44 1482 215712 contact@northerndivers.co.uk www.northerndivers.co.uk Established in 1963 we are one of the leading diving contractors in the UK with divers and management experienced in all aspects of underwater work to a maximum depth of 50 metres. We can offer a full complement of diving equipment and a various range of marine craft to cover your requirements.

8 Quest Underwater Services Ltd Ferryman’s Way, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9YU Tel: +44 1929 405029 Fax: +44 1929 405472 info@questmarine.co.uk www.questmarine.co.uk Today Quest provides a large range of diving and marine related services and owns and operates a comprehensive fleet of marine plant and equipment from our operations base at Portland Harbour Dorset

Diving equipment 8 Spyderco 820 Syderco Way Golden, Colorado Tel: +1 1303 279 8383 Fax: +1 1303 278 2229 www.spyderco.com Spyderco pioneered the modern folding knife, introducing features like pocket clips, serrations and one-handed opening. That innovation and quality are the heart of Spyderco's distinctive folding knives, fixed-blades and sharpeners.

DreDging 8 UK Dredging Queen Alexandra House, Cargo Road, Cardiff, Glamorgan, CF10 4LY Tel: +44 2920 835200 Fax: +44 2920 835216 ukd@abports.co.uk www.ukdredging.co.uk UK leader offers efficient solutions to dredging requirements throughout Europe. Modern vessels feature latest technology, in-dock dredging maintenance, capital works, buoy lifting and hydrographic/land surveys.

BP Norse Marine (UK) Cleverley Cottage, Bishops Waltham, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 1FX Tel: +44 1489 890031 Fax: +44 1489 890031 jan@bpnorsemarine.co.uk www.bpnorsemarine.co.uk Coastal towing, tug with 12 tonne BP, 160 cubic meters Hopper Barge, 16x8m Crane barge/dredger - Barge Norse 2, silt disposal, quayside maintenance & fendering, and fully crewed deliveries.

Based in the Solent area, with 25 years' experience in the marine industry.

8 Jenkins Marine New Harbour Road West, Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4AJ Tel: +44 1202 668558 Fax: +44 1202 669209 office@jenkinsmarine.co.uk www.jenkinsmarine.co.uk Dredging contractors, owners and operators of self-propelled dredge pontoons, split hopper barges, Workboats, tugs and flat deck barges (available with spud legs) 8 Rohde Nielsen A/S Nyhavn 20, Copenhagen K., DK-1051 Tel: +45 33 91 25 07 Fax: +45 33 91 25 14 mail@rohde-nielsen.dk www.rohde-nielsen.com.

Specialising in capital and maintenance dredging, land reclamation and coast protection. As Scandinavia's largest dredging contractor, we thrive on low cost timely and efficient solutions.

DreDging equipment 8 Seadrec Ltd Blackhall House, Blackhall Lane, PO Box 45, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 1HH Tel: +44 141 887 4131 seadrec@aol.com www.lobnitz.com/sdabout.html We specialise in dredge and associated ship construction based on over 150 years of experience in designing and supplying all types of dredges, dredging systems and components to the Civil Dredging Industry, e.g. Port Authorities, Dredging Contractors & Marine Aggregate Producers.

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Neptune Shipyards BV See under: Workboat Builders 8 Baars Confloat B.V./ Baars Charter Rivierdijk 276, 3360 AB, Sliedrecht, 3361 AV Tel: +31 184 415566 Fax: +31 184 411227 rental@baarsbv.com www.baarsbv.com/en/ Hire and Sale on a wide range of dismountable split and hopper barges.

See Baars Confloat BV at Pontoons and or Modular Pontoon Systems

eleCtriCal installations & repairs Neyland Marine Services Limited Unit 52, Honeyborough Business Park, Neyland, Pembrokeshire, SA73 1SE Tel: +44 1646 600358 Fax: +44 1646 600323 neylandmarine@aol.com www.neylandmarine.co.uk Fault finding, repairs and servicing and all electrical and electronic equipment, communication and navigation systems, motor servicing, windlasses, winches, switchboard and generator specialists, circuit breaker (primary and secondary injection testing), full thermal imaging analysis and reports.

eleCtriCal propulsion systems 8 MJR Power & Automation 85 & 88 Willows Court, Teesside Industrial Estate, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9PP Tel: +44 1642 762 151 sales@mjrcontrols.com www.mjrcontrols.com For over 25 years, MJR has delivered turnkey marine power, electrical and automation projects to the commercial, energy and renewable marine sectors providing consultancy, engineering, construction, installation and commissioning services.

eleCtroniCs - general 8 BPX Electro Mechanical Unit 3 Rothley Lodge Commercial Park, Leicester, LE7 7NL Tel: +44 1162999100 www.bpx.co.uk/ For over 50 years we have been proudly stocking, selling, supporting and servicing automation and control components, devices and solutions, operating as distributors for many of the world’s leading electrical, electronic and pneumatic manufacturers.

engines - outBoarD 8 Suzuki GB Plc Steinbeck Crescent, Snelshall West, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK4 4AE Tel: +44 1243 388 940 suzuki@mindworks.co.uk www.marine.suzuki.co.uk Suzuki is a manufacturer of an automobiles, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and outboard marine engines for the global market.

exhaust systems 8 Halyard (M&I) Limited 86 Cobham Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Wimborne, Dorset, UK, BH21 7PQ Tel: +44 1722 710922 technical@halyard.eu.com www.halyard.eu.com Exhaust Systems - Noise & Vibration Control - Environmental Protection specialists, Halyard, designs and manufactures high quality, technically advanced equipment. Halyard also distribute: Aquadrive, Emigreen DPF & SCR, Seatorque shaft systems, Siderise noise insulation and Wave filtration.

fenDers / fenDering 8 Fender Innovations Westrak 240, 1771 SV Wieringerwerf Tel: +31 22 37 64 170 info@fenderinnovations.nl www.fenderinnovations.nl Tailor designed and produced Fender Systems specifically adapted to the field of operation. Shared properties of the systems are a minimal weight and long lasting durability. Various mounting options. For almost every application such as: tenders, fast rescue, research and survey, wind farm support Vessels, heavy duty ribs, superyacht tenders, unmanned marine systems Battley Marine Ltd East End House, Billingford, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4RD Tel: +44 1362 668641 Fax: +44 1362 668930 battleymarine@gmail.com www.battleymarine.com Fenders - New and second-hand: all types. Pneumatic (to ISO 17357), Foam, Rubber & Plastic. First Yokohama approved fender repair company worldwide in 1976. Inspection, refurbishment, renetting services also available (no fix, no fee). Batmar Super Sliding Fender (HDPE): the recycled plastic alternative to timber. Pneumatic and Foam fenders available for Hire at competitive rates – all sizes. ISO 9001:2008 certified.

8 Manuplas Unit 18 Estover Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 7PY Tel: +44 1752 771740 sales@manuplas.co.uk www.advancedinsulation.com Manuplas design and manufacture vessel fendering, quayside fenders, navigation buoys, mooring buoys and subsea buoys. Manuplas supply to ports, harbours, navies, boat builders and operators and the offshore energy market.

finanCe 8 Shawbrook Bank Prospero, 73 London Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1LQ Tel: +44 7799 134 682 / +44 734 208 5974 Jason.crump@shawbrook.co.uk www.shawbrook.co.uk/marine Specialist marine finance provider for UK based SME companies. Marine mortgages available for workboats, WFSV’s, tugs, barges, dredgers, ferries, Thames river craft, hire fleets, coastal ships and other commercial vessels.

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generators, gen sets & auxiliaries

8 Seago Deanland Business Park, Golden Cross, East Sussex, BN27 3RP Tel: +44 1825 873 567 sales@seagocommercial.co.uk www.seagocommercial.co.uk Seago Commercial specialise in sale and hire of SOLAS and ISO approved life rafts. With a range of products including lifejackets, fire extinguishers, pyrotechnics, industrial fibre ropes, wire ropes and chains.

8 Kohler Power Systems 1 Kristallaan, Zevenbergen, 4761 ZC Tel: +1 800-544-2444 Muriel.Huguet@kohlereurope.com kohlerpower.com/ Kohler Power Systems, provides complete power systems, including generators (residential, industrial, mobile, portable, and marine), automatic transfer switches, paralleling switchgear, monitoring controls, and accessories for emergency, prime power and energy-management applications.

Kohler has delivered energy solutions for markets worldwide since 1920

8 Marine Fire Safety Limited Unit D1-D4, Bridge Business Centre, Brickhouse Lane, Godstone, Surrey, RH9 8JW Tel: +44 1342 844379 Fax: +44 1342 843172 info@marinefiresafety.co.uk www.marinefiresafety.co.uk Marine Fire Safety; who are well known and trusted by many for supplying, installing and maintaining firefighting equipment within the commercial marine sector, have teamed up with Lalizas UK to extend their services and support to both new & existing customers.

fire fighting systems 8 Aksis Fire - Marine Fire Protection Deri O.S.B. Kazlıçeşme Cad. No: 5 Çarşı, Kompleksi Kat : 1 No : 23, Tuzla Deri Sanayi, Tuzla / Istanbul, 34956 Tel: +90 216 306 82 16 Fax: +90 216 504 06 35 aksisfire@aksisfire.com.tr http://aksisfire.com.tr/ Aksis formed by engineers who have extensive proven experience since 1994 in fixed based internal and external fire protection systems in the Marine and Offshore Industries, including Oil/Chemical Tankers, Cargo Vessels, Offshore Vessels, Fishing Vessels, Fi-Fi Tugs and Luxury Boats. We are proud to announce that we have delivered 1000 Fire Extinguishing Systems to 475 ships by 2017.

fire proteCtion 8 Global Insulation (European) Ltd Unit 84, Station Road, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 0EL Tel: +44 2392 462113 globalinsulate@btconnect.com www.globalinsulation.co.uk Suppliers and Installers of Thermal and Fire Insulation on Aluminium & Steel Structures. 20 years, involvement in marine projects for thermal, acoustic and passive fire protection to many prestigeous vessels.

fire proteCtion - general Adec Marine Limited See under: Life Saving Equipment

galley anD launDry equipment 8 Angel Marine Limited Unit 013 Solent Business Centre, Millbrook Rd West, Southampton, SO15 0HW Tel: +44 2380 700246 sales@angelmarine.co.uk www.angelmarine.co.uk Source/supply catering, laundry and other spares for commercial and marine use

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WaterMota Ltd See under: Propulsion Systems 8 Atlantis Marine Power Limited Western Wood Way, Langage Science Pk, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 5BG Tel: +44 1752 208810 sales@atlantismarine.com www.atlantismarine.co.uk/ UK distributors for Kohler generators from 5 to 500 kw prime power. Kohler’s patented P-Gen load share system facilitates smaller generators increasing redundancy & reducing fuel consumption.

8 Webasto Webasto House, White Rose Way, Doncaster Carr, South Yorks, DN4 5JH Tel: +44 1302 322232 Fax: +44 1302 322231 info-uk@webasto.com www.webasto.co.uk Webasto offers robust heating and air conditioning solutions for retrofitting or as original equipment. they do this for any type of commercial boat, patrol craft, cargo vessel, passenger boat or naval vessel. We are also now the sole distributor of WhisperPower in the UK.

heating & air ConDitioning Webasto See under: Generators, Gen Sets & Auxiliaries

hyDrauliC Components & systems 8 Hypro Marine Mount Pleasant Lane, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8LS Tel: +44 1590 681445 info@hypromarine.co.uk www.hypromarine.com As a leading designer and manufacturer of power-assisted steering systems, Hypro Marine has an enviable reputation in the industry for the quality and performance of its products.

Specialists in finding unique solutions, we are able to offer a bespoke design and manufacturing service for Integrated Hydraulic Control of single or multifunction hydraulic operations for series-produced power craft.

8 Brimmond Group Tofthill Avenue, Midmill Business Park, Kintore, Aberdeenshire, AB51 0QP Tel: +44 1467 633805 www.brimmond-group.com At Brimmond Group we specialise in mechanical, hydraulic or electrical solutions. Our highly qualified engineers can design, manufacture, service and repair a vast range of equipment to meet any client’s needs.

insuranCe serviCes 8 A-Plan Insurance 2 Foregate Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 1DB Tel: +44 1905 930760 sales@aplan.co.uk www.aplan.co.uk A-Plan Commercial Marine is a long established Specialist Insurance broker providing insurance solutions to the UK Marine market.

8 Knighthood Corporate Assurance Services Ltd Knighthood House, Imberhorne Lane, East Grinstead, Sussex, RH19 1LB Tel: +44 1342 327111 Fax: +44 1342 319575 enquiries@knighthoodcorporate.com www.knighthoodcorporate.com Leading specialist Marine Underwriting Agents & Insurance Brokers to the maritime industry, offering a range of bespoke insurance policies for commercial passenger craft, tugs, workboats and marine service operators throughout the UK and Europe

JaCk-up Barges Fastnet Shipping Ltd See under: Workboats

life JaCkets 8 Spinlock Ltd 41 Birmingham road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7BH Tel: +44 1983 295 555 Fax: +44 1983 295 952 prosupport@spinlock.co.uk www.spinlock.co.uk Spinlock are a global leader in the manufacture of innovative life jackets, PFDs and accompanying equipment for the industrial maritime user. Designed and build by our team of experts based Lessons learnt in the most extreme yacht racing environments have led to the development of the Duro range and accessories for the industrial user.

life saving equipment Spinlock Ltd See under: Life Jackets 8 Jo Bird & Co Ltd Factory Lane, Basonbridge, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4RN Tel: +44 1278 785546 Fax: +44 1278 780541 info@jobird.co.uk www.jobird.co.uk Jo Bird and company have been making safety equipment cabinets from composite materials for over 30 years.

Adec Marine Limited 4 Masons Avenue, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 9XS Tel: +44 2086 869717 Fax: +44 2086 809912 sales@adecmarine.co.uk www.adecmarine.co.uk Servicing and hire of liferafts, boats and lifejackets. Sales of a complete range of marine safety and fire fighting equipment to SOLAS and MED.

liferafts Adec Marine Limited See under: Life Saving Equipment

man overBoarD retrieval systems 8 I.C.Brindle & Co Ltd 15 Moor Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AZ Tel: +44 1202 657814 info@icbrindle.com www.icbrindle.com I.C.Brindle & Co Ltd , specialise in man overboard , lifesaving equipment and waterside safety for the commercial shipping industry as well as being one of the leading publishers of Maritime training publications

marine Civils 8 Walcon Marine Cockerell Close, Segensworth West, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 5SR Tel: +44 1489 579977 Fax: +44 1489 579988 sales@walconmarine.com www.walconmarine.com Walcon Marine is a market leader providing quality design, products, construction and installation of yacht harbours and berthing facilities worldwide together with a first class service to its customers.

8 JD Marine & Sons Ltd Lock Head, Kings Dock, Swansea, SA1 1QR Tel: +44 1792 457174 enquires@jdmarineandsons.com www.jdgroupservices.com/ JD Marine and Sons is a specialist marine company based in Swansea and supporting the marine industry across the UK. We provide a range of services and equipment to for the marine sector using our own fleet that continues to grow alongside our business. These vessels are our own and are deployed from our Swansea base in the Bristol Channel – but work around the UK coastline.

marine ConstruCtion 8 TMS (Teignmouth Maritime Services Ltd) Unit 22B Dawlish Business Park, Exeter Road, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 0NH Tel: +44 1626 866066 Fax: +44 1626 864288 info@tmsmaritime.co.uk www.tmsmaritime.co.uk TMS Ltd have many years of expertise in Marine and Civil Engineering. We operate throughout UK and Europe, where we utilise our unrivalled abilities and professionalism to successfully complete marine and civil engineering projects.

moDular pontoon systems 8 Baars Confloat B.V./ Baars Charter Rivierdijk 276, 3360 AB, Sliedrecht, 3361 AV Tel: +31 184 415566 Fax: +31 184 411227 rental@baarsbv.com www.baarsbv.com/en/ Hire & Sales of containerised modular (spud) pontoons with a height of 4, 6 and 8 ft, modular multipontoons. See Baars Charter at Dredging Equipment for barges.

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INDUSTRY DATABASE mooring & Berthing equipment 8 Péguet & Cie Maillon Rapide, 12 rue des Buchillons, B.P.205, Annemasse, F-74105 Tel: +33 450 95 58 23 Fax: +33 450 92 22 06 d.durand@peguet.fr www.peguet.fr Product range fully certified: Selfcertification in permanent connections as machinery part.-EN 362 certified product range in PPE industrial safety – connectors. Over 200 items available, made in France.

navaiDs 8 Trinity House The Quay, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3JW Tel: +44 1255 245121 Fax: +44 1255 245009 Commercial@trinityhouse.co.uk www.trinityhouse.co.uk Trinity House offers customers costeffective solutions for the maintenance of marine aids to navigation and the provision of marine data acquisition.

naval arChiteCts & marine engineers 8 Incat Crowther P O Box 179, Terrey Hills, HQ Sydney, NSW 2084 Tel: +61 2 9450 0447 Fax: +61 2 8006 5783 info@incatcrowther.com www.incatcrowther.com Incat Crowther is a diversified marine design business with offices in Australia, USA and the United Kingdom.

oCeanographiC / hyDrographiC survey 8 Briggs Marine Contractors Ltd Seaforth House, Seaforth Place, Burntisland, Fife, KY3 9AX Tel: +44 1592 872939 Fax: +44 1592 873779 enquiries@briggsmarine.co.uk www.briggsmarine.com our services include; vessel charter, renewable energy services, offshore windfarm maintenance solution, submarine cable installation, repair and maintenance, marine engineering, marine salvage, pollution response, environmental consultancy, oil and gas terminal operations, aids to navigation services, and third party vessel management

offshore support 8 Tidal Transit Limited Unit 6 North Creake Airfield Business Park, Bunkers Hill, Egmere, Walsingham, Norfolk Tel: +44 1328 854 225 charter@tidal-transit.com www.tidal-transit.com Tidal Transit provides access solutions to the offshore energy industry. Via its fleet of purpose built vessels, Tidal Transit transports people and cargo to and from offshore assets. The company's fleet is focused on increasing efficiency and time on structures with the aim of reducing the Loce

oil pollution Control

pontoons

propulsion systems

8 Lamor Corporation UK Ltd 3 Medina Court, Arctic Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7XD Tel: +44 1983 280185 Fax: +44 1983 280056 uk.info@lamor.com www.lamor.com Lamor is the world leader in the manufacture of products and services for the Oil Spill Response Industry. We design and produce Booms, Skimmers, Pumps, Dispersant systems, Vessels and we also design recovery systems to be built into new and older vessels.

MCA/IMO Training, Design and Consultancy on a worldwide basis.

Neptune Shipyards BV See under: Workboat Builders

8 WaterMota Ltd Cavalier Road, Heathfield Industrial Estate, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6TQ Tel: +44 1626 830910 Fax: +44 1626 830911 dm@watermota.co.uk www.watermota.co.uk WaterMota has been supplying the marine industry with engine room packages since 1911. Heat exchanger / keel cooled propulsion engines from 5.8 to 22 litres, auxiliary engines, generating sets and custom built power packs, heavy duty reversing gearboxes, hydraulic and power steering systems and power takeoff units, heavy duty sea water pumps for most makes of engines, strainers, impellers and accessories, installation and servicing. Supplying Azcue, D-I, Doosan, Hyundai SeasAll and JMP.

pr, meDia & aDvertising agenCies Sue Stevens Media Ltd 7 Foxhills, Ashurst, SO40 7ED Tel: +44 2380 292992 suestevens@suestevensmedia.co.uk www.suestevensmedia.co.uk 25 years’ experience specializing in Commercial Marine. Media buying, strategic PR campaign planning and implementation, press releases compilation and distribution, newsletters, company brochures and clients’ magazines and social media management.

paints & Coatings materials 8 Jotun Paints (Europe) Ltd 7 Stather Road, Flixborough Ind Est, Scunthorpe, DN15 8RR Tel: +44 1724 400 000 marineenquiries@jotun.co.uk www.jotun.com/uk/en/b2b/paintsand coatings/ships/ Jotun is the global leading provider of marine coatings, with established positions in protective, decorative and powder coatings worldwide. It has 39 production facilities and representation in over 100 countries.

pilot Boats 8 Safehaven Marine Ashgrove, Cobh, Cork Tel: +353 86 8054582 info@safehavenmarine.com www.safehavenmarine.com Builders of the Interceptor Pilot Boat range, 11.5m, 13m, 14.5m & 16.5m. For when you demand strength and exceptional seakeeping. Also builders of GRP Crew transfer, Patrol & SAR boats, Hydrographic survey vessels, Work boats and Passenger Vessels Uzmar Shipping & Trading Co. Ltd See under: Vessel Build & Repair

pollution Control 8 Ecocoast Bolina Ltd, an Ecocoast company, Bridge End, Elm Grove Road, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0EJ Tel: +44 1392 877 991 www.ecocoast.com Ecocoast, founded by two Australian entrepreneurs with now offices in the United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom, is a global leader in engineered products for the protection of coastlines and waterways.

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power & propulsion 8 Stone Marine Propulsion Ltd Dock Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH411DT Tel: +44 1516 522372 Fax: +44 1516 522377 sales@smpropulsion.com www.smpropulsion.com Stone Marine Propulsion design and manufacture a complete range of high quality propulsion equipment for commercial and naval vessels of all types and sizes. Our latest propeller designs significantly lower fuel consumption and emissions 8 OXE Marine Metallgatan 17 b, Ängelholm, SE-262 72 Tel: +46 431-37 11 30 info@oxemarine.com www.oxemarine.com The OXE Diesel is designed and built for commercial users. Endurance, Reliability, Power and Control is key. The world’s first commercial diesel outboard combines the reliability and endurance of marine inboards with the flexibility and agility of outboard engines, offering unprecedented efficiency, range and torque. We are driven by the ambition to transform the outboard motor; impacting the journey towards a more sustainable and ecologically positive marine environment.

8 Vulkan Industries Ltd Archer Rd/Armytage Road Ind Est, Brighouse, HD6 1XF Tel: +44 1484 712273 www.vulkan.com/en-us/holding The Vulkan Group, into which the Vulkan company founded in 1889 is integrated today, is composed of three company divisions: Vulkan Couplings, Vulkan Drive Tech and Vulkan Lokring.

8 Hamilton Jet EMEA Unit 26, The Birches Industrial Estate, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 1XZ Tel: +44 1342 313437 Fax: +44 1342 313438 marketing@emea.hamiltonjet.com www.hamiltonjet.com HamiltonJet waterjets provide highly efficient propulsion for high speed vessels operating in the world’s most demanding marine environments.

propellers & stern gear 8 Teignbridge Propellers International Ltd Great Western Way, Forde Road, Brunel Industrial Estate, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4AW Tel: +44 1626 333377 Fax: +44 1626 360783 info@teignbridge.co.uk www.teignbridge.co.uk World leaders in innovation, design and manufacture of high performance, high quality propellers and sterngear for 45 years. Approved by all major classification societies. Propellers to 2.55m, shaftlines to 400mm

pumps 8 Gianneschi Pumps and Blowers srl Via Luigi Gianneschi, Capezzano Pianore, 55040 Tel: +39 0584 365101 Fax: +39 0584 969411 info@gianneschi.net www.gianneschi.net Gianneschi Pumps and Blowers designs and produces a wide range of products like pumps, water heaters, fans and fresh/sea water systems. Products are tested before delivered to the customers.

pumps, Compressors & hyDrauliCs 8 Besenzoni Via Molere, Sarnico BS, 24067 Tel: +39 035 910456 Fax: +39 035 4261633 info@besenzoni.it www.besenzoni.com/ Besenzoni offers an incomparable range of products: hydraulic gangways, cranes of every capacity for stowing tenders on deck, hydraulic platforms, sliding roof systems, pilot seats, table and seat pedestals, boarding equipment such as simple ladders or articulating stairs that deploy from the hull of the vessel by touching a button, and many more articles.

riBs (rigid inflatable Boat) 8 Novi Marine Mosquitostraat 6, Steenbergen, 4651ST Tel: +31 167 50 00 02 info@novi-marine.com www.novi-marine.com/ Novi marine is an importer and supplier of commercial ribs & dinghies and professional work boats. With the brands Gemini Marine Boats, Rhino Marine HDPE workboats & Essential Marine RIBs & Workboats, Novi marine provides a complete range of rib boats 8 Specialised Marine Support Ltd Specialised Marine Support Ltd, Easdale, Oban, Argyll, PA34 4RF Tel: +44 1852 300341 info@specialisedmarinesupport.com www.specialisedmarinesupport.com Accredited and Achilles FPAL registered company specialising in personnel and equipment transfers, safety and guard boat duties, survey and logistical support to the emerging offshore renewables and offshore construction industries throughout Europe.

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INDUSTRY DATABASE reCruitment 8 Seamariner Ltd Seamariner Ltd, The Square, Fawley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 1TA Tel: +44 2380 840374 admin@seamariner.com www.seamariner.com Seamariner Limited are Marine Recruitment Specialists and have been established since 1992. We hold ISO 9001:2015 accreditation by Lloyds Register and are MLC, 2006 compliant.

We supply temporary and permanent seafarers to shipping companies worldwide and our expertise is the basis of our continued success. Having dedicated Recruitment Consultants for each discipline, ship owners will often be guided by our in-depth knowledge.

Our logistical support team ensures the recruitment process is smooth and efficient.

Spinlock Ltd See under: Life Jackets

safety hooks 8 H Henriksen Trleborgveien 15, Tnsberg, 3101 Tel: +47 33 37 8400 Fax: +47 33 37 8430 hooks@hhenriksen.com www.hhenriksen.com H. Henriksen AS is a technology Company with a long and proud history within the maritime and offshore sector.

Henriksen has a strong position within safe MOB boat lifting operations, Launch & Recovery systems for offshore vessels, oil Spill Recovery and Entering and Boarding Systems for maritime and urban environments.

safety signage

ropes

Adec Marine Limited See under: Life Saving Equipment

Cotesi UK Ltd 10 Ripponden Business Park, Oldham Road, Ripponden, UK, HX6 4DJ Tel: +44 1422 822000 Fax: +44 1422 821007 enquiries@cotesi.co.uk www.cotesi.co.uk Cotesi UK is a manufacturer / supplier of Mooring ropes in different materials from Polypropylene to HMPE Dyneema, Nylon, Polyester, Polysteel, Tow lines, winch lines. Polyform Buoys, Fenders, floats

salvage & wreCk removal

8 Van Beelen Group PO Box 6, 1970 AA IJmuiden Tel: +31 255 560 560 Fax: +31 255 512 964 info@vanbeelengroup.nl www.vanbeelengroup.nl Manufacturer of rope and netting.

Specialist in ropes and nets with Dyneema®. For fishing, marine, offshore and yachting applications.

ropes, nets & CorDage 8 English Braids Ltd Spring Lane, Malvern Link, Worcestershire, WR14 1AL Tel: +44 1684 892222 Fax: +44 1684 892111 eboffshore@englishbraids.com www.englishbraids.com English Braids Ltd was established in 1972 in order to supply rope and cord into the industrial market place. The company was originally established in Malvern, Worcestershire, although the current purpose built site was adopted in 1979. The organisation has been grown from this point with an emphasis on sales and customer service. The company has always focused on a B2B environment looking for partners and manufacturers to be able to get the product to the end consumer.

safety 8 Johnson Controls Plc The Security House, Hanworth Rd, Sunbury-on-Thames, TW16 5DA Tel: +44 1932 743333 www.johnsoncontrols.co.uk Johnson Controls formally TYCO & ADT is a market leader in providing integrated security solutions such as Building Management Systems, Fire Detection, Fire Suppression, HVAC and Security Systems.

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8 Subsalve USA P.O Box 2030, North Kingstown, Ri 02852 Tel: +1 401 88408801 Fax: +1 401 884 8868 Richard@subsalve.com www.subsalve.com Subsalve is the worldwide leader and innovator in the design and manufacture of buoyancy engineered inflatables. Our underwater lift bags are specified to meet the toughest challenges in recreational, commercial, scientific, and military applications.

sanitation & plumBing 8 Lee Sanitation Ltd Wharf Road, Fenny Compton, Warwickshire, CV47 2FE Tel: +44 1295 770000 Fax: +44 1295 770022 sales@leesan.com www.leesan.com LeeSan, leaders in marine sanitation (now a Pump Technology Ltd Group Company) have over 25 years’ experience designing, specifying and supplying equipment for seagoing and inland waterways craft of all sizes.

Extensive stocks of spares and replacement components are available for most marine toilets. Now promoting their “One Stop Pump Shop” so whether it be clean or waste water they can specify a pump for all applications including all the peripherals that you may need.

satellite CommuniCations 8 Applied Satellite Technology Ltd (AST) Head Office: Satellite House, Bessemer Way, Harfreys Industrial Estate, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 0LX Tel: +44 1493 440 011 Fax: +44 1493 249721 info@theastgroup.com www.theastgroup.com AST is a global supplier of satellite and end-to-end remote communications.

We provide a comprehensive range of devices, voice and data connectivity and empower our customers to optimise their operations.

seating & Chairs

steering gear

8 Capital Seating 1 Forward Park Sheene Road, Gorse Hill Industrial Estate, Beaumont Leys, Leicester, LE4 1BF Tel: +44 116 216 9910 Fax: +44 116 216 9920 info@capitalseating.co.uk www.capitalseating.co.uk Distributors for GRAMMER Nautic.

Marine seating of the highest performance and quality. Full suspensions optimised for arduous marine environments, high shock mitigation performance, comfort, ergonomic design and DNV-GL Type approval.

WaterMota Ltd See under: Propulsion Systems

8 Allsalt Maritime 2952 Ed Nixon Terrace, Victoria, BC, V9B 0B2 Tel: +1 206 962 1986 info@allsalt.com www.allsalt.com Allsalt Maritime is a design, manufacturing, and R&D firm specializing in marine shock mitigation technology whose mission is to create products that give you more days on the water. Allsalt is the owner of the Shoxs and Kinetix product lines.

ship registration serviCes 8 Hubel Marine B.V. P.O.Box 3219, Rotterdam, 3033 AE Tel: +31 10 458 7338 Fax: +31 10 458 7662 www.hubelmarine.com Panama- Belize- St. Kitts - TuvaluKiribati- Nevis.Auth. to perform surveys and certification of vessels of any soze or type. SOLAS/ MARPOL/ ISM/ ISPS/ ILO Audits & Certification. Special Delivery Registration for 3 months. Crew STCW Endorsements within 4 hrs.

Offshore Corporations for vessel ownership. Vessel re-activation and delivery service.

staBilisers 8 Naiad Dynamics Unit 3 Nelson Industrial Park, Manaton Way, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 2JH Tel: +44 2392 539750 Fax: +44 2392 539764 ukspares@naiad.com www.naiad.com Extensive range of motion damping equipment including Stabiliser fins, Interceptors, Trim Tabs and T-Foils.

Spares supplied for Vosper and PPJet Water jets. We also provide spares support for the Halmatic range of boats.

8 Humphree Grimboasen 16, Gothenburg, 417 49 Tel: +46 31 744 3577 Fax: +46 31 744 3573 humphree@humphree.com www.humphree.com Humphree, based in Gothenburg on the west coast of Sweden, is a company dedicated to providing: “Speed at sea” through innovative technology solutions for high performance vessels.

Specialized in Trim and Stabilisation our Product portfolio consists of Interceptor systems and Fin stabilisation systems.

training 8 Lloyds Maritime Academy KNect House, 30-32 Mortimer Street, London, W1W 7RE Tel: +44 2070 174483 learning@knect365.com www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com Lloyd’s Maritime Academy is the world’s largest provider of professional development courses and academic education qualifications for the maritime industry

transmissions WaterMota Ltd See under: Propulsion Systems

transport & logistiC serviCes 8 Southampton Freight Services Ltd Units E,F&G, Griffin Industrial Park, Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 3SH Tel: +44 2380 860999 Fax: +44 2380 661444 sales@sotonfreight.co.uk www.sotonfreight.co.uk/ Southampton Freight Services Ltd today remains a fully independent, family run freight forwarder and logistics provider, offering global services by air, sea, road and international courier. They are dedicated to the marine industry, serving ship owners and suppliers to the industry alike, providing detailed solutions globally.

tugs 8 NH Towage Frederiksø 8, Svendborg, 5700 Tel: +45 62 22 29 11 info@nhtowage.dk www.nhtowage.dk/?

We perform long- and short-range towages. We have a broad experience in towages of hulls, dredgers, pipes and barges. If the need arises, we can also provide assistance in salvage operations, such as towing vessels in distress to a nearby port of safety. Our fleet is employed in marine construction projects. From offshore wind farms to bridges, piers, and jetties to harbour extensions, assisting dredgers to cablelaying operations, our experience and the flexibility of our fleet can provide a valuable source of assistance to a diverse range of construction projects.

Uzmar Shipping & Trading Co. Ltd See under: Vessel Build and Repair 8 Van Wijngaarden Marine Services BV Buitenweistraat 15, 3372 BC Hardinxveld-Giessendam Tel: +31 184 490 244 info@wijngaarden.com www.wijngaarden.com A company with over 40 years of experience in the service of: Chartering tugs / workboats / launches for Inland and Sea-going towage, Assistance- and Supply services to provide services for dredging-, construction- and offshore companies, on projects all over the world, 24/7 – 365 days a year.

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INDUSTRY DATABASE 8 Marine & Towage Services Group Ltd (MTS Group) Kings Quay, King Street, Brixham, TQ5 9FW Tel: +44 1803 882214 Fax: +44 1803 882579 brixham@mtsgroupltd.com www.mtsgroupltd.com Owners and operators of a comprehensive fleet of modern tugs, workboats and crew transfer vessels specialising in marine construction support, coastal, sea and port towage etc.

tugs, towing & salvage 8 Herman Sr bv Ebweg 56, Barendrecht, 2991LT Tel: +31 78 619 25 07 info@hermansr.com www.hermansr.com Herman Senior b.v. is a family-owned company based in Barendrecht, The Netherlands.

Although the company was founded in 1992, the roots of the company go back all the way to 1976.

With our versatile fleet of Multicats and Shoalbusters, Herman Senior offers a wide range of marine services to our customers on a worldwide basis.

Uzmar Shipping & Trading Co. Ltd See under: Vessel Build & Repair

8 DSB Offshore Ltd Riverbank House, 1 Putney Bridge Road, London, SW6 3JD Tel: +44 207 384 2882 brokers@dsboffshore.com www.dsboffshore.com Specialist shipbrokers handling the sale & purchase and chartering of Tugs, Jack-ups, barges, Split hoppers, Dredgers and various Workboats etc.

Our services also include Towage, heavy lift transport and Valuations.

8 Med Marine Omer Avni Mah. Inebolu Sok. No:21, Setustu-Kabatas, Beyoglu, Istanbul, 34427 Tel: +90 2123111800/01 info@medmarine.com.tr www.medmarine.com.tr Thanks to its experienced maritime pilots and high quality tugboats all built in its large-capacity shipyards, Med Marine is Turkey's leading towage and pilotage operator and had been serving its clients for their newbuilding projects since 1995

unDerwater serviCes 8 Propspeed 23 Akatea Road, Auckland, NZ 0602 Tel: +44 7766 056 911 info@propspeed.com www.propspeed.com Ensure operational readiness while reducing cost and saving fuel with Propspeed®. Superior in-field performance, technical support, and over 21 years in the marine industry.

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8 Oceanscan Ltd Denmore Road, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, AB23 8JW Tel: +44 1224 707000 Fax: +44 1224 707001 sales@oceanscan.co.uk www.oceanscan.net Oceanscan is a leading international equipment company providing the very latest and most advanced technology to the oil and gas, defence, petrochemical, renewables and nuclear industries. We supply advanced hydrographic survey equipment, ROV Sensors, non-destructive testing and inspection systems to more than 1000 customers throughout the world.

unDerwater tools 8 Miko Marine AS Vollsveien 4, Lysaker, 1336 Tel: +47 46 90 5000 Fax: +47 22 83 6515 info@mikomarine.com www.mikomarine.com Miko Marine AS (Miko) is an innovative solution-provider to the marine industry.

Solutions based on the use of the company’s original idea - a patented magnetic patch called Miko Plaster® have been supplied to clients worldwide, including navies, governmental institutions, ship owners, diving companies, subsea contractors and oil service companies. Since 1996, Miko has developed a range of effective solutions to reduce the risk of oil spill, increase effectiveness and increase safety in the marine industry.

valves 8 LK Valves and Controls Ltd Unit 4 Arbour Place, Arbour Lane, Knowsley Industrial Park, Liverpool, L33 7XG Tel: +44 151 548 3300 Fax: +44 151 548 3311 sales@lkvalvesandcontrols.co.uk www.lkvalvesandcontrols.co.uk LK Valves & Controls are ISO 9001:2015 accredited marine valve & actuator stockist & distributer, representing carefully chosen, high end, market leading European principles, with many products having classification Society type approval.

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INDUSTRY DATABASE vessel BuilD & repair

winChes

8 Naval Rocha Estaleiro da Rocha Conde de Óbidos 1399, lisboa, 036 Tel: + 351 213 915 900 navalrocha@navalrocha.pt www.navalrocha.pt Navalrocha offers a complete ‘onestop-shop’ shiprepair service providing a full range of turnkey solutions. These services are delivered in cooperation with a series of long-standing and trusted partners with offices located within the yard.

8 Lemans Nederland BV PO Box 527, Bergen op Zoom, NL 4600 AM Tel: +31 164 680 097 Fax: +31 164 681 971 info@lemans-nederland.eu www.lemans-nederland.nl/ Lemans Nederland bv is a company situated in the south-west of The Netherlands. We are specialised in hoist, lift, push and towing equipment. As well as deck, dock and quay equipment. Our delivery program consists of for example: Winches, windlasses and capstans (standard and custom built; manual, electric or hydraulic; planetary gear unit, worm-gear, spur-gear, etc; to handle wire, umbilical, rope, chaincable, etc; Either for anchor handling; mooring; fishing; dredging; towing; tug etc), some even from stock. Otherwise with quite short lead times.

8 Solarglide Ltd Unit 8 The Stottie Shed, Bakers Yard, Christon Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE3 1XD Tel: +44 1915 970543 Fax: +44 1670 898614 theteam@solarglide.com www.solarglide.com Solarglide are a UK based manufacturer and supplier of exceptional quality and innovative marine tested solar screens, curtains, blackout blinds, dimout blinds, wipers, and adhesive window films.

8 Exalto Wiper Technologys PO Box 40, 3370 AH, Hardinxveld -Giessendam Tel: +31 184 615 800 Fax: +31 184 614 045 sales@exalto.com www.exalto.com Marine Exalto produces the world’s best professional marine wiper systems.

Exalto makes wiper systems for all kind of vessels in the commercial and leisure sectors.

8 Sealion Services 2 Brittania Way, East Cowes, Isle Of Wight, PO32 6EG Tel: +44 7709 116223 info@sealionservices.co.uk www.sealionservices.co.uk/ Marine Outfitting and Interiors.

Specialising in high speed lightweight vessels in the commercial and leisure market.

8 Uzmar Shipping & Trading Co. Ltd Kosbas Kocaeli Serbest Bolgesi, Sepetlipinar SB Mah., 102. Cad. No:14-16 Basiskele, Kocaeli, 41090 Tel: +90 (262) 341 45 10(pbx) info@uzmar.net www.uzmar.com Harbour & ship assist, terminal, escort & offshore tugs and supply vessels; shallow draft utility workboats and river push boats, tugs up to 170 meters in length, any power range whether direct diesel, diesel-electric or hybrid propulsion technology along with wide range of numerous type vessels.

8 Dixon Group Europe Ltd 350 Leach Place, Walton Summit Centre, Lancashire, PR5 8AS Tel: +44 1772 323529 sales@dixoneurope.co.uk www.dixoneurope.co.uk Dixon is a premier manufacturer and supplier of marine fluid transfer products including a range of water strainers, inlet scoops, thru hull fittings, valves, couplings, pipe fittings and hose assemblies

Lebus International Engineers Ltd Pioneer House, Shorebury Point, Amy Johnson Way, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 2RX Tel: +44 1253 402402 Fax: +44 1253 345748 enquiries@lebusinternational.com www.lebusintengineers.com Experienced designers and manufacturers of special purpose and standard marine handling equipment inclusive of winches, windlasses, capstans, cranes, davits, reelers, fairleads, cable spooling systems etc.

8 Gemmell and Prout Marine Ltd Swann Street, Hull, Yorkshire, HU2 0PH Tel: +44 1482 329600 Fax: +44 1482 216296 enquiries@proutmarine.co.uk www.proutmarine.co.uk Designers and manufacturers of winches, windlasses and capstans.

Hydraulic, electric, diesel, pneumatic and manually driven, along with ancillary equipment. Also hydraulic towing winches.

winDow wipers 8 Durowipers Unit 20, Oldends Lane Industrial Estate, Stonehouse, Glos, GL10 3RQ Tel: +44 1453 820972 Fax: +44 1453 820979 sales@durowipers.co.uk www.durowipers.co.uk Design and manufacture of high performance window wipers. Three year Warranty. DuroWiper Pantographs and Pendulums have a Patented twin drive rotary transfer box giving a remarkable smooth, powerful and reliable performance.

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8 Aister C/Baixada do Cocho, nº 228, A Guia – M, Meira – 3, MOAÑA, 6955 Tel: +34 986 240 294 Fax: +34 986 240 157 i.defrancisco@aister.es www.aister.com/en Safe, reliable and designed for work aluminium boats: bespoke patrols, SAR boats and passenger catamarans.

Uzmar Shipping & Trading Co. Ltd See under: Vessel Build and Repair

Uzmar Shipping & Trading Co. Ltd See under: Vessel Build and Repair

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8 Diverse Marine Medina Ship Yard, Pelham Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight Tel: +44 1983 300656 info@diversemarine.co.uk www.diversemarine.co.uk DM acquired the assets of equipment of South Boats IOW and trade from Cowes, IOW specialising in the design, construction, refit, repair and maintenance of workboats, military and patrol craft, lifeboats, pilot boats, fishing boats, commercial and pleasure craft

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8 SMS Group Ltd Unit 1 Ocean Quay, Belvidere Road, Southampton, Hants, SO14 5QY Tel: +44 2380 141010 info@sms-marine.co.uk www.sms-marine.co.uk Southampton Marine Services specialise in ship building, ship repairs and steel fabrication across all aspects of the marine industry.

8 Fastnet Shipping Ltd Marine Support Services Base, Bilberry, Waterford City, Waterford Tel: +353 51 832946 Fax: +353 51 851886 info@fastnetshipping.com www.fastnetshipping.com Specialists in Marine Plant Hire, Charter & Sales. Bespoke marine access solutions, CTV / Survey Vessels, Jack up Barges, Pontoons, Tugs, Crane Barges, Dredgers and various other workboats.

8 Neptune Shipyards BV Rivierdijk 586, 3371 ED, Veerdam 1, Hardinxveld-Giessendam, 5308 JH Tel: +31 184 621423 Fax: +31 184 612741 info@neptunemarine.com www.neptunemarine.com We design, build, repair, convert and mobilize vessels for the maritime industry. It is our aim to offer you the best solution through innovation, creativity, cooperation and flexibility.

8 Cheetah Marine OceanBlue Quay, The Esplanade, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight, PO38 1JR Tel: +44 1983 852398 mail@cheetahmarine.co.uk www.cheetahmarine.co.uk Now in our 25th year of production, Cheetah Marine continues to lead Europe in the specialist design and construction of power commercial catamarans. (hydrographic workboat/catamaran)

8 Baltic Workboats AS Nasva Harbour, Nasva, Kaarma v, 93872 Saare mk Tel: +372 452 1140 contact@bwb.ee bwb.ee/ Baltic Workboats AS has a strong track record for the design, build and delivery of steel and aluminum workboats for professionals around the world.

Jenkins Marine See under: Dredging

Tidal Transit Limited See under: Offshore Support

workBoats-aluminium 8 Habbeke Schelphoek 103, 1621Mk Hoorn Tel: +31 2993 62182 Fax: +31 2993 67464 info@habbeke.nl www.habbeke.nl Habbeké Shipyard, established in 1966, has almost fifty years’ experience of quality shipbuilding. The wharf builds exclusively in aluminium, and enjoys an excellent reputation for innovation, quality and service. The shipyard builds aluminium workboats, & both open and closed vessels for rescue, pilot or general work duties.

8 Stormer Marine Aambeeldstraat 32, 1021 KB, 1000CA, Amsterdam, Postbus 2017 Tel: +31 20 693 4006 info@stormermarine.nl www.stormerworkboats.com Stormer Marine is a young Dutch shipyard that builds workboats for discerning professional clients worldwide.

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