Maritime Journal Issue 413 August 2022 by Mercator Media

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Sanmar Shipyards has delivered a powerful and highly manoeuvrable RAstar 2900SX tugboat to South American towing giant SAAM Towage. Renamed MATAQUITO ll by its new owners, the new-build ASD Z-drive tug will work in Chile. MATAQUITO II is the sixth tug that Sanmar has delivered to SAAM and follows CONDOR and HALCON III delivered to Peru and Chile in 2022, ALBATROS delivered to Peru and SAAM PALENQUE delivered to Panama in 2021 and SAAM VALPARAISO delivered to Panama in 2020. With a 29.40m LOA, moulded breadth of 13.30m, moulded depth of 5.50m and maximum operating draft of 6.30m, MATAQUITO ll is powered by two Caterpillar 3516C marine diesel engines complying with IMO Tier II emission standards, each producing 2.525kW at 1.800 rev/min. Twin Kongsberg US255FP Azimuth Thrusters enable impressive bollard pulls of 80 tonnes and a free running speed ahead of 13 knots. Tank capacities include 160m3 of fuel oil and 18.6m3 of fresh water. With a crew of up to eight persons, the tug benefits from the designer’s radical sponsoned hull form, which has been proven to provide significantly enhanced escort towing and seakeeping performance. As well as towage, the tug has also been designed for fire-fighting, pollution response support and salvage operations within a port.

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For the latest news and analysis go to www.maritimejournal.com AUGUST 2022 | 3 COVER SHOT CONTENTS FEATURESNEWS FEATURES 49 Digital charting UKHO to withdraw paper charts 413 Ukraine exports Grain has left Ukraine through an agreed maritime corridor 4s News Ship & boat building SMM Preview MARITIMEJOURNAL COMMERCIAL MARINE BUSINESS MARITIMEJOURNAL COMMERCIAL MARINE BUSINESS Issue No 413 AUGUST 2022 MARINE CIVILS Ports and harbours Power & propulsion 6 Profile Siemens Energy’s Paolo Menotti 16 Hydrogen hub Plug AndyPower’sMarshtalks to MJ about Antwerp-Bruges 23 Engineering skills Jan de Nul installs a massive storm barrier in Belgium 27 Soil cleanup 220,000 tonnes of soil removed by waterway 34 First for Poland Plans are laid for the first offshore wind farm 46 Shipping losses Report reveals there are challenges in avoiding incidents 60 Seacat on trial BARTech’s new Seacat Columbia is put through her paces 69 Subsea discovery Rare seabed brine pools could hold answers to our origins 72 SMM Hamburg A new-look SMM is expecting thousands in its first event for 4 years 60 69 16 23

Three management changes have been made at the top of the UK leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry association.

Before being appointed Head of the HPA’s Oberhafenamt, he worked on general cargo and container ships, as well as in the port industry, where he was a stevedore and quay operative.

Marine classification organisation Lloyd’s Register (LR) has appointed a new Chief Technology and Innovation Officer. Formerly with the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri), Chakib Abi-Saab takes a newly created role with the independent London-based firm, which is a merge of CTO and IT roles as LR increasingly digitalises. ”Chakib brings a track record of leading digital transformations in high-profile organisations,” said LR CEO Nick Brown. ”His skill, experience and expertise will enable us to further evolve our daily activities and work with our clients as a trusted maritime advisor, supporting them as they respond to the regulatory, economic and societal pressures to digitalise and decarbonise within challenging timeframes.” Before working at Bahri, Abi-Saab held executive positions at ship management company OSM, offshore energy provider Bumi Armada and oil and gas services provider Baker Hughes. The appointment follows the expansion of LR’s existing digital solutions with the recent acquisition of OneOcean, a leading supplier of voyage compliance, safety and environmental solutions.

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“It is a great honour to be elected president of the Nautical Institute, particularly as the NI celebrates its Golden Anniversary. Indeed I have been proud to be a member for much of that time, having joined The NI in 1984,” said LeGoubin. One of the tasks for the NI going forward is finding ways to develop and support younger career professionals so they can become the leaders of tomorrow, the Institute believes.

Gullett’s first role in the marine industry was as a boat builder with Cougar Marine, before working overseas for an oil company. He set up a business developing new technologies with partners such as BP, Amoco and Shell, creating Wave International and working full time in the environmental protection sector of the marine industry.

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The Nautical Institute celebrates its 50th Anniversary as it appoints a new president. Captain Andre LeGoubin has been elected president of the Nautical Institute in the institute’s golden year. He takes over from Jillian CarsonJackson, who has been President for twoTheyears.inauguration took place at the end of an annual general meeting, which itself was part of a two-day conference the the theme ‘Maritime Leadership in a Changing World’.

British Marine has named Paul Gullett as President, replacing Ian Cooke, who has been in the position since 2020.

Wave International has been a British Marine member since 2000. Next up is Robert Parton, Managing Director of Aqueduct Marina, who has been voted in as British Marine President Elect.

“I have gradually become more active within British Marine and its associations,” said Parton. ”To be the President Elect was never the plan, but I hope I can help lead British Marine forward, representing the membership and supporting the Executive team, Paul Gullett and Matt Beckwith in a calmer post covid period.”

Finally, Matthew Beckwith has been appointed Chair of the board, a new position within British Marine.

Born in 1958, East Frisia native Jörg Pollmann has worked at the Port of Hamburg since 1994. Having gained a love of seafaring from his parents, he was the youngest ever harbourmaster in Germany and was hugely respected across the whole port. As well as the usual harbourmaster duties of looking after shipping traffic, he was a familiar face at major maritime events.

“I am looking forward to guiding and supporting the board and executives and to help unlock new opportunities for our members and commercially for the British Marine organisation,” he said.

Speaking to ship operators, LeGoubin said: “We must give cadets opportunities to sail and learn their trade, if you want the best people to be operating your vessels, I recommend you train them yourselves to guarantee success.”

“Our port captain has rendered outstanding services to Hamburg as a port and shipping location and to the Port of Hamburg,” said Senator Michael Westhagemann.

Jörg Pollmann shares a glimpse of his 28-year ‘dream job’ in a video released by the port on his retirement.

“We shouldn’t just look at ROI, but see how important and urgent it is to make this kind of investment now,” he says. “We can’t wait – this is the engine behind it, and marine applications can’t escape.”

“In some areas we know that decarbonisation may be a medium-term target,” he says. “But we can start immediately by refurbishing existing ferries or introducing new solutions in other sectors.

‘Co-creation’ is key It can’t be done by just decarbonising the vessels, of course – the port operators are intrinsic to the whole operation, says Menotti.

“All marine applications are in our portfolio,” he says. “Power management systems, battery management systems, batteries, engines – we have our own products and capabilities and we are moving into full turnkey solutions.

“From upgrading existing shipping fleets with already available technology, like retrofit hybrid electrification to full-scale fleet replacement, an opportunity has been identified to save up to 800,000 tonnes of CO2 annually in the four countries analysed in the study,” the partners say. And to help operators, owners and ports get to grips with how they need to do it, in steps Siemens Energy and Bellona with their technical and industrial knowhow, to act as agents communicating between the different stakeholders.

“Take hydrogen, for example – we are also creating our own competencies and our own production facilities and electrolysers, co-operating with other companies in the field of gas Siemensdevelopment.”andBellona will act as agents to communicate between the different stakeholders in their co-creative approach. It has to be on a country-by-country basis, as the amount of red tape differs between them, as does the geography and climate conditions – but change is coming and it can’t be too soon, Menotti believes.

‘We are doing it for our children’: Siemens Energy VP South West Europe Paolo Menotti talks to MJ about a campaign to decarbonise the European ferry fleet.

PROFILE PAOLO MENOTTI VP South West Europe, Siemens Energy

“There will be different solutions depending on different applications and different countries. There is no one size fits all. We may have solutions for Norway with their ferries, which would be different from Italy’s, say, because the ferries in Norway crossing fjords travel a very short distance, whereas in Italy they are crossing from the Italian continent to various islands.”

A partnership between technology giant Siemens Energy and Bellona Foundation, an independent environmental non-profit organisation, has singled out four European countries to approach with solutions to decarbonising ferry operations. Their joint study, Decarbonizing maritime transport, identifies a range of solutions that could bring about the electrification of ferries in the UK, Greece, Germany and Italy – chosen because they have extensive ferry activity, accounting for 35% of European ferry emissions. Norway, which is the largest ferry country in Europe, is already “well on the path to electrification, with more than 70 zero-emission ferries currently in operation or under construction”, the study reports.

“The good part is that technology today means we are not talking about theoretical approaches, or possibilities, but technologies that are available today, with existing applications and references,” says Menotti. “We are now in the state that we may start the decarbonisation of the marine industry.”

He talks about Norway, where Siemens Energy has been instrumental in bringing about the change in the ferry industry.

“There should be a bigger contribution from the infrastructure in the ports because they have to be totally prepared to receive the ships that need electric supply. Shore power is fundamental to change the paradigm or it will be impossible to achieve.”

Siemens Energy supplied the batteries, control and charging systems for electric ferry company Bastø Fosen, which operates on Norway’s busiest fjord crossing and runs the Bastø Electric, which is the largest all-electric ferry in the world. In 2022, more than 70 of Norway’s 180 ferries will be fully or hybrid electric – with 10 more to come in 2022.

When it comes to which technology to go for, Siemens Energy does not discriminate other than to suggest the best fit for the particular application, and for the short term at least, diesel will remain part of the picture.

“Co-creation is the solution,” he says. “Port authorities in some countries are government entities and they prepare their own technical specifications for tendering. In this case, co-creation isn’t so easy. But with private customers, people who decide on their own funding, there is more flexibility to choose the best option without tendering procedures.”

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From upgrading existing shipping fleets with already available technology, like retrofit hybrid electrification to full-scale fleet replacement, an opportunity has been identified to save up to 800,000 tonnes of CO2 annually in the four countries analysed in the study ‘‘

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Norway the model

“Of around 330 vessels fitted with batteries for electric or hybrid propulsion globally, around 200 of them are in Norway,” the study says. This, says Menotti, is what the partnership is aiming to achieve in the earmarked countries.

The KMS Terramare is a well-known vessel within the workboat industry and over the years has been involved with some major projects around the UK. She is frequently used from her home port of Penzance where she is transporting cargo to the Isles Of Scilly as well as covering local requirements within the South West, but it’s not unusual to see her transiting many miles for other clients around the UK. Within the last 12 months, she has worked on projects on the East Coast of Scotland, East coast of the UK and also on projects in Southern Wales. The KMS Terramare has also had work in Northern France where she was providing cargo transport to remote islands.

The KMS Terramare is a versatile 27m landing craft coded to Cat2 60 nm and carries 50t on deck cargo and 12 passengers. She also has a 4 point mooring spread and spuds legs with shallow draft and low fuel consumption. She is also fitted with a large crane which enables her to offload and reload whilst still being dried out. She is the ideal vessel for the modern-day market.

“The first four months have been a real learning curve but luckily for me, I have not stopped and business has been strong. I am conscious I am a young company owner but I am loyal to my core customers who have supported me early on. I also have enjoyed meeting new clients and talking to prospective future clients who have already shown a strong interest to utilise the KMS Terramare for their projects.”

The KMS Terramare is not only used for cargo transport where road access is impossible but also used for various project roles from diving, UXO Clearance, ASV/USV assistance, towage, Ship/Ships Stores, oversize/Large and Heavy plant delivery, general cargo duties and even a filming platform.

Julian, why did you take on the Terramare?

After seven years as captain of the KMS Terramare [ex Terramare], Julian Northway made the decision to purchase the vessel he had captained for this time and start his own company, Kraken Marine Services [KMS].

Now in his 4th month of trading, he looks back at what has been a very busy few months.

Call KMS on 07794072399 for any workboat needs www.krakenmarineservices.co.uk

Now firmly under Julian and Kraken Marine Services, the workload is still there and future bookings look strong with several different projects coming in, some being tidal and others along inland waterways.“It was never something I ever saw myself doing. But then the opportunity arose when my former company I worked for offered to sell it to me. Initially I said no as I was happy as a skipper but then I went away and thought about it. I realised I had the opportunity to still do the same job, working with the same great people in an industry I love and being the company owner. There was no way I was going to give that opportunity up so with some hard work and lots of discussions, I am now the proud owner of this company.”

KMS recently assisted in the removal of 48,000ltrs of MGO from old underground tanks in St Ives, where the only access was by sea as the streets as too narrow for any size of lorry to get nearby. KMS also frequently works on the Dawlish Sea wall revetment where the Terramare has been assisting since the very beginning of 2017.

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The vessel was commissioned by Livett’s Group to work on a multitude of tasks, such as filming, transport of passengers and freight and safety boat work. It can also operate as a workboat.

The idea of using a landing craft, trialled successfully with the LC900, means the operator is no longer restricted to being reliant on traditional piers. The tidal Thames has a significant acreage of landable foreshore in low tide conditions that a boat of this sort can capitalise on. The vessel will be capable of approximately 30 knots.

NEWBUILD CRAFT FOR THAMES making it easier to forecast annual operating costs. All servicing parts, labour and remote monitoring are included in the hourly rate. Running on HVO fuel will also help reduce the CO2 emissions.

“Digital charts provide better functionality and increased safety for the mariner,” he said. ”In the UK, there are other providers of unofficial paper charts, primarily aimed at the leisure market. Our plans do not prevent these services continuing, and we will support the MCA as it considers the role of such products for navigation.”

A spokesman from the UKHO said the organisation was working with the MCA ’to create a pathway that enables the transition to digital charting products, particularly for users who may have logistical or regulatory barriers to adopting digital navigation. This may require the creation of new products and services’.

A Thames commercial operator has invested in a newbuild landing craft. Portsmouth, UK-based boatbuilder PDL Marine has just announced a second vessel build for Livett’s Group, a busy vessel operator on London’s RiverTheThames.LC800is a versatile landing craft built to MCA cat 3, which will work along with PDL’s previous LC900 build and similarly will use HVO fuel. The 8.7m vessel can cater for loads up to 2500kg and will be supplied with a heated and closed cabin. The vessel was specifically designed with Livett’s operations in mind as it had to be IMO compliant while able to sustain high speeds when required. A twin OXE diesel 150hp engine installation ensures the engine power per unit is kept below the IMO Tier III limit of 130kW (174hp). Twin engines also aid in manoeuvrability and redundancy. These engines weigh in at 350kg apiece, but they also offer 380Nm of torque at 2500rpm from their 2 litre powerheads. Livett’s uses OXE’s Power in Partnership scheme with this purchase. Simply put, the customer only pays for the installation (typically £6,565 + VAT), then pays on an hourly basis, minimising initial costs and

After a phased withdrawal, the process should be completed by the end of 2026, the UKHO says. “In parallel, we will develop viable, official digital alternatives for sectors still using paper chart products. This will be a carefully managed process, conducted in close liaison with all customers and stakeholders, including the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) as well as other regulatory bodies, hydrographic offices, industry partners and distributors,” says Peter Sparkes, CEO of the UKHO. ”“We understand the significance of this announcement, given the distinguished history of the UKHO’s paper chart production and the trust that mariners have placed in ADMIRALTY charts over the generations. We will support users of SNCs during the withdrawal of our paper chart portfolio and work with our distributors to help users switch to digital alternatives between now and our planned date of 2026.”

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New partnership Floating tidal energy firm Sustainable Marine has partnered Portugal’s R&D firm blueOASIS to develop a range of options for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to ‘unlock the vast ocean energy potential’. Sustainable Marine believes its modular platforms, mooring and anchoring solutions could be adopted by SIDS to reduce their reliance on energy imports. The partnership follows a UN conference held to address energy needs of SIDS.

Three orderedSeawings Japan’s ‘K’ Line has confirmed orders for three more Seawing systems to bring to five the number of its vessels using the wind propulsion technology. The systems, by French firm Airseas, will be installed on post panamax bulkers by the end of the year. “These additional orders decarbonisationasto‘K’Line’sdemonstratecommitmentusewindpropulsionamajorpillarofitsstrategy,” says the firm. portscontainerterrestrialfrommillioninformationvesselarrivalotherplatformtracking,Asinstallsea,containerscandataSupplyhasGateHousetrackingContainerMaritimeintroducedOceanChainVisibilitysetsthatcustomersusetotrackwhilestillatwithouttheneedtonewsoftware.wellascontainertheOceanIOincludesservices,suchaspredicationandtracking,usingfrom150datapointsadayvessels,satellites,stations,freightcarriers,andterminals.

The vessel was specifically designed with Livett’s operations in mind as it had to be IMO compliant while able to sustain high speeds when required ‘‘ Digital charting

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This LC800 is the second PDL vessel for Livett’s Group

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UKHO TO WITHDRAW PAPER NAUTICAL CHARTS Digitilisation is sweeping the world and the maritime industry is no exception. The UKHO has announced its intention to withdraw paper versions of the portfolio of ADMIRALTY Standard Nautical Charts (SNCs) and Thematic Charts.

“China Xpress is one of the most significant developments in the UK, especially Scotland’s shipping industry, for many years,” he said. “The opportunities and benefits

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The freight route will serve Greenock Ocean Terminal in a partnership between KC Liner Agencies, DKT Allseas and China Xpress, providing Scottish importers and exporters with a direct port of call and eliminating decades of ’frustrating issues’ with transshipments and major delays at other European ports. Calling the move a game changer, KC Group Shipping Managing Director David Milne said the sailings would almost halve transit times.

STRIKE HALVING OIL AND GAS EXPORTS AVERTED

BMT to publish white paper on Maritimehydrogenresearch and consultancy BMT is writing a white paper on the use of hydrogen in mediumspeed dual-fuel internal combustion engines ’as a stepping stone towards a hydrogen-only propulsion system’, it says. Due to be published in August, the paper will look at the feasibilty of such a solution for a typical 50m offshore fast monohull crew boat from a technical perspective, by investigating and comparing a range of existing

signed5-yearcontainmenthydrogensolutions.contractwithVan Oord Offshore Eidesvik Offshore has signed a five-year contract, starting in 2023, with Van Oord Offshore Wind to supply its 103m research and survey Subsea Viking as a trenching support vessel. “We are very pleased with this contract award,” said Gitte Gard Talmo, CEO & President of Eidesvik. “It is a great fit with our strategy, as it will expand Eidesvik’s presence in the renewables market.”

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For the latest news and analysis go to www.maritimejournal.com are endless, and this trade link could not have come at a better time for Scottish businesses.

NEWS Supply chain issues have prompted the launch of the first direct shipping line between Scotland and China. The first direct Scotland-China container service will be launched by the Peel Ports Group as a response to growing pressures on the supply chain.

“We are glad to see that the government understood the seriousness of the situation and acted to uphold Norway’s reputation as a reliable and stable supplier of natural gas to Europe,” Norwegian Oil and Gas, the oil lobby, said in a statement.

D-Marin expands with Punto Faro Marina purchase Marina network D-Marin has announced it will acquire Punto Faro Marina in Italy as its 16th marina. It is the first one in Italy for the network, and is based in Lignano Sabbiadoro, near Venice, where the Adriatic Sea meets the Marano Lagoon. It is one of the largest marinas in the Northern Adriatic, with 1,200 berths. D-Marin now has 16 marinas in the Mediterranean and Gulf regions.

The maiden voyage is scheduled for late August, from China’s Ningbo. Three sailings, stopping at Shenzhen, Chittagong in Bangladesh and the Port of Liverpool in England (Greenock’s sister port) in both directions will then be made everyGreenockmonth.Ocean Terminal is one of Scotland’s main cruise ports and is experiencing its busiest year since Covid-19 lockdowns.

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The Norwegian government has stepped in to forbid oil and gas workers from going on strike, which could have resulted in a 60% drop in exports, news agency Reuters and other outlets have reported. In a worst case scenario, Belgium and Britain would not have received any piped Norwegian gas from Saturday, Reuters reports gas pipeline operator Gassco as saying, because of a shutdown at the gas transport hub of Sleipner, in the North Sea. On July 5, offshore oil and gas workers went on strike over pay and threatened to escalate their action but the Norwwegian government intervened, as it has the right to do so in certain circumstances.“Norwayplays a vital role in supplying gas to Europe, and the planned escalation (of the strike) would have had serious consequences, for Britain, Germany and other nations,” Labour Minister Marte Mjoes Persen told Reuters “The volume impact would have been dramatic in light of the current European situation.” By Saturday, the strike would have cut daily exports of gas by 1,117,000 barrels of oil equivalent, Reuters said.

“I’m constantly being told about the frustrations of delays at European ports, which hamper business operations and relationships for many. These frustrations will significantly reduce as a result of the China Xpress service.”

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The £20 million (€23.6 million) Pembrokeshire Demonstration project, funded by the European Regional Development Fund via the Welsh government, aims to deliver 1.5MW of energy.

“The project has been progressing at pace, with our specialist mWave cell membranes currently undergoing final tests, with extreme inflation and deflation cycles,” said Bombora’s chief operating officer, Dave Rigg. “This is the culmination of the full-system testing process involving detailed instrumentation, operation of the valve systems and powering of the power take-off module.”

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Huisman crane Huisman has developed a 700t Travelling Quayside Crane for the load-out of wind turbine components as a response to rising demand for large 2,600t and 4,000t Skyhook Cranes.

“The load-out process can take place much faster compared to the regular methods that involve crawler cranes or a tandem-lifting by two cranes,” the firm says. Bio-Sea ballast A low-flow BIO-SEA L-Series ballast water treatment system by BIO-UV Group has been ordered for a retrofit installation to the 1268gt expedition vessel Quest, a 49m long, 60-passenger vessel.

The cell modules, a key element of the firm’s ‘membrane-based’ WEC system, mWave, are now being put through their final paces before being fitted into the steel foundation structure in Pembroke Dock on the Welsh coast.

The 900t 1.5MW mWave is 75 metres long, 15 metres wide and 6 metres high. Modules can be configured to suit fixed bed or floating offshore systems.

Bombora Wave Power is beginning its final test and assembly phase of a groundbreaking project to validate the world’s most powerful wave energy converter (WEC).

8 Bombora begins final test and assembly of world’s most powerful wave energy converter BomboraPhoto: Organic Cycle

Bombora’s mWave system involves a series of air-inflated cells mounted into a steel structure secured beneath the surface. As waves pass, air is squeezed out of each cell in sequence, passing through valves into a system fitted with a turbine before being recirculated to refill the modules once the wave has passed. The unidirectional axial flow turbine is connected to a variable-speed generator to produce the electricity.

“In the past auction rounds, Germany has seen companies bidding to build wind farms without state support (“they were bidding to build at 0 cents),” says Christoph Zipf, Press & Communications Manager with“TheWindEurope.Germangovernment is now going one step further. If more than one developer bids 0 cents to develop the offshore wind farm, the new law proposes a dynamic bidding procedure in which the developers would essentially keep on bidding for the right to build the offshore wind

inflation in material costs and supply chain disruptions.

“Denmark’s last offshore wind auction, for the Thor wind farm, used negative bidding. The winner is paying the government €375 million for the right to develop the project. Germany could now be heading for even higher negative bidding – and ruinous cost competition.”

Germany’s two-track bidding system

“The German Government had proposed to introduce Contractsfor-Difference (CfD), a model successfully used by many other European countries,” said WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson.

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“Just last week the UK auctioned 11GW of new renewables via its CfD“Butscheme.theGerman parliament has now dropped that. And we’re left with a model that allows for uncapped negative bidding. That’s bad. Negative bidding increases the costs for offshore wind. That’s bad for consumers and bad for the wind energy supply‘Uncappedchain.” bidding’ is when wind farm developers have to pay the government for the right to build wind farms in what could end up being a bidding war with other“(Even)developers.higherenergy bills are the last thing consumers want,” said Dickson. “Energy prices are already extremely high. And more pressure on costs is the last thing Europe’s turbine manufacturers want: all five of them are operating at a loss today, with

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Offshore wind association WindEurope says Germany’s new auction law could be ’ruinous’ for competition and eventually customers in the industry.

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“Rather than adding to its woes, governments should be supporting Europe’s wind energy supply chain. Not least in Germany where so much of the supply chain is concentrated.”

Denmark’s last offshore wind auction, for the Thor wind farm, used negative bidding. The winner is paying the government €375 million for the right to develop the project. Germany could now be heading for even higher negative bidding – and ruinous cost competition

WINDEUROPE CONDEMNS GERMAN AUCTION LAW

Partnership in maritime security Engineering consultancy BMT will work with the UK University of Plymouth to research ship design and cyber security. The partners will use the university’s new £3.2 million (€3.8 million) Cyber-SHIP Lab, which is dedicated to againstsecuringunderstandingsimulating,andtheindustrythreats.“The UK can then offer the benefits of the insights, operational practices and training to the global shipping and marine community,” said BMT R&D Lead Jake Rigby.

ADNOC buys Zakher Marine Abu Dhabi-based DNOC has grown its total fleet to more than 300 vessels following its purchase of Zakher Marine International. ZMI is reportedly the world’s largest owner and operator of self-propelled jack-up barges, and also provides other offshore support vessels across the UAE, Qatar and China. It will add 24 jack-up barges and 38 offshore support vessels to ADNOC’s fleet.

“The money is of course an additional cost element and might therefore increase the costs for developing an offshore wind farm in Germany.” In the Netherlands, the bidding is capped at €50 million, Zipf says, which makes sense, unlike what happened in Denmark.

ClassNK opens in JapaneseRomeship classification society ClassNK has opened a survey office in Rome. The organisation says it is responding to an increase in the number of surveys and audits required in southern Italy and Malta, and its location at the centre of the Italian peninsula will enable it to provide more efficient service in these areas. ClassNK puts safeguarding life and property at sea at the heart of its mission, as well as pollution prevention.

A new Offshore Wind Law adopted in Germany that allows uncapped negative bidding could lead to ‘ruinous cost competition’, says WindEurope, the Brussels-based association that promotes the use of wind power in Europe. This will lead to higher costs for consumers and potential supply chain disruption, it says.

The law cannot be a good thing for Germany’s target to expand offshore wind, which has been set at 150GW by 2050.

Germany has come up with a twotrack auction system: one for centrally pre-developed sites, where developers are awarded on the basis of qualitative criteria such as the use of green electricity in producing wind turbines and other criteria; and the second, where the sites are not pre-developed and are based on price alone, regardless of other criteria.

“Thisfarm.means not only are they not receiving any state support (eg every numerical bid), they are also not asked to build the wind farm without support (zero bid). In the German offshore wind law these negative bids are uncapped, meaning that (potentially) project developers could pay very large sums for building offshore wind.

“Germany passed this law before the summer break to show its determination to rapidly expand offshore wind. That’s good. But they got it wrong on the negative bidding. It means extra costs that have to be passed on to consumers and suppliers – at a time when both are already struggling with skyrocketing costs,” said Dickson.

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In March, the IMO Council at a 35th Extraordinary Session requested the IMO SecretaryGeneral collaborate with relevant parties to initiate the corridor between the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.

The three key Ukrainian ports of Odesa, Chernomorsk and Yuzhny will now be open for food exports, Guterres said.

”It will bring relief for developing countries on the edge of bankruptcy and the most vulnerable people on the edge of famine,” said UN SecretaryGeneral António Guterres. ”And it

After an agreement to set up a humanitarian maritime corridor to allow ships to export grain and other foodstuffs from Ukraine was signed in Turkey, the cargo ship Razoni left Odessa with 26,000 tonnes of Ukrainian grain on August 1. MV Polarnet MV Navistar and MVRojen, were also given clearance to leave.

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8 After several weeks of talks, senior officials from the International Maritime Organisation joined a UN delegation at a signing ceremony in Istanbul between the Russian Federation, Turkey,Ukraine and the United Nations will help stabilize global food prices which were already at record levels even before the war – a true nightmare for developing countries.”

As the war in Ukraine enters its sixth month, strangling vital food supplies, the first exports of grain have been made and three other vessels approved.

”The shipment of grain and food stocks into world markets will help bridge the global food supply gap and reduce pressure on high prices,” he said.

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“Clearly the role played by the specialists involved in MEO subsea work is safety critical and means of assurance that MEO operatives are qualified and competent to perform their duties are essential,” said IMCA Diving Manager Bryan McGlinchy. ”Appropriate use of the IMCA MEO Operations Logbook should help ensure that MEO subsea operations are carried out in a commercially efficient, safe and environmentally acceptable manner by competent personnel.” The logbook must be used in conjunction with the IMCA Professional Diver’s Logbook, not instead of.

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“Given that OSVs already in operation will likely run for another 25 years, retrofitting them is the best option for ensuring vessels in the offshore wind farm sector are eco-friendly,” says Hydrus TersanEngineering.to methanolbuildvessel Turkish shipyard Tersan will build methanol-powered offshore service support vessels for Netherlandsbased Acta Marine, it says. The two vessels will be powered by methanol and MDO/HVO fuels and if successful, there is an option to build two more.

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Ulstein Design & Solutions is designing the vessels with TWIN-X vessel fore and aft design, integrated pass system, 3D crane and accommodation.hotel-grade Weather technology,forecastsintegrateWeatherquesthasCognitiveappliedMachine-learningintegratedforecastwithAIandAIproviderBusinessjoinedupwithtoweatherintoitsWAVESwhichis used in the offshore wind industry to improve forecasting and planning for repair and maintenance crews. Energy firm RWE has implementedalreadythe datadriven tool into its WAVES platform at the Robin Rigg offshore wind farm in Solway Firth, Scotland.

8 Port of GothenburgExecutive. ”It provides synergy effects and strengthens conditions to continue developing the port in a sustainable direction.”

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Finnish technology giant Wärtsilä has smartened up its subsidiary Wärtsilä Voyage’s operations with the purchase of PortLink Global. The Canadian port solutions firm, which is based in Vancouver, has a global network of more than 3,500 users in 20 countries. Its technology enables users to plan and manage operations such as berthing, vessel visits, tug and pilot boats, incident reporting, real-time traffic, service requests andEachresources.portwill use it in a slightly different way, depending on its own unique policies and procedures, which PortLink says is vital because each port is different - and its modular system can be customised accordingly. The move gives Wärtsilä yet another string to its bow.

NEW LOGBOOK WILL IDENTIFY UXO WORK

WÄRTSILÄ PURCHASE SMARTENS PORT OPERATIONS

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The Stena Line arrangement will see the ferry company sign a 25-year lease before January 2027.

“The PortLink acquisition is not just about expanding our offering. We will also strengthen our expertise in smart port operations and route optimization by bringing highly experienced experts to our team,” said Sean Fernback, Director, Wärtsilä Voyage. ”Their experience and the company’s product portfolio complement Wärtsilä Voyage’s vision of smart ports, which is an important part of our broader goal of building a comprehensive ecosystem of ship-to-port logistics and route optimisation.”

8 PortLink smart systems, now belonging to Wärtsilä

Marine Explosive Ordnance operators are being encouraged to log their findings and experience in tracking and disposing of unexploded devices.

The rapid expansion of the offshore wind industry has prompted the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) to publish a logbook that Marine Explosive Ordnance (MEO) operatives can use to record their work in MEO subsea activities.

The Port of Gothenburg has completed the purchase of a 108,000m2 area in Arendal, which has been earmarked for Stena Line’s Denmark and Germany terminals. The area includes 49,000 m2 of office and industrial buildings, 69,000m2 of water and a quay, and iwas completed for SEK 475 million (€44.8 million) on June 9.

More than 100,000m2 will be added to the Port of Gothenburg with a new land purchase.

“Given the infrastructure that is connected to Arendal, as well as the existing ro-ro, container and transhipment terminals in the area, the ongoing expansion of warehousing and not least the proximity to the automotive industry, there is a clear logic in continuing to consolidate traffic here,” said Elvir Dzanic, Gothenburg Port Authority Chief

Divers, diving supervisors, MEO supervisors and other personnel who want to record activities such as survey, identification and disposal can all use the logbook to record what they do in detail, as well as their qualifications and field activities completed.

CSM and Hydrus join forces Maritime firm CSM Energy and technical consultant Hydrus Engineering will work together to ‘green’ offshore wind service vessels, they say. They will assess and retrofit vessels to make them hybrids powered by batteries and fuel.

IMCA says that UXO is not an area it has been involved with before, but its Diving Division Management Committee considered the logbook a logical step in ensuring safety and efficiency in this work.

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8 Svitzer has entered a 10-year contractual agreement to provide terminal towage and pilot transfer services at Woodside LNG export terminals in Port of Dampier, Australia. The contract is with Woodside Energy Ltd and includes Svitzer providing ve 80tbp tugs to service the towage requirements along with one new pilot transfer vessel to support Woodside and its joint venture operations, with the service commencing from the end of 2023. A clue that the tugs will follow the trend for energy eﬃcient designs is where Svitzer state the vessels will reduce emissions across the eet operationally, deploying smart and innovative enhancements to the tugs’ design and operating model.

8 ISU secretary general Roger Evans has retired from Smit and been replaced by the organisation’s communications adviser James Herbert. Roger was a master mariner before ‘coming ashore’ in 1985 and holding various positions within the Smit organisation. He is credited with “keeping the show on the road” during the pandemic, including overseeing the “repositioning” of the industry. Following an impressive career in media and as a senior civil servant, Herbert established his own communications agency, specialising in maritime PR and casualty management. He will combine his new role with ISU communications.

8 German propulsion manufacturer Schottel is intensifying its market development in South Korea and Japan with the foundation of Schottel East Asia, near Busan. The region is an increasingly popular area for tug production, with Schottel already established as a supplier of thrusters globally for such vessels and as well as growing the market in South Korea, activities will now also be intensied in Japan. With 20 years of sales experience in the marine and oﬀshore industry in the region, Seongki Han has been appointed general manager of Schottel East Asia.

8 In an example of one family-owned company taking over another, Kotug International has entered into an agreement to acquire Dubai-based Seaways International. Seaways operates a eet of anchor-handling tugs, crew boats and barges primarily in West Africa, and the move ts Kotug’s strategy of expanding its business assisting worldwide oﬀshore oating facilities including FSO, FPSO, FLNG, FSRU and SPM terminals. It is a niche area in which Kotug has invested heavily in recent years, the Rotterdam-based company stating the acquisition will bring “compelling synergy opportunities leading to more eﬃcient operations”.

Hydrogen and shipping Where hydrogen won’t be used is as a fuel for long-haul shipping, Marsh says.

Even steel making is starting to be done with green hydrogen, he says, and Plug Power is already selling to customers who use it to make cement, one of the most notorious consumables of coal in manufacture.

“We know what we’re doing,” says Marsh.“ We’ve done more in this industry than anyone else in the world.”

GREEN HYDROGEN HUB ANNOUNCED

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US-based hydrogen firm Plug Power will build a 35-tonne-a-day green hydrogen production hub at the port of Antwerp-Bruges, the second largest port in Europe Andy Marsh, CEO Plug Power

“I don’t think pressurised hydrogen works. I don’t think that for long-term transport, liquid hydrogen works.

Hundreds of millions of dollars are going into building the plant, and a 30-year deal has been agreed, with Plug Power installing its own electrolyser and liquefaction technology.

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“From our perspective, green ammonia comes from the generation of green hydrogen so it could be converted back – but I don’t see from an energy density point of view that pressurised hydrogen has any chance of working.

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges is also home to the second largest chemical cluster in the world after Houston, according to Plug Power CEO Andy Marsh, which means it needs a lot of hydrogen for chemical processing.

“Hydrogen has to be really cold in this form – about 25 degrees kelvin (about -250oC) and you’re not going to be able to store it in cryogenic form for long-haul transport.”

“The electrolyser itself is one of the easy parts, and in this case it will be on land, then once it’s gone through the electrolyser process it has to be put in big storage bins. This takes a lot of equipment, which is all now on order.”

For the gas to be classified as ‘green’, the power to electrolyse must be seen to come from green sources –therefore this must be from the offshore wind farm, which must be connected.

Marsh won’t say how much the entire project is going to cost, other than ‘hundreds of millions of dollars’, but he is confident the ROI will be worth it and the potential is huge.

The power to fire up the electrolyser will come from the wind farm at the port, and by 2025 the plant should be commissioned to produce up to 12,500 tonnes of liquid and gaseous green hydrogen a year for the European market, Marsh told Maritime Journal.

“Why not green methanol directly into ships? It’s sufficient. It’s as efficient as oil. The problem with it is that somewhere along the line you’re generating CO2.” There could be a potential for using hydrogen in ferries, he says, like in the ‘short hops’ from Europe to the UK, but it will not be the right solution for long-haul shipping.

Building the hub Like most things, this is easier to plan than to actually do.

Plug Power was early to the commercial hydrogen market, having built the first fuel cells for the commercial market and since then deploying more than 60,000 units, most in US warehouses.“Duringthis time we’ve learned about the importance of hydrogen,” Marsh says, “sourcing it, generating it and building the first green hydrogen network across the US. “But we have strong relationships and activities in Europe too, for instance a JV with Renault for commercial fuel cell hydrogen EVs on the road. The logistics industry is already a heavy user of fuel cells of hydrogen today, and we need to support that activity.”

“For the maritime industry and the international transport of hydrogen, the best way to do it is in green ammonia form,” he says. “The higher energy density and the ability to leverage more traditional engine technology means that green ammonia is probably the best for long-term transport.

When it comes to transporting the hydrogen it will likely be done by pipeline, he says, which can be connected to cavern storage, which is the best storage option, he believes.

“This has to be a minimum of 100MW, but we’ll probably go bigger so that we can expand,” Marsh says. “Then you need to get permits for the land, which is easier at a port because it’s already industrialised. Then you have to get a substation, design the electrolyser – we have a team of about 150 in the Netherlands coming from the oil and gas industry who are doing that – then you have to think through the water management, how you dry the hydrogen, and so on.

“Ultimately you can store liquid hydrogen for up to seven days but if you want to store it longer term it’s best in caverns. Then to move it around the world, you convert it into green ammonia or methanol.”

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Electrification key “Electrification of ship propulsion is key to meeting massive regulatory challenges for reducing maritime greenhouse gas emissions - interim cuts of some 50% are due by 2030, leading to ‘net zero’ status by 2050,” said Corrigan. ”Ferries are already leading the shipping industry’s transition to hybrid and fully electric systems, but major expansion of the electricity grid network is absolutely crucial to supporting the ultimate objectives.

The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) and global trade association Interferry agreed at a recent meeting to promote onshore power supply (OPS) provision for a sustainable future in European ferry operations.

“The greening of shipping is a priority for ports,” said ESPO Secretary-General Isabelle Ryckbost. “The best way to go forward is to engage in dialogue with the different stakeholders. Each segment has its own priorities and solutions. I am very happy we started this dialogue a few months ago with Interferry and can now engage together on an efficient way to reduce emissions at berth.

“T3 is the natural step in our journey to truly become The Baltic Hub.”

First priority for OPS development should be for ferry terminals with a higher frequency of operation, which could be identified with a minimum number of calls per port. They also said new fuels and technologies should be encouraged and promoted, and any accompanying regulations should be technology agnostic so that all viable options could be considered.

A third deep-water terminal is to be built at the largest container terminal complex on the Baltic Sea, DCT Gdańsk. Budimex SA and Dredging International NV will carry out the work, which is due to start after the holiday season in September. The T3 project will include a 717m long deep-water quay, with a depth of 17.5 metres and a yard area of 36.5 hectares. Seven quay cranes capable of handling the world’s largest vessels will be added to the terminal along with 20 semi-automated Rail Mounted Gantry cranes for the container yard. On completion, the port will be one of the largest container hubs in Europe, with an increase in handling capacity of 1.7 million TEUs, which will bring its total capacity to 4.5 million.“The launch of the works for T3 will mark the beginning of a new era for container handling in the Baltic region,” said CEO Charles Baker. “This pioneering journey began at DCT Gdańsk 15 years ago and we are proud of our achievements to date, and thankful to our customers, staff and all our other stakeholders for the faith and loyalty that they have shown us.

“To this end, Interferry has embarked on a schedule of meetings with senior decision makers from governments, ports and energy companies to urge investment in OPS infrastructure. I very much value our collaboration with ESPO to work on mutual sustainability ambitions.”

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”Moreover, the role ferry transport can play in greening passenger transport in Europe is severely underestimated.

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“With the exception of OPS, at this early stage it does not seem desirable to impose a requirement to deploy infrastructure for certain other technologies or fuels,” the parties agreed. ”Developments and investments should be based on bottom-up projects and bilateral commitments among different stakeholders.”

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A common work programme has been agreed to promote onshore power supply European ferries

FERRIES AND PORTS AGREE WORK PLAN

Ferries are connecting people, regions and economies.”

Key to making this viable is the electrification of ship propulsion, said Interferry CEO Mike Corrigan - and the meeting called on the EU to offer tax exemptions for electricity provided to ships at berth, among other policies such as getting ferry lines to commit to using OPS whenever it is“Theavailable.agreement notes that, increasingly, many ferries will use OPS not only for their energy consumption at berth, but also to recharge batteries for propulsion - prompting significantly higher power demand that will require correspondong upscaling of the grid network,” the parties said.

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“It also ensures the port facility has the required infrastructure in place to accommodate the demands for future floating sector opportunities,” Global Energy Group says. Marine construction work started in April 2021, with Farrans Construction working through the Covid lockdowns to finish on time and to budget. The new quay will be the main quayside for shipping activities, with others available.

The East Quay offers 12m LAT water depth, adding to the port’s Inner Dock Quay (240m), South Quay (370m), West Finger Quay (130m long, 40m wide with a berth on either side and on the end) and Terminal Jetty, which offers 22m LAT water depth.

The 740,000m2 site has a range of on-site servies, including mobile and crawler cranes, stevedoring and ship agency services.

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“Our new East Quay helps us better service our existing customer’s needs, in the renewables, oil and gas, and nuclear sectors, and the enhanced capabilities will assist us to attract inward investment with a vision to create long-term skilled manufacturing jobs at our port, which will become a National hub for the renewables industry,” said Facilities Director Rory Gunn.

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”The increase of our deep-water quayside capacity to over 1,200m provides the necessary infrastructure for supporting the next generation of floating offshore wind at a time when the SOWEC Report and other major studies have identified the Cromarty Firth as the only location in the UK with the physical characteristics and port facilities that could feasibly support their development,” said Global Energy Group Chairman Roy MacGregor.

The most important energy industry port facility in Scotland has been given a 1,200m deep water capacity boost. Construction of a new East Quay at northeastern Scotland’s Port of Nigg has been completed, providing 1,200m of deep water quayside capacity and a quay length of 225Themetres.portalready has a large dry dock, expansive laydown areas with high ground bearing capacity and some of the biggest construction and assembly shops in Europe, operator Global Energy Group says, adding that the opening of the quay is set to be a game changer, enabling it to service different large-scale energy projects at the same time.

The port has already welcomed its first vessel - the Boa Sub C, which is loading out structures at Nigg for the oil and gas industry.

The 740,000m2 site has a range of on-site servies, including mobile and crawler cranes, stevedoring and ship agency services

“5G is an enabler and offers us huge potential to implement world-class technology applications and drive real progress in the port and maritime sectors,” said Matt Beeton, CEO of the Port of Tyne.

The port’s 200 acre Clean Energy Park was selected for its 5G base as it will help support the operations in support of the UK’s number green growth industry, offshore renewable power generation. Equinor will harness this enhanced capability as they operate and maintain the largest offshore wind farm at Dogger Bank from their port base.

A British port is advancing its ambitions to become a smart port

The Port of Newport handles more than £1bn of trade each year with multi-modal freight facilities, deep-sea access and direct links to the national rail and motorwayDevelopmentnetwork.isalready under way at the port with the near completion of a new plasterboard manufacturing plant operated by Knauf. The plant will run on green power generated by renewable sources, including wind and solar technologies and create more than 50 local jobs.

95 acres to be regenerated at Newport

Once live later this year, the new 5G infrastructure will provide fast and low latency connectivity across the port’s entire estate, opening up the potential for the development and implementation of both established and emerging technology.

The arrival of 5G means the port and its customers can take full advantage of advanced technology, including robotics and autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) applications.

“We already have a range of use case scenarios developed through the Innovation Hub and are ready to collaborate with technology companies to validate these exciting new solutions.”

Tyne announced its 5G plans at its Maritime Innovation Week being held from 13 to 16 June in Newcastle and also in the capital as part of London Tech Week.

PORT OF TYNE AIMS TO BE SMARTER

The Port of Newport 5G is an enabler and offers us huge potential to implement technologyworld-classapplications and drive real progress in the port and maritime sectors ‘‘

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The Port of Tyne is partnering with BT to install a new 5G Private Network and other cutting-edge surveillance and smart technology.

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Associated British Ports has launched two development sites at Newport in Wales to support around 95 acres of regeneration. Since the beginning of the year, ABP has made around 600 acres of land available to the market, releasing around 6 million sq ft of development opportunities for manufacturing, logistics and renewable energy sectors. It now turns its sights on Newport, opening up the 73 acre Atlantic and 22 acre West Way Road sites for development. “These development sites are ideally suited for port-centric manufacturing and logistics uses,” said Helen Thomas, ABP’s head of property for Wales & Short Sea Ports. “At a time when energy costs are surging, our on-site power generation and access to green energy supplies means we can provide effective and economical power solutions for our occupiers.”

Cushman & Wakefield and CBRE are advising ABP on the marketing of the Newport sites.

Digital transformation

The Port of Tyne’s technology and innovation team has demonstrated a series of initial and potential use cases. Two of these are recommended for immediate use – quayside operational optimisation programme and OCR container tracking – with scope to expand 5G coverage for future use cases in years to come.

SHORE-TO-SHIP POWER SOLUTION

”The shore-to-ship power connection will eliminate more than 80% of emissions. It will also save 9,000 hours of vessels running on diesel annually. For the ferry activity in the city of Toulon alone, this is a reduction in sulfur emissions equivalent to 50,000 cars in a year.”

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A consortium has been set up to manage France’s largest shore-to-ship solution project.

ABB is leading a turnkey project which will provide shore-to-ship power connection for ferries and cruise ships in Port of Toulon.

”Toulon is the first Mediterranean port to supply power to all of its docks. This is an innovative project built on an intelligent energy flow management system with a unique energy mix,” said Hubert Falco, president of the Toulon Provence Méditerranée Metropolis.

Future-proof ABB’s solution will be capable of delivering enough energy to cover the needs of three ferries calling to port simultaneously, or one cruise ship. Vessels will have 50 or 60Hz power connection options. As part of the consortium, Eiffage Construction will do the civil engineering work and Fauché will install and connect the equipment. Through a design by the Toulon Provence Méditerranée Metropolos, the system can automatically adjust the energy mix to supply vessels through the local power network (Enedis), with solar energy produced from a photovoltaic shelter, as well as an energy storage system made up of lithium batteries. The system will help smooth consumption peaks while allowing the storage of excess solar energy production. It will also be able to use other renewable energy sources such as fuel cells, as they become available.

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France has placed an emphasis on sustainable transport, including marine and inland vessels, to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 in accordance with the climate plan announced in 2017.

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The FPSO was brought to Norway on Boskalis’ semisubmersible BOKA Vanguard which submerged 14 metres to allow the FPSO to be floated off. Six tugs then towed her to Stord. HLV Gulliver will now head to Bristol in the UK, where she will assist in dual lifting operations on the Hinkley Point C nuclear project with the company’s other vessel, HLV Rambiz.

8 Heerema is to decommission Woodside Energy’s Nganhurra

£3.6m PILING CONTRACT AWARDED

“We are proud to be Woodside Energy’s contractor of choice for removing the Nganhurra RTM,” said Jeroen van Oosten, Heerema’s chief commercial officer. “This contract represents our first decommissioning project in Australia and although Heerema has a long history of safely and sustainably removing offshore structures from the North Sea and Gulf of Mexico, we are very excited to continue our waters.”operationsdecommissioningresponsibleinAustralianHeeremahasbeen decommissioning offshore infrastructure for more than 30 years. “The removal and subsequent reuse or recycling of offshore infrastructure is an essential final step in the lifecycle of oil and gas infrastructure and aligns with our company values of responsibility, sustainability, and contributing to a circular society,” added Jeroen van Oosten.

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“After a thorough preparation period, HLV Gulliver and its crew were able to execute all eight lifts in a smooth sequence and according to plan,” said Scaldis. “Modules and pipe racks were lifted from both quays or from barges.

The FPSO, built by Sembcorp Marine in Singapore, is scheduled to begin operations for Equinor at the Johan Castberg oil field in the Barents Sea in 2024, 150 miles north of Norway, where in May a new oil discovery was made a year after the Isflak find in 2021 and an earlier one, Skavi, in 2014. In total, the Johan Castberg oil licence has 13 operational wells.

“During the installation, the HLV was kept in position by a combination of mooring lines and anchors to obtain a very controlled move-in. Although clearances of less than 40cm were not exceptional, the experience and patience of the crew resulted in bull’s eye installations avoiding any contact with neighbouring modules.”

”We’re looking forward to using our Haven SeaChallenger for the piling - it is a 1,000t monohull jack-up barge built by Japanese manufacturer Nippon, more than double the size of our previous largest jack-up,” said Red7Marine Managing Director Kristen Branford. The company will also use its 400t Haven SeaSeven jack-up barge and Haven SeaStabler, a moduilar stabilised barge that is a cross between a flat-top barge and a jack-up barge, to support theOncework.completed, Portland will be able to accommodate larger cruise liners, Panamax bulk carriers and fleet auxiliary vessels.

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install these modules with varying characteristics in dimensions, clearances, CoG and weights ranging from 300t to 2,750t.

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Heerema has been awarded a contract to decommission Woodside Energy’s Riser Turret Mooring (RTM) on the Nganhurra FPSO. The work, which comprises the engineering, preparation, removal and transport of the RTM, will see it removed from the Enfield field in Western Australia in one piece before being transported by barge to a suitable port for recycling or reuse.

Using HLV Gulliver, two pipe racks and six topside modules were loaded onto the hull at the Aker Solutions yard in Stord, Norway, where the FPSO arrived in April on top of the world’s largest transport vessel, the Boka Vanguard

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Offshore heavy-lift contractor Scaldis managed to install eight units in just five days onto Equinor’s Johan Castberg Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) hull.

UK jack-up barge provider Red7Marine will carry out the piling for a deep-water berth for the Port of Portland in Dorset. Work is being done to replace the 1978 island berth, which was built from a suspended reinforced concrete deck on steel piles. Red7Marine will use its 1,000t jack-up barge Haven SeaChallenger to install 136 steel tubular piles, making use of its bull rail arrangement on the port side, which allows a pile gate fitment to be used as a gating system. A 400m combi-wall structure will be installed.

“On top of that, we had to adhere to strict weather limitations, both on wind strength and wave height. A detailed tidal plan guaranteed the safety,

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The immersion operation took 20 hours, which reduced the weight of the threshold to 1,200 tonnes and allowed water tightness to be tested.

A SURF installation has been completed off Angola thanks to a partnership between two marine engineering firms. UK-based marine engineering firm Maritime Developments Ltd (MDL) and DOF Subsea completed the SURF work package off the coast of Angola, MDL reported on JulyMDL’s12.

“An important role was set out for the survey team, which guided us to the exact location, with the help of a set of horizontal and vertical beams,” says the firm. “After some finetuning with a set of hydraulic jacks, the water pressure pushed the threshold to shore, creating a firm connection between both abutments.”

The final task was to actually install the threshold between two abutments to within a centimetre of Asaccuracy.wellas the crane vessel, a pair of cranes operated from the shore, with divers on standby.

gentle cleaning to remove corrosion from the bell’s fragile copper elements, archaeologists conducted x-rays to see if any identifying marks could be seen to pinpoint its exact date and purpose. No marks were discovered so, for now, the bell’s origins remain speculative.

spread consisted of a Generation 2 Reel Drive System, 4-track 85Te pipelay tensioner and an overboarding chute, mobilised onboard the offshore construction vessel Skandi Seven. “We are happy with the efficient execution for this lay campaign, which completed on time with no incidents or accidents,” said DOF Project Portfolio Manager Thomas Hamre. “Our end entirecongratulatedclientthecrewforthe good synergies and problemsolving mindset created onboard the vessel.” This project comes after several SURF installation campaigns over the last 18 months, in which the same vessel and spread combination were used.

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COASTAL CIVILS PROJECT REVEALS HIDDEN TREASURE

”These campaigns have been optimised through the deployment of familiar assets, where project engineering could tap into existing deck plans, sea-fastening designs and installation methodology, and where field service teams were experiencedwellwith working with one another,” MDL’s VP Sales Michael BleaseShepley said. ”A partnership-like approach allows us to have open and honest conversations with our clients to identify how further we can optimise operations and maximise returns for their businesses as a result.”

MARINE CIVILS AT THEIR MOST IMPRESSIVE efficiency and success of the operation.”

The bell was found at a depth of 600mm, just five metres away from a Victorian cobbled road that was also discovered at the same depth during the works. Archaeologists examining the finds believe that the road had a military purpose, leading to the possibility that the bell was attached to a wall on a military site. Given that a military parade ground once existed on Castle Field, the bell could have been part of that development. An iron element to the bell appears to have been added to attach it to a Followingwall.

The bell was unearthed by the Southsea Coastal Scheme during civils works

A Victorian copper bell has been unearthed during work to connect utilities in Portsmouth, UK. The bell, unearthed by the Southsea Coastal Scheme, was found while digging a trench to connect electricity on Castle Field. “We are committed to working closely with on-site archaeologists to ensure that any historic remains are identified and recorded appropriately, as well as allowing our construction programme to continue without significant delays,” said Guy Mason, project director, Southsea Coastal Scheme.

A coastal protection masterpiece in marine civil engineering has been completed by Jan de Nul. The 4,500 tonne concrete threshold of a storm surge barrier has been installed on the seabed of an access channel at the Belgian port of Nieuwpoort after being built 105 kilometres away then transported on a barge. It took 12 hours and two tugboats to bring the threshold on the barge from Kallo, where it was built to avoid too much disruption at Nieuwpoort, to Ostend, where the water is deep enough to submerge it.

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From there, a heavy lift crane vessel transported the threshold under water to its final destination at “EachNieuwpoort.tidalcycle, we only had a limited time frame to reach our final location,” says Jan de Nul.

Jan de Nul says the threshold has been designed to last for at least a century and the entire storm surge barrier will be ready from 2025, after a 1,300-tonne steel barrier is installed. Fibre optic technology firm Com&Sens has been contracted by Jan de Nul to embed an FBG fiber optic sensor network in the threshold to enable long-term deformation monitoring. The port suffers from heavy storms about once a decade, and this barrier will protect it from waves as high as eight metres, Jan de Nul says. “In Flanders, the government works with private partners to protect the 67km long coastline and the hinterland,” says Jan de Nul. “This storm surge barrier in Nieuwpoort is one of the masterpieces.”

”From three hours before high tide until three hours after, the channel was deep enough for the threshold to enter the access channel.

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CONTROL UPGRADE FOR FLOATING DREDGE INSTALLATION

”With the installation of two new conveyor belts, the gravel can be loaded to an additional vessel on the other side of the pontoon as soon as the hold of the first vessel is filled.

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Prysmian’s cable-laying vessel Guilio Verne will be deployed to lay the cables in 2025.

The first is a 66kV HVAC (high voltage alternating current) double circuit, three-core submarine power cable with EPR insulation and synthetic wire armouring, which Prysmian says will be laid at a world record depth (1150m) for this kind of cable. The second cable is a 132kV HVAC double circuit, three-core submarine power cable with XLPE insulation and synthetic wire armouring and will be laid at about 900km. The submarine cables will be manufactured at Germany’s Norderham Plant and Finland’s Pikkala Plant, which are both owned by the Prysmian Group. The land cables will be produced in the local plant of Vilanova in Spain.

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“The installation dredges sand and gravel, which are separated at the beginning of the process. The next step is the transfer of the gravel to a vessel alongside,” said Richard Pols, commissioning engineer at Alewijnse.

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Kaliwaal 41 is a unique floating pontoon equipped with an industrial installation that is fed with material extracted from the riverbed, separates the sand from the gravel, and then uses vertical flow separation tanks to deliver up to 150 different grades of sand for use in concrete applications.

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Alewijnse has successfully upgraded the control system of a unique floating sand processing installation

The systems integrator installed new hardware, adapted the wiring and updated the PLC program and SCADA to match the requirements of the new equipment.

It is one of just a few floating separation installations in the Netherlands and is currently playing an important role in the Dutch Maaspark Well River widening project, which aims to create a safer living environment in the Maas valley between Well and AlewijnseAijen.and Van Nieuwpoort Group have been working together successfully for many years, ever since the original construction of the installation in 1998.

The upgrade of the complete control system on board the unique floating sand processing installation Kaliwaal 41 was part of a complete overhaul ordered by owner Van Nieuwpoort Groep.

Project scope Alewijnse was contracted for the upgrades to the automation applications and electrical installations at the same time as new conveyor belts, electric motors and a submersible dredge pump were being installed in order to increase the efficiency of sand production.

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”The system [we installed] automatically switches between the conveyors without stopping the process.”

Additional works included the expansion of the main switch board with an 800A power supply and the installation of a power cable for the new sand pump on the rear side of the production pontoon. The new pump dredges the finer sand fractions that are surplus to requirements and discharged through a conduit aft of the pontoon.

90km of cable at depths of up to 1150m will be laid between Spanish islands and the north coast of Africa. Cable systems supplier Prysmian Group will lay subsea cables between two Canary islands and another island and a coastal city in North Africa. It will also lay about 11km of land cable. The two contracts are worth approximately €250 million and have been awarded by Red Eléctrica de España, the Spanish power grid transmission system operator.

One cable will connect power between the islands of Tenerife and La Gomera and the second will connect the Spanish mainland to Ceuta, a Spanish city on the north coast of Africa.

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ENVISAN COMPLETES SOIL CLEAN-UP AND RECYCLING

The next stage of a project to install a floating wind turbine that will connect to the mainland Spanish grid has been completed - with the launch of the DemoSATH platform on the water in the Port of Bilbao. Saitec Offshore Technologies and energy firm RWE are working together to install the system this summer, with the submarine dynamic cable soon to be deployed and floater towed out to connect to that and mooring lines that were installed in April.

“The load-out and float-off operations were an important milestone to fulfill as they were the first of their kind executed for the SATH floating offshore wind turbine,” said Araceli Martinez, Chief of Engineering at Saitec. ”Once afloat, it took less than 45 minutes to safely berth the DemoSATH wind turbine at quay. Tthe demonstrator is ready to become the first floating wind turbine to be commissioned to the mainland Spanish grid during the next months.”

For the latest news and analysis go to www.maritimejournal.com 8 Envisan has a strategically placed processing centre located in the Port of Monsin in Liège

Emile-Louis Bertrand, director-general of the Autonomous Port of Liège, said: ”As crossroads for the flow of raw materials, products and waste that circulate in our economy, our concession holders possess a huge expertise in the logistics, storage, management and processing of waste. Therefore we support Envisan, who chose the circular economy path and who, with this project and its activities, aims at reducing its carbon footprint and its environmental impact, noise and the number of lorries on the road.”

In just three months, Envisan transported 220,000 tonnes of soil by waterway to its soil treatment and valorisation centre in Liège. As part of its commitment to the circular economy, the company was able to transform a lot of the soil received into washed sand and aggregate, to be reintegrated into the local construction market. Envisan said it consciously opts for transport by waterway when carrying out its treatment and remediation projects, thereby considerably reducing its carbon footprint. By using the waterways in this project, Envisan managed to make a saving of 8,500 lorries on the roads and a C02 saving of 750 tonnes.

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ENGIE is cleaning up the site to prepare for the construction of its new combined gas and steam turbine power plant (GST power plant).

Envisan, a subsidiary of the Jan De Nul Group, has completed a depollution project at the former ENGIE Awirs power plant near Liege, which is currently being deconstructed.

“The Envisan physicochemical washing process, the first unit of this type in Wallonia, offers a decontamination solution for polluted soil and the transformation of these into secondary construction materials on the Walloon, Luxembourg and French markets.”

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A remediation project has been completed at a former Belgian power plant

”Thanks to our methodology based on waterway logistics and on the use of our processing centre in the Port of Monsin in Liège, we did take on this challenge successfully,” said Dimitri Descamps, commercial manager, Envisan.

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The DemoSATH unit was loaded onto a semisubmersible barge’s deck then ballasted down into the water until the unit was buoyant and could be towed off.

SWEDEN’S DREDGING PROJECTS REACH UNPRECEDENTED NUMBER

The port has bought the Robert Allan tugboat Vilja, which has hybrid propulsion and 1m ice-breaking capability at 3 knots, to assist the larger vessels that will be accommodated at the port after the project.

1. Malmporten, Port of Luleå

“The moderately contaminated soil requires specific management. The plan is to dredge this material, approximately 20,000m3 in situ, early on in the implementation phase and dispose of this at the bottom of a suitable disposal site. The moderately contaminated spoil is planned to be dredged by using an environmental dredging bucket.”

The SMA will look after the fairway, while the Port of Gothenburg will be responsible for dock measures, including dredging 50 metres from the docks.

One million m3 of about 950,000m3 of loose clay and cohesive matter and 70,000m3 of rock will be dredged and new fairway parts established, alongside other minor trimming projects, the SMA says.

The work, which should begin in 2024 and take until 2026 to complete (only seven months of the year are possible because of ice in the other five months), will allow Luleå to accept vessels carrying up to 160,000 tonnes – more than three times the current 50,000-tonne weight maximum.

Permits will be sought for about 285,000m3 of contaminated material to be dumped at sea and then covered with 10m3 of clean dredged clay.

2. Skandia Gateway, Port of Gothenburg Plans to begin dredging about 13.5 million cubic metres of clay and rock to a depth of 20.5 metres have been pencilled in to begin in August 2025, but could be brought forward a year if possible, the SMA says.

3. Landsort Fairway

The rise in number has resulted from the government’s decision to make large investments in rail, road and fairway, says the Swedish Maritime Administration (SMA), which says there have never been so many dredging projects in the pipeline as now. The majority of the projects will involve the use of both environmental dredging buckets and trailing suction hopper dredgers, the SMA says.

An ‘unprecedented’ number of huge dredging projects has been planned for Sweden, with three particularly outstanding in terms of size

It is estimated that the material to be removed comprises 1 million m3 of rock, 20 million m3 of sand and moraine (rocks and sediment deposited by a glacier) and about half a million cubic metres of ‘contaminated material’.

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The third project will actually create fairways between between Fifång–Regarn and Oaxen–Skanssundet for the first time in modern history, the SMA says.

The dredging will remove a massive 22 million cubic metres for a maximum draught of 15 metres – the maximum in the Baltic Sea.

Tenders will be invited in October.

The largest dredging project is at Luleå Port, in the north of Sweden, one of the country’s largest ports, which serves an Iron Ore Line to Narvik. In Swedish, ‘malm’ means ore.

Depending on the decided start date, tenders will be invited in 2023 or 2024.

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The Landsort fairway is a busy area, with about 2,500 vessel movements taking place each year. This traffic will continue during the dredging works, which are scheduled xto begin in August 2024. MalmportenProject For the latest news and analysis go to www.maritimejournal.com

“Permit to sea disposal of the spoil will be applied for. The dredgable material is divided into two types, clean masses and a minor amount of contaminated dredging spoil,” says the brief. “The clean dredging masses are planned to be disposed of in the proposed disposal areas without specific restrictions. This consists of sand, gravel, blasted rock and clay without contaminants, but also mud and similar material with some degree of contamination.

The work will widen and deepen the northern fairway to the Skandia Harbour and turning area at Gothenburg, which caters for the world’s largest container vessels and provides direct routes to the Far East from Sweden. Similar dredging work was carried out there between 20022004, so the SMA says the area and any risks are well known.

“Ability for larger vessels is crucial for Luleå,” says SMA. “Iron ore is a low-value commodity, which demands ships with high cargo capacity to keep transport costs as well as fuel consumption and emissions low. Higher cargo capacity is also important for inbound shipments of coal to the steel work.”

EU grants €540 million to tunnel project

NDI Group won the “Improving access to the Port of Szczecin in the area of the Dębicki Canal” tender in October 2020.

”Moreover, in order to secure the shore of Ostrów Grabowski and further extend the line of the Norwegian Quay in the future, it is planned to build an embankment with capping with a length of approx. 600m (future name –Duńskie”Currently,Quay).the Czeskie and Słowackie Quays are the most intensely used bulk cargo quays in the Port of Szczecin, and the scope of the investment will ensure that their parameters are adjusted to handle the largest ships that will be able to call at the port in Szczecin, after the Świnoujście-Szczecin fairway is modernised to a depth of 12.5m.”

The port projects have been financed by the European Union.

The canal will also be widened from 120m to 200m by removing earth along the entire section of the western shore of Ostrów Grabowski, thus enabling the quays to be adapted to the parameters of the modernized fairway.

The work follows a major dredge by Van Oord, which extracted 24 million m3 to form the Szczecin-Swinoujscie Fairway in May. The seaport and deep water harbour is one of the largest port complexes on the Baltic Sea, and in December major works were carried out to expand, with the Czech quay modernised and a new Norwegian quay built. The expansion will allow ships of up to 50,000 tonneswhich is double the current maximum - to access the port. Nearly 1,000 metres of the Czech and Slovak wharves will be rebuilt and the technical depth increased to 12.5 metres.

In total, 217 elements will make up the length of the tunnel, each weighing 73.5 tonnes and fitted with bulkheads at each end. They will be towed into place by tug then lowered to the seabed and joined together. This allocation of funding to Femern, the project managing company, is the second pay-out from the EU, with the last budget allocation of €587 million already made.

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“We are delighted that the EU has decided to continue funding the Fehmarnbelt tunnel for another term under the CEF Programme, and by doing so recognising the project’s potential as a game changer for the region and for rail-transport,” said Femern A/S CEO Henrik Vincentsen. 8 Delegates visit the Fehmarnbelt tunnel site

EU member states have approved €540 million for the building of the Fehmarnbelt tunnel between Denmark and Germany.

Around 1.5 million m3 of soil will be dredged from the Debica Canal to improve passage to the Polish port of Szczecin-Swinoujscie.

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“This investment is one of the flagship projects implemented by the ZMPSiŚ (Zarząd Morskich Portów Szczecin i Świnoujście) in the Port of Szczecin,” says the port operator. ”Its aim is to obtain a potential for bulk cargo transshipment increased in terms of quality and quantity through the construction of a new Norweskie Quay (constituting an extension of the line of the already existing Fińskie Quay, which serves as a container terminal) and the modernization of the existing Czeskie and Słowackie Quays along with the modernization of technical infrastructure at the quays’ immediate facilities and their adaptation to a technical depth of 12.5m.

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Currently, the Czeskie and Słowackie Quays are the most intensely used bulk cargo quays in the Port of Szczecin, and the scope of the investment will ensure that their parameters are adjusted to handle the largest ships that will be able to call at the port in Szczecin, after the Świnoujście-Szczecin fairway is modernised to a depth of 12.5m

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In what is being touted as Denmark’s largest ever construction project, the tunnel will provide a 12m subsea tunnel linking Germany and Denmark, with two tubes for roads, two for rail and one for service.

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A global engineering provider has developed an innovative closed loop marine fuel solution that has net zero benefits

Bjoern de Sousa, head of offshore execution at Siemens Gamesa, added that Scotland offshore hub makes £50m investment Forth Ports is investing £50 million at the Port of Leith to support the 2.9GW Morven offshore wind project. The investment will create a bespoke offshore wind berth and significant land bank for the marshalling of offshore wind farm components for the wind farm 60km off the east coast of Scotland.

Expleo modelled its ‘system-of-systems’ solution on the multi-tasking Bibby Wavemaster 1, a vessel used to service offshore wind farms. During the study, to achieve the desired reduction in GHGe, Expleo partnered solid oxide fuel cells with a novel carbon capture and storage system, enabling the vessel to use its captured CO2 and green hydrogen to synthesise e-methanol.

Cadeler will use its wind farm installation vessel, Wind Orca, for the work, which is set to start in early 2024 following a large crane upgrade for the vessel. The new crane will have a lifting capacity of 1,600 tonnes at a radius of 40 metres and a hook height of 160 metres above the main deck.

“This is a very exciting project for Cadeler, where our experienced team and industry leading assets will support Siemens Gamesa to install this landmark project on time and budget,” said Mikkel Gleerup, chief executive of Cadeler.

The facility will be operational by the end of 2023 and is the result of a reservation and collaboration agreement with bp and EnBW.

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The feasbility study, funded by the Department for Transport’s Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC), is detailed in the new white paper ‘Clean Green Marine – a breakthrough for global shipping’.

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Offshore wind specialist Cadeler has signed a contract with Siemens Gamesa to transport and install 60 offshore wind turbines at the Moray West wind farm off the coast of Scotland. This will be the first commercial scale installation for the 14MW Siemens Gamesa SG 14-222 DD WTGs.

“The green hydrogen in the solution can be produced at offshore wind farms, from surplus electrical energy or supplied in-port - ensuring the closed-loop remains as sustainable as possible.”

“This is significant news for our business and Scotland, and we welcome the project to Leith, the first of many for our new facility,” said Carole Cran, CFO at Forth Ports.

“We will be the largest offshore renewables hub in Scotland, bringing manufacturing opportunities and highly skilled, local, green jobs. This facility, and the Port of Dundee, will provide an integrated service offering to the offshore wind market, which will be instrumental in achieving the nation’s net zero targets.”

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the companies had worked closely together for many years. “We are confident that Cadeler will deliver the advanced technology and the know-how needed to safely and successfully install our SG 14-222 DD offshore wind turbines at Moray West,” he said. The Moray West offshore wind farm will be installed in the outer Moray Firth, 22km off the coast of Scotland. They will be pre-assembled and shipped from the Port of Nigg in the Cromarty Firth, Scotland.

Expleo’s e-methanol fuel cell solution for shipping also offers ship owners and operators protection against future changes in fuel technology.

During feasibility studies, Expleo’s solution delivered a 92% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (when compared to a diesel-powered vessel) and an OPEX saving of a £1.4m a year. It also demonstrated a four-year payback on capital investment, making a compelling case for investment in green technology.

Cadeler to install 60 wind turbines

“This circular solution allows the marine industry to make its own fuel and removes the need for costly processing and transportation,” said Jonathan Taylor, VP of Marine, Expleo.

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A next-generation wave energy converter has been unveiled that will be put to use at one of the world’s first grid-connected wave farms. CorPower Ocean has launched the new CorPower C4 alongside its new ‘CorPack Concept’. It will ultimately form part of a four-system wave energy array off the coast of Aguçadoura in Portugal as part of the flagship HiWave-5 Project. The launch comes after a decade of development and three decades of research on wave hydrodynamics. “CorPower Ocean is on a mission to power the planet with clean energy from ocean waves,” said CorPower Ocean chief executive, Patrik Möller. “Due to its consistent and complementary power profile it helps bring stability to the clean energy mix – plugging the voids of wind and solar power – to allow a world powered entirely by renewables, 24/7 each day of the year.”

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Wind farm developer Baltic Power, which is owned by oil refiner and petrol retailer PKN Orlen, has designed the wind farm after nine months of seabed tests carried out by 13 specialised vessels in the first such geotechnical survey to be carried out in the area, the company says. infrastructure components. Depending on the location, the drillings were made up to a target depth of several dozen metres.

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“Poland has made an ambitious plan for offshore wind, and this project marks the first of many exciting projects in the coming years. There is a large potential in the Baltic Sea for installing offshore wind turbines,” said Cadeler CEO Mikkel Gleerup.

It is the first time Cadeler has operated in Poland, and it is also the first offshore wind farm project in the country, which has now set a target of 11GW of offshore wind generation by 2040, and 5.9GW by 2030 Thousands of measurements and soundings were carried out over the 130 km2 site and along a 30km power evacuation route.Several thousand metres of specialist boreholes were drilled at planned locations of the foundations of various

Wave energy converter launched

POLAND STEPS INTO OFFSHORE WIND

CorPower Ocean is working in collaboration with a range of international partners, including the Portuguese electricity company EDP, to deliver the landmark HiWave-5 Project. It aims to deliver certified and warrantied WEC products to the market by 2024/25 and make wave energy competitive with wind and solar by 2030.

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Poland has set out plans for its first offshore wind farm, with ambitious targets for more to come. Wind farm installation engineer Cadeler has been hired to install more than 70 wind turbine generators in the Polish Baltic Sea, where a joint venture between Polski Koncern Naftowy Orlen (PKN Orlen) and Northland Power Inc. should be signed off early next year.

Contracts are being drawn up for Poland’s first offshore wind farm to be installed in the Baltic Sea

The CorPack wave clusters – building blocks for larger wave farms – are plug-andplay compatible with offshore wind infrastructure allowing hybrid wind-wave farms to deliver more consistent power using a shared electrical connection to shore.

Cadeler will use one of its two O-class installation vessels to transport and install the generators, which should enable the wind farm to generate up to 1,200MW of electricity. The O-class vessels will by then feature a new crane with a lifting capacity of 1,600 tonnes at a radius of 40 metres.

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8 Greenspur and Niron Magnetics: turbine generators without rare earths

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“We have worked with GreenSpur in support of their hugely innovative and disruptive technology for several years. Although there was interest in a rare earth-free solution, there were concerns that their generator would be too heavy,” said Tony Quinn, Director of Technology Development at ORE Catapult.

“Existing turbines use radial-flux generators, and the current designs are reliant on rare earth magnets,” said Andrew Hine, Commercial Director at GreenSpur Wind. “However, we employ a unique and highly innovative axial-flux architecture that makes the use of rare-earth free magnets possible. Our patented concept can eliminate the risks associated with supply chain constraints and volatile pricing.”

Two companies have joined forces to come up with a generator that does not need rare earth metals. UK firm GreenSpur Wind and US company Niron Magnetics say they have reached a milestone in developing the generators, which are lighter, highly efficient, but above all do not require the use of rare earths. One of the problems with wind turbines is this requirement for rare earths, on which China has a monopoly, and over which there are concerns over supply barriers.

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“However, with Niron’s novel rare earth-free magnet, GreenSpur is able to show attractive mass and efficiency targets and a credible solution for consideration within a next generation turbine. We are now helping GreenSpur and Niron to present this opportunity to OEMs, developers, and strategic investors. The aim is to create an industry consortium with the right combination of players to bring this offering to market”.

GreenSpur has been developing its generator over the past five years, it says, but had not overcome concerns about its masswhich needs to be kept within the same range as existing machines to obviate the need for moreThissupport.hasbeen overcome with the use of Niron’s Generation 1 Clean Earth Magnet, ’which offers significantly stronger magnetic performance than the ferrites used in its earlier generator designs’, and enables a 56% reduction in mass, the firms say. ORE Catapult, the UK technology innovation and research centre for offshore renewable energy, has verified the findings, it says.

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“We are glad to have been selected for the NextFloat project, as part of the Horizon Europe programem,” said Laure Mandrou, SVP CONSORTIUM FOR FLOATING WIND

The integrated system design, its manufacturing, assembly and installation procedures will be tested at a scale that is the latest news and analysis go to www.maritimejournal.com

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Carbon-Free Energy Solutiions, with Technip Energies. ”By leveraging our existing collaboration with X1 Wind, we are preparing the future of the floating offshore wind market and accelerating the development of disruptive floating offshore wind solutions at industrial scale.”

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“We are really pleased to have the opportunity to deliver our unique solution through the NextFloat,” said Alex Raventos, CEO and co-founder of X1 Wind. ”This ambitious project aims to bring substantial improvements in the competitiveness of floating wind and prepare the long-term mass deployment of this industry, so that we can actively contribute to accelerate the energy transition, which together with energy security is becoming more and more critical in Europe andTheworldwide.”otherconsortium members are Naturgy, 2B-Energy, Hellenic Cables, Ocean Ecostructures, Schwartz Hautmont, Tersan Shipyard, Ecole Centrale de Nantes, Ocas, Hydro and the Technical University of Denmark.

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relevant for upcoming commercial offshore wind farms, which will require industrialised solutions for applications in excess of 15MW and beyond, the EC says.

Leading the NextFloat programme, which aims to demonstrate a competitive, sustainable and integrated floating offshore wind solution optimised for deep waters, are engineering firm Technip Energies and floating wind technology developer X1 Wind.

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”The integrated solution relies on X1 Wind’s innovative and disruptive floating offshore wind technology, allowing for a lighter floater design and a reduced steel requirement, as well as a more efficient and compact mooring system, ultimately minimising the impact on seabed,” the EC says. A full-scale 6MW prototype will be deployed at Mistral in the French Mediterranean Sea, enabled by the Open-C foundation, which structures and operates all the test sites for marine renewable energies and offshore wind power in France.

A consortium will work together to develop better solutions for floating wind energy technology.

The European Commission has chosen a consortium of 12 companies and institutions to develop a programme of industrial-scale floating offshore wind generation.

A fourth auction round for 11GW of generating assets, including onshore and offshore wind and solar panels, was closed by the UK’s Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) on July 7.

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awarded to Orbital Marine Power’s 7.2MW multi-turbine Eday project in Orkney, Scotland, which will deploy their innovative floating technology. In Wales, another floating tidal project, the 5.62MW Morlais Magallanes, will be powered by Spanish tidal technology.

Gruet warned though that for the tidal industry’s progress to be sustained, it is vital that the UK government creates long-term visibility by continuing to include ringfenced allowances in future allocation rounds.

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He added that the EU must now accelerate the implementation of its ’Strategy on Offshore Renewable Energy’ to hold on to its place as a frontrunner in the developing global ocean energy market.

Ocean Energy Europe welcomedhasthe UK tidalcommitmentgovernment’stoenergyEuropeEnergyOceanSource: Tidal energy can now take its rightful place in the UK’s mainstream electricity supply. It is time for the EU to follow suit by actioning the commitments made in its offshore renewables strategy ‘‘

“Delivering on the Strategy’s actions, particularly funding and coordination with EU Member States, will give the European ocean energy sector the chance to deploy at scale and rapidly lower costs,” he added.

First tidal energy contracts awarded Of the four tidal stream contracts awarded, two went to Orbital Projects Ltd, one to MeyGen Plc, and the fourth to Magallanes Tidal Energy. The projects will generate a total of 41MW.With its £20m (€23m) commitment for the sector, the UK joins Canada and France in providing revenue support to unlock the huge potential of the innovative ocean energy industry.”Tidal energy can now take its rightful place in the UK’s mainstream electricity supply. It is time for the EU to follow suit by actioning the commitments made in its offshore renewables strategy. Europe has long been the global leader in developing and deploying renewable energy – by dragging its heels on the Strategy, the EU now risks being left behind,” said Remi Gruet, CEO, Ocean Energy Europe.

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As well as Ørsted, Inch Cape Offshore, East Anglia Three, Norfolk Boreas and Moray Offshore were awarded – making a total offshore wind generation of almost 7GW. Wave Hub won the contract for floating offshore wind, with a 32MW generating capacity. BEIS also says that the price of offshore wind has fallen by almost 70% since the first auction of its kind in 2015.

“More renewable technologies have been successful in AR4 than ever before, including offshore wind, onshore wind, solar, remote island wind and – for the first time ever – tidal stream and floating offshore wind,” says BEIS.

Danish energy giant Ørsted has scooped the contract for what will be the world’s largest offshore wind farm, off the coast of Great Britain. It will build a 2,852MW wind farm at Hornsea, which will include the off and onshore substations and cables.

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The UK’s Business department has awarded more renewable energy contracts than ever before in a single round of

In total, 93 low-carbon electricity projects were agreed across the country in the highest round of auctions that has so far been published.

Ocean Energy said that by awarding contracts to three projects - Orbital Marine Eday 1 & 2, Morlais Magallanes and Meygen Phase 2, the UK government also ensures healthy competition and large-scale growth potential across several tidalTwotechnologies.contractswere

Lastly, the Meygen project, which has been providing power to the grid since 2016, will now be able to expand its generating capacity by 28MW with a second project phase.

Among other things, the collaboration means that crews can use an additional, separate module within the Kaiko Systems app to collect pollution data. This will greatly simplify and speed up the mapping of hard-to-collect pollution at sea. In addition, there will be regular meetings between the two parties in which will further development and optimisation of the Eyesea app will take place.

Manta can collect 1-3 tonnes of plastic litter per hour, 90% of which can be processed in a unique heat-to-electricity converter on board, then used to power the ship. The remaining 10% is returned to land to be recycled in the normal way. The plastic waste is picked up with four methods: inclined conveyor belts, satellite clean-up boats, nets and two cranes for large debris. The boat has a total storage capacity of 206m3The waste is manually sorted on board, then all plastic is shredded and placed in a clean incineration system, which transforms the plastic into synthetic gas and powers the turbine that produces electricity. Manta is thought to be the first concentrated ship capable of collecting and processing floating ocean and river waste.

Kaiko Systems has joined forces with Eyesea to partner up on marine pollution reporting. The company equips seafarers with a mobile app that digitises manual operations onboard cargo vessels and marries up nicely with EyeSea’s to map global pollution and maritime“Oceanhazards.healthis one of our team’s passions. We are inspired by the mission and progress of Eyesea, and how they work with environmental data to combat pollution,” said Fabian Fussek, co-founder & CEO of Kaiko Systems.“Itisanatural decision for us to join Eyesea as a member and support them with our resources and knowledge. Not only are our missions aligned, but also our flexible technology platform can be expanded to collect relevant pollution data.”

Eyesea’s mobile application allows individuals to submit geotagged photographs which the organisation plans to use to identify what makes up maritime pollution, its density, and where clean-up efforts can have the greatest impact.

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”Marine plastic pollution is a global ecological disaster which requires urgent action now, both on land and at sea. We are grateful that the Manta was awarded the AiP from Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore. This represents a major milestone for us.”

The Kaiko Systems’ app includes planning, documenting and verifying of maintenance work, safety inspections, checklists and any type of manual data collection. Automatic verification generates actionable insights for technical managers and vessel owners.

The NGO aims to launch Manta in 2025.

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The ship is designed to achieve 50-70% energy autonomy thanks to its sail and waste processing technologies.

Manta has been developed by the engineering design office of SeaCleaners, an NGO of engineers, scientists and technicians. The project has been supported by naval architects Ship-ST and LMG Marin.

A giant sailboat developed to address marine plastic pollution has been given the green light by Bureau Veritas POLLUTION CONTROL

“Beyond that, what is perhaps even more important to our future growth and success is the input from the Kaiko Systems’ founders in terms of the maritime industry understanding and technical expertise.”

8 Kaiko Systems will expand its platform to collect relevant pollution data for Eyesea

The SeaCleaners is an observing member of the UN Environment; is supported by the Albert II of Monaco Foundation and the CCI France International network; is aligned with several international alliances and working groups: The Group of Friends to Combat Marine Plastic Pollution, and partner of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Sciences for Sustainable Development.

”More than 45,000 hours of study & development, involving 60+ engineers, technicians and researchers, have led to this endorsement,” said Yvan Bourgnon, President and Founder of the SeaCleaners. ”It gives ourselves and our current and future partners confidence to look at the next steps.

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Partnership formed to collect pollution data

“As Kaiko Systems is already working with hundreds of seafarers and cargo ships worldwide, this partnership will make it even easier to collect more pollution data,” said Graeme Somerville-Ryan, founder of Eyesea.

The first stage of the study will take place on bulk carriers, but ultimately the plan is to develop the CCS unit for different ship types and sizes.

”The Nature Restoration Law will set targets and obligations across ecosystems with the greatest potential for removing and storing carbon and preventing or reducing the impact of natural disasters,” it says.

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Qiyao has developed a customised design of CCS units for the Wah Kwong fleet, and Bureau Veritas has reviewed the plans according to existing regulations and rules to ensure the safety of the vessels and equipment.

8 Carbon storageutilisationcapture,and(CCUS)

All land and sea ecosystems will have restoration targets set if a proposal to restore nature across the EU becomes law.

”The CCS system mainly consists of an absorption unit, a separation unit, a compression unit, a refrigeration unit and a storage unit,” says the study. ”The main principle is that the organic amine compound solution reacts with the carbon dioxide in the absorption unit, separating it from the rest of the exhaust gas. The dissolved carbon dioxide compound solution is desorbed at high temperature in the separation tower, before the extracted CO2 is compressed, purified and cooled into liquid carbon dioxide and stored in a low temperature storage tank.”

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“Restoring EU wetlands, rivers, forests, grasslands, marine ecosystems, urban environments and the species they host is a crucial and cost-effective investment,” the EC says. The targets are ambitious - they will be legally binding and will apply to every member state of the EU.

EU adopts first ‘nature restoration’ proposals

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Top priorities in the measures will be reducing the impact of natural disasters, such as floods, and a reduction in the use of chemical pesticides by 50% in an effort to slash how many of them end up in waterways.

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Marine habitats such as seagrasses or sediment bottoms will be restored, along with removing river barriers so that at least 25,000km of rivers will be returned to free-flowing water by 2030.

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”We are very honoured to collaborate on this study. BV’s expertise in supporting CCUS projects, combined with Wah Kwong’ and Qiyao’s technical and strategic capabilities, will help to spur the implementation of CCUS technology in the shipping industry,” said Gregg-Smith.

Carbon capture, utilisation and storage technologies (CCUS) have been used in land-based industry for years, according to Alex Gregg-Smith, Senior Vice President & Chief Executive, North Asia & China, with Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore.

“The aim is to cover at least 20% of the EU’s land and sea areas by 2030 with nature restoration measures, and eventually extend these to all ecosystems in need of restoration by 2050,” the proposal says. As well as rewilding land areas, pollution will be removed and biodiversity encouraged.

Inspection and testing Bureau Veritas is working with Hong Kong shipowner Wah Kwong and the environmental technology company Shanghai Qiyao to assess whether carbon capture and storage (CCS) can work on ships.

More recently, in 2013, MAN Cryo supplied the world’s first bunker vessel, the ‘SeaGas’, with operations in Stockholm, Sweden.

A UK-based sail designer has sold its rotor sails for two vessels in a Singaporean bulk cargo fleet.

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For vessels to have the sails installed, they first need to have structural foundations prefabricated and installed, which has already been carried out for Berge Neblina

The firm says there is room for the equipment on deck, although some relocation of minor outfitting elements may be required, depending on the vessel and configuration of theThesails.only integration required with the fuel systems is in recording data so that fuel savings can be monitored.

Delivery scope The contract, signed with Yantai CIMC Raffles Shipyard for the delivery of the FGSSs, includes port and starboard-side bunkering stations, an LNG storage tank with a volume of 2,300 m3, tank connection space with low-pressure vaporiser, BOG heater and two LNG pumps. high-pressure compressor, on-board nitrogen-generation system, control system and gas-detection system.

The FGSSs for the vessels will be delivered during 2023. MAN Cryo offers systems for the storage, distribution and handling of liquefied gases. It supplied the world’s first LNG fuel-gas system for the ‘Glutra’ ferry in Norway in 1999, a vessel that is still in operation to this day.

”Due to the installed shaft generator, this further reduces the running hours on the auxiliary engines.”

Two innovative fuel-gas supply systems (FGSS) will equip two new dual-fuel, 6,500 pure car carriers being built for Wallenius Marine

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Rotor Sails are large mechanical sails that harness the renewable power of the wind to reduce emissions and fuel consumption on commercial ships when driven to spin.

The MAN Cryo FGSS sends boil-off gas to a ME-GI main engine vis BOG compressor, minimising methane slip.

Berge Mulhacen, built five years later in 2017, is a 210,000 DWT bulk carrier and will also be fitted with four of the sails. “We’re committed to continuous innovation and exploring cleaner, greener energy sources,” said Paolo Tonon, Technical Director at Berge Bulk. ”Wind propulsion is an option we have explored previously in other formats, and we firmly believe it can help achieve our decarbonisation commitments. The partnership with Anemoi commenced with in-depth engineering simulations to find the best possible technical and commercial solution.”

This represents yet another world-first for MAN Cryo where the boil-off gas will be sent to the low methane-slip ME-GI via a high-pressure, boil-off-gas compressor ‘‘ It also includes high-pressure gas-handling equipment for delivery of gas to the MAN B&W ME-GI two-stroke main engine, boil-off gas (BOG) management system including one Rotor sails fitted on bulk carriers

Anemoi predicts that the four-rotor system will save Berge Bulk 1200-1500 metric tons of fuel per vessel each year.

“This represents yet another world-first for MAN Cryo where the boil-off gas will be sent to the low methane-slip ME-GI via a high-pressure, boil-off-gas compressor,” said Henrik Malm, managing director at MAN Energy Solutions, Sweden and Finland.

Anemoi has received an order to fit two of Singapore dry bulk owner Berge Bulk’s vessels with its propulsion technology.

Berge Neblina, a 388,000 DWT Valemax ore carrier, which when built in 2012 was the largest ore carrier in the world, was adapted during a scheduled dry dock earlier this year. Four folding Anemoi Rotor Sails were installed.

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Its design, according to C-Job, will include state-of-the-art features in energy-saving solutions and top-in-its-class interior design, offering passengers utmost comfort at no expense to the environment.

“C-Job, at its core, is a key player in sustainable ship design, worldwide. Sharing the same values with them, naturally led to this cooperation.”

Sustainability focus C-Job Naval Architects opened a branch office in Athens in 2020 as a response to increased demand and to be closer to its clients in Greece.

The zero-emission passenger ro-pax ferry has a capacity of 800 passengers and will feature a variety of sustainable aspects, including fully electric propulsion. The ferry will recharge in the Port of Piraeus.

C-Job Naval Architects is partnering with Saronic Ferries to design the first fullyelectric ro-pax ferry in Greece. The largest ferry operator in the Saronic islands wants to realise its mission to operate a purely emissions-free fleet by 2040.

“We lead the way encouraging potential stakeholders to embrace change and move things forward, both on the vessel design front and on the land-based infrastructure and supply. One can’t come without the other,” said Joseph Lefakis, partner of Saronic Ferries.

The vessel is expected to join the fleet in 2026, sailing between Piraeus and the islands of Aegina and Agistri, but this is dependent on new infrastructure at the Port of Piraeus being in place.

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“We’ve been researching alternative fuels and energy sources for nearly a decade and have applied this knowledge and other innovations to our designs. Thanks to our experience and R&D team, we’re able to show how design choices will affect operations and create the optimal design for each situation.”

“We’re proud to have been chosen as partner to Saronic Ferries to develop its zero-emission ferry and support their sustainable ambitions,” said Nikos Papapanagiotou, director of C-Job Athens.

C-Job delivered an initial design to Saronic Ferries following an extensive sustainable fuel feasibility study.

8 C-Job Naval Architects is developing the design of the first fully-electric ro-pax ferry in Greece

The mixed flow waterjets, says Kongsberg, provide the best pump efficiency on the market over the whole speed range, ’matching the increased demand of vessels even below 30 knots’.

SSPA is a member of the International Windship Association (IWSA).

It has intuitive helm station joystick control and built-in optional functions, such as auto positioning, anchor point, interceptor steering, trim assist and park mode.

“We are very happy to finally get this flagship delivered,” said Kolumbus Project Manager Mikal Dahle. ”Kolumbus aims to be at the forefront of adopting new and environmentally friendly technology.” analysis

The SAR vessel, which is being built with a project name of Smart Saver, will use a new hull design that makes maximum benefit of the twin Kamewa Steel-series waterjets, managed through a JCS-E control system.

A fully-electric, zero-emission fast ferry has been launched under the EU-funded TrAM project

to invest,” said Rodrigo Bermelho, Shipping Technical Manager at Brazilian rotor sail company, Vale. High fuel prices and the International Maritime Organisation’s policy framework on the reduction of GHG emissions continue to force ship owners and operators to reduce fuelWindconsumption.hasemerged over the years as one of the forerunners in renewable vessel technology.Modernwind propulsion technologies have little in common with the canvas sails of old, and range from ‘Flettner-rotors’ over kites and suction sails to rigid sails that resemble vertical aircraft wings. To develop and promote these increasingly complex designs, SSPA offers a range of services including business case and decision support, early stage EEXI and CII calculations, third party evaluations, voyage and routing simulations, sea trials and performance monitoring, risk assessments and crew training.

“The Smart Saver project is all about selecting the most durable, energy efficient equipment and integrating it all into one vessel to make the most efficient and advanced SAR vessel ever built,” said Tommi Viiperi, KM’s Sales Director of Kongsberg Maritime, Kamewa Waterjet Propulsion.

Marine wind power consultancy launched SSPA has introduced a new business segment focused on marine wind power.

Advanced SAR vessel for Norway

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The 30m x 9m MS Medstraum has a battery capacity of 1,500kWh with a charging capacity of 2.3MW ”It’s been challenging building this ship, as it’s never been done before, but we’ve learned a lot,” said Edmund Tolo, Head of Research and Development, at Fjellstrand AS. ”Fast ferries require a lot of energy so we needed to make Medstraum lighter and a lot more efficient than traditional fast ferries. We’re very happy and proud to have accomplished that. It is revolutionary that a vessel of this size can operate at 23 knots for an entire hour by electricity alone.”

“SSPA was a key player in investigating different wind propulsion systems –their advantages, disadvantages and expected savings leading up to our decision

Kolumbus currently operates 10 fast ferries as well as regular ferries and buses.

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The ferry was built using these methods at the Fjellstrand shipyard in Norway, and has set sail for Stavanger port, where she will be stationed and operated by public transport firm Kolumbus. She will operate between Stavanger, Byøyene, andTheHommersåk.30mx9m MS Medstraum has a battery capacity of 1,500kWh with a charging capacity of 2.3MW. She has two 550kW electric engines, a cruising speed of 23 knots, and a maximum speed of 27 knots.

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One of Norway’s Sea Rescue Society’s vessels will have some of the most technically advanced equipment, says Kongsberg Maritime. Kongsberg Maritime will supply waterjet propulsion and control systems for a search and rescue vessel in Norway’s Sea Rescue Society (Redningsselskapet).

The new ‘Wind-Powered Ships’ team of consultants and naval architects will support the industry with independent guidance and assessment to cater for the rapidly growing demand for emissions-free propulsion.

The control system has been specifically designed for operating fast craft main powertrain equipment, providing performance optimisation in all circumstances in mission-critical operations.

Claimed to be the first of its kind in the world, MS Medstraum was conceived by an industry cluster organisation called NCE Maritime CleanTech, which said it aimed to develop new modular methods for designing and producing zeroemission fast ferries for inshore passenger transport.

Marin, Core IC, SSPA, Ayro, Chantiers de l’Atlantique, Flikkema Innovation Management, Wartsila Netherlands, the University of Genoa, Euronav and Anemoi Marine Technologies.

8 Three of the Optiwise consortium members are, from left, Chantiers de l’Atlantique, Anemoi and Ayro

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Zero-emission fuels are assumed to be the main solution. However, sufficient and affordable supply of such fuels is highly uncertain for the foreseeable future, which means that energy saving on board is expected to be increasingly important, both environmentally and economically ‘‘

The Optiwise Horizon Project aims to improve the design and control capability of commercial ships with wind propulsion.

”Zero-emission fuels are assumed to be the main solution. However, sufficient and affordable supply of such fuels is highly uncertain for the foreseeable future, which means that energy saving on board is expected to be increasingly important, both environmentally and economically. We expect that the knowledge built through such R&D efforts will benefit the waterborne industry in its decarbonisation journey.”

PROJECT SET UP TO EXPLORE WIND PROPULSION

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A consortium funded by the EU will look at redesigning ships to improve wind propulsion technology. As wind propulsion in shipping gathers pace, an EU-funded project has been set up to improve and demonstrate energy savings.

Simulations using aerodynamics, hydrodynamics and routing and energy management will be undertaken in a holistic approach, says Marin, the Netherlands-based hydrodynamic and nautical research institute, which initiated the scheme.

“We are aware of the huge challenge that the maritime industry is facing to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions according to the IMO ambition, and the gradually introduced regulations to advance this effort,” said Konstantinos Papoutsis from Euronav NV.

Guidelines for integrated system optimisation with wind propulsion and smart measurement and control for best operation will be deomonstrated with tests, simulations andThemeasurements.consortiumcomprises

At a signing ceremony in Tokyo, Mitsui E&S Machinery signed a licence agreement with MAN for 10 years, allowing Mitsui to provide the newest turbocharger technologies to the market. Mitsui already has a longstanding partnership with MAN Energy, having licensed the company’s low-speed engines and turbochargers for decades.

”The aim of the study is not to give a quantitative comparison and show the merits of one type of device over the other, but rather to demonstrate the capabilities of the developed simulation setup to compare different types of WASP devices with a highly accurate all-in-one 6-DOF hydrodynamic and aerodynamic simulation,” Cape Horn says. As the industry drives its decarbonisation targets, Cape Horn says it has become vital to maximise the efficiency of renewable energies ‘to revitalise an industry under pressure to reform’.

Wind-assisted propulsion simulation

”The simulations take into account the most important effects of adding the wings, Flettner rotors or any other type of wind powered device to the vessel,” the company says. “Both the water flow experienced by the hull at a given vessel speed and the air flow experienced by the hull top sides, superstructure and WASP devices, at a certain wind speed and direction, are modelled simultaneously in a single simulation.

MAN says the turbochargers have new radial compressprs and axial turbines as key components of the series., “Both have been developed with new design features, backed by the latest simulation technologies, resulting in a very compact and lightweight turbocharger design,” MAN says. ”

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“In the simulations, the vessel is sailing at constant speed, and an actuator disk models the effect of the propeller. Depending on the vessel resistance and the amount of thrust generated by the WASP devices, the actuator or virtual disc model determines the propeller RPM and propeller torque and thus delivered power.”

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”Mitsui’s philosophy entails building trust through the products and services that we offer the market and this turbocharger agreement builds on that,” said Ichiro Tanaka, CEO of Mitsui E&S.

One of the largest marine two-stroke engine builders in the world has agreed to license MAN Energy Solutions’ new TCT axial-turbocharger series for engines

A UK firm has put together a simulation which provides a holistic analysis of the benefits of wind propulsion technologies in shipping. Cape Horn Engineering has developed a simulation workflow to compare the efficiency of different wind-assisted propulsion (WASP) devices, taking into account the type and size of vessel on which they are installed. Specialising in computational fluid dynamics (CFD), the firm says it can optimise the design of composite vessels such as racing yachts and power boats, as well as renewable energy structures, with its simulation techniques.

MAN launched its TCT turbocharger series in 2019 with the TCT40, which was followed by the TCT30, 50 and 60. Ultimately there will be six frame sizes including a TCT70 and 80.

Thanks to its superior charging efficiencies, wide compressor maps and ample matching options, TCT turbochargers can easily be matched to engines. Their variability covers not only a wide range of engine-tuning options and fuel types, but also all new requirements of today’s exhaust-gas after-treatment systems for IMO Tier III operations. For two-stroke engines, the turbochargers can be fitted to engines ranging from 5.5MW up to 24MW per turbocharger.

Cape Horn presented a study in which three specific configurations are compared: the first without WASP devices; the second with two solid wing set-ups; and the third with two Flettner rotors instead of solid wings.

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2021 saw 54 total losses compared with 65 in 2020, annual losses declining by 57% over the past decade reflecting enhanced safety measures including with regulations and improved ship design and technology. Geographically, while declining annually, South China, Indochina, Indonesia and the Philippines are main global loss hotspots, with the Arabian Gulf seeing a significant increase in loss activity and South-East Asia also described as a “major loss location”.

Ships always have and always will come to grief, requiring the same professional salvage response as in earlier times for the industry, when the numbers game was very different.

Half of all losses in 2021 involved cargo vessels with foundering the main cause (60%) of total losses across all vessel types and fire/explosion coming in second at 15%, machinery damage/failure third (11%). While total losses declined over the past year casualties or incidents increased, the British Isles saw the highest number of reported incidents (668 out of 3,000). One in three incidents globally involved machinery damage/failure with fire/explosion as the third top cause after collision: in summary, the number of fires increased by almost 10% annually.

The statistics, while indicating positive progress, are a mixed bag linked to the changing global make-up of the industry. Around 200 vessels were lost annually in the early 1990s, a figure that has dropped to around 50 to 75 a year over the past four years: a welcome statistic considering there are an estimated 130,000 ships globally today compared with 80,000 30 years ago.

However, regulation, safety management systems and salvage capabilities do not always appear to have kept pace.”

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“Large container ships are of particular concern as salvage techniques have yet to be tested on a 20,000+ teu vessel in a major incident,” says Allianz. “In the Suez Canal, the Ever Given highlighted the potential challenges in re-floating a large container ship. The safe discharge of thousands of containers, even in favourable conditions, would take time and is likely to stretch the capabilities and scope of equipment of the salvage industry.”

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The 2022 annual Safety and Shipping Review from financial services firm Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty paints an improving picture of shipping casualties, while indicating challenges ensuring provision of an adequately funded marine salvage industry.

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Main salvage concerns “A number of recurring themes have emerged in major incidents in recent years, many of which are a consequence of the increased size of vessels,” says the report. “Values at risk have increased, while the environmental bar has been raised.

Priorities now include the increase in ship size and consequent challenges when they are in trouble; the challenges of ship fires, a particular area of concern with vehicle carriers currently and covering the whole spectrum; and everyone’s awareness of protecting the environment.

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8 The schedules of around 400 ships were disrupted by the Ever Given stranding

Finally, salvors will be anticipating dealing with consequences of larger container ships.

“Commercial pressures” are described as another risk factor, with the increase in transportation of electric vehicles also presenting a significant difference in risk profile. Costs in dealing with complex casualties can be high, salvage of the vehicle carrier Golden Ray in the US taking almost two years and costing more than $800 million (€788 million).

Fires and stability issues with vehicle carriers are described as becoming a consistent loss driver, with malfunctions or short circuits in vehicles being one cause of casualties.

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8 Wreck removal of Golden Ray took two years and cost more than $800 million million)(€788(USCG) analysis

With 70 reported fires on container ships in the past five years, such incidents are a “priority concern”. The salvage industry has previously highlighted challenges dealing with such casualties which are particularly difficult to control, the ship often being abandoned. Around 5% of containers shipped include undeclared dangerous goods including chemicals and batteries, Allianz saying: “The more containers on board, the higher the probability that at least one could ignite and cause a fire, and the harder it is to contain and extinguish it.”

The statistics indicate an encouraging trend, particularly considered alongside the scale of the shipping industry, which by its nature operates largely out of sight of the general populace… until something goes wrong. Decreases in casualty numbers on the back of greatly improved safety standards are good news all round, but it would be in no one’s interest to assume the maritime version of the Fire and Rescue Services can be scaled down accordingly.

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Boskalis and its co-shareholders KS Investments Pte Ltd (Keppel) have completed the sale of Keppel Smit Towage Pte Ltd (KST) and Maju Maritime Pte Ltd to Rimorchiatori Mediterranei.

Genoa-based Rimorchiatori Mediterranei has a fleet of more than 100 vessels in over 20 major ports and now takes over the operations.

It therefore has an impressive fleet of powerful anchor-handling tugs and vessels operating in the offshore support sector with towing capabilities. Boskalis is also of course parent-company of Smit Salvage, a household name in the marine salvage industry that can call on tugs from Boskalis when available.

Boskalis received €92m in cash for its stakes in the joint ventures with a pre-tax book gain of approximately €50m, both of which will be included in 2022 first half year results

Boskalis received €92 million in cash for its stakes in the joint ventures with a pre-tax book gain of approximately €50 million, both of which will be included in 2022 first half year results.

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Boskalis announced the sale of the equity stake in its harbour towage operations in Singapore and Malaysia in November 2021 with approval from Singapore’s regulatory agencies following in May 2022.

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The sale follows Boskalis’s strategic decision in 2019 to divest its harbour towage activities, having sold its stake in Saam Smit Towage and Kotug Smit Towage in 2019. In December 2021, Boskalis said it had embarked on a “review of its position” in the joint venture Smit Lamnalco, in which it has held a 50% stake since 1964, the remaining shares held by The Rezayat Group, which was also reviewing its position. Separately, both Boskalis and HAL Holding N.V. have been publishing regular updates on the latter’s public offer for all issued and outstanding shares of Boskalis. The process naturally follows a strict legal and regulatory path and Boskalis recently announced that pursuant to the offer it will be convening an Extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders in August (2022), where its board of management and supervisory board will discuss the offer, including financial and non-financial aspects.

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While Boskalis may have all but withdrawn from the increasingly competitive harbour towage market, it is still a major operator of oceangoing tugs in the offshore energy sector. It serves many related markets, including transport, oil and gas installation and decommissioning and offshore windfarm installation – markets that are related and often require towage provision as part of the offerings.

8 Kotug’s training of tug masters will include simulator sessions

Finally, after 35 days aground Ever Forward was freed by a flotilla of tugs and mooring barges and towed to a nearby anchorage for inspection. In the minds of all involved with this incident was that Ever Forward ran aground almost a year after the somewhat larger Ever Given grounded in the Suez Canal – another job for Smit Salvage. Smit operates on a truly global basis and in Asia it reported providing several towage assistance operations to shipowners on commercial terms. Meanwhile, in the Americas, its Houston office was involved when a yacht ran aground in the Gulf of California. A team was mobilised to the location and with assistance of a local tug, the casualty vessel was refloated safely without any resultant pollution.

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Netherlands-based Kotug Training & Consultancy has teamed up with two Middle East learning institutions to enhance seafarer training including for tug masters.

The long-term strategic partnership in the form of a memorandum of understanding is between the training and consultancy division of Kotug International, Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA) and the Faculty of Maritime Studies (FMS) at King Abdulaziz University (KAU) in Saudi Arabia. It involves close partnerships for knowledge sharing, building and upgrading training facilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and enhancing training of tug masters, ships’ crews and pilots by certified Kotug trainers.

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MJ previously reported a hectic period for Smit earlier in 2022, including its parent company’s tug Sovereign, along with other contractors, attending the disabled bulk carrier Julietta D off the Dutch coast. Just days later the 180tbp tug was in action again, when the container ship Mumbai Maersk, on passage to Bremerhaven, grounded off the German island of Wangerooge. In a consortium with local partners Fairplay Towage, Multraship and Boluda Towage, plans were put in place to refloat the vessel, coordinated in a crisis centre established by German authorities. A flotilla of eight oceangoing and local harbour tugs was assembled and after adjustments to its ballast condition, Mumbai Maersk was refloated and continued its voyage to Bremerhaven under tug escort.

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Kotug expands Middle East tug crew training

Another container ship casualty, this time in the US, involved the 12,118teu Ever Forward, which ran aground after sailing from Port of Baltimore. Once again several contractors were involved in the ensuing salvage operation, including Donjon-Smit Salvage along with tugs from Moran Towing and McAllister Towing and Transportation. The timing of the vessel’s grounding meant it was not to enjoy the quick resolution the Mumbai Maersk experienced some 6,300km away. After several unsuccessful refloating attempts, General Average was declared on the vessel and the next stage involved dredging around the vessel, followed by the removal of some 500 containers to reduce its draught.

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The development fits in with Saudi Arabia’s drive to grow its network of ports and qualified maritime professionals with FMS seeking ways to increase its capabilities while maintaining its “best-in-class training”. Kotug says its MoU with ADMA “assures FMS to remain the number one training facility in the region, and significantly broaden its training portfolio.”

MJ regularly reports developments with the training of tug crews, something that has evolved significantly in recent years. As can be seen when MJ spent a day on a Rotterdam tug, increasing tug sophistication and the inexorable increase in vessel size requires specialist skills that are improved with simulator technology, reducing risks and increasing operational efficiencies.

Rotterdam-based Smit Salvage, along with its US alliance partner Donjon-Smit Salvage, has reported ongoing operations including responding to the grounding of two large container ships in Germany and the US

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Patrick Everts, Kotug Training & Consultancy general manager, said: “Our training method consists of three components, classroom sessions, simulator training at state-of-the-art simulators, and on board training. It is a proven didactic method for the best training results, preparing the students for expected and unexpected real-life situations.”

The latest delivery for its own fleet is Deliçay XIII, a TRAktor-Z 2500SX tractor tug. Power for the 25m long, 12m beam vessel is via two Caterpillar 3516C HD main engines producing 4,200kW total driving Kongsberg US255FP thrusters and delivering a respectable 70tbp, the tug also having fifi1 rating. Sanmar also reports that Deliçay XIII will replace Sanmar Terminal XXIV, which will be joining the expanding fleet of MedTug.

This month’s delivery and order report includes a multivessel naval harbour tug order for Damen and launching of Port of Antwerp Bruges’s hydrogen-powered tug. Following previous deliveries of two Damen ASD 3010 iceclass tugs, Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration has returned to the Dutch shipbuilder with an order for four modified Stan Tug 1606s, including options for two extra vessels. The order was placed by FMV (Försvarets Materielverk), who acquires equipment for the Swedish armed forces, and extra modifications means the standard design will be extended to 17m length, creating a Stan Tug 1706 ICE class.

Damen’s Multi Cat workboat range has experienced consistent success since first introduced around a quarter of a century ago and latest delivery to report sees the customised Multi Cat 2409 Lamine Camara delivered to the Guinean port of Kamsar, where it will be used for port and fairway maintenance. Damen’s build-for-stock policy allowed a delivery time of just 4.5 months for the vessel, which was built with cooperation of Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée overcoming Covid restrictions with passage from Hardinxveld in the Netherlands to West Africa under its own keel.

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Modifications include heavy duty crane, bow thruster, extra strong aft winch, heating and air conditioning along with galley with settee and toilet for crew comfort. The twin-screwed quartet will each be powered by Volvo D13 MH engines, exhaust silencing and SCR ensuring compliance with IMO Tier III regulations and an auxiliary generator delivering electrical power for the crane. Bilge cooling ducts will transfer heat from a closed loop arrangement avoiding ice particles blocking water take-in systems. Push knees on the bow will also be adapted for ice navigation. The tugs will be built at Albwardy Damen Dubai, with delivery due by end 2023, and two will operate at Stockholm with two in Karlskrona. If the two options are taken up, they will operate in western Sweden.

Turkey’s Sanmar Shipyards has reported delivery of two powerful low-emission tugs from its Boğaçay and Deliçay range. South America’s SAAM Towage are no stranger to Sanmar’s products and its latest arrival to operate in Peru, Saam Condor, built as Bogacay L is the fifth RAmparts 2400SX Sanmar-exclusive tug for SAAM in a six-vessel order. Like its sisters, the 24m vessel has a bollard pull of 70t. MJ previously featured the sixth tug, a Rastar 2900SX vessel named Mataquito II. As well as a vessel builder in its own right, Sanmar also operates a fleet of around 20 tugs in Turkey’s seven most important harbours on the Marmara Sea, Black Sea, Mediterranean and Aegean Sea, a policy that allows ‘one careful owner’ vessels to be offered prompt to other customers.

8 Swedish armed forces have ordered up to six Stan Tugs 1706 ICE from Damen

Additional duties maintaining the port’s fairways include ploughing with an 8m plough operated from an A-frame at the vessel’s stern, deck equipment also includes a 72t brake winch and power is provided by two Caterpillar C32 engines developing 1,268kW and 22.5tbp.

BeHydro is a JV between ABC and CMB.TECH and demonstrating a clearly ambitious vision, Roy Campe, CTO at CMB.TECH says: “The technology has been approved by Lloyd’s Register and we are ready to approach the global market of 10,000 tugs.”

Sweden orders four Stan Tug 1606s with modifications for its armed forces, and Damen receives an order for multi-vessel harbour tugs

Port of Antwerp Bruges is reporting progress with its pioneering Hydrotug 1, which it is claimed will be the world’s largest hydrogen-powered tug, following the vessel’s launch at Astilleros Armon Shipyards in Spain. The 30m long, 12.5m beam, 65tbp vessel will have a tractor configuration and be powered by two 2,600hp BeHydro V12 dual-fuel medium speed engines that can run on hydrogen and traditional fuel.

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Maintaining buoys guiding bauxite ore carriers to and from the port of Kamsar is part of Lamine Camara’s duties, for which two large cranes are installed. The forward crane is able to lift more than 18t at 7m, the second crane aft capable of lifting more than 4.5t at over 5m.

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“Elektra could function as an electricity supplier for a district, i.e., as a mobile power plant; the notion of integrated energy springs to mind here – comprising heat, energy and mobility.”

Battery racks can be easily installed in a modular fashion and propulsion will be via Schottel Rudderpropellers type SRP 100 and a Schottel steering and control system, the German propulsion system manufacturer saying the tug will have a maximum speed of 10 km/h with maximum thrust load of 1,400t available.

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EST-Floattech has provided details of its involvement with Elektra, with German Federal Minister Dr Volker Wissing commenting that the tug “…is the world’s first push boat in which battery-electric propulsion is combined with hydrogen and fuel cell technology. The entire project is a blueprint for the climate and environmentally friendly inland shipping, not only technically but also in terms of regulation, real pioneering work.”

The final design is a substantial pusher tug of 20m length with a beam of 8.2m and draught 1.25m. EST-Floattech says that in battery-electric mode, it will cover 65km over an eight-hour period before recharging with an electric power capacity of 21,200KWh for an emissions-free round trip from Berlin to Hamburg. Using hydrogen, the tug will be able to travel a minimum of 100km over a 16-hour day or longer.

Tug development is in an entirely different place now with a huge push to increase operational efficiencies in the face of rising fuel costs, along with efforts to make what is by default an industry requiring reserves of power yet aiming to reduce emissions.

The energy storage system includes integrated safety measures, its “unique” active balancing and passive safety system applied at the module and string level, with heat dissipated by a simple off-the-shelf aircon unit.

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Elektra was ordered by Berlin harbour’s warehousing and logistics provider Behala and is designed to push the cargo barge Ursus primarily for the transport of goods on the Berlin to Hamburg and inner-city routes in Berlin. Described as “its most important transportation task”, Elektra will carry Siemens turbines from their production site in Berlin to Hamburg.

MJ has previously reported on Kotug’s E-pusher series of modular and scalable electric pusher tugs as exampled by the Kotug CityBarge, powered by swappable energy containers.

While power from the battery and fuel cells will be used together, driving the electric motors, for complete redundancy the two powertrains are entirely independent systems.

The drive originates from a range of interests, from the tug owners’ board rooms keen to present their product in a socially acceptable way down to their customers – ship owners who are similarly following green agendas, including with the services they employ.

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Tug owners contemplating new tonnage are now presented with a variety of choices, from optimising existing mechanical arrangements to battery-hybrid and pure battery tugs, as well as several alternative fuel options, including methanol and LNG, and coming up on the outside – hydrogen. Inland tug operators regularly work in built-up urban areas, which will welcome the prospect of emissions-free operations.

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Nuts and bolts Built by Hermann Barthel GmbH in Derben, Germany, the project involved eight partners under management of the Department of Maritime Systems Design and Operations at the Technical University of Berlin, and Elektra will be a role model applicable to other barge and coastal vessels.

“The investment costs are significantly higher than for comparable conventional push boats,” says Behala. “The goal, however, is to achieve an efficiency in terms of operating costs like that seen with diesel drive technology. Yet we can also put other aspects into the balance here: an additional use which is not immediately obvious is also conceivable.

Following two years of construction, the emissions-free hydrogen-powered pusher tug Elektra been named and delivered in Germany

Tug owners contemplating new tonnage are now presented with a variety of choices, from optimising existing mechanical arrangements to battery-hybrid and pure battery tug

It is not that many years ago that tug production, be it oceangoing, shiphandling or the inland variety, involved a traditional direct-drive mechanical arrangement of shaftdriven propellers or azimuthing and cycloidal thrusters, the common denominator being that they were powered by fossil fuels, typically marine diesel.

The basis of the hybrid system is a battery package comprising 242 DNV-GL approved EST-Floattech GO1050 modules (total capacity 2.5MWh) alongside three maritime fuel cell systems, each of 100kW peak power.

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8 Belfast-based Harland & Wolff (H&W) has won an £8.5 million (€10.1 million) initial contract for fabrication of eleven barges for Cory Group’s waste management operation on the River Thames. Just as Carmet’s tugs (mentioned above) are part of the fabric of the Manchester Ship Canal, so Cory’s tugs and barges are part of the Thames scene, moving around 750,00t of recyclable and non-recyclable black bag waste a year. The upgrading of this element of its fleet will see the new barges constructed in H&W’s vast undercover fabrication halls using its new robotic welding line, the programme due to complete around mid-2023.

8 MAN Engines has approved all marine engines from its current product range to operate using renewable diesel fuel in line with standard EN15940 European specifications along with similar ASTM D75 specifications in the US. MAN engines are a popular choice for tug owners, but with such vessels and their machinery expected to live a long life, replacing the engines with modern equivalents to satisfy demands for environmentally friendly operations can be costly. MAN’s approval will allow customers to replace conventional diesel fuel with “green” diesel which is obtained from waste and residues of animal and plant origin, crop residues and hydrotreated vegetable oils.

8 Sanmar Shipyards recently joined the International Harbour Masters’ Association as a commercial member and not long afterwards, the company attended the association’s biennial congress in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Sanmar attended as an exhibitor with the important role of demonstrating the towage industry’s efforts to decarbonise the sector and for itself, its mission to lead the world to a sustainable emission-free towage industry. To that end Sanmar showcased its Robert Allan Ltd-designed ElectRA series of electric tugs, which have been hailed “an industry game-changer”.

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8 Carmet’s latest addition CT Upton was orginally operating in Hong Kong Wirral UK-based Carmet Tug Company has increased its capacity with acquisition of its first ASD tug, also becoming the most powerful vessel in its fleet. Carmet is best known for its iconic MSC-prefixed UK-built Manchester Ship Canal tugs, which are still looking immaculate two years short of their 50th birthday. Its latest vessel, CT Upton, is very different, however: the 35tbp Japanese-built tug was originally Tai Tam, part of the Hong Kong Salvage & Towage fleet, before moving to European waters in 2003 as the Trueman for SMS Towage of Hull, from whom Carmet has bought the vessel.

“The propulsion system uses hydrojets to allow the vessel to operate in shallow water and to beach itself without causing damage to the propellers,” he said.

A ‘sustainable as possible’ Dutch research vessel has been launched to join the national sea research fleet

NG Shipyards Director Albert Keizer also said the vessel was built using solar energy. NG Shipyards

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”The highly demanding sea conditions in Iceland and the North Atlantic place tough demands on the vessels. We are proud to have this contract and confidence from an Icelandic, experienced operator and, at the same time, humble in the face of local forces of nature,” said Sales Director Jari Ahoranta. ICE-SAR is a national association of rescue units and accident prevention divisions that includes 99 rescue units, 70 accident prevention units and approximately 10,000 volunteers. It operates in most Icelandic cities.

Despite its smaller size, the vessel is equipped with wet and dry laboratories, ICT (information and communication technology) infrastructure, cranes, a spacious working deck with room for two rubber boats or a 10ft container.

At 19 metres, the RV Adriaen Coenen will be the smallest ship in the fleet, with capacity for 12 passengers and two crew.

“The LED lighting is controlled by movement sensors and powered by solar panels. The vessel is also fitted with as much thermal insulation as possible to keep energy consumption for heating to a minimum.”

The hull, he said, was designed with computational fluid dynamics to optimise its hydrodynamic characteristics.

“The launch was a success despite the traffic jam with several boats at the dock this summer,” said Jesper Häggblom, Project Manager at Kewatec.

First search & rescue boat for ICE-SAR Kewatec Shipyards has launched the first of three rescue boats in Iceland for testing. The boats are being built for the Icelandic Search and Rescue Association. Kewatec Shipyards signed an agreement with the (ICE-SAR, Slysavarnafélagið Landsbjörg) a year ago to build three 17m self-righting Kewatec Serecradt SAR 17s and construction begain in Kokkola last October.

”When combined with particle filters and a catalytic converter, the system is at least equivalent to the emissions reduction achieved by using methanol,” he says. ”And the AdBlue system fitted to the exhaust also provides a significant reduction in nitrogen emissions. All of the installations were designed to use as little energy as possible. The coolant water system, for example, includes a thermal transfer unit.

A new research boat has been added to the Dutch national research fleet and christened RV Adriaen Coenen.

The research vessel was built at NG Shipyards in Lauwersoog, in The Netherlands, and once tested it will be put to sea for the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ), which is trying to replace two larger research ships it manages as part of the national research fleet.

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The vessel has been designed with a huge focus on sustainability, and it is powered by HVO, which means 90% less CO2 is emitted, says Feico Hoogeveen, from NAVIS Naval Management & Consultancy, who supervised the build.

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The €5.7 million three boats are just a start - under the terms of the agreement signed in July 2021, a further 10 vessels are planned for the fleet over the next few years.

“It is a quiet ship, which is very pleasant for crew, researchers and the environment,” said skipper Wim Jan Boon. ”Because the computer automatically keeps the ship in the desired position during research, I can work more efficiently.”

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Tersan Shipyard will also build two methanol-powered service vessels for Dutch firm Acta Marine

Safehaven Marine, based in County Cork, Ireland, has designed and built 150 vessels delivered to 28 countries since its inception in 1996. scheduled traffic on her

New CTV procured for Williams Safehaven Marine’s new CTV was on show at Seawork before going to new owners Williams Shipping. Safehaven Marine has built an Interceptor 48 Pilot Boat for Williams Shipping in Southampton, UK. Willfreedom will be used for crew, passenger and pilot transfers. The vessel is powered by a pair of Scania DI13 500hp engines with a 7kw AC generator, with a top speed of 26 knots. She has a polyurethane bonded fendering system for 8 Willfreedom by Safehaven Marine

”For this reason, she has a special importance for us.”

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On 7 July Botnia Enabler will enter protection during boarding activities in rough weather, and is also fitted with an MOB recovery platform. Willfreedom has passed all sea trials and will be taken down to Southampton for Seawork, where she will be on show. Williams aims to expand its fleet to be able to provide quicker and safer passenger transfers along the south coast, it says.

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“Finally being able to welcome her to Europe is a big deal,” said Ragnar Johansson, Managing Director at Wallenius Sol. “As her name suggests, Botnia Enabler will help Swedish and Finnish industry and enable our customers to reach important ports in northern Finland, Sweden, Germany, Benelux and the UK with their goods.”

The ship will now unload at a number of terminals in Zeebrugge and Antwerp before once again taking on board cargo for customers such as Northvolt, Metsä and Stora Enso.

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Designed by Skipsteknik, the 88.1m x 18.3m fishing vessel is the second trawler built at Tersan for owners on the Faroe Islands in the last two months, it says. She will be outfitted with a shrimp factory, an advanced fillet factory and a fishmeal and fish oil plant, Tersan says. separate source of motivation, strength and happiness,” said Tersan Chairman Osman Nurettin Paksu.

Tersan employs more than 6,000 workers in two shipyards - one in Istanbul, the other in Yalova. In June, it signed a contract with Acta Marine Netherlands for two Construction Service Operating Vessels powered by methanol and MDO/HVO. Designed by Ulstein Design & Solutions, the two vessels are planned to serve in the offshore wind construction market and include TWIN-X stern, an integrated walk-to-work gangway system, 3D crane and hotel-styled accommodation areas.

Turkish shipyard Tersan has launched NB1102 - soon to be named Gadus - an arctic freezer trawler built for P/F JFK in the Faroe Islands in the North Atlantic.

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Botnia Enabler has increased our container capacity by 300 per cent, and almost 100 per cent for RoRo cargo, compared to the ship she is replacing. And later, when we add Baltic Enabler, the route will have a capacity of 962 teu,” said Ragnar Johansson.

The effectiveness date of the project was the beginning of the Covid pandemic and this project provided us with a separate source of motivation, strength and happiness. For this reason, she has a special importance for us ‘‘ With accommodation for 43 people, she will be capable of efficiently trawling in icy and arctic waters and is planned to be delivered in the last quarter of 2022.

“The effectiveness date of the project was the beginning of the Covid pandemic and this project provided us with a

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The world’s largest ice-rated multi-fuel RoRo cargo ship has reached Europe and is set to enter regular service. The hybrid MGO/LNG Botnia Enabler is the first of Wallenius Sol’s award-winning vessels, along with sister ship Baltic Enabler.

On 30 June 2022 she reached the Belgian port of Zeebrugge, fully laden following her seven-week maiden voyage from China.

Critical information including depth, tracked objects, route, waypoints, track and weather routing is presented on Furuno’s multi-function display screen and radar, AIS and other sensor data is also overlaid into the camera view

Marine navigation software company TIMEZERO has equipped its new Starfisher 830 with the latest in marine electronics including the FLIR M364C thermal and low light camera, a multi-beam fishfinder and Furuno displays.

The FLIR thermal imaging camera also includes a highresolution daylight camera with a 30x optical zoom. New, proprietary colour thermal vision technology integrates the views from the daylight and thermal cameras displaying the two views side by side on the vessel’s MFD.

Whilst the trial is on a small fishing boat, TIMEZERO is confident that the equipment package would be equally at home on a search and rescue cutter, super yacht or large commercial fishing vessel. Sales and marketing director Frédéric Algalarrondo estimates the electronics equipment package represents nearly half of the boat’s total value.

“We believe that the way FLIR’s thermal imaging cameras integrate with TIMEZERO and Furuno is a game-changer,” he said.“This FLIR M364C integration onboard our test boat is more than an additional sensor to plug into our software. The data that the camera outputs becomes central to the safety of the boat at any times of navigational doubt and the integration is well designed so even when the skipper has been away from the helm it is easy for them to return and understand very quickly from the MFD screen what has changed and what’s important.”

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Rovco to charter vessel for offshore wind ROV and hydrographic survey provider Rovco has agreed to charter a vessel to support its offshore wind farm projects.

Ship owner Vroon has agreed to lease VOS Star to Rovco, who will operate its Seaeye Leopard Work Class ROV systems on the 68m vessel on operations in UK and Dutch waters.

The Starfisher830, which has been fitted with the FLIR M364C thermal and low light camera

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The VOS Star is a 68m DP2 subsea support vessel, built in 2016. The purposebuilt vessel has accommodation for up to 49 people and has a wide deck space of 485m2, and an SMST knuckle boom crane for multi-purpose operations.

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A new thermal camera capable of clear images even in low light is helping a ground-breaking test boat perform in all weathers

”The team will perform a multitude of detailed subsea survey, maintenance and repair tasks, on a 24-hour basis, with a wide array of cable tracking and ROV tooling available, including Rovco’s unique intelligent data collection system, SubSLAM X2,” says Rovco. ”Rovco’s powerful Seaeye Leopard ROVs, combined with the DP2 VOS Star, will allow safe and efficient project delivery even during harsh weather conditions increasing the window of opportunity and reducing downtime.

”We are excited to forge a new relationship with Vroon, expanding our fleet and continuing to support the energy sector with a focus on transition to renewable sources of power,” said Rovco Managing Director Simon Miller.

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MarineBriggsCredit: Wave bilge filter for highspeed ferry

One of Europe’s largest ferry companies operating in the eastern Mediterranean Sea has chosen a Wave International water bilge filter system for its new highspeed catamaran.

The new pilot vessel has been designed to be road transportable, allowing Briggs Marine to be highly reactive to customers’ timescales and achieve greater fuel efficiency when transporting the vessel longer distances.

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“We are extremely pleased to confirm that Briggs Marine is continuing to invest in its fleet. This latest project will enable current and future customers more modern and efficient pilot launch options,” said Rob Baker, General Manager, Briggs”ThisMarine.isthe sixth pilot launch we’ve commissioned with Goodchild Marine in the last eight years. The first five vessels have enabled us to provide first-class pilot services in the port of Liverpool and this service is now extended to other customers through this charter opportunity.”

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Marine continues to upgrade its assets and work towards reducing the environmental impact of the fleet.

The UK’s Briggs Marine has commissioned another pilot launch, growing its fleet of ORCs to six

“We are delighted to be providing Briggs with an ORC 121, which is a 12m long vessel. We have previously supplied ORC 171s and ORC 136s but this vessel is shorter, enabling it to be road transportable,” said Steven Pierce of Goodchild Marine, who will be manufacturing and delivering the vessel to Briggs Marine in 2023.

“The other benefit to this vessel, of course, is that the semi displacement hull design of the ORC is about 40% more fuel efficient than counterparts of similar size, helping to reduce emissions.”

Road transportable

In the lead-up to celebrating its 50th anniversary, Briggs

Attica Group will fit its Aero 1 Highspeed ferry with the Wave MiniBOSS oily water bilge filter system as part of its commitment to reducing pollution. The ferry operator has introduced three of the new catamarans at a total of more than €21 million for the three million annual passengers on its Greek Saronic routes. Built by the Brødrene Aa Shipyard in Norway, the 36 metre carbon vessels can reach a maximum speed of 32 knots. The Wave MiniBOSS oily water separators have been supplied by Norwegian-based Yarconsult.Theyare said to be ideally suited to high-speed boats and catamarans because of the low weight compared with other bilge water separators on the market. The Attica Group currently operates 32 vessels in total, across four countries and to 60 destinations, connecting 71 ports, transporting over seven million passengers, one million private cars and 400,000 freight units annually.

Other recent investments for Briggs Marine include a Crew Transfer Vessel in 2021, a new multipurpose workboat and three new line-handling vessels to support a range of customers.

This latest investment will enable Briggs Marine to offer charter opportunities for pilot launches, a service where demand is currently outstripping supply. The company believes this will continue to grow as many ports struggle with ageing fleets.

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They each have a fuel capacity of 35,000 litres and can safely transfer crew in wave heights of 1.75m, the company says, adding that the vessel’s engine and propulsion system design means they can be made hybrid compliant on request. Thirty crew can be transferred at a time

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Manor Renewable Energy will add another four vessels to its growing fleet of offshore support vessels operating around the UK, rest of Europe and Asia

The four vessels will be supplied by two different shipyards - the first two boats, designed by Chartwell Marine, will be fabricated by Manor Marine, in Dorset; the second pair will be built by Strategic Marine in Singapore.

“Over the past year, MRE has been chartering similar vessels that have performed very well on our projects,” said Fleet Manager Michael James. ”As our yard in Portland is already full with new builds for MRE, we felt it was the right time to add these vessels to our fleet.”

The vessels should be ready for charter this August, MRE says.

MRE ORDERS FOUR OFFSHORE SUPPORT BOATS

Funds secured for H-fuelled container ship

The funding has been secured under a project named SeaShuttle, which aims to deliver the two vessels by 2025.

“As we are seeing increasing demand for our services, we are implementing a strong growth strategy,” said MRE Managing Director Billy Hamilton. ”Working with Manor Marine to complement our existing fleet with two new Hybrid Chartwell Ambitious vessels is the first step.”

”We would like to thank Enova for their support for our vision which represents a firm endorsement of our ground-breaking approach and allows us to proceed at full speed in bringing this project to life,” said Christopffer Jorgenvag, CCO at Ocean Infinity.

Originally announced at the Nor-Shipping conference earlier this year, each vessel will be powered with a 3.2MW hydrogen fuel cell as its main propulsion, with diesel electric propulsion on board as back-up.

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Both vessels will be 25.2m aluminium catamarans featuring hybrid propulsion systems, twin marine diesel engines, electric motors, batteries and fixed pitch propellers. They will house 24 personnel plus three or four crew.

“Securing this funding provides a platform to make emissions-free container shipping a reality,” said Samskip Norway CEO Are Gråthen. “Together, Samskip and Ocean Infinity will also accelerate their plans to advance autonomous ship technologies, and remote operation of ships and cargo handling equipment. These ships are the first part of an exciting collaboration with Ocean Infinity.”

Chartwell is supplying its Hybrid Chartwell Ambitious class design, which is part of its offshore support vessel range.

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A project to build two hydrogen-powered, remotely controlled and autonomous short sea container ships has secured funding. Dutch logistics firm Samskip and marine robotics specialist Ocean Infinity have managed to secure €15 million in funding from Norwegian state enterprise ENOVA to build the vessels, which are planned to sail between Oslo Fjord and Rotterdam.

A second step is the order for a further two vessels from Strategic Marine in Singapore. Manor Victor and Manor Vulcan are both BMT-designed 27m aluminium catamarans powered by two Caterpillar C32 1450hp marine engines.

Though it’s undoubtedly true that the prime movers of globalisation and NATO have been around for a while, there were murmurings of surprise or perhaps patriotic regret when the UK’s Royal Navy contracted a Dutch shipbuilder to deliver its latest high-speed vessel.

Part of the reason the RN went for Damen is the Dutch yard’s proven ability to deliver modified but essentially off the peg designs in a short turnaround time. Unmanned naval technologies are (understatement alert) a particularly fastmoving area of modern warfare. To keep up with this savage rate of change, any navy has to move quicker than ever when it comes to procuring ships if it isn’t going to be lumbered with expensive white elephants that are practically obsolete at launch. The procurement of the Damen 4008 has been an example of this with the boat purchased, adapted for Royal Navy use and delivered within 12 months. This is lightspeed when it comes to naval shipbuilding.

Damen was also in the position to get the maintenance ball rolling with a comprehensive, three-year support package that will centre on the Service Hub that the company set up recently in Portsmouth and which has proved to be a big success. Locally recruited personnel will maintain the vessel using local content where possible, and knowledge will be transferred to ensure sustainability. It will be used by the navy’s experimentation and innovation experts NavyX, who have been driving innovation across the service and testing new technology, kit and concepts with the aim of passing them quickly to the frontline.

EXPERIMENTAL VESSEL HINTS AT NAVAL SHIPBUILDING FUTURE

XV Patrick Blackett (XV stands for Experimental Vessel) will enable NavyX to experiment without the need to place demand on other navy ships, many of which are deployed permanently away from UK waters. Back to black

The customised Damen FCS 4008, just delivered to the Royal Navy’s ‘secret squirrel’ NavyX accelerator programme, shows the main advantage of buying vessels from stock, writes Jake Frith

The large aft deck will allow rapid deployment of experimental, largely unmanned technologies whether underwater, surface or air based. The extensive internal area that would have seating for up to 100 personnel in the vessel’s more usual oil and gas role has been converted into an operations centre and a meeting room. Four Caterpillar engines give it a top speed of more than 20 knots.

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It also has container secure points on the work deck so a range of payloads can be embarked, offering flexibility and a modern approach to testing.

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XV Patrick Blackett will take part in Royal Navy and NATO exercises, with the possibility of it being upgraded with autonomous technology.

Colonel Tom Ryall, Head of NavyX, said: “The arrival of this vessel is a pivotal moment for NavyX’s ability to deliver output for the Royal Navy. She will give us greater flexibility to experiment with novel military capabilities, and accelerate new technology, kit and concepts to the frontline.”

The vessel will fly the blue ensign as it is a governmentowned civilian vessel crewed by Royal Navy personnel, rather than the white ensign of a fully commissioned warship. For various bureaucratic and national security reasons this distinction will offer NavyX the chance to work more closely with industry and academia partners than in the past. To further illustrate this important distinction the vessel has also been painted in black rather than RN ‘battleship grey’.

The ship, already being referred to by defence industry commentators as a ‘sandbox warship’ with a crew of five Royal Navy personnel, will have a ‘plug and play’ element to support the navy’s new PODS (Persistently Operationally Deployed Systems) concept, which means it can be adapted to the specific trials or experiments it’s carrying out, including testing drones and autonomous vessels and AI decision-making.

The 42m, 270-tonne ship arrived in Portsmouth at the end of July and is named after former Royal Navy sailor and Nobel Prize winner Patrick Blackett. Deck space Damen’s FCS (for Fast Crew Supplier) series of vessels was originally designed for the oil and gas sector, but the same basic attributes of high speed and a large and highly adaptable deck space were just as alluring to the Royal Navy’s modern warfare aspirations. Let us not forget that this design or its cousins have also had many years of real-world testing, feedback and evolutionary improvement, thus taking a lot of the risk away from the Navy’s choice.

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XV Patrick Blackett on delivery to Portsmouth, UK

BAR Technologies offers a cohesive team of world-leading naval architects and optimisation specialists; fluid dynamists; mechanical, structural and composite engineers; control strategy and system specialists; and data and simulation engineers with access to the latest commercial knowledge, using bespoke in-house design tools.

The Chartwell Marine and BAR designed asymmetric- multihull CTV Seacat Columbia has been cutting a very interesting figure among the throngs of racing yachts on the UK’s South Coast, writes Jake Frith

Controlling the lift and height of the ama, and hence the stability and safety of the boat, particularly in open sea conditions, must be a marvel of foil control technology, and this is where BAR’s Formula1 and America’s Cup experience have been critical to the project BAR in particular has been fairly protective in the past about exactly how the vessel will deliver its claimed improvements over a conventional catamaran CTV. Images on BAR’s website stop at the waterline, leaving naval architectural pundits wondering exactly what is going on beneath.

Of interest in the still pictures also recently released by Diverse Marine is that the ama has a deeper, smaller sub hull beneath it, presumably to provide enough buoyancy to keep the vessel on an even keel when stationary – particularly important when pushing onto a turbine. This sub hull could equally be considered as a partially buoyant foil mast.

BAR builds its own systems and software to virtually test thousands of iterations of designs, long before anything hits the water, and AI-driven stabilisation systems mean that the boat can, to an extent, ‘learn’ a sea-state, and therefore the 8 Seacat Columbia on the Medina river, Cowes, UK

This is a clever way of achieving a level deck for the vessel from stationary and throughout the speed range, something that commercial operators would consider a ‘must have’. It is likely where the Small Waterplane Area part of the name comesActually,from.much more similar to a SWATH (Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull) vessel than a full foiler, it replaces the SWATH’s buoyancy bulb with the actively adjusted foil. The main hull benefits from being especially long and fine, but to be able to cater for significant and differing loads this is not a fully flying foiler in the America’s Cup sense of the word. Key competencies Controlling the lift and height of the ama, and hence the stability and safety of the boat, particularly in open sea conditions, must be a marvel of foil control technology, and this is where BAR’s Formula1 and America’s Cup experience have been critical to the project. Speaking last year to BAR’s Simon Schofield and Simon Roberts, the keys to making these sorts of boats work for the first time are advanced modelling and AI (Artificial Intelligence).

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Tantalising clip

It appears that the upper section of a short, narrow stabiliser hull (or ama, if we’re going to get indigenous about it), is kept at a controlled depth by a foil beneath it. It is an interesting approach as at cruising speed the water only ‘sees’ the very long and narrow main hull, a foil off to one side of it plus the support structure, or ‘mast’ of the foil.

A tantalising 11-second clip on Diverse Marine’s social media pages shows the vessel doing its thing to a love it or hate it soundtrack of wailing rock guitar. What’s most notable is where the ‘small waterplane area’ nature of the vessel is apparent on video for the first time.

Launched earlier in the summer by Isle of Wight boatbuilders Diverse Marine, the ground-breaking semifoiling vessel has been going through its sea trials this week. The BARTech 30 Small Waterplane Area ProA hullform has raised industry eyebrows by claiming reduced vertical accelerations by between 35% and 70%, while also offering 30% and 50% more fuel efficiency with higher sea state capability than a catamaran..

‘SEACAT COLUMBIA’ ON SEA TRIAL IN THE SOLENT

Ian Baylis, Managing Director, Seacat Services, said: “After reviewing the latest options on the market, the BARTech 30 is the first one that has met and exceeded all of our requirements, embracing efficiency gains through design, instead of relying exclusively on hybrid propulsion. Adding this vessel to our existing fleet of OESVs is a simple, effective way to get ahead on emissions reduction without interrupting our current work scope.”

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foil stabilisation systems are not acting reactively like hydrofoil stabilisation systems of old. This means the foils can be in the right place, or at least moving in the right direction, as a move is required, not some moments afterwards. Effectively this means the foils are leading the charge rather than constantly playing catch-up.

Cutting emissions is one of the biggest challenges facing the offshore wind and broader maritime sector, amid rising global awareness of its environmental impact. The designers have focused instead on creating fuel efficiency through a highly optimised multi-hull design. Ultimately this will cut CO2 emissions by up to 600 tonnes a year if working on a 12-hour shift of operation.

A new research and patrol catamaran has been ordered for off the east coast of England. Goodchild Marine Services Limited and Eastern Inshore Fisheries Conservation Authority (Eastern IFCA) have signed contracts for a new 16m research and patrolEasterncatamaran.IFCA’sdistrict encompasses the counties of Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Suffolk and extends six nautical miles out to sea. This patrol boat, a Lynx 16m catamaran costing £1.6m, will have an A-framelaunched RIB tender, various winches, along with sensors and sampling equipment. Not to mention an onboard laboratory to analyse samples, as science and research is fundamental to EIFCA’s work. The vessel can reach speeds of 22kts and will have the latest IMO Tier III engines providing efficiency and emissions compliance.StephenPierce, General Manager at Goodchild Marine Services Limited, said: “This is another example of our commitment to support our fishing industry as well as adding value to the local economy as we will use several local supply chain companies on thisJulianproject”.Gregory CEO of Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority said “We are pleased that the contract for our replacement research vessel has been awarded to a local company. Not only will this enable us to be closely involved with the build process, but it also brings benefits to the local economy. The design of the new vessel will improve upon our current capabilities and a projected long service life will ensure that we get value for money”.

The vessel’s single outrigger hull design could herald a directionnewinCTVs

With BAR’s FOSS (Foil Optimisation and Stability System), the vessel’s ability to reduce pitch and roll while lowering vertical acceleration in 2.5m wave heights will enable greater comfort during transit and improved push-on performance during operations.

Seacat Services has already been impressed by Seacat Sceptre, an earlier Diverse/ Chartwell/ BAR collaboration launched last year. This more conventional catamaran design uses BAR’s FOSS but with aftmounted active foils, delivering improved efficiency primarily through wake reduction.

The BARTech 30 design has been awarded approval in principle from the American Bureau of Shipping, providing another class-certified, Jones Act-compliant option for vessel operators looking to enter the US offshore wind space.

Reduced pitch and roll Crucially for Seacat, these improvements come at no sacrifice to operational performance.

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This is of growing importance as offshore wind farms move further out to sea, requiring vessels to travel further for longer while navigating more challenging conditions.

Aluminium specialist shipyard Diverse is certainly living up to its name at the moment with CRC Walrus, a three-wheeled amphibious CTV for operation at the intertidal Scroby Sands windfarm, also from the pen of Chartwell Marine and in build at Cowes. We’ll be looking at this similarly ground-breaking solution to a real-world offshore wind industry problem in a future issue.

This new BARTech 30 design is a big shift in green vessel design and will work in tandem with Seacat Services’ existing OESVs. The operator has ordered two of these vesselsSeacat Columbia and Seacat Cambria – a real commitment to the decarbonisation of the workboat sector. Two more BARTech 30s are also in build for High Speed Transfers (HST).

Fisheries patrol catamaran ordered

“Marell Boats has offered a robust boat, which in this procurement process best fulfilled the specifications published by NPSS,”

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Swedish boat builder Marell has won a contract to supply five fast patrolling and interceptor vessels to the Norwegian police.

The orders include Marell’s most recent model, the M12 RIB, which is based on the M15 platform that was awarded ’Interceptor of the Year’ by the Baird publication in 2019 and 2020.

”The canopy is made of vacuum moulded GRP to reduce weight and noise, and to insulate the crew area from the effects from both cold and warm weather,” says Marell. ”The novelty of this design approach makes the craft suitable for both arctic and tropical conditions.”

The M12 combines a central helm station with an almost absent planing threshold, providing the helmsman with full control and 360o visibility at all speeds and in all conditions, says Marell. The five boats will be deployed in different places in southern Norway for surveillance, search and rescue, boarding and control of recreational boats. They can carry up to 10 people plus equipment.

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The boats have a twin engine set-up, including the new Mercury 600hp V12 Verado engines with the ability to travel at speeds of more than 55 knots.

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Two crew members can sit in the wheelhouse, and the low aft deck is suitable for divers, drones and life rafts as well as acting as a platform for hoisting and retrieving injured people. The boats have a wide beam, allowing easy passage on both sides of the wheelhouse, from bow to stern. the latest news and analysis go to www.maritimejournal.com

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says Marianne Haahjem, Department Director for Procurement and Legal in the Norwegian Police Shared Services. ”For example, the boat facilitates close cooperation between the helmsman and navigator during high-speed manoeuvering. It also delivers the best ratio of speed to load capacity. We expect this to be a solid addition to the Norwegian Police in the years to come.” The boats should be delivered in the second half of this year and first half of next.

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As well as being in use as a sightseeing boat in the Arctic Ocean by Hurtigruten Svalbard, the MI5 was also chosen by Marine Police in Stockholm, and as a fire fighter craft in the Swedish capital.

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“We do get enquiries about hybrids but the problem is the cost - for a 24m transfer vessel you’re talking around £2.5 million for a conventional one, another million for a hybrid. New technology is always expensive, but it will come down.” Rutter could not say what the new vessel would be used for as discussions are still going on with the client, but he did say it can carry 11 tonnes on deck when in standard mode, seven tonnes when wheeled.

8 PDL Marine’s 12m landing craft Mandopigen of vessel and has the option to change the wheelhouse layout to suit specific requirements,” he said. “The Amphibian can be fitted with a wide array of engine choices, whether it be petrol or diesel outboards, IMO tier III inboard engines, and can sustain speeds up to 28 /30 knots.”

AMPHIBIOUS

A new 15m amphibious landing craft will be a size up from PDL’s existing 12m version. Boat builder PDL Marine has received a request for a bigger, better amphibious landing craft to complement its existing 12m offering. As well as its larger size, the new 15m vessel will carry a crane with a 2.5 tonne lift capability, a winch and capacity for 12 personnel plus two crew. “Landing craft seem to be the ‘in’ thing at the moment,” said Business Manager David Rutter. ”Most clients want diesel outboard engines - they want more power, more torque, and with an outboard they can be unbolted and swapped, whereas with an inboard the vessel is out of action for a lot longer.

The new amphibian will be 15m long and carry a crane Landing craft seem to be the ‘in’ thing at the moment. Most clients want diesel outboard engines - they want more power, more torque, and with an outboard they can be unbolted and swapped, whereas with an inboard the vessel is out of action for a lot longer

”The newer model can also be certified to MCA category 2 for operations up to 60 miles from a safe haven, so it is a ‘go anywhere’ type

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NEW HEAVYLIFT CRANE VESSEL UNVEILED

“The vessel is designed around a combined upend hinge with a motion-compensated gripper that allows the ENSIS 5000 to take up to six XXXL monopiles in one trip,” says GustoMSC, which is owned by the American multinational engineering firm NOV. ”These capacities exceed present capabilities in the market. The draught is optimised to be able to operate from common marshalling yards, and a foldable A-frame allows mobilisation around the world.”

“With monopiles and jackets increasing in size and weight and the continuous need for efficiency in installation, a new generation of vessels is needed,” GustoMSC says.

Esbjerg port needs the extra lifting capacity as its current annual handling capacity of 500,000 tonnes of wind turbine components is bound to increase.

A consortium has been awarded cash to put together a prototype crane for use in installing rapidly growing wind turbines. Tetrahedron is working with Jack-Up Barge BC, TNO, Shell and GE after a grant was awarded by the Dutch government along with a loan and investment from unnamed sources.

“In a special heavy-lift version, the LHM 800 is capable of lifting weights of up to 308 tonnes and up to 616 tonnes in tandem mode with the intelligent Liebherr system Sycratonic.”Sycratonic is a computerised assistance system for operating two cranes with one crane operator. structural behaviour, verify the design and test its resilience against hot-topic phenoma such as crane-deflection and a sudden loss of load. Moreover the full-scale Tetrahedron prototype crane is a proof to the wind industry of its potential of lifting higher than conventional cranes, without needing to build a completely new jack-up vessel.”

Port Esbjerg orders 7th Liebherr crane Denmark’s largest port, Port Esbjerg, has ordered a second LHM 800 crane, which will bring the total number to seven Liebherr cranes in the port. It is already awaiting delivery of an LHM 600, and the pair together will provide a

“The LHM 800 is the largest and most powerful mobile harbour crane in the Liebherr LHM portfolio,” says Liebherr. “The machine meets the ever increasing demand for mobile heavy-duty cranes in the maritime sector. A key driver of this development is clearly the wind industry.

“This will become apparent as a skyscraping structure when the prototype will be completed in 2024 in the Netherlands,” the company says. ”The prototype will be built to measure key aspects of the Tetrahedron crane’s tandem lift of next-generation offshore wind turbines of up to 616 tonnes. The port will be the third port in the world to have two LHM cranes in its fleet.

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Two other designs - the ENSIS 3000 and 4000 - are based on the same principles but with different specifics: the 3000 is more compact, for installing smaller monopiles, pin piles or suction anchors; and the 4000 could work within an evolving US market as a Jones Act-compliant vessel.

The largest of the series so far is the ENSIS 5000 design, which is 220m long and 55m wide, with 9,500m2 of deck space, where it accommodates a 5,000t heavy lift crane with an increased load moment and lifting height in an optimised position to balance efficiency and flexibility.

Dutch offshore equipment manufacturer GustoMSC has unveiled a new series of heavy lift crane vessels that it says are needed to address the needs of the rapidly growing offshore wind industry

The world’s tallest crane vessel is still Heerema’s Sleipnir, which carries two Huisman tub-mounted cranes that each lift 10,000 tonnes and when fully extended rise up 220 metres.

At the moment the company is not giving many details of its new crane, other than to say it will be a leg-encircling crane transported on a jack-up barge that can ’lift higher than a conventional luffing boom crane on the same foundation’.

Tetrahedron designs 130m crane

”The next step was to secure the gearbox with hoisting equipment. The team then disconnected the unit from the engine room, removed it from the thruster tunnel and brought it to the surface.

”We carried out the operation in close communication with the OEM involved. They provided a new thruster unit and prepared it for installation on-site.

HYDREX REPLACES BOW THRUSTER ONSITE

Vessel repair firm Hydrex has reported a major repair to a ship at Rotterdam. The team of divers and technicians replaced a bow thruster for an OEM without using a drydock 8 operationreplacementbowHydrexthruster

HMS Lancaster, which is the sixth so-named ship in the navy’s history, will now ‘spend a brief period on NATO tasking ahead of future deployments’, according to BAE Systems.

The diver and technician team took all necessary equipment with them on one of their workboats, which are all fully equipped with hydraulic cranes, winches, nautical and communication equipment a well as a dive control room.

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BAE Systems has finished off required maintenance and repairs on one of the UK Navy’s frigates, the ’Queen’s frigate’. HMS Lancaster has been sent back to work after a year’s upgrading and maintenance by BAE Systems, the multinational arms, security and aerospace giant based in London.

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”The operation ended with the removal of the pad eyes and the reinstallation of the thruster tunnel grids.” Hydrex has stations in Antwerp and Rotterdam, which enables rapid deplpyment and increases flexibility, the firm says.Because it performed the repair onsite, the owner was able to keep the vessel out of the drydock, reducing the time required for the repair to be carried out and allowing the ship to sail on schedule.

The team set up a monitoring station, then divers inspected the bow thruster and tunnel while initial preparations were made in the engine room to remove the unit.

”Because the thruster was fully assembled and prepared, it could be installed in its entirety without the need to create a dry environment in the tunnel as is required when the blades are installed separately. Our diver/technicians lowered it into the water and brought it into the thruster tunnel. The team secured the unit and connected it to the engine room.

Upgrades were made to the bridge, messes and crew accommodation; new capabilities delivered across communications, navigation and defence systems; and planned maintenance of mechanical systems including valves and propellers, as well as hull maintenance and deck repairs. ”The hard work and expertise of the team throughout these major maintenance and upgrade periods alongside their agile responses to changing requirements and emergent work means HMS Lancaster will leave Portsmouth optimised for any role the Royal Navy should require of her,” said Dean Kimber, Head of Asset Management for BAE Systems’ Maritime Services business.

”The divers’ first action was to take off the external thruster tunnel grids to provide access for removal of the old unit,” says Hydrex. ”Next, pad eyes were welded inside the tunnel to hoist the thruster unit up and down.

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Work on the Royal Navy Type 23 Frigate included the swap-out of two diesel generators at the same time, which BAE says was ‘a rare and significant undertaking which was completed ahead of schedule’.

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“Offshore renewable energy installations present new challenges to safe navigation, but proper voyage planning and access to relevant safety information should ensure that safety is not compromised,” the guidelines state. Wind farms can affect the ocean in a myriad of ways, from obstructing tidal streams and creating eddies to changing the scouring of the seabed, which could result in unreliable depth information, thus affecting under-keel clearance.

The guidelines point out that mariners should be aware of the different navigational aids in place under particular circumstances, for instance during the construction phase, when special marks are used. “Mariners should be aware of the likely presence of foundations without a yellow Transition piece, which present a significant navigation hazard and will be appropriately marked,” the guidelines, which can be accessed here, say.

The 5.1m x 2.4m buoys are part of Akrocean’s fleet of LiDAR and RADAR buoys, which are based on French firm GEPSTechno’s technology.

The guidelines recommend that these are all marked by aids to navigation that must be visible to mariners from all relevant directions in the horizontal plane by day, and lit at night.

”These develop at about 1.5 nautical miles, with progressive deterioration in the radar display as the range closes. Where a shipping lane passes within this range considerable interference may be expected along a line of turbines. Target size of the turbine echo increases close to the turbine with a consequent degradation of target definition and bearing discrimination. These effects were encountered on both 3cm and 10cm radars.”

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The company says its systems provide several types of offshore measurement tools on stable and hybrid power platforms. Remote supervision is also a feature.

“Aids to navigation on individual structures are placed below the arc of the rotor blades, typically at the top of the yellow section,” it says. With tidal energy installations more complications arise due to the fact that they are invisible above water level.

GUIDANCE ISSUED

One example of what is included in the guidelines are the Significant Peripheral Structures (SPSs), such as wind farm boundaries, which are marked with lights visible from all directions in the horizontal plane, and should be synchronised to display simultaneously an IALA ‘special mark’ characteristic, flashing yellow, with a range of at least five nautical miles.

NAVAIDS

The UK government has published a new Marine Guidance Notice highlighting the issues to be considered when navigating in the vicinity of offshore renewable energy installations (OREIs) off the UK coast. Most OREIs are of course wind farms, but wave or tidal power installations are also included under the term.

“Some wind turbines have scour protection in the form of boulders and/or concrete mattresses placed around their base,” note 2.7.3 says. They can also have an effect on communications and navigations systems, note 2.8 says, revealing that in trials in 2004 with the MCA and QinetiQ at North Hoyle, turbines produced strong radar echoes giving early warning of their presence, but at close range ’the trials showed that they may produce multiple reflected and side lobe echoes that can mask the real targets’.

As the number of wind farms increases around the UK coast, the government has launched guidelines to navigate around them safely

8 LiDAR buoys from Akrocean

Neil Farrington, Strategic Offshore Development Manager at Celtic Sea Power, said: “The data from these Floating LiDAR systems will benefit Cornwall, South Wales and the wider South West by feeding into a bank grade regional wind resource model. This model will then be validated by external experts to support investment decisions for FLOW sites across the UK Celtic Sea region. It will also help reduce the time it takes to install floating offshore wind farms”.

Celtic Sea Power, which is owned by the local authority, has been tasked with the development of a Celtic Sea for Floating Offshore Wind (FLOW) initiative to generate more offshore electricity. A number of agencies, including the European Union, are also involved in the project.

Two LiDAR buoys installed in the UK Celtic Sea will provide data to inform offshore wind developers about the best position to place wind turbines. The LiDAR (Floating laser imaging, detection and range) systems, by French firm Akrocean, are about 60 miles offshore and will use laser technology to collect wind speed and direction, meteorological and oceanographic data.

Buoys maximise wind potential

NEW FOR NAVIGATING WIND TURBINES

Recalculation

5 Remote troubleshooting of incidents with onshore playback functionality BigData analysis and digital twin functionality

AUTOMATION KEY TO BULK VESSEL EFFICIENCY

Norway’s Høglund Marine Solutions has been commissioned to supply advanced hybrid and automation systems to six hybrid bulk vessels

Data stored in the Høglund Cloud server is made available through a ‘Fleet Manager’ portal. Crew have write-access to reported data, making it possible to adjust Day- and Mode reports if incorrect data has been reported. With LiveData located on the Høglund server, new fuel and power consumption may be recalculated once date and time for the events have been manually adjusted.

AtoB@C Shipping Technical Director Janne Eklöf said: “We chose to work with Høglund because of their track record in delivering high-quality hybrid and automation systems, and their ability to work flexibly. We have worked closely with naval architects on the design of these vessels to create the most efficient ships of their type, and as such, we needed specialist expertise when it came to the systems that will make these vessels work.”

8 Høglund’s Ship Performance Monitor interface

Høglund CEO Børge Nogva said: “We are excited to be working on another hybrid project, which demonstrates how quickly the industry is embracing this technology. Our systems will not just be helping to drastically reduce emissions but will also give crew and shoreside teams far better insight into their vessel performance, as our SPM uses data from the automation system to give a clear picture of vessel operations and ensure reliability for the long term.”

AtoB@C Shipping AB is specialist in carrying industrial products, project cargos and raw materials. Currently, the company operates 33 ice classed vessels in 3,000-6,000 dwt segment. The company operates several liner services from Scandinavia to UK and central Europe. Founded in 2000, AtoB@C Shipping is part of ESL Shipping Ltd. The total investment value in the six ships is approximately 70 million euros. 8 Hoglund will supply vesselstoautomationadvancedsystemssixhybridbulk

Calculations of customer-specific reports using historical data

The contract has an option for six more sisterships, all on order for Finland’s AtoB@C Shipping. AtoB@C and Høglund claim that these 1A ice class bulk vessels, due to start delivery next year, will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including CO2, per cargo unit transported by almost 50% compared to AtoB@C Shipping existing ships. This would make the vessels the most efficient in the world in their class, with the monitoring and control systems acting as a major force multiplier in this achievement.

The vessels will use batteries, shore-side electricity solutions and electric hybrid solutions to enable completely emissionfree and noise-free port calls, being able to arrive and leave port with electric power alone. Høglund will supply both automation and hybrid systems for these vessels. Its Integrated Automation Systems (IAS) links alarm monitoring, control and power management systems, giving crew and shoreside teams supreme reliability and control over the vessel’s systems. The IAS will integrate with Høglund’s cloud-based ship performance monitor (SPM), using data from the automation systems to monitor performance in real time. Høglund’s hybrid systems include a 1000kWh battery for each vessel. SPM is an adaptable monitoring software, designed to help manage and improve ship efficiency. Day and Mode Reports are automatically generated and sent to the Høglund Cloud Server together with LiveData from the vessel. Mode reports are triggered according to operation mode (In Port, Transit, Operation). These reports contain important data such as fuel and power consumption, together with other ship relevant data such as vessel speed, wind, wave, draft and trim data. Høglund focuses throughout on lowering the installation cost, using existing sensors already available onboard.Forexample, the SPM system can avoid the expense of flowmeters by calculating the fuel consumption with up to 98%Høglund’saccuracy.expertise lies in gathering data from all types of systems onboard a vessel. All ships with Høglund solutions also have the company’s playback functions – making it possible for the crew to go back in time to troubleshoot historicalAdditionally,events.with the LiveData solution Høglund makes the playback function available onshore through its cloud portal, enabling: 5 Monitoring status of onboard systems through mirrored mimics

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Emission free at port

Versatile 2.8m package Launched in 2021, Hydrosurv’s REAV-28 aims to offer open water performance in a versatile 2.8m package. The USV is proving a popular choice for hydrographic, oceanographic and environmental data acquisition within inland navigation, ports and harbours or nearshore coastal worksites.

SEAGRASS MONITORED BY INVALUABLE USV SYSTEM

The innovative technique is being trialled by HydroSurv and Valeport, working with the University of Plymouth and Natural England, and supported by a grant of more than £266,000 (€320,000) from Innovate UK’s Smart Grants programme. It builds on the concept of the acoustic reflectivity of seagrass providing valuable information to characterise submerged aquatic vegetation.

Emerging cluster HydroSurv, Valeport and the University of Plymouth form part of a fast-emerging Southwest England maritime innovation cluster. The project partners are engaging with the Environment Agency and Natural England to develop the solution further, with a second phase of demonstrations planned for September.

A large, validated signal library and deep learning algorithm, developed by the University of Plymouth, deciphers the survey data to predict seagrass distribution. The data is visualised and interpreted within a cloud application created by HydroSurv.

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Built out of marine-grade aluminium alloy, the REAV-28 has proven stability and buoyancy combined with excellent seakeeping characteristics, which aim it squarely towards survey contractors and coastal scientists. With twin Torqeedo Ultralight 1103 electric outboards, the REAV-28 may be configured with either two or four 915Wh propulsion batteries providing full dayworks endurance. The autopilot system supports steering in combined vectoring and rudder modes. It also provides monitoring of the outboard motor and battery status by integrating directly with Torqeedo’s TQ-Bus, providing alarms to notify operators when the batteries are low. A separate 1,280Wh general service battery offers uninterrupted power to the embedded survey PC and command, control and communications equipment.Livemonitoring and visualisation of the mission and sensor data quality control is performed from NaviSuite Kuda on a separate base control station PC. For docking, or when otherwise needed, it is possible to take control of the USV using a radio-controlled joystick.

Fiona Crouch, Natural England ReMEDIES Project Manager, said: “To effectively conserve and restore seagrass meadows we need innovative solutions to enable cost effective, repeatable surveys of established meadows, plus areas being restored through projects such as ReMEDIES, to monitor change. I’m really excited to see where this new technology will take us in supporting our seagrass conservation efforts.”

A new, non-invasive method to measure and monitor seagrass biomass on the seabed around England’s South West coast is being developed as part of an ongoing, collaborative project

The USV platform facilitates accurate repeat surveys that can be compared to monitor temporal changes in seagrass coverage for the planning of protection and regeneration projects at biodiversity-rich worksites. The full solution, which was demonstrated successfully to project stakeholders for the first time in May this year, is set to change the way seagrass meadows are monitored in the future, complementing traditional diver surveys to cover much larger areas and enable rapid re-survey work as required.

The UK has lost around half of its seagrass since the mid1930s due to factors ranging from seagrass wasting disease (SWD) and pollution to physical disturbance from the anchoring, launching and mooring of leisure boats. The £2.5 million LIFE Recreation ReMEDIES partnership ‘Save Our Seabed’, led by Natural England and funded by the EU LIFE Programme, was launched in July 2019 to protect and restore these sensitive habitats. Seagrass meadows are a crucial part of the marine ecosystem and are increasingly being recognised for their essential carbon capture abilities. As well as being as effective at storing carbon as woodland, seagrass also provides vital habitat for young fish, seahorses and jellyfish. It also cleans surrounding seawater and helps to stabilise the seabed, thereby reducing coastal erosion.

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Dr Tim Scott, Associate Professor of Ocean Exploration at the University of Plymouth, said: “When combined with the advantages of lightweight autonomous survey platforms, this new combined survey solution introduces a step-change in accurate and repeatable seagrass mapping.”

A full-stack solution consisting of a Valeport VA500 altimeter installed onto a HydroSurv REAV-28 Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV), specifically developed for this project, provides a noninvasive, cost-effective platform to survey seagrass sites.

“There could be a discovered asset, like a haul of drugs, that is stored stationary under water for a period of time,” he said. “Police need to know the exact moment smugglers arrive back to collect the drugs. A sensor system provides the basis for a highly cost-effective covert surveillance capability.”

The oil rig, around 290 nautical miles northeast of Aberdeen in Scotland, was moved between the Pan West and Tybalt well locations at Penguins Field, which is operated by Shell.

AHVs is very high this summer, pushing hire prices up, so the use of RAR Plus could deliver even higher cost savings. As the rig is on critical path for less time, the operator further reduces costs and CO2 emissions from the rig.

Bede O’Neil, strategic & international account director at UK-based Plextek, explains how submerged sensors can be used to monitor the increasingly innovative ways criminals are operating.

“The press recently reported that Spanish police had seized several underwater drones built to smuggle drugs across the sea from Morocco,” said Bede O’Neil. “This seems to be the first capture of its kind and has increased international awareness of underwater crime. It is more technically difficult to monitor the sea than either land or air and is an obvious step for traffickers who are being pressured away from usual routes.”

The device was originally designed for avoiding cyclones or icebergs, until the company realised its function could be applied to quick-release for rigs and other applications.

A new device by Delmar Systems should save time, cut emissions and costs in moving oil rigs, the company says 8 Delmar UK General Manager Duncan Watson This allows the rig to move in shorter weather windows and maximises available weather windows to continue operating. The device also incorporates a mechanical back up release option, providing 100% (or full) redundancy ‘‘ RAR Plus can disconnect a rig in one hour by acoustically releasing all mooring lines, saving hours of critical path operational time, compared to traditional methods, Delmar says.”This allows the rig to move in shorter weather windows and maximises available weather windows to continue operating. The device also incorporates a mechanical back up release option, providing 100% (or full) redundancy.

Delmar’s mooring release device, the RAR Plus, has been installed and activated on the Diamond Offshore Drilling’s Ocean Endeavour rig.

”The Ocean Endeavour has completed drilling and testing operations at the Pan West well and has moved to the Tybalt well to carry out similar operations there,” says Delmar. “This is all part of a planned sequence of operations to be carried out before production starts next year.”

NEW RIG ANCHOR RELEASE DEVICE UNVEILED

DIVING & UNDERWATER SERVICES

A product development company is exploring novel ways to use autonomous underwater technology to help combat drug smuggling.

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The technology is in its early stages, but with underwater smuggling becoming more prevalent, wider rollout is anticipated. Bede

The company, based in Essex, is no stranger to underwater technology, having worked in the sector for more than 20 years, designing a marine RF telemetry subsystem. However, the Spanish seizure signals a new, more covert threat, says O’Neil, who believes that autonomous sensors could be a low-cost, enduring way to tackle smuggling.

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”The RAR acoustic release needs fewer anchor handling vessels (AHVs) on hire and for less time, to move the rig, saving costs and CO2 emissions from the boats. Demand for Combatting underwater drug smuggling

The release of the device coincides with a move to Aberdeen for the company.

The concept involves the deployment of a low Size Weight Power and Cost (SWaP-C) node fitted to the drugs. If disturbed and brought to the surface, the beacon relays its position enabling tracking.

UK seabed mapping centre opens

With the 21 GW planned on the Netherlands’ Offshore Wind Energy Roadmap 2030/31, offshore site investigations need to speed up as well,” said Michel Vrolijk, consultant offshore wind energy at RVO.

The new UK Centre for Seabed Mapping (UK CSM) should enable an increased coverage of seabed mapping data as well as access to it for working groups. Members will be able to contribute to national and international data collection and collaboration ’to enable the diverse community of marine geospatial stakeholders to come together to deliver significant, sustained and strategic benefits to the UK’, according to a statement.

“Supporting our partners to innovate is one of the ways to jointly improve our site characterisations for offshore wind.

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Using a third party vessel, 25 co-located cone penetration tests (CPT), thermal cone penetration tests (T-CPT) and high performance corer (HPC) tests were taken using the Blue Snake system High-tech Using a third party vessel, 25 co-located cone penetration tests (CPT), thermal cone penetration tests (T-CPT) and high performance corer (HPC) tests were taken using the Blue Snake system. The system integrates CPT and sampling technology, achieving enhanced data quality, safety and efficiency.

HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY

FIRST FOR FUGRO

The Blue Snake geotechnical system was used at the IJmuiden Ver (Noord) V and VI windfarm sites as part of a geophysical survey package for the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO).

”RVO is pleased with the implementation of Fugro’s Blue Snake, because of the ability to perform a vibrocore in combination with a CPT in a single deployment. The short fixed distance between the CPT and vibrocore will also allow for better correlation between data, this could improve data interpretation.” are taken consecutively, at a fixed distance, enabling highquality data acquisition and improved data correlation.

Fugro’s new geotechnical system has successsfully completed its first offshore wind project 8 Fugro Blue Snake integrates CPT and dataachievingtechnology,samplingenhancedquality,safety and efficiency

Tests

“Quality marine geospatial data is essential for almost every activity undertaken in the marine domain, including maritime trade, environmental and resource management, shipping operations, and national security and infrastructure,” said David Parker, Head of Hydrographic Programmes at the UK Hydrographic Office.

The IJmuiden Ver V and VI areas are in the northern part of the IJmuiden Ver windfarm zone and will be able to accommodate around 2 GW of offshore wind capacity, on top of the 4 GW of capacity already planned in the IJmuiden Ver zone.

“Having the support and commitment from a client such as RVO is highly appreciated. Their willingness to trial our new innovative equipment, resulted in the successful delivery of geo-data in a safe, sustainable and efficient manner.” said Sven Plasman, principal commercial manager, Fugro.

“Due to the UK’s role as a world leader in seabed mapping, there is a clear opportunity for us to establish a collaborative seabed mapping community which coordinates the collection, management, and access of publicly funded data. More interoperable and usable data will support more informed ocean governance and policy, which in turn will support greater innovation andTheprosperity.”UKCSMwas created at the UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon last month. The aim of the conference was to propel science-based solutions ‘that focus on starting a new chapter of global ocean action’.

With the integrated testing approach and the significant reduction of manual and crane handling, productivity is improved whilst health and safety risks are reduced.

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The open aft deck design of the ship made it possible to fit a 40-ton A-frame crane to it, which deploys and retrieves the vessel’s two Triton submersible ROVs, which each have a diving depth of 1,000 metres. The AUV goes much deeper - down to 6,000 feet. Both the ship’s helicopter and fleet of submersibles are capable of recording 8K RED footage and provide live-streaming footage that can be shared directly.

By deploying the ROV, which was tethered to OceanXplorer by a cable about a mile and a half in length, the team found the pools in the Gulf of Aqaba, a northern extension to the Red Sea between Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Despite their salinity, brine pools, or the areas around them, teem with life, the researchers say - noticing thanks to the lights and camera on the ROV how shrimps feed on organisms that land on the pools, snatching them before they sink.

The scheme will identify areas where the meadows grow, and protect them by installing buoys and providing alternative anchoring options to boats. Rather than restricting the passage of leisure and commercial boats, it will help skippers to minimise how much they disturb the meadows by being able to avoid them.

As well as absorbing carbon dioxide, seagrass also reduces the impact of coastal erosion by stabilising sediment on the seabed.

The pools were discovered just before a 10-hour ROV dive came to an end, the team from the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science said. The researchers led by Chief Scientist, Sam Purkis, who joined the mission on behalf of the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation, as well as the university.

OCEAN SCIENCES

”Since the 1930s, up to 90% of Zostera marina seagrass beds have been lost, and despite the importance of these habitats, they are still in decline,” said Mark Parry, Development Officer for the Ocean Conservation Trust.

Bioactive molecules with potential anticancer properties have previously been isolated from brine pool microbes in the Red Sea ‘‘

RARE SUBSEA BRINE POOLS

”Brine pools are one of the most extreme environments on Earth, yet despite their high salinity, exotic chemistry, and complete lack of oxygen, these pools are teeming with life,” the scientists say. ”Bioactive molecules with potential anticancer properties have previously been isolated from brine pool microbes in the Red Sea.

Project launched to protect seagrass

DISCOVERED

The work was carried out on board the research ship OceanXplorer, which was launched in February 2020 by owner billionaire hedgefund owner Ray Dalio, co-founder of the Dalio Philanthropies group, which supports a range of projects in many fields, including ocean exploration.

‘Blue Meadows’ is being launched by the Ocean Conservation Trust, a global conservation charity, which says seagrass meadows provide nurseries for important fish species and santuary for up to 80,000 fish per hectare.

”Located close to the coastline, these extremely salty, zero oxygen pools preserve information on tsunami, flash floods, and earthquakes in the Gulf of Aqaba that took place thousands of years ago. There are many faults and fractures in the seabed associated with the tectonics of the region in this area of the Gulf of Aqaba.”

“They are up to 35 times more efficient at absorbing carbon than rainforests of the same area and despite only covering 0.2% of the sea floor, seagrasses store 10% of the ocean’s carbon,” the Trust says.

8 Deep-sea brine pool in the Red Sea, photographed by an ROV tethered to OceanXplorer Khaled bin Sultan Living FoundationOceans Inset: OceanXplorer aft view post rebuild by Damen

A project to protect 700 hectares of seagrass has been launched off the southwest coast of England.

The boat build was completed by Damen, who converted it from a deep-sea survey vessel into the research vessel it is today, with wet and dry labs, a helideck and submersibles to carry out subsea investigations.

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Scientists have found deep-sea brine pools in the Red Sea that could hold clues about the formation of the world’s oceans millions of years ago

“It has been an exciting and operationally busy start to the year for JFD, with three consecutive submarine exercises taking place across the world,” said Ben Wright, Head of Capability, Submarine Escape and Rescue.

“The mobilisation time was achieved in 57 hours, this compared with the standard 72 hours is a significant achievement and testament to the experience and dedication of the JFD team,” said the firm.

In March, a teacm of submarine rescue operators carried out a seaborne operational training exercise in Australia on board Mothership MV Stoker.

James Fisher has supported three international submarine exercises in the first quarter of this year, the company has revealed. One of the exercises took place in Australia, the other two in the UK.

In this exercise, rescue assets mobilised included an ROV system, LR5 SRV certification drive and hyperbaric training with Royal Australian Navy Medics.

Seahaven, which holds 1,060 people rescued from a cruise ship in less than 22 minutes, has also been given a certificate of compliance from Lloyd’s Register.

“It also offers the cruise industry an alternative to the traditional lifeboat arrangement, leveraging significant revenuegenerating potential,” says Survitec.

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”We are delighted Seahaven has been shortlisted for this prestigious award so soon after its official market launch earlier this year,” said Claude Sada, Managing Director, Survival Craft.

The Lloyd’s Register certification confirms that the boat is compliant with the IMO’s rules for the evacuation of cruise ship passengers and crew.

In February, JFD’s third Deep Search and Rescue Vehicle (DSRV) was trialled with a dock dip in Glasgow, harbour acceptance trials in Fort William, Scotland, and factory acceptance tests.

World’s biggest lifeboat wins award nomination

”JFD is continually striving to improve global submarine rescue and our practical and global experience, reinforced through regular exercises, enables us to lead the way within this specialist and critical area,” says JFD, whcih provides its submarine rescue systems to 33 navies worldwide.

“Not only that, but JFD achieved some significant operational milestones for our customers, including beating timed mobilisation targets in Australia.”

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TRAINING

Three submarine rescue exercises were carried out in the first quarter of 2022, JFD has said 8 JFD rescuesubmarineequipment

Marine safety equipment designer and manufacturer Survitec has been short-listed for an award for its huge inflatable lifeboat.

The inflatable lifeboat is deployed at the push of a button and can travel independently for 24 hours at a speed of six knots. The Safety4Sea Technology Award is presented to ’any organisation that provides a significant technological achievement or significant contribution to maritime safety following the outcome of a combination of open public voting and the decision of a panel of selected industry experts’. The award winner will be announced on October 19 after the online voting procedure.

”We know that it is essential to continue to push the boundaries and look for new, innovative ways to protect lives at sea and already the industry is recognising the important contribution Seahaven can make to cruise ship safety.”

”In the event of a Distressed Submarine, any delays to a rescue operation can have catastrophic consequences, so it is vital that regular Submarine Rescue System and Submarine Rescue Vehicle exercises take place,” says Wright. ”This enables equipment to be proven and personnel familiarised, giving the best possible chance of an efficient rescue operation should a real-life incident occur.”

SAFETY & JFD COMPLETES THREE SUBMARINE EXERCISES

At the end of March, the full NATO Submarine Rescue System was deployed by JFD to SD Northern River to undertake exercises off the west coast of Scotland.

Vanessa Tzoannos and Anthony Paizes are both based in the Piraeus office, which means the Greek resident partnership now numbersTzoannosfive.is qualified in England & Wales and Greece and was the first European woman to qualify in the Marshall Islands. She specialises in transactions in the shipping industry and international trade sectors and has expert knowledge of Marshall Islands/Liberian flagged vessels and incorporated entities. Paizes is also qualified in England & Wales and Greece, as well as the Cayman Islands and South Africa. He specialises in corporate, finance and transactional shipping“Vanessamatters.andAnthony’s promotions are very much well deserved, and both are releasing an app this autumn giving users access to professional advice to complete a purchase and be on the water at the earliest opportunity.

An office has been set up in Singapore and a team of inhouse surveyors and engineers appointed ’in part due to the geographical importance of Singapore across the maritime, offshore and energy markets’, says Van Ameyde Seasia, which is the name of the new branch wholly owned by Van Ameyde Marine. Managing Director Van Ameyde Marine. ”We have invested in Van Ameyde Seasia to ensure the region and our customers benefit from the same quality of surveying and services as our customers in Europe.”

At SALT we offer an exclusive one stop boat shop with seamless engagement throughout the purchase journey, plus the provision of full support for insurance, warranty, moorings or service contracts whilst delivering unrivalled convenience for sailors.” SALT uses certified open banking technology to improve decision and processing times, alongside a paperworkfree process. It delivers instant credit decisions on a round-the-clock platform speeding up the boat buying process. regarded as responsive trusted advisers by their clients. Their promotion very much supports the continued growth of Hill Dickinson in Piraeus as a leading full service law firm for the maritime sector,” said Jasel Chauhan, Head of the Piraeus office.

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Van Ameyde is adding a range of services to its current offering, including P&I inspections, condition/suitability and OVID (Offshore Vessel Inspection Database) inspections, hull and machinery work, cargo surveys, loss prevention, marine casualty investigation, expert witness work, newbuild inspections and regulatory-related inspections.

“Currently boat finance is somewhat broken with relatively few funders to choose from and limited options that encourage clients to actively proceed,” said Joe Dalton, chief executive at SALT. “Add to this the painfully slow decision times and overall difficulty tracking applications, it is clear the entire process has become both time-consuming and frustrating.

“Most P&I Clubs and marine insurance companies now have a presence in Singapore and this investment brings us closer to our international clients,” said Walter Dekkers,

SALT fundingexceedstarget

SALT offers customers a straightforward way to become a boat owner and is 8 Anthony Paizes and Vanessa Tzoannos, new partners at Hill Dickinson

“We are expanding in line with market demand and will now set our sights on developing our strategy to increase Van Ameyde Marine’s presence in other major maritime and offshore hubs around the world in line with our customers’ requirements.”

A boat finance start-up has closed its pre-seeding funding round with more subscriptions that anticipated.

VAN AMEYDE SETS UP SHOP IN SINGAPORE

Dutch marine surveying, consultancy and loss prevention group Van Ameyde Marine is expanding operations in Asia to meet growing demand for insurance-related services in the Asia-Pacific region Hill Dickinson expands partnership team Hill Dickinson has bolstered its corporate, finance and shipping team with the promotion of two new people as partners to its marine team, the firm announced.

INSURANCE, LEGAL & FINANCE

An office has been set up in Singapore and a team of in-house surveyors and engineers appointed in part due to the geographical importance of Singapore across the maritime, offshore and energy markets ‘‘

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With 71% of shipowners in one survey saying they planned to invest in their fleet to reduce emissions in the next two years, it’s hardly a surprise that decarbonisation tops most, if not all, of the conference agendas over a packed four-day programme.

“Eighty-three per cent of the representatives from the Marine Interiors sector, and 85% on the shipyard and supplier side, expect environmental protection and sustainability to set the maritime agenda for the next few years,” says the report by ‘DrivingSMM.themaritime transition’ is the theme, and within it one of the key areas in the exhibition therefore Green Technology, which is being hosted in two halls.

“The shared footfall and cross marketing give companies 8 Port of Hamburg

For the first time, a SMM Maritime Start-up Award will be given out, to recognise ‘the most compelling new concept across all sectors’. After presenting their ideas, winners and runners-up will be presented on the evening of September 7.

Two thousand exhibitors will be presenting their products, innovations or business ideas in the 10 halls at the Hamburg Messe exhibition centre from September 6-9, with visitors expected from at least 100 countries

Exhibitors will also get an icon next to their entries in the programme according to which ‘route’ they fit in as part of a new ‘theme routes’ idea to help people find companies more easily at the event or in the programme. Exhibitors will be marked with the relevant icon depending on which route they belong to, as follows: Digital Route, Security & Defence Route, Green Route, Cruise & Ferry Route, Start-Up Route, Job Route.

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The UK’s Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) has brought together nine UK companies to share a showcase stand in the centre of the UK Pavilion.

Conferences will be held under five headings – Maritime Future Summit, GMEC (Global Maritime Environmental Congress), Maritime Security and Defence (MS&D), Offshore Dialogue and the TradeWinds Shipowners’ Forum – each with its own programme of talks and conferences.

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In the exhibitors’ words In another first, the European Commission will have a stand at SMM.“Together with industry experts, we’ll be on hand to explain how EU research and innovation supports green and smart shipping policy, in particular the new Horizon Europe ZeroEmission Waterborne Transport partnership,” says the Communication Unit. “Throughout the week, a programme of expert presentations will address key EU policies at Stand 203, Hall A.”

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MORE THAN 40,000

“From LNG to hydrogen, from ammonia to methanol, from dual fuel to MFO/MDO: solutions to increase efficiency, as well as low-emission and zero-emission drive technologies, are bound to dominate the exhibition floor in halls A3 and A4,” SMM says. New features and conferences

AT 30th SMM IN HAMBURG

“Through innovation, digitalization and thought leadership, Alfa Laval is driving progress towards decarbonisation and other sustainability goals. Independently and together with customers and partners, the company is making sustainable shipping a reality,” it says. It will also show visitors how it is collaborating with other firms on methanol, fuel cells and more – such as wind propulsion, in which it has a joint venture with Wallenius Sol.

“As a systems integrator, Alewijnse likes to work with customers and partners who share the same vision for a sustainable world. Together we can combine our knowledge and step into the future so that shipbuilders, owners and crew can reap the benefits of the latest high-end systems and“Thetechniques.demand for environmentally friendly products and energy efficiency requires smart solutions to reduce CO2 footprints and increase overall equipment effectiveness. Energy conversion and electric propulsion are the key to a cleanerCommunicationfuture.”

Vestdavit will be bringing the largest davit it has ever exhibited at SMM, says Bjørnar Dahle, Business Development Director.

Heila Cranes also said it would show off its cranes, from compact knuckle boom cranes to offshore giants.

“The maritime sector is an international industry in flux,” says Mischa Habermehl, solutions manager hybrid at Alewijnse. “Challenges such as climate change and globalisation are having a significant impact, and new technologies, changes in the way we work and other developments are following each other in rapid succession.

“To date, more than 5,500 cranes – with crane capacities varying from 2 tm up to 4,500 tm and higher – are installed on tug and workboats, AHTS, pipe cable-laying vessels and yacht support vessels,” the company says. Digitalisation at the forefront According to the SMM Maritime Industry Report 2021, the increasing amount of digitalisation across all areas is showing most impetus, from fleet management to unmanned vessels, from navigation to remote survey. As the maritime sector digitalises across the board, it’s a good time for electrical systems designer Alewijnse to put its offerings on display – and the Dutch firm will take its place in the Holland pavilion at SMM.

Eighty-three per cent of the representatives from the Marine Interiors sector, and 85% on the shipyard and supplier side, expect environmental protection and sustainability to set the maritime agenda for the next few years Network Ops Centre

networks company Inmarsat agrees, and will demonstrate its Fleet Xpress solution at SMM, which ‘facilitates digitalisation, decarbonisation and crew welfare in globalFleetshipping’.Xpress, it says, supports everything from email and officeAlfatools.Laval is keen to show conference-goers its solutions for meeting EEDI/EEXI and CII requirements, with its E-PowerPack and Aalborg Micro economiser, among others.

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SMM support for hospital charity Mercy Ships, the charity that runs two civilian hospital ships, the Global Mercy and Africa Mercy, is always keen to attend SMM.“The SMM is a great opportunity for Mercy Ships to cultivate, deepen and renew our contacts with the maritime industry,” said Udo Kronester, Head of Mercy Ships Germany.

“With increasing pressure to reduce emissions and minimise impact on the marine environment, coupled with more regulations and reporting requirements – environmental risk management is a top priority for fleet owners and operators,” it says.“SMM is an important show for Baltic Lifejackets, where we have exhibited since 2010,” said Baltic Safety Products CEO Johan Lövqvist. “It’s the exhibition to showcase the Baltic range of lifejackets, buoyancy aids, hybrid jackets and flotation clothing for the maritime sector.”

“Vestdavit will be displaying it’s PLR-5003 model davit system at stand B5.106,” he says. “Normally mounted on the decks of naval or coastguard vessels for launch of smaller craft, the davit has 5000kg lifting capacity and will equip Norway’s Jan Mayen Class Arctic patrol vessels.

“By supporting start-ups and SMEs in this way, we’re building UK competitiveness and exports.”

“We are very thankful for the generous support of Messe Hamburg/SMM, which enables us to present our floating

“This will be the largest-ever davit we have put on display at SMM and we are very excited to see the response this will receive at our new-look stand.”

OneOcean is another firm putting data access at the heart of its products, with its navigational and environmental solutions allowing users to tailor content, frequency and location easily.

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SMM PREVIEW For the latest news and analysis go to www.maritimejournal.com AUGUST 2022 | 73 extra value from their presence at the show,” says Tom Chant, CEO. “As the trade body for the UK’s maritime engineering sector I’m delighted we’ve got this group together at this important global exhibition.

n Southerly Designs 2 Carrol St, Port Denison, 6525 Tel: +61 8 9927 Southerlysoutherly.com.auinfo@southerly.com.au2750Designsisaleading 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 ENGINES & SPARES

n IBERCISA DECK MACHINERY Molinos 25, (Pontevedra), 36213-Vigo Tel: +34 986 213 900 Fax: +34 986 202

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. n Volspec Ltd Woodrolfe Road, Tollesbury, Nr Maldon, Essex, CM9 8SE Tel: +44 1621 869756 Fax: +44 1621 Volspecwww.volspec.co.ukenquiries@volspec.co.uk868859LtdtheUK’spremier 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 WaterMotacom/volspec/en-GBwww.volvopenta.Ltd See under: Propulsion Systems DIESEL POWER & PROPULSION n Motorenrevisie Spaarnestad Nijverheidsweg 27G, Haarlem, 2031 CN Tel: +31 23 531 03 Withwww.spaarnestad.nlrevisie@spaarnestad.nl17over30yearsofexperience 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)

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.

INDUSTRY DATABASE 74 | AUGUST 2022 For the latest news and analysis go to www.maritimejournal.com AIR CONDITIONING & DEHUMIDIFIERS Webasto See under: Generators, Gen Sets & Auxiliaries ALIGNMENT & TEST EQUIPMENT * n Spectrum Metrology Unit Leicestershire,Leicester,Ireton8,Avenue, LE4 9EU Tel: +44 1162 precisionsellingElectrowww.spectrum-metrology.co.uksales@spectrum-metrology.co.uk766262opticalmetrologycompanyalignmenttelescopesandelectronicslevelsfor alignment, flatness, angle, level, squareness and parallelism (shipbuilding and repair - propeller shaft and engine alignment). STOCKHOLDERSALUMINIUM n Righton Blackburns Building 38, Second Avenue, The Pensnett Estate, WestKingswinford,Midlands, DY6 7UE Tel: +44 1384 marketUniversallywww.rightonblackburns.co.uksales@rblimited.co.uk276400acknowledgedasleaderforthesupplyof raw materials to the marine industry, Righton Blackburns is your first choice for aluminium, stainless steel, copper alloys, plastics, composites and steel products. ANCHORS n Trillo Anclas y Cadenas SLU Parque Empresarial de Coiros, Parcela 10, 15316 Coiros (La Coruna) Tel: +34 981 173478 Fax: +34 981 Chainwww.rtrillo.cominfo@rtrillo.com298705Cables,Shackles, Swivels, Mooring Gear and Mooring Ropes. BARGES Neptune Shipyards BV See under: Workboat builders n Williams Shipping Manor House Avenue, Milbrook, lubricantswarehousingheavy&OurcraneagefullRoad-transportableMulti-purposeWorkboats,forProvidingwww.williams-shipping.co.ukmarine@williams-shipping.co.ukTel:Hampshire,Southampton,SO150LF+442380529555marineandlogisticsservicesover120years.Pontoons,Tugs,FastLaunches,Bargeswithcranes.Multicats,operationalbasefacilities,andopenstorage.groupincludesmarineservicesvesselcharter,roadtransport&haulage,containerhire&sales,&storage,andmarinedistribution. BLINDS & CURTAINS n 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 Solarglidewww.solarglide.comtheteam@solarglide.comareaUKbased manufacturer and supplier of exceptional quality and innovative marine tested solar screens, curtains, blackout blinds, dimout blinds, wipers, and adhesive window films. BOW & THRUSTERSSTERN WaterMota Ltd See under: Propulsion Systems BUOYS & BEACONS n JFC Marine Weir Road, Tuam, Co Galway Tel: +44 7792 uk@jfcmarine.com772447jfcmarine.com/ JFC Marine offer an extensive range of aids to navigation solutions including navigation buoys, lanterns, AIS systems, battery and solar powered solutions that are used by mariners and port authorities worldwide. n SABIK HöylänlastuMarine2A, Porvoo, FI-06150 Tel: +358-19-560 remoteAidhigh-qualitySabikmarine.sabik.com/sales@sabik-marine.com1100MarinedesignandmanufactureLEDmarinesignalsandtoNavigation,AtoN,solutionswithmonitoringandcontrol. CHAINS n Carlier Chaines SA 37 Rue Roger Salengro, 59733 Saint-Amand cedex Tel: +33 3 27 48 12 00 Fax: +33 3 27 48 95 CARLIERwww.carlier-chain.com/info@carlier-chain.com27ChainesSASIsproducing 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.... CRANES n HS Marine Via G. Marconi, 33 Sabbioneta, Italy, MN 46018 Tel: +39 0375 254 info@hsmarine.net819www.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 n 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 Hirerswww.winchhire.co.ukinfo@winchhire.com221515andSuppliersof 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 Fluidmecanicaavailable. C/Coruña 37, P.O. Box 5220, 36.208 Vigo Tel: +34 986 21 33 29 Fax: +34 986 29 85 www.fluidmecanica.comfluidmecanic@fluidmecanica.com18

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

n Island Computer Systems Ltd 41 Horsebridge Hill, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TJ Tel: +44 1983 MAXSURFwww.maxsurf.netinfo@maxsurf.net827100providesnaval architects, surveyors, offshore engineers and shipbuilders with a complete range of software tools for all phases of t he vessel design, analysis and construction process.

IBERCISAwww.ibercisa.esibercisa@ibercisa.es779isatechnological 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).

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n Global Services Ltd Global House, 28 Trade City, Apple Lane, Exeter, Exeter, Southampton, UK, EX2 5GL Tel: +44 7493 &Commercial25Marketcommercialwww.globalservicesltd.co.uk/commercial@globalservicesltd.co.uk978533leaderinMarineProcurement.years’experienceinsupportingvesselswithshipsuppliesservices.

Fenderswww.battleymarine.com-Newandsecond-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.

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n Halyard (M&I) Limited 86 Cobham Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Wimborne, Dorset, UK, BH21 7PQ Tel: +44 1722 Exhaustwww.halyard.eu.comtechnical@halyard.eu.com710922Systems-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.

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n Jenkins Marine New Harbour Road West, Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4AJ Tel: +44 1202 668558 Fax: +44 1202 669209 office@jenkinsmarine.co.uk Dredgingwww.jenkinsmarine.co.ukcontractors,owners and operators of self-propelled dredge pontoons, split hopper barges, Workboats, tugs and flat deck barges (available with spud legs) n Rohde Nielsen A/S Nyhavn 20, Copenhagen K., DK-1051 Tel: +45 33 91 25 07 Fax: +45 33 91 25 Specialisingwww.rohde-nielsen.com.mail@rohde-nielsen.dk14incapitaland maintenance dredging, land reclamation and coast protection. As Scandinavia’s largest dredging contractor, we thrive on low cost timely and efficient solutions.

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n Smals Dredging Ltd Highbridge Enterprise Centre, Isleport Business Park, Bennett Way, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4AL Tel: +44 7510 Royalwww.smals.compco@smals.com530150Smals;inland

n Buoyant Works Unit 4, Little Trethew Industrial Estate, Horningtops, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3PZ Tel: +44 7850 performance,designerBuoyantwww.buoyantworks.com/andrew@buoyantworks.com778109Worksisaninnovativeandmanufacturerofhighlightweightfendering and offshore wind farm impact protection products

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n Fender Innovations and Poly Marine Fender Systems Westrak 240, 1771 SV Wieringerwerf Tel: +31 22 37 64

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For the latest news and analysis go to www.maritimejournal.com AUGUST 2022 | 75 INDUSTRY DATABASE DISTRESS SIGNALS & PYROTECHNICS n Dacon DurudveienAS 35, Haslum, Norway1344 Tel: +47 21 06 35 Norway’swww.dacon.no/rescue@dacon.no10leadingsupplier of lamps and portable lighting for professional use, transport boxes, portable fans, inspection equipment for visual condition control, man-overboard boarding systems etc DIVING & CONTRACTORSMARINE n Northern Divers (Eng) Ltd Oslo SuttonRoad,Fields Industrial Estate, Hull, Yorkshire, HU7 0YN Tel: +44 1482 227276 Fax: +44 1482 Establishedwww.northerndivers.co.ukcontact@northerndivers.co.uk215712in1963weareone 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. n Quest Underwater Services Ltd Ferryman’s Weymouth,Way,Dorset, DT4 9YU Tel: +44 1929 405029 Fax: +44 1929 Todaywww.questmarine.co.ukinfo@questmarine.co.uk405472Questprovidesalarge 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 n 820SpydercoSyderco Way Golden, Tel:Colorado+11303 279 8383 Fax: +1 1303 278 Spydercowww.spyderco.com2229pioneeredthe 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 BP Norse Marine (UK) Cleverley Cottage, Bishops Fax:Tel:Hampshire,Southampton,Waltham,SO321FX+441489890031+441489890031 jan@bpnorsemarine.co.uk Coastalwww.bpnorsemarine.co.uktowing,tugwith12 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.

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n DiveCo Marine Ltd Head Office, Marine House, Upnor Road, Lower Upnor, Rochester, ME2 4UY Tel: +44 1634 DiveCowww.diveco.co.ukinfo@diveco.co.uk566560Marineareaward winning, multi-disciplined experts in the project management and delivery of inland and inshore marine engineering, construction and commercial diving solutions for private and public sector projects.

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n Walcon Marine Cockerell SegensworthClose,West, F areham, Hampshire, PO15 5SR Tel: +44 1489 579977 Fax: +44 1489

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For the latest news and analysis go to www.maritimejournal.com AUGUST 2022 | 77 INDUSTRY DATABASE HYDROGRAPHICOCEANOGRAPHIC/SURVEY n Briggs Marine Contractors Ltd Seaforth House, Seaforth Place, Burntisland, Fife, KY3 9AX Tel: +44 1592 872939 Fax: +44 1592 ourwww.briggsmarine.comenquiries@briggsmarine.co.uk873779servicesinclude;vesselcharter, 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 n Tidal Transit Limited Unit 6 North Creake Airfield Business Park, Bunkers Hill, Egmere, Walsingham, Norfolk Tel: +44 1328 Tidalwww.tidal-transit.comcharter@tidal-transit.com854225Transitprovidesaccess 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 n DESMI Pumping Technology A/S Tagholm 1, 9400 Nørresundby, Denmark Tel: +45 9632 8111 Fax: +45 9817 desmi@desmi.com5499 www.desmi.com DESMI develop, manufacture, sell and service pumps and pumping solutions including a wide range of environmental equipment for oil spill, seaweed and clean waterways. n Lamor Corporation UK Ltd 3 Medina Court, Arctic Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7XD Tel: +44 1983 280185 Fax: +44 1983 LAMORwww.lamor.comuk.info@lamor.com280056istheworldleader 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. 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 & COATINGSMATERIALS n Jotun Paints (Europe) Ltd 7 Stather Road, Flixborough Industrial estate, Scunthorpe, DN15 8RR Tel: +44 1724 inproductionpowderpositionsofJotunpaintsandcoatings/ships/www.jotun.com/uk/en/b2b/marineenquiries@jotun.co.uk400000isthegloballeadingprovidermarinecoatings,withestablishedinprotective,decorativeandcoatingsworldwide.Ithas39facilitiesandrepresentationover100countries. PILOT BOATS n SAFEHAVEN MARINE Ashgrove, Cobh, Cork Tel: +353 86 Builderswww.safehavenmarine.cominfo@safehavenmarine.com8054582oftheInterceptorPilot 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 n www.bolinabooms.comwww.ecocoast.comTel:BridgewaterExpressStudio1.1,EcocoastNest@Mallard,Park,BristolRoad,TA64RN+441392877991 Ecocoast, with now offices in the United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom, is a global leader in engineered products for the protection of coastlines, waterways, critical marine assets and infrastructure. PONTOONS Neptune* Shipyards BV See under: Workboat Builders POWER & PROPULSION n Hamilton Jet EMEA Unit 26, The Birches Industrial Estate, East WestGrinstead,Sussex,RH19 1XZ Tel: +44 1342 313437 Fax: +44 1342 HamiltonJetwww.hamiltonjet.commarketing@emea.hamiltonjet.com313438waterjetsprovidehighly efficient propulsion for high speed vessels operating in the world’s most demanding marine environments. n Stone Marine Propulsion Ltd Dock Road, Stonewww.smpropulsion.com/sales@smpropulsion.comFax:Tel:Merseyside,Birkenhead,CH411DT+441516522372+441516522377MarinePropulsiondesign 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. PROPELLERS & STERN GEAR n Teignbridge Worldwww.teignbridge.co.ukinfo@teignbridge.co.ukFax:Tel:TQ12Devon,NewtonBrunelFordeGreatInternationalPropellersLtdWesternWay,Road,IndustrialEstate,Abbot,4AW+441626333377+441626360783leadersininnovation, 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.

n Rotec Hydraulics Ltd Unit 1, Venture Way, Priorswood Industrial Estate, Tel:TA2Taunton,8DE+4401823 348 900 Rotecwww.rotec.netsales@rotec.netHydraulics is a leading UK specialist provider of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical mechanical components and engineering services to a wide variety of organisations operating across both public and private sectors.

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Jet Power (MJP) has been redefining the waterjet market with innovation and unsurpassed quality. Engineered and built in Sweden, MJP’s proven stainless steel, mixedflow waterjets are used in many diverse applications, from fast military craft and passenger vessels to workboats worldwide. Over 100 million running hours strong. n WaterMota Ltd Cavalier Road, Heathfield Industrial Estate, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6TQ Tel: +44 1626 830910 Fax: +44 1626 theWaterMotawww.watermota.co.ukdm@watermota.co.uk830911hasbeensupplyingmarineindustrywithengine 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.

Marine Support Ltd Easdale, Oban, Argyll, PA34 4RF Tel: +44 1852 boatequipmentcompanyAccreditedwww.specialisedmarinesupport.cominfo@specialisedmarinesupport.com300341andAchillesFPALregisteredspecialisinginpersonnelandtransfers,safetyandguardduties,surveyandlogisticalsupport to the emerging offshore renewables and offshore construction industries throughout Europe. RECRUITMENT n Seamariner Ltd Seamariner Ltd, The Square, supportin-depthownersConsultantsHavingbasisworldwideseafarersWeRegisterISObeenRecruitmentSeamarinerwww.seamariner.comadmin@seamariner.comTel:Hampshire,Southampton,Fawley,SO451TA+442380840374LimitedareMarineSpecialistsandhaveestablishedsince1992.Wehold9001:2015accreditationbyLloydsandareMLC,2006compliant.supplytemporaryandpermanenttoshippingcompaniesandourexpertiseistheofourcontinuedsuccess.dedicatedRecruitmentforeachdiscipline,shipwilloftenbeguidedbyourknowledge.Ourlogisticalteamensurestherecruitment process is smooth and efficient. ROPES n Cotesi UK Ltd 10 Ripponden Business Park, Oldham Ripponden,Road,UK, HX6 4DJ Tel: +44 1422 822000 Fax: +44 1422 Cotesiwww.cotesi.co.ukenquiries@cotesi.co.uk821007UKisamanufacturer / supplier of Mooring ropes in different materials from Polypropylene to HMPE Dyneema, Nylon, Polyester, Polysteel, Tow lines, winch lines. Polyform Buoys, Fenders, floats ROPES, NETS & CORDAGE n English Braids Ltd Spring Fax:Tel:WR14Worcestershire,MalvernLane,Link,1AL+441684892222+441684892111 eboffshore@englishbraids.com Englishwww.englishbraids.comBraidsisafamily run business established in 1968, now a leading UK manufacturer of bespoke project-based HMPE rope solutions and mooring lines for over 50 years. Official Dyneema partner. With an extensive technical team and a longstanding trusted supply chain we manufacture dyneema winch rope slins, winch ropes and mooring lines from Dyneema HMPE. We have the ability to test an manufacture a range of products in different materials depending on your requirements.

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PROPULSION SYSTEMS Marine Jet Power AB Hansellisgatan 6, Uppsala, SE-754 50 Tel: +46 10 164 10 Forwww.marinejetpower.comsales@marinejetpower.com00morethan30years,Marine

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UNDERWATER SERVICES n Nemo Power Tools Unit 3 Landscape Close, Weston on the Green, Oxfordshire, BICESTER, OX25 3SX Tel: +44 1869 www.nemo-underwatertools.co.uknemo@fairlocks.co.uk934333 Nemo Power Tools are the first of their kind and the world’s only completely battery-operatedsubmersiblepower tools.

n MED MARINE OMER AVNI MAH. INEBOLU SOK. NO:21, SETUSTU-KABATAS, BEYOGLU, ISTANBUL, 34427 Tel: +90 Thankswww.medmarine.com.trinfo@medmarine.com.tr2123111800/01toitsexperienced 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 Uzmar1995Shipping & Trading Co. Ltd

UNDERWATER TOOLS

n Miko Marine AS Vollsveien 4, Lysaker, 1336 Tel: +47 46 90 5000 Fax: +47 22 83 Mikowww.mikomarine.cominfo@mikomarine.com6515MarineAS(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. Miko is part of Miko Group of Companies and colocated with our other owner, Buksér og Berging AS just outside Oslo, Norway. VALVES n 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 leadingcarefullystockistaccreditedLKwww.lkvalvesandcontrols.co.uksales@lkvalvesandcontrols.co.uk3311Valves&ControlsareISO9001:2015marinevalve&actuator&distributer,representingchosen,highend,marketEuropeanprinciples,withmany products having classification Society type approval.

n Herman Sr bv Ebweg 56, Barendrecht, 2991LT Tel: +31 78 619 25 info@hermansr.com07 www.hermansr.com

n Propspeed 23 Akatea Road, Auckland, New Zealand, 0602 Tel: +44 7766 056 Ensurewww.propspeed.cominfo@propspeed.com911operationalreadiness while reducing cost and saving fuel with Propspeed®. Superior in-field performance, technical support, and over 21 years in the marine industry.

INDUSTRY DATABASE 78 | AUGUST 2022 For the latest news and analysis go to www.maritimejournal.com SAFETY n Johnson Controls Plc The Security House, Hanworth Sunbury-on-Thames,Rd, TW16 5DA Tel: +44 1932 Johnsonwww.johnsoncontrols.co.uk743333ControlsformallyTYCO & ADT is a market leader in providing integrated security solutions such as Building Management Systems, Fire Detection, Fire Suppression, HVAC and Security SpinlockSystems. Ltd See under: Life Jackets SAFETY HOOKS n H CompanyH.www.hhenriksen.comhooks@hhenriksen.comFax:Tel:Tnsberg,TrleborgveienHenriksen15,3101+4733378400+4733378430HenriksenASisatechnologywithalongandproud 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 Adec Marine Limited See under: Life Saving Equipment SALVAGE & WRECK REMOVAL n Subsalve USA P.O Box 2030, North Kingstown, Ri 02852 Tel: +1 401 88408801 Fax: +1 401 884 Subsalvewww.subsalve.comRichard@subsalve.com8868istheworldwide 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 n Lee Sanitation Ltd Wharf Road, Fenny Warwickshire,Compton,CV47 2FE Tel: +44 1295 770000 Fax: +44 1295 LeeSan,www.leesan.comsales@leesan.com770022leadersinmarine 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 n Applied Satellite Technology Ltd (AST) Head Office: Satellite House, Bessemer Way, Harfreys Industrial Estate, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 0LX Tel: +44 1493 440011 Fax: +44 1493 249721 info@theastgroup.com www.theastgroup.com AST is a global supplier of satellite and endto-end remote communications. We provide a comprehensive range of devices, voice and data connectivity and empower our customers to optimise their operations. SEATING & CHAIRS n Allsalt Maritime 2952 Ed Nixon Terrace, Victoria, BC, V9B 0B2 Tel: +1 206 962 Allsaltinfo@allsalt.com1986www.allsalt.comMaritimeisadesign,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. n Capital Seating 1 Forward Park Sheene Road, Gorse Hill Industrial Estate, Beaumont Leys, Leicester, LE4 1BF Tel: +44 1162 169910 Fax: +44 1162 169920 Distributorswww.capitalseating.co.ukinfo@capitalseating.co.ukforGRAMMERNautic. 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. STABILISERS n GrimboasenHUMPHREE16, Gothenburg, 417 49 Tel: +46 31 744 3577 Fax: +46 31 744 3573 Humphree,www.humphree.comhumphree@humphree.combasedinGothenburg 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. STEERING GEAR WaterMota Ltd See under: Propulsion Systems TRAINING n Lloyds Maritime Academy KNect House, 30-32 Mortimer Street, London, W1W 7RE Tel: +44 2070 174483 developmentworld’sLloyd’swww.lloydsmaritimeacademy.comlearning@knect365.comMaritimeAcademyisthelargestproviderofprofessionalcoursesandacademic education qualifications for the maritime industry n Thames Marine Academy Upnor Road Lower Upnor, Rochester, ME2 4UY Tel: +44 7703 whichphysicallyThewww.thamesmarineacademy.co.uk842852seaisachallengingandattimesexhaustingenvironmentintowork–notforthefaint-hearted. TRANSMISSIONS WaterMota Ltd See under: Propulsion Systems TRANSPORT & LOGISTIC SERVICES n Rubb Buildings Ltd 246 Dukesway, Team Valley Trading Estate, Tyne and Wear, Gateshead, NE11 0QE Tel: +44 1914 Rubbinfo@rubb.co.uk822211www.rubbuk.commarineandportstructurescan be custom designed to meet a variety of bulk handling methods. Relocating and extending is easy and cost effective in a busy environment.

Uzmar Shipping & Trading Co. Ltd See under: Vessel Build and Repair n Van Wijngaarden Marine Services BV Buitenweistraat 15, 3372 BC Hardinxveld-Giessendam Tel: +31 184 490 Awww.wijngaarden.cominfo@wijngaarden.com244familyownedcompany with over 45 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.

TUGS n NH FrederiksøTowage8,Svendborg, 5700 Tel: +45 62 22 29 Wewww.nhtowage.dk/?info@nhtowage.dk11performlong-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.

TUGS, TOWING & SALVAGE

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.

n DSB Offshore Ltd Riverbank House, 1 Putney Bridge Road, London, SW6 3JD Tel: +44 2073 842882 www.dsboffshore.combrokers@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.

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Specialistswww.fastnetshipping.cominfo@fastnetshipping.cominMarinePlant

/ Survey Vessels, Jack up Barges, Pontoons, Tugs, Crane Barges, Dredgers and various other workboats. Jenkins Marine See under: Dredging Tidal Transit Limited See under: Offshore Support WORKBOATS-ALUMINIUM n SchelphoekHabbeke 103, 1621Mk Hoorn Tel: +31 2993 62182 Fax: +31 2993 Habbekéinfo@habbeke.nl67464www.habbeke.nlShipyard,establishedin1966, 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. For the latest news and analysis go to www.maritimejournal.com AUGUST 2022 | 79

INDUSTRY DATABASE VESSEL BUILD & REPAIR n Dixon Group Europe Ltd 350 Leach Place, Walton Summit Centre, Lancashire, PR5 8AS Tel: +44 1772 Dixonwww.dixoneurope.co.uksales@dixoneurope.co.uk323529isapremiermanufacturer 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 n Locate Supplies Nursling Industrial Estate, Majestic Road, Nursling, Southampton, SO16 0AF Tel: +44 polymers,rangetowithinAwww.locatesupplies.co.ukSales@locatesupplies.co.uk2380747822leadingmetalandplasticsuppliertheUK,LocateSuppliesisproudsupportthemarineindustrywithaofproductsincludingalloymetals,andspecialistmaterials. n EstaleiroNavalrochadaRocha Conde de Óbidos 1399, lisboa, 036 Tel: + 351 213 915 www.navalrocha.ptnavalrocha@navalrocha.pt900 Navalrocha offers a complete ‘one-stop-shop’ shiprepair service providing a full range of turnkey solutions. These services are delivered in cooperation with a series of longstanding and trusted partners with offices located within the yard. n 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. VESSEL SALE & CHARTER n Aquatic Towage and Marine Ltd 24 Raynes 50TowageNewwww.aquatictowage.cominquiries@aquatictowage.comTel:Hampshire,Lee-On-The-Solent,Road,PO139AL+44(0)7876251409businessstart-upoperatorAquaticandMarineLtdbringstogetheroveryearsofcombinedtowageandworkboat experience from its key staff team. Uzmar Shipping & Trading Co. Ltd See under: Vessel Build and Repair WINCHES n Gemmell and Prout Marine Ltd Swann Street, Hull, Yorkshire, HU2 0PH Tel: +44 1482 329600 Fax: +44 1482 Designerswww.proutmarine.co.ukenquiries@proutmarine.co.uk216296andmanufacturersof winches, windlasses and capstans. Hydraulic, electric, diesel, pneumatic and manually driven, along with ancillary equipment. Also hydraulic towing winches. Lebus International Engineers Ltd Pioneer House, Shorebury Point, Amy Johnson Way, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 2RX Tel: +44 1253 402402 Fax: +44 1253 enquiries@lebusinternational.com345748 fairleads,windlasses,handlingofExperiencedwww.lebusintengineers.comdesignersandmanufacturersspecialpurposeandstandardmarineequipmentinclusiveofwinches,capstans,cranes,davits,reelers,cablespoolingsystemsetc. n Lemans Nederland BV PO Box 527, Bergen op Zoom, NL 4600 AM Tel: +31 164 680 097 Fax: +31 164 681 etc;handlegearmanual,capstansexample:Ouraslift,Netherlands.situatedLemanshttp://www.lemans-nederland.nl/info@lemans-nederland.eu971Nederlandbvisacompanyinthesouth-westofTheWearespecialisedinhoist,pushandtowingequipment.Aswelldeck,dockandquayequipment.deliveryprogramconsistsofforWinches,windlassesand(standardandcustombuilt;electricorhydraulic;planetaryunit,worm-gear,spur-gear,etc;towire,umbilical,rope,chain-cable,Eitherforanchorhandling;mooring; fishing; dredging; towing; tug etc), some even from stock. Otherwise with quite short lead times. WINDOW WIPERS n UnitDurowipers20,Oldends Lane Industrial Estate, Stonehouse, Glos, GL10 3RQ Tel: +44 1453 820972 Fax: +44 1453 820979 Designwww.durowipers.co.uksales@durowipers.co.ukandmanufacture 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. n Exalto Wiper Technologys PO Box 40, 3370 AH, Hardinxveld Tel:-Giessendam+31184615 800 Fax: 31 184 614 wipers@exalto.com045 www.exalto.com Marine Exalto produces the world’s best professional marine wiper s ystems. Exalto makes wiper systems for all kind of vessels in the commercial and leisure sectors. WORKBOAT BUILDERS n C/BaixadaAister do Cocho, nº 228, A Guia – M, Meira – 3, MOAÑA, 6955 Tel: +34 986 240 294 Fax: +34 986 240 157 Safe,www.aister.com/eni.defrancisco@aister.esreliableanddesigned for work aluminium boats: bespoke patrols, SAR boats and passenger catamarans. n Cheetah Marine OceanBlue Quay, The Esplanade, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight, PO38 1JR Tel: +44 1983 (hydrographicofinCheetahNowwww.cheetahmarine.co.ukmail@cheetahmarine.co.uk852398inour25thyearofproduction,MarinecontinuestoleadEuropethespecialistdesignandconstructionpowercommercialcatamarans.workboat/catamaran) EDITORIAL & CONTENT Editor: Debbie Mason dmason@maritimejournal.com Correspondents Please contact our Correspondents at editor@maritimejournal.com Tugs & Towage: Peter Barker Graphic Editors David Blake, Paul Dunnington production@mercatormedia.com SALES & MARKETING t +44 1329 825335 f +44 1329 550192 Head of Media Sales: Louise Clarke lclarke@mercatormedia.com Commercial Marine Team Leader Lizzie Monk lmonk@mercatormedia.com Sales Executives Contact the sales team on commercialmarine@mercatormedia.com Marketing marketing@mercatormedia.com Chief Executive Andrew Webster awebster@mercatormedia.com Published monthly by: Mercator Media Limited Spinnaker House, Waterside Gardens, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 8SD, England t +44 1329 825335 f +44 1329 info@mercatormedia.com550192 mercatormedia.com NEXT MONTH The September 2022 issue will Insurance,ShipMarinefeature:Renewables;&Boatbuilding;Legal&Finance; Navaids; Navigation & Communication; Monitoring, Control & Autonomy ©Mercator Media Ltd 2022 ISSN 0957-7009 (print) ISSN 2633-4011 (online) Registered in England. Company No. 2427909 Registered Office: Mercator Media Ltd, Spinnaker House, Waterside Gardens, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 8SD, UK MARITIMEJOURNAL In association with Seawork Exhibition and ProducedConferencebySeawork Exhibition (Shanghai) Company Limited A joint venture project Sponsoring Member of the International Harbour Masters Association Honorary Industrial Member of the UK Harbour Master’s Association (UKHMA) Corporate Member, Sea Safety Group (UK) Subscriptions subscriptions@maritimejournal.com or subscribe online 1MJAlso,www.maritimejournal.comatsignuptotheweeklyE-Newsletteryear’sdigitalmagazines(12 issues) subscription £GBP87.00 n Diverse Marine Medina Ship Yard, Pelham Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight Tel: +44 1983 DMwww.diversemarine.co.ukinfo@diversemarine.co.uk300656acquiredtheassetsof 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 n Neptune Shipyards BV Rivierdijk 586, 3371 ED, Veerdam 1, Hardinxveld-Giessendam, 5308 JH Tel: +31 184 621423 Fax: +31 184 612741 Wewww.neptunemarine.cominfo@neptunemarine.comdesign,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. n SMS Group Ltd Unit 1 Ocean Quay, Belvidere Road, Southampton, Hants, SO14 5QY Tel: +44 2380 Southamptonwww.sms-marine.co.ukinfo@sms-marine.co.uk141010MarineServices specialise in ship building, ship repairs and steel fabrication across all aspects of the marine industry.

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