Maritime Journal January 2021

Issue No. 394

January 2021

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CONTENTS NEWS

FEATURES

44 Wing sail grant

14 Simple solution

America’s Cup technology meets Kamsarmax vessel auxiliary propulsion project

Four trailer winches and some steel spud legs get a contractor out of a tricky situation

16 Sail survey

46 Windcat purchase Hydrogen joint project leads to purchase of CTV operator Windcat Workboats

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48 Serious jack-up

SAL Renewables has launched with a specialised vessel: Wind Lift I

16

FEATURES

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10 Profile

David Millar: “it’s crowdsourced bathymetry, leveraging activity that’s already out there”

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12 Regenerative construction

Autonomous surveys, under sail are already a thing, thanks to a US company

24 Installation vessel The new breed of 20mW+ offshore wind turbines will require new classes of WTIVs

31 Ice, ice baby

Research vessel Polarstern, evaluated after a year locked in the Arctic ice

35 Innovative funding Boskalis has financed a mega-dredger through an Export Credit Agency covered loan

43 Z-Bridge

A motion compensated personnel transfer system small enough for a CTV

Red Sea Project, is one of the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism projects

COVER SHOT Issue No. 394

January 2021

Decarbonisation | Marine construction | Hydro survey under sail | Offshore renewables EXTRA

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Odin of Scapa is one of two powerful modern terminal support and escort tugs delivered to Orkney Island Council (OIC) Marine Services towards the end of last year and started operations in the historic anchorage of Scapa Flow off the north coast of Scotland.

Along with its sister newbuild tug Thor of Scapa, the 80-tonnes bollard pull ASD configured Odin of Scapa is a technologically advanced RAstar 3200SX ASD, designed exclusively for Sanmar Shipyards of Turkey by Canadian naval architects Robert Allan Ltd. Both tugs feature the designer’s unique sponsoned hull form that enhances their escort towing performance and makes them significantly

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more stable than most similarly-sized tugs. They have also been designed with a shallow draught to ensure greater operational flexibility.

Since their delivery from Sanmar’s purpose-built modern shipyard at Altinova in September, both tugs have been working at the Orkney Islands’ Flotta oil terminal.

They have also already been involved in rapid response operations during harsh weather conditions off northern Scotland, where the North Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean.

Soon after arriving, they came to the rescue of the freight vessel Vega Scorpio which had begun to drag its anchor. Already on standby because of the severe winds at the time, the tugs were able to reach the stricken vessel within 15 minutes.

8 Further Information: www.sanmar.com.tr

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NEWS

BRIEFS MJP directors

Maritime propulsion company, Marine Jet Power (MJP), has announced that it has appointed Björn Ingemanson, former President & CEO of Volvo Penta, and Glenn Edvardsen, CEO of VesselMan, to its board of directors.

Triple hire

Cyber risk management and insurance specialists, Astaara has expanded with three new staff members.

Victoria Knowles has joined as chief of staff, while Asti Rogers and Gemma Smyth take on the roles of head of operations and head of analytics respectively.

Inland ports

Swissterminal has announced it will take over operations of the three French inland ports Ottmarsheim, HuningueVillage-Neuf and Ile Napoléon in the course of 2021. The company has won an international tender to operate the three Alsatian ports.

Pumps

Marine and offshore pump manufacturer Hamworthy Pumps has appointed Dutchman Hans Christiaan Laheij as CEO. He has recently worked with German propulsion specialist Schottel in the position of Deputy CEO & President Marine. For a number of years, he has held several managerial positions at Wärtsilä.

Schottel

At the German Schottel GmbH Wismar subsidiary, a new crane system has been put into operation at an investment of 500,000 euro.

The new system ensures a faster and more efficient production process and replaces an old system from 1979. Its two new cranes are double-girder overhead travelling cranes with a load bearing capacity of 50 tonnes each.

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BAR TECHNOLOGIES AWARDED EU DECARBONISATION GRANT BAR Technologies is set to contribute its solid wing sail expertise to the EU’s Project CHEK to deliver two low-carbon concept ship designs.

Set to start in June 2021, project CHEK will last for 36 months.

As the 2050 net zero deadlines come into sharper focus, the maritime industry has been grappling with the issue of carbon emissions. Vessels built in the next two decades will still be operational mid-century requiring immediate, coordinated action on decarbonisation.

As no single technology can yet currently fully decarbonise shipping, the consortium has brought together leading firms and institutions in low carbon innovation across the maritime sector to deliver a Kamsarmax bulker and a Meraviglia class cruise ship. Both vessels will be targeting a 99% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, at least 50% savings in energy, and a reduction in black carbon emissions of over 95%. These two vessel types currently constitute 85% of global greenhouse gas emissions from shipping, representing a key area for carbon savings.

BAR Technologies, set to be the first business to bring a new level of significant, annualised savings (up to 30%) via a wing sail to market, following its partnership with global commodities firm, Cargill, will apply its expertise in wind propulsion, developing a solid wing sail array for the Kamsarmax vessel. The vessel will also feature automated, optimised

vessel routing, waste heat recovery, hull form optimisation, and a gate rudder. By designing the overall layout to optimise the benefits from the combination of technologies used, the efficiency savings will be maximised.

John Cooper, CEO, BAR Technologies, said: “Wind propulsion will be a cornerstone of low carbon shipping in future, with the versatility to deliver efficiency savings regardless of the powertrain used. However, it is most effective as part of a wider suite of decarbonisation technology, and especially when designed into the vessel platform from the beginning. We’re excited to be a part of bringing this market first vessel to fruition to help the shipping industry tackle its crucial emissions challenge.”

8 BAR Technologies, as an America’s Cup team spin off company, has lots of experience with wing sails

The project, ‘deCarbonizing sHipping by Enabling Key technology symbiosis on real vessel concept designs’, is part of the EU Horizon 2020 programme to accelerate innovation. The other consortium partners are the University of Vaasa (coordinator), World Maritime University, Wärtsilä, Cargill, MSC Cruises, Lloyds Register, Silverstream Technologies, Hasytec, Deltamarin, and Climeon.

BAR Technologies’ CTO Simon Schofield will be presenting at the third in a series of Commercial Marine Network decarbonization webinars on Tuesday 9th February 10:00 - 11:00 UTC.

FLOATING WIND FARM OFF SARDINIA PLANNED A Milan-based floating wind farm project company has applied with the Port Authority of Cagliari for a 30-year concession to build and operate an export cable connection for a €1.4bn floating wind farm off the west coast of Sardinia.

Ichnusa Wind Power srl plans to construct the Sardegna Sud Occidentale wind farm around 35km off the coast of the Italian island, said Offshore WIND.

The wind farm will comprise 42 floating wind turbines according to the project’s application documents. The turbines will have a rated capacity of 12MW and a total capacity of 504MW. The developer is seeking permission to construct underground and subsea ducts for the 220kV export cable on the west pier of the port of Portovesme, the Municipality of Portoscuso, Sardinia, to connect

the wind farm with an existing onshore substation.

The concession would also cover the export cable route beyond the territorial waters.

The wind turbines will be connected to the floating offshore substation via a 66kV inter-array cable system.

Maritime Journal has contacted Ichnusa Wind Power and the Port Authority of Cagliari for comment.

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NEWS

BRIEFS NLB OBE

Mike Bullock, the Chief Executive of the Northern Lighthouse Board, the General Lighthouse Authority for the waters surrounding Scotland and the Isle of Man, has been awarded an OBE in the UK’s New Year Honours List recognising his work for services to the Safety and Welfare of Seafarers.

Director

Oceanic Systems (UK) Ltd, manufacturer of alarm, display and control systems for leisure and commercial vessels, is pleased to announce the promotion of Ryan Pannell to the main board of directors as Engineering Director.

CTV operator

Tidal Transit has recently made two new appointments, with Jimmy Duggan joining as Operations and QHSE Manager and Georgia Cuddihy as HSE Apprentice. Based in North Norfolk, UK, Tidal Transit has been chartering its purpose-designed vessels to the offshore wind industry since 2011.

Marine CEO

Babcock, the UK headquartered aerospace and defence company, has announced that Will Erith has been appointed as CEO of its Marine sector, effective immediately. Will was previously Managing Director of the Surface Ships Business Unit within the Sector.

Port board

On the recommendation of the Supervisory Board, the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders has appointed Ms Nynke Dalstra as Port of Rotterdam Authority Supervisory Board member effective as of 15 December 2020. Until last year Nynke Dalstra was the CFO at Royal HaskoningDHV.

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CMB BUYS WINDCAT WORKBOATS Windcat Workboats, one of the major operators of CTVs in the North Sea has been acquired by CMB writes Dag Pike.

Windcat is among the leading offshore wind support vessel providers in Europe, and owns and operates, directly or through its joint ventures, a fleet of 46 CTVs in the European offshore wind sector. Windcat is headquartered in Lowestoft, United Kingdom and IJmuiden, in the Netherlands and has joint ventures with two strong local partners, FRS Windcat Offshore Logistics in Germany and TSM Windcat in France. The company employs approximately 180 shore-based and sea-going personnel. The existing Windcat management team will continue to lead the company after the completion of the transaction.

Previous owner of Windcat, Seacor commented, “This sale

represents another milestone in our strategy of optimizing our regional footprint and reducing costs. The proceeds from this transaction will enhance our liquidity, and further strengthen our position in a challenging environment and allow us to continue developing our hybrid battery powered platform supply vessels that we believe have significant potential.”

Willem van der Wel, the

8 Windcat owns and operates, directly or through its joint ventures, a fleet of 46 CTVs

Managing Director of Windcat commented, “We have been working closely together with CMB over the past two years in the development of the Hydrocat, the world’s first Hydrogen driven CTV. This important step in Windcat’s history will allow us to further develop this cooperation.

FIRST TURBINE GOES IN AT MORAY EAST Moray East offshore wind farm has announced the successful milestone of the first of its 100 9.5MW turbines to be installed in the Moray Firth.

In December, Moray East announced the completion of jacket installation - with 100 three-legged steel foundations installed on the sea-bed. Turbine components have been arriving in the Moray Firth, where they have been stored and preserved onshore. Pre-assembly work is being undertaken at Global Energy’s facility at Nigg. Turbines components are loaded onto an installation vessel and taken to site; the offshore installation, comprising of 5 lifts, will be completed by MHI Vestas and Fred Olsen .

Moray East’s WTG Package Manager Ewan Watson said: “A turbine is the most iconic

DNV GL, the vessel classification society and assurance and risk management company, will change its name to DNV on 1 March 2021.

The move comes after a comprehensive review of the company’s strategy as it positions itself for a world in which many of DNV’s markets are undergoing fundamental change. The present name has been in place

since the 2013 merger between DNV (Det Norske Veritas) and GL (Germanischer Lloyd).

The name simplification is a natural consequence of a successfully completed merger and of having operated as a fully integrated company for several years now.

Remi Eriksen, Group President

8 Moray East’s first turbine; a proudly towering 200m representation of engineering success

representation of the new offshore wind industry, and I am delighted to issue images of Moray East’s first turbine, a proudly towering 200m representation of engineering success against some of the most challenging circumstances the world has known.

Moray East’s Head of Construction Enrique Alvarez Cordobes said “This has demanded precision engineering with massive components, requiring excellent co-operation and co-ordination between a range of companies both on land and at sea, and I would like to offer my thanks and congratulations to all those who have made this most distinctive and visible milestone possible.“

DNV GL NAME CHANGE and CEO, said, “We merged two leading companies with complementary strengths and market positions, and combining the two names was the right solution in 2013.

However, it was not a name that rolled off the tongue, and many customers already refer to the company as DNV.”

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VESSEL & EQUIPMENT NEWS

GERMAN LAKE FLEET GOES ECO-FRIENDLY Electric catamarans are currently being ordered for service on Germany’s biggest lake but alternative synthetic fuel systems are also being looked at for the future, reports Tom Todd Josef Siebler, spokesman for Lake of Constance passenger ship operator Bodensee Schiffsbetriebe (BSB) told Maritime Journal an EU-wide invitation to tender for two all-electric catamaran ferries was being issued late December. The ships are described as the first step in the creation of an eco-friendly passenger ship fleet on Germany’s biggest lake up to 2030. Sieber added “we are also monitoring the development of possible alternative drive systems“.

That was echoed by BSB Technical Head Christoph Witte, who said that “parallel to the acquisition of the new electric ships, the BSB is preparing the remaining ships in its fleet for a switch to E-fuels, in other words eco-friendly synthetic fuels“.

Parallel to the acquisition of the new electric ships, the BSB is preparing the remaining ships in its fleet for a switch to E-fuels

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Witte said that ideally the first all-electric ship would serve from summer 2022 and that the second could be built straight after that perhaps for operation by 2025. They would replace at least one diesel-electric ship.

Who will build the new ships or supply the components is not yet known. Siebler said however they will be fully-electric with electric motors and carry storage batteries charged from solar panels.

Witte said the catamaran design had been chosen because of lower surface resistance compared to monohull

ships. The catamarans will also be smaller than the current ferries in the BSB fleet of 14 ships, which range in size from about 30m to 60m. Made of aluminium, they will also be lighter than conventional ships with lower propulsion and energy needs and provide a reduced 15 knots.

Witte said the new ships were “being regarded as prototypes, with which we can test and develop ship propulsion systems of the future“.

The BSB is involved in a variety of alternative ship propulsion projects. Siebler told Maritime Journal it is involved with the Konstanz University of Applied Sciences (HTWG) and others in an extensive study into the use of hydrogen in inland shipping. The BSB is also involved in government-level discussions about the potential of fuel cell technology and is a partner of the Green Meth network, which is exploring the uses of methanol as a renewable energy source in inland shipping.

8 Electric catamarans are the first step for eco friendly BSB

New subsidiary SAL Renewables has proudly launched with a specialised vessel: the Wind Lift I - a 2010-built dynamic positioning (DP) jack-up crane vessel.

The jack-up is ideally suited for offshore wind maintenance projects as well as the installation of wind turbine parts. With a 500t capacity, high outreach offshore crane and a fully equipped accommodation block for up to 50 people, this highly versatile asset also has a strong track record.

“Wind Lift I represents an important enhancement of our fleet. It extends our scope of action to provide our customers with comprehensive, yet customised solutions,” said Heiko Felderhoff, Managing Director of SAL Renewables. “Wind Lift I is a highly adaptable vessel. There are only few things that it can’t do.”

Matthieu Moerman, Head of Projects at

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Photo: Gusto MSC

Serious jack-up for serious wind industry work

8 Wind Lift 1

SAL Renewables, adds: “Megawatts capacity of wind parks keep increasing and old wind parks will need to be renewed with new turbines or decommissioned. With Wind Lift I we are not only targeting the installation and maintenance market but also decommissioning and upgrading of old existing wind parks.”

Wind Lift I was recently deployed by SAL for a hydraulic hammer test as part of an offshore wind project in the North Sea. Despite the season’s unpredictable weather patterns, the vessel managed the job perfectly.

In addition to Wind Lift I, SAL Renewables also holds access to the offshore DP2 heavy lift ship Blue Giant.

SAL Renewables is not involved in any traditional heavy lift shipping operations, which are performed by SAL Heavy Lift as the transport and logistics arm. As such, SAL Renewables is a perfect complement to SAL’s existing services - providing comprehensive, complete maritime solution for the offshore wind industry.

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PROFILE

DAVID MILLAR Fugro Americas A big step forward in understanding the oceans and oceans’ floors was taken by “a simple, cost-effective” flick of a switch, David Millar told MJ. “The amazing thing is, we have a lot of survey vessels moving around the world, but we weren’t collecting bathymetry data. It was fairly easy just to turn this on while they were in transit.”

It was certainly one of the low hanging fruit for the GEBCO-stewarded Seabed 2030 project.

This began four-and-a-half years ago after what Millar described as an “inspirational” meeting, from which sprang the vision - and Millar’s personal commitment - to see a fully mapped ocean by the end of this decade.

But, apart from curiosity, why bother? “The shape and depth of ocean basins affects circulation,” Millar explained. “These large bodies of moving water have a significant impact on weather patterns - like hurricanes.”

Likewise, an eruption or shift on the seafloor can trigger a tsunami: all this “makes largescale risk mitigation possible”. It’s not just about disaster warnings: there are also advantages for

sustainable management of fisheries and habitats for the longer term.

Even with intergovernmental organizations and world-wide academic resources it’s still an ambitious target: “We started with only 6% of the ocean bed mapped by direct observations... Fugro transits have now covered an area equivalent to the size of France and Spain, and Seabed 2030 is up to around 20%,” he said. But while buy-in wasn’t achieved overnight, it’s picking up momentum: a growing number of clients and ships, from fishing fleets to cruise liners, are now doing their bit: “It’s crowdsourced bathymetry, leveraging activity that’s already out there,” he added.

Other slightly less low hanging fruit needed a little shake of the tree. “Of course we collect data for clients, but that’s not owned by Fugro,” he pointed out. But it was possible “to help them see the value in contributing” - in some cases, ensuring it wasn’t going to be made available in high enough resolution to compromise their proprietary interests.

However, regardless of how you shake the tree, there will be still gaps,” he admitted.

It’s crowdsourced bathymetry, leveraging activity that’s already out there

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There will be places that ships don’t travel and there will be a cost associated in getting a systematic survey of those areas off the beaten path. Clearly, Fugro, the first of the private companies to get involved, is in it for the long haul and considering what they may be able contribute - but it does tie in with some of their other ambitions.

“The technology is developing”, said Millar: “Uncrewed, autonomous vessels will accelerate the programme, reducing costs and carbon footprint”, he added. But it is also tied in with “a shift in values, in the way business is done”, he told MJ: “It aligns with Fugro’ vision to help create a safe and liveable world.”

He concluded: “A lot of our work is in and on the oceans, but we’re recognising we want to be good stewards of the world - give a bit, back, if you like.”

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AUTOMONOUS SURVEY VESSEL (1) Norway (2) 400,000 EUR (3) UiT Norges arktiske universitet, Tromsø, Norway (4) UiT The Arctic University of Norway wants to procure an autonomous surface vessel (ASV) for use in marine monitoring and research (5) 3 (6) Maritime Robotics AS, Trondheim, Norway

Key: (1) Area; (2) Estimated Value; (3) Promoter; (4) Profile; (5) Tenders Received; (6) Supplier/Contractor

COASTAL PATROL VESSEL (1) Portugal (2) 449,000 EUR (3) Guarda Nacional Republicana - Direcção de Recursos Logísticos - Divisão de Aquisições, Lisboa, Portugal (4) Supply and Delivery of a Coastal Patrol Boat (CPB) for the Territorial Command of Madeira (5) 2 (6) Rodman Polyships, Galicia, Spain VESSEL R&M SERVICES (1) France (2) 329,827 EUR (3) Armement des phares et balises, Quimper, France (4) Contract for services concerning the maintenance and where needed, repairs to patrol vessel “Iris” (5) 5 (6) SARL Ateliers mécaniques lorientais, Lorient, France

SOUNDING VESSEL (1) Netherlands (2) 1,850,000 EUR (3) Waterschap Scheldestromen, Middelburg, Netherlands (4) This tender concerns the European public tender for the construction and supply of a sounding vessel for the Scheldestromen water board, hereinafter referred to as the contracting authority (5) 2 (6) Holland Shipyards Group, HardinxveldGiessendam, Netherlands

RIVERBANK PROTECTION WORKS (1) France (2) 3,200,000 EUR (3) Syndicat Mixte des Bassins Hydrauliques de l’Isère, Grenoble, France (4) Repair and reinforcement of the dikes of Isère (5) 2 (6) Carron SAS, Champagnier, France MARINE OPERATIONS (1) UK, Orkney (2) 250,000 GBP (3) European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) Ltd, Stromness, Orkney (4) The provision of marine operations on behalf of EMEC (5) 7 (6) Northerly Marine Services Ltd, Holm, Orkney, KW17 2RX BUOY MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1) Romania (2) 2,719,117 RON (3) Compania Nationala „Administratia Porturilor Maritime” S.A., Constanta, Romania (4) Accidental damage repairs to the maritime signalling system (5) 1 (6) Utilnavorep, Constanta, Romania

RESCUE CRAFT (1) Norway (2) Not Stated (3) Forsvaret v/Forsvarets logistikkorganisasjon, Bergen, Norway (4) Fast Rescue Craft (FRCs), for the Nornen-class Patrol Vessels in the Norwegian Coast Guard Organisation (5) 2 (6) Maritime Partner AS, Aalesund, Norway RHIBS & TRAILERS 1) Netherlands (2) 4,408,840 EUR (3) Ministerie van Defensie, Utrecht, Netherlands (4) Contract for the supply and delivery of 19 Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) and 6 boat trailers (5) 3 (6) Alunaut, Tornimäe (Estland), Netherlands UNMANNED UNDERWATER VEHICLE 1) Norway (2) 2,471,780 NOK (3) UiT Norges arktiske universitet, Tromsø, Norway (4) Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicle (ROV) for teaching and simple research assignments (5) 4 (6) Blueye Robotics AS, Trondheim, Norway

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MARINE CIVILS

MARINE CONSTRUCTION: A MORE REGENERATIVE APPROACH According to Nektarios Mitsokapas, The Red Sea Project, currently under construction on the coast of Saudi Arabia, is one of the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism projects The Director of the Marine & Infrastructure Division of Greek marine civil engineers, Archirodon, adds that once fully completed in 2030, visitors will be able to explore an archipelago made up of more than 90 pristine islands and swim in a lagoon filled with thriving coral reefs.

To safeguard this extremely sensitive ecological environment, The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind the destination, has made embedding regenerative techniques into every detail of construction its top priority.

Those high standards and unswerving commitment to sustainability has made this one of Archirodion’s most challenging projects yet - but also one of the most interesting.

At almost every stage, the company needed to adapt or reinvent entirely its techniques to ensure that marine infrastructure and coastal development construction methods do not affect the environment.

Coastal development can often result in an impact on habitats and alterations to ecosystems. This is not an option at The Red Sea Project. Scientists, academics, global environmentalists and marine construction experts have closely scrutinised each stage of the planning and implementation of work in the Al Wahj-Umluj lagoon to ensure that it goes beyond business as usual to set new standards in sustainability ahead of the first visitors arriving at the end of 2022.

PROJECT SCOPE Archirodon’s scope is to build a 1.4km causeway that will deliver access to Sheybarah Island, one of the destination’s main development sites. Archirodon is also constructing a jetty in the form of a quay-wall enabling the access to infrastructure works on Sheybarah island itself. It is a huge challenge to build jetties and causeways in a lagoon inhabited by coral reefs without affecting the environment. To overcome this, we are doing something quite incredible - by carefully removing corals and transplanting them in purposebuilt coral habitat before the work starts. This painstaking work undertaken by a team of divers and marine equipment.

So far 700 crates of coral, each containing 4 corals, have been replanted by Archirodon. The company is truly embracing the project’s commitment to preserve pristine coral reefs and equally keen to contribute to the enhancement of natural beauty of the lagoon.

ADAPTING TO NOCTURNAL SPECIES Reducing disruption to the reefs is of critical importance. To ensure minimal disruption, night-time working has been limited to reduce noise and light disturbance to the corals, as well as to nesting birds and two species of endangered turtle that swim in the Red Sea. This is to help maintain natural nocturnal activity.

Archirodon has also installed real time monitoring buoys.

These measure temperature, salinity/PH and turbidity in the lagoon’s water in order to quickly spot where work exceeds

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allowable limits. If the level of turbidity ever rises above 2mg/l, work will be immediately halted to make sure turbidity is allowed to return within the limits.

The activity is performed in a controlled manner, during daytime hours only and with controlled pace and limited sailing speed. To save time, the company must be extremely efficient with the loading, sailing full, offloading and sailing empty cycle with little room for errors or breakdowns. It takes a minimum of five hours to sail a loaded rock barge from the Coastguard Jetty to Sheybarah Island Jetty and 6 hours to sail from the Mainland North Jetty to the key development sites so time must be saved in these ways to ensure that the progress remains consistent. Despite these barriers, progress is well ahead of schedule, with over 4.5km of 6.2km of the causeway’s construction completed so far, thanks to a strict adherence to the construction program.

TRSDC and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) recently co-published a research paper in Frontiers in Marine Science journal highlighting how careful design and planning can allow coastal development to enhance rather than jeopardise conservation efforts. Placing environmental science at the heart of construction is embedded into the destination. Nektarios Mitsokapas concludes that this project is the first step to completely rethink how Archirodon in the marine construction industry leaves the environments it builds much improved on how they were found.

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MARINE CIVILS

DREDGING SPOILS TRANSFORM INTO NEW TERMINAL 180,000 cubic metres of dredged material are currently being reused as filling material in the construction of the Port of Gothenburg’s next major investment

The embanked bay will constitute the new terminal area.

But first, the embanked bay will be filled with about 180,000 cubic metres of contaminated dredging spoils, and that work is currently underway Construction of the brand-new terminal at the Port of Gothenburg got under way in autumn 2018. Since then, 1,500 piles have been sunk into the bedrock, and the Arendal bay has been embanked with blasting stones from an adjacent hill.

The embanked bay will constitute the new terminal area.

But first, the embanked bay will be filled with about 180,000 cubic metres of contaminated dredging spoils, and that work is currently underway.

When the material fills the basin, water is forced out and needs to be purified and checked before it is returned to the sea.

Image: Gothenburg Port Authority

When the masses have been stabilized and solidified and further surface work have been completed, 140,000 square metres of new, long-awaited terminal space, will be available in the port.

“The terminal is a crucial aspect of the port’s long-term expansion plans and will further strengthen Gothenburg as the Nordic logistics capital. By almost exclusively using recycled material in the project, we are also able to expand with environmental consideration” said Joakim Grenmarker, Project Manager at the Gothenburg Port Authority.

“This is done by adding carbon dioxide to the water from the backfill basin, which lowers the PH value so that pollutants can precipitate. The water is then pumped on to a sedimentation basin and on to a sand and active carbon filter.

We examine and send water for analysis once a week to ensure that the water is ready to be pumped into the sea,” said Kristina Bernstén, Environmental Engineer at the Gothenburg Port Authority.

The terminal is expected to be completed by 2023, although certain sections might be brought into use before then.

The Port of Gothenburg is the only port in Sweden with the capacity to receive the world’s largest container vessels and has the broadest range of shipping routes within and outside Europe. The 25 rail shuttles that depart each day mean that companies throughout Sweden and Norway have a direct, environmentally smart link to the largest port in the Nordic region. The Port of Gothenburg has terminals for oil, cars, roro, containers and passengers.

8 Artist’s depiction of the new terminal at the Port of Gothenburg, phase 2 included

A concrete additive from an Australian company that enhances compressive strength and other key characteristics is finding many uses in and around the Port of Savannah, Georgia, USA. Following successful trials in early 2020, the Georgia Port Authority (GPA) has now specified the use of EdenCrete in three smaller repair projects at the Port of Savannah. Further, Eden is nearing completion of the development with other companies of a number of specialised EdenCrete enhanced concrete mixes for port, marine and coastal applications.

EdenCrete is Eden’s 100% owned, proprietary carbon-strengthened concrete additive that enhances a wide range of

Photo: Gusto MSC

Carbon-strengthened concrete additive

8 EdenCrete enriched concrete being poured at Port of Savannah

performance characteristics of the concrete including compressive strength, flexural strength, tensile strength, abrasion resistance, reduced permeability, increased

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modulus of elasticity, and reduced shrinkage, delivering stronger, tougher, more durable and longer lasting concrete.

Additionally, in applications where fresh concrete has to be pumped under pressure, it is claimed to greatly reduce the friction enabling the required pumping pressure to be reduced, resulting in less wear on the pumps, and safer working conditions due to reduced nozzle pressure being required, which in turn results in cost savings through less wasted concrete resulting from reduced re-bound in the case of shotcrete applications.

EdenCrete is claimed to offer additional advantages in areas of high wear and in marine and coastal environments.

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MARINE CIVILS Accessing the underside of a rail bridge over fast flowing water for a recent rail upgrade required some out of the box thinking.

TPA Temporary Access Solutions, a specialist hire company providing access solutions for land, rail and water was contracted to supply their VersaDock modular pontoons to Network Rail’s Trans Pennine (east) route upgrade in the UK. As part of the modernisations, engineers needed access to the underside of a rail bridge to fit electronic monitoring sensors.

Situated above a strong flowing river, fixing any platform in place here was going to prove challenging.

TPA Pontoons have a long working history with Versadock, which describes itself as ‘market leaders in modular pontoons and drive on docks’. The solution to this anchorage issue was to produce a Spud Leg bracket. This bracket bolted to each corner of the raft allows a leg to be raised and lowered using a winch system to give pinpoint accuracy and secure holding. Although the concept of a Spud Leg is not a new one, no such fitting existed for a modular pontoon of this nature, Versadock claims. Versadock were quick to design a viable bracket and within a few weeks, prototypes were produced. These

SIMPLE SPUD LEG SYSTEM IS CHEAP SOLUTION TO TRICKY ACCESS ISSUE

8 The bracket bolted to each corner of the raft allows a leg to be raised and lowered using a winch system

were tested at Versadock’s facility in Berthon Lymington Marina, UK before being deployed

by TPA Pontoons in a real world environment.

James Myatt, Business Development Manager for TPA Pontoons said: “Chris and his team at Versadock have really helped us with this bracket and our customers will reap the benefits of more complicated installation sites being completed quickly and efficiently.”

“TPA really are experts at what they do and when they called, we were only too happy to help develop something for them,” said Chris Davison of Versadock.

TPA Pontoons provided a 6m scaffold tower, a safety boat, two operators and the 6m x 6m pontoon raft. The four leg anchoring system performed admirably, holding the raft securely in place while the engineers carried out the bridge works. The ease of deployment and recovery of the anchor legs means that the raft can be easily moved and repositioned as the engineers dictate. The upgrades to the bridge will take up to three weeks to complete and the raft with access tower will be in place throughout.

TPA Pontoons provided a 6m scaffold tower, a safety boat, two operators and the 6m x 6m pontoon raft

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WORKS IN PROGRESS Under study in Bremerhaven is a €170 million upgrade of berths at the German port’s giant Stromkaje container handling facility, writes Tom Todd.

The study was ordered by the Bremen State Senate, which is responsible for port development in Bremerhaven and its smaller sister port Bremen, inland on the River Weser.

The Senate wants to adapt Stromkaje berth infrastructures to cope with expected larger, deeper- draught boxships with capacities of up to about 24,000 teus. Estimates are that upgrading will cost about €170 million with the work beginning in three years. Some €1.1 million has been set aside by the Senate for the upgrade study.

Port management firm bremenports is carrying out the study and looking at “possible variants”, which would affect berths along a 2.4kms section of the Stromkaje covering Terminals 1-3A. Bremenports spokesman Holger Bruns told Maritime Journal it was still early days as far as upgrade details were concerned. “We have only just begun to look at the various options”, he said, predicting that evaluation would take “until at least the autumn of 2021”.

Science and Ports Senator Claudia Schilling said “the project is of outstanding importance

BREMERHAVEN PLANS €170m BOX HANDLING UPGRADE 8 Part of Bremerhaven’s giant North Sea container handling facilities

for the future competitiveness of the Bremen ports. Shipping companies have recently brought ever- larger ships into service around the world, and these are bringing with them additional demands on quay infrastructures”.

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The Stromkaje is part of Bremerhaven’s Wilhelm Kaisen Container handling facility which is 4.9kms long and has 14 berths. It is one of the longest such sites in the world and the fourth largest container hub in Europe with about 3 million m2 of operating area and more than 40 container cranes on water depths of 12.6-15m.

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AUTONOMOUS SURVEYS UNDER SAIL US company Saildrone, Inc. has launched a 22m version of its uncrewed surface vehicles, known as saildrones Powered by wind and solar energy, saildrones are capable of extreme-duration missions of up to 12 months in the open ocean. This latest and largest version, the first in the Surveyor class of USVs, is called the Saildrone Surveyor, and carries sonar equipment capable of seafloor mapping down to 7,000m.

Coinciding with the start of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, the launch of the Saildrone Surveyor is claimed to present a paradigm shift in enhanced seabed mapping, which is currently done with very large and expensive manned ships. The Surveyor, uncrewed and powering its robust sensor suite by harvesting renewable energy, delivers an equivalent survey capability, but at a fraction of the cost and carbon footprint of a traditional survey ship.

“We are excited to see the launch of the Saildrone Surveyor,” said Alan Leonardi, director of the NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research. “NOAA is supporting the development and testing of this new uncrewed system because we are confident it will expand the capability of our existing fleet of ships to help us accelerate in a cost-effective way our mission to map, characterize and explore our nation’s deep ocean territory, monitor valuable fisheries and other marine resources, and provide information to unleash the potential of our nation’s Blue Economy.”

In 2019, NOAA provided a three-year grant through the National Oceanographic Partnership Program to the University of New Hampshire, in partnership with the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute and Saildrone, to integrate and test sensors on the Saildrone Surveyor for

mapping the seafloor and revealing life in the water column.

While conducting the mapping, samples of DNA, referred to as “environmental DNA,” will be collected to reveal the genetic composition of organisms inhabiting the water.

“The launch of the Surveyor is a huge step up, not just for Saildrone’s data services but for the capabilities of uncrewed systems in our oceans,” said Richard Jenkins, founder & CEO of Saildrone. “For the first time, a scalable solution now exists to map our planet within our lifetime, at an affordable cost.”

8 The latest version of Saildrone is 22m (72ft) long

Two subsea companies have entered a new strategic cooperation to share knowledge and services that will simplify the acquisition of high-quality marine data for clients across Europe.

Signed on 1 January, the agreement between Hamburg-based Subsea Europe Services and Nicosia, Cyprus-based Cyprus Subsea Consulting and Services C.S.C.S. Ltd is the foundation for matching the extensive autonomous and long-term water column survey experience of Cyprus Subsea and Subsea Europe Service’s seafloor surveying expertise to provide a harmonised hydrography and oceanography portfolio from a single, Europe-wide source.

Sören Themann, CEO of Subsea Europe, said, “Adding Cyprus Subsea to our team of trusted partners brings a new dimension to

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Photo: Subsea Europe Services

Hydrography and oceanography portfolio combo

8 Subsea Europe Services and Cyprus Subsea Consulting and Services aim to provide a harmonised hydrography and oceanography portfolio from a single, Europe-wide source

our activity. While extending our geographical reach is in line with our next day delivery goals, the capability to characterise oceanographic processes in and around hydrographic survey sites will give our clients a more complete picture of their study

regions and how they are changing.”

Additionally, both companies will share knowledge on the continuing development of autonomous solutions for marine surveying, developments that will help to bring high-quality marine data to more companies and organisations.

Working closely together, the agreement facilitates a new local hub for Subsea Europe Services in the Mediterranean and extends the reach of Cyprus Subsea to Northern Europe. Both partners will be positioned to provide Gliders, Moorings and related services from Cyprus Subsea as well as Multibeam Echo Sounders (MBES), including the state-of-the-art integrated Hydroacoustic Survey System (iHSS), and ancillary equipment on a rental, sales or subscription basis from Subsea Europe Services.

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TUG DELIVERY ROUND-UP

dominated by Robert Allan designed vessels including eleven RAmparts and nine Z-Tech tugs. Two more RAmparts 3200 examples have now joined the line-up, PSA Marvel and PSA Valkyrie, incorporating improvements from two similar designs PSA Thor and PSA Hulk delivered in 2018.

Built by PaxOcean Engineering Zhuhai Co Ltd, this latest pair feature uniquely styled wheelhouse and deckhouse designs developed exclusively for PSA Marine creating what RAL describe as ‘an outstanding and appealing appearance.’

PSA Thor and PSA Valkyrie are classed by Lloyd’s Register with notation including Escort Tug and Fire Fighting Ship 1 with Water Spray. Caterpillar 3516C main engines provide power to two Schottel SRP 510 Z-drives with auxiliary power supplied by two Cummins gensets. On trials performance expectations were exceeded including a bollard pull of 83.5t and speed ahead 13.5kn.

Towing is over either bow or stern with Rolls-Royce providing an ETWH 2000/800 single split-drum winch forward and a TW 2000/100 single drum winch aft, MacGregor meanwhile supplies a MG-HUW-05-UL tugger winch with Palfinger providing a PK1200 deck crane.

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8 Sonke is Hans Sshramm’s fifth newbuild Sanmar tug

8 Valkyrie features a uniquely styled wheelhouse and deckhouse

Credit: RAL

From the start of January Svitzer is expanding its towage service into Emden in Germany and in preparation for this new operation took delivery recently of a MED-A2360 series tug named Svitzer Vestri from Turkey’s Med Marine.

Svitzer reports the 62tbp tug as ‘compact yet robust enabling greater manoeuvrability without compromising power, even in narrow and shallow ports.’ As well as serving at Emden and on a wider basis, the tug may be called on to support other operations throughout the Scandinavian and German cluster as part of Svitzer’s flexible operating model.

It marks a busy period for Med Marine’s connection with Svitzer with two RAL TundRA 3000 ice-breaking tugs also under construction. Designed for a range of environments across Svitzer’s Scandinavian operations we hope to return and look closer at these tugs once delivered early in 2021.

Sanmar Shipyards draws attention to the importance of building long-term relationships with its customers allowing an understanding of their operational needs related to specification, design and build stages of vessels entrusted to them. A healthy relationship clearly exists between Sanmar and Hans Schramm & Sons Schleppschifffahrt, the German tug operator recently taking delivery of its fifth newbuild Sanmar tug in the ‘technologically advanced and powerful’ RAL TRAktor-Z 2500SX ATD tug Sönke (launched as Deliçay VII). Caterpillar main engines develop 4,200kW in total driving Kongsberg FP thrusters providing 70tbp. This new addition to the Hans Schramm family will operate at the intersection of the river Elbe, North Sea, Baltic Sea and Kiel Canal.

Another tug operator returning to Sanmar is Sea of Marmara-based Arpas who has acquired two very different vessels. Nehir is not a newbuild as such but part of Sanmar’s own fleet, built in 2003 and now transferred to Arpas. It is based on the RAL TS 22/40 design with conventional propulsion arrangement providing 30tbp and speed 12.5kn via twin FP propellers powered by 825kW main engines.

Arpas-15 (ex Sirapinar XVI) meanwhile is certainly a newbuild addition for Arpas, a RAL RAmparts 2200 tug delivering 50tbp via Caterpillar main engines developing 3,000kW and powering Schottel FP thrusters. The MLCcompliant ASD tug has a split-drum towing winch forward and an external fire-fighting capability. They are the fourth and fifth Sanmar-built tugs for Arpas, the previous three being variants of the successful Ulupinar series which Sanmar discontinued last year in favour of a new technologically advanced tug range.

Moving beyond European-built tugs, Robert Allan Ltd has a long history of references with Chinese shipyards and two separate pairs of RAstar and RAmparts designs of note have emerged from yards for regional owners.

Earlier in 2020 Yiu Lian Dockyards took delivery of the RAstar 3200-CL tugs Hai Kun and Hai Peng, from Cheoy Lee Shipyards. The escort-rated pair are powered by Niigata main engines and Z-Peller propulsion units delivering 88tbp with Helsinki, Finland-based MacGregor supplying a forward mounted hydraulic anchor windlass/double drum escort towing winch and a Mampaey disc-type towing hook aft.

Singapore’s PSA Marine operate a fleet of over 30 modern tugs with an average age of less than ten years and

Credit: Sanmar

There are ten recent deliveries of note to report this month from shipyards both within Europe and those beyond with important European content

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REMOTE HELM CONTROL SYSTEM FOR DUTCH TUG It is said that tug masters spend more time looking behind them than ahead. Ensuring best possible all-round visibility from the wheelhouse is always a conundrum for tug designers, funnels often introducing blind arcs with cleverly shaped exhaust extensions aligning with window frames and thus reducing blind zones.

Duplicated aft wheelhouse and bridge wing controls improve visibility, but particularly where work involves cranes and winches, safety and efficiency can be compromised with the operator positioned at a fixed location. Wirelessly controlled remote user interfaces are already common on land for example where lorry-mounted knuckleboom cranes are controlled by the operator who can position him/herself in the best location to monitor the situation.

It is this solution Herman Sr. has selected with Sea Machines’ SM200 wireless remote helm system. The remote user interface typically includes two joysticks for gear and throttle control, a steering knob, 11 assignable toggle switches for auxiliaries and payload equipment, an emergency stop button and a colour LCD screen displaying vessel parameters. With a range of 1km control can be from nearby shore as well as around the vessel itself.

Erwin van Dodewaard, operations manager at Herman Sr. says: ‘No longer bound to a fixed control station, our crew will use Sea Machines’ wireless helm to monitor operations from the tugboat’s upper decks or wherever visibility is greatest, a valuable capability that increases both productivity and safety.’ adding: ‘This system is intuitive to use and once installed, will be valuable to our crews as they operate our vessel Teddy during challenging projects, such as large and overweight offshore tows.

Credit: Peter Barker

Boston USA-based Sea Machines Robotics is supplying a remote helm control system for Herman Sr. BV’s Shoalbuster tug Teddy

As well as conventional towage assignments, Herman Sr. offer a range of associated services including dredging and coastal construction support where situational awareness when operating the on-board crane and winches is important for safety and efficiency.

Recently the US Coast Guard and ABS approved the SM200 for installation aboard an articulated tug-barge unit and Sea Machines’ range includes an AI-powered situational awareness system for larger vessels including cruise ships with trials underway and reported as ‘available soon’.

8 Herman Sr’s Teddy will benefit from Sea Machine Robotics’ remote helm control

Sanmar Shipyards and Schottel are extending a partnership dating back 16 years following a framework agreement to supply thrusters for the Turkish yard’s Bigaçay class newbuilding tugs.

The agreement sees the German propulsion manufacturer becoming exclusive supplier of 2,700kW type SRP 560 CD thrusters for 90tbp variants of Sanmar’s Bigaçay class tug, a high-performance compact variant of Robert Allan Ltd’s (RAL) RAstar 2900SX (Sanmar exclusive) escort-rated tug. The framework agreement is valid for two years.

Collaboration between the two companies dates to 2004 and includes orders for Schottel systems for Sanmar’s Sirapinar class of ASD terminal tug, 17 of which are now in operation including as one example for Svitzer of Denmark, Stefan Kaul, Schottel’s

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Photo: Schottel

Sanmar signs up for Schottel thrusters

8 The Sanmar-Schottel partnership dates back 16 years

CEO stating: ‘This trusted partnership is going from strength to strength.’

In line with the agreement, Sanmar recently awarded Schottel a contract involving SRP 560 SP thrusters for two high-spec 90tbp RAstar 2900SX tugs for the Turkish Directorate General of Coastal Safety

in what promises to be significant new arrivals for 2021. Sanmar and Schottel are also in the project planning phase for fitting hybrid tugs with the latter’s Rudderpropellers.

The Bigaçay class RAstar 2900SX is one of Sanmar’s latest additions to its RAL-designed portfolio and comes with two power output options, 80tbp and 90tbp. They share similar main dimensions of 29.4m LOA on a moulded beam of 13.3m, variations between the two including (for the 80tbp and 90tbp models respectively): extreme draught 6.2m and 6.3m, main engines 2x2525kW and 2x2,700kW and fuel capacities of 174m3 and 169m3, ahead speed for both versions is 12.5kn.

The escort/offshore terminal tug designation of the RAstar class relates to its design which incorporates a sponsoned hull form.

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TUGS & TOWING Flag state authorities in Luxembourg have issued an immediate action safety bulletin following loss of the anchor-handling tug supply vessel Bourbon Rhode.

It was in September 2019 that Bourbon Rhode foundered after being hit by hurricane Lorenzo in the Atlantic Ocean while on passage from Las Palmas to Guyana. Despite an intensive search involving aircraft and 19 commercial vessels covering 200,000km2 eleven seafarers were lost, thankfully three were rescued.

A safety issue has been identified involving water entering the shark jaws watertight housing frame. Water can enter the housing frame which has three drain fittings at the bottom plate and with the jaws lowered gaps allow water to enter the housing frame itself.

The system is installed in the Z-drive compartment During anchor-handling activities regular maintenance includes removal of inspection covers on the housing side to remove sand etc, the covers are then re-installed with silicone sealant/gaskets. The bulletin states that over time these inspection covers on Bourbon Rhode ‘have lost their watertight properties.’ Water collected at the bottom of the Z-drive compartment is removed by bilge pumping systems.

SAFETY BULLETIN FOLLOWS BOURBON RHODE SINKING

8 A safety bulletin has been issued following loss of the Bourbon Rhode

The investigation has shown that under unfavourable circumstances and in combination with other safety-related factors, the water quantity penetrating the compartment is likely to increase up to a point where, when unnoticed or unattended for a certain period, an unsafe condition may develop and lead to a major flooding with subsequent foundering.

An additional safety barrier through the Safety Management System (SMS) is recommended by implementing a procedural

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defence to limit risk of flooding from leaking inspection covers while in the long-term design changes on new vessels or modifications to existing vessels should be considered, for example compartment encasing, redesign of inspection covers or modification of housing frame.

The administration advises operators of vessels equipped with the specific system on Bourbon Rhode or of similar design of inspection covers to implement a standard procedure in the vessel operator’s SMS including a standard procedure for tasks requiring the opening of the inspection covers of the anchor-handling system housing frame.

A list of maintenance instructions to be addressed by this procedure including the appropriate sealing method and testing of the watertight integrity of the anchor-handling system is provided and the safety bulletin can be viewed at: https://aet.gouvernement.lu/ dam-assets/l-administration/transportsmaritimes/bourbonrhode/Bourbon-RhodeSB1-final-2020-08-19.pdf

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In such situations salvors often report problems finding a port of refuge for casualty vessels that could potentially pose a threat to their operations but on this occasion Port of Refuge status was granted to Multraship by port of Bourgas An interesting development will see HST Marine expand its crew transfer vessel (CTV) activities into the workboat market with a newbuild Damen Multi Cat. Seawork exhibitor HST Marine was first customer for Damen’s FCS 2710 fast crew supplier and its ‘excellent relationship’ with Damen has led to it being launch customer again, this time for a modified mid-range Multi Cat 2309 workboat marking the Swanseabased operator’s venture into a new market.

The vessel, to be named HST Hazel when delivered at the end of 2021 will carry out duties including coastal towing, buoy maintenance, floating wind support, surveying and marine equipment testing with HST’s three directors drawing on their experiences with older models of this type from before they founded HST. CTVs have evolved into high-quality specialist vessels with an emphasis on crew comfort and efficiency, features incorporated into the specification for the new Multi Cat. HST state that Volvo Penta engines will provide ‘added efficiency and emissions reduction’ along with the option for future IMO Tier III compliance, an upgraded bow thruster is also specified. A 5t pull winch with 40m of line along with a heavy-duty crane with a lift

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MULTRASHIP BUSY IN THE BLACK SEA AND DENMARK

vessels that could potentially pose a threat to their operations but on this occasion Port of Refuge status was granted to Multraship by port of Bourgas and Deniz S was towed stern first to Bourgas anchorage.

Additional pumps were put on board with continuing dewatering of the hold and forepeak reducing the list to around five degrees. After a diver and salvage master inspection, temporary repairs were carried out and Deniz S was able to enter Bourgas port and redelivered back to its owners.

Back in north-west Europe, when the fishing vessel Sursum Corda grounded on a beach between Løkken and Nørren Lyngby in Denmark after it encountered engine problems initial local refloating efforts were unsuccessful.

8 Multraship engaged several vessels to help refloat the Sursum Corda

Multraship was tasked to assist and its 70tbp tug Multratug 17 was mobilised from the Netherlands with the salvage and diving support vessel Multrasalvor 4 also responding from Germany. Other vessels involved in the operation included the Danish dredger Toste R and the Danish Shoalbuster 2709 Skinfaxe R (Rohde Nielsen AS).

A trench was dredged around the stranded vessel whereafter it was refloated by the two tugs on a rising tide and towed to Thyborøn where its catch of fish was unloaded. After a diving inspection revealed damage to be less than expected Sursum Corda was towed to the Netherlands for repair.

HST MARINE EXPANDS INTO THE WORKBOAT MARKET

Credit: Damen

Multraship Towage & Salvage has provided emergency response services in the Black Sea and Denmark.

Multraship is mostly active in north-west Europe but with an operational presence in the Black Sea was well placed to assist when the laden cargo vessel Deniz S suffered serious water ingress in no.1 cargo hold while on passage in the Black Sea. The vessel was loaded with 4,500t of scrap steel and requested emergency salvage assistance.

Multraship immediately dispatched the tugs Multratug 26 and Alioth (Damen ASD 2810 and RAL RAmparts 2700 vessels respectively) from Bourgas to the casualty. On arrival they found Deniz S with a list to port and down by the head, the port side main deck near sea level.

Three salvage pumps were transferred to the vessel allowing water to be pumped from hold no.1 to stabilise the situation.

In such situations salvors often report problems finding a port of refuge for casualty

8 HST Marine will be the launch customer for Damen’s Multi Cat 2309

of 25.1t at 5.79m and a 12t pull tugger winch with 100m of wire are included in the deck gear itinery.

Tom Nevin, HST director states: ‘We want to offer clients the same HST quality within the marine logistics and general marine

contracting fields as we do in the crew transfer segment with High Speed Transfers Ltd. We see the Multi Cat 2309 as a real multi-role vessel, offering our customers unique capabilities and versatility.’ This thinking is reflected in the specifying of enhanced crew comforts including en-suite cabins with satellite television and high-speed internet connectivity with fleet system and VSAT. Mr Nevin states that Damen’s customer finance option was ‘very helpful’ adding: ‘we are very excited to be building another vessel there.’ HST expects to increase its workboat fleet in the future while for Damen, sales manager Frederik van der Linde states: ‘We are very grateful to be given this opportunity to support HST as it expands its business activities. This demonstrates Damen’s ability to aid its clients across multiple sectors, providing one point of contact for diverse vessels types, for support throughout the entire lifecycle.’

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COMPLEX OPERATIONS FOR TSAVLIRIS Earlier in 2020 the bulk carrier Ourania Luck was on passage from San Lorenzo, Argentina to Oman and Kuwait via Necochea when it grounded in the Parana River while laden with 44,834t of maize. The vessel blocked the navigation channel and Tsavliris was engaged to assist.

A salvage master was dispatched with agents, an oil spill response company and a sounding boat engaged along with two tugs, the 72tbp Brutus from Rosario and the 78tbp Ranquel from San Lorenzo. A dive boat with divers was also engaged for underwater inspection.

After preparations had been made the salvage operation commenced involving scouring around the casualty along with pulling and pushing by the tugs. The casualty was successfully refloated and anchored the next day at General Lago Roads, the tug Brutus remaining with Ourania Luck providing standby services until the coastguard finalised inspections and the salvage concluded. A dive inspection was later carried out at Necochea.

On the same day that the Ourania Luck operation was concluded another bulk carrier Dino, laden with 27.500t of maize and soya bean meal grounded nearby at Rosario. The tug Brutus was once again called into action with a salvage master assigned from Buenos Aires and Dino was refloated the same day.

Around the same time Tsavliris was engaged for an operation slightly different to the norm when it became necessary to unload drilling equipment from the drill ship Discoverer India before it went into lay-up; the work was necessary in order to reduce the vessel’s draught for it to berth at Platygiály Port, Astakos, Greece.

Photo; Tsavliris

Recent activities for Tsavliris Salvage have highlighted that complexities often extend beyond just sending a tug to tow a vessel to safety

The 17,400dwt deck cargo barge AMT Venturer was engaged to transport the equipment to the port for discharge ashore and during a three-week period, some 15 trips were made to and from the ship to the port by AMT Venturer under tow transporting cargo and transferring personnel.

Following completion of the cargo handling work Discoverer India was berthed alongside at Platygiály Port, the operation successfully concluded. Tsavliris’ Patras-based tugs Proteas (45tbp) and Hermes (43tbp) undertook the work and the latter tug was in action again later assisting the cruise ship Aegean Majesty berthed at Katakolo Port, Peloponnese, Greece.

8 Tsavliris has refloated several vessels in the Parana River region including Dino

Two pusher tugs under construction at Dutch shipbuilder Barkmeijer Shipyards will be powered by Voith propeller units continuing a near 50-year relationship between vessel owner and propeller supplier.

Anyone familiar with Europe’s inland waterways will likely have encountered pusher tug/barge combinations transhipping iron ore from deepsea terminals at ports such as Rotterdam and the thyssenkrupp Steel Europe plant at Duisburg in Germany.

The principle of hard-connected tug and barge combinations, in effect one connected unit, allows the tug to deliver full and empty barges at each end, continuing the round-trip without awaiting loading and unloading.

There is a requirement however for smaller pusher tugs to shepherd the barges in the port area and it is two of thyssenkrupp’s

Photo: Thyssen Krupp - RAL

Voith powers Rhine pusher tugs

8 The pusher tugs will handle iron ore barges at Duisburg

pushers that date back to the 1970s, Thyssen I and Thyssen II which are being replaced.

The project is part of a modernisation programme that will see the older vessels make way for energy efficient diesel-electric replacements featuring Voith Schneider Propellers type 18R5 EC/150-1, each with an

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input power of 780kW. Delivery of the propellers is due imminently, the order consisting of five units, two for each vessel and a spare.

Thyssenkrupp’s choice once again of Voith propellers for its new tugs is supported by Voith’s comment that the operation ‘needs a strong propulsion system’ adding that the decision ‘was based on the high level of reliability and performance offered by the VSPs whereby the new vessels will operate even more efficiently thanks to the latest generation of VSP and the optimum integration into the ship design’. The high efficiency during operation has been verified by independent model tests.

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TOWLINES

8 Port of London Authority has issued a safety bulletin reminding tug and barge masters of rules regarding correct lighting when involved in towing and pushing operations.

This follows several near-miss reports of vessels, in particular tugs pushing barges not displaying the correct navigation lights in accordance with requirements of Thames Byelaw 35, a particular concern with reduced daylight hours in winter months. The bulletin carries a summary of the relative byelaw (https://www.pla.co.uk/

limit of 28m has changed to 50m, vessel width is up to 20m. The move has been welcomed

by Danish shipping companies who have campaigned for equal commercial operating conditions in the area.

Credit: Peter Barker

8 Smit Salvage has been awarded a five-year contract to provide emergency response support to floating assets located in Brazilian waters.

The contract with an unnamed oil and gas client in Brazil was awarded after a competitive tendering process and involves setting up an emergency support base to provide ‘agile and effective’ emergency response services with dedicated salvage professionals and key salvage equipment.

Boskalis do Brasil is the local entity of Smit’s parent company Boskalis Group and will provide the local assistance required for the project.

8 Smit’s Taklift 7 has previous experience of working in Brazil

assets/1090thamesbyelaws.pdf) reminding river users of the requirement for tugs with pushing barges to display a chase light on the bow of the pushed object, the bulletin also has a link to guidance for smaller craft under The Tideway Code.

8 Changes in Danish maritime rules mean that from 1 January 2021 pilots will no longer be required for certain towage operations in Danish waters.

The amendment to the rules brings Denmark in line with neighboring countries including Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands and Poland in that the towed vessel length

8 Rob Allan, executive chairman of Robert Allan Ltd (RAL) has been made an Honorary Member by the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME).

Well-known globally as a leading authority on tug and workboat design he becomes one of only 50 living individuals to hold the title.

Rob succeeded his father Robert Allan in 1981 as president of RAL before selling the company to senior employees in 2008 and while he retired from active duties Mr Allan is still a major influence contributing to the development of the towage industry in general with large numbers of RAL-designed tugs in operation worldwide.

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GIANT INSTALLATION VESSEL FOR 20MW+ TURBINES Danish shipyard Knud E. Hansen continues to build on its portfolio of designs and experience in the offshore wind farm sector with a new platform: The ATLAS C-Class With a jacking deadweight of 18,000 tonnes, 6,800 square metres of cargo deck area and a 3,000 tonne @ 37 metre crane, it is currently the only WTIV capable of carrying six of the new-generation 14-16 megawatt wind turbines, and at least five of the next generation 20+ megawatts turbines.

The jacking deadweight and crane capacity also enable the vessel to carry at least four of the extra-large monopile/ transition piece foundations, which are required for the 14-16 megawatts turbines.

The ATLAS C-Class is intended as a platform which will form the basis for further customization according to the yard’s client objectives. Cranes, thrusters, generators and jacking systems can all be modified and selected based on manufacturer availability such that the vessel can be tailored to suit the individual needs of each client. Knud E. Hansen says this represents a significant departure from competitors that ‘offer off-the-shelf products with little flexibility’.

In keeping with the objective of design versatility, the cargo deck incorporates uniform girder spacing in both longitudinal and transverse directions such that foundations for equipment and turbine parts can be standardized and installed in many different locations and orientations.

Energy savings and low emissions have been key drivers for the propulsion system. The vessel is powered by eight identical generators, each with 3,340 kilowatts of electrical power, which are arranged in two independent engine rooms.

A DC grid system allows the engines to run at variable speed for maximum fuel efficiency. The DC grid system is coupled to a 4 megawatt battery pack for load levelling and peak shaving.

The batteries can supply “instant power”, which reduces the need for “spinning reserve power“ from generators running on standby (e.g. during DP operations), and they make it possible to recover approximately 60% of the energy that is used to jack the vessel to the operational height.

To further minimize power consumption, the vessel is equipped with some of the most efficient thruster units on the market. This includes four azimuthing stern thrusters, driven by highly efficient permanent- magnet motors and equipped with nozzles for maximum bollard pull. At the forward end, there are two tunnel thrusters and two retractable bow thrusters configured to maximize thrust. The platform is equipped with four 3-chorded trusswork legs which can support it in water depths up to 80 metres.

The spud cans are optimized for the lowest possible seabed penetration, and they are fitted with buoyancy boxes to reduce the draught in port, reduce the load on the seabed when the vessel is jacked up, and to help retract the legs out of muddy sea beds. The platform is elevated by a powerful high-speed electrical rack-and pinion jacking system designed for 5,000 load cycles.

Knud E. Hansen says this is significantly more than many of the competing designs and will ensure the leg racks will last the lifetime of the vessel. The optimal load balance of the vessel ensures the total jacking capacity of all four legs can by fully utilized in the fully loaded conditions.

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Negotiations are currently ongoing with companies in the offshore wind sector to further develop the ATLAS C-Class platform based on their individual requirements. The ATLAS C-Class is the first in a series of planned WTIV platforms of varying sizes. One of those already under development is a smaller A-Class platform that can carry four 14 megawatt turbines and is equipped with a 1,600 tonne crane for clients who require a smaller variant to install wind turbines on preinstalled foundations.

The ATLAS C-Class has been developed completely inhouse, by the experienced staff of naval architects, marine engineers and designers at Knud E. Hansen.

8 Negotiations are currently ongoing with companies in the offshore wind sector to further develop the ATLAS C-Class platform

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DEE ESTUARY TIDAL LAGOON PLANS

Photo: Port of Mostyn

Mostyn SeaPower, a subsidiary of The Port of Mostyn, has developed proposals for a tidal lagoon in the outer Dee Estuary, North Wales

Building the 6.7 kilometre long lagoon, stretching from the breakwater at Mostyn to Point of Ayr in Flintshire, would create 300 jobs during the construction phase and up to 30 high-skilled permanent posts.

Mostyn SeaPower say the Dee Estuary is an ideal location because it has one of the highest tidal movements in the UK, as much as 10.2 metres during high spring tides, as well as having natural deep water for the installation of the turbines.

The lagoon wall will be two metres above sea level and another major benefit is that it will provide much-needed flood protection for the low-lying land along the coast which includes homes and businesses, the A548 Coast Road and the strategically important North Wales coast railway line which has suffered significant storm damage in recent years.

It will have two sets of turbine houses with three sluice gates to control the volume of water over the tidal cycle, along with lock gates allowing small vessels in and out of the sheltered lagoon.

In total there will be eight 16 megawatt turbines which will generate 298 gigawatt hours of electricity annually from the lagoon which will enclose an area of 12.2 square kilometres and has a design life of more than 100 years.

The lagoon wall will have a road running along the top and a path that will be accessible to the public.

CONSULTANTS Preparatory work, including environmental and ecological studies, has been taking place for four years and the lagoon will be designed to maintain navigational access for shipping.

Mostyn SeaPower has been working with engineering consultants Ban Nuttall from Camberley and environmental experts ABPMer, from Southampton and the company has already negotiated with the National Grid for the electricity

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8 The Port of Mosyn in Flintshire, UK

to be used by the nearby Connah’s Quay Power Station.

It is planned to submit an application to the UK Government for a Development Consent Order by the end of 2022 and get the green light a year later.

According to APP Mer, ‘The Dee is an area of high nature conservation value. It is important therefore, that detailed information is obtained to describe the baseline ecological conditions and understand the changes that will occur as a result of constructing the proposed lagoon’.

ABPmer has been commissioned to lead a range of ecological surveys in the Estuary to inform the associated impact assessment supported by Hull Marine Laboratory and Sea Watch Foundation.

SURVEYS A two-year programme of fish surveys will be undertaken to understand population stock in the outer estuary, and migratory patterns of salmon and eel which could be affected by the proposed lagoon turbines. This will be underpinned by Environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling, taking advantage of major advances in the use of DNA in ecological sampling, as opposed to direct samples from individual organisms.

Marine mammal surveys will take place over a similar timeline. This work will gauge the frequency of occurrence of whales, dolphins, porpoises and seals in the proposed lagoon area. These surveys will inform understanding of the potential effects during construction and operation. Passive acoustic monitoring instruments will be used to monitor porpoise and dolphin activity.

Bird population surveys will take place over two winters, to place the populations at Mostyn in the context of the whole estuary and designated area.

The surveys started in Autumn 2020, and are expected to be completed by late 2022.

8 Marine mammal surveys will take place over a 2-year timeline Photo: Andrew Pearson/ABPmer

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LARGEST TURBINE EVER PLACED ON A FLOATING FOUNDATION MHI Vestas has announced the installation of the first of their V164-9.5mW turbines on a floating platform that is destined for installation at the Kincardine offshore wind project This first V164-9.5mW turbine was installed on a Principle Power WindFloat platform at the installation harbour in Rotterdam. The Windfloat platform comprises three vertical concrete cylinders arranged in a triangle with cross bracing connections to create a semi-submersible structure. With a rated capacity of 9.525mW, these turbines are the most powerful ones to be installed on a commercial wind farm anywhere in Europe according to MHI Vestas.

They are also the most powerful turbines to be installed on a floating platform anywhere in the world, surpassing the MHI Vestas 8.4mW turbines operating at the Windfloat Atlantic platform established offshore Portugal.

The turbine is the first of five such units that will be installed at the Kincardine project offshore Scotland. The five MHI Vestas wind turbines will be installed about 15 kilometres off the coast of Kincardineshire at water depths ranging from 60 to 80 metres. This first 9.5mW turbine is expected to be anchored at the project site in December 2020, joining the 2mW MHI Vestas unit which has been operating there on a test basis since October 2018.

The 49.625mW Kincardine wind farm which is being developed by the Spanish Cobra Group, is set to be the largest floating wind farm in the world by nameplate capacity.

“The Kincardine floating wind farm will be the biggest ever built,” a spokesperson for the Cobra Group said. ”The installation of the largest turbine ever to have been placed on a floating foundation represents a major milestone for the project and we are very much looking forward to seeing it generate power at the site very soon.”

“We are proud to have the most powerful turbines installed on a floating offshore wind platform,” said MHI Vestas Project Director, Allan Birk Wisby. “The V164-9.5mW turbines are an excellent fit for the Kincardine project, and it is a great achievement by the team to have completed first installation at the quayside. We look forward to completing the remaining 4 units.”

8 This first V1649.5mW turbine was installed at the installation harbour in Rotterdam

A consortium has been selected to ensure marine coordination activities and implement mission critical communications solutions for Iberdrola’s 496MW Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm project in France.

Iberdrola subsidiary Ailes Marines is in charge of the construction, installation and operation of the 103km2 wind farm in the Bay of Saint-Brieuc, Brittany and has selected an Atos-led consortium to ensure the smooth running of all activities at sea. The foundation installation works is set to begin in the first quarter of 2021 and the wind farm is anticipated to be fully operational in 2023.

“Extreme environments call for extremely reliable communication solutions and we were looking for a French specialist to help coordinate and secure our first offshore wind farm in France,” said Javier Garcia Perez, president of Ailes Marines and international offshore director of Iberdrola.

Photo: Iberdrola

Saint-Brieuc wind farm consortium named

8 Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm

“The experience of the Atos teams, their knowledge of offshore and the very specific digital and OT technologies associated with this area are very valuable to us.”

COORDINATION CENTRE Atos, which setup the consortium with SeaRenergy, will implement a marine

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coordination centre located in Pleudaniel, Côtes-d’Armor, Brittany, that will operate 24/7 during the construction stage.

This centre will enable Ailes Marines’ teams, in partnership with SeaRenergy, to register and track vessels and their crew in real time for onsite security, to ensure safety of the offshore operations in the farm or to plan and monitor offshore activities according to the weather forecast.

Atos will also set up a unified critical voice communication platform that will allow helicopters, ships, and operational teams working on the offshore farm to communicate seamlessly between them or with the coordination centre, in and around the wind farm.

Both systems will remain operational after the construction stage and will support Ailes Marines throughout the exploitation phase, when the 62 turbines will be operational.

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VESSEL LAUNCHES

LARGEST GRP AND COMPOSITE PATROL SHIP Spanish shipyard Rodman Polyships says it is pushing the boundaries of composite shipbuilding with the launch of a new 43m Offshore Patrol Vessel.

Rodman Polyships S.A.U., a Rodman Group shipyard is specialised in the construction of all types of GRP (glass reinforced polyester) and composites vessels, has designed, launched and is now completing the new Rodman 138 Offshore Patrol Vessel for custom surveillance, particularly designed for this new contract.

Rodman is currently building two offshore patrol vessels, this Rodman 138 which has been built for the Spanish Tax Administration Agency and the new Rodman 130 for the Coast Guard Service of the Xunta de Galicia (Autonomic Government).

Both contracts consolidate Rodman’s experience, know-how and expertise in the design and build of high performance patrol vessels, allowing the company to expand into a new segment of boats up to 45m in length built in GRP. This is a maritime and customs surveillance vessel, built to perform patrol tasks in coastal, territorial and international waters. It is

specifically designed to carry out antismuggling operations, interception and national and international law enforcement activities.

It is claimed to be one of the largest vessels built worldwide in glass reinforced polyester and composites. It is also equipped with an innovative stabiliser system to reduce pitching and rolling both at idle or when sailing, as well as improving the performance, fuel saving and safer operation in harsh conditions.

The propulsion system consists of two 4-stroke diesel engines of 1,500kW each.

It has been designed for a crew of 18 people, who will be accommodated in eight separate cabins. The vessel is also provided with other

8 This is a maritime and customs surveillance vessel, built to perform patrol tasks in coastal, territorial and international waters

spaces and accommodation areas, as well as a safety area. With a range of 2,000 miles, the crew will be able to stay for long periods at sea, which will be an advantage from the operational and effectiveness point of view.

This new model has been developed taking into consideration each requirement specified by the customer as well as the different technical and construction quality requirements of the Rodman standard, optimising the safety and comfort of the crew and passengers on board.

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GERMAN LNG CONVERSION NEARS COMPLETION The conversion to LNG DF drive of a second North Sea ferry for German operator AG Ems was being completed in the Netherlands as the New Year got underway, writes Tom Todd The 78.83 x 12.6m RoPax ferry Münsterland left German island service in September last year and sailed to Dutch shipyard Niestern Sander in December after being prepped for the €17.5 million German and EU-funded rebuild.

The ship was being cut and joined to a new 15m x 12.6m stern section, which has been under separate construction at Niestern Sander for some months.

AG Ems spokeswoman Corina Habben told Maritime Journal in December that conversion completion was now expected sometime soon in the New Year. Münsterland would go back into service in the German Bight in summer, she said. No dates were given. Completion was originally scheduled for February but delayed because of the Coronavirus pandemic.

Having the ship’s new stern built separately by the Dutch has meant Münsterland could remain in service longer and avoid construction delays, lost service time and income .That happened in 2015 when the almost identical AG Ems ferry Ostfriesland underwent similar work at Bremen’s BVT. That ground-breaking job was the first LNG conversion of a serving German flag ship and involved teething delays.

Münsterland’s new 15m x 12.6m stern will increase its length to 93.83m. The section will house its two new Wärtsilä 6 L 20 DF main engines and Wärtsilä LNGPacs. Also on board will be a Scania-based 232kW auxiliary. The ship will also have two Veth azimuthing VL-1250i-CR pod drives with counter-rotating propellers and a Veth Jet 2-K-1300 422kW bow thruster.

The new stern will also house the new Wärtsila Type C gas tank. Like the Wärtsila engines it is the same type as on Ostfriesland - only bigger boasting 53m3 instead of 45m3. AG

Ems says the larger volume has been achieved by increased inner tank diameter and improved insulation, which has meant a thinner membrane. The gas valve units can now be housed in the tank storage room, freeing up extra space in the engine room.

The new stern also provides Münsterland, which carries 1,200 passengers and 55 cars, with room for 15 more cars, two new public areas and a bigger sun deck.

8 Dutch stern adds clout - and LNG - to Münsterland

New work to overhaul main propulsion diesel engines on three Irish Mainport Holdings vessels has been completed.

Engineers from UK-based Royston completed major overhauls on two Bergen KRM9 main engines onboard the 66m length offshore support vessel Ocean Spey.

Shaun Cairns, Royston’s operations manager, said: “We’re delighted to be working for Mainport, who recognised our experience with the engines and vessel types.”

The Ocean Spey servicing was completed by the Royston team while the vessel was docked in Cork dockyard. It involved the engines being disassembled to install overhauled cylinder heads, fuel pumps and injectors. Valves, pistons and conrods, cylinder liners, bearing blocks, crankshaft were also checked, and essential repair and

Photo: Royston

Royston services Mainport vessels

8 Royston has completed services to diesel engines onboard Mainport vessels including the Ocean Spey

replacement work carried out before reassembly and inspection of the engines.

CELTIC REBEL MAINTENANCE Similar work to overhaul two Niigata 6L28BXE main engines onboard the 37m length MT

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Celtic Rebel tugboat has also been completed as part of package of engineering support provided by Royston. This saw the removal and inspection of two units, overhaul of the fuel injection equipment and 12,000hour overhaul on two NHP30 turbo chargers.

Two Cummins KTA38 propulsion engines onboard the tugboat Mainport Kells were also serviced earlier in 2020 by engineers as part of scheduled maintenance and refurbishment ahead of the boat being transferred to new owners in France. This also saw the replacement of twelve-cylinder heads with service exchange heads as part of the 50,000 running hours service of the main port engine.

Engineers carried out incremental load testing in line with the engine manufacturers’ specifications on all the vessels following completion of the work.

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VESSEL REPAIR & MAINTENANCE

FAST TURNAROUND FOR ANNUAL REFIT Wight Shipyard Co has showcased its maintenance and repair capabilities during a refit for one of the Isle of Wight’s leading ferry operators.

The Wightlink FastCat catamaran Wight Ryder 1 underwent its annual refit at the Trafalgar Shipyard in mid-November in a fast and efficient turnaround taking under three weeks.

“This is another example of how British engineering is winning through, even in these challenging times,” said Jo Daly, COO, WSC. “Our team undertook the work with the professional approach that people expect from the WSC, the project was delivered to the highest of standards both within the timeframe and to budget.”

PORTSMOUTH FACILITIES The annual refit of the Wightlink fleet is required by Class and flag, it is a process which the operator undertakes to maintain a responsible attitude to safety, reliability and sustainability.

During this year’s refit, WSC took advantage of the space and facilities available at the Trafalgar yard in Portsmouth Harbour. “WSC has teams capable of working to client specification and travelling for both planned or emergency repair and refit. We offer complete flexibility to our customers,” said Jo Daly.

The focus of this refit was the replacement of the starboard stern tube, skeg and liners. In addition, there was maintenance on the anchoring assembly and bow thruster with upgrades including modifications to the hydraulic piping system, improving access and traceability for future maintenance tasks. There were also repairs to the exhaust spray heads, NDT and repairs on sea water inlets, works on the propeller watertight seals and rudders and replacing approx. 6m2 of hull plating due to degradation over the years.

Wightlink’s Fleet Technician Team Leader Chris Ancrum said: “We were impressed with the professionalism and attention to detail from the team from WSC. Their engineers completed a variety of complex tasks with skill and finished the job on time and on budget. We are pleased to work with an Island company to keep our FastCats in good condition.”

NEW LIFT 2021 will also see the completion of a new Wise boat lift on Venture Quays in East Cowes, with the capacity to lift a max weight 260-tons, length 55m and beam 13.5m. This represents an increase of up to 190-tons and allows much larger FastCats and similar craft to be lifted out for repair.

Wight Shipyard Co offers refit, repair, outfitting and overhaul services. The WSC family has decades of combined experience in projects of all sizes and offers general refit and repairs, including vessel upgrade, life extension projects and docking.

WSC is also known for its industry leading ferry builds.

Earlier this year it achieved a UK first by building four ferries simultaneously at its own yard for a leading Maltese tour operator. The order, which is WSC’s largest ferry export order to date, consisted of two 20m and two 33m light weight ferries, designed by One2Three Naval Architects.

The company is proud to state that ‘No other UK shipbuilder in living memory has been able to simultaneously produce four ferries in only nine months’.

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8 One focus of this refit was the replacement of the starboard stern tube

8 WSC took advantage of the space and facilities available at the Trafalgar yard in Portsmouth

8 2021 will also see the completion of a new Wise boat lift on Venture Quays in East Cowes

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VESSEL REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Germany’s 38 year old research icebreaker Polarstern, which has just spent a year locked in the Arctic ice, suffered much less damage than had been expected, writes Tom Todd.

Marco Graudenz, a spokesman for Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven (LWB), spoke to Maritime Journal after the veteran polar research ship ended a length repair, maintenence and refurbishment stay at the German yard. “The work went well. Little had to be done that was not scheduled“, he said.

Polarstern, which has now left Germany for new work in Antarctica, docked for its latest checkover in October after returning from the Arctic. It was the ship’s 71st visit since entering service in 1982. It operates for the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) in Bremerhaven .

The LWB docking followed the historic international MOSAIC expedition. For more than a year the 12,614gt Polarstern was locked in the Arctic pack ice and drifted close to the North Pole collecting scientific data on climate change.

Speaking after the 118 x 25m multi-purpose ship left LWB’s Kaiserdock 11, Graudenz said, “Polarstern was in very good condition following its year in the ice“. He also said seatrials were very short and lasted only two

POLARSTERN - STILL FIT AFTER A YEAR IN THE ICE

8 Polarstern leaves LWB for the Antarctic remarkably fit after a year in the Arctic

days - much shorter than originally expected.

“The number of scratches on the hull could be counted on two hands“, Graudenz continued noting that “three years ago we blasted and painted the underwater hull and it still looked almost like new“.

However he did report some damage to propeller blades, which had now been exchanged. Most of the heating units installed

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to keep the ship’s interior from icing up “were for the main broken and had to be replaced“.

Some wooden deck planking had also been displaced and needed relaying, Graudenz reported.

A new invitation to tender for the building of a successor to the ageing Polarstern is now expected to be announced in the New Year.

Reports have said Polarstern II could be ordered as early as 2022 for delivery around 2026/27, when the current Polarstern is about 45.

However the existing ship is not expected to leave service for some time yet. “We are hoping for a further docking next year, but no contract has been signed as yet”, Marco Graudenz told Maritime Journal.

The LWB docking followed the historic international MOSAIC expedition

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DREDGING

SPARTACUS LEADS DEME INTO EGYPT’S ABU QIR Belgium’s DEME Group has won a large contract for the Abu Qir port project in Egypt, for which it will deploy the newbuild cutter suction dredger Spartacus The vast project includes the reclamation of some 1,000 hectares of new land, the deepening of the port’s approach channel to 23m and the dredging of a turning basin to 22m. A total of more than 150 million m3 of material will be dredged.

The marine construction works, including 6,800m of quay walls for new berths, 8,600m of breakwaters, and soil improvement works will be undertaken by DEME’s consortium partner GIECO, Egypt’s leading marine engineering company.

This ambitious project creates land for the expansion and further development of Abu Qir, which boasts an ancient history and is slated to become an economic hub, supplementing nearby Alexandria. Alongside this, a large multifunctional port facility can be developed adjacent to the Abu Qir Container Terminal, which is currently under construction.

The marine construction works, including 6,800m of quay walls for new berths, 8,600m of breakwaters, and soil improvement works will be undertaken by DEME’s consortium partner GIECO DEME will deploy the world’s most powerful cuter suction dredger, Spartacus, for this project. The newbuild joins the DEME fleet this year, boasting an unrivalled total installed power of 44,180kW for maximised production rates, pumping power, and its ability to cut hard rock. In addition to Spartacus, DEME will deploy a range of variously sized trailing suction hopper dredgers. Preparations for the project have already

started, with the main works set to commence early this year and completion due in 2023.

DEME has established a long term track record in Egypt which includes participation in the Suez Canal widening project of 2015. The Group’s engineering capabilities enabled the company to develop the most cost effective approach for the execution of this complex and multi-faceted project.

DEME Group CEO Luc Vandenbulcke commented: “We are very proud to have secured our largest ever dredging and land reclamation project to date, and to support the Arab Republic of Egypt in its ambitions to develop a world class project. This contract underlines our technical capabilities and engineering expertise. Undoubtedly, our powerful Spartacus was a key differentiating factor in enabling us to win such a special contract.

We look forward to working with our client and consortium partner to successfully deliver this exceptional contract.”

8 With a total installed power of 44,180kW, Spartacus becomes the world’s most powerful cutter suction dredger

Beneficial re-use in Taiwan dredging works Dutch dredging major Van Oord has been contracted to dredge the water intake basin of Taiwan’s Da Tan power plant.

Van Oord will deploy the cutter suction dredger HAM 218 and the trailing suction hopper dredger HAM 318 for the project, which is due to commence early this year.

Driven by growing demand for energy in Taiwan, the Da Tan power plant is currently being expanded by the Hwa Chi Construction Company. Van Oord will deepen the existing water intake basin to increase its capacity to take in cooling water.

HAM 218 will undertake the basin work, with HAM 318 transporting the dredged material from Da Tan to Taipei, where it will be pumped ashore to reclaim a new port

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8 HAM 318 will transport dredged material from Da Tan to a port expansion project in Taipei

area in Taiwan’s capital city. Van Oord’s involvement in the project will continue to the middle of this year.

Mr Tsai of the Hwa Chi Construction Company said: “Van Oord came up with the smartest and most optimal solution to deepen

the shallow and narrow inflow bay within an extremely short time frame, a proof of their ingenuity and many years of experience.”

Van Oord’s area director Guus de Vries added: “We are pleased that Hwa Chi Construction contracted Van Oord for these dredging works. We worked together on a number of Taiwanese projects before, including Kaohsiung’s port expansion.

Our mutual trust was key in receiving this award without having any physical meetings due to Covid 19,” In 2017 Van Oord received the Golden Quality award for its successful execution of Kaohsiung’s port expansion. These reclamation works were completed eight months ahead of schedule.

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DREDGING The Netherlands based Central Dredging Association (CEDA), following consultation with members and other stakeholders, has announced plans to return Dredging Days to the calendar in September of this year.

Uncertainties relating to Covid and hard work behind the scenes to reinvent Dredging Days delayed the announcement but the dredging world can now pencil in 27-29 September 2021 as the dates for CEDA’s flagship event. Depending on the availability of key speakers and venue, CEDA may move the event to 4-6 October 2021. It will take place at a venue in either Belgium or the Netherlands which CEDA will announce shortly. This can be monitored at www. dredging.org.

Under the title ‘Sustainable Dredging and Innovation: The Science, The Practice, The Business’, CEDA Dredging Days 2021 will have a strong focus on innovative solutions in the world of dredging.

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Dredging Days 27-29 September 2021 as the dates for CEDA’s flagship event

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DEEPENING OF HARWICH APPROACH CHANNEL APPROVED Harwich Haven Authority has announced that a license application to carry out major improvement works has been approved by the Marine Management Organization (MMO)

8 It is anticipated that the deepening of the approach channel will allow the largest container ships to access the port at nearly all states of tide

This approval decision follows extensive environmental studies and public consultation with stakeholders who have an interest in the Haven and when completed it will have a significant impact on the operations at this East Coast port.

Initially costed at £90 million this major dredging project will be financed privately and it will ensure that the Haven ports, particularly the container port of Felixstowe, can operate in the increasingly competitive global container port sector.

The increased depth of the access channel will future proof access for the growing numbers of super-sized container vessels currently in operation and new vessel builds under construction. The deepening of the harbour and approach channels will ensure almost unrestricted access to the Haven ports, which is essential for operators of larger vessels. The current maintained depth in the approaches in 14.5 metres and under the new dredging programme this will be increased to 16 metres.

The dredged approach channels to Harwich Haven extend out to the Sunk area and they mainly serve the container

terminal at Felixstowe. Further port terminals are located at Harwich, Parkeston Quay and Ipswich but these do not support deeper draft ships.

Neil Glendinning, Chief Executive Officer, Harwich Haven Authority commented, “I am delighted that the MMO has granted us the licence to carry out these significant improvements to the Haven’s access channel and harbour.

This development is critical to the local, regional and national economies and will deliver to our customers the flexibility of access to the port that they need. The global ports sector is increasingly competitive and will become even more so post Brexit so it’s vital that port operators in the Haven can compete as the growth in the number of mega-sized vessels continues.”

It is anticipated that the deepening of the approach channel will allow the largest container ships to access the port at nearly all states of tide and this will greatly extend the functioning of the port. The project will start in 2021, following a tendering process to appoint a contractor to carry out the improvement works.

Thordon onboard with Suez Canal Authority The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has replaced the rubber cutterhead bearings on the 102m LOA cutter suction dredger ‘Mahmoud Younis’ with water lubricated composite bearings from Thordon Bearings.

The retrofit, which took place the Port Said Shipyard’s floating drydock, follows the success of a similar installation aboard the CSD Mashhour, the largest dredger in the SCA fleet. Its rubber cutterhead bearings were replaced last year, providing the first Thordon installation with the Authority.

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depths of 25.3m, was fitted with a 600mm outside diameter Thordon composite bearing which was machined and finished by Alexandria based Nefertiti Marine, Thordon Bearings’s authorised distributor in Egypt. The bearing was then freeze-fitted to the vessel’s cutterhead during a scheduled drydocking.

The SCA’s fleet manager, Khaled Youssef said: “Mashhour has been operating flawlessly for 12 months with the Thordon composite bearing. In that short period of time we have experienced reduced vessel operating costs and less downtime compared to the previous installation. The

composite bearing is more environmentally friendly since it does not require any lubricating grease.”

Nefertiti Marine and Thordon are now working with the SCA to replace propeller and rudder bearings on other vessels in the organisation’s fleet with Thordon long wearing lubricated elastomeric polymer technology.

The dredging department of the SCA is responsible for maintaining the canal to ensure all types of vessls can transit safely.

Its fleet includes five cutter suction dredgers, three trailing suction hopper dredgers, barges, tugs, pilot boats and floating cranes.

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DREDGING

INNOVATIVE FUNDING FOR BOSKALIS NEWBUILD Boskalis has financed its mega-cutter suction dredger Krios through an innovative Export Credit Agency (ECA) covered loan

8 Boskalis has refinanced a substantial portion of the construction costs of its newbuild cutter suction dredger Krios

With this €121 million facility, Boskalis has refinanced a substantial part of the ship’s construction costs. The ECA covered loan under the domestic cover arrangement was introduced by the Dutch Ministry of Finance in 2019. The arrangement targets indirect export, which in Boskalis’ case is the newbuild Krios which will be deployed in projects outside of the Netherlands. The 152m LOA Krios features a total installed power of 23,886kW and was built by Royal IHC in the Netherlands.

Meanwhile, Boskalis has secured three contracts for coastal protection and port maintenance activities in Germany which carry a combined value of €45 million.

The first contract was awarded by the German Waterways and Shipping Office WSA Weser-Jade-Nordsee to upgrade the existing coastal defence on the island of Wangerooge to provide flood protection for the island’s residents.

This project will be executed with a local German partner and involves the reinforcenment of groynes and revetments for which 200,000 tonnes or rock will be used. A backhoe

dredger and a number of split barges will be deployed for works which commenced last autumn and are expected to be completed late this year.

Boskalis also received a contract from WSA Weser-JadeNordsee for maintaining a 90km long section of the shipping fairway of the river Weser between Nordenham and Bremerhaven. under a two year maintenance contract Boskalis will dredge a total of some 14 million m3 of sand and silt, which will be deposited at designated locations along the river. Boskalis will deploy a medium sized trailing suction hopper dredger to carry out works which will start early this year and last until the end of 2022.

The third contract that Boskalis secured was awarded by Niedersachsen Ports for the maintenance of the port of Emden, one of the largest German North Sea ports. In works which commenced last November, Boskalis will maintain the port at the required depth by dredging an annual volume of some 2.7 million m3 of sand and silt. A trailing suction hopper dredger has been deployed for two consecutive years.

IADC to lead on global sustainability The Netherlands based International Association of Dredging Companies has decided to promote the industry’s vital role in the global sustainability transition and its contribution to solutions for sustainability challenges.

At the IADC’s 2020 Annual General Meeting IADC members, all contractors in the private dredging industry, together with

the newly established Sustainability Committee, looked at the Association’s role is promoting sustainability to the widest possible audience. Possible activities that could be undertaken to achieve these objectives were discussed.

The meeting focussed on four sustainability topics: Added Value in the Dredging Industry to Society in General;

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Nature-based Solutions; Green Finance; and Carbon Neutrality.

For each topic a brief video introduction was given, followed by a presentation by an external expert. A special YouTube playlist has been created, in which all videos can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=AennP-sltuY&list=PLmIzqzw89JxY5 wGYV9Z0WXilIZJWbJEzN

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POWER & PROPULSION

CATERPILLAR UPGRADES C32B ENGINE Following the successful launch of the C32B version of the long established C32 marine diesel, Caterpillar has now introduced a further upgrade of this engine The earlier version of this engine was rated at 2025hp whilst the latest version is rated at 2433hp, a rating that takes this Caterpillar engine into direct competition with its German competitors in what is an important sector of the marine market. This high rating is mainly for applications in the leisure sector but the same percentage increase in power output is offered for users in the patrol and workboat sectors where the power rating is now 2025hp, the same rating that was previously offered for leisure applications.

Much of the increase in power output has been achieved by fitting a new turbo-charging system that uses three turbochargers operating in sequential mode. This new arrangement of turbochargers is claimed to not only increase the power output but to give a smoother application of power throughout the range. Compared to the C32B 2025 MHP model, the new engine has an updated cooling system and the new sequential air system that delivers faster response and better performance. Additional options include extended oil change intervals, full MCS certification, including duplex filtration, and a cosmetic engine cover.

A spokesperson for Caterpillar Marine claimed, ”The C32B Triple Turbo engine has something to offer for everyone in the high-performance segment, such as higher vessel speed and more environmentally friendly options. The C32B has also been designed with re-powers in mind to allow significant upgrades to existing vessels.” The new C32B Triple Turbo complies with EPA Tier 3 Recreational and IMO II emissions regulations and a fully integrated SCR solution for IMO III.

“We are extremely excited to build on our recent introduction of the C32B by bringing even more power density to the industry with our best-in-class V12 engine. The C32B Triple Turbo engine will be a difference-maker for the high-performance marine segment, both in power and performance.” says Allen Bowman, Caterpillar Marine Product Strategy Lead for C32.

The Cat C32B Triple Turbo engine will be available to order in late 2021 and comes with industry-leading warranty coverage.

8 Much of the increase in power output for the C32B has been achieved by fitting a new turbo-charging suystem

A new research and innovation project aims to cut the cost of today’s marine battery electric drivetrains in half and relieve ship owners of the burden of capital expense.

Funded by the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 programme and led by marine battery manufacturer Spear Power Systems, the Current Direct project will develop new technology anticipated to enable rapid adoption to reduce greenhouse emissions by 482,000MT of CO2 equivalents per year.

The project brings together thirteen partners from across Europe’s marine electrification value chain and will culminate in a demonstration of the Current Direct battery, shore charging, and asset management platform by Kotug in Rotterdam.

“Current Direct’s innovative Energy as a Service platform will enable ship owners to accelerate their participation in the shift to clean energy while creating new business

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Battery project to drive clean energy shift

8 The Current Direct project brings together thirteen partners from across Europe’s marine electrification value chain

opportunities for shipyards and local entrepreneurs,” said the project partners.

PARTNER CONTRIBUTIONS Blackstone Technology is lowering the cost of manufacturing tomorrow’s 3D printed

lithium-ion cells using state of the art active materials from Umicore.

Belgium’s University of Hasselt will develop physics-based models of the Current Direct cells that will help optimise the life and return on investment of battery systems deployed across Europe as part of the Current Direct Energy as a Service platform.

Foreship will lend its expertise to EDP CNET’s knowledge of electrical markets to ensure the Current Direct platform targets optimal vessels and locations maximising reductions in emissions.

VUB’s material science experts are creating low-cost composites to improve the safety of battery packs that are designed for recyclability and feature VITO’s smart cell monitoring electronics.

Wärtsilä will develop modular battery containers and charging infrastructure that will be certified by Lloyd’s Register.

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VOITH PROPULSION FOR HYBRID FERRIES

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Voith will supply the propulsion system for two hybrid passenger ferries that will operate on Lake Geneva

In September 2020, Swiss ship builder Shiptec engaged Voith to supply two Voith Linear Jets (VLJ) and four Voith Inline Thrusters (VIT) for each of two low-noise, low-vibration Naviexpress hybrid passenger ferries operated by CGN. “We first created a digital model of the ferries with our propulsion components,” explained Oliver Lenz, sales application manager at Voith. “On our in-house simulator, the operator’s captains were able to simulate the in part very challenging crossing, including the effects of currents and wind, even before the delivery of the ferries and convince themselves of the maneuverability of our propellers.”

JETS AND THRUSTERS In each ferry, the main propulsion is provided by two Voith Linear Jets (VLJ) type 1140 that are optimally integrated into the hull and thus allow a low draft of between 1.4m and 1.6m.

The maneuvering is done by two Voith Inline Thrusters (VIT)

8 Voith will supply a propulsion package for two hybrid passenger ferries operated by CGN

550-110 on the bow and two VIT 380-60 on the stern of each ferry. The fully electric RIM drive transverse thrusters have an integrated electric motor and can therefore be easily integrated into the onboard power management system.

The aft section was optimized using CFD (computational fluid dynamics), under consideration of the structural engineering conditions, to enable maximum VLJ efficiency and optimum interaction between hull and VLJ. The VIT requires neither a drive shaft nor a transmission.

This leads to a direct transfer of the input power, which increases thrust effect and hence efficiency.

The pre-production phase for the first hull sections is scheduled for the end of 2020. Assembly will start in the summer of 2021 in the CGN shipyard hall in Lausanne. The first ferry for the Evian-les-Bains to Lausanne connection will be commissioned at the end of 2022, and the second ferry for the Thonon-les-Bains to Lausanne connection will follow in autumn 2023.

Sonihull to supply antifouling for waterjets Antifouling systems company, Sonihull, has signed an agreement with Kongsberg Maritime to be the latter’s sole-supplier of ultrasonic antifouling systems.

The agreement covers every application in the Kongsberg Maritime’s range of Kamewa waterjets.

“This agreement is a significant achievement in the current climate,” said Darren A. Rowlands, chief executive of

Sonihull. “Kongsberg Maritime has a very wide field of operation and we can help to improve efficiencies in multiple applications.”

“As the maritime industry faces the challenges of a low carbon future, we are developing zero-harm antifouling systems to meet the environmental and economic challenges caused by bio-fouling.

“Our technology unlocks significant margins within existing vessel systems,

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which extends the viability of the world’s fleet without damaging the environment or impacting operator viability,” he added.

“In waterjet and propeller applications, our systems can improve long-term fuel economy by up to 20%,” said Mr Rowlands, adding, “In other applications, like box cooler installations, we can reduce capital and MRO costs by up to 95%.”

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POWER & PROPULSION A plan to exploit the benefits of using lithium sulphur batteries instead of the normal lithium ion batteries in a marine application is being developed by British company Oxis Energy.

This pioneering development centres around a project to build a 12 metre day-boat for the leisure sector but the company sees a significant application for this battery technology in the commercial and workboat sectors to exploit the potential of these efficient batteries. This marine application of lithium sulphur batteries comes from an agreement between Yachts de Luxe of Singapore and Oxis Energy, with the design being developed by Jean-Jacques Coste of Fraser Yachts Oxis says it will work with YdL to design the new 12m. The design, manufacture and installation of the cell modules will be carried out by UK company Williams Advanced Engineering, a spin off from the Williams F1 motor racing team, which is a subcontractor on the project. The lithium sulphur battery will have a capacity of 400kWh which is projected to offer a range of 70 to 100 miles at the cruising speed in the region of 20 knots.

The lithium sulphur batteries do not use any toxic or rare earth material in its construction

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8 Lithium sulphur batteries do not use any toxic or rare earth materials in their construction

and at the end of its life the cells can be disposed of without damaging the environment. The batteries comprise a lithium

anode combined with a sulphur based cathode using a safe electrolyte with state of the art separators. This is claimed to create a battery that is lightweight, safe, maintenance free and cost effective. Unlike lithium ion batteries these new batteries can be fully discharged thus offering more available power.

Huw Hampson-Jones, CEO at Oxis Energy, said, “The collaboration with YdL is an example of how entrepreneurial companies are able to utilize their expertise and move swiftly to deploy new state-of-the-art technology, which brings with it a paradigm shift in maritime transportation. The collaboration allows us to achieve this, and provides a level of safety to our seafaring clients, far beyond existing lithium-ion battery systems.”

Jean-Jacques Coste commented, “The highly promising Li-S technology developed

by Oxis Energy is the perfect match between high power, safety and eco friendliness. This is the starting point of numerous projects including service boats.”

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PROPULSION DEALS FOR NEW PILOT BOATS Propulsion package deals have been announced for nine new pilot boats to be built by Goodchild Marine Services for ABP Ports.

The fleet comprises three ORC-171 pilot boats and six smaller ORC-136 vessels which will serve around the UK in ports in Humber, Southampton and Barry in Wales.

MAN will supply the engines for the new vessels whilst marine drive technology company, MIT, has been selected to specify and supply the 18 freestanding gearboxes for the onboard power train.

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Martin Jackson, sales manager at PME Group which is the UK and Ireland importer for MAN engines, explained more. “Part of the tender requirement was for a standard model of engine for both boat sizes and future proofed for Tier 3 legislation, reliability, good aftermarket support along with a comprehensive whole life service and repair analysis,” he said.

“We proposed the D2676 as the most viable option, demonstrating that the whole life costings showed significant savings,” he added.

Goodchild Marine Services chose the MIT Twin Disc MGX5136A Quick Shift gearboxes for both types of vessel, tailoring the power configurations to suit the differing needs.

“We were delighted to work on this project in conjunction with Goodchild Marine, specifying leading marine gears for all nine vessels in the new ABP fleet,” said Dave Little, applications manager, MIT. MIT will also supply Reich couplings to couple the Twin Disc gears to the MAN D276 marine diesel engines.

Add hydrogen for a cleaner burn Ecomotus has unveiled the Eco Pro, a standalone catalytic hydrogen system designed to reduce emissions and work in harmony with existing combustion engines.

The company sees the solution as a transitional technology, bridging the gap between fossil fuels and the future of hydrogen/ electric power.

Developed in South Devon, UK, in collaboration with Bath, Exeter and Plymouth Universities, the NIAB and the MBTC Marine Centre Plymouth, the Eco Pro works by supplying a controlled quantity of pure hydrogen to give a more complete fuel burn during combustion.

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POWER & PROPULSION

DOLPHIN INSPIRED PROPELLER ALTERNATIVE IS JUST A FLUKE A Swedish company called Dolprop Industries has developed propulsion technology for small vessels that is based on the way that the tail flukes of whales and dolphins work The inventors claim it will eliminate cavitation and offer better efficiency than conventional propellers.

The Dolprop operates in some respects like a pumping hydrofoil with the foil able to move up and down under power. An earlier version that was installed at the bow of a boat was the basis of a wave-powered boat but whilst it worked there was no acceptance for wider applications.

Inventor of the Dolprop Thomas Jemt claims that his Dolprop offers a better solution. “Dolprop’s target is to mimic the bottlenose dolphin motion pattern that provides phenomenal performance. The Fluke Technology proves to be both energy efficient, quiet, safe and practical.”

The fluke is made from a plastic that offers limited flexibility and it is shaped to replicate a dolphin’s tail. The drive system is designed to allow this Fluke to move up and down thus replicate the movement of a fish tail and this generates propulsive thrust. The challenge is to create a drive system that can turn rotary motion into the required vertical motion to power the flexible fin.

The solution from Dolprop is to use an electric motor in the hub of the unit and the company has been funded by private equity plus 1 million SEK from the Vinnova Research and Grow programme. This will allow Dolprop to develop a number of prototypes based around the concept of a low powered outboard motor. The outboard motor concept would incorporate steering and could be fully turned for reverse but if the system develops into a propulsion system for larger commercial vessels then steering may have to be achieved using bow and stern thrusters.

Jemt claims that the Dolprop would offer much higher

8 The fluke is made from a plastic that offers limited flexibility and it is shaped to replicate a dolphin’s tail

The drive system is designed to allow this Fluke to move up and down thus replicate the movement of a fish tail and this generates propulsive thrust efficiency than a conventional propeller and would be less likely to be fouled and harm marine life. Whilst the Fluke Technology has potential to provide an alternative and more efficient propulsion system for small craft operating in calm waters and the outboard motor version may offer this, translating this new propulsion concept into a commercially viable system will require major work particularly in the activation of the drive system and the construction of the fluke.

Emissions are minimised on a new exploration, research and media vessel, thanks to its IMO Tier III compliant exhaust system.

MarQuip integrated the exhaust system in OceanX’s 87m expedition and research platform OceanXplorer, launched in February 2020. The company undertook the work as part of a project with Damen in Rotterdam to convert a deep-sea survey vessel into the research vessel.

“Our role was to integrate an IMO Tier III compliant exhaust system within the permissible requirements of the engine supplier,” explained MarQuip. “We started by selecting the right components that fitted within the available space, a major challenge on OceanXplorer. All exhaust systems leave the ship through the exhaust funnel located

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Photo: MarQuip

Exhaust system installation successful

8 MarQuip integrated the exhaust system in 87m long expedition and research platform OceanXplorer

on the port side. The expedition vessel is equipped with the latest diesel exhaust gas cleaning systems. Soot filtration and SCR (selective catalytic reduction) ensure that no soot or NOx is emitted.”

DELICATE OPERATION As the components are large and heavy, the chosen locations had to be strong and not compromise the stability of the ship.

Once all major components were in place, customised pipes were required to form the connection between them. Some of these pipes had to be passed through the funnel “like spaghetti” as there was no alternative, said MarQuip.

For the conversion of the exhaust system, the experts at Damen had to make a hole in the superstructure. The old parts leave the ship through this hole and, after the funnel had been structurally adjusted, the new parts could be built from bottom to top. The funnel was filled “like a Tetris game” and involved close cooperation between MarQuip and Damen.

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DECK EQUIPMENT & LIFTING GEAR

LARGER CRANES FOR LARGER TURBINES Cadeler has signed a contract to install a new crane on the vessel Wind Orca and retain the option for delivery of a crane on vessel Wind Osprey The Danish manufacturer has contracted NOV to upgrade Wind Orca with a new and improved crane that meets the future offshore market demand for best-in-class installation vessels. The offshore market is moving towards installation of larger next generation wind turbines with capacity ratings exceeding 14MW, which requires improved crane lifting capacity from the vessels used to install, operate, and maintain offshore wind turbines.

The crane replacement on Wind Orca is expected to be initiated in October 2023 with completion in March 2024. As part of the contract Cadeler has also secured an option in the contract to replace the crane on vessel Wind Osprey. The total sum of the contract for replacement of both cranes is 102 million USD, including decommissioning of the old cranes, as well as the design, manufacturing, and installation of the new cranes. The cost will be financed by the Company’s cashflow over the years from 2021 to 2024.

The new crane will have a lifting capacity of 1600 metric tons at a radius of 40 metres, with the main hook at a height of 159.7 metres above the main deck. This is a substantial upgrade of the vessel capacity today (1200 metric tons lifting capacity at a radius of 31 metres) and will enable installation of next generation offshore wind turbines.

The market for offshore wind turbine installation is evolving rapidly, with an expected compound annual growth rate exceeding 13 percent through 2030.

Cadeler successfully raised NOK 883 million in connection

with the Oslo Stock Exchange listing in November 2020. As communicated, proceeds are to be used to finance the initial instalment for the planned order of the Cadeler X-class newbuild vessel, with remaining proceeds expected to be used for working capital, general corporate purposes, repayment of any outstanding intercompany balances and repayment of any amounts under the overdraft tranche of the Company’s EUR 95 million debt facility.

8 The market for offshore wind turbine installation is evolving rapidly

Besenzoni broadens commercial range Italian company Besenzoni has decided to introduce to the wider public its range of products designed for the commercial and military sectors.

To date, among the products that the company manufactures for the commercial and military sectors are helm seats, gangways, boarding ladders, cranes, hydraulic handling systems, hatch openings, watertight doors and more.

The new range will include all those products that feature in the ‘pleasure’ boat range, reimagined and adapted for workboats, where choosing high-quality materials is just as important.

By applying the same technology used in the products in the pleasure boat range in terms of systems (hydraulic power unit, telescopic applications, remote control), the gangways designed for workboats do not feature all of the ‘stylish’ details unique to Besenzoni but incorporate materials that are

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8 Besenzoni’s cranes are made of powdercoated aluminium, which is both durable and reliable

more suitable for withstanding heavier loads.

For example, these gangways, which are manually operated in smaller boats and automated in larger boats, feature an aluminium platform and much sturdier components, making them more suitable for the conditions they will encounter.

Specially designed to facilitate the movement of cargo to be loaded and unloaded in a marine environment, Besenzoni’s cranes are made of powdercoated aluminium, which is both durable and reliable. The lifting capacity varies depending on the model or on the specific requirements.

Helm seats are Besenzoni’s flagship product, created around the key features of ergonomic design and sturdiness. They are packed with features and can be manufactured with a control unit incorporated into the armrests or the sides.

They can be custom-made according to the client’s specifications. They can include monitors, control handles and light switches, thereby creating the feeling of a genuine bridge. Cockpits have been designed in conjunction with the helm seats.

Besenzoni’s aim in all products in its commercial range is to make vessels both easier to access and to operate.

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Z-BRIDGE TRANSFER SYSTEM FOR CTVs Dutch company Z-Bridge has developed a motion compensated personnel transfer system that is compact enough to be fitted to crew transfer vessels.

Z-Bridge’s B2W (Bring to Work) design is intended to be a lightweight and efficient access system with the objective of optimising visit times by transporting a small team of up to six persons in one transfer in an elevator type cage.

The system will allow the safer direct transfer of personnel from the deck of the CTV onto the wind turbine or other offshore structures. With an elevation range of from 10m to 25m the B2W should allow for access operations to use existing landing points and platforms on turbine towers.

This should save on fabrication costs by removing the need for access structures to be fitted to the deck of the vessel or the landing platform.

The system comprises a deck mounted base that can rotate under hydraulic control. Attached to this is a telescopic arm that can be extended and varied in elevation with the whole system under computer control that allows the arm to maintain contact with the turbine structure whatever the motions of the CTV. Attached to the arm is a small platform that can travel up and down the arm, again under hydraulic control, which acts as the personnel transfer platform once the transfer arm is engaged with the turbine tower.

The B2W system is reported to weigh in at 25 tonnes and combined with a small deck footprint it is claimed this will make it suitable for fitting to larger CTV’s. It is hoped that this will create a more efficient and safer means of transferring personnel and reduce costs. The system can also be used as a 3D motion compensated crane, capable of hosting up to 3 tonnes, potentially making the B2W concept suitable for installation and commissioning operations.

The B2W is being approved by Bureau Veritas and following harbour trials it is planned to install the prototype on the 32 metre long CTV MHO-Esbjerg, which is owned by MHO-Co for offshore trials in the near future. Z-Bridge has extensive experience of motion compensated transfer systems with their larger W2W systems for larger vessels.

8 Following harbour trials it is planned to install the prototype on the 32 metre long CTV MHO-Esbjerg

100th successful mission for innovative work basket Reflex Marine’s Storm-Work suspended work basket was successfully employed in its 100th offshore project in October 2020.

The Storm-Work was designed for offshore industrial work activities and was very well received by offshore operators across industries - heavy-lift, decommissioning, oil & gas and offshore wind. ConocoPhillips in Australia is using the customized enlarged version of Storm-Work while the standard units have been employed in multiple projects throughout Europe, among others with Seaway7.

The design safeguarding both the workers inside the basket and the assets worked on thanks to the soft touch features and contoured shape is praised by users worldwide. The small footprint and light weight allow for improved manoeuvring while the highly durable, low-maintenance

8 The design safeguards both the workers inside the basket and the assets worked on

materials used are claimed to ensure long unit lifespan: “the unit is excellent for accessing areas with obstacles and tight landing spaces” commented a Storm-Work user from Boskalis.

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Reflex Marine’s innovative work basket design has been recognized by industrial engineering body LEEA with an award in the Safety category confirming the outstanding crew protection features and safety benefits.

Storm-Work is available for both purchase and hire and can be customized to meet the required size and capacity.

Reflex Marine introduced the FROG personnel transfer carrier back in 1992. The FROG capsule became a benchmark for safety in offshore crew transfers driving regulatory change and raising standards worldwide. Today Reflex Marine’s highquality products - FROG-XT range & WAVE-4 personnel transfer carriers, Storm-Work work basket and Storm-Pro cargo container - aim to improve the efficiency of offshore crew and cargo access and transfer operations around the world.

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THE FIRST STEPS TOWARDS A ‘EUROPEAN NAVY’?

Somewhat overshadowed in the news agendas by Brexit and covid, the 14th December 2020 was an important day in the gathering movement towards establishing a ‘European Navy’ Following the selection last June of the SEA Defence project by the European Commission (EC) within the European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP 2019), the consortium announced the official start of the project.

The EDIDP, which paves the way for the European Defence Fund, focuses on strengthening the European defence technological and industrial base, as well as on increasing the EU’s autonomy and technological leadership.

The launch was attended by representatives of the consortium, of the EC and of the participating EU Member States. Earlier, the Grant Agreement, worth a total of €14.29M, was signed by the EC, marking an important step in EU naval cooperation. SEA Defence is a collaboration of SEA Naval, including Damen, Naval Group, Navantia, SAAB Kockums, thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, Lürssen Defence, TNO, MARIN, Odense Maritime Technology, CTN, and still to be completed by key partners who took place in the proposal preparation phase. SEA Naval is the naval working group of SEA Europe (the European Shipyards and Equipment Association).

René Berkvens, Vice-President of the Damen Shipyards Group in the welcome address said, “I am honoured that Damen has been offered the role of coordinator in this exceptional project bringing together the leading European naval shipyards. We thank the European Commission for giving us the opportunity to work together towards an even stronger European naval defence and technological base.

We are also much obliged to the commitment and support of the participating EU Member States. SEA Defence is the first truly European naval EDIDP project and will lay the cornerstone for future naval cooperation under the European Defence Fund.”

SEA Defence is a feasibility study, which aims to provide a roadmap of technologies to be included in next generation of naval platforms and pursued in further European development programmes.

The SEA Defence project is supported by participating EU Member States, led by the Netherlands Ministry of Defence.

The support of Member States is essential in order to ensure

8 Covid ruins another launch photo

that the results of the project will lead to actual next generation naval capabilities which will effectively support the European naval forces against potential future threats.

Remote-controlled radar boosts security New remote-controlled radar technology is now available in Europe that will boost security onboard ships.

Triskav’s radar system comprises an independent radar emitter/receiver and a main radar control-room.

“The remote controlled radar unit ( the emitter and receiver) is able to detect illegal activities, as well as to prevent risk of fires, floods, etc. The new radar technology permits to detect small size targets, as animals, cars, etc. and to control over 100 targets

simultaneously,” said Triskav. The remote radar unit is linked to the main control room by satellite/4G dual communication system.

Target echo is analysed, providing operators with speed, and direction information. All echoes parameters will be recorded in case of needs for extra analysis.

The radar system could be installed on a marine platform to control sea areas with a standard surveillance range of approximately 18km. One operator, in a large size control room, is able to follow up to 5/6

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remote radar units. Multiple units are expected to be operative in a short time in order to survey and to protect the marine border of a north African nation.

The land installation required a small size surface of approx 20 x 20 m only, just to install the main 20’ container, the 24 m radar antenna, the solar panels , the wind power generator and the antennas providing for the data link connecting the remote radar unit as well as the TV cameras, to the main radar control room.

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

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

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

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

8 Dredging International NV Scheldedijk 30, Haven 1025, Zwijndrecht, B-2070 Tel: +32 3 250 52 11 Fax: +32 3 250 56 50 info.dredging@deme-group.com www.deme-group.com/dredging Dredging, land reclamation, port construction, offshore construction and installation services, environmental techniques, marine aggregates, coastal civil structures, wind farms, foundations and quay wall rehabilitation.

DREDGING EQUIPMENT Force Dredging Systems UK Limited PO Box 945, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 9DW Tel: +44 2392 472710 info@fdsukltd.co.uk www.fdsukltd.com For hire: Diver & crane operated subsea dredging systems for the removal of fines, silt, mud, sand, gravel, shingle, shale, aggregates.

8 Vosta LMG Dredging Technology PO Box 37194, Amsterdam, 1030 AD Tel: +31 20 493 6666 Fax: +31 20 493 6670 info@vostalmg.com www.vostalmg.com VOSTA LMG is specialized in the design and delivery of a wide range of dredging-related components, which include highly innovative solutions with unmatched advantages in terms of wear, flow performance, efficiency, safety and environmental impact.

8 Seadrec Ltd Blackhall House, Blackhall Lane, P O Box 45, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 1HH Tel: +44 1418 874131 seadrec@aol.com www.lobnitz.com We specialise in dredge and associated ship construction based on over 150 years of experience in designing and supplying all types of dredges, dredging systems and components to the Civil Dredging Industry, e.g. Port Authorities, Dredging Contractors & Marine Aggregate Producers.

Neptune Shipyards BV See under: Workboat Builders

8 Baars Confloat B.V./ Baars Charter Rivierdijk 276, PO Box 70, Sliedrecht, 3360 AB Tel: +31 184 415566 Fax: +31 184 411227 rental@baarsbv.com www.baarsbv.com Hire and Sale on a wide range of dismountable split and hopper barges.

See Baars Confloat BV at Pontoons and or Modular Pontoon Systems 8 Damen Dredging Equipment PO Box 1021, 3860 BA Nijkerk, Netherlands Tel: +31 33 2474040 Fax: +31 33 2474060 contact.dde@damen.com www.damendredging.com Dredger Builders, cutter suction dredgers, trailing pipe systems, DOP submersible dredge pumps and dredging components, partly deliverable from stock and all designed to withstand the harsh dredging environment.

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

ELECTRICAL PROPULSION SYSTEMS 8 MJR Power & Automation 85 & 88 Willows Court, Teesside Industrial Estate, Thornaby, Stocktonon-Tees, TS17 9PP Tel: +44 1642 762151 sales@mjrcontrols.com www.mjrcontrols.com For over 25 years, MJR has delivered turnkey marine power, electrical and automation projects to the commercial, energy and renewable marine sectors providing consultancy, engineering, construction, installation and commissioning services.

ELECTRONICS Neyland Marine Services Limited See under: Electrical installations & repairs

ELECTRONICS – GENERAL 8 BPX Electro Mechanical Unit 3 Rothley Lodge Commercial Park, Leicester, LE7 7NL Tel: +44 1162 999100 www.bpx.co.uk For over 50 years we have been proudly stocking, selling, supporting and servicing automation and control components, devices and solutions, operating as distributors for many of the world’s leading electrical, electronic and pneumatic manufacturers.

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

FENDERS / FENDERING 8 Buoyant Works Unit 4, Little Trethew Industrial Estate, Horningtops, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3PZ Tel: +44 7850 778109 andrew@buoyantworks.com www.buoyantworks.com/ Buoyant Works is an innovative designer and manufacturer of high performance, lightweight fendering and offshore wind farm impact protection products.

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

8 Dunlop GRG Holdings Limited Trelleborg Applied Technologies, Eagle Way, Rochdale, Manchester Tel: +44 1616 535964 ray.jeffries@trelleborg.com www.trelleborg.com Dunlop GRG manufactures a comprehensive range of low pressure fenders for berthing and mooring, anti-boat barrier systems specifically designed for each installation and dracone barges for the transportation of bulk liquids including fuel and crude oil.

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

FINANCE 8 Shawbrook Bank Prospero, 73 London Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1LQ Tel: +44 7789 685357 / +44 7799 134682 paul.ratcliffe@shawbrook.co.uk www.shawbrook.co.uk/marine Specialist marine finance provider for UK based SME companies. Marine mortgages available for workboats, WFSV’s, tugs, barges, dredgers, ferries, Thames river craft, hire fleets, coastal ships and other commercial vessels.

FIRE FIGHTING 8 Marine Fire Safety Limited Unit D1-D4, Bridge Business Centre, Brickhouse Lane, Godstone, Surrey, RH9 8JW Tel: +44 1342 844379 Fax: +44 1342 843172 info@marinefiresafety.co.uk www.marinefiresafety.co.uk Marine Fire Safety are the UK and Europe’s No1 supplier of Marine Approved Stat-X Aerosol Fire Suppression Systems. We offer Supply, Installation and Maintenance for protecting engine rooms and machinery spaces using Stat-X, CO2, FM200 and Novec. We also do Nobel K Galley Systems, Portable Fire Extinguishers, Fire Blankets, Hoses, Connections and Nozzles plus SOLAS liferafts. All at competitive prices.

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

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

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GALLEY AND LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT

HEAT EXCHANGERS & MARINE TUBING

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

EJ Bowman (Birmingham) Ltd Chester Street, Aston, Birmingham, B6 4AP Tel: +44 1213 595401 Fax: +44 1213 597495 info@ejbowman.co.uk www.ejbowman.co.uk E J Bowman is a leading manufacturer of heat exchangers for a wide range of marine cooling applications. The product range includes heat exchangers, oil coolers and charge air coolers for marine engines, gearboxes, thrusters, stabilisers, power steering, generators, hydraulic power packs, winches and other deck equipment.

GENERATORS, GEN SETS & AUXILIARIES 8 Kohler Power Systems 1 Kristallaan, Zevenbergen, 4761 ZC Tel: +1 800-544-2444 Muriel.HUGUET@kohlereurope.com Kohler Power Systems, provides complete power systems, including generators (residential, industrial, mobile, portable, and marine), automatic transfer switches, paralleling switchgear, monitoring controls, and accessories for emergency, prime power and energymanagement applications. Kohler has delivered energy solutions for markets worldwide since 1920 WaterMota Ltd See under: Propulsion Systems 8 Sulzer Rotating Equipment Services UK Southampton Service Center, Centurion Industrial Park, Bitterne Road West, Southampton, SO18 1ZA Tel: +44 2380 631611 service.uk@sulzer.com www.kohlerpower.com/ Sulzer is one of the leading independent electromechanical maintenance providers and repairers of all types of motor, generator and their auxiliary equipment. When pumps, turbines, compressors, generators, and motors are essential to operations, we offer technically advanced and innovative solutions. We support you by delivering specialized services for vessels in dock or at sea. A full range of services are available from our UK based hub in Southampton, or from any one of our global electromechanical facilities.

8 Atlantis Marine Power Limited Western Wood Way, Langage Science Park, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 5BG Tel: +44 1752 208810 sales@atlantismarine.com www.atlantismarine.co.uk/ UK distributors for Kohler generators from 5 to 500 kw prime power.

Kohler’s patented P-Gen load share system facilitates smaller generators increasing redundancy and reducing fuel consumption.

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

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING Webasto See under: Generators, Gen Sets & Auxiliaries

HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS & SYSTEMS 8 Advanced Component Technology Ltd Unit 4, Ryefield Way, Silsden, Yorkshire, BD20 0EF Tel: +44 1535 650010 Fax: +44 1535 657674 sales@adcomtec.co.uk www.adcomtec.co.uk With over 25 years experience in hydraulic engineering we supply and distribute the full range of Staffa Motors and Kawasaki Hydraulic Pumps 8 Brimmond Group Tofthill Avenue, Midmill Business Park, Kintore, Aberdeenshire, AB51 0QP, Scotland Tel: +44 1467 633805 www.brimmond-group.com At Brimmond Group we specialise in mechanical, hydraulic or electrical solutions. Our highly qualified engineers can design, manufacture, service and repair a vast range of equipment to meet any clients needs.

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

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

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INDUSTRY DATABASE JACK-UP BARGES Fastnet Shipping Ltd See under: Workboats

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

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

LIFTING GEAR 8 DAS Hydraulic Service Ltd 20 Tennyson Street, West Yorkshire, Pudsey, LS28 9HA Tel: +44 7515 526841 dave@dashydraulics.co.uk www.dashydraulics.co.uk/ DAS Hydraulic Service Ltd offers service and repair of your hydraulic system and components plus maintenance contracts and commissioning.

MAN OVERBOARD RETRIEVAL SYSTEMS 8 I.C.Brindle & Co Ltd 15 Moor Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AZ Tel: +44 1202 657814 info@icbrindle.com www.icbrindle.com I.C.Brindle & Co Ltd, specialise in man overboard , lifesaving equipment and waterside safety for the commercial shipping industry as well as being one of the leading publishers of Maritime training publications Energy Marine (International) Ltd 12 Clipstone Brook Ind Estate, Cherrycourt Way, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4TX Tel: + 44 1525 851234 Fax: +44 1525 852345 info@engmar.com / www.engmar.com The UK importers and distributors of the Markusnet MOB retrieval systems manufactured by Markus Lifenet in Iceland and applicable for all types of boats, ships and offshore installations.

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

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

MARINE CONSTRUCTION 8 TMS (Teignmouth Maritime Services Limited) Unit 22B Dawlish Business Park, Exeter Road, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 0NH Tel: +44 1626 866066 Fax: +44 1626 864288 info@tmsmaritime.co.uk www.tmsmaritime.co.uk TMS Ltd have many years of expertise in Marine and Civil Engineering.

We operate throughout UK and Europe, where we utilise our unrivalled abilities and professionalism to successfully complete marine and civil engineering projects.

MARINE RENEWABLES 8 Outreach Ltd Abbots Road, Middlefield Industrial Estate, Falkirk, FK2 9AR Tel: +44 1324 889000 Fax: +44 1324 888901 mailbox@outreach.plc.uk www.outreach.plc.uk We provide versatile hydraulic lifting equipment solutions for offshore platforms, wind energy installations, shipbuilding and marine sectors.

Offering comprehensive offshore and onshore service support, the provision of original OEM parts, global maintenance and inspection, as well as operator training.

MARINE SURVEYORS Associated Maritime Consultants 63 Rufus Gardens, West Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 8TB Tel: +44 2380 873295 Fax: +44 2380 768529 surveys@amcsurvey.co.uk www.amcsurvey.co.uk Consulting Marine Surveyors and Dredging Engineers offering a full range of Hull, Machinery and on/off hire surveys, Valuations of vessels, specialists in the Towage/Stowage Certificates in both Commercial and Insurance fields of floating and land based Contractors plant.

Approved examiners for the Scms Certifying Authority for small commercial vessels under 24m length. Surveyors at Southampton, Liverpool and Rotterdam.

MONITORING SYSTEMS 8 GPLink 1500 Sensation Weigh, Beaufort NC, 28516 Tel: +1 252 504 5113 dwebb@gplink.com www.gplink.com GPLink is the most capable remote diagnostic tool available. Monitor high horsepower systems 24/7/365 and detect anomalies before they turn into problems. Minimize downtime and maximize vessel productivity with GPLink.

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

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

JFC Marine Weir Road, Tuam, Co Galway Tel: +44 7792 772447 Fax: +353 93 24923 graham@jfcmarine.com www.jfcmarine.com JFC Marine offer an extensive range of Aids to Navigation, Navigation Buoys, Solar Marine Lanterns, Monitoring and Control systems to suit all marine applications.

NAVAL ARCHITECTS & MARINE ENGINEERS 8 NED Project NED-PROJECT Sp. z o.o., ul. Abrahama 1a, Gdańsk, 80-307 Tel: +48 732 406 501 office@ned-project.eu www.ned-project.eu/ NED – Project is a professional, independent privately-owned company offering highest quality services in ship design, salvage and plant design sector.

MODULAR PONTOON SYSTEMS

OFFSHORE SUPPORT

8 Baars Confloat B.V./ Baars Charter Rivierdijk 276, PO Box 70, Sliedrecht, 3360 AB Tel: +31 184 415566 Fax: +31 184 411227 rental@baarsbv.com www.baarsbv.com Hire & Sales of containerised modular (spud) pontoons with a height of 4, 6 and 8 ft, modular multipontoons. See Baars Charter at Dredging Equipment for barges.

HVS Dredging Support BV Vijver 12, Harlingen, 8861 BS Tel: +31 653 663 292 info@hvsds.nl www.hvsds.nl HVS Dredging Support BV is a company specialized in supporting offshore dredging and Renewable energy projects worldwide. Throughout the years we have established a modern fleet in which we have built our over more than 40 years of experience

8 Tidal Transit Limited Unit 6, North Creake Airfield Business Park, Bunkers Hill, Egmere, Walsingham, Norfolk Tel: +44 1328 854 225 charter@tidal-transit.com www.tidal-transit.com Tidal Transit provides access solutions to the offshore energy industry.

Via its fleet of purpose built vessels, Tidal Transit transports people and cargo to and from offshore assets.

The company's fleet is focused on increasing efficiency and time on structures with the aim of reducing the LOCE.

OIL POLLUTION CONTROL 8 Lamor Corporation UK Ltd 3 Medina Court, Arctic Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7XD Tel: +44 1983 280185 Fax: +44 1983 280056 uk.info@lamor.com www.lamor.com LAMOR is the world leader in the manufacture of products and services for the Oil Spill Response Industry.

We design and produce Booms, Skimmers, Pumps, Dispersant systems, Vessels and we also design recovery systems to be built into new and older vessels. MCA/IMO Training, Design and Consultancy on a worldwide basis.

PR, Media & Advertising Agencies Sue Stevens Media Ltd 7 Foxhills, Ashurst, SO40 7ED Tel: +44 23 8029 2992 suestevens@suestevensmedia.co.uk 25 years’ experience specializing in Commercial Marine. Media buying, strategic PR campaign planning and implementation, press releases compilation and distribution, newsletters, company brochures and clients’ magazines and social media management.

PAINTS & COATINGS – MATERIALS 8 Jotun Paints (Europe) Ltd 7 Stather Road, Flixborough Industrial estate, Scunthorpe, DN15 8RR Tel: +44 1724 400 000 marineenquiries@jotun.co.uk www.jotun.com Jotun is the global leading provider of marine coatings, with established positions in protective, decorative and powder coatings worldwide. It has 39 production facilities and representation in over 100 countries.

PILOT & PATROL CRAFT 8 Stem Marine Strada Ghiaie, 12/D, Medesano (PR) Tel: +39 0525 430102 Fax: +39 0525 421341 info@stem.it www.stemmarine.it STEM produces a large range of high technology boats for emergency and work purposes fitted for special needs since 1998.

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

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INDUSTRY DATABASE

8 Safehaven Marine Ashgrove, Cobh, Cork Tel: +353 86 8054582 info@safehavenmarine.com www.safehavenmarine.com Builders of the Interceptor Pilot Boat range, 11.5m, 13m, 14.5m & 16.5m.

For when you demand strength and exceptional seakeeping.

Also builders of GRP Crew transfer, Patrol & SAR boats, Hydrographic survey vessels, Work boats and Passenger Vessels.

8 Danfoss Vareseweg 105, Rotterdam, ZuidHolland, 3047 AT Tel: +31 108082222 Fax: +31 102492070 cs@danfoss.nl www.danfoss.nl Discover Danfoss Drives' conventional and innovative technologies like hybrid propulsion, electrification and energy storage to support you reducing emissions, saving costs and improving safety for passengers and crew.

8 Marine Jet Power AB Hansellisgatan 6, Uppsala, SE-754 50 Tel: +46 10 164 10 00 sales@marinejetpower.com For more than 30 years, Marine Jet Power (MJP) has been redefining the waterjet market with innovation and unsurpassed quality. Engineered and built in Sweden, MJP’s proven stainless steel, mixed-flow waterjets are used in many diverse applications, from fast military craft and passenger vessels to workboats worldwide.

PIPE COUPLINGS

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

PUMPS, COMPRESSORS & HYDRAULICS

Marine Ventures Ltd - Straub Pipe Coupling - Repair Clamps Marven House, 1 Field Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6AP’ United Kingdom Tel: +44 118 950 3707 Fax: +44 118 950 4066 straub@marineventures.co.uk www.straub.co.uk Straub pipe joining system and wrap-around pipe repair clamps concept.

A well proven means of joining plain-end metal (carbon, cunifer, stainless) pipework in minutes.

PONTOONS Neptune Shipyards BV See under: Workboat Builders 8 Walcon Marine Cockerell Close, Segensworth West, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 5SR, United Kingdom Tel: +44 1489 579977 Fax: +44 1489 579988 sales@walconmarine.com www.walconmarine.com Marine civil works including steel tube/ timber piling, pile extraction, sheet piling and jetty construction using self-propelled barge. Manufacturers of high quality pontoon and associated equipment.

POWER & PROPULSION 8 OXE Marine Metallgatan 17 b, Ängelholm, SE-262 72 Tel: +46 431-37 11 30 info@oxemarine.com www.oxemarine.com The OXE Diesel is designed and built for commercial users. Endurance, Reliability, Power and Control is key.

The world’s first commercial diesel outboard combines the reliability and endurance of marine inboards with the flexibility and agility of outboard engines, offering unprecedented efficiency, range and torque. We are driven by the ambition to transform the outboard motor; impacting the journey towards a more sustainable and ecologically positive marine environment.

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

PROPELLER DESIGN & MANUFACTURE 8 France Helices 12 Allée des Gabians, Cannes, 06150 Tel: +33 4 93 47 69 38 Fax: +33 4 93 47 08 59 export@francehelices.fr www.francehelices.fr R&D calculations, CFD, 5 axis CNC machining, manufacture, repair, commission and worldwide after sales service. Custom propulsion packages (propellers, shaft lines, nozzles, rudders, Surface Drive Systems) for commercial, workboat, defence vessels and high speed crafts. 40 years of experience.

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

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

Supplying Azcue, D-I, Doosan, Hyundai SeasAll and JMP.

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

RIBS (RIGID INFLATABLE BOAT ) 8 Specialised Marine Support Ltd Specialised Marine Support Ltd, Easdale, Oban, Argyll, PA34 4RF Tel: +44 1852 300341 info@specialisedmarinesupport.com Accredited and Achilles FPAL registered company specialising in personnel and equipment transfers, safety and guard boat duties, survey and logistical support to the emerging offshore renewables and offshore construction industries throughout Europe.

ROVS Planet Ocean Ltd Unit 16 Camberley Business Centre, Bracebridge, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 3DP Tel: +44845 1081457 Fax: +44845 280 3349 sales@planet-ocean.co.uk www.planet-ocean.co.uk Deep Trekker Mini ROV’s – Affordable, Portable, Reliable. Data Buoys and systems. Positon monitoring and tracking.

Port and harbour monitoring. Telemetry SystemsWater Quality sensors.

RECRUITMENT 8 Seamariner Ltd Seamariner Ltd, The Square, Fawley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 1TA Tel: +44 23 8084 0374 admin@seamariner.com www.seamariner.com Seamariner Ltd are Marine Recruitment Specialists and have been established since 1992. We hold ISO 9001:2015 accreditation by Lloyds Register and are MLC, 2006 compliant. We supply temporary and permanent seafarers to shipping companies worldwide and our expertise is the basis of our continued success.

Having dedicated Recruitment Consultants for each discipline, ship owners will often be guided by our in-depth knowledge.

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

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

Polyform Buoys, Fenders, floats.

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

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

SAFETY AMI Marine Ltd See under: Navigation Equipment 8 Ocean Safety Ltd Saxon Wharf, Lower York Street, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 5QF, United Kingdom Tel: +44 2380 720800 Fax: +44 2380 720801 info@oceansafety.com www.oceansafety.com Ocean Safety is renowned for high quality customer care and specialises in the worldwide supply, distribution, manufacture, service and hire Marine Safety Equipment.

SAFETY HOOKS 8 H Henriksen Trleborgveien 15, Tnsberg, 3101 Tel: +47 33 37 8400 Fax: +47 33 37 8430 hooks@hhenriksen.com www.hhenriksen.com H. Henriksen AS is a technology Company with a long and proud history within the maritime and offshore sector. Henriksen has a strong position within safe MOB boat lifting operations, Launch & Recovery systems for offshore vessels, oil Spill Recovery and Entering and Boarding Systems for maritime and urban environments.

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

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INDUSTRY DATABASE SANITATION & PLUMBING Lee Sanitation Ltd Wharf Road, Fenny Compton, Warwickshire, CV47 2FE Tel: +44 1295 770000 Fax: +44 1295 770022 sales@leesan.com / www.leesan.com LeeSan, leaders in marine sanitation (now a Pump Technology Ltd Group Company) have over 25 years’ experience designing, specifying and supplying equipment for seagoing and inland waterways craft of all sizes. Extensive stocks of spares and replacement components are available for most marine toilets. Now promoting their “One Stop Pump Shop” so whether it be clean or waste water they can specify a pump for all applications including all the peripherals that you may need.

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

8 Capital Seating 1 Forward Park Sheene Road, Gorse Hill Industrial Estate, Beaumont Leys, Leicester, LE4 1BF Tel: +44 116 216 9910 Fax: +44 116 216 9920 info@capitalseating.co.uk www.capitalseating.co.uk Distributors for GRAMMER Nautic. Marine seating of the highest performance and quality. Full suspensions optimised for arduous marine environments, high shock mitigation performance, comfort, ergonomic design and DNV-GL Type approval.

SHIP REGISTRATION SERVICES 8 St Kitts & Nevis International Ship Registry Stolt-Nielsen House, 1-5 Oldchurch Road, Romford, Essex, RM7 0BQ Tel: +44 1708 380400 Fax: +44 1708 380401 mail@stkittsnevisregistry.net www.stkittsnevisregistry.net/ St. Kitts & Nevis International Ship Registry (SKANReg) commenced operation in 2005. By the end of 2019 had registered over 3000 vessels.

It also has also issued seafarer documents to over 25,000 seafarers of many nationalities.

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

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

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STABILISERS

TUGS

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

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

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

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

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

8 Herman Sr bv Ebweg 56, Barendrecht, 2991LT Tel: +31 78 619 25 07 info@hermansr.com www.hermansr.com Herman Senior is a family owned tug and workboats company and is established in Dordrecht the Netherlands. It is active in the Dredging, offshore renewables, oil & gas industry. With our versatile fleet of Shoalbusters and Multicats and over 30 years of experience we are specialists in: Towing, Anchor handling, Survey, Seabed ploughing, Dredging support, Offshore renewables support.

TRAINING

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

8 National Maritime Training Centre North Kent College, Lower Higham Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2JJ Tel: +44 1322 629600 Fax: +44 1322 629667 nmtc@northkent.ac.uk www.northkent.ac.uk The National Maritime Training Centre is a leading provider of maritime education and practical training, providing up to date equipment and expert training using dedicated specialist classrooms, a Fire Training Ground and Thameside Jetty.

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

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

TUGS, TOWING & SALVAGE

STEERING GEAR WaterMota Ltd See under: Propulsion Systems

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

Uzmar Shipping & Trading Co. Ltd See under: Vessel Build & Repair 8 DSB Offshore Ltd Riverbank House, 1 Putney Bridge Road, London, SW6 3JD Tel: +44 2073 842882 brokers@dsboffshore.com www.dsboffshore.com Specialist shipbrokers handling the sale & purchase and chartering of Tugs, Jack-ups, barges, Split hoppers, Dredgers and various Workboats etc.

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

HVS Dredging Support BV Vijver 12, Harlingen, 8861 BS Tel: +31 653 663 292 info@hvsds.nl www.hvsds.nl HVS Dredging Support BV is a company specialized in supporting offshore dredging and Renewable energy projects worldwide.

Throughout the years we have established a modern fleet in which we have built our over more than 40 years of experience.

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

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

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

8 Exalto Wiper Technologys PO Box 40, 3370 AH, Hardinxveld Giessendam Tel: +31 184 615 800 Fax: +31 184 614 045 sales@exalto.com www.exalto.com Marine Exalto produces the world’s best professional marine wiper systems. Exalto makes wiper systems for all kind of vessels in the commercial and leisure sectors.

8 Sealion Services 2 Brittania Way, East Cowes, East Cowes, Isle Of Wight, PO32 6EG Tel: +44 7709116223 info@sealionservices.co.uk www.sealionservices.co.uk Marine Outfitting and Interiors.

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

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

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8 Dixon Group Europe Ltd 350 Leach Place, Walton Summit Centre, Lancashire, PR5 8AS Tel: +44 1772 323529 sales@dixoneurope.co.uk www.dixoneurope.co.uk Dixon is a premier manufacturer and supplier of marine fluid transfer products including a range of water strainers, inlet scoops, thru hull fittings, valves, couplings, pipe fittings and hose assemblies 8 Medtec Design Services Ltd RNLI Offices, Clarence Road, East Cowes, Isle Of Wight, PO32 6HB, United Kingdom Tel: +44 1983 294974 dcarley@medtec.co.uk www.medtec.co.uk/ MedTec offer a CAD and engineering design service supporting clients through every stage of the design process, with the capability and knowledge to offer complete turnkey solutions 8 Nero Pipeline Connections Ltd Unit 2, Union Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 3EX, United Kingdom Tel: +44 1216 653 900 Fax: +44 1216 653 909 info@nero.co.uk / www.nero.co.uk NERO Pipeline Connections is a market leading distributor of stainless pipeline products and has been specialising in the supply of high quality pipe fittings and valves for over 25 years.

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

WINCHES 8 Lebus International Engineers Ltd Pioneer House, Shorebury Point, Amy Johnson Way, Blackpool, Lancs, FY4 2RX, United Kingdom Tel: +44 1253 402402 Fax: +44 1253 345748 enquiries@lebusinternational.com www.lebusintengineers.com Experienced designers and manufacturers of special purpose and standard marine handling equipment inclusive of winches, windlasses, capstans, cranes, davits, reelers, fairleads, cable spooling systems etc.

Lemans Nederland BV PO Box 527, Bergen op Zoom, NL 4600 AM Tel: +31 164 680 097 Fax: +31 164 681 971 info@lemans-nederland.eu www.lemans-nederland.nl Lemans Nederland bv is a company situated in the south-west of The Netherlands. We are specialised in hoist, lift, push and towing equipment.

As well as deck, dock and quay equipment. Our delivery program consists of for example: Winches, windlasses and capstans (standard and custom built; manual, electric or hydraulic; planetary gear unit, worm-gear, spur-gear, etc; to handle wire, umbilical, rope, chain-cable, etc; Either for anchor handling; mooring; fishing; dredging; towing; tug etc), some even from stock. Otherwise with quite short lead times.

8 Gemmell and Prout Marine Ltd Swann Street, Hull, Yorkshire, HU2 0PH Tel: +44 1482 329600 Fax: +44 1482 216296 enquiries@proutmarine.co.uk www.proutmarine.co.uk Designers and manufacturers of winches, windlasses and capstans. Hydraulic, electric, diesel, pneumatic and manually driven, along with ancillary equipment.

Also hydraulic towing winches.

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

8 Bezemer Dordrecht BV PO Box 154, Bunsenstraat 49, Dordrecht, 3316 GC Tel: +31 78 6181000 Fax: +31 786 187 019 info@bezemer.com www.bezemer.com Sales, Rentals, Services, Engineering Pipe Pulling Equipment, Mooring Systems, Winches, Storage Reels, Deck Sheaves, Anchor Fairleaders, Roller Fairleaders, Measuring Shackles, Line Tension Meters.

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

WINDOW WIPERS

WORKBOATS

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

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

WORKBOAT BUILDERS Uzmar Shipping & Trading Co. Ltd See under: Vessel Build and Repair 8 Aister C/Baixada do Cocho, nº 228, A Guia – M, Meira – 3, MOAÑA, 6955 Tel: +34 986 240 294 Fax: +34 986 240 157 i.defrancisco@aister.es www.aister.com/en Safe, reliable and designed for work aluminium boats: bespoke patrols, SAR boats and passenger catamarans.

8 Diverse Marine Medina Ship Yard, Pelham Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight Tel: +44 1983 300656 info@diversemarine.co.uk www.diversemarine.co.uk DM acquired the assets of equipment of South Boats IOW and trade from Cowes, IOW specialising in the design, construction, refit, repair and maintenance of workboats, military and patrol craft, lifeboats, pilot boats, fishing boats, commercial and pleasure craft 8 SMS Group Ltd Unit 1 Ocean Quay, Belvidere Road, Southampton, Hants, SO14 5QY Tel: +44 2380 141010 info@sms-marine.co.uk www.sms-marine.co.uk Southampton Marine Services specialise in ship building, ship repairs and steel fabrication across all aspects of the marine industry.

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8 Unst Inshore Services (Fluggaboats) Hagdale Industrial Estate, Balta Sound, Unst, Shetland, ZE2 9TW Tel: +44 1957 711881 Fax: +44 1957 711831 sales@fluggaboats.co.uk www.fluggaboats.co.uk Fluggaboats are a brand from Unst Inshore Services Ltd. We are a small family business that is committed to building very rugged and durable workboats using commercial grade materials and components.

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

Tidal Transit Limited See under: Offshore Support

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

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

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