Maritime Journal June 2022

Issue No 411

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46 Wilhelmsen buys 99% of NorSea

The shipping giant has gradually been increasing its share

FEATURES 42 Profile: Lise Demant

Svitzer Europe MD on navigating the past two years

49 Shipping costs soar 150% y-o-y

44 Neoline opts for solid sails

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46 Methanol bunkering at port

While shippers feel the pinch, carriers are seeing profits rise

New vessel will be boosted by new tech

Gothenburg is working on a value chain

52 SEAWORK 414 Exhibitor news

52 Jacket lifting

1,800t lift barely a third of what it can do

62 Major dredging completed

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Latest projects and products from our exhibitors

34 Innovation Awards

24 million m3 removed for Baltic Sea access

65 H for Rotterdam Hydrogen to be produced at port

68 OSIL buoys for Baltic

Check out the entries for this year’s prizes

Monitoring pipe laying is vital

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HS.MARINE, the specialist manufacturer of Marine Cranes, based in Italy in a strategic area between Milan, Bologna and Verona, is about to blow out 20 candles, drawing a more than positive balance than its first years.

“The company is constantly growing” - explains Stefano Forni, Founder and Managing Director of HS.MARINE. “This is the result rewarding the path we have decided to follow which focuses on reliability, efficiency and always operational service, ability to respond to any request in a very short time. These are the three keywords that have made HS.MARINE a manufacturer of marine cranes, one of the main players in the market. We are definitely not the cheapest manufacturer, but we are proud to say that

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we are the one offering the cheapest cost of ownership.

“HS.MARINE is a leading manufacturer of ship and offshore cranes with the world’s widest range of models. All crane models are specifically designed, masterly built and assembled to give our customers top quality.

“The crane executions and quality details will offer many years of safe and reliable operation at a low cost of maintenance. Last but not least, with a huge stock of parts and components we are able to deliver cranes in short times and to assist all our customers’ requests.

With no doubt we can say we are reliable in all business aspects.”

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NEWS 410 NGO demands Arctic action The IMO is called upon to mitigate climate impacts

FEATURES 71 First turbine mooring

DemoSATH’s solution connects turbine

74 Tugs & Towing

Including a report of a recent BTA meeting

412 Wind turbine pilot

86 Electric RIB

A Mediterranean project goes ahead

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106 Clean up

Amazon urged to tackle plastic waste

110 Fighting fire

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122 Tonga volcano

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BRIEFS $5bn investment in UAE

DP World and investment group CDPQ have announced a $5 billion investment in three strategic assets in the UAE. The partnership will own 22% of Jebel Ali Port, Jebel Ali Freezone and the National Industries Park, giving them a foothold in supply and logistics chains serving more than 8,700 companies and 3.5 billion people a year. A $3 billion stake will be offered to other long-term investors.

The deep port of Jebel Ali was built in the 1970s as part of the ‘Maritime Silk Road’ that runs to Europe from China via India and the Suez Canal.

Shipping lawyer awarded OBE

‘The most influential shipping lawyer in the world’ according to Lloyds List has been awarded an OBE as part of Queen Elizabeth’s Birthday Honours 2022.

Harry Theochari, who chairs Maritime London and is a senior consultant with the Hong Kong-based maritime law firm Norton Rose Fulbright, which has branches all over the world, was given the award for his services to the maritime industry.

General cargo ship delivered

Tersan Shipyard has delivered a reefer and general cargo vessel, Oddrun With, to Egil Ulvan Rederi in Norway.

The 86m long vessel is designed for general cargo, refrigerated goods and container cargo, and has regeneration technology that can store energy generated from cranes and winches during unloading to send it to the vessel’s batteries, which means recharging can be done in port.

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Shipping giant Wilhelmsen has bought another 24% of shares in NorSea, the Norwegian offshore logistics services company, which means it now owns 99%.

Since 2012, Wilhelmsen has gradually been increasing its shareholding in NorSea, and this purchase was actually agreed in 2017, with a set price at NOK 500 million (€50 million). Former partners Eidesvik and Simon Møkster have sold their shareholdings, with the remaining 1% being retained by NorSea employees.

“The latest transaction demonstrates our continued belief in the competence and values of the company and supports the Wilhelmsen group’s long-term strategy towards the supply base industry and other exciting ventures in the ocean space,” said Wilhelmsen group CEO Thomas Wilhelmsen.

NorSea owns a lot of the geographical areas where Norway’s offshore industry and renewable energy projects operate, and the move signifies Wilhelmsen’s eagerness to expand more into this renewables sector.

“We are already well organised to take on exciting initiatives supporting the green shift, says Jan Eyvin Wang, Executive Vice President, New Energy division, at Wilhelmsen. “Wilhelmsen’s increased ownership of NorSea will be a catalyst to ensure that we continue to build a sustainable supply chain for the oil and gas industry, as well as

WILHELMSEN BUYS 99% OF NORSEA

expand our business portfolio into new activities that support the energy transition.”

“Our comprehensive network of offshore supply bases in Scotland, Denmark and Norway, covering the North Sea basin and all the way up the Barents Sea, opens a vast variety of options for us together with Wilhelmsen,” said Group CEO of NorSea John Strangeland. ”Our coastal infrastructure delivers potential within all the mentioned business segments, and having such a strong owner behind us, who share our ambition, means we can pursue opportunities when they come.

With Wilhelmsen, we benefit from an enthusiastic partner that actively supports our ventures to

8 Princess Amilia Wind Farm, serviced by NorSea

increase growth in our various business segments. Their increased ownership will therefore help us in further solidifying NorSea’s position as an important part of the ongoing transformation of the Nordic offshore and energy industries.”

8 Wilhelmsen CEO Thomas Wilhelmsen

HVO REPLACES DIESEL AT CONTAINER TERMINAL A UK container terminal is now run entirely on vegetable oil, eliminating diesel and cutting net emissions by 80%.

DP World’s container terminal in the UK port of Southampton says it has taken a major step forward by making the leap from diesel to HVO in fuelling all of the fleet and installations at Southampton with HVO. “This innovation shows our determination to continue playing our part in helping the UK meet its target of delivering the government’s Net Zero 2050 policy and improving local air quality,” said John

8 DP World at Southampton

Trenchard, UK Supply Chain Director at DP World.

“We estimate that using HVO will save around 14,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide on an annual basis - the equivalent of taking more than 8,000 family cars off UK roads each year.”

Trials of HVO began at DP World last year, when it used the fuel in its forklift trucks, reefer generators and straddle carriers, which lift containers moved by the quay cranes and then service onward forms of transport via road and rail.

“Based on actual diesel use calculations and replacing these with HVO technical data, a net carbon dioxide reduction of more than 80% was calculated,” the company says, adding that HVO is considered an interim solution until electic and hydrogen power can be trialled.

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NEWS In the year to date, costs have climbed by 55% with locking in container shipments soaring by 30.1%.

Intelligence platform Xeneta XSI says May saw the biggest ever monthly increase in long-term contracted ocean freight rates, an unprecedented hike.

“This is a staggering development,” said Xeneta CEO Patrik Berglund. “Just last month we were looking at an 11% rise and questioning how such continued gains were possible. Now we see a monthly increase of almost a third, blowing the previous XSI records out of the water. ”The breathtaking gains reflect the sharp increase of the average of all valid long-term contracts, as older contracts, with lower rates, expire and are replaced by newer agreements with much higher rates.

“It’s certainly challenging time to be a shipper.”

Using crowd-sourced data from leading shippers, Xeneta said European long-term rates had risen by 11.3% on the import index (up 122% year-on-year), while exports recorded their largest ever monthly jump of 27.6%.

But while shippers are feeling the pinch, carriers are ‘achieving astronomical results’, said Berglund, quoting a Zim posting of 113% year-on-year revenue jump and an EBITDA of $2.5 billion.

“Shippers, on the other hand, are being bled dry, while the lockdowns in China, allied to blanked sailings from the carriers to protect softening spot rates, have, and may continue to, impact upon the supply chain,” he said. ”Not as much cargo as anticipated has been moved over the last couple of months and,

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The breathtaking gains reflect the sharp increase of the average of all valid long-term contracts, as older contracts, with lower rates, expire and are replaced by newer agreements with much higher rates

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with the peak season approaching, that could cause added disruption. That leaves shippers in a position where they’re paying through the nose for services that, to be diplomatic, may not always meet expectations.”

The future was impossible to predict, said Berglund, when taking into account a host of factors, such as China’s zero-Covid strategy holding cargo up, other geopolitical

upheavals such as Ukraine and regulatory investigations into carrier practices.

“The best advice we can offer, as ever,” concludes Berglund, “is to try and stay as strategically limber as possible, while always keeping up to date with the very latest industry intelligence. In a fast-moving market, that really is the only way to achieve the optimal value for your business and stakeholders.”

SHIPPING SECTOR AFFLICTED BY ‘LONG COVID’ Major issues are still affecting the shipping industry thanks to Covid-19, says a shipowners’ association.

INTERCARGO - the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners - says crew change, port entry and changing vaccine requirements along with continuing infection waves and the interpretation of regulations by local authorities are all adding to the stress affecting seafarers.

“This is happening today at ports around the world, and governments and administrations seem not to have learned the lessons of the past two years, as they move to a post-Covid agenda,” said Chairman Dimitrios Fafalios. ”INTERCARGO is concerned that the crisis in Ukraine has distracted from the very real shockwaves that are still affecting the maritime sector as a result of the pandemic. In a

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number of ports globally seafarers are finding access to shore leave restricted, and in some cases are finding it difficult to access non-emergency medical assistance.”

The plight of the seafarer, says Fafalios, is ongoing and requires ‘pan industry commitment’. ”Our efforts to highlight this must not stop, and the industry must never consider what is happening to seafarers today in any way normal.”

BRIEFS Normec acquisition

Carbon emissions verification service Verifavia has sold a majority stake to Dutch testing and certification firm Normec. Verifavia provides its services to the maritime and aviation industries. The deal reinforces Normec’s sustainability offering, the firm says, which includes analysing emissions in the water, air, soil, recycling management, biodegradability and ecotoxicity testing sectors.

The deal has been made as maritime companies are increasingly required to meet industry regulations.

Autopilot

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Garmin has launched a GHC 50 autopilot display designed for easier control and readability of the firm’s GHP Reactor autopilots.

The 5” high-resolution anti-glare display aims to make navigation as simple and hassle free as possible, with users able to control the heading of their boat with a single touch. The system integrates with preexisting technology and is compatible with all GHP Reactor autopilots.

Five cargo vessels sold

Navigazione Montanari Group has bought five cargo vessels for its subsidiary Euromont Shipping from IDeA CCRII Fund, managed by DeA Capital Alternative Funds.

The total purchase price of the Aethalia, Korsaro, Neverland Dream, Miss Marine and Miss Benedetta was $85 million (€79.5 million), and they will all fly under the Italian flag.

They will all operate in the oil, product, chemical tanker and bulker sectors, said advisors Watson Farley & Williams.

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Israel to explore gas sources

Israel will launch a fourth exploration for natural gas in its territorial waters as Europe struggles to meet demand without depending on Russian sources, said Energy Minister Karin Elharrar at a press conference. The decision has been made despite an earlier plan to halt gas exploration and focus on renewable energies. “The State of Israel is pitching in and helping Europe diversify its energy sources,” she said.

NORCO announces trainee programme

To address the shortage of skills in the GRP and Composites industry, composite structures firm NORCO has launched a programme to train people in gel coat application, CSM consolidation, fabric consolidation and core bonding. Trainees will spend about 20 weeks on a small boat production line to gain proficiency in overall basic application and knowledge. Details are on the company’s website.

Bangladesh reacts to monkeypox

Bangladesh has banned seafarers from shore leave amid fears of the monkeypox virus, Ships & Ports Ltd has reported.

Only emergency leave would be granted at the Port of Chittagong with the approval of the Port Health Officer. Ships have been told they must report any suspected cases to the Port Health Officer, who could inspect them at any time. The World Health Organisation has said the global health risk from monkeypox is ‘moderate’.

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The Clean Arctic Alliance is calling on the IMO to deliver urgent action to curb climate impacts on the Arctic.

The NGO has implored the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting MEPC 78 to deliver meaningful short-term measures that would kick-start dramatic reductions in global greenhouse gas and black carbon emissions from shipping this decade.

“The IMO must improve its levels of ambition in the recently agreed short-term carbon intensity reduction measures including a 1.5°C compatible improvement in the carbon intensity of ships and revise its climate targets to ensure a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030 and full decarbonisation

8 The Clean Arctic Alliance is demanding urgent action to curb the impact on sea ice

by 2040,” said Dr Sian Prior, Lead Advisor to the Clean Arctic Alliance. ”Only with concrete measures and immediate action to reduce emissions this decade do we have any hope of remaining below 1.5°C heating globally, which is essential if we are to retain sea ice in the Arctic throughout the summer in the 2030s.”

Climate demands At the meeting, the IMO is set to address short-term measures to reduce GHG emissions, mid-term measures including strengthening the carbon intensity indicator for ships and to start considering a, hopefully

ambitious, revision of the IMO’s GHG strategy.

In addition, a proposal for a new emission control area covering the Mediterranean waters, which if agreed will reduce SOx and black carbon emissions in the region, will be on the table for approval.

The NGO said that to avert the worst impacts on an already over-heating Arctic, the IMO must also make immediate cuts to black carbon emissions from shipping in and near the Arctic, as well as reduce the industry’s global emissions of black carbon.

It also wants a switch to using distillate fuels in and near the Arctic which it said would quickly reduce black carbon emissions by around 44% practically overnight, while adding diesel particulate filters would reduce black carbon by over 90%, which it said should be feasible before 2030.

In April, following the release of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group III 6th Assessment Report on Climate Mitigation, UN SecretaryGeneral Antonio Guterres lambasted governments and industry for their climate inaction.

DREDGING REACHES MILESTONE IN IMMERSED TUNNEL Half of the soil has been dredged from the seabed for an 18km immersed tunnel between Denmark and Germany.

The Fehmarnbelt link, funded by loans and to be paid for by users, was begun in 2020 on the Denmark side and in 2021 on the German side.

Under the plans, 19 million cubic metres will be dredged from the seabed in total to make a 12m tunnel trench. Most will be re-used to create new land areas next to the site.

It is the largest construction project in Denmark’s history, and Dutch consortium FBC, which is responsible for dredging the tunnel trench, is using some of the world’s largest dredgers, barges, tugs and other specialist vessels.

The tunnel entrances in Denmark and Germany are currently being built as well as a factory, which will make the 217m elements that make up the

length of the tunnel. Each weighs 73.5 tonnes and will be fitted with bulkheads at both ends, towed into place by tug then lowered to the seabed and joined together. ”There is a sealed space between the bulkheasds so that huge external pressure pushes them together when the water is pumped out,” says FBC. “This ensures a completely waterproof connection.”

In total, 89 elements will be

8 217m-long elements are lowered to the seabed and joined together with millimetre precision

made in the factory every second week for three and a half years.

When completed, the tunnel will contain two tubes for roads, two for rail and one for service. Femern says it will be the longest immersed tunnel in the world, linking Scandinavia with central Europe.

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BRIEFS VIKAND expands to Copenhagen

Global maritime healthcare provider VIKAND has opened an office in the Danish capital. Bo Larsen, VP Commercial Partnerships, said: “Opening this office is really significant as it puts VIKAND at the centre of the Danish Shipping community and demonstrates our commitment to work with key European ship owners and managers to help them provide their onboard workforce with appropriate medical provisions.”

CII simulator revealed

Alfa Laval firm StormGeo has launched a Carbon Intensity Indicator Simulator to calculate vessel carbon intensity to help shipowners and operators decarbonise their operators, the firm says. “This tool takes complicated tasks and distills them into actionable data to proactively manage the commercial performance of vessels and systematically mitigate the impact of commercial uncertainties.”,” says Dr. Thilo Dückert, VP of Fleet Performance Management at StormGeo.

OFG completes PGS buy-out

Ocean Floor Geophysics has bought NCS Subsea, the P-Cable highresolution 3D seismic data operator for the oil and gas industry and new energy markets. “We have seen a significant market interest in P-Cable over the past few months in both traditional oil and gas markets for shallow imaging of reservoirs and geohazards, as well as in new energy markets, particularly for offshore wind surveys,” said OFG CEO Matthew Kowalczyk.

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MEDITERRANEAN WIND TURBINE PILOT Saitec is planning to install a pre-commercial wind turbine park on the Costa Brava.

Medfloat Pilot Parc will involve the creation of a test infrastructure in the LevantinoBalearic Demarcation for the testing, demonstration and validation of SATH technology. It will also demonstrate the technical, environmental and social feasibility of future developments of floating offshore wind energy in the Mediterranean.

The park, located in open sea in Girona, specifically in an area located more 15 km from Cap de Creus on the Costa Brava, will consist of five units and a total potential of 50MW in the Mediterranean Sea in 2025.

Feasibility studies At the same time, it aims to become a pioneering project to investigate the possibilities of shared use with other activities, especially with fishing and aquaculture, as well as the promotion of employment and boost the supply chain of offshore wind energy in Catalonia.

In addition, the wind turbines will potentially provide power for 50,000 homes.

Medfloat Pilot Parc has started with the presentation of the initial project document for assessment by the competent environmental body, which will answer with information on the scope that the environmental impact study should have.

8 The Medfloat Pilot Parc is one step forward in consolidating SATH technology

The selected installation area has been provisionally defined as priority use for offshore wind power in the maritime spatial planning plans of the Spanish government However, Saitec is already carrying out drafting work on the Environmental Impact Study.

The selected installation area has been provisionally defined as priority use for offshore wind power in the maritime spatial planning plans of Spanish Government. At the same time, it also meets the right wind and depth conditions required in order to launch this project.

Medfloat Pilot Parc is an initiative aligned with the climate neutrality objectives and one step forward in consolidating SATH technology after the development of the pioneering 2 MW DemoSATH project, which

is currently under construction in the port of Bilbao.

The objective of this pilot project, carried out in collaboration with RWE, is to test the technology and progress in the industrialised manufacturing process for this solution.

DemoSATH will be installed in the BiMEP test area (Biscay, Spain), where tests will be carried out for two years, providing useful information for the environmental evaluation of MedFloat. DemoSATH will be the first floating offshore wind turbine connected to the Spanish grid and capable to provide power to 2,000 homes.

CHARITIES LAUNCH WEBSITE TO HELP SEAFARERS

A website has been set up to provide information for seafarers affected by the cost of living crisis.

The Seafarers’ Charity and Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB) launched ‘Safety Net’ at the MNWB annual conference

in Southampton on May 12.

Essentially it is a website with money management tools and resources tailored specifically for seafarers, including information on tax, national insurance, financial compensation schemes and

pensions, as well as mental health.

“This much-needed service that supports the Merchant Navy comes following a taxing couple of years for UK seafarers, who face a specific set of financial challenges,” said Stuart Rivers, Chief Executive of the MNWB, the umbrella charity for Merchant Navy and fishing fleets. ”The tools and resources available on this unique platform will certainly help to enhance the financial resilience of the UK’s seafarer communities by providing useful sources of help, advice and information relating to money management.”

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THE BULB KEEL WITH AIR INSTEAD OF LEAD Anyone with a background or interest in sailing will know about lead-filled keel bulbs for ballast, but Danish pioneers have now launched an air filled bulb stabiliser for CTVs The Airkeel from Seawork 2022 exhibitor Dacoma is a patented, air-filled appendage mounted to the bottom of a vessel hull. It swings in an inverse-pendulum motion from side to side, actively counteracting roll motions. Dacoma claims it will work for catamaran CTVs to ‘dramatically reduce vessel motions’, and it also claims it improves fuel efficiency.

The Airkeel stabilizer is available for monohull and multihull vessels. For catamarans, two Airkeels are installed, one on each demi-hull, and are operated in tandem mode.

In shallow water or when approaching port, the vessel draft can be minimised by moving the Airkeel to a locked position on one side on a monohull or in between the two hulls on a catamaran.

Machine learning The swinging motion is optimised by using adaptive control based on machine learning and artificial intelligence.

Intelligent stabilisation ensures the best use of Airkeel in all situations, says Dacoma, both in adverse weather and under varying load conditions.

Installation, operation and maintenance of offshore wind farms requires specially trained technicians on-site. Crew transfer operators offer transfer of technical personnel to the wind farms as a service. The operators use high speed Crew Transfer Vessels that are usually specifically designed for this task and they usually carry 12-24 industrial personnel.

Depending on the distance from the shore to their location, wind farms are often exposed to strong winds and high waves. In the North Sea and the Baltic Sea, wind turbines are inaccessible for CTVs for between 100 to 160 days each year, due to the adverse weather conditions.

In the remaining time, motion sickness often leads to loss of industrial staff productivity, resulting in further costs and eventually project delays. This loss is estimated to be at around €00 - €450 million/year on the global offshore wind industry scale.

Reduced motions With the Airkeel stabiliser, roll and heave motions of CTVs are claimed to be drastically reduced, which means that vessels with this equipment can potentially operate at 0.5m higher significant wave height. If this is the case, then it could bring an additional 40 days of operations in the weather window, where CTVs would otherwise be forced to stay in harbour.

In addition, crew comfort and safety are increased while motion sickness is reduced, which Dacoma’s figures say adds another 100 days of technical staff productivity.

The Airkeel stabiliser can be delivered within 3-6 months as a factory tested, turn-key system. It can be easily integrated by any experienced shipyard, says Dacoma. Installation takes 1-2 weeks, both for refitted or new build vessels.

Since most of a CTV’s time is spent operating at semi planing speeds between the shore and the wind farm, the company claims that about 5-10% of fuel consumption and hence CO2 emissions are saved due to the reduced total ship

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resistance caused by the use of Airkeel. It is not clear from Dacoma’s literature whether this claimed total ship resistance reduction comes from the reduction in motions (less slamming, acceleration and deceleration of hulls) or some kind of limited SWATH effect provided by the buoyancy of the bulbs.

SWATH (Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull) vessels obtain their buoyancy from torpedo-like hulls which operate submerged, and the vessel is mounted above them on thin, hydrodynamic pylons. Much of the (low drag) benefit comes from the fact that a completely submerged torpedo shape has very little wavemaking drag. This is part of the reason why submarines can go faster submerged than on the surface.

Airkeel is not SWATH, but we wonder if the buoyancy provided by the Airkeel provides a little lift of the catamaran hulls, reducing the vessel’s overall drag by carrying some of the buoyancy in a more hydrodynamically advantageous place.

8 Ask them yourself by visiting Dacoma at Seawork International 2022 on stand E163.

8 Dacoma’s Airkeel on a RIB testing platform

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EXHIBITOR NEWS Fendercare is adding a a new batch of services to its equipment portfolio with some help from Ship2Shore.

Fendercare Marine has announced a new offering of port and marine construction management services.

The Seawork exhibitor is offering berthing and mooring equipment, smart technologies, portside installation and a wide range of testing, inspection, and maintenance services.

The designed solutions will be offered alongside an informed, consultative service focused on real-world performance that protects and extends the life-cycle of marine assets.

As part of this new offering, Fendercare Marine is leveraging the proven experience of Richard Jowitt and Robert Gabbitas, co-founders of port and marine construction management company Ship2Shore.

Combined, Jowitt and Gabbitas have more than 60 years’ experience in the marine and port industries, which alongside Fendercare Marine’s reputation for providing quality products and services, makes this is a very exciting new offering for the fixed fendering market.

Ruth Christie, managing director at Fendercare Marine, said: “We are pleased to

MORE THAN JUST FENDERS As part of this new offering, Fendercare Marine is leveraging the proven experience of Richard Jowitt and Robert Gabbitas, co-founders of port and marine construction management company Ship2Shore

8 Fendercare Marine has a new offering of port and marine construction management services

announce this new capability for Fendercare Marine, supported through our relationship with Ship2Shore. The combined experience, track record, industry, and technical expertise of Ship2Shore and Fendercare Marine creates a

strong offering for us to bring to market where we have recognised opportunity for growth.”

The extension of Fendercare Marine’s existing product and service offering includes a full 360o solution, managing every aspect of their customers’ marine construction projects.

This encompasses equipment design, global supply chain options and critical paths, thereby managing projects from start to finish.

8 To find out more visit Fendercare Marine at Seawork International 2022 on stand F25.

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EXHIBITOR NEWS

EXCLUSIVE USE CHARTER AGREED FOR JAMES FISHER James Fisher has signed a charter agreement with Go Marine Group for the exclusive use of its Multi-purpose Service Vessel

8 Go Electra was mobilised by JF Renewables and James Fisher Subtech in March 2022

As in many areas of the industry, it seems James Fisher has a project backlog, but the company is going about tackling it in a proactive way.

The agreement will see the Go Electra ship used, throughout the remainder of 2022, by its marine group companies James Fisher Renewables (JF Renewables) and Seawork 2022 exhibitor James Fisher Subtech. The investment is aimed at adding much needed additional security for customers amid cost and supply chain crunches in the industry.

More uptime James Fisher says the long-standing agreement will see the implementation of quicker response times and tailored health and safety standards, as well as stabilised and reliable day rates for customers. In addition, there will be an increase in operational uptime, with a consistent crew and shortened mobilisation and demobilisation times between projects resulting in boosted productivity and sustainability due to fewer overall transits to shore.

The company selected the Go Electra following an extensive vessel research and evaluation process. The vessel was built in 2011 and measures around 80m in length with DP2 (dynamic positioning) capabilities. It has an onboard capacity of 66 crew and passengers.

The Go Electra will be mobilised in and around UK waters, largely on unexploded ordnance identification with remotely operated vehicles (ROV), IMR activities and air diving projects – core services for both James Fisher Renewables and James Fisher Subtech.

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The vessel will be configured with a fully integrated, hanger deployed WROV (Work-Class Remotely Operated Vehicle) and Observation Class ROV with the added flexibility of switching between a 3rd ROV and Air Diving Spread.

The Go Electra is the ideal vessel for our project backlog this year, and really cements our position in the market by allowing us to be agile, reactive and competitive

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John Ewen, Assets and Operations Director at JF Subtech, told Maritime Journal: “The Go Electra is the ideal vessel for our project backlog this year, and really cements our position in the market by allowing us to be agile, reactive and competitive with the flexibility to cover both Air Diving & ROV campaigns and continue to commit to our sustainability goals across the renewables and subsea sectors.”

The news follows JF Renewables’ completion of phase one of UXO (unexploded ordnance) identification at RWE’s Sofia Offshore Windfarm in 2021, with the Go Electra earmarked for use on phase two from May 2022.

8 Hear more about James Fisher Subtech’s wide-ranging activities at Seawork 2022 on stand G82.

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EXHIBITOR NEWS Exhibitor Longitude is helping to develop a strategy to lower carbon fuels in the Indonesian shipping sector.

Independent engineering, design and analysis company Longitude Engineering Services has been tasked with supporting the Asian Development Bank with a feasibility study that aims to help Indonesia’s national energy company develop a roadmap for the integration of low carbon fuels into its domestic shipping industry.

Pertamina is Indonesia’s national energy company, 100% owned by the Government of Indonesia.

The study also aims to identify the potential emissions impact with the transition to low carbon alternative fuels, including hydrogen and hydrogen derivative fuels.

Seawork exhibitor Longitude’s role is to lead the study and provide technical expertise related to maritime applications of hydrogen.

Jacob Genauer, Managing Director of Longitude Singapore’s operation, said: “It is exciting to support a national energy company in developing a roadmap to utilise domestic renewable energy resources to reduce the carbon footprint of its domestic shipping fleet.”

Longitude Engineering, part of Oslo-listed AqualisBraemar LOC Group, provides

LONGITUDE OFFERS EXPERTISE FOR INDONESIA 8 Jacob Genauer, Managing Director of Longitude Singapore’s operation

independent engineering, design and analysis services, specialising in marine and vessel design, conversion and upgrade, and marine operations engineering. The company serves the renewables, maritime, defence, oil and gas and infrastructure industries.

The project runs from January until the end of the second quarter 2022.

8 Visit Longitude Engineering Services at Seawork International 2022 on stand D62.

The study also aims to identify the potential emissions impact with the transition to low carbon alternative fuels, including hydrogen and hydrogen derivative fuels

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JETTY UPGRADED AT FLAT HOLM Wet civil engineering specialist company Kaymac has reported on its recent jetty upgrade for Flat Holm, Wales’s most southerly island

Flat Holm is an island lying in the Bristol Channel approximately 6km from Lavernock Point in the Vale of Glamorgan. The island is less than half a mile wide and home to just one pub and a hostel. The island has a long history of occupation, dating at least from Anglo-Saxon and Viking age, and is a popular tourist attraction.

The existing jetty on the island consisted of a concrete sub-structure in the form of piers, supported by a number of steel cylindrical piles that extended down to the underlying bed rock level. The sub-structure supported a timber deck arrangement used at certain states of the tide to gain access onto the island via boat. Through time, the length of the jetty structure had reduced with the off-shore parts of the jetty becoming damaged and demolished through natural causes.

There were nine relatively stable concrete piers present, however, the timber decking elements were missing between some of the piers and as such, visitors were only able to visit the island when the tide levels were high and allowed the vessels to moor on the existing jetty. For tourism to continue safely on the island the existing jetty had to be demolished and a new jetty constructed.

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The works Due to access restrictions the civils team had to stay on the island for the six-week duration of the project. To transport the required plant and materials to site, Kaymac chartered a landing craft. The vessel mobilised at Cardiff Bay, mooring at the slipway, the required plant and material was then loaded into the vessel via a dumper and trailer.

Working between the tides the modification of piers 1 and 2 was completed and piers 3 to 14 demolished. Kaymac’s operatives erected formwork around the piles of piers 4, 6 and 8 before laying concrete to the required design level.

The fabricated steelwork was then installed, followed by the GRP decking, recycled plastic rails and D Rubber to design specification.

The modern design and materials, particularly the washthrough non slip GRP decking, will present less of a storm damage risk than the last jetty so a longer service life is anticipated. The project was handed back to the client on program and to budget.

8 Find out more about Kaymac’s marine civils projects at Seawork International 2022 on stand G61

8 Above: The existing jetty on Flat Holm consisted of a concrete sub-structure Top left: The longer jetty allows much wider tidal access. Bottom left: The project took Kaymac 6 weeks to complete

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EXHIBITOR NEWS One marine jetdrive manufacturer claims to have packed more artificial intelligence and processing power into its new navigation system than Tesla puts into one of its cars.

HamiltonJet’s JETsense is a 3-in-1 system featuring autonomous navigation, multisensor fusion and computer vision that can advise, safeguard or assume active control of a vessel’s open water transits.

JETsense uses Artificial Intelligence and advanced autonomy to perceive the domain and maintain precise control of steering and speed during a voyage, re-route as needed to avoid traffic and obstacles, while enabling a new level of streaming data to improve operations.

Offering navigation assistance or full autonomous control, the system uses AI-powered situational awareness, obstacle detection and avoidance to offer much more than a conventional autopilot.

The system also offers detailed datalogging and telemetry technology for off-vessel viewing of voyage data, performance data, alarms and diagnostics.

Access to this data is free during the warranty period and for a subscription after that.

The system offers three modes of operation: In Guide Mode it offers visual indications and audible alerts of potential

WHEN PROPULSION AND AUTONOMY BECOME ONE JETsense uses Artificial Intelligence and advanced autonomy to perceive the domain and maintain precise control of steering and speed during a voyage, re-route as needed to avoid traffic and obstacles, while enabling a new level of streaming data to improve operations

8 HamiltonJet’s JETsense is a 3-in-1 system featuring autonomous navigation, multi-sensor fusion and computer vision

transit conflicts with vessels or other obstacles as well as low depth. The system will not take control of the boat in Guide Mode.

In Guard Mode, the visual indications and audible alerts of potential conflicts give operators a signal to act. If no action is taken, the system will assume vessel control, but only to avoid a dangerous situation.

Voyage Mode offers autonomous control of a planned voyage from start to finish with many built-in behaviours and features

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8 Learn more about JETsense and HamiltonJet’s jetdrives at Seawork International 2022 on stand Q10.

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DEAL CONFIRMS NEW ELECTRIC BOAT COLLABORATION Two of Britain’s biggest boat builders have signed a collaboration deal British powerhouses RS Electric Boats and Cheetah Marine International are joining forces to develop a new generation of electric workboats.

The companies, both based on the UK’s south coast (RS Electric Boats at Hamble Point, and Cheetah Marine at Ventnor, Isle of Wight), will be working together to accelerate the evolution of dependable electric boats for commercial and leisure use.

The exciting development starts with commercial applications. Initially electric workboats will be developed and delivered under a combination of the RS Electric Boats and Cheetah brands, with electric catamaran adventure boats to follow. The first of the electric workboats will be launched in Spring 2023, with the first adventure boat to be displayed at boot Düsseldorf.

Cheetah Marine’s catamarans are already known for their stability, spacious working deck space and rough sea handling while RS Electric Boats specialises in fully integrated systems and managing weight reduction in the manufacturing The collaboration officially launches in June 2022. This move is typical of RS Sailing (parent of RS Electric Boats), which is looking to expand its group of marine companies as it seeks exciting opportunities to deliver against its environmental objectives. Both companies will be exhibiting side-by-side at Seawork (21-23 June).

RS says that future boats produced under Cheetah will have the option to be made EV Ready, even if a few customers still specify fossil-fuel power. The ability to retro-fit electric propulsion will be available within the model range.

First steps include pairing designs, taking Cheetah Marine’s catamaran designs and finding synergies with RS Electric Boats’ electric-specific boat design. Cheetah Marine’s catamarans are already known for their stability, spacious working deck space and rough sea handling while RS Electric Boats specialises in

fully integrated systems and managing weight reduction in the manufacturing. Together they aim to produce electric workboat catamarans suitable for a wide range of applications.

Both companies see immediate benefits, aside from shared business synergies with admin, marketing and manufacturing. Cheetah Marine’s international reputation for stability and space will be further expanded under the RS marine group’s mass production and logistical capabilities.

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Unique blend of innovation “Cheetah Marine is very well respected,” says Jon Partridge, CEO for RS’ marine group of businesses. “Sean Strevens, its founder, has been developing his designs for 30 years, creating catamarans to handle rough seas and beach safely in surf. He’s got customers ranging from expedition skippers to patrol personnel with hydrographic surveyors and more in the middle. His innovative design was originally for him to conquer surf when commercial fishing. It’s a proven concept and he’s sold over 600.”

“RS Sailing’s knowledge of lightweight materials, and RS Electric Boats’ experience of designing electric specific craft are invaluable,” says Sean Strevens, founder, Cheetah Marine.

“They’re both companies who innovate and deliver. eliver. Their experiences – working to solve the challenges es that their customers and the environment face – mirror ours. urs. Which is why we’re bringing the two together to mould commercial electric catamarans.”

Cheetah Marine is currently developing zero-emissions o-emissions catamarans in its Portugal factory, using experience developed from building a Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (HICE) powered Cheetah in 2015.

Lalizas UK at Seawork with new products Safety equipment is all on show at the commercial marine event of the year.

Seawork exhibitor Lalizas is showcasing new services and products this year, as always dedicated to the commercial marine and workboat sector.

Along with the range of personal and onboard safety equipment - liferafts,

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jackets, survival suits, lifebuoys and so on - is Lalizas’s new Fireman’s Suit Set, offering greater protection against intense heat.

As a distributor for ACS, Lalizas will show the company’s latest EPIRBs as well as GMDSS/SOLAS safety products to use on commercial and workboat vessels.

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EXHIBITOR NEWS Proteum, the UK distributor for OXE Diesel outboards, will supply a pair of OXE 300 engines to Commercial RIB Charter for its new amphibious offshore support vessel.

The fully amphibious vessel for support in offshore windfarm operations has been designed by Chartwell Marine and is being built by Diverse Marine.

OXE 300hp Diesel outboards were chosen for their robust design and ability for the operator to shift quickly from forward to astern without damaging the commercially rated gearbox. They also provide increased range and market-leading fuel economy.

The vessel’s innovative design includes hydraulically operated wheels to make her fully amphibious and capable of operating in extremely shallow waters. She will service turbines at RWE’s Scroby Sands Windfarm on the East Coast of England and is due for delivery in late August.

OXE is the world’s first high-performance diesel outboard built for commercial users and is making significant market penetration worldwide due to the rugged, robust and reliable design. They are available in 150hp, 175hp, 200hp and 300hp options.

The OXE 300 selected here is a twin turbo configuration that provides its full 680Nm of

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torque at the crankshaft at just 1750rpm, at 1000rpm the engine provides over 500Nm at the crankshaft. To meet commercial customer demands for companies like Commercial RIB Charter the OXE Diesel has been designed with ease of maintenance and service in mind.

All service points for daily maintenance checks are in the front of the engine to make service and maintenance easy and straight forward, even in the harshest of conditions.

Based on performance tests, the OXE 300 consumes up to 40% less fuel compared to a 300hp petrol outboard. Carbon dioxide

8 Commercial RIB Charter’s fully amphibious vessel for support in offshore windfarm operations will run OXE Diesel outboards

emissions are reduced by more than 35%, carbon monoxide by more than 99% and combined hydrocarbons and NOx by more than 70%. The reduced fuel consumption and increased efficiency also increase the operational range by 60%.

The primary customers for the OXE 300 are government, transport, search and rescue, marine energy and other applications with high load and speed demands.

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EXHIBITOR NEWS One leading innovator of underwater foul-release coatings has partnered with a marine corrosion specialist to educate and provide innovative solutions to prevent corrosion to metals below the waterline in a sustainable way.

New Zealand foul release coatings manufacturer Propspeed has partnered with Marine Protection Systems to put on a demonstration tank that can be viewed on the Propspeed stand at Seawork 2022.

The insulative properties of Propspeed combined with correct anode solutions improve efficiencies, reducing fuel burn and operational costs, while also minimising the environmental impact that the leached materials from corrosion and coating loss have on the oceans. The Corrosion Protection Tank will show the relationship and performance of various anodes and coatings.

“Our team is continually developing partnerships to help customers understand how our products and other products work together to protect their underwater assets,” said Chris Baird, CEO, Propspeed.

“While our product line is known for eliminating the adhesion of marine growth, it is also an excellent corrosion inhibitor. This new partnership will demonstrate the importance

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8 The insulative properties of Propspeed combined with correct anode solutions greatly improve efficiencies

of selecting your anodes at the same time as selecting your underwater coatings.”

“We have worked towards establishing a reputation as a market leader in the manufacturer of anode technology and other vessel infrastructure that improves cathodic protection and efficiencies,” said Jess Gatt,

General Manager, Marine Protection Systems.

“Propspeed’s very knowledgeable staff are excellent at educating their customers on the benefits of Propspeed. Since their products work hand-in-hand with ours, we believe that they are the perfect partners to collaborate with.”

In the face of growing environmental sensitivity among groups worldwide, non-toxic alternatives to zinc are being sought. At the forefront of this change, a massive educational drive is being conducted by Marine Protection Systems, the manufacturer of innovative anode technology - Maddox Anode. With great efficiencies being achieved from a unique design, the Maddox Anode has proved it can offer significantly less growth, excellent coating performance and longevity with no environmentally toxic components.

Propspeed products on show at Seawork include Propspeed for running gear and any underwater metals and Foulfree for transducers.

8 Visit Propspeed at Seawork International 2022 on stand A25.

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EXHIBITOR NEWS

THREE-MINUTE MOB RECOVERY One Seawork 2022 exhibitor is now manufacturing and distributing a complete system that has been designed to retrieve a man overboard (MOB) in under three minutes The C-Hero system is now manufactured to ISO 9001 standards by Harken Industrial in Pewaukee, Wis., and distributed by C-Hero, a California-based company, in the United States. Harken also sells the system through its industrial products network in the rest of the world.

C-Hero founder Shane Smith, a tugboat captain, started his career working with his father in Hawaii during the 1970s, working on diving, salvage, bunkering, and ocean towing. He later moved to California, where he worked for more than 30 years as a tug captain performing coastwise towing, pushing barges on the rivers, and ship docking on San Francisco Bay. He has operated push boats, conventional tugsand tractor tugs.

Smith spent the next part of his career training captains and helping companies go through internal and external audits of their marine safety management systems (SMS). He became concerned that most SMS systems used by tug companies were focused on complying with required monthly or quarterly MOB drills, while never demonstrating a way to actually retrieve a person from the water.

Smith started C-Hero in a garage with the objective of helping crews with effective MOB recovery. The C-Hero system provides a proven three-minute MOB recovery while under way.

The C-Hero Vertical Rescue Davit is a lightweight portable man overboard system, which consists of a small crane and a self-tailing Harken winch that quickly attaches to any bitt on a boat. (A bitt is a pair of posts on the deck used for fastening mooring lines or cables.) winch in this system provides mechanical assistance that allows a rescue to be performed by a single crew member.

The crane’s boom is long enough to clear any fenders.

The C-Hero Vertical Rescue 12 with Recovery Strap provides quick recovery of conscious or unconscious persons who have fallen overboard. Deployed via a 12-foot lightweight pole, a strap goes over the person in the water and then under their arms for a vertical recovery using the rescue davit. Crew members stay onboard and inside the bulwarks while performing the rescue.

He became concerned that most SMS systems used by tug companies were focused on complying with required monthly or quarterly MOB drills, while never demonstrating a way to actually retrieve a person from the water

8 The Harken C-Hero system provides a proven three-minute MOB recovery

8 Harken industrial will also be presenting its range of LokHead winches, purchases, traction winches, rail & trolley systems and much more at Seawork International 2022 on stand D5.

Workboat support for wave energy testing Orkney-based marine services company and Seawork exhibitor Green Marine has recently completed installation and subsequent removal operations for AWS’s Waveswing wave energy converter (WEC) at EMEC’s Scapa Flow test site.

All marine operations covering foundation transportation, installation and loadout of the 50te WEC, including towing to site and mooring / umbilical connection were performed by Green Marine’s experienced personnel aboard the Green Isle multi-cat plus GM’s support vessels.

Once on site, a stern mooring was utilised

8 Green Marine installed and removed AWS’s Waveswing WEC

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winched itself below the sea surface to its installation depth. Minimising operational costs and hence reliance on other contractors during all phases was a key consideration for Green Marine from the very outset when planning these operations for AWS. Using installation aids to assist the operations, Green Marine has now demonstrated it can install or recover the WEC in a single day from its multi-cat, the Green Isle, without any requirement for dive or ROV contractors.

8 Find out more about Green Marine’s capabilities at Seawork International 2022 on stand C49.

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LATEST FENDERS AT SEAWORK FenderIT product maker Buoyant Works will be displaying its latest generation fendering and impact protection solutions for offshore wind, commercial vessel and quayside applications at Seawork.

The company, based in the southwest of England in Cornwall, makes fender systems for CTVs, tug boats, pilot boats and general commercial vessels.

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“Born out of 30 years of experience, FenderIT uses a unique combination of material technology and design flare to provide High Strength, Lightweight Fender and Impact Protection systems,” the company says. “We adopt a modular and repeatable approach to maximise customer benefits from both an operational and long-term maintenance perspective.”

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RESEARCH BOAT DELIVERED TO THE ARCTIC A 14m work and research boat has been delivered to the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard, just south of the North Pole Finnish boat builder Kewatec’s Norwegian subsidiary Martec delivered the Serecraft S14, which is powered by two Yanmar engines of 509 horsepower each and has been commissioned to carry out research assignments along the frozen coast of Svalbard.

The boat has been tested in temperatures of as low as -18ºC and among waves as high as three metres.

“We have been able to test and establish that the driving characteristics and heating systems are functional,” said Kewatec project manager Markus Magnusson.

The boat has been tested in temperatures of as low as -18ºC and among waves as high as three metres. The hull shape is optimised to ‘cut’ through the waves without losing a good loading capacity ”As almost all our boats are custom made to purpose, even this boat to UNIS was first specified by the customer and during the build of the boat optimized to users’ new realizations. ”The heating systems onboard are made to meet both safety and comfort demands. For example, deck heating keeps the walking areas free of ice and snow even in -20 degrees and rough seas. ”The hull shape is optimized to “cut” through the waves without losing a good loading capacity. Also, there are a lot of prefitted brackets for the researcher’s equipment.

”We made some updates from being planned to be a daytime boat, so now it is possible to accommodate 6 – 8 persons for overnight journeys.”

The boat has been named Hanna Resvoll, after the first female scientist to visit and conduct studies around Svalbard in 1907. Now the baton has been passed to the University Centre in Svalbard, which is the northernmost university in the world.

Hanna Resvoll was transported to Svalbard by sea freight from Tromsø, on the northwest tip of the Norwegian mainland, following a road trip from Porvoo in Finland, where she was built.

The delivery comes just a couple of weeks after Volvo Penta’s ground-breaking tourist boat was launched at Svalbard.

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Berthon boost for Dtorque 50 50hp diesel outboard motor manufacturer Neander Shark has strengthened its UK distributor network by partnering with Berthon Marine.

50hp diesel outboard motor manufacturer Neander Shark has strengthened its UK distributor network by partnering with Berthon Marine.

Based in Lymington, Hampshire, Berthon operates a diverse marine business in boat and engine sales, both wholesale and retail, commercial and leisure, and offers technical service and customer support. Berthon Power is the engine distribution subsidiary and will act as the new distributor for Neander in the UK and Ireland.

Berthon Power will now add to its portfolio the sale of the world’s only 50hp diesel outboard motor, the Neander Dtorque 50, including stocking of service parts for quick and easy shipping to end users. Berthon’s engineers will carry out warranty repairs and attentive aftersales service.

Prime applications for the Neander outboard are in the commercial offshore, military, fishing, aquaculture, rescue and charter-marine sectors.

Dominic May, Director at Berthon Power, said: “The Neander Dtorque 50 outboard motor is a good addition to our product range, suitable for smaller boats in both single and twin installations. Diesel

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outboards are now accepted in the market by commercial users: diesel is more freely available on the waterfront around the UK and Ireland. Plus diesel outboards use less fuel, have wider service intervals, and last longer than petrol outboards.”

Neander’s Global Sales Director, Joel Reid, said: “I’m delighted to appoint Berthon as our representative in the UK and ROI. Dominic believes in the future of the diesel outboard industry and I cannot think of a better partner for the region.”

8 Berthon and Neander Shark are both exhibiting at Seawork International 2022.

See the Dtorque 50 on Neander Shark’s stand at G63.

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HIGH TECHNOLOGY FOR ‘TRADITIONAL’ BARGES Spanish boatbuilder Aister has launched a pair of hybrid powered, aluminium-hulled barges for tourism duties in France

The Galician company, which led the way back in 2011 when it launched one of the first 100% electric boats for Spanish inland waters, has clothed the two efficient French barges in the marine engineering equivalent of traditional costume.

The two boats were built in Aister’s yard in Vigo Bay and have already been delivered to France to begin immediate operation.

Despite lightweight aluminium hull underpinnings, the vessels are covered in wood inspired by the historic barges that were used in the Charante River, famous for its landscapes, vineyards, food and traditions related to the production of cognac.

The design came from French naval architects SDI, with Aister responsible for the rest of the engineering. The boats measure 20 metres in length with a passenger capacity of 69, wi-fi connection, and the expected level of passenger comfort to cover three trips per day of an hour and a half.

With this quite demanding range in mind, the initial design brief was for half of the route to be completed in fully electric mode and the other half with some help from the integrated diesel engine. However, Aister managed to develop both boats so that they can cover the entire route in 100% electric mode without diesel assistance, which completely eliminates environmental pollution.

PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Nº passengers seated: PRM seats (passengers with reduced mobility): Crew members: Total number of people on board: Bicycle capacity: Total length: Beam: Draft: Hull material: Maximum speed diesel engine: Maximum speed in electric mode: Autonomy in electric mode:

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8 The hybrid vessels will operate on the Charente River

1 2 71 2 20m 4.5m 0.45m Aluminium 10 knots 6 knots 4-5 hours

8 Aister is proud of this over-delivery and will be delighted to tell you more at stand F49 at Seawork international 2022.

Diesel outboard innovator pushes into new markets UK manufacturer Cox Marine has expanded the distribution of its 300hp diesel outboard engine to cover Poland and Finland.

The expansion has been facilitated by the provision of specialist support from Cox Marine’s current Swedish distributor Diesel Power AB, after it strengthened the partnership by extending its reach into the additional countries and enhancing its dedicated Cox engine sales team.

Diesel Power AB has recently recruited Mats Hallberg as its Export Sales Manager for Cox Marine, with responsibility for all the company’s territories.

“Both the Finnish and Polish markets are characterised by a strong presence of some of the leading boat manufacturers in Europe, but especially Finland also offers

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8 Global availability of the CXO300 diesel outboard continues to grow

opportunities with commercial and governmental users,” said Hallberg. “We are also confident that Diesel Power’s strong team of experienced Cox specialists will be able to support customers in a good way.”

Cox’s 300hp, twin-turbo CXO300, V8 engine is stimulating intense interest in the

marketplace not just for its revolutionary design but also for its exceptional performance figures.

Offering a claimed substantial 25% improvement in fuel efficiency over gasoline outboards with an equivalent rating, the motor also boasts a working lifespan that is three times longer than the average service duration of gasoline outboards and this, in turn, contributes significantly towards a lower total cost of ownership.

The high torque and low operational noise levels, along with the engine’s EPA Tier 3, RCD II, IMO II and BSO-II emissions approvals, will stimulate significant interest to commercial vessel operators at Seawork 2022.

8 Visit Cox Powertrain at Seawork International 2022 on stand VA 30 /VA31.

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EXHIBITOR NEWS The longer daylight hours and more benign weather of summer make it a time of high workload for CTV (Crew Transfer Vessel) operators like Seawork exhibitor Commercial RIB Charter.

Wind turbines and the associated infrastructure must be kept in perfect condition to keep the turbines turning. While this work is conducted year-round in a variety of conditions and using a variety of vessels, the job requires constant proactive and reactive maintenance.

Most windfarms have a set number of vessels on site to work 365 days per year, some 24/7. In addition to these vessels the wind farm operators or owners often draft in additional vessels for shorter contracts over the more favourable months to scale productivity back up.

Commercial RIB Charter often provides vessels for summer campaigns. The key, says the company, is having good reliable craft that can be deployed quickly and meet all client requirements. Following contractual agreements vessels will almost always receive a client audit where both the crew and vessel are scrutinised along with the company procedures. It’s key to have crew and vessels up to speed. This means constant ongoing

CTV SUMMER CAMPAIGNS

8 CRC often provides vessels for summer campaigns in the offshore wind industry

training for crew, regular maintenance of vessels, and procedures in place that are reviewed regularly to ensure they are relevant and applicable.

A summer campaign will usually be full time with no days off for rest. Weekends are not really a thing for these boats. This often means crew rotations are required to ensure crew get sufficient rest. It will also mean maintenance teams being on hand to work on vessels during the downtime, which there isn’t much of! This usually falls during evenings or when the weather is too bad to put to sea. On vessels working 24/7, charterers will factor in

It’s key to have crew and vessels up to speed. This means constant ongoing training for crew, regular maintenance of vessels, and procedures in place that are reviewed regularly to ensure they are relevant and applicable maintenance allowances per month but these can often be only a matter of hours. It’s during these periods that CRC plans well in advance and will try to position a spare vessel in the area to provide the primary boat with a much-needed service.

8 Offshore wind operators and any other interested parties are invited to visit CRC at Seawork International 2022 on stand VB1.

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CABLE PROTECTION TRIAL REPORTS SUCCESS Trials have shown that AIS Manuplas has developed a robust seal for difficult conditions

8 C-Ling® seal performance can be monitored live, from anywhere in the world

C-Ling® from Seawork exhibitor AIS Manuplas is a cable corrosion protection solution for the offshore wind industry.

The system recently completed an extensive 20-month trial at Blyth in Northumberland, demonstrating a robust seal in dynamic offshore conditions. Based at the Anemometry Hub, a team from AIS conducted a full-scale C-Ling® system technical demonstration.

EDF Renewables established the £5m Blyth Offshore Demonstrator windfarm project for a trial period of three years to monitor the largest operational wind turbines.

With a total generating capacity of 41.5MW, the turbines produce enough low carbon electricity to power around 34,000 homes. Each wind turbine is supported with a unique 15,000t gravity-base foundation, transported by floating, making this type of structure cheaper and more efficient to install.

Remote monitoring The AIS Manuplas team installed a video camera, along with pressure and temperature sensors, enabling live data to be streamed via microwave to the AIS network: a system that allows C-Ling® seal performance to be monitored live, from anywhere in the world. Fourteen months of data were gathered, testing C-Ling® performance in tough physical conditions in rough seas driven by cold northeast winds, and enduring two severe winter storms offshore.

At the end of the trial the system was stripped down to assess the susceptibility of C-Ling® to attack from marine growth and microbiological activity. Whilst significant hard and soft-shell marine growth was visible, the hydrophilic C-Ling® material showed no sign of attack, with the seal still withstanding pressure differentials up to 0.8 bar.

Following the successful demonstration, a spokesperson from AIS Renewables said, “We are pleased to have

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successfully demonstrated our solution to achieve TRL7 and are grateful to the ORE Catapult for the opportunity. We will now move to a retrofit deployment on a live offshore wind turbine before rolling out the solution across the full field.”

AIS details AIS is a global leader in the engineering, manufacture and application of insulation and passive fire protection systems, as well as buoyancy and SURF (subsea, umbilicals, risers and flowlines) products. The company’s advanced materials deliver mission-critical solutions for the energy, industrial, automotive, chemical and marine sectors.

AIS holds more than 100 patents and invests up to 10% of its revenue in research and development every year so it can bring new products to market that provide better solutions to customers’ challenges.

AIS acquired Manuplas in 2014, the latter a well-established company in the field of marine impact protection and fendering.

8 Visit AIS Manuplas at Seawork International 2022 on stand C23.

8 The hydrophilic C-Ling® material showed no sign of attack after 14 months

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EXHIBITOR NEWS Long-serving Seawork exhibitor H.Henriksen AS has entered a strategic partnership with Maritime Tactical Systems, a specialist US manufacturer of unmanned surface vehicles (USV).

The global strategic partnership combines H.Henriksen’s Maritime Unmanned Systems (MUS) launch and recovery (L&R) products and systems with Maritime Tactical Systems, Inc.’s (MARTAC) industry leading innovative MANTAS USV. With launch and recovery of maritime USVs playing an increasingly critical role in the utilisation of unmanned maritime systems in military, commercial and scientific markets, end-users recognise that many USV implementations are abandoned or underutilised due to the inability to effectively deploy and recover in mission-critical situations.

Launching and recovering USVs in maritime environments represents a major impediment to USV adoption. The MARTAC-Henriksen partnership brings together deep skills in high performance USVs and launch and recovery technologies to support customers’ successful USV missions while reducing operational risk.

“Partnering with MARTAC to deliver

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP LAUNCHES AND RECOVERS USVs

comprehensive unmanned maritime surface solutions for our clients will allow us to provide the very best business, programme and product strategies on which we’ll conceive, design and build the next generation of unmanned maritime platforms,” said Henrich Henriksen, President, H. Henriksen AS.

8 MARTAC’s industry leading innovative Mantas USV

“Together, working as one team, we will unlock the full potential of the maritime unmanned surface vehicle market to both our customers and markets.”

8 Visit H.Henriksen AS at Seawork International on stand D11.

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EXHIBITOR BMT WINS DAVID GOODRICH PRIZE This year’s David Goodrich Prize, awarded by the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA), goes to Lisa Hammock, Environmental Protection and Sustainability Managing Consultant at leading international multi-disciplinary engineering and ship design consultancy BMT The prize, awarded annually and named after David Goodrich, a former president of RINA and one of the founders of BMT, is given for the best paper presented at the annual RINA Warships conference.

The award was granted for Hammock’s paper ‘Unlocking the Potential of Sustainable Submarine Design’ at RINA Warship 2021.

Hammock leads the Environmental Protection and Sustainability team within the Asset Performance Services unit of BMT. She has more than 20 years of experience within the marine industry, having worked in both the military and cruise sectors, working as an engineer on board ships and shoreside as an independent consultant, and she now specialises in assisting clients with sustainability and environmental management solutions.

“It is fantastic to see how the team has continued to create positive discussion and impact within the naval design community over the years, from the early work of David Goodrich himself, through to Lisa’s highly regarded thought leadership today,” said Siobhan Thompson, Head of Capability and Planning, BMT. “Being awarded the David Goodrich Prize at RINA Warship Conference is a true honour,” said Hammock. “Raising awareness of environmental protection and sustainability in Defence is very important to me and it is great to have this paper recognised.

“The BMT Submarine Design Team were absolutely instrumental in the shaping of this paper, and it is all the more fitting to receive a prize created in memory of one of BMT’s founders.”

Hammock’s award-winning paper can be accessed here.

8 Visit BMT at Seawork at stand F47.

8 Lisa Hammock

Being awarded the David Goodrich Prize at RINA Warship Conference is a true honour. Raising awareness of environmental protection and sustainability in Defence is very important to me and it is great to have this paper recognised

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Berthing options on show at Seawork Inland & Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS) has installed a 30m heavy-duty pontoon to service Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm, which is Scotland’s largest.

The pontoon was installed at Montrose Port’s South Quay. CTV crews can benefit from safe access to vessels during the commissioning and ongoing maintenance phases of the wind farm with the anti-slip features of the decking and high-level task lighting, ICMS says.

ICMS develops bespoke berthing solutions for commercial ports and harbours that aim to ensure safe working conditions for workers day and night, all year round.

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8 ICMS CTV berth - Montrose Port LR

Another example of a recent installation is the custom berth it built to accommodate a new 287-tonne tugboat at Portland Harbour, Maine, within the confines of existing operational pontoons.

As global offshore installations increase in number, the demand for ICMS’s services can only go up. ”For each project, ICMS works with individual port authorities, power companies and other interested parties to ensure that its bespoke water access solutions meet a customer’s requirements,” says the company. ”Often working with limited space, ICMS takes into account the existing infrastructure of the port or harbour, ensuring the most costeffective and sustainable solution is created.”

8 ICMS will showcase its berthing options for workboats and crew transfer vessels at Seawork, stand G47.

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SEAWORK EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE

SUPPLYING PROFESSIONAL ATEX APPROVED AIR SAWS Cengar have been supplying high quality air saws for maintenance and boatbuilding to the marine industry for over 70 years.

Manufactured in the UK our saws are supplied and trusted worldwide because they are lightweight, reliable, have low vibration levels, are fast cutting with a long working life and only

need a small volume of air to operate. Suitable for cutting all kinds of metals, GRP and Composite Materials from thin

sheet to heavy sections. Use with our Cengar blades to give a wider range of cutting applications. All saws are IMPA & ATEX Certified.

We provide ex stock fast delivery on all saws, spare parts, blades and oil.

Cengar will be on Stand D65 at the Seawork exhibition and we look forward to meeting you there.

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www.cengar.com 6 Tel. 01422 377904 6 enquiries@cengar.com

BUOYANT WORKS – FENDERING SOLUTION SPECIALISTS Buoyant Works – Fendering Solution Specialists in Offshore Wind, Commercial Vessel and Quayside applications.

Come and see our latest New Generation FenderIT products on display. Born out of 30 years of experience, FenderIT uses a unique combination of material technology and design flare to provide High

Strength, Lightweight Fender and Impact Protection solutions.

We adopt a modular and repeatable approach to maximise customer benefits from both an operational and long-term maintenance perspective.

Our Key Specialisms include: 5 Bow Fender systems for Offshore Windfarm Crew Transfer Vessels.

5 Modular and Low Weight Tug Fender Solutions.

5 FENDER WALL – A Modular high performance alternative to traditional Cone, Arch and Element Fender systems.

5 Windshield, our innovative Protection System for Wind Turbine Boat Landings and Monopiles.

www.buoyantworks.com 6 Tel. 01579 381916 6 andrew@buoyantworks.com

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Multi-purpose Workboats | Marina Operations | Passengers/ Cargo Transportation Dive Support | Survey & Research | Oil & Gas Operators

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SEAWORK INNOVATIONS SHOWCASE

INNOVATIONS

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attention, most notably the EU directive 2002/44/EC, which requires employers to assess and mitigate mechanical vibration, such as that found on high-speed craft. Kinetix offers maritime agencies a solution for detecting overexposure in real time, as well as the ability to record acceleration data at a high sample rate for use in validating policy compliance or in legal proceedings or accident investigations.

8 Stand: G21

Artemis Technologies

Here are the entries for the Innovations Showcase at this year’s Seawork. They will be judged and the winner announced on the first day of the exhibition, June 21.

Actisense PRO-BUF-2 Especially designed for commercial vessels, the PRO-BUF-2 provides the ability to safely share NMEA data from two isolated “talker” input devices and share with any of up to twelve connected isolated “listener” outputs.

Our ISO-Drive technology ensures full protection from potentially dangerous ground loops, and the web-based configuration tool makes advanced data filtering and routing a breeze. Benefit from fast bi-directional data connection to a monitor and control software application with 2 virtual Autoswitch modules included. Housed in stainless steel housing with a DIN rail mount option, the PRO-BUF-2 is Type Approved by RINA. 8 Stand: B13

Allsalt Maritime Kinetix A vessel shock monitoring system by Allsalt Maritime, Kinetix allows maritime agencies to monitor short- and long-term accelerations, investigate high-impact incidents, and predict vessel maintenance intervals. Workplace regulations for limiting whole-body vibration exposures continue to gain international

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Artemis eFoiler The Artemis eFoiler® is a 100% electric, autonomous hydro foiling system offering maritime operators commercially viable emissions free solutions. It has varying applications within workboat, passenger ferry, crew transfer and leisure sectors. Developed on a unique computer simulation tool that enables optimised designs of the eFoiler® systems for any type of vessel, the Artemis eFoiler® system is based on the integration of a high-power density electric drivetrain into the flight-controlled hydrofoils, combining proven technologies from yacht racing, motorsport and aerospace. The result is an energy efficient solution providing up to 90% fuel savings compared to modern high-speed displacement vessels.

8 Stand: F52

Baltic Lifejackets Baltic INDU Pro The Baltic INDU Pro is a twin chamber 305N MED SOLAS lifejacket for those who work in the offshore wind farm industry.

Predominantly with an outer PVC fabric, its wide neck with h soft material provides added comfort. The PVC is hardwearing and able to stand nd up to dangerous and potentially harmful fluids that it may encounter. It can be wiped clean. The positioning and cut of the webbing straps mean the lifejacket will work in conjunction with a fall arrest harness. This, combined with harness loops front and back, offers the wearer additional safety features.

8 Stand: D17

Boatchecks Boatchecks This is the brainchild of passenger boat operator John Peacock, of St Agnes Boating in the Isles of Scilly, and Ben Lake, a compliance and cyber security engineer from Cornwall. It

has been developed as a fully digital solution for compliance with various marine Safety Management System regulations. The system has been specifically designed for smaller vessels that need to comply with the Passenger Ships Domestic Safety Management Code, the Workboat Code, Vessels operating under MGN 280, Fishing Vessels and the IPV code. It has a cloud-based interface and mobile phone app for onboard crews.

8 Stand: E161

CA Clase UK Lars Thrane LT-3100S Iridium GMDSS System This is the new solution for GMDSS Distress and Safety communications via satellite.

Having been approved by IMO/SOLAS, it is much more than an alternative to Inmarsat-C, offering 100% global coverage and built-in Safety Voice. There are no requirements for either a message terminal or printer. The LT-3100S not only offers GMDSS services but also Voice, SMS, and Data. The LT-3100S also has SSAS and LRIT, so a complete all-in-one system. Flexible installation as the antenna Unit can be installed up to 500 metres from the Control Unit.

8 Stand: F31

Dynamic Load Monitoring Wheel De-trenching Grapnel DLM is already renowned for the manufacture and supply of running line monitors (RLMs); saddleback monitors (SNMs); load pins; and load cells that capture data as tension is applied to the winch rope towing the grapnels.

However, these products are unique in that they are specifically for recovering cable that is buried in the seabed. The upgraded and innovated part of the WDG design is the ability to penetrate to 1.5m and 1.8m, making it one of the best offerings on the market that will appeal to any cable ship owner in need of this type of equipment. DLM is the only company that offers 1.5m and 1.8m fluke (a prongshaped tool that penetrates the seabed) version of the product.

8 Stand: C91

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SEAWORK INNOVATIONS SHOWCASE electrical charge connection which plugs into the vessel and charges a battery on board. MJR has developed the technology to fill the gaps in this relatively mature technology.

8 Stand: F53

Hefring Marine Hefring Marine An intelligent solution for vessel operating support and management which on board, provides operators with real-time speed guidance to help optimise safety and fuel efficiency and reduces impacts and carbon emissions. The system is forward-looking and continuously varies its guidance to reflect prevailing conditions, actual speed and vessel motions. On shore, fleet managers can monitor all vessels live simultaneously in the solution’s cloud-based admin console. Not only will the system return data and analysis on speed and impacts, but also on engine performance, fuel consumption, transmission oil pressure, battery status and practically anything on board. All data is logged, and is available for review or analysis on a second-by-second basis.

8 Stand: F5

HST HST Ella Developed off the back of ten years of data and experience in offshore wind vessel design, the HST Hybrid Chartwell 24 responds directly to the needs of the end user. The vessel hits a “sweet spot” in size and capability that has been achieved by the most effective vessels currently operating in the offshore wind market. Propelled by a Servogear Ecoflow Propulsor, controllable pitch propeller system, its CPP system takes power from a high efficiency electric motor or a CAT C32 main engine. This means it can operate silently, with zero emissions, as an electric boat between 10 and 15 knots.

8 Stand: Q27

Izmir Shipyard IZ 865 HDPE The multifunctional IZ 865 HDPE Boat provides excellent stability and high performance even in rough sea conditions due to her twin HDPE hull structure. This vessel may be used in rivers, deltas, channels, lakes, inner bays and shallow waters. IZ 865 offers

very high safety standards and an indestructible and unsinkable HDPE hull, which can withstand any kind of impact. IZ 865 is eco-friendly and 100% recyclable, not corrosive unlike conventional materials, so requires almost no maintenance. There is no need for anti-foiling, painting, wintering, dry docking etc. It is very durable against aging and corrosion in maritime conditions. HDPE has a much longer lifespan than any other material used in the maritime industry of more than 30 years.

8 Stand: VA39

Marine Components International Calypso Wind Sensor Calypso Instruments are solid-state ultrasonic anemometers: there are no moving parts, ensuring extremely accurate data over the long term, with no need for maintenance. Calypso ultrasonic wind sensors work using four transducers that send an ultrasonic soundwave between each transducer, and the time it takes for the soundwave to travel between them is calculated and compared. The result is instant, extremely accurate wind speed and direction data. The sensors can communicate directly to an app via Bluetooth, enabling live data to be viewed on your iOS or Android smart device.

Additionally, data can be converted into NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000 protocol and viewed on a ship’s chart plotter or display.

8 Stand: 105

MJR Power & Automation Offshore Wind On-turbine Vessel Charging System MJR Power & Automation is supported by a consortium of partners - Tidal Transit, Artemis Technologies, Xceco and ORE Catapult. It has successfully designed, built and factory tested an electric vessel charge point to be situated on a wind turbine. This approach accesses the infrastructure already in place (turbine platform, electrical cables) to provide renewable electricity to vessels. As an eCTV ‘docks’ with the turbine, a cable reel lowers down an

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Ocean Safety Jo Bird JB29 The JB29 Offshore wind turbine safety equipment cabinet is being fitted to a large number of existing and nd new offshore wind turbines for the storage of emergency cy escape suits and descent devices. Located on the exposed heli-hoist decking, it has to withstand all severe weather conditions including 100mph winds and heavy rain, yet keep the contents perfectly dry. Uniquely, it is expected to last as long as the wind turbine and in so doing, minimises Opex costs and reduces waste by avoiding the need for replacement. It has both Lloyds and ABS approvals. The JB29 is manufactured by Jo Bird and company in Somerset UK. 8 Stand: B45

Raymarine Cyclone At 13.1 inches (335 mm) tall, Cyclone’s lower profile allows greater flexibility of boat architecture and more adaptable installation options. Innovative pedestal design conceals cable connections for a cleaner installation.

Built in cable gland to allow sleeker design configuration to boat designers. Fast 60 RPM rotational speed delivers 360 degrees of awareness and accurate target tracks in real-time. Doppler target tracking simplifies the interpretation of dangerous and safe targets for added safety. Professional-grade ARPA target tracking. Cyclone automatically tracks up to 50 targets using the same advanced ARPA technology trusted by the United States Coast Guard. RangeFusion™ technology combines short and long pulses into the single high clarity radar image, delivering exceptional short-range and long-range targets simultaneously.

8 Stand: Q64

Reygar BareBOAT – Rolls Royce The Kinetix product line includes four models, each designed to provide easily assimilated guidance for maritime professionals to operate safely within designated shock and vibration exposure limits, reducing the risk of damage to vessels or injury to occupants.

Each system features a marinized sensor network and proprietary analytics software.

Agencies requiring more advanced analysis, or

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SEAWORK INNOVATIONS SHOWCASE lower environmental impact. The SEA-KIT X USVs large payload capacity, long range and proven, over-the-horizon endurance capability means that multiple missions can be undertaken in a solo capacity or as part of a larger fleet of crewed or uncrewed vessels. Data can be transmitted via broadband link or satellite following on-board processing and compression or stored on-board for future retrieval.

8 Stand: F115

the investigation of an incident, can take advantage of concierge-level reporting from Allsalt Maritime shock and vibration scientists.

The Kinetix product line was developed to reduce the risk that an agency’s assets -either human or equipment -- suffer damage or injury when operating at high speeds.

8 Stand: B59

RS Electric Boats Production Pulse 63 The Pulse 63 is the world’s first electric RIB with a fully integrated electric drive. With zero emissions propulsion, no oil pollution, minimal wake and almost silent operation, the Pulse 63 is incredibly eco-friendly. The hull form of the Pulse 63 is unique. Designed for electric propulsion from the beginning, it supports the weight of the batteries whilst also being lightweight enough to ensure quick acceleration, good planning performance, and as little drag as possible to increase the range.

Sustainable materials are incorporated into the build wherever possible, and we are constantly looking for new ways to reduce the carbon impact of production. The interior deck, floor, console, engine box and hatches are constructed from recycled carbon fibre, and recycled PET core where needed.

8 Stand: VA 41

existing marine sensor technologies like Radar and AIS, enabling greater performance via a passive (non-emitting) sensor capable of achieving new levels of situational awareness.

8 Stand: Q62

Sea Sure Ltd (SHOCK-WBV) L Series Designed, engineered and manufactured in Southampton UK, SHOCK-WBV’s new Long travel suspension seat, the “L Series”, is set to shake up the marine suspension seat market. The L series features the most advanced FOX Float shock absorber to be used on a marine suspension seat.

SHOCK-WBV units are manufactured by Sea Sure Ltd, which optimised the bearing assembly in the spine of the WBV L series unit.

This, partnered with FOX’s most advanced “Float” shock, has advanced the capabilities and performance of marine suspension seating. The L series uses multiple technologies and layers of functionality to reduce the transmission of Shock & Whole Body Vibration (WBV).

Stand: G75

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ScaffFloat ScaffFloat is a simple concept - it combines custom plastic floats with standard scaffold components to make pontoons and workboats.

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APPOINTMENTS

Craig Davis Rovco

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Craig Davis becomes the new Global Account Director - Survey for Rovco.

Offshore subsea and survey project provider Rovco has appointed Craig Davis as Global Account Director Survey to advance its global survey business.

The appointment has been made shortly after a £15.2 million (€17.8 million) investment in Rovco and sister technology company Vaarst in a Series B raise co-led by Legal & General Capital and Equinor Ventures.

Rovco delivers hydrographic, geophysical and shallow geotechnical survey services as well as ROV/AUV technology for large-scale projects. It carries out site characterisation and cable route surveys to unexploded ordnance identification and disposal, marine habitat assessnent surveys and archaeological investigations.

“Craig will leverage his more than 25 years’ offshore survey experience to help take the business to the next level,” the company says.

Davis joins Rovco from Fugro, where he worked on key accounts in Europe and Africa. Before that, he worked as Party Chief at MSS (Marine Scotland Science) in Aberdeen.

He also managed projects and programmes with MSS. Fischer Panda UK, the mobile power solutions firm, has hired industry executive Craig Gutteridge to build its Marine Business as Sales Manager.

Gutteridge’s brief is to assist in the drive towards expanding the company’s sales in hybrid and electric power, digital monitoring and watermaker solutions.

He joins from Rutherford Marine, where he worked in various roles during his tenure there.

Having lived in South Africa for most of his life, Gutteridge was originally from the UKand is looking forward to the return. ”“There is certainly a difference between the South Africa marine industry and UK, not only the size of the market being that much bigger in the UK, but the range of applications for the incredible marine product available for the modern marine industry.,” he said. ”The environment in South Africa is more volatile and I see the growth potential for the marine industry as very positive in this country, with more opportunities for my family and their future.”

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Neil Harrison Baltic Lifejackets

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BW Ideol has hired Alberto Peña Sicilia as Head of Development for southern Europe.

He will lead the company in promoting BW Ideol’s floating offshore wind technology.

Before he joined BW Ideol, Peña Sicilia spent nearly two decades with Siemens Gamesa, working in a variety of roles including sales and project development.

For the past five years, hewas Corporate Head of Project Development of the onshore wind business unit.

Peña Sicilia has also worked in wind turbine and services sales across southern Europe.

Baltic Lifejackets Sweden has a new Head of Business for its Commercial Marine division.

Neil Harrison will be based in Scotland and work on promoting the company’s lifejackets, buoyancy aids and flotation clothing.

Harrison leaves Survitec Group to join Baltic Lifejackets, where he was appointed Sales Manager in 2018.

In 2013 he founded Faire Ltd, a professional sales agency that supported brands in the marine and outdoor sports sectors.

“Having worked and been active within the marine industry since leaving school, I am delighted to be joining such a well-known and well-respected company as Baltic,” said Harrison.

Maritime operations system maker CrewSmart has hired a new Commercial Director. software platform to maritime companies..

Anna Saunders will support the international roll-out of CrewSmart’s software platform to maritime companies. Saunders has left Seacat Services, the offshore energy support vessel operator, to join CrewSmart, which she said transformed Seacat’s crew and fleet management.

Saunders will work alongside CrewSmart’s Founder & Technical Director Christian Adams to build on current momentum, as the company seeks to increase deployment of its proven software and bring maritime operational management into the 21st Century, the firm says. ”Crew and fleet managers need to be on the top of their game to mitigate the growing compliance risks associated with modern maritime operations,” said Adams. ”Over the past few years, we’ve refined CrewSmart into an effective and simple tool that’s successfully been deployed across different sectors and regulatory zones.”

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APPOINTMENTS

Kevin Murray MacArtney

Underwater technology firm MacArtney has made two appointments with a focus on its offshore wind handling equipment.

Kevin Murray is the new Managing Director of MacArtney UK, based in Aberdeen, and Bjarne Siig will head MacArtney’s wind division in Denmark.

Murray, who only joined the company as Sales Director in March 2021, made his first contact with MacArtney at surface and subsea equipment firm CDL, as CDL was a MacArtney agent at the time.

He later moved to Ashtead Technology – another MacArtney agent at the time – where he spent a 10 years, rising to Sales Director before moving to MacArtney.

He takes over the position of Managing Director from Phil Middleton.

“I’m delighted to be able to take over from Phil, even after such a relatively short time with MacArtney,”

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said Murray. !We have worked closely together, and I have benefited enormously from the gradual transition combining our expertise and knowledge of the industry.”

MacArtney’s UK operations are one of the Group’s largest outside Denmark and offer the complete MacArtney range of underwater connectivity and technology products and solutions.

Siig will drive the handling and installation equipment division from his base in Denmark to take advantage of the burgeoning offshore wind sector.

“Our strength - and standing - lies in complete system solutions. We own and include all value chain steps from engineering, automation and production to service. We offer smart solutions bringing value to the customer,” Bjarne Siig said.

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PROFILE

Lise Demant

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Ukraine. Covid. Brexit. It’s been tough for the maritime industry, but Svitzer Europe’s MD is confident the sector can sail through.

Svitzer Towage has described how it is addressing challenges facing the shiphandling towage sector, ranging from competition to Brexit, Covid, sustainability and the effects of the situation in Ukraine.

Talking exclusively to MJ, Lise Demant, Managing Director Svitzer Europe, has revealed how the Denmark-based company’s size, global presence and fleet flexibility are essential to meet current challenges while at the same time developing a sustainable fleet profile intended to maximise efficiencies and offer an attractive package to its clients in a market where Demant describes competition as “fierce”.

While saying that Svitzer welcomes competition, finding it healthy for any market, she admits: “However, in some cases competition creates a ‘race to the bottom’, driving margins down.”

Svitzer has a presence in 120 ports and 28 terminals globally, employing more than 4,000 people and operating around 450 tugs.

“We are advantaged in that we can look at this issue through a global lens,” says Demant.

“Svitzer completes a tug job every three minutes around the world, and part of the process we are currently undertaking is to look at the fundamentals and deliver that core product efficiently and safely to customers.

“At this stage, and in this environment, global ownership is an asset – Svitzer’s portfolio of ports is an advantage and the ability to flex the fleet across the UK and sometimes even across borders provides us with a competitive edge.”

Competition The ‘fierce competition’ Demant refers to can perhaps include a recent development, where container ship owner MSC has formed its own tug operating arm to serve its own vessels.

Asked to comment on this development (and considering Svitzer is part of the giant Maersk empire) she says: “More competition and consolidation has, in many ways, been the default for towage for many years. We always

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welcome competition but across Europe we do not expect this to intensify over the next few years.”

As Demant explains, other factors have to be considered when selecting a competent towage service provider.

“Indeed, it’s a simplification to think that the dynamics of towage are simply a matter of competition between owners and specialist service providers. Port authorities have a powerful influence over how services are provided, for example by setting requirements on tug availability and fire-fighting capability.

The number of tugs required to be available is often based on port guidelines and the needs of pilots.

“Therefore, each port provides different opportunities and challenges, and local knowledge, experience, and technical expertise are critical to providing good service.

This is not something that comes overnight.

“So, while the challenging market resulting from the pandemic has led to a lot of merger

The flexibility of biofuel and of a global fleet allows us to offer Ecotow, both directly in select UK ports and for global customers, by giving them the opportunity to inset fossil-fuelled towage elsewhere in their value chain. We achieve this by calculating the emissions impact of towage operations for Ecotow customers and matching this impact with a volume of biofuel to be delivered to the UK-based fleet

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8 Svitzer Meridian is one of Svitzer’s Thames and Medway fleet

and acquisition activity in shipping generally, we are working more strategically to grow through the quality of our service offering.”

Pandemic hangover “The volume of ships moving into ports has declined because of the pandemic, and this low number of vessels is obviously a challenge. At the same time, the composition of vessels that Svitzer is serving has also changed,” says Demant. “There is a relatively stable market around containers, but bulk carriers and tanker vessels are far fewer in number, partly because we are all flying and driving less.

“So, both the number of vessel calls and the mix of cargo has changed, and there is no guarantee that things will get better in the foreseeable future.”

In the longer term the OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development) has a positive message, saying that as demand for global freight increases, maritime trade volumes are set to triple to 2050. Recent unanticipated events demonstrate however how longer-term predictions can go awry.

The consequences of Covid (which is still ongoing in some regions) go beyond just disruption to trading patterns as described

by Demant.

“Meanwhile, the pandemic continues to cause high crew absence levels, with 20 to 30 percent of tug crews absent in some cases,”

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PROFILE she says. “Recruitment is also very difficult due to low unemployment, among other factors. In previous years, recruits could be drawn from the European market, but it is far harder to do so now.

“These are not factors that Svitzer faces alone, but they are ones that each towage operator has to navigate. This is our current mode of operating: finding ways to be pragmatic whilst continuously delivering for our customers.”

Ukraine and Brexit uncertainties The other pressing issue showing no sign of abating is that going on in Ukraine.

“The ongoing uncertainty tied to the situation in Ukraine and the resulting disturbances to global trade are also likely to impact import and exports in the UK,” says Demant. “This once again proves the interconnected nature of the shipping industry and the global economy and will have implications on maritime trade for all of Western Europe.

“That’s not to say we aren’t keeping one eye on the future. We are looking beyond the effects of the pandemic and the ongoing Ukraine crisis to think about the products and services we will need to deliver in the future.”

While Brexit may now be (almost) settled, what impact has it had on Svitzer?

“Unfortunately, there is still uncertainty about what can and can’t be done,” she says.

“This affects all aspects of shipping and port operations, and can include delayed departures in some cases, for example when cargo owners face delays getting customs declarations processed. New border controls relating to agricultural and food products

Svitzer is clearly riding out the current storms faced by the industry as a whole, while at the same time maintaining progress with transitioning to a future that will potentially transform the operation of shiphandling towage into something quite different from what is the norm today

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taking effect in July could also potentially compound this even further.

“While delays can complicate the provision of towage services, Svitzer is conducting several initiatives to help mitigate these challenges for customers.

“Establishing a centralised operations centre in the UK, rather than day-to-day operations being managed from individual ports, is also proving beneficial. Because we offer a 24/7 service, we need the consistency of a continuously staffed, centralised operations centre. We are excited to work with our customers to see the positive impact this has.”

Greening up One intriguing area of development in shiphandling towage in recent years has been what can be described as the ‘greening’ of the industry.

Reducing emissions and achieving operational efficiencies are the umbrella under which we see alternative-fuelled tugs including hybrid and battery-powered examples, along with innovative transmission arrangements including the intuitive Schottel Sydrive system, driving two thrusters from just one engine at times of low demand.

Svitzer are clearly ‘up to speed’ in this department.

“We’re excited about the potential opportunities of decarbonisation,” says Demant. “There are challenges in transitioning a highly specialised (often to the individual vessel level) fleet. If you think of the complexity of decarbonising large oceangoing vessels, we will see that all over again for tugs.

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“The key challenge is maintaining power and manoeuvrability as we transition to new forms of energy. This is something we are actively exploring with our partner tug builders and naval architects.”

As advances in the technology surrounding alternative-fuelled tugs seem to grow at pace, MJ asked if one day tug operators would have to look far and wide to find designers and yards offering a conventional diesel-powered tug, “It is hard to say if ‘traditional’ dieselpowered tugs are not something that designers and builders will have in their catalogues,” Demant says. “We will have to see where technology development takes the sector.

“However, it’s worth noting that a lot is already possible when it comes to ecoefficient tug design and operation. For example, last year we converted our whole fleet of ten tugs in London and Medway to be powered by marine biofuel and since then expanded into our fleet in Felixstowe and Southampton.

“Replacing marine fuel oil with the carbon neutral biofuel enables us to offer a new towage solution, Ecotow, to our customers, unlocking about 90% CO2 reduction in Scope 3 emissions from their towage operations.

“The flexibility of biofuel and of a global fleet allows us to offer Ecotow, both directly in select UK ports and for global customers, by giving them the opportunity to inset fossilfuelled towage elsewhere in their value chain.

We achieve this by calculating the emissions impact of towage operations for Ecotow customers and matching this impact with a volume of biofuel to be delivered to the UK-based fleet.”

Svitzer is clearly riding out the current storms faced by the industry as a whole, while at the same time maintaining progress with transitioning to a future that will potentially transform the operation of shiphandling towage into something quite different from what is the norm today.

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NEOLINE OPTS FOR SOLID SAIL TECHNOLOGY The Solid Sail solution from Chantiers de l’Atlantique has been chosen to power NEOLINE’s new vessel Nantes-based, low-carbon shipping company NEOLINE will power its 136-metre ship, Neoliner, with the sail technology, which will save 80-90% of fuel compared to a conventional ship of the same size. ”The expertise of our technical partners and local players, combined with Chantiers de l’Atlantique’s Research and Development, give the project a synergy of skills, which made this choice possible,” said Jean Zanuttini, president of NEOLINE. ”The continuous work on the general design of the ship over the last few months by Mauric, Neoliner’s architect, has enabled the architecture to be adapted to this new rig, in order to ensure its integration on board.”

Crowdfunded Following technical studies carried out by Chantiers de l’Atlantique, Neopolia, Mauric and D-Ice, the ship’s rigging will consist of two Solid Sail folding rigging systems, including two masts of 76 m in height, each equipped with the sail technology of 1,100 m² and a flexible jib of 400 m², with a total sail area of 3,000 m².

Obtained calculations show that the Solid Sail rig will provide the equivalent or even better performance than the 4,200 m² of flexible sails initially planned for the duplex rig, thanks to the thinness and vertical elongation of the structure, as well as the reduction of the masking effect of the sails.

The expected lifetime of the sail is 25 years, which will reduce maintenance costs compared to soft sails.

A crowdfunding campaign was launched in January 2022 to support the project and will remain active until 12 June 2022 on the WiSEED platform.

In all €1million is sought for the crowdfunder, which forms part of the fundraising of €3.3million from financial investors.

The beginning of construction of Neoliner has been

postponed to autumn 2022. This is due to the interruption of international trade, with the raw materials market being impacted by the geopolitical situation and the war in Ukraine since the beginning of March, and before that, the global pandemic.

For strategic reasons, the Sogestran group has decided to withdraw from NEOLINE’s shareholding and has provided transitional financial support for the integration of a new reference partner. NEOLINE has approached another shipowner with whom discussions are in progress.

The cargo ship is scheduled to enter into service in 2024-2025.

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Cutting-edge fuel vessel supply MAN will supply fuel-gas supply systems (FGSSs) to a new series of two dual-fuel car carriers.

MAN Cryo signed the contract with Yantai CIMC Raffles Shipyard for the delivery of systems that will be fitted to the Wallenius Marine 6,500 pure car carriers going on charter to Volkswagen.

“This represents yet another world-first for MAN Cryo, where the boil-off gas will be sent to the low methane-slip ME-GI via a highpressure, boil-off-gas compressor. Due to the installed shaft generator, this further reduces the running hours on the auxiliary engines,” said Henrik Malm, managing director at MAN Energy Solutions, Sweden and Finland.

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The MAN FGSS will send boil-off gas to the ME-GI main engine via a BOG compressor, which minimises methane slip.

Scope of delivery includes port and starboard-side bunkering stations, a 2,300 m3 LNG storage tank, tank connection space with low-pressure vaporiser, BOG heater and two LNG pumps and high-pressure gas-handling equipment.

MAN Cryo willl also supply a boil-off gas management system, including one highpressure compressor, on-board nitrogengeneration system and the control system as well as gas-detection system.

The FGSSs for the vessels will be delivered during 2023.

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POWER & PROPULSION The UK government is backing hydrogen powered ships by way of a grant to bring new technology to market.

Liquid hydrogen bunkering unit developer Unitrove has been awarded a government grant to develop its portable units ready for commercial roll-out.

“We need collaboration across the entire energy industry as there is no one-size-fits-all solution,” said Steven Lua, CEO of Unitrove Innovation. ”We need to embrace multiple renewable and clean energy solutions to achieve our net-zero ambitions and we need real investment in infrastructure to develop affordable, reliable, sustainable energy in the future.”

Rapid commercialisation The Leicestershire UK-based clean-tech company unveiled the unit at COP26 in Glasgow last November.

Mr Lua said liquid hydrogen as a commercial fuel has a great potential for many uses, including plugging the gap that electric and compressed hydrogen cannot fill.

“Liquid hydrogen has long been used to safely and successfully send rockets into

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space. The technology is mature, but the markets for its use are not,” he said.

“We already see very early signs of light-duty vessels being battery-driven or

powered by compressed gaseous hydrogen, but liquid hydrogen will allow us to serve the heavier portion of the shipping fleet where we hope to have a much larger impact.”

He pointed out that Unitrove is also exploring options including ammonia, liquid organic hydrogen carriers and solid hydrogen in the form of sodium borohydride.

“We believe that hydrogen will be recognised as a global commodity that will be traded in the same way that natural gas is today. The bunker fuel market is worth an estimated $120bn, so there is a huge opportunity not only in environmental and social terms, but also financially,” said Mr Lua. The GB£30,000 Transport Research and Innovation Grant (TRIG) was awarded to Unitrove by the Department for Transport in partnership with Connected Places Catapult, will be used to help further develop Unitrove’s commercial version of its small-scale portable bunkering facility.

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PORT ANNOUNCES METHANOL BUNKERING HUB PLAN The Port of Gothenburg is aiming to become the primary bunkering hub for renewable methanol in Northern Europe To achieve this aim, Gothenburg Port Authority is working on setting up a value chain and is publishing general methanol operating regulations for ship-to-ship bunkering.

The guidelines are a formality because the port has handled methanol since 2015 when Stena Line started to bunker Stena Germanica truck to vessel, but each terminal will also be undergoing their own risk assessments.

“Now we hope to see Maersk, X-Press Feeders and many other shipping lines routing their new methanol vessels to the north of Europe and we would be delighted to welcome them with open arms to the largest port in Scandinavia,” said Elvir Dzanic, CEO at the Gothenburg Port Authority.

The Port of Gothenburg has set out the ambitious target to reduce shipping emissions by 70% by 2030 within the port area. One key step to reach this goal is to provide a variety of shipping fuels that contribute to bring down emissions – in the port as well as on a global scale Ambitious targets The Port of Gothenburg has set out the ambitious target to reduce shipping emissions by 70% by 2030 within the port area.

One key step to reach this goal is to provide a variety of shipping fuels that contribute to bring down emissions – in the port as well as on a global scale.

X-Press Feeders is one of the major players dedicated to introducing methanol as a shipping fuel on a larger scale in 2023. With the introduction of eight state-of-the-art 1,170 teu container ships capable of being operated on carbon neutral methanol, the operator will benefit from the port’s future fuel commitment.

“I am happy to see that Port of Gothenburg is working

proactively to facilitate the bunkering of methanol. It is encouraging, as we need the ports to be ready when we are to decide where to route our first line of methanol propelled vessels,” said Sven Siemsen, senior manager marketing Europe at X-Press Feeders. ”The shipping industry needs a variety of fuels in the future and renewable products like eMethanol* is one important fuel to reach net zero targets. Therefore, the Port of Gothenburg is also making arrangements to setup a value chain with the determination to provide eMethanol in the port by 2024.”

X-Press Feeders is planning for large-scale storage of methanol with storage operators in the port when the demand is in place.

Meanwhile, green electrofuel producer Liquid Wind has also welcomed the news which it said will allow both it and its value chain collaborators to establish multiple production facilities in Sweden and other Nordic countries, putting Sweden at the forefront of the global fuel export market.

8 The Port of Gothenburg is aiming to become the primary bunkering hub for renewable methanol in northern Europe

Project set to examine wind propulsion A Wind Assisted Ship Propulsion project has been funded by the EU Regional Development Fund, working with five commercial large ships that were equipped with different technologies and examined by third parties to verify actual fuel savings achieved.

Eighteen large ships have already been equipped with wind-assisted propulsion

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technologies, and stakeholders hope this number will rapidly increase.

“Existing wind propulsion technologies offer free, non-polluting energy which is available to ships at sea without investments in fuel infrastructure. Wind is more efficient than any green fuel will ever be and is non-affected by war and the oil crises,” said Kare Press-Kristensen, senior advisor for

Green Transition Denmark. “If we can reduce fuel consumption just a tiny bit by using wind, it is worth considering - especially when taking the price gap between fossil and green fuels into consideration,” said Maria Skipper Schwenn, Executive Director, Climate Environment and Security with Danish Shipping, which has pledged to be ‘climate neutral’ by 2050.

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SUCTION SAILS ORDERED TO SAVE FUEL AND EMISSIONS Three suction sails will be installed on a Louis Dreyfus Armateurs vessel next year to save considerable fuel costs and emissions.

The three eSAIL systems by Spanish wind-assisted propulsion system maker bound4blue will be installed on the Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) vessel next year.

The installation is the culmination of three years’ work between the two firms, with the French shipowner LDA seeking to optimise its operations and costs and, it says, above all reduce the carbon footprint of its fleet.

The installation, which will be carried out next year, has been supported by the European Innovation Council Accelerator Program, which predominantly supports small and medium-sized enterprises, including start-ups, ’to scale up high impact innovations with the potential to create new markets or disrupt existing ones’.

Spain-based bound4blue was founded in 2014 and develops wind-assisted propulsion systems as a turnkey option for shipowners and companies with an eye on

reducing fuel costs and emissions. Its rigid sails are designed to be integrated on a wide range of vessels as a complementary propulsion system, reducing the engine power required. The company claims its systems reduce emissions by 40% and pay for themselves in less than five years.

“We pay particular attention to the decarbonization of all our ships and are taking a proactive approach to study, develop and adopt solutions in this direction,” said Kamil Beffa, CEO of Louis Dreyfus Armateurs. ”With the eSAIL® system, the sail propulsion will take the form of boundary layer suction wing profiles and will take advantage of the apparent wind encountered by the vessel to generate additional thrust. This device should make it possible to generate substantial fuel savings.” ”This is very important for our company, not only financially but also in terms of

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ECONOWIND WINS FIRST FLEET ORDER

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Econowind’s wind-assist VentiFoil units will be retrofitted on two of Dutch shipping company Vertom’s cargo vessels.

MV Progress and MV Perfect will be installed with the VentiFoils by the end of 2022 in what will be the first fleet order for Econowind, which says it has upgraded the suction method on the units with the result that there are fewer moving parts.

Vertom made the decision to invest in the VentiFoil after considering key environmental factors including the Carbon Intensity Index for shipping and emissions per cargo, it says.

VentiFoil systems are wing-shaped units that can fold and rotate around their own axes with the ability to be reefed. They can now be installed directly onto the vessel rather than remain inside containers.

Smart suction is integrated in the wing, resulting in double the force, Econowind says. The shape has been designed using modern aerodynamic theory, creating high propelling force relative to size.

“Installing the VentiFoils is a big step forward in reducing (CO2) emissions and fuel consumption for our current fleet. It is, along with our upcoming newbuilding program, a good step towards reducing our carbon footprint,” said Rolf van Leeuwen, Senior Technical Superintendent at Vertom.

Germany’s most modern research vessel has been equipped with a Schottel propulsion system.

The survey, wreck search and research vessel Atair has on board a Schottel PumpJet, a TranverseThruster type STT 170 (200 kW) in the stern and a TranvserseThruster type STT 1 (330 kW) in the bow.

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POWER & PROPULSION

CASTOLDI OFFERS WATERJETS FOR LARGER VESSELS Castoldi has launched a new waterjet, which ich it says is a game changer for larger vessels The Turbodrive 600 H.C.T. is the largest waterjet in the Castoldi range to date, equipped, like the other models of the range, with an integrated gearbox (certified for heavy duty ratings) and hydraulic clutch.

“Our aim is to supply the customer with not only the waterjet but a complete package that incorporates the propulsion with integrated gearbox and clutch, a dedicated control system to manage also the engine and eventually the interceptor integration, directly installed on the waterjet unit,” said Giacomo Castoldi, Owner, Castoldi Yachts.

“From a technical point of view, especially on large vessels, our integrated gearbox represents a unique advantage that allows it to create compact installations with considerable savings on space, weight and cost.”

Key features Castoldi’s waterjet is equipped with oil lubricated bearings, impeller shaft protected within a housing and the advanced patented Clear-Duct unclogging system, which back-flushes the intake while opening the protection grid.

It has been created after four years of advanced CAD and CFD studies, a complete and easy-to-install propulsion system that allows compact applications and considerable savings in dimension, weight and cost. The steering and reversing actuators have been designed with one hydraulic cylinder dedicated to the steering nozzle and two hydraulic cylinders controlling the movement of the reversing bucket, which allows for rapid and efficient crash-stops in all operating conditions.

The waterjet is made from high quality material with a Duplex micro-cast stainless steel impeller and titanium liner.

It has been toughened using an anti-corrosion hard anodising treatment protecting the aluminium alloy components and cathodic protection by sacrificial anodes. This makes the waterjet unique in its construction quality.

The Turbodrive 600 H.C.T. is controlled by the ACES electronic system that can be supplied with several extra

When we entered this market 25 years ago, most of the tenders were equipped with stern drives or outboards and there were very few companies manufacturing waterjet driven tenders. Now most tenders are equipped with waterjet drives and this propulsion system is well known and appreciated by crew and owners

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features such as position keeping, smart anchor, unmanned interface, autopilot integration and hybrid power.

“When we entered this market, 25 years ago, most of the tenders were equipped with stern drives or outboards and there were very few companies manufacturing waterjet driven tenders,” said Giacomo Castoldi. “Now most tenders are equipped with waterjet drives and this propulsion system is well known and appreciated by crew and owners.”

Propulsion systems secured for green SOV Azimuth propulsion and manoeuvring have been ordered for the world’s first ‘green’ SOV. Norwegian propulsion and manoeuvring systems firm Brunvoll will supply its technology to new Service Operation Vessels (SOV) belonging to Esvagt, the Danish shipping firm that owns what is being touted as the world’s first SOV to operate on green fuels.

Brunvoll will supply propulsion azimuth thrusters, retractable azimuth thrusters, tunnel thruster and BruCon condition monitoring system to the vessel, which will be powered by Ørsted supplied renewable e-methanol, produced from wind energy and biogenic

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carbon, and batteries.The HAV Design 833 SOV is being built at Cemre shipyard in Turkey.

“This is a breakthrough for Brunvoll in the azimuth thruster propulsion market. Esvagt and HAV Design are both important players in the renewable segment. We have a long

relationship with both, and we are excited that they now also will use our propulsion thrusters,” said Sales Manager Bernt Rune Riksfjord. “We look forward to putting our propulsion thrusters to the test on this advanced vessel.“ The vessel will be equipped with Brunvoll’s new Condition Monitoring System (CMS), a layer-based platform with extensive cyber security improvements. CMS provides advanced monitoring of thruster and propulsion systems and includes hardware and various algorithms for detecting concrete events and operational characteristics to optimise maintenance and operations.

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Hybrid system Editron will also equip the vessel with an additional diesel-powered engine to support

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Danfoss Power Solutions’ Editron division is partnering for a sixth time with Baltic Workboats to supply the electric propulsion system for a new hybrid passenger and bicycle ferry.

The Ferry 19 Electric, the design of which is based on the earlier Ferry 22 Electric, will be delivered in 2023 to DAB Vloot, the Flemish governmental fleet operator.

“The versatility of our EDITRON system means we can provide fully electric and hybrid solutions for any kind of ferry,” commented Atte Yrjölä, sales manager at Danfoss’ Editron division.

“Our marine system is robust yet lightweight, plus delivers high efficiencies. Our equipment is also really compact, crucial when building small hybrid vessels.”

The ferry will be capable of transporting up to 50 passengers and 25 bicycles in emission-free operation using the fully electric mode. A Corvus Orca Energy battery pack which is charged during operation provides an additional source of propulsion power. Solar panels on the roof of the ferry will cover auxiliary power consumption.

the electric propulsion. While in operation, the Ferry 19 will save approximately 90-100 kilograms of CO2 per day compared to a traditional diesel-powered vessel.

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DECK EQUIPMENT & LIFTING GEAR

JACKET LIFTING SYSTEM COMPLETES FIRST DEPLOYMENT Allseas’ Pioneering Spirit’s recent 8,100t lift is barely a third of its new system’s lifting capacity The new jacket lifting system on Pioneering Spirit, the construction vessel designed and owned by Allseas, has completed its first deployment and lifted an 8,100-tonne jacket from a gas production platform in the North Sea in a single lift.

And although the lift is considered one of the heaviest offshore jacket lifts ever, the weight is still well within the system’s lifting capacity of 20,000 tonnes, Allseas says.

The eight-legged jacket was lifted a week after the Pioneering Spirit arrived in the Ninian gas field, 160 km northeast of the Shetland Islands.

It has been lowered onto the deck of the vessel and will be delivered to the Veolia-Peterson yard in Dales Voe, which aims to reuse 98% of the steel it deals with.

Allseas says the lifting system is different from conventional crane-lifting vessels in that it is aft mounted and comprises two connected 170-metre long beams that lift and support jackets of all sizes during removal and installation operations. ”The original idea for a jacket lift system dates back to the late 1980s, when Allseas’ concept for a vessel capable of lifting entire platforms in a single lift was unveiled,” said Kristian Hall, communications officer for Allseas. ”There were numerous tweaks to the design before a decision on the final design was made several years ago.

Fabrication got under way in 2019. The aft-mounted jacket lift system is the vessel’s second unique lifting system. The bow is fitted with a motion-compensated topsides lift system (TLS), capable of lifting entire platform topsides up to 48,000 tonnes.

Although the lift is considered one of the heaviest offshore jacket lifts ever, the weight is still well within the system’s lifting capacity of 20,000 tonnes “It is fundamentally different from conventional cranelifting vessels. When removing large jackets, conventionally they need to be cut up into small sections suitable for crane lifts, requiring lengthy and weather-sensitive, complex subsea cutting operations. Pioneering Spirit removes and installs jackets weighing up to 20,000 t in a single lift, thereby limiting subsea work and associated risks. In essence, our vessel is in the field only days compared to months required by smaller vessels. ”Jackets are lifted over the stern, for which the vessel is repositioned. After cuts have been made in the foundation piles at seabed level, or above the pile clusters as required, the main hoist blocks suspended from the 170-metre long main beams raise the jacket at the main legs. The jacket is subsequently aligned with the beams and lowered onto the deck for transit to a disposal yard. The system also enables the transport of jackets in a near-vertical position to safeguard structure integrity.”

The jackets can be transported in a near vertical position to

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safeguard structural integrity, and direct transfer to and from the quayside means support barges are not required. ”There is no need to seafasten the jacket to the beams during transit due to the vessel’s high level of stability, significantly reducing time in the field and lowering the emissions footprint.”

Ninian Northern is the first of several major jacket removal and installation commitments for Pioneering Spirit in 2022.

The vessel will lift and transport more than 123,000 tonnes of structures for the offshore energy industry this year, utilising both its jacket lift and motion-compensated topsides lift systems.

All of Allseas’ vessels and equipment are designed entirely in house, said Hall. Some elements are built by the company’s fabrication unit, he says, while larger, more technical subsystems are subcontracted to sites around the world belonging to the likes of Huisman, Cimolai and Remazel.

All elements were transported to Rotterdam and installed and integrated in stages, with commissioning, testing and certification completed earlier this year.

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DECK EQUIPMENT & LIFTING GEAR A next generation offshore installation vessel has been equipped with one crane manufacturer’s largest crane to date.

The Liebherr HLC 295000, which has been installed onboard DEME’s newbuild Orion I, is the company’s largest yet with a maximum lifting capacity of 5,000 tonnes. ”What we are witnessing here, is indeed a very memorable event. Fundamentally, it demonstrates what is achieved, when people are closely working together, especially alongside with a competent and reliable partner,” said Robert Pitschmann, global application manager heavy lift offshore, Liebherr.

Ground breaking Liebherr said that the crane has a variety of functions and features which makes the HLC-Series unique in the market.

The crane’s base column, being only 16.8 metres diameter, means that it requires little space on deck and offers more storage space for transportation.

With its maximum capacity of 5,000 tonnes and an outreach of up to 151 metres, the HLC can manage large components, for example, during the decommissioning of offshore platforms.

Moreover, a maximum lifting height of 175m

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8 Liebherr has installed its largest crane yet, the HLC 295000, onboard DEME’s newbuild Orion I

metres enables the HLC 295000 to operate at the required height right away without any adjustments.

For Liebherr, DEME is a strong affiliate and both have been working together cooperatively during recent years.

“Orion heralds a new era in the offshore energy industry – one which will be dominated by multimegawatt turbines, jackets and components. The combination of load capacity and superior lifting heights of Orion will enable DEME to play an important role in helping the industry successfully navigate the

energy transition,” said Luc Vandenbulcke, CEO, DEME Group.

In the coming weeks, the vessel will be headed towards Rügen where it will be working on installing windfarms and decommissioning “old” energy platforms.

One of its first jobs will be working on the construction of the offshore windfarm Arcadis Ost I in the Baltic Sea.

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DECK EQUIPMENT & LIFTING GEAR Italian crane manufacturer Amco Veba Marine has added a series of 40tm models to its range just in time for Seawork.

The new models have been designed from the ground up and extensively tested in the marine environment to offer high performance, ease of use and straightforward maintenance. The range has also been designed with the highest level of modularity in models, features and accessories.

The most ergonomic working positions for crane operators and user-friendly interfaces combine to deliver accurate and safe operation with reduced working risk. A variety of radio remote controls are also available.

The 40tm family comprises two Endless Slewing models; the VR34 NGM (a 34tm model) and VR40 NGM (a 40tm model). Both these double linkage cranes have from two to eight extensions, allowing 8.02 to 20.90 metres of maximum outreach.

A Multi Level Protection (MLP) programme offers different protection levels, allowing the freedom to decide the most suitable level for the environment in which the crane is expected to operate.

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A set of ABS LAC700 plastic covers protects more delicate hydraulic components such as valve banks, gear motors and swivel joints from water and UV rays.

Massimo Magli, Marine division Sales Director, said: “The high performance, maximum efficiency and high level of reliability, together with a wide range of innovative features and a variety of accessories and attachments, make these

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The New Generation line is produced in a new dedicated crane assembly line in Poviglio, Italy, developed according to the best-in-class manufacturing principles in terms of quality and efficiency.

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DECK EQUIPMENT & LIFTING GEAR Different platform heights pose no problem with a new gangway from SMST, the company says.

Dutch maritime equipment maker SMST has unveiled an upgraded version of its gangway system with a new height adjustment capability that allows safer transfer of people and cargo between platforms of very different heights.

SMST has rented out its motioncompensated Telescopic Access Bridge L-Series, the next one in line to its M-Series, to the Italian shipping company Marnavi, which is using it on its multi-purpose supply vessel Ievoli Amber currently operating at the Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm developed by Ailes Marines, an Iberdrola company.

SMST says Marnavi is the first company to use the latest gangway system.

“It enables safe and efficient transfer of people and cargo in offshore wind parks with large differences in landing heights and also extreme heights,” the company says.

The gangway is placed on seven stacking modules and the new integrated system means it can travel vertically up to 16 metres over a rail attached to them.

“Connections to offshore platforms can now be made with a large window of landing

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MOBILE BOAT HOIST DELIVERED TO UAE MBK Marine Industries has added a Marine Travelift 200CII boat hoist to its operations as part of its ambitious plan to build a new shipyard at Abu Dhabi.

A 2,000 tonne floating dry dock, 150m jetty and the development of 87,000 m2 are due to be completed in the next few weeks, as well as a bay for operating the boat hoist. ”Services at this facility will include the building of commercial vessels, the repair, maintenance and modification of ships, construction of drilling platforms, and onshore and offshore oil and gas fields and facilities services,” the firm says.

Marine Travelift, based in Wisconsin, US, commissioned the hoist on schedule along with training for operation and maintenance.

The company has delivered its product to shipyards in the US, New Zealand and the UK. All of its boat handling equipment includes remote diagnostics, which allows marinas to use Bluetooth machine data and thus enables remote factory assistance.

MBK Marine Industries is wholly owned by H. H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

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DSRV OVERHAUL FOR THE KOREAN NAVY JFD will perform a midlife refit on its Deep Search and Rescue Vehicle (DSRV) supplied to the Republic of Korea Navy The underwater capability provider, which is part of James Fisher and Sons plc, is fulfilling its ongoing contract to supply parts for the DSAR-5, which entered into service with the RoKN in 2008.

“We are delighted to continue to offer in-service support to the RoKN, ensuring our submarine rescue systems are maintained to the highest safety level,” said Alistair Wilson, strategy, sales & marketing director, JFD. “JFD’s deep search and rescue submarine rescue vehicles are designed and built with more than 25 years of submarine rescue operational experience. We are proud to be able to offer our customers with parts, systems and services such as training, alongside our innovative submarine escape and rescue solutions.”

Overhaul DSAR-5 is due to undergo an overhaul inspection and major maintenance period and JFD has been contracted by AMC Co Ltd and DSY Co Ltd to supply a range of electrical and mechanical spare parts to sustain the system into the future.

JFD has also signed a contract with the RoKN in 2018, to deliver a new Third Generation Deep Search and Rescue Vehicle (DSRV), which is due to commence sea trials later this year on the Korean ASR-II Submarine Rescue Ship.

The DSRV focuses on efficient design and optimising time to first rescue. It has been designed to maximise battery capacity and operational endurance, while ensuring minimal time is spent recharging the vehicle’s batteries so the DSRV can be quickly deployed in the event of an incident.

“It is exciting to have reached the point where we can start sea trials this year for the RoKN and our third generation submarine rescue system. JFD is at the forefront of submarine

escape and rescue solutions that improve safety and preserve life in the event of an emergency. We continue to set new benchmarks and standards and this continuous development is not only our pedigree but how we deliver long-term value to all of our customers,” said Danny Gray, operations director, JFD. JFD is an established provider to 80 countries and 33 navies worldwide, as well as providing the NATO Submarine Rescue System.

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Emergency hull repairs completed in two days Ship maintenance firm Hydrex repaired damage caused by Storm Eunice in record time.

Belgian underwater maintenance and repair services firm Hydrex has released details of an emergency repair it had to make on the vertical side of a ferry damaged by storm Eunice earlier this year, without a dry dock.

Vessel owner TESCO called the firm in to fix storm damage on the hull of the Texelstroom, which carries passengers from Den Helder on the Dutch mainland and Texel, the largest of five Dutch Wadden Sea islands that are classed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Hydrex immediately built a cofferdam at its fast response centre in Antwerp

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Two days later the team arrived at the port of Texel with the cofferdam and equipment to inspect the damaged hull and agreed on installing the plate.

This was carried out inside the cofferdam, while the ship was afloat, approved by the classification society as permanent, and finished a further two days later with a successful leak test.

“The teams worked in shifts around the clock, which allowed us to complete the actual repair in just two days,” said Hydrex, and Texelstroom was immediately put back to work.

In April, Hydrex carried out an underwater stern tube seal repair on a container ship berthed at Algeciras, Spain.

The ship had an oil leak, so using a flexible mobdock, Hydrex carried out the entire repair on site and underwater, obviating the need and expense of going to a drydock.

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24 MILLION m3 DREDGED IN POLISH PROJECT Van Oord and DEME complete massive Polish dredging project.

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One of the most important dredging projects in Poland’s history has been completed by marine construction and infrastructure firm Van Oord and dredging company DEME. Approximately 24 million m3 of material was dredged from a channel 65km long, the Świnoujście-Szczecin Fairway, which has been deepened by 2m-12.5m to allow the next generation of vessels to get access from the Baltic Sea to the city of Świnoujście and the port of Szczecin.

Two artificial islands were then created from the dredged material, one of which has been established as a nature habitat and has attracting a wide range of birds, including rare species on the EU’s endangered list, says Van Oord.

“The rocks below the water are also proving popular with marine life. Additionally, more than 9,000 trees and bushes have been planted as part of the greenery works to create new habitats for the wildlife. Other green initiatives included DEME’s TSHD Scheldt River operating on LNG during the project, hybrid earthmoving machinery, and the use of solar panels at the Trzebiez marina.”

nearing completion, it was hit by two heavy storms leading to a fresh build-up of sedimentation, which meant the team had to remobilise again to dredge to the target depth.”

More than 2,000 people worked on the project over its two-year duration, with the JV focusing on getting local parties involved as much as possible. Non-dredging works, for instance, were largely carried out by Polish firms, Van Oord says.

Hurdling challenges Major hurdles, not least the pandemic lockdowns, did not delay the May 9 completion date of the works. ”Despite exceptional challenges, including carrying out most of the work during the pandemic and the presence of large amounts of unexploded ordnance, as well as thick ice in winter, the ambitious project was completed on time, highlighting the tremendous efforts of the JV team,” said Van Oord. ”DEME’s cutter suction dredger Amazone was mobilised at the very beginning of the pandemic, although there were lockdowns in both Poland and Belgium. When the project was

”Ten main dredging units were deployed along the Fairway, including Van Oord’s trailing suction hopper dredgers Vox Amalia and HAM317 and DEME’s Meuse River and dual fuel trailing suction hopper dredger Scheldt River.

These next generation dredgers are all able to pump material over long distances – up to 8km in this case without the need of a booster station.”

Workers also carried out shore protection work and underwater reinforcements, and installed cables and navigational aids. In total, the partners say 2.5 million man hours were worked.

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Two artificial islands were then created from the dredged material, one of which has been established as a nature habitat and has attracting a wide range of birds, including rare species on the EU’s endangered list

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BERTHING EXPERT PUT TO THE TEST Inland & Coastal Marina Systems has delivered a workboat berthing solution for Foyle Port in Northern Ireland

8 Tug Strathfoyle makes use of the 60m long by 4m wide breakwater

The firm had to work within a short timeframe and with liited space available for inshore moorings, but Seawork exhibitor Inland & Coast Marina Systems managed to pull off the project.

“The tugs and workboats within the port at Lisahally, County Derry, need to be berthed close to the port terminal so that they’re readily available for work,” said Vincent Carey, ICMS sales engineer. “But space being extremely limited coupled with the loads generated by the size of the vessels meant we had to be creative with our solution.

“Our breakwater units were ideal as we can manufacture them in sections for easy transportation and installation, as well as offer variable freeboard heights to match those of the vessels using them.

“Accessed via a gangway, the 60m long by 4m wide breakwater is moored on chains with the ability to accommodate vessels with displacements up to 160 tonnes.

Port operations are now able to proceed continuously and without delay as the commercial craft is on hand.”

On the other side of the Irish sea, following the award of a £1.2m contract by Ullapool Harbour Trust, visiting yachts, local leisure craft and small fishing vessels will be able to berth in the calm waters of Ullapool harbour, protected by an IMCS concrete breakwater.

Calum MacDougall, ICMS engineering sales manager based in Lossiemouth, Scotland, said: “We’re delighted to have been awarded the contract to design, manufacture and install the extension to Ullapool’s existing berthing facilities, helping the harbour maximise its commercial potential.

“Supplied with various freeboard heights to accommodate commercial and leisure vessels of different sizes, all berths will

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“We’ll also be ensuring the harbour has the ultimate in heavy weather protection, through the provision one of our tried and tested wave attenuating floating breakwaters.

We’re looking forward to starting work on this exciting new project later this year, once the new esplanade and Shore Street civil works have been completed.”

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Topped with anti-slip GRP decking, the new pontoon and bridge system offers Mallaig RNLI Lifeboat Station a more stable platform to access its Severn class lifeboat.

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PORT, HARBOUR & MARINE CONSTRUCTION Exporting countries have agreed to work with the port of Rotterdam and a group of companies to boost hydrogen production.

The Port of Rotterdam has made the ambitious claim that it can supply northwest Europe with 4.6 million tonnes of hydrogen a year by 2030 - ‘considerably more than expected’.

Working with 70 major companies, authorities and other ports, including the likes of Duisport, Shell, Thyssenkrupp, RWE and Eon, port spokesman Sjaak Poppe said in a statement that the amount of hydrogen had been determined on the basis of specific projects and plans that companies and exporting countries were already working on. ”Several companies are working on concrete projects aimed at launching large-scale production of electrolytic hydrogen powered by North Sea wind power between 2024 and 2026,” Poppe said. ”Together, all of the projects and plans would be good for 2.5GW of electrolysis by 2030 and produce 0.25 Mt of green hydrogen. A project to produce low-carbon hydrogen from refinery gas is also under way. This would mean a total of 0.6 Mt of hydrogen could be produced locally by 2030.”

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with such large volumes of hydrogen will necessitate a pipeline infrastructure, which will begin within coastal industrial clusters and between ports and inland industrial clusters, the statement says.

“This will allow us to transport hydrogen from Rotterdam to steel, chemical, cement and industries at large as well as to filling stations to fuel trucks and barges,” Poppe says.

While the project is undertaken, energy will still need to be imported because Europe does not have the capacity to produce enough renewable energy to meet 2030 and 2050 targets.

“The sooner Europe starts replacing imports of oil, gas and coal with imports of green and low carbon energy, the sooner it will achieve European climate and energy independence objectives,” the statement says.

There are two ‘crucial conditions’ to meet before goals can be achieved - the certification of hydrogen to ensure importing hydrogen adds value; and the closing of the cost gap between renewables and lowcarbon hydrogen and carbon dioxide-emitting alternatives, ie fossil fuels.

“We are convinced that together we can accelerate the development of the hydrogen economy in Rotterdam and NW Europe,” says Poppe’s statement. ”Current efforts are directed at further detailing plans to organise and implement all parts of the supply chain.”

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PORT, HARBOUR & MARINE CONSTRUCTION

STOLT TANKERS SIGNS MOU FOR SHOREPOWER STUDY The largest chemical tanker firm in the world is to carry out a six-month feasibility study at the Port of Rotterdam Stolt Tankers and the Port of Rotterdam will examine the use of shore-based power for chemical tankers at the Vopak Botlek terminal so that while in port, tankers can switch off their diesel generators and switch to mains power, which ideally would be from a renewable source. ”As chemical tankers are required to comply with higher safety standards than many other types of vessels, the results of this study will be important for the whole chemical tanker industry,” says Stolt. ”The project poses several significant technical hurdles, which make it unique. The aim of the feasibility study is to discover effective solutions to these challenges that can be used to form the basis of an agreed international standard.”

As chemical tankers are required to comply with higher safety standards than many other types of vessels, the results of this study will be important for the whole chemical tanker industry “We have identified several ships with the potential to take part in the trial, which if successful will also present opportunities for our ships calling at ports to plug into power from renewable sources,” said Stolt President Lucas Vos. While stressing the potential of shorepower to reduce emissions, the company did warn that it will only be viable if the industry can agree a single standard. ”Shipowners will need confirmation that their ships can safely and reliably connect to shorepower in multiple ports before investing in the necessary ship adjustments, which is why it is

essential to design a standardised solution in partnership with other leading organisations,” the company said.

Stolt Tankers also announced that it had agreed to buy another three tankers, to be delivered between this July and September.

The three 33,600 dwt stainless steel chemical tankers will be built in Japan.

“This acquisition is an excellent opportunity for Stolt Tankers to secure competitively priced tonnage ahead of an expected cyclical upturn in the chemical tanker industry,” said Stolt Tankers President Lucas Vos. ”The newly added ships will lower our fleet age profile and can trade in any of our deep-sea lanes increasing flexibility across our fleet.”

Stolt claims to have the world’s largest fleet of chemical parcel tankers with 160 ships, including more than 70 deep sea ships integrated with regional fleets in Europe, Asia and the Caribbean.

As well as coastal fleets, Stolt operates inland barging services in Europe and the US Gulf.

8 From left: Boudewijn Siemons, COO, Port of Rotterdam; Walter Moone, MD, Vopak Rotterdam Botlek; Lucas Vos, President, Stolt Tankers

UK port expands transport depot Liverpool Port’s transport depot is set for a major expansion to be completed by November.

A multi-million pound expansion to the transport depot at the UK’s Port of Liverpool has been agreed with Peel Ports Group and Maritime Transport Ltd, the port and inland rail terminal network provider.

The project will see the size of the facility increase from four acres to 10 with a new storage yard for loaded containers, ’significantly enhancing Maritime’s operation in the northwest’, says Maritime. It will enable optimum storage for up to 2,000 TEU.

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The new transport depot, offices and driver facilities will be completed in November, the company estimates. ”The Port of Liverpool has established

itself as a key gateway for our customers over the years, and we are excited to be bringing high quality storage space and even greater capability and choice to the market as we see an increase in demand for our services,” said John Williams, Group Executive Chairman, Maritime Transport.

A towed streamer seismic survey is currently being carried out in Liverpool Bay along with an Uncrewed Survey Vessel, which is currently undertaking surveys around the port, accompanied by the guard vessel Silver Harvester. Operations should be completed by May 21.

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PORT, HARBOUR & MARINE CONSTRUCTION The consortium behind a novel concept to supply shorepower is on the brink of building a prototype to test its technology.

The BlueStor project has come up with detailed plans to install a floating organic flow battery for port energy storage that is installed on a floating barge.

The next step, if its application for Phase 2 funding is successful, is to build a precommercial prototype that will be big enough to store energy and provide shorepower for two cruise ships at the Port of Portsmouth.

MSE International, a sector consortium for marine industries, is working with International Flow Battery Forum founder and consultancy Swanbarton, organic flow battery firm CMBlu and design and engineering consultancy Houlder under a programme funded by the UK government – the Longer Duration Energy Storage Demonstration Programme (LODES).

It believes that flow batteries, in which a stack of electro-chemical cells convert electricity into chemical energy that is then stored in electrolytes in external tanks. To supply ships, the flow of energy goes back the other way.

The feasibility study in Phase 1, BlueStor claims, shows that although the energy

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density of each cell is relatively low, a large-scale 50MW, 600MWh installation would actually be more compact that a

lithium-ion battery equivalent because the low fire and explosion risk of organic flow batteries allows much tighter packing.

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MARINE CIVILS

OSIL SUPPLIES BUOYS TO BALTIC PROJECT OSIL has supplied its advanced monitoring buoys to the Baltic Pipeline Project

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Global marine systems manufacturer Ocean Scientific International Ltd (OSIL) has provided some of its lightweight repositional environmental monitoring buoys to be used in the Baltic Pipe Project.

Seventeen 0.6m buoys will be in continual use to monitor the turbidity levels and other environmental conditions around the active dredging sites. ”Dredging activities are vital to the successful outcome of the project,” says OSIL. ”The buoys are very lightweight and easy to deploy, and on this project have been repositioned to follow the dredger movements and debris plume on an almost daily basis.

“The relocations were undertaken by minimal crew on board the dredger support tug, using a grapnel to catch the buoys and the vessel’s handling system to lift the anchor weight and tow the buoy to its new position. DHI A/S reported that the crew were very happy with this arrangement.”

The buoys have been delivered to DHI A/S, the software development and engineering consultancy firm headquartered in Denmark that is overseeing the project.

The 275km gas pipeline sending natural gas from the North Sea to Poland is due to be completed this October, when at full capacity it will transfer 10 billion m3 a year through on and offshore pipes from Norway to Denmark and Poland, and 3 billion m3 a year from Poland to Denmark.

It is being developed by Danish gas and electricity operator Energinet in combination with the Polish gas transmitter GazSystem, and has been recognised as ‘a project of common interest of the European Union’.

The goal is to create a new gas supply corridor in the

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European market that will transport gas from Norway to the Danish and Polish markets as well as to end-users in neighbouring countries.

Offshore, the pipe installed on the seabed crosses the marine areas of Denmark, Poland and Sweden in the North Sea. It consists of about 22,000 sections of pipe, each 12.2 metres long, welded together and now buried in or laid on top of the seabed.

Italian firm Saipem was awarded the contract to transport and install the pipeline in the Baltic Sea. On-land works To lay the pipe on land, microtunnelling has been carried out – where the pipe is laid in concrete after tunnels are drilled beneath the seabed, beach and dunes.

“Thanks to this method, the seashore and dunes have not been affected, and the project execution has not caused major restrictions to the use of the beach,” the project leaders say.

As well as microtunnelling, three other methods of landfall construction were considered: open excavation, horizontal drilling and direct jacking.

The pipe has been laid about 1.2 metres deep, and above has been restored, with just four visible elements of infrastructure on land: one in Demark, three in Poland. ”After its commissioning in 2022, fine particle emissions from buildings may be reduced by even 54% which, in turn, could save as many as 25 000 human lives a year, while the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions by 70 million tonnes may contribute to 58% achievement of Poland’s 2030 target to reduce the emissions by 120 million tons,” the project leaders claim.

8 OSIL’s buoys are monitoring the dredging carried out in the Baltic Pipeline project

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MARINE CIVILS The new Oasis Hydrogen Buoy concept could be come an offshore refuelling reality.

A UK consortium of industry stakeholders says it has come up with offshore infrastructure that would enable the hydrogen refuelling of small and medium-sized vessels in combination with other fuels. Jebb Smith Ltd, Logan Energy and Cenex are developing a Hydrogen Offshore Transport System (HOTS) using funding from the Department of Transport.

The consortium conducted a detailed review into the technical and economic feasibility of transferring hydrogen offshore, which led to the conceptual design adapted from existing onshore hydrogen refuelling technology. ”This initial HOTS design uses gaseous hydrogen and is appropriate for refuelling small to medium sized vessels, but most likely in combination with other fuels,” the consortium said. ”The conceptual design could commercially become the Oasis Hydrogen Buoy, an adaption of an offshore electric charging buoy currently in development by Jebb Smith.”

CONSORTIUM PLANS OFFSHORE H REFUELLING

Infrastructure One of the main hurdles to a greater roll-out of green hydrogen as a fuel is the lack of infrastructure up to the job.

“Considerable infrastructure developments will be required to facilitate hydrogen as a possible green future fuel, and our findings demonstrate that a solution is achievable and

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can further the development of hydrogen as a component for renewable energy opportunities,” said Jebb Smith managing director George Smith.

“A recent study shows that maritime transport emits around 940 million tonnes of CO2 annually,” said Bill Ireland, Logan Energy CEO. ”Refuelling vessels using clean hydrogen energy generated by offshore wind has tremendous solutions to help meet our net zero goals. We cannot be too ambitious in this regard.”

Nick McCarthy, Technical Specialist at Cenex, said: “As we aim to transition to a net zero economy, hydrogen is emerging as a key fuel of the future. This key piece of maritime infrastructure will support the development of hydrogen powered vessels, the creation of green hydrogen offshore, and the transporting of hydrogen in the maritime environment.

“We expect the HOTS system to be an integral part of zero emission shipping in the future and look forward to the next steps in its development.”

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MARINE CIVILS Marine engineers create islands at Maldives Fears of rising sea levels have prompted the idyllic island nation to take drastic safe-guarding measures.

A plan to create 194 hectares of land at the Maldives will be carried out by marine civil engineering firm Van Oord, who will also install 11 kilometres of coastal protection as part of the contract. The land reclamation is part of the Addu Development Project, which aims to transform the city of Addu into a ‘fully functional, thriving economic hub and an attractive tourist destination’. Addu is the islands’ southernmost atoll.

Van Oord will reclaim land for the government’s Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure along the coasts of the islands Hithadhoo and Maradhoo/ Maradhoo-Feydhoo, as well as create three islands in the city’s lagoon.

Using its HAM318 trailing suction hopper dredger (pictured), Van Oord will source sand from two areas in the lagoon, starting immediately. More than 80% of the islands of the Maldives are less than a metre above sea level, which means it has the lowest terrain of any country in the world, according to NASA. The land reclamation is being done as part of a target to decentralise the islands away from the capital of Malé, which is why in 1997 building began to increase the island of Hulhumalé, to the north east of Malé.

It was expanded in size by four square kilometres by using sand pumped from the seafloor onto a submerged coral platform.

Now the fourth largest island in the archipelago, Hulhumalé is already home to 50,000 people, with 200,000 more expected to move there if sea level rises make Malé uninhabitable.

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HUISMAN WINS US INSTALLATION CONTRACT

Huisman said it is committed to driving the growth of renewable energy and making mineral and fossil fuel extraction more sustainable. It has been developing its products to reflect this vision

Huisman has been awarded a contract from USA-based Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company LLC (GLDD).

The order is to equip GLDD’s newbuild rock installation vessel, which will support the development of offshore renewable energy production in US waters.

“We are pleased to work with Huisman regarding this critical element of our planned subsea rock installation vessel, which will provide a unique, technologically and environmentally advanced vessel for use in the US offshore wind industry,” said Eleni Beyko, senior vice president of offshore wind at GLDD. Renewable transition Huisman said it is committed to driving the growth of renewable energy and making mineral and fossil fuel extraction more sustainable. It has been developing its products to reflect this vision.

For example, this equipment has been optimised for installing scour protection necessary for offshore wind applications. This includes, for example, filter and armour layers for foundations, which it can install pre- or post foundation installation. It can also install the cable protection for both inter array and export cables.

The delivery of this new equipment will support GLDD’s ability to play a significant role in the development of the USA’s offshore wind industry.

For the project, Huisman will cooperate with TME, designer and producer of bespoke equipment for

8 Huisman is cooperating with GLDD and TME to deliver this state-of-the-art rock installation equipment

the offshore, bulk, asphalt and concrete industries, utilising its robust and proven rock transport technology in the form of a plate feeder, shakers and hoppers.

David Roodenburg, CEO at Huisman, said: “We are proud to be part of this project that will support the growth of sustainable energy production in the USA. We look forward to cooperating with GLDD and TME to deliver this state-of-theart rock installation equipment, using our extensive experience in designing and building custom made large rock installation systems.”

Delivery of the rock installation equipment is scheduled for the first half of 2024.

We are pleased to work with Huisman regarding this critical element of our planned subsea rock installation vessel, which will provide a unique, technologically and environmentally advanced vessel for use in the US offshore wind industry

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8 The DemoSATH project has completed the next step of its offshore works, with the mooring system now in place

FLOATING TURBINE MOORING COMPLETED FOR SPAIN’S GRID The DemoSATH mooring, anchoring and quick connect solution will connect the first floating turbine to the Spanish grid, scheduled to be trialled later this year.

The project, led by Saitec Offshore Technologies in collaboration with RWE, has achieved a key milestone by completing the pre-lay of the mooring system.

“It is great to see that the DemoSATH project has completed the next step of the offshore works, with the mooring system now in place – an important milestone on our way to the installation and commissioning of the floating turbine later this year,” said Chris Willow, head of floating wind development at RWE Renewables. ”We as RWE see great potential for floating wind farms worldwide – especially to unlock opportunities in countries with deeper coastal waters.”

The installation of the SATH mooring lines worked perfectly. In the future, we will use them in all our commercial projects that are currently in the planning stage. The operations have been a great success since the earliest stage of design and the execution has been outstanding

Landmark project Maersk Supply Service undertook the installation of the six mooring lines and six anchors of DemoSATH at the BIMEP test site from the anchor-handling vessel Maersk Mariner.

The work comprised the installation of hybrid lines of chain and fibre rope and six drag anchors with Maersk Mariner. The mobilisation and loading of the mooring lines elements and preparation of the vessel was done at Punta Sollana quay, in the Port of Bilbao, where the onshore construction of the floater is currently under way.

These lines will be recovered from the seabed for a plug and play connection to the unit later this year.

“The installation of the SATH mooring lines worked perfectly. In the future, we will use them in all our commercial projects that are currently in the planning stage. The operations have been a great success since the earliest stage of design and the execution has been outstanding,” said Araceli Martínez, chief of engineering at Saitec Offshore Technologies.

Meanwhile, the onshore construction of the prestressed concrete floating platform continues at the Port of Bilbao. Works on the transition piece, single point mooring and boat landing are also carried out as well as installation works inside the floaters. This will be followed by the launching operation to put afloat the platform that will be then transported to its final deployment site at BIMEP. The DemoSATH means a stepping stone in the SATH Technology commercialisation roadmap. The 2MW unit will be tested against real sea operating conditions in a harsh Atlantic environment. The test field at BiMEP facilities are two miles off the Biscay coast, where the sea is 85 metres deep.

This project aims to collect data and gain real-life knowledge from the construction procedure, operation and maintenance of DemoSATH floating wind platform for a period of two years.

DemoSATH will generate sufficient electricity to cover the energy demand of more than 2,000 local households.

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Major project proves importance of waterways Remediation of a former coal park by the Awirs power plant near the Autonomous Port of Liège in Belgium has been completed after three months mobilising 220,000 tonnes of soil by waterway.

Envisan, a subsidary of civil engineer Jan de Nul, also used its physiochemical washing process to transform almost 120,000 tonnes of the soil into sand and aggregate so it can be re-used in the construction industry.

The works were carried out in deconstructing a former coal park at the Awirs power plant in Flémalle, near Liège.

Over three months, 120,000 tonnes soil were extracted from the coal yard and 100,000 tonnes brought back via the port, which is Belgium’s first inland port. ”This made it possible to take 120 lorries off the road for wach waterway transport and to reduce CO2 emissions by using an eco-friendly means of transport,” said Raf Anné, Project Director for the site with ENGIE, which was also involved in the project. ”This responsible management approach has been implemented by ENGIE since 2016 for the removal of ash from the Hénâ slag heap at the Awirs, from where they are transported via a covered conveyor belt to the Meuse River. From there, it is transported by barge to the cement plants. Just like ash, soil has a second lease of life.”

Following the clearance of the site ENGIE will build a combined gas and steam turbine power plant.

8 The Awirs site that relied on water transport to mobilise 200,000 tonnes of soil

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MARINE CIVILS Heerema will install 64 offshore monopiles in the latest German wind farm project.

The foundations for 64 offshore wind monopiles will be transported and installed in the German North Sea by Heerema Marine Contractors, the firm has announced.

He Dreiht is the third wind farm in the North Sea operated by German energy firm EnBW, which also operates the Hohe See and Albatros sites. It also has two wind farms in the Baltic Sea. He Dreiht will be the firm’s largest in terms of generating capacity, at 900MW. According to a report in December by the Center for Strategic and International Studies based in Washington, DC, Germany is third in the world in offshore wind capacity with about 7.7GW. It plans to increase capacity by about 290% to 30GW by 2030, the CSIS says, as part of its strategy to develop the production of hydrogen using offshore wind.

“The government has significantly scaled back its economic support for developers in recent years, pointing to recent zero-subsidy bids as an indication that the industry can compete on its own now,” the CSIS says.

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HEEREMA TO INSTALL 64 WIND MONOPILES

NMS-10,000 to reduce noise pollution in installing the monopiles, the company says.

“We are committed to increasing our market share in large monopile installations for

offshore wind, and are proud to be chosen to enable EnBW to deliver 900MW of renewable energy,” said Jeroen van Oosten, Heerema’s offshore wind director.

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MARINE CIVILS

8 Strohm’s TCP is lightweight and non corrosive

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HYDROGEN AND WIND CONCEPT REVEALED Thermoplastic Composite Pipe maker Strohm and hydrogen supplier Lhyfe will work together on on and offshore hydrogen projects.

A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between Strohm and Lhyfe to develop hydrogen transport solutions and the first floating wind turbine to be integrated with a hydrogen production system.

The floating facility by France-based Lhyfe, which has named it Nerehyd, is as yet a concept, with the prototype to be produced in 2025. The €60 million concept incorporates a hydrogen production facility on a floating platform connected to a wind turbine and can be adapted to on or off-grid applications, from single wind turbines to large-scale wind farm developments.

The €60 million concept incorporates a hydrogen production facility on a floating platform connected to a wind turbine and can be adapted to on or off-grid applications, from single wind turbines to large-scale wind farm developments

Hydrogen produced by Lhyfe will be carried in the Thermoplastic Composite Pipe (TCP) made by Strohm, based in the Netherlands, which first brought its product to market in the oil and gas industry in 2007.

It claims that its TCP reduces the total installed and life cycle cost for subsea flowlines and risers and can reduce the carbon footprint of pipeline infrastructure.

“We share the same vision that renewable hydrogen will be an important part of the transition from fossil fuel,” said Strohm CEO Martin van Onna.

Produced at its plant in The Netherlands, the TCP is corrosion resistant and does not fatigue or suffer from issues associated with using steel pipe for hydrogen, such as ’embrittlement’, van Onna says.

It can be manufactured in long, spoolable lengths and pulled directly into the wind turbine generator to build offshore wind farm infrastructure. ”Lhyfe and Strohm recognise the value of collaborating in the offshore wind-tohydrogen space, where TCP, combined with optimised topside components such as electrolysers, deliver a safe, high-quality, and dependable hydrogen transfer solution,” said a joint statement by the two firms. ”The flexibility of TCP also facilitates finding the optimal configuration for operators and integrators in the growing offshore renewable hydrogen production industry.”

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Moffatt & Nichol has begun an estuarine shoreline management plan in the US. UK-based global infrastructure advisory firm Moffatt & Nichol has embarked on the plan for the town of Nags Head, North Carolina, with partner Biohabitats.

The plan, announced earlier this year, will address stormwater management, adjacent land use, regulatory and permitting context, as well as future impacts of sea level rise.

Seawork exhibitor Moffatt & Nichol is providing services related to energy and erosion modeling, as well as structural engineering services.

The Town of Nags Head Estuarine Shoreline Management Plan will comprehensively address the management of 17 miles of estuarine shoreline in the town while balancing land use, ecosystem health, public health, and recreational opportunities.

The objectives are to prioritise shoreline management opportunities through a biogeographical inventory of existing shorelines, historical change, and impacts; identify shoreline best management practices, uses, and policy; explore legal barriers to shoreline management natural solutions and regulatory issues; and consider the impacts of future hazards, such as sea level rise, on the estuarine system.

Moffat & Nichol will help identify strategies and sites where the shoreline can be managed to safeguard critical structures, enhance habitat values and provide aesthetic and community benefits.

The project also aims to build public awareness of the risks to the current shoreline from sea level rise and storm events, and describe regulatory barriers and pathways to implementation of nature-based solutions.

In all work, stakeholders will ensure the preservation of ongoing recreational access to the sound.

Moffatt & Nichol provides engineering and consulting services to clients in the marine terminal, transport, energy, environmental, federal and urban development markets around the world.

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TUGS & TOWING

DILEMMA: WHICH FUEL SHOULD TUGOWNERS BACK? The future is far from certain when it comes to investing in the future fuels for tug and all vessel - owners. A recent conference looked at the options.

When the question ‘Can tugs decarbonise by 2050?’ was asked at the British Tugowners Association meeting in Hampshire, UK recently, about seven or eight hands went up in agreement. In an audience numbering around 70 it wasn’t an encouraging response. But it’s a question that needs to be addressed, and, opening the conference, BTA Chairman Scott Baker, also Head of Marine Standards at Svitzer, expanded on the dilemma facing tugowners. ”What will the alternative, transitional fuel of choice be for our sector?” he asked. ”What will the infrastructure requirements look like, what will they cost and what will all this have on the shipowner’s training budget?”

Future fuels today There is certainly no shortage of contenders, and as Kerrie Forster, CEO of the Workboat Association, told Maritime Journal, many are already in use.

“Currently the industry fuel of choice (within the 500gt market) is common diesel, which is supported frequently already by electricity,” he said. “Though in the wider maritime industry, there is a larger range of fuel currently used within Britain’s ports. Heavy fuel oil, diesel, petrol, LNG, bio-fuel, electricity and hydrogen are all already in use.

“On top of this, we see designs for ammonia and methanol requirements and alternatives to the current fuels, for example liquid hydrogen and high-voltage electricity.

“The fuel of the future could well be hydrogen gas. The technology is already there, the pressures needed to contain it are not outside reason, the storage conditions are not extreme, the alchemy with water does not pose such a dangerous threat and importantly, there is an option to make it in a nearly net-0% fossil resource dependent way.

“But hydrogen is only currently being used in a diesel-mix scenario. In today’s statistics it’s a very good way to lower emissions by lowering the diesel content and a good way to flatten the curve of diesel reliance – but it isn’t yet allowing net-zero vessels.”

Hydrogen frontrunner Maritime and Coastguard Agency Chief Executive Brian Johnson was very clear in his presentation on where he saw the future fuel for shipping.

“LNG has no impact on global warming,” he said. “Biofuels are not an option, they are unscalable and we would need 50% more land to grow them on. Batteries have a hopeless energy density. Methanol has carbon in it anyway and to make it zero carbon you’d need to suck CO2 out of the air. Plants need 1m3 of air processed per second in carbon capture to achieve this.

“It has to be pressurised hydrogen as a long-term solution, and in electric hybrids, a mix of the two. The technology is pretty much there already. In 15-20 years’ time we might be looking at nuclear, but this doesn’t have public support.”

It won’t be a simple step to take, Johnson told delegates. It needs a system change and market financing measures, and infrastructure is a huge challenge, not to mention regulations

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– or lack of them – on new fuels that behave very differently.

Lack of regulation, for boat owners and builders, is at the heart of the problem: without regulations in place, boat builders do not know where to invest.

Svitzer: Fuel agnostic International tugboat giant Svitzer has publicly revealed its intentions to be carbon neutral by 2040, already having put in place a number of strategies to help drive the mission forward – such as changing the fuel mix of its fleet. In London, Felixstowe and Southampton, its entire fleets, it says, have switched to biofuels, and the company has begun to look at retrofitting or renewing all of its ships.

“Our oldest tug is 61 years old,” said Head of Decarbonisation Dr Gareth Prowse, “and the average age of the rest of them is 46 years. It would be a retrofit challenge but if Svitzer could make its fleet carbon neutral, it would be the equivalent of taking 15,000 cars off the road.

“We are trying to be fuel agnostic, so Svitzer is making ships that could switch to being dual fuelled. But the problem with future fuels is that they are either expensive, have a lower energy density or are not available. We are taking a step into the unknown and it’s not yet cost effective. You need to match the fuel requirement and powertrain with operational profile.”

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TUGS & TOWING When comparing the capacity required for equivalent energy density, there is simply no contest with diesel. To get equivalent energy from 1,000m3 of diesel, you would need 14,000m3 of pressurised hydrogen

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He said all fuels had pros and cons and with larger vessels, it was a race among methanol, ammonia, LNG and hydrogen.

Larger vessels were using methanol, he said, but it wasn’t green yet.

When comparing the capacity required for equivalent energy density, there is simply no contest with diesel. To get equivalent energy from 1,000m3 of diesel, you would need 14,000m3 of pressurised hydrogen (see chart), he said.

Prowse’s presentation showed the closest to diesel in terms of energy density was LNG, which would need 1,636m3 – although it would require a further 1,133m3 additional space for the necessary cylindrical tanks containing cryogenic fuels to keep the LNG cool enough.

Echoing Brian Johnson’s comments on biomass, he said there was only so much biomass about – “the best would be used oil, like chip fat, but aviation, diesel cars and shipping are all fighting for it. The government could well mandate HVO for aircraft.”

Chip fat Kerrie Fisher is also a proponent of vegetable oil.

“Hydrogenated vegetable oil can be fed straight into preexisting diesel engines, with very little modifications necessary – some diesel engine manufacturers even prefer their engines running on HVO rather than diesel due to the finer molecular make-up, reducing internal wear,” he said.

“It is a vehicle operator’s dream, relatively low cost (getting lower as the price of diesel goes up!) and can be used straight away in your pre-existing engines… you can literally reduce your vehicle emissions by 80% overnight.

“But, if you want to be really good for the environment, you would need to use re-cycled organic material to produce the HVO. This is commonly used kitchen waste, like dirty frying oil. We clearly don’t have enough pre-used cooking biproduct to drive the whole of the UK’s transport desires – cars, buses, lorries, trains, planes and boats (big and small) all want to get their hands on it.”

And as with all options, there just may be negative issues.

Alex McCooke, Claims Syndicate Manager – Offshore, with the Shipowners’ Club, said biofuels – or biodiesel – may not necessarily by the Holy Grail of fuels if environmental effects were a priority. He said biodiesel did biodegrade up to two and a half times faster than petroleum diesel, but because the micro-organisms breaking it down required more oxygen to do so, the oxygen content of the water could therefore be depleted – potentially causing short-term negative effects on marine life.

When coming into contact with water, biofuels or other vegetable oils could form clumps of solid oil, which would take time to break up, he said.

Other key presentations “Hydrogen is promising,” said Vicente Boluda Ceballos, Boluda vice-chairman and also President of the European Tugowners’ Association.

But the problem with future fuels is that they are either expensive, have a lower energy density or are not available. We are taking a step into the unknown and it’s not yet cost effective.

You need to match the fuel requirement and powertrain with operational profile

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He said it was clear that the biggest challenge to the industry was greenhouse gases, and to meet IMO targets for a 40% cut in emissions by 2030, 70% by 2050, it was vital that tug owners were included in any plans by regulators.

“Tug owners took steps 10 years ago to reduce fuel consumption,” he said. “We were the first adopters dopters of alternative solutions, for example shore power. wer. We need our own solutions to meet the 2050 goal. al.”

Rolls-Royce Sales Manager Tug & Workboat orkboat Andreas Müller-Hirlinger presented on a number mber of alternative options, including a methanol engine subsystem and a modular fuel-cell system m that starts with battery power for pure electric ectric propulsion, with hydrogen storage as an option. on.

The S4000-Methanol engine (pictured) will be demonstrated in 2025, but Rolls-Royce’s MTU fuel cell system was showcased at the COP26 6 climate meeting in November 2021, when the company any said it was already being developed for ships and would be produced in the megawatt range from 2025.

Rolls-Royce says that so far it has delivered more than 500 engines for tugboats, predominantly in Europe, Africa and the Americas.

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8 Svitzer Head of Decarbonisation Gareth Prowse

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DIVERSE ACTIVITIES REPORTED BY DAMEN Damen Shipyards Group is keeping up its busy workload including deliveries and orders for its workboat and tug range and a machinery upgrade

Scottish aquaculture Sustainable fish farming company Kames operates in the lochs and estuaries around Scotland’s Western Isles, and has taken delivery of the Damen LUV 2208 utility vessel Tiffany II, intended to improve waterborne operations at its steelhead trout farm.

The vessel was built in the UK at Coastal Workboats in Exeter, who are working in association with Damen to build stock vessels to service the Scottish aquaculture sector. This was the second of three such vessels delivered or under construction and around the time of reporting this delivery, Damen announced that a further four LUV 2208s were to be built for stock by Coastal Workboats.

The 22m long vessel has a similar layout to Damen’s Multi Cat workboat range, with accommodation set to one side (in this case also moved aft), providing generous open deck space and unobstructed length from bow to stern.

A high deadweight adds to its buoyancy when operating the deck crane and a bow ramp with extra strong steel plates allows Tiffany II to beach and load or unload heavy items direct to the deck.

Thick “rubber bands” on the hull sides protect the vessel, Damen saying they are more effective than the typical arrangement of used car tyres hanging alongside the hull.

Multi Cat and ‘next generation’ tugs With a typically short delivery time of just 4.5 months, Damen has delivered a Multi Cat 2409 to the Guinean Port of Kamsar.

Lamine Camara will provide important port and fairway maintenance services where maintenance of buoys guiding bauxite carriers to and from the port is important, particularly during the rainy season with limited visibility.

Two cranes are fitted, the forward one lifting more than 18t at 7m, the aft crane 4.5t at more than 5m. Twin Caterpillar engines provide 1,268kW in total, delivering 22.5tbp, and a 72t brake load winch is part of its deck equipment specification, which includes an 8m plough operated from a stern-mounted A-frame intended to maintain sufficient water depths near the quays.

Another customer benefiting from a quick delivery with Damen’s policy of building vessels for stock is Rawabi Vallianz Offshore Services, who has taken delivery of the ASD Tugs 2811 Rawabi Dreamer and Rawabi Victory. The pair were built at Albwardy Damen, Sharjah, UAE and are one of Damen’s ‘next generation’ tugs, featuring advanced connectivity ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.

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Damen’s workboats are designed to accommodate the requirements of a range of marine-related industries.

Invariably multipurpose, they can be fitted out with a variety of components both above and below decks to suit their intended role. Dredging support and marine renewables are typical markets for such vessels but an increasing area of activity is in the aquaculture sector and one that Damen is responding to.

They are designed to provide shiphandling services to ports, handling ever larger vessels but within harbour dimensions that have remained the same. At just 28m in length the ASD Tug 2811 retains the qualities of a ‘compact tug’ while providing a respectable 60tbp.

Inclusion of local elements in both the building and operation of tugs is a regular feature for owners nowadays as echoed by Osman Ibrahim, Group President and CEO at Rawabi Holdings, who said: “We chose Damen Shipyards and the ASD Tugs 2811 based on their reputation for quality and reliability. We also welcome the opportunity to buy locally from Albwardy Damen and so support the regional economy and its workers.”

8 The Scottish aquaculture industry is providing significant opportunities for Damen

After-sales service After-sales service is part of Damen’s offering and Port of Amsterdam has turned to the original builder of its 2013-built Stan Tug 1907 PA1 for a major upgrade to improve its sustainability, including new engines, exhaust cleaning systems and improved propulsion train arrangements. The contract also includes maintenance of three other Damen vessels.

The new engines will comply with IMO Tier III and EUROVI stage 5 requirements, and modifications include a diesel particulate filter including Selective Catalytic Reduction to filter out nitrogen oxide from emission gases, a heat recovery system to heat the accommodation and bridge, improvements to the bridge insulation, replacement of all glass, new rudders and propellers and modification to the anchor lockers.

Following conversion, PA1 will be used for infrastructure maintenance and patrolling Amsterdam’s harbours.

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TUGS & TOWING New Jersey US-based salvor Donjon Marine and Donjon-Smit and its alliance with Dutch company Smit Salvage have updated details of what was a busy 2021.

Marine salvage and wreck removal can be lengthy affairs stretching into months or even years, resulting in works-in-progress updates.

Donjon’s reflection on 2021 demonstrates that expertise developed for marine environments can provide valuable solutions when extreme weather events occur in coastal environments.

A more traditional response was called for when in April a lift boat capsized south of Port Fourchon, Louisiana. Donjon-Smit alliance was the vessel’s OPA 90 Salvage and Marine Firefighting provider and Donjon, along with JV partner Smit Americas Salvage, provided personnel and an array of assets including Donjon’s heavylift vessel Chesapeake 1000.

Removal of the largest sections got under way with work reported as on-going.

In August, on the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Category 4 Hurricane Ida made landfall at Port Fourchon, Louisiana and Donjon’s Chesapeake 1000 and its oceangoing tug Atlantic Enterprise remained in Port Fourchon during the storm. The company was quickly tasked by the US Navy to carry out emergency response and recovery operations

SALVAGE WORK KEEPS DONJON MARINE BUSY

8 Donjon’s Chesapeake 1000 assisted after a lift boat capsized off Louisiana

including assisting the US Army Corp of Engineers in emergency pumping operations in flooded areas, techniques that often form the backbone of marine salvage work.

Dewatering stations were established and work expanded to removing vessels and returning waterways, including the Mississippi River, Intercoastal Waterway and Bayou Lafourche, to their normal operating condition

with multiple salvage teams deployed to remove sunk and grounded vessels.

December saw Donjon activity stretch beyond the Gulf of Mexico when the Dry Dock #4 lost power to its pumps in the middle of a docking operation in New York harbour. The dock immediately started taking on water and the port wingwall was completely submerged within hours. Donjon was subsequently awarded the contract to salvage the dock. Key assets and personnel were quickly mobilised to the site where preparations started immediately.

The team quickly made use of the dock’s existing pumps to maintain the starboard wingwall while fabricating and installing large cofferdams onto the port wingwall for the installation of pumps. Divers undertook a condition survey to determine the salvage methodology and carried out significant patching, and upon completion of the work the dock was refloated and delivered to its owners.

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SANMAR DELIVERS TO TURKEY AND CHILE They may both be from the same design houses but two recent Sanmar tug deliveries are very different in their configuration, demonstrating the Turkish shipbuilder’s flexibility combined with series production Sanmar Shipyards’ online catalogue contains three conventional twin-screw tugs ranging from the 14.95m Göksu and 16.29m Gökçay class to the 19.3m Bozçay variant, but its ASD and tractor designs occupy the greater ranges and popular choices for the shipbuilder’s clients, many of whom are returning customers.

Chile-based SAAM Towage recently received its fifth Sanmar vessel, the Bigaçay class ASD tug Mataquito II, and follows Boğaçay class tugs Halcon III, Albatros, SAAM Valparaiso and SAAM Palenque, delivered between 2020 and 2022. As is standard with Sanmar-built tugs, SAAM’s latest arrival carried its class name and number Bigaçay XII during construction before being renamed Mataquito II, and is a Sanmar-exclusive Robert Allan Ltd (RAL) designed RAstar 2900SX. Principal dimensions include length overall 29.4m, moulded breadth 13.3m, moulded depth 5.5m and maximum operating draught 6.30m. Tank capacities include 160m3 of fuel oil and 18.6m3 fresh water. Classed by ABS, Mataquito II meets the notation: *A1, *AMS, Towing Vessel, Escort Vessel, ABCU, FFV1, UWILD, QR, Unrestricted Navigation.

Design details Main propulsion is from Caterpillar, comprising two IMO Tier II compliant 3516C marine diesels, each developing 2,525kW at 1,800rpm. The engines drive Kongsberg US 255FP azimuth thrusters and deliver performance figures of 80tbp and free running speed ahead 13kn.

Mataquito II benefits from RAL’s “radical” sponsoned hull form, which Sanmarsays “has been proven to provide significantly enhanced escort towing and seakeeping performance”. With accommodation for up to eight persons, the vessel is intended for multipurpose duties, and as well as towing it is equipped for firefighting, pollution response support and salvage operations within a port.

Ruchan Civgin, Commercial Director, Sanmar Shipyards, said: “We are delighted that SAAM Towage has once again turned to us to provide them with the powerful, agile and highly manoeuvrable tugboat they need. At Sanmar we pride ourselves on being able to tailor the design, construction and outfitting of our tugs to meet an operator’s individual needs.”

Second delivery The second Sanmar delivery is for a domestic customer involving a vessel of a different design being a thrusterforward tractor tug configuration. Safi Maritime Services’ new addition was built under the name Deliçay 12 before taking up its new name of Safi-14. It may be a different design but there is an uncanny similarity to SAAM’s previously mentioned delivery in that the tug is also the customer’s fifth Sanmar-built vessel and follows the RAmparts 2400SX

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(Boğaçay class) tugs Bedia Safi and Celal Safi, delivered in 2016, and the 30tbp twin-screw conventional design tugs Sanmar XXX and Sanmar XXXI delivered in 2012 and 2011 respectively.

Safi-14 is another Sanmar-exclusive design from RAL, designated the TRAktor-Z 2500SX, described by Sanmar as being “designed for maximum efficiency in both harbour shiphandling and towing duties”. With a bollard pull of 74t it is also the most powerful tug that Sanmar has delivered to the expanding port.

The 25.3m long vessel has a moulded beam of 12m, least moulded depth of 4.46m and approximate extreme draught of 6.55m with tank capacities quoted as 89,300 litres of fuel oil and 12,300 litres of fresh water.

Power is derived from two high-speed, electronically controlled Caterpillar 3516C HD D marine diesel engines, each producing 2,100kW at 1,600rpm. On board power is provided by two identical Caterpillar C4.4 diesel gensets with operating frequencies of 50Hz, continuous service ratings of 99ekW and output voltages of 400 volts.

Safi II meets fifi1 standards with its one main fire pump driven through a clutched flexible coupling aft of one of the main engines producing approximately 2,700m3/hr of water. Classed

by ABS, Safi-14 carries the notation: *A1, Towing Vessel, FFV1, AMS, ABCU, QR, UWILD, BP74.01, Unrestricted service.

Ali Gurun, Vice President of Sanmar Shipyards, said: “We are delighted that Safi Maritime Services has chosen us to provide it with the strong and powerful new tug it needs for its expanding business. It is always good when a client comes back for more and we are proud to be a partner in its ambitious plans for the future of this important port.

“Safi-14 is a fine example of our new generation of modern tugboats that can be designed and built to match the specific needs of individual operators.”

8 Mataquito II is SAAM Towage’s fifth Sanmar-built tug Inset: Safi-14 is a RAL-designed tractor configuration tug

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CORNISH WORKHORSE SHOWS WHAT IT’S CAPABLE OF Three years in the life of Obervargh have proved competence in a multitude of tasks, from marine civil engineering support to recovery and salvage The 15m multicat workboat Obervargh, built in Sea Wide Services’ own Cornish workshop, has proven to be even more versatile than originally envisaged (MJ August 2019).

Primarily designed to carry 35 tonnes of potable water for bunkering large ships in local waters, the vessel’s first year in operation saw its functions redefined and the below deck space reconfigured to take in crew accommodation for longer distant jobs in a variety of locations and commissions.

Indeed, during its first two years in service, the multicat covered approx 8,000 nautical miles, at 5,000 engine hours.

Shortly after being MCA coded for Cat 3 operations (60 miles from safe haven) the maiden voyage for the craft, whose name is Cornish for ‘workhorse’, was a three-day passage from Cornwall to the Clyde estuary to provide vibrocore surveys for CMS GeoScience at a marina development at Largs.

On return from Scotland it assisted rock armour installation and quay demolition at Littlehampton, and then laying and maintaining moorings for small craft in local waters around Cornwall and as far out as the Isles of Scilly. There was also work assisting the installation of prototype offshore renewables systems at test sites in Falmouth Bay. Once the water tanks had been converted into workshop/ day cabin and separate bunk rooms, Obervargh embarked on a long-term job from June until September, supporting a coastal replenishment project by KML off Withernsea, East Yorkshire, where it assisted with anchor handling and manoeuvring barges of rock armour shipped in from Norway.

The original Hiab 26t/m crane was later replaced with a bigger 45 t/m unit.

Recovery missions Back in home waters it was used for wreck recovery of several small craft following seasonal gales, and the towage of two decommissioned trawlers from Newlyn to the recycling yard at Truro. Other jobs have included prop washing flood gates at Truro, lock gate repair at Charlestown, regular stores replenishment to ships anchored offshore, the maintenance of commercial moorings and un-mooring car carriers and assisting ropax ferries laid up in the River Fal with their connection to sea-going tugs for onward delivery.

There was a quick voyage to Brest in France to pick up a 15m potting boat for towage back to Fowey for refit, and further work on harbour wall fendering at Penzance, as well as various projects at Mevagissey, Plymouth and other south coast locations.

For the G7 conference in June 2021, Obervargh was called on to lay temporary moorings in St Ives bay for the police and security forces. Back at Littlehampton the boat moved a barge carrying a 22-tonne sculpture of a humpbacked whale for onward towage to Dundee.

A return trip to the Humber Estuary for more vibrocore surveys at Grimsby was made during some heavy winter weather and the boat stopped over at Lowestoft and again at Ramsgate on the return voyage to shelter from force 9 gales.

A more recent commission over the 2021/2 winter involved

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laying pipe for seawater supply to the CEFAS marine science laboratory at Weymouth.

The vessel is also called out on occasion for dive support when subsea surveying or prop cleaning ocean-going ships in Falmouth Bay, and it is employed by the harbour authority to maintain commercial moorings, which has included the reattachment of a commercial mooring buoy that broke away during storm Eustace and was recovered by another workboat of the SWS fleet.

The boat is frequently called out for local towage work, including movements of luxury superyachts in and out of the Pendennis shipyard. One such operation was docking the exocean going tug Clyde, now converted to the luxury expedition yacht Seawolf, which had been delivered from Holland by the Dutch Pearl.

After two years in service, the rebuilt Doosan 400 hp engines originally fitted were replaced like-for-like with new units along with a new pair of gensets, and the boat is due to be fitted with an A-frame and plough for another upcoming commission.

Going forward there are several long-term projects in the planning and an upcoming commission that will take Obervargh deep inland up the non-tidal Thames for yet another CMS vibrocore job. For this versatile workhorse, variety is its bread and butter.

8 Obervargh unmooring a cross-channel car ferry from layup

8 Docking the expedition yacht Seawolf

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US SUCCESS FOR SWEDEN’S BERG PROPULSION

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The first of two 90tbp tugs featuring Berg Propulsion’s fully integrated hybrid electric system has entered service with US-based Seabulk Towing Inc. Spartan is a RApport 3000 design, compact, flush-decked design built by US yard Master Boat Builders and powered by two Caterpillar 3512E main engines each developing 2,550hp with three gensets also from Caterpillar.

Spartan’s European content includes Berg MTA 628 azimuthing thrusters, VS3 variable frequency drives with motors, and its own hybrid control system. The design, supply and integration package includes switchboard with full power management of the engines.

Safety requirements require a high level of redundancy along with the ability to switch seamlessly between operating modes with the push of a button.

It is increasingly common for newbuild shiphandling tugs to seek maximum efficiencies in different operating modes from low-load transit sectors to high-load demands during shiphandling operations. Berg’s hybrid solution allows Spartan to run on main engines only, gensets only, or a combination of the two optimising energy use across the entire operating profile of the vessel. In transit, energy consumption is minimised by running

8 Spartan is equipped with an extensive hybrid propulsion package by Berg

on a single genset, while in hybrid mode power is balanced between the main engines and electrical motors to optimise fuel consumption, manoeuvring response and bollard performance.

Installation of the package was managed at the shipyard by Berg’s distributor and local partner Thompson Marine, Berg stating it is the most advanced hybrid electric package it has ever delivered.

Richard Tremayne, Marine Business Manager, Thompson Marine, said: “This delivery sets down a marker that with the right team in place, the sustainability and performance benefits of advanced hybrid electric propulsion are available to all.”

Master Boat Builders President Garrett Rice added: “This has been a landmark delivery for Master Boat Builders in next generation tug construction, and a testament to the value of teamwork.”

It is the owner that in the end of course gets to judge the value of the product, with Seabulk’s President and CEO Daniel Thorogood saying that during the first weeks of operation Spartan lived up to the promises made for hybrid propulsion vessels.

“Seabulk’s commitment to improving the sustainability of its operations is represented by its investment in a new generation of vessels, whose flexibility is proving that hybrid tug technology is our choice for the future,” said Seabulk.

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POWERFUL UZMAR TRIO FOR SMIT LAMNALCO Turkey’s Uzmar Shipyard has delivered three powerful terminal support tugs to Smit Lamnalco, a Rotterdam-based company comprising Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. and the Rezayat Group

LNG operational support The trio are designed to operate in open-water conditions, specifically in the offshore area near the northeast coast of Pemba, Mozambique in support of floating LNG (FLNG) operations.

Supporting both offshore and onshore LNG terminals is a niche area within the shiphandling sector, demanding tugs and other support vessels, often with escort capabilities of the highest quality and specification – a requirement that this trio certainly meets.

The model chosen for the demanding role is RAL’s popular RAstar design, and while they start at 27m in length these are the largest in the range.

Designated the RAstar 4200 ASD tug, they are the first of the design used for terminal support and have been specially outfitted for these operations. They will be required to provide berthing and unberthing services to LNG carriers and condensate tankers, also as holdback tugs during cargo transfer operations, tasks requiring good seakeeping qualities including berthing and unberthing in open waters.

Design details The vessels were designed and constructed to Bureau Veritas rules and carry the notation: 1*HULL, *MACH, TUG, Fire-Fighting 1 with water spray, Oil Recovery Ship Secondline, Standby Rescue (20 survivors), *AUT-UMS, Unrestricted Navigation, Cleanship, IWS, Green Passport. Notable in that list is where they meet the requirements of a vessel capable of rescuing 20 persons.

Main specifications of the RAstar 4200 include: LOA (excluding fenders) 42m, beam moulded 16m, depth least moulded 6.62m, maximum draught (navigational) 7m and 1,227gt. Tank capacities include: fuel oil 353m3, potable water 114.2m3 and recovered oil 47m3.

Main propulsion comprises a pair of Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC) 12V DZC-166-1000, IMO Tier II certified main engines, each rated 2,900bkW at 1,000rpm driving Kongsberg US 35CP Z-drives with 3m propellers in nozzles.

An unusual addition to aid manoeuvrability is provision of a Kongsberg UL 601 retractable azimuthing bow thruster with a 1.3m diameter fixed-pitch propeller. The electrical plant

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MJ reports regularly on delivery of tugs that fall into the category of shiphandling or ship assist, or as they are also known, harbour tugs. While ships needing assistance get bigger, the size of ports, including associated locks and harbours, can restrict the physical size of attending tugs.

However thanks to smaller machinery with the same output and innovative propulsion arrangements, the presence of what are termed ‘compact tugs’ is seeing vessels typically around 25m in length providing respectable bollard pulls and capable of handling these ever larger ships.

The Robert Allan Ltd (RAL) designed 42m, 93tbp tugs SL Ibo, SL Matemo and SL Macaloe, however, probably do not fall into the compact tug category.

comprises three identical Caterpillar C18 gensets, each with a power output of 410ekW at 50 Hz and all able to operate in parallel.

The vessels are also provided with a Caterpillar C4.4 emergency generator. The all-important performance data includes 93tbp ahead and free running speed 14kn.

Deck machinery comprises a Brattvaag escort winch, including two hydraulic anchor windlasses forward, the escort winch spooled with high-performance synthetic towline on each drum.

Aft, a tow hook, tow pins and two tugger winches are provided. With an eye to conventional towing, SL Macaloe is also provided with an aft towing winch. A deck crane is provided for deck cargo handling, the aft deck designed to load 100t of cargo.

The trio’s work will involve periods in open sea conditions and a U-tube anti-roll tank is incorporated, arranged to “significantly reduce roll motions and improve the seakeeping performance in offshore operations”.

Extended fendering is provided, consisting of a cylindrical one metre diameter bow fender at forecastle deck level, W-block fenders at the stern and D-fender installed along the sheer lines at forecastle and main deck level.

The vessels are designed with a full height forecastle deck with one tier of deckhouse above the forecastle deck and below the wheelhouse.

Provision is included for an operating crew of up to 12 with crew cabins, galley and mess spaciously arranged in the deckhouse and forecastle deck. The cabins are isolated from the machinery space and described as providing “quiet and comfortable living spaces for crews.”

A gym and accommodation for rescued survivors are arranged in the lower deck.

8 Smit Lamnalco’s trio include provision for rescuing 20 survivors

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FIRST ISU MEETING FOR THREE YEARS HELD IN LONDON The event, normally held annually but put on hold due to Covid, had as its theme the importance of good relationships in an industry that can involve several stakeholders with potentially differing priorities but with the same eventual aim.

The event was opened by ISU President Captain Nick Sloane, who emphasised that importance, with the keynote address from International Union of Marine Insurance President Richard Turner noting the common interests of insurers and salvors – loss prevention, risk mitigation and pollution control.

Turner described the increasing importance of Asian markets, along with the so-called Environmental Social Governance agenda, with three main impacts for insurers: climate change increasing the number of extreme weather events; asset change – ship and cargo; and the sustainability of insured clients and industries. For example, the question of the tolerance to underwrite the coal sector.

A round-up of issues facing the industry was given by ISU legal adviser Richard Gunn, who noted conclusion of work to revise the Code of Practice between the International Group of P&I Clubs (IG) and ISU, adding that he had been impressed by the willingness of salvors to adopt a cooperative approach to industry issues.

Stunned by Lloyd’s notification The threat last year by Lloyd’s to the future of its salvage arbitration branch was met with deep concern from ISU, who said they were “stunned” by the notification, a threat that was later lifted (see MJ November 2021).

David Lawrence and Kevin Clarke of Lloyd’s updated the conference on the work being done to reconsider Lloyd’s Open Form. Delays in agreeing contracts in emergency situations can be an area of concern and the IG research project exploring the issues was described by Ben Harris, Head of Claims for the London branch of the Shipowner’s P&I Club and Chair of the IG’s salvage committee.

When the general cargo ship Bow Diamond met with heavy weather in the Gulf of Aden in 2019 with the resulting breaking apart of some of its dangerous cargo, including TNT, detonators and detonating fuses, Five Oceans Salvage responded in a complex operation that included an impasse where the Wreckhire contract was terminated with services continuing under Lloyd’s Open Form.

Its commercial director, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, provided a detailed case study of how it dealt with the incident, including its associated dangers and operational and contractual challenges. The ‘front-line’ aspects of marine salvage are always of interest and Jac Spijkers of DSM gave a talk about technical aspects of Dyneema rope and applications in marine industries.

Wreck removal is a major part of the industry’s activities and ISU past president and MD of Smit Salvage Richard Janssen described BIMCO-led work to revise its wreck removal contracts, a process that had paused due to

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The International Salvage Union (ISU) has held its first Associate Members’ Day conference since 2019 in London

differences of opinion about treatment of risk but was due to re-start imminently.

Responders’ liability is an area of industry concern and John Witte, ISU past president and CEO of Donjon Marine, addressed the issue, using anonymised situations to ask whether salvors could confidently undertake lifesaving work when exposed to the risk of legal action, considering that preservation of life was always the priority.

8 P&I Clubs have previously called for a ‘competitive’ wreck removal market

Panel session HFW partner Andrew Chamberlain chaired a panel session with Special Casualty Representative (SCR) Nick Haslam, Brookes Bell consultant Ian Freeman, and ISU past president and MD of Multraship Towage and Salvage Leendert Muller, addressing “the role of marine consultants”, the heart of the issue where SCRs are also acting as freelance salvage masters. There was general agreement that this was not appropriate and would be tackled in the forthcoming revision to SCR Guidelines.

The conference concluded with an on-stage interview with Lloyd’s Appeal Arbitrator Jeremy Russell QC, who shared his experience of 40 years as a barrister specialising in maritime law.

In discussion with ISU’s James Herbert, Russell’s support for Lloyd’s Open Form was evident as he agreed that the size of awards was a key concern to some parties but the reasoning and processes and requirements for arbitrators needed to be proportionate in balancing the salved values with the assessment criteria.

At the end of proceedings, Nick Sloane paid tribute to ISU’s retiring secretary general, Roger Evans, presenting him with a gift to mark his service to ISU and the industry.

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TOWLINES 8 Svitzer has entered a 10-year contractual agreement to provide terminal towage and pilot transfer services at Woodside LNG export terminals in Port of Dampier, Australia.

The contract is with Woodside Energy Ltd and includes Svitzer providing five 80tbp tugs to service the towage requirements along with one new pilot transfer vessel to support Woodside and its joint venture operations, with the service commencing from the end of 2023. A clue that the tugs will follow the trend for energy efficient designs is where Svitzer state the vessels will reduce emissions across the fleet operationally, deploying smart and innovative enhancements to the tugs’ design and operating model.

8 In an example of one family-owned company taking over another, Kotug International has entered into an agreement to acquire Dubai-based Seaways International.

Seaways operates a fleet of anchor-handling tugs, crew boats and barges primarily in West Africa, and the move fits Kotug’s strategy of expanding its business assisting worldwide offshore floating facilities including FSO, FPSO, FLNG, FSRU and SPM terminals. It is a niche area in which Kotug has invested heavily in recent years, the Rotterdam-based company

stating the acquisition will bring “compelling synergy opportunities leading to more efficient operations”.

8 German propulsion manufacturer Schottel is intensifying its market development in South Korea and Japan with the foundation of Schottel East Asia, near Busan.

The region is an increasingly popular area for tug production, with Schottel already established as a supplier of thrusters globally for such vessels and as well as growing the market in South Korea, activities will now also be intensified in Japan. With 20 years of sales experience in the marine and offshore industry in the region, Seongki Han has been appointed general manager of Schottel East Asia.

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8 ISU secretary general Roger Evans has retired from Smit and been replaced by the organisation’s communications adviser James Herbert.

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AGREEMENT SIGNED TO BUILD METHANOL TUGS Uzmar Shipyard and Robert Allan Ltd have signed an agreement to design and build a new series of methanol-fuelled tugboats The four new designs, exclusive to Uzmar, represent a new generation of lower emission tugs that clients are demanding to meet CO2 reduction targets.

“It is an exciting step forward for us to sign these new design contracts with Uzmar. The close cooperation between RAL and Uzmar that has developed over more than 25 years of working together facilitates the efficient transfer of knowledge between our engineering teams,” said Mike Fitzpatrick, CEO, Robert Allan Ltd. Energy efficiency This new series will have improved energy efficiency and will be able to generate a significant amount of annual CO2 emissions savings.

The methanol fuelled series will have LOA between 26 metres to 32 metres and include one tractor tug design.

According to our research that has been ongoing for more than five years, our team believes that within the alternative fuels to fossil fuels, the most applicable and efficient choice for tugboats is methanol

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Uzmar is planning to replace all the tugboats in its fleet with eco-friendly newbuilds and offer the global market a solution for its needs for sustainable lower emmision vessels.

“According to our research that has been ongoing for more than five years, our team believes that within the alternative fuels to fossil fuels, the most applicable and efficient choice for tugboats is methanol,” said Ahmet Noyan Altuğ, CEO, Uzmar. ”Signing contracts for this new methanol-powered design series is a step toward a new era for all of us.”

The parties aim to start building the tugs in the last quarter of 2022. The name and specifications of the series are expected in the coming days.

Robert Allan is forging ahead with multiple partnerships to design and build alternative fuel tugs. In December 2021, the company announced it is developing a methanol fuel with Svitzer and its parent company Maersk.

8 Robert Allan is at the forefront of designing alternative fuelled tugs. Pictured, the hybrid powered RApport 2400 MkII

Equinor plans to spend $23 billion on renewables Norwegian state-owned oil and gas company Equinor has set out plans to spend $23 billion on renewables over the next five years.

Equinor has set out plans to spend at least 50% of its annual venture capex on renewables and ‘low-carbon solutions’ by 2025, and at least 50% of its gross annual capex by 2030.

It aims to reduce its net carbon intensity by 40% by 2035 and by 20% by 2030, its 2022 Energy Transition plan shows.

To achieve the rather ambitious goals, the company says it will spend $23 billion on renewables – mostly wind farms – between 2021 and 2026, which should result in an installed generating capacity of 12-16GW, it says, compared with the 2021 total of just 0.7GW.

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8 Equinor

Currently under construction are three projects in Norway, the UK and Poland, totalling 1.6GW. As well as wind, the state oil giant is looking at blue hydrogen, carbon capture and storage and developing other replacement fuels for the maritime sector.

“We do not have all the answers or all the necessary tools. The transition is a massive, shared, global challenge that will require coordinated action,” the plan says.

Equinor is responsible for 70% of oil and gas production in Norway. It operates oil and gas fields all over the world.

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MARINE RENEWABLES Installation of the foundations of the first of 50 wind farms off the coast of France has been completed by Belgian marine civils engineer DEME Offshore.

Working with Eiffage Métal, the industrial designer and assembler, it has taken just over a year to complete the foundations for 80 XL monopiles at France’s first wind farm at Saint-Nazaire, having begun in spring 2021.

Tunnel boring firm Herrenkecht worked with DEME to jointly design a 350-tonne Offshore Foundation Drill (OFD) to perform the drilling for the turbines.

“Other unique equipment deployed at Saint-Navaire is the MODIGA,” says DEME. “At nearly 60m high, the MODIGA encapsulates the drilling and installation operations, protecting them from the adverse Atlantic marine conditions, which in turn enhances operational working time.

“The complete technological solution has been deployed from the offshore installation vessel Innovation.”

More than 200 other companies have been involved with the project, DEME says.

“Deploying world-first equipment enabled us to complete the installation well ahead of schedule. Installation operations continued through the winter season, despite the combination of severe weather conditions and the harsh Atlantic environment,” said Bart De Poorter, General Manager DEME Offshore.

FRANCE’S FIRST WIND FARM GETS ITS FOOTHOLD Deploying worldfirst equipment enabled us to complete the installation well ahead of schedule.

Installation operations continued through the winter season, despite the combination of severe weather conditions and the harsh Atlantic environment

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The Saint-Nazaire wind farm will have a total capacity of 480MW, which will be the equivalent of 20% of the French department Loire-Atlantique’s electricity needs. The wind farm is being developed by EDF, Enbridge and CPP Investments.

It could be argued that France is quite late to the wind farm party, with this just the first one.

However onshore wind capacity is already at 18GW, which supplies about 8% of the country’s electricity, according to the

organisation Wind Europe, and there are plans to double that to 36GW. Offshore wind could also see a massive expansion of up to 50 wind farms now that President Emmanuel Macron has been re-elected, as he is a keen supporter of the sector and has said he plans for the country to be carbon neutral by 2050.

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CARBON CAPTURE INSTALLED ON TWO OIL TANKERS Eastern Pacific Shipping has agreed to install carbon capture technology on two of its oil tankers with an option to add it to three other vessels

8 Pacific Gold is one of two tankers to be installed with a carbon capture and filtering system by Value Maritime

Rotterdam-based Value Maritime’s Filtree System – a prefabricated gas cleaning system that filters sulphur and 99% of particulate matter – will be fitted to the sister vessels M/T Pacific Cobalt and M/T Pacific Gold. The firm has agreed to have the technology installed by the end of 2022.

The system will capture the CO2 on board and when in port this will be discharged and sold to customers such as greenhouse owners, or injected into carbon sequestration networks – underground CO2 storage reservoirs.

“This ‘plug and play’ approach allows vessels to capture up to 40% of CO2 emissions today, with the potential of exceeding 90% in the future,” says Value Maritime.

“Carbon capture technology was missing in our existing portfolio of emission lowering solutions, which today consists

primarily of alternative marine fuels,” said Eastern Pacific Shipping CEO Cyril Ducau. “We believe that the technology holds significant promise for reducing emissions for existing and future ocean-going vessels.

“Coupled with alternative fuels, biofuels and other solutions, it is a crucial step in accelerating the shipping industry’s decarbonisation efforts ahead of IMO targets.”

As well as capturing carbon, the Filtree System also removes oil residue and particulate matter from the wash water, which neutralises its POH and reduces water acidification, the company says.

“Bringing our filtering and carbon capture technology to the tanker market has been a goal of ours from the very beginning,” said Maarten Lodewijks, Co-founder and Director of Value Maritime.

Tidal energy buoy to be tested at EMEC US-based Aquantis has booked a berth at EMEC to test its latest generation tidal energy product.

Tidal energy developer Aquantis’s Tidal Power Tug will be tested at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) Orkney, Scotland in a six-month programme next year, the California-based developer said.

Aquantis turbines are stable spar buoy vessels moored to anchors on the seabed, which gives resilience to the structure in rougher conditions. its latest model, the Tidal Power Tug, is a second-generation floating tidal energy converter which supports a 10m diameter, two-bladed variable-pitch rotor and

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8 Aquantis’ Tidal Power Tug

160kW drivetrain. The testing will generate performance data so that Aquantis can validate its loading and dynamics model, controller functionality and load mitigation techniques.

Aquantis says the testing is being carried out as the company prepares to deploy its technology into the UK market. The testing, at the Shapinsay Sound test site, will be the first time the Power Tug has been tested in open water.

“EMEC will support Aquantis’ testing with tidal resource monitoring and the provision of its Test Support Buoy enabling remote communications with the device, data relay via EMEC’s supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system and safe dissipation of power generated on site,” says EMEC. The organisation will also provide project management, operations, consenting, monitoring and performance testing.

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MARINE RENEWABLES The system was unveiled at the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition showcase hosted by the UK Department for Transport (DfT) and Innovate UK. The showcase, held at Portsmouth International Port, brought together 55 projects from across the UK that received funding by the DfT and were delivered in partnership with Innovate UK. “We are delighted to have been able to showcase our development amongst a series of UK innovators transforming marine operations,” said Paul Cairns, Managing Director at MJR Power and Automation.

“With vital schemes, such as this, we have been able to demonstrate our innovative capabilities – coupled with unrivalled knowledge and expertise possessed by our world class team – to develop world-leading technology that will be absolutely vital in the decarbonisation of marine operations.”

Project consortium To bring the project to fruition, MJR Power and Automation led a consortium of partners – Ore Catapult, Xceco, Artemis Technologies and Tidal Transit – which all provided expertise in their given fields to develop the system in just seven months.

OFFSHORE CHARGING COULD REVOLUTIONISE OPERATIONS Construction and in-house testing have now been successfully completed on the offshore charging system, which is looking to revolutionise the offshore wind sector.

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The ability to charge when in the field should significantly help accelerate adoption of current emission-free propulsion systems, which will be a major asset for the decarbonisation of the global maritime sector.

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VESSEL DECARBONISATION PAPER RELEASED A new white paper highlights a holistic approach to help ship owners and operators decarbonise their vessels The X-Act Initiative, published by Swiss marine power company WinGD, outlines the company’s development programmes in five areas – advanced engine technologies, core engine development, green technologies, digitalisation and the autonomous engine room.

“To decarbonise shipping at the pace that society demands, we must act immediately and across several areas.

A coordinated approach across these efforts maximises the possibility that WinGD’s ecosystem of solutions will deliver the breakthroughs that shipping needs,” said Dominik Schneiter, vice president research & development, WinGD.

Projects outlined in the white paper include the latest generation of dual-fuel engine technologies, novel on-engine emission abatement systems, alternative fuel developments and advances in hybrid energy system integration and control software Innovation Projects outlined in the white paper include the latest generation of dual-fuel engine technologies, novel on-engine emission abatement systems, alternative fuel developments and advances in hybrid energy system integration and control software.

WinGD provides opportunities for rapid decarbonisation and wider emission reduction across its engine portfolio, most notably through the dual-fuel X-DF range.

These engines are already capable of using carbonneutral fuels including synthetic and bio-LNG, while the latest X-DF2.0 technologies further improve both methane slip and overall greenhouse gas emissions performance.

The company has recently outlined the timeframe for adding ammonia and methanol capability to its engines.

It has also invested in developing expertise in hybrid power arrangement design and integration. Its first system integration contract is underway for four newbuild car carriers featuring WinGD’s X-DF dual-fuel LNG engines and batteries being built for NYK Line.

8 The white paper covers advanced engine technologies, core engine development, green technologies, digitalisation and the autonomous engine room

Crown Estate commits to offshore The UK’s Crown Estate has doubled its commitment to offshore wind and protecting the marine environment.

The UK Crown Estate, which owns the seabed around the UK out to 12 nautical miles, has committed £50 million (€58.6 million) to accelerate the country’s offshore energy plans as well as protect the marine environment, it has announced.

It had already committed £25 million but doubled this on June 6 with a further £25 million to its Offshore Wind Evidence and Change programme ’as the nation ramps up aspirations to accelerate homgrown energy independence’, it says. ”The programme is gathering and harnessing the necessary data and evidence to propel forward the growth of UK offshore

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8 The UK Crown Estate owns the seabed out to 12nm

wind at pace, while maintaining clean, healthy, productive and biologically diverse seas,” it says.

Of the 23 projects in the current portfolio, some are tailored towards enabling a more integrated design of wind farms with the natural environment.

“This includes potential environmental compensatory measures to address environmental impacts and support timely and informed decision making,” it says.

Priority bird, marine mammal and seabed habitat will be identified and protected and there will be a renewed focus on floating offshore wind and cable infrastructure.

“As the need to accelerate offshore wind deployment ramps up, restoring our natural environment has never been more important. We are committed to safeguarding the marine environment whilst shaping, innovating, informing and enabling the development of offshore wind for the long-term benefit of the nation,” said Dan Labbad, Chief Executive of the Crown Estate.

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FIRST VIABLE ELECTRIC RIB HAS COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL Jake Frith has a first steer of the RS Pulse 63, one of the first series production electric RIBs capable of planing performance

8 RS Electric Boats - Pulse 63

The RS Pulse 63 from Seawork exhibitors RS Electric Boats could solve a lot of problems for commercial operators.

For a start, it’s a small electric boat, capable of more than jogging speed in open water, that you can actually buy today in decent numbers. There are simply not many boats that match these criteria, and for good reason: the design, lightweighting, mechanical, innovation and manufacturing skills required to make this sort of boat work without any serious gaps in its capabilities are rare.

Boatbuilders have built electric RIBs that go quickly but for a uselessly short range, even at slow speeds. Others have built electric boats that can go all day, but very slowly. What there are not many of, or perhaps even none of until now, are electric boats that have a quick recharge time using non specialist electrical infrastructure, some moderate offshore ability, a good, usable range for slow speed harbour work, the ability to achieve useful speeds for short emergency periods and good efficiency at all speed ranges in between.

It’s no surprise that there are RIB manufacturers, both commercial and leisure, that are dodging the electrification race completely. Battery technologies are improving all the time, and it’s tempting for some to sit it out and say that the compromises are still too great for today’s technology to allow a RIB to be viably electrified. And that’s perfectly true if your definition of a RIB is something that will do 40 knots in a metre of offshore chop for 200 miles at a time.

But think for a minute about how RIBs really get used, particularly in the commercial setting. Imagine a harbourmaster, for example. Maybe they will spend an hour in the morning up an inlet checking moorings – the RS Pulse has a 100nm range at 5 knots. Then back to the office for a couple of hours of meetings and admin while the RIB recharges, then perhaps a trip is required beyond the speed limited areas – it can do 45nm at 15 knots. All in the knowledge that if there was

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an emergency and they had to get somewhere fast, the RIB is capable of 23 knots for short bursts.

Monitoring system For that reason, it was fitting that I took the Pulse 63 out for a spin in the somewhat industrial setting of Southampton’s river Itchen.

The six knot speed limit was a perfect place for the Pulse to show off one of its party tricks. It utilises clever monitoring and control software, which as well as constantly playing with parameters such as motor voltage to maximise range, includes a widget that RS calls the RADTag. This is a dual purpose magnetic key fob device that fits in a cup on the dash. Not only does it act as the killcord – pull it out of the cup and the motor stops – it also assigns a configureable set of parameters to each fob. The idea is that, particularly in a commercial setting, each operator will be assigned a personal fob and their driving behaviour, such as range achieved, speeds, throttle settings etc, can be monitored in real time from a shore office and/or recorded.

It’s a GPS device, so the boat’s performance can be regulated in certain geofenced areas too, as it was when we were testing the boat, although not regulated down to six knots, I’m happy to report.

Low grumble At river speeds the boat is very quiet. It’s not silent, though, and at slow speeds emits a rather pleasing low grumble that builds to a light whine as the boat gets onto the plane. It’s ‘no contest’ quiet in comparison to even the most refined internal combustion engine boats though.

There’s a veritable showcase of technology going on under the deck of course, and this makes the sole a little higher than that on most RIBs. Throwing in a few turns at higher speed did not give me any impression that the boat

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VESSEL LAUNCHES It’s no surprise that there are RIB manufacturers, both commercial and leisure, that are dodging the electrification race completely.

Battery technologies are improving all the time, and it’s tempting for some to sit it out and say that the compromises are still too great for today’s technology to allow a RIB to be viably electrified was standing on its tiptoes, or any impression that in open water it might feel more exposed than others.

Rolling on The sensation of rolling the throttle on and attaining planing speed was unlike any I’ve felt in a RIB before. RS is the biggest builder of sailing dinghies in the world and its most successful products in that area have mainly been planing skiffs of one flavour or another. Unlike a traditional deep-V hull RIB and actually much more like a planing skiff, the boat rises up with increasing speed very evenly fore and aft.

It’s very difficult to tell even if it is planing, unlike a deep-V RIB that has to ascend a very steep bow wave once it gets much above jogging speed. The problem with this for the traditional deep-V RIB is that at 8 knots or so up the river or through a harbour,this is a hugely uneconomical way to use the hull.

Not so the Pulse 63. It’s got a deep forefoot and a reasonably flat rocker line. This keeps the waterline long to maximise efficiency at sub-planing speeds. That’s not a luxury that fast RIBs have to play with as a plumb stem would be a hooking accident waiting to happen at 40 knots in open water – but it’s a viable design solution when you can only sprint up to 23 knots. It’s also got a triple hull form, that I’d call a ‘modified cathedral hull’. Its central hull is almost flat in terms of deadrise – that’s necessary for low powered planing to be achieved – but a full width hull that flat would cause slamming in open water. So the air channels work as shock absorbers, trapping air to reduce slamming.

Hull alchemy The hull is its USP as far as I’m concerned. It doesn’t seem to have any ‘bad’ or uneconomical speed, (other than the very high speeds which would be best avoided for the sake of range), and that’s quite an achievement. You get ‘planing hulls’ that are hopelessly uneconomical at low speeds and you get ‘displacement hulls’ that are economical at low speeds but cannot achieve high speeds.

This hull that RS has delivered feels like naval architectural alchemy; it doesn’t know or care if it is planing or not, and its range against speed graph looks like an even slope. It’s very beneficial for commercial use that there aren’t large swathes of the speed curve that operators have to avoid.

It has some other advantages for commercial work too.

The absence of a dirty great petrol outboard on a transom means it has a low and smooth rear deck. This would of course be exceptionally useful for diver recovery, search & rescue, light towing and the like.

The variant we drove was configured as a sail racing support boat and therein lies the RS Pulse’s origin story. The world governing body of sailing has set an ambitious decarbonisation target – all coaching and support boats at the Paris Olympics in 2024 must be zero carbon.

I’d guess this is how a sailing dinghy manufacturer first got the heads-up, but the market for sail racing support is small compared with what this boat can achieve.

A vast array of commercial configurations are available, as are various more robust finishes and tube colours. Of course it’s also not just sports governing bodies that have decarbonisation targets.

It uses 46kWhs worth of Nissan Leaf automotive batteries, which with the standard 25kW charger will recharge from flat in two hours using dockside CCS technology. It will also recharge in eight hours using standard marina shore power.

For commercial users though there’s a 75kW charge option that will fully charge in just 30 minutes. RS hopes to sell 100 units in this first year in production, and has the production line in place to meet this demand.

One possible area that needs development is the choice of sterndrive. It uses a presumably very durable and proven off the shelf Mercury unit, but this is not electric-specific, has a big gearbox, a draggy and unnecessary hub centre exhaust, general purpose propeller and generally looks suboptimal for a boat like this that has to eke out every Watt as far as it will go.

I note that the first iteration of this RIB, the now dropped Pulse 58, had a wacky RAD propulsion rim drive unit, and perhaps with this earlier model RS realised that customers don’t want to take chances with low volume-built drive units.

The Mercury unit will be a safer bet I suspect for commercial users with its over-engineered size and worldwide spares availability. With Mercury themselves bringing out a full range of electric outboards in 2022, perhaps they already have a suitably smaller drive unit waiting in the wings to more efficiently handle this boat’s 63hp?

The overall package is impressive. With us so far behind the curve in the race to cut carbon, there must be marine operators all over the world who could use a boat like this.

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‘BALBLAIR’ INTERCEPTOR 48 PILOT LAUNCHED Boat builder Safehaven Marine has delivered on its second order for an Interceptor 48 pilot

8 Balblair alongside sister ship Dalmore Inset: Balblair in rougher seas

Balblair is a sister vessel of Dalmore, which has been working at the Port of Cromarty Firth in Scotland since she was delivered in 2019.

The two boats are powered by a pair of Volvo D13 500hp engines, have an operational speed of 25kts and can accommodate five pilots and two crew, or up to 12 for crew transfer.

“A repeat order from a port is always extremely satisfying as it demonstrates the client’s full satisfaction with the boat and his confidence in our company, especially as the contract for Balblair came in the middle of a global pandemic,” said Safehaven Marine Managing Director Frank Kowalski.

Safehaven Marine began life in 1998 as builders of professional FRP Pilot vessels.

They build patrol boats, workboats and naval/military

interceptors in sizes ranging from 11 metres to 18 metres.

The company has supplied more than 110 vessels to 25 countries, it says, and Balblair will be its 50th pilot boat.

A repeat order from a port is always extremely satisfying as it demonstrates the client’s full satisfaction with the boat and his confidence in our company, especially as the contract for Balblair came in the middle of a global pandemic

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Dutch royalty names seventh Rotterdam The seventh Rotterdam of the Holland America Line has been christened by godmother Princess Margriet.

The naming ceremony for Rotterdam VII, the flagship boat belonging to the Holland America Line (HAL), was carried out by Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet of the Netherlands in keeping with a tradition that started in the 1920s.

Her Royal Highness pulled a cord to ring a bell and then released a Champagne bottle to smash against the ship’s hull.

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Rotterdam VII was actually delivered in 2021, but the naming ceremony was delayed so that it could be held in Rotterdam itself – “because there’s no better place to name a ship than in the city it was named after”, said Holland America Line President Gus Antorcha.

“Our heritage is rooted here in the Netherlands, and we are deeply honoured to have Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet as godmother of her fifth Holland America Line ship.”

As might be gleaned from her name,

Rotterdam VII is the seventh vessel to carry the name for Holland America Line. She has capacity for 2,668 passengers.

After a seven-day cruise to celebrate the naming, the vessel will spend the summer season carrying out one and two-week cruises around Norway, Scandinavia and Iceland.

On 15 October 2022, Rotterdam VII will embark for New York from Rotterdam exactly 150 years ago to the day that the first HAL ship, Rotterdam I, embarked on the same voyage.

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FOILING WORKBOAT TAKES TO THE AIR Artemis Technologies’ flying workboat Pioneer of Belfast has been launched Belfast-based Artemis Technologies recently released the first pictures of its 100% electric, high-speed foiling workboat prototype in testing on Belfast Lough.

The vessel was designed and built to include the production specification drivetrain, battery and flight control components consumers will eventually see in the finished workboat.

The 11.5 metre vessel named Pioneer of Belfast is powered by the Artemis eFoiler® hydrofoil system, which enables the prototype to fly over the water, using significantly less energy than a conventional workboat with high-speed re-charging technology also developed.

The eFoiler® concept uses the foil and foil mast to carry the propulsion, thus minimising the parasitic drag that would be brough to the system by the usual separate drive arrangements.

The prototype is currently undergoing sea trials to verify that its technical capabilities match those from the company’s digital twin simulations, ahead of the launch of Artemis Technologies’ small workboat range at Seawork next month.

The company, which is a spin-off from the Artemis Racing America’s Cup team, has attracted significant UK Government and private investment, and has partnered with Northern Irish organisations on a mission to help deliver a sustainable maritime future for a part of the world with such a rich shipbuilding heritage.

Iain Percy, double Olympic sailing gold medallist and chief executive of Artemis Technologies, said: “It was a truly joyous moment for our dedicated Belfast workforce when the champagne was broken on her bow and Pioneer first took to the water.

“Over the last five years we’ve assembled experts from the worlds of motorsport, aerospace and high-performance yacht racing, who have worked closely with local talent to deliver the first of many such vessels that will leverage

Belfast’s rich maritime history and place the city at the centre of green ship-building industry.

“We are measuring energy efficiency, ride comfort, wake creation and of course tracking the amount of fuel used by the sistership at different speeds, across a wide range of weather conditions. Belfast Lough is the perfect testing ground. This like-for-like testing enables us to quantify the various commercial and operational benefits of the Artemis eFoiler® system, as well as the emissions saved by the 100% electric Pioneer of Belfast.”

Artemis Technologies claims that Pioneer of Belfast is the largest electric foiling vessel in the world.

8 Visit Artemis Technologies at Seawork International 2022 on stand F52.

8 The Artemis eFoiler foiling workboat in testing in late April 2022

Newbuild arctic freezer trawler launch Tersan Shipyard Inc has launched a new Arctic Freezer Trawler bound for the Faroe Islands.

The NB1105 Arctic Freezer Trawler, to be named Emerald, is 87,40 metres long and 18 metres wide. It is an advanced factory trawler arranged for triple trawling with four winches and prepared for a fifth winch to be added if required.

When completed, the vessel will be laid out with a fillet production factory deck, a shrimp processing line and a fish meal and fish oil plant providing large capacity for handling pelagic species. Fish room capacity will be 2250 cubic metres, giving the vessel an overall 1000 tonnes capacity.

The Skipsteknik designed vessel has

8 Emerald is a 87,40 metres long and 18 metres wide advanced factory trawler arranged for triple trawling

accommodation area for 40 people on board and is capable for efficiently trawling in icy and arctic waters. The vessel is planned to be delivered to P/F Havborg of the Faroe Islands in the last quarter of 2022.

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Tersan is one of Turkey’s largest new building shipyards employing almost 6,000 people in two shipyards, Istanbul and in Yalova.

It has built more than 100 ships to date.

The yard is specialised in building technologically advanced offshore, fishing and other types of vessels for international customers, mostly in Northern Europe.

More recently, the shipbuilder has diversified to cater for the requirement for alternative fuels and has gained considerable experience in building LNG and battery operated vessels for the commercial marine market.

Tersan has been awarded as the export leader in the Turkish new shipbuilding sector for eight out of the last nine years.

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MAN WINS ORDER FOR DUAL-FUEL ENGINES MAN Energy Solutions has been contracted to deliver two hybrid propulsion systems for CLdN In total, MAN will supply four dual-fuel MAN B&W 6S6OMEGI engines for two hybrid, 8,000 lane-metre Ro-Ro vessels for the Luxembourg-based shipping group CLdN. The two newbuilds will have a hybrid propulsion system with each featuring 2 × ME-GI engines (2 × 11 MW) along with MAN Energy Solutions’ propietary EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) emissions system.

Once fitted with their 6MW electric propulsion motors, which allow a service speed of 16-17 knots in full electric mode, each vessel will have two 678kWh batteries so that in port these can be used in zero-emission operations.

CLdN says that compared with its largest vessels currently in service, the new ships – the largest investment in its history – will reduce carbon intensity by 40% while being NOx Tier III-compliant. ”At CLdN, we pride ourselves on minimising our environmental footprint and hybrid propulsion is an exciting step for us,” said COO Shipping, CLdN Gary Walker. ”Picking ME-GI engines for these vessels was a natural choice as they have become the industry standard for LNG-fuelled, low-speed prime movers due to their low methane-slip and high fuel-efficiency.”

“This order features a technologically advanced propulsiontrain and having the ME-GI engines at its heart makes it a truly future-proof solution,” said Thomas Hansen, Head of Promotion and Customer Support, with MAN Energy Solutions. ”ME-GI engines offer the industry’s lowest CO2 and methaneslip emissions for LNG-fuelled vessels. The engines’ green credentials also boost CLdN’s current status as among the greenest RoRo operators in the world, while pushing its ambition to further reduce its own carbon footprint.”

The diesel principle not only provides the ME-GI engine with high operational stability and efficiency, but also ensures 100% reliable operation during load changes on gas with just normal additions of pilot-oil amounts. Operational principles features a seamless change-over between gas and diesel operation.

MAN Energy Solutions has also developed an ME-LGI

(-Liquid Gas Injection) dual-fuel engine that expands the company’s dual-fuel portfolio, enabling the use of sustainable fuels such as green methanol.

It has also announced the arrival of an ammonia-fuelled variant from 2024.

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Boat builder awarded 11-ship contract An initial contract for 11 barges has been awarded to boat builder Harland & Wolff.

The contract, worth £8.5 million (€9.9 million), is for 11 barges which will be used for transporting London’s rubbish up the River Thames. The first steel will be cut in about two months’ time at the firm’s Belfast site, where four barges will be built in tandem with a target of mid-2023 for completion.

The contract has been awarded by Cory Group, a UK waste management and recycling company, which operates a river-based infrastructure on the Thames for delivering waste. Cory says that last year,

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782,000 tonnes of non-recyclable waste was diverted from landfill and 532 GWh of baseload electricity generated under its waste management operations.

“With this material contract, we shall be opening up our vast undercover fabrication halls in Belfast and making optimal use of

our new robotic welding panel line,” said Harland & Wolff CEO John Wood.

“This contract gives us the opportunity to optimise our production flows in readiness for other fabrication programmes in our pipeline and it demonstrates the variety of fabrication work that our facilities are ideally placed to execute upon.”

Harland & Wolff’s Belfast yard has deep water access and two of Europe’s largest drydocks. The company operates in the maritime and offshore undustry through the commercial, cruise and ferry, defence, energy and renewables markets.

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SHIP & BOATBUILDING A wind turbine and foundation installer has raised €86 million to add a new installation vessel to its fleet, enabling it to offer the full range of services within the transportation and installation of wind farms.

Cadeler has completed a private placement of 26,175,532 shares at a price of NOK32.32 per share for gross proceeds of NOK846 million (€86 million).

The net proceeds will be used to part-finance a new F-class foundation installation vessel, which is scheduled for delivery in late 2025. The company, which has installed more than 500 foundations since 2013, also plans to secure an option for a second F-class newbuild.

“Working closely with our partners in the industry we see excellent deployment prospects for an F-class newbuild due to strong demand for foundation installation in the rapidly evolving offshore market,” said Mikkel Gleerup, chief executive at Cadeler.

F-class – a hybrid vessel The F-class is a hybrid design allowing the vessel to install both foundations and wind turbine generators. It is capable of transporting up to six XL

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monopoles weighing 2,300 to 2,600mt each per round trip.

The F-class is based on an existing

design – the X-class – two of which are scheduled for delivery to Cadeler in Q3 2024 and Q1 2025.

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WORLD MARINE OFFSHORE ORDERS NEW VESSELS Two new-build CTVs and two charter boats will be supplied for wind farms on the east coast of the UK Danish crew transfer vessel operator World Marine Offshore has ordered Norwegian shipbuilder Umoe Mandal to build two Wavecraft vessels for offshore wind farm crew transfer.

WMO has also signed bareboat charter agreements for two similar vessels, Firmus and Umoe Rapid, which are owned

by Umoe Mandal.

The air-cushion catamarans are heave compensated and are designed to transfer personnel in wave heights of up to 2.5 metres and are capable of 40-45 knots service speed.

Three of the 27.5m Sprinter 28 design vessels will be operated under contract with Ørsted.

The air-cushion catamarans are heave compensated and are designed to transfer personnel in wave heights of up to 2.5 metres and are capable of 40-45 knots service speed.

Three of the 27.5m Sprinter 28 design vessels will be operated under contract with Ørsted ”All Wavecraft vessels are based on an air-cushion catamaran design, which guarantees rapid transit time, excellent seakeeping and passenger comfort, superior fuel economy and reduced environmental footprint,” says Umoe Mandal. ”They are built in composite sandwich materials that enables up to 20-30% lower fuel consumption than for example aluminium vessels, with associated reduced emission levels.”

They are also equipped with a unique boarding control system, which eliminates wave motion as well as allows crew transfer in 2.5m wave heights.

“World Marine Offshore and Ørsted are the most experienced of these air-cushioned catamarans,” said Tom Harald Svennevig, Umoe Mandal CEO. ”To receive further orders from the companies who are most familar with this vessel type confirms their confidence in the vessels’ performance and quality.”

8 Umoe Mandal contracted to deliver two Wavecraft™ Sprinter 28 to shipowner World Marine Offshore in Esbjerg Denmark

Emissions-free pusher tug launched A push boat touted as the world’s first emissions-free one of its kind has been delivered to Westhafen, in Berlin.

Elektra is a 20m-long hydrogen-fuelled push boat with 2.5MWh of batteries, which have been delivered by the Dutch maritime battery supplier EST-Floattech, along with three maritime fuel cell systems of 100kW peak power each.

The fuel cell and battery powertrains are entirely independent systems, but can be used together to power the electric motors.

EST-Floattech says. In battery mode, the tug can cover 40 miles (65km), the firm says.

The push boat will be operated by logistics firm BEHALA, for Germany’s inland waterways.

“The Elektra is a lighthouse project: It is

the world’s first push boat in which battery-electric propulsion is combined with hydrogen and fuel cell technology,” said German Federal Minister Dr Volker Wissing, as the boat was named. “The entire project is a blueprint for the climate and environmentally friendly inland shipping, not only technically but also in terms of regulation – real pioneering work.

As well as propelling the vessel, the system provides energy to control the temperature of the cabins and wheelhouse.

Waste heat from the fuel cells is used in continuous water cooling and cabins are heated with a brine heat pump.

Elektra was built at the Hermann Barthel shipyard in Derben.

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SHIP & BOATBUILDING The Society of Maritime Industries has warmly welcomed the UK government’s ‘Refresh’ strategy to spend £4 billion on the industry.

The UK government’s decision to spend £4 billion (€4.7 billion) on supporting the country’s shipbuilding industry has been warmly welcomed by the Society of Maritime Industries.

The investment, according to the government, will: “Galvanise and support shipyards and suppliers across the UK, with new measures including better access to finance, vital skills building and funding for crucial research and development into greener vessels and infrastructure.

“Designed in partnership with the recently formed National Shipbuilding Office, the strategy ‘Refresh’ will also deliver a pipeline of more than 150 new naval and civil vessels for the UK government and devolved administrations over the next 30 years.

“The vessels will include large warships, border force cutters, lighthouse vessels and the new National Flagship.”

SMI CEO Tom Chant (right) said safeguarding the UK’s sovereign shipbuilding capability for complex naval vessels by strengthening the wider commercial maritime industry was an important step.

“The importance of this capability is

SMI WELCOMES UK GOVERNMENT SUPPORT underlined by tragic events in Ukraine, which demonstrate Britain requires the resilience to be able to defend itself as an island nation as well as support our allies around the globe.”

“Shipbuilding has been in our blood for centuries and I want to ensure it remains at the heart of British industry of generations to come.,” said UK prime minster Boris Johnson.

“The National Shipbuilding Strategy will

transform this important and crucial industry, driving technology development and upskilling the shipbuilders of tomorrow. This will ensure the UK is rightly seen as a shipbuilding power across the world.”

“The Society of Maritime Industries has played a key role in the development of this strategy and will continue to be a full partner in its evolution,” said Tom Chant.

“This much anticipated release firmly supports the development of the UK’s shipbuilding enterprise. Our members have consistently told us industry requires confidence. With confidence businesses can invest for the long term, ramping up productivity and apprenticeship programmes.

“The government’s firm commitment to a 30-year shipbuilding pipeline shows it is listening and we further welcome the increased emphasis on the social value of shipbuilding.

“This is a huge step forward which, consistently applied, will help to prevent UK shipbuilding opportunities go abroad.”

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DIVING & UNDERWATER SERVICES

GLOBAL UNDERWATER HUB UNVEILS BOARD Ten new board members from across the industry have joined the Global Underwater Hub An organisation set up to ’transform the UK’s £8 billion €9.4 billion) underwater industry into one of the largest and fastest growing industries in the country’ has welcomed ten new members to its board.

The Global Underwater Hub (GUH), which calls itself new but was actually set up some years ago with a change of name from ‘Subsea UK’ in November.

Neil Gordon remains chief executive, a position he has held since 2011. He is also Non-Executive Director of OPITO and the National Subsea Research Initiative in Aberdeen, Scotland.

Each of these appointments bring specific sector experience, knowledge, and a shared passion for the underwater sector. I’m looking forward to working to build on the underwater supply chain’s world-leading position in the global blue economy

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The new members of the board are: 5 Sue Barr, Chair, Marine Energy Council 5 Zander Bruce, Subsea Operations Manager, bp North Sea 5 Bill Cattanach OBE, Head of Supply Chain, North Sea Transition Authority 5 Sarah Cridland, VP Commercial and Subsea Projects, UK, Med & Caspian – UK Country Manager, TechnipFMC 5 Neil Douglas, Director, Viper Innovations Ltd 5 Rear Admiral Paul Halton OBE, Director Submarine Support, Royal Navy 5 Heather Jones, CEO Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC)

5 Mike Jones, Chairman, Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd 5 Tim Sheehan, Head of Business Development, Boskalis Subsea Services 5 Benj Sykes, VP UK Offshore, Ørsted Andrew Hodgson, who is a co-founder of PEPTalks, remains chairman, which he took over along with the name change in November 2021.

“Each of these appointments bring specific sector experience, knowledge, and a shared passion for the underwater sector. I’m looking forward to working with Andrew and the GUH board to build on the underwater supply chain’s world-leading position in the global blue economy,” said CEO Neil Gordon.

8 Neil Gordon, chief executive of the Global Underwater Hub

Clean propellers improve fuel efficiency Sea-Tec offers propeller cleaning services as one answer to increasing fuel efficiency.

With the IMO deadline of 1 January 2023 looming for vessel owners to get their Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) and Carbon Intensity Index (CII) certification, the race is on to find ways to achieve both within seven months.

Industry is not unaware of the need for more technologies to assist in reaching these targets, and SeaTec, the technical services division of global ship management company V.Group, claims its propellerpolishing services could be one answer.

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Propellers that have not been cleaned for years are likely to have formed barnacles and other hard fouling that not only slow

vessels down but also have an impact on fuel efficiency.

“Factoring in a relatively small investment in regular propeller polishes is an easy way to reduce environmental impact,” says Sea-Tec, which has a team of divers to undertake repairs and maintenance underwater. “A propeller with a large amount of biofouling can have a massive impact on fuel efficiency.

“From a regulatory point of view, large amount of biofouling can negatively impact a vessels CII rating. With the IMO deadline looming, it’s never been more important to take actions to reduce emissions.”

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GEOTECHNICAL DEVICE OFFERS THREE FUNCTIONS AT ONCE A new device can carry out three functions at a time, minimising the time required to carry out geotechnical surveys Feritech will launch the new survey device in September to offer the simultaneous deployment of up to three geotechnical tools, reducing project time and cost, MD Rob Ferris says.

The ’Sealance’ has a twin tool deployment system alongside an integrated heat flow, which means all three operations can be carried out by one vessel in one dive as opposed to having to hire a vessel for each operation.

The Sealance has cone penetration testing equipment, a vibrocorer, push corer and rotary coring drill, up to two of which can be operated simultaneously.

These can be operated at the same time as the Feritech heat flow system, which measures the thermal gradient to calculate the thermal conductivity or resistance of marine sediment. Various parameters are collected, such as probe insertion acceleration and inclination, water temperature, heat pulse energy administered and marine sediment temperature at defined depths.

A sea change in sea survey ”The new Sealance benefits from a bespoke twin tool deployment system with additional integrated heat flow, the first of its kind,” said Rob Ferris, MD of Feritech Global.

“Because two tools and heat flow can be deployed simultaneously, this greatly reduces the length of time needed to complete a site survey, especially in deep water.

“Of course, reduced project time also leads to very significant cost savings. With the cost of hiring a vessel running anywhere up from £20,000 (€23,500) a day, saving several days on a project immediately delivers real cost reductions. We also expect that the Sealance will be smaller, lighter and less expensive than its competitors. The impact of this product on the geotechnical surveys market will be

huge, delivering a step change in efficiency.”

Feritech Global was founded in 2012.

This year it opened its own 3.5-acre manufacturing facility in the southwest of England.

“Research and development within the offshore renewable energy sector will always be a primary operation of the company,” the firm says. ”This new facility allows us to embark on new challenges within this sector.”

8 Feritech Geotechnical Survey. Inset: Feritech’s new geotechnical survey device, ‘Sealance’

Drone surveys offshore wind farm iXblue has completed a bathymetric survey of the Saint Nazaire offshore wind farm using its DriX uncrewed surface vehicle (USV).

Relying on 4G and satellite communication, the operation – located 20km off the West coast of France – was remotely conducted by the iXblue teams of surveyors from their remote control centre in La Ciotat, southeast France.

“We are pleased to have proven, once again, that the deployment of autonomous platforms is the way to go to deliver safe, carbon neutral and efficient offshore survey,” said David Vincentelli, head of iXblue Sea Operations division.

“From our experience deploying our DriX

USV, we know that replacing traditional survey vessels with uncrewed platforms is key to delivering unmatched efficiency and data quality in complex environments such as offshore wind farms.”

The survey verified the seabed conditions before the deployment of Jan De Nul Group’s Vole au Vent offshore jack-up installation vessel. Despite challenging offshore conditions, with strong winds and side currents, as well as an obstructed site, with around 70 monopiles already installed and several construction vessels mobilised on site, iXblue DriX USV, fitted with a Kongsberg EM2040 MBES, managed to gather accurate and high-resolution bathymetric data.

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8 Members of the iXblue team at the company’s remote control centre

The DriX USV conducted the survey without the need of a support vessel, relying on its situational awareness and obstacle avoidance system.

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CYBER ATTACKS ON THE INCREASE, INDUSTRY WARNED Cyber attacks on the energy sector will become increasingly common, putting property and life at risk, according to new research The Cyber Priority report by DNV, based on a survey of more than 940 energy sector professionals and interviews with industry bosses, found that more than 80% believe an attack is likely to cause operational shutdowns (85%) and damage to assets and infrastructure (84%). Seventy-four per cent expect an attack to harm the environment whilst 57% anticipate it will cause loss of life.

“Our research finds the energy industry is waking up to the operational technology (OT) security threat, but swifter action must be taken to combat it. Less than half of energy professionals believe their OT security is as robust as their IT security,” said Trond Solberg, managing director, cyber security, DNV. Whilst most believe their organisation is more vulnerable than ever before, many companies are taking a ‘hope for the best’ approach, says DNV. Fewer than half of C-suite respondents believe they need to make urgent improvements and more than a third say their company would need to suffer a serious incident before investing in their defences.

Solberg likens this to the slow uptake of physical safety practices in the industry. “It took tragic events such as the Piper Alpha incident in 1988 and the Macondo disaster in 2010 for the industry to prioritise and institutionalise global safety protocols, and for tighter regulation to come into place,” he said.

In the maritime industry, incidents of cyber attackshave shot up in the past couple of years, according to Marpoint, which specialises in onboard internet solutions. ”With hundreds of thousands of unfilled cyber security jobs, we will witness a dramatic increase in this figure due to the continued growth of ransomware, data breaches, and other cyberattacks,” the company says.

“Shipping companies will find it increasingly difficult to protect their networks and data; hence the role of third-party cyber security partners such as Marpoint will become more significant. ”These efforts will be strengthened by AI and machine learning technologies to analyse vast quantities of data more quickly, detecting sneaky issues such as phishing attacks and insider threats.”

DNV recommends that the first step is to identify where critical infrastructure is vulnerable to attack. Also key in the fight against attacks is to invest in protecting the supply chain, ensuring that suppliers demonstrate compliance with best security practice.

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Bureau Veritas approves security systems As cyber attacks in maritime increase, technology firm Navarino gets its security products approved.

Three maritime security products by technology firm Navarino have been given approval certification by Bureau Veritas.

‘Infinity’, ‘Angel’ and ‘Spectrum’ offer different solutions for different aspects of maritime security: Infinity is already installed on more than 9,000 vessels, Navarino says, and is the most advanced bandwidth management and optimisation system.

Spectrum is a software suite designed specifically for IT managers in maritime, and Angel was the first cyber security service designed for the merchant marine sector.

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”As the maritime sector’s digital evolution gathers pace at an ever-greater rate, choosing digitalisation tools that are designed precisely for maritime is important for ship operators to

ensure that their vessels are able to enjoy the many benefits that technology can bring, and do so as safely as possible,” said Dimitris Tsikopoulos, Navarino CEO. As shipping becomes more automated it will rely more on internet systems, which makes them vulnerable to hackers that can interere with ship or navigation systems.

“We are delighted that a company with such a strong presence in the maritime sector as Navarino has made a voluntary commitment to the cyber resilience of on-board equipment and solutions,” said Paillette Palaiologou, Vice President for southeast Europe, Black Sea & Adriatic Zone with Bureau Veritas, Marine & Offshore.

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POLLUTION CONTROL

REMOTE CLEAN-UP ROBOT LAUNCHED FOR WATERWAYS A battery-operated, remote-controlled robot has been launched to collect all kinds of pollution from waterways P&D Marine Services, part of the UK-based Pontoon & Dock Company, will be demonstrating at Seawork its compact ‘Waste Rover’ robot, which can collect anything from microplastics to oil spills.

Plastic products do not break down but break up into small pieces which can be easily ingested, act as potential traps and can badly injure wildlife that come into contact with them.

“Microplastics are a hidden threat and come from a variety of sources, including larger plastic debris that degrades into smaller pieces,” says Niall Walker, Managing Director of P&D Marine Services.

Depending on what the operator intends to target, the robot is connected to either a very fine-gauze net that collects tiny pieces of plastic, or a boom

by Pro Earth, which absorbs fuels, glues and other chemicals from the water ”Microbeads, a type of microplastic, are minute particles of manufactured polyethylene plastic that are added as exfoliants to health and beauty products, such as some cleansers and toothpastes, which are disposed of via grey water. These tiny particles easily pass through water filtration systems and end up in our seas, watercourses, lakes and reservoirs, posing a threat to aquatic life.”

Using P&D’s compact, battery-powered Waste Rover, so much of this pollution can be stripped from the water that

tests have shown the resulting water is clean enough to drink, Walker says.

Depending on what the operator intends to target, the robot is connected to either a very fine-gauze net that collects tiny pieces of plastic, or a boom by Pro Earth, which absorbs fuels, glues and other chemicals from the water.

The boom is made of peat, and while it absorbs chemicals and oil, it does not absorb water itself – so when the boom is lifted out of the water it only contains the chemicals. These can be extracted and disposed of just like other waste, and the boom can be used again.

The only limit to the size of the area that can be cleaned is the life of the batteries, says Walker, which are lithium and after about four hours need to be replaced with fully charged ones.

8 Visit P&D Marine Services quayside at Seawork, where the Waste Rover will be in action.

Proposal to ban sewage dumping made to IMO A proposal to ban the worldwide dumping of sewage sludge into the oceans has been made to the IMO by South Korea and Mexico.

The proposal is being made some 50 years after the ’Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter 1972’, known as the ‘London Convention’, was drawn up to protect the marine environment from human activities.

In 1996 it was updated to include a so-called ‘reverse list’, which listed certain wastes that could be dumped - and it included sewage sludge. This latest proposal seeks to remove sewage sludge from the list of waste considered acceptable to dump in

the sea. In fact the practice is already widely prohibited under regional conventions, a worldwide review of current practices found, and through domestic legislation.

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Bans on dumping radioactive and industrial wastes were implemented in the 1990s, and the 1996 protocol was different in that it named substances that could be dumped rather than those that would be banned.

“Since then, the London Convention and Protocol have evolved to regulate emergent technologies, including carbon sequestration and marine geoengineering - very much relevant to today’s ocean and climate change agenda,” trhe IMO says.

Whether to adopt the proposal will be decided at the next meeting of contracting parties in October. If it is removed from the list then, it will go in force 100 days later.

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POLLUTION CONTROL

AMAZON PRESSURED TO REDRESS PLASTIC USE The company’s shareholders will vote on a resolution which requires it to address its plastic packaging This resolution is largely a result of the Oceana campaign, featuring ocean animals, which asks the company’s investors, executives and employees for “less plastic, please.”

“This is a prime opportunity for shareholders to have Amazon do right by its customers and the planet,” said Matt Littlejohn, senior vice president, Oceana. ”Pressure is mounting as more investors learn about the company’s plastic problem and more customers call for plastic-free alternatives. Amazon’s plastic packaging generates a massive amount of waste and plastic pollution is devastating the world’s oceans.”

Held to account If the resolution is passed on 25 May, the e-commerce giant will need to issue a report describing how it can reduce its plastic packaging use and contribution to plastic pollution. It will also need to quantify the amount of plastic packaging it uses.

Pressure is mounting as more investors learn about the company’s plastic problem and more customers call for plastic-free alternatives.

Amazon’s plastic packaging generates a massive amount of waste and plastic pollution is devastating the world’s oceans

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According to a 2021 Oceana report, Amazon, the largest retailer in the world outside of China, generated 599 million pounds of plastic packaging waste in 2020, a 29% increase over Oceana’s 2019 estimate, referenced in the shareholder proposal.

Studies have estimated that for species, 55% percent of sea birds, 70% of marine mammals and 100% of sea turtles have ingested or become entangled in plastic and have found that plastic film, the type of plastic used by Amazon, is one of the deadliest forms of plastic for marine life.

Amazon, which is asking shareholders to vote against the proposal (while disputing Oceana’s estimates) does not currently report on its plastic footprint and according to Oceana, has not responded to multiple requests to share its data.

Additionally, the company has not committed to specific reduction goals for its overall plastic packaging use. Without this information, investors cannot assess their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) risk exposure on the very significant global issue of plastic pollution.

Oceana is campaigning on the ground at Amazon’s HQ 1 and HQ 2 in Seattle and Arlington, USA, to win support for the resolution. The organisation has created a dedicated website for the endeavour: www.amazoniansfortheoceans.com

8 Oceana says that Amazon generated 599 million pounds of plastic packaging waste in 2020

Shipping threat to sea life Scientists say that more monitoring is required in the Atlantic to help protect sea life on the at-risk register.

Research from the University of Portsmouth has shown a dramatic increase in North East Atlantic shipping traffic, in particular in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). ”Renewed monitoring effort is needed to ensure that protective measures are adequate to conserve species under threat where the footprint of human activities is expanding,” said James Robbins, Institute of Marine Sciences, University of Portsmouth, UK.

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His report, published in Marine Pollution Bulletin, reveals rates of shipping in the area rose by 34% in a five-year period. Vessel movements in the MPAs increased by 73%.

Researchers used data from over 530 million vessel positions recorded by Automatic identification Systems (AIS) between 2013 and 2017 in a study area of 1.1 million km2.

The researchers predict that shipping will continue to intensify with current predictions of a global increase of between 240% and 1209% by 2050.

8 One of the greatest shipping increases was found in Spain’s Espacio Marino de la Costa da Morte MPA where there was a 413% in vessel activity

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SAFETY, SURVIVAL & TRAINING

ANTISINK UNVEILS BUOYANCY AID

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A company manufacturing devices to prevent boats sinking has brought on board gas cylinder firm Luxfer to provide an even more lightweight and sustainable solution

Norwegian maritime company Antisink began making systems comprising self-inflating buoyancy bags with foam canisters to keep boats afloat in 2017. A challenge for the developers was to deliver a high level of buoyancy, so they soon began researching alternatives to foam.

“We needed a smaller installation system but greater levels of buoyancy,” said Antisink’s Bjøro Karlsen, who helped design the product. “CO2 is used in life rafts, so we started looking at CO2 cylinders to provide the necessary air and contacted several aluminium cylinder manufacturers.

“That’s when we found Luxfer. We made contact in early 2021 and since then, we’ve designed a robust system incorporating Luxfer’s high quality cylinders, which can keep a boat afloat for weeks, with little maintenance required.”

8 Antisink featuring Luxfer cylinder technology

With Luxfer cylinders in place, the Antisink system is automatically activated once it senses flooding, filling the buoyancy bags in under a minute and keeping the boat above sea level.

The system is also designed to displace water from the boat’s internal compartments, keeping everyone safe until help arrives.

The system has green credentials too – the cylinders are aluminium, making them easy to recycle or refill. Plus keeping boats afloat is far less polluting than a shipwreck.

With access now to a variety of different sized cylinders, Antisink is hoping to extend the business to a wider market and the kit is currently being trialled by the Norwegian navy with ambitions to roll it out to the coastguard as well.

Covid fund remains open for merchant seafarers A fund to support UK merchant seafarers made redundant through Covid-19 will remain open.

The decision was made to extend the MCG Redundancy and Retraining Bursary Fund, which provides up to £500 for training, following discussions by funders, the Merchant Navy Welfare Board, Trinity House and the Nautilus Slater Fund. It was due to close at the end of March.

“We have decided to keep the fund open to support those who have recently lost their jobs and want to stay in the industry but need further training or requalification to do so,” said Commander Graham Hockley LVO RN, chair of MCG.

The fund, which is administered by the Marine Society on behalf of MCG, is aimed at merchant seafarers who have lost their job due to the pandemic and want to stay in the industry.

Since it opened in November 2020 the fund has helped more than 80 UK seafarers by providing over £36k in funding for training

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to help them stay in maritime. So far over 30% of beneficiaries have already got back into employment.

“This fund has been a real success story for MCG at a time when Covid hit many of our seafarers very hard,” added Commander Hockley.

“By working together to fund training for those who have lost their jobs due to the pandemic, our members have made a real difference to their chances of getting another job in maritime.”

The closing date remains open-ended and will be reviewed according to demand and available funding. More information can be found at the Marine Society website.

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UK TUG SIMULATORS TRAIN IN AUSTRALIA Oxford UK-based HR Wallingford’s tug simulators are being used by Dutch towage contractor Kotug to run its Mates-to-Masters training programme in Australia The principles may be similar but the power, technology and method of operation with modern shiphandling tugs, particularly with tethered escort towage operations, are a far cry from when a tug master’s skills were passed down from one generation to the next and training was carried out in real time during actual shiphandling operations.

Advances in technology now allow training of potential masters to be carried out in simulators ashore, where manoeuvres can be practised realistically time and time again, including experiencing the consequences of extreme situations but in a safe environment.

One such high-profile Kotug operation involves the fleet of nine Rotortugs at Port of Hedland, Western Australia, following Rotterdam-based Kotug’s acquisition of full operational management of Pilbara Marine’s towage operation at the port in 2021.

ART 85-32W Rotortugs are employed at Port Hedland, the world’s largest bulk export port, requiring specialist tugs and crews to be trained to meet the demands. As part of their ongoing development, Kotug trains existing mates to progress to masters on the vessels and the first simulationbased training courses were run at HR Wallingford’s Australia Ship Simulation Centre in Fremantle, Western Australia.

The trainees spent the first eight days of the course familiarising themselves with the handling of the tug manoeuvring model, created by HR Wallingford’s naval architects and verified by Kotug’s training masters.

The training allowed the mates to develop tug handling skills from performing basic open water manoeuvres to escort towage and assisting with complex ship movements within the port, including experiencing ship-to-tug interaction as well as

tug wash in practical simulation exercises. Following the simulation element, ten weeks of on-the-water training follows under supervision of Kotug’s training masters, where the simulator-based exercises are repeated along with ongoing competency assessments utilising Kotug’s training app.

Ben Spalding, HR Wallingford’s Australia Ship Simulation Centre manager, said: “We have a long relationship with Kotug at our UK Ship Simulation Centre as well as through Shell Australia’s Prelude FLNG operation. It has been fantastic to build on this through the new training course, having previously established ourselves as one of the leading ship and tug navigation training simulation centres in Australia.”

8 The HR Wallingford simulator showing tugs used in the training

Maritime industry warned to invest in safety The managing director of a non-profit technology accelerator firm has warned the maritime sector that lack of skills and investment are standing in the way of developing safety technologies in safety measures.

Speaking at a Financial Times webinar on the Future of Industrial Safety, Dr Maurizio Pilu, who is the managing director of non-profit Safetytech Accelerator, said funding was a ‘significant barrier to the adoption of safety technologies’.

“We hear too often that safety does not have the budget to innovate, but there are plenty of low-hanging fruit that can provide a safety benefit with an easily achievable ROI,” he said.

“We have been involved in a pilot using a

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8 The maritime industry needs to get on board with more safety technologies, says Safetytech Accelerator

sensor to monitor for fire which can alert 25-30 minutes ahead of statutory sensors onboard ships. This is a simple use of technology that could save money, lives, cargo and the ship itself.”

He said safety measures could become a matter for insurance companies and investors, and talked about fatigue monitoring for safety-critical jobs.

“We may soon get to a point where after a fatigue-related accident, employers may be faced with the question: why didn’t you invest in this?” Pilu said these safety technologies could not be rolled out if there were a skills deficit, which was another hurdle facing the industry.

“The marine sector is caught between the buyers of technology who have great industry knowledge, but little technological knowhow, and the technology providers who have the solutions, often pioneered in other sectors, but not the in-depth knowledge of the industry. The only way past this impasse is close collaboration,” he said

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SAFETY, SURVIVAL & TRAINING

SHIP MANAGERS URGED TO REPORT CREW DEATHS Two workers onboard ship have died in the past month - but historically there are likely to be more than figures show The deaths of two workers in an enclosed space onboard a ship has prompted the international trade association for ship and crew managers InterManager to urge the shipping industry to improve its reporting of fatal and serious accidents.

Secretary General Captain Kuba Szymanski said two more workers had died in May, having apparently ‘entered the wrong space’ on a cargo ship and paying the ultimate price.

Although InterManager has been keeping statistics on incidents involving enclosed spaces since 1999, it does not believe the true figure has come to light because of the inadequate reporting of the numbers, It says that since then, enclosed spaces have claimed the lives of 104 seafarers and 51 shore workers, but this was unlikely to be the true number.

“The shipping industry is very slow in reporting accidents in enclosed spaces, as it also is with lifeboat incidents,” said Captain Szymanski. ”Accident reports take ages even for Flag States rated as ‘excellent’. The IMO’s Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS) database is largely being ignored by Flag States. We have discovered that only 26% of enclosed space accidents were reported through GISIS – which means 74% were not reported at all.

“By not reporting accidents the shipping industry is not giving people the chance to properly investigate, understand and learn from them. This is potentially putting the lives of more seafarers and port workers in danger.”

Capt Szymanski urged the shipping industry to work harder to address the root causes of enclosed space accidents which InterManager has identified are particularly

due to ship design, time pressure on staff and contradictory, confusing regulations.

InterManager is currently working with the members of the Human Element Industry Group (HEIG) to identify the biggest risk factors and potential solutions to minimise deaths and injuries in enclosed spaces.

8 Captain Kuba Szymanski

Maritime autonomy research centre launched Autonomy from smart ships to smart ports will be explored at a new research centre in Southampton.

Solent University has launched a research cen.tre to explore maritime autonomy, systems, teaching and consultancy in a bid to become an international leader in maritime research.

The Warsash MASS (Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships) Research Centre is part of Solent University in Southampton and has been launched to look at all areas of autonomy in shipping and ports. ”Our programmes feature ’academic industry’ collaborative knowledge exchange and targeted opportunities from business and industry,” said vice-chancellor Karen Stanton. ”We are committed to actively contributing to the development of human capital in key industries around the world,

8 (L-R) Associate Professor Zakirul Bhuiyan, Director of WMRC, Vice Chancellor Professor Karen Stanton, Professor Syamantak Bhattacharya, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Research & Knowledge Exchange and Warsash Maritime School Director Lars Lippuner

through the delivery of education and training, and collaborative research and knowledge exchange.”

The new wave of autonomous technology has seen rapid changes in the maritime

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industry but the changes, together with the drive towards zero-emission propulsion systems and so on, have not been receiving the attention they deserve with regard to the human element, Stanton says. ”Although there have been significant advances in MASS technologies, little research has been carried out on analysing the human element, the human-machine interface and seafarer training needs for working with Smart Ships, Smart Ports and MASS,” says Stanton.

Professor Syamantak Bhattacharya, pro-vice chancellor, Research & Knowledge Exchange, said the overarching aim was to drive education, training, research and innoation ’to support this challenging technology – in practical ways, in real terms and above all with the safety of people and the industry in mind’.

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FIGHTING FIRE: NEW FUELS, NEW CHALLENGES As the innovators of new technologies throw potential shipping fuels into the ring, safety equipment makers need to keep up with the changes With the number of new fuels competing to be the greenest replacements for diesel in shipping – the most talked-about five at the moment being ammonia, hydrogen, liquefied natural gas, methanol and batteries – there is going to be a need for fire safety systems that are adequate for the ones that gain traction.

Safety equipment maker Survitec has just been awarded the contract to supply its fire safety package to the two new 48,000t Spirit of Tasmania ferries which, when they are completed in 2023, will replace the 25-year-old pair that have been taking thousands of passengers a year to and from Tasmania and the Australian mainland since 1998.

The LNG ferries are currently under construction in Rauma, Finland, and will be dual fuel.

Fire-fighting equipment will include Survitec’s Novenco Fire Fighting XFlow® Water Mist systems for machinery spaces and accommodation; a Deluge system for car decks; a dry powder fire suppression system for LNG bunkering stations; and a CO2 system for the galley ducts.

But LNG isn’t the only fuel in town.

Five-horse race Survitec can develop fire safety systems for all new and old fuels – but some are further ahead and possibly more likely to win initial interest, says Rafal Kolodziejski, Head of Product Support & Development - Fire Systems, with Survitec Group.

“Ammonia and hydrogen are at much more of a pilot stage,” he says. “There are a few projects that we’re currently working out solutions for, where we’re evaluating the different risks and the various factors involved in putting out fire and doing it safely – but this is all very much in the development stage. Fire solutions for LNG as well as for methanol are already well covered by Survitec portfolio.

“But I don’t think there’s going to be a market for five different fuels 20 years from today. Right now there’s a race going on – and there are risks and benefits to all the alternatives. Which will ultimately win, nobody knows right now.”

However, he says, it is very important that owners and operators who are investing in new ships with new technologies work with safety providers such as Survitec at the earliest stage to ensure they steer investment into the appropriate safety products that will be needed.

“It’s a race between five horses but the winner will be down to the operators, not Survitec,” he says. “Regardless of which fuels are chosen, our focus is on working with owner operators – and regulators – to support the choices that are made and to develop the technology and the rules they will require in order to operate safely.”

Batteries in the spotlight The two Tasmanian ferries order came shortly after Survitec installed a fire-fighting system aboard Yaka Birkeland, the world’s first fully electric, autonomous container ship.

The scope of supply from Survitec included an NFF XFlow Water Mist system, an Inergen fire extinguishing system for

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But I don’t think there’s going to be a market for five different fuels 20 years from today. Right now there’s a race going on – and there are risks and benefits to all the alternatives.

Which will ultimately win, nobody knows right now

‘‘

8 Spirit of Tasmania

the switchboard and pump rooms, control rooms and electrical spaces, and a Deluge system for the cargo holds, open decks, superstructure and other compartments.

On board, there is a lithium-ion battery with 6.76MWh capacity installed in eight separate battery rooms, and this is where new challenges are appearing.

The risk from lithium battery fires is two-fold.

They can actually start the fire by thermal propagation, getting hot and exploding, or they can exacerbate fire if they catch alight from another source.

They are incredibly tricky to put out because they produce toxic and potentially explosive gases and therefore can reignite several times, which means it is important to use proper fire extinguishing agents to stop thermal runaway in battery modules.

The March 2022 sinking of the Felicity Ace is one example: on board was a cargo of luxury vehicles, some of which were electric.

Whether their batteries caused the fire in the first place is not certain; however the fire took days to put out and in fact was still smoking when the ship finally sank.

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SAFETY, SURVIVAL & TRAINING The risk from lithium batteries is two-fold. They can actually start the fire by thermal propagation, getting hot and exploding, or they can exacerbate fire if they catch alight from another source. They are incredibly tricky to put out because they produce toxic and potentially explosive gases and therefore can re-ignite several times “It’s possible there was only enough CO2 on board for one attempt to put out the fire, so when it reignited there wasn’t enough for a second attempt,” says Finn Lende-Harung, Commercial Director of the Fire Division with safety equipment firm Survitec.

“Also if the temperature gets too high the CO2 splits and then it means you’re actually fuelling the fire because you’re getting oxygen directly from the system. CO2 is the one extinguishing medium that will behave in this way.”

One option in dealing with lithium battery fires is to isolate and control them so the fire does not spread. A way of doing this is with a battery power management system to identify the earliest possible event.

“You try to buy yourself time, so that’s why it’s important to have a monitoring system for any abnormal conditions can be detected early and isolated,” says Lende-Harung.

8 Survitec NFF X-Flow Water Mist system

Red tape As in most other areas where new technology is introduced, there are fences to jump before any new solution is approved.

“The industry is very heavily regulated and you can’t just change that,” says Kolodziejski. “If the regulatory bodies say you manually need to discharge the system, you can’t operate it from the shore without rewriting the rules or getting an exemption from the rules.

“Nothing is done in isolation. But the vessel is going to be there for 25 to 30 years, so writing the rules has to take time, especially in international waters. Do you do it just for new vessels, or existing vessels as well – and if so, how far back do you go on old vessels?

“Yes it does feel like a hurdle, but at the same time we do understand and support the work that goes on in getting it right.”

8 Felicity Ace sank with 4,000 luxury vehicles on board, some of them electric

Getting a headstart Onboard fires are not just a safety or damage issue – they can also become a warning to investors.

Dr Maurizio Pilu, Managing Director of the non-profit firm Safetytech Accelerator, which focuses on safety and risk in industrial sectors, said at a recent webinar hosted by the Financial Times newspaper that if investors felt there was a risk of this kind of damage they would be put off.

“Cargo fire used to be an insurance issue, but now it is becoming a pollution, or an investors matter,” he said. “If you have a reputation for losing cargo at sea it may be harder or more expensive for you to raise funding from investors.”

Survitec has just introduced what it calls a unique approach to help shipowners fully protect their crews and assets with fire-safety equipment to avoid this sort of event.

The ‘Head Start’ programme is a service that Survitec offers from conception of the ship build to its end of life, ensuring vessels are protected with the most appropriate systems possible and are maintained throughout the vessel’s lifetime.

“The industry is well advanced in fire extinguishing technologies and mediums for gas and methanol-fuelled fires,” says Lende-Harung. “However, Li-ion batteries, ammonia and hydrogen are relatively new marine fuel and powering options, presenting very different challenges.

Cargo fire used to be an insurance issue, but now it is becoming a pollution, or an investors matter. If you have a reputation for losing cargo at sea it may be harder or more expensive for you to raise funding from investors

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MONITORING, CONTROL & AUTONOMY

MOTION ANALYTICS COULD INCREASE CTV EFFICIENCY Njord Offshore has installed three of its vessels with important analytics

8 Njord Zephyr pushes on - this vessel now uses Marfle Motion Analytics

Offshore wind crew transfer vessel (CTV) operator Njord Offshore has shared its reasons for using Marfle Motion Analytics in its CTVs. Three installations have already been carried out in Njord Magni, Njord Forseti and Njord Zephyr. Another installation in Njord Avocet will be scheduled soon. These vessels are equipped with Volvo Penta and MTU marine diesel engines.

Njord Offshore operates a growing fleet 21 CTVs in Northern Europe.

Marfle Motion Analytics is an add on to Marfle Fleet Analytics.

Extra motion sensors enable analysis of vessel motions in addition to the main features of Marfle Fleet Analytics. Motion analysis is of increasing importance to CTV operators.

Three installations have already been carried out in Njord Magni, Njord Forseti and Njord Zephyr.

Another installation in Njord Avocet will be scheduled soon First, vessel operators have a duty of care to ensure the impact forces on wind turbines during ‘pushing on’ to transfer equipment and personnel are kept within certain limits to ensure no turbine damage. Therefore, impacts should be monitored and reported to the turbine owners. If damage was to occur, companies such as Njord Offshore would have a record, through Marfle, of all forces subjected to turbines by its vessels.

Second, the change in heave height of the vessel is an important parameter to keep an eye on for the safety of the transfers between wind turbines and vessels. Bad weather conditions can jeopardise the safety of the personnel and equipment during these transfers.

Third, work efficiency of turbine technicians can largely be

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affected by their comfort during transit trips to wind turbines.

Motion sickness in turbine technicians can cost many working hours per year. This can now be analysed through the system and vessels and masters can both be improved to minimise this lost working time.

In addition to motion analytics, main features of Marfle Fleet Analytics also played an important role for Njord Offshore to choose Marfle. These features include engine diagnostics, driving style analyses and fuel economy analyses.

CTV owners usually work with very strict contracts and it is crucial for them to keep the marine engines running without any unexpected surprises. Engine diagnostics tools provide real-time and long-term trend analyses for all engine parameters. In addition, driving style analysis can help vessel owners maximise their engines’ lifetime.

Fuel economy analysis also provides guidance about the most optimal speed and RPM levels to maintain low fuel consumption during operations. While oil prices are climbing, it can be a useful tool to reduce fuel costs in marine operations.

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8 Marfle collects and records marine fleet usage

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GLOBAL MARINE INSURANCE MERGER TALKS Two parties have entered into talks to create a new global marine insurance force North P&I and Standard Club have entered formal discussions for a proposed merger to create one of the largest providers of mutual cover in the maritime industries.

“Standard Club and North now have the opportunity to create one of the world’s leading and most influential P&I clubs, founded on exceptional service and innovation, a broader diversified product range, scale economies and global reach,“ said Jeremy Grose, CEO, Standard Club.

“The merged club would maintain an unwavering commitment both to member service and to the International Group system and offer marine insurance products, services and solutions relevant to the broadest range of shipowners worldwide.”

Far reaching With 300 years of shared P&I heritage, the combined mutual insurer would provide cover for vessels equivalent to 400M GT.

The merged club would maintain an unwavering commitment both to member service and to the International Group system and offer marine insurance products, services and solutions relevant to the broadest range of shipowners worldwide

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James Tyrrell, chairman at North P&I said that combining forces would establish a global marine insurer positioned to thrive in the face of current and emerging challenges and opportunities posed by digitalisation, recruitment, regulation and sustainability.

“With stronger financial resilience, the newly created club would be well-positioned to thrive in all conditions,” he said.

“In a changing and sometimes volatile maritime sector, North’s Board has long recognised the potential value arising from considered and balanced consolidation in P&I. Choosing

the right partner is the first critical step towards success.”

The announcement follows the approval of the proposal by the boards of both clubs and notification to principal regulatory authorities of their intention to merge. A joint North and Standard Club working group has been appointed to evaluate how a combined entity would maximise value for members. The working group is following a structured methodology, allowing the case for a merger to be objectively explored and assessed by both clubs.

The proposed merger remains subject to the approval of the full mutual membership of both clubs and of all the appropriate regulatory authorities. Member voting procedures are anticipated to conclude by the end of May. If approved by the membership, the formal merger of both clubs is expected to complete by 20 February 2023.

8 Jeremy Grose, CEO, Standard Club, said that the merger is an opportunity to create one of the world’s leading and most influential P&I clubs

New partnership streamlines underwriting Marine insurer Thomas Miller Specialty has partnered an AI firm to improve its underwriting capabilities.

A new partnership has been announced between marine insurance provider Thomas Miller Specialty and Send, an artificial intelligence technology firm that has come up with an automated platform to streamline the underwriting process.

The ‘Underwriting Workbench’ brings a host of different policies, admin and

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auditing processes under one roof, and it means that Thomas Miller’s underwriters can benefit from high levels of automation, giving them more time to manage new business, renewals and endorsements on a single platform. ”These businesses are increasingly looking for smart, scalable software solutions that enable quick speed to market, and the ability to bring underwriting out of siloes to enable a single customer view,” said Ben

Huckel, CEO and Co-founder at Send.

“This platform will provide a strategic solution enabling us to expand our business capabilities, streamline our processes through increased automation and ensure a best of breed customer experience,” said Lisa Gibbard, CIO, Thomas Miller Group. ”Such capabilities are key to support entry to new markets and leverage a competitive advantage, now and for our future growth.”

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RESEARCHERS MODEL CRASH BARRIER CONCEPTS Researchers have modelled three concepts which they say could avoid ships crashing into wind turbines and other offshore installations The chances of vessels colliding with turbines are going to increase dramatically in the future, with some 2,500 wind turbines scheduled to be installed in the North Sea alone in the period to 2030.

This will increase the risk of collision to around twice a year, says the Maritime Research Institute Netherlands, which carried out its research on behalf of the Dutch government.

It says that up to 80 vessels are known to go adrift in the North Sea every year, and that although most use active interventions to avoid accidents, such as dropping anchor or getting towed, some slip through the net.

The chances of vessels colliding with turbines are going to increase dramatically in the future, with some 2,500 wind turbines scheduled to be installed in the North Sea alone in the period to 2030 In January 31, 2022 a drifting bulk carrier, Julietta D, collided with a tanker before hitting a transformer platform and turbine foundation for the Hollandse Kust Zuid wind farm currently being installed. This could have resulted in the turbine toppling onto the vessel, seriously endangering crew and passengers as well as the environment.

As an initial answer, 20 people from MARIN and others from the wider maritime sector have developed three innovations that could serve as maritime crash barriers between shipping routes and wind farms.

One is a string of surface buoys secured by drag anchors, the second a smart suspension net between fixed poles, and the third an anchored underwater hook line that can catch the anchors of drifting vessels.

Scale models of each solution have been made and tests run to see if they could have averted the Julietta D accident in storm conditions.

“We established that all three concepts are able to intercept the vessel,” said MARIN Offshore Project manager William Otto. ”The drag anchors of the buoy string dissipate the drift energy evenly, so that the vessel stays afloat across the waves. The anchored underwater hook heads the vessel into the waves, so reducing roll – which means the vessel remains in place while being exposed to relatively low force.

“The smart suspension net initially showed too much droop, but with a bit of fine-tuning we were able to get this functioning too. Over the coming months we will go on to assess the various pros and cons of these systems.”

8 MARIN has modelled three ‘crash barrier’ concepts, including strings of buoys at sea

New concept smarter than the average buoy Sensor technology in new buoys can also be added to existing ones in a new concept

by Navmoor.

Navmoor has released its ‘smart’ buoy, concept, which is available in new buoys or if customers prefer, can be added as a bolt-on to their existing hardware, the company says.

The company’s monitoring module can be added to any existing lantern power supply or self-contained unit to provide both verification that a light is working and confirmation that the buoy is correctly positioned via a GPS receiver, says managing director Chris Newell. It means ports and harbours can add monitoring to existing

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lateral and Cardinal buoys, or buy new.

It also means the number of buoys required is reduced – thus cutting maintenance costs. ”Navmoor can also provide a new light with integrated monitoring, and this also enables the additional option for control functions,” Newell says. ”Many ports, wind farms and construction/ dredging projects need to measure the weather, sea conditions and water quality.

This data can help for example to determine when it is safe to conduct marine operations.

The Navmoor monitoring system is also capable of integrating a full range of other sensors according to client needs.

”Data can be viewed on the Navmoor Monitoring Portal and alarms can be sent to phone or by email for example in the event of light failure, if the buoy moves off station or any measured parameters exceeds a user-defined limit. ”By fitting these sensors to an existing, charted navigation buoy station we remove the need to deploy a separate ‘data buoy’ platform(s). Fewer buoy platforms in the water means lower annual maintenance costs.”

Navmoor is a member of the IALA (International Assocation of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities).

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NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION

SEAMLESS OFFSHORE MARINE COMMS SYSTEM A new ATEX compliant communications system has been developed for the offshore market Allnet.Italia and Tecnel Wireless Solutions have developed the tailor-made system based on Spectralink technology for Saipem, a leading Italian oilfield multinational.

“Spectralink is our go-to partner for DECT and we have integrated the protocol within our mobile alarm reporting systems,” said Franco Boero, product marketing and account manager, Tecnel.

“We felt confident providing Spectralink handsets along with their top-class infrastructure because their enterprisegrade devices are the best suited to tough environments.”

Advanced technology Due to the highly hazardous nature of the materials that it handles, Saipem needed to equip eight of its main ships with a communication system that would enable reliable, seamless, crystal clear DECT voice communications with no black out spots.

Due to the highly hazardous nature of the materials that it handles, Saipem needed to equip eight of its main ships with a communication system that would enable reliable, seamless, crystal clear DECT voice communications with no black out spots It also needed to ensure that devices were ATEX certified so there would be no risk of ignition on board due to sparks within devices. Finally, the company was also looking to virtualise some of its servers to reduce hardware and related maintenance costs and standardise DECT communications across the fleet.

The rollout covers six physical Spectralink 6500 servers, as well as two VIP Virtual Server One servers and 130 handsets.

Tecnel also developed a casing called “SRB-IP-ATEX” for DECT cells, which allows their positioning in hazardous areas and is compliant with ATEX regulations.

Because licensed DECT frequencies change in different territories, ships, travelling from waters under one jurisdiction to another may find themselves in an area where their DECT frequency is occupied - for example, in Europe a 1.8GHz carrier frequency is used, while in the USA it is a 1.9GHz carrier frequency. ”By using Spectralink DECT solutions, ships are able to switch DECT frequencies as they change territory and continue using their DECT frequencies seamlessly as they sail,” said Roberto Cherchi, business development manager at Allnet.Italia.

8 Saipem needed to equip eight of its main ships with a communication system that would enable seamless DECT voice communications

GNSS products launched on marine market ket New positioning equipment for marine applications can be used even without internet service.

Belgian high-precision GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) firm Septentrio has launched two GNSS receivers for dredging, marine construction and offshore applications.

AsteRx-U3 Marine and AsteRx-m3 Fg both offer accurate positioning via centimetrelevel RTK (real-time kinetic) or a built-in Fugro PPP subdecimeter subscription service, which can be delivered over L-band satellite if internet is not available.

“The new products are designed around

our most powerful GNSS core, bringing the e latest evolution in GNSS technology to the demanding marine construction and dredging markets,” said Silviu Taujan, Product Manager. ”They are both feature-rich receivers, combining the best-in-class RTK base and d rover functionality with an option of sub-decimeter PPP positioning.“ Marine projects are increasingly being threatened by jamming – when GPS frequency is overpowered by other radio waves – or ‘spoofing’, a malicious form of radio interference where misleading signals are sent into the receiver, resulting in faulty

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8 Septentrio’s AsteRxU3 Marine GNSS Receiver

co-ordinates that lead the target away from its predefined track. ”Having robust GNSS technology means accurate and uninterrupted positioning on any vessel, even in challenging marine environments,” says the company.

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NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION

PORTABLE SAFEPILOT SYSTEM LAUNCHED Trelleborg has added a new product to its SafePilot navigation and piloting range Designed to overcome limitations of AIS and WIFI, the portable SafePilot CAT PRO product ’is specifically designed for use in demanding applications that require the highest positioning and speed accuracy such as when piloting in narrow channels and confined waters’, according to Trelleborg.

It uses Real-time Kinematic (RTK) corrections to deliver Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) positional awareness and speed accuracy to one centimetre per second, and an independent heading accuracy to 0.01 degrees.

It also displays high-density bathymetric seabed data to meet the International Hydrographic Organisations’s S-102 standard, Trelleborg says, which allows the system to be used in challenging manoeuvres, and has an extended battery life of 30 hours.

“Piloting requires the safest, most efficient and reliable technology,” said Tommy Mikkelsen, Managing Director of the company’s Marine and Infrastructure operation in Denmark. ”It demands exceptional performance, ease of operation and high position and speed accuracy to facilitate optimum approach, berthing and departure. The launch of the SafePilot CAT PRO is the latest example of our longstanding commitment to further strengthen our navigation and piloting offering.”

The system has been developed in conjunction with marine pilots around the world, says Trelleborg. It can be used in combination with the xompany’s SmartPort, which powers the interface between ship and p[ort on and off land.

Port operators using it can analyse performance data and thus improve decision making, which in turn improves safety, efficiency and sustainability. ”The system integrates assets like fenders, mooring equipment, ship performance monitoring, and navigation systems through a network of sensors, underpinned by cloud and Internet of Things technologies,” the firm says.

8 Trelleborg’s new SafePilot CAT PRO

Quality endorsement for comms firm

A technology company specialising in communication and safety at sea has met ISO Quality Management Systems standards.

Ocean Signal, an ACR Electronics brand, is now certified to ISO 9001:2015 after meeting the criteria for the provision of product design, manufacture, sales, distribution and after care services for life saving, communication and navigation devices. The ISO endorsement was received following an assessment by SAI Global Assurance and is valid for three years.

“Our drive for this standard is focused around business excellence and continuous improvement and the alignment the business now has with its strategic intent and overall business objectives,” said Phil Talbot, director of operations and quality, Ocean Signal. “Through this, we have engaged our staff in our operational excellence journey to be world class.”

The company has reported impressive growth in the past ten years and last year

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tripled the size of its business and boosted production capacity with a move into a new 19,200 square foot factory. During the past four years, Ocean Signal has almost doubled the number of company personnel, with specific focus on developing its research and development team.

Ocean Signal’s product range includes include EPIRBs, personal locator beacons, SARTs, AIS and man overboard devices, electronic flares, VHF and more.

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HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY

BUSY SPRING FOR B. MARSHALL MARINE B. Marshall Marine’s Dive Support Vessels have been booked up all spring.

It’s been a busy few months for the team at Seawork exhibitor B. Marshall Marine, with both its charter vessels working well past the end of the traditional survey season.

DSV (Dive Support Vessel) Curtis Marshall has recently completed a six-week geophysical and UHRS survey, and Marshall Art has been equally busy, having just completed three environmental surveys in the Thames Estuary, EA2 and Rampion windfarms.

The Curtis Marshall is a 26m Dive Support Vessel (DSV) which offers a number of features unusual for vessels of this size. An on-board decompression chamber, integrated dive control, ballast transfer capability and a four-point mooring system provide a safe and reliable working platform.

With a 2T A-Frame, spacious aft deck and four double berth cabins for charterers, the Marshall Art has dedicated survey sensor mounts and well-equipped workstations for survey crew With a duration of up to 21 days for up to 12 charterer personnel, this flexible vessel has also been proven on complex geophysical campaigns. Acquiring multibeam bathymetry, side scan sonar, magnetometer and sub-bottom profiler data, the Curtis Marshall has a spacious working deck space, three survey pole mounts, a 5T A-frame with 3.5T integrated winch and a pair of 8m boom arms.

B Marshall’s second vessel for charter, The Marshall Art, was converted from a pleasure craft to a unique survey vessel by Marshall Jakeman Marine Ltd. It offers a unique range of benefits and features that make the vessel ideal for multi-discipline projects.

With a 2T A-Frame, spacious aft deck and four double berth cabins for charterers, the Marshall Art has dedicated survey sensor mounts and well-equipped workstations for survey crew.

8 Find out more information on these capable vessels at Seawork International 2022 on stand C42.

8 Dive Support Vessel Curtis Marshall, operated

by B Marshall Marine

Long-range autonomous vessel plans revealed Plans have been unveiled to build what developers at Plymouth Marine Laboratory claim is the world’s first long-range autonomous vessel.

The 24m Oceanus design by M SUBS is for a lightweight, self-righting, mono-hulled autonomous vessel that can carry an array of monitoring sensors to collect data for research into climate change, biodiversity, fisheries and biogeochemistry.

It will carry an advanced scientific payload and use AI technology for navigation to its target locations, using real-time weather forecasts and marine data feeds.

The Oceanus was designed primarily to make the transatlantic sampling voyage from the UK to the Falklands, the PML says, and has been supported by seed

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8 An artist’s impression of the Oceanus long-range autonomous vessel

funding from the National Environment Research Council. ”The Oceanus represents a groundbreaking vision of how long-range marine

research can be carried out in a more environmentally-benign way,” says the PNL. ”While a fuel-efficient diesel engine will still feature, it will be complemented by on-board micro-energy generation devices and solar panels on the deck. ”With the weight of people and living facilities also removed this will greatly reduce fuel consumption compared with traditional manned research vessels.”

The command centre for Oceanus will be at the laboratory. ”The Oceanus will explout the very latest in AI technology, enabling us to push the frontiers of marine science and open up new opportunities in how we monitor the ocean environment,” said Icarus Allen, Chief Executive of the laboratory.

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OCEAN SCIENCES

SUBSEA SURVEY AT TONGA SHOWS SURPRISING RESULTS The Tonga volcanic eruption in January was one of the largest subsea eruptions ever known yet little seems to have changed underneath the waves Scientists analysing data from the undersea Tonga volcano Hunga Ha-apai (HT-HH) that erupted in January have revealed unexpected results after a month-long seamapping expedition.

The scientists, from New Zealand’s National Institute for Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA), employed research vessel RV Tangaroa for a month to map the seabed as part of the Nippon Foundation-funded Tonga Eruption Seabed Mapping Project.

UK firm Sea-Kit has provided its Unmanned Surface Vessel Maxlimer to collect data from inside the caldera in the second phase of the project.

The explosion was so powerful that umbrella clouds from its plume reached 31km, and after a two-week eruption, the islands of Hunga Tonga and Hunga Ha’apai were reduced in size.

Because of the force of the eruption, the researchers expected to see major changes in the geological structure of the volcano – but in fact very little had changed, they report, although the seabed surrounding it had been dramatically altered.

“With an explosion that violent – the biggest ever recorded – you would expect that the whole volcano would have been obliterated, but it wasn’t,” said NIWA geologist Kevin Mackay. ”While the volcano appeared intact, the seafloor showed some dramatic effects from the eruption. There is fine sandy mud and deep ash ripples as far as 50 kilometres away from the volcano, with gouged valleys and huge piles of sediment.”

Scientists are also optimistic about the ecosystem in the region.

“Although the seafloor on the volcano is largely barren, surrounding seamounts have pockets of normal biodiversity,

such as corals, sponges, starfish, and mussels, indicating the resilience of such marine ecosystems and giving some hope for recovery,” they said. ”More work needs to be done before we can be confident of how the ecosystem will respond, but these surviving animal communities indicate what kind of life may repopulate HT-HH. The sites sampled during the voyage give us a baseline for monitoring recovery in the future.”

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Sugar mountains found under seagrass meadows Researchers investigating the carbon absorption capabilities of seagrasses have discovered mountains of sugar beneath them.

Scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology in Bremen, Germany have reported that the seagrasses release huge quantities of sugar, largely in a sucrose form, into their soils.

The research was carried out off the Italian island opf Elba, and the amount released worldwide is estimated to be a million tonnes of sucrose, which would be enough for 32 billion cans of coke, the scientists believe. It is 80 times more than has previously been measured in marine environments. ”Such high concentrations of sugar are surprising,” said Maggie Sogin, first author of

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8 Seagrass bed

the report published in Nature Ecology & Evolution. “Normally, micro-organisms quickly consume any free sugars in their environment. It is easy to digest and full of energy. So why isn’t the sucrose consumed by the large community of microorganisms in the seagrass rhizosphere? We spent a long time trying to figure this out

”What we realised is that seagrass, like many other plants, release phenolic compounds to their sediment. Red wine, coffee and fruits are full of phenolics, and many people take them as health supplements. What is less well known is that phenolics are antimicrobials and inhibit the metabolism of most microorganisms.

“In our experiments we added phenolics isolated from seagrass to the microorganisms in the seagrass rhizosphere – and indeed, much less sucrose was consumed compared to when no phenolics were present.”

Seagrasses are abundant in many coastal regions. They are considered to be one of the most efficient absorbers of carbon dioxide - one square kilometre stores almost twice as much as forest on land, and 35 times as quickly.

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OCEAN SCIENCES

SAMPLES TO DETERMINE BEST UNDERSEA MATERIALS A team of researchers is carrying out a three-year study that will determine what the best materials for undersea construction are Eight kinds of concrete, two types of rock and two different metals have been tested over three years in a study that the team from Swansea University says is different from other investigations, which have concentrated on concrete and have only lasted 12 months.

A total of 120 tiles made of these different materials were placed on frames and lowered into The haven in Chapel Bay, which was considered to be a good site as the seabed is of mixed sediments and has a good tidal flow for transporting larvae.

The stainless steel 200kg frames are secured to the seabed by being dug in and attached to a ground chain that runs 30m to a solid mooring and riser chain with buoy. Their depth ranges from 8m-14m depending on the tide.

With more projects being built under water such as wind turbine foundations, oil and gas rigs, sea walls, piers and jetties, the team want to ask two key questions Divers regularly take photographs of the tiles to compare winter with summer, and this winter they will be collected for a final assessment then placed in aquaria to measure whether they change the chemistry of the sea water.

With more projects being built under water such as wind turbine foundations, oil and gas rigs, sea walls, piers and jetties, the team want to ask two key questions: what effect does construction under the sea have on marine life; and

what construction material should be used for creating the best environment for marine life?

They also want to find out if colonising organisms produce or consume oxygen in the water, therefore reducing the amount available for other consumers and plants; and how much they eat – giving an idea of how far other algae, fish eggs, larvae and plankton are likely to be depleted.

“Ultimately, if there are differences in the numbers and types of species that colonise different construction materials, we may be able to use this knowledge to make better environmental choices about how to build future marine infrastructure,” the team says.

8 Swansea University frames for undersea research

Mammal protection during offshore projects A pilot test is being conducted which automatically detects marine mammals during offshore activities.

During the pilot, Jan De Nul will test the AI capacity and visual reach of Seiche’s second-generation HD thermal camera technology when it comes to detecting marine mammals.

“By joining forces with a well experienced technology solution partner as Seiche Ltd, we are convinced that we can re-invent the way of detecting and protecting marine mammals for the whole dredging and offshore construction business on projects worldwide,” said Inge Van Tomme, project manager of the KPI Department at Jan De Nul Group.

To this end, Seiche’s visual and thermal cameras have been installed on board the

8 Seiche’s visual and thermal cameras have been installed on board the vessel Adhémar de Saint-Venant

vessel Adhémar de Saint-Venant currently working on the offshore wind farm project Hollandse Kust in the Netherlands.

The combined visual and thermal cameras have been secured to high points on the vessel for an increased visual reach, will be fully tested over the coming two months.

This trial will allow Seiche Ltd to collect

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the necessary data for testing and fine-tuning the A.I. capacity of the automated detection function and the visual distances these cameras can cover.

“We are really excited to be working with Jan De Nul on the testing phase of our new camera systems – allowing us to really showcase the enhanced capabilities of the new devices. It is really great to see construction companies like Jan De Nul showing an active interest in developing such key tools for protecting the environment,” said Nicola Harris, associate director of environmental services at Seiche Ltd. This test project idea came from a winning entry into Jan De Nul Group’s yearly Innovation Challenge which invites all Jan De Nul employees to contribute.

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INDUSTRY DATABASE AIR CONDITIONING & DEHUMIDIFIERS Webasto See under: Generators, Gen Sets & Auxiliaries

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

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

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

BARGES Neptune Shipyards BV See under: Workboat builders ■ Williams Shipping Manor House Avenue, Milbrook, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 0LF Tel: +44 2380 529555 marine@williams-shipping.co.uk www.williams-shipping.co.uk Providing marine and logistics services for over 120 years. Pontoons, Tugs, Workboats, Fast Launches, Multi-purpose Barges with cranes.

Road-transportable Multicats, full operational base facilities, craneage and open storage.

Our group includes marine services & vessel charter, road transport & heavy haulage, container hire & sales, warehousing & storage, and marine lubricants distribution.

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BLINDS & CURTAINS

DECK EQUIPMENT

■ 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.

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

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

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

BOW & STERN THRUSTERS WaterMota Ltd See under: Propulsion Systems

BUOYS & BEACONS ■ JFC Marine Weir Road, Tuam, Co Galway Tel: +44 7792 772447 uk@jfcmarine.com jfcmarine.com/ JFC Marine offer an extensive range of aids to navigation solutions including navigation buoys, lanterns, AIS systems, battery and solar powered solutions that are used by mariners and port authorities worldwide.

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

CHAINS ■ Carlier Chaines SA 37 Rue Roger Salengro, 59733 Saint-Amand cedex Tel: +33 3 27 48 12 00 Fax: +33 3 27 48 95 27 info@carlier-chain.com www.carlier-chain.com/ CARLIER Chaines SAS Is producing chain for 90 years. We have many years of experience in manufacturing all kinds of chains, anchors & lifting accessories for any use. Our production facilities are based in North of FRANCE on 10 000 m², where we produce sizes from 10mm to 120 mm diameter. Our quality system is ISO 9001 since nearly 20 years. Our Forging dept can forge standard & on drawing items (shackles, swivels, fittings, hooks.)

Our mecano welded dept can make any metal structure of maxi 12T (anchor, buoy, port & quay equipment.) This make CARLIER CHAINES SAS the most reliable partner for chains, fittings, recognize for the quality of the products, service....

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

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

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

■ IBERCISA DECK MACHINERY Molinos 25, (Pontevedra), 36213-Vigo Tel: +34 986 213 900 Fax: +34 986 202 779 ibercisa@ibercisa.es www.ibercisa.es IBERCISA is a technological company.

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

DESIGN

CRANES

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

■ 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.

■ Island Computer Systems Ltd 41 Horsebridge Hill, sle of Wight, Isle Of Wight, PO30 5TJ Tel: +44 1983 827100 info@maxsurf.net www.maxsurf.net MAXSURF provides naval architects, surveyors, offshore engineers and shipbuilders with a complete range of software tools for all phases of the vessel design, analysis and construction process.

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

■ Southerly Designs 2 Carrol St, Port Denison, 6525 Tel: +61 8 9927 2750 info@southerly.com.au southerly.com.au Southerly Designs is a leading designer of high speed aluminium working vessels. Specialists in high and medium speed monohull vessels. Patrol and Military vessels. Pilot Launches. Fast fishing vessels. Utility vessels and work boats. Landing craft. Offshore support and crew boats. Over 600 vessels in service. southerly.com.au

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

■ Volspec Ltd Woodrolfe Road, Tollesbury, Nr Maldon, Essex, CM9 8SE Tel: +44 1621 869756 Fax: +44 1621 868859 enquiries@volspec.co.uk www.volspec.co.uk Volspec Ltd the UK’s premier Volvo Penta Centre with the UK’s largest stock of genuine spare parts, engines and accessories for the marine, commercial and industrial markets.

Competent factory trained workshop based or mobile engineers ready to assist whenever required to both UK and international customers. Our online web shop available for UK and many European markets at www.volvopenta. com/volspec/en-GB ■ WaterMota Ltd See under: Propulsion Systems Diesel Power & Propulsion ■ Motorenrevisie Spaarnestad Nijverheidsweg 27G, Haarlem, 2031 CN Tel: +31 23 531 03 17 revisie@spaarnestad.nl www.spaarnestad.nl With over 30 years of experience in the field of maritime & industrial diesel engines. We are official dealer of Bosch Diesel Center | John Deere | Yanmar | Balmar | Zenoro | Delphi | Caterpillar | MTU (Service dealer)

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INDUSTRY DATABASE DISTRESS SIGNALS & PYROTECHNICS ■ Dacon AS Durudveien 35, Haslum, Norway1344 Tel: +47 21 06 35 10 rescue@dacon.no www.dacon.no/ Norway’s leading supplier of lamps and portable lighting for professional use, transport boxes, portable fans, inspection equipment for visual condition control, man-overboard boarding systems etc

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

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

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

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

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

Force Dredging Systems UK Limited PO Box 945, Hampshire, Portsmouth, PO69DW 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.

■ 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) ■ Rohde Nielsen A/S Nyhavn 20, Copenhagen K., DK-1051 Tel: +45 33 91 25 07 Fax: +45 33 91 25 14 mail@rohde-nielsen.dk www.rohde-nielsen.com.

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

■ Smals Dredging Ltd Highbridge Enterprise Centre, Isleport Business Park, Bennett Way, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4AL Tel: +44 7510 530150 pco@smals.com www.smals.com Royal Smals; inland dredging company cleaning and maintaining inland waters. With 20 very accurate, all road transportable cutter suction and deepwin dredgers in various measures we clean your harbours, navigation channels, lakes, inland waters in an eco-friendly environmental friendly way. Moreover, we are always searching for the best way to reuse the dredged up sediment nearby; for flood protection, as farmland fertiliser, by strengthening the quays, or recovering the eroding salt marshes. And much more!

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

DREDGING EQUIPMENT ■ Neptune Shipyards BV See under: Workboat Builders

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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 ■ MJR Power & Automation 85 & 88 Willows Court, Teesside Industrial Estate, Thornaby, Stockton-on-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.

ENGINES - OUTBOARD ■ Suzuki GB Plc Steinbeck Crescent, Snelshall West, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK4 4AE Tel: +44 1243 388940 suzuki@mindworks.co.uk www.marine.suzuki.co.uk Suzuki is a manufacturer of an automobiles, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and outboard marine engines for the global market.

EXHAUST SYSTEMS ■ 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 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.

■ 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 ■ Fender Innovations and Poly Marine Fender Systems Westrak 240, 1771 SV Wieringerwerf Tel: +31 22 37 64 170 info@fenderinnovations.nl www.fenderinnovations.nl Fender Innovations is specialized in 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. For almost every application such as: tenders, fast rescue, research and survey, wind farm support Vessels, heavy duty ribs, superyacht tenders, unmanned marine systems. Poly Marine Fender Systems is specialized in Heavy Duty fender systems for, Pilot Vessels, Crew Tenders, Pontoons and specials such as Bollard and Shore tension protection.

■ 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 ■ Shawbrook Bank Prospero, 73 London Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1LQ Tel: +44 7799 134682 / +44 7342 085974 Jason.crump@shawbrook.co.uk www.shawbrook.co.uk/marine Specialist marine finance provider for UK based SME companies. Marine mortgages available for workboats, WFSV’s, tugs, barges, dredgers, ferries, Thames river craft, hire fleets, coastal ships and other commercial vessels.

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

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

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

FIRE PROTECTION GENERAL Adec Marine Limited See under: Life Saving Equipment Generators, Gen Sets & Auxiliaries ■ 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.

■ Kohler Power Systems 1 Kristallaan, Zevenbergen, 4761 ZC Tel: +1 800-544-2444 Muriel.HUGUET@kohlereurope.com kohlerpower.com/ Kohler Power Systems, provides complete power systems, including generators (residential, industrial, mobile, portable, and marine), automatic transfer switches, paralleling switchgear, monitoring controls, and accessories for emergency, prime power and energymanagement applications. Kohler has delivered energy solutions for markets worldwide since 1920 WaterMota Ltd See under: Propulsion Systems ■ 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

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HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS & SYSTEMS ■ Brimmond Group Tofthill Avenue, Midmill Business Park, Kintore, Aberdeenshire, AB51 0QP Tel: +44 1467 633 805 www.brimmond-group.com At Brimmond Group we specialise in mechanical, hydraulic or electrical solutions. Our highly qualified engineers can design, manufacture, service and repair a vast range of equipment to meet any client’s needs.

■ Hypro Marine Mount Pleasant Lane, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8LS Tel: +44 1590 681445 info@hypromarine.co.uk www.hypromarine.com As a leading designer and manufacturer of power-assisted steering systems, Hypro Marine has an enviable reputation in the industry for the quality and performance of its products. Specialists in finding unique solutions, we are able to offer a bespoke design and manufacturing service for Integrated Hydraulic Control of single or multifunction hydraulic operations for series-produced power craft.

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

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

JACK-UP BARGES Fastnet Shipping Ltd See under: Workboats

LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT 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 life rafts, boats and lifejackets. Sales of a complete range of marine safety and firefighting equipment to SOLAS and MED.

■ 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.

MOORING & BERTHING EQUIPMENT

Adec Marine Limited See under: Life Saving Equipment

■ 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: Self certification in permanent connections as machinery part.-EN 362 certified product range in PPE industrial safety – connectors. Over 200 items available, made in France.

MARINE CIVILS

NAVAIDS

■ DiveCo Marine Ltd Head Office, Marine House, Upnor Road, Lower Upnor, Rochester, ME2 4UY Tel: +44 1634 566560 info@diveco.co.uk www.diveco.co.uk DiveCo Marine are award winning, multi-disciplined experts in the project management and delivery of inland and inshore marine engineering, construction and commercial diving solutions for private and public sector projects.

■ Navmoor Ltd The Innovation Centre, Ebbw Vale, Gwent, NP23 8XA Tel: +44 2922 638222 info@navmoor.com navmoor.com/ We supply, install, maintain, and refurbish aids to navigation of any type, manufacturer, and age. We Hold stock of lanterns, buoys, mooring, sinkers, and monitoring equipment, to ensure the prompt response to any outage, anywhere in the UK or Ireland. And if you’re thinking about monitoring, you’ve come to the right place, with an online monitoring portal coupled with our own monitoring modules that will blow your mind!

Spinlock Ltd See under: Life Jackets

LIFERAFTS

■ 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

■ 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.

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

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

MODULAR PONTOON SYSTEMS

NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION

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

■ Pharos Marine Ltd Automatic Power Inc Unit 14, Castle Mews, Hampton, London, TW12 2NP Tel: +44 7535 094337 jcorio@pharosmarine.com www.automaticpower.com Pharos Marine is one of the oldest and only UK Based manufacturer of Aids to Navigation in the world. With factories in the UK we have your AtoN needs covered.

NAVAL ARCHITECTS & MARINE ENGINEERS

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

OFFSHORE SUPPORT ■ Tidal Transit Limited Unit 6 North Creake Airfield Business Park, Bunkers Hill, Egmere, Walsingham, Norfolk Tel: +44 1328 854225 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 ■ 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 2380 292992 suestevens@suestevensmedia.co.uk www.suestevensmedia.co.uk 25 years’ experience specializing in Commercial Marine. Media buying, strategic PR campaign planning and implementation, press releases compilation and distribution, newsletters, company brochures and clients’ magazines and social media management.

PAINTS & COATINGS MATERIALS ■ Jotun Paints (Europe) Ltd 7 Stather Road, Flixborough Industrial estate, Scunthorpe, DN15 8RR Tel: +44 1724 400000 marineenquiries@jotun.co.uk www.jotun.com/uk/en/b2b/ paintsandcoatings/ships/ Jotun is the global leading provider of marine coatings, with established positions in protective, decorative and powder coatings worldwide. It has 39 production facilities and representation in over 100 countries.

PILOT BOATS

PROPULSION SYSTEMS

ROPES

■ 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

■ Marine Jet Power AB Hansellisgatan 6, Uppsala, SE-754 50 Tel: +46 10 164 10 00 sales@marinejetpower.com www.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, mixedflow waterjets are used in many diverse applications, from fast military craft and passenger vessels to workboats worldwide. Over 100 million running hours strong,

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

Polyform Buoys, Fenders, floats

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

POLLUTION CONTROL ■ Ecocoast Studio1.1, Nest@Mallard, Express Park, Bristol Road, Bridgewater TA6 4RN Tel: +44 1392 877 991 www.ecocoast.com www.bolinabooms.com Ecocoast, with now offices in the United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom, is a global leader in engineered products for the protection of coastlines, waterways, critical marine assets and infrastructure.

PONTOONS ■ Neptune Shipyards BV See under: Workboat Builders

POWER & PROPULSION ■ 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.

■ Stone Marine Propulsion Ltd Dock Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH411DT Tel: +44 1516 522372 Fax: +44 1516 522377 sales@smpropulsion.com www.smpropulsion.com/ Stone Marine Propulsion design and manufacture a complete range of high quality propulsion equipment for commercial and naval vessels of all types and sizes. Our latest propeller designs significantly lower fuel consumption and emissions

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

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■ 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.

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

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

We supply temporary and permanent seafarers to shipping companies worldwide and our expertise is the basis of our continued success.

Having dedicated Recruitment Consultants for each discipline, ship owners will often be guided by our indepth knowledge. Our logistical support team ensures the recruitment process is smooth and efficient.

ROPES, NETS & CORDAGE ■ English Braids Ltd Spring Lane, Malvern Link, Worcestershire, WR14 1AL Tel: +44 1684 892222 Fax: +44 1684 892111 eboffshore@englishbraids.com www.englishbraids.com English Braids is a family run business established in 1968, now a leading UK manufacturer of bespoke project-based HMPE rope solutions and mooring lines for over 50 years. Official Dyneema partner. With an extensive technical team and a longstanding trusted supply chain we manufacture dyneema winch rope slins, winch ropes and mooring lines from Dyneema HMPE. We have the ability to test an manufacture a range of products in different materials depending on your requirements.

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

Spinlock Ltd See under: Life Jackets

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

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

SAFETY SIGNAGE Adec Marine Limited See under: Life Saving Equipment

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INDUSTRY DATABASE SALVAGE & WRECK REMOVAL ■ Subsalve USA P.O Box 2030, North Kingstown, Ri 02852 Tel: +1 401 88408801 Fax: +1 401 884 8868 Richard@subsalve.com www.subsalve.com Subsalve is the worldwide leader and innovator in the design and manufacture of buoyancy engineered inflatables.

Our underwater lift bags are specified to meet the toughest challenges in recreational, commercial, scientific, and military applications.

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

SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS ■ Applied Satellite Technology Ltd (AST) Head Office: Satellite House, Bessemer Way, Harfreys Industrial Estate, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 0LX Tel: +44 1493 440011 Fax: +44 1493 249721 info@theastgroup.com www.theastgroup.com AST is a global supplier of satellite and end-to-end remote communications.

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

SEATING & CHAIRS ■ 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.

■ Capital Seating 1 Forward Park Sheene Road, Gorse Hill Industrial Estate, Beaumont Leys, Leicester, LE4 1BF Tel: +44 1162 169910 Fax: +44 1162 169920 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.

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STABILISERS ■ 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.

STEERING GEAR WaterMota Ltd See under: Propulsion Systems

TRAINING ■ 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 ■ Thames Marine Academy Upnor Road Lower Upnor, Rochester, ME2 4UY Tel: +44 7703 842852 www.thamesmarineacademy.co.uk The sea is a challenging and at times physically exhausting environment in which to work – not for the faint-hearted.

TRANSMISSIONS WaterMota Ltd See under: Propulsion Systems

TRANSPORT & LOGISTIC SERVICES ■ Rubb Buildings Ltd 246 Dukesway, Team Valley Trading Estate, Tyne and Wear, Gateshead, NE11 0QE Tel: +44 1914 822211 info@rubb.co.uk www.rubbuk.com Rubb marine and port structures can be custom designed to meet a variety of bulk handling methods. Relocating and extending is easy and cost effective in a busy environment.

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

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

Uzmar Shipping & Trading Co. Ltd See under: Vessel Build and Repair ■ Van Wijngaarden Marine Services BV Buitenweistraat 15, 3372 BC Hardinxveld-Giessendam Tel: +31 184 490 244 info@wijngaarden.com www.wijngaarden.com A family owned company with over 45 years of experience in the service of: Chartering tugs / workboats / launches for Inland and Sea-going towage, Assistance- and Supply services to provide services for dredging, construction and offshore companies, on projects all over the world, 24/7 – 365 days a year.

TUGS, TOWING & SALVAGE ■ 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.

■ Herman Sr bv Ebweg 56, Barendrecht, 2991LT Tel: +31 78 619 25 07 info@hermansr.com www.hermansr.com Herman Senior b.v. is a family-owned company based in Barendrecht, The Netherlands. Although the company was founded in 1992, the roots of the company go back all the way to 1976.

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

■ 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 .

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

UNDERWATER SERVICES ■ Nemo Power Tools Unit 3 Landscape Close, Weston on the Green, Oxfordshire, BICESTER, OX25 3SX Tel: +44 1869 934333 nemo@fairlocks.co.uk www.nemo-underwatertools.co.uk Nemo Power Tools are the first of their kind and the world’s only completely submersible battery-operated power tools.

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

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

Solutions based on the use of the company’s original idea - a patented magnetic patch called Miko Plaster® have been supplied to clients worldwide, including navies, governmental institutions, ship owners, diving companies, subsea contractors and oil service companies. Since 1996, Miko has developed a range of effective solutions to reduce the risk of oil spill, increase effectiveness and increase safety in the marine industry. Miko is part of Miko Group of Companies and co-located with our other owner, Buksér og Berging AS just outside Oslo, Norway

VALVES ■ 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 ■ 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.

■ Locate Supplies Nursling Industrial Estate, Majestic Road, Nursling, Southampton, SO16 0AF Tel: +44 2380747822 Sales@locatesupplies.co.uk www.locatesupplies.co.uk A leading metal and plastic supplier within the UK, Locate Supplies is proud to support the marine industry with a range of products including alloy metals, polymers, and specialist materials.

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

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

VESSEL SALE & CHARTER ■ Aquatic Towage and Marine Ltd 24 Raynes Road, Lee-On-The-Solent, Hampshire, PO13 9AL Tel: +44 (0) 7876251409 inquiries@aquatictowage.com www.aquatictowage.com New business start-up operator Aquatic Towage and Marine Ltd brings together over 50 years of combined towage and work boat experience from its key staff team.

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

WINCHES ■ 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.

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

■ 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 http://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.

WINDOW WIPERS ■ 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.

■ Exalto Wiper Technologys PO Box 40, 3370 AH, Hardinxveld -Giessendam Tel: +31 184 615 800 Fax: 31 184 614 045 wipers@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.

WORKBOAT BUILDERS ■ 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.

■ 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).

■ 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 ■ 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.

■ 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.

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

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

■ 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.

Jenkins Marine See under: Dredging Tidal Transit Limited See under: Offshore Support

WORKBOATS-ALUMINIUM ■ Habbeke Schelphoek 103, 621Mk 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.

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