Innovation Awards

INNOVATIONS SHOWCASE

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

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

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

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 h PVC fabric, its wide neck with soft material provides added comfort. The PVC is hardwearing and able to stand 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 nd

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

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 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

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

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 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

MJR Power & Automation

Off shore 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 nd

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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 new offshore wind turbines for the storage of emergency 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

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 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

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

Sea Machines Robotics, Inc

AI-ris

AI-ris is the world’s first ML/AI-powered long-range single camera computer vision navigation sensor. It provides situational awareness at an unparalleled level and deploys computer vision for the future of autonomous navigation. The AI-ris is Sea Machines’ proprietary system to classify and track targets via optical sensors (day light video cameras) using computer vision and artificial intelligence. The system augments

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

SEA-KIT International

SEA-KIT X CLASS

SEA-KIT X is a remotely controlled, versatile and configurable mother-ship platform that can launch and recover remote vehicles such as large AUV/UUVs or ROVs, enabling missions including deep-water bathymetry, offshore and subsea asset inspection and hydrographic survey with reduced risk to personnel, significantly decreased costs and 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

Workfl oat

Scaff Float

ScaffFloat is a simple concept - it combines custom plastic floats with standard scaffold components to make pontoons and workboats. It is innovative for two reasons: first, it has never been done before; and second, being such a simple and versatile system, the product is constantly innovating and morphing in what it is capable of. As we grow our reputation in the industry and people see our growing portfolio of case studies, we are being asked by clients to solve increasingly complex problems. They want us to bring the combination of our problem-solving attitude together with the versatility of the ScaffFloat system to help them with their project. 8 Stand: VA56

Zelim

Swift

Swift’s patented design delivers a faster and smoother recovery than any other system on the market. Unlike conventional overboard recovery technology, it can be operated by a single person or remotely and is capable of recovering unconscious casualties. Our patented overboard rescue conveyor is capable of rapid mass casualty rescue. Developed by experienced search and rescue personnel it recovers people, whether conscious or unconscious, in any orientation in less than 10 seconds. Rapidly deployable, the Swift is operated by a single button. by a single person, with no manual handling required. 8 Stand: VB2

Craig Davis

Rovco

Craig Gutteridge

Fischer Panda UK,

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

Off shore 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 identifi cation and disposal, marine habitat assessnent surveys and archaeological investigations.

“Craig will leverage his more than 25 years’ off shore 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 fi rm, 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 diff erence 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.”

Alberto Peña Sicilia

BW Ideol

Neil Harrison

Baltic Lifejackets

Anna Saunders

CrewSmart

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

He will lead the company in promoting BW Ideol’s fl oating off shore 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 fi ve 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 fl otation 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 off shore energy support vessel operator, to join CrewSmart, which she said transformed Seacat’s crew and fl eet 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 fi rm says. ”Crew and fl eet 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 refi ned CrewSmart into an eff ective and simple tool that’s successfully been deployed across diff erent sectors and regulatory zones.”

Kevin Murray

MacArtney

Underwater technology fi rm MacArtney has made two appointments with a focus on its off shore 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 fi rst contact with MacArtney at surface and subsea equipment fi rm 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,”

Bjarne Siig

MacArtney

said Murray. !We have worked closely together, and I have benefi ted 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 off er 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 off shore 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 off er smart solutions bringing value to the customer,” Bjarne Siig said.

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