Maritime Journal February 2019

Issue No.371

FEBRUARY 2019

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14 Dutch maritime innovation Industry stakeholders focus on ‘smart’, ‘clean’ and ‘safe’

FEATURES 24 Irish ocean energy facility €20m National Ocean Test Facility is Ireland’s first

16 Maritime 2050

26 Sun, sea and Sinn

UK gets its first ever long-term maritime strategy

ABC islands could be early adopter market for wave energy

18 Battery research 30 Coastguard cabin RIB

Germany’s heavy investment in a ‘Battery Cell Research Production Centre’

Aister’s solution for Guardia Civil dive boat

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FEATURES 13 Hydrographic Survey Valeport sensors for new micro AUV

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SMS partners with Mechanica Utilities

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17 Tug deliveries and orders Activity is back in full swing with news dominated by Damen

First of BundespolizeiSee trio named at Fassmer Werft

43 New diving offering

14 Profile: Ulf Kanne The end for internal combustion may be closer than some think

40 German marine patrol ships

46 ‘Smart’ survival garments New clothing system emits heat when immersed

46 Arctic Fox Tail Oil skimmer upgraded for extreme sub-zero conditions

21 Thirty year old tug overhaul Otto Wulf turns to Schottel for thruster system upgrade

COVER SHOT Issue No.371

FEBRUARY 2019

Diving & Underwater Services | Port & Harbour | Marine Civils

SHIP & BOATBUILDING Safety, Survival & Training Pollution Control

This month’s cover features the newbuild EuroTug 3515 Hybrid, built by Neptune Marine. This innovative shallow draft multi-purpose tugboat is currently under construction in the Netherlands for Zumaia Offshore.

Delivery is scheduled for spring 2019.

The new vessel is based on the EuroTug 3515, which has proven to be very successful in the offshore industry. The design is customized to meet future environmental requirements, alongside the highest standards in quality and safety. Its hybrid-engineering concept allows optimized operations and reduces fuel consumption without any compromises in performance.

“We are continuously looking for ways to develop and

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innovate our designs to meet the needs of our customers and the industry”, says Neptune.

Neptune Marine has a portfolio of standard and customized workboats, tugboats, pontoons and jackups. Moreover, Neptune offers marine solutions (charter, repair and mobilization) to a wide range of customers within the maritime industry. Neptune has developed from building workboats to a versatile builder of not only workboats but also offshore vessels, high speed vessels, and pontoons. From 2010 Neptune has also offered repair, conversion, and mobilization solutions.

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Interferry venues Interferry has confirmed locations for the 2021 and 2022 editions of its annual conference – held every October - in the latest initiative to extend its reach as the only organisation representing the worldwide ferry industry. The global trade association’s 46th annual conference will take place in Santander, Spain, followed in 2022 by a twin-venue event in Marrakesh and Tangier, Morocco, which will mark a first for Interferry on the African continent.

Multi-award winner Brittany Ferries will host the Santander conference while the African debut will be hosted by FRS.

Marseille Fos and Strasbourg The Marseille Fos and Strasbourg port authorities have entered a partnership agreement to strengthen the multimodal offer of sea, river and rail links serving the hinterland of France’s northsouth axis. The port of Marseille Fos is the biggest in France and second biggest in the Mediterranean.

Strasbourg - spread along 100km of river front on the northern Rhine - is the second largest river port in France.

Saab Seaeye Saab Seaeye, which claims to be the world’s largest manufacturer of electric underwater robotic vehicles is expanding its business operations with the appointment of Ryan Lumsden as Business Development Manager.

He has wide experience in the underwater vehicle market and will join the company’s sales and marketing team where he will focus on further growing the company position in the electric work vehicle market.

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DUTCH MARITIME TARGETS TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION

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Industry stakeholders gave presentations on the themes of 'clean', 'smart' and 'safe' at a Rotterdam maritime sector meeting last month.

Speakers included Peter Paul van Voorst, founder of Skoon Energy; Toine Cleophas, manager of research at Damen Shipyards Group; and students from Delft University of Technology, who demonstrated new emergency flotation and stability devices. The event was attended by Cora van Nieuwenhuizen, the Netherlands' Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management, who met Damen Shipyards Group and other Dutch maritime industry leaders.

René Berkvens, CEO of the

Damen Group, said: “Face-to-face meetings like this help to inform the government policies, programmes, regulations and infrastructure changes needed to foster new technologies and business growth.”

VARIED TOPICS Particular topics included 'better ships, cleaner oceans', privatepublic partnerships, autonomous shipping, electric shipping, digitalisation, and ship management mobile apps.

Minister van Nieuwenhuizen heard presentations from Damen, Van Oord and other key representatives of the country's thriving maritime industry.

8 Shipyards Group and other Dutch maritime industry leaders onboard a Damen FCS 2610 vessel

Three industry leaders gave the minister presentations on innovations and developments in: maritime technology, including Bas Buchner, president of the Maritime Research Institute Netherlands. Willem Buijs, CEO of Hatenboer-Water, also spoke about water technology, while Hendrik Postma, chairman of the Association of Marine Contractors, spoke about delta technology.

The presentations took place on a Damen FCS 2610 vessel, which then took attendees to the head office of Van Oord in Rotterdam.

BLUE ENTREPRENEURSHIP IS BIG TOPIC FOR EMD European Maritime Day (EMD) 2019 will focus on blue entrepreneurship, innovation and investment to transform maritime sectors and boost emerging technologies and value chains.

A specific focus will be put on research and innovation for a plastic-free ocean, while attendees of the annual EU-organised event on maritime affairs and blue growth will be able to gain new insights into evolving EU policy and funding landscape and provide input into European Maritime Policy formulation.

Breakout sessions will be organised by the European Commission (Directorate General Maritime Affairs & Fisheries DG MARE with other services) and will focus on strategic EU policy initiatives to support Europe's Sustainable Blue Economy.

They will include Accelerating research and innovation: Horizon Europe; Plugging the finance gap: Towards a Blue Economy Investment Platform; and Towards 2050: Oceans and the EU's decarbonisation strategy.

25 stakeholder workshops will

look at subjects including marine bio-economy and biotechnology; digitalisation, AI & big data for maritime; coastal and marine environment, climate action; sustainable blue growth financing; and green shipping & shipbuilding.

Event participants will include maritime professionals, entrepreneurs and ocean leaders from businesses, governments, public institutions, NGOs and academia.

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MARITIME 2050 LAUNCHED The UK's Department for Transport has launched Maritime 2050, its first ever long-term strategy for the UK maritime sector.

The strategy has been developed in close collaboration with Maritime UK, the body for the UK maritime sector.

Maritime UK Chair Harry Theochari said: “For the first time the maritime sector has a real long-term strategy setting out what government and industry will do to position the UK as the world's leading maritime nation over the coming decades in an increasingly competitive global context. The global ocean economy will double in value to $3trn by 2030. Competitor maritime nations are hungry for the prize, and Maritime 2050 will ensure that the UK is best-placed to capitalise.

Brexit has raised the profile of the sector, not least owing to national debate on the UK's future trade relations. Whilst the sector is determined to manage the UK's departure from the EU as smoothly as possible, it is also focused Beyond Brexit.

The strategy is founded on seven core ambitions, demonstrating the country's bold and aspirational objectives: UK competitive advantage; Technology; People; Environment; Trade; Infrastructure; Security and Resilience.

MARITIME TECHNOLOGY MEETING 8 Europe cannot afford not to support its shipyards and maritime equipment manufacturers

The Romanian EU Presidency and SEA Europe recently coorganised a meeting with high-level representatives from EU Member States with interests in shipbuilding and maritime equipment manufacturing.

“This meeting allowed the maritime technology sector to raise political awareness of EU and national decision-makers on the challenges, needs, threats and opportunities of Europe's shipyards and maritime equipment manufacturers. The meeting also enabled the participants to reflect on possible future political actions and policies”, said Christophe Tytgat, SEA Europe's Secretary General.

“The maritime technology sector is strategic for Europe in terms of value chain, value creation, job creation, security and

defence”, Mr. Tytgat added.

“Europe's shipyards are global leaders in the building of complex ship types and structures and Europe's maritime equipment manufacturers are global leaders in the production of (advanced) maritime equipment, systems and technologies. Europe, therefore, has a keen interest to recognize the economic and strategic importance of its maritime technology industry and to take actions in support of the sector to cope with its many global and societal challenges.”

Europe's shipyards and maritime equipment manufacturers can furthermore play a key role in implementing Europe's Blue Economy agenda. To do so, Europe's maritime technology sector will need to make significant investments in research,

development and innovation and with the financial support from EU programmes like Horizon Europe and others, the sector will not only be able to cope with its societal challenges but also be able to remain at the forefront of innovative shipbuilding and maritime equipment manufacturing.

“Europe cannot afford not to support its shipyards and maritime equipment manufacturers. This time, another political failure to support the maritime technology sector in Europe will no doubt result in significant economic and job losses and may ultimately lead to a disappearance of a strategic industry for Europe”, Mr. Tytgat warned.

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Global law firm Clyde & Co has undertaken further expansion in continental Europe with the opening of an office in Hamburg following the hire of four leading marine partners and their teams.

The partners join from Ince & Co and are a highly regarded group of marine litigation partners working for many of the major German and Scandinavian shipowners and P&I insurers. Their expertise encompasses shipping, yachting, admiralty and pilotage.

Boreas Maritime, full-service crewing agency, announces the move of their headquarters into a new, own building in Arkel, the Netherlands. Since the company’s start-up in 2017, Boreas Maritime has experienced rapid growth, with offices in the Netherlands, Singapore, Indonesia, India, Nigeria and the UAE. The new office location offers larger premises to accommodate the growing team, as well as better accessibility for visiting customers.

Generator specialist Fischer Panda UK celebrated 25 years in business at the end of January with the largest order book and highest revenue turnover in its history as the company prepares for a landmark year in 2019. Capitalising on new industry approvals, plus recent expansion of its specialist technical team and product portfolio, the Verwood-based marine systems specialist says it is planning for its most high-profile and significant year yet.

Volumes last year in key areas of activity confirmed Marseille Fos as the leading French cargo and cruise port – a result matched by dynamic progress at its logistics and industrial sites. Total cargo throughput improved 1% on 2017 to 81 million tonnes. Standout performances included a seventh consecutive year of growth in container traffic, which rose 2% for 1.4 million teu, and a 12% increase in dry bulks at 15.2MT. Meanwhile cruise numbers leapt 15%.

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Port-Safety Port-Safety, Danish developer of the Lifeladder rescue device, welcomes Ole Ingrisch as new Chairman of the Board, starting in February 2019. Ole brings more than 30 years’ experience in the maritime and offshore industry.

Currently serving as CEO of Port of Esbjerg, Ole has previous experience at companies such as MARTEC, BlueOceanAB, and Royal Greenland, amongst others.

Ole also serves as a Chairman of the Board for Danish Ports, which is a private association for commercial ports in Denmark.

Panda birthday Generator specialist Fischer Panda UK celebrated 25 years in business at the end of January with the largest order book and highest revenue turnover in its history as the company prepares for a landmark year in 2019.

Capitalising on new industry approvals, plus recent expansion of its specialist technical team and product portfolio, the Verwood-based marine systems specialist says it is planning for its most high-profile and significant year yet.

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The Battery Cell Research Production Centre is an initiative launched by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)[1] and will receive an investment of €500m.

It is part of a strategic drive to develop a German-based mass production of lithium-ion cells necessary to meet the demands of the electrification of transport and storage systems.

As the largest cell manufacturer within the consortium, with world leading in-house technologies from electrochemistry to energy management systems software, Leclanché will be playing a leading role by bringing industrial

scale cell manufacturing knowhow. The consortium's objectives with the facility are to ensure it acts as an enabler for the development of mass industrial production based on state-of-theart cell chemistry and cell design.

Other participating companies include BMZ Group/ Terra E, Customcells, EAS and Liacon.

The project is a significant win for the German Ministry of Education and Research, Germany, and for Europe at large who need the participation of leading lithium-ion players to build a European-based industry capable of minimizing dependence on Asian battery manufacturers.

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Leclanché announced in December 2018 that it would triple current factory capacity to over 3 million cells per year, or 1 GWh per year by 2020. The production of its proprietary cells, Lithium Titanate Oxide (LT)) and Lithium Graphite/NMC, is based in Willstätt, Germany which is currently the largest lithium ion pouch cell production facility in Europe operating since 2012 with a capacity of over 1 million cells.

‘TALLINK MEGASTAR’ AUTONOMOUS RESEARCH Researchers from the Finnish Geospatial Research Institute and Aalto University will team up with Fleetrange Ltd. and Tallink Grupp as part of a research project carried out under a programme of, and funded by, the European Space Agency (ESA).

The team will utilize the Tallink Grupp's newest vessel Megastar

for practical field tests on the Helsinki-Tallinn route on the Baltic Sea. The goal is to develop techniques for autonomous navigation for ships with focus on safety, using a combination of different sensors, machine learning and artificial intelligence.

The technology will combine data from visual images,

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COMPACT SATCOM DOME OFFERS UNMATCHED SPEED AND COVERAGE This new satcom dome is also proposed as a back-up system for larger workboats that already have a primary satcom system, writes Dag Pike With a diameter of just 37cms, the Tracphone V3-HTS is claimed to be smaller in physical size that any other Ku-band marine satellite communications antenna on the market and it is designed to provide faster data speeds that many larger marine satellite antenna.

This new antenna will make internet connectivity and HD quality streaming possible on vessels that do not have space for a large satcom dome. The unit is specifically designed to operate on KVH's mini-sat broadband network and this network will provide unmatched speed and coverage using the new next-generation high throughput satellites on Intelsat's global network all of which are fully integrated under the IntelsatOne Flex for maritime platforms.

The unit is specifically designed to operate on KVH’s mini-sat broadband network and this network will provide unmatched speed and coverage using the new next-generation high throughput satellites on Intelsat’s global network all of which are fully integrated under the IntelsatOne Flex for maritime platforms “Ensuring that mariners around the World can experience the benefits of connectivity at sea has been the driving force for KVH for many years and the new TracPhone V3-HTS makes that possible for more types of boats that ever before,” commented Brent Bruun, KVH's chief operating officer. “KVH streamlines the entire process of getting broadband on a boat by offering monthly airtime and value-added services as a complete package.”

The new antenna weighs in at just 11kg and is combined with a mini-VSAT Manager unit below decks. In addition to downloading and uploading data the new unit includes a clear Voice over Internet quality phone service. It is anticipated that this new satcom system will be particularly valuable for survey craft that need to upload large qualities of data. Uploading speeds of 2Mbps are on offer with downloading speeds of 5Mbps.

The safety aspects of this new system are found in the possibility of smaller vessels being able to update their electronic charts by downloading chart corrections and it will also be possible to download complex weather information. It will also be possible to incorporate vessel tracking into the system. Servicing packages are available that promise prompt attention to faults.

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ROV support vessel charter announced Fugro is set to commence its first project using new multipurpose ROV support vessel, Edda Sun, with mobilisation for the IRM contract planned for March 2019.

With a recently announced two-year charter of the Edda Sun, Fugro has enhanced its IRM, construction and decommissioning support services in Europe.

The Edda Sun is extremely versatile with a high weather capability. Built in 2009 to the highest Norwegian standards, the vessel can accommodate up to 72 personnel and is equipped with a Sikorsky S 92 compatible helideck and a 70T/11m heave compensated knuckle boom deck crane.

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Featuring 625m² of free deck space for project use - among the largest in its class - the Edda Sun has two crane-deployed inspection class ROV systems and one hangar-deployed FCV 3000 work class ROV system permanently installed. The vessel also has integrated ROV control, online inspection, survey and offline processing/review offices and client offices.

Karl Daly, Fugro's European IRM Service Line Director, commented, “We are extremely pleased to bring the Edda Sun into Fugro's European IRM fleet alongside our other highly capable ROVSV, the Skandi Carla. Together with our broad in-house IRM expertise and technology, these vessels enable us to

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• Ensure statutory testing and examinations of equipment are carried out in accordance with relevant legislation • Ensuring documentation is kept up to date and managed in line with company procedures • Providing technical assistance to marine crews when necessary • Play a lead role in contributing to the development of a marine training structure that supports the growth and development of the marine crews.

• Actively lead the training programme and ensure targets for growth and development of staff are fully met • Provide leadership and support to the marine crew and Technical Superintendent in planning and executing vessel repairs and dry dockings Our successful applicant must be able to demonstrate extensive marine experience gained through working in a similar fast-paced environment and possess strong leadership skills. Experience with Jack up barges would be an advantage not essential. You must be self-motivated and comfortable working under your own initiative as well as being able to work to tight deadlines. This role requires flexibility to support the business, with some overtime when necessary.

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The ecoSUBμ-5 has a 500m depth capability, 48-hour endurance and the ability to carry a range of specialist sensors.

A key design specification was maintaining a cylindrical form, with no projecting control surfaces or antennae limiting launch from a surface, underwater or sonobuoy tube. This was achieved using a moving mass within the vehicle to control the pitch angle, which also enables the combined antennae and location beacons – coaxial to the main body – to be adequately exposed for surface communications and GPS positioning.

When the mass is fully forward, the vehicle can stand on its nose. This also affords a steep dive capability, thus providing a unique profiling capability.

One of the many applications of micro-AUV technology is an alternative to the XBT (expendable bathythermograph), traditionally used to obtain a temperature profile of the water column and locate the thermocline and later adapted to enable calculation of the speed of sound. An ecoSUB-μ5 combined with a specially adapted Valeport SV (sound velocity) sensor is able to provide real-time, physical measurement of speed of sound, accurate depth information, and the ability to generate multiple SV profiles at several locations autonomously.

Ingenious data compression techniques enable ecoSUB to deliver a full sound velocity down cast with speed of sound, depth and lat/longitude every metre through 290m in a single Iridium Short Burst Data (SBD) message, before being deployed to a new location to repeat the process. This can be extended

Innovative solution for ABP Humber ABP Humber has taken delivery of a bespoke Peli case solution designed, by Swathe Services, to fit the surface components of an R2Sonic multibeam SIM box and Integrated Inertial Navigation System (I2NS).

Specifically intended for use in open boats, such as ABP Humber's RIB Humber Scout, the Peli case incorporates all the bulkhead connectors for external cable fittings, as well as an inverter for operating from DC battery power and a shrouded cooling system.

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Decision-makers are thus supplied with detailed 3D maps of the underwater acoustic environment over a wide area, in near real-time, in advance of the host vessel's arrival at the location.

The first five vehicles, produced in May 2018, underwent extensive sea trails before being supplied to the customer and subsequently prepared for deployment on a northern North Sea exercise around the turn of the year. This will see them being remotely piloted, using the Iridium channel and a specially designed C3 base station allowing over the horizon communications in an internet-denied environment. New missions or alterations will be uploaded on-the-fly when the vehicles surface.

Mindful of the value and sensitive nature of some of the data collected, facilities for remote data erasure have also been incorporated.

transom transducer mount for the R2Sonic multibeam. This carries a Sonic 2024, I2NS and Valeport MiniSVS. Together, these products provide the port with the capability to mount the survey system on the category 3-coded RIB for close quarters work. The RIB can either be mobilised from a trailer or from a 14m catamaran for navigational or contract work.

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through the use of the post-nominal CMarSci(Hydrography).

Although for many years, scientists and technologists, based anywhere in the world, have been able to gain Chartered status through the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology, the new designation heralds the first time that hydrographic professionals have been able to specify and demonstrate their particular area of expertise and competence.

The Institute also expects to recognise oceanographers and metocean experts, as well as cartographers and navigators later this year, with the introduction of further descriptors to the CMarSci and CMarTech registers respectively.

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ULF KANNE GREEN PROPULSION For Ulf Kanne, Green propulsion and investment expert, we may be closer to the end for internal combustion marine propulsion than many think.

“Many big cities want to use their waterways to help reduce traffic congestion, and there are quite a number of countries - France, Norway, Britain, China, India and the Netherlands looking at banning combustion engines on the roads.”

“But there's a complication. Marine engines are so dirty that even running a small 5hp petrol marine four-stroke outboard produces as much NOx and hydrocarbon pollution as running 38.5 cars - this is really dramatic.”

There's also the big IMO carbon reduction target, so now there's CO2 to think about too.

Diesel hybrids, while reducing NOx emissions, just won't cut it for carbon “saving maybe 20% to 30% on that emitted by a traditional diesel vessel”. It's something, he says, “but it's not huge”.

However, “when it comes to fully electric vessels, you have a greater impact: the local emissions are zero... and depending on the local grid's energy mix and renewables supply, CO2 can be reduced or even eliminated.

Timing helps: “Battery energy density is going

up, and battery costs per kWh are going down,” he said. On the road, the “total cost of ownership of a small electric van is already starting to be a cheaper option than a diesel version”. And the new battery technology is filtering through to the marine industry.

While working for Torqeedo, Kanne saw the company win the Seawork Innovation Award and explained that the 120-passenger ferry Ecocat normally runs just using photovoltaic panels on the roof that pick up the strong Spanish sun, with an auxiliary feed from the shore if needed: “There is no auxiliary internal combustion engine,” he pointed out.

But, what if there's no sun?

Then, he explained, it's down to getting a fast DC charge, bigger batteries (which entails pushing around more weight) or possibly more vessels on the route to take over while they are being recharged, although he added: “This is not usually something that the operators want to hear as it holds implications for harbour space.”

However, “the hydrodynamics of the hull is another factor”, he explained. “If you have a more efficient hull, you need less energy, you have a longer battery range, there's less charging needed during the day so you have a

Marine engines are so dirty that even running a small 5hp petrol four-stroke outboard produces as much NOx and hydrocarbon pollution as running 38.5 cars - this is really dramatic higher productivity level, and this means a lower cost per trip.”

In fact, he underlined that it's worthwhile thinking in terms of the overall fleet - and its power: “There are times it really makes sense to build new, efficient vessels, even taking advantage of locally produced, clean energy: in the end, it could be a cheaper solution.”

Despite a lifecycle 'win', the upfront costs can be steep and banks aren't always interested in new technologies. Therefore, the indefatigable Mr Kanne has recently set up a business which unlocks funding from impact investors “to bridge the gap and make capital available for those that want - or need - to transition to more future-oriented transport”.

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Significant news comes from Turkey where RAL has contracted TOR Group of Companies for construction of three customised RAstar 3300 tugs for Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority. Over 80tbp is specified for the BV-classed trio whose duties will include firefighting and pollution response, the towing arrangements including a winch forward and towing hook aft. The timeline for the three is described as “aggressive” with steel-cutting starting early in 2019 and delivery to Ghana before the end of the year.

Finally and staying in Turkey, shipbuilder Med Marine and Italian tug operator SERS SRL have signed a deal for construction of a 70tbp RAmparts 2500W tug. Med Marine has an established record in building similar RAL tugs with different bollard pulls for its own and national and international clients and this latest RINA-classed example will be powered by MTU main engines driving Rolls-Royce thrusters with escort duties included in its capabilities.

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8 Re-styled deckhouses and wheelhouses are features of the latest Z-Tech tugs for PSA Marine

8 The Damen Shoalbuster 2509 Murjan 41 is part of a three vessel order

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Four tug deliveries are reported during the period, starting with Netherlands-based Damen, a notable package of vessels has joined the fleet of Murjan Sharq Marine Contracting Co Ltd (MSMC) for participation in an extensive oil pipeline dredging and installation project in Saudi Arabia.

The Shoalbuster 2509 Murjan 41 and Stan Tug 1606 Murjan 22 (along with a Damen Stan Pontoon 4512 equipped with Damen DOP pump) will assist in dredging a 5km trench and pipeline installation involving pipe-pull and backfill operations.

Damen's global presence is demonstrated with the order, the 30tbp Shoalbuster completed at Hardinxveld in the Netherlands, the Stan Tug a product of its Changde China yard and the Stan Pontoon from Albwardy Damen Shipyard.

Non-European news worthy of mention comes from Singapore's PSA Marine with delivery of a further two RALdesigned Z-Tech tugs from Cheoy Lee Shipyard. PSA Marine is joint-developer of the Z-Tech with RAL and PSA Polaris and PSA Capella are Z-Tech 5000 versions with re-styled deckhouse and interior. The 52tbp, 27m LOA, LR-classed tugs are powered

by Yanmar main engines developing 3,060kW in total driving Schottel Z-drives. Towing is over the bow via a MacGregor hydraulic towing winch (see elsewhere in this column for details of other MacGregor's tug deck machinery orders); a knuckle-boom deck crane is fitted on the aft deck.

Turning to orders, Damen again feature with the signing of contracts for two ASD Tugs and a Stan Tug. The ASD Tug 2810, described as its “best-selling” tug was recently upgraded to become a “next-generation” harbour tug including full compliance with new stability regulations, a modular NOx reduction system and inclusion of the Damen Digital Platform.

An example of the re-designated ASD Tug 2811 bearing the name E-Two is due for delivery imminently to Netherlandsbased EMAR Offshore Services. E-Two provides 65tbp via Caterpillar main engines and Rolls-Royce thrusters while DMT supplies a double-drum winch forward with a Mampaey 65T hook fitted aft.

Another popular offering from Damen's stable is the ASD Tug 2411 and it is from the other side of the world that the next order is reported with the signing of a contract for such a tug with Port Nelson in New Zealand. The order was prompted by expansion at the port allowing vessels up to 280m LOA to use the wharf in turn creating the requirement for additional tug bollard pull.

The new addition will provide 70tbp replacing two tugs from the existing fleet and joining another Damen tug at Port Nelson, the ASD Tug 2310 Toia. While standard in most respects, the new addition will have a gangway installed to facilitate crew access in the up to 4m tides at the port.

Finally for Damen, Norwegian Gerd Stensen AS has ordered a Stan Tug 1606 to join its dredging operations including extracting coral sand for the French agricultural industry. Like Damen, Stensen is a family-owned company with previous experience of the former's products having operated a Stan Tug 1 for 36 years. The contract was signed on the same day the client tried out the tug in Gorinchem and modifications from standard include addition of a towing winch and additional heating systems.

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After the usual quiet holiday period, activity is back in full swing with news dominated by deliveries and orders for Damen and more design success for Robert Allan Ltd (RAL)

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ASSESSING FUTURE FORTUNES FOR TUGS

The offshore market has not yet recovered from the 2014 oil price fall and Century state it is only now that the tug market is showing signs of some stability

8 The shiphandling tug sector is adapting to turbulent times in the market

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Tug and offshore vessel broker Century Marine Services has provided an insight into the current state of the tug and OSV market suggesting a positive future for twin-screw conventional tugs.

Offshore support vessels cover a range of vessel types, many with no towing capabilities, towage within the sector perhaps best represented by anchor-handling tugs within the oil and gas industry joined more recently by offshore wind in providing opportunities for vessels capable of towing. One-tier down from vessels employed directly (ie moving and positioning rigs and platforms) is the cascade effect of connected work including barge movements for the offshore industry by tugs of all shapes and sizes. While the bulk of each market (OSV and tug) is distinct from each other there will therefore be a crossover in some areas.

Century Marine mentions the “over exuberance” of speculation in offshore tonnage between 2004 and 2014 with newbuilding prices for tugs and OSVs at levels that would now be considered unrealistic, a situation that lead to substantial oversupply. The offshore market has not yet recovered from the 2014 oil price fall and Century state it is only now that the tug market is showing signs of some stability.

In some cases tug values are back to normal or near normal depreciation over the year,

particularly with harbour/terminal tugs where, while there is pressure on rates, new projects and fleet replacements have absorbed much of that pressure with over-speculation of harbour tugs never having been to the extent of the OSV market.

Twin-screw tugs in the ocean-towing and construction sector continue to suffer from subdued rates with deck barge activity very low while fewer ports are accepting conventional twin-screw harbour tugs. However, Century also predicts “brighter skies on the horizon” with major projects in the Middle East and SE Asia being tendered that will require a substantial number of conventional twin-screw tugs and deck barges which could potentially remove over-supply problems for the foreseeable future.

Summing up, this interesting insight from Century Marine states that there are good reasons to be optimistic about both OSV and tug markets but it would be precipitous to say they have bottomed out. It finishes by reminding the reader that while the shipbroker has many skills, using a crystal ball is not one of them!

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JENKINS MARINE ASSISTS WITH FERRY REFIT

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UK-based Jenkins Marine has taken part in a complex operation to remove a chain ferry from its ground tackle and tow it to drydock for its regular refit

Local residents, and during summer months tourists making the journey along the UK's south coast rely on the vehicular chain ferry Bramble Bush Bay to make the short crossing across the entrance to Poole harbour. Operated by the Bournemouth Motor Road and Ferry Company and better known as the Sandbanks ferry, it connects Sandbanks in the east to Shell Bay avoiding a lengthy road journey around Poole harbour, claimed to be the second largest natural harbour in the world.

As with any such link, the Sandbanks ferry needs regular maintenance and every two years is removed from its running chains for completion of surveys, inspections, maintenance and general upkeep. Late last year, the regular process required the ferry to be drydocked in Falmouth and the owners engaged locally-based Jenkins Marine to carry out the removal and subsequent tow to Falmouth and return and reconnecting following the refit, a process Jenkins Marine has been involved in for many years.

The operation involved more than just a routine coastal tow and Jenkins Marine's extensive fleet of workboats was on hand

8 Jenkins Marine deployed its tug Handfast for the tow to Falmouth

to carry out the task. First, the ferry had to be removed from its chains, an operation involving the shallow-draught 14m workboat Buffalo (with deck crane), smaller assistant workboat Alu 2 and shallow-draught, 10tbp twin-screw tug Polmear along with what Jenkins described as â&#x20AC;&#x153;careful supervision and many handsâ&#x20AC;?.

Following removal from its chains Polmear was joined by Jenkins 1983-built Damen Stan Tug 1906 Handfast for the short journey into Poole itself as bad weather conditions delayed the coastal tow to Falmouth. A few days later conditions improved and Handfast was able to sail with the ferry in tow for Falmouth.

Polmear and a local pilot were deployed to escort the convoy out of the harbour limits.

Following the drydocking at AP Falmouth Handfast returned to tow the ferry back to Poole harbour where the reverse process was carried to reconnect it to the running chains, an example of where small local workboat and tug operators can provide specialist skills combined with local knowledge to complete essential infrastructure maintenance duties.

Cargo handling specialist MacGregor has secured orders for deck machinery for eight tugs to be built in Hong Kong and a US Navy towing, salvage and rescue ship.

Cargotec Corporation is well known for cargo handling equipment typified by its Kalmar and Hiab brands while its MacGregor deck machinery arm (established in 1937 in the UK by the MacGregor brothers) serves a variety of vessel types including tugs and these two order announcements indicate the strength of brand in an area of ship construction at the heart of these specific ship types.

The first order involves machinery for four escort and four harbour tugs to be built at Cheoy Lee Shipyards to be operated in India, Southeast Asia and other regions around the world. MacGregor has had a long

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Towing deck machinery success for MacGregor

8 Eight Cheoy Lee-built tugs will include MacGregor deck machinery

relationship with Cheoy Lee and the order involves: compact high performance escort winches, anchor windlasses, towing winches, hydraulic power packs and power take-off systems. A particular feature is a simplified structural design to reduce winch weights and improve control panel construction, the

reduced winch weight and dimensions of the winch delivering a ten percent increase in vessel speed during forward tows.

The second order involves provision of deck machinery for a US Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) T-ATSX class towing, salvage and rescue ship, a new class intended for worldwide deployment. The contract is with Gulf Island Shipyards and includes the option for a further seven vessels with the equipment planned for delivery during the first quarter of 2020.

NAVSEA requirements state the vessel must have a minimum bollard pull of 118t and to meet this need the deck machinery package including a main towing and traction winch in addition to an offshore crane, Triplex shark jaws, towing and pop-up pins, a stern roller and other associated equipment.

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German tug owner Otto Wulf turned to propulsion and steering manufacturer Schottel when it had to consider the future of a tug already 30 years old.

The world of tug construction can perhaps be considered to be in a healthy state given the regular reports of fleet upgrades and expansion. Tug owners are well known however for making their vessels last before often handing them on to new owners to start a new career, for them as much a pride-and-joy as when they were delivered as new. Particularly on Europe's inland waterways small tugs with modern and stylish renovated accommodation and wheelhouses will have their true age given away by the hull design.

Keeping old tugs going presents challenges however beyond just cosmetics and crew comfort and original equipment will often become obsolete with the procurement of spare parts increasingly difficult. Class requirements also evolve of course with implications for the vessel's prospects and such a position was faced by Otto Wulf GmbH when considering what the future would hold for its ASD tug Wulf 9.

Built in 1988 by Norwegian shipbuilder Båtservice Verft A/S, Wulf 9 was obviously considered to be worthy of a new lease of life

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8 GPS Alert will provide fleet support to GPS Marine’s vessels

8 Briggs Marine has reported the return to service of the tug GPS Iona following a major refit and the addition of a new support launch to its fleet.

GPS Iona's refit and life-extension programme included a new propeller shaft, extensive hull re-plating along with fender and accommodation upgrading all intended to equip the tug for work on the Thames Tideway Tunnel project. GPS Alert is the new 35kph “fleet support launch” that will help GPS Marine manage health and safety and ISM along with running repairs and maintenance on its Thames fleet of tugs and barges.

8 Following selection of Robert Allan Ltd's RAmparts 2800-DF dual-fuel shiphandling tug to join the Singapore fleet of PSA Marine, builder PaxOcean China has held the keel laying ceremony for the “trend-setting” new tug.

Robert Allan Ltd is now firmly established as a world leader in the design of LNG-fuelled tugs with the RAstar 4000-DF for Østensjø Rederi of Norway and the RAstar 3800-DF for Ningbo Port China in its lists of references. The ceremony was attended by Mr Peter Chew and Mr Lim Bock Kee from PSA Marine.

8 Ijmuiden-based Tschudi Offshore & Towage has cited “continuing dismal offshore market conditions” for completion of its programmed disposal of all vessels operated by the company.

Consequentially, all its companies involved in ship-owning and related services have now been closed. However Tschudi Offshore & Towage Holding BV and Tschudi Ship Management Holland BV will continue to offer commercial and technical services from the same office. Two notable disposals took place earlier in 2018 when it sold the powerful anchor-handling tugs ITC Chinook and ITC Cyclone. Other significant vessels

previously operated by Tschudi have included the Damen-built PSVs World Emerald and World Sapphire.

8 Following the earlier agreement with Teekay Shipping Australia Pty Ltd to re-shape its structure KT Maritime Services Australia Pty Ltd has reported a change in its name.

Earlier in 2018 Kotug Australia and Teekay Shipping Australia concluded a deal to change their arrangement from a 50/50 joint venture to a full subsidiary of the Kotug group.

Consequentially, KT Maritime Services (Prelude) Pty Ltd and KT Maritime Services (Bayu Undan) Pty Ltd have been renamed Kotug Maritime Services (Prelude) Pty Ltd and Kotug Maritime Services (Bayu Undan) Pty Ltd. Current business addresses remain the same.

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IRISH OCEAN ENERGY TEST FACILITY OPENS Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney TD has officially opened Ireland’s only Ocean Testing Facility in Cork Located in the €20 million UCC Environmental Research Institute (ERI) Beaufort building, Lir - the National Ocean Test Facility provides world-class laboratory testing for offshore wind, wave and tidal energy devices. The state of the art facilities at Lir include four wave tanks that can replicate real ocean conditions and enable testing of various marine innovations, technologies and structures at different scales.

As well as the ocean test infrastructure, Lir also offers a highly experienced team of researchers and operators.

Speaking at the opening of Lir, Tánaiste Simon Coveney said, “Lir, the National Ocean Test Facility is key to the development of Ireland's offshore renewable energy industry and marine research sector. As a key piece of infrastructure in the SFI MaREI Centre for Marine and Renewable Energy it provides an invaluable resource for industry, researchers and state institutions to facilitate testing of innovative ocean energy technologies and devices for marine systems. The ERI, MaREI and Lir are vital enablers of Ireland's blue economy, allowing both indigenous and international companies to develop renewable energy systems that will ultimately have real impact in how we generate energy from our oceans.”

UNLOCKING POTENTIAL Professor Patrick G. O'Shea, President University College Cork said “When you consider the energy and environmental challenges society faces globally, research to unlock the potential of our oceans can provide future solutions. University College Cork has been an acknowledged leader in marine energy research for many years, and we have been part of the Lir journey since its designation as a National Facility in 2009.

Today is a proud day to see Lir become a vital part of Ireland's national ocean energy test infrastructure. We are looking forward to working with government departments and agencies in ensuring that the full capacity and potential of Lir to the research community and Irish economy are realised.”

The Ministerial party toured the Lir facility, a 2,600 m2 tank

hall reviewing the Deep Ocean Basin tank, Ocean Basin tank and Electrical Laboratory, and also experienced the wave and current flume capabilities of the tanks, as well as the wave watch flume and adjustable beach.

8 The Ministerial party experienced the wave and current flume capabilities of the tanks

DE-RISKING TECHNOLOGIES UCC's Dr. Jimmy Murphy and Lead at Lir said, “The diversity of activities at Lir reflect the numerous commercial opportunities that offshore renewable energy presents. We are supporting companies by de-risking their technologies through our extensive testing capability including towing, installation, performance and survivability testing. We also operate in the broader marine sector as we have the capacity to test any structure that can be fabricated at a smaller scale. As well as renewable energy devices and systems, Lir can also be used to test oil and gas platforms, aquaculture cages, vessels, breakwaters and coastal protection structures. The Lir facility will accelerate Ireland's marine sector development, and we look forward to supporting indigenous and international companies, institutions, academia and researchers in this important sector.”

CWind agreement with ORE Catapult CWind, part of the Global Marine Group (GMG), a provider of topside, splash zone and subsea engineering services to the offshore renewables and utilities market, has signed a Collaboration Agreement with the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, the UK's offshore renewable energy innovation centre.

Together, the two companies will focus on delivering applied research projects and accelerating technology development, aimed at improving health and safety, the operational performance of offshore renewable assets and reducing risk and cost.

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8 ORE Catapult’s demonstration turbine in Levenmouth, Blyth

Over the last 12 months, CWind and ORE Catapult have established a strong relationship, leveraging their respective strengths and

capabilities, and have planned multiple projects for 2019, including the exploration of an engineered corrosion protection solution, and an in-field communication solution.

Furthermore, CWind is delighted to join the Offshore Wind Innovation Hub's (OWIH) Technical Advisory Group. The OWIH, a joint initiative by ORE Catapult and the Knowledge Transfer Network, a provider of UK business support, is the UK's primary coordinator for innovation, focusing on offshore wind energy cost reduction and maximising UK economic impact.

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The first tidal energy plant to be installed in French waters is now being monitored by a sophisticated monitoring system developed

by QOS Energy writes Dag Pike.

Sabella, a pioneering French tidal and ocean stream energy turbine developer, has partnered with QOS Energy to improve the performance monitoring of its ground-breaking Ushant tidal energy project. After developing prototypes the first 1MW tidal turbine of the plant which is submerged 55 metres under water off the west coast of France, is equipped with a QOS system that comprises more than 100 sensors to monitor both the performance and condition of the turbine. It now uses QOS Energy's powerful data intelligence platform to identify, assess and anticipate potential failures, gathering data every 5 minutes.

Sabella's 1MW D10 turbine was initially commissioned in 2015 in the Fromveur Passage, a strait that lies between Ushant Island and the Molène Archipelago, off the coast of the French region of Brittany where the tidal streams run very strongly. After undergoing key technology upgrades, the tidal turbine was redeployed for the second time in October 2018 with its new monitoring system.

Jean-François Daviau, who is the CEO of Sabella commented, “Operating and maintaining

QOS ENERGY TO MONITOR SABELLA TIDAL INSTALLATION Sabella, a pioneering French tidal and ocean stream energy turbine developer, has partnered with QOS Energy to improve the performance monitoring of its ground-breaking Ushant tidal energy project 8 Sabella's 1MW D10 turbine

a utility-scale tidal turbine at such depth is particularly challenging, and data collection and analysis plays a vital role in doing so successfully.

QOS Energy's data intelligence platform enables our O&M team to visualise critical KPIs such as water pressure, temperature, swell energy prediction, rotor speed or torque compared to power produced. We need this cutting-edge monitoring capability to be able to fully understand performance, and effectively control potential failures.”

Founded in 2008, Sabella is a pioneering tidal and ocean stream turbine developer, supplying reliable turnkey energy solutions worldwide. In the early 2000s, Jean François Daviau, along with Hervé Majastre, an engineer specialised in energy storage systems, created Hydrohélix Energies based on a subsea tidal turbine patent. Sabella was incorporated in 2008 and Daviau was appointed president. Based in Quimper in the Brittany region of France, the company counts around twenty employees and so far, two tidal turbines have been tried and tested in real conditions; the D03 and D10.

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SUN, SEA AND SINN: ABC ISLANDS SET TO HARNESS WAVE ENERGY German wave energy developer Sinn Power was recently invited to a business trip to Caribbean islands of Aruba and Curacao The visit, involving CEO Dr. Philipp Sinn and Head of Sales Johannes Stuck was organised by the DNHK (German-Dutch Foreign Trade Chamber) as part of the Energy Export Initiative of the BMWi. The aim of this business trip was to connect selected German companies from the field of "Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency" with potential partners on the ABC Islands in order to market products and services of German companies Sinn Power was able to present its innovative products and services to more than 100 participants during the 1st GermanCaribbean Energy Conference and to hold talks with potential partners and customers in individual business meetings.

High-profile politicians, energy providers, project developers and local companies showed great interest in Sinn Power and its technology.

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The strong swell and rough conditions (on the Eastern coasts) do not attract any beach tourists, but is an ideal condition for your wave power plants Currently, the power supply on the islands is very costly and subject to large fluctuations. The energy demand is mainly covered by fossil fuels. This is very harmful to the environment and also extremely expensive. Both in Aruba and Curacao efforts are therefore strong to steadily increase energy demand through the implementation of renewable energy.

Alexandra Sierra, Head of Sales Advisory at the GermanDutch Chamber of Commerce said “So far, the energy needs of the ABC islands have been met mainly by fossil fuels, which had to be imported almost 100%.

This dependency on the world market and the oil price has immensely increased the costs of providing energy on the islands. For many islanders this means spending a quarter of their salary on energy costs in everyday life.”

The solution: renewable energy from ocean waves. Because the energy density from ocean waves is up to 100 times greater than that of sun and wind. Furthermore, waves are much more continuous over the year compared to other renewable energy resources.

In addition, the east and west coasts of both islands differ greatly: While the west coast offers Caribbean holiday flair with white beaches, calm seas and a wide range of hotels, the untamed forces of nature are raging on the eastern coasts.

“The strong swell and rough conditions do not attract any beach tourists, but is an ideal condition for your wave power plants” said Dr. Philipp Sinn, founder and CEO of Sinn Power.

8 Sinn Power’s scalable solution could be well suited to the conditions on Aruba and Curacao

Wind energy PPAs on the rise According to trade body Wind Europe, companies around Europe have now signed nearly 5GW of power purchase agreements (PPAs) with wind farms.

This is almost equivalent to Denmark's total wind energy capacity.

Such deals allow large corporate electricity purchasers to lock in their energy costs many years ahead. These PPAs only started in 2014 and mainly in the ICT sector to power data centres. But now other energy-intensive industries are signing them. 2018 saw 1.5GW of new PPA deals with wind farms. And the aluminium sector was the most active, with Norsk Hydro and Alcoa signing big deals in

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Sweden and Norway. Pharmaceuticals and automotive also did their first PPAs, with Mercedes-Benz announcing deals in Poland and Germany. The latter will see wind energy powering Mercedes' electric vehicle and battery manufacturing.

PPAs give industry long-term energy supply at fixed-prices. Most contracts are around 15 years. Norsk Hydro's last year was 29 years.

Nordic countries still have the most PPAs. But 2018 saw Germany, Spain and Poland all get their first PPAs. France and Italy are looking into it as well. The EU Clean Energy Package will help: it requires governments to remove outstanding regulatory barriers to PPAs.

PPAs give industry long-term energy supply at fixed-prices.

Most contracts are around 15 years. Norsk Hydro's last year was 29 years WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson said: “Corporate PPAs are booming. Industrial consumers across a range of sectors have now bought nearly 5GW of wind energy via PPAs. 2018 saw a record number of new deals, and the first PPAs in the automotive sector and in pharmaceuticals.”

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€12.8M TO DEMONSTRATE OCEAN ENERGY FARMS

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A new project has been launched which provides $12.8m funding to developers of marine renewable technologies to test their products or services in real sea environments.

The new Interreg NWE project Ocean DEMO specifically targets multi-machine ocean energy installations. This will allow developers to move closer to market by demonstrating their technologies at full commercial scale. The project will release a first call for applications this year and devices will be installed from 2020 to 2022.

Oliver Wragg, commercial director at European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC), project leader and one of the open sea test centres, said: “With Ocean DEMO, we will be able to scale up technologies to pilot farm scale. This will reduce technical risks, minimise environmental impacts and improve the economic competitiveness of ocean energy production. We're looking forward to collaborating with ocean energy innovators across Europe and help them get machines in the water.”

Ocean DEMO aims to ease the transition towards pilot farms by providing free access to Europe's world leading network of open sea test centres. In addition to EMEC, other centres include DMEC - Dutch Marine Energy Centre,

Netherlands; Centrale Nantes/SEM-REV - Site d'Expérimentation en Mer pour la Récupération de l'Énergie des Vagues, France; and SmartBay - Ireland.

Ocean Energy Europe will channel the project's achievements and learnings to its international network of ocean energy

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8 Orbital Marine Power's SR2000 being deployed at EMEC tidal test site, supported by FORESEA

professionals, ensuring broad dissemination across the sector. Ocean DEMO follows on from the FORESEA project, which provides free access to open sea test centres for single machine testing.

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OFFSHORE KITE ENERGY COULD USE TURBINE FOUNDATIONS The Airborne Wind Energy System developed

by Ampryx Power is working on a new tether that will enable units to generate up to 2MW writes Dag Pike.

Working in partnership with rope specialist DSM the new tether will be used in conjunction with the tethered aircraft system developed by Ampryx. The tether connects an unmanned kitetype aircraft to a winch system on the ground with power being generated as the tether is pulled in and out from the winch. By flying at a height of between 200 and 450 metres the system exploits the more consistent higher winds beyond the reach of conventional wind turbines.

Commercial versions of the kite will generate up to 2MW but currently the company is

The tether connects an unmanned kite-type aircraft to a winch system on the ground with power being generated as the tether is pulled in and out from the winch

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working on a smaller prototype. This prototype will fly at a test site in Ireland this year and with this fully automatic prototype Ampryx Power will test the technologies, architecture, organization, and processes for the future commercial product. A suitable lightweight but very strong tether is a vital part of the development of the 2MW unit and working with DSM the development will see a tether constructed using Dyneema; the world's strongest rope fibre.

Ampryx Power sees the initial commercial application of this innovative technology for 'repowering' the first generation of offshore wind farms. Constructed in the early 2000s and designed for onshore rather than offshore use, many of these turbines will reach the end of their lives between 2020 and 2025. The supporting infrastructure, however, will not and the AWES can be applied to extend the life of these wind farms by retaining the foundations and infrastructure and adding a platform to launch and land a tethered aircraft. In the further future, after repowering first generation

8 The Ampryx system could utilise former wind turbine foundations and transition pieces

wind farms, the technology can be applied offshore on floating platforms and in remote areas on land. With this technology new areas can be unlocked for cost-effective harvesting of wind energy. The Dutch development fund Wind op Zee has granted a subsidy for the tether project. It involves both developing the mathematical models needed to design and test optimized AWES tethers and building a test setup for scaling up tethers for megawatt-scale application.

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COMMERCIAL POWER PLATFORM TO UNDERGO TESTING

IHES PROJECT Inspired by Geps Techno's hybrid platform MLiner, WAVEGEM was designed and built in Saint-Nazaire (France). The platform is a part of the R&D project IHES (Integrated Harvesting Energy System), which includes partners as Blue Solutions by BollorĂŠ, Centrale Nantes, Chantiers de l'Atlantique, ICAM, Ifremer, SNEF et financed by Bpifrance PIAVE and INTERREG FORESEA.

Credit: Geps Techno

A new 150KW capacity renewable energy power platform utilising wave, solar, wind and current energy will undergo 18 months of testing.

Geps Techno's WAVEGEM converts wave energy into electricity by the flow of sea water flow through a turbine. The constant water flow in different corridors enables the platform to deliver constant power. To increase the production of electricity, this unit is equipped with 70sqm of solar panels.

Measuring 21m long, 14m wide and 7m high, the 200t platform is moored with anchors ready to deliver off-grid energy to multiple operations including wind farms, aquaculture farms and oil and gas sites.

Testing will take place on the site of SEM-REV operated by Central Nantes and located off the coast of Le Croisic in France.

Geps Techno also supplies vessels newbuilding and refitting with its an anti-roll stabilisation system GSIRE, based on the same turbine principle as WAVEGEM. GSIRE installs power up to 250kW capacity

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8 Geps Techno's WAVEGEM can deliver off-grid energy to wind farms

and features integrated turbines/generators which recover stabilisation power from the water load in motion, while offering an additional source of electric power without any CO2 emissions.

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VESSEL LAUNCH

NEW CABIN RIB FOR GUARDIA CIVIL The latest launching from Spanish boatbuilder Aister is a fast coastguard patrol boat with a pair of 200hp Yamahas on the back 8 The S-37 can reach a maximum speed of 31 knots with a range of more than 300 nautical miles

Called S-37, it has a length of 9.70m, a beam of 3.45m with hull and cabin built entirely in aluminium.

Designed primarily for the divers of the Spanish Coastguard, this cabin RIB replaces the open boats they were using with obvious advantages that will bring to working conditions.

The hull has a wide beam to give stability to the vessel and has been equipped with five watertight compartments. The cabin is three sided and has been developed to facilitate workflow coordination during navigation.

QUICK TO PLANE The hull has been designed to get up on the plane quickly without raising the bow excessively so that it doesn't reduce visibility to the wheelhouse at transition speeds. Aister has also paid particular attention to the finishes, for example, the boat vents.

The patrol boat S-37 has folding sides, an in house design system that facilitates the access of divers to the water.

The cabin is designed to give 360 ยบ degree visibility and is equipped with panoramic roofs that facilitate boarding and approach manoeuvres to other vessels, ergonomic seats for two people and two additional crew, a steering console and tubular handles that guarantee perfect mobility even when the vessel is underway.

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The cabin is a walkaround unit with walkways both port and starboard up to the bow.

In addition, the boat is specially equipped with all the necessary elements to ensure its operation: large stowage area, bottle rack on deck, a davit with lifting capacity of 250kg, a 300litre bow locker for storing mooring, anchoring, rescue, firefighting and armament material and anti-puncture collar with non-inflatable flotation reserve.

Propulsion comes from two Yamaha 200HP outboard engines with two 750 litres fuel tanks. The S-37 can reach a maximum speed of 31 knots with a range of more than 300 nautical miles at cruising speeds.

Recent seatrials off Vigo demonstrated that the weight calculation study and the hull form allowed a quick transition from stop to planing, excellent stability, and exceptional behaviour during the navigation. The vessel can be turned in less than two lengths for maximum manoeuvrability in any operation or intervention. All as designed at the outset.

Aister has been building boats for the commercial marine industry for 30 years, amassing significant experience in professional aluminium boats for different State Security Bodies such as the Spanish Coast Guard and Spanish Navy.

8 Aister has paid particular attention to the finishes, for example, the boat vents

8 The cabin is a walkaround unit with walkways both port and starboard up to the bow

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NEW BALLISTIC RIBS DIVE BOAT UK RIB builder Ballistic RIBS has developed a RIB specifically aimed at the diving market, which is a new sector for these high quality boats writes Dag Pike

8 Behind the console, four jockey seats mean divers can travel out and back in more comfort and safety

The 7.8m dive RIB has a 2.5m beam, allowing plenty of space for divers and their equipment. Its deep vee hull creates excellent sea-keeping and handling in choppy waves, and the unique reverse scalloped hull chines deflect spray creating what is claimed to be one of the driest RIB rides on the market.

The low mounted Hypalon tubes add good stability, both at speed and at anchor which is ideal for diving operations.

The central double steering console is designed to ensure plenty of room to walk past each side, as well as giving the driver a clear all-round view of the water for collecting divers.

The throttle is mounted on top of the console thus avoiding any risk of being accidentally knocked by people in bulky diving gear brushing past.

Behind the console, four jockey seats mean divers can travel out and back in more comfort and safety, and do not have to perch on the tubes. A stainless-steel tank rack for six cylinders sits at the stern and a variety of custom options are available for more tanks or alternative seating. Additional seating in the

bow section creates space for briefings, getting kitted up and rolling into the water. Below all the seats there is ample storage capacity for fins, masks and spare kit.

The Ballistic 7.8m comes fitted as standard with a double stainless-steel A-frame holding the navigation lights, VHF aerial and with two extremely bright flood lights for use on night diving. Mounted on the console are the steering compass, Yamaha digital engine gauge, Garmin EchoMAP, and a Garmin 100i VHF radio. A detachable stainless-steel boarding ladder makes climbing back aboard with diving gear much easier.

Powered by a Yamaha four-stroke 300hp outboard the RIB will reach 50 knots and an alternative power installation is twin 200hp outboards. The fuel tank holds 225 litres to allow an extended range.

Ballistic Sales Director, Tom Sanderson commented, “We've always offered flexible layouts and equipment for our commercial boats, so creating a specific dive model is an exciting new stage in Ballistic's development.”

Local delivery for Mainstay Milford Marina, which is the largest fishing port in Wales, has welcomed the FPV Rhodri Morgan, one of five new fisheries patrol vessels taking to the waters in 2019.

The vessel was built by local company Mainstay Marine Solutions, and was named in Cardiff Bay in December, memorialising the former First Minister Rhodri Morgan.

The vessel is 26 metres long, weighs 75 tons, and carries 11,000 litres of fuel.

It also has room for a 6.5 metre sea-boat. It

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was built, along with four other vessels, to replace the previous fleet. This fleet will patrol Welsh waters looking for illegal fishing activity.

Melanie Durney, Docks and Marina Manager, Milford Marina, commented: “As Wales' largest fishing port, we are honoured to have the FVP Rhodri Morgan here in the marina. It is an impressive vessel, and we are pleased to see that it will be part of the fleet patrolling the Welsh fishing grounds.”

8 The FPV Rhodri Morgan arriving at Milford Marina

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DANUBE DELIVERY IS SIXTH FERRY IN TWO YEARS Wight Shipyard Co recently delivered its first multi-million pound export order for a 250-passenger river catamaran The vessel will operate for Central Danube Region Marketing & Development GmbH's Twin City Liner - a tourist service running on the River Danube between Vienna and Bratislava, joining the two European capital cities.

The passenger river catamaran was handed over to its new owners in an event hosted by Peter Morton, CEO of Wight Shipyard. In attendance were His Excellency Michael Zimmermann Ambassador of the Republic of Austria to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Dr Gerd Krämer from TCL. Isle of Wight representatives included the Lord Lieutenant Major General Sir Martin White KVO CB and Dave Stewart Leader of the Council.

The 39 metre vessel is excellent news for the Isle of Wight shipyard and follows an exceedingly productive 2018. With other successful deliveries to Red Funnel for a second 41 metre high speed passenger ferry, followed swiftly after with Scotland's Jacobite Cruises' 21 metre day cruise catamaran for Loch Ness.

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Twin City Liner in Vienna, our first export order, follows domestic orders for Red Funnel and MBNA Thames Clippers, both of which we secured against international competition “Twin City Liner in Vienna, our first export order, follows domestic orders for Red Funnel and MBNA Thames Clippers, both of which we secured against international competition,” says Wight Shipyard CEO Peter Morton.

“Our reputation for building the finest high speed ferries in the world is spreading, making the prospects for Wight Shipyard look healthy. Our strong order book is a big vote of confidence for our Isle of Wight shipwrights, the marine industry and indeed the UK economy,” Peter Morton says.

The new vessel is a low wash round bilge catamaran designed by Incat Crowther. The Danube presents a challenging operating environment with currents up to 8 knots and water depths in the main navigation channel as low as 1m.

The hullform is designed to cope with water conditions reasonably expected on the river, being able to resist floating timber and debris. As a restricted waterway it is imperative that wave wash is minimised.

Passengers board the new craft via midship doors port and starboard and enter a bright and airy main cabin capable of seating upto 186 passengers.

Above, the upper deck is accessed from a centre staircase in the main cabin as well as two staircases aft on the open deck.

External seating will be provided for 29 passengers while aft of the elevated wheelhouse interior seating is available for 35 passengers. Being a commuter ferry as well as a cruise vessel, there will be space for 12 bikes on the aft deck.

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In the hulls, the engine rooms are designed to provide crews with maximum access with all machinery arranged in the same space. The engine rooms as well as the jet rooms are designed so the engines, generators and water jets can be removed without slipping the vessel or damaging the superstructure or hull.

The vessel is powered by four Scania DI16 072M main engines, each producing 809kW at 2300rpm. Capable of reaching a maximum speed of 38 knots, the vessel will sail on the Danube at a service speed of 32.4 knots at modest MCR. “Since 2006 Central Danube Region Marketing & Development GmbH has been operating successfully with more than 148,000 passengers experiencing the service between Vienna and Bratislava each year using two high speed catamarans,” says Dr Gerd Krämer, Managing Director of Twin City Liner.

“With the new vessel from Wight Shipyard Co we want to extend the success story of Twin City Liner for the next 25 years.

Customer experience is key to our business and with our new catamaran we are promising our passengers an even more exciting and enjoyable time on the Danube River.”

The new vessel has been delivered in good time for the 2019 summer season, starting at the end of March.

8 The new vessel is a low wash round bilge catamaran designed

by Incat Crowther

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FISHING SECTOR RETURN FOR MACDUFF SHIP DESIGN Macduff Ship Design has over the past 10 years spent considerable time specialising in the design of small workboats and harbour vessels This was partially driven by a wish to broaden the company's reach and a relatively quiet period within its original core business of the UK fishing and aquaculture sector. However recent years has seen a resurgence in the interest in new build within these sectors.

Macduff Ship Design was originally conceived to work with the local UK fishing fleet and over the past 25 years despite diversification this has remained one of the core areas of business. This has led to the company's extensive knowledge in the development of UK fishing and aquaculture sectors.

The resurgence in the fishing sector both in the UK and worldwide has led to significant new build interest with multiple fishing vessel contracts- upon which further details are provided in MJ's sister title World Fishing.

AQUACULTURE WORKBOATS Macduff Ship Design has been involved in the development of a wide range of vessels in the aquaculture sector over recent years for the local Scottish Salmon Farming industry, and with new regulation and expansion of this sector there is a keen demand for Macduff's expertise in the development of new vessels to meet this demand.

Following a long and fruitful relationship Macduff is working again with Inverlussa Marine Services in the development of two new workboats for the aquaculture sector. The vessels, a 21m landing craft style workboat for general duties and a 26.25m LOA, under 24m registered, workboat coded vessel for Salmon treatment work are to be built in Scotland at Ferguson Marine.

Alongside the development of these vessels the company has been working with Ship Building Asia and Canadian owners in the development of an under 500 GT, 37m Harvest vessel with capacity for 6 x 50 cubic metre RSW tanks for fish harvest

Macduff Ship Design was originally conceived to work with the local UK fishing fleet and over the past 25 years despite diversification this has remained one of the core areas of business. This has led to the company’s extensive knowledge in the development of UK fishing and aquaculture sectors

8 21m aquaculture workboat design for Inverlussa

and transport. This vessel has been ordered through SBA, building in Vietnam.

As well as these vessels MSD has recently been awarded the supply of steel cutting data for a repeat build 14m catamaran workboat to be built by Macduff Shipyards.

The company has expressed delight at entering 2019 with such a full and varied order book.

€140,000 antifouling contract for new builds Scottish company Marine Supplies (International) Ltd has been awarded a Sonihull antifouling contract by international ship builder Karstensens Skibsvaerft A/S in Denmark.

The full scope of the contract, worth €140,000, is for the supply of Soni8 and Sonihull Duo antifouling systems for protection of the box-cooler and raw sea water pipes on 12 new build Karstensens vessels at its shipyard in Skagen, Denmark.

The Sonihull systems use digital electronics and ultrasonic transducer technology that produce pules of electronic energy that prevent build-up of muscles, barnacles, weeds and all other sea debris.

These systems protect everything from hulls, sea chests/box coolers, strainers, sea cocks,

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raw sea water pipework, propeller shafts, stern drives and water jets.

Kent Damgaard Project- & Drawing Office Manager/Naval Architect at Karstensens, said, “Our experience working with Marine Supplies in the past has saved our company major downtime, due to the upkeep required on our

vessels to keep mussels and barnacles off our boats, pipes and sea-chests.

“The supply of the systems will save on antifouling paint costs and upkeep on the sea chests/box coolers and raw sea water pipes.

The longevity of the systems will also increase the amount of time spent at sea, in turn adding value to both the vessel and the company.”

Marine Supplies (International) Ltd is an approved distributor of the Sonihull ultrasonic antifouling protection systems for all sea bound items.

Gavin Fisher, managing director at Marine Supplies (International) Ltd, said, “The supply of the Sonihull systems to the Karstensens vessels will create a capital expenditure saving of roughly 90%, due to there being no maintenance required after fitting the systems.

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FORESHIP DELIVERS DESIGN FOR WASALINE FERRY Naval architect and design engineering consultant Foreship has announced details of its solution for the new Wasaline ferry.

The vessel will provide freight and passenger connections between Umeå in Sweden and Vaasa in Finland.

Kvarken Link has converted a letter of intent with Finnish builder Rauma Marine Constructions into a firm contract to construct the Super 1A Ice Class ferry by 2021, with capacity for 1,500 lane metres of freight and 800 passengers. The agreement will deliver the state-of-the art ship best able to sustain the 'Kvarken Link', the regional connection supported jointly by city authorities in Vaasa and Umeå.

“The Vaasa-Umeå route is vital for freight and passengers”, according to Lauri Haavisto, Managing Director, Foreship, "and it creates specific flexibility, stability and efficiency challenges for the ship designer. The ferry needs to maximise lane metres to support freight growth in what is the shortest link between Sweden and Finland but also navigate independently in the challenging ice conditions, while the turning circles in both ports are restricted. Again, depth variations along the four hour transit include shallow stretches,

The ferry needs to maximise lane metres to support freight growth in what is the shortest link between Sweden and Finland but also navigate independently in the challenging ice conditions, while the turning circles in both ports are restricted 8 The Vaasa-Umeå route is vital for freight and passengers

demanding flexibility in machinery performance to maintain schedule.”

Foreship has acted as consultants throughout the ferry development process, working closely with the owner's team from the outset to deliver the concept design, the initial General Arrangement, as well as inquiry specification and machinery concepts. In addition, Foreship has acted as technical advisor in the public procurement process.

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the option to burn biogas. In addition, the Wasaline ferry will also include battery power, reducing its overall environmental footprint either by operating with zero emissions in-port or by meeting peak load demands more efficiently at sea.

“Foreship Ltd congratulates Wasaline for entering into the ferry newbuilding contract and would like to express its thanks for being given the opportunity to offer its design, specification and procurement knowledge. We look forward to providing further support as this project moves into the execution phase,” said Haavisto.

The new Wasaline ferry will be in service between Vaasa and Umeå in 2021.

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HAMBURG ORDERS DUTCH FIRE BOATS A Hamburg order for two plug-in hybrid 32m fire-fighting boats has gone to Damen in Holland, writes Tom Todd.

Damen Shipyards in Gorinchem won the contract for the boats - designated LB30 and together worth some €19.5 million - from the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA). They follow the 43.5m fire-fighting ship Branddirektor Westphal LB40 - completed late last year for HPA and the Hamburg Fire Brigade for €18 million and billed as the most modern and powerful boat of its kind in Europe.

It was built by Germany's specialist Fassmer Shipyard and, although tenders for the smaller follow-up boats were invited from throughout Europe, it is believed HPA had hoped to order them at Fassmer also. However one report said the price was too high.

HPA spokeswoman Silje Pangritz told Maritime Journal the identical, multi-functional Damen newbuilds are for delivery during 2020 to operate from 2021. The first boat will be in full-time charter with the Hamburg Fire Brigade and the second will be used by the HPA for work like bridge inspection. They will be 8m wide,

draw 1.5m and have room for 16 firefighters.

No specific engine details were initially released, but the HPA said the boats would have plug-in hybrid propulsion systems. They would be capable of operation either with eco-friendly Diesels equipped with catalytic converters and particle filters or electrically, using batteries charged on-board from Diesel generators, or on land using eco-friendly shore power plants. Boat speed was given as about 12 knots.

Damen already offers a fire-fighting vessel Model 2406 in its product programme and sold one of those 23.9 x 6m boats to Bremen in 2012 for €4.5 million as Bremen 1. That boat is powered by Cat C12 and Cat 18 main engines

8 Damen's Type 2406 fire-fighting boat Bremen 1 could be the model for new Hamburg boats

and Ultrajet 410 and 451 waterjets. Branddirektor Westphal is also powered by Caterpillar C18 main engines and has Schottel SRP190 rudder propellers.

The latest newbuilds will have a water cannon capacity of 30,000 litres a minute over 110m. That makes them much less powerful than Branddirektor Westphal but more capable than earlier 20m boats. HPA notes however that because of their smaller size they will operate in parts of Hamburg which the bigger ship cannot reach.

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Four Metal Shark patrol boats with a top speed in excess of 45 knots have entered service with the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard (DCCG) on Aruba.

The 38-foot Defiant-class welded aluminum monohull patrol boats were acquired by the Dutch Ministry of Defence to bolster its capabilities across the Caribbean and are powered by twin Cummins Marine QSB6.7 diesel engines coupled with counter-rotating dual-prop stern drives.

“With the acquisition of these four state-of-the-art high-performance patrol boats, the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard has significantly increased its capabilities in Aruba,” said Josh Stickles, Metal Shark's vice president of marketing, “Joining the four identical Metal Sharks delivered to neighboring Curaçao last year, these vessels will strengthen the DCCG's presence across the region.”

All American Marine, Inc. (AAM), together with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TWPD), has announced the signing of a contract for the construction of an 80'x 27' aluminium catamaran for operation in Texas State waters as well as offshore capabilities in the Gulf of Mexico.

The new vessel will combine innovative design features critical to modern law enforcement on the water. One specific feature is Teknicraft's revolutionary Rapid RHIB launching system. This feature will increase safety and reduce both the time and manpower required to deploy the vessels' rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB).

This long-range hydrofoilassisted catamaran will be powered by Twin Caterpillar C18 Engines with Hamilton Jet HM521 waterjets.

FULLY-ENCLOSED PILOTHOUSE Designed in-house by Metal Shark and built at the company's Louisiana, US production facility, the vessels each have a fully-enclosed pilothouse which shields the crew from the elements, while Metal Shark's 'Pillarless Glass' pilothouse arrangement offers optimum visibility.

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The patrol boats feature range of navigation electronics includes Raymarine radar, GPS and multifunction display, plus a FLIR thermal-imaging system for night operations.

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FIRST OF TRIO FOR GERMAN MARINE POLICE The first of three big ocean-going patrol ships is in test operation with the Bundespolizei, reports Tom Todd.

The 86.2m long and 13.4m wide BP 81 Potsdam drawing 3.95m was named in a ceremony at Fassmer Werft. It has now begun test operations lasting about three months, involving the shipyard and the BundespolizeiSee - the marine arm of the German Police. The test phase will end with the hand-over of the new ship to the Bundespolizei in mid March.

Potsdam's hull was built at Fassmer, one of the country's busiest small ship and boat specialists. For capacity reasons the other two hulls, weighing 700 tons apiece, have been built and partially outfitted at Western Baltija Shipbuilding (WBS) in Klaipeda, Lithuania.

Reports said they were delivered to Fassmer last April and October and that sister ships Bamberg and Bad Düben would be completed and delivered during 2019.

The corvette-style newbuilds replace three

much smaller boats, two of them nearly 30 years old and built in the former GDR, which are now being mustered out. The acquisition of the replacements follows years of lobbying for Government funding by the Bundespolizei and Parliament supporters. They warned the old boats were obsolete as of 2016 and that repairs were no longer economic.

Bundespolizei spokesman Thomas Boelke told Maritime Journal that BP 81 Potsdam, carrying a crew of 14, had two 12V 26F/4080kW/1000rpm main engines. He also reported two Caterpillar gensets and two Piening CPP propellers with 2.75m diameter blades. Potsdam also has unidentified scrubber technology and two transverse thrusters.

Armament was not revealed.

8 BP 81 Potsdam heads for service after years of police lobbying in Berlin

The acquisition of the replacements follows years of lobbying for Government funding by the Bundespolizei and Parliament supporters.

They warned the old boats were obsolete as of 2016 and that repairs were no longer economic

Fassmer described the engines as “particularly eco-friendly” diesel-electric propulsion systems developing 21 knots. The ships also boast helicopter landing decks capable of handling big Super Puma police service helicopters.

The new ships will be owned by the German Interior Ministry but will be operated by the Bundespolizei-See, whose job is to monitor the country's long North Sea and Baltic coastlines.

The Bundespolizei-See operates out of Neustadt north of Hamburg on the western Baltic, Warnemünde on the eastern Baltic and Cuxhaven on the North Sea. Reports have speculated that two of the three newbuilds will be stationed in Neustadt and the third in Warnemünde.

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NEW ECO-HYBRID FERRY TRIO FOR KIEL CANAL Three 30m hybrid ferries ordered in Estonia are the first of sixteen in a planned fleet renewal for Germany's busy Kiel Canal, writes Tom Todd.

The German waterways and shipping administration WSV in Bonn placed the €21 million order with Estonia's Baltic Workboats.

The first of the 45 ton capacity ferries is expected to be delivered in 2020.

According to the WSV the new boats will have “particularly eco-friendly hybrid propulsion systems which would significantly reduce fuel consumption and waste gas emissions” WSV President Hans-Heinrich Witte said: “These three newbuildings are the forerunners of a new generation of ferries on the Kiel Canal.

They will transport pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles comfortably and in a low-emission environment across the waterway”, he added.

According to the WSV the new boats will have “particularly eco-friendly hybrid propulsion

8 Kiel Canal: busy but still green - with new eco ferries

systems which would significantly reduce fuel consumption and waste gas emissions”. They will be equipped with battery-powered electric drives in which the batteries can be charged either by a Diesel generator on board or by automated shore-based power points, it said.

The WSV reported the newbuilds will be 9.5m wide and draw maximum 1.48m, have a speed of 13kms/h, a clearance height of 4.3m and a load capacity of 45 tons. It also said they would have two cycloidal propellers, type VSP 12R4, of 1200mm diameter and a diesel

generator of 257kW and that each drive motor would be of 140kW. No engine makers were stipulated but WSV spokeswoman Claudia Thoma told Maritime Journal further technical details would be available later after planning completion.

The WSV did reveal however that “it is planned to replace the entire ferry fleet on the Kiel Canal in the medium or long term”.

The canal, nearly 100 kms long between Brunsbüttel on the Elbe and Kiel on the Baltic, is the busiest man-made waterway in the world.

Twelve ferries with 45 ton loading are currently operating, along with two100 ton capacity ferries and two reserve 45 ton vessels. The WSV reported that all were regularly serviced and in good operational condition, an indication that their replacement might not be needed for some time.

For completion in 2020 however at a cost of about €11 million is the rebuilding of another local 'ferry' operation - the more than 100 year old transporter bridge across the canal near Rendsburg. It was damaged in an accident involving a cargo ship in 2016.

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NEW DIVING OFFERING FOR UTILITIES SECTOR The SMS Group has partnered with Kent-based M&E experts Mechanica Utilities to provide tailored diving services to the utilities sector Southampton Marine Services, well known for its ship repair and marine engineering services also operates, in-house, a diving and sub-surface marine engineering division. With Mechancia Utilities it will provide diving services and subsurface engineering support to Tier One and Tier Two utilities companies and their sub-contractors.

John Webb, head of diving and the general manager of SMS Dover, said: “This partnership comes on the back of some fairly unique diving and sub-surface engineering projects.

“We've supported major works at Dungeness, major works in Ramsgate, and numerous projects for the likes of Veolia and various cross-Channel operators.”

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He added: “Specifically with regards to the utilities sector we've direct experience of tank inspections, outfall inspections, value renewals, pure water and black water diving, penstock and culvert inspections and surveys, eel screen inspections, and civil support works.”

James Horsham, managing director of Mechancia Utilities, said: “As Mechancia has grown so too have our customers' expectations.

“We're often asked if we can support diving or sub-surface works and with our newly formed alliance with SMS the answer is now 'yes'.

“Many of our customers demand turn-key, all-encompassing solutions so to bring both diving and underwater engineering under one roof is a great place for Mechancia to be.”

He added: “We've a longstanding relationship with John and his team.

“Our offices and workshops are adjacent to each other's in Dover hence this opportunity to work together is both very exciting and hopefully mutually beneficial.

“Over the coming months we look forward to taking this new offering to our customer base and we look forward to working with John and the SMS team well into the future.”

SMS are experts in marine and sub-surface engineering, whilst Mechancia Utilities are the definitive M&E provider to the utilities sector across southern England.

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Hugin for Swire Seabed AS Swire Seabed AS of Bergen, Norway has ordered a Hugin AUV System, from Kongsberg Maritime, configured for commercial survey applications.

The Swire Seabed Hugin AUV System is rated to 4500 metres and equipped with Kongsberg Maritime's HISAS 1032 Synthetic Aperture Sonar and EM2040 multibeam echosounder. Other payload sensors integrated in the AUV include the CathX Ocean 48.5-degree field of view still image camera and laser profiler, a sub-bottom profiler, magnetometer and turbidity sensor.

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HISAS Synthetic Aperture Sonar or EM2040 multibeam echo sounder to track alongside or above a pipeline, to conduct survey and inspection tasks.

The Hugin AUV System is containerised and designed for simple mobilisation.

Everything for day-to-day operations is installed in an 'AUV van' including the launch and recovery system (LARS). The Swire Seabed Hugin includes a new LARS designed and manufactured by Kongsberg Evotec for high sea state and high freeboard operation of AUVs.

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EdgeTech recently delivered an innovative solution for deep water acoustic release mooring recovery.

The Emergency Recovery Beacon (ERB) is a selfcontained, programable acoustic command transmitter and transponder in a 6000 metre rated nickel aluminium bronze alloy housing. The ERB is programmed through a serial port using a computer running a terminal program and can transmit EdgeTech LF BACS enable, disable and release commands at a pre-programmed rate set by the user. The ERB is a useful tool that can be used as a vessel-deployed deep dunking transducer to get below a thermocline that may be blocking acoustic signals from reaching an acoustic release.

The capability of an explosive cutting tool has been dramatically demonstrated during the sinking of a Portuguese naval warship to create an artificial reef.

The corvette Afonso Cerqueira, which was retired from service in 2015, was sunk 450 metres off the coast of Madeira in less than 100 seconds. SABREX, an explosive cutting charge, was used to cut 16 x 1 square metre holes out of the ship's hull under the waterline.

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Subsea sector operators could see significant cost efficiency and savings with a new electric remotely operated vehicle (ROV) offering outstanding connectivity and expansion capabilities.

Forum Subsea Technologies' XLe Spirit is the first observation-class ROV to utilise Forum's Integrated Control Engine (ICE) to bring greater functionality commonly only found in larger work-class vehicles. The advanced control electronics pod is designed to offer market-leading connectivity and expansion capabilities, while ethernet interfacing is designed for seamless integration with other industry sensors using common IP architecture and ease of remote data transfer.

Kevin Taylor, VP of Subsea Vehicles at Forum Energy Technologies, commented: “As the subsea market continues to recover from a sustained downturn, cost efficiency is high on the agenda for the industry. Forum recognised the opportunity to apply our leading software to a more compact vehicle to enhance capabilities and meet the changing demands of the sector.

“By utilising the same system across all vehicles, pilots only have one interface to learn as the skills are transferrable between the smallest observation vehicle and the largest trenchers. This means training can concentrate on operational tasks opposed to control systems, providing further efficiencies.”

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The ROV has completed a twelve-week test programme at Forum's test tank in Kirkbymoorside, Yorkshire. It will be sent for sea trials in the first quarter of 2019.

A new underwater camera drone believed to be the world's first five-drive MINI underwater craft features a 4K Ultra HD camera and has potential for commercial use.

Flying Drones' Gladius Mini has a 4K Ultra HD camera 3840x2160 @30fps and the camera also allows FHD 1920x1080 @30,60,120fps. It can inspect objects at an adjustable 45-degree angle and has five stabilising propellers to record steady video for operation such as hull inspections or for diving on a wreck.

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SMART SURVIVAL GARMENTS PRODUCE HEAT WHEN IMMERSED The prototype of a garment developed by Dundee based Iron Ocean which could save the lives of offshore workers in the event of an accident has been unveiled writes Dag Pike Iron Ocean worked with the Oil & Gas Innovation Centre (OGIC) to design and develop the Centurion 3 which is made from an innovative fabric that provides heat when immersed in water.

Throughout the project Iron Ocean worked with Heriot-Watt University to develop the innovative smart materials that are incorporated into the Centurion 3, which either individually or in combination, can provide new offshore survival garments that withstand even the harshest conditions.

The three-layer upper body garment produces heat when immersed in cold water and is designed to be worn under the traditional offshore survival suit. The garment gives the wearer increased mobility and protection as current garments worn under the survival suit do not provide active heating. The newly developed material incorporated into Centurion 3 immediately activates when it comes in contact with water and produces a heat output above the average body temperature for more than 20 minutes. The self-heating material therefore allows the wearer to retain body heat, during a critical period, preventing the fatal effects of cold water immersion.

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With all of our prototype garments now complete, the next step for us is to introduce the Centurion 3 to market so it can begin saving lives offshore. There is also great potential to bring this innovative technology to other industries including leisure, military and maritime to improve safety in harsh environments

Simon Lamont, founder of Iron Ocean, commented, “I came up with the initial concept of the Centurion 3 following the 2009 Super Puma crash. I realised something had to be done to protect workers from the harsh elements of the North Sea in the event of an offshore incident. OGIC's support at the very beginning of this journey was invaluable, having their backing opened the door for me to work with the expertise of HeriotWatt University and provided the technical expertise to make my idea a reality.

“With all of our prototype garments now complete, the next step for us is to introduce the Centurion 3 to market so it can begin saving lives offshore. There is also great potential to bring this innovative technology to other industries including leisure, military and maritime to improve safety in harsh environments.”

Professor David Bucknall from Heriot-Watt said: “We were delighted to get involved in such an innovative project which will help save lives.”

8 Simon Lamont, founder of Iron Ocean, with the Centurion 3 garments

Perfect safety record continues US-headquartered classification society ABS has recorded zero lost time work-related incidents for the second year in a row.

The Lost Time Incident Rate (LTIR) has remained at 0.00 throughout 2017 and 2018, underscoring ABS' industryleading safety performance.

“Safety is the foundation of all we do and our record of two consecutive years without a lost-time injury stands as a remarkable achievement,” said ABS Chairman, President and CEO, Christopher J. Wiernicki.

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countless ships, offshore facilities, shipyards and industrial sites globally, all with varying safety regimes in place.”

Adam Moilanen, Corporate Vice President, HSQE said, “ABS has an ongoing safety excellence program which incorporates strong

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The innovative Icelandic hull design team of Rafnar has been invited to develop designs for replacement craft for the Icelandic fleet of search and rescue craft writes Dag Pike.

The Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue (ICE-SAR) is an umbrella organisation for the local SAR teams around the coast and they currently operate a fleet of 12 Arun Class lifeboats based on the RNLI design as well as smaller RIBs that have been supplied by Rafnar. The Aruns are now in need of renewal so ICE-SAR has defined three categories of search and rescue craft for future requirements. These are sized at 11 metres, 12 to 15 metres and +15 metres. Rafnar has been

This fleet renewal will comprise 13 boats in total and the project is likely to cost €15.2m. It is thought that up to half of this amount will come from the state treasury. Rafnar has been granted €529,000 from Iceland’s Technology Development Fund to finance their work on the development of this project

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approached to develop the designs of the two larger categories of SAR vessels.

Rafnar is currently working on the design of the proposed 15 metre vessel shown in the picture and it will also work on the 12 metre design, both of which will be based on the innovative and patented Rafnar hull design that features a unique underwater shape that is claimed to offer superior seaworthiness. This design process will be completed next year after which several builders will be approached to handle the building of the vessels. These building yards may be Rafnar affiliated yards or others and the choice of building yard is likely to be selected by ICE-SAR. This fleet renewal will comprise 13 boats in total and the project is likely to cost €15.2 million.

It is thought that up to half of this amount will

8 Rafnar is currently working on the design of the proposed 15 metre vessel

come from the state treasury. Rafnar has been granted €529,000 from Iceland's Technology Development Fund to finance their work on the development of this project.

Jón Svanberg Hjartason, the Director of ICESAR commented, “We work closely with the Icelandic Coast Guard and on their responsibility in search and rescue at sea so it all plays together.

This project could cost up to ISK 2 billion and ICESAR cannot handle that amount by itself. But it is a pressing issue and I think that everyone realises that response and rescues have to be updated to reflect what social conditions call for.”

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MASS RESCUE OPERATIONS: TACKLING THE CAPABILITY GAPS The IMRF recently held its second 'subject-matter expert' course in maritime mass rescue operations, at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden There were 26 participants from around the world - from Australia, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Ghana, GuineaBissau, Malta, Morocco, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Russia, Sweden and the UK. The course considered, in some depth, issues common to such events - especially how to fill the SAR 'capability gap' implicit in the International Maritime Organization's definition of an MRO, which is “characterised by the need for immediate response to large numbers of persons in distress, such that the capabilities normally available to the search and rescue authorities are inadequate”.

Participants discussed details of such operations and their coordination, the need for effective communications in what are complex and stressful circumstances, and the necessary training and testing regimes.

The course is intended for people who have, or will soon have, complex incident planning responsibilities,” said David JardineSmith, the IMRF's MRO Project manager. “However well-resourced you are, there will be some incidents that are simply too big to be dealt with by an 'ordinary' SAR response. MROs are usually very rare - which adds to the difficulty of preparing for them - but that doesn't mean they shouldn't be planned for. The reverse is true.

Response organisations need to think through the issues, discuss them with fellow stakeholders, and find ways of filling that capability gap. They have to be prepared to be unprepared, to expect the unexpected!”

The IMRF's course uses breakout sessions during which the participants discuss the various issues in small, mixed groups, and then report back. “Hearing from SAR colleagues from around the world is a very useful way of examining your own understanding of the problems,” says David.

Captain Asuako-Owiredu William Kweku, Deputy Director in charge of SAR at the Ghana Maritime Authority, also noted the open and frank discussions. “Listening to different opinions on the issues afforded us an insight, and general conclusions were agreed on at the end of every discussion.” All SAR professionals, said William, must endeavour to acquire knowledge of MROs and how best to conduct them.

The Gothenburg course was not all classroom work, however. IMRF Members the Swedish Sea Rescue Society hosted the participants aboard two of their rescue cruisers and at their headquarters one evening.

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DPOs completing the Self-Elevating Platform (Jack-up) DP training scheme will receive a 'Restricted to Self-Elevating Platform' DP Certificate.

A minimum of 120 days on board a DPclassed vessel plus 30 DP operations must be completed together with the task sections.

8 Captain John Lloyd: "We are pleased to contribute to the maintenance of high standards in this sector by drawing upon our experience in managing qualifications for DPOs”

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ARCTIC FOX TAIL READY TO TACKLE POLAR POLLUTION The Norwegian Coastal Administration (NCA) has taken delivery of a second Arctic Fox Tail mop skimmer from the SPILLRECS division of H Henriksen AS Henriksen's original Fox Tail skimmer was already well-known throughout the maritime industry as being capable of salvaging large quantities of spilled oil in temperatures down to -6°. Because, in common with other pollution recovery systems, it was not effective in extreme sub-zero temperatures, Henriksen has worked with the NCA in developing a winterised version known as the Arctic Fox Tail. Development was concluded late last year and the first unit was delivered to the NCA's headquarters in Horten in January.

The Vertical Adhesion Band (VAB) deployed by the Arctic Fox Tail is an absorbent 20-metre long continuous loop that lifts polluting oil out of the water, typically from within a boom enclosed area or from between ice floes. The oil is then squeezed out of the VAB and recovered into a tank aboard the operating vessel. Unaffected by obstacles in the water, versions of the Fox Tail can recover oil at up to 9 cubic metres per hour while picking-up only one to five per cent of water in the process.

The self-contained heating now enables the Arctic Foxtail to be fitted aboard any crane-equipped vessel and used to recover oil in temperatures down to -21°C The development of the Arctic Fox Tail involved a major redesign of the standard VAB and its integrated transfer pump.

This required the addition of an insulated cover and a hydraulic heating system. The self-contained heating now enables the Arctic Fox Tail to be fitted aboard any crane-equipped vessel and used to recover oil in temperatures down to -21°C. It is also largely unaffected by sea conditions and can be used in wave heights up to 4 metres thereby significantly expanding the weather window in which oil pollution can be removed.

Commenting on the significance of the new skimmer, Trygve Egenes, Managing Director of Tonsberg-based H Henriksen said; “Operating in the arctic conditions is a challenge in any segment of the maritime industry, as these regions are both inhospitable and environmentally sensitive.” The scope of the NCA's project was to widen the weather window in which oil can be taken from the water with skimmers. Despite their proven ability, the performance of the old skimmers was very dependent on sea conditions and the weather. Cold weather will reduce their efficiency when ice, mainly from sea spray starts growing on the machines

8 The development of the Arctic Fox Tail involved a major redesign of the standard VAB and its integrated transfer pump

Barcelona City Council has backed an initiative to establish an Emission Control Area (ECA) in the Mediterranean Sea (Med-ECA) to limit air pollution produced by ships and is urging the Spanish Government to support the cause.

Alianza Mar Blava, Transport & Environment, Ecologistas en Acción of Catalonia and Plataforma por la Calidad del Aire have congratulated Barcelona City Council for subscribing to the initiative led by the CleanCruiseNetwork alliance.

The initiative calls for the Spanish Government to actively support the creation, as soon as possible, of a Med-ECA covering all major air pollutants, such as sulphur and nitrogen oxides, but also particles and black carbon, to support efforts in this direction

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Additionally, it is being asked to urgently implement the relevant measures in the Ports of the State to ensure the reduction of emissions from ships, forcing them, once they are docked, to connect to the electricity grid for daily operation, among other measures.

The establishment of a regulatory framework for ECAs in the North Sea, the Baltic Sea and the English Channel has led to immediate improvements in air quality of up to 50% since 2015 and associated socioeconomic benefits valued in billions of euros.

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NEW TERMINAL BACKS WISMAR GROWTH PUSH Wismar has begun operation of a new multi-functional handling terminal, writes Tom Todd The 47,000 m2 terminal boasts a 332m long quayside on 11.5m of water with two berths for ships up to 40,000dwt and 294m.

Previously ships of up to only 240m have been able to berth in Wismar.

The new rail and road linked facility is part of a port development programme which is costing a reported €44 million overall and is one of the biggest investment projects ever in the port of Wismar. The German Government and the coastal state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (MV) have put up more than €30 million of the cost.

MV Minister for Infrastructure Development Christian Pegel said Wismar was “an important interface not only for Baltic traffic between Scandinavia and Central Europe but also for East-West traffic from Russia and the Baltic Officials said the new terminal opened up possible new overseas markets and also strengthened the port's ability to compete and its significance as a maritime location. MV Minister for Infrastructure Development Christian Pegel said Wismar was “an important interface not only for Baltic traffic between Scandinavia and Central Europe but also for EastWest traffic from Russia and the Baltic”.

The former GDR port, located midway between busy rivals Lübeck in the west and Rostock to the east, was left somewhat out on a limb after German unification in 1990 and needs to boost business. In 2017 it reported about seven million tons in sea and land handling sectors. Traditional salts and potash account for a quarter of that but timber expansion is also reported under consideration.

Work on the new terminal began in 2015. Some 260 sheet piles - 28m long, 1.4m wide and weighed 8-9 tons apiece - were driven to create the new quayside, 80m from the existing shoreline. The area behind the new quay edge was then reclaimed and filled in.

A consortium grouping German civil engineering company Ed Züblin and specialist hydraulic engineering concern Colcrete, handled the hydraulic steel construction and floating dredge work with other contract firms.

In a related development, German authorities have pledged to consider funding the deepening of the port's approach channel. That would facilitate the floating out of big new cruise ships from the MVW Shipyard, created some three years ago in Wismar and two other east German locations by Asian investors.

8 Wismar builds to attract more Baltic business

Gould services to open new Vlissingen facility Gould Services, one of the leading Dutch wind farm support service companies is planning to develop a new offshore support facility at the Port of Vlissingen writes Dag Pike.

The new terminal will be located at the Eerste Binnenhaven which is situated inside the dock area at the port with access through lock gates. This area separates the two main docks in the port and has facilities for a shipyard and for servicing fishing vessels. The proposed new facility for Gould will be purpose built and in addition to shore side buildings it will have a 175metre long quayside for mooring vessels which will

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be able to accommodate larger support vessels as well as wind farm transfer craft. The area to be occupied by Gould will extend to 6000 square metres, In order to expand and consolidate its business, Gould Services has said it will relocate its head office which is currently located at Middelburg, 15 kilometres to the north, to the new location at Vlissingen so that all of the company's facilities are at one location. Gould Services is expanding to provide a complete range of wind farm facilities and is one of several companies looking at establishing facilities at Vlissingen to service the new wind farms being established offshore in this region.

In order to expand and consolidate its business, Gould Services has said it will relocate its head office which is currently located at Middelburg, 15km to the north, to the new location at Vlissingen so that all of the company’s facilities are at one location

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Lengthening of the eastern mole in the German North Sea port of Norddeich has created more berths writes Tom Todd.

In two-phase construction over 14 months, the mole at the entrance to the small port has been lengthened to 140m, providing an additional four tide-independent berths for crew transfer and supply ships serving offshore wind farms and other shipping.

Niels Kämpny, who is responsible for industry and maritime economy in the Lower Saxony state government transport ministry, said at the inauguration of the new mole that “demands on the port of Norddeich have grown in recent years. The investment now in additional berths opens up greater prospects for the development of its maritime economy”, he added.

Lower Saxony ploughed about €1.4 million into the capacity expansion through its port operating concern NPorts. NPorts said the investment was needed because Norddeich is attracting increased offshore service work as well as island passenger and cargo traffic.

Because of flood restrictions on coastal construction work between October and April, the eastern mole project has been carried out in

two phases by the German concern Thiieling Bau in Stadland near Wilhelmshaven.

A steel sheet piling wall was built and backanchored to create a raised quayside area about ten metres wide. Because it is very close to the Lower Saxony tidal flats National Park across which people can walk to the island of Norderney when conditions are right - a special stone screen wall was erected to protect flora and fauna.

Supply ship activity in Norddeich has risen as wind farms have been built offshore. NPorts reported that up to ten vessels had utilised berths in Norddeich and on Norderney since

Niels Kämpny, who is responsible for industry and maritime economy in the Lower Saxony state government transport ministry, said at the inauguration of the new mole that “demands on the port of Norddeich have grown in recent years”

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Port of Sunderland, UK has secured a series of contracts with companies in the offshore renewables market following a period of rapid expansion.

The municipally-owned port has recently finished a huge resurfacing project covering almost two acres at Endurance Park, formerly the Fina Yard.

Endurance Park was acquired back in 2013 and the area has since been transformed, providing the port with improved storage facilities and logistic services.

The investment will provide the port with further opportunities to grow and will help it become ideally placed to work with companies in the offshore industry.

It will also help expand its offering to the region's automotive sector, which recently secured a major boost through the approval of plans to develop the 150 hectare International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP), on land just minutes from Nissan's manufacturing plant in the city.

Matthew Hunt, director of Port of Sunderland, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The area that has been surfaced covers approximately two acres at Endurance Park and a plinth along the Greenwells Quay river berth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have also completed the refurbishment of the port's direct rail lines that run across

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ARTIFICIAL ISLANDS TO EXPAND COPENHAGEN The Government of Denmark and the local Hvidovre Municipality have revealed a plan to expand the City of Copenhagen by creating nine islands off its southern coast writes Dag Pike The city has already expanded its land area by creating new islands to the north and according to the Interior Minister, Simon Emil Ammitzbøll-Bille, these proposed new islands are designed to bolster the capital's attractiveness in the eyes of international businesses and could result in the creation of some 12,000 jobs. The government has said that the Holmene project would alleviate a shortage of land in the Danish capital but this project still requires parliamentary approval.

These new islands would create 3.1 million square metres of new land which would be divided between the nine islands which vary in size. The location of the islands is in the shallow sea area off land that was previously reclaimed and it is claimed that 17 kilometres of new coastline would be created. The 26 million cubic metres of material required to create the islands would largely come from waste material from other building sites with some being dredged from the sea.

There would be space for 380 new businesses to be developed in what some observers are calling ‘The Silicon Valley of Denmark’ and it is estimated that more than €7 billion of economic activity would be generated.

Other areas, amounting to 700,000 square metres would be allocated as nature reserves It is anticipated that one of the islands would be given over to handle waste products from the city and for energy storage and similar 'green' projects. There would be space for 380 new

businesses to be developed in what some observers are calling 'The Silicon Valley of Denmark' and it is estimated that more than €7 billion of economic activity would be generated. Other areas, amounting to 700,000 square metres would be allocated as nature reserves.

These new islands would be created in the waters that are currently dominated by a large power station on the shore and with wind turbine generators in the offshore waters.

Incorporated into the project would be a new marina and facilities for other water sports. The construction site is in the waters off the 450 hectares Avedøre Holme district, which was created in the 1960s by a massive dredging programme. Work on this capital development programme could begin in 2022, with the first sites ready for occupation six years later and the whole project to be completed by 2040.

8 The 26 million cubic metres of material required to create the islands would largely come from waste material from other building sites with some being dredged from the sea

SAL Heavy Lift has delivered 12 bridge sections for the Beitstadsundbrua bridge from China to Norway.

The company's heavy lift vessel MV Trina (Type 176) was appointed to support the construction of the 580m long bridge by shipping twelve bridge sections from Nantong, China to Malm, Norway. All twelve sections weigh a total of 2800t, with the heaviest unit weighing 426t and the longest unit measuring 327t.

“It only took us 35 days to directly sail to Malm from Nantong in China,” Sune Thorleifsson, head of projects at SAL, explained, adding “despite the unique conditions in the port of Malm, with an only 20m wide jetty and 2m tidal range, it took just 6 days until we were able to

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8 MV Trina discharging cargo onto 20 m wide pier

successfully and smoothly deliver 20.668cbm of cargo to our client.”

With a total of four single lifts and eight tandem lifts, the SAL experts were able

to stow all twelve bridge sections in two layers under deck, and another layer on deck of the vessel.

Due to local port regulations all twelve bridge sections were directly discharged onto SPMT's, 25m away from alongside the vessel. A tailor-made mooring arrangement contributed to the success of the discharging operations.

The bridge segments were then transported to Fosdalen-Industrier AS`s assembly site. Installation works are planned to start around March/April.

The Beitstadsundbrua bridge will connect the municipalities of Steinkjer and Malm, crossing the Beitstadfjorden. It is being built to increase road safety and accessibility, plus cut down travel times to reduce emissions.

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ACOUSTIC AND INERTIAL OPERATIONS STEP-CHANGE A new platform claiming a step-change reduction in complexity and overheads for offshore operations has been launched Sonardyne's Fusion 2 Long BaseLine (LBL) and Inertial Navigation System (INS) software has been written from the ground up to offer marine survey contractors and offshore construction companies a single solution from which they can undertake field development projects faster and more easily than ever.

With Fusion 2, the separate software applications, vessel-fit hardware and often complex communication interfaces that have been typically required to support LBL, acoustically-aided INS and Sparse LBL operations, have been replaced with a single, unified solution.

Live in-water preview events held in the run-up to the launch in Singapore have provided audiences with the opportunity to experience first-hand how Fusion 2 will positively impact their offshore campaigns during the 2019 offshore season and beyond.

One of the benefits demonstrated is the ability to undertake the real-time SLAM (simultaneous localisation and mapping) calibration of a sparse LBL transponder array while you survey - until now a lengthy offline post-processing activity.

Significantly reducing survey time is central to another key innovation that arrives with Fusion 2. Sonardyne has reengineered the digital signal processing protocols used by Fusion 2 to command and control seabed arrays of its Compatt LBL transponders and vehicle-mounted ROVNav transceivers to Wideband 3.

Wideband 3 allows, for the first time, sensor data (e.g. pressure, depth and temperature) from a Compatt to be to be embedded with navigation (ranging) telemetry data. Sonardyne claims that this will have a big impact on operations such as structure installation, accelerating update rates by a factor of 10 and eliminating issues operators currently face with latency.

To benefit from Wideband 3, Sonardyne has advanced its

sixth-generation subsea hardware platform, with Compatt 6 and ROVNav 6 instruments now designated as 'plus' units, supplied as standard. To protect customers' investments, these are backwardly compatible with existing inventories of Compatt 6s, which can also be upgraded to realise the potential of Fusion 2.

Edward Moller, Global Business Manager, Construction Survey, at Sonardyne, says, “Today's release of Fusion 2 marks the culmination of years of engineering development work that builds on the achievements of our original Fusion platform by creating, for the first time, a single system surveyors can use for LBL aided INS operations and with more functionality and capability than they've had before.”

8 Edd Moller presents Fusion 2 on launch day during OSEA 2018 in Singapore

A single leaf bascule bridge and marina lock gates have been delivered as part of the ongoing transformation for Port of Dover's flagship Dover Western Docks Revival (DWDR) development.

The bridge, designed and manufactured

by Qualter Hall has been installed by the company on behalf of VSBW - a joint venture comprising VolkerStevin and Boskalis Westminster - which are responsible for the marine and bridge civils contract for the DWDR development.

George Orton, Managing Director for Qualter Hall, which has carried out major works at Dover before, said: “Recently this included all the mechanical, hydraulic and electrical control equipment for the

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8 Bridge and lock gates delivered to Dover Western Docks Revival (DWDR)

refurbishment of RoRo berths 2, 3 and 7 at Dover's Eastern Docks.”

The bascule bridge will span the new navigation channel connecting the existing

Wellington Dock with the new marina that is being built in in the outer harbour.

Its 16m long deck weights 96t and has a mast height of 16m. It is lifted using hydraulic cylinders, attached to the pivoting frame.

The deck was brought in by a sea-going barge from the fabricator, Victor Buyck, Belgium, and lifted into place by a substantial 1250t land-based crane.

In addition to the bascule bridge, two sector lock gates, each 12m high and weighing 50t, and two mitre lock gates, each 6m high and 5.5m wide, are being installed to provide 24hr access for marine craft into the Wellington Dock Navigation Channel, and to provide flood protection during extreme high tide and storm surge conditions.

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INDUSTRY DATABASE DESIGN 8 Island Computer Systems Ltd 41 Horsebridge Hill, Isle 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.

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DIVING & MARINE CONTRACTORS Falmouth Divers Limited Tidal House, Commercial Road, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8AL, United Kingdom Tel: +44 1326 374736 Fax: +44 1326 377989 office@falmouthdivers.com www.falmouthdivers.com National and international marine civil engineering contractors, specialising in construction projects above and below water in over 67 countries since 1978.

Medway Diving Contractors Ltd 215 City Way, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2TL, UK Tel: +44 1634 829818 Fax: +44 1634 408195 meddive@aol.com www.medwaydiving.co.uk Established over 31 years 24hr service. All aspects of underwater work and inspection BS EN ISO 9001:2000 approved Bureau Veritas Classification. Approved UK and Worldwide service to 50 metres. Full range of equipment. ADC Member.

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

DIVING SERVICES 8 Dagger Diving Services 2 Balmoral Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1RP Tel: +44 1765 356966 Info@daggerdivingservices.co.uk www.daggerdivingservices.co.u We offer safe and competitive underwater diving services, from all aspects of subsea engineering, inspection, salvage & ship husbandry.

Our services can be tailored to suit clients specific needs.

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.

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

8 Jenkins Marine New Harbour Road West, Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4AJ Tel: +44 1202 668558 Fax: +44 1202 669209 office@jenkinsmarine.co.uk www.jenkinsmarine.co.uk Dredging contractors, owners and operators of self-propelled dredge pontoons, split hopper barges, Workboats, tugs and flat deck barges (available with spud legs)

8 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 Diving and marine contractors. Full civils underwater package withal boats, plant and equipment in -house. Specialist in mooring work, salvage and use of explosive, welding and burning. 24-hour availability, over 30 years of experience.

ML (UK) Dredging Ltd Kettering Terrace, Mile End, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 7QH, United Kingdom Tel: +44 23 9282 4210 Fax: +44 23 9282 3386 joe@mluk.co.uk www.mluk.co.uk Backhoe Dredgers, self-propelled split hoppers, piling, quay repairs, hydrographic surveys. Hopper charter. marine fabrications, site welding and engineering.

8 Sub Marine Services Ltd The Docks, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4NR, United Kingdom Tel: +44 1326 211517 Fax: +44 1326 211757 sms@submarinesevices.com www.submarineservices.com Underwater engineers and marine contractors. Full classification society approvals for in-water ship hull survey and maintenance. Range of floating plant for dredging, piling and marine civils. 30 years’ experience.

8 Rohde Nielsen A/S Forge Meadow, London Street, Whissonsett, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5ST Tel: +44 1328 701300 Fax: +44 1328 701590 mail@rohde-nielsen.dk www.rohde-nielsen.dk 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.

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8 UK Dredging Queen Alexandra House, Cargo Road, Cardiff, Glamorgan, CF10 4LY Tel: +44 29 20 835200 Fax: +44 29 20 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.

Van Oord UK Ltd Bankside house, Henfield Road, Small Dole, West Sussex, BN5 9XQ, UK Tel: +44 1273 494843 infogb@vanoord.com www.vanoord.com Van Oord is one of the UK’s leading dredging and marine contractors. We offer pioneering solutions to marine challenges specialising in dredging, land reclamation and port developments.

Wyre Marine Services PO Box 555, Fleetwood, Lancs, FY7 6GE Tel: +44 7712200200 info@wyremarine.co.uk www.wyremarine.co.uk Grab hopper dredgers. Water injection dredger. Ideal for marinas. Ploughing/bed levelling etc. Road transportable workboats and safety boats for marine construction and dredge support

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

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

Neptune Shipyards BV See under: Workboat Builders

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.

ELECTRONICS Neyland Marine Services Limited See under: Electrical installations & repairs 8 Ships Electronic Services Ltd Unit 49, Riverside 11, Sir Thomas Longley Road, Medway City Estate, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4DP. Tel: +44 1634 295500 Fax: +44 1634 295536 sales@ses-marine.com www.ses-marine.com A market leader with 35 years’ experience in supplying, installing and maintaining maritime communication and navigation electronics, operating from six strategic sites in the UK.

EXHAUST SYSTEMS Halyard 86 Cobham Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7PQ Tel: +44 1722 710922 technical@halyard.eu.com www.halyard.eu.com UK based exhaust system, noise and vibration control and filtration specialist. halyard designs manufactures and distributes high quality, technically advanced exhaust system and other engine room noise and vibration control equipment. Halyard offers solutions including a standard range of composite silencers, seperators, GRP tubes & shapes, rubber and silicone hose, bellows & shapes and clamps through to sophisticated, bespoke exhaust systems including DPF and SCR after treatment solutions

FENDERS / FENDERING Battley Marine Ltd East End House, Billingford, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4RD, United Kingdom Tel: +44 1362 668641 Fax: +44 1362 668930 battleymarine@gmail.com www.battleymarine.com Fenders - New and second-hand: all types. Pneumatic (to ISO 17357), Foam, Rubber & Plastic. First Yokohama approved fender repair company worldwide in 1976. Inspection, refurbishment, renetting services also available (no fix, no fee). Batmar Super Sliding Fender (HDPE): the recycled plastic alternative to timber. Pneumatic and Foam fenders available for Hire at competitive rates – all sizes. ISO 9001:2008 certified.

8 Bridge Rubber & Plastics Ltd Smiths Quay Hazel Road, Woolston, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 7GB, UK Tel: +44 2380 434646 info@bridgerubber.co.uk www.bridgerubber.co.uk Supplier, Stockist and Manufacturer of rubber and plastic good for all industries, including Marine, Industrial, Engineering and Defence. Our products include: Fendering, Matting, Sheeting, Insulation, Gaskets, Hoses and many more.

8 Dunlop GRG Holdings Limited Trelleborg Applied Technologies, Eagle Way, Rochdale, Manchester Tel: +44 161 653 5964 ray.jeffries@trelleborg.com www.trelleborg.com Dunlop GRG manufactures a comprehensive range of low pressure fenders for berthing and mooring, antiboat barrier systems specifically designed for each installation and dracone barges for the transportation of bulk liquids including fuel and crude oil.

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8 Fender Innovations Westrak 240, 1771 SV Wieringerwerf Tel: +31 22 37 64 170 info@fenderinnovations.nl www.fenderinnovations.nl Tailor designed and produced Fender Systems specifically adapted to the field of operation. Shared properties of the systems are a minimal weight and long lasting durability. Various mounting options. For almost every application such as: tenders, fast rescue, research and survey, wind farm support Vessels, heavy duty ribs, superyacht tenders, unmanned marine systems 8 FenderTec Ketelweg 39, Central Office, Papendrecht, 3356LD Tel: +44 23816 80297 / +31 85 401 00 70 info@fendertec.com www.fendertec.com 50 years producing and supplying fenders for protection of ports, pontoons, tug and workboats etc.

Wide variety of European quality rubber fenders short delivery times, large stock and service locations.

8 Manuplas Unit 18 Estover Rd, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 7PY Tel: +44 1752 771740 sales@manuplas.co.uk www.manuplas.co.uk 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 Close Brothers Limited T/A Close Brothers Aviation and Marine Wimbledon Bridge House, 1 Hartfield Road, London, SW19 3RU, United Kingdom Tel: +44 20 3642 5907 info@closeaviationandmarine.co.uk www.closemarine.co.uk Our team of marine specialists provide specialist finance for leisure motorboats and yachts, superyachts and a range of commercial vessels. They use their extensive knowledge and expertise to support customers in fully understanding the processes and costs involved with ownership.

8 Shawbrook Asset Finance – Marine Shawbrook House, Dorking Business Park, Station Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1HJ Tel: +44 345 604 0975 / +44 7789 685357 paul.ratcliffe@shawbrook.co.uk www.shawbrook.co.uk/asset-finance 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 SYSTEMS 8 Aksis Fire - Marine Fire Protection Deri O.S.B. Kazlıçeşme Cad. No: 5 Çarşı, Kompleksi Kat : 1 No : 23, Tuzla Deri Sanayi, Tuzla / Istanbul, 34956 Tel: +90 216 306 82 16 Fax: +90 216 504 06 35 aksisfire@aksisfire.com.tr www.aksisfire.com.tr/ Aksis formed by engineers who have extensive proven experience since 1994 in fixed based internal and external fire protection systems in the Marine and Offshore Industries, including Oil/Chemical Tankers, Cargo Vessels, Offshore Vessels, Fishing Vessels, Fi-Fi Tugs and Luxury Boats.

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

FIRE PROTECTION 8 Global Insulation (European) Ltd Unit 84, Station Road, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 0EL Tel: +44 23 9246 2113 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.

8 Marinex Fire Protection Benllech, Anglesey, Wales, LL74 8NS Tel: +44 1248 851000 Fax: +44 1248 852809 marinexinfo@marinexfire.co.uk www.marinexfire.co.uk Classification Society standards for fire alarm systems, fire extinguishing systems and marine equipment servicing. Supply install and service of fire detection systems. Fire suppression / extinguishing via Stat-X, CO2, Fog and Novec. Manufacturers of MCA approved fire warning and detection systems.

GENERATORS, GEN SETS & AUXILIARIES 8 Sulzer Electro Mechanical Services (UK) Ltd Southampton Service Center, Centurion Industrial Park, Bitterne Road West, Southampton, SO18 1ZA, UK Tel: +44 (0) 2380 631 611 service.uk@sulzer.com www.sulzer.com Sulzer is one of the leading independent electromechanical maintenance providers and repairers of all types of motor, generator and their auxiliary equipment. When pumps, turbines, compressors, generators, and motors are essential to operations, we offer technically advanced and innovative solutions. We support you by delivering specialized services for vessels in dock or at sea. A full range of services are available from our UK based hub in Southampton, or from any one of our global electromechanical facilities.

8 Atlantis Marine Power Limited Western Wood Way, Langage Science Park, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 5BG, United Kingdom 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.

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Diesel Power Holland BV Oostelijke Randweg 18, M111 Industrial Estate Moerdijk, PO Box 2, Moerdjik, NL-4780 AA, The Netherlands Tel: +31 168 388 488 Fax: +31 168 329 620 info@dieselpowerholland.com www.dieselpowerholland.com Sale/Purchase of: Engines (marine, industrial), Generator sets (open containerised), Generator ends only, Marine transmissions, Marine auxiliaries, Marine propulsion, Caterpillar parts, MaK parts. Many brands, types, ratings.

Equipment is Used/ Reconditioned/ Unused (Caterpillar specialist).

HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS & SYSTEMS

WaterMota Ltd See under: Propulsion Systems

INSURANCE SERVICES

Webasto Webasto House, White Rose Way, Doncaster Carr, South Yorkshire, DN4 5JH, United Kingdom 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.

HEAT EXCHANGERS & MARINE TUBING EJ Bowman (Birmingham) Ltd Chester Street, Aston, Birmingham, B6 4AP, United Kingdom Tel: +44 121 359 5401 Fax: +44 121 359 7495 info@ejbowman.co.uk www.ejbowman.co.uk E J Bowman is a leading manufacturer of heat exchangers for a wide range of marine cooling applications. The product range includes heat exchangers, oil coolers and charge air coolers for marine engines, gearboxes, thrusters, stabilisers, power steering, generators, hydraulic power packs, winches and other deck equipment.

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING Krueger Ltd Krueger House, Queensway, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 5NN, United Kingdom Tel: +44 1425 619869 Fax: +44 1425 638640 info@krueger.co.uk www.krueger.co.uk Est 1979, Krueger design, supply and install heating systems, air conditioning and seating to all types of commercial vessels complying with DNV, Lloyds, Rena and MCA for in build or retrofit.

8 Webasto Webasto House, White Rose Way, Doncaster Carr, South Yorkshire, DN4 5JH, United Kingdom 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.

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8 Advanced Component Technology Ltd Unit 4, Ryefield Way, Silsden, Yorkshire, BD20 0EF Tel: +44 1535 650010 Fax: +44 1535 657674 sales@adcomtec.co.uk www.adcomtec.co.uk ACT are the UK hub distribution centre for Kawasaki hydraulic products, a full range of Staffa motors, Kawasaki pumps, Staffa brakes, Staffa gearboxes are stocked in our new purpose built warehouse.

Bishop Skinner Marine 12 Hoffmanns Way, Chelmsford, CM1 1GU Tel: +44 1245 291 167 Neil.Tuvey@jelf.com www.bishopskinner.com/marinebusiness-insurance/ Delivering expert advice and innovative solutions to the marine trades sector including commercial workboats, passenger craft, boat yards, boat builders and repairers. Please contact us to discuss your needs.

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, United Kingdom Tel: +44 208 6869717 Fax: +44 208 6809912 sales@adecmarine.co.uk www.adecmarine.co.uk Servicing and hire of liferafts, boats and lifejackets. Sales of a complete range of marine safety and firefighting equipment to SOLAS and MED. Jo Bird & Co Ltd Factory Lane, Basonbridge, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4RN, United Kingdom Tel: +44 1278 785546 Fax: +44 1278 780541 info@jobird.co.uk www.jobird.co.uk Manufacturer of high quality Lloyds and ABS approved cabinets for the storage of on board safety equipment. They are designed to provide long term effective protection in all marine environments.

8 Pinpoint Electronics Ltd Unit 4, Woodbury Business Park, Woodbury, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1AY Tel: +447421 995 939 sally.dale@pinpointelectronics.com www.pinpointelectronics.com Pinpoint Electronics was established to distribute 'new and innovative' navigation, radio tracking and marine safety equipment.

United Moulders Ltd Trading Estate, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9NY Tel: +44 1252 738221 www.UML.co.uk The UML range of ISO:12402-7 approved Lifejacket Inflation Systems and SOLAS approved SeaFlash Lifejacket Lights are used extensively in the leisure, commercial and military sectors throughout Europe, Scandinavia and Asia Pacific.

LIFERAFTS 8 Marine Fire Safety Limited Hays Bridge Business Centre, Brickhouse Lane, Godstone, Surrey, RH9 8JW Tel: +44 1342 844379 Fax: +44 1342 843172 info@marinefiresafety.co.uk www.marinefiresafety.co.uk Marine Fire Safety are UK distributors for CSM liferafts. Offering Hire, Supply and Maintenance throughout the UK. ISO and SOLAS Shipswheel marked liferafts available to suit all small commercial vessels.

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

MAN OVERBOARD RETRIEVAL SYSTEMS Energy Marine (International) Ltd 12 Clipstone Brook Ind Estate, Cherrycourt Way, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4TX Tel: +44 1525 851234 Fax: +44 1525 852345 info@engmar.com www.engmar.com The UK importers and distributors of the Markusnet MOB retrieval systems manufactured by Markus Lifenet in Iceland and applicable for all types of boats, ships and offshore installations.

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

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

MARINE CONSTRUCTION 8 JD Marine & Sons Ltd Lock Head, Kings Dock, Swansea, SA1 1QR Tel: +44 1792 457174 enquires@jdmarineandsons.com www.jdmarineandsons.com/ JD Marine operate a fleet of vessels from a strategic position covering the UK. With many years’ experience in the marine sector and a highly skilled workforce enable JDM to provide a diverse range of services from inland waterway work, jetty/pier construction & repairs, marine civils & vessel hire.

8 Land & Water Group Ltd Weston Yard, Albury, Surrey, GU5 9AF Tel: 0844 225 1958 Fax: +44 844 875 1261 enquiries@land-water.co.uk www.land-water.co.uk With forty years’ experience, we bring reassurance, innovation, inspiration and future-proof results to projects in the sensitive habitats where land and water meet.

Medtow Marine Ltd Rooks Hill House, Bitchet Green, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0NG Tel: +44 7831 168996 Fax: +44 1732 761957 medtowmarine@yahoo.co.uk Piling, jetty maintenance/demolition, floating crane hire, tugs, workboats, lighter hire, pontoon hire, welding, river transportation of materials and equipment, licensed Boatmasters watermen and lightermen.

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

8 Van De Grijp Buizen (Pipes & Parts) BV Rietgorsweg 11, PO Box 72, Papendrecht, 3350 AB Tel: +31 786 446 464 Fax: +31 786 446 465 sales@vandegrijp.com www.vandegrijp.com VandeGrijp is an independent company specialized in production of steel tubes, piles and tubular constructions made to customer’s specifications. VandeGrijp excels in production of heavy steel constructions.

MARINE RENEWABLES Marinetech 34 Burgess Close, Minster, Ramsgate, Kent Tel: +44 7816468210 perbill7810@gmail.com Hands-on practical experience of coastal, Tidal, shallow draught marine civils. method feasibility studies and recommendations, cable route planning and landfall, fisheries consultation and representation.

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INDUSTRY DATABASE MARINE SURVEYORS Associated Maritime Consultants 63 Rufus Gardens, West Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 8TB Tel: +44 23 8087 3295 Fax: +44 2380 768529 surveys@amcsurvey.co.uk www.amcsurvey.co.uk Consulting Marine Surveyors and Dredging Engineers offering a full range of Hull, Machinery and on/off hire surveys, Valuations of vessels, specialists in the Towage/Stowage Certificates in both Commercial and Insurance fields of floating and land based Contractors plant.

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

8 Larsens Marine Surveyors & Consultants Ltd 16 Cambrian Way, Holton Le Clay, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN36 5DE Tel: +44 1472826820 info@larsensmarine.com larsensmarine.com Larsens Marine Surveyors provide fully insured marine surveying services to all ship and boat types of all sizes, from a twenty-foot private yacht, a cape size bulk carrier or anything in between, our on-board surveys are performed with your exact needs in mind Yacht Designers & Surveyors Association The Glass Works, Penns Road, Petersfield, GU32 2EW, United Kingdom Tel: +44 1730 710 425 Fax: +44 1730 710 423 jane@ybdsa.co.uk www.ydsa.co.uk YDSA (Yacht Designers & Surveyors Association) Members provide design and surveying services to all recreational boats and small commercial vessels.

YDSA has been setting the standard in Yacht Surveying and Design since 1912 and every member is a Qualified, Experienced Professional. So, for Prepurchase, Insurance, Damage, Refit, Registration, MCA Coding, or Valuation Surveys look for the YDSA logo to ensure you get professional advice from a YDSA member.

MODULAR PONTOON SYSTEMS

8 Marlan Maritime Technologies Ltd vtms vessel traffic management systems 323 Mariners House, Queens Dock Business Centre, Norfolk Street, Liverpool, L1 0BG Tel: +44 151 602 0304 Fax: +44 151 602 0399 info@marlan-tech.co.uk www.marlan-tech.co.uk We offer tailored solutions for vessel traffic monitoring and management in ports & harbours and along coasts and borders 8 Radamec Control Systems Ltd Euro House, Abex Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5EY, United Kingdom Tel: +44 1635 405 28 Fax: +44 1635 474 53 sales@radamec-controls.co.uk www.radamec-controls.co.uk Radamec Control Systems Limited (RCS) has been in operation over 50 years, (previously NDC until 1985) and has an established reputation for quality approved marine control systems.

8 Reygar Frog Lane, North Nibley, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 6DJ Tel: +44 7932 052 829 chris.hr@reygar.co.uk www.reygar.co.uk BareFLEET remotely monitors fuel use, engine health, vibration, navigation, weather and VMMS info. View information live and get concise daily vessel summaries. Reygar also offers control systems including Dynamic Positioning

MOORING & BERTHING - GENERAL Smith Berger Marine Inc 7915 10th Avenue So, Seattle, WA 98108 Tel: +1 206 764 4650 Fax: +1 206 764 4653 sales@smithberger.com www.smithberger.com We have a long history of providing excellent customer service, quality products and superior performance. Our engineering and manufacturing experience allows us to furnish customised equipment to suit any application and environment. In addition to our standard products being well received, our ability to furnish specially engineered.

Sealite Pty Ltd 11 Pinbush Rd, Lowestoft, Suffolk, UK Tel: +44 1502 588026 Fax: +44 1502 588047 info@sealite.com www.sealite.com Sealite develops and manufactures high-tech marine Aids to Navigation, servicing customers worldwide to enhance the safety and efficiency of international waterways. Sealite’s innovative products include solarpowered LED marine lanterns, bridge, barge and area lighting, marine buoys and monitoring and control systems.

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

NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT 8 AMI Marine Ltd Unit 9, Crosshouse Centre, Crosshouse Rd, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 5GZ Tel: +44 2380 480450 enquiries@amimarine.com www.amimarine.com Commercial vessel bridge safety and navigation systems with a global network of service engineers available 24/7 365 days a year. Providing turnkey solutions and continually delivering unrivalled quality and reliability

NAVIGATION LIGHTS 8 Lopolight UK 9-11 Maritime street, Edinburgh, EH6 6SB Tel: +44 131 285 3207 support@lopolight.co.uk www.lopolight.com Lopolight led navigation lights suitable for vessels from 7m. Compact design singe and stacked options, modular design. Lloyds and wheelmarked approved . Long life, 5 year warranty. Ice class compatible lights plus control and monitoring systems.

Tidal Transit Limited Unit 2, Docking Rural Workshops, Station Road, Docking, Norfolk, PE31 8LT, UK Tel: +44 1485 518 760 +447767 701 434 Fax: +44 1485 518 733 Leo@tidal-transit.com www.tidal-transit.com TTL offers fast, efficient, crew transfer using custom-built, stable, MCA category 1, high specification, wind farm support vessels, operated by qualified, local, knowledgeable professionals.

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

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

PR, MEDIA & ADVERTISING AGENCIES Sue Stevens Media Ltd 7 Foxhills, Ashurst, SO40 7ED Tel: +44 23 8029 2992 suestevens@suestevensmedia.co.uk 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 Stather Road, Flixborough Industrial estate, Scunthorpe, DN15 8RR Tel: +44 1724 400 000 enquiries@jotun.co.uk www.jotun.co.uk Jotun Paints offer a full range of antifoulings, anticorrosive protective coatings and decorative paints for steel, aluminium, wood and GRP surfaces.

MOORING & BERTHING EQUIPMENT

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

OCEANOGRAPHIC / HYDROGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT

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

8 Valeport Ltd St Peter's Quay, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5EW Tel: +44 1803 869292 Fax: +44 1803 869293 sales@valeport.co.uk www.valeport.co.uk Wave recorder, tide gauge, sound velocity, CTD, echo sounder, current meter, logger, bathymetry, water level, hydrographic, oceanographic, depth sensors, wave measurement.

PILOT & PATROL CRAFT

MONITORING SYSTEMS

NAVAIDS

OFFSHORE SUPPORT

PILOT BOATS

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

JFC Marine Weir Road, Tuam, Co Galway Tel: +44 7792 772447 Fax: +353 93 24923 graham@jfcmarine.com www.jfcmarine.com JFC Marine with over 30 years’ experience, manufacture and supply a complete range of navigation and marker buoys, supplied with mooring systems.

JFC Marine offer an extensive range of aids to navigation equipment including lanterns, AIS systems, battery and solar powered solutions.

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

8 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

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

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INDUSTRY DATABASE PIPE COUPLINGS Marine Ventures Ltd - Straub Pipe Coupling - Repair Clamps Marven House, 1 Field Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6AP, United Kingdom Tel: +44 118 950 3707 Fax: +44 118 950 4066 straub@marineventures.co.uk www.straub.co.uk Straub pipe joining system and wrap around repair concept. A well proven means of joining plain-end metal (carbon, cunifer, stainless) pipework in minutes.

PONTOONS 8 Marine Designs - DockMaster pontoons South West Shipyard, Ponsharden, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2SE, United Kingdom Tel: +44 1326 214750 Fax: +44 1326 678246 info@marinedesigns.co.uk www.marinedesigns.co.uk Marine access solutions for commercial berthing. We design, manufacture and install large pontoons & floating piers for a variety of operators, ranging from ferries to rescue services, port operators and the offshore wind industry. In 2007 we introduced the award winning DockMaster concrete pontoon range, a heavy duty system capable of providing berthing solutions for vessels up to 20,000 tonnage. DockMaster offers a long life product with excellent stability and wave attenuation performance.

Marine Designs Ltd is part of the A&P Group.

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

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

8 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.

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8 Marine and Industrial Transmissions Driveline Experts South St, Queenborough Shipyard, Kent, ME11 5EE, United Kingdom Tel: +44 1795 580808 Fax: +44 1795 580900 info@mitgroup.co.uk www.mitgroup.co.uk Experts in marine transmissions and driveline systems. Providing full product life-cycle support from system design, supply, commissioning, maintenance, repair, spares, and overhaul or replacement. Sole UK distributor of Twin Disc, Transfluid, Rubber Design, Arneson and Rolla.

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

PROPELLERS & STERN GEAR 8 Teignbridge Propellers International 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 40 years. Approved by all major classification societies. Propellers to 2.55m, shaftlines to 400mm

PROPULSION SYSTEMS Marine Jet Power AB Hansellisgatan 6, Uppsala, SE-754 50 Tel: +46 10 164 10 00 sales@marinejetpower.com www.marinejetpower.com MJP offer a full range of stainless steel and aluminum waterjets with mixed- or axial-flow, covering engine powers from 112 kW to 21 MW, and intake diameters from 250 mm to 1550 mm. Our units can be specially adapted for each individual installation giving optimum performance in various configurations including, single, twin, triple and quad waterjet installations.

Masson Marine 5 rue Henri Cavallier, 89100 Saint Denis les Sens, France Tel: +33 03 86 95 62 00 Fax: +33 03 86 95 13 78 www.masson-marine.com Masson Marine is French maker of propulsion systems (gearboxes, propellers and azimuthal thrusters) for workboats applications. We benefit from both a worldwide network and also our own engineering department on site where production is carried out and controlled.

8 WaterMota Ltd Cavalier Road, Heathfield Industrial Estate, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6TQ Tel: +44 1626 830910 Fax: +44 1626 830911 dm@watermota.co.uk www.watermota.co.uk WaterMota has been supplying the marine industry with engine room packages since 1911. Heat exchanger / keel cooled propulsion engines from 5.8 to 22 litres, auxiliary engines, generating sets and custom built power packs, heavy duty reversing gearboxes, hydraulic and power steering systems and power take off 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.

PUMPS 8 Gianneschi Pumps and Blowers srl Via Luigi Gianneschi, Capezzano Pianore, 55040, Italy Tel: +39 584 365101 Fax: +39 584 969411 info@gianneschi.net www.gianneschi.net Gianneschi Pumps and Blowers designs and produces a wide range of products like pumps, water heaters, fans and fresh/sea water systems.

Products are tested before delivered to the customers.

PUMPS, COMPRESSORS & HYDRAULICS 8 Hydraflow Hydraulics Unit 4A, Eastbank Road, Felnex Ind. Estate, Newport, NP19 4PP Tel: +44 1633 270150 Fax: +44 1633 280007 Sales@hydraflowuk.co.uk www.hydraflowhydraulics.com/ We have the experience and knowledge to become a valuable partner to either manufacture or service your cylinders.

We also offer support with hydraulic power pack servicing, system improvement along with individual component supply. Hydraflow specialize in the refurbishment and manufacture of stainless-steel cylinders for specific applications and also have the capabilities to refurbish lock and sluice gates.

RIBS (Rigid Inflatable Boat) 8 A.H.Parker & Sons (Gt. Britain) Ltd 2 Rustic House, Hayes Lane, Slinfold, West Sussex, RH13 0ST Tel: +44 140 378 0470 info@parkerribs.com www.parkerribs.com Parker Ribs- Manufacturers and supplier of commercial & military rigid inflatable boats. Range from 5.10 to 16.0m. Open type or with cabin, single or twin propulsion, propeller or water jet. All bespoke and custom built Ribcraft Ltd Edward Close, Houndstone Business Park, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8RU, UK Tel: +44 1935 411846 Fax: +44 1935 411870 sales@ribcraft.co.uk www.ribcraft.co.uk Manufacturers of Commercial, Rescue, Diving and Leisure Ribs from 4.2 to 12.0 metres. Inboard, outboard and jet power options. CE and MCA Type Approved.

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

ROVS Marine investments Ltd Lower Key House, Dorchester Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 9RD Tel: +44 1935 471892 info@johnhowardandassociates.com www.underwater-drone.co.uk CCROV Back to the Sea, the first underwater Robot with real 4K camera, the smallest size on the market. Underwater observation and recording, Inspection, research & rescue operations, record and view, exploration, diving & Sea fishing.

Planet Ocean Ltd Unit 16 Camberley Business Centre, Bracebridge, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 3DP, United Kingdom Tel: +44 845 1081457 Fax: +44 845 280 3349 sales@planet-ocean.co.uk www.planet-ocean.co.uk Deep Trekker Mini ROV’s - Affordable, Portable, Reliable. Data Buoys and systems. Position monitoring and tracking.

Port and harbour monitoring. Telemetry Systems Water Quality sensors.

RECRUITMENT 8 Seamariner Ltd Seamariner Ltd, The Square, Fawley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 1TA Tel: +44 23 8084 0374 admin@seamariner.com www.seamariner.com Seamariner Limited are Marine Recruitment Specialists and have been established since 1992. We hold ISO 9001:2015 accreditation by Lloyds Register and are MLC, 2006 compliant.

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

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

RORO SOLUTIONS Retro Bridge BV Bruistensingel 152, 5232 AC, Hertogenbosch Tel: +31 73 640 87 70 Fax: +31 73 644 23 69 sales@retrobridge.com www.retrobridge.com Come to us to Rent, Lease or Buy a RoRo facility. We look forward to helping you.

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

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INDUSTRY DATABASE

Southern Ropes Aztec House, 1 A Southampton Road, Park Gate, Southampton, S031 6BX, United Kingdom Tel: +44 1489 589 333 Fax: +44 1489 481 653 sales@southernropes.co.uk www.southernropes.com Manufacturing twisted and braidedRope for custom and standard specification.

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

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

SAFETY AMI Marine Ltd See under: Navigation Equipment 8 Ocean Safety Ltd Saxon Wharf, Lower York Street, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 5QF Tel: +44 23 8072 0800 Fax: +44 23 8072 0801 info@oceansafety.com www.oceansafety.com Ocean Safety is renowned for high quality customer care and specialises in the worldwide supply, distribution, manufacture, service and hire Marine Safety Equipment.

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

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

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 8 Network Innovation Solutions Limited Farncombe Estate Broadway, Harveys place, Worcestershire, WR12 7LJ, UK Tel: +44 20 8286 6768 info.UK@networkinv.com www.networkinv.com/ Network Innovations provides satellite communication solutions that empower you with reliable voice and data connectivity across the globe.

8 The AST Group Head Office: Satellite House, Bessemer Way, Harfreys Industrial Estate, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 0LX Tel: +44 1493 440 011 Fax: +44 1493 249721 info@theastgroup.com www.theastgroup.com The AST Group consists of ten individual companies each possessing individual specialist abilities, serving the United Kingdom, Africa, America, Asia and Australia. AST has a proven track record in delivering high profile satellite and radio based communications projects and m2m solutions

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

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

Vessel re-activation and delivery service.

SOLICITORS 8 Scott Bailey Solicitors 63 High Street, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9ZT Tel: +44 1590 676933 Fax: +44 1590 679663 alice@scottbailey.co.uk www.scottbailey.co.uk Our broad range of skills mean that we can offer bespoke, cost-effective legal services for both commercial and private clients in the marine industry.

Our experience is derived from many years of practical involvement covering a wide range of issues in the marine environment. We believe in delivering timely, innovative and practical legal solutions.

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STABILISERS

TRANSMISSIONS

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

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

WaterMota Ltd See under: Propulsion Systems

8 Seakeeper Inc 44425 Pecan Court, Suite 151, California, MD 20619 Tel: +1 410 326 1590 Fax: +1 410 326 1199 sales@seakeeper.com www.seakeeper.com Seakeeper, the world leader in gyro stabilization, virtually eliminates boat roll at anchor and underway. Seakeeper stability is now available to the entire world of boating with a new series that stabilizes boats 30 feet and above. Ten years of non-stop innovation, research and development has led to the most effective stabilization system ever built.

We shrank it down. We upped the performance. We dropped the price.

Feel how Seakeeper will change your experience.

STEERING GEAR WaterMota Ltd See under: Propulsion Systems

THICKNESS GAUGES Tritex NDT Ltd Unit 10 Mellstock Business Park, Higher Bockhampton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8QJ, United Kingdom Tel: +44 1305 257160 Fax: +44 1305 259573 sales@tritexndt.com www.tritexndt.com Tritex NDT manufactures Ultrasonic Thickness Gauges to check metal thickness for corrosion. Gauges ignore coatings using multiple echo and are used for hull inspection and surveys.

TRAINING 8 Lloyds Maritime Academy KNect House, 30-32 Mortimer Street, London, W1W 7RE, United Kingdom Tel: +44 20 70174483 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 8 National Maritime Training Centre North Kent College, Lower Higham Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2JJ Tel: +44 1322 629600 Fax: +44 1322 629667 nmtc@northkent.ac.uk The National Maritime Training Centre is a leading provider of maritime education and practical training, providing up to date equipment and expert training using dedicated specialist classrooms, a Fire Training Ground and Thameside Jetty.

TUGS Herman Sr bv Aventurijn 202, Dordrecht, 3316LB Tel: +31 78 619 25 07 info@hermansr.com www.hermansr.com Herman Senior is a family owned tug and workboats company and is established in Dordrecht the Netherlands. It is active in the Dredging, offshore renewables, oil & gas industry. With our versatile fleet of Shoalbusters and Multicats and over 30 years of experience we are specialists in: Towing, Anchor handling, Survey, Seabed ploughing, Dredging support, Offshore renewables support.

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

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

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

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

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

Throughout the years we have established a modern fleet in which we have built our over more than 40 years of experience 8 Med Marine Omer Avni Mah. Inebolu Sok. No:21, Setustu-Kabatas, Beyoglu, Istanbul, 34427 Tel: +90 2123111800/01 info@medmarine.com.tr www.medmarine.com.tr Thanks to its experienced maritime pilots and high quality tugboats all built in its large-capacity shipyards, Med Marine is Turkey's leading towage and pilotage operator and had been serving its clients for their newbuilding projects since 1995.

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INDUSTRY DATABASE

8 Sanmar Shipyards Aydintepe Mh., Guzin Sok. No: 31, Istanbul, 34947 Icmeler / Tuzla, Turkey Tel: +90 216 458 5900 Fax: +90 216 458 5959 info@sanmar.com.tr www.sanmar.com.tr Sanmar has been producing tugboats and providing services for some of the world’s leading owner/operators around the world for four decades.

UNDERWATER SERVICES 8 Oceanscan Ltd Denmore Road, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, AB23 8JW Tel: +44 1224 707000 Fax: +44 1224 707001 sales@oceanscan.co.uk www.oceanscan.net Oceanscan has the most up-to-date rental solutions on the market, with over 5000 products available, our investment in new technologies allows you access to the latest equipment at a fraction of the cost

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

VESSEL BUILD & REPAIR 8 Inventory Locator Service (ILS) 8001 Centerview Parkway, Memphis, TN 38018, United States Tel: +1 901 794 5000 marketing@ILSmart.com www.ILSmart.com ILS specializes in solving critical shortages in the maritime supply chain, making it easier for purchasers to find the parts they need, 8 Nero Pipeline Connections Ltd Unit 2, Union Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 3EX, UK Tel: +44 1216 653 900 Fax: +44 1216 653 909 info@nero.co.uk www.nero.co.uk Nero Pipeline Connections is a market leading distributor of stainless pipeline products and has been specialising in the supply of high quality pipe fittings and valves for over 25 years.

WATERPROOF COMMUNICATIONS 8 Iridium Waterproof Communication Systems Porthusvej, Kvistgaard, Denmark Tel: +45 43 43 26 26 info@iwcs.eu www.iwcs.eu IWCS is a leading supplier of waterproof wireless intercom system for marine and mission critical use. At IWCS we are dedicated to developing advanced and user-friendly marine intercom systems providing our professional customers trouble-free communication even under the most demanding conditions.

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WELDING Nelson Stud Welding UK 47-49 Edison Rd, Rabans Lane Ind Est, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP19 8TE Tel: +44 1296 433500 Fax: +44 1296 487930 enquiries@nelson-europe.co.uk www.nelson-europe.co.uk Nelson Stud Welding are global leaders in the manufacture and supply of advanced automated and manual stud welding systems, associated weld studs and consumables.

WINCHES 8 ACE Winches Cheyne House, Towie Barclay Works, Turriff, Scotland, Aberdeenshire, AB53 8EN Tel: +44 1888 511600 Fax: +44 1888 511601 info@ace-winches.com www.ace-winches.com ACE Winches, a global leader in the design, manufacture and hire of specialist marine deck machinery and the offshore hire personnel, supporting oil and gas, marine and renewable energy industries.

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

8 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.

Ibercisa Deck Machinery Molinos 25, (Pontevedra), 36213-Vigo, Spain Tel: +34 986 213 900 Fax: +34 986 202 779 sales@ibercisa.es www.ibercisa.es Total Integration with automatic control systems and remote monitoring.

Specialist in AC electric winches with energy regeneration for ECO-tugs, AHTS Vessels, Trawlers. Winches for AHTS Vessels with PM Electric motors.

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

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

WORKBOAT BUILDERS 8 Aister C/Baixada do Cocho, nº 228, A Guia – M, Meira – 3, MOAÑA, 6955, Spain 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.

Alicat Workboats Ltd Southtown Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 0JJ, United Kingdom Tel: +44 1493 655171 Fax: +44 1493 656299 sales@alicatworkboats.com www.alicatworkboats.com Aluminium and Steel boat building Specialising in commercial workboat Catamarans and Monohull vessels Up to 30 metres. Building to MCA, Lloyds and Bureau Veritas codes. From Bespoke one off builds to multiple production runs. A complete service from design to delivery.

A full repair and refit division is also available. Lloyds appraised to ISO 9001:2008.

8 Aluminium Marine Consultants Ltd Suite E (South), Venture Quays, Castle Street, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6EZ Tel: +44 1983 298 736 info@aluminium-boats.com www.aluminium-boats.com Aluminium Workboats, WFSV, Diving, Rescue, Patrol, Police & Pilot Boats, Oil Spill Response and Hovercraft built to order.

Working with the Naval Architect of your choice or our own bespoke design solutions.

8 Brunswick Commercial & Government Products 420 Megan Z Ave, Edgewater, FL 32132 Tel: +1 386 423 2900 bcgpinfo@whaler.com We've been in the business of building boats for commercial and military applications for more than fifty years.

Offering, Boston Whaler Fiberglass boats, Impact Rigid-Hull Inflatable boats and Sentry Aluminum boats.

8 Cheetah Marine OceanBlue Quay, The Esplanade, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight, PO38 1JR Tel: +44 1983 852398 mail@cheetahmarine.co.uk www.cheetahmarine.co.uk Now in our 25th year of production, Cheetah Marine continues to lead Europe in the specialist design and construction of power commercial catamarans. (hydrographic workboat/catamaran) 8 Damen PO Box 1, 4200 AA Gorinchem, Gorinchem Tel: +31 183 639911 Fax: +31 183 632189 info@damen.com www.damen.com Damen Shipyards Gorinchem is active in the design and construction of various types of vessels (tugs, workboats, high speed craft, etc) for different clients.

8 De Jong & Lavino BV Deilseweg 13, Geldermalsen, 4191 NX Tel: +31 345 573241 info@jola.nl www.jola.nl Thanks to our enormous stock we can supply any steel plate or profile at the right time. We are the proud market leader in steel plates, Bulb Flats and other shipbuilding profiles.

8 Diverse Marine Medina Ship Yard, Pelham Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight Tel: +44 1983 300656 info@diversemarine.co.uk www.diversemarine.co.uk DM acquired the assets of equipment of South Boats IOW and trade from Cowes, IOW specialising in the design, construction, refit, repair and maintenance of workboats, military and patrol craft, lifeboats, pilot boats, fishing boats, commercial and pleasure craft 8 Macduff Shipyard Limited The Harbour, Macduff, Aberdeenshire, AB44 1QT Tel: +44 1261 832234 Fax: +44 1261 833541 info@macduffshipyards.com www.macduffshipyards.co.uk Complete service from design to completion, including kit profiling, fabrication, engineering and outfitting.

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

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

8 Sanmar Shipyards Aydintepe Mh., Guzin Sok. No: 31, Istanbul, 34947 Icmeler / Tuzla, Turkey Tel: +90 216 458 5900 Fax: +90 216 458 5959 info@sanmar.com.tr www.sanmar.com.tr Sanmar has been producing tugboats and providing services for some of the world’s leading owner/operators around the world for four decades. More than 180 tugboats benefiting from all this wealth of experience are presently in operation on international seas.

Sanmar builds vessels at its two custom-built, state of the art yards located in Turkey’s shipbuilding heartland.

South Boats IOW Ltd Medina Shipyard, Pelham Road, Isle Of Wight, PO31 7PG, United Kingdom Tel: +44 1983 280030 bencolman@southboatsiow.com www.southboatsiow.com South Boats has a strong reputation for designing and building fast, offshore aluminium catamarans to DNV class and various flag states. It has the largest market share globally of offshore wind farm crew transfer vessels but builds for all commercial sectors. Has undertaken largest vessel hull shape research and development programme ever undertaken for commercial catamarans and utilises the findings in the development of new products. New designs for 2015 include 22m and 28m vessels.

WORKBOATS Commercial Rib Charter Unit 6 Dell Buildings, Milford Road, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 0ED, United Kingdom Tel: +44 1590 607103 info@commercialribcharter.co.uk www.commercialribcharter.co.uk Large fleet. Sizes from 6m to 15m.SOLAS open Ribs to MCA Cat 1 wheelhouse CTV and survey Ribs. Crew transfer, Dive Support, Survey, Cable Lay Support, Police and Military. Bareboat available.

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

Jenkins Marine See under: Dredging

Offshore Turbine Services 3 Maypool Building, Dartside Quay, Brixham, TQ5 0GD, United Kingdom Tel: +44 1803 845577 info@offshoreturbineservices.co.uk www.offshoreturbineservices.co.uk OTS operate a fleet of reliable, versatile workboats that can transport technicians, cargo and fuel to offshore work sites and vessels. Our experienced managers and marine crew will ensure the work is completed safely and on time.

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

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

8 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.

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

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SHIPSHOT To complete an extensive oil pipeline dredging and installation project, Murjan Al Sharq Marine Contracting Co. Ltd. (MSMC) has taken delivery of three Damen vessels: a Stan Tug 1606, a Shoalbuster 2509, and a Stan Pontoon 4512 equipped with a Damen DOP Pump.

For Damen, this marks the successful conclusion of a coordinated construction and delivery contract involving three shipyards in the Netherlands, China and the United Arab Emirates.

The delivery ceremony of the Shoalbuster 2509 at Damen Shipyards Gorinchem was attended

by MSMC Chairman Mr Abdullah Natheer and General Manager Chris Clark (below). Based in Saudi Arabia, MSMC provides marine construction and maintenance, dredging, diving and subsea

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services. The company will be using the three new vessels on an oil pipeline trenching project.

“The overall aim of our client’s project is to improve the efficiency of old wells,” explained Mr Clark.

“We will be dredging a 5km trench and installing a new trunk line to tie in wells that have been recently upgraded. After that we have a pipe pull, followed by backfill operations.”

For the first kilometre of the trench, MSMC will mobilise the Multi Cat 1908 Murjan 40 and DOP 250 purchased from Damen in 2017.

The remaining 4km of trench will be dredged by the new Stan Pontoon 4512, supported by the new Stan Tug 1606 (named Murjan 22) and the new Shoalbuster 2509 (named Murjan 41).

Although the Stan Pontoon will play a pivotal role in the pipeline project, the two new supporting vessels’ contribution is not insignificant. The Stan Tug 1606,

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which was built at Damen Shipyards Changde, will provide support in the shallowest waters.

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