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SPRING 2021

SHOWNEWS

COMMERCIAL MARINE & WORKBOAT EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE • Mayflower Park, Southampton UK

SEAWORK UPDATE It has become clear that it will not be possible to hold the 23rd edition of Seawork exhibition in June.

The risks caused by the COVID pandemic and the uncertainty around free European travel means we have little choice but to postpone Seawork and the Marine & Coastal Civil Engineering Expo (M&CCE Expo), due to be held from 15-17 June, and Speed@Seawork, on 14 June.

We are all aware that many people and their businesses depend on Seawork and regret that we have had to take this decision. Over its 23 years it has become a vital business tool for the commercial marine industry.

The team are working with our stakeholders and suppliers on an acceptable alternative date in the early Autumn and will let you know as soon as possible, and certainly by Monday 21 June which is when the UK Government currently plans to exit Covid-19 restrictions.

All monies received from clients are safe and assigned to the 23rd edition of Seawork.

Without being able to hold the physical exhibition, business must go on. We have been boosting our online marketing support for exhibitors with innovations like Seawork 365, which informs our 40,000 strong commercial marine audience. We are now developing this theme further and next month will see the launch of the new ‘community’ platform that can host and deliver content all year round. It will work in tandem with the next physical exhibition and represents an excellent complementary online marketing innovation.

Everyone wants a return to meeting people face to face but we must be practical and respond to what is happening around us. We are emerging from the grip of the pandemic but need to be sensitive to timing which is in everyone’s best interest.

Andrew Webster Chief Executive, Mercator Media Ltd

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NEW EXHIBITORS

Total Quality Commitment Proving themselves time and again in some of the most punishing applications imaginable, KPM products and designs are chosen by work boat builders, military and rescue agencies around the world.

KPM Marine is the trading brand of MA Lloyd which has been in business for over 160 years at the same site in Birmingham UK. Originally specialising in stationary equipment, the factory then diversified into manufacture of aeronautic and motorcycle parts during the war years; some products from that era are still in demand today.

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All KPM products are EXHIBITOR designed and manufactured in house using Solid Works Cad systems and 4 axis CNC machining.

The company’s commitment to Total Quality is demonstrated in the strict batch traceability and serial number system, ensuring products always meet the highest standards.

In the unlikely event of failure, products are designed to be easily repaired with the minimum of tools in hostile environments.

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‘It’s in our blood’ Welcome to new Seawork exhibitor Hythe Marine Services (HMS). Trusted to deliver projects and packages for the full life-cycle of valuable surface, subsurface and civil infrastructure assets, Hythe Marine Services is the leading turnkey provider of design, engineering and repair services to the marine, civil engineering and waste management sectors.

In-house, HMS retains an experienced team of shipbuilding engineers and designers, with full SC clearance, and a vast background in commercial and MOD projects. The design talent heritage dates right back to the 1960’s; Mathon Engineering and Avrotech Design, two companies with a rich historic connection to naval architecture were absorbed by HMS a number of years ago.

Josh Mathias, Managing Director at HMS, has previously commented on the

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company’s capabilities saying, “Our reputation for providing bespoke solutions to unique projects, by combining both modern and traditional craftsmanship, has been the best source of new projects for our team. We have secured a number of contracts around the globe through our ability to combine the skills of the past, with the talent of the future. Many people don’t realise that the roots of our business came from naval architecture and design. Simply put, it’s in our blood.”

HMS has a strong UK presence in Southampton, Portsmouth’s naval base, Trafalgar Wharf in Porchester as well as Plymouth, Rosyth and Barrow-in-Furness.

The HMS team are deployable 24/7 around the world and are continuously working to create a one-stop-shop of dependable, innovative in-house capabilities, from one-off bespoke projects through to full refit projects and management packages.

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WORKBOAT 2050 The Commercial Marine Network, in partnership with Seawork and Maritime Journal, present: ‘Get set for Workboat 2050’ in association with the Workboat Association. An online conference series of expert panels navigating the waters of decarbonisation compliance in the workboat industry.

Looking at cost effective solutions to help you tackle the challenges brought about by regulatory change.

Learn more about: 4 Safe and cost-effective energy storage through the use of flow batteries.

4 Case study data on emissions reductions with the use of Servogear’s eco-flow propulsion system.

4 Why MIT believe integration is key to maximising performance and ROI of zero and low carbon projects through complete system integration and vessel understanding.

Decarbonisation through propulsion Register now to join more than 430 industry professionals already registered for Session 4 of the Get Set for Workboat 2050 series.

Looking at the medium term 2025 onwards, Session 4 takes place on Thursday 6 May from 10:00 – 11:00 BST with the focus on Vessel design & technologies for the future - Focus on Propulsion systems: Hybrid Battery & Electric & SCR. Hear direct from the panel of experts on how the use of hybrid battery and electric propulsion systems is improving efficiency and performance and making a difference in the step towards decarbonisation.

Speakers: Simon Powell – Operations Director, MSE International Tom Binns – Sales Manager, MIT Torleif Stokke – Managing Director, Servogear

REGISTER NOW for Session 4 of Workboat 2050, sponsored by Castoldi and supported by UKHMA, UKMPA, and SMI

No need for FOMO – catch up here If you didn’t get an opportunity to join us for Session 3 of Get Set for Workboat 2050, don’t worry as the recording is now available for you to watch.

This Session provided technical insight on new innovative hull designs and technology which is benefitting workboats by decreasing frictional and wave resistance – resulting in lower fuel usage and a reduction in carbon emissions.

Bruno Bouckaert of Hull Vane BV talked through case study data on the Hull Vane product – a stern wing appendage that creates forward thrust - and the

energy saving advantage this provides in terms of fuel reduction.

Surface Effect Specialist – Nere Skomedal of ESNA AS – presented on the new SES technology being delivered. The air cushioned catamarans with active motion damping systems decrease frictional resistance, resulting in greater fuel efficiency and an increase in comfort during transit.

Leaders in simulation driven marine innovation, Simon Schofield of BAR Technologies provided insight into their current projects including the recently launched BARTech 30 - a class leading Crew Transfer Vessel with active foils producing significant fuel savings and vastly superior seakeeping.

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FEATURE: VESSELS

BRING IT ON! Self-righting, able to recover if capsized by large breaking seas and capable of ‘all weather’ operations, ‘Svitzer Oued Martil’ is a new 15m Interceptor 48 Pilot from Safehaven Marine. She is the third of her kind supplied to Svitzer for pilotage operations in Tangier, Morocco, and Safehaven’s 47th pilot vessel delivered worldwide.

‘Svitzer Oued Martil’ will be delivered after completion of commissioning and sea trials after another challenging but successful COVID build for Safehaven. No client visits were possible due to travel restrictions and handover was undertaken remotely by video conference aboard; recognition of a yard trusted in its abilities to deliver high quality pilot vessels without extensive client supervision.

Powered by a pair of Volvo D13 500hp engines, ZF gearboxes and conventional shaft drive, ‘Svitzer Oued Martil’ has an operational speed of 25kts. Accommodation comprises a crew/ pilot capacity for 7, all on KAB suspension seating in her comfortably 27,000btu air-conditioned main cabin, with additional seating for 5 provided in a spacious forward cabin.

The vessel’s central helm position, with all navigational screens and instrumentation easily viewable and accessible, gives excellent all round visibility and control of the craft when undertaking ship pilot transfers alongside. She is fitted with a sacrificial shoulder fender system, protecting the main boarding area and cushioning the inevitable

hard impact that can occur in poor conditions.

The larger fender enables a purpose-made gap for the ships boarding ladder to sit safely when alongside without it getting trapped.

The new pilot has a new Safehaven design sliding boarding ladder/platform with an adjustable reach, raising the pilot approx. 1.2m above deck. Accessing the platform from the opposite side to boarding, the pilot is able to cross the foredeck area quickly and safely; the boarding platform is adjustable in 3 stages and can be set according to the distance to the ships side, the prevailing sea state and likely roll of the vessel. The platform also allows for belting or similar hull protrusions to be navigated.

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FEATURE: VESSELS The first of three Multi-Mission Inshore Patrol Vessels (MMIPV) vessels for the South African Navy (SAN) was launched 25 March by Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT).

The vessels will augment South Africa’s maritime security by enhancing the country’s capability to respond effectively, rapidly and cost-effectively to threats such as illegal trafficking and fishing.

DSCT Project Manager, Ian Stewart says the launch is an important milestone for the shipyard. “This is the culmination of three years of hard work by a dedicated team of people. Ultimately, more than one million man-hours of work will be invested in the construction of the three MMIPVs.” The more than 600-ton vessel was transported from the DSCT shipyard on the evening of 23 March 2021 to the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) synchrolift at the Victoria & Alfred (V&A) Waterfront Basin.

The move was conducted by Mammoet South Africa, using 48 axle lines of Self-Propelled Mobile Transporters (SPMTs) to provide precision movement.

Mammoet Project Manager, Uzayr Karimulla, says while moving the vessel at night meant less impact on traffic, the reduction in light came with its own challenges. “Through careful planning, close collaboration, and the teamwork between DSCT and Mammoet South Africa, our team made this move a success. We are very happy to have been part of the project, contributing to the advancement of safer waters in Southern Africa.”

Once the vessel was raised onto the synchrolift, the team waited for high tide to come in before moving it out of the V&A Basin via TNPA tugs towards the Elliot Bason. The testing of the ship systems will now commence before the vessel will officially be delivered to ARMSCOR/SAN, before the end of the year.

The MMIPVs are built according to the patented Damen Axe Bow design, which ensures low resistance, high sustained speed in waves and superior sea keeping characteristics in the toughest conditions.

As vertical accelerations are reduced significantly and bow slamming almost eliminated, the safety of the vessel and crew

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increases considerably, reducing operational risks. The multi mission deck is used for supporting diving, search and rescue and anti-piracy operations.

DSCT HR & Transformation Manager, Eva Moloi, says DSCT is particularly proud of the many years it has invested in local South African skills transfer, training, and entrepreneurship development and collaboration, which have resulted in a strong South African pool of scarce trade skills and supplier partnerships.

“Our local skills transfer and Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) initiatives mean that we are not only contributing to the South

African economy but ensuring that our local South African maritime market is less reliant on imports from international suppliers. DSCT fully supports the transfer of technology, inclusion of local companies in the execution projects, and stimulation of export transactions under the Defence Industrial Participation (DIP) programme, which particularly focuses on benefiting SMMEs, Military Veteran (MV) Owned Entities and Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) Compliant Entities. The partnerships formed during this project have led to the successful launch of the MMIPV. One can truly state that the MMIPVs have been built in South Africa, by South Africans for South Africa,” she adds.

The engineering of the vessel commenced in 2018 and the keel was laid in February 2019.

“Despite the COVID lockdown period, our local skills and partnerships, resilient production schedule and advanced planning capabilities of our Cape Town team, allowed the different subcontractors and teams to work on the vessel in a safe manner,” notes Moloi.

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EQUIPMENT

30 YEARS OF AZIPOD First seen on the Finnish icegoing vessel Seili in 1991, ABB’s Azipod® electric propulsion has clocked over 20 million running hours at an impressive availability rate of 99.9 percent, while saving about 1,000,000 tons of fuel in the cruise segment alone.

Today, over 25 different vessel types rely on Azipod® technology – from cruise ships to cargo carriers, icebreakers, ferries and superyachts. In total, ABB has sold over 700 Azipod® units over the course of three decades.

Azipod® propulsion was initially designed as a future-proof system able to adapt to virtually any energy source. With the electric drive motor at its core, the Azipod® system can be powered by electricity drawn from different energy sources including batteries and fuel

cells, and vessel owners can add or exchange power sources as they evolve. Electrical power minimizes engine noise and vibration as well, ensuring a smoother, quieter ride.

With the electric drive motor housed within a pod outside the vessel’s hull, the Azipod® system can rotate 360 degrees, increasing manoeuvrability and allowing even the largest vessels to dock in harbours where turning circles are restricted. Crucially, Azipod® propulsion also improves operating efficiency, boosting a vessel’s hydrodynamic performance and cutting fuel consumption by up to 20 percent when compared with a traditional shaftline setup. Space saved by locating the motor outside the ship allows for more flexible design and frees up space for other features.

Juha Koskela, Division President, ABB Marine & Ports said, “Azipod® technology will help any vessel type cut cost and carbon footprint, both because it is a superior propulsion solution and because it further improves the greater efficiency inherent in electric propulsion.

“An independent study in 2019 showed that Azipod® propulsion could help ferry owners save $1.7 million in annual fuel costs per vessel while cutting CO2 emissions by approximately 10,000 tons. With International Maritime Organization’s goal to halve greenhouse gas emissions from ships by 2050, I am confident that Azipod® propulsion will be driving sustainable shipping in 30 years’ time, and beyond.”

Signal up, cost down Superfast speeds, low power consumption and unlimited worldwide data usage are all packed into the new ultra-compact, ultra-light KVH Tracphone V30 now available through CA Clase.

DC-powered with a single coaxial cable to ensure fast and simple installation, the Tracphone V30 is the smallest, lightest, lowest-powered maritime VSAT system available; offering outstanding reception with

improved signal efficiency and low running costs over KVH’s mini-VSAT HTS network.

Connecting to the new KVH Manager portal provides powerful data management tools to give valuable real-time insight and control over data usage. With super-fast speeds up to 6/2 Mbps (down/up) the Tracphone V30 utilises the KVH enhanced VoIP service, advanced network-level firewall and multi-level Cybersecurity Program.

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FLEET-WIDE INSTALL IN SIGHT Designed to meet the specific operational requirements of Pilot vessels, SeaTRAX gives real-time information on vessel pitch, roll and heave alongside the impact and vibrations received by vessel and crew.

Dyena’s new release enables the skipper to monitor all motion parameters and make an objective assessment of the conditions; altering plans or course accordingly to increase efficiency or reduce risk, critical in transit and transfer phases. The intuitive layout is simple to read in all conditions, with current and peak readings displayed graphically and numerically.

With shock mitigation technology enabling boats to be driven harder and faster, determining the effect of impacts on the machinery or electronics is important to their long-term operation. Data can be downloaded for reporting or analysis.

The SeaTRAX compact base unit is mounted to the vessel and a remote sensor attaches to the coxswains seat. Additional remote sensors can be added to measure accelerations throughout the vessel or monitor the Whole Body Vibration exposure of other crew and passengers.

Installation is simple with all cables and connectors supplied.

James Glover, Managing Director of Dyena Systems commented, “SeaTRAX was developed in collaboration with PD Ports in the UK and the Australian Reef Pilots to provide a system that directly meets their needs. The system is very simple to fit and The P&O Maritime fleet’s new Tideman HDPE pilot vessel is destined for 24/7 offshore deployment from a base in Maputo, Mozambique. The ‘indestructible’ pilot boat will be working under very difficult circumstances so a state-of-the-art Raymarine electronics fit-out will be at the forefront of providing enhanced crew safety, failsafe communications and optimal situational awareness.

The beating heart of the new pilot boat’s electronics is Raymarine’s LightHouse 3 operating software, powering two Raymarine Axiom touch-screen multifunction navigation display units, an Axiom 12 and an Axiom 9, with customisable home screens. The rapid quad-core processor and built-in RealVision 3D sonar, connected directly to the Axiom MFDs via a Raymarine RV-300 through-hull transducer, gives an enhanced view of what is beneath and around the vessel.

Bruno Tideman of Tideman Boats said, “Most of our boats are delivered with Raymarine equipment as standard. The reasons for this are very simple. We know that if we install a Raymarine product it will

works straight out of the box with a clear and intuitive display. SeaTRAX is intended to be a stand-alone system, but we can expand the capabilities and link it with our other products if the customer requires more features.”

Andrew Ridley, Conservancy Operations Manager at PD Ports adds, “Dyena SeaTRAX is installed on our latest pilot boat, Stainsby. This

state-of-the-art vessel was built to our specifications to provide the best possible working environment for the crew and SeaTRAX gives the skipper real-time information, allowing them to adjust course or speed to improve fuel efficiency and crew comfort. Following our successful trials, we will be installing SeaTRAX across our fleet.”

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work, and we also know that there is strong global support.

“Ninety-five percent of our vessels are shipped outside the Netherlands, so they don’t stay within our service area. Raymarine’s international support network means that we can rely upon their local service capabilities, wherever in the world our boats might be. We only work with global brands.

“We always opt for the Axiom touch-screens with our closed boats whereas we’ll specify

Raymarine’s Element MFDs for our open boats, because the latter’s push-button interface is better suited to applications in which they are constantly exposed to the elements.”

The pilot boat is also fitted with Raymarine’s Quantum 2 CHIRP radar, an indispensable navigational aid as its Doppler targetprocessing technology can quickly identify and colour-code moving objects in busy sea areas where there is a great deal of vessel traffic, thereby mitigating the risk of collision.

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EQUIPMENT The world’s first V12 outboard, the Mercury 600hp Verado engine features a naturally aspirated, large-displacement, quad-cam powerhead that generates impressive torque to get heavy boats out of the hole and on plane quickly and to accelerate up to rated speed rapidly.

The 600hp Verado also has the industry’s first two-speed automatic transmission for an outboard; optimising engine rpm according to workload, facilitating powerful acceleration and highly efficient performance at cruise.

Yet another first sees the first steerable gearcase on an outboard; able to pivot independently underwater while the engine’s powerhead remains in a space-saving fixed position. This provides more room for multi-engine configurations and a wider steering angle for agile handling. With help from contra-rotating propellers, it also has better “bite” in the water for docking and other close-quarters manoeuvring.

“Mercury innovation pushes the boundaries yet again with an outboard that is a real game-changer,” said Ben Allen, General Manager of the Marine Division at Barrus, Mercury Marine’s exclusive distributor in the UK and Eire. “We are excited to see this engine and to experience first-hand Mercury’s most powerful outboard and the world’s first V12.”

HAT-TRICK OF FIRSTS

Offshore wind kudos A British crew transfer vessel operator has kitted out its latest CTV with DuroWiper pantographs commercial marine windscreen wipers, benefitting from ease of installation and reduced maintenance.

Manor Renewable Energy Ltd took delivery of the Manor Endurance offshore support vessel in September and since then its six Class 90 pantograph units (three front and three rear) have been put to the test at Scottish Power’s East Anglia ONE offshore windfarm.

“Our unique selling point as a CTV operator is that we provide accommodation for the crew 24/7 on the windfarm without the need for a mothership,” said Michael James, Marine Superintendent at Manor Renewable Energy Ltd. “So every part of the vessel, including the equipment, has to stand up to being based offshore. We have had no problems with the DuroWiper pantographs. They were the right product for us, we could mount them externally, there is a washer system integrated into the arm and they are easy to install. They ticked all the right boxes.”

Lessons were learnt from the fit-out of the

Manor Endurance’s sister ship, “The Manor Venture has internally fitted wiper systems which meant that we had to fabricate hosing inside the vessel to contain the systems which involved a lot of time and effort. The wiper

systems had no integral wash system and we have had to replace the wiper panels more than once since installation,” Michael James added. “DuroWiper pantographs on the new vessel have solved these issues.”

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Yamaha Marine has announced a series of innovative upgrades to its premium V6 outboard range. The improved Yamaha V6 range shares design cues from the company’s flagship XTO, with new features including Digital Electric Steering (DES), Thrust Enhancing Reverse Exhaust (TERE) and Yamaha’s exclusive TotalTilt™.

Digital Electric Steering (DES) is now built-in to the 300 - 250hp V6 engines equipped with Steer by Wire (SBW), delivering a smoother and more intuitive driving experience, with no hydraulic systems to bleed or steering cables Reduced weight, reduced size, reduced noise and natural heat dissipation; that’s the new MC² Quick Gyro X10 gyroscopic stabiliser from Quick Spa. The MC² Quick Gyro stabilizer is designed, engineered and produced by Quick and is equipped with a mass revolving around a horizontal axis. This solution results in less mechanical stress, less friction and therefore lower heat output. In contrast to water-cooled systems, the X10’s natural heat dissipation means no additional water pumps or seawater inlets are required. The X10 produces a noise level of less than 70 decibels.

Suitable for vessels of 35’ to 45’, the X10 is available in two options; MC² Quick Gyro DC range for 12V systems and the MC² Quick Gyro AC range, ideal for vessels up to 250 tonnes.

“Gyroscopic stabilizers sales in the nautical market are constantly increasing. For this reason Quick Spa has been working hard to meet the owners and shipyards’ needs

PREMIUM V6 UPDATES to snag. Non-SBW 300 - 250hp V6 engines are fully compatible with optional bolt-on DES or traditional hydraulic steering systems.

Yamaha’s exclusive TotalTilt™ function allows complete tilt up or down (until trim ram contact) from any position with a simple double-push of a button, with a buzzer sounding to alert others to keep clear of the outboard and an integrated tilt limiter to prevent inadvertent damage.

Augmenting the outboards reverse thrust and control, the Thrust Enhancing Reverse Exhaust (TERE) keeps exhaust bubbles above the anti-ventilation plate and out of the propeller below 2500 rpm, ensuring the prop only bites bubble free water. Combining TERE with optional DES and the Helm Master EX joystick will enhance manoeuvrability around docks and confined spaces.

Smaller, quieter, lighter

introducing a high performing model with reduced dimensions and weight,” comments Michele Marzucco, President & CEO of Quick

Spa. “We are proud of this important result achieved, the X10 model completes our large family now made up of twelve models.”

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HIGH EXPECTATIONS FROM LOW VOLTAGE The move towards electric drives and more marine systems now operating at 48VDC has led to the UK’s largest Victron distributor, Energy Solutions, seeing an increased requirement for power electronics in that extra voltage range.

Energy Solutions offers an unparalleled range of extra-low voltage products operating at 48 VDC, from inverter chargers, solar charge controllers and DC-DC converters; all of which are key components in these systems.

Associated control systems and 48 VDC lithium battery banks are also available.

Rather than stretch 12V systems beyond practical application, the benefits of a 48V system include much more efficient components such as chargers, the ability to install larger capacity inverters, manageable cable sizes, and of course higher output alternators in reasonable package sizes.

A good example is the new Molabo electric drive, one of Energy Solutions systems incorporating Victron 48V components. This system provides an excellent alternative to a conventional drive system, utilising the range from Victron and MG Energy to fulfil all the onboard power needs.

The battery bank provides power to the electric drive which in turn powers the vessel, the battery bank is recharged when underway by the efficient onboard generator or, when in port, by shore power.

The new 96-Series alternators from Balmar,

also available from Energy Solutions, deliver a new standard for emerging 48V battery banks and inverter systems. Offered in two power packages of 60A and 100A, these high power alternators provide 2.9kW and 4.8kW of charging power respectively.

integration of the company’s specialized V-CAN products, notably its BOW PRO thrusters and new E-LINE and E-POD electric propulsion, with other certified high level onboard systems in support of serial data networking.

Thijs Boegheim, Sales Director EMEA and Global Marketing Director, VETUS, said: “The NMEA 2000 certification for our CANverter is a landmark development for the company, confirming that VETUS is now

among the marine electronics giants in the industry. With the trend for increased interconnectivity and unified control and monitoring, we are pleased to be the first company to offer new capabilities as the only supplier that currently supports thruster PGNs (Parameter Group Numbers) to enable NMEA 2000 data compatibility. Our innovative E-LINE and E-POD electric propulsion can now also be linked to the NMEA 2000 network.”

Vetus first

Complete systems supplier and thruster specialist VETUS has announced NMEA 2000® certification for its new CANverter gateway device, offering industry-first connectivity and communication capabilities for operators and owners using its proportional bow and stern thrusters.

The launch of the CANverter enables connection of the proprietary VETUS Controller Area Network (V-CAN) into the NMEA 2000 network, establishing

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SAFE AND SECURE The next generation of InteliLite single-gen-set controllers, InteliLite 4, is now available from ComAp. The new platform builds on its predecessors success with market-proven design and additional features such as fully remote communication, high focus on cybersecurity, configurable U/I/R analogue inputs, drag and drop PLC or easier communication interfaces with RS485 onboard.

InteliLite 4 controllers can communicate remotely via ComAp´s plug-in module system.

The range is also compatible with the latest version of WebSupervisor that allows users to manage and monitor ComAp controllers (and third party devices) online. WebSupervisor runs securely on Microsoft Azure network servers, and coupled with the security features of AirGate 2.0, ComAp says users can rest assured their generators are safe.

Security was a main focus for the new InteliLite 4, designed with respect to ISA62443. The security on the InteliLite’s communications cards has been improved with connection via the new AirGate 2.0 connection protocol. Locally, the controller

features multi-user password-protected accounts, as well as extensive history and change logs to ensure accurate reporting and employee access logging.

Administrators can allocate levels of access to users, with varying levels of password-protected access available for different users on the same controller.

Next generation on deck units After an extensive R&D, design and testing phase Nauplius Workboats is expanding its services; creating a new range of on-deck units for aquaculture.

A new oxygen generator, built into a 20 ft standard container specifically for the marine environment, will be delivered to leading marine farmer MOWI in 2021. Using an air-receiver the oxygen will be dissolved, via an ejector, to create oxygen-enriched seawater which can be released into the fish pen. With a capacity of 55 Nm³ per hour of 93% pure air, the system is also capable of filling oxygen packs on board.

Included in this new range of products are a Falmosan dosing unit and Hydrogen Peroxide dosing units that require minimal space occupation. All units can be integrated with new or existing treatment systems - skidbuilt or containerised.

Founded in 2006 by marine engineer Jaap van den Hul-Kuijten, and Gerrit Knol, now Technical Director Nauplius, the company decided to change the way in which it offered its vessels; rather than start by offering a client a standard product, the conversation starts with the ‘needs and wishes’ guiding the design. Nauplius Workboats is constantly developing designs to address practical needs.

“We are grateful for the developing

chances that this offers. Vessels that exceed expectation and therefore lead to new assignments.” says Gerrit Knol, Technical Director Nauplius, “Always emphasizing the clients targets means that, for example we deliver as many as 6 boats of one design and still they all differ. Customized to fit the needs.

“If you expect different results while working conditions remain the same, innovative design will prove to be an absolute gamechanger.

Our commitment to retain the highest level of operational support contributes to the competitive advantage of our clients.”

Listening out A JFC Marine Data Buoy is to monitor how noise impacts whales and dolphins. The buoy was deployed some 9km off the coast of Baltimore, west Cork, as part of Ireland’s first ever real-time acoustic monitoring project.

The Smart Whale Sounds project is being undertaken by Ocean Research and Conservation Association (ORCA) Ireland, a non-profit organisation based in Cork, in partnership with Rainforest Connection and supported by Huawei Ireland. The specially designed Data Buoy will gather data over the next year.

Lead researcher and marine mammal ecologist Emer Keaveney of ORCA Ireland, said: “Increased levels of marine traffic from container ships, pleasure boats, speedboats, and eco-tour operators has created a significant noise pollution issue. Sound pollution causes as much damage to marine life as overfishing, pollution and climate change, and is believed to cause behavioural changes that interfere with the health and survival of the animals.”

An autonomous hydrophone, akin to an underwater microphone, will be attached to the buoy. It will record whale species in real-time and train sophisticated machine learning models to identify different species calls. The data will be used to create a marine wildlife detection and classification model, with the potential to be applied to other projects across the globe Researchers said that the project will provide a much greater understanding of what is happening on Ireland’s ocean floors and will assist with the identification and classification of species in Irish waters, their distribution and behaviour, and how noise pollution is changing these patterns.

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AWARDS

European Commercial Marine Awards

The European Commercial Marine Awards (ECMAs), incorporating the Innovations Showcase Category Awards attract entries from across Europe.

The Awards recognise the depth of excellence in commercial marine and celebrate outstanding individuals, innovative companies, plant and equipment.

Award categories include: 5 Maritime Sustainability Award - company or organisation which demonstrates outstanding focus in its environmental and sustainability efforts.

5 Maritime Professional of the Year Award

- celebrates exemplary individuals.

5 Lifetime Achievement Award - presented to an individual operating who throughout their career has shown outstanding work and focus.

5 The Young Person’s Development Award - £850 bursary for those just beginning a career!

5 M&CCE Best Project Award - presented to a company or organisation for challenges in marine civils or vessel operations.

5 Green Technology Award: This new award will go to the best new item of equipment, service or consumable to assist businesses in this endeavour.

Nominations can be made online seawork. com/awards.

Innovations Showcase Categories may include: 5 Vessel Design & Construction 5 Marine Power & Propulsion 5 Marine Equipment, Electronics & Materials 5 Diving & Underwater Technology 5 Renewable Energy 5 Safety & Training Exhibitors Nominations can enter for free via the exhibitor portal.

If you are a non-exhibitor who would like to enter, a charge of £395 applies.

Please email info@seawork.com for more information!

YOUNG AND GIFTED ENTER NOW If you know or are a young person between 16 – 25 years of age, currently studying to work or begin a career in the maritime Industry enter the European Commercial Marine Young Person’s Development Award and win £850!

Open to apprentices, students, employees or any young professional looking to further their career within the marine industry; this award is a great opportunity to achieve industry recognition and a bursary to help further the winner’s career.

Fantastic and comprehensive applications have been received so far for the 2021 YPDA award! Maritime students and apprentices from across the UK have entered for the chance to help them purchase key educational necessities including a laptop, course specific books and tablets!

All the entrant needs to do is make a short informal video showing

WIN £850

why they should win the award and bursary. The video could showcase current/completed projects or anything that demonstrates a passion for the industry.

It doesn’t need to be long, anywhere between 1 minute and 3 minutes long is fine and accompanied by a few words to explain what the bursary would be spent on, and how it would support them.

If you know a young person between 16 – 25 years of age, currently studying to work or begin a career in the maritime Industry please recommend this award to them by directing them to our website here: www.seawork.com/awards For any further questions please contact awards@seawork.com or to enter directly please visit and complete the online form at seawork.com/ypda

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Matt Gruar

Pivotal timing Ocean Safety, specialists in the worldwide supply, distribution, service and hire of marine safety equipment, has appointed Matt Gruar as Southern Commercial Sales Manager. Matt has more than 13 years’ experience in the marine industry and joins Ocean Safety from Bainbridge International.

Matt will support the company’s customers within the shipping, commercial fishing, superyacht, ferry and shipbuilding sectors in the busy south of England region; working closely with existing customers while developing new business opportunities. The vast

product portfolio at Ocean Safety includes man-overboard recovery equipment, SOLAS and nonSOLAS liferafts and lifejackets, and lifesaving equipment for dockside areas.

Ocean Safety’s Sales Director Mark Acaster comments, “I am delighted to welcome Matt to Ocean Safety. He joins us at a pivotal time for the business as we come out of the difficult national lockdown. His enthusiasm and drive will be vital to our success this year and he will be a huge asset to our sales team.”

Sharing the vision Torqeedo, Inc has appointed seasoned marine industry sales executive Patrick Bucci as senior director for business development for its electric and hybrid propulsion systems.

Bucci will have responsibility for driving sales growth for Torqeedo’s project sales segment in North America, focusing on recreational, commercial and government opportunities primarily for the Deep Blue

Patrick Bucci product line. He will work closely with naval architects, marine engineers, shipyards and end-users, along with the Torqeedo engineering team, to develop and deliver integrated and well-engineered electric and hybrid power packages.

Bucci brings 20 years of experience in marine sales to his new job. Since 2015, he has been president of B-Line Marine Consultants, providing strategic guidance in sales and marketing for companies in the leisure marine sector. He has also served as product/sales manager for OXE Diesel Outboards, vice

Counting on your support The Maritime Volunteer Service (MVS) is a UK charity which trains people in nautical and maritime skills to recognised international standards, both ashore and afloat, to take part in maritime events around the country and provide support to local communities in times of real need.

No matter where you are around the United Kingdom’s coast or inland waterways, you’re never too far away from one of the MVS’s 30 units. Each unit regularly meets for training which is then put into practice on the water using a range of craft.

New volunteers, 18 years of age or over, are welcome – there is no upper age limit.

“Come on board - we’re counting on your support so we can help others.”

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president of US sales for Schaefer Yachts and national sales manager for Wellcraft Marine and Scarab Offshore Boats. He is a graduate of the University of Florida with a BA in liberal arts and sciences.

“I share Torqeedo’s vision of a greener and sustainable marine industry and welcome the opportunity to play a role in moving the industry away from dependence on fossil fuels to electric and hybrid propulsion,” said Bucci. “This is truly an exciting challenge.”

Keith Longman

Triple ISO Berthon has successfully achieved the transition to the first internationally recognised standard for Occupational Health and Safety ISO45001:2018, adding to the company’s existing ISO9001:2015 (Quality management systems) and ISO14001:2015 (Environmental management systems).

Yard Manager, Keith Longman, in charge of Berthon’s IMS (integrated management system) says, “It is our vision to be regarded by boat owners, tenants, visitors, contractors and 170 staff as the best marina and boatyard in the UK for boat building, refitting & servicing. We are recognised by the wider community as a company that respects and cares for its customers, its employees and the environment, and our very high standards have been appreciated and praised during the Pandemic in 2020/21 conducting our activities in a manner that protects all who enter our one-stop-shop site. For example, we have completed over 500 tests since January 4th 2021.”

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PEOPLE Josh Ross, one of Berthon’s 4th year Marine Electrical apprentices, was recently awarded the newly certificated Electronic Technician of the Year by the British Marine Electrical & Electronics Association (BMEEA).

Josh has been a model apprentice during his time at Berthon, achieving high grades throughout his training at Bournemouth & Poole College where he has been studying City & Guilds Marine Electrical qualifications, as well as achieving his British Marine Electrical Training (BMET) and Marine Electronic Installers (MEI) certification.

Keith Longman, Apprentice Ambassador, commented, “We are extremely proud of Josh.

He has worked hard through his apprenticeship and this award is well deserved. Josh has proven to be a valuable asset to the electrical The UK’s standing as a worldleader in the safe testing and development of autonomous vessels has been further enhanced by a new standards and safety regime to shape the future of training for autonomous shipping globally.

The pioneering new MASSPeople, Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) International Training Standards working group will develop world-leading training standards for people operating autonomous vessels.

The UK is the first flag state to join the network which is set to shape the future of training for autonomous shipping in its commitment to innovation in the industry. The UK will work with the UN’s International Maritime Organisation to ensure development and roll out of autonomous vessels is safe and secure by design.

As a founding member of MASSPeople, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency will be looking to develop world-leading training standards for those who operate these types of vessels.

The UK has also invited selected flag states to agree to take part in the International

ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR across four disciplines. Over the past year Berthon have committed to the young cohort of apprentices doing everything possible to ensure their jobs remain secure during the pandemic; the company is now recruiting for the September 2021 intake.

department. Any project he is assigned is completed to an extremely high standard and with impressive autonomy.”

Josh commented, “I’m extremely pleased to have won this award, it’s a great example of hard work paying off.

I am almost fully qualified

now and this award helps recognise 4 years of dedicated learning; but is also a testament to my tutors and mentors, who have gone above and beyond to help me achieve my potential”.

Berthon’s apprenticeship programme has an annual intake

MASSPeople – shaping the future

Katy Ware Training Standards working group to look at establishing high standards of training in MASS. The group consists of representatives from European and International maritime authorities.

Maritime Minister Robert Courts said: “Autonomous vessels offer significant opportunities for the UK’s economy as well as helping meet our carbon reduction targets.

“This is unchartered territory, and with the UK’s global expertise in shipping safety standards, the UK is best-placed to set the global benchmark in the development and rollout of safe, autonomous shipping.”

Katy Ware, Director of UK Maritime Services said: “Seafarers

and their safety is something we take very seriously and that includes making sure they are trained in all aspects of the maritime industry that they work in.

“As new technology is introduced and new ways of working with it, we want to make sure the training standards keep pace with it so that our seafarers stay safe while they work.

“This working group will not only set the benchmark for qualifications required by operators now but also in the future.”

The standards currently in place in the International Convention of Standards on Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) do not currently adequately provide for standards for the operation of MASS. It will include such aspects as specialisms, competencies, training structures and qualifications.

Working alongside the MCA will be global geo-data company Fugro and Seabot XR, SeaBot XR is an agency for next generation learning products and services.

Ronald Suhlmann

Damen Shipyards Group strengthens Executive Board As of April 1, Ronald Suhlmann is now Chief Financial Officer of Damen Shipyards Group.

He succeeds Tom Touber, who held this position ad interim for two years.

Ronald started his career at Ballast Nedam and moved to Damen in 2015, where the Register Controller was both Financial Director of the Naval and Yachting divisions. With his appointment as CFO, Suhlmann becomes a member of the Executive Board of Damen.

The new role of Chief Counsel strengthening the areas of risk, compliance and legal on the Executive Board has been filled

by Mario Herrebout, current general counsel and company secretary. Mario joined Damen Naval in 2009, moving to Damen Group at the end of 2019.

Mario Herrebout

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IZMIR FIRSTS The first of the IZ 1500 AL - High Speed Aluminum Marine Police Patrol Boats has been delivered in Izmir, Turkey by Izmir Shipyard. It’s also the first time that an IPS system has been fitted to a commercial vessel in Turkey.

Built to Turkish Lloyd Classification, the

14.6m IZ 1500 AL Marine Police Patrol Boats, constructed in 5083 marine aluminium, can achieve 42 kts with the Volvo Penta IPS 700 ensuring stability, durability and excellent manoeuvrability at high speed.

The vessel is equipped with an “Aselsan Martı” gyroscopic thermal vision system,

Garmin navigation and electronic control systems along with fully automated Humphree trim and list optimization systems. The IZ 1500 ALs are designed to perform inspection, surveillance and high speed patrol tasks, in line with law enforcement authority requirements, in the most demanding sea conditions.

ON ORDER FOR BREST AND ROSCOFF PIRIOU Group is to build a new harbour tug for the Société Coopérative des Lamaneurs of Brest and Roscoff.

La Société Coopérative des Lamaneurs has managed mooring operations in Brest harbour for over 50 years in and for more than 10 years in Roscoff harbour. The company also provides other services such as coastal towing for vessels or barges.

Built by PIRIOU Vietnam to a proven PIRIOU design and customised to meet customer requirements,, the 16.5m and 15t bollard pull tug will be equipped with new generation IMO Tier III compliant engines. Due for delivery in August of this year, her home port will be Concarneau.

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VESSELS A working relationship of over thirty-five years standing has resulted in the handover of the largest vessel ever delivered by Macduff Ship Design; Stern Trawler MFV ‘Endeavour V’ is the fifth vessel from the yard for skipper Peter Lovie of Knockhead LLP. Keen to further improve fuel efficiency, service speed and sea keeping from the existing vessel, an early study concluded that a longer vessel, free from the constraints of registered length, would probably be required.

At this point the Wolfson Unit, based in Southampton UK, was contracted to complete an initial trial using CFD technology to assess the differences in calm water hull resistance between the existing model and a new longer concept model.

As expected, the data showed that a significant reduction in hull resistance could be achieved with a longer hull form, however, the computational based analysis could not assess the differences in sea keeping qualities.

Over to the Solent University Towing Tank facility for scale model towing tests at a range of speeds in both calm water and head seas with wave properties reflecting those found in the north Atlantic where the owner typically operates; conclusively proving that the longer hull experienced considerably less pitching motions along with lower bow impact from wave force.

With the research complete, one final review saw the hull lengthened by a further metre to seek further improvements in hull

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efficiency as well as affording a little more space within the vessel. With the hull lines faired and stability assessed the construction plans were then drawn up and submitted to Bureau Veritas classification for approval along with the outfitting and engineering drawings.

Finomar Shipyard based in Szezcin, Poland were sub-contracted to fabricate the hull and wheelhouse which upon completion was

towed to Macduff for full outfitting to MCA and BV regulations. Sea and fishing trials were conducted in the Moray Firth before the vessel was signed over to the new owners who departed their maiden trip, fishing off the west coast of Scotland. Early indications are that the hull is performing as anticipated with increased speed, reduced fuel consumption and improved sea keeping evident.

New additions to enable year-round operation High Speed Transfers (HST), the crew transfer vessel (CTV) operator supporting offshore wind energy and oil and gas industries worldwide, has confirmed its order of two BARTech 30 CTVs and an additional hybrid Chartwell 24. The vessels will be built at Diverse Marine, on the Isle of Wight, UK. HST’s order will ensure that the business is able to continue to provide the highest standards of comfort for passengers during voyages to wind farms even in regions that typically see higher sea states such as the US. The two BARTech 30 vessels will offer HST the flexibility to operate year-round, benefiting from a significant reduction in vertical acceleration to ensure optimal performance.

The proven Chartwell 24 vessel formula will be further enhanced with BAR Technologies’ FOSS, offering improvements in seakeeping and boosting efficiency.

With decarbonising the vessel supply chain becoming a key imperative for wind farm owners and operators, BAR Technologies’ CTV is set to provide HST with fuel – and therefore emissions – savings of up to 30%.

Tom Nevin, CEO, High Speed Transfers, said: “Offshore wind owners and operators

have shown a real appetite for efficient, low-carbon vessel platforms. It is exciting to work with vessel designers such as BAR Technologies and Chartwell Marine who understand what the industry needs and have the expertise to deliver

next-generation designs without overcomplicating the vessels. BAR Technologies’ FOSS is fast becoming a ‘must have’ and we are keen to demonstrate the capabilities of our new vessels to the market.”

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EXPANDING COMMITMENTS Armada Engineering, the Falmouth-based leader in marine hydraulics, has expanded its workshop in Barcelona as part of its commitment to deliver worldwide services to the growing superyachts sector.

The new workshop is located at MB92 Barcelona, one of the largest superyacht refit shipyards in the world, with a 220m dry dock and 4,800-tonne shiplift among its service facilities.

Armada Engineering Managing Director Joff Collins says: “In August 2019, Armada Engineering opened a new facility inside MB92 Barcelona, in order to offer an even better service to our key superyacht customers. After just one year of operation, we had begun to outgrow our workshop and started to look for larger facilities to service our growing number of customers.”

“We are happy to announce that we are now fully functioning in a new larger workshop inside

MB92. This new space offers a 5 tonne crane and better access through a 15m entrance, so we can now service even larger vessels.

Project Manager Jon Else said: “Since opening in Barcelona, we have worked on over 20 superyachts, including some of the most luxurious in the world. We have provided the full range of services, everything from fault finding to overhauls and complete refits.

The new facilities allow us to work more efficiently, especially on large equipment. It is a really exciting development for the company and will enable significant further growth over the years ahead.”

A total contingent of 5 staff from Falmouth are currently based at Barcelona.

This the latest development in a period of rapid growth for Armada Engineering, which has seen a string of new contract wins since its management buy-out in 2017.

It comes at a time when the global market

for superyachts has experienced impressive growth. Over the last 20 years, the worldwide fleet of superyachts above 24 metres in length has almost quadrupled, from 2,000 in 1999, to nearly 8,000 in 2020.

Joff Collins says: “We are continually building on our experience in this area, having worked on some of the world’s largest and most sophisticated superyachts. The new workshop is part of our strategy to grow this part of our business even further. With the current disruption with air travel, having key staff based locally in the Mediterranean is a further asset for us.

“Over recent years Armada has carried out projects in Europe, USA, South America, Egypt, Japan, China, and South Korea. This is a truly global customer base. Our team thrives on the tough technical challenges created by this market and can be mobilised to any location in the world.

Buyout creates one stop solution The Pontoon and Dock Company has been bought and rebranded by one of its founding directors. Following the retirement of co-founder Dan Bryant, Simon Nadin takes full control of the business.

The new company P&D Marine Group, will encompass the five arms of the business: The Pontoon and Dock Company, P&D Environmental, Multi-Mover UK, P&D Marine Services and PDMS Trailers.

Simon commented, “Pontoon and Dock

was formed in 2009 by me and Dan Bryant, with the essential support of our wives, Sarah and Michelle. We had a small combi van, green trailer, about ten sections of pontoon and a website. Over the last eleven years we have grown into a big family and one of the industries most respected suppliers.

“The company has grown organically, and we maintain our belief in offering the best solutions for any project on or near

the water. With a wealth of experience and knowledge in the design and installation of equipment in the commercial, construction, and leisure industry, the P&D Marine Group offers a turnkey solution that will meet our clients exacting requirements.”

P&D Marine Group operate from their office based in Bretby, Burton-upon-Trent in Derbyshire and have their main warehouse facility at Silver Hill, Shawbury in Shropshire.

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Sub-surface reaps investment Long-term partnerships, service agreements and an understanding of the ‘life-time value’ of customer relationships are at the heart of recent investment in diving and sub-surface engineering according to The SMS Group.

Supporting recent sector growth, the business has invested in new plant and equipment, and relocated legacy equipment, to create four new Diving and Sub-Surface Engineering ‘Hubs’ at its existing marine engineering bases in Dover, Lowestoft, Portsmouth and Avonmouth, whilst simultaneously expanding its subcontract diving database of SQEP. The SMS Group previously supported its core customer diving and sub-surface engineering needs via a single location in Dover, Kent.

Diving and Technical Manager, John Webb said: “The provision of support to core SMS customers around the Group is very, very important. To better look after our existing customers we’re proud and pleased to make this investment. It’s great news at the right time.

“Our service offering remains exactly the same. It includes pre-purchase surveys, hull inspections, underwater fitting and machinery, magnetic particle inspection (MPI) testing and Ultrasonic testing.

“It also includes crack detection, planned and emergency diving support, Cathodic protection survey and renewal, in-water surveys, repairs and installations, bespoke plant hire and heavy engineering equipment with barges, jack-ups, pontoons, safety and workboats.

“Propeller clearing, fouled running gear and underwater situation assessments, salvage and damage assessments, class extension inspections, utilities infrastructure, repair and maintenance, power stations, reservoirs and outflows, ROV deployment and ‘live’ data inspections as well as contaminated water diving.”

The SMS dive team has commercial, defence, in-shore and off-shore diving experience with specific quayside/ports and harbour marine civils capability.

Next step in £250k investment A £250k investment in machinery and testing facilities at Sea Sure has taken the next step with the arrival of a new machining centre.

The HURCO 5-axis machining centre is one of the company’s largest single investments to date and will be used for R&D, rapid prototyping, safety-critical components and to speed up the manufacture of existing products, maintaining the high quality which is Sea Sure’s hallmark.

The new 5-axis machining centre will be

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used to deliver the three ranges of ShockWBV. The shock mitigation brand (installed under seats on power boats) has led to Sea Sure becoming one of the largest manufacturers of shock mitigation seating systems in Europe with developments and upgrades in constant demand.

“Few of our customers realise that we are one of the most successful marine equipment manufacturers in the UK,” says Graham. “We already have some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment available, but we always strive to be the best, and this investment keeps that momentum going.

“The machining centre is just the start of a serious investment programme for us. We’re also upgrading our shock mitigation drop test rig later this year. That’ll soon become a state-of-the-art facility which we aspire to be the most advanced in Europe.”

Another CNC turning machine is due to be installed later this year.

Relationship now exclusive A formal exclusive distribution agreement for the marine market has been struck by IMS (Industrial Marine Silencers Ltd.) and Halyard (M&I) Ltd. following a longstanding and successful relationship between the two companies.

Glyn Rennocks, IMS Managing Director commented “We have had a longstanding relationship in place with the team at Halyard (M&I) Ltd. but we are pleased to extend this further and appoint them our exclusive distributor within this market. With both our technological know-how and continual advances in this area, we are confident that this will cement our joint positions as market leaders in the marine sector” David Johnson, Sales Director at Halyard added “Halyard’s focus is on reducing noise, vibration and emissions, so adding the IMS range of products to our portfolio means we can emphasise this focus and advance it further offering our customers an optimised reduction in noise and emissions”.

UK-based IMS are global leaders in noise reduction and particulate filtering, manufacturing absorptive and reactive exhaust gas silencers, emission control technology, acoustic enclosures, air inlet & extract attenuators, and acoustic doors.

Halyard are an established industry leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of technical below decks equipment including exhaust systems, environmental protection products and noise and vibration control equipment.

Aftersales support for IMS products will be provided by Halyard and its UK and overseas distributor and dealer network.

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CROSS-ATLANTIC PARTNERSHIP MJR Power and Automation kickstarted 2021 with the announcement of a strategic partnership with one of the largest industrial energy storage experts, Vancouver based Sterling PlanB (SPBES).

The partnership will see MJR Power & Automation provide customers across the UK with energy storage solutions and complete marine hybrid and electric propulsion systems. These solutions will utilize SPBES’ innovative lithium-ion technology, designed and approved for use in both inland and seagoing vessels, ports, harbours and in the offshore sector.

Speaking about the partnership, Paul Cairns, Managing Director at MJR said: “We are delighted to have formed this strategic partnership with Sterling PlanB. There is no doubt they are the world leader in marine energy storage systems and – by adding their product to our portfolio – this enables MJR to further grow our business in the clean technology space.

“Our expertise and knowledge of marine power and propulsion system, combined with Sterling PlanB’s world leading design

and manufacture of energy storage solutions - we are certain - brings an offering to the marketplace that is very much demanded by the marine companies in their drive to reduce fuel costs and develop sustainable long-term solutions that meet global emission reduction targets.”

The partnership comes on the back of increasing pressure from the International Marine Organisation (IMO) to support marine companies in achieving marine engine regulations and reduce their Tier I, II and III emissions through the introduction of low carbon energy storage.

Sales surge in high-spec systems

Norwegian davit supplier Vestdavit saw its sales surge to a record Nkr165 million ($19.2 million) last year - up 25% on 2019 as global orders for its proven high-specification boat-handling systems defied a downturn in the overall maritime sector amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Naval force fleet renewals are driving increased demand for davit systems to deploy boats for rapid military response. Fresh orders have rolled in mainly from the US, Europe and Australia, with demand coming primarily from navies and coast guards within the public

procurement sector that account for more than 75% of Vestdavit’s davit turnover, according to managing director Rolf Andreas Wigand.

Wigand says there is in particular strong interest from the US for computer-controlled dual-point davits, part of Vestdavit’s extensive range of robust bespoke systems supported by a global after-sales network as it moves in step with clear market trends going forward.

“There is growing interest from both the military and commercial segments in our systems able to handle unmanned surface

vehicles and autonomous underwater vehicles that can carry out tasks 24/7 without risk to human life,” he says.

“There are also many new ship projects on the horizon centred on a mission bay able to handle multiple craft - such as MOB boats, workboats and USVs, as well as containers - for which our MissionEase system is well-suited.”

Wigand sees the orders surge as vindication of Vestdavit’s focus on technological innovation, with sales on a similar upward trajectory this year.

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INVESTMENT & GROWTH Torqeedo has announced a new direct distribution organisation in Norway to address the growing market for its marine electric propulsion systems in that region.

“Norway is a world leader in the movement toward electrification of land and water transportation, with broad government support for green initiatives,” said Tommi Salonen, director of EMEA retail sales for Torqeedo. “More than half of new cars sold in Norway are electric or hybrid, and the country is investing heavily in charging infrastructure.”

Torqeedo projects in Norway are already underway. Torqeedo supplies Deep Blue electric propulsion systems to Greenline Yachts, a major international builder of electric and hybrid boats, and is working with Canal Boats Telemark to deploy the world’s first 100 per cent electric charter fleet. The new emission-free fleet will commence operation in the scenic Telemark Canal in May, initially with six new Greenline electric yachts. The Norwegian government is setting up a network of charging points for boats in the Telemark Canal and adjacent coastline to support the electric boat fleet.

“Our new direct distribution presence will allow us to provide faster response times and better technical support for our growing customer base of builders, fleet operators, shipyards, retail dealers and end-users in Norway and Denmark,” said Dr Michael

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Rummel, managing director of Torqeedo.

Norway has a long tradition of seafaring and is a world maritime centre for shipping, shipyards and maritime infrastructure, commercial fishing, offshore oil/gas, ferries, pleasure boats and a rapidly growing offshore wind industry.

Experienced sales manager Gregor Papadopoulos will lead the Torqeedo sales and support team in Norway, the eighth country to have a Torqeedo direct distribution office. The company also has offices in Germany, United Kingdom, France, Spain, Italy, Thailand and the United States.

your requirements promptly and provide short lead times. In collaboration with DOES B.V, we are prepared to answer all enquiries immediately.”

Josef Schoutens from Dutch Offshore Energy Solutions comments: ‘’As a services provider with an extensive network in the oil- gas and wind offshore industry we are delighted to announce this partnership with a leading player such as DLM’’.

“This new cooperation aims at helping our new- and mutual customers with one single

point of contact, local facility and customs documentation.

“The Netherlands, in particular Eemshaven is a growing hub for offshore wind energy due to its location and connection to the Gemini Wind Park, which is the largest windfarm in the Netherlands. In October 2020, the Offshore Wind Innovation Centre (OWIC) launched in Eemshaven. Our new distributors have direct access to the Offshore Wind Innovation Centre, (OWIC) with CIV Offshore being a project partner.”

New distribution provides new direct route DLM has announced a new distributor partnership in the Netherlands. The agreement with CIV Offshore & Shipping and Dutch Offshore Energy Solutions (DOES B.V) will provide another direct route into the ever growing Dutch renewables market for DLM products and services; used in PLGR, Cable Lay, Cable Recovery and Cable Repair as well as offshore load monitoring solutions for the marine based renewables industry.

Joost Crommentuijn from CIV Offshore & Shipping comments: “As a full service supplier for the offshore energy and maritime branches, at CIV Offshore & Shipping we are delighted to announce the partnership with DLM. DLM’s service and product range is a welcome and complementary addition to our existing scope. Our direct involvement in the offshore wind market, amongst others, offers a great opportunity for the sale and rental of DLM products. Operating from all major port locations along the Dutch coastline, we are able to respond to

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LEASE PARTNERSHIP EXTENDED

NIBC Bank, Damen Ship Lease and Damen Financial Services have digitally shaken hands on a multi-year partnership in the field of ship leasing.

The financing from NIBC will be used to enable financial or operational lease solutions for customers of Damen Shipyards Group. This concerns state-of-the-art workships in offshore (wind) energy and (hybrid) tugs for, among other things, port activities. These leases are offered by one of the funds of the

Damen Ship Lease Cooperative which is managed by Damen Financial Services.

“We are very pleased with the collaboration and this new long-term commitment from NIBC,” says Jan Willem van Helden, managing director of Damen Financial Services. “With this fund we can facilitate the fleet renewal and sustainability of the fleet of various customers, while we also stimulate the growth of the Damen group,” adds Martin van Eyk, manager of Damen Ship Lease.

“With the latest Damen ships and technology,

we also contribute to the efficient management of our customers and a reduction in the ecological footprint of our sector.”

Jeroen Conijn, Managing Director NIBC: “We are proud of this collaboration with Damen.

Almost ten years ago we provided the first financing to Damen Ship Lease. During these years, Damen Ship Lease has shown that it fulfills a clear need of its customers with its lease solutions. We support the further growth of this activity by continuing our financing.”

A combination of private investment and HSBC has provided £12m to ramp up production of the CXO300 diesel outboard.

Cox Powertrain has successfully received £9 million from existing private investors and secured a further £3million loan from HSBC UK Equipment Finance to meet increasing demand for the 300hp diesel outboard following its launch last year. Production of the CXO300 began in May 2020 and has since shipped to more than 16 territories around the globe.

Tim Routsis, CEO of Cox Powertrain, said, “2020 was a year of milestones for Cox Powertrain as we entered production of the CXO300 despite the challenges of the global effects of Covid-19. This injection of capital allows us to now scale up our business and fulfill our growing order books.”

The CXO300 is built at Cox Powertrain’s HQ in Shoreham, UK, where £6.7 million from preceding investment was used to finance a state-of-the-art production facility, built with flexibility and scalability in mind.

£12m to ramp up production

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Spearheading services for renewables A company commitment to long-term investment in Pembroke Port UK has received a further boost with the launch of a new website, spearheading Williams Shipping’ services to the renewable energy sector.

Leading marine and logistics company, Williams Shipping provides key services to the marine energy sector and is a recognised supplier to the Port of Milford Haven at the heart of the UK’s energy supply and development industry.

The company has been a major presence in

Pembroke Port since 2004, providing vessel charter and marine and port services through a modern and versatile fleet of vessels, barges, marine equipment and crawler cranes based at the port, together with onward transportation and logistics services across Wales and around the UK and Irish coast.

“We have unparalleled experience in supporting and servicing renewable off-shore industry innovations, including wave, tide and wind energy projects,” says Philip Williams, Managing Director. “Our [Renewables] site

gives us the chance to explain to the industry what we can do and how we can help the development of the port as a world class leader in this sector.”

The company is set to announce further expansion of its port services, including both quayside improvements and passenger facilities. A 22m Multicat will be based in the Haven to service the jetties and a newly upgraded 70 tonne Kobelco hydraulic crawler crane will be made permanently available.

Space to grow

for the marine market. The product range now available from ASAP includes outboard and inboard engine oils, gearbox and transmission oils, hydraulic trim and steering oils, specialised lubricants, greases and cleaners.

Dixon’s Arctic Steel water strainers will now be available through ASAP. Uniquely cast in duplex 2205 stainless steel, the Arctic Steel range delivers exceptional corrosion resistance

and weight saving when compared to traditional bronze models.

New additions require extra space so ASAP, having outgrown its Fareham UK site, has now joined sister company Aquafax at larger premises in Hamble, UK. The move enables ASAP to offer an improved branch service with an efficient Click-and-Collect counter alongside an improved local van delivery service for Trade customers.

ASAP Supplies has been busy growing the company’s extensive portfolio of products, taking on distribution of MPM Oils and Dixon Arctic Steel as the latest additions.

ASAP teamed up with the Netherlandsbased MPM Oil Company to launch a complete range of lubricants and maintenance fluids especially formulated

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Decommissioning – the view from space BMT has been awarded a project by the European Space Agency (ESA) to assess the feasibility of using space-based data to support the decommissioning of energy assets including oil and gas platforms and wind farms.

Decommissioning activities need to be carefully handled to minimise environmental impact as they create operational and financial risk for the asset owner. Oil and gas decommissioning activities are ramping up due to installations developed from the 1970s onward reaching their end of life. The wind farm decommissioning market is also emerging, as assets installed in the 1990s and early 2000s start to approach their end-of-life phase.

Earth observation data from satellites can play a key role in the decommissioning activity, providing regional overview of the maritime environment and allowing operational data from decommissioning teams in the field to be interrogated in real-time. This presents exciting opportunities for the European industry to create new commercial decommissioning solutions enabled by space data and through collaboration with decommissioning sector knowledge industry leaders.

Funded through the UK Space Agency’s contribution to ESA’s Space Solutions programme, the study will look to provide accurate information relating to hazards such as sea and weather conditions, maritime traffic and environmental pollution. It will enable a reduction in the cost of energy asset decommissioning by providing improved scenario planning in advance of decommissioning, as well as minimising/ optimising vessel usage resulting in a reduction in fuel usage and therefore reduced Green House Gas (GHG) emissions. The results will establish the roadmap for service implementation through follow-on demonstration projects.

Matthew Roberts, Managing Director, BMT Environment UK, commented: “BMT is proud to have been selected to deliver this ESA project with our partners 4 Earth Intelligence (4EI). Our knowledge of solving complex engineering challenges in the marine environment, coupled with extensive experience of offering environmental support to the UK energy sector, we are well positioned to work with 4EI’s expertise in earth observation data analysis and services to deliver such a ground-breaking feasibility study in support of the offshore decommissioning industry.”

A TREE FOR EVERY ORDER

Key objectives for 2021: Several new products – tick. Expected commercial global market growth – tick. Pledging to plant at least one tree for every order received?

Actisense has made environmental impact one of its key drivers this year so, by working with positive climate action champions Ecologi, Actisense will remove around 280 tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere, the equivalent of driving 695,000 miles in an average car or charging a mobile phone 36,000,000 times, making the company carbon positive and thereby more

than nullifying its carbon output.

Michele Whitehurst, Actisense director, said, “In 2020, we had already engaged with the excellent programme through Low Carbon Dorset to start on the improvements to our headquarters, including LED lighting and a new industrial energy-efficient heating system.

There is yet more for us to do, but we’ve taken these important first steps as part of our wider environmental commitment.”

Actisense ships its range of award-winning NMEA products to over 50 countries around the globe.

Saving fuel (and paper) DEIF’s energy management system Blueflow is helping Buksér og Berging AS (BUBE) streamline invoicing and reporting and reducing fuel consumption on 33 tugboats. BUBE is a leading supplier of marine services within port and terminals, ocean towage, offshore work and complex marine operations.

“Naturally, the fuel-saving aspect was of interest to BUBE, but from the very start, they were triggered by the way that Blueflow presents data in a clear way. BUBE also saw administrative benefits by implementing the system”, explains DEIF’s Sales Manager Per Ole Sørensen.

The Blueflow system contains detailed information on fuel consumption and sailing distances to enable report generation for automatic invoicing. Blueflow also

registers if one of BUBE’s vessels leaves Norwegian waters.

Blueflow helps BUBE keep track of its vessels and the Blueflow wallboard at the superintendents’ office keeps them constantly updated on the fleet’s status.

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The environmental impact from activities within boatyards, marinas, harbours coastal and inland waterways is without doubt a real and ever-increasing problem. Plastic products do not break down but break up into small pieces which can be easily ingested, act as potential traps and can badly injure wildlife that comes into contact with them. P&D Marine Services (PDMS ) has come up with the Waste Rover to help tackle the problem.

The P&D Waste Rover is a remote-controlled marine waste robot designed to be easily carried to a work site, at just 70cm long x 70cm Marine plastic waste is a growing environmental issue with a huge amount of mismanaged waste flowing into the oceans each year. The waste then breaks down into microplastics in the ocean’s ecosystem, significantly impacting marine life.

Suzuki Motor Corporation has developed the world’s first* Microplastic Collecting Device for installation on outboard motors, focussing on the structure of the outboard motor which pumps up tons of seawater to cool the engine and then returns the water to the ocean.

The device can be easily installed to the return hose and does not affect the engine performance since it only utilises the returning water that has already been used to cool the engine.

During monitoring research conducted in Japan, a substantial amount of microplastic

TACKLING MICROPLASTICS wide, and weighing only 18kg. The Waste Rover can be driven around marinas, rivers and lakes by a remote operator standing on the shore, whilst it collects floating debris into the specially designed cargo net which holds up to 80L. The collection net can also be fitted with an absorbent layer, so that hydrocarbons (oil & fuel) frequently found on the surface of harbour waters can also be collected.

James Burnell, Operations Director explains,

“PDMS are pleased to be launching the P&D Waste Rover, a small robot capable of collecting waste from waterways including Microplastics. The Waste Rover will also clear chemical/oil waste from the water and can be operated by just one person. We offer our serviced solution where one of our team visits and carries out the clearing for you. The new P&D Waste Rover is also available to hire or purchase outright.’

World’s first Microplastic collecting device for Outboard Motors

waste was found within the substances collected in the filter. Research is also currently being conducted internationally with further improvements scheduled for the device going

forward. Suzuki plans to introduce the device as optional from later this year and incorporate it as a standard feature in the future.

Mark Beeley, Head of Marine & ATV for Suzuki GB, said, “This marks the first time in marine industry history that an outboard motor cooling system has been utilised to extract microplastics from the seawater. So we are really excited by this announcement and I must commend the factory on this ground-breaking development which is part of Suzuki’s continuing determination to devise innovative solutions that mitigate the serious impact of plastic waste on our natural environment.”

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GENERATING INTEREST Marine services provider Williams Shipping has a new Eurocarrier 2209 multicat as the latest addition to the fleet.

Built at the Neptune Marine yard in Aalst, The Netherlands, Willchallenge specification includes all Caterpillar machinery, an HS Marine 185 tonnes /m hydraulic crane, a 50 tonnes anchor handling and towing winch and hydraulic anchor handling pins.

The accommodation, fitted out to a very

high standard, includes fully airconditioned cabins for four crew. She joins Willendeavour, another Eurocarrier 2209, and the Williams Shipping fleet of Damen Stantugs and Meercat workboats.

“Willchallenge is versatile and powerful and has already generated a lot of interest from customers keen to take advantage of her capabilities,” says Philip Williams, Managing Director – Marine at Williams Shipping.

Willchallenge is versatile and powerful and has already generated a lot of interest from customers keen to take advantage of her capabilities

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HOPPER DREDGER RANGE EXPANDS

Damen’s impressive array of vessels for different dredging projects has been updated, the renewal and expansion of the Hopper Dredger range confirming Damen’s commitment to being a full service port support partner.

The TSHD (trailing suction hopper dredgers) range now covers hopper volumes from 650 m3 to 5,000 m3. The new series has been designed with sustainability in mind; no need for ballast water during operations, including sea voyages, and no fuel tanks in contact with the hull. The engines are fully optimised to

use a minimal amount of diesel and are fitted with SCR systems to meet IMO Tier III. “Practical maintenance is of vital importance on a TSHD. Due to the continuous wear of the sand/water mixture all piping and main components need frequent checks,” Olivier Marcus, Damen product director Dredging, explains. “In the design this has resulted in an efficient pipe routing, the use of high grade materials and ample space around the equipment for inspection and repairs.”

“Dredge operators always have a clear idea

on the various tasks their hopper dredger is to perform, whether, for instance, channel maintenance for a Port Authority or efficient sand winning, transport and discharge for a commercial operator.” Olivier explains, “This specific operation requires specific gear; the new TSHD range accommodates this. As hopper volumes range from as small as 650 m3 to a serious 5,000 m3 they fit a multitude of jobs. This standard range can be seen as a platform which can be fully customised by adding various options to ensure the dredger is 100% fit for its job.”

This is important business for us and, we believe, for the continuing growth of manufacturing in the UK.

“We look forward to continuing with our exporting over the coming years to contribute to our security and expansion.”

Ascension Islands project complete Build and delivery of a new cargo-carrying barge for the Government of the Ascension Islands has been completed by Manor Marine.

The successful project follows the delivery of three almost identical barges, also commissioned for shipping to and use in the Ascension Island waters, in 2018. Construction of the latest barge started in August 2020 and was ready for delivery just four months later.

Heavily constructed, the 17-metre selfpropelled barge was built in two halves for shipping to the island.

Managing Director Leif Cooper commented, “Manor Marine has been building these types of barges for over 25 years and has exported vessels all over the world. The Ascension Island Government has been a pleasure to work with throughout this project.

“The quality of the construction and the finish from the Manor Marine Team was to a high standard and has helped us to firm up several orders with clients booked for 2021/22.

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DEDICATED TO SOLUTIONS FOR MARINE, COASTAL AND OTHER CHALLENGING CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS

WELCOMING MOFFATT & NICHOL Moffatt & Nichol has joined M&CCE Expo.

A global infrastructure advisory company working from over 40 offices in 7 countries, Moffatt & Nichol provides practical solutions to clients in the marine terminal, energy, transportation, environmental, and urban development markets around the world.

A multidiscipline professional services company, Moffatt & Nichol specialised expertise is in structural, coastal, and

civil engineering; environmental sciences; economics analysis; inspection and rehabilitation; and programme management solutions.

Moffatt & Nichol’s exceptional level of innovation has developed into the most comprehensive range of specialised port disciplines in the industry, and the company is able to integrate its unique capabilities and skills to meet specific project demands, from economics and

financial analysis to planning, design and construction document preparation, and on to post-construction award services and programme management.

Moffatt & Nichol has an unrivalled portfolio of more than 11,000 projects in over 50 countries, and a worldwide network of offices that are staffed by over 800 highly experienced professionals. Take a look at the company’s environmental work at Lightning Point, Alabama USA in the video above.

Net Zero Carbon in Construction both achievable and necessary Civils contractors have welcomed the UK construction industry’s nine-point plan to deliver net zero carbon in the industry by 2050, saying it was both ‘achievable’ and ‘necessary.’

The Construction Leadership Council has published CO2nstruct Zero, a nine-point plan that will drive carbon out of all parts of the construction sector and enable the industry to play its part in delivering the UK Government’s objective of net zero for the

whole economy by 2050. Commenting, Chief Executive of the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) Alasdair Reisner said: “Achieving net zero in construction is the single greatest challenge our sector will face in this century.

“The construction industry must adapt to a net zero future, not only to address the threat of climate change, but to modernise and keep up with our international competitors.

“This will require a whole-industry strategic

approach, which is why we fully support the role of the Construction Leadership Council in spearheading this vital initiative.

“The CLC is in the process of developing measurable targets to monitor how the industry is moving towards net zero over the coming years, and it is the responsibility of everyone working in UK construction to get behind this initiative and deliver the net zero carbon economy of the future.”

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FOCUSING ON SPECIALISATION New exhibitor P&D Environmental Ltd is part of the newly formed P&D Marine Group, the result of a buyout and rebrand of the Pontoon and Dock Company.

Offering a wide range of marine and environmental contracting services, P&D Environmental Ltd specialises in water-based civil engineering services including de-silting, lake, and river restoration, bank stabilisation, rock armour and scour protection, and sheet piling.

Focused on providing high quality, high value and professional service, the knowledge, experience and diverse skills acquired over the years has enabled P&D Environmental to carry out work on sensitive sites within SSSI (Sites of Specialist Scientific Interest) and conservation areas, as well as restoring Historic Structures along the waterways. Custom-built plant to suit individual project requirements is available as

Arch Henderson is delighted to announce that two of its Engineers, Kevin Fettes from the Aberdeen Office, and Shane Jamieson from the Lerwick Office, will become Associates from 1 April 2021.

Kevin joined Arch Henderson in 2012 as a Senior Civil and Structural Technician, with experience in site management, ent, surveying and setting out. Kevin completed d his Engineering Diploma through the Open University whilst working full time and has recently cently completed the Association for Project Management anagement Project Professional Qualification ation (PPQ).

Now, as an Incorporated Civilil Engineer with the Institution of Civil Engineers ngineers and Member of the Association for Project Management, Kevin is responsible onsible for contract management, civil engineering design, and project management for projects throughout the UK and the Falkland Islands.

Shane had an early introduction to the

New Associates for the partnership company when he was at school, in S3, as he did his work experience in the Lerwick Office.

He returned in 2012, while he was studying Structural Engineering at Strathclyde University, to work during the summer holiday holidays. When he graduated in 2 2013 he was offered a job as a Graduate Engineer. Wit With the support of Arch Hender Henderson, Shane continued his education and completed a Masters in Civil Engineering Engineerin and Project Management.

Managem After which he took advantage of a year’s secondment to the Aberdeen A Office, followed follo by nearly three thre years in the newly new opened Southampton So Office.

is the ability to operate from land or afloat where access is restricted.

P&D Environmental is able to supply clients with marine plant hire to meet their needs or provide a complete design and build service, ensuring a project’s success. Team members have all undergone specialist marine training and the company also has a full in-house manufacturing and design facility for custombuilt metal and wood fabrication work.

He became a Chartered Engineer (MICE) in 2019 and returned to Lerwick in 2020, where he is currently busy working on a variety of marine civil engineering projects in both Lerwick and offering on-going support to Southampton.

8 Kevin Fettes (left) and Shane Jamieson

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EXHIBITOR PROJECT SPOTLIGHT – FISH DETERRENT Kaymac was contracted to install a fish deterrent system at the new Pembroke Power Station. RWE Power was constructing a new 2000MW combined cycle gas turbine power station at the site and the fish deterrent system was required to reduce the amount of fish entering the cooling water intakes and entering the fish return system.

The system consisted of an open steel lattice deck supported on steel legs, which were fixed to the concrete invert in front of the cold water intakes. The installation was carried

out from the sea using two crawler cranes on a pair of pontoon barges positioned in front of the intakes.

Divers removed over two metres of silt from the invert to allow the legs to be positioned on the invert. The legs were connected by horizontal and diagonal bracings to give rigidity, and these were attached to the bullnose piers of the concrete structure using saddle brackets.

The remaining steel work was then bolted onto the legs working from a man-riding basket

suspended from one of the cranes, and then the GRP decking and handrail were installed.

A series of acoustic beacons were then installed which could be lowered from the deck down stainless steel guides to the sea bed on winches. These would emit a low frequency sound which would deter the fish from entering the CW intake structure Finally, to protect the structure from corrosion, each of the sixteen legs were then fitted with two 25kg sacrificial Zinc anodes, installed at bed level by the Kaymac dive teams.

21-point Net Zero plan launched M&CCE Expo supporter CILT (The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport) has launched a 21-point plan for transport and logistics, covering all transport modes and activities, to achieve net-zero by 2050. CILT believes that “we can achieve net-zero by 2050” through a range of measures recommended to UK government and others in its latest report, Routes to Net-Zero 2050: 2020 Year End Summary.

Kevin Richardson, Chief Executive, CILT(UK), says: “Transport accounts for 28% of UK carbon emissions and, despite the downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic, transport emissions will grow with recovery unless action is taken. Government is clearly the key player, but industry, organisations and individuals are also urged to take action, and we believe there is plenty to be achieved, starting today.”

Recommendations for national government include setting carbon budgets for the

Transport accounts for 28% of UK carbon emissions and, despite the downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic, transport emissions will grow with recovery unless action is taken

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transport sector and mandating the use of sustainable fuel. Local government is recommended to play its part by implementing policies in ways that suit their circumstances. Transport providers should implement decarbonisation schemes whilst industry and academia are seen as the key players in research and development; CILT’s recommendations for them include

continuing to develop innovative transport decarbonisation technologies, ranging from apps to massive industrial projects to produce hydrogen and sustainable fuels, and to remove greenhouse gases.

Paul Le Blond, editor of CILT’s Route to Net Zero 2050 Year-End Report, says: “All those within the profession have a key role to play in transport decarbonisation. We must spread the message that transport can achieve net zero by 2050 by a range of measures, some technological, some societal and some through policies.”

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DYWIDAG JOINS M&CCE EXPO

With a reputation for providing ‘Special Solutions in Difficult Ground’, Dywidag has completed many challenging projects over the years; including work on the 800m wide masonry and concrete Loch Arklet dam, located north-west of Glasgow and built over 100 years ago to provide water to the city.

Due to increasing leakage the dam had to be strengthened using high-capacity ground anchors. In total, 64 vertical DYWIDAG Strand Anchors were installed from the crest of the

existing dam into the underlying bedrock to act as tie-backs. Double corrosion protected, the strongest anchors reach an ultimate strength of 8,100 kN. Logistics was a major challenge for the contractors involved. The only access to the job site was via a narrow and winding single track road south of the dam on which only four DYWIDAG Strand Anchors could be delivered on each vehicle. Installation of the anchors had to be carried out from the top off

the dam, as there was no possibility of working from a barge mounted crane due to the loch level having been drawn down for safety reasons.

A special 6,800kN long stroke jack, the highest capacity anchor stressing jack in the UK, was used for both the anchor tests and the final stressing as the DYWIDAG Strand Anchors are some of the highest capacity ground anchors that have ever been installed in the UK.

New Chairman for GGR Group GGR Group Ltd has announced the appointment of Sat Dhaiwal as Company Chairman. Sat has been working closely with the GGR board following his appointment as their Board Advisor in early 2020.

Dhaiwal has extensive experience and accomplishments in the Rental Industry following his 25-years with A-Plant of which 16 years were as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of A-Plant and a Director of its parent company Ashtead Group plc, a FTSE-100 organisation. During this time, he also received a number of awards of recognition, including Hire Person of the

year 2018 and European Rental Person of the e Year 2016.

Graeme Riley, CEO of GGR Group said “On behalf of the board I would like to thank Sat for his strong leadership and contribution he has made as our Board Advisor over the last year- his experience and knowledge of the rental industry has already proven invaluable e for GGR Group”.

“As we look to grow the business further, we are confident that appointing Sat as our new dedicated Chairman will help quickly accelerate our vision and strategic positioning over the coming years”.

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12,000m2 of exhibition halls featuring 600 exhibitors.

4ZIV ZIWWIPW ERH DZ SEXMRK TPERX. European Commercial Marine Awards (ECMAs) and Innovations Showcase.

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Also returning in 2021

Speed@Seawork For more information visit: seawork.com contact: +44 1329 825 335 or email: info@seawork.com IE[SVOȠǼȠȓ

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