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editors letter Welcome to the December issue of Dockyard Magazine, the journal for the commercial marine and renewable markets. Dales Marine Services formed a collaborative partnership agreement with Retrofit Specialists, Cleanship Solutions to provide a turnkey service for Ballast Water Management System retrofits. Read more on page 12.

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Opening our Workboats & Tugs feature on page18, Scania discuss the new IMO Tier III marine engine platform which includes powerful 13-and 16-litre benchmark engines.

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PoRt neWs portsmouth harbour evacuations from ww2 bomb discovery On Wednesday 16th November 2016, a WW2 bomb was found by a dredger on the seabed of Portsmouth Harbour. The bomb prompted the evacuation of a nearby shopping centre and residential areas as well as causing disruption to crosschannel ferry services into and out of Portsmouth. The 500lb German bomb was towed out to sea within a 500m exlusion zone and the controlled explosion took place east of the Isle of Wight by the Royal Navy’s Fleet Diving squadron at around 4pm. This will be the third bomb to be found within the harbour since September 2016. Dredging work is currently being carried out to deepen and widen the channel to allow the navy’s next generation 65,000 tonne aircraft carriers to dock.

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Del McKnight, the squadron’s Commanding Officer, said:

Last year we had more than 450 callouts around the UK so this is really business as usual for us. We’ve had more callouts to Portsmouth than we would usually see because of the extent of the dredging works being done to make way for HMS Queen Elizabeth, but we have teams on standby at 10 minutes’ notice around the UK ready to deal with these things. A navy spokesman said:

The device was found by a dredging barge carrying out work in the harbour before the arrival of HMS Queen Elizabeth – the Navy’s new 65,000-tonne aircraft carrier – into the naval base next spring.

LNG FUEL IS NOT A SOLUTION FOR REDUCING GHGs Liquefied natural gas is not a panacea to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and its increasing use as a marine fuel could be worse for the environment than burning heavy fuel oil.

BIMCO updates GUARDCON guidance notes to reinforce importance of validating firearms end user certificates BIMCO, the world’s largest international shipping association, has today voiced serious concerns about the apparently sizeable number of private maritime security firms (PMSCs) that are operating on ships without legitimate permits and licences to transport and carry weapons. BIMCO has been made aware that some PMSCs are using weapons “rented” or “borrowed” from other security companies. This is an illegal practice because the weapons are not legitimately licenced to the end user. It is being done to save on operating costs to undercut legitimately operated PMSCs. To drive home the importance of validating end user licences BIMCO has updated the guidance on Clause 10 of GUARDCON to clarify the responsibilities of owners and contractors in respect of permits and licences. Under a number of recognised international conventions, the firearms End User Certificate (EUC) has to be officially authorised by a government agency from the exporting country. The conventions also require the ship’s flag state to verify the authenticity of the EUC before issuing letters of authority (to allow the ship to have the weapons on board). The consequences for owners whose flag state fails to verify the authenticity of firearms EUCs before issuing letters of authority could be significant delays to the ship or even ship detentions. Giles Noakes, Head of Maritime Security at BIMCO, said: “This is an extremely important issue for the industry and parties should take very careful note of the legal obligations under GUARDCON for the carriage of firearms on board merchant ships. Flag states have an essential role to play in verifying the EUCs of private maritime security companies to ensure that everyone complies with the legal framework.” p6 | www.dockyard-mag.com | December 2016

In stark contrast to media reports claiming that the use of LNG as a marine fuel can reduce the industry’s CO2 emissions by 75%, Ian Adams, the former CEO of the International Bunker Industry Association and often called upon as an expert witness in bunker dispute cases, said: “Whilst it is well documented that LNG is an excellent solution for reducing SOx and NOx emissions, I am dismayed to see it being promoted as a solution for reducing GHGs.” Referring to a Reuters’ interview with Bernhard Schulte Group’s Corporate Director of Energy Projects, Angus Campbell, Adams said: “It is a complete falsehood to suggest, as Reuters has, that ‘global efforts to cut carbon dioxide emissions will be key for the adoption of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel’.” Adams, a Fellow of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology who now heads the Association of Bulk Terminal Operators, said: “The energy content of LNG is slightly more than half that of fuel oil, so to extract the same energy output when consuming LNG rather than fuel oil it is necessary to consume almost twice the volume of LNG. Whilst the chemical makeup of LNG will admittedly result in a slightly lower CO2 emission, it is certainly not a large magnitude; but there is another important consideration: LNG is principally methane. With methane recognised as a GHG and widely considered to be twenty-five times more harmful than CO2, it would only require a 4% slip through the supply chain to equal the CO2 emissions from the industry’s current consumption of heavy fuel oil. Adams’ comments follow the recent decision by the International Maritime Organisation to adopt mandatory requirements for ships of 5000gt and above to collect consumption data for each type of fuel oil they use in order to provide information for future decisions on additional measures to reduce shipping’s greenhouse gas emissions. Below: The LNG myth has progressed unchecked,” says bunker expert Adams.

Leading provider of international news for seafarers extends its Far East coverage, now addresses the crew welfare needs of the majority of the world’s seafarers KVH Media Group, part of KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq: KVHI), has expanded its marketleading NEWSlinkTM portfolio with the launch of two new daily local language editions in Japanese and Korean. These new versions raise the count to nearly 110 NEWSlink editions in 23 languages and, together, they reflect KVH’s ability to address the crew welfare needs of seafarers around the world. NEWSlink now produces editions in the native languages of the majority of the world’s seafarers. The Japanese and Korean editions are standard four page newspapers delivered seven days a week, following the style of most NEWSlink titles. Each title covers the key daily political, general, financial, sporting, and entertainment news stories from those countries in the local language, and joins NEWSlink’s offering of high quality daily and weekly newspaper digests, which are currently enjoyed by seafarers and cruise guests on more than 9,000 vessels around the world. NEWSlink titles come in a range of formats and through a range of technologies, and are available in compact formats for maritime and other industries where bandwidth is limited or delivery costs are high. These newspapers are also available via KVH’s innovative IP-MobileCastTM content delivery service, which utilizes satellite-based multicasting technology to deliver content via a vessel’s broadband connection without affecting the vessel’s data speed or airtime plan. In addition to the NEWSlink service, KVH offers a wide range of solutions for maritime operations and crew welfare. These services include mini-VSAT Broadbandsm connectivity, TracPhone® VIP-series satellite communications hardware, IP-MobileCast content delivery service, and VideotelTM maritime training programs – a complete solution that KVH refers to as the Power of OneTM.

THOME WELCOMES SINGAPORE GOVERNMENT’S POSSIBLE INTERVENTION TO SUPPORT MARINE AND OFFSHORE SECTORS

LLOYD’S REGISTER RENEWS ECOSPEED CERTIFICATION FOR ICE SHIPS Classification society Lloyd’s Register has renewed its certification of the Ecospeed hard coating as an approved abrasion resistant hull protection system for vessels operating in Polar waters. Upon receiving the new Certificate, Subsea Industries’ CEO Boud Van Rompay (pictured above) said: “Lloyd’s Register’s renewal confirms the lasting durability and strength of Ecospeed and is indicative of the increasing confidence classification societies have in hardtype protective hull coatings. “The number one consideration in a hull coating for ice-going vessels and icebreakers is the ability of the coating to protect the hull in the harshest marine environment there is. Only a few types of coatings are capable of providing this protection. Typically they are certified for their ice-abrasion resistance qualities by the classification societies.” Lloyd’s Register says that if the coating is applied in way of the ice belt – the bow area above the waterline most prone to mechanical damage when navigating ice – on ships intending to navigate in first year ice conditions and the coating is maintained in good condition during service, then steel plate thickness of the ice belt can be reduced by up to 1mm. “This is a considerable saving for shipowners planning newbuilds for Arctic operations. It also reduces the overall weight of the vessel,” said Manuel Hof, Subsea Industries’ Production Executive and NACE Coatings Inspector. An added advantage is that ice-going vessels operating with Ecospeed do not need to recoat their hulls year on year because there is minimal damage to the coating. That’s a further saving. In effect, the coating forms part of the hull structure.” Recognising Ecospeed as an abrasionresistant ice coating for another five years, the certification renewal comes at a time of increased offshore support vessels operations and expedition type cruising in polar waters. There is also a desire to open up the Northeast Passage and Northern Sea Route to commercial shipping, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans in order to avoid volatile areas around Suez, the eastern Mediterranean and the Red Sea.

Thome has welcomed the recent announcement by the minister of trade and industry S. Iswaran that the Singapore government is working in consultation with the marine and offshore engineering sectors, plus the region’s financial institutions, to review the possible need for measures to help them recover from the economic downturn prolonged by the recent slump in oil prices. Government-backed loans are already provided which help small businesses deal with cash flow issues but the offshore sector has been particularly hard hit by the recession with thousands of job losses. “A healthy marine industry is crucial to the Singapore economy and so it is good news that the government is taking a serious look at how it might help those sectors of the industry struggling to stay afloat.” said Claes Eek Thorstensen, President of the Thome Group. “It is important that Singapore maintains its central position in the Asian Maritime Hub so any measures which the government might be able to offer would be welcomed including any support which preserves the diversity of industries, including research and development, in this maritime cluster.” The minister also announced S$107 million ($77 million) to help develop a new research centre for the industry. Below: Claes eek Thorstensen, Thome President.

SANDY THOMSON RECEIVES A SNAME FELLOWSHIP At the opening session of the 2016 SNAME Maritime Convention in Bellevue, Washington, U.S.A., George A. (Sandy) Thomson has been elected a Fellow of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME). According to the Society, the grade of Fellow is accorded exclusively to “individuals who have made outstanding personal contributions to naval architecture, marine or ocean engineering, or allied disciplines through significant achievements in design, research, production, operation, education or associated management.” To be elected, a candidate must also have ten years of active practice following the candidate’s first professional membership in the Society. The candidate must be nominated by three Fellows or Members, approved by the Fellows Committee, and finally elected by the Council. This is quite an honour for Sandy who has a long family history in the maritime industry. Sandy’s great, great grandfather was a deep sea captain sailing the Great Lakes before becoming a lighthouse keeper; his uncle was Head of Shell Canada when Shell maintained a fleet of steam powered tankers operating on the Great Lakes; while his father owned and operated ThomsonGordon, a marine and industrial products supplier in southern Ontario. As Sandy has spent many years growing and developing this business around the world, on one of his sales trips to Russia in 1989 he purchased a steam powered tug named Rudokop. He fell in love with this vessel and retrofitted it with Thordon bearings and seals. Rudokop also served as a floating showcase to illustrate the performance of Thordon products and as a training ground for many Thordon employees and Distributors. Sandy captained the tug travelling to over 300 deep sea ports in Eastern and Western Europe. After the Rudokop sale in 2007, Sandy shifted the company focus to pursuing sales in the commercial ship and naval markets. Thordon currently supplies over 45 navies and has over 550 commercial ships running its COMPAC water lubricated propeller shaft bearing systems. Above: Sandy receiving his SNAME Fellowship.

Freight catamaran conversion at Damen Shiprepair Harlingen

Rederij Doeksen have contracted Damen Shiprepair Harlingen to carry out the conversion of their 47.15-metre long freight catamaran Noord-Nederland. The conversion work will provide Rederij Doeksen with increased capacity to manage seasonal fluctuations in freight demands. Rederij Doeksen operates a fleet of passenger ferries that run services between the Dutch mainland and the picturesque Wadden Sea islands of Terschelling and Vlieland. The fleet is complemented by the Noord-Nederland, which serves as a cargo and refuse freighter for the same routes. The Noord-Nederland has been a member of Rederij Doeksen’s fleet since 2002; a date that signifies an important step in the division of freight and passenger transport for the company. “The separate transport of passengers, cargo and rubbish marked a big improvement,” says Rederij Doeksen Director Paul Melles. “This vessel conversion is a continuation of this development.”

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After the conversion, the NoordNederland’s increased capacity will allow Rederij Doeksen to respond more effectively to seasonal fluctuations in freight as well as provide project-based services for construction projects on the islands. Regional stimulus

We were looking for an experienced and well-equipped yard to carry out this substantial conversion. We found all that we were looking for in Damen Shiprepair Harlingen. Paul Melles, Director, Rederij Doeksen. “What’s more, this contract stimulates the local shipbuilding industry and boosts employment in the north of the country. Especially since Damen Shiprepair Harlingen will be calling on the services of regional companies such as Barkmeijer Stroobos [section fabrication],

Piet Brouwer [electronics] and Boldert Revisie en Onderhoud [overhaul and maintenance].” 20 metres longer Frank Seinen, Damen Shiprepair Harlingen Director, is happy with the cooperation: “We are pleased of the trust that Rederij Doeksen places in us for the regular maintenance of their ships – which has now resulted in this exciting conversion project.” Damen Shiprepair Harlingen has already commenced preparations for the conversion process. A major part of their work will be lengthening the vessel’s hull by about 20 metres. This is scheduled for January 2017; when the yard will cut the ship in half and insert a new mid-section. After this procedure, the vessel will measure 67.25 meters in length. Rederij Doeksen have also specified new engines, new rudders and an additional bow thruster. Completion of the work is expected in late February 2017.

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Alfa Laval PureSOx offers cost-effective compliance with the 2020 global sulphur cap On 27 October, the delegates to the MEPC70 meeting in London agreed to implement a global fuel sulphur cap as of 1 January 2020. While the cap will create a 0.5% fuel sulphur limit worldwide, it does not necessitate a switch to low-sulphur fuel. With an Alfa Laval PureSOx scrubber, ship owners can continue using residual fuels and maintain their existing fuel economy. The MEPC’s announcement of a global fuel sulphur cap in 2020 has been met with immediate concern. Ship owners have questions not only about the availability of compliant 0.5%S fuel, but also about the likely difference in price compared to today’s bunker fuel. Using the Alfa Laval PureSOx scrubber platform, however, they can effectively avoid both issues.

Scrubbers are an approved means of meeting fuel sulphur limits without switching from residual fuels. By cleaning sulphur compounds from the exhaust gas, they provide full compliance while protecting the vessel’s fuel economy.

Above: Alfa Laval – René Diks, Manager Marketing & Sales, Exhaust Gas Cleaning at Alfa Laval.

A complete solution for global compliance Today’s Alfa Laval PureSOx platform is fully prepared for 2020, offering a range of systems to meet different compliance needs. PureSOx Global, which specifically targets the 0.5%S global limit, is a streamlined scrubber optimized for open seas. Yet it uses the same proven technology as PureSOx ECA, which provides 0.1%S compliance in Emission Control Areas. For vessels whose sailing profile is more varied, there is also PureSOx Flex, which offers both 0.1%S and 0.5%S compliance modes.

open-loop, closed-loop and hybrid arrangements, with either U-design or inline I-design scrubbers,” says Diks. “With such a complete range of compliance options and technical possibilities, Alfa Laval can secure a compact, cost-effective solution to help nearly any vessel secure fuel economy. PureSOx is a clear route to competitive compliance, even after the 2020 global cap.”

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Alfa Laval PureSOx has been doing this for many years in Emission Control Areas, where the sulphur emission limits are far stricter than 0.5%. René Diks, Manager Marketing & Sales, Exhaust Gas Cleaning. Above: Alfa Laval PureSOx platform.

Left: Decisions on the route to SOx compliance. Right: Alfa Laval PureSOx platform.

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Above: Alfa Laval PureSOx platform.

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Dales Marine Services Collaboration Establishes International Shipping Benchmark One of the UK’s largest providers of specialist shipping solutions, Dales Marine Services, has formed a collaborative partnership agreement with Retrofit Specialists, Cleanship Solutions to provide a turnkey service for Ballast Water Management System retrofits. The IMO Ballast Water Convention was triggered after Finland’s ratification in September 2016, commencing a 12 month countdown to entry into force on 8th September 2017. The Convention will require all vessels carrying ballast water to retrofit type approved “ballast water treatment systems (BWTS)” on the renewal date of their IOPP certificate after entry into force, and is mandatory for all vessels sailing internationally and who carry seawater as ballast. The regulation stems from scientific evidence that vessels sailing in international waters are having a detrimental effect on the ecosystems and marine biology of territories they sail into and offload ballast from other waters. The partnership between Dales Marine and Cleanship Solutions has been established to facilitate a smooth transition from survey to feasibility to solution whether the vessel is berthed, in dry dock or laid up. Timing is everything with this new legislation as September 2017 and compliance dates draw nearer. Demand for BWTS is likely to increase and so will lead times. Therefore, Dales Marine and Cleanship Solutions aim to make it easier for clients to go through the process of determining their vessel requirements, have vessel surveys and reviews to establish what best suits their needs and to go ahead with the retrofit engineering, procurement and retrofitting of systems. Kevin Paterson of Dales Marine Services states,

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experience and leaders in the shipping industry, this partnership is one that is underpinned by the ratification of a global IMO Standard. Whilst we at Dales Marine are proud of the collaboration we have formed with Cleanship Solutions, we equally understand the significance and impact this legislation has on the international shipping industry. The partnership between Dales Marine and Cleanship Solutions means that Dales will be able to offer the vessel survey, 3D laser scanning, BWTS feasibility study and the engineering and approval scopes related to the BWM systems. Dales will also provide the pre-fabrication of spools and supports for the new BWM systems, carry out installation of the systems and undertake all necessary integration to the vessel including any ship modifications required to fit the system. What makes this alliance particularly significant is that the emphasis on a non-commercial bias – all services will be carried out with 100% impartiality. Dales Marine and Cleanship Solutions will provide an entire vessel system review independent of any manufacturer. The service includes a Cleanship Solutions state of the art 3D Laser scan of the vessel and the proposed location of the new equipment, a full vessel system review,

a review of equipment options with OPEX and CAPEX cost comparisons, costing and proposal estimates for the top 5 and top 10 system choice, pricing for a Ballast Water Management system, full engineering package of drawings, site plans and class approvals, pre-fabrication of spools and support structures, installation of new pipework and electrical integrating/upgrades and commissioning.

The added value and benefit to the client is that Dales Marine can provide riding squads to travel worldwide to fit these systems to clients vessels. Kevin added, “From speaking with clients already we are finding there is apprehension towards the new regulations as some are not aware of the requirements and what is required for their fleet. This partnership will enable our clients to contact us to have a fleet review done to see how they stand with time and costs depending on their vessel requirements. There is also scope to look at clients laid up vessels as this could provide an advantage later when going back into service.”

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CHANGES AND CHALLENGES ARE TOUGH ON THE WORLD’S SHIP MASTERS

Above: The panel during the debate.

Bullying, micro-management of his activities and the threat of going to jail while doing his job, remain major pressures for the Masters of merchant ships - and the situation is getting worse. ‘Masters Under Attack – Authority and Responsibility in an Age of Instant Access’ was the topic discussed by an expert panel at the Cadwallader Debate, organised by the London Shipping Law Centre (LSLC), at Drapers’ Hall, London. The panel, chaired by Lord Clarke of Stone-cum-Ebony, consisted of Debate Moderator Captain Kuba Szymanski, Secretary General of InterManager; Michael Chalos, Partner at K&L Gates LLP (New York); Michael Kelleher, Director at West of England P&I Club; Jeff Lantz, Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards at the US Coast Guard; and Faz Peermohamed, Partner and Head of Global Shipping at Ince & Co. Whenever there is an accident in the United States Masters face the possibility of going to jail just for doing their job, according to Mr Chalos addressing the packed hall of maritime professionals. He said: “If you are the Captain and you have an accident and a spill, you are liable. It’s that simple. It’s very hard to defend such cases. Every Master who comes into the US faces the possibility of going to

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jail after an accident. The same thing is happening around the world.

by the authorities? Is criminalisation on the rise?

“With high visibility, press and politicians get involved and Captains get charged and convicted. They are sometimes held for an inordinate amount of time, while the authorities investigate and pursue the matter.”

“Sadly having been involved in many significant casualties, I have to tell you that the perception is indeed the reality in many parts of the world. Masters are often treated as poor relations. In my view, their treatment is different to that, which would be afforded to an airline pilot in similar circumstances.”

With the rise of modern technology onboard, Mr Chalos pointed out that “every crew member becomes an agent for the US Government,” given the considerable incentive offered to whistle blowers. “They have these cell phones and modern technological equipment. If a Chief Engineer does something illegal, these guys record and film what’s going on. They then turn the material over to the US authorities and get 50% of any fine. We always thought the Master was safe from being prosecuted in these circumstances,” Mr Chalos said. Mr Peermohamed referred to Masters as the “poor relations,” at the event held on on 26th October. He asked: “Does the perception reflect quality? Is the Master truly under attack? Do the commercial pressures on the Master impinge more significantly than previously? Are the legal burdens on the Master more significant than before? Is there bullying? Is there interference

He asserted that Masters’ activities were sometimes being micro-managed, leading to a lack of trust. Mr Lantz spoke about how Masters’ responsibilities had become more shared with others over the years. He said: “The burden of the Master is higher than that of other ship entities in the management operation chain. However, there are now laws and regulations which spread that authority and responsibility.” Mr Kelleher highlighted the role P&I Clubs play. He explained how clubs were wary of providing specific financial support for Masters in the early stages of a case as the authorities’ intentions and the culpability of parties involved were by no means clear. Clubs could protect Masters more by providing training for members to assist them in learning lessons from events – even near misses.

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Enhancing coastal security: The general public as resilient citizens Author: Dr James A. Malcolm, Research Fellow in Maritime Security Issue 12 of the CTPSR’s maritime security briefings on enhancing UK coastal security acknowledged the need for greater maritime domain awareness, but argued that this could not be attained through more coastal patrol vessels alone. One additional means through which greater awareness can be attained is by drawing upon enhanced technology such as satellites. New technology can provide vast swathes of data, yet this data can, if not carefully managed, lack the nuance that comes from understanding the specific context associated with a local environment. Here though the general public, working and living in coastal areas, have a valuable and crucial role to play. It is a more active security role however, and one that highlights the ongoing blurring of the security relationship between state and citizen. In the UK maritime domain, coastal awareness initiatives that seek to involve the general public are well established, albeit with a tendency to be re-launched by lead government agencies. More specifically, Project Kraken has been the initiative pursued by many coastal Police forces. In Suffolk for example, Kraken was launched in April 2009 and encouraged those who worked or enjoyed the maritime environment “to be extra vigilant to counter the threat of terrorism”, and to report activity or behaviour that was deemed to be “suspicious and which may be connected with acts (or preparatory acts) of terrorism or serious crime.” The wider maritime community – including volunteer coastguards, harbour masters, private yacht club

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representatives, pleasure craft owners, alongside members of the public living in coastal areas – were provided with a telephone hotline and on occasion an electronic submission system for providing information on suspicious behaviour and even possible hostile reconnaissance to the authorities. In return the constabulary provided regular updates on security issues in the specific area through community liaison meetings. The opportunities provided by projects such as Kraken to enhance maritime domain awareness are clear. By drawing upon those individuals and organisations who understand a specific coastal area and who are therefore more likely to recognise activities outside of the norm, there is greater potential for the authorities to be able to build up a more accurate intelligence picture, be that around terrorism or maritime crime. When a country has a significant coastline, including many small harbours and inlets that could be exploited, local knowledge is invaluable. Yet, drawing upon the public more in the pursuit of enhanced security is not without consequences. At its most basic Project Kraken is a further illustration of the way in which the maritime zone of security has been extended outwards; in this case from small ports, to harbours and even coastal communities in general. Perhaps more significantly, Kraken illustrates the way in which the public are not simply expected to be passive receivers of information but are also asked to take on an increasingly proactive role in relation to security provision. Within the UK this expanding public security role has most clearly been seen

in wider responses to international terrorism. As I have discussed in my analysis of Project Argus - a UK government initiative that seeks to foster increased resilience in and around crowded places in the face of terrorist attack - we are increasingly witnessing the emergence of the ‘resilient citizen’. This can be defined as a member of the public working in and around a perceived vulnerable space, trained and encouraged by the state to pursue a more active form of enhanced preparedness in order to handle emergencies more effectively. Although projects such as Kraken do not represent as significant a shift to the resilient citizen as Argus has, they do, nevertheless, capture a bargain that is struck between state and citizen – greater knowledge for greater responsibility. Here the state provides certain citizens with the tools to build resilience and in return it expects them to play a more active role in doing this in their own particular environment. In return these citizens provide the state with additional, specific knowledge about their particular environment, its characteristics and vulnerabilities for example, and expect the state to take responsibility for ensuring that they adapt their behaviour appropriately. This bargain is not new of course, yet it reminds us that while the general public have a role to play in enhancing coastal security, it is a role that must be effectively scrutinised and a role which, when studied, can help us to better understand maritime security governance as a whole. To learn more about the CTPSR’s work on port and coastal security please contact Dr Malcolm at: james.malcolm@coventry.ac.uk

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ICS APPLAUDS IMO ROAD MAP FOR CO2 REDUCTION BY INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has applauded an agreement, by the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) to develop a comprehensive Road Map for addressing CO2 emissions from international shipping – with initial CO2 reduction commitments to be agreed by IMO by 2018.

ICS therefore hopes that every effort will be

ICS Secretary General, Peter Hinchliffe, said:

“The adoption of the Road Map is a significant

ICS is disappointed that a number of

confirming that the requirement for marine

decision by IMO Member States that will

give further impetus to the substantial CO2

immediately criticise the IMO Road Map and

by their persistence in encouraging the EU to

less (outside of Emission Control Areas) will

reductions that are already being delivered by technical and operational measures, and the

binding global CO2 reduction regulations for shipping adopted by IMO in 2011, four years before the Paris Agreement.”

ICS stresses that the MEPC agreement last week on a mandatory global CO2 data

collection system for shipping is also a

significant achievement. This will enable the initial CO2 commitments agreed in 2018 to

be further refined using the very latest data on

ships’ emissions and transport work which will

made by the EU to align its regional regulation on CO2 reporting by ships with that now

agreed by all IMO Member States, and that the EU will support the new momentum

demonstrated at IMO rather than developing

unilateral measures, such as the incorporation

of international shipping into the EU Emissions Trading System (which is still being discussed in the European Parliament).

environmentalist NGOs have chosen to

adopt regional regulation. CO2 reduction from shipping is a global challenge which can only be solved meaningfully by global agreement not at regional level.

ICS believes the initial IMO commitments on behalf of the sector, to be agreed in 2018,

should reflect the spirit and ambition of the

technical and operational measures alone

associations, which represent over 80% of the ideas on what an initial IMO CO2 reduction commitment in 2018 might entail. In co-

operation with other international shipowner

associations, ICS hopes to come forward with detailed proposals during 2017.

might be insufficient to deliver the IMO CO2

IMO Ballast Water Management Convention

agreed in 2018. The sector actually reduced

mandatory and more robust G8 Type Approval

reduction commitments that are initially

its total CO2 emissions by more than 10%

between 2007 and 2012, and projections for future growth in maritime trade demand are

now being revised downwards, compared to

those used in the most recent 2014 IMO Green House Study.

The IMO Road Map is a significant step forward because it has the agreement of developing nations that are understandably concerned about the possible impact on the cost of

air quality in coastal areas. But it will also

have a significant impact on the economics

of shipping – compliant fuel is expected to

cost between 50% and 100% more than the residual fuel that most ships currently burn.

easier for shipowners to consider alternative

of global trade.

world merchant fleet, are currently developing

This will include deciding the extent to which

by shipping worldwide and improve local

shipping and its critical role in the movement

Most importantly, says ICS, the IMO data

CO2 reduction commitments are met.

a dramatic reduction in sulphur emissions

ICS says that the clear decision about

circumstances that apply to international

ICS’s member national shipowners’

mechanism by IMO for ensuring that the

be implemented in 2020. This will deliver

Paris Agreement but be appropriate to the

become fully available from 2019.

system will inform the development of a

fuel to have a sulphur content of 0.50% or

ICS has welcomed the adoption of the revised

implementation in 2020 should make it

compliance options such as fitting exhaust gas cleaning systems (‘scrubbers’) or using low

sulphur fuels such as LNG. However, overall

uncertainty about future oil and gas prices –

aside from uncertainty about likely differentials between low sulphur and residual fuel in 2020 – mean that such decisions will not be easy. The additional cost of compliant low sulphur

fuels, perhaps as much as US$ 50-100 billion a

year globally, will give further impetus to efforts by shipowners to minimise fuel consumption and thus further reduce CO2 emissions.

Guidelines for ballast water treatment systems,

NOx Emission Control Area in the

Ballast.

ICS has also welcomed the approval of two new

in advance of the entry into force of the IMO

Water Management Convention in September 2017

ICS says this should do much to increase the

confidence of shipowners that the expensive

new equipment, which they are now required

to install, will be fit for purpose and acceptable

North Sea and Baltic

NOx (nitrogen oxide) Emission Control Areas

to take effect in the North Sea and the Baltic for new ships delivered from January 2021. This is in line with an application by the coastal states, including the Russian Federation.

to Port State Control authorities worldwide.

ICS says that the IMO approval demonstrates

decided.

The impacts of the outcome of the recent

environmental concerns about the regional

ICS is pleased that the significance of the

ICS welcomes the fact that IMO Member

their maritime trade of what might finally be

IMO agreements has already been publically

acknowledged by the European Commission.

2020 Global Sulphur Cap

States have taken a clear decision about the

implementation date of the global sulphur cap,

that measures necessary to address particular impacts of shipping can be developed by consensus within the global regulatory

framework provided by IMO, without the need for any unilateral legislation.

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Twelve built-for-stock Damen Stan Pontoons and Tugs arrive in Rotterdam

Damen has concluded its latest multiple vessel transport. The shipment of ready-fordelivery vessels contains Stan Pontoons 4113, 4111, 4512, 5211 and 6316 in addition to a number of ASD 2810 Tugs. From a client’s point of view, a transport such as this means that vessels are available at competitive prices and within fast delivery times. The transport was performed by SAL Heavy Lift’s MV Svenja, which set sail from Shanghai at the end of August loaded with Stan Pontoons from Damen Yichang Shipyard, China. After a stopover in Vietnam to pick up six tugs that were built at Damen Song Cam Shipyard, the Svenja began her journey to the Netherlands. On arrival in Rotterdam, the task of unloading commenced straight away. The man responsible for this – as well as the planning and logistics of the entire transport – was Damen Service Coordinator Heavy Lift Rimmert Berlijn. “This was another successful shipment of vessels,” he says. “We encountered some heavy weather en route from Vietnam, but all the vessels have been safely and smoothly unloaded here in Rotterdam. We would like to thank the crew of the Svenja for all their excellent work in the loading and unloading process and,

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of course, their seamanship skills.” Knowledge of market needs Transporting several vessels at once from its yards located in China and Vietnam is a strategy that Damen has used on previous occasions with successful results. This efficient approach to vessel delivery means that the company can keep its own delivery costs to a minimum. Subsequently, Damen can deliver vessels at very competitive prices and within tight timeframes. An important aspect of building vessels for stock is the need to know the requirements of various maritime markets. Discussing the role of the Stan Pontoon in particular, Damen Design and Proposal Engineer Hugo Hoekstra highlights that these vessels, available in a wide range of dimensions, can be used in numerous industries. “From fish farming, contracting, dredging and construction, these Stan Pontoons can be mobilised as versatile and stable platforms.” “We can fit them out with a variety of optional extras like spud poles, ramps, winches, pumps or navigation lights – whatever the client needs.” Delivered within weeks When equipped with a crane, for example, Stan Pontoons can perform operations for construction and contracting jobs;

or install additional equipment for tasks such as delousing and net maintenance operations for the aquaculture industry. For the dredging sector, the installation of a loading bridge can create a platform ideal for the relocation of dredged materials. Furthermore, an excavator and DOP-Pump package enables operators to start dredging immediately. Because the Stan Pontoon 4512 has below decks tank storage capacity (for both fuel and fresh water) in addition to deck load capacity, they can also be used as a versatile service pontoon in remote areas. Following the recent ratification of the IMO Ballast Water Management Convention, Stan Pontoons are expected to be increasingly installed with ballast water treatment equipment. “Notably, in this situation, the pontoon’s own tanks can be used for temporary storage of ballast water to guarantee faster turnarounds,” explains Mr Hoekstra. “It is the flexibility of the Stan Pontoon design that makes it so adaptable. We can deliver just the pontoon or cooperate with clients and suppliers to produce turnkey solutions. And, depending on the required specifications, delivery takes place within a matter of weeks.”

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NEW MOBDOCK REDUCES RUDDER REPAIR COST The introduction of a new underwater habitat for rudder repairs is saving shipowners thousands of dollars in emergency drydocking costs, according to Hydrex Underwater Technologies’ Production Executive Dave Bleyenberg. Until recently, permanent in-water rudder repairs were not possible as vessels had to drydock in case major defects were found. A new version of the proven Mobdock concept, however, is gaining ground as a viable, cost effective rudder repair alternative. The equipment – a completely new and redesigned model of the company’s original Mobdock, introduced in 2002 to facilitate the underwater repair of damaged stern tube seals – is already finding favour with shipowners.

Since our R&D team developed the new Mobdock, it’s been in constant use. The equipment can

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be mobilised to any port in the world, enabling us to expedite permanent rudder repairs at a moment’s notice. Recently the new Mobdock was used in the Port of Antwerp to effect repairs to the rudder of a 200m pure car/truck carrier (PCTC) after shipboard engineers found it to be incorrectly balanced. A dive team carried out underwater inspections of the entire rudder system, finding problems with the seal. The new Mobdock was then set up so that further investigations could be carried out in a dry environment.

The Mobdock allowed the rudder specialist to perform their inspections in drydocklike conditions, with permanent repairs being undertaken. The existing seal was tightened and incorrectly-sized rings on the upper and lower casing of the rudder seal replaced with new,

correctly-machined ones before reassembling the components. Such a repair was hitherto impossible without a stint in drydock. Major rudder defects often result in unscheduled, emergency drydocking, but class approved, permanent repairs are now possible insitu. Engineering, welding and inspection teams can now perform their tasks underwater in a clean, dry environment, reducing maintenance and repair costs without the loss of time and money associated with drydocking and without disruption to a vessels operational profile. Dave Bleyenberg, Production Executive, Hydrex Underwater Technologies.

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suPPlieRs & seRviCes CUMMINS INTRODUCES C COMMAND CONNECT TO EUROPEAN OEMS AT METS 2016 After a successful launch at the International Boatbuilders Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) in the United States last month, Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), was pleased to introduce C Command Connect to European original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) at the Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS) 2016 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. An extension of the C Command product line, C Command Connect is a panel system designed for Cummins Quantum Series QSB6.7, QSC8.3, QSL9 and QSM11 marine engines. A basic system (C Command Connect) and a premium system (C Command Connect Premiere) will be offered at launch at a lower cost than options currently offered on these engines. The C Command system is a modular selection of instrumentation and control panels engineered to help marine operators protect and enhance engine operation, as well as manage operating costs. Each element is designed for complete integration with the engine, and for simplified vessel installation, with â&#x20AC;&#x153;plug and playâ&#x20AC;? capability. All components of the C Command system are intended for use in rugged marine environments, so enclosures are built to combat vessel vibration, humidity and ambient conditions in the engine room and at the helm. Each display is easily configurable, and allows for flexible data presentation. During development, additional focus was placed on designing quality panels that are readable in variable lighting conditions. C Command Connect leverages existing engine capabilities and throttle-shift systems, including third-party systems, making it easy to upfit existing boat designs. Like the Electronic Control Module (ECM) on Cummins QSB6.7, QSC8.3, QSL9 and QSM11 marine engines, C Command Connect utilizes J1939 pp24 24 | www.dockyard-mag.com | September December 2016

Above left: C Command CIB. Above right: C Command ED4.

protocol, to allow full access to engine data and fault information. The system supports J1939 and N2K data interfaces, to allow operators the flexibility of using the Cummins ED4 display panel or thirdparty gauges and displays for remote monitoring. Operators can simultaneously monitor multiple engines at multiple display locations. Like the original C Command system, designed for Cummins Quantum Series QSK19, QSK38, QSK50 and QSK60 engines, the C Command Connect systems utilize a customer interface box (CIB) to centralize vessel connections. The basic and premium applications include all harnessing, user interfaces, an optional ED-4 display panel with a 3.5-inch color display, and N2K gateway capability, for remote monitoring. The basic system also includes manual start/stop at the helm. C Command Connect Premiere provides additional functionality and monitoring over that of the basic system. It includes a CIB with integrated ED-4 display panel, N2K output and alarm indication to the helm. Vessel sensor capability allows operators to monitor fuel level; gear oil pressure and temperature; and rudder angle. C Command Connect is fully supported by the Cummins global service network, with more than 600 distributor locations,

24/7 support from Cummins Care marine specialists and the largest international parts and service network of any engine manufacturer. Additionally, the panel system is covered by a standard comprehensive two-year warranty that is both transferable and valid at any Cummins-authorized marine outlet worldwide. About Cummins Inc. Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary business units that design, manufacture, distribute and service diesel and natural gas engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emissions solutions and electrical power generation systems. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana (USA), Cummins currently employs approximately 55,000 people worldwide, and serves customers in approximately 190 countries and territories through a network of approximately 600 companyowned and independent distributor locations and more than 7,200 dealer locations. Cummins earned $1.4 billion on sales of $19.1 billion in 2015. Press releases can be found on the Web at: cummins.com or cumminsengines.com Follow Cummins on Twitter at: twitter.com/cumminsengines and on YouTube at: youtube.com/cumminsengines

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Hyder Consulting, consulting engineers for the new pipe installation, approached Winn & Coales (Denso) Ltd for advice on a suitable system to protect the joints on the outfall pipe. Due to the extreme tidal conditions at the exposed location it was decided that Denso SeaShield 80 System would be used, but with an additional application of Denso Glass Outerwrap to combat the severe conditions. The contractor chosen to apply the system was JCK Ltd from Ballasalla, Isle of Man. Denso SeaShield 80 System consists of Denso S105 Paste, Densyl Mastic, Denso Marine Piling Tape and Densoclad 70. On this particular application Denso Glass Outerwrap , which is a flexible fibreglass cloth impregnated with a water activated resin, was used as additional protection over other SeaShield 80 systems.

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Supplying the smaller Ship/Boatbuilding and refitting company

Large manufactures are keen to support and supply large orders but often the smaller ones attract less effort. SML Paints and Coatings are the largest distributor of Jotun Marine paints in the UK and pride themselves on offering the same level of service and discounts on every order - not just the ones for big projects. SML is unique in only supplying paints and coatings from the one manufacturer.

We focus on the Jotun brand because we believe it to be the best quality paint but also the best value for money paint in the market today. Concentrating on the one brand also means we know the Jotun products inside out and can specify the ideal paint system for practically every marine application. Malcom Johnston, Owner. SML says that it sees no reason to stock a lesser product just because it is better known.

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promoting to these companies often charge more for what we consider to be inferior products. Malcom Johnston, Owner. SML’s biggest customers could be considered ‘small fry’ to the large paint company reps, SML can supply the same products and quantities but with the kind of customer service and level of support that a large shipyard would expect. SML also store all their paint in temperature and humidity controlled containers and package everything to ensure the products arrive in the best possible condition ready for application. “It is the attention to detail that we know our regular customers appreciate, they know they can speak to someone

with genuine experience and knowledge of the product then place an order (before 2pm) and get it next day with all the application guides and data sheets printed ready for use ” Malcolm continues. “We must be doing something right, some of our customers are big enough to have an account direct with Jotun but prefer the extra attention they get from us. We will continue to do business this way despite the extra time and effort involved because so many manufacturers and distributors are only interested in the numbers rather than customer satisfaction and that is just not good enough.” SML Paints and coatings can be contacted by calling: 01285 862 132, email to: info@smlpaints.co.uk or visiting their website at: www.smlpaints.co.uk Above: SML Team. Below: Temperature controlled storage.

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RUD Manufacture & Supply Heavy Duty Lifting Equipment 0.6- 250 Tonnes RUD Chains Ltd is a leading manufacturer of lifting and lashing applications that guarantee ultimate safety when lifting and moving heavy loads. Their diverse product range offers over 600 tested and certified lifting and lashing points for bolting and welding.

RUD’s heavy duty lifting products offer numerous safety factors and advantages to the operator and equipment being lifted. The RUD VRBG load ring on plate for bolting can be supplied with 4 bolts offering a working load capacity of 10-16 tonnes or it can be supplied with 6/8 bolts which offers a higher working load capacity of 31.5-50 tonnes.

RUD lifting equipment is used across a wide range of working environments from offshore, heavy duty engineering & handling, rail, military, manufacturing and construction. Their products have been increasingly popular across the heavy duty lifting sector due to their impressive working load limits starting from 0.6- 250 Tonnes.

It can be loaded at 90° to the vertical with a full working load limit, the suspension ring pivots 180° and offers a safety factor of 4:1 in all load directions. The VRBG is typically used across heavy engineering, shipbuilding, turbine lifting, steel structure assemblies and in lifting and final positioning of new machinery.

The WBPG hoist ring offers their highest lifting capability of 85-250 tonnes which makes it an ideal choice for many heavy engineering, handling and offshore projects. The WBPG is loadable from any side in the direction of the pivot meaning it is suitable for lifting and turning of heavy loads. It has the ability to rotate 360° and swivel 180°. The WBPG comes with a detachable suspension ring in the shape of a shackle for the attachment of common lifting means.

The RUD VRBS and VRBS Fix is part of their lifting point for welding product range. The VRBS load ring on plate for welding offers a load capacity of 50 tonne and the VRBS Fix offers a higher load capacity of up to100 tonne. The VRBS and VRBS Fix are typically used in heavy lifting of fabrication. They can be used for Lifting the fabrication during the manufacturing process, lifting the fabrication onto transport and doubling up as lashing points for the transportation.

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Hydrosphere signs with FullOceans Aids to Navigation supplier Hydrosphere has signed an agreement at Seawork 2016 to be the sole UK and Ireland distributor for the French made FullOceans range of buoys.

FullOceans was founded by Ludovic Mazzura and Jean-Marie Dou who have been careful to incorporate all the required safety features in their products including a run-off for water, handholds, a non-stick deck and built in radar reflectors.

The products add to Hydrosphere’s already extensive range of navigation buoys and data buoy platforms from Mobilis, Vega lights, chains and moorings and other navigation equipment.

The buoys are single compartment highdensity, UV-stabilised, recyclable, foamfilled polyethylene. The buoys are all foam filled to remain unsinkable and designed to recover their shape in the event of being hit.

“The Mobilis buoys that we currently supply are known for their extremely good quality,” explained John Caskey, Hydrosphere MD. “However we have seen the need to be able to offer a competitively priced range of buoys and we are delighted to sign with FullOceans.

All lifting and mooring points are constructed from S235 hot-dip galvanised steel and the radar reflector is made from marine grade aluminium 5083/5086.

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The ballasts are cast iron with a density of 7.3. In addition, their modular design makes the buoys easy to assemble and maintain with spare parts interchangeable. “Only the diameter of the float changes,”

explained Mr Dou. “The lifting points are the same, the masts are similar, it’s the same system for the ballast; everything is modular which reduces costs. “The concept is simple.” The FullOceans buoys are initially available as lateral, cardinal or special marks with four sizes of buoys, the FLC1200 1.2m, FLC1500 1.5m, FLC1800 1.8m and the FLC2200, 2.2m. Above: The buoys are single compartment high-density, UV-stabilised, recyclable, foam-filled polyethylene.

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European debuts for Garmin at METS Trade 2016 Garmin, the global leader in satellite navigation, premiered a range of its new 2017 marine products to the European market, at METS Trade 2016. Garmin showcased their strengthened marine product portfolio in Amsterdam this year – featuring the compact GPSMAP 722/922 and 1022/1222 series’ and the powerful VHF 110i/210i AIS radios, to mention but a few. With a wide variety of products on show, from GPS mapping devices, to solid-state pulse compression radars, to transducers; the Garmin stand certainly proved not one to be missed this year. Products on display at the show included:

GPSMAP 722/922 Experience an advanced navigation solution with the compact GPSMAP 722/922 series, available as 7 and 9-inch sunlight-readable touchscreen chartplotters or combo units (xs series). Building on the popularity of the 7-inch touchscreen that Garmin pioneered in 2010, this series introduces a 9-inch touchscreen to the Garmin line, both of which offer customers who value screen size a compelling option. They feature builtin wireless connectivity for Garmin mobile apps and VIRB® action camera integration, and a 10Hz GPS/GLONASS receiver for smooth on-screen navigation.

GPSMAP 1022/1222 For those who prefer a keypad interface, the all-in-one solutions offered by the new 10-inch GPSMAP 1022xsv and the 12-inch GPSMAP 1222xsv cannot be overlooked. With an all-new industrial design, these combos feature a large, sunlight-readable screen, coupled with a keypad interface and new multifunction rotary control knob that offers precise, simple control for easy menu navigation and setting control, even in rough water. These units also offer four user-programmable hot keys for onetouch access to favourite features and functions.

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GMR Fantom 18/24 These 40 W solid-state dome radars with MotionScope™ technology use the Doppler effect to detect and highlight targets in different colours as they move towards or away from you, helping you avoid potential collisions. It features low power consumption, instant power on and no warm up delay, with excellent close and long-range detection from 20 feet to 48 nautical miles.

VHF 110i Radio The VHF 110i is Garmin’s entry-level radio, offering 25 watts of transmit power and Class D Digital Selective Calling (DSC) compatibility via NMEA 2000®. In addition to dedicated buttons and knobs for ease of use, the VHF 110i features three soft keys that allow boaters to intuitively see and select the information they want, while eliminating the clutter they don’t. The VHF 110i also features NOAA weather alerts and Position Tracking, which allows a mariner to locate and keep tabs on up to three boats that use a Garmin system.

VHF 210i Radio For mariners wanting to take advantage of the Automatic Identification System (AIS), the VHF 210i AIS incorporates all of the features mentioned above and adds a built-in AIS receiver for improved situational awareness and greater confidence on the open waters. Also boasting 25 watts of transmit power, the VHF 200i AIS comes standard with a 2-way hailer system that can be connected to a hailer horn or external speaker on the deck or tower for onboard communication. Similarly to the VHF 110i, the VHF 200i AIS provides standard DSC functionality, including distress calling and direct calling with

user programmed Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI).

GT8HW-IH / GT15M-TM Transducer Two new CHIRP transducers giving new options to fishermen who want clear, crisp, fish arches with excellent target separation, and wish to mount our popular CHIRP transducers. The GT8HW is now offered as an in-hull mount, while the GT15M is offered in transom mounts. These transducers are compatible with STRIKER™ fishfinders, echoMAP™ CHIRP combos, GPSMAP®

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Barton Marine showcases new products at METSTRADE Show 2016 Leading global supplier of sail and deck hardware, Barton Marine, unveiled an exciting array of new products and developments, exclusively at METSTRADE Show 2016 in November.

Barton Marine’s new EasySplice is a balanced and lightweight tool that enables fast and simple rope splicing. Inspired by one of Barton Marine’s customers, the splicing tool has interchangeable rods for different sizes of rope and the handle is considerably lighter than others on the market. It balances comfortably in your hand, making it easy to use for professionals and novices alike. Reinforcing Barton Marine’s British craft heritage, its high-performance Victory blocks were also on display at the show. Available in a glossy marine varnished finish, the wooden blocks compliment and enhance the aesthetics of a classic dinghy

or yacht, and are used for other marine designs that require a rich classic wood styling.

Strengthening its popular collection, Barton Marine introduced new additions to the range, featuring Double and Triple sheave versions of the classic blocks – to fit every boater’s needs. The Victory blocks are fastened together to allow them to be taken apart for refinishing, and are currently available in four sizes with 30, 45, 64, 80mm sheaves and maximum working loads from 245 to 1200kgs. Barton Marine also launched a Classic Block Fastener Tool that allows for easy removal of the wooden cheek sides for revarnishing and cleaning. To expand Barton’s industrial range of products, the new line of Industrial Snatch Blocks are now in production and they were offically launched at METSTRADE Show

2016. These blocks are easy to employ in a variety of general industrial settings, providing an exceptional choice for customers who need pulley blocks that can be used with simplicity and confidence for moving and lifting loads from 200 to 350kg.

Also on display were the prototype concept blocks, exclusively at METSTRADE Show 2016. These new products provided the first opportunity for visitors to review and offer feedback to Barton Marine, in advance of the official launch later in 2017. The products are available from Barton Marine’s global network of distributors and chandleries. For further information, please visit: www.bartonmarine.com

Sabik Marine launches M660, the next generation short to medium range self-contained lantern Sabik Marine, part of Carmanah Technologies Corporation, takes the industry by surprise with a new, innovative product, M660; a self-contained lantern for buoys and minor beacons with up to 4 nautical miles. M660 is the first Carmanah lantern, which can be programmed and controlled with Bluetooth® Control in addition to programming with an optional wireless IR-programmer. It is a high performance and cost- effective lantern with Li-ion battery with a life expectancy up to 8 years. M660 will continue the advanced Carmanah series of selfcontained lanterns and will complement the existing M550 and M800 series. M660 is the next generation version of M650H, taking this lantern to a greater performance and solar energy collection. M660 incorporates a 2.3W, 12V solar

and shipping due to its low but very durable profile and light weight. This compact but effective lantern has four different mounting options; two pole mounting varieties (2,5” or 6cm diameter and 4” or 10 cm diameter) and two bolt installation options with standard bolt circles 150mm and 200mm. M660 can also be equipped with an optional external charge port and ON/OFF switch.

panel with high-efficiency solar cells in a diameter of 160mm and Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) for optimal energy collection. M660 also drives efficiency in stocking

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Burgess Marine joins forces with Global Services Britain’s largest independent ship repairer and marine engineering services provider, Burgess Marine, has recently completed the acquisition of the Superyacht centric procurement specialist Global Services and its sister company Global New Builds.

Below: Staff at Global’s headquarters in Exeter.

The acquisition is Burgess Marine’s fifth to date and its second since RJD Partners’ private equity investment in February of last year.

Whilst on paper this is an acquisition, the operational reality is far, far closer to that of a merger. We’ll be taking the best bits of both the businesses and putting them together to the benefit of our customers. It’s very much business as usual for the Global team – branding, market position, strategy and personnel won’t change. That said, over a period of time we’ll definitely be pulling the two companies closer together and moving our own existing procurement business together with Global’s. Nicholas Warren, Chief Executive Officer, Burgess Marine. Burgess Marine already handles circa £2.2m per annum of procurement purchasing for the commercial marine and cruise ship sectors, which will eventually sit within the Global Services business. The combined business will also benefit from further synergies due to the fact that Global’s principle procurement channel is that of marine engineering components and Burgess Marine’s core skill is the provision of marine engineering services; thereby providing an enhanced service offering to customers. Nicholas said: “There are a phenomenal amount of opportunities to not only increase the portfolio of the individual businesses but to also benefit the whole. “Our intent is three-fold. We’d like to deliver both internal efficiencies to our p32 | www.dockyard-mag.com | December 2016

category managers and external savings to our customers by adopting the stateof-the-art software forming Global’s purchasing backbone; we’d like to promote more Superyacht refits to both our Portchester and Palma footprints; and we’d like to offer customers that buy engineering components from Global a full turn-key service including onsite support and installation.” He added: “We’ll also be using this merger to expand both our agency network and our offering within the Superyacht sector. “We’ve completed some pretty big yacht projects in recent years to include works on-board the likes of MY Bystander, MY Shemara, MY Amaryllis, MY Alamshar, MY iDynasty and MY Lady A, and I am genuinely looking forward to building our name, reputation and service offering further within the Superyacht space.” Richard Gardiner, the Founder and Managing Director of Global, will be staying within the newly expanded broader business for the foreseeable future. Richard said: “The Burgess Marine Global tie-up is great news for so many reasons. “We fit, we have a plan, and both parties add tremendous value to each other. The synergies are clear and

genuine with the obvious benefits being achievable. “Having taken Global literally from the garden shed to a major trade sale I am extremely proud of all that we have achieved and I am extremely excited about what the future now holds for the bigger business.” Global are based in Exeter, Devon, UK. Burgess Marine are based in Dover, Kent, UK. Financial details of the transaction were undisclosed. For further information, please call: +44 (0)845 873 2222 Or visit our website at:

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‘IKEA IDEA’ SAVES SPACE FOR BIBBY POLARIS The 8234t Dive Support Vessel (DSV) Bibby Polaris to receive a Clarimar MF-10 wastewater treatment plant. The vessel’s current wastewater management arrangement will be converted to the Clarimar system during a planned refit later this year at an undisclosed European shipyard. The contract was signed just prior to September’s SMM exhibition in Hamburg, Germany. Mark Beavis, Managing Director, ACO Marine, explained that the system will be gravitybased and designed for treating black water only. However, in what marks a first for wastewater treatment system suppliers, the Clarimar unit will be supplied IKEA-like and flat packed.

Changing the vessel’s current wastewater management system to one capable of meeting new MEPC 227(64) requirements was a challenge given the limited space available, so we decided to deliver the system as a flat pack for erection and welding onboard by a specialist team of welders. We have completed a number of Clarimar retrofit projects but this is certainly the first one where we will supply the complete unit in this way.

Mark Beavis, Managing Director, ACO Marine. “This novel approach to equipment supply means that we don’t have to cut holes in the side of the ship to get systems insitu,” said Alex Munro, Vessel Manager, Dive Support Vessels, V.Ships Offshore. ‘ACO Marine will deliver the system sheet-by-sheet and then build the unit in the space we have available, reducing installation time and costs. It makes perfect sense.” Since 2014, when the new Clarimar MF range was introduced to the market, the German-headquartered manufacturer has supplied more than 100 units for installation to a wide range of offshore support vessels. The delivery of Acta Marine’s state-of-the-art windfarm vessel Acta Orion in September 2015 provided a first offshore vessel reference for the system. “Despite current market conditions,

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the offshore and renewable energy sectors remain important markets for ACO Marine,” said Beavis. “We are seeing increased interest from offshore vessel owners, particularly those with operations in the North Sea, where water treatment solutions have to be capable of operating in high sea states without detriment to performance.” The Clarimar MF range is manufactured entirely in the EU from high performance materials which, unlike coated black steel, is completely corrosion resistant and light weight, the system’s modular design affords simple installation and requires only one power connection. “From an operational perspective it is has the lowest running costs of any sewage treatment plant on the market,” said Beavis.

In these pictures: A flat-packed version of Clarimar MF for retrofit installation will be delivered to Bibby Polaris.

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Bruntons launch their CPP System at METS 2016 Bruntons Propellers long awaited new CPP System made its public debut at this year’s METS exhibition in Amsterdam. Bruntons have spent several years developing a CPP propeller and its associated equipment which will solve several issues that have affected CPP’s since they were first introduced. In addition to manual control, the Bruntons CPP will be available with a fully automatic control system which will enable the vessel operator to switch between a selection of options varying between maximum power and maximum fuel efficiency.

With regard to the actual design of CPP’s Bruntons engineers identified two areas which could affect the life span of a conventional CPP and its ability to withstand continually changing loads without damage. The two areas are excessive blade wear and high spindle loads. Blade wear on the Bruntons CPP will be dramatically reduced by a new blade retention system and the high spindle loads by the introduction of a twin cam design which Bruntons believe is unique. The CPP System can be supplied with conventional CPP controls, or with a highly advanced computerised monitoring system which will allow the operator to set it in any one of a number of performance

modes. Looking to the future the system is already capable of controlling the CPP propeller on a hybrid or purely electrically driven vessel, not just for propulsion efficiency but for battery use optimisation and the optimisation of electricity regeneration as well. Virtually any vessel can be fitted with the Bruntons CPP from sailing yachts, where its capability to fully feather, unlike some CPP’s, will be much appreciated, to workboats of every type and the most modern of naval vessels. Currently the system can operate with engines up to 2000hp but design work is already underway to produce systems that can handle much higher power outputs.

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Marine aborbents supplied by Zwanny for UK marina expansion It is all happening in Cardiff, as the current marina has outgrown itself, and is now expanding. Zwanny staff where invited to advise and recommend what absorbents would be required for this long term project with talk of 100m of boom. Zwanny offers inflatable or non inflatable boom options including temporary or permanent booms that would suit most customers budget requirements. After Zwannyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s visit, a MOB20 marine absorbent boom with a traditional sock in net boom was suggested. This type of marine absorbent boom is in a league of its own, with tiny fibre spheres tightly packed in an inner sleeve of heavy spunbound material. The 100m boom can be easy be connected with clips to make up the required length. This type of boom was supplied to the

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More Fleets Turn to KVH’s IP-MobileCast Service for Competitive Advantage New and expanding customers cite cost containment and improved recruiting and retention as among the business benefits. KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq: KVHI), announced today that numerous global fleets have subscribed to or expanded their deployments of its IP-MobileCastTM content delivery service in recent months, reflecting the increased importance that ship managers are placing on the competitive advantages of a focus on staffing optimization. Major fleets that have selected the IP-MobileCast content delivery service recently include: • Navigator Gas, operator of a fleet of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tankers with worldwide clients, selected IP- MobileCast for 28 vessels. • OSG Ship Management, one of the world’s leading energy transportation services companies, has chosen IP- MobileCast for more than 20 vessels. • Wisby Ship Management, operator of a global fleet of tankers, is providing 18 vessels with IP- MobileCast content delivery. • Klaveness Ship Management, an Oslo, Norway-based global fleet operator has selected IP-MobileCast for more than 10 vessels in its container and bulk fleet. • Valles Steamship (Canada) Ltd., of Vancouver, a long-time customer of KVH’s mini-VSAT Broadbandsm SATCOM services, recently added IP-MobileCast content delivery for six vessels. • United States Seafoods, a major North American seafood company, has subscribed to IP-MobileCast for three vessels, enabling their seafarers to receive content via their personal devices. In addition, Vroon, a global maritime fleet operator, and Seaspan, a leading independent owner, operator, and manager of containerships, have continued to add the IP-MobileCast service to more vessels in their fleets, after being among the earliest adopters of this innovative content delivery service.

More than 65 vessels between the two companies now subscribe to the IPMobileCast service. “The IP-MobileCast service is wellliked and used extensively by our crewmembers at sea, who tell me they particularly appreciate the ease of use and the availability of the news, sports, and entertainment content on smartphones, tablets, and ships’ TVs,” says David Kramer, Director at Seaspan Ship Management, which is based in Vancouver, British Columbia. “From our point of view, we see IP-MobileCast as certainly a value-add for the crew, and a draw card in employment!” The ability to feel connected to home via news, sports, and entertainment content – staples of life on land – is undeniably powerful, as expressed recently by a training officer onboard a Vroon vessel: “Now we can watch the latest news from the Philippines. We can feel connected to our loved ones, family, and friends. Everybody onboard is very happy for the movies subscribed to by the company,” says Robert Calais, Training Chief Officer onboard the vessel Iver Best. “The adoption rate for IP-MobileCast has gained a tremendous amount of momentum in the last six to eight months, and we are seeing a number of major fleets adding and expanding the content delivery service,” says Martin Kits van Heyningen, KVH’s Chief Executive Officer. “There is simply no other comparable service available for keeping seafarers informed and entertained on transoceanic voyages. By providing content at sea, these fleets can become employers of choice in the competition for the most competent seafarers, particularly topnotch officers. That in turn can help reduce costs for recruiting, training, and retention efforts.” IP-MobileCast was launched by KVH in 2014 as the first service to multicast daily news and sports, movies, and TV

shows, as well as operational data via satellite to vessels at sea, without adding communications costs or affecting vessel communications performance. The resulting benefits include improvements in cost containment, crew recruiting and retention, operational efficiency, and competitive advantage. The efficiency of the IP-MobileCast service is particularly appealing to shipmanagers and operators striving to improve operational efficiency. IP-MobileCast’s multicasting technology is designed to remove traffic from the vessels’ networks and protect against the impact of individual crew members each downloading unlicensed videos or accessing streaming audio or video services for their personal entertainment. The news and entertainment content delivered by IP-MobileCast includes a wealth of options that are typically not available to mariners at sea. The NEWSlinkTM channel provides daily print and broadcast news from around the world in dozens of languages; SPORTSlinkTM provides sports events and highlights; MOVIElinkTM provides newly released Hollywood and international movies; and, TVlinkTM offers complete seasons of popular programs. In addition, shipmanagers and vessel IT directors are seeing the operational benefits of the IP-MobileCast service as a way to efficiently and affordably transmit large files such as charts, weather updates, customer-supplied company-wide video messages, software updates, and other important operational files. “The thought of having a completely separate way of transmitting large files is proving to be a true game-changer in the way fleet operators are looking at their operations,” says Robert Hopkins, Jr., KVH’s Director of IP-MobileCast services. “Feedback from ship owners and operators speaks to the excitement the IP-MobileCast service is generating, where our subscribers tell us they go from disbelief that multicast content delivery is technically feasible to high praise for the quality of the results.”

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Acoustic beacons aid scientific exploration and research Two young engineers will soon be attempting a 250 kilometer crossing of the English Channel in a pedal powered submarine. The two friends, Antoine Delafargue and Michael de Lagarde, are passionate about technical challenges, exploration, and sustainable management of natural resources. Their plan is to travel from Plymouth, England to SaintMalo, France just a few meters above the sea floor in their human powered sub equipped with variety of observation instruments. The two pilots will provide propulsion through pedals attached to a crankshaft which is connected to a drive train that turns the sub’s propeller. The sealed hull is constructed of wood, fiberglass and a resin composite and has many of the features found on full a size submarine including ballast tanks, CO2 scrubbers, bow thrusters, and a sonar. The sub also has a number of safety features such as an emergency buoy and an acoustic pinger. The pinger will allow a surface vessel to track the sub throughout it’s journey. The pair had hoped to make the crossing in the summer of 2016, but equipment problems caused them to postpone the trip. Antoine reported, “We had a few good dives down to 50 meters and the sub worked very well, but we had an issue with a gas sensor in the cabin. Traces of hydrogen were escaping from the sub’s batteries and

were messing up our carbon monoxide sensor. We were able to test the pinger and found it worked well, getting ranges of up to 3 nautical miles. The 16 kHz transmission was clearly noticeable inside the sub, but not annoying.” The pinger the team chose for their mission is JW Fishers SLFP-1. The advantage of this low frequency pinger is that it’s acoustic signal can be detected at a range of several miles, an obvious benefit when tracking a moving target across such a wide expanse of ocean. Sea trials will resume next spring with the onset of better weather. The team will be running the sub down to depths of 250 meters and practicing extended underwater operations staying submerged for periods of up to 24 hours. If all goes well, Delafargue and Lagarde will launch the official crossing sometime next summer. Once the expedition is complete, the two intend to create a 250 kilometer long photographic mosaic of the seabed between the two countries. They then plan to exhibit their submarine and underwater images at aquariums and museums across France, Monaco and the United Kingdom. Another group using the low frequency pinger is Leidos; a spin-off of Science Applications International Corp (SAIC). Leidos is the fourth largest contractor to the US Department of Defense, and also works with the National Security Agency (NSA), US Department of Homeland Security, and the US Intelligence Community. In 2016

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The shell is designed to withstand pressures from 150 foot below the surface, allowing for plenty of underwater vessel inspections without the requirement of diving equipment. The Fathom One is connected via an umbilical wire, providing a safe opportunity for manual recovery. For night operations, the Fathom One comes with built-in twin LEDs so you can see where you are going.

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Award-winning technology holds key to NASA’s discovery of sediment flumes Inventors of award-winning technology to protect seabed scour on offshore projects could have the solution to sediment plumes from wind turbines discovered in new satellite images by NASA. Huge brown masses of suspended sediment that could threaten marine life and habitats were highlighted on the newly-released images from space of North Sea wind farms by NASA’s Operational Land Imager (OLI). Scour Prevention Systems Ltd’s mats, made from end-of-life car tyres fixed together, are designed to catch and retain suspended sediment, reducing the problem and stabilising the seabed. The placement of tyres flat on the seabed is key to their ability to entrap sediment within their centres. The trapped sediment gives the mats a self-stabilising function and prevents the lowering of the seabed by scouring. High energy flows transport sediment across scour prone sites, especially within offshore windfarms. As they pass across the mats’ surface, flows are disturbed and speed reduced. Sediment transport

across the mats is disrupted and the sediment is trapped and retained within the mats’ gaps. Lowestoft-based SPSL says the tyre-mattress solution remains the only solution on the market to this growing problem caused by tidal current moving around turbine foundations. Technologically simple, it is internationally protected by a range of patents. NASA’s detailed views of images of some of the North Sea’s largest wind farms – Greater Gabbard, London Array, and Thanet – clearly show light brown plumes of suspended sediments extending from each turbine foundation. Wind turbines have shown up as white dots in images from space for the last decade – but this is the first time sediment plumes have featured.

“This significant increase in suspended sediments in the water column left unchecked could have devastating impacts on marine life, reducing visibility that could impact the growth of aquaculture and affect migratory species. “The technology of our tyre mats offer a practicable solution to North Sea sediment plumes and the only solution to capture suspended sediment, remediating sites where there is known scour and preventing the onset of future scouring. “We know that there is a major pipeline of new offshore developments across the North Sea, and if we identify these plumes now with a handful of wind farms, solutions can be put in place to solve the problem or counteract the effects going forward in the fast-moving industry.”

John Balch, SPSL Chairman, said the new images had prompted the company to invest in research on the effectiveness of its product to tackle the issue clearly shown by the satellite images.

The SPSL tyre-mattress solution has been proven through extensive testing and in-field demonstrations with considerable ecological benefits. The tyres are environmentally inert when submerged, have a low carbon footprint and are completely recycled.

“This is an important piece of research from NASA showing something that has never been seen before in this kind of detailed resolution, and we are acting on it immediately.

It is not fully clear how increased suspended sediment could affect the relatively shallow underwater environment, which is known to be an important fish nursery, NASA said. Two years ago, researchers analysed satellite imagery and found that wakes and plumes could measure anywhere from 30 to 150 meters wide and up to several kilometres long. Quinten Vanhellemont, a researcher at the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences and lead author of the 2014 research paper, said: “The fact that the wakes are browner than the surrounding waters shows that they contain more suspended sediments.” “This shows that the installation of the wind turbines not only modifies the wind field above the sea surface (which is expected as they are extracting wind energy), but that they also modify the currents and sediment transport in the water.” For more information on SPSL’s scour prevention technology, visit:

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Offshore wind meets space, defence and oil & gas at technology forum

Sharing technologies and solutions between the growing offshore wind industry and the space, defence and oil & gas sectors will be the theme of an event in the East of England next month. Lessons learned in the more mature industries to help the developing offshore wind business across the UK will be aired by experts at the event at OrbisEnergy, Lowestoft. Offshore Wind Meets…Space, Defence and Oil & Gas is being held in partnership with Innovate UK, the Knowledge Transfer Network and OrbisEnergy. The free-to-attend one-day event, on Tuesday December 6, is targeted at innovators, engineers, strategic thinkers and inventors developing solutions for offshore wind to support its development and target of driving down costs. Expert speakers from the European Space Agency, Airbus Defence and Space, LM Handling Ltd., part of the offshore services group Acteon, James Fisher & Sons, Renewable UK, the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, and BVG Associates will offer their unique perspectives on the collaboration potential between these industries. David Hÿtch, Lead Technologist for offshore renewable energy at Innovate UK, said the event would provide a forum to share ideas about how cross sector innovation could improve efficiency, cut costs and bring new technology options.

“With more than 5GW of offshore wind already installed in UK waters, 4.5GW of projects under construction and a significant pipeline of projects emerging across the world, offshore wind energy presents a significant opportunity for UK companies to diversify and expand both at home and abroad. “This event is the first of its kind. We will be bringing together four very distinct industries and supply chains where we feel there are a range of cross-sector opportunities to drive technical and commercial innovation, supply chain collaboration, and reduce the costs of developing, operating, and maintaining offshore wind projects.” Johnathan Reynolds, Business Development Lead for OrbisEnergy, said Offshore Wind Meets…was about driving innovation, research and collaboration between industries. “We know that there are many lessons the fast-developing offshore wind supply chain could learn from other industries. Whether it’s in remote operations, monitoring and inspection; materials innovation in harsh environments; or survey and data analytics, we’re pretty certain there is significant opportunity for technology and innovation transfer between these industries.” he said. “It also makes sense to work with industries that have been through what the developing offshore wind industry is going through and share experiences and see what can be taken from these industries to save time, mistakes and money on what will be an industry growing off our shores for decades to come.”

“We have assembled a great line-up of speakers to talk about what’s happening in the UK offshore wind industry; setting out the major innovation challenges our industry faces; together with industry experts from oil & gas, space and defence offering their insights into the opportunities for their supply chains to develop fresh ideas which can add value to offshore renewables. Delegates will also be invited to take part in a series of ‘sandpit’ exercises to investigate which of the offshore wind’s major innovation challenges each sector can help to overcome. Funding and investment options to support new ideas, technologies and collaboration will also be explored. Innovate UK will be outlining funding opportunities within offshore wind and, in particular, the Infrastructure Systems call launching in January 2017. In addition, eligible businesses can tap into the £6m SCORE grant fund, which is open to small and medium-sized businesses and offers grants of up to £50,000 for innovative ideas, systems and inventions which cut costs in offshore renewables. The programme will also outline an overview of the current and future market and opportunities for growth, as well as sessions on driving down costs through innovation and cross industry innovation. The event will run from 10am-4.30pm. To find out more and book, visit: www.orbisenergy.co.uk/events/owmeets December 2016 | www.dockyard-mag.com | p43

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Cambla Launches Upgraded Technology to Renewables Market International project services consultancy, Cambla, has launched an upgraded version of its Schedule Animation Tool (S.A.T) to the renewables market. Initially launched to market last year, the technology was a world-first for the oil and gas industry and has been further developed to ensure effective and efficient planning of renewable marine operations. S.A.T provides an accurate visual representation of vessel locations and planned activities, offering project teams full fleet management support and significant cost savings. The most recent upgrades to the tool significantly improve user experience and include improved comparison view, detailed project infrastructure and the addition of renewable graphics. Alexander MacLeod, Founder of Cambla, said: “Ultimately, we aim to ensure that S.A.T offers the best possible user experience for planning renewable marine operations, so we have continued to upgrade the technology to meet our clients’ business requirements. p44 | www.dockyard-mag.com | December 2016

Cost effective, time saving processes are always in demand and S.A.T offers operators an innovative tool for the most efficient project planning. “The tool is particularly effective for renewables operations, and allows operators to view the fabrication of project infrastructure including the installation of wind turbines and associated subsea construction work. Users can also monitor the delivery requirements for the project to effectively control the management of parts, materials and equipment required for the complete construction of a renewables project.“ Cambla has also recruited Lee Birnie, a Computing placement student from Robert Gordon University’s School of Computing Science and Digital Media, to support with the development of the upgrade. Alexander continued: “We recruit graduates every year through the Scottish Government’s ScotGrad scheme, which not only provides us with further support for our projects and product development plans, but also offers

valuable hands-on experience for young people looking to kick-start their careers. “I believe it is particularly important to bring students and graduates into the business. Lee has been an invaluable addition to the team so far and we look forward to supporting his development during his time with the company.” Established in 2013, Cambla offers expert project planning, cost control and probabilistic services to support oil and gas and renewable projects using a pre-built toolkit of processes and reports. Cambla’s team of expert project planners support client projects across the globe, from early appraisal through to the final close-out period, ensuring a high quality result is achieved at all stages of the project.

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Drive for East of England “footprint”for global offshore wind A campaign has been launched to secure a “footprint” for the East of England’s vast business expertise for new offshore wind farm developments in the UK and worldwide. Work has started to build a national and

international profile for the region’s “world-class” supply chain and present its collective proven

skills, knowledge and experience to developers

as ready-made solutions when they are looking for the right companies to work on their multibillion developments.

The project, launched by the East of England Energy Group (EEEGR)’s new Offshore Wind

Mr Hacon told the steering group that it was

ScottishPower Renewables and SSE have offered

to developers in line with the Government’s

steering group to help the group shape its offer.

essential businesses demonstrated cost savings demand to bring down offshore wind costs.

to share its supply chain plans with the SIG

Other offshore wind developers would also be

Supply Chain Special Interest Group (SIG),

“We need to act now. Time is of the essence

local content targets.

consolidate and export our expertise while the

The group will also look at the six geographical

It is about working together for the whole supply

UK and Europe and target those that the East of

will also help developers fulfil their UK and

Businesses will work together to map the region’s

skills base, which will also be marketed for export to the developing industry in the US, Japan and

or we will miss the window of opportunity to

east of England’s wind farms are developing. chain to benefit.”

China, as well as the busy European market.

“We also need developers to tell us what they

The idea is to save developers looking outside

they may have in their supply chains to make

the East of England when awarding contracts on projects, from the planning and development stage, through construction and, later, for operations and maintenance.

If successful, the campaign will create new

jobs, attract more investment and build an

even stronger supply chain in the region with an international reputation and potential

want by working with them to analyse any gaps sure we can tick those boxes for them.”

Developers were under huge pressure to award contracts locally to meet UK content targets

invited to do the same.

clusters of offshore wind development in the

England regional supply chain could work on,

from the planning and pre-construction stages through to operations and maintenance.

Simon Gray, Chief Executive of EEEGR, said

the SIG – which will hold four events a year -

was heavily oversubscribed, with at least two

applications for every place around the table.

– and there is still time to pitch the wealth of

It is one of EEEGR’s four SIGs. It also runs

including ScottishPower Renewables’ East Anglia

and Decommissioning, Marine and a new SNS

services locally to projects under development, ONE, he said.

special interest groups focused on Late Life Rejuvenation SIG.

opportunities for decades to come.

Drawing an accurate picture of all wind farms

Its steering group is: Graham Hacon (Chair),

At the first meeting of the new SIG,

would offer a clear vision of the opportunities to

Regional Director, ODE, Adam Tucker,

chaired by Graham Hacon, Chief Executive of

Great Yarmouth-based 3sun, members agreed

to compile a complete picture of the breadth of the region’s expertise.

ScottishPower Renewables, developers of East

being developed in the UK and internationally help shape the plan, he said.

“Developers can challenge us as a group to

come up with the expertise to fill their gaps and weaknesses.

Anglia ONE, and SSE, who have the Greater

Paul Smith, of Peterson, said: “Why should

share their supply chain plans with the SIG at

nations to do work off the east coast when they

Gabbard Offshore Wind Farm, have offered to future meetings.

developers be contracting a company from other can get someone from Great Yarmouth to do it?”

Other offshore wind farm developers will be

Nick Dent, of Vissim Renewables, said: “We need

offer to meet UK and local targets, to identify any

we can offer and how we can work together to

invited to do the same to help shape the regional gaps which can then be filled.

to find out who needs what and when and what close the gap.”

CEO 3sun, Paul Chilvers (Vice Chair),

Seabed Scour Control Systems (SSCS), Alberto Manfredini, DNV GL,

Brad Rabone, JDR Systems Ltd, Dave Craft, BD2FC, Ferlin Quantrill, Lowestoft College, Janet Rix, Site Operative Solutions,

John Kornjaca, Peel Ports, Great Yarmouth,

Johnathan Reynolds, OrbisEnergy, Kevin Magee, Proeon Systems Ltd, Lee Andrews/Bruce

Clements, CWind, Martin Sisley, James Fisher Marine Services, Max Paterson, Seajacks,

Nick Dent, Vissim Renewables, Paul Smith,

Peterson (UK) Ltd, Richard Aukland, 4C Offshore Companies across the six counties of the East of England that have services and expertise in

offshore wind farm development and are EEEGR

A session dedicated to the offshore wind supply

Work would start now mapping “world-class”

of EEEGR’s flagship conference and exhibition

– the assembly and installation phase and

Please contact Sophie Wilson at EEEGR on:

Mr Hacon said.

01493 412190 for information regarding the SIG.

chain and wind farm developers will be part

focused on the Southern North Sea, SNS2017, on March 1 and 2 in Norwich next year.

regional services for two work streams

the operations and maintenance phase,

members can be listed in the skills base mapping.

sophie.wilson@eeegr.com or call:

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WE MUST FUTURE PROOF OUR INDUSTRY, SAYS INTERMANAGER InterManager, the third party and in-house ship management association, has urged the maritime industry not to neglect its duty in ensuring a sustainable future. Speaking at CrewConnect Global, InterManager’s President Bjørn Jebsen and Secretary- General Capt Kuba Szymanski spoke of the necessity of working closely with key decision makers to maintain a resilient industry. Addressing delegates during his session, Mr Jebsen said:

If we look at the overall shipping industry we can assume that the world fleet will continue to grow, which means an increased

requirement for skilled and competent seafarers. This may present itself with a few problems, though. With the downturn in the industry, shipping companies are cutting costs and may not make the required investment in manpower for the future. This is being seen through maritime schools, which are struggling to provide the education to give young people the training they need to develop the skills and competence our industry requires. We must work together to address a maritime education system that is struggling to meet even the existing requirements. The notion of ensuring a sustainable future was further heighten by Capt Kuba

Szymanski, who chaired a panel on the findings of Project MARTHA; a fatigue study co-ordinated between InterManager and other industry bodies.

We cannot ignore the findings, so what ship managers do next is crucial; whether that be reducing bureaucracy or listening to vessel’s staff comments and suggestions. If fatigue is not addressed soon, seafaring could be in jeopardy of becoming an out-of-touch profession. That is why it is vital the whole industry works together, starting today. General Capt Kuba Szymanski.

Two New Non-Executive Directors Join Port of London Authority Board The Port of London Authority (PLA) announces two new Non-Executive Directors have been appointed to the PLA board: Judith Armitt has been appointed by the Secretary of State for Transport (in accordance with the Port of London Act); and Darren James has been appointed by the PLA Board. Judith Armitt will bring substantial public sector, London and Thames experience to the PLA. She was most recently Chief Executive of Local Partnerships LLP, the joint venture between HM Treasury and the Local Government Association. She previously worked for the Cabinet Office and was chief executive of both the Thames Gateway Executive and Medway Council. Judith Armitt studied at Oxford University and is a qualified accountant. She is currently Non-Executive Director and Trustee of the Centre for Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence (CEME), p46 | www.dockyard-mag.com | December 2016

Design: South East, Chair of the Diocesan Board of Finance, Diocese of Rochester, Director, Housing and Finance Institute and a member of the Governing Body of Canterbury Christ Church University. Darren James is an Executive Board Director of Costain Group PLC and Managing Director of Infrastructure, one of two operating Divisions, in Costain. He is responsible for the delivery of services for customers such as the Highways England, Network Rail, Crossrail, London Underground and EdF. He started with Costain as an industrial placement student from the University of Surrey on the A55 Conwy Crossing. Darren subsequently graduated with honours in Civil Engineering in 1990 and joined the Costain graduate development programme. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Highways and Transportation, The Institute of Directors and the Institution of Civil Engineers. He also represents the industry on the Princes Trust

Construction and Business Services Leadership Group, championing the introduction of young people into the industry. PLA chairman, Christopher Rodrigues CBE, commented:

The recruitment of Judith and Darren will bring new, important skills to the PLA boardroom. Together they will bring experience of London, planning and regeneration, civil engineering and stakeholder relationships to the table. This will be particularly valuable as we work to realise the potential, set out in the Thames Vision, for greater use of the river over the coming years. Judith Armitt and Darren James will join the PLA Board with effect from 1 December 2016.

industry round-up

Torqeedo GmbH makes waves at this year’s METSTRADE, winning the Overall DAME Award Torqeedo – the market leader in the fast growing electric propulsion industry – are announced as the Overall Winner at the 2016 DAME Awards, hosted at the Marine Equipment Trade Show (METSTRADE) in November. Renowned for its beautiful engineering, Torqeedo was awarded the category winner for the Machinery, Propulsion, Mechanical and Electrical Systems and Fittings, as well as the prestigious Overall DAME Award, for its highly innovative Cruise FP models. Judges commended Torqeedo for its Cruise FP models – launched earlier in the year – for the outstanding performance and competitive pricing of the engines, which offer a practical solution in a compact and sleek design. Making waves in the green boating industry and leading the way for an environmentally-friendly future within boating, Torqeedo’s Cruise FP models stood out against other entrants for its highly technical innovation. Torqeedo’s Fixed Pod (FP) Cruise motors are mounted below the water to save valuable space aboard a vessel, boasting the highest efficiency levels within the electric outboard market – achieving 56% maximum overall

efficiency. Weighing under 16kg and 34kg respectively, the Cruise 2.0FP/4.0FP and 10.0FP models provide impressive performance and features such as an integrated on-board computer and up to 1400 RPM. With top speeds of six knots (11km/h) from the 2.0FP/4.0FP and 17.3 knots (32km/h) from the 10.0FP, the Fixed Pod Cruise line can provide the power for motorboats and sailboats up to 10 tonnes.

pace for new concepts and designs in the worldwide leisure marine industry. For further information about Torqeedo’s products, please visit:

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Christoph Ballin, Co-Founder and CEO of Torqeedo, comments on the DAME award win,

We are absolutely thrilled to be the Overall winner of the DAME Award for the second time. We are delighted to see the coming of age for electric mobility in the marine industry. We are proud to be a driver in this business and we are thankful to be recognised for our approach by the DAME Jury. Now in its 26th year, the DAME Design Award is the most prestigious international design competition for new marine equipment and accessories. The independently appointed judges examine products in specific marine categories and the Awards now set the

Top image: Torqeedo GmbH accepting the overall DAME Award 2016. Above image: Torqeedo’s Cruise POD Drive. December 2016 | www.dockyard-mag.com | p47

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Specialist marine communications agency ADPR appoints Managing Director Leading marine communications and PR agency, ADPR, announces the appointment of Kate O’Sullivan as Managing Director. Kate joined ADPR in 2005 and rapidly took over the management of several key client accounts. She has operated at Director level for the last three years and her transition to Managing Director in in line with the an agreed long-term plan. ADPR, which was set up as a marine specialist agency in 1991 by Founder Alice Driscoll, represents some of the world’s leading marine companies, including Chatham, Drew Marine Signal & Safety, Fairline,

Garmin, Halyard, Helly Hansen and McMurdo. Over the past 26 years it has grown to become one of the most wellrespected and prominent international marine communications companies.

I am delighted to be appointed to the role of Managing Director at ADPR and am looking forward to the challenge. As part of the management team, we have been working closely to secure the long-term future of the company and enabling it to develop further. Alice will continue as the company’s Non-Executive Chairman, working for the good of the company and available when needed for specific projects. She will also focus on strategic and advisory roles within the marine and sports sectors,

which includes her position as Vice President of British Marine. We have been working towards establishing Kate as Managing Director, heading up the management team within the company and taking over responsibility for the day to day running of ADPR, its clients and staff. Kate has already proved she is more than capable of performing the role and she brings a fresh outlook to the company, ensuring ADPR will continue to thrive in the years ahead. She is supported by an excellent team and an impressive portfolio of exciting clients. For more information about ADPR, please visit: www.adpr.co.uk

Leadership, innovation and pioneering business strategy recognised at the BIMCO Awards 2016 in Shanghai BIMCO recently presented three awards to recognise and celebrate excellence in the global shipping industry among both companies and individuals in the industry – following BIMCO’s conference in Shanghai. This year the importance of leadership, innovation and pioneering business strategy in shipping were clearly recognised by the judges in the choice of winners. BIMCO President Philippe Louis-Dreyfus chose to give the BIMCO President’s Award to the Tung family from Hong Kong, who run OOCL among other companies. The award celebrates an individual, family or company who has made a significant contribution to shipping and the maritime industry. The award was received by CC Tung, on behalf of the family. Mr Louis-Dreyfus said: “This award is in recognition of the tremendous contribution the family has made to the development of international shipping and logistics since C. Y. Tung bought his first ship in 1947.” p48 | www.dockyard-mag.com | December 2016

“The leadership of the company has been passed successfully down through the Tung family. They have developed their shipping businesses in times of growth and during market downturns, always with an eye on the longer term perspective.” “In addition, the family has not just focused on its own business but has also made a broader contribution to the shipping industry, taking on leadership roles such as Chairman of the Hong Kong Shipowners Association and President of BIMCO.” The BIMCO Shipping Company of the Year Award, sponsored by Navig8, is for a company which has demonstrated innovative customer service, business profitability and solid service reliability. This year, the award was won by COSCO Shipping and collected by Mr. Min Wan, the President of COSCO Shipping Group. The judging panel chose COSCO Shipping for this award because of “the company’s role as a shipping innovator and pioneer.” The panel also noted the massive merger

of COSCO and China Shipping Group which “achieved a solid consolidation, leaving COSCO shipping well-positioned for the future.” The BIMCO Regional Shipping Personality of the Year, sponsored by Wintell & Co and Holman Fenwick Willan, recognises an exceptional personal contribution to the industry over the last 12 months. This award went to Mr Andreas Sohmen-Pao, the Chairman of the BW Group. The judges chose Mr Sohmen-Pao in recognition of his skills as “a strong strategic planner which has ensured that BW group today covers a broad range of markets with positive sustainable development. He has expanded their LPG and LNG units together with the portfolio of chemical tankers, product tankers and FPSOs – alongside the exciting new development of a new dry bulk unit.” Mrs Juliet Huang, BW Group’s chief representative in China, collected the award on Mr Sohmen-Pao’s behalf.

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SHIPPING INDUSTRY MEETS IN TOKYO TO DISCUSS MUTUAL CHALLENGES Some 200 representatives of classification societies, shipbuilders and shipowners came together in Tokyo for their annual ‘Tripartite Meeting’ on issues of common interest. The meeting, hosted by Class NK, the Japanese Shipowners’ Association (JSA) and the Shipbuilders’ Association of Japan (SAJ), was this year organised by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) – a task traditionally rotated among the international shipowner associations. The Tripartite Meeting has been held every year since 2002, and after 14 successful years it was decided that it was timely to take stock of the forum’s achievements and to fine tune future aspirations. A working group will be convened to make recommendations for consideration at next year’s meeting. The Tripartite structure has stimulated various streams of work over the years and this year’s meeting reflected on the mutually significant work that has been undertaken recently, while also reviewing current activities. At the meeting one of the milestones of the IMO Goal Based Standards (GBS) for bulk carriers and oil tankers, which entered into force for ships contracted for construction from July 2016 was noted. The Tripartite

Meetings have helped, over a 5 year period, to oversee inter-industry agreement about the handling of the content of a Ship Construction File (SCF), as required by the GBS. The purpose of SCF is to provide information related to the structural design and construction of a ship to those that need it, to help ensure safe operation throughout the vessel’s working life.

agreed that ICS would initiate the collection of experience with the fitting/ retrofitting and operation of ballast water treatment equipment, and that INTERCARGO would lead work to develop appropriate designs for incorporating on-board storage/disposal facilities for HME (Hazardous to the Marine Environment) cargo residues, and HME cargo hold washing water.

Among other Tripartite spin off groups, work is continuing on fuel data collection (as will be required by mandatory IMO and EU CO2 data collection systems), under the leadership of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). There will also be further work on cyber risks and security, also being led by IACS but assisted by BIMCO which led development of recent inter-industry guidance on the issue.

Shipbuilder representatives (Committee for Expertise of Shipbuilding Specifics and SEA Europe) initiated discussion on human element issues, and in particular on training requirements arising out of innovative technology.

During the meeting, ICS raised the importance of collating knowledge on likely ship efficiency improvements from shipbuilders so that better estimates can be made of CO2 reduction performance, and will lead work on this in the coming year. Following an introduction by INTERTANKO, all parties agreed that better information flow and data-basing was required on incidents related to ship construction and operation. Reflecting on requirements directly arising from regulation, the meeting

The Tripartite Meeting will reconvene in China in 2017. Round Table press contacts: BIMCO Gemma Wilkie gw@bimco.org Tel : +45 44 36 6836 INTERCARGO Vivian Venizelou Vivian.Venizelou@intercargo.org Tel : +44 20 7977 7018 International Chamber of Shipping Debra Massey dmunford@elabor8.co.uk Tel: +44 1296 682156 INTERTANKO Phillip Blanchard phil.blanchard@intertanko.com Tel: +44 20 7997 7032

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