Dockyard Magazine February 2016

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Contents

edi to rs l et t er Welcome to the February issue of Dockyard Magazine, the journal for the commercial marine and renewable markets.

Within this i s s u e PO RT NE W S

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li f t i ng & d e c k e qu i p m e nt

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nav i gat i o n & c o m m u ni c ati o n

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m ar i ne c i vi ls, e ngi ne e r i ng & c onst r u c t i o n

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p o rt & quay si d e

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m ar i ne f i nanc e , i nsu r anc e & le gal

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In this issue, JW Fishers discuss the Pulse 8X that has been rated the best underwater metal detector by the US Department of Homeland Security’s SAVER program (page 12).

On page 18, Croatian fishing company Jadran Tuna has installed energy-saving LED floodlights from Glamox on its “Carica” (English translation ‘Empress’) fishing vessel.

In our Navigation & Communication feature, Sabik-Marine discuss leading the field in optic design and the optimisation of high output light emitting diodes (LED ’s) on page 24.

On page 32, Burgess Marine have partnered with Kent based Mechanica Utilities, an electrical repair company that specialises in site work and workshop repairs on all mechanical and electrical equipment, mainly within the water utility market.

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PoRt neWs Port of Liverpool owner Peel Ports enjoys tenfold rise in pre-tax profits The profit improvement came despite a small fall in turnover, which was £616.1m, down from £623.7m a year earlier.

The owner of the Port of Liverpool and the Manchester Ship Canal has recorded a tenfold increase in pre-tax profits.

Peel Ports’ latest accounts filed at Companies House show that profit before tax in the 12 months to March 2015 was £40.6m, up from £3.9m notched up in the previous year.

The profit improvement came despite a small fall in turnover, which was £616.1m, down from £623.7m a year earlier.

In addition to the Port of Liverpool and the Manchester Ship Canal, Peel also owns or operates ports in Heysham, the River Clyde, Kent, Great Yarmouth and Dublin and it owns shipping line BG Freight Line. The group attributed the profits surge to the strong performance of its port operations, but blamed currency fluctuations in its shipping services arm for the dip in turnover.

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Cargo tonnage passing through Peel’s facilities around the UK rose 2.6%.

Peel Ports is 50.1% owned by Isle of Man based John Whittaker’s Tokenhouse. The remaining 49.9% stake is held by Deutsche Bank.

Ports continued to deliver turnover and profit growth, underpinned by a diversified service offering and customer base, long term contracts and a significant level of guaranteed revenue.

Turnover was lower in shipping, which was impacted by a higher euro to sterling exchange rate during the year, and Marine Support Services, a lower gross margin division.

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Red jet 6 completion due for 2016 In East Cowes on the Isle of Wight, construction is underway on the £6m catamaran ‘Red Jet 6’.

The order of Red Jet 6 comes from Red Funnel who received tenders from shipyards around the world.

The 40m high speed catamaran built by Shemara Refit LLP will be delivered to Red Funnel during the Summer of 2016.

With a bill of £6m, Red jet 6 is the first of it’s kind to be built in the UK for the past 15 years.

The catamaran is fitted with four main engines and with an aluminium hull. It is Red Funnel’s largest and most innovative high speed vessel to date. With the environment in mind, the boat hosts new design features including fuel consumption reduction including the use of vonyl instead of paint to reduce the weight as well as a Teflon hull coating which minimises drag in the water. The ship also provides ground-breaking levels of passenger comfort, reliability as well as safety. It is in line with Red Funnel’s company ISO 1400:1 accreditation.

Red Jet 6 has spaciously been constructed with well-lit cabins, leather interior seats and modern air-conditioning systems, a new high bandwidth ship-to-shore Wi-Fi system that is free for customers as well as providing the latest travel information system showing connecting services for buses, coaches, flights and trains.

Red Jet 6’s insultated hull not only reduces vibration but also reduces cabin noise and uses waterjets over propellers which aids in its manoeuvrability.

The ship has a capacity to carry 275 passengers.

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With a length of 155.5 meters, the French shipping company Brittany Ferries has chartered pure RoRo vessel ‘Pelican’ to carry freight between Poole and Bilbao in Northern Spain.

Charter contract has been signed for 12 months with the option to extend.

In 2015, Brittany Ferries reported a 20% increase in freight traffic via all of it’s routes.

The vessel which was built in 1999 comes with the capacity for carrying around 100 unaccompanied trailers and 12 drivers.

“Freight activity to and from the United Kingdom is undergoing a period of strong growth, particularly the unaccompanied market.

We see this on a daily basis in the garages of our vessels, especially on those operating to and from Spain. Our charter of Pelican will help us meet growing demand from freight customers and free up more garage space on other ships.”

Simon Wagstaff, Brittany Ferries’ Freight Director.

Brittany Ferries aims to drive more business through Poole during 2016.

ESC ONBOARD TO SERVE THE MARITIME INDUSTRY Jaanus Rahumägi, President & CEO, ESC Global Security has been elected as one of the new members of the Security Association for the Maritime Industry (SAMI) Industry Steering Group.

SAMI represents more than 80% of the world’s private maritime security companies from its base in London and his appointment is one of 10 new members elected to this prestigious maritime organization. Jaanus Rahumägi will represent Europe & Russia as one of three members from that region.

Speaking from ESC Global Security’s head office in Tallinn, Estonia, Jaanus Rahumägi understands the important work the Industry Steering Group plays for both SAMI and the whole industry.

“Along with our colleagues in the private maritime security industry, we have been at the forefront of developing the standards that define our work in this sector. The nature of global maritime security is changing as are the threats and issues. ESC will play a continuing part in the deployment of professional security guards on vessels in known high risk areas. But like our colleagues we also appreciate the new risks that call for us, the maritime industry as a whole and SAMI to be ready to deal with these developing crises and new needs. I am pleased to have the opportunity with SAMI to work with other specialized maritime security consultants to make the seas safer.”

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MERSEY MARiTIME ANNOUNCES DRINKS SPONSOR FOR ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY Law firm Hill Dickinson has been announced as the reception drinks sponsor for the annual Mersey Maritime Industry Awards (MMIA)s for the second consecutive year.

The MMIAs are organised by sector representative body Mersey Maritime, and the awards recognise the excellence and diversity that exists across all sectors of the maritime industry in the North West.

The 2016 awards dinner follows the success of its inaugural event last year. The closing date for applications has now passed, with the number of entries increased by almost 60% since 2015.

Chris Shirling-Rooke, CEO of Mersey Maritime, said: “We are delighted that Hill Dickinson has agreed to sponsor the drinks reception for the second year running.

Our inaugural event last year was a huge success. This can be seen by the fact that when we sent out information about the 2016 awards, tickets literally sold out overnight.

“We are now looking forward to recognising the businesses behind some of the most outstanding entries we received this year at our awards dinner in March.”

There are also three overall event sponsors Brabners LLP, Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU), and Peel Ports Group. Each company will sponsor an award with additional award sponsors for the remaining categories.

The finalists are due to be announced this month.

The MMIAS will be presented at a prestigious black tie dinner at Wallasey Town Hall, Merseyside on March 10th.

One of Asia’s biggest exhibitions and conferences will return in its 14th edition with a focus on shipbuilding and marine, workboat and offshore. The three day conference will comprise a dynamic lineup of regional and international industry figures as well as exhibitors under one roof to address challenges as well as capitalize on opportunities within the industry.

2015 has been a challenging year for the maritime and offshore industry. With issues like falling oil prices and slow global economic growth, ship operators have struggled to cover operating costs. Echoing this sentiment is Khalid M. Hashim, Managing Director at Precious Shipping Public Company Limited, Thailand, one of the speakers for APM 2016 conference.

“Macroeconomic factors such as the gloomy economy and plummeting scrap prices have slowed down business activities for the maritime and offshore industry. Undoubtedly, 2015 has been a year plagued by lackluster demand and slow growth,” says Hashim.

“That said, all’s not lost. We are optimistic that things will pick up in the coming years. After all, maritime trade continues to play a vital role in the global economy.”

Hashim will be joined by a distinguished list of like-minded maritime and offshore thought leaders including Captain Mike Meade, CEO and Founder, M3 Marine Group Pte Ltd, Singapore, Joachim Skorge, Regional Head of Asia & Managing Director, DNB Bank ASA, Singapore, Duncan Telfer, Commercial Director, Swire Pacific Offshore Operations (Pte) Ltd, Singapore, and Eddy K. Logam, CEO and Chairman, PT Steadfast Marine and Indonesian Shipbuilding and Offshore Association (IPERINDO), at the bi-annual APM conference.

shipping industry guidelines for cyber security Leading shipping organisations have launched guidelines for the shipping industry in the battle to manage cyber security against hackers.

There are some ship owners who have not considered such risks and the guidelines brought together from the International Chamber of Shipping, Cruise Lines International Associations, Bimco, Intertanko and Intercargo, will help reduce cyber attacks and be a welcome support to the industry.

The guidelines present ship owners with risk assessment proceedures for their vessels, third party considerations for analysis as well as explaining technical cyber security controls and defence techniques. There is also a run-down on how to recover following a cyber attack with advice on how companies should follow this with an investigation of the incident.

SHIPPING COMPANIES ENCOURAGED TO USE NEW TRANSITIONAL MEASURES FOR SHIP RECYCLING Shipping companies are being strongly encouraged to use new ‘Transitional Measures for Shipowners Selling Ships for Recycling’ launched by a wide coalition of international shipping industry organisations.

The purpose of the new ‘Transitional Measures’, developed by an inter-industry working group led by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS, is to help shipowners ensure to the greatest extent possible that their end of life ships will be recycled at facilities that are compliant with the standards enshrined in the IMO Hong Kong Convention, in advance of the global regime entering into legal force.

The Transitional Measures set out detailed advice on the preparation and maintenance of inventories of hazardous materials, as required by the IMO Convention and a separate new EU Regulation which has already entered in force and which has implications for non-EU ships calling at EU ports. The Guidelines also address measures which shipping companies are strongly recommended to take now when selling end of life ships for recycling.

The Transitional Measures were originally issued by the industry immediately after the adoption of the Hong Kong Convention in 2009, and have now been expanded to take account of subsequent detailed guidance issued by IMO. While the revised Transitional Measures take account of the new EU regime, they also reaffirm the shipping industry’s support for the earliest possible entry into force of the IMO Convention.

“The Transitional Measures demonstrate that the shipping industry is playing its full part. It is disappointing that after six years the Hong Kong Convention has still only been ratified by a handful of IMO Member States. Governments need to make this a far more urgent priority if they are serious about improving conditions in ship recycling yards on a global basis,” said Peter Hinchliffe.

In addition to ICS, these new Transitional Measures have been developed with expertise from the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS), BIMCO, IPTA, Intercargo, Intertanko, OCIMF and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF).

They are also supported by the Asian Shipowners’ Forum and the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA), the latter being closely engaged in the discussions concerning the adoption and implementation of the EU Regulation.

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The industry accepts its responsibility to promote the safe and environmentally sustainable disposal of ships in the world’s ship recycling yards, the majority of which are located in developing countries. Adherence to these Transitional Measures should be seen as a sign of good faith prior to the entry into force of the IMO regime but they will also help companies avoid falling foul of the separate EU ship recycling regime which started to take effect on 31 December and which is also relevant to ships flying non-EU flags.

Peter Hinchliffe, ICS Secretary General.

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Right (top): Zhoushan Changhong International Ship Recycling Co. Limited, China.

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Fire on the bulk carrier star maria in venice A fire broke out in the cargo holds of bulk carrier ship Marshal Islands’ flagged Star Maria while it was docked at the Italian port of Maghera in Venice during cargo handling operations.

At around 6.30pm local time, a fire - which is believed to have started due to spontaneous combustion due to the gasses within the hold - broke out while the carrier shp was unloading coal in Venice.

The bulk carrier Star Maria (IMO: 9401489) is managed by Star Bulk Carriers and operating under the flag of Marshall Islands.

The Kamsarmax carrier was transporting coal from Brindisi to Venice for use of the local power station which is managed by Italian energy company Enel.

Cargo handling operations were immediately suspended with operations to be resumed following an investigation into the root of the fire.

Fire fighters were called to the scene as the ship’s holds 4 and 5 billowed with smoke.

Both fire fighting teams and crew rushed to extinguish the flames. The fire took a couple of hours to put out and luckily there were no reported injuries.

Left: The bulk carrier Star Maria (IMO: 9401489)

Bob Baker appointed Port of London Authority Chief Harbour Master The Port of London Authority (PLA) has appointed Bob Baker as Chief Harbour Master.

Bob Baker will join the PLA from Forth Ports, where he has been chief harbour master since 2001. He will succeed David Phillips, who is retiring from the PLA in April, after nine years’ service.

Bob Baker’s seagoing career lasted from 1975 to 1991, before he came ashore to work at the Port of Tilbury, latterly as General Manager, Conventional Operations and Harbour Master. He has been Chief Harbour Master at Forth Ports and a Director of Forth Estuary Towage since 2001.

He holds an MBA from Henley Management College.

Bob Baker will join the PLA on 1 May; he will also have a seat on the PLA Board.

David Phillips will retire after a unique period at the PLA and leaves with our very best wishes. He is the only Chief Harbour Master to call the start of a 1,000 vessel flotilla down the Thames, overseeing the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee River Pageant in 2012. At the same time, his tenure also saw the arrival of ultra large container ships on the river too.

I’m delighted that we have recruited Bob to take over from David. Our Chief Harbour Master oversees a team looking after the most diverse and high profile waterway in the UK. It will draw on Bob’s Port Marine Safety Code and other experience as we make sure that the Thames is a safe and commercially attractive river.

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Fishers Pulse 8X metal detector rated #1

by Homeland Security JW Fishers Pulse 8X has been rated the best underwater metal detector by the US Department of Homeland Security’s SAVER program. The System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) program was established to assist emergency responders making procurement decisions. Located within the DHS Science and Technology Directorate, the SAVER Program conducts objective assessments and validations on commercial equipment and systems and provides those results along with other relevant equipment information to the emergency responder community.

In a comparison of the 8 top underwater detectors on the market, Fishers Pulse 8X was rated number one.

The tools law enforcement agencies use to investigate crimes and ensure public safety are critical to their success.

Police departments and Sheriff’s offices around the country are adding underwater metal detectors to ensure their dive teams have the right equipment to effectively do their job. An essential tool for locating evidence disposed of in a waterway, metal detectors routinely assist public safety divers in finding weapons, shell casings, stolen objects, and explosive devices.

One agency having great success with the underwater metal detector is the New Mexico State Police. The NMSP Search and Recovery Dive Team was established in 1963 in response to increasing demands for law

enforcement divers to respond to drownings and underwater recovery of property and evidence. The team currently consists of nineteen officers stationed throughout the state. Although most people think of New Mexico as a desert state, within its borders are numerous recreational waterways as well as thousands of miles of irrigation and drainage canals. Recently the team was called out to find a weapon used in homicide and thrown into the Rio Grande River. Dive team member Sgt. Ryan Carr reported, “We used three of our Pulse 8X detectors in the search that day, and located the gun in less than an hour.” NMSP retired captain and former dive team commander Mike Waring said, “If we’re looking for a weapon, we know the Pulse 8X will find it.”

Underwater metal detectors are so effective, and their use has become so widespread, that agencies training public safety divers are developing courses on how to best utilize these devices. One is the Underwater Crime Scene Investigation team at Florida State University. They developed a program that provides advanced training in crime scene investigation for aquatic environments.

The focus is on operational techniques and protocols available to the underwater investigator. Students learn how to use a variety of the high tech tools including Fishers Diver Mag magnetometer and Pulse 8X detector to locate weapons and explosive devices.

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Their field exercises are designed to help teams establish operational standards that ensure sustainable performance.

The detectors they use in their evidence recovery training are JW Fishers Pulse 8X. The Explosive Training Branch of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms also conducts programs for local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.

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BASTION INTERNATIONAL LAUNCHES ONLINE TOOL LINKING PMSCs WITH POTENTIAL CLIENTS Ship owners and managers now have the chance to choose the most cost-effective private maritime security company (PMSC) to protect their ships via a new online tool that launched in January this year.

the market. The market is very competitive at the moment; we see significant gaps between PMSCs’ pricing. Armed guard teams are becoming smaller and ship owners are expecting an even better service at lower rates.

The online programme, known as Marsec Manager, is the brainchild of Bastion International, a maritime security brokerage company offering cost-effective security solutions to shipping companies from some of the best providers in the industry.

“Marsec Manager gives users the option for both quality and pricing. Users can see all the PMSCs who are offering services, compare quotes between them, view testimonials about their service and determine the best solution for their vessels.”

Marsec Manager enables users to compare different PMSCs in terms of pricing and what they can offer before deciding which security solution is best for them.

profiles and pricing, while contact through the messaging system may only be initiated by the shipping user to avoid companies receiving a number of offers or promotional messages each day. The programme is also easy to use for both shipping companies and participating PMSCs. A detailed notification list keeps users up to date on their accounts at all times.

Security companies will be instantly notified when they receive a request for a quote by email with the same applying for shipping companies when quotations are received in return.

Family-run business Bastion International has already seen 25 PMSCs sign up to the service since opening the security side in November, with many more expressing interest. This was done to ensure that shipping companies can begin trading on the platform immediately when they create their accounts. It is now going live to enable shipping companies to access their profiles to help them towards choosing the best security solution every time.

The programme can be easily navigated by a shipping company looking for a PMSC via the central dashboard. Users can access the PMSC’s profile, see biographies on the company’s security team members, request a quote or send them a message. When the security company logs in, it can see any requests for quotes it has received, as well as track the progress of previous quotes.

The integrated calendar also monitors embarkations and disembarkations of armed guards for all companies individually.

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Subsea experts innovate to lead coastal protection scheme A company with 20 years’ experience protecting assets under the sea has adapted its expertise to lead a £600,000 coastal defence scheme to protect 135 homes from the ravages of the waves.

Subsea Protection Systems (SPS), which designs and produces concrete and rock solutions to protect seabed structures, pipelines and cables in the oil & gas and offshore wind sectors is delaying the speed of erosion on a vulnerable stretch of the Norfolk coast with 1,300 gabions laid along 877m of beach.

The company is also in talks about future flood defence projects in Scotland and across the UK as well as more coastal protection work, developing products to suit the new work stream.

Environment Secretary Liz Truss visited the site at Scratby, near Great Yarmouth to inspect the project, started last month (December 2015) after a long campaign for funding by residents at Scratby, near Great Yarmouth, and their MP Brandon Lewis.

SPS Managing Director Fred Rogers said dwindling offshore projects had prompted the Great Yarmouth based company, which also has permanent manufacturing bases in Dundee, Qatar and Mexico, to look at new markets to plug the gap.

Techniques and solutions to erosion on worldwide offshore projects had been adapted to meet the specifications of the scheme designed by Great Yarmouth Borough Council, he said.

“We are currently researching and developing new products to push forward with coastal and flood protection work. This is a perfect way to adapt what we do for a different market. It is all about diversification, innovation and exploring new ways to use proven expertise in a different setting. This is an exciting and challenging area to be involved in and something we plan to develop.”

The company (which helped to pioneer the use of concrete flexi-mats in the North Sea in the 1990s to become one of the world’s leading suppliers) had been considering coastal protection work and flood defence projects for some time, he said.

The 25 week project was the company’s first coastal protection scheme, won at a competitive tender, and was being managed from its Great Yarmouth office, he said.

a 50-year life span. The new project extends from the berm at Little Scratby Crescent, northwards across Scratby Beach to reach Newport.

“We looked ahead when indications were clear that offshore would become very quiet and investigated how our expertise and technologies could be used to suit other sectors. This type of work is a good fit for us.

By developing new work streams while oil prices remain low means we can continue to develop our business.”

Andrew Griffin, SPS Development Manager, is managing the project.

SPS was currently in talks in Scotland and with authorities across the UK about involvement in flood defence and other coastal protection schemes, he said.

At Scratby, the gabions filled with recycled concrete and reject stone, all sourced in Norfolk, are being laid in three layers to stand three metres high for 877m at the toe of a sandy cliff to slow the rate of erosion.

They will protect the low dunes, the natural buffer from lapping waves.

The scheme is designed to give the community time to adjust to coastal change.

SPS is working with partners, Cromer based civil engineers Mackinnon Construction, which is carrying out the work designed to protect 35 homes nearest to the cliff edge over a 25 year period and another 100 homes further back at risk for 100 years.

Teams of up to 10 workers, using two excavators and two dump trucks, are laying the three tiers of gabions, containing 1,760 cubic metres of crushed recycled concrete in the bottom tier and 2,200 cubic metres of reject stone in the top two tiers.

The current 1.4km rock berm is 19 years into

“The bottom tier of gabions is two metres wide, the middle layer, 1.5m wide and the top is one metre wide. They are laid to lean back towards the cliffs at an angle of six degrees.

“Using recycled concrete is also a positive from a green perspective,” he said.

“The excavation work also uncovered 57 three to five tonne granites. A 360 excavator pulled them out and we then placed them in front of the gabion baskets to give extra protection.”

Alistair Mackinnon, Managing Director of Mackinnon, and Paul Harrowing, commercial director, were also at the site when Ms Truss visited.

Great Yarmouth MP Brandon Lewis praised SPS’ innovation at a difficult time in the offshore industry.

“SPS is a fantastic example of a Great Yarmouth business that has a long and proven track of working in the offshore industry, and has had the foresight to look ahead and find a way to break into fresh markets by being innovative and shaping its products and skills to build different work streams.”

SPS’ most recent offshore order was for Technip Offshore for the Beryl Field owned

by Apache Corporation, who is further developing this. They have also been awarded protection on the Westermeerwind Windfarm in the Netherlands.

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ACE WINCHES MANUFACTURING FACILITY POWERED BY RENEWABLE ENERGY Utilising an environmentally friendly power resource has become a reality for Aberdeenshire based deck machinery specialists, ACE Winches.

The engineering manufacturing company has embraced renewable energy to capture wind resources with the recent installation of a wind turbine at its global headquarters.

Its facilities at Towie Barclay Works, benefit from this homegrown supply, helping to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels to power the site and contributing to reducing greenhouse gases.

A turbine can generate electricity 70-85% of the time depending on local wind speeds.

To date ACE Winches has recorded a 58% reduction in supply from the grid.

Creating a greener environment is important to ACE Winches.

Chief Compliance Officer, Valerie Cheyne, observed, “Many communities have harnessed the power of wind and our team at ACE Winches work hard to utilise the most mature and cost-effective source of renewable energy. During these challenging times for the oil and gas industries, we continue to look for innovative solutions to reduce costs.”

With the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) now law in the UK, many businesses have to complete a mandatory energy efficiency audit by December 2015.

ACE Winches submitted its ESOS audit report in June 2015.

Operating in compliance with environmental regulations and recognised industry standards, ACE Winches continually seek to adopt practices to protect their natural environment. The company has been certified to the International Environmental Management System standard ISO: 14001 since June 2013.

Waste management in operational areas is a standard business practice for ACE Winches.

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including central recycling bins for paper, plastic, cans and newspaper, scrap metal, and food waste.

The installation of car charging facilities for electric motor car batteries, is an added renewable benefit. Paul MacLeod, Senior IT Support Engineer uses the onsite electric vehicle charging facilities for his plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and stated “It is great to have the facility on site, as it allows me to commute to work every day on electric power.”

In addition ACE Winches has upcycled two milks floats, powered by electric and have ten bicycles used by engineers and technicians, that allow efficient and easy modes of travel around the 25 acre site.

Corporate Social Responsibility is firmly

embedded in the company’s roots and has been a major contribution to the growth and success of the company.

Within the CSR strategy, ACE Winches’ practices embrace the North Aberdeenshire economy and local services through employment opportunities and the support of local businesses and community groups. The development of positive relationships with employees, local groups and promotion of good environmental practices are at the core of ACE Winches success and will continue to be in the future.

Sustainability is a key feature in the ACE Winches’ Corporate Social Responsibility strategy. The commitment to support the environment is demonstrated clearly with the completion of the wind turbine project and other company wide initiatives.

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Lifting Industry Expert Joins Load Cell Manufacturer Straightpoint Straightpoint has named Dave Mullard Business Development Manager, as one of the industry’s leading force measurement, load monitoring and suspended weighing load cell professionals completed his move from a fellow lifting equipment manufacturer this week.

Mullard, who joined Hampshire, UK based Straightpoint in January this year, is keen to further advance a blossoming career in the below the hook sector, while spearheading his new company’s continued growth in Europe, Africa and Russia.

He said: “I have enjoyed the challenges presented by the lifting industry in relation to weighing technologies and have spent the last three years in particular developing a thorough understanding of the marketplace.

Straightpoint continued to emerge as the market leader and I am grateful for the opportunity to align my goals with such an innovative, dynamic business.”

Straightpoint Director David Ayling said: “We spent the second half of 2015 dedicating much of our time and resources to product development, but we adapted our focus at the turn of the year to once again prepare the business for growth. I am delighted that we’ve added an industry recognised professional to the company as we set out to achieve our targets.”

Ayling referred to recent landmark product launches, including the extension in range of wireless products to 700m; ATEX and IECEx versions of the Radiolink Plus wireless load cell; a new Running Line Dynamometer (or TIMH), part of the manufacturer’s tension in motion range; and the unveiling of Towcell. Mullard highlighted the diversity of the ever evolving Straightpoint product range as one of the main factors in joining.

He said: “Straightpoint is a very dynamic business; it has demonstrated time and again its ability to react to market situations or customer demand and deliver a solution.

The Radiolink Plus is a prime example; it is the company’s most popular product, known for its quality and reliability, yet the latest

model represents the fourth generation of the constantly improving load cell.”

Mullard has clearly defined his short and long term goals. Initially, he will drive sales through existing distributor channels, while introducing himself in his new role to industry representatives. As the year unfolds, Mullard will narrow down his search for new distribution partners, particularly in Russia, which is a hotbed of potential on his watch.

“The immediate and longer term challenges excite me equally,” said Mullard. “I have been successful in the past at growing distributor networks and I feel even better equipped to do so, backed by such a diverse product range and a business that can provide standard, bespoke and specialist force measurement solutions, all to short lead times.”

He added: “I am convinced Straightpoint will pioneer progression of the lifting industry.

We spent the second half of 2015 dedicating much of our time and resources to product development, but we adapted our focus at the turn of the year to once again prepare the business for growth.

I am delighted that we’ve added an industry recognised professional to the company as we set out to achieve our targets.

Prior to working in my previous employer’s lifting division, I spent nine additional years within their business. I felt well respected and was loyal in return. However, my knowledge of Straightpoint and its technologies meant I knew this was the right move for me and gives me a better opportunity to help make the lifting industry a safer place.”

Mullard spent his first week at the company at Havant headquarters. He said: “I was already familiar with David Ayling having attended many of the same trade shows and events over the years. I have always been impressed by his openness and clarity of vision for his company, but it has been a pleasure to meet the whole UK team and hugely reassuring that they share David’s ambition, vision and focus. Everyone is pulling in the same direction and clear about what they can expect from each other. I am very excited about what the future holds for us all.”

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David Ayling, Director, Straightpoint.

In this picture: Straightpoint Director David Ayling (left) welcomes Dave Mullard, Business Development Manager, to the company.

LIFTING & DECK EQUIPMENT Glamox LED floodlights save energy on Carica fishing vessel Croatian fishing company Jadran Tuna has installed energy-saving LED floodlights from Glamox on its “Carica” (English translation: “Empress”) fishing vessel.

Jadran Tuna operates a shipping fleet of 13 fishing vessels. These fishing ships have a dual role: they fish for tuna during the tuna fishing season, while they fish for small bluefish species for the remainder of the season. On Carica, the FL40 LED floodlights from Glamox are helping to reduce energy costs. The FL40 LED floodlight (99 Watt) replaces a 500 Watt metal halide floodlight.

According to the captain of Carica, as well as the ship owner, fishing efficiency has also improved as a result of the new FL40 LED floodlights. Another important benefit of the FL40 LED floodlights is that they provide instantaneous lighting at switch on, while the previous metal halide lamps took time to warm up at switch on, which could lead to a loss in fish catch.

Excellent heat management and long system lifetime The FL40 LED floodlight is suitable for installation and use in marine applications such as fishing vessels, cruise ships and super yachts. The attractively designed floodlights provide instantaneous, high intensity light. The LED designed floodlight gives very good LED heat management, offering excellent life expectancy of up to 50,000 hours and low energy consumption.

The FL40 floodlight is the latest addition to the company’s family of Marine floodlights. By using the latest LED technology, the FL40 offers a virtually maintenance-free solution. Different light beam options are available of 20°, 40°, 60° and 80°. The floodlights are suitable for a variety of applications, including general illumination of outdoor work areas, funnels and deck areas. The FL40 is also Germanische Lloyd (GL) approved, which means it is suitable for use in safety and rescue applications such as man overboard lighting. The FL40 operates in ambient temperatures ranging from -35ºC to +45ºC. Heat management and high reliability are decisive factors when developing new LED lighting solutions. The FL40 LED

light source and new integrated driver technology are designed to meet this challenge, providing a long operating life of at least 50,000 hours at 45ºC. The virtually maintenance-free luminaire therefore provides savings in terms of product lifecycle costs.

Lightweight design The FL40 floodlight is housed in a compact, seawater-resistant, aluminium housing with integral driver for 110V up to 240V AC/DC. The floodlight is mounted on a 316 stainless steel adjustable mounting bracket.

The combination of these materials offers a robust, reliable floodlight that weighs just 4.8kg. The FL40 is also protected by an impact-resistant ESG (safety glass), uses a halogen-free connection cable and is designed to withstand water jets and immersion.

Energy savings The FL40 floodlight also offers substantial savings in terms of energy consumption.

Equipped with an energy saving 99W LED light source with an output of 10,000 Lumen, the floodlight has a high luminous efficacy and can replace a 500W halogen light. Various colour temperatures of 3000, 4000 and 5000 Kelvin create a warm-white up to a cold-white lighting effect.

The FL40 is manufactured according to the latest marine classification societies and additional VDE and IEC/EN standards.

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Glamox LED floodlights save energy on Carica fishing vessel Croatian fishing company Jadran Tuna has installed energy-saving LED floodlights from Glamox on its “Carica” (English translation: “Empress”) fishing vessel.

Jadran Tuna operates a shipping fleet of 13 fishing vessels. These fishing ships have a dual role: they fish for tuna during the tuna fishing season, while they fish for small bluefish species for the remainder of the season. On Carica, the FL40 LED floodlights from Glamox are helping to reduce energy costs. The FL40 LED floodlight (99 Watt) replaces a 500 Watt metal halide floodlight.

According to the captain of Carica, as well as the ship owner, fishing efficiency has also improved as a result of the new FL40 LED floodlights. Another important benefit of the FL40 LED floodlights is that they provide instantaneous lighting at switch on, while the previous metal halide lamps took time to warm up at switch on, which could lead to a loss in fish catch.

Excellent heat management and long system lifetime The FL40 LED floodlight is suitable for installation and use in marine applications such as fishing vessels, cruise ships and super yachts. The attractively designed floodlights provide instantaneous, high intensity light.

The LED designed floodlight gives very good LED heat management, offering excellent life expectancy of up to 50,000 hours and low energy consumption.

The FL40 floodlight is the latest addition to the company’s family of Marine floodlights.

By using the latest LED technology, the FL40 offers a virtually maintenance-free solution.

Different light beam options are available of 20°, 40°, 60° and 80°. The floodlights are

suitable for a variety of applications, including general illumination of outdoor work areas, funnels and deck areas. The FL40 is also Germanische Lloyd (GL) approved, which means it is suitable for use in safety and rescue applications such as man overboard lighting. The FL40 operates in ambient temperatures ranging from -35ºC to +45ºC.

up to 240V AC/DC. The floodlight is mounted on a 316 stainless steel adjustable mounting bracket. The combination of these materials offers a robust, reliable floodlight that weighs just 4.8kg. The FL40 is also protected by an impact-resistant ESG (safety glass), uses a halogen-free connection cable and is designed to withstand water jets and immersion.

Heat management and high reliability are decisive factors when developing new LED lighting solutions. The FL40 LED light source and new integrated driver technology are designed to meet this challenge, providing a long operating life of at least 50,000 hours at 45ºC. The virtually maintenance-free luminaire therefore provides savings in terms of product lifecycle costs.

Energy savings The FL40 floodlight also offers substantial savings in terms of energy consumption.

Equipped with an energy saving 99W LED light source with an output of 10,000 Lumen, the floodlight has a high luminous efficacy and can replace a 500W halogen light. Various colour temperatures of 3000, 4000 and 5000 Kelvin create a warm-white up to a cold-white lighting effect.

Lightweight design The FL40 floodlight is housed in a compact, seawater-resistant, aluminium housing with integral driver for 110V

The FL40 is manufactured according to the latest marine classification societies and additional VDE and IEC/EN standards.

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The Importance of High Quality Fall Protection Anchorage Points Ultimate safety working at heights with RUD Fall Protection Anchorage Points According to RIDDOR falls from height were the most common cause of fatalities from 2013/2014, accounting for nearly three in ten (29%) fatal injuries to workers than any other injury kind.

The importance of safety working at heights and the use of top quality fall protection equipment is clear to see from the figures above.

As a leading manufacturer and supplier of over 500 different different tested and certified lifting/lashing points, RUD take the safety of their products very seriously and are continually innovating and developing their products to meet the highest safety standards.

Safety is imperative when working at heights and across potentially hazardous working environments. RUD fall protection anchorage points provide an ultimate safety factor by permanently attaching to structures where frequent fall protection is required. They are used across a wide range of industries when working at height from; the rail sector to

bridge construction, construction, offshore to wind tower installation and maintenance to name a few.

The RUD fall protection anchorage point range consists of the PSA-VRS (STAR-POINT) and the PSA-INOX-STAR. These anchorage points are not lifting points of the traditional type; they are designed as fixing points which means that they can be used as personnel protection equipment.

RUD Chains Fall Protection Anchorage Points have been certified successfully by the Employers Liability Insurance Association and the Building Industry (BG Bau). The components correspond to the European Directive for “personnel protection equipment” (89/686/EWG) and are marked with the CE-Stamp as well as with the number of person (1 or 2 persons) which can be carried.

The INOX-STAR RUD lifting point offers many distinctive features to the user.

It can be used as an anchor point for personal protective equipment acc. to DIN

EN 795, certified by the German BG BAU (Employer´s insurance association of the building industry). It offers an impressive 50% higher working load limit than the DIN eye bolt and can be turned and adjusted to any load direction 360°. The INOX star is 100% crack detected and offers a high resistance to corrosion.

The PSA STARPOINT is also used as an anchor point for personal protective equipment acc. to DIN EN 795. It offers a safety factor of 4:1, made from forged material 1.6541, is high tensile quenched and tempered and 100% electromagnetic crack inspected according to En 1677-1.

RUD are continually innovating and developing their extensive product range to stay at the forefront of their customers’ demands and safety requirements.

Help ensure your workers safety when working at heights with RUD’s Fall Protection Equipment.

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Introducing the ICE-LBG-SR Super Rotation Load Ring For Offshore Lifting RUD are proud to be the first manufacturer & supplier to offer this truly innovative lifting point solution.

the forces of the WLL into a rotation movement without jerks, avoiding unintentional slackening of the fastening bolt.

The ICE-LBG-SR maintains the design of RUD’s popular VLBG series. The VLBG offers numerous advantages; it can be turned 360° and is loadable in all directions.

The ICE-bolts are made of fine grain steel which guarantees a high static and dynamic strength with the smallest bolt diameter.

The NEW ICE-LBG-SR possesses an array of innovative designs. Firstly, the double SR ball bearing offers the ultimate solution for turning and flipping at high working load limits (WLL) without affecting the mounting bolt stability. It enables the load to rotate 360° in all directions under load.

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Safety is paramount across all RUD products and the ICE-LBG-SR is a great example of this. The lifting point is clearly marked with the minimum WLL for all loading directions.

Patented markings indicate to the user when the product is no longer suitable of service.

The clamping spring works as a noise reduction device and holds the suspension ring permanently in the requested position of the lift. RUD supply the ICE-LBG-SR in standard sizes M8 up to M30.

Above: ICE-LBG-SR Super Rotation Load Ring

RUD offer a wide range of lifting and lashing applications covering a working load capacity range from 0.6 to 200 tonne.

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Pile Ring is launched to the UK and Ireland market Every marine operator and boat owner at some point has experienced problems and challenges associated with safe and secure mooring, changing tides, river levels and conditions.

Potential damage and consequently costly repair to boats, infrastructure and facilities is a constant issue.

Now aids to navigation supplier Hydrosphere is launching a new product to the UK and Ireland market designed to eliminate these problems.

The Pile Ring is produced by New Zealand based Monumental Plastics which has taken the concept of a floating, monitor free mooring device and developed it into a safe and maintenance free circular unit.

Constructed using a one piece, seamless moulding technique, the Pile Ring integrates a marine-grade 316 stainless steel hoop inside a specially designed polyethylene float that as the name suggests floats up and down a pile according to the different water levels.

The circular flotation device fits onto piles and is suitable for new build or retrofitting, maintaining safe and secure mooring lines in marinas, rivers and estuaries.

And as it floats up and down with the tide gently rubbing on the pile, the device also reduces barnacle growth and weed build-up.

“Potentially every pile where boats are moored in between needs one,” explained Hydrosphere MD John Caskey.

“These products are very good quality, maintenance free and can be used on new piles going in or can be retrofitted.

The ring floats with the tide and is suitable for marinas, ports and harbour authorities as well as yacht clubs, in fact anywhere that has boats moored between piles.”

And he explained that whereas previously a bar welded around a pile would need much more maintenance, these new rings are maintenance free with closed cell foam filling, they are unsinkable, non marking and are also UV proof.

In addition to the four tie-on points, they can also be stacked to accommodate additional vessels.

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The Pile Ring has been tested in marinas throughout New Zealand with the original rings utilised by the largest marina in the southern hemisphere, Westhaven in Auckland.

The key to the Pile Ring’s advantage is our groundbreaking one piece moulding technique, which seamlessly integrates a marine grade stainless steel hoop into a unique and specifically designed float.

One of the many clever design features of the Pile Ring is the nesting or stacking function.

This provides for additional fendering and buoyancy in the water, and more significantly it improves handling, storage and container shipping numbers.

As such it means that the Pile Ring is now a primary consideration for use by new and existing marina/ waterway managers all over the world.

Tony Trueman, Monumental Plastics MD.

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LEBUS INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERS LTD LeBus International Engineers Limited is the U.K. subsidiary of LeBus International Incorporated of Texas, U.S.A. The American parent company has been in existence since 1900 and actively involved in the oil, mining, construction and marine industries.

The U.K. operation has been in existence in excess of 50 years and accordingly has a long established association with the supply of winches, drums, spooling devices and lifting equipment etc to the marine and other markets. There are two divisions of LeBus International Engineers Ltd within the U.K. namely ‐ Dane Works, Head Office, based in Kent and primarily engaged in the production of the world renowned LeBus scrolled sleeves/ drums and wire spooling devices etc and Fylde Works, based in Lancashire is the Deck Machinery Division specializing in the design and manufacture of all types of winch systems and associated lifting equipment.

Both establishments consist of staff who have considerable design and manufacturing

experience to suit the products offered.

Recent special purpose projects include the supply of WROV winches, plough tow winches, deep water salvage winches, plug/ play containerized CTD/scientific winch systems, transverse spooling systems, traction capstans, spooling winches etc ‐ hydraulic, pneumatic or electric variable speed drives can be offered.

In addition to the deck machinery indicated, LeBus can also offer a wide range of associated equipment within our product supply, inclusive of: Cranes, davits, ‘A’ frames, fairleads, chain stoppers, rollers, power packs, controls, monitoring equipment, AHC systems, rendering/CT systems, rescue boats, lifeboat launching systems, etc.

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Right: The Carmanah M650 (left) and M860 (right).

Sabik-marine - leading the field in optic design & optimisation of led light output The names Sabik and Carmanah are synonymous with industry leading design and high quality manufacture of visual marine Aids to Navigation or AtoN. AtoN’s provide vital visual information to mariners enabling them to navigate the world’s oceans and waterways in absolute safety.

Sabik are leading the field in optic design and the optimisation of high output light emitting diodes (LED’s) enabling them to convert the minimal energy into long range navigation lights, specifically for marking ports, harbours and coastal obstructions. Carmanah have developed a wide range of self-contained solar powered LED marine beacons tailored for near shore and offshore navigation buoys and shorter range applications.

Globally Carmarnah have sold more lights than any other manufacturer.

These two manufacturers merged together in 2015 and consequentially can truly claim to be one of the world’s major suppliers of Aids to Navigation. In the UK, Carmanah Sabik have two companies, Sabik-Marine specialising in the supply of equipment for the Lighthouse Authorities, Ports and Harbours and Sabik-Offshore where they project manage the supply of equipment for offshore wind farms.

Sabik-Marine is located in Norwich where their specialists offer technical and sales advice and where they support strategically located distributors in the UK and Ireland.

The Carmanah M650 self contained LED light is an extremely versatile beacon for the 1–3 nautical mile range. Whether mounted on buoys, piled beacons, fish farm floats or as temporary beacons these lights can be pre-set with flash characters or programmed by the user.

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the previous working partnership between the two companies’ into a global organisation providing a complete range of equipment and systems for all marine navigation requirements. From marking and identifying coastal ports to offshore navigation hazards, the joint experience and research and development resources enable us to deliver products and solutions that continually improve the safety and convenience to mariners and professionals using visual aids to navigation.”

The range of self contained lights extends to the Carmanah M860 where ranges beyond 7 nautical miles are achieved and like other Carmanah lights it is possible to synchronise the flashing of channel lights using the in built GPS receiver.

Where clients want to monitor a remote light for operation and maintenance requirements the Company offer LightGuard® a method of communicating data to web enabled devices including iPhone and tablets where applicable.

In the UK, Sabik-Marine are specialising in offering advice to the offshore oil and gas industries where they are decommissioning redundant structures. Pictured is a preassembled stainless steel skids that include a Morse Code “U“ flashing light (sailing into danger) and fog signal together with solar panels and batteries.

Brad Scarrott says “Since the merger with Carmanah Technologies, the Sabik group has gone from strength to strength and continues to enjoy sustained growth and expansion into new markets demonstrated by the UK marine division’s recent completion and delivery of a prestigious decommissioning project for a UK North Sea operator.

Our client’s decommissioning strategy and engineering team identified a requirement for a cost effective, flexible and autonomous Navigation Aids package for deployment on the complex during the

later stages of the deconstruction.

Once de-manned, the platform will have limited or no power available for the existing obstruction lighting and fog signal system, and would therefore be a hazard to shipping unless a suitable temporary solution was found.

Sabik’s UK design team proposed the use of solarised single lift skids utilising the class leading LightGuard® monitoring system and ultra low power marine lanterns as a method of minimising skid footprint and weight. By using the latest satellite communications technology for the remote monitoring of the marine signals, reliability and confidence is maintained in fulfilling their obligation of marking the partially removed structure in accordance with DECC’s (Department of Energy & Climate Change) recommendations.”

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Below: Decommissioning AtoN system.

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FURUNO launches the new Radar FAR-15x3 series/FAR-15x8 series FURUNO is pleased to announce that two new Radar models FAR-15x3 series and FAR-15x8 series will be ready for launch very shortly. These two Radar models have been developed with the concept of delivering high performance and excellent operability at the same time.

The FAR-15x8 series fully meets the latest performance standard of IMO for all Cat.2 Radar (19 inch display is required for Radar effective diameter of 250 mm) and Cat.3 Radar (15 inch display is required for Radar effective diameter of 180 mm).

FAR-15x3 series is non-IMO Radar suitable for workboats and fishing vessels.

Nevertheless, its performance and function match those of FAR-15x8 series Radar.

Features of the FAR-15x3 and FAR-15x8 series Radar are as follows: 1. Target Analyzer™ (for FAR-15x3 series) FAR-15x3 series have a new innovative function ‘Target Analyzer™’ that displays moving targets, stationary targets, rain, sea surface and targets closing in on your vessel in different colors. Target Analyzer™ can improve situational awareness, hence supporting safety of vessel operation.

2. Automatic Clutter Elimination (ACE) function ACE delivers decluttered echo presentation with a single press of a dedicated key.

When ACE is in action, gain control, sea surface clutter and rain clutter control are adjusted automatically.

Therefore, the operator is released from troublesome radar adjustment work and is able to concentrate on the task of operating a vessel.

ACE is based on FURUNO’s unique and advanced signal processing technology, which is used for our latest chart radar as well.

3. Fast Target Tracking™ In target tracking, the acquisition speed has been improved as a speed and course vector is displayed in a matter of seconds after selecting any target.

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Above: FAR-15x3 (left) and FAR-15x8 (right).

4. Enhanced usability on the control unit A touchpad is employed on the standard control unit, offering durability and intuitive operation. The trackball control unit is also connectable as an option to support single hand operation.

5. A variety of display modes (for FAR-15x3 series) User can select display mode according to the need of the operators, including full screen Radar echo presentation, for example.

FAR-15x3 series is supplied as black box configuration (a display is customer supply).

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Straightpoint Increases Range of Wireless Products to 700m / 2,300ft Safety and productivity when monitoring loads during heavy, critical and multi-point lifting applications will be greatly enhanced as Straightpoint extends the range of its wireless products to 700m (nearly 2,300ft).

The force measurement, load monitoring and suspended weighing load cell manufacturer launched the enhanced technology as standard at the turn of the year, covering all wireless products including the Radiolink Plus, Wireless Shackle Load Cell, Wireless Compression Load Cell and the wireless version of the new Running Line Dynamometer (or TIMH).

The wireless portfolio will be available with almost triple the range of the current line, which is already at 250m (820ft), and boasts 1,200 hour battery life as another standard feature.

Straightpoint continues to pioneer development of load monitoring technology having previously increased the wireless range from 150m (492ft).

Straightpoint Director David Ayling said: “Much will be made in industry,

understandably, about the extent of the increase and the phenomenal range in terms of distance, but our distribution partners have lauded the all-round, practical advantages of the enhanced product offering. The 700m line of sight range gives those planning or supervising multi-point and critical lifts trust in a 360-degree signal at each pick point on a monopile or hulking oil and gas component, for example.”

Ayling, who reiterated the wireless range’s suitability for monitoring multi-point, dynamic lifts, added: “Few applications will demand such a range in terms of distance but it provides trust in solid communication when a number of load cells are rigged onto a series of cranes positioned over, say, 300m from either end of a long, heavy load.”

Further aligning the range with lifting professionals in the offshore and other industries where heavy and critical lifts are commonplace, the products remain extremely weather proof and boast the Straightpoint hallmark in the absence of an antenna, which can be vulnerable to damage, further enhancing durability.

Ayling said: “Key to product development throughout was commitment to the reliability, durability and weatherability for which our brand is associated, typified by the internal antenna which remains a cornerstone of design, despite such an increase in range.

With the internal antenna, battery life

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and 700m-range combined, lifting professionals have faith that the load cells will remain efficient and operational even during tough conditions on the most critical and complex of lifts.”

Straightpoint’s leading wireless product, the Radiolink Plus, offers unrivalled strength-to-weight ratio plus a sealed enclosure giving electronic components IP67 environmental protection even with the battery cover plate missing.

In these pictures: Wireless products.

NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION

PC Maritime ECDIS for 39 Overseas ShipHOLDING GROUP vessels PC Maritime has secured a contract to supply, install and commission dual Navmaster ECDIS on 39 tankers owned by Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) and managed by V.Ships UK. The contract is to be completed and all crew trained and certified by the end of 2016.

To have this number of vessels fully equipped by the end of 2016 requires installation not only during dry docking periods but also within OSG’s trading schedules. Using its global network of qualified installers PC Maritime has completed installation at 15 different ports worldwide on 20 ships to date, mostly within very tight timescales.

The rollout of ECDIS equipment and training has been very successful and we look forward to a successful and safe transition to full electronic charting with PC Maritime’s partnership.

We are pleased with the cooperation and support we have received from PC Maritime.

OSG has operated single Navmaster ECDIS onboard the majority of its fleet since 2008. The decision to extend dual Navmaster ECDIS to the whole fleet is testament to the robust and reliable performance of PC Maritime’s ECDIS and the company’s after-sale support services during the past eight years.

The contract consists of adding a second ECDIS to work with the originally supplied ECDIS on 30 ships, and installing new dual ECDIS on nine others.

PC Maritime’s type-specific familiarisation training course is provided to the whole fleet and at V.Ships shore-based training centres, with over 500 OSG crew members fully certified to date.

Navmaster ECDIS is a well established Electronic Chart Display and Information System, incorporating the input of many navigators. It delivers clear functionality and ease of use in the familiar Windows interface, enabling traditional navigation skills to be carried out in a modern software application.

Flexible hardware combinations make Navmaster ECDIS as easy to install into existing ships as into newbuilds, from large VLCC bridges to small vessel bridges. Installations can be managed within ships’ operational schedules and a complete after sale support service is provided.

Below (left to right): John Brechin Managing Director V.Ships UK, Captain Yun Ho No Vice President OSG Ship Management, Mike Dunstall Commercial Manager PC Maritime, David Edmonds Managing Director PC Maritime, Brian Kinson Technical Manager OSG Ship Management and William Nugent Vice President OSG Ship Management.

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Burgess Marine partners with Mechanica Utilities Britain’s largest independent ship repairer Burgess Marine has partnered with Kent-based Mechanica Utilities to maximise the use of its Dover footprint and share the company’s workshop and fabrication facilities, nationally, across all nine of its UK locations.

Mechanica Utilities is a mechanical and electrical repair company which specialises in site work and workshop repairs on all mechanical and electrical equipment, mainly within the water utility market.

Both Mechanica and Burgess Marine are based in Dover, Kent in the UK. “We’ve a small but highly experienced team and as our company continues to grow so too must our infrastructure.

By working both locally and nationally with Burgess we have gained access to a substantial footprint fully inclusive of a seriously well-equipped machine shop and an excellent fabrication facility, all of which are immediately available to our customer base.”

James Horsham, Managing Director of Mechanica Utilities.

Above: BRIGHT SPARKS: Kent based Burgess Marine and Mechanica Utilities are forging a new business partnership

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Daniel Gunner, the newly appointed Engineering Director of Mechanica Utilities, added: “Joining James at Mechanica Utilities during these early stages of growth is truly exciting and the partnership with Burgess Marine compliments both companies’ activities.

“The technical capabilities that Mechanica Utilities can now offer is phenomenal and we look forward to a very successful future”.

Mechanica will share Burgess Marine’s facilities at its UK locations in Dover, Lowestoft, Portsmouth, Portchester, Southampton, Marchwood, Poole, Avonmouth, and Devonport.

Nicholas Warren, the Managing Director of Burgess Marine, said: “James has built an excellent team and a superb business.

“It’s genuinely our pleasure to support both the expansion and commercial advancement of Mechanica Utilities.

Our footprint here in Dover offers a 1,400 sq ft machine shop, over 12,000 sq ft of fabrication space and a 1,000 sq ft mechanical fitting workshop.

We’ve also five tonne gantry cranes and over 10,000 sq ft of exterior space here too.

We genuinely believe this shared footprint can work for us both and we are looking forward to expanding our endeavours into both the Southampton and Portsmouth areas.”

Burgess Marine works nationally to support the UK shipping industry.

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www.burgessmarine.co.uk Below: Nick Warren, Burgess Marine Managing Director.

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Buss Shipping equips two container vessels with Alfa Laval PureSOx Buss Shipping, the shipping arm of the worldwide maritime logistics service provider Buss Group, will install Alfa Laval PureSOx exhaust gas cleaning systems on two of its container vessels at the beginning of next year. The SOx scrubbers will secure valuable fuel economy in a competitive charter market.

Headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, Buss Shipping is a container ship operator with 20 feeder ships and a strong chartering business. To meet the requirements of today’s charter market, the company is focusing on the sustainable modernization of its existing fleet.

As a key step in this process, hybrid Alfa Laval PureSOx systems will be retrofitted on board the vessels Condor and Corsar. Both are container feeders of 1025 TEU that operate exclusively in Emission Control Areas (ECAs). Since they frequent the low-alkalinity waters between Rotterdam and St. Petersburg, as well as ports like Hamburg with zero-discharge requirements, a scrubber with closed-loop mode was a necessity.

Custom engineering for the ideal solution The Condor and Corsar will each receive a hybrid PureSOx system with multiple inlets, connecting the main engine and two auxiliary engines to one U-design scrubber. In contrast to earlier systems with multiple inlets, the inlets will now lead into a single scrubber jet section - an advance in construction that will make the scrubber even more compact.

“The PureSOx solution was well engineered and allowed a sophisticated integration of the scrubber system into our container feeder ships,” says Christoph Meier, Project Manager, Buss Shipping. “The custom construction let us avoid major modifications inside the vessel, which together with the pre-outfitting gave us a short installation time. All those factors contributed to a competitive price.”

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Consult GmbH. Detailed engineering was handled by the shipyard German Dry Docks GmbH & co. KG, which will install the systems following deliveries by Alfa Laval in January and February 2016.

“The work between Buss Shipping, Alfa Laval, the shipyard and the engineering consultant has been smooth and productive,” says Mark Aarbodem, Project Manager at Alfa Laval. “Alfa Laval’s scrubber design and project management experience, together with the strong cooperation from the rest of the team, will ensure a reliable outcome for Buss Shipping.”

“All parties have worked together to arrive at a compliant solution that will benefit our charter operations,” says Kölln.

“Rather than paying for expensive fuel, our container vessels will be able to serve charter customers at a competitive price while still retaining our margins.”

The hybrid PureSOx systems on the Condor and Corsar will provide emission compliance with maximum flexibility and fuel economy. This will uphold the competitiveness of our offer to charter customers.

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NEW APPROACH TO PIPELINE REPAIR REDUCES COSTS IN INDONESIA Repair of Live Subsea Pipeline in Java Sea Completed on Time for Less Money.

IRM Systems, the independent authority on emergency pipeline repairs, announced that as a result of a new and innovative approach to pipeline repair, it contributed to achieving dramatic cost savings on the recent repair of a live subsea pipeline in the Java Sea, Indonesia. The objective of the operation was to seal a tear on a weld seam by installing a permanent repair solution.

IRM Systems began providing engineering services for the project in January 2015.

Normally, the operation would have been executed by a major EPIC company, and nearly was, but in this instance, the operator decided to do something different.

It decided that it should be executed by a smaller service contractor, drawing upon the services of a constellation of specialist providers, including IRM Systems.

New approach reduces costs without lowering margins The ‘constellation’ approach involved using vessels of opportunity, independent diving and survey contractors, engineering specialist IRM Systems, the equipment manufacturer, and the regulator.

Despite the organizational challenges, this method allowed the operator to interface with one lean, flexible primary contractor. Because margins were not compounded by the multiple layers of contracting that traditionally make up the structure used by an EPIC company, the operator immediately realized the financial benefit. As for those companies executing the project, rates were not squeezed and risk was more equitably distributed.

Innovative method offers cost-effective alternative “This project is solid evidence of great innovation, in which out-of-the-box thinking really produced dramatic cost savings,” said Wander van Weerden, Project Manager for IRM Systems. “Much of what we are seeing in response to today’s low oil prices is contractors and their subcontractors taking more and more risk to offer a compounded savings to the client.

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a realistic, completely viable alternative.”

To ensure that the project would succeed, the operator brought a certification body on board to assist with the engineering and advise on overall quality.

Working with IRM Systems, the primary contractor selected the manufacturers and fabricators of the repair clamp, and conducted offshore surveys in cooperation with specialist survey contractors. The components of the repair solution were tested in Norway and the Netherlands in August, and successfully installed on to the live gas pipeline in October 2015, well within schedule.

Given the success of this project, the operator plans to use the approach used for this project as the standard template for more projects throughout the region. Not just repair projects, but for routine maintenance and inspection tasks.

Optimum results for less money According to IRM Systems, the operator received the same high quality service and materials in the same amount of time, but for less money. “As for the service providers, it’s business as usual. It’s the way forward for the industry, whether oil prices are high or low,” said Rutger Schouten, General Manager of IRM Systems.

The key to the success of this project is twofold. “First, you must have a highly organized body to coordinate the project.

It’s essential that it has a strong grip on all of the players,” said Rutger Schouten.

“Secondly, the team must have hands on experience that duplicates, or exceeds, that of bigger players. Without that, you will not achieve the same quality targets as those completed by bigger players.”

Light in the darkness When it comes to effective project management, the industry has longed for value-added creativity. “This project

illustrates that costs can be reduced while maintaining quality standards and operational excellence. When led by a reliable independent source, collaboration can be very powerful and extremely effective,” said David Obatolu, General Manager of IRMS UKWA. “For the industry, this approach offers a light as we navigate through – and beyond - the dark tunnel of low oil prices.”

Innovation holds key Globally, low oil prices have boosted a jittery world economy. On the other hand, oil and gas exploration costs money.

In order that the world economy and energy industry thrive, traditional practices must change. And change calls for innovation.

For IRM Systems and its partners, innovation has resulted in a more cost effective, professional approach to pipeline repair.

Whether the industry rises to the occasion by challenging the status quo remains to be seen, but the future is clear for IRM Systems: innovation holds the key.

About Independent Risk Management Systems B.V. Independent Risk Management Systems B.V. (IRM Systems) is dedicated to helping pipeline operators and owners understand, mitigate and manage risks that could damage or interrupt the operation of critical pipeline networks. The company specializes in developing, implementing and operating Emergency Pipeline Repair Systems (EPRS) and pipeline integrity services.

These services are provided by an experienced team of risk, marine and pipeline technology specialists.

Founded in 2011 by Rutger Schouten, IRM Systems’ headquarters is in Delft, The Netherlands. In 2015, IRM Systems expanded by establishing facilities in Houston, Texas and Aberdeen, Scotland.

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Marine Designs Ltd, part of the A&P Group, is a turnkey provider of heavy duty pontoons and breakwaters.

Working closely with their clients to provide forward thinking pontoon and floating dock solutions since 1994 they design, manufacture and install large pontoons & floating piers for a variety of operators, ranging from ferries to rescue services, port operations to the offshore wind industry, superyachts to naval craft.

Marine Designs Ltd has recently completed its eleventh offshore wind related project providing Crew Transfer bases for the offshore wind industry as well as having installed ferry and tug berths throughout the UK. These custom projects have included bow on berths, drive on pontoons with specialised vehicles, pontoon mounted cranes and full services including fuel delivery systems. The company specialises in working with developing ports to offer solutions for the berthing of commercial vessels, providing better safer access to vessels and often in areas of the port which may not have yet been developed because they are more exposed or have particular challenges due to wave climate or mooring conditions.

In 2007 Marine Designs introduced the award winning DockMaster concrete pontoon range, compliant with BS 6349 Maritime Structures Codes offering a heavy duty system capable of providing berthing solutions for vessels up to 20,000 tonnage. The DockMaster offers a 50 year low maintenance design life with the advantage of rapid build using pre cast concrete beams and polystyrene. Pontoon widths of between 4m and 12m are offered with high freeboards for commercial berthing applications with excellent stability and wave attenuation performance.

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DALBY OFFSHORE PLACE SIGNIFICANT MULTI VESSEL ORDER FOR SOUTH BOATS IOW 26m FIRST TYPE OF THIS VESSEL TO BE BUILT AT ALICAT WORKBOATS, GREAT YARMOUTH Alicat Workboats Ltd, builders of aluminium workboats have received an order from Dalby Offshore for the purchase of a brand new 26 metre Wind Farm Service Vessel (WFSV).

The 26m aluminium catamaran will be the eighth vessel Alicat Workboats will have built for Dalby Offshore and adds yet further diversity to the company’s significant fleet, which with this acquisition, will stand at twelve vessels in total. It will however be the first 26 metre South Boats IOW design to be built by sister builder Alicat Workboats in Great Yarmouth. The vessel will be adapted to Dalby’s requirements and have an element of innovation incorporated.

The class certified vessel will feature for the first time, Twin MAN V12-1650 main engines coupled to Hamilton HM721 water jet propulsion for speeds up to 30 knots and class leading bollard pull. This package of power train will make the vessel one of the largest and the fastest in the Renewables Industry. The vessel will have a resiliently mounted superstructure ensuring low noise and vibration levels for the industrial personnel whilst passaging to and from site, and forward and after cargo decks capable of carrying 20 tonnes of equipment. The South Boats IOW 26 metre WFSV has been proven on both construction and O&M projects and is known for its high specification, spacious saloon and

wheelhouse, excellent seakeeping, load bearing capabilities and of course reliability.

The vessel with be capable of carrying 24 passengers and will have onboard accommodation for 8 passengers plus crew.

Dalby Offshore have continued to expand not only their fleet but also their operations overall with bases now in Beverley and Scarborough in the North of the UK and Lowestoft in East Anglia. This latest vessel will follow the delivery of 23 metre Alicat vessel ‘Dalby Don’, delivered to Dalby at the end of 2015.

The Alicat Workboats and South Boats IOW ranges of vessels are built in the UK, ensuring high levels of quality and attention to detail but with a specification ensuring competitive pricing, reliability and class leading capabilities. Dalby emphasise their commitment to UK manufacturing and 100% UK content through build to operation.

Steve Thacker of Alicat Workboats Ltd: “We are very pleased to be continuing our relationship with Dalby Offshore. For the last three years we have delivered two vessels per annum to them and proud to be continuing this supply into 2016.

This demonstrates Alicat’s ability to offer the correct product for the specified requirement drawing on a vast portfolio of designs and ability to tailor specifics to meet client and project demands.

We thank Stuart McNiven and the Dalby

Team for yet another significant order, this ensures that the Great Yarmouth facility has visibility of long term orders and the security that brings.”

Ben Colman of South Boats IOW Ltd: “The South Boats IOW 26m design was the first hull form to be developed following an extensive hull form research and development programme. The 26m offers very low noise levels combined with reduced vessel motions to ensure that crew and technicians remain within accepted guidelines for human factors and sea sickness ensuring that the vessel can operate in the harshest environment and delivering technicians fit and able to fulfill their tasks offshore.”

We are delighted to confirm this order with Alicat Workboats for the DALBY OUSE. Dalby Offshore is proud of its ability to react to client requirements and now has a diverse range of vessels to offer that can satisfy any requirement on any project. The South Boats IOW 26m is a proven vessel benefitting from significant modelling and research and we look forward to her delivery this year. This cements our position in our chosen market and with the order of two sister vessels in 2017, we see this as one of the largest orders placed in the sector to date. We certainly believe this vessel will be one of the stars of the show in June at Seawork 2016, when it will be delivered.

Stuart McNiven, Dalby Offshore.

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Cruise ship Marco Polo leaves Damen Shiprepair Vlissingen after 10th Special Survey Damen Shiprepair Vlissingen (DSV), part of Damen Shiprepair & Conversion (DSC), has said farewell to Marco Polo, the 800 passenger cruise ship owned by Global Maritime and operated by Cruise & Maritime Voyages. Launched in 1964 as the Aleksandr Pushkin, she was in for her 10th special survey and general maintenance and refurbishment. The project took around five weeks to complete.

An elegant vessel whose design harks back to an earlier era, the Marco Polo had a full schedule of works during her time at DSV. These included an exterior repainting, interior repairs and maintenance to bring her back up to her usual high standards.

Other actions included work on the propellers and propeller shafts, reconditioning the bearings on the main engines and servicing the air-conditioning units and gensets. The life-rafts and other safety equipment were also removed and serviced, the cranes and winches overhauled and various minor steel works performed.

Carlos de Vliegere, Sales Manager area

Greece at Damen Shiprepair & Conversion states that Athens based Global Maritime and DSV have been working closely since 2013. “Both Marco Polo and her sister ship Astor have been coming to Vlissingen regularly to dry dock and undergo inspections and maintenance.”

Marco Polo arrived at Damen Shiprepair Vlissingen on the 3rd of November and departed on the 14th of December.

and the 720 passenger Saga Sapphire, both undertaken at Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam. In the summer the 1,250 passenger Magellan also completed a five week scheduled maintenance stopover at Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam while the 4,100 passenger Norwegian Epic departed Damen Shiprepair Brest on the 17th of October following a three week scheduled refit and maintenance programme.

DSC has recently won a series of maintenance and repair contracts for cruise ships, having gained a reputation for short lead times, flexibility, safety, good communication and high quality work. Bas Loohuis, Commercial Manager Cruise at DSC, stated, “Our extensive network of local partners allows us to rapidly source all the equipment and parts necessary for a cruise vessel project.

We understand the importance of proper management of the logistics and our project managers are trained to manage the most complicated and challenging cruise vessel projects.”

As well as the works on the Marco Polo and Astor, recent projects by DSC include repair and maintenance contracts on the 3,220 passenger MSC Magnifica

In these pictures: Cruise ship Marco Polo at Damen Ship Repair Vlissingen.

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Bibby Marine Services orders first-ever Damen Service Operations Vessel New vessel with walk to work functionality purpose built for offshore wind operations.

Bibby Marine Services Limited, part of Bibby Line Group, have signed a contract with the Damen Shipyards Group for delivery of its first Service Operations Vessel (SOV) with walk to work access. The vessel, Bibby WaveMaster 1, will undertake offshore wind project work in the North Sea. It is the first vessel purposebuilt for the transfer and accommodation of offshore personnel and aims to maximise working time and staff retention. The design guarantees fast, safe and comfortable access to turbines, at lower cost, up to 80% of the time, including in worst case scenario Central North Sea conditions, resulting in a vessel capable of providing access up to 3.1 metre Hs. In line with wind farms being constructed farther from shore, the SOV with walk to work access is able to remain at sea for periods up to one month. Accommodation is provided on board for up to 45 turbine maintenance personnel and 15 crew members.

Dedicated to the job in hand “This is much more than just a vessel, it is a total access and accommodation solution.

The development of this vessel has started with a blank sheet of paper, as opposed to being an evolved version of an existing design.

It has been tailored specifically to the needs of the offshore wind industry. This is the first time that a wind farm operations and maintenance vessel has been designed exclusively for this purpose. Great care has been taken, over 2 years of development, to ensure suitability to the tasks for which it is designed.

As a result, the vessel will ensure the safety and comfort of all on board for increased workability. This, in combination with other design features aiming at optimal workflow, ensures that the Service Operations Vessel offers a revolutionary performance in terms of cost-efficiency.

We are delighted to be working with one of the great names in shipping. Damen and Bibby both have a strong maritime heritage and, almost uniquely, are both still family owned.

However, both companies are clearly focussed on innovation and by working together, we are strengthening our position in the offshore renewables sector.”

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The attention to detail can be seen throughout the design. For example, the hull, at 90 metres, is longer than that of a conventional platform supply vessel and the bow section has been lowered by 1.5 metres to create a V shape.

This feature offers significantly reduced slamming and facilitates inclusion and improved offshore operation of the bow thrusters.

The aft ship has been adapted specifically to the tasks that the vessel is designed for, including stern to waves operations. The most pronounced features that have been included are the strong V-shape in the frames in the aft ship to reduce the slamming occurrence and loads and the concentration of volume in the mid-ship region to achieve a slender aft ship. Both features should make stern to weather operations more comfortable than on a common PSV design.

Comfort onboard stems also from ergonomic design application, which sees interior spaces grouped together into similar task areas.

This not only separates ‘clean’ and ‘dirty’ tasks, but ensures short lines of communication and smooth workflow. The accommodation has been placed midships for additional comfort, the location reducing vertical acceleration by as much as 15%.

Efficiency is another key feature. The design includes a diesel-electric main propulsion system, which powers twin azimuth thrusters. Thanks to careful development, the vessel requires less installed power than a conventional PSV. This results from two factors, a symmetrical wind profile and use of a four split main switchboard.

Mr Robert: “The symmetric profile is created by locating the superstructure amidships instead of bow mounted. Because of this, the wind induced moment is less, resulting in lower required bow thruster power. The four split configuration of the main switchboard enables us to divide the generator sets more efficiently than in conventional arrangements with two switchboards. In the event of a failure only one of four switchboards would be out of action, as opposed to one of two. That leaves proportionally more power available, again requiring less total installed power.”

A high-performance, motion-compensated access gangway and active heave compensated crane are located to port side, close to the centre of gravity. The management systems of both features are aligned with the vessel’s DP system.

Proven to master the weather The DP capabilities have already been proven, with a first of its kind scale model test at the Netherlands-based leading research institute, MARIN. During these tests, the scale model of the vessel was pitted against North Sea wind, wave, swell and current simulations.

The target was a 30 minute cycle, during which the vessel deploys the gangway and then transits in AutoTrack mode, several hundred metres, at speeds up to and beyond 6 knots to the following turbine without having to wait for an ideal weather window or having to rebuild the DP model at every turbine.

Strong performance was confirmed by Lead Engineer DP & Manoeuvring Product at DP provider Kongsberg, Audun Bjarte Navelsaker: “Damen’s vessel performed very well and was very stable during different types of weather.

To my knowledge, this was the first test where we could control the weather and external factors acting on a vessel.”

The vessel exceeded all expectations, as Dr Joop Helder, MARIN Project Manager Offshore attested: “The results clearly showed Damen’s vessel performing very nicely. Especially in the wave conditions , there was hardly any rolling.

I think these tests give a lot of confidence.”

Flexible & versatile The vessel will be used to serve the offshore wind industry although the design can just as easily be applied to the offshore oil and gas sectors.

A host of options are available for the vessel, including an additional deck crane with up to 24 tonnes capability, tanks arrangements suited to liquids such as glycols, tanks suited to low flashpoint liquids with separate delivery intakes and facilities for dive support and ROV operations.

Stephen Blaikie, Chief Executive Officer, Bibby Marine Services Ltd. commented, “We have worked very closely with Damen to custom design an access and accommodation solution that exactly meets the specific needs of wind farm operators. Bibby WaveMaster 1 will operate with the greenest possible credentials.

It is designed to give operators more access, more safety and more comfort when operating and servicing their wind farms.”

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The Challenge What can be done to help the genuine marine operators get better funding facilities from the banking sector?

Background

Over the last 12 months we have seen the oil price fall below $30 resulting in a massive stock of unused vessels in northern European waters. The offshore wind market this winter has seen vessel utilization rates at an all time low. Add in falling vessel values across all sectors. The few vessels that have been sold have changed hands for sometimes well under 50% of their written down book value. Then you can see why the banks have grounds to be nervous.

Banks

It is time that the Funders started offering more ‘fit for purpose’ facilities that mirrored what their customers needed in terms of cash flow and structure. For far too long now the few Funders that play in the commercial marine sector have only offered the one main finance product, this being a marine mortgage, where they usually ask for a 30% deposit and the loan paid back over a 5 or 7 year period. The banks take little account of the future vessel value, where we are in the industry sector economic cycle, or more importantly their end customers in bound cash flow from the asset.

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So what is needed

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Banks must offer a repayment structure that more fully matches the vessels earning capability. If the vessel is going to work for just 8 months of the year, then just take 8 payments that year, and wait till the following season to start them again. Its not rocket science, its justgiving the customer a “fit for purpose” facility. Why are Premier Inn and Easyjet so successful? Answer – They give the customer what he wants, nothing more, nothing less. Its time banks gave the marine sector the same solution.

Take a longer term view of the asset

What do I mean by this? As an example a well built 26 metre multicat will always find work, you just have to look around the industry at the key owner operators of this type of asset to see that, provided the vessel is well maintained it will have many years of employment. Banks need to also take the longer term view when financing this type of asset. As an example if you were looking to buy a 5 year old multicat, then your bank should offer you a 10 year funding facility, and also reflect the vessel’s likely future value into the overall package.

Use the future value of your vessel to get a better deal from the banks

What do I mean by this statement? Simple - your new vessel will have a long working life and be a low depreciating asset. There are ways of using the future value of your vessel to assist with the deposit that the banks seek. There are specialist funders out there who are prepared to finance the future value of your asset. This combined with a traditional bank loan can get you a much higher LTV and save your cash.

How can you help the banks?

Keep them up to date on your fleet movements, specifically the vessels they have funded. Invite the bank manager to attend the annual vessel inspection, let them see what the asset does, and how it earns its living. Bring them closer to your business, and at least that way when you approach them for loan number two, you will have a better chance of the right outcome.

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MARINE FINANCE INSURANCE & LEGAL

Andrew jackson - new pi guide A team of legal specialists at law firm Andrew Jackson has published an essential guide to crew and passenger personal injury claims which contains informative, practical advice for the marine industry.

during an investigation. His specialist knowledge includes protecting the interests of officers, ship owners and insurers, interviews under caution, together with advising during MAIB and MCA investigations and attending coroner’s inquests.

The guide covers key updates including information about preservation of evidence, liability for injury claims and exaggerated and dishonest claims.

In addition to civil claims, such incidents can give rise to health and safety investigations by flag and port state authorities, as well as the police.

Partner Andrew Oliver, who has considerable experience in dealing with the immediate aftermath of such incidents, has also contributed to the guide covering issues such as safety auditing and preserving legal privilege

Sarah added: “Together with the expertise of our senior partner and head of shipping, Dominic Ward, who has many years experience of investigating shipping casualties, the team offers a seamless approach to casualty investigation and can help owners and insurers deal with both the civil and criminal law consequences of incidents in a streamlined and cost-effective way.

We ensure that legal privilege is preserved, which helps to reduce the inevitable stress experienced by all those involved when something goes wrong.”

Ship owners and insurers often ask ‘what should I do following an incident?’ or ‘how do I try to prevent an accident?’

The guide is designed to provide an essential overview of practical considerations that should be taken into account following an incident on board that results in death or personal injury. The guide is full of useful, straightforward advice and tips on tactics – essential if you’re dealing with the initial stages of a claim.

Sarah Pether, Author & Personal Injury Law Specialist, Andrew Jackson.

To request a free copy of the booklet, please contact: Anthony.Tarpey@andrewjackson.co.uk or call: 01482 325242 to speak to a member of Andrew Jackson’s shipping team.

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SHIPOWNERS AND SEAFARERS’ UNIONS TEAM UP TO LAUNCH NEW GUIDANCE ON THE ELIMINATION OF HARASSMENT AND BULLYING Maritime employers and seafarers’ unions have joined forces to publish new international ‘Guidance on Eliminating Shipboard Harassment and Bullying’.

The new Guidelines, developed by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), can be downloaded from the ICS and ITF websites.

These Guidelines have been launched in advance of an important International Labour Organization (ILO) Special Tripartite Committee on the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), to be held in February in Geneva, at which ICS and ITF will co-ordinate the representation of the social partners alongside governments.

Under the ILO MLC, governments are already required to satisfy themselves that their laws and regulations respect the fundamental right of seafarers not to be discriminated against during their employment on board ships.

develop policies and plans to eliminate any harassment and bullying as a matter of good employment practice. Bullying has serious consequences for the physical and emotional health of seafarers and can also compromise teamwork with negative consequences for the safety of the ship and its crew. The fact that ICS and ITF have collaborated to produce this new Guidance is therefore a very positive development.”

The Guidelines are now being distributed throughout the global shipping industry via ICS national shipowners’ associations and ITF union affiliates. The authors are also encouraging their use by maritime training providers and other parties with an interest in promoting the elimination of harassment and bullying within the global shipping industry.

Recognising that any form of harassment and bullying can have serious consequences for seafarers, the new industry Guidance takes the additional step of setting out what shipping companies, seafarers and seafarers’ organisations can do to help prevent bullying and harassment from becoming a serious concern.

As well as providing advice on company policies on reporting, complaints and grievance procedures, the Guidance addresses the responsibilities of seafarers and their employers to use these procedures appropriately and for being aware of any harassment or bullying that might occur within the maritime workplace. This includes any instances of cyber-bullying.

The important role of seafarers’ organisations in these awareness raising activities is also underlined. ICS Secretary General, Peter Hinchliffe, remarked: “Shipowners fully accept the need to

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Right: ICS-ITF Guidance on Eliminating Harassment and Bullying.

Bullying and harassment in the workplace are unacceptable wherever they happen but they have a particular horror at sea, where those affected may be isolated and alone, hundreds of miles from home.

Until now there has been a lack of practical common sense guidelines and we’re delighted that we have been able to work side by side with the ICS to address this need.

Steve Cotton, ITF General Secretary.

industry round-up

Hempel launches long-awaited high grade pure epoxy tank coating Highly anticipated as a replacement to its world-renowned Hempadur 15400 tank coating, leading marine paints manufacturer Hempel announces the launch of Hempadur 15460. This high-grade product has been specifically designed as a tank coating for chemical vessels and is based on amine adduct cured epoxy technology.

This delivers outstanding resistance to continuous immersion in a range of chemicals, including crude oil up to temperatures of 80ºC/176ºF. Hempadur 15460 delivers a range of benefits for shipowners including: • A two coat system, which reduces expensive application times.

• Higher volume solids with reduced solvent emissions.

• Low cargo absorption and retention meaning quicker cargo turnaround and

greater flexibility.

• Higher cross-linking density giving improved chemical resistance.

Developed specifically with customer requirements in mind, Hempadur 15460 incorporates a high cross-link density technology, which creates an internal matrix giving added advanced chemical resistance and low cargo absorption and retention.

In addition, this new pure epoxy tank coating exhibits a high glass transition temperature (known asTg) that provides high temperature resistance, improved abrasion resistance, extended maximum recoating intervals and a hard, smooth and glossy surface for easy cleaning.

Hempadur 15460 uses no toxic products and can be used to coat all liquid cargo tanks.

It is also suitable for grey and black water tanks, mud and brine tanks, refrigerated seawater fish tanks and other vessel tanks.

To deliver the best results, we need to constantly challenge ourselves and our products.

Hempadur 15400 is a great product, but to meet our customers’ needs for greater protection, added flexibility and reasonable price, we developed Hempadur 15460 as a high-grade replacement.

This new tank coating is FDA compliant for the carriage of liquid foodstuffs and has been developed specifically to resist all oil product cargoes including clean petroleum products (CPP), dirty petroleum products (DPP), crude oil, benzene, ketones, fats, and caustics.

Through continual investment in R&D, we are able to bring new products to market, such as Hempadur 15460, to support our customers and their business.

Michael Aamodt, Hempel’s Global Product Manager.

Strainstall provides insights for ports and terminals on how to tackle container weight verification With the 1 July implementation of the new SOLAS container verified gross mass (VGM) regulations fast approaching, Strainstall, part of James Fisher and Sons plc, is launching a white paper to assist those affected by the new rules in charting a pathway to compliance, clarifying the technical and commercial options and presenting a cost-effective, robust and accurate solution.

With less than six months remaining before the implementation of the amended Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) rules requiring – with no exceptions – that shipping containers must have their VGM declared before stowage on any vessel, Strainstall is today publishing a white paper outlining the pitfalls, options and opportunities of compliance for the worlds ports, terminals and cargo handling industries.

As the paper sets-out, while the shipper is ultimately responsible for VGM declaration, ports and terminals are the natural environment for container VGM solutions to be implemented, as packed containers are processed as a part of normal operations. Though the shipper is responsible for declaring the packed container weight, a failure to do so will be disruptive and costly to operations, while the provision of this service by the ports and terminals will provide a very clear

opportunity to provide an additional added value commercial service.

The paper describes a range of viable solutions that are available for cost-effective retrofit integration on existing assets, including the full range of container handling equipment, from reach stackers, RTGs and straddle carriers. While the precise nature of VGM equipment accuracy and certification requirements are still to be fully defined and may well vary between jurisdictions, the paper describes Strainstall’s accuracy-led approach, focused on what the company believes to be the most likely worst case scenario for implementation.

This provides the opportunity for those port and terminal operators who wish to do so, to gain a level of first mover advantage.

“In talking to port and terminal operators it is clear that they are keen to assist shippers to achieve compliance with the new SOLAS regulations,” commented Strainstall Managing Director Simon Everett.

“In publishing this white paper our aim is to clarify the technical and commercial options available, and present recommendations as to how, despite the regulatory uncertainties over certification and accuracy requirements, we can assist port and terminal operators to plan now for a cost-effective, robust and accurate solution, enabling them to offer a weighing service to their customers ahead of the implementation of these new regulations.”

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seawork 2016 international - pre-register now Visitor registration opens shortly for Europe’s largest commercial marine and workboat exhibition, Seawork International 2016, which is being held at Mayflower Park in Southampton, UK. Pre-registered attendees to Seawork will benefit from fast-tracked access and free entry into the exhibition, halls, Seawork

Marina and demonstration areas.

In addition, pre-registered vistors to the event will also be able to receive free access to the three day Seawork Conference which is held on site (however do note this is offered on a first come first served basis), on board the Ocean Scene vessel within the Seawork Marina.

Regular updates of exhibitors’ products and services, early bird incentives, as well as the fast-tracked access will allow the pre-registered visitor to fully maximise his or her attendance.

INDUSTRY CONFUSED ABOUT POSTPONED MEPC.227(64) ENTRY INTO FORCE DATES Confusion surrounding the entry into force date of MEPC 227(64), the amended regulation governing ship wastewater discharge overboard requirements, could see some shipowners falling foul of the new rules.

Mark Beavis, the Managing Director of ACO Marine, a leading supplier of MEPC.227(64) compliant wastewater treatment systems, believes that any further delay from the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) in formally announcing a new date will create further confusion.

“A number of shipowners believe the deferred entry into force applies to MEPC.227(64) in its entirety, but this is not our understanding. The International Maritime Organisation, at its MEPC 68 postponed only the entry-into-force date of the ‘Special Area’ sewage discharge requirements. The rest of the regulation still remains very much in force.”

Apart from the Special Area clause – Section 4.2 for passenger ships (>12 passengers) – MEPC.227(64) came into effect on the 1st January this year, superseding MEPC.159(55).

According to a statutory update published in the December 2015 issue of Lloyd’s Register’s Class News: “Entry into force of MARPOL Annex IV requirements prohibiting passenger

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vessels from discharging sewage within the Baltic Sea special area (and any future IMO designated Special Areas was intended to apply to new passenger ships from 1 January, 2016. However, a delay in arranging and/or confirming reception facilities in the nine Baltic Sea States means that the special area cannot take effect on this date. Therefore, the IMO’s MEPC has agreed in principle (i.e. without formally amending MARPOL Annex IV yet) to implement the requirements from 1 June, 2019 (and from 1 June, 2021, for existing ships). Ships other than passenger vessels must still comply with the Resolution MEPC.227(64) performance test and standard requirements (excluding the nitrogen and phosphorus removal standard) on or after 1 January, 2016, though this is subject to final confirmation at MEPC 69 [in April].”

“I don’t believe that IMO has made any formal announcement about the June 2019 and June 2021 dates, so the industry is still in the dark on this,” said Beavis.

“Nevertheless, passenger ship owners operating in ‘Special Areas’ should not use IMO’s postponement to defer the installation of MEPC.227(64) [including Section 4.2] compliant treatment plant.

“Currently the Baltic Sea is the only IMO designated Special Area, but other areas are applying for special area status and so there would potentially be a wider impact on passenger ship operations. “A number of shipowners believe the deferred entry into force applies to MEPC.227(64) in its entirety, but this is not our understanding.

Above: “The industry is still in the dark about MEPC.227(64)”, said ACO Marine Managing Director, Mark Beavis.

A number of shipowners believe the deferred entry into force applies to MEPC.227(64) in its entirety, but this is not our understanding.

The International Maritime Organisation, at its MEPC 68 postponed only the entry into force date of the ‘Special Area’ sewage discharge requirements.

The rest of the regulation still remains very much in force.

Mark Beavis, Managing Director, ACO Marine.

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Please spread the word! The “Came by Ship” Photographic and Essay Competitions are now open After a successful launch in 2014, WISTA UK in conjunction with Seavision (and Image Line Communications), and supported by the UK Chamber of Shipping, is running the “Came

by Ship” Photographic and Essay Competitions again this year.

The “Came by Ship” overall awareness campaign was launched to coincide with the 40th Anniversary celebrations of WISTA UK, part of the international organisation for women in shipping and is designed to promote the importance of shipping; with 95% of the goods and fuel we consume and export in the UK alone travelling by ship.

Open to all schools, cadets, youth groups, as well as individuals, both competitions seek to encourage younger people to consider the impact that shipping has on our everyday lives and recognise the great potential the industry holds for career opportunities.

The “Came by Ship” Essay and Photographic Competitions are now officially open for entries and will close at 17:00 on 27 May 2016, with formal award of prizes during Seafarers Awareness Week, 20 to 26 June 2016.

The essay competition requires participants to write about something related to the shipping industry or the movement of “goods” by sea. It has two categories, ages 11 and under must write up to 250 words and ages 12-18 must write between 250 and 500 words.

The winners of both categories will each receive an Apple iPad and their work will be published in the highly respected international shipping publication, ‘The Maritime Executive’.

The photographic competition has four different categories, again 11 and under and 12 to 18, reflecting the focus of ‘Came by Ship’ on attracting the talents of tomorrow’s workforce to the wide range of career opportunities offered by the maritime sector. Two additional categories welcome entries from all comers over the age of 18, together with a dedicated category for professional photographers.

Multiple entries are welcome and need simply be on a maritime theme with the movement of goods/ ships at the heart.

The winners of the under 11 and 12-18 categories will both receive a camera and their photographs will

be published on ‘Splash 24/7’, an industry leading online global maritime news resource.

Sue Terpilowski OBE, President of WISTA UK and MD of Image Line Communications said the aim of the WISTA UK “Came by Ship” initiative is to “help younger people overcome generational sea-blindness by channelling their thoughts and skills into these great competitions. If we can get them thinking about the industry then it may spark interest in developing maritime careers further down the line. We encourage everyone to spread the word and pass on competition details directly to schools, teachers, coordinators, youth groups and supervisors. The future lifeblood of our industry lies in the hands of tomorrow’s youth.”

Ewen Macdonald, Director of Seavision, believes “initiatives of this sort are essential if the might of the largely invisible maritime world is going to attract the attention and interest of the rising generation, upon whom the sector relies for its continued success.”

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