Dockyard Magazine March 2017

Marine & Renewables Journal

March 2017 Issue

Vessel Build, Repair & Maintenance | Surveying & Inspection Pollution Control & Clean Up | Engines, Transmissions & Propulsion Mooring, Ropes, Chains, Anchors & Fendering

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editors letter Welcome to the March issue of Dockyard Magazine, the journal for the commercial marine and renewable markets.

Opening our Vessel Build, Repair and Maintenance feature on page 18 Spanish Shipbuilders Astilleros Armon talk about the delivery of two tugs to Spanish Port operators.

Within this i s s u e PORT NE W S

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ve sse l b u i ld, re pai r

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& m ai nte nanc e EN GINES , TRANSMISSIONS & PRO PULSION

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Oc e an B usi ne ss

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MOORINGS , ROPES , C HAINS , AN C HORS & FENDERIN G

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surve y i ng & INSPE C TION

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On page 28, in the Engines, Transmissions and Propulsion Feature one of the leading manufacturers of hovercraft place their trust in MAN Engines demonstrating the potential fuel savings for the Solent Flyer.

We preview Ocean Business on page 34, which is being held in Southampton 4th – 6th April. Offering over 180 hours of unmissable training and demonstration sessions.

Within our moorings, ropes, chains, anchors and fendering feature RUD Chains discuss their VRGB load ring on plate for bolting.

In the Pollution Control and Clean Up Feature on page 42, Miko Marine’s Mosquito penetrates and extracts oil from a partly submerged wreck off Coquimbo, Chile before it could leak and pollute the surrounding coastal environment.

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Port neWs Port of London trade jumps more than 10% to 50 million tonnes Trade in the Port of London in 2016 reached the highest this decade, rising 10% to top 50 million tonnes for the first time since 2008.

The strong performance reflects continued growth at terminals along the Thames. The volumes of oil, containers and building materials all rose markedly. Prior to 2016, port throughput had been increasing at between two to three percent, year- on-year.

PLA Chief Executive, Robin Mortimer said:

Our long term Vision is for 60 to 80 million tonnes of cargo to be traded every year through the Port of London - more than at any time in the Thames’ history. Passing 50 million tonnes in 2016 is a major milestone towards this goal.

The tonnage of cargo handled at terminals on the Thames last year was 50.4 million tonnes, five million tonnes (or 11%) up on 2015. Growth was principally in oil trades which rose by 22% from 10.9 million tonnes in 2015 to 13.3 million tonnes in 2016. Containers and trailers (unitised traffic) was up 7% to 18 million tonnes; aggregates and cement increased again

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from 10.7 million tonnes (16%) up to 12.4 million tonnes.

Cereal volumes also increased by 15% to one million tonnes.

2016 saw the first cargoes delivered to the Thames Oil Port, the former Coryton oil refinery site now redeveloped as a fuel terminal. At the Port of Tilbury, a new chilled store for NFT was opened and the acquisition of land for port expansion was completed. DP World London Gateway handled increasing numbers of ultra large container ships - operating between Asia and Europe - benefiting from its operational resilience in bad weather, as well as securing additional central and south American and Oceania services; testing of facilities on Berth Three at the deep-sea port also started at the end of 2016.

Background: The Port of London comprises over 70 independently owned and operated terminals and port facilities at different locations on the Thames. These handle a wide range of cargoes.

The Port of London Authority (PLA) is responsible for navigational, safety and related matters on 95 miles of the tidal Thames from the sea to Teddington in west London.

The PLA provides navigational, port control / Vessel Traffic Services, safety, pilot, diving and other services for users of the Thames.

NORSAFE OFFERS “TRAIN THE TRAINER” COURSE IN LSA Norsafe, global life-saving marine systems manufacturer, is offering a specialised ‘Train the Trainer’ course in lifesaving appliances (LSA) aimed at instructors and trainers working in nautical schools and training centres.

The course covers operational and maintenance training on freefall lifeboat systems; conventional lifeboats covering davits, winches and hook systems; and rescue boat systems.

NEW BRITISH BUILT PILOT BOAT FOR THE THAMES AND MEDWAY Estuary Services Limited (ESL), a joint venture between the Port of London Authority (PLA) and Peel Ports London Medway, is continuing its fleet replacement plan and buying another new pilot boat for its pilot transfer operations serving the ports of London and Medway.

ESL currently has a fleet of six vessels including two 17.1 metre ORC class vessels that carry marine pilots from the Kent coast to board ships, in the Thames Estuary. The ships which are arriving from all over the world are then guided by the pilots up river to deliver their cargoes to terminals and jetties on the Thames and Medway.

The new vessel, which is currently in the early build stage, is a £1.3 million ORC 136.E. Designed by renowned French Naval Architects Pantocarene, the vessel is being built by Goodchild Marine Services in Great Yarmouth, who have 39 years’ boat building experience. The build of each of the new boats in the replacement programme is staggered to give ESL’s crew time to train and adjust as they replace the older vessels in the fleet.

The ORC has proven to be ESL’s most efficient pilot boat design with 24% fuel efficiency over the older vessels in the fleet. The most recent additions to the ESL fleet, Estuary Elan and Estuary Elite, are also ORCs, which like the new vessel feature a unique ‘beak’ bow design, which gives it unmatched all weather capability.

The wheelhouse is quieter, vibration-free and more comfortable for crew and pilots.

ESL transfers pilots to more than 10,000 ships in the Thames’ southern approaches every year, including cruise ships, containers vessels, tankers and general cargo carriers. The main pilot boarding station is 8 miles from Ramsgate which the launches reach at a speed of 25 knots; their top speed is 28 knots.

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Training takes place at Norsafe’s world class training facility at Rosendal, Norway, and will include accident evaluation procedures and updates on IMO and EU regulations.

“A trainer or teacher at a maritime school or training centre should know the latest information in LSA. This is particularly true regarding freefall lifeboats which have gone through major design changes in the last ten years,” said Michael Røssland, VP Norsafe Academy.

“Our course gives hands-on experience using the latest equipment. This will give trainers the confidence to pass on this knowledge when conducting their own training sessions.

Furthermore, Norsafe will issue all participants, that have successfully completed this course, with documentary proof of their LSA competence,” he added.

‘Train the Trainer’ courses will be available from May 2017.

Limited spaces are available so book now to avoid disappointment by emailing: training@norsafe.com or phoning: +47 91 91 36 50 More information is available on the Norsafe Academy website: www.norsafeacademy.com

PC Maritime gets DNV-GL ECDIS certification DNV-GL has issued an official certificate for PC Maritime’s Navmaster ECDIS after the company passed all the tests. Navmaster ECDIS is up-todate against all current standards including the new IEC 61174 Edt. 4 and the IHO Presentation Library Edt 4.0.

Most importantly, this means PC Maritime’s ECDIS will meet carriage requirements from 31st August 2017 when the IHO withdraws support for version 3.4 of its Presentation Library.

Existing ECDIS must be updated by then to meet carriage requirements.

The purpose of the Presentation Library Edt 4.0 is: ● To reduce alarms ● To put chart objects into optimised Viewing Groups for easy display of chart data ● To add symbology including: - Automatic update symbology to identify where changes to ENCs have occurred - An indicator to show that data is temporary - Highlighting of features that pose a danger to the vessel’s intended track The new standards have required other features and interfaces to be implemented including: ● Anchor watch ● Interfaces to BNWAS, BAM, VDR, Navtex ● Hover-over function for quick access to chart object information ● Quick report showing update status of installed ENCs - especially useful for Port State Inspections ● Verify route against chart hazards, & turn radius value that must be carried out before a route may be used for position monitoring ● User profiles to optimise settings per user, operations or sailing area Upgrades will be offered to all PC Maritime customers to ensure that they are compliant in time to meet the August 2017 deadline.

THE ARMITT GROUP APPOINTS FINANCE DIRECTOR

CWind Extends Offering Positioning Itself to Meet Wider Customer Needs CWind, a leading provider of services to the offshore wind industry, announced today that it will incorporate the resources of its parent company Global Marine Systems Limited Group to expand the breadth of services it offers to wind farm owners and developers.

CWind currently provides services including blade repair, corrosion protection, inspections and maintenance (topside and subsea), cable pull-ins and temporary power supply. By adding power cable installation and maintenance solutions to its offering CWind can now manage and deliver entire cable packages covering the lifecycle of an offshore wind farm from the feed stage with detailed desk top studies and route surveys, through to the installation and protection of cable.

“With Global Marine, CWind now has access to additional technical resources to pursue its growth strategy with confidence,” said Lee Andrews, Managing Director for Power, CWind.

“The combined power of Global Marine and CWind will position us to continue to grow and service our customers with an even more diverse offering.”

CWind will be responsible for all aspects of the power related business both in the UK and internationally. The Company has built a strong customer base in this area and prides itself on being responsive to client needs and meeting market demands with new innovative solutions.

This customer-focused ethos will continue, and the current team will now be bolstered with experienced proposal and subsea engineers, as well as project managers from parent company Global Marine, utilising existing group skills and experience to deliver power cable installation and maintence services.

CWind will have access to a larger pool of assets within this extended offering including the C.S. Sovereign, a highly capable vessel which has installed almost 400 inter-array cables globally, as well as CWind’s existing fleet of 17 Crew Transfer Vessels. CWind will also have access to a diverse array of subsea equipment, including the Q1000 jet trenching Remotely Operated Vehicle, which will support CWind’s ability to deliver more complex work packages.

Respected UK shipping agent and specialist logistics company the Armitt Group, has appointed Paul Holden as its new Finance Director.

Mr Holden has over 20 years’ experience in a series of senior financial management positions most notably as Finance Director at Dobson Crowther Ltd, a specialist print and packaging manufacturer, where he led an MBO of the business securing £3.5m acquisition funding from Royal Bank of Scotland.

Immediately prior to joining the Armitt Group, he was Financial Consultant to Inspirepac Ltd, a £50M manufacturer of high quality packaging products, where his responsibilities included business development as well as enhancing the company’s financial control and group reporting systems.

Charles Gray, Managing Director of the Armitt Group, said, “I am delighted to welcome Paul to the Armitt Group and am confident that his experience and skills will help to refine and improve the Group’s financial mechanisms.”

“The Armitt Group is making some huge investments in the UK to open up a new supply chain corridor so it can service European and Far Eastern markets. Having a Finance Director to help manage these investments is central to our overall strategy,” he added.

Paul has an MBA from the Manchester Business School, is an Associate Chartered Management Accountant (ACMA) and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).

He lives in Wrexham with partner Michelle and their three daughters.

NEW GROUP HSEQ FOR A&P GROUP Global ship repair, conversion and marine specialist A&P Group has appointed its first Group HSEQ Manager.

Kevin Peart is promoted from his role as Quality Manager at A&P Group’s Falmouth facility and now assumes responsibility for Health, Safety, Environment and Quality requirements across all three of A&P Group’s UK sites.

Kevin joined A&P Group in 2015 and has a wealth of experience having worked in senior level Health, Safety, Environment and Quality roles for MITIE, Interserve and MacLellan International.

David McGinley, Managing Director of A&P Group said: “Bringing these four disciplines together into one role allows us to really concentrate our expertise and resource as a group and ensure that effective, safe and reliable HSEQ remains at the cornerstone of our operations.

“We are proud of and committed to our programmes for continual improvement in HSEQ and Kevin has made an invaluable contribution in this regard in Falmouth.

We are confident that his dedication, exacting standards and expertise will deliver real value to the group as a whole.”

McGINLEY ANNOUNCED AS A&P GROUP’S NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR Global ship repair, conversion and marine specialist A&P Group has announced the appointment of its new Managing Director.

David McGinley, formerly of Babcock International Group’s Marine and Technology division, takes the helm of A&P Group after 13 years working at Babcock in senior level roles that spanned strategic development, business development and commercial port operations.

David’s career also includes more than 20 years’ service in the Royal Navy, which included tours of the Falkland Islands and the Gulf, as well as four years at Turner Diesel Ltd developing power generation contracts in Columbia, Malaysia and Africa and overseeing a new build 26 MW power plant in New Delhi.

More latterly, both in his roles with Semple Cochrane and Babcock, David amassed a wealth of experience in UK based marine services, managing ship repair and dry dock facilities and associated businesses.

David takes on the responsibility for driving growth in the Tyneside, Teesside and Falmouth Marine Engineering Services businesses which include renewables, offshore, commercial marine and defense sectors. An important component part of this is the ongoing delivery of A&P Group’s contract with the UKs Ministry of Defence Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) where the company provides global engineering support and maintenance services to a ‘cluster’ of eight frontline RFA vessels from the group’s Falmouth and Tyne yards.

John Syvret CBE, Executive Chairman of Atlantic and Peninsula Marine Services Ltd, and Chief Executive Officer of A&P Group said:

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I am delighted to welcome David into the business, his experience in the industry is second to none and he is respected by all.

David will be instrumental in building on the long established foundations, history and culture of the business, and will help drive and achieve the group’s growth plans and ambitions for the future. His appointment is indicative of A&P Group’s strong performance, sector diversification and hardearned reputation for providing value for money solutions.

We are all delighted to welcome him into the business and wish him every success in the future.

David McGinley, A&P Group’s new Managing Director said:

I have operated in the ship building and ship repair sector for many years and I am thrilled to join one of Europe’s largest provider of ship repair, conversion and specialist marine and engineering services groups.

The calibre of A&P’s contracts across the defence, commercial marine, renewable and oil and gas sectors reflects the engineering strength of the company and I look forward to expanding the business in the UK and across

the global market place.

David is a past President of the UK Shipbuilders and Ship Repairers Association and is currently Chair of the Association of British Offshore Industries.

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Drew Marine Signal & Safety supports YO! Row with vital equipment The world’s leading supplier of marine pyrotechnic distress signals, Drew Marine Signal & Safety, announces its sponsorship of experienced adventurer, Lia Ditton and her incredible ‘Yo! Row’ expedition for 2018, as she attempts to become the first woman to row the North Pacific Ocean solo.

As Drew Marine Signal & Safety will provide Lia with a selection of vital Pains Wessex marine distress signals to keep her safe at sea while she attempts this exciting challenge. The donation includes a range of Pains Wessex handheld flares, rocket flares, and smoke signals, meeting Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) standards.

At 36, Lia Ditton has a vast amount of nautical experience, having sailed the equivalent of eight laps of the globe – rowing the Atlantic as part of a pair in 2010 and being the only woman to finish the solo trans-Atlantic sailboat race in

2005 in the process. Her 2018 expedition will be her toughest yet as she faces arguably the wildest stretch of ocean in the world, battling against 40ft waves and 65mph winds.

Commenting on the sponsorship, Lia Ditton says, “After doing a USCG Sea Survival course in Seattle, where we tried every brand of flare on the market, I wouldn’t want to go to sea with any other flares than Pains Wessex. The brand’s pyrotechnic flares were so bright we had to look away, so I have every confidence – should I need to use them.

Looking online for suppliers of Pains Wessex in the US led me to contact Drew Marine Signal & Safety, and I am very grateful for the company’s support!”

Chris Feibusch, Head of Global Marketing at Drew Marine Signal & Safety, adds, “We are delighted to be supporting Lia as she prepares to tackle this amazing challenge. As Lia will be wholly unassisted on this voyage, the need for reliable, high quality safety equipment is of

paramount importance, and while we hope she shouldn’t need to use them, we are proud to be a part of ensuring Lia can carry out this journey as safely as possible. From everyone at Drew Marine Signal & Safety, we wish Lia the best of luck!”

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Expanding Mine Map helps spot danger at Danish wind farm site Three wartime mines were found on a Danish offshore wind farm site thanks to help from a UKbased expert company using its pioneering Mine Map. The potentially dangerous relics were found using data gathered by Ordtek, whose charts are used by offshore wind developers to find and remove unexploded ordnance (UXO) – mainly mines and bombs – from the seabed.

Last year the company, from Diss in Norfolk, launched an interactive on-line Mine Map for UK waters, which helped find scores of UXO munitions ahead of wind farm and dredging projects.

Its mapping service, which is mobile device friendly, is now being expanded to Danish waters, where it has already been used on the Horns Rev 3 and Kreigers Flak wind sites.

Ordtek Director Lee Gooderham (pictured) said Mine Map was an important tool to help developers get an early picture of the potential risks, and costs of disposing of them on offshore projects. p10 | www.dockyard-mag.com | March October 2017 2016

An estimated 5,000 to 6,000 mines lie in Danish waters, left over from targeting busy shipping lanes during both world wars, including about 70 in the Horns Rev area – but mostly outside the windfarm site.

“It’s great to be able to expand Mine Map into Denmark and further develop this online resource for all to access.”

The biggest of the Horns Rev mines – a German anti-shipping ground mine from the Second World War – was blown up by the Danish Navy in a controlled explosion at sea. Two other smaller mines from the First World War were removed.

The Horns Rev site, now under construction off Esbjerg on Denmark’s west coast, features 49 187m-tall turbines generating 406.7MW of power – enough to power 425,000 homes.

Ordtek is also helping survey the route of the cable taking power to shore from the Kriegers Flak site off the east coast near Copenhagen.

Ordtek draws its Mine Map data from archives held by a variety of sources including, for Denmark, the German and UK military records. Once risks are identified, ROVs and divers are used to pinpoint the munitions for disposal.

The UK map data helped find UXO at the Rampion and Race Bank windfarm sites, from small rockets to high explosive bombs, as well as old cannonballs in the Solent ahead of dredging for naval shipping.

The successful and growing company has recently moved from Eye in Suffolk to larger premises at Owen Road near Diss railway station, and is aiming to recruit more staff this year.

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ROVs Go Deep for Government and Industry Many government agencies and marine service companies are acquiring ROVs to assist in their underwater operations. These highly maneuverable remote operated vehicles perform a variety of tasks at depths of 1,000 feet or more.

Deploying an ROV instead of a diver can reduce the cost and increase the safety of any search or inspection operation.

One of the agencies using this technology is the Travis County Sheriffs Department in Texas.

When a teenager went missing while swimming in local lake, dive teams searched for four days without success. Officers from Travis Sheriffs Department were then called in. Using their JW Fishers SeaOtter-2 ROV the officers located the victim in less than 4 hours. Lieutenant Joe Escribano reports, “We are extremely pleased with the ROV. It has saved hundreds of hours of diving in our searches for weapons and drowning victims. The SeaOtter is equipped with a scanning sonar which allows us to see things much further away than the video camera is capable of. This is a tremendous advantage in the low visibility environments of our local lakes and rivers.” The department also acquired the RMD-1, which is a metal detector that attaches to the front of the vehicle, allowing them to locate weapons and other metal objects buried in the bottom.

Another agency employing the ROV is the US Army Corps of Engineers. The USACE is responsible for investigating, developing, and maintaining the nation’s water and related environmental resources. One of the facilities under their jurisdiction is the Ice Harbor Lock and Dam in Washington state.

This congressionally authorized project consists of the dam, a powerhouse, navigation lock, fish ladders, a removable spillway, and a juvenile fish bypass. The dam is more than 2,800 feet long and 100 feet high and provides hydroelectric generation, recreation, and irrigation for the area’s residents and businesses. One of the tools helping the Corps in its inspection and maintenance operations is Fishers SeaLion ROV. The engineers have been using this system for more than 20 years and recently upgraded to the new smaller, lighter, and faster SeaLion-2 with high resolution color cameras in both front and rear.

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They also perform a variety of commercial diving work including underwater cutting and welding, video inspections, marine construction and salvage, as well as bridge and dam inspection and repair. To assist in these operations the firm recently acquired Fishers SeaLion-2 ROV. Operations supervisor Aaron Faken reports the vehicle augments the work of their commercial divers by allowing pre-inspection of sites before putting the diver down, saving time and money.

Based in Florida, Morris and Riley Development Management are involved in all phases of residential and commercial property development from design and permitting through construction and management.

Cofounder Bill Riley’s hands-on experience combined with partner Matt Morris’s expertise in engineering make a powerful combination enabling them to provide customers like Community Development Districts (CDDs), Homeowner’s Associations, and private developers with a broad array of services.

One of the jobs routinely called for is the inspection of drainage pipes in these developments. In Florida any manner of things can block the flow through these waterways, from tree roots to alligators. Instead of using a diver for these important operations, the team decided an ROV was a better way to go, and the unit they selected was the SeaLion-2. Mr. Riley reports he’s happy with the choice of the ROV as it is working well and never complains when it comes “face to face” with the occasional gator.

Another Florida outfit running an ROV is HT Marine in Chipley. Owner Rudy Watts says he does a lot of work for local utilities, routinely being called on to locate and inspect subsea cables and pipelines. Another regular customer is US Air Force located at nearby Tyndall Air Base.

If an aircraft, or a piece of one, goes missing out in the gulf, Rudy and his team may be called in to help. Two pieces of equipment they rely on for these operations are Fishers Diver Mag 1 magnetometer, a high power metal detector, and the SeaLion-2. In a recent search operation the team at HT Marine used the ROV to locate an important instrument package for the Air Force which went down in 110 feet of murky water, saving hours of dive time.

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DUALOG LAUNCHES INNOVATION GARAGE TO CHALLENGE THE BOUNDARIES OF IT INNOVATION Dualog, one of the world’s leading providers of ship-toshore data communications services, is challenging the boundaries of smart thinking in the shipping industry by launching a company that aims to change the way software providers deliver IT solutions to the global shipping industry.

Known as Innovation Garage, the new entity will draw on the skills and talents of the best IT developers in the business to deliver the highly innovative products and solutions that tomorrow’s shipping industry will need.

Working alongside Dualog’s existing research and development teams, Innovation Garage will interface with customers and the industry to drive software thinking to new levels.

Innovation Garage is built upon a long tradition of start-ups in the IT industry: Facebook, Google, Apple, and Hewlett Packard all started out in a small room - or a garage. And the famous HP ‘rules of the garage’ – where you share tools and ideas, there is no politics or bureaucracy, and where radical ideas are not bad ideas – will serve as the mantra for the Innovation Garage team.

Innovation Garage is part of a wider and broader strategy by Dualog to deliver boundary-pushing communication and application platforms for the global shipping industry. Shipping is demanding more data and more analysis and Dualog is at the forefront of this new evolution to drive shipping to a more highly efficient and integrated future.

Morten Lind-Olsen, Chief Executive Officer of Dualog, said the idea behind Innovation Garage was about “working with our existing customer base of 3,000 ships to prepare for the future”.

“Dualog is founded on the DNA of ‘Innovations at Sea, Delivered with Passion’, and has always been

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known as a company ready and able to meet any challenge. Broadband at sea is becoming more available and affordable which again opens up a new world of opportunities to our customers. The area of ‘Internet of Things’ is one focus area that is very much unexplored and where the shipping industry is facing many challenges such as with existing hardware as well as understanding and fully exploiting Big Data,” he said.

“Innovation Garage gives us the opportunity to drive in fresh blood into the IT industry and look to the future in a new way. We are recruiting people at the forefront of the industry from all over the world. We want to work with people who can contribute in a passionate way and have a track record of creating exciting new ideas.

“They will work closely with our growing number of R&D people because, given the challenges facing the shipping industry, we need to ensure high expectations are met and even exceeded. Innovation Garage will be at the forefront of software research and development in the shipping industry,” he said.

According to Mr Lind-Olsen, the shipping industry is undergoing a green shift that has to be controlled and managed.

“At Dualog, we are offering a communication and application platform that can meet these demands head on.

We will be the preferred digital platform and initiatives like the Innovation Garage will help the industry develop its ships into the ‘integrated sailing offices’ it wants them to be. That is how we are preparing for the future,” he said.

Industry news Skipper Expo Int. Aberdeen 2017 – the show for every sector of the marine industry Skipper Expo Int. Aberdeen 2017 (26 and 27 May) is a flagship event for the marine industry with around 180 exhibiting companies anticipated to attend this year, representing every sector of the maritime industry.

There will be marine engine companies such as Finning, EP Barrus, Proteum and Wartsila and electronics specialists that include Furuno, Echomaster, Seafield Navigation, McMinn Marine, TecMarine and Mantsbrite Marine.

Among the ship and boatyard exhibitors are Macduff Shipyards, Parkol Marine, Mooney Boats Ireland, and Armon Shipyard from Spain. There will also be deck machinery companies exhibiting, for example Rapp Marine and Bopp. In addition, included among the exhibitors will be marine safety and chandlery companies.

Sharon Boyle of show organiser Mara Media said:

Last year’s Aberdeen show was incredibly well received and I’m delighted that Skipper Expo Int. Aberdeen 2017 looks set to being just as successful.

Stand space is filling up fast and I would urge any companies within the maritime sector thinking of exhibiting not to miss the boat and to get booked up as soon as possible.

Although the show is primarily aimed at the fishing industry, there is such a large degree of cross-over with other parts of the marine industry that it is a ‘must visit’ event for anyone connected with the maritime sector.

Skipper Expo Int. Aberdeen 2017 will be held at the AECC on 26 and 27 May. Opening Hours 10am – 5pm Friday 26 May and 10am – 4pm Saturday 27 May. Entry is free.

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Thuraya Opens Offices in the United States of America New location brings Thuraya closer to partners, customers and investors.

Thuraya Telecommunications Company today announced it has opened an office in the United States of America.

Located centrally between Washington D.C. and Tysons Corner, Virginia, the new office offers close proximity to investors, key government and commercial customers and partners.

Thuraya, the leading mobile satellite services (MSS) operator, is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and has offices in Singapore. Its newest address marks a further step in the development of its ongoing FUTURA project and next generation constellation plans.

With roaming agreements established in 175 countries, Thuraya is an international operator providing reliable roaming services with 389 agreements worldwide, including AT&T and T-Mobile.

Thuraya is already well established in the United States. The new office brings the American team together, helping to serve a range of customers that includes the Department of Defense, which Thuraya counts among its list of longest standing customers.

Its ongoing success is already supported by service providers and partners in the US, which is set to feature prominently in Thuraya’s long term multidimensional program of expansion and diversification.

Samer Halawi, Chief Executive Officer of Thuraya, said:

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We have pledged to extend our geographical reach, move into new market sectors and launch new services and devices.

Opening our US office is an important part of that process, strengthening our presence in America. We want to be as close as possible for partners, customers and investors.

Thuraya will become the provider of choice for unified connectivity, and it will do so through an extensive program of expansion and diversification.

Working in partnership with ViaSat,

In this picture: Thuraya HQ - UAE. Below: Thuraya Gateway.

Thuraya launched M2M services in the USA in 2016 with the introduction of the Thuraya FT2225. The terminal works on both the Thuraya network and ViaSat mobile satellite services network, leveraging ViaSat’s L-band high capacity system. The Thuraya FT2225 offers efficient bandwidth usage, and low-latency IP networking.

Thuraya’s robust IP-based, secure two-way communications M2M network enables real-time M2M and IoT application deployment beyond the confines of traditional cellular networks.

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Bifold Pneumatic Actuator Controls The Best Technology at the Lowest Cost – At Least 22% to 39% Cost Saving.

output is limited by the change in the bore size through the tubes and fittings.

Bifold offer configurable valve control products, simplified for ease of selection with the highest safety factors and reduced spares requirements, offering the highest flow at the lowest cost.

Maximise flow of typical nippled systems with Bifold components With traditional nippled pneumatic control circuits Bifold elements are capable of the highest possible flow in the market but the output is restricted by the diameter of the nipples.

Maximise flow of typical tubed systems with Bifold components With traditional tubed pneumatic control circuits Bifold elements are capable of the highest possible flow in the market but the

Optimise flow with Bifold patented modular solution Bifold developed an unrestricted common bore system that optimises the high flow capability of their components.

Bifold have furthered this logic and developed a range of patented Filter Boosters removing as many elements as possible from the flow line including the filter and regulator, amplifying the possible flow for any given tube size.

This principle results in smaller tube sizes being used and can be supplied in up to a 2� connection.

If you are interested in the lowest cost solution for your application, please visit: bifold.co.uk for further details and a video outlining the above.

You can also contact Bifold on: +44 (0) 161 345 4777.

Bifold are dedicated to maintaining the excellence of their products and their new facility confirms their commitment to shortening lead times and meeting customer demands.

Bifold Group would like to take this opportunity to thank all their customers for their continued support.

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Two armon tugs delivered to Spanish port operators

Spanish ship builder Astilleros Armon have recently delivered Robert Allan Ltd (RAL) compact tugs to two Spanish operators.

The Armon’s Vigo shipyard built and delivered the ‘Ibaizabal Doce’ to Compañía de Remolcadores Ibaizabal, S.A., of Bilbao.

The delivery was more recently followed by ‘Ponga’ to Remolques Gijonenses, S.A. of Gijón.

Propulsion consists of a pair of Caterpillar 3516C engines of 1920 kW 1600 rpm.

They both have a mean bollard pull of 70 tonnes with a free running speed of over 13 knots.

Both tugs are configured to accomodate six people sharing two single and two double cabins. There are two officer cabins on the main deck, as well as the mess and gallery.

Two crew cabins follow on the lower quarters (above the deepest load waterline) as well as a WC, shower, laundry and store room.

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Primary tank capacities include: ● Fuel Oil: 84,000 litres ● Potable water: 10,100 litres ● Reserve Potable Water / Water Ballast: 44,600 litres

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Cruise & Maritime Voyages selects Damen once again Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam (DSAm), part of Damen Shiprepair & Conversion (DSC), has completed maintenance works on cruise vessels Marco Polo and Magellan.

Both vessels are operated by British based Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV), part of the Global Maritime Group. The works represent the on-going business relationship between Damen and CMV. Seasoned traveller Marco Polo is certainly no stranger to Damen Shiprepair & Conversion, having benefitted from maintenance stopovers at Damen Shiprepair Vlissingen in the past.

During the initial docking process at the yard, Marco Polo was inspected by DSAm Project Manager Wouter van den Bossche.

“After examining the vessel, we scheduled various equipment overhauls and repainting,” he says. “Our first task was to completely high-pressure clean the hull and then paint the flat bottom and vertical sides in the renowned ‘Marco Polo’ blue. The topside of the vessel was painted at a later stage, which became the critical path for undocking.”

The equipment maintenance included polishing the main propeller and bow thruster blades, and overhauling the main engine coolers. The main engine cooler jacket was removed and replaced with a new jacket fabricated at the yard.

Damen’s work on the 1965-built vessel continued in maintenance, renewal and upgrade works in her public areas and cabins, the air conditioning and evaporator rooms as well as renewal of numerous sea water and fresh water piping and overhauling of the overboard valves.

Work on the ship’s rudder – taking rudder clearances and repacking of rudderstock – was also performed.

Return of old friend For Magellan, the maintenance work also marked a return to Damen Shiprepair & Conversion. “She was here last year for a scheduled maintenance stopover,” notes DSAm Project Manager Daniel Gerner.

“And, because we often see her sailing to the Amsterdam Cruise terminal, she has become a well-known friend.”

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In these pictures: Marco Polo and Magellan at DSAm.

After her initial inspection, the 1985-built vessel presented a substantial work schedule for the Damen team. “A significant part of the docking involved the tail shaft.

For example, the starboard propeller hub needed inspection in the workshop. So a special lifting tool was made for removing the hub. Then, after Rolls Royce’s survey, we machined the existing hub, blade carriers and W-plates as per inspector’s instructions.”

Work on Magellan’s propulsion system also included polishing of starboard propeller blades and repairs to the bow and stern thruster blades.

Varied scope Another major part of the project was installation of a new sewage tank system.

This required cropping and removing the existing tanks. This was followed by construction and fitting of new foundations for the new sewage treatment units and strainers. Mr Gerner continues: “The new sewage treatment units were transported in sections from the workshop to the vessel, where they were fitted onto the new

foundations and connected later on.”

In addition to maintenance, renewal and upgrade works in her public areas and cabins, repairs of various steel damages and the overhauling of numerous ship’s systems was also necessary. “This included overhauling the main engine blower, tender embarkation cylinders, heaters, evaporator and purifier. And also one of the scupper pipes, which was renewed by Niron Staal’s (based on the same location as DSAm) pipefitters department.”

Winter cruise schedule With her next cruise voyage departing from London on 6 December, Magellan had a tighter schedule than her older sister.

“This project was performed within the time scale – utilising short communication lines and a team who was on top of it all the time. We were proud to see Magellan sail away on the 5th of December,” concludes Mr Gerner.

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Southampton Marine Services launches new Aquaculture Service Vessel for Leco Marine Southampton Marine Services has launched its latest vessel at its Ocean Quay shipyard in Southampton.

The 23 metre Alyssa is an aquaculture service vessel built for Scottish commercial diving and marine services company Leco Marine. Designed by Argyll Maritime Design Services the Alyssa will perform general fish farm work and is equipped with a net-cleaning and inspection system for the maintenance of fish-farm nets.

Leco Marine’s largest vessel, the Alyssa is an ideal workboat platform with a spacious aft deck, high stability and excellent visibility of operations from the wheelhouse. The large deck cargo capacity and deck crane ensures that lifting and transportation of diving gear and net cleaning equipment is completed with ease. This capacity allows the company to diversify into other fish farm duties should the need arise.

Twin marine diesel Doosan V158TIH engines drive twin 4-bladed fixed pitch propellers via reverse reduction gear boxes. Each engine is fitted with dual station ZF electronic controls from wheelhouse and starboard forward side deck.

The vessel has also been designed to comfortably accommodate three crew overnight with single berth cabins and ample mess facilities.

“The completion of Alyssa marks a proud day for Southampton Marine Services,” says Managing Director Chris Norman.

“This 23 metre aquaculture workboat is proof that we are the leading force in quality workmanship. We take great pride in delivering competitively priced vessels on time and to the owner’s bespoke specification,” he says.

Speaking of the new vessel, Leco Marine Managing Director David Skea says,

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In these pictures: SMS Alyssa.

The twin engine design and bow thruster makes her extremely manoeuvrable in and around fish farm cages whilst her shallow draft design will ensure the risk of catching on moorings or fish farm grids is minimised.

David Skea, Managing Director, Leco Marine.

Southampton Marine Services was selected builder following a competitive tender process. “We have developed a close relationship with SMS through the build and are extremely satisfied with the service provided, says David Skea.

Chris Norman says, “We work closely with our vessel owners to develop and nurture a strong relationship and we very much look forward to seeing Leco Marine succeed with this new addition to their fleet,” he says.

“Our ever expanding family here at Southampton Marine Services looks forward to building, maintaining and converting more vessels this year.

The expansion that we have seen on the back of signing contracts such as Leco Marine’s new build means that we now have a 200-person strong workforce and are able to assist in ensuring that UK shipbuilding skills are kept alive,”

says Chris Norman.

The vessel is named after David Skea’s 3-year-old daughter Alyssa who will have the honour of christening her namesake at a ceremony on the Isle of Skye shortly after delivery.

Principal Particulars Builder: Southampton Marine Services, Ocean Quay, Southampton, United Kingdom Design: Argyll Maritime Design Services Length: 23.0 metres OA Breadth: 8.0 metres moulded Draught: 2.3 metres Propulsion: 2 x Doosan V158TIH diesel engines, each 353 kW @ 1800 rpm Speed: 9 knots

www.southamptonmarineservices.com

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ALEWIJNSE MARINE OPENS NEW FACILITY IN DEN HELDER

System integrator Alewijnse Marine has opened a new service and maintenance facility in Den Helder to support its activities at the Dutch Royal Naval dockyard and Damen Shipyards Den Helder.

This new facility will allow Alewijnse Marine to deliver its expertise in all types of electrical systems more quickly and efficiently to naval and commercial vessels.

Alewijnse Marine has been working successfully in Den Helder for several years, on contracts with both Damen Shipyards Den Helder and the Dutch Royal Navy.

What began with providing service on hybrid tugboats, expanded rapidly into delivering larger service and maintenance contracts, particularly for naval vessels. The increasing number and complexity of assignments, has led to the establishment of a formal service hub, which was a logical step.

Service Meanwhile Alewijnse Marine has a long list of completed service and maintenance projects in Den Helder. These include working on the Joint Support Ship (JSS) Zr. Ms. Karel Doorman and the amphibious transport ships Zr. Ms. Johan de Witt and Zr. Ms. Rotterdam. Besides the successful execution of works on these naval vessels, Alewijnse also undertook a series of large electrical servicing and maintenance projects on research vessels, offshore support vessels and other ships, serving various end clients, including Opus Marine, Severn Offshore Services,

WesternGeco and Polarcus.

Karel Doorman The highlight so far in this series of projects has been the JSS Zr. Ms. Karel Doorman, the largest vessel in the Dutch navy, which is currently moored for a maintenance on the main engines lasting from March 2016 until summer 2017.

Alewijnse was contracted by Defensie Materieel Organisatie (DMO), part of the Dutch Department of Defence, to install a fully wireless internet system on board including 58 Wi‐Fi access points. This is an important system for both the ship’s operations and the crew.

Growth Alewijnse Service Manager Brigit Reichardt sees good growth opportunities for the new service facility in Den Helder: “The opening of a new service hub in Den Helder is not only in response to the growing number of assignments from Damen Shipyards Den Helder and the Royal Dutch Navy, it is also in line with the ambition of the Port of Den Helder to develop its capabilities as important hub for maritime maintenance and services in the coming years.”

Damen Damen Shipyards Den Helder is pleased with the results of its cooperation with Alewijnse. Brigit Reichardt continued: “We have established a good connection with Damen Shipyards Den Helder since we began working together.

Experience so far has shown that

communications are clear and transparent and that cooperation at every level is good.

This has led to the establishment of an Alewijnse facility at the yard premises and is expected to lead to a steady growth of Alewijnse Marine at this strategic location in Den Helder.”

Shipyards For many years Alewijnse has a strong relationship with Damen and operates at a number of its ship repair yards, like Dunkerque, Vlissingen, Rotterdam, Amsterdam and Den Helder. Beside the facility in Den Helder, Alewijnse has operational facilities in Vlissingen and Dunkerque.

In the latter, Alewijnse is mainly involved in servicing the full range of cross‐channel ferries, as the yard is well‐positioned for the many passenger and freight ferries operating between France and the United Kingdom.

In Vlissingen, Alewijnse’s operational deployment focuses on 24/7 service for temporary facilities on offshore vessels.

Den Helder The Alewijnse service location in Den Helder is situatied directly at the Damen Shipyards Den Helder, Zwartepad 1, 1781 AH Den Helder, The Netherlands, +31 (0)180 514 244, E‐mail: service@alewijnse.com Contact: Mike Worthing (Contract Manager Navy), +31 (0)6 46 611 685, Email: m.worthing@alewijnse.com and Constantijn de Bruijn van Melis en Mariekerke (Work Preparator Navy), +31 (0)6 12 126 940, E‐mail: c.de.bruijn@alewijnse.com March 2017 | www.dockyard-mag.com | p23

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Supplying the smaller Ship/Boatbuilding and refitting company

Large manufacturers are keen to support and supply large orders but often the smaller ones attract less effort. SML Marine Paints are the largest distributor of Jotun Marine paints in the UK and pride themselves on offering the same level of service and discounts on every order not just the ones for big projects.

SML is unique in only supplying paints and coatings from the one manufacturer “We focus on the Jotun brand because we believe it to be the best quality paint but also the best value for money paint in the market today. Concentrating on the one brand also means we know the Jotun products inside out and can specify the ideal paint system for practically every marine application” says Malcom Johnston, Owner.

SML says that it sees no reason to stock a lesser product just because it is better known.

“We know that Jotun is well known amongst the large fleets but lesser so in the smaller companies. Brands that spend a lot of money in advertising and promoting to these companies often charge more for what we consider to be inferior products. “ Says Malcolm Johnson, Owner, SML Marine Paints.

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SML’s biggest customers could be considered ‘small fry’ to the large paint company reps, SML can supply the same products and quantities but with the kind of customer service and level of support that a large shipyard would expect.

SML also store all their paint in temperature and humidity controlled containers and package everything to ensure the products arrive in the best possible condition ready for application.

“It is the attention to detail that we know our regular customers appreciate, they know they can speak to someone with genuine experience and knowledge of the product then place an order (before 2pm) and get it next day with all the application guides and data sheets printed ready for use”, Malcolm continues.

“We must be doing something right, some of our customers are big enough to have an account direct with Jotun but prefer the extra attention they get from us. We will continue to do business this way despite the extra time and effort involved because so many manufacturers and distributors are only interested in the numbers rather than

customer satisfaction and that is just not good enough.”

SML Marine Paints can be contacted by calling: 01285 862132 Email to: info@smlpaints.co.uk or visiting their website at:

www.smlmarinepaints.co.uk

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Reliable Ultrasonic Thickness Gauging for Extremely Corroded Metals The award-winning Cygnus MK5 surface thickness gauges developed by Cygnus Instruments, the leading manufacturer of digital ultrasonic thickness gauges, offers a simple solution for measuring metals with extreme corrosion or back wall pitting while having the ability to measure through coatings up to 20 mm thick.

All Cygnus gauges employ the Cygnuspioneered Multiple-Echo technique to measure metal thickness without removing coatings while the inherent error-check algorithm ensures accurate and repeatable readings.

Versatile Multi-Measuring Modes The PLUS models are equipped with Single-Echo and Echo-Echo measuring modes. Using twin crystal probes, both modes can assist in obtaining measurements in areas of extreme corrosion or back wall pitting: • Single-Echo mode - ideal for measuring uncoated surfaces with heavy front face and/or back-wall

corrosion and attenuative materials such as cast metals, plastics and composites • Echo-Echo mode - used for measuring painted metals but with heavy back wall pitting for improved back wall detection.

Additional Features The MK5 range of ultrasonic thickness gauges consists of 5 models offering a comprehensive array of features including: A-scan and B-scan displays; “hands free” units for climbing or rope access; manual and automatic gain control; vibrate alert to warn the operator when the measurement is out of tolerance; Bluetooth data transfer; and the intuitive and easy-to-use Cygnus menu.

MSI™ Measurement Stability Indicator MSI™ is both clever and simple.

Used in Single-Echo and Echo-Echo modes, this technique is unique to Cygnus and samples returning echoes to ensure they are all identical. If the returning echoes are identical the display

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Above: Cygnus Instruments Latest Range of Surface Ultrasonic Thickness Gauges. changes colour (or format) which indicates the reading is stable and therefore reliable.

Sequential and Comprehensive Data Logging There are two data logging models in the range, one offering simple sequential measurements to be recorded while the other offers comprehensive data logging where the user can add defined text comments, create templates and add radial measurements around a last logged measurement point. The comprehensive data logging also features Grid Format, offering 16 directional formats.

Both models record up to 5,000,000 measurement points as well as the A-scans.

Data logging models are supplied with the CygLink Software - a Windows® application for PC’s running Windows 7 and above, used for uploading data from a data logging gauge. The data can then be analysed, stored or exported as a .pdf report or .csv file.

Extremely Rugged Enclosure Designed for use in the most severe operating conditions, the purpose designed enclosure is both extremely tough and strong while remaining ergonomic and light weight.

The twin shot injection moulded enclosure has a soft but durable TPE outer skin which is both comfortable and extremely durable while the inner

Above: Cygnus 6+ PRO Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge with A-Scan Display and Comprehensive Data Logging.

shell is strong, keeping the electronics totally sealed from the outside world.

As a result, the range has achieved the tough American Military Standard MIL SPEC 810G for environmental protection; these gauges will survive the harshest operating conditions including drop, vibration, dust and water ingress (IP67) together with low and high temperature cycling.

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engines, transmissions & Propulsion

Specific MAN engine configuration for hovercraft Griffon Hoverwork, one of the leading manufacturers of hovercraft, place their trust in MAN engines. In April 2016, the British manufacturer finalised two new models for the ferry company Hovertravel.

The amphibious crafts “Solent Flyer” and “Island Flyer” – both 12000TD models – began a phased introduction to replaced the 30-year-old AP-188 models at the beginning of summer 2016. The rather outdated models were equipped with four engines, as is customary in conventional hovercraft. Thanks to the innovative new drive system, the new 12000TD model hovercraft only require two power units, thereby allowing potential fuel savings of one third. With the powerful and efficient doubleengine system comprising two MAN D2862 LE124, the hovercraft can nevertheless draw upon 1,586 kW (2,158 hp), enabling a top speed of 50 knots (92.6 km/h).

The new amphibious vehicles were designed and produced for the ferry service by the sister company Griffon Hoverwork. Thanks to the new drive design for the Solent Flyer and the Island Flyer, there is now a considerable potential for fuel savings to be made.

The 12000TD models began a phased introduction in the summer of 2016 and have been transporting passengers more comfortably and more importantly, much more efficiently from Portsmouth to the Isle of Wight. In one trip across the strait, the hovercraft can carry up to 88 people, including the crew, meaning that the hovercraft can cater for three times the capacity of an average city bus.

Technical data for the D2862 LE124 Power Cylinder capacity Cylinder (arrangement) Dry weight Rated engine speed Minimum specific fuel consumption Compression ration

793 kW (1,079 HP) 24.24 L 12 (V) 1.959 kg 1,800 rpm 199 g/kWh (1500) 19:1

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Significant fuel savings Fitted with two MAN D2862 LE124,793 kW (1,079 hp) output at 1,800 rpm each.

These top-of-the-class craft have more than enough power to accelerate the hovercraft up to speeds of 50 knots (92.6 km/h). This means that the water taxis only take ten minutes to complete the crossing. Unlike previous models, the Solent Flyer and Island Flyer are equipped with only two engines, while earlier versions required a total of four; of these, two power units were used for lift and two were used for horizontal acceleration. In the new models, these two functions have been combined, so that the two twelve-cylinder

Above: Mark Downer, Chief Engineer of Griffon Hoverwork. © Griffon Hoverwork PME Group Ltd have supported MAN and this project from the design stage, through development to service support in the field (or rather the sea). And are delighted that this project has proved so successful and reliable.

Above: The D2862 in the engine room of the hovercraft. © Griffon Hoverwork. engines provide both lift and propulsion.

Thanks to this innovative drive, 12000TD hovercraft have the potential to consume one-third less fuel than comparable vehicles. Due to their modernised design, however, the new systems not only save money, but also improve comfort levels on board the hovercraft: “The engines are very fuel-efficient and quiet and this is very important in ensuring our p assengers have a pleasant experience,” said Mark Downer, Chief Engineer at Griffon Hoverwork. “We have also reduced the noise level in the cabin by using larger propellers.

They can deliver the same active power as their predecessors did, but at a lower speed,” explained the Chief Engineer.

Right: The MAN D2862 LE124 is actually used for agricultural engineering. Griffon Hovercraft now meet the current emission standards for marine applications. © MAN

For MAN service support and sales contact PME Group on: 01201 622346 or: info@mandiesel.co.uk

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Below: Here at last: since summer 2016, the Solent Flyer and Island Flyer have been carrying passengers across the Solent. © Griffon Hoverwork

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ADERCO COMMITS TO STRONGER MARITIME FUTURE WITH NEW INVESTMENT IN THE UK

Leading fuel treatment specialist Aderco has opened an operational base in the UK to serve the marine markets here, in the US and the Caribbean in response to growing demand. Aderco chose the UK for its strategic location as well as its importance to the maritime sector, making it the ideal hub from which to combine customer service with closer proximity.

Peter Stevenson now leads Aderco Ltd from their new offices in Hampshire with additional staffing levels to provide a best-in-class service. The company will also serve as a reporting line for the company’s worldwide network of distributorships. Peter Stevenson joined Aderco from Simplex-Turbulo earlier this year and is now beginning the next phase of the planned company strategy.

Peter Stevenson said,

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commitment to innovation and we are continuously improving our solutions to enable the maritime industry to meet today and tomorrow’s challenges.

We have a strong commitment to the maritime sector, which began 35 years ago when we began working with the Canadian ice-breaker fleet.

Since then we have been able to build a strong track record of saving costs, improving operational reliability and reducing emissions. We’ve hit the ground running here and I’m delighted to be working with such a dynamic team.

Olivier Baiwir, Aderco International CEO, said, “Peter’s broad depth and experience across the industries that are key to Aderco is making a difference and he adds a valuable perspective to our management team. His expertise, especially in leading technology initiatives at the enterprise level, has already shown extremely valuable to the shipping sector. The UK undoubtedly remains a key strategic location and we couldn’t have a better team in place to support our customers and realise the potential for growth here as well as internationally.”

Aderco enables fuel oil-fired operations to run more cost effectively, smoothly and more sustainably through advanced fuel treatments. The company develops, manufactures and distributes specialised solutions, including fuel conditioners and lubricity improvers, for the marine/maritime, mining, power generation and transportation sectors. Aderco fuel treatments are 100% vegetal-organic, ashless and metal-free.

Peter Stevenson previously worked with Simplex-Turbulo as Managing Director where he initiated and oversaw the implementation of a CRM system, significantly increasing customer sales.

He had first joined the company as Sales Director in 2012. Prior to Simplex, Stevenson was Sales Director at V Ships, liaising with the 11 marine service companies within V Ships.

Responsible for internal and external sales, Stevenson identified and implemented a group-wide CRM solution there. Before joining V Ships, Peter Stevenson spent 29 years with UMC, beginning as a diver and exiting as a shareholder at the point of sale to V Ships.

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engines, transmissions & propulsion

ROLLS-ROYCE TO SUPPLY MTU ENGINES FOR SEARCH AND RESCUE VESSELS IN TURKEY Six SAR 1906 vessels to be built by Damen Shipyards will each be equipped with two 8V 2000 M84L engines from MTU. With the aid of a special kit, the MTU engines keep on running even after a full 360° roll.

Rolls-Royce will supply MTU diesel engines for six new search and rescue vessels to be built by Damen Shipyards and operated by the Turkish Coastguard.

Damen Shipyards has been awarded a contract by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in Ankara to build the vessels which will each feature two

8-cylinder MTU Series 2000 engines.

The boats will support ongoing operations to rescue migrants and refugees from crisis areas along the Turkish coast. They are designed to be self-righting, should they capsize, the MTU engines will keep on running even in the extreme event that the vessel completes a full 360° vertical roll around its longitudinal axis.

The MTU brand is part of Rolls-Royce Power Systems.

The six new vessels will be built by Damen Shipyards Antalya with the first delivery expected in May 2017 and the remainder by the end of the year.

The vessels are designed and equipped

to operate as lifeboats, and the aluminium hull is based on Damen’s Axe-Bow technology. The MTU 8V 2000 M84L engines enable a top speed of 33 knots for search and rescue operations.

Knut Müller, Head of the Marine and Government Business Division at MTU said: “We have designed our engines specifically for such difficult operational conditions, including the unlikely event of capsizing. They are equipped with a special kit, which ensures that there is sufficient oil available to coat the engine parts with a film of lubricant.”

The European Union is providing financial support for the project.

Below: Six SAR 1906 vessels to be built by Damen Shipyards will each be equipped with two 8V 2000 M84L engines from MTU and operated by the Turkish Coastguard.

www.mtu-online.com

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CENTA TRANSMISSIONS SHOWCASING FLEXIBLE TAILSHAFT COUPLINGS AND NEW COMPACT ELECTROMAGNETIC CLUTCH AT SKIPPER EXPO galway CENTA Transmissions specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of Diesel engine drives for all types of small and medium fishing boats, ferries, workboats, offshore support craft and other vessels.

This year, CENTA is showing products specifically designed to overcome all types of misalignment, to eliminate vibration and noise caused as a consequence of a misaligned drive.

Also on stand 72 at Skipper Expo Galwaywill be the innovative Compact Electromagnetic Clutch (CEMC).

CENTAFLEX-AM is a torsionally soft flexible tailshaft coupling for connecting the gearbox and propeller shaft, isolating noise and vibration from the boat hull.

It provides transmission of torque and propeller thrust via a highly flexible rubber element with integral thrust bearings and is specially designed to reduce noise and vibration by dampening torsional vibrations and shocks.

It removes structure-borne noise and compensates for moderate axial, radial and angular misalignments.

Additionally,it offers a high degree of electrical insulation. CF-AM is available is available in a wide range of standard sizes for engines up to several hundred KW. CENTAFLEX AGM is a highly flexible homokinetic drive shaft for the

connection of gear and propeller shaft.

It offers torque transmission via a double-cardanic drive shaft with two highly flexible rubber elements, with propeller thrust transmitted to the boat hull by a self-aligning thrust bearing.

Specially designed to eliminate noise and vibration, the CF-AGM removes structure-borne noise and tolerates angular deflections of up to 2 degrees.

It is also electrically insulated.

Above: Centa’s new Compact Electromagnetic Clutch for marine gearbox take-off and front engine PTO applications.

Explains Nigel Smith, Sales Manager at CENTA: “We will always recommend the installation of a CENTA flexible rubber coupling between the engine flywheel and the gearbox, and from gearbox to the stern gear of any vessel. This allows different elements of the drivetrain to remain vibrationally isolated from one another by removing direct metal-tometal contact, reducing stress, wear and minimising vibrations.

and the two examples at the show are attached to hydraulic pump drives.

Also on the stand you can see two examples of CENTA’s Compact Electromagnetic Clutch. The CEMC is designed for marine gearbox takeoff and front engine PTO applications

Email: post@centa-uk.co.uk Follow us on Twitter: @CentaUK

The CEMC is available in either 12v or 24v operation and is connected to the diesel engine electrics via an IP66 connector, rather than having flying leads, which makes it very easy to install.

Centa Transmissions Limited +44 (0) 1274 531034

www.centa-uk.co.uk/marine

See us on Stand 72 at Skipper Expo Int. Galway.

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Fuel Tank Contamination Fuel Contamination has become an increased risk to the marine industry, with blocked filters and engine failure all too common.

SDM Fuel Solutions has come across many tanks that should have been cleaned a long time ago, Engines are designed and built with clean fuel in mind, The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) have a number of cases, where fuel has caused engine failure, which can lead to costly repairs and unnecessary vessel downtime.

It is important to manage your fuel and act on any problem.

The first thing you may notice as a result of blocked filters is more smoke, engine running rough or a loss of power.

There are different ways of cleaning: Start with a fuel sample, make sure it’s from the bottom of the tank, you should be able to identify fuel bugs and sludge straight away. You may see a presence of water this needs to be under 200ppm of water to be safe, if not that is also problem.

If you find any contamination, it is necessary to pump the contaminated fuel out into another tank. Free the tank from all gas to allow for safe man entry, this part is not easy. Remove all the contamination on the sides and bottom, this must be done with the correct equipment. Once done filter/fuel polish back the fuel. Fuel polishing is fine providing its going from one tank to another not back to the same tank.

On completion use a fuel treatment to maintain the fuel SDM Fuel Solutions use Soltron.

If you’re not experienced in dealing with tank cleaning, or have any questions on any of the above please feel free to contact Simon at SDM Fuel Solutions, or ask a team who have marine experience and the correct equipment.

T: 02380 634746 E: Simon@sdm-fuelsolutions.com W: www.sdm-fuelsolutions.com A: SDM Fuel Solutions Ltd Unit 7 William Street Shamrock Quay Southampton Hampshire SO14 5QL

Below: Inside tank.

Ocean Business 2017 – the global ocean technology show combining an exhibition and programme of hands-on training and demonstration sessions Ocean Business 2017 is due to take place at the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton, UK from 4 - 6 April 2017. Firmly established as one of the most important international events in the ocean technology calendar, Ocean Business is FREE to attend and is expected to attract more than 5,000 visitors from over 60 countries.

Meet face to face with exhibitors from across the globe…

At the very heart of Ocean Business is a three-day exhibition of more than 340 companies, bringing together the world’s leading manufacturers and service providers in the industry. The purpose built exhibition centre is located directly on the waterfront at the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton, UK and provides visitors with the opportunity to see companies displaying the very latest in the industry all under one roof and all free to attend.

New for 2017, first time exhibitors US based 3D at Depth, will showcase the success of their technology by providing real-world examples of how subsea LiDAR can increase offshore efficiencies especially in the areas of decommissioning and other applications where 3D mapping is critical to a project’s success. Another exhibitor new to Ocean Business is Norway’s Ecotone which has developed a unique system for visual mapping and monitoring of the seabed and installations, such as pipelines, drill sites, environmental mapping and sea farm inspections.

Get your hands on the latest technology and services…

More than just a static exhibition, Ocean Business provides visitors with a rare opportunity to test-drive equipment and systems with more than 180 hours of live, free to attend, training and demonstration sessions. Unique to Ocean Business, products and services are demonstrated in their real environment with sessions held on board vessels, in dockside waters, in a test tank and in classrooms.

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Sessions held in the dockside waters will demonstrate some of the latest advances in autonomous vehicles with ASV Global demonstrating how to execute advance autonomous operations at sea and Teledyne - Benthos / SeaBotix giving a live demonstration of a mobile vehicle based, subsea communication system.

Other interesting sessions include Kongsberg Maritime presenting the latest developments in subsea inertial navigation, survey APOS and subsea monitoring and BluHaptics using Telerobotics software to deliver on the Lean Promise in subsea operations.

Keep up to date with what’s new and exciting…

Many organisations within the industry choose Ocean Business as the place to hold associated meetings. Attend a variety of seminars held by leading organisations in the industry from around the world and keep abreast of the latest developments in ocean technology.

The NOC are hosting a programme of workshops, including a seminar about the support they have provided on the decommissioning of the 475 offshore oil and gas installations in the UK. All free to attend.

Running alongside the exhibition and workshops is a conference designed to keep visitors at the forefront of the industry. This free to attend conference will target maritime dual-use opportunities in autonomous systems and satellite applications, both of which are on a growth curve for investment, and are attracting widespread interest across public and private sectors.

Network and socialise with industry colleagues…

Ocean Business is well known for organising some very special social events and 2017 will be no exception. The social programme offers plenty of enjoyable events for informal and formal networking. On the night before the show opens, all exhibitors and visitors are invited for complimentary welcome drinks.

On the first day of the show, the popular wine trail will be held in the exhibit halls and on the second day the highly anticipated gala dinner will be held at The Grand Cafe, one of

Southampton’s most prestigious venues.

Discover a wealth of career opportunities…

Running alongside Ocean Business is Ocean Careers, offering advice and career opportunities within the ocean technology, marine science and offshore industries.

Incorporating a mix of one-to-one meetings and presentations from industry leaders, Ocean Careers is an interactive event designed for all those looking to move into the industry.

It is clearly becoming harder for many graduates, newly qualified engineers and the unemployed to find work. Whether your skills are in engineering, science or mathematics, Ocean Careers can help you realise how these skills can be utilised in this vast, exciting, forward thinking and diverse industry.

Register for FREE The Ocean Business exhibition, workshops, conference, associated meetings, ocean careers and many social events are FREE to attend by registering online at: www.oceanbusiness.com/register There is a fee to attend the gala dinner.

Visitors are encouraged to register online in advance to beat the queues onsite.

For more information on Ocean Business 2017, please visit: www.oceanbusiness.com Email: info@oceanbusiness.com or call: +44(0)1453 836363

Keep in touch with the latest Ocean Business 2017 news by following us on: Twitter @OceanBusiness #oceanbiz, on Facebook and Instagram OceanBusinessShow, or by joining our LinkedIn group OceanBusiness

exhibitor profiles

Del Norte DEL NORTE Technology Ltd is an ISO 9001:2008 registered company which has been established for over 40 years.

Throughout this time DEL NORTE has been a world leader in precise positioning systems.

DEL NORTE Technology Limited provides turn-key solutions for a wide range of T: +44 (0)1803 844555

positioning applications. For this they use a range of third party equipment allowing them to use the latest technology and innovations to provide the best and most cost effective solution for their clients. They have become specialists in assembling dedicated systems to suit the client’s needs, and only sell quality equipment that they can fully support.

E: delnorte@btconnect.com

W: www.del-norte.co.uk

Stand Number: F8

Tritex NDT Tritex NDT manufacture a range of accurate robust Ultrasonic Thickness Gauges used for measuring metal thickness without removing coatings.

The gauges use Multiple Echo in accordance with class society regulations to check corrosion levels in many applications including hulls, offshore platforms, wind farms, pilings and pipelines.

T: +44 (0)1305 257160

Showing their Multigauge 3000 Underwater Thickness Gauge which has proven to be a favourite in the diving community due to its excellent performance, large display and ease of use. Also, the popular Multigauge 4000 series ROV mountable Thickness Gauges, with ingenious probe holders, will be shown.

E: sales@tritexndt.com

W: www.tritexndt.com

Stand Number: J5

Valeport Valeport are UK manufacturers of Oceanographic and Hydrographic measuring equipment, supplying markets from inshore, coastal to full ocean depth in commercial, academic and military applications worldwide.

Products include Sound Velocity Sensors & Probes, Tide Gauges, Current Meters, CTD’s, Fluorometers, Altimeters, Bathypacks, Depth Sensors, Echo Sounders and Wave Recorders.

T: +44(0) 1803 869292

Deep Trekker

E: sales@valeport.co.uk

Deep Trekker, Inc. offers highquality, commercial-grade remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), also called underwater drones, specifically designed and developed to make underwater observation easy and affordable.

What’s more, you can deploy their ROVs and Pipe Crawlers from just about anywhere — you don’t have to set up bulky, cumbersome generators or topside boxes.

T: +1 226 400 0073

Innovating designs and new directions are key to Valeport product developments along with useful software or apps to make the customer experience trouble free and time-saving. These developments and the revision of existing technology to suit new applications and platforms will see Valeport technology evolving in many areas from AUV sensors to water quality during 2017 and beyond.

W: www.valeport.co.uk

Stand Number: M1

Deep Trekker offer an extensive selection of submersible robots with cameras that are portable, easy to use and require no maintenance. For example, DTG2 ROV completely portable and submersible systems. Used to inspect reservoirs, ballast/potable/other water tanks.

DT340 Portable Pipe Crawler system.

100% portable and submersible.

Comes with steerable wheels and no service truck required.

E: sales@deeptrekker.com

W: www.deeptrekker.com

Stand Number: G12

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BigRoll Shipping to use Lankhorst Mooring Ropes for MC Class vessels Leading maritime ropes supplier, Lankhorst Ropes, has supplied Dutch onshore and offshore heavy marine transportation solutions provider, BigRoll Shipping, with Lanko®force and Euroflex mooring ropes.

The ropes will be used on BigRoll’s MC Class vessels, specifically designed to deliver modules and equipment for large projects: BigRoll Bering, BigRoll Barentsz, BigRoll Baffin and the BigRoll Beaufort.

The latter two will come into service in late 2016.

BigRoll’s MC Class vessels are specifically designed for the marine transportation of major modules and equipment for large energy projects to some of the most remote and inaccessible areas on the planet, such as the Arctic region.

The vessels have Finnish Swedish 1A Ice Class and as well as a very high ballast capacity in order to reduce loading and discharge times, thereby also increasing safety levels during these operations.

Lankhorst’s Lanko®force provides the qualities needed to perform with both extremely heavy loads and challenging environmental conditions.

BigRoll Shipping Spokesman.

Lankhorst Ropes’ Commercial Director maritime, Hans-Pieter Baaij noted, “Utilising DSM’s Dyneema® SK78 fibers, Lanko®force’s 12 strand braided design sets the benchmark for HMPE rope performance in mooring, towing, salvage and lifting. The yarn has a maximum strength rating of 35 cn/dtex compared with other HMPE yarns offering up to 30 p36 | www.dockyard-mag.com | March 2017

cn/dtex, producing a stronger rope and making Lanko®force the ideal mooring rope for heavy marine transportation”.

Lanko®force – Strong as steel, easier to handle Lanko®force is well-proven in maritime applications demanding high strength and provides an excellent alternative to heavy and lumbersome steel wire ropes where manual handling of the rope is required. The strength of Lanko®force is comparable to that of conventional steel wire rope, while weighing 7 times less making it an easier rope to handle.

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RUD VRBG Load Ring on Plate for Bolting Can be loaded at 90° to the vertical with a full working load limit: RUD Chains offers over 600 different tested and certified lifting and lashing points which cover a working load capacity range of 0.6 to 250 tonne.

RUD’s lifting equipment is used across a wide range of working environments from Heavy Lifting, Engineering, Materials Handling, Offshore, Construction, Rail, MOD and many more.

The VRBG load ring on plate for bolting offers a range of advantages and lifting options for the user. Firstly it can be supplied with 4 bolts offering a working load capacity of 10-16 tonnes or it can be supplied with 6/8 bolts with an impressive working load capacity of 31.5-50 tonnes.

It can be loaded at 90° to the vertical with a full working load limit, the suspension ring pivots 180° and offers a safety factor of 4:1 in all load directions. The VRBG is operational from -20° to plus 350°.

RUD patented wear marking indicator helps highlight when the lifting equipment is no longer fit for service and needs to be replaced. Therefore, offering an ultimate safety factor to the user.

The VRBG is easy to assemble and has 100% working load limit at 90° in the load ring plane. The minimum working load limit in all directions is clearly marked and the RUD bolts are available as spare parts.

The VRBG is typically used across heavy engineering, shipbuilding, turbine lifting, steel structure assemblies and in lifting and final positioning of new machinery.

For more information call: 01227 276 611 Email: katie.crane@rud.co.uk or visit us at: www.rud.co.uk

RUD provide standard and tailored solutions to meet even the most demanding environments. Top quality products combined with technological innovations and experience make RUD a top choice for all your lifting requirements

marine equipment services Who we are When it comes to marine systems solutions, Marine Equipment Services marine systems operation has over 20 years’ experience in providing Yokohama Pneumatic Rubber Fenders, Foam Fenders, Marine Airbags for Ship Launching, Dry Dock, Salvage & Heavy Lifting, Docking and Mooring, Surface Buoyancy and service and support.

We work with specifiers on a projectby-project basis to determine best fit solutions and offer integrated systems to fulfill the most demanding specifications.

What we do From conceptual design to post-sales service, we ensure that the technical support is in place. Whatever equipment you are specifying, in-house design with manufacturing and installation expertise ensures performance is maximized and maintenance is minimized.

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manufacturing and development facilities, including a state-of-the-art engineering and design center, offer an innovative product range and an unrivalled service, catering to the unique needs of the different stakeholders in the industry, including port owners and operators, contractors and consultants, ship owners and operators, and shipyards.

Introduction Pneumatic Rubber Fenders (Floating Yokohama Marine Fenders) is a leading anti-collision device for marine application in the world today. This compressed air rubber fender is used as a protective medium.

Therefore, pneumatic rubber fenders serve as a critical protective medium against collision when ship-to-ship (STS) transfer operations and ship-to-dock (STD) berthing and mooring operations.

Floating Pneumatic Rubber Fenders have the advantages of massive energy absorption with low unit surface pressure acted upon the ship.

So floating pneumatic fender has become an

ideal ship protection medium used extensively by large tankers, LPG vessels, ocean platforms, bulk carriers and floating structures, large docks, harbor and wharfs.

NOTE The fenders have sometimes been colloquially referred to as “Yokohama fenders” or “Yokohama type fenders”. -ISO 17357:2014

www.mestrading.com Below: Rubber floating fender.

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Manx pipe wrap Manx Utilities in the Isle of Man have installed a new sea outfall pipe at Kirk Michael forLtd the RUD Chains discharge of foul effluent from its treated waste water plant.

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installation, approached Winn & Coales (Denso) Ltd for advice on a suitable system to protect the joints on the outfall pipe.

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was decided that Denso SeaShield 80 System would be used, • VRBG Load Ring can be loaded 90° to the vertical with a full working load limit from 25 lbs. to 50 tons, but with an additional application of Denso Glass Outerwrap to

• Supplied with 4 bolts offering a working load capacity of 10-16 tonnes the system was JCK Ltd from Ballasalla, Isle of Man. Denso SeaShield 80 System consists of Denso S105 Paste, Densyl IMCA Compliant.

Mastic, Denso Marine Piling Tape and• Densoclad On6/8 thisbolts offering a working load capacity of 31.5 - 50 tonnes Supplied70. with

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MARTHA FATIGUE REPORT IS LAUNCHED AT THE IMO InterManager, the trade association for in-house and third party ship managers, together with The Warsash Maritime Academy, has presented the findings of its fatigue study, Project MARTHA, to The International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Speaking at the presentation in February, Capt Kuba Szymanski, Secretary-General of InterManager urged the maritime industry to take notice of the findings as the industry recruits aspiring seafarers.

The report highlights growing levels of fatigue, particularly among Masters and Watch Keepers, and noted that motivation was a major factor in fatigue experienced by seafarers.

Findings of the report include: Fatigue’s effect on Masters A Master’s place on a ship is central to its performance, a claim which many would agree with. The project confirmed this and found a number of reasons for how a Master’s role differed from that of other crew members, including that Masters: ● Have more weekly work hours ● Feel that work in port is less

demanding than work at sea ● Are far more fatigued at the end of a contract

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● Are slightly more overweight compared to others onboard ● Suffer from mental fatigue, compared to physical fatigue suffered by other seafarers Fatigue’s effect on performance The performance of seafarers onboard is paramount to a vessel’s operation and efficiency. The study found: ● During interviews, seafarers pointed out that not being relieved on time was having an effect on motivation ● 48.6% of participants felt stress was higher at the end of a voyage ● Sleepiness levels vary little during the voyage, suggesting there are opportunities for recovery while onboard Fatigue and the cultural perspective The cultural differences Project MARTHA sought to examine threw up some interesting results and a clear divides between European and Chinese seafarers were found: ● European seafarers worked fewer hours than their Chinese colleagues ● Chinese seafarers on dry bulk carriers worked an average of 15.11 hours a day compared to European seafarers who worked an average 10.23 hours a day

● There is evidence of higher levels of fatigue and stress in Chinese seafarers, rather than European seafarers Addressing IMO delegates and invited guests, Capt Szymanski said:

I sincerely hope the results of our research will be read and acted upon by ship managers and ship owners who will go on to revise their attitudes and procedures. There are a number of ‘low hanging fruits’ which, with a little adjustment, could make a big difference. These are not necessarily costly changes - such as having seafarers relieved on time and organising work onboard with humans and not regulations in mind and engaging sea staff in decisions - but empowering seafarers to take care of their lives more than it is today.

Our people are our assets and we need to develop a strategy whereby shipping is once again seen as a career of choice for tomorrow’s young talented people.

There is no avoiding the fact that the global fleet is increasing and more manpower is needed.

However, we are demanding more from current seafarers rather than recruiting even more cadets into the market. Attracting new seafarers and retaining them will test the industry, but we cannot ignore these findings in making the industry an attractive place for aspiring seafarers.

Spill Response – Regina Caelis On the 27th of January 2017 the three-masted vessel Regina Caelis sank alongside the jetty in Portaferry Northern Ireland, it was carrying an estimated 1000 litres of diesel in its fuel tank and other possible bilge oils.

At the end of the sixth day the surrounding waters had a visible reduction in oil contamination and the Braemar Response Team demobilised their equipment, leaving a contingent of absorbent booms on standby.

The water surrounding the vessel had signs of diesel contamination in the form of a visible iridescent, Braemar Response Ltd are the local Tier 2 contractor for that area and had the call to respond to the incident.

The authorities such as Ards & North Down Borough Council, Northern Ireland Environment Agency, Maritime and Coastguard Agency & the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs will be closely monitoring the situation and assessing any environmental impacts.

Absorbent booms where deployed next to the vessel to aid in the recovery of the free phase iridescent, safety was forefront of this operation as the current can reach in excess of 8 knots.

The fate of the Regina Caelis has yet to be decided, there is always a possibility that she will once again sail the seas, but only after a well-planned salvage operation will we know the outcome.

Moskito recovers first oil in Chile Developed by Miko Marine, the Moskito has been designed to penetrate the hulls of sunken ships and extract the oil trapped inside. It was successfully used for the first time on a partly submerged wreck off Coquimbo, Chile and recovered the oil trapped inside before it could leak and pollute the coastline.

The Moskito is recognised as an important new salvage tool due to the number of vessels sunk during the Second World War. Many are approaching a level of deterioration at which oil trapped as fuel or cargo will be able to escape. A large number of these shipwrecks are in coastal waters where escaping oil can cause serious pollution damage and where governments are faced with the task of dealing with the problem in a cost-effective way.

Until now the task of removing oil from wrecks has been complex, dangerous and expensive requiring teams of divers to penetrate the hull of the wreck without allowing any of its contents to escape. Such work can only be undertaken cost effectively in water depths that are accessible to divers. Deeper wrecks requiring expensive and difficult intervention by remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) are typically ignored. For most governments, the cost/risk equation encourages

them to gamble on whether the wreck will one day cause pollution and, if it does, whether the consequences will be affordable.

The Moskito can be deployed by divers or remotely operated vehicles so it can work at any ocean depth. Once in position outside a wreck’s oil tank the Moskito’s three powerful electromagnetic feet are planted against the steel hull to hold it in place. Experience in Chile showed that it may be necessary to first clean the hull of marine growth and loose material to ensure a strong magnetic bond but once the Moskito is secure a technician on the surface then activates a 75 mm (3-inch) diameter electrically powered hole saw.

With its operation monitored through a video link, the Moskito’s drill pierces the steel tank walls which may be up to 1-inch (25mm) thick.

The cut disc is then pushed away inside and is immediately followed into the tank by a patented spring latch coupling that automatically connects and locks a hose to the tank without allowing any of its contents to escape. When the extraction hose is securely in position a subsea pump can be activated to recover the oil at the rate of up to 50 cubic metres per hour. If the contents prove too viscous to pump efficiently, the Moskito can make another connection to remedy the problem by creating an entry for

steam injection. When a higher rate of extraction is needed, the Moskito’s compact size enables multiple units to be used close together and easily relocated without being returned to the surface.

The ease with which the Moskito can be used now changes the cost/risk equation so that authorities can behave responsibly by ensuring that any potential sources of pollution are removed in good time. The very existence of the tool may also weaken the defence of any organisation faced with compensation claims arising from its failure to remove a potential source of pollution. In many countries, the courts may look less favourably on any authority that failed to implement an oil recovery programme when one was available and affordable.

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Latest Water Witch workboat on sea trials Following a 6 month build in Liverpool UK, the latest Water Witch waterway cleanup vessel has just been launched and put on her pre-delivery trials before shipping.

She is known as ‘Yard 75’ being the 75th vessels of this design to be built by the Company. She was put through her paces in Liverpool Docks within the historic Stanley Basin adjacent to the Water Witch boat yard.

After extensive testing by the Water Witch crew she was loaded on a 40ft flat rack for shipment from the UK to Cebu, Philippines.

From the deep sea Port of Cebu she will be transported to Mindanao where she will keep the the intake channel and spillway areas of the Hydro Electric Power Plant clear of debris, trash and Water Hyacinth (a type of aquatic weed). Using her powerful loader and large basket attachment, she will be able to lift a tonne of material out of the water at a time, ensuring that the National Power Corporation can keep generating electricity.

Fifty years of expertise Founded in 1966 as a family business, Water Witch have established themselves as one of the world’s leading builders of waterway maintenance and cleanup boats..

Fifty years on, Water Witch remain a familyrun business committed to solving the ongoing challenge of waterway pollution.

Their range has grown to include a wealth of road-transportable pollution-control workboats and efficient waste transfer and

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storage barges - with more than 200 vessels in operation world-wide.

In a statement, Water Witch Director Jackie Caddick said:

This is the second Water Witch that we have built for the National Power Corporation in Mindanao. We have continued to develop the design to meet the operational requirements of the client and this particular vessel has a larger lift capacity and a more powerful, 6 cylinder Perkins M190 turbo charged engine. There is a growing global need to clean waterways of vegetation, trash and debris

- the amount of which has increased hugely over the last 20 years due to the amount of plastics and other nondegradable consumer products now in use. www.waterwitch.com

pollution control & clean up

Supply & Exhaust Ventilation for ro-ro Cargo Spaces On board ship ventilation systems for roll on-roll off cargo spaces generally operate according to the principle of dilution ventilation. Dilution ventilation applies where the supply air flow to the area is sufficient for the exhaust gases to mix thoroughly with the air and be removed.

Dilution ventilation occurs in two main types: exhaust air ventilation and supply air ventilation. Briefly, in exhaust air ventilation, fans remove air from a cargo space. This is then replaced by outdoor air entering through open ramps, doors and other openings. Exhaust air ventilation is employed when the pressure required is lower than that of the atmosphere.

This low pressure prevents the pollution from spreading to the adjacent areas.

Working in the opposite way is supply air ventilation. Fans deliver outdoor air into the cargo space and the air is then exhausted through ramps and other openings. Slight pressurisation of the cargo space is usually created when using supply air ventilation. When used

exclusively, in supply air ventilation, pollutants may mix with the supply air or be pushed up the internal ramps and contaminate other decks. However, if sufficient mixing with supply air does not occur, contaminants may remain on deck and particularly hazardous conditions may occur on lower decks.

Ventilation systems on board ship often combine these two principles. The fans can then be reversible, so that they can either supply air into the ro-ro cargo space or exhaust air from it. The function of a ventilation system in the roll on roll off cargo space is to dilute and remove the vehicle exhaust gases and other hazardous gases, to protect people working in the area from being exposed to a hazardous or disagreeable level of air pollution.

When a new ship is put in operation, the air quality should be tested by a competent qualified person with specialist training in occupational exposure.

The tests should be carried out in consultation with the ship’s safety delegate and any other relevant authorities. Vessel owners should consider testing the air quality in conjunction with tests of the ventilation

system to ensure proper maintenance and functioning of the ventilation system.

Situations which indicate the necessity to conduct air quality monitoring include worker complaints including headache, dizziness, stinging of the eyes or respiratory system, in addition to indications that the ventilation system itself has deteriorated, and changes in vessel operation which are substantially different from that for which the original ventilation system was verified. All tests results verifying the adequacy of the ventilation system should be documented and kept with the ship’s records.

Industrial fans for use within dockland applications must be suitable for the cause. Often requiring robust equipment that can cope with a ships potential environments and change in electrical environments are important considerations.

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PLA BOOM SUPPLIED WORKING WELL It is nearly 2 years ago since Zwanny Ltd supplied Port of London Authority with 400m of FOB fence boom type 1100.

In March, the boom was used again in a training exercise, in an area that has a current of 4knots.

Speaking to a number of staff from PLA, the boom is working well as expected and only has been used in a number of training exercises (nearly 6 ) in a number of locations in and around the port.

The boom has not been used in anger but has been able to work well in each type of port condition.

The boom is manufactured in Sweden in the now; Lamor factory. With the

expert know-how, the FOB boom can be manufactured from 350mm to 1500mm inflatable or non-inflatable in lengths of 5m onwards. Zwanny even offer tailor made boom options that include tapered as well as straight in length.

Why not contact Zwanny Ltd to discuss any boom requirements your company or port might have as an upgrade or for a replacement.

All the booms come with a range of connector plates ranging from Astm, hinge to Unicorn connector plates.

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If your port owns either an inflatable boom or cylindrical foam-filled boom, the boom Zwanny recently used for Port of London Authority (FOB fence boom) that is non inflatable, can be connected to your own existing boom.

The FOB is used in ports, rivers, lakes and near shore applications.

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Mayor of Fremantle opens Australia Ship Simulation Centre City of Fremantle Mayor Dr Brad Pettitt, performed the official opening at a reception for a new specialist Ship Simulation Centre, based in Atwell Arcade, Fremantle, on Thursday 9 February 2017.

The Australia Ship Simulation Centre, owned and operated

by HR Wallingford, has moved into new premises from where it will continue to provide expert navigation consultancy and a dedicated Pilot training centre for Western Australia and the wider region.

HR Wallingford UK’s Chief Executive, Dr Bruce Tomlinson and Dr Mark McBride, Ships Group Manager, joined Ben Spalding, Manager of the Australia Ship Simulation Centre, in inviting clients, Pilots and members of Western Australia’s maritime community to explore the new facilities, which include state-of-the-art ship and tug simulators.

Mayor, Dr Brad Pettitt, said: “I opened the Atwell Arcade last year, so it is fitting that I’m back to open these new facilities. It is really good to see this restored heritage building, now housing today’s state-of-the-art technology.

I am delighted that Fremantle is able to continue to host such a high level of expertise in marine operations, and support the maritime industry across Western Australia and further afield.”

For more than 25 years, HR Wallingford has been developing bespoke simulatorbased systems and training courses to support harbour authorities in providing continuous professional development (CPD) for Marine Pilots and Tug Masters, with a particular emphasis on developing best practice, emergency procedures and non-technical skills.

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techniques. These changes, combined with increasing commercial pressures, have made tug and ship simulation an essential part of ensuring the safety of vessels within port limits.

HR Wallingford currently provides ship simulation and CPD training services to the Pilbara Ports Authority, who operate Port Hedland, the world’s largest bulk export port. Port Hedland, which exported over 460 million tonnes of cargo in 2015/16, is in the process of managing many of these growing challenges. Dr Mark McBride said: “To support the training requirements of Pilbara Ports Authority, we have developed accurate ship manoeuvring models to simulate close quarters operations at Port Hedland which the Pilots can train with.”

Capt John Finch, General Manager at the PPA and Harbour Master of Port Hedland said: “One of the main advantages of the training provided at HR Wallingford’s facilities is that we are able to include the full manoeuvring team from Pilots to Tug Masters and Vessel Traffic Service operators. We are also pleased that the training covers important nontechnical skills such as cooperation, communication, decision making, and conflict and error management, which are equally critical for ensuring safe navigation within a whole port

resource management environment.”

The reception was attended by a number of HR Wallingford’s other clients in the region and Pilots, such as those from Chevron Australia, a foundation partner of HR Wallingford’s Western Australian simulation centre.

HR Wallingford has worked with Chevron Australia for more than five years at its local ship simulation facility, and is delighted to continue this partnership using the improved facilities that the new Australia Ship Simulation Centre offers.

HR Wallingford also offers expert consultancy for port design. Dr Mark McBride, Ships Group Manager, said: “Vessel navigation is a fundamental part of port and terminal design, and it’s crucial that ship handling issues are taken into account at all stages of the planning and design. The simulation facilities we have developed provide reliable and realistic ship simulation, together with the flexibility to accommodate rapid modifications within the design process.

Our UK Ship Simulation Centre shares the same software and hardware which gives advantages for continued development, and allows us to respond rapidly to make software or hardware updates.”

HR Wallingford will be taking part in the Australasian Coasts & Ports 2017 conference which is being held in Cairns from 21-23 June.

Industry Round-Up

Rope and Sling Supplies Lifting Gear for Major Falklands Project Rope and Sling Specialists (RSS) has supplied lifting and rigging equipment for the Mare Harbour upgrade project, part of a massive modernisation of the military infrastructure on the Falkland Islands, a British overseas territory off the coast of Argentina.

Mare Harbour is a small settlement on East Falkland, on Choiseul Sound, primarily used as a port facility and depot for RAF Mount Pleasant, located about 15km north. An upgrade is underway to make the harbour suitable for larger vessels, namely the POINT Class ships, with roll-on roll-off capability of the Falkland Islands Resupply Ship (FIRS).

There are approximately 10 FIRS sailings per year, which deliver military supplies including hardware, food and commercial freight to the Falkland Islands.

RSS has supplied wire rope slings, web slings, round slings, shackles, hydraulics, chain slings and wire rope to civil engineering and maritime service provider VolkerBrooks, part of VolkerStevin, which agreed the £19m upgrade—£180m will be invested in the Falklands over the next 10 years— with the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO).

Alan Varney, Depot Manager at RSS

headquarters in Bridgend, Wales, said: “The opportunity to supply such a landmark and important project represents a great start to 2017 and once again demonstrates our capability to manufacture and source lifting equipment for demanding applications to a short lead time.”

RSS received the order on 9 January and committed to delivery to Morecambe in Northwest England two weeks later.

The shipment, which filled 15 pallets, included 35t and 25t capacity wire rope slings manufactured by RSS in addition to chain slings of various sizes that were also assembled at the South Wales facility.

Varney added: “Our 1,000t Sahm Splice hydraulic press enables us to manufacture slings up to 55t working load limit (WLL), which is a capability that is generating significant and ongoing interest from industry. We have adapted our manufacturing processes to enable us to meet this demand within the stringent time constraints often associated with orders for such equipment.”

specialist service provider.

VolkerBrooks is committed to maintaining the highest standards of workmanship supported by its suppliers, systems and facilities to provide an efficient and effective service. Rob Coupe, Managing Director at VolkerStevin, said: “As a specialist in marine construction works, we look forward to working on this design and build project for the roll-on rolloff facility upgrade. We’re pleased to be working as part of this investment to modernise military infrastructure on the Islands and look forward to starting.”

Below: RSS uses its 1,000t Sahm Splice hydraulic press to fulfill orders for major projects such as the Mare Harbour upgrade.

VolkerBrooks (formerly Humby and Brooks), acquired by VolkerStevin in 1937, placed the order with RSS, which already supplies, hires and inspects lifting equipment for the

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Industry Round-Up

Drew Marine Signal & Safety announces new General Manager of Operations for Australia The world’s leading supplier of marine pyrotechnic distress signals, Drew Marine Signal & Safety, announces the appointment of its new General Manager of Operations for Drew Marine Signal & Safety Australia, Fenton Long.

with Pains Wessex UK and in 2006 the company name was changed from Pains Wessex Australia to Chemring Australia Pty Ltd. On 1 August 2012, Drew Marine Signal & Safety Australia Pty Ltd commenced trading following the acquisition of Chemring Marine

by Drew Marine.

Fenton joins Drew Marine Signal & Safety Australia with extensive marine industry experience, having been the Southern States Regional Manager for Survitec (RFD) Australia for eight years and more recently the General Manager at AMI Marine Victoria in Australia.

Commenting on his appointment, Fenton Long says:

Drew Marine Signal & Safety Australia was originally founded in 1889 and operated as Phoenix Fireworks, specialising in Marine Pyrotechnics from an early date.

In 1970, a joint venture was formed

I am delighted to have been appointed as General Manager of Operations for Drew Marine Signal & Safety Australia, and I cannot wait to get started in the role. Throughout my career I have held several positions across this exciting industry and I hope to utilise this experience to do the

best job I can for such a reputable company.

Claire Newland, Director of Global Sales and Business Development at Drew Marine Signal & Safety, adds:

We are very pleased for Fenton Long to be joining as General Manager of Operations of Drew Marine Signal & Safety Australia. His combination of skills and experience in this industry will prove invaluable to Drew Marine Signal and Safety Australia. On behalf of the company, we’d like to congratulate Fenton on his appointment and wish him every success in this position.

Garmin® for new integrated marine display Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ:GRMN), recently announced that Yamaha Marine Group has selected the Garmin 7-inch GPSMAP® multifunction display (MFD) platform to power its new CL7TM multitouch display. As the primary display for Command Link Plus® and Helm Master®, Yamaha’s fully integrated boat control system, the CL7 is fully network capable for NMEA 2000® and the Garmin Marine Network. Full-network compatibility allows the user to add multiple Garmin screens, sensors, sonar, weather, radar, autopilot, Fusion Link, IP cameras and more with full system integration and sharing across the entire system.

The CL7 will be standard for Helm Master and will be the premium display for all Command Link Plus outboard engines starting in May 2017.

“It’s an honor to have been selected as the display choice for Yamaha’s new CL7,” p48 | www.dockyard-mag.com | March 2017

said Dan Bartel, Garmin Vice President of global consumer sales. “Built on the GPSMAP 74/7600 series platform, the CL7 offers streamlined performance and integrated features that are pivotal to improving the consumer boating experience.”

The features and capabilities of the new Yamaha CL7 display make command of Yamaha-powered craft easier and more informative than ever before.

We chose Garmin to power this display to offer enhanced features for ease of use and a more controlled, convenient experience on the water.

Ben Speciale, President, Yamaha Marine Group.

The new CL7 touchscreen display becomes the primary display for Command Link Plus systems as well as Helm Master. It is the required point of access to Yamaha’s new Set Point™ boat positioning function, and offers precise and user-customizable

engine and boat systems data for up to four outboards on one screen. The CL7 is offered in two models: one with builtin detailed BlueChart® g2 U.S. coastal and LakeVü HD maps, and one with a worldwide basemap.

Garmin was recently named Manufacturer of the Year for the second year in a row by the NMEA, an honor given to the most recognized marine electronics company for support of products in the field.

Garmin’s portfolio includes some of the industry’s most sophisticated chartplotters and touchscreen multifunction displays, sonar technology, high-definition radar, autopilots, high-resolution mapping, sailing instrumentation, and other products and services that are known for innovation, reliability, and ease-of-use.

For decades, Garmin has pioneered new GPS navigation and wireless devices and applications that are designed for people who live an active lifestyle. Garmin serves five primary business units, including automotive, aviation, fitness, marine, and outdoor recreation. Follow us at Facebook.com/garmin, Twitter.com/garmin, or: youtube.com/garmin

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13 ULSTEIN X-CONNECT™ SYSTEMS SOLD Deliveries of alarm and monitoring systems (ULSTEIN AMS) for 13 tugs have been contracted to Ulstein Power & Control by US based MT. The systems are based on ULSTEIN X-CONNECT™.

The alarm monitoring is a part of Ulstein Power & Control’s expertise in integrated systems, while MT (Marine Technologies LLC) is a maritime expert in areas such as dynamic positioning and navigation systems. The bridge solution on the tugs has been developed by MT. The amounts of sensors and information available on the vessels increase rapidly,

ULSTEIN X-CONNECT®”, says Managing Director Gunnar H. Hide at Ulstein Power & Control (pictured left).

and the control systems must be designed to meet the new, digital reality.

“We have developed our marine alarm and automation systems to fit the new generation of digitalisation, and have based it on a new platform dubbed the

Safer operations “In ULSTEIN AMS, information can be easily interpreted for efficient and safe operation. provided to the end users.

In addition, our new, event-driven systems will save over 90% strain on the systems and on data traffic. This gives the ship owners the option for ship to shore operations, in which data can be collected from several ships, and they’ll get a more specific insight of what is profitable and not.”

The 13 tugs are being designed by Damen and built in the U.S. at Edison Chouest Offshore yards. The tugs are designed for heavy duty mooring assistance and escort in response to two major contract wins in Texas and Alaska.

Marine Technologies LLC (MT) is headquartered in Mandeville, Louisiana, with offices in Norway and Brazil.

Ulstein Power & Control is a company in Ulstein Group, and is headquartered in Ulsteinvik, Norway.

Left: Sea alarmrose.

Right: IAS touchscreen.

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