Dockyard Magazine November 2016

Marine & Renewables Journal

November 2016 Issue

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

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

Opening our Vessel Build, Repair & Maintenamce feature on page 18, Damen wins a 13 tug order from Edison Chouest Offshore.

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On page 30 within Engines, Transmissions & Propulsion, Centa Transmissions - pioneers and market leaders in carbon fibre shaft technology - discuss their super strong ultra light carbon fibre driveshafts.

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Southern Ropes have made 60mm Super 12 (UHMwPE) mooring lines. Read more about their latest venture on page 34.

The LiftEx 2016 Show takes place in Aberdeen between 23-24 November this year. We take a look a preview look at the show on page 40.

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Port neWs Grimsby Shipyard Services Ltd (GSS) Grimsby Shipyard Services Ltd (GSS) is a ÂŁ1.85m investment into the refurbishment of the existing slipway. It is significant that this project was supported by North East Lincolnshire Council (NELC) who facilitated a 50% grant. Both Port of Grimsby east and GSS are subsidiaries of Grimsby Fish Dock Enterprises Ltd who manage and operate the Port. The Slipway has been totally restructured and the centre piece of the investment is the new 200t Vessel Hoist. We welcome any enquiries for lift services and Manager Peter Brewster 07889141867 and colleague Les Gajdamowicz 0707783196383 will be pleased to assist.

The original Slipways were incredibly well built and engineered around 1930 specifically to cater for the developing Fishing Trawler fleet. Grimsby, for years has been synonymous with Fish and we still have Grimsby Fish Market, itself still thriving.

However, there is more than enough room for offshore crew transfer vessels and support vessels enabling us to provide compatible facilities for both sectors. This change in the composition of vessels in dock from Trawlers to vessels predominately servicing Offshore Renewables has led to concerns over the longevity of the existing Slipway facility and demands to keep pace with the requirements of modern vessels. So, it was decided by GFDE Ltd to invest into a new facility.

The existing companies in and around the Slipway and NELC were all supportive of the idea so the project was started.

Clearly the Offshore Renewable sector is well established in Grimsby which GFDE pioneered back in 2007. Both Ports in Grimsby service Offshore Wind vessels and the Humber itself is probably the major hub in the UK. The new 200t hoist caters for all types of vessels; monohulls, fishing trawlers, twin keel catamaran, workboats, multi-cats, crew transfer vessels, large yachts, motor cruisers, pilot boats, tugs, work boats, light ships and marker buoys. The conventional slipway can lift vessels up to 450t.

There is also a causeway for launch and hauling small vessels from trailers. We welcome enquiries from any type of vessel for our services.

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Martyn Boyers, CEO of GFDE said

This is an investment into the future of the Port of Grimsby east and coincides perfectly with expectation of more vessels. The Siemens development in Hull, the existing offshore activity in Port of Grimsby east and the recent announcements from Dong Energy with ABP in Grimsby, all underline the potential we have as an area. This investment is good for us, good for our Council and supports the community.

It is a real opportunity for doing business.

We are the first port of call on the Humber, offering diverse dock facilities to offshore windfarm operators.

It is centrally located to major road & rail network systems and has the ability to provide many facilities including bespoke pontoons & berthing options, fuel bunkering, office & storage facilities, shipyard & slipway facilities and a new 200 tonne boat lift.

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BSM continues to strengthen global team with appointment of two new Managing Directors World leading shipmanagement company, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) is delighted to announce the appointment of two new Managing Directors to the Company.

Neil McNeil will head BSM British Isles based in the Isle of Man and Mingfa Liu will be his BSM China counterpart in Shanghai.

Prior to joining BSM, Mr McNeil (pictured bottom right) was Regional Fleet Manager (Americas) for BP Shipping and latterly Managing Director at V Ships USA. Mr McNeil also spent 13 years at sea with Denholm Ship Management and BP Shipping on a variety of vessels rising to Chief Officer.

BRAEMAR ADJUSTING PROMOTES RANDY LIM Braemar Adjusting is delighted to announce the promotion of Randy Lim from Senior Adjuster to Director, effective immediately.

Randy has been with Braemar Adjusting since 2013, prior to which he amassed more than 25 years of experience in the insurance industry in progressive roles including claims handling, claim management, relationship management and business development with various underwriters and vendors as well as claims advocacy and account management with a large international brokerage.

Since joining the Calgary office, he has worked under the leadership of Paul Cameron to develop a strong book of business in the Canadian and United States regions.

Randy has developed a solid reputation for the quality of his work, based on professionalism, communicative nature and attention to detail as commented by a number of our clients.

Welcoming Randy to his new position, Geoff Jones, Braemar Adjusting Group Managing Director, said: “I congratulate Randy on his promotion to Director of our Canadian operations. He has an extensive knowledge of the area, which he continues to impart both internally within Braemar and externally to our clients and customers in the region.

I look forward to working with him in the future.”

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“Having worked previously with BSM at various stages of my career, this move was a straightforward choice to make.

The company has a great reputation within the shipping industry and the shipmanagement sector specifically. I am really proud to have joined BSM and look forward to making my mark in the newly merged British Isles Ship Management Centre after a number of years working abroad,” he said.

Mingfa Liu (pictured bottom left) also started his career at sea working on a mixture of cargo vessels, reaching the rank of Second Engineer before commencing his shore-based career.

Another employee previously at V Ships, Mr Liu ascended to the position of Managing Director for V Ships Asia and was a member of the Board. He then moved to Teekay Shipping to work in their newbuild division. Prior to joining BSM, Mr Liu worked at Wallem China in the role of Managing Director.

When speaking about his new appointment, Mr Liu said that he wants to help BSM China to achieve its aim of: “Providing first class maritime solutions and being the leader in quality shipmanagement, enabling Chinese business partners to achieve their objectives through our international knowledge, experience and innovation.”

Garmin® dominates NMEA awards with eight honours An array of awards, including Manufacturer of the Year Global leader of satellite navigation, Garmin, announces that for the second year in a row it received the honour of being the most recognised company in the marine electronics field for its support of products, awarded by the NMEA.

In addition to Manufacturer of the Year, Garmin also received seven Product of Excellence Awards in the following categories: autopilot, multi-function display, mobile application aid to navigation, mobile application utility, fishfinder, AIS, and multimedia entertainment. The honours were announced at the prestigious 2016 NMEA Convention held last week in Naples, Florida.

For the fourth year in a row, Garmin received an award in the autopilot category for its GHP ReactorTM Hydraulic Autopilot with SmartPump.

The GHP Reactor was Garmin’s first recreational autopilot system to utilise AHRS technology and boasts the usability, installation flexibility, and many other features that prove to be valuable for any vessel. Garmin also earned accolades in the Multi-Function Display category, yet another consecutive honour. This year’s MFD award went to the GPSMAP® 8624, a 24-inch all-inone chartplotter that boasts the highest screen resolution on the market and is pre-loaded with both BlueChart® g2 coastal, and LakeVü HD inland maps.

Smartphone applications are essential tools for mariners in today’s connected world, and Garmin’s mobile app offerings received top honours yet again in these categories. Garmin BlueChart Mobile, a route planning application with streaming weather capabilities, was named the best mobile application aid to navigation; and Garmin HelmTM, an application that allows mariners to view and control their chartplotter from a smartphone or tablet, scooped the prize for mobile application utility.

Other recognised Garmin products include the GSDTM 26 black-box sounder and the AIS 600. FUSION®, a Garmin brand, also won the new multimedia entertainment category for the MSUD750, a marine entertainment system with internal UNI-Dock for charging.

MERSEY MARITIME DELEGATION ATTENDS ISLE OF MAN SHIPPING ASSOCIATION NETWORK EVENT FOLLOWING TRADE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT A delegation from UK industry body Mersey Maritime and some of its members visited the Isle of Man Shipping Association (IOMSA) for its October networking event – following the recently formed trade partnership between the two bodies.

BJØRN JEBSEN APPOINTED AS NEW INTERMANAGER PRESIDENT InterManager, the third party and in-house ship management association, has recently appointed Bjørn Jebsen as its President with immediate effect.

Mr Jebsen, who was elected unopposed at InterManager AGM in Singapore, succeeds Gerardo Borromeo, Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Philippine Transmarine Carriers, who steps down after four years at the helm.

Speaking during his first address as President, Mr Jebsen said: “I am a strong believer in the overall objective of InterManager, which is to improve the image of shipping, the position of ship managers and to support the careers of seafarers. I am looking forward to encouraging a cohesive dialogue between ship managers, owners and other stakeholders to build a sustainable future for our industry.”

Mr Jebsen is Chief Executive Officer of Jebsens, one of the oldest family-run shipping companies, with over 220 onshore personnel and over 8,000 seafarers in its pool serving the global shipping industry.

Outgoing President Mr Borromeo has represented InterManager on the world maritime stage, and has placed the importance of InterManager as a global shipping association firmly at the heart of his work.

Mr Borromeo will continue as a Vice Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping, as a member of the Executive Board of the World Maritime University and as Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Inc. (PTC), one of the largest crew management companies in the Philippines, with a total pool of 45,000 maritime professionals.

Speaking of his Presidency, Mr Borromeo said: “As I step down and hand the reins of the Association over, I remain confident that the efforts that have pushed InterManager forward over the past four years, even in very trying times, will further strengthen the Association’s position in this dynamic global industry.”

During the event a member of the delegation Professor Ian Jenkinson, Head of Department of Maritime and Mechanical Engineering at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU), gave a talk on ‘Trends in Technology and Skills for the Maritime Sector’ in which he discussed global trends and developments in technology that will impact on jobs and future skills.

Prof Jenkinson was joined by Chris Shirling-Rooke, CEO of Mersey Maritime, Niklas Feldt, Membership Administrator, Mersey Maritime; Roxana de Raad, Chief Representative, Netherlands Business Support Office, Manchester; and Mark Rayner Chief Operating Officer, Briggs Automotive Company.

The delegation took part in a series of trade development meetings during the one-day visit, finishing the day with the IOMSA Network Event and a dinner.

Mersey Maritime, the maritime cluster organisation that represents around 1,300 businesses in the north-west of England, announced it had signed a trade deal with IOMSA earlier this year, with the aim of supercharging bilateral trade among small to medium-sized businesses.

Mr Shirling-Rooke said: “I would like to thank IOMSA for their hospitality during our visit and their assistance in setting up meetings which we hope will lead to increased trade opportunities between the Liverpool City Region and businesses based in the Isle of Man. I would also like to thank Prof Jenkinson for his informative talk on skills in the marine and maritime sector.

“This is the beginning of what I hope to be a longlasting and productive partnership with IOMSA and I look forward to many more similar events in the future.”

Subsea International Agree Equipment Funding Arrangement with Ashwood Partnerships Aberdeen based Subsea International Ltd has agreed an equipment funding arrangement with Ashwood Partnerships in the Midlands to enable their customers to access financial support for purchasing equipment.

Subsea International is an equipment sourcing and technical support hub operating in oil and gas, offshore renewables, decommissioning, defence and nuclear sectors, providing lifting and handling, subsea electronics and bespoke engineering solutions and technical services to their customers.

Ashwood Partnerships specialise in sourcing and implementing funding solutions that help companies create opportunities, increase sales, save time and reduce costs.

Their ethos of ‘business first, funding second’, Ashwood Partnerships evaluate every funding solution from a business perspective.

With extensive practical and commercial experience of the Maritime, Offshore, Subsea, O&G and Renewable sectors Ashwood Partnerships understand the equipment, technologies, operating environment and supply chain challenges.

Consequently they can quickly assimilate to your business and supply finance in support of whatever solution Subsea International propose.

Subsea International’s Commercial Director said “We are absolutely delighted to announce this arrangement with Ashwood Partnerships.

In the current energy operating climate where ‘every pound is a prisoner’, anything we can do to help our customers reduce risk while enabling them to continue purchasing equipment to deliver projects safely, on budget and on time can only be beneficial to all concerned.”

LESS AUTHORITY BUT MORE RESPONSIBILITY: A GROWING PROBLEM FOR SHIP MASTERS? The position of the Ship Master, apparently enshrined in centuries of law, custom and practice, is showing evidence of strain in the light of 21st century ship operation and management.

The Master’s traditional authority is widely perceived as being diminished while responsibility is being increased, frequently in matters over which he has little or no control.

Is the role of the Master under attack?

How has his authority and responsibilities been affected in an age of instant communication between ship and shore, and a growing volume of laws and regulations affecting the way the Master runs his ship? These are the core questions for the 14th Cadwallader Debate and Dinner to consider at Drapers’ Hall, London on October 26th. The event is being organised by the London Shipping Law Centre (LSLC) Maritime Business Forum.

Michael Grey, LSLC Council Member and former seafarer, has no doubts about the growing difficulties facing Ship Masters. He cites external interference in loading and stowage, course, speed and performance decisions, sometimes overriding the Master’s safety concerns and backed by bullying. There are increasing instances where the Master is held as a ‘legal hostage,’ when local and port authorities, sometimes corrupt, find something wrong with the ship, its operations and its cargo.

Ambitious and bright officers need to be attracted to the Ship Masters’ role. However, there are worrying signs that senior officers are being deterred from this aspiration when they observe first-hand the burdens borne by those who command the ships they sail in.

Michael Grey, LSLC Council Member and former seafarer.

Under the chairmanship of Lord Clarke of Stone-cum-Ebony, the speaker’s panel will be led by Captain Kuba Szymanski, Secretary-General of Intermanager, as moderator. He will be supported

by Michael Kelleher, Director, West of England P&I Club; Faz Peermohamed, Global Head of Shipping, Ince & Co; Michael Chalos, Partner, K&L Gates (New York): and Jeff Lantz, Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards, US Coast Guard.

Captain Szymanski said:

Hierarchy is vital to a vessel’s performance, as clear decisions are fundamental to a ship’s performance and the safety and integrity of crew, cargo and the environment. Ever since all shipping companies had to adopt the ISM Code, we have seen a transfer of authority from ship to shore personnel who are making more key decisions.

Yet the Master remains formally responsible for factors which he does not control.

The Master must continue to be the voice of the vessel, just as he has always been.

Mr. Grey added: “The debate is designed to tease out areas of real concern within the industry, ashore and afloat. The issue is that modern legal developments and the communication technology, which binds ship and shore more closely together require the traditional role of the Ship Master to be revisited.”

A few places for the debate and dinner are still available. Contact Gerard Matthews at LSLC. Tel. +44 (0)20 7936 3417. Email: Shipping@ShippingLBC.com

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With an estimated 150,000 new merchant officers required in the global shipping industry by 2025, Mr Grey is concerned that these factors could well discourage those contemplating a career at sea and ultimate command.

Right: Michael Grey, LSLC Council Member and former seafarer.

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WORLD’S NATIONAL SHIPOWNER ASSOCIATIONS PRESS SHIPPING’S GLOBAL REGULATOR TO SET TIMELINE FOR REDUCING GREEN HOUSE GAS EMISSIONS About 90% of global trade is moved by cargo ships which are collectively responsible for about 2.2% of the world’s total Green House Gas (GHG) emissions (similar to that emitted by international aviation).

As a considered response to the Paris Agreement on climate change, the world’s national shipowner associations – represented by their global trade association, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) – have pledged their support for the development of a timeline for the further reduction of the shipping sector’s GHG emissions.

ICS has proposed that the details of a CO2 reduction commitment should be developed on behalf of the sector, as soon as possible, by the industry’s global regulator, the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

The goal is to build on the substantial CO2 reductions already achieved by shipping, and the mandatory IMO CO2 reduction regime which is already in force worldwide.

Responding to the expectation that the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) may reach agreement this week on a CO2 reduction plan for the aviation sector, ICS Chairman, Esben Poulsson, explained:

Shipping is the only industrial sector which already has a mandatory global CO2 reduction regime in place, applicable to the entire world fleet and which predates the Paris Agreement by 4 years. Shipping has a very good story to tell. The most recent data from 2014 shows that shipping reduced its total CO2 emissions by over 10% in just 5 years, despite continuing growth in maritime trade.

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Mr Poulsson added:

The binding IMO rules, in force worldwide since 2013, will mean that future ships will be even more efficient and most ships built after 2025 will be at least 30% more efficient than those delivered in the 2000s. It is amazing to consider that the most efficient ships today only burn 1 gram of fuel per tonne of cargo moved one kilometre. With bigger ships, better engines, cleaner fuels and operational efficiency measures such as satellite-assisted speed management, we are confident of reducing CO2 emissions per tonnekilometre by 50% by 2050.

Despite their current reliance on fossil fuels, individual ships are becoming far more efficient. But the industry also wants IMO to respond to the challenge of addressing the total CO2 emissions from the sector if demand for maritime trade continues to increase due to population growth and economic development – factors over which the industry has no control.

The first step will be a global CO2 data collection system for ships, which IMO Member States will officially establish this October, with full industry support.

This system should then become fully operational by 2018.

But ICS asserts that, in the same way that governments under the Paris Agreement have set out Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) for reducing the total GHG emissions by their national economies, IMO needs to do something similar on behalf of the international shipping industry, even though it is a sector and not a country.

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ICS Chairman, Esben Poulsson, explained: “We wish to see IMO Member States adopt a course similar to that agreed by governments in Paris and which reflects the spirit of the Agreement. This will help IMO Member States to demonstrate they are serious about building on the real progress already made by the shipping industry to reduce CO2.

Our hope is that this can be done in a way that will also be acceptable to developing nations whose support will be vital if IMO is to continue making progress on a global basis.”

The Paris Agreement on climate change makes no explicit reference to international transport. But the UNFCCC Kyoto Protocol, which is still in force, makes clear that both the shipping and aviation sectors have a responsibility to reduce their GHG emissions.

Shipping’s current share of the world’s CO2 emissions are a reflection of the fact that shipping is a truly enormous industry transporting almost 10 billion tonnes of cargo a year. It may be out of sight, but international cargo shipping (about 70,000 ships) keeps the world economy running, transporting energy, food and raw materials, as well as most of the world’s manufactured products.

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“Our industry should be proud of its achievements” Intercargo holds Annual General, Executive &Technical Committee meetings INTERCARGO (The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners) held on October 3rd and 4th its Technical Committee meeting, followed by a Gala dinner, the Executive Committee and Annual General Meetings, and industry-focused presentations.

INTERCARGO re-iterated its commitment to a safe, efficient, high quality and environmentally-friendly dry cargo shipping industry, and its support for an industry governed by free and fair competition. The meetings were coordinated

by Chairman John Platsidakis, Vice Chairmen Capt Jay Pillai and Mr Nicky Pappadakis, and Technical Committee Chairman Mr Dimitris Fafalios. Main topics were the implementation of the Ballast Water Convention, the Safe Carriage of Cargoes, the availability of Reception Facilities for Hazardous to the Marine Environment cargo residues and cargo hold washing, Air Emissions / CO2, Design Standards of Bulk carriers and related equipment, and piracy.

INTERCARGO will continue its efforts to persuade MoUs to establish selfassessment procedures with the objective of targeting corruption within their areas.

Also, the importance of States timely submission of casualty investigation reports to IMO was again stressed: it was considered an important tool for identifying the cause of incidents and enabling corrective actions to be taken.

The Chairman John Platsidakis thanked the members for their solid support especially in view of the very challenging days for the dry cargo shipping, and expressed his optimism for the outlook of the sector. He also thanked the Secretariat for their support, and especially Mr David Tongue, the retiring Secretary General, for his valuable contribution and wished to maintain contact in the future, while welcomed Dr Kostas Gkonis as INTERCARGO’s new Secretary General.

David Tongue said “It had been an honour and a pleasure to represent the INTERCARGO membership, all of which had strived to improve our industry with a continued dedication and passion throughout the difficult market conditions being experienced, I am proud to have been associated with INTERCARGO’s efforts to try to ensure safety for our ships and crews, particularly in our efforts to raise awareness and counter the dangers that may be encountered when carrying bulk cargoes that may liquefy”. He continued

“I am pleased to be able to leave the very able INTERCARGO Secretariat in the good hands of Kostas Gkonis and look forward to learning of the further improvements and contribution the Association will undoubtedly continue to provide for the bulk carrier industry” “The dry cargo and shipping industry should be proud of their record in these fields”, said Dr Gkonis “Our members are faced with difficult market conditions, while expectations on the regulatory front remain high: after the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, some are waiting round the corner to criticise shipping’s response at IMO level. Yet before having to prove anything more, shipping should already be proud of its achievements as the most

environmentally-friendly transport mode.

It is our responsibility to communicate this message”, adding that “in these challenging times, the role entrusted to me fills me with great honour and even more so with responsibility. As a team we will do our best to fill the experience gap to be left by our retiring Secretary General.”

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HRH THE PRINCESS ROYAL TO ATTEND EXCLUSIVE EVENT IN SUPPORT OF THE MISSION TO SEAFARERS SINGAPORE On the morning of Thursday, 3rd November 2016, HRH Princess Anne, accompanied by Government officials and dignitaries, will visit Singapore’s Jurong Port as President of The Mission to Seafarers Singapore (MTSS) and Patron of Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA).

The day begins with a horse display and presentation of Rosettes by Princess Anne to beneficiaries of RDA. The focus will then move to a tour of MTSS Jurong Port ‘welfare of seafarers’ Drop-inCentre to meet with MTSS volunteers, staff and, seafarers.

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Albatross, which will host a reception to celebrate the work undertaken by MTSS and RDA. This will offer a unique networking opportunity for over 100 guests on board, as well as the chance to speak directly to HRH and other senior officials.

Furthermore, they will enjoy a performance of songs by the superb Paul Roberts (of Stranglers fame) from his forthcoming show, ‘Let’s Dance – Paul Roberts sings David Bowie’, which will continue after HRH has disembarked and the Royal Albatross sails on to Resorts World, Sentosa.

Capt Robert Walking, Chairman of The Mission to Seafarers Singapore said: “Thanks to the kind support of Princess Anne and the generosity our Sponsors and Partners, both charities will benefit greatly

from this unique day, helping them to continue to help those who benefit from their vital work.”

For fundraising ideas and how else to get involved, please visit the Mission website, www.missiontoseafarers.org/supportus/ or get involved on social media by following @FlyingAngelNews on Twitter or /TheMissiontoSeafarers on Facebook, using #RoyalVisitMTS.

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PME Power Systems Group Ltd wins at the South West National Apprenticeship Awards 2016 regional ceremony PME Group has been announced as a winner at the South West National Apprenticeship Awards 2016 regional ceremony.

PME Group was winner in the region for Small Employer of the Year.

Jade Chalk, Commercial Director at PME Group said:

We are thrilled that our commitment to the apprenticeship programme has been recognised by the National Apprenticeship Service. Almost 50% of our total workforce have either completed or are currently completing their apprenticeship with us.

To gain the expertise in our engineering field and have the confidence to deliver to our

company standards takes time.

The apprenticeship scheme offers us the perfect vehicle to allow us to nurture through education, training and ‘hands on’ experience our fledgling leading edge staff.

As part of our growth we now have two additional branches – both of which are recruiting for apprentices now and we anticipate continued recruitment to allow us to continue being market leaders.

One of our Apprentice Engineers, Tom, when asked about this award said of his apprenticeship with PME Group that it ‘turned a job into a passion’. You can’t get much better than that.

Sue Husband, Director of the National Apprenticeship Service said:

The National Apprenticeship Awards enable exceptional apprentices and dedicated employers to receive the recognition they richly deserve. Apprenticeships enable people to gain the skill and knowledge they need.

PME Group has won the award for Small Employer of the Year, South West Region and I would like to congratulate them on their achievement. Winning this award is greatly deserved.

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BIMCO raises serious concern over data on available fuel ahead of MEPC decision on global sulphur cap implementation date BIMCO, the world’s largest international shipping association, has today voiced serious concerns about some of the official data that will inform the decision of the MEPC over the implementation date of the 0.5% global sulphur cap.

The official IMO study which assessed the relevant availability of fuel oil has failed to fully address the IMO’s terms of reference – in BIMCO’s view – in several critical areas: • On fuel oil quality. A significant amount of the fuel oil that the IMO study concludes will be available for marine use is unsafe to store and use onboard ships.

• On how an assessed shortage of sulphur removal capacity in refineries will be resolved so that capacity would be in place by 2020.

• The study fails to model the disruption that an overnight introduction of the global cap (from 31 December 2019) would cause.

As a result, BIMCO states it is not possible to determine that the global refining industry will have the capacity to produce enough marine fuel by 2020. BIMCO also raises concerns that the supply of fuel to other sectors of the global economy could face major disruption if the scenario is not addressed beforehand.

BIMCO, among others, have funded an independent supplementary study (carried out by EnSys and Navigistics) to assess the availability of marine fuel, which addresses all the above issues.

This study concluded that it is unlikely that there will be sufficient low sulphur fuel available in 2020, while maintaining uninterrupted supply of fuel to all other sectors of the global economy.

Lars Robert Pedersen, Deputy Secretary General at BIMCO, said: “It is clear that the IMO study is flawed, meaning it is not possible to determine from the study that there would be

sufficient fuel available in 2020.

On that basis, our opinion is that it would be irresponsible for IMO to make the decision to go for 2020 at MEPC 70 in October. There is clearly a need for additional analysis to ensure the supply chain for global trade is not seriously disrupted and developing nations are not hit hard by a lack of affordable energy.”

“This is not about the cost of low sulphur fuel for ships – that has long been known. We know that the shipping industry will buy the fuel they need.

But if it is in short supply, the cost will rise not just for shipping but for all users of the fuel. This will price those in poorer economies out of the market.”

“It’s a complex issue – but the difficulties in ensuring sufficient refinery capacity and the disruption caused by an overnight introduction have to be thoroughly taken into account.”

Innovative Nord-Lock Group catches top level political attention in Sweden The Nord-Lock Group continues its successful global expansion.

In recognition of its extraordinary engineering achievements, the Speaker and key members of the Swedish Parliament today visited the unique Nord-Lock wedge-locking technology factory.

The Nord-Lock Group originated in Sweden and is today a global group with four main business areas, six factories, and more than 20 sales offices worldwide.

The patented Nord-Lock wedge-locking technology is still produced in Sweden.

The factory is full of advanced equipment, manufacturing the highly advanced bolt securing systems around the clock to serve the growing global demand.

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politicians, led by the Speaker of the house of the Swedish Parliament.

During the visit, the visitors were impressed by the state of the art production facilities that Nord-Lock invested heavily in during the recent years. Today the factory is a telling example of how a high-tech company can compete on a global scale thanks to their unique combination of know- how and manufacturing excellence.

The Nord-Lock bolt securing systems

that are produced in Sweden are used in critical applications around the globe, from the deepest seas all the way up in space. There is basically no place where these products cannot go: be it the high speed trains in Japan, skyscrapers in Dubai, windmills in the US or on mining drill heads in Latin America.

Bolt securing systems from Nord-Lock continue to make the world a safer place.

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MEPC 70 MUST IMPLEMENT CHANGES TO MARPOL ANNEX VI IN LINE WITH KIGALI AGREEMENT ON HFCs Oceanic Technical Solutions has welcomed the decision by the United Nations to amend the Montreal Protocol to reduce the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in air conditioning and refrigeration systems, but has warned the shipping industry could be left in the cold if the International Maritime Organisation fails to implement similar measures.

Speaking prior to the Marine Environment Protection Committee’s 70th session, which meets in London next week, Oceanic Technical Solutions’ Managing Director Robert Chesters said:

World leaders are now addressing the correlation between climate change and the use of HFCs, so it is important that IMO follows this lead.

We are pleased that the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships is on the IMO agenda and it is encouraging to note that a Working Group has been established to look at ways of reducing GHGs. However, I hope that along with the focus on CO2 emissions consideration is given to HFC refrigerants that are vented to atmosphere annually.

A consideration is that for every kilo of R404A refrigerant vented to atmosphere this is the equivalent of 3922 kilos of CO2, so HFCs must be discussed.

I hope a decision is made to amend MARPOL Annex VI in line with the revised Montreal Protocol commitments.

The current MARPOL Annex VI requirement on HFC’s is focused largely around the recording or refrigerant consumption and the means to handle refrigerants in a safe manner.

Surely the next stage of Annex VI is to address the containment of refrigerants, as a reduction in the amount of HFC that is vented to atmosphere will have a direct

impact on the environment,” said Chesters.

During negotiations, in Kigali, Rwanda, 197 signatories to the Montreal Protocol agreed to gradually phase out the use of HFCs in a move that could prevent up to 0.5°C of global warming by the end of this century.

Taking seven years to iron out a deal, the Kigali agreement concluded that developed countries will start to phase down the use of HFCs from 2019, reducing consumption to 15 to 20% of current levels by the late 2040s. Developing countries will follow with a freeze of HFCs consumption levels in 2024, with some countries freezing consumption in 2028.

The agreement will have a positive impact on reducing anthropogenic climate change but the shipping industry, already facing a Europeanwide phase out of HFCs with the EU Regulations on Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases (F-Gas), could struggle with inflated prices because of the phase down.

match the cooling capacity, oil carrying properties and running parameters of commonly used marine refrigerants in scope for phase out.

“These have a relatively low global warming potential (GWP) and are considered a suitable replacement for R22 R404A and R507, typical marine refrigerants that have a GWP above 2500 and which will be outlawed when the EU-wide service ban on these systems enters into force in 2020.

Alternatives that do not deplete the ozone layer or have a smaller impact on the climate, such as ammonia or carbon dioxide, are being explored as are more efficient air-conditioning and refrigeration systems. But one way of immediately reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases to atmosphere is to ensure the refrigeration plant is completely gas-tight and leak free,” said Chesters.

Adopted in 1987, the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer is the most successful UN environmental agreement in history. Ratified by 197 parties, it has led to a 98% decrease in the production and use of ozone-damaging chemicals.

Warned Chesters.

HFCs are currently the world’s fastest growing greenhouse gases, their emissions increasing by up to 10% each year.

They are also claimed to be one of the most powerful, trapping thousands of times more heat in the Earth’s atmosphere than carbon dioxide (CO2).

“While the Kigali agreement has made provision for grants to be made available for the research and development of affordable HFC alternatives, there are currently few ‘green’ refrigerants on the market that have the requisite performance properties as R22 or other controlled HFCs,” said Chesters.

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Based on the type and design of direct expansion plants in operation aboard most vessels, Oceanic Technical Solutions recommends that, until new gases have been developed and are readily available the lower GWP refrigerants such as R407F or R417A are adopted as the “greener option” for shipping as these closely

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Thuraya, Ooredoo Maldives sign deal to provide fisheries with Satellite Connectivity

Thuraya Telecommunications Company, a leading Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) operator and Ooredoo Maldives today announced an agreement to supply resorts and fisheries with mobile satellite products and services across the archipelago in the Indian Ocean. The initial phase of the agreement will provision fisheries and anglers with voice products and broadband connectivity over Thuraya’s satellite network.

The agreement addresses a mandate issued by the Maldives government, progressively requiring commercial fishing operators to fit their vessels with satellite communication equipment and to supply anglers with satellite phones.

This is in line with the approach adopted by other fisheries management authorities throughout the world. By equipping their fishing vessels with Thuraya’s products, operators will have access to monitoring systems and services that address multiple requirements such as issues of distress and safety.

Commencing since 19th October, Ooredoo Maldives will sell Thuraya SatSleeve+ and SatSleeve Hotspot devices as well as data packages at their retail outlets and through their enterprise account teams. Thuraya SatSleeve+ and SatSleeve Hotspot are sleek adaptors that transform smartphones into satellite phones. They offer fast, simple connectivity on the move, especially in remote areas where terrestrial networks have become

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unavailable or unreliable. They allow the user to make calls, use messaging applications, send and receive email and SMS, and access apps. They also come with an additional safety feature a programmable SOS button that works even if the smartphone isn’t connected.

Bilal El Hamoui, Chief Commercial Officer at Thuraya said, “Fishing is one of the most dangerous occupations in the world, and more stringent safety measures are required. Up until now, the lack of accessibility and affordability have placed reliable satellite communications outside the reach of many fishermen. It’s time to re-evaluate, because we are offering unprecedented value. Thuraya equipment is small, and is quick and easy to install.

We offer unlimited data plans, fast speeds and access to a reliable network.

Thuraya can drive your communication costs down by an average of 40%.

More affordable technology means it’s easier to keep satellite equipment onboard even on the smallest vessel, making it safer for fishermen to do their jobs and stay in touch with shore. Thuraya’s purpose is to save and improve lives, and this agreement will allow fishermen to be connected when and where they need it.”

Hussain Niyaz, from Ooredoo said, “Traditionally, fishery is the main occupation and major source of livelihood in the Maldives. It is also the second largest industry in the country. Safety is an important driver in this sector, where there are many accidents. It is important to have crew-calling capabilities

outside of radio range so fishermen can send alerts when in trouble.

Thuraya’s mobile satellite products and solutions enable us to extend our coverage and services to this sector.

In exchange for a two-year contract, consumers can enjoy un-interrupted connectivity on land or at sea.”

The second phase of the agreement, which will come into effect later this year will target the 105 plus resorts located in the different atolls constituting the Republic of Maldives. In a pre-emptive and precautionary mandate by the government, all resorts and touristic facilities are required to install satellite communication equipment as an added safety measure for tourists and visitors.

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AkzoNobel awards shipping industry’s largest ever number of carbon credits to Grimaldi Group Leading global logistics company Grimaldi Group has received the largest number of carbon credits to have been issued through a landmark initiative developed

by AkzoNobel’s marine coatings business, the supplier of International® coatings.

Grimaldi – which specializes in maritime transport – was presented with a total of 109,617 carbon credits through the award-winning program, which rewards ship owners for converting to sustainable hull coatings, such as those available in AkzoNobel’s International range.

Each carbon credit represents the avoidance of one ton of CO2 being emitted to the atmosphere. The credits can either be sold on the carbon markets – where they are valued in excess of $500,000 based on current prices – or can be used to offset emissions from other parts of an organization.

Paul Kyprianou, Grimaldi Group’s External Relations Manager, said:

Being awarded the largest ever issue of carbon credits demonstrates Grimaldi’s commitment to its social and environmental responsibilities, and to pioneering the market in developing transport and logistics solutions that are founded on sustainability. The shipping industry is under significant

pressure to improve operational and environmental efficiencies and AkzoNobel’s carbon credits program is an initiative that can play a significant role in helping achieve this.

Dr André Veneman, Director of Sustainability, AkzoNobel, presents 109,617 carbon credits to Dario Bocchetti, Corporate Energy Saving Manager, Grimaldi Group. The presentation marked the largest number of carbon credits to have been issued through a landmark initiative developed by AkzoNobel’s marine coatings business, the supplier of International® coatings.

Added André Veneman, AkzoNobel’s Director of Sustainability:

Shipping needs to see more uptake in clean technology to improve its sustainability. Our carbon credits program proves that by making the investment, ship owners can benefit from both increased efficiency gains and lower fuel costs. They also reap the additional financial benefits of the credits, based on the amount of carbon that is reduced. Grimaldi has shown that through championing sustainable shipping, it is creating a more competitive, efficient and successful company that will continue to pioneer the industry for many generations to come.

AkzoNobel’s carbon credits methodology has been developed over a number of years in conjunction with The Gold Standard Foundation and Fremco Group. Launched in 2014, it is the first initiative of its kind that financially rewards ship owners for investing in sustainable hull coatings that improve operational efficiencies and reduce emissions.

Fourteen Grimaldi Group vessels spanning RORO, PCTC, cruise and ro/pax ferries were validated and verified within the carbon credits program. Each vessel was converted from a biocidal antifouling system to a premium, biocide-free advanced hull coating technology from International’s Intersleek range of coatings, which are proven to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions on average by 9 percent.

In total, 126,785 carbon credits have been awarded to ship owners throughout 2016. Currently, more than 50 vessels are enrolled in the carbon credits program, having converted from a biocidal antifouling to Intersleek technology, providing those ship owners with a share of an estimated $1.2 million of value in carbon credits.

That number is anticipated to increase dramatically as the pioneering slime control technology Intersleek 1100SR nears the 1,000th application.

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Damen wins 13-tug order from Edison Chouest Offshore To be built in the USA under Damen’s Technical Cooperation programme

Above: ASD 3212 artist impression. Above right: Gary Chouest, President/CEO of Edison Chouest Offshore.

Bottom right: Jan van Hogerwou, General Manager New Construction Damen Area Support North America.

Leading marine transportation provider and the USA’s largest operator of OSVs, Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO), has teamed up with Damen to build a total of 13 heavy duty mooring assistance and escort tugs. These will be deployed on two major maritime projects for which ECO has recently won contracts, based in part on the use of well-proven Damen tug designs.

The vessels will be built using ECO’s highly regarded network of five shipyards and Damen’s support and expertise.

The first of these is a contract that ECO won earlier this year with a new Corpus Christi based LNG export terminal.

The agreement is for the supply of four escort tugs with a bollard pull of 80 tonnes, to operate at this new LNG terminal in Texas, which is currently under construction.

The Damen tugs will be of the well proven escort/mooring ASD 3212 design.

More recently, ECO has won a high profile, long term contract in Alaska.

ECO is taking over the ship escortresponse duties out of Valdez,

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Prince William Sound, from July 2018, for which it will require nine, highpowered escort tugs. For this highly environmentally-sensitive project, Damen and ECO will work together to deliver four more ASD 3212 tugs with a bollard pull of 70 tonnes each and five of the most powerful ASD tugs ever built; the ASD 4517 with a bollard pull of 150+ tonnes, is a joint Damen and ECO developed escort tug specifically designed for the sometimes challenging weather conditions in the Prince William Sound.

Chouest was pleased to have this opportunity to take Damen’s proven hull design and helped create a new, state-of-the-art escort design representing the most powerful ASD tug ever designed or built. said Gary Chouest, President/CEO of Edison Chouest Offshore.

In total ECO is now investing in the construction of a total of 13 Damendesigned tugs at its shipyards.

In what is a difficult period for the

maritime industry, ECO and Damen have teamed up to ensure that the most capable and technologically-advanced tugs are available to meet the needs of both of these challenging, but exciting projects.

The contract has been handled by Damen’s new Area Support office in Houston, which opened on 1 August 2016. Jan van Hogerwou, General Manager New Construction Damen Area Support North America, is delighted to be able to announce this latest success for the Damen Shipyards Group in the United States.

Within just three months Damen has won orders for the construction of 27 tugs at four different US Shipyards, and we have only just begun!

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Diversification for Carmet Marine Ltd

Carmet Marine Ltd have placed an order for a new WISE 110T amphibious boat hoist for use at the shipyard on the River Mersey.

The hoist will be the largest of its kind on the West Coast and has been specifically designed to facilitate the increase in demand for workboats both in the civil engineering and renewable energy sector. The hoist will specially designed to lift vessels up to 10m beam and 110 tonnes in weight, to facilitate the lifting of the larger crew transfer vessels working on the windfarms in the Irish Sea. Carmet Marine Ltd took over the shipyard in Bromborough in November 2015, and the order for the new boat hoist is part of the company’s long term plan to increase the quality services offered to current and new clients. The hoist will work in conjunction with the current slipway cradle which has the capability of handling vessels up to 1200 tonnes in weight.

As well as being able to securely recover

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vessels quicker, the main advantage to the hoist is the ability to store more than one vessel at a time on the 6 acre site for either short or long term periods. The shipyard does have undercover storage if required and available, but also has access to cranage, forklifts and cherrypickers.

Managing Director Brett Metcalfe stated that ‘the hoist is the Company’s next step to providing clients with an efficient 24/7 support package for vessel maintenance and repair services’.

These services include hull inspection and repairs, cleaning and painting, mechanical and hydraulic overhauls, rudder and propulsion repairs.

Additionally Carmet Marine Ltd are now in a position to offer competitive prices for new marine engines, Gearboxes and mechanical spares, anodes, LSA equipment, ropes and lifting equipment and also marine electronics.

The hoist is due to arrive at the shipyard in February 2017.

For more information on the hoist and all services offered please contact: Andy Morley – Business Development Manager 07968 057 651 andy@carmet.co.uk www.carmetmarine.co.uk The one stop shop for all workboat maintenance and repair services!

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ECOSPEED STRENGTHENS POLAR CODE COMPLIANCE AS MORE ICE-GOING VESSELS OPT FOR THE HARD COAT Subsea Industries has received an order for its specialist hull and rudder coatings for application to a shallow draught anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel under construction at Turkey’s Atlas Shipyard.

The hard-type coatings were selected amidst strong competition because of their proven performance in polar waters. The Ice-Class 1A, 65m tug will carry out anchor handling and oil recovery duties in the ecologically sensitive Arctic in compliance with the IMO Polar Code requirements, due to enter into force in January.

Orkun Comuoglu, Managing Director, Amat Engineering, Subsea Industries’ agent in Turkey who secured the contract, said: “This is a super ice-class vessel and required extensive hull protection for the operations the vessel will undertake. The entry into force of the Polar Code next year is likely to result in more vessels applying the Ecospeed technology.”

Manuel Hof, Production Executive and NACE Coatings Inspector at Subsea Industries,

explained that the Polar Code recommends the application of abrasion resistant, low friction coatings to vessels operating in ice-covered waters.

“There is a risk that conventional anti-foulings can degrade rapidly in polar ice, leach chemicals or leave paint fragments behind when ice impacts damage the coating. There is no such risk with a hard-type coating. Ecospeed and Ecoshield are tough, durable and highly abrasion resistant protective coatings,” said Hof. The operational success of the 1995-built RRS Ernest Shackleton – the British Antarctic Survey ship due to be replaced by the Sir David Attenborough, now under construction by UK shipbuilder Cammell Laird – is an exemplar of the Ecospeed coating’s performance.

When the 4028gt survey ship was drydocked after navigating 2.5m thick ice with a high content of gravel and volcanic lava, the original coating, applied seven years ago, was virtually intact, undamaged. This was in stark contrast to the vessel’s previous docking, where the conventionally-coated hull had to be stripped

back to bare steel and recoated.

Hof revealed that the trend for arctic operations together with the pending implementation of the Polar Code is resulting in increased interest in the hard-coat concept.

“Ecospeed is highly relevant to ice-going tonnage,” Hof said. “We have a number of icebreaker references now, all of which are producing some very positive results. We are focusing on the icebreaking and ice-going market and are in discussions concerning a number of projects, some of which are high-profile vessels.”

In the meantime, Subsea Industries will apply its Ecospeed hull and Ecoshield coatings to the new 70t bollard pull vessel this December.

The contact includes options for an additional two more OSD-designed tugs.

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NORSAFE’S BUILDS ON GROWING MILITARY BUSINESS BY EXHIBITING AT EURONAVAL

Due to its success in the military and professional sector, Norsafe recently exhibited at Euronaval in Paris Le Bourget, during October.

On display was a model of the Munin S1200, Norsafe’s high speed patrol boat, which offers excellent reliability and the capability of maintaining high speeds in heavy seas.

The boat is designed to operate away from land based installations or the mother ship for extended periods of time, with sufficient range for long duration operation.

Norsafe personnel were on hand to

talk visitors through the company’s comprehensive military and professional range while videos demonstrated the manoeuvrability and reliability of the vessels.

components and materials are used making the boats ideal for all types of patrol and assistance even in hostile areas.

Our business in the military sector is growing year on year and we want to capitalise on this so by exhibiting at Euronaval we can showcase our quality range to buyers from around the world.

For more information about Norsafe’s products and services visit:

Øystein Schultz Sandberg, Vice President of Sales at Norsafe.

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New LED marine downlights from Glamox reduce power consumption by up to 80% Lighting solutions specialist Glamox has updated its DL60 series of LED downlights for marine applications with new state of the art LED modules.

The result is significantly reduced power consumption and an overall more environmentally friendly profile.

The new DL60 LED downlights are designed to provide maximum light quality with better colour rendering than fluorescent and halogen lighting. All DL60 components are custom engineered to work optimally together in order to provide maximum light output and minimum glare. The downlights are suitable for a wide range of offshore oil and gas and marine applications, including crew and public areas, cabins, corridors, lounges, shopping areas, ship bridges and staircases.

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up to 80% with the same light level. On a large marine vessel that has many corridors, common areas and cabins, this represents a substantial energy saving, lower total cost of ownership and a short payback on the initial investment.

The DL60 series of LED downlights is easy to install and is characterised by a long service life at high ambient temperatures (50,000 hours at 45 deg C) and low power consumption. The DL60 is supplied with driver and light source and is available in a wide range of trims (white, brass or chrome) and decors.

EMC is becoming increasingly important in all industries and applications.

The DL60 is produced in accordance with EMC requirements. The increased use of electronic components in modern ship designs, particularly in the control room, requires more stringent control of EMC

requirements. EMC 1 protection, both conducted and radiated, must be guaranteed on all light fittings installed in the bridge. This is covered by the international standard IEC65/6500.

The DL60 is available in three sizes and two heights (92, 108 and 155mm diameter).

The 155mm diameter version is available with a housing in two depths, which is ideal for mounting in ceilings with space restriction.

Five versions of the DL60 are available with lumen system outputs of 500, 700, 800, 900, 1100, 1400 and 2100 lm. The latest addition, the DL60-R108 LED version, is adjustable vertically and horizontally. In order turned to optimise light settings, the DL60-R108 LED light can be tilted up to 25 degrees and rotated up to 228 degrees.

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GLOBAL INSULATION (EUROPEAN) LTD Who are we? Global Insulation (European) Ltd is a modern, innovative insulation company which specialises in the Marine and Petro-Chemical industries.

The company has been established for over twenty years within this sector and is based in a prime location in the South of England, neighbouring the maritime City of Portsmouth. The Company Director, Lindsay Gowers, has over 36 year’s experience within the Passive Fire and Insulation Industries.

Global Insulation can offer it’s services to include full written specifications in accordance with DNV, Lloyds, BV and RINA approved Passive Fire systems to A60 and A30 to Steel, Aluminium and Composite constructions. The specifications we provide incorporate a variety of materials, to include Mineral Fibre, Ceramic Blankets, and Microporous, which are all fully certified. We also specialise in High Temperature Work with exhaust systems, where we will write various specifications for certification approvals.

grown steadily and our current portfolio includes, Wightlink, Blyth Workcats, CTruk, P&O, Kline LNG (UK) Ltd, Turbine Transfer, Burgess Marine, and Hill Robinson Group, to mention but a few.

Over the past decade our company has become well established within the offshore turbine industry. With our expertise in the marine industry we have been approached by a large variety of shipyards with both aluminium and steel/composite construction, completing various vessels from the writing of specifications for Thermal, Acoustic and Passive Fire, through to the supply and installation of the same. During the course of 2015 and 2016 we have completed a four vessel project for Aluminium Marine Consultants on the Isle of Wight. Our ability to provide excellent logistics has enabled us to complete works in Denmark, Norway, Croatia, Spain, Italy, and Palma all within the past year.

We have also established ourselves within the Super Yacht Sector where we write the specifications for Passive Fire, Thermal and Acoustic insulation.

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Some of our Super Yacht projects include Moon Maiden II, Lady K, MY Babylon and MY Nobbler, SY Endeavour, Lady A, Tacanuya, MY Antelope III, to name but a few.

One of our most challenging contracts was meeting one of Kline LNG (UK) Ltd’s vessels, the Arctic Discoverer, whilst she was at anchor in the Arctic Circle to carry out an insulation programme to the Main Bridge Deck and various other parts of the vessel.

Global Insulation has a very good working relationship with all its manufacturers, where we strive to achieve in producing insulation materials, especially passive fire, where we can reduce weight factors and installation costs therefore meeting the demand in the marine industry for fuel cost savings.

We are able to offer both the supply and the install of all insulation requirements, to include all ancillaries. We can arrange to have delivery to any worldwide location.

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Gondan Shipyard lays the keel of new Østensjø SOV for DONG wind farm During October, at its facilities in Figueras, Gondan Shipyard laid the keel of one of its latest projects: An innovative Service Operation Vessel (SOV) that will function as a mother ship for wind turbine technicians, as they perform maintenance work at DONG’s Race Bank offshore wind farm on the North Sea. The keel laying ceremony, highly symbolic, marks the start of the assembly of the hull in the slipway, where the vessel will remain until her launching next year.

This 81,10m long and 17,0m beam vessel is the first of the two SOVs that Gondan will deliver to the Norwegian shipowner Østensjø Rederi, both ships being built according to the same UT 540 WP design by Rolls Royce Marine.

She will be equipped with an UPTIME 23m length heave compensated “walkto-work” gangway, a cutting edge 3D compensated crane and a CTV landing system with bunkering facility. In addition to the gangway, the on-board-fitted 11m daughter craft will allow the safe transfer of maintenance technicians to the offshore wind turbines.

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Finally it is worth noting that the design will commit to lowering emissions and fuel saving targets by incorporating Rolls Royce Marine SAVe Cube system, based on variable rpm operation of the generator sets.

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PODS VERSUS WATER LUBRICATED PROPS: GREATER COMPARATIVE STUDIES REQUIRED Thordon Bearings has called on the marine industry to investigate the characteristics of both conventional seawater-lubricated propeller shaft systems and podded propulsion arrangements in order to provide shipowners with a better understanding of the two very different propulsion configurations.

In a recently published White Paper, the Canadian manufacturer of the COMPAC seawater-lubricated propeller shaft bearing system believes there is a great opportunity for independent comparative data so that cruiseship operators, in particular, can make more informed procurement decisions.

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propulsion, encouraging readers to assess a number of different factors before selecting their optimum propulsion solution.

The paper explores the key advantages and disadvantages of both arrangements, arguing the case for the conventional propeller shaft configuration due to its lower capital expenditure, reduced operating costs, zero pollution risk, life expectancy, low noise and vibration, manoeuvrability and survivability.

While acknowledging that greater research is needed, Thordon Bearings’ argument for convention is supported by several high-profile marine engineers with first-hand experience of both concepts, one of whom said he was “never able to ascertain with any certainty that the capital and through life costs of a podded propulsion system were any less than those for conventional drive arrangements.”

Other supporters of convention claim in the paper that a conventional passenger ship with a rounded skeg hull shape, twin six-blade fixed pitch propeller and a seawater lubricated shaft line, with appendages optimised using computational fluid dynamics, is comparable to a podded cruiseship in terms of hydrodynamic efficiency.

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INNOVATIVE SHIP STARTS WORK IN OFFSHORE WIND SERVICE

Above: Windea La Cour at the Gemini Offshore Wind Park.

Below: right Offshore wind service by the SOV vessel Windea La Cour the first vessel equipped with the ULSTEIN X STERN. Photos courtesy of Ulstein Group / FlyingFocus.

The X-STERN™ innovation (patent pending), introduced at ONS2014, has become reality. The ‘Windea La Cour’ has entered service at the Gemini offshore wind farm.

At sea trial, the vessel proved a max speed going astern close to the max forward speed. This increases flexibility when manoeuvring at the wind farm.

Only two years have passed since Ulstein Group introduced the X-STERN hull line innovation at the ONS maritime exhibition in Stavanger. Shortly after, two Service Operation Vessels (SOV) for the offshore wind industry were contracted by BS Offshore, Germany. The vessels were chartered by Siemens.

The X-STERN effect on flexibility and comfort The X-STERN is a pointed stern instead of a conventional transom (flat) stern.

Flexibility in operations is one of the major benefits with the X-STERN. Comfort is increased due to reduced vibrations and slamming. Flexibility and comfort are key assets to the ‘Windea La Cour’, which will be accommodating, transporting and transferring technicians from shore and to the wind turbines

in the Gemini wind farm offshore the Netherlands. The vessel can swiftly move between wind installations.

Proved her abilities on sea trial On the sea trial, the crew wanted to test the vessel’s abilities going astern, pushing the vessel to the max speed backwards. As a result of the X-STERN, the ship managed to keep a speed of 12.1 knots while backing, as compared to her forward speed of 13.95 knots, a difference of less than 2 knots.

No bow or stern impact The X-STERN shares much of the same characteristics as the proven and patented X-BOW bow design, which is also a design element in the ‘Windea La Cour’.

The vessel will experience no bow or stern impact in terms of slamming, as the acceleration levels are lower.

Also, vibration levels will be lower and the sustained speed is higher.

Ship number two under construction BS Offshore has another SOV vessel under construction by the shipbuilding yard, Ulstein Verft. The ship is built, equipped and painted inside a covered dock hall, ensuring a controlled atmosphere and the best quality of work. The vessel has been

launched from the dock hall, and will go for sea trials shortly.

Experienced shipbuilder Yard number 309, the ‘Windea La Cour’ was an on-date-delivery by Ulstein Verft, delivered on 23 June 2016. Ulstein Verft is an experienced yard with a history dating back to 1917, and is specialised in building advanced prototype vessels, as well as taking on ship repairs and conversions, which includes engineering.

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Weight down, efficiency up, by making holes in engines MAN Diesel & Turbo’s Mk 10 engine concept used Flex Rods to reduce its size Paul Gunton reports from Danish Maritime Days, Copenhagen.

Making two small holes in the connecting rod of its two stroke engines will allow MAN Diesel & Turbo to reduce their weight by as much as 10%, improve their efficiency and reduce their fuel consumption, the enginebuilder’s Senior Vice President, Promotion & Sales, Ole Grøne said.

Addressing a technical conference during Danish Maritime Days events in Copenhagen, he revealed the Flex Rod, which is able to flex slightly as the force on it changes angle during its rotation, which expands the area over which the bearing loads are distributed. He described its development as “very revolutionary”.

Although the concept has been shown to licensees, this was the first time it had been presented in public, he told Marine Propulsion.

As a result of the better load distribution, the bearing area can be smaller, allowing a narrower connecting rod and reductions in the sizes of other components.

Cylinders can be closer together, saving several tonnes from the total weight of the engine because of its shorter length.

He presented data for one of three engines in the initial development phase – the S70 Mk 10 – showing cylinder distance reduced by 80mm and said the changes

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led to savings of 10% in terms of kg/kW – effectively reducing the weight of an engine by 10%.

Above: MAN Diesel & Turbo’s Mk 10 engine concept used Flex Rods to reduce its size

Its development was driven by cost, he told the conference. Speaking later to Marine Propulsion, he said it was motivated by requests from yards for a cheaper engine but also one that has a narrower bedplate so they can make better hull shapes. Based on yard requests, the first three models to benefit from the change will be the G90, S70 and S60 engines.

duct passing between them.

Finite element calculations showed that a flexible connecting rod could help achieve this by including a hole in the right location. As the illustration shows, the eventual design has two holes, but a more optimum arrangement was found with just one. But it would have complicated construction because of a cooling oil duct that runs up the middle of the rod, so the two-hole solution has been adopted with the

(Credit: MAN Diesel & Turbo).

Tests were carried out earlier this year by MAN Diesel & Turbo in Denmark and by Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea.

Design drawings will be ready within a year, Mr Grøne said. The larger unit will be suitable for container ships while the two smaller machines will appeal to Aframax and Suezmax tankers. ● The Mk 10 engines will also incorporate two other innovations: A Top Controlled Exhaust Valve (TCEV) and a Fuel Booster Injection Valve (FBIV). The TCEV replaces the separate actuator and exhaust valve with a single unit and the FBIV does the same by combining the fuel pump and injection valve. These simplifications also reduce weight and improve efficiency, Mr Grøne said.

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Rolls-Royce to deliver ship equipment to the world’s largest tugs Rolls-Royce has signed a contract to deliver propulsion and deck machinery for 13 new tugs, including five which will have a direct bollard pull of around 150 tonnes.

The contract, with Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) is worth more than 38 million Euro. The 13 tugs are being designed and built at Chouest-affiliated shipyards in the USA. The five most powerful tugs will be 45 metres long and 17 metres wide, making them the world’s largest of their kind to date.

Rolls-Royce scope of delivery includes both large azimuth thrusters and winch packages, enabling the tugs to efficiently perform their main duties; general harbour assistance, braking or steering the vessel, or performing deep sea towing.

Mikael Makinen, Rolls-Royce, President – Marine, said:

We are looking forward to once again working with Edison Chouest Offshore on this project to deliver our proven technology to its new fleet of highly capable tugs. This contract underlines our capability to supply mission critical equipment to customers undertaking demanding towing operations, where safety at sea, high power and responsive manoeuvrability are all essential factors.

Eight of the vessels ordered by ECO will be equipped with two US 255 Fixed Pitch thrusters, while five will have US 60 Controllable Pitch Propellers.

All 13 vessels will be equipped with towing winches plus auxiliary winches from Rolls-Royce, all based on lowpressure hydraulics. The five largest of the tugs are to be equipped with winches with dynamic towing capability in the full bollard pull range, this is instead of towing on static brake which is most common for these type of vessels.

The dynamic towing capability of the low-pressure hydraulic reduces risk during a towing operation, and reduces wear and tear on tow gear.

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Rolls-Royce to power New York’s newest luxury ferry Rolls-Royce has won a contract to supply power and propulsion to New York’s newest and largest high-speed luxury ferry.

The catamaran, operated by New Jersey based Seastreak, will carry up to 600 passengers between Monmouth County, New Jersey and Wall Street in less than 40 minutes at a top speed of 35 knots.

Power comes from four high-speed MTU diesel engines type 12V 4000 M64 from Rolls-Royce. The engines will be EPA Tier III compliant and offer the lowest emissions on the market. The four engines will drive four Rolls-Royce Kamewa 63S4 waterjets, providing both reliability and redundancy.

This new vessel, together with improvements to three Seastreak-class vessels, will require the investment of more than $24 million dollars.

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reliable and comfortable ferry fleet for many years to come.”

Tor-Gunnar Hovig, Rolls-Royce, Senior Vice President Offshore & Merchant Solutions North America, said: “The combination of Rolls-Royce Kamewa waterjets and MTU high-speed diesel engines will help Seastreak transport thousands of customers every day economically, reliably and sustainably. We’re delighted that Seastreak has not only selected Rolls-Royce technology for their newest vessel but also to repower three of their existing fleet.”

The new ferry will include the latest in luxury seating, panoramic windows, beautiful interior design featuring all-LED lighting, flat screen TVs viewable from any seat, multiple dedicated charging stations, Wi-Fi, and high-tech HVAC systems.

The passenger seating arrangement will consist of 520 interior seats with an additional 206 exterior seats located on the second and third deck.

To be known as the Commodore class,

the craft is being designed by Incat-Crowther of Sydney, Australia, and will be built at Gulf Craft, La. It is expected to be delivered in 2017. When delivered it will be the highest passenger capacity USCG K-class high-speed ferry in the United States.

In addition, three Seastreak class vessels (Highlands, New York and New Jersey) will be upgraded and repowered with Rolls-Royce equipment over the next several years. This will start with the Seastreak New York this winter.

Seastreak plans to upgrade and repower one vessel per year each winter.

All three vessels will be refitted with modern Tier 3 MTU 16V 4000 M64 engines driving Rolls-Royce waterjets. This new engine and jet configuration will not only be cleaner burning, and better for the environment, but will also remove approximately 20 tons of weight, helping greatly with speed, and efficiency.

The upgrades will also involve new custom seating, windows, and carpeting, as well as other mechanical upgrades.

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Eliminate noise and vibration caused by drive misalignment with super strong, ultra-light carbon fibre driveshafts

Mechanical power transmissions experts, Centa Transmissions, are pioneers and market leaders in carbon fibre shaft technology.

Their super-strong and ultralightweight shafts are proven over thousands of hours’ marine operation and offer many benefits to engineers needing an ultralightweight or large span drive solution.

Developed in co-operation with influential academic and leading classification societies, the benefits of carbon fibre shafts are numerous. For example, a single section of a Centa carbon fibre shaft can span distances of up to 12 metres with a single unit, suspended only between the engine and the driven unit. This eliminates the need for intermediate support bearings, which are a common cause of misalignment, vibration and noise. It also reduces operational costs as, once installed, assemblies are maintenance free, owing to the absence of any moving parts, instead utilising the flexibility of the composite materials alone.

Also, a carbon fibre shaft typically weighs 70% less when compared with a conventional

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steel shaft, which reduces loads on the engine and other components and results in lower maintenance requirements.

rubber bushes which provide the capacity for the required movement to silence vibration and noise, the result of a misaligned drive.

Adding to the lightweight and flexibility properties of carbon fibre is the secure connection of the hubs to the flexible coupling, which could be the CENTADISC-C or the CENTALINK.

Founded in 1979, Centa Transmissions manufactures and supplies a wide variety of flexible couplings, shafts and other power transmission products to suit any diesel engine-driven marine application.

CENTADISC-C provides a double-cardanic system with two tandem membranes in series, whilst also being completely homokinetic, thus preventing any excitation or vibration that would traditionally be associated with a universal joint. The coupling is manufactured from heavy duty plastic for increased angular flexibility or with glassfibre reinforced plastic for higher torque transmission. The torsionally stiff design of the coupling compensates for both axial and angular misalignments and is extremely durable and oil-resistant. It is also corrosion resistant and functions well in high ambient temperatures.

To find out more about how lightweight carbon fibre shafts can solve misalignment, noise and vibration in all types of ships and boats, please call the Centa Transmissions technical team on: 01274 531034 Email: post@centa-uk.co.uk or visit the website at:

The Centa-designed CENTALINK coupling has the unique link system which enables the shaft to flex in all directions, thereby overcoming every type of misalignment.

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A First For Screw Compressors: Marine Dual Fuel Engines Kobe Steel Ltd. has received an order for two screw compressors for use with marine dual fuel engines.

According to the company, this is the first time that screw compressors will be used to supply fuel to marine dual fuel engines. Plans call for Kobe Steel to deliver the compressors to South Korea’s Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd. in August 2017.

The vessel, scheduled to enter service in 2018, will transport LNG from a shale gas liquefying plant in North America to Europe and other destinations around the world.

The market size of nonstandard compressors for marine dual fuel engines is forecast to total over US$190 million in the next five years, according to Kobe Steel. Kobe Steel is targeting to gain over 50% of the market by 2020. Nonstandard compressors for marine dual fuel engines are generally used to compress vaporized LNG, namely boil-off gas (BOG), which is then sent to the engines.

To date, marine dual fuel engines have been of the middle speed, four-stroke type and been driven predominantly by low gas pressure. To date, according to Kobe Steel, only centrifugal compressors have been used for these engines.

In recent years, due to the need to save energy in ship operation and comply with stricter environmental regulations, dual fuel, low speed, two stroke engines that offer high efficiency with a 10% improvement in fuel consumption have

entered the market. In the future, this type of engine will become the norm as its adoption is being considered for nearly all new vessels, Kobe Steel said.

Marine dual fuel, low speed, two-stroke engines require relatively high gas pressure, making centrifugal compressors less efficient, according to Kobe Steel.

These engines need to have their fuel gas pressure controlled within the allowable level of the load percentage of the engines. Screw compressors are highly suitable for these engines, which need to have their fuel gas pressure controlled within the allowable level the load percentage of the engines, as they can keep pace with load fluctuations and operate most efficiently in the medium- to high-pressure range, the company said.

Kobe Steel, which manufactures screw, reciprocating, and centrifugal compressors, has received an additional order for one reciprocating compressor for BOG reliquefaction, which will be installed in the same vessel.

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SEA\LNG says LNG sector ready to meet shipping industry demand Ahead of the 70th Session of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), the cross-industry coalition SEA\ LNG has highlighted the ability of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector to meet the future emissions requirements of the global shipping industry.

The recently formed coalition has issued a position statement which outlines the benefits of LNG as a marine fuel and offers its support for the implementation of MARPOL Annex VI for the prevention of air pollution by ships.

SEA\LNG Chairman, Peter Keller said:

Independent of the timing of the IMO’s implementation of the 0.5% global sulphur cap, today LNG is already a clean, safe, practical and economically viable fuel for the shipping industry. The industry is making big steps in creating the infrastructure to enable quick, safe and cost effective LNG bunkering in key global ports; diminishing the price premium for LNG-fuelled vessels; as well as working with regulators to establish consistent international and national regulations, which we believe will enhance investment in this sector.

Position Statement SEA\LNG is a multi-sector industry coalition created to accelerate the widespread adoption of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel. The coalition supports the implementation of the MARPOL Annex VI for the prevention of air pollution by ships.

SEA\LNG believes the implementation date decision for the marine fuel sulphur cap needs to rest with the Member States comprising the MEPC. LNG is an economic, clean and safe marine fuel with increasing global availability.

It can also offer compliance with existing and scheduled MARPOL Annex VI emission requirements, and can significantly reduce

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particulate matter and GHG emissions.

LNG emits zero sulphur oxides (SOx) and virtually zero particulate matter.

Compared to existing heavy marine fuel oils, LNG can, depending on the technology used, emit 90% less nitrous oxides (NOx) and 20-25% less carbon dioxide (CO2).

SEA\LNG believes that LNG will be the fuel of choice for vessels operating in global trade lanes, as well as in ECA zones, where LNG is already gaining a foothold.

SEA\LNG members are positioned to help facilitate the adoption of LNG as a marine fuel. SEA\LNG members come from across the LNG marine value chain, including LNG suppliers, shipping lines, classification societies, OEMs and Port Authorities.

SEA\LNG is a multi-sector industry coalition, created to accelerate the widespread adoption of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel. Members include Carnival Corporation & plc, DNV GL, Eagle LNG Partners, ENGIE, GE, GTT, Keppel Offshore & Marine, Lloyd’s Register, Mitsubishi Corporation, NYK Line, Port of Rotterdam, Qatargas, Shell, TOTE Inc., and Wärtsilä.

LNG as a Marine Fuel LNG as a marine fuel is a proven and available solution with available technologies to meet the project needs.

There are already 86 LNG-fueled ships in operation worldwide (excluding LNG carriers) and a further 95 on order.

The LNG transportation industry has an excellent safety record where LNG is commonly used as fuel. Over the past 50 years, global LNG shipments have covered more than 100 million miles – about 4,000 times around the earth – without any major safety incidents in port or at sea.

OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) to address market barriers and transform the use of LNG as a marine fuel.

SEA\LNG is a not for profit collaborative industry foundation serving the needs of its member organisations. SEA\LNG’s members include: Carnival Corporation & plc, DNV GL, Eagle LNG Partners, ENGIE, GE, GTT, Keppel Offshore & Marine, Lloyd’s Register, Mitsubishi Corporation, NYK Line, Port of Rotterdam, Qatargas, Shell, TOTE Inc., and Wärtsilä.

SEA\LNG is guided by a board which is led

by Chairman Peter Keller. Each member organisation commits mutually agreed human resources, data analysis and knowledge sharing in support of SEA\LNG initiatives and activities and financially contributes via a membership fee.

The SEA\LNG coalition was established by Xyntéo, an advisory body which works with global companies to identify and implement collaborative initiatives that enable businesses to grow in a new way, fit for the resource, climate and demographic realities of the 21st century.

Pictured above: Peter Keller, SEA\LNG Chairman.

LNG is widely available – globally there are 20 exporters of LNG and some 35 importers in almost all regions of the word.

About SEA\LNG SEA\LNG brings together key players from across the supply chain, including shipping companies, classification societies, ports, major LNG suppliers, downstream companies, infrastructure providers and

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Southern Ropes is now supplying Mooring lines for a Water Turbine in Canada Southern Ropes has made 60mm Super 12 (UHMwPE ) mooring lines to secure a water turbine vessel to the granite bed.

A water turbine has been installed between two islands, North of Vancouver between Vancouver Island and the Main Land.

Each side of the Water Turbine is held in position by two bridal lines coming from the front, bottom, sides, to a node in front from where the single line will go to the anchor. The mooring lines are made from UHMwPE with a Purple cover.

One of the biggest lines that Southern Ropes specializes in is their Tug, Towing, Winch & Mooring Lines. High performance towing at sea, lifting or winching lines with extremely high strength to weight ratio, this has become a popular option.

These are manufactured to both custom and standard specifications. Super-12 is a high performance fibre rope which can replace wire ropes in many applications, with less friction and drag in the water.

UHMwPE tow lines or mooring lines are easier to handle and can be made in long lengths with no joins. The rope is polyurethane coated which reduces snagging and prolongs the longevity of the rope. The outer surface of these ropes is soft and the ropes will not damage the tug boat or the vessel it is being used on.

These ropes are easy to deploy as they are light and easy to handle. This then speeds up the operation saving time and money.

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Lankhorst Ropes’ Cairo Seminar presents the Benefits of High Performance Ropes Choosing a mooring, towing or lifting rope is no easy task. With hundreds of options between synthetic and steel wire ropes, and multiple operational factors to consider for each application, finding the right rope can be a challenge.

To help Egyptian operators achieve the level of safety, operational performance and cost-of-ownership desired, Lankhorst Ropes delivered a technical seminar in Cairo on rope selection.

Rope selection is key to achieving high performance, long service life and therefore low cost-ofownership. Criteria that should be considered include: elongation properties, rope flexibility, break load, safety risks, environmental conditions and international standards.

Presented by Raafat Hammad, WireCo District Manager – North Africa, and Mark Pieter Frölich, Lankhorst Ropes’ Middle East regional director, the seminar showed how Lankhorst’s high performance synthetic and steel wire ropes meet the needs of operators facing a range of demanding applications.

However, equally important as selecting the right rope is using the rope correctly. Unless the crew are trained and vessel hardware tailored to the ropes used, the rope is vulnerable to damage. Lankhorst’s holistic approach ensures the recommended rope meets the needs of the application and environment, as well as, making sure both the vessel and crew are prepared.

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Lankhorst’s expertise on a variety of applications and knowledge of worldwide conditions offers operators longer rope service-life, easier handling and safe operation.

‘For Life’, Lankhorst is committed to Green manufacture which combined with a longer lasting rope servicelife, and ultimately rope recycling, translates into levels of sustainability that make a significant contribution to operators environmental policies.

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The chain cannot be used in temperatures above 300°c. If the chain reaches temperatures of 300°c or above it will turn from a pink colour to brown, then black which indicates that the chain is unsafe to use and must be taken out of service. The pink powder coating therefore offers a unique safety factor highlighting when the chain is no longer safe for use.

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Steel versus the world’s strongest fiber a test of strength in securing loads PowerLash chain with Dyneema® sets new standards What happens if parts of a tried-andtested tensioning lashing chain are combined with high-performance textile fibers? Dolezych, the renowned manufacturer of ropes, lifting and load securing equipment, to present the result at this year’s IAANutzfahrzeuge commercial vehicle trade fair in Hanover. The PowerLash with Dyneema® textile lashing chain with an LC of 5000 daN is the result of intensive cooperation between DSM Dyneema and Dolezych.

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High Molecular Weight PolyEthylene), which is marketed under the brand name Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™. Dyneema® offers maximum strength combined with minimum weight. For the same weight it is 15 times stronger than quality steel and up to 40% stronger than aramid fibers. The Dyneema® fiber floats on water and has an extremely high resistance to abrasion and cutting as well as being resistant to moisture, UV light and chemicals.

The fibers are processed by Dolezych GmbH & Co. KG, one of the world’s leading companies for load securing. The multinational familyowned company headquartered in Dortmund has recognized experience in the development and manufacture of lashing products and owns

numerous patents in this field.

A typical feature of the chains is the possibility to shorten the system. Just attach the hook to the chain link at the desired length – done. A high-strength shackle of an appropriate strength can also be used as a shortening element. And if the load is sensitive, the soft lashing chain can even be pulled over the load with no further protective measures (e.g. against scratches).

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Right: Dr. Laurel Harrison Breece with Fisher sonar tech Brian Awalt (center) and husband & colleague Dr. Bill Breece.

Archaeologists Dive into History Many universities are adding or expanding their underwater archaeology program in an effort to give students a broader educational experience and a better understanding of our maritime history. The field of underwater archaeology is rapidly growing as more scientists and researchers learn to scuba dive, and the equipment required for marine exploration becomes more affordable.

underwater metal detector and the Diver Mag 1 magnetometer. Cook also feels it is important for students to have the opportunity to use this equipment while they are learning. “Recently, in a maritime archaeological field school conducted in Pensacola Bay, my students used the Diver Mag to investigate magnetic anomalies we had previously discovered at a potential shipwreck site in Pensacola Bay. Young people today are so immersed in technology, and using high tech tools for marine archaeology gets them really excited about learning.”

Long Beach City College in California is one of the many institutions involved in these efforts.

They recently added the Maritime Archaeology, Science and Technology (MAST) program led

by Dr. Laurel Harrison Breece. She is a member of the Registry of Professional Archaeologists and visiting professor at UCLA’s Cotsen Institute of Archaeology. An accomplished diver, Breece earned degrees from UCLA from her work on the silver collection from the sunken city of Port Royal Jamaica and the Spanish colonization of Central America..

She has worked on a number of high profiler projects with husband and colleague Dr. Bill Breece. “I am very excited about the new program and the opportunity it will offer students to both work in marine archaeology and operate the equipment used in these projects.” She choose JW Fishers Mfg. as the supplier for the needed equipment acquiring a sub bottom profiler, side scan sonar, magnetometer, underwater video system and metal detector. “I went with Fishers because we could get all of the gear from one source, and they offer free training.”

The University of Rhode Island (URI) has an on-line Museum of Underwater Archaeology with information about shipwreck projects the school is involved in around the world.

URI’s Dr. Bridget Buxton, an associate professor in the history department, specializes in ancient history and Mediterranean underwater archaeology.

Buxton, an experienced scuba diver, has worked numerous projects with international partners including the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) and University of Zagreb in Croatia. One discovered wreck appears to be a famous lost warship from the Napoleonic siege of Acre in 1799, a ship historians have been trying to find for the last 50 years. Using their Pulse 8X metal detector the team recovered large copper nails, cannon balls, grapples, 18th century muskets, and other concretions. IAA divers later used the Pulse 8X to help recover a cache of more than 2,000 gold coins from an ancient shipwreck in the Mediterranean.

Buxton now reports that one of her more recent projects could be “the most important Roman shipwreck discovery of the last 30 years.” On that site the 8X located “a big pocket of Roman coins and an antique engraved mirror.” Buxton has just returned to work the project; this time armed with Fishers MC-1 mini camera so she can make a video record of the next round of incredible finds.

Another institution with an active marine archaeology program is the University of West Florida. Dr. Gregory Cook, an Assist Professor of Anthropology at the school, teaches Nautical and Shipwreck Archaeology.

Like Breece, Cook is a an avid diver and dedicated to the preservation of of submerged cultural resources. Past projects include the excavation of the Emanuel Point Ship in partnership with the Florida Bureau of Archaeological Research, and conducting remote sensing surveys along the Florida panhandle. To assist in these operations the university acquired JW Fishers Pulse 8X

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Indiana University (IU) Bloomington has one of the oldest academic diving programs in the country. Professor Charles Beeker is the director of the school’s Office of Underwater Science and Educational Resources (USER) and has directed numerous shipwreck projects in the US and Caribbean. He is a pioneer Right: UWF student uses Fisher Diver Mag to survey magnetic anomalies on wreck site.

in preserving wreck sites as underwater museums. One recent project was working the wreck of the Quedagh Merchant. The ship was reportedly captained by the pirate William Kidd and went down in 1669 off the coast of the Dominican Republic. The remains of the wreck now lie under 10 feet of warm, clear Caribbean water, with cannons an anchors scattered about in plain view. The location makes it ideal for in-depth archaeological study and the perfect place for students to put into practice the methods and techniques learned in the classroom. The tools the group relies on to assist in locating artifacts are JW Fishers Pulse 8X hand-held underwater metal detector and PT-1 pinpointing magnetometer.

In describing how his passion was ignited for this exciting and expanding field one student said, “Over the course of my undergraduate studies I became increasing interested in history and archaeology. Then one of my professors discussed the merits of underwater archaeology, and the whole notion of conducting archaeology underwater hit me like a freighter. Shipwrecks are commonplace throughout the world and I’m taking for granted the rich maritime heritage that surrounds me.” As IU’s Prof. Beeker so apply put it, “The students are our future. I want to know in 20 years from now, 50 years, 100 years, we still have these underwater sites.

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LIFTEX 2016 SHOW PREVIEW Liftex 2016: Record number of visitors and exhibitors announced LiftEx, the UK’s only exhibition and industry conference dedicated to overhead lifting and safe work at height, is pleased to announce a record number of visitors registered to attend the show, as well as exhibitors confirmed for its 2016 edition. For a full list please visit: www.liftex.org/floorplan Organised by LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association) and now in its twelfth year, LiftEx 2016 will take place on Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th November in Aberdeen (UK).

Admission to the 2-day exhibition is free-ofcharge for visitors. On day one entry to the Conference costs £99 + vat for LEEA members and £125 + vat for non LEEA members.

Over 1500 visitors and 100 trade exhibitors are expected to take part, and the LiftEx Industry Conference will once again bring together an impressive line-up of respected speakers on topics related to safe, legal and efficient overhead lifting. The popular Innovation Fast Pitch event also returns, giving visitors a quickfire introduction to the latest technologies and applications in this vital industry sector.

In addition to end users and suppliers of lifting equipment, LiftEx will therefore prove invaluable to professionals working in fields such as health and safety, training, plant engineering and maintenance.

“I’m delighted that we are taking LiftEx to Europe’s ‘Energy Capital’ for the first time in its history,” said Geoff Holden, Chief Executive of LEEA. “The energy, offshore and maritime sectors are all heavily reliant on overhead lifting, and LiftEx 2016 offers the local business community an outstanding opportunity to catch up with recent developments in training, accreditation, legislation, products and services.”

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Visitors and delegates can register online at: www.liftex.org. A limited number of sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities are currently available. For more details, contact Leah Phelps on: +44 (0)7795 110646 or email: Leah@liftex.org BELOW IS A SAMPLE OF VISITING COMPANIES REGISTERED TO ATTEND: 271 Offshore + A & M Defence & Marine Services + Access Plus + Ainscough Crane Hire + Alba Forklift Training + Amec Foster Wheeler + Apache North Sea + APAVE + AquaTerra Group + ASG Inspection + AxLoad + Babcock International + Balfour Beatty + Bowmerbond Narrow Fabrics + BP International + Brierley Lifting Tackle + Briggs Equipment + British Engineering Services + BVA Hydraulics + Calgate Inspection Services + Calibre International + Canbolat Lifts + Central Training Services + Chevron North Sea + Citadel Engineering Company + Cleveland Steel & Tubes + Codipro + Conoco Phillips + Cooper Handling + DC WW Welsh Water + Dana Petroleum + DFK Lifts + Dillon Force Measurement + DMR Seals + DNV GL + Dolezych + Ecosse Lifting + El Nasr Petroleum + Emmanuel Wood and Construction Works + Enermech + Epp Magnus + Equipment Company Kuwait + Eshel Lifts + Estpower CT OÜ + Euroload + ExxonMobil + First Subsea + Fluor + Gael Force Marine Equipment + GAP Lifting Hire and Sales + George Taylor Lifting Gear + Global Gravity + Global Port Services + Grampian Lifting Services + Granada Material Handling + Groeneveld Lubrication Solutions + Groundforce Shorco + Groundwater Lift Trucks + Hatch Energy Group + High Force Engineering Solutions + Highland OS + Hire Torque + Humber Cranes + Hydra South West + IKUSI Velatia + Innospection + Institute of Innovation Research + Juli Lifting Europe +

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Modulift Centrepiece to Gantry Crawler Crane Tandem Lift

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A Modulift spreader combined with a 45m-long beam attached to a gantry and a crawler crane as 750t monopiles were tandem lifted from pontoons onto land in Cuxhaven on Germany’s North Sea coast.

Schmidbauer GmbH & Co. KG was challenged by Cuxport GmbH to develop a solution for lifting the monopiles, bound for the Nordsee One offshore wind farm, utilising an existing gantry.

However, the crane only offered 600t of lifting capacity and the beam itself had a net weight of 100t so, in fact, the gantry was only suitable for 500t of lift.

Consideration also had to be given to a number of additional complications.

There was a special coating on the monopiles that meant attaching rigging equipment was not possible at all points, while height was limited and there was 20m of distance between the gantry’s hooks that were positioned 10m to each side of the centre.

The lift planning team discovered that there were two lifting lugs in the centre of the 45m beam offering a more convenient distance of just 4.75m.

However, as Philipp Verges, Sales Manager global projects and key account manager offshore at Schmidbauer, explained, they were 90 degrees in the wrong direction—the beam was originally manufactured for special lifting of threelegged tripiles—and the forces applied

during lifting would have broken the eye plates.

Eventually, a MOD 400/600 beam, sourced from Schmidbauer stock, was used as an inverted spreader, owing to the two pick points above it and the need to bring the slings together in one point.

MOD 400/600s offer capacity to 600t at 12m / 40ft and up to 23m / 76ft at lower capacity.

Verges said: “Slings came together in a 600t hook block that allowed us to complete turning of the monopiles.

The rigging around the monopiles had to be kept short so we had to deliver [125t] Polytex slings at a special length to fulfill the requirements.”

At the other end of the tandem lift, Schmidbauer provided a Liebherr crawler crane (model LR 1600/2) with wheeled counterweight carrier that allowed it to lift even the second row of each pontoon load from the barge without turning it.

Thirty monopiles were lifted in a fivemonth period; two travelled on each pontoon to Ambau GmbH in Germany.

Verges explained that, if a smaller

crawler crane was used, after picking up the first row, Schmidbauer would have had to turn the barge prior to lifting the second unit. Otherwise, the distance would be too far, he added.

The Nordsee One wind farm consists of one offshore substation platform and 54 wind turbines that will be installed in water depths ranging between 25m and 29m. The wind farm is situated in a special spatial planning area reserved for offshore wind energy.

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www.modulift.com Bottom left: A Modulift spreader combines with a 45m-long beam attached to a gantry crane at one end of a tandem lift. © Cuxport GmbH. Bottom right: The Modulift beam was used as an inverted spreader, owing to the two pick points above it and the need to bring the slings together in one point. © Cuxport GmbH.

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Van Beest Van Beest is a leading manufacturer of a complete range of high quality accessories for steel wire rope, chain and synthetic rope.

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RUD Chains Ltd. RUD Chains Ltd offers over 500 different tested and certified lifting/lashing points for bolting and welding.

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Grimsby’s flood defence pumps get an overhaul Grimsby’s Freshney pumping station is a key element of the town’s flood defences which were first enshrined in statute way back in the Grimsby Haven Act of 1796.

When the pumping station was first built more than half a century ago it was equipped with three large Archimedes screw pumps.

These were replaced some years later, but time and exposure to the elements have resulted in corrosion and wear, so in 2016 a major refurbishment programme was implemented in respect of the No.3 pump.

Over the years, the pumping station has been called into action on several occasions, but it is more than five decades since all three screws were operated simultaneously to prevent flooding.

Almost a decade has passed since the last time that two of the screws ran simultaneously, indicating that should circumstances arise the station has adequate capacity to cope. In the words of Phil Christy, Grimsby Dockmaster:” It’s a pretty impressive piece of kit when it is running. It is simple to use and runs the same as a ship’s propeller.” Each of the three screws weighs 7 tonnes and the station has the pumping capacity to shift 6,000lt/sec.

Like all pumps, wear and tear eventually takes its toll and in the case of the No.3 pump AxFlow’s Huddersfield Service Base was contracted to undertake extensive and essential remedial work in the early part of 2016. Although the condition of the pump could be seen before removal of the screw itself, extensive examination undertaken once the pump was removed (Fig.1) from service revealed serious corrosion of the deflector plates, and all the cover grids were completely rotten.

What did emerge was some fairly major works to be undertaken to replace two of the gears within the gearbox though.

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Fig. 2 bottom bearings, motor and hand railing”, reports Mark Redgrove, AxFlow Technical Support Manager. “The screw was shotblasted and coated with a Polyurethane coating supplied by Resimac to a thickness of 2mm to provide the 10 year life requested by the customer. The deflector plates, cover grids and handrails were all badly corroded and replaced with new items in galvanised 3mm steel plate.”

Not content with this amount of work, AxFlow also took the opportunity to make repairs to the No.2 pump. In the case of the No.2 pump, AxFlow repaired the bottom bearing which had failed prematurely after just three years service. Fortunately this job did not involve have to remove the entire pump and it was completed before the No.3 pump was re-installed. Therefore, at no time was the capacity of the pumping station impaired.

All the work was undertaken at AxFlow’s Huddersfield service base where there are specialised pump repair facilities capable of taking pumps up to 50 tonnes in weight.

Fig. 3 However, job of removing and re-installing the No.3 pump screw required AxFlow to draw on its logistics capabilities. “Given the size of the 7 tonne screw, at 5m long and 3m in diameter, it was necessary to bring in a 100 tonne crane (Fig.2) from Hall Bros, Bridlington with a reach from crane to lift of 20m for the removal and re-installation tasks,” says Redgrove. “We also had to bring in a diving team and smaller 50 tonne crane for installing the dam board, which performs the same job as stop logs in allowing the bottom bearing area to be pumped out.”

The various engineering jobs undertaken by AxFlow were part of a rolling programme of refurbishment to the pumping station.

Removing the screw started in January 2016 and it was returned to site, re-installed and commissioned in May (Fig.3).

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pollution control & clean up

ACO MARINE MOVES ONE STEP CLOSER TO COMPLETE WASTEWATER SYSTEM SOLUTION WITH ACO POWERVAC ACO Marine, a leading supplier of wastewater treatment solutions to the global maritime industry, has developed and introduced the ACO PowerVAC, a vacuum pumping unit that forms the centrepiece of ACO Marine’s vacuum toilet collection and transfer system.

Unveiled for the first time during the SMM trade show in Hamburg, Germany, the development of the ACO PowerVAC is significant in that it negates the need for the company to outsource key system components, offering a complete inhouse sourced vacuum-based wastewater management solution.

Speaking at ACO Marine’s SMM exhibition booth, Managing Director Mark Beavis, said:

The development of the ACO PowerVAC range of pumps and pumping stations will allow us to be more competitive and flexible in our equipment specification and supply.

Designed for vacuum toilets, black water collection and wastewater transfer systems, the ACO PowerVAC is a powerful, robust vacuum generation and dual-phase

sewage/air pumping unit.

Of compact and low weight design, and available with capacities ranging from 90 to 670 flushes per hour, the pump creates a strong vacuum with up to an 8m suction lift. This means it is capable of pumping effluent directly to holding tanks and ACO Marine’s Clarimar MF and Maripur NF wastewater treatment plants without the need for a temporary collection reservoir.

Delivery heads range up to a maximum of 40m total lift.

“We wanted to produce a robust, reliable and effective vacuum generator that is simple to install and easy to maintain. We have achieved this,” said Beavis.

“By simply removing the ‘wet end’ pump cover, operators will find access to the pumping elements, wear parts and sealing system much easier than existing units on the market. The PowerVAC units are selfpriming and insensitive to dry running and foreign objects. So there is no requirement for macerating of black water in front of the pump which vastly improves the solid separation process in downstream treatment systems aboard the vessel.”

The development is a key step forward in the Germany-headquartered company’s

strategy for total in-house product supply and the provision of complete vacuum and gravity-based wastewater system solutions for both newbuild and retrofit markets.

“It has long been ACO Marine’s goal to be able to offer a complete vacuum-based wastewater system solution for all vessel types, said Beavis. “To this end, ACO Marine is concluding a strategic partnering arrangement with a renowned vacuum component manufacturer to develop a range of marine vacuum toilets and vacuum interface valves, together with all other sanitary components such as urinals and bidets.

“A contemporary and elegant design available in both deck and bulkhead mounted configurations, made from either ceramic or stainless steel, the new vacuum toilet range will incorporate market-leading benefits such as; super-silent operation as standard (<80dB); adjustable flush water volume (to as low as 1 litre/flush); easyclean bowl design with integrated vacuum reservoir within the toilet itself allowing up to four flushes in the event of vacuum system failure. When introduced later this year these will now complete the ACO Marine portfolio allowing the design and supply of the complete wastewater management system from source to overboard discharge.”

www.acomarine.com

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Ports of Jersey purchase Multi-Beam System from Swathe Services Ports of Jersey took delivery of a new Multi-Beam system from Swathe Services last week.

The comprehensive equipment, software and support package was chosen by Aaron Gavey, Deputy Marine Operations Manager, to enhance the organisation’s new commercial survey capability.

Ports of Jersey engaged in an extensive trial period alongside a competitive tender process. As a result, Swathe Services was chosen to deliver the R2Sonic Sonic 2024 with TruePix and UHR 700 kHz capability.

Aaron and his team also chose the new SBG Systems Apogee-U Inertial Navigation System with a Hemisphere R330 RTK base station and optional Atlas Link corrections. Valeport MiniSVS and SWiFT sensors completed the hardware purchase. C4R Maritime Solutions provided a bespoke mounting bracket for their multi-role pilot/survey vessel.

As an existing HYPACK user, Aaron chose to enhance their software capability with the HYSWEEP module.

The Swathe Services team successfully installed and trialled the equipment in Jersey last week. Aaron Gavey commented that, “The support from Swathe Services at all stages of the process has been fantastic.

They were very helpful during the extensive procurement process and provided a turn-key solution that met all aspects of our operational requirements. There was a particular need to install on our existing multi-role pilot vessel and to take into account our large 12 metre tidal range.”

He also said, “It is great to finally have the system installed and operational.

Initial data acquisition has been extremely promising and we are looking forward to using the system for both our own requirements, as well as for future commercial projects that may be open to Ports of Jersey.” p46 | www.dockyard-mag.com | November 2016

James Williams, Managing Director of Swathe Services added that, “We have worked hard to get R2Sonic sonars into UK ports. The Port of London Authority and Ports of Jersey have both chosen the Sonic 2024 over competitive systems within the last 12 months, so we are pleased to have established a firm foot in the Ports and Harbours market.”

“However, what is really exciting about this purchase is that Ports of Jersey selected the new Apogee-U INS. We have worked with the Apogee system 3 times since its product launch and it has proven to be an outstanding sensor. I have never

seen real time performance as good as this device when compared with other high performance sensors. We believe that Ports of Jersey has now started a new trend in INS selection within the UK market.”

If you would like more information about the R2Sonic Sonic 2024, SBG Systems Apogee-U or any of the other products offered by Swathe Services then please email Rebecca on: rebecca.tidy@swathe-services.com or telephone: +44(1872) 275642

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industry round-up

Can the Private (Maritime) Security industry be regulated?

Dr Ioannis Chapsos, Research Fellow in Maritime Security In September 2013, the International Code of Conduct for Private Security Providers Association (ICoCA) was established as a multi-stakeholder (states, Private Security Companies (PSCs) and civil society organisations) initiative, with a mandate to govern and oversee the implementation of the ICoC, and to promote the responsible provision of private security services. It took three years for the ICoCA to announce last week its members’ vote and consent to adopt procedures and record a major progress towards the monitoring process in regards to the PSCs compliance with the ICoC and the complaints mechanism.

This step forward does come with several questions and concerns though, especially around applicability to the maritime domain, state involvement and membership.

The ICoCA heavily relies on and draws from the Montreaux Document which is an intergovernmental, NOT legally binding document, intended ‘… to promote respect for international humanitarian law, and human rights law whenever private military and security companies are present in armed conflicts’. Hence, it appears that this mechanism highly overlooks private maritime security companies offering

armed anti-piracy services in the open seas, since they do not operate within the armed conflict environment that the Montreaux document refers to.

As if this isn’t enough, shipping companies who primarily contract private maritime security companies’ services are not subject to this intergovernmental document, so who has the responsibility, for example for their compliance with human rights at sea?

Of equal interest is the participation of states in the ICoCA’s membership list.

With only 6 (Australia, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, UK and USA) out of the 193 UN member states interested in playing a role in the regulation of PSCs in this context, the introduced mechanism for handling complaints on alleged violation – to give just an example- is (at least) under question. But this also raises concerns in regards to the sufficiently broad-based discussion around the extent of PSCs’ compliance with the humanitarian and human rights’ law in armed conflicts in other parts of the world and in countries that are not members to the ICoCA. In terms of the industry’s representation in the ICoCA, the signatory status obtained by the 708 PSCs between 2010 and 2013 is not recognised any more by the ICoCA and as such all companies have to apply for membership. As a result, PSC

members are now reduced from 708 to 103, and this representation is not encouraging at all, bearing in mind that the remaining 605 still do business as usual.

The regulation and accountability of the private security industry, be it land based or seagoing, is definitely complicated and it entails a lot more questions than those posed in this briefing, as well as controversial components in all ethical, political, operational and business terms.

The ICoC and its Association are a very welcome initiative and indeed positive step forward. However, neither the (state and PSC) membership lists nor the pace of introducing (and implementing) the required mechanisms are what we would wish for. Despite the controversies and very often prejudice that surround PSCs, they are here to stay and nobody expects that they will stop doing business with governments, various types of companies and even wealthy individuals, both on land and at sea. Hence, if we want to sometime regulate this self-regulated industry, we have to find ways soon and be ahead of the game rather than just following the events.

To learn more about CTPSR’s research on maritime security, please contact the author ioannis.chapsos@coventry.ac.uk

www.coventry.ac.uk

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Industry Round-Up

BIMCO raises serious concern over data on available fuel ahead of MEPC decision on global sulphur cap implementation date BIMCO, the world’s largest international shipping association, has today voiced serious concerns about some of the official data that will inform the decision of the MEPC over the implementation date of the 0.5% global sulphur cap.

The official IMO study which assessed the relevant availability of fuel oil has failed to fully address the IMO’s terms of reference – in BIMCO’s view – in several critical areas: On fuel oil quality. A significant amount of the fuel oil that the IMO study concludes will be available for marine use is unsafe to store and use onboard ships.

On how an assessed shortage of sulphur removal capacity in refineries will be resolved so that capacity would be in place by 2020.

The study fails to model the disruption that an overnight introduction of the global cap (from 31 December 2019) would cause.

As a result, BIMCO states it is not possible to determine that the global refining

industry will have the capacity to produce enough marine fuel by 2020. BIMCO also raises concerns that the supply of fuel to other sectors of the global economy could face major disruption if the scenario is not addressed beforehand.

BIMCO, among others, have funded an independent supplementary study (carried out by EnSys and Navigistics) to assess the availability of marine fuel, which addresses all the above issues.

This study concluded that it is unlikely that there will be sufficient low sulphur fuel available in 2020, while maintaining uninterrupted supply of fuel to all other sectors of the global economy.

Lars Robert Pedersen, Deputy Secretary General at BIMCO, said:

It is clear that the IMO study is flawed, meaning it is not possible to determine from the study that there would be sufficient fuel available in 2020. On that basis, our opinion is that it would be irresponsible for IMO to make the decision to go for 2020 at MEPC 70 in October. There is clearly a need for additional analysis to ensure the supply chain for global

trade is not seriously disrupted and developing nations are not hit hard by a lack of affordable energy.

This is not about the cost of low sulphur fuel for ships – that has long been known. We know that the shipping industry will buy the fuel they need. But if it is in short supply, the cost will rise not just for shipping but for all users of the fuel. This will price those in poorer economies out of the market.

It’s a complex issue – but the difficulties in ensuring sufficient refinery capacity and the disruption caused by an overnight introduction have to be thoroughly taken into account.

www.bimco.org

Specialist Marine Consultants celebrate milestone Specialist Marine Consultants Ltd (SMC) are celebrating their ten year anniversary.

MD and founder Ian Coates started the business in 2006, offering Vessel Inspections to offshore operators. Ten years on the business has grown into a thriving operation with over 60 staff. While they remain a global leader in Vessel Inspections, the range of services has expanded to include Marine Co-ordinators, Client Representatives, Training, HSEQ and Marine Consultancy.

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Although SMC are based in the UK, they are a global service provider. They have supplied specialist marine personnel to projects across Europe and further afield, including North America, India, Africa and Australia.

MD Ian Coates said:

I’m delighted with how the business continues to go from strengthto-strength. This milestone is testament to our ability to adapt to the changing market requirements in offshore wind, oil and gas. We would at this time

like to thank all our clients past and present for the support that they have given SMC and look forward to the future. www.smchse.com

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BRAEMAR SA CALLS FOR MORE TRAINING TO DEAL WITH VESSEL CASUALTIES Braemar (incorporating The Salvage Association) (Braemar SA) has called for more training to be given in order to make vessel casualties manageable in the event of highrisk incidents.

Addressing delegates at the annual International Shipowning and Shipmanagement Summit in Singapore in October, Graeme Temple, Far East Regional Director for Braemar SA said:

Training is essential to managing incidents effectively and looking at how processes can be improved.

Often we see casualties needlessly occurring because of human error, this can be managed, if not avoided, by providing the appropriate training before such events occur.

Most large casualties are a once

in a lifetime event, but we must make sure Masters are prepared for every eventuality. Very often the first decisions after an incident are crucial, that is why ship managers and owners, as well as incident support teams, must ensure that the right infrastructure and support is there when it is needed.

Mr Temple also expressed his concerns on the impact poor crew motivation has been having and is likely to continue to have in the current poor climate.

Human error is the cause of many casualties, but poor motivation, for whatever reason, plays a very large part in this I suspect.

Graeme Temple, Far East Regional Director for Braemar SA.

Mr Temple gave the surveyors perspective in a session entitled ‘Casualty scenario: what can be done to reduce the risks even further?’ where he discussed how the industry can better itself when dealing with casualties, alongside the ship management trade association, InterManager and ship manager Exmar.

www.braemarsa.com

Videotel’s Ballast Water Management Programme Updated to Help Ships Comply with Newly Ratified Global Treaty Immediate availability of updated programme will assist shipping in complying with maritime regulations that go into effect in 2017.

VideotelTM, a KVH company (Nasdaq: KVHI), has revised its ballast water management (BWM) training package to address the requirements of the International Maritime Organization’s newly ratified BWM Convention, a global treaty that is designed to stop the spread of invasive species from ships’ ballast water.

Beginning next year, all ships engaged in international trade will need: a ballast water management plan to remove or neutralize harmful aquatic organisms and pathogens; an International Ballast Water Management Certificate; and, an onboard record book to prove compliance.

Videotel’s training package, Ballast Water Management, Edition 2, available immediately, covers BWM plan implementation including proper record keeping and the need for operator training on a compliant onboard system to treat ballast water and eliminate unwanted organisms. The Videotel programme also describes various approved ballast water management systems that are

places around the world by ships engaged in international trade.

appropriate for different types of vessels.

“I am really pleased that Videotel is ahead of the game with our updated programme in readiness for the entry into force of this Convention,” says Nigel Cleave, CEO of Videotel. “I urge all ship owners and ship managers to take advantage of our programme now and not wait until the ratification due date, as it may leave insufficient time for them to choose which system is suitable for their vessels and ensure their crews are properly trained to ensure compliance.”

The Ballast Water Management Convention will enter into force in September 2017; it has been under consideration for many years, as understanding has grown of the environmental impact from invasive species carried in ballast water. The design of cargo vessels for decades has included the requirement to carry water as ballast to ensure the ship’s stability, and the water is routinely taken in and discharged at different

Videotel’s training solutions are in use on more than 12,000 vessels worldwide, and include 950 new and updated titles to meet current seafarer training needs.

The Videotel programmes are available in a range of formats, including 500+ e-Learning courses, more than twice the number of computer-based training (CBT) programmes offered by competitors. Videotel’s Basic Training Package of 20 essential maritime training programmes is available via KVH’s IP-MobileCastTM content delivery service, which utilises multicasting technology to deliver news, entertainment, and operations content without using vessels’ monthly airtime data allotments.

Videotel has been a leader in developing training material since 1973 when the Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO), the forerunner to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), wanted to improve the quality of training materials available to seafarers and called on the company’s services. Videotel has recorded more than 11 million training events in recent years, and its training programmes have been recognized with nearly 100 awards.

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