Dockyard Magazine April 2017

Marine & Renewables Journal

April 2017 Issue

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PORT nEWS Multi-role Damen Shoalbuster for Bristol Port The Bristol Port Company has taken delivery of a Damen Shoalbuster 2308S. Modified with several customised options, the vessel will be able to take on a multifunctional role that includes plough dredging, towing, pilotage and survey duties.

This is the first contract between Damen and the Bristol Port Company.

Construction of the new 23-metre long Shoalbuster took place at Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld, in the Netherlands.

During the handover ceremony on 17 March, the vessel was officially named Graham Robertson.

Maintenance dredging The Bristol Port Company will mobilise the Graham Robertson in a variety of functions. To this end, the adaptable design of the Shoalbuster 2308S allowed the yard to install numerous extra equipment.

Addressing the primary role of plough dredging activities, the Graham Robertson has an aft-mounted A-frame.

Being able to plough dredge will also ensure the maximum available depth of water can be maintained within the dock.

Christopher Jones, Company Deputy Haven Master, Bristol Port.

Economic benefits The vessel will also undertake buoy maintenance and installation and repair works, he continues: “For this,her hydraulic deck crane will prove invaluable.”

To further enhance the versatile nature of the Graham Robertson, the contract also called for a dismountable pilotage platform to allow for occasional piloting tasks, firefighting equipment and a towing hook.

A truly multipurpose port craft was a strict requirement when finalising the vessel’s specification,” adds Mr Jones.

“Introducing such a multipurpose vessel will allow the port to greatly increase the level of work it can undertake in-house, leading to financial savings.

A valuable asset Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld delivered the vessel just 15 weeks after contract signing.

It is an honour to work with the Bristol Port Company for the first time – delivering this compact, multifunctional vessel within a tight time frame.

We look forward to seeing the Graham Robertson prove itself as a valuable asset in the Bristol Port Company’s ambitions for growth and development.

Arjen van Elk, UK Sales Manager, Damen.

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LANDAU UK GAINS RECOMMENDATION FOR ISO 9001:2015 Landau UK is pleased to announce that it has succeeded in a recommendation for ISO 9001:2015 with a UKAS Certification Body.

Demonstrating its commitment to being at the forefront of developments in this discipline, Landau UK is among the first companies in the industry to achieve accreditation to the revised quality management system from a green field (not a Transition) start up.

Landau UK has and will continue to ensure its processes and systems are adapted and improved to meet the highest quality system standards, improving not only management of internal processes, but also and more importantly ensuring customer focus and delivery of customer excellence.

Commenting on the company’s achievement, Jon Crossland, Business Operations Director said “The Company’s achievement provides a number of key benefits for both the business and, in turn, customers. Certification to ISO 9001:2015 provides assurance that Landau UK has developed its management system to meet the growing needs of customers and other key stakeholders, identifies future customer needs, improves customer retention with better customer service and addresses supply chain management more effectively.”

Ben Metcalfe, Managing Director commented “As a business we saw the benefits of being one of the first marine businesses in the UK to show our commitment to the new ISO standards.

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Members of the World Maritime University enjoyed a whistle stop tour of the marine insurance realm when they visited The Swedish Club’s headquarters in Gothenburg last week.

Twenty students from countries around the world spent the day with some of The Swedish Club’s top professionals, where they were given an insight into key areas of the marine insurance business, and took the opportunity to quiz the Club’s staff on some of the complexities of this important sector of the maritime industry.

“We have been pleased to welcome students from the WMU for the last 18 years,” said Johan Kahlmeter, The Swedish Club’s Head of Claims, Marine. “We value the close relationship we have built up with the organisation over the years, and applaud the excellent work that it does in the field of maritime education.”

The World Maritime University (WMU) is based in Malmö, Sweden, and is a postgraduate maritime university founded by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). In addition to offering a unique postgraduate educational program, it undertakes wide-ranging research in maritime and environmental studies.

The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and BIMCO start new initiative to give shipping professionals greater access to quality education The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (the Institute) and BIMCO are pleased to announce the start of a new venture combining BIMCO’s state of the art eLearning courses and the Institute’s global engagement with students.

This is a major boost for young people in the industry by giving them greater access to quality education and improved standards in maritime centres across the globe.

A test group of Institute students - in mainly developing countries – and covering a wide range of shipping centres across the globe, will be able to use BIMCO’s eLearning courses in preparation for Institute exams.

Angus Frew, Secretary General & CEO of BIMCO said: “BIMCO is proud to support the work of the Institute by providing our eLearning expertise to their students. The Institute provides a vital role in helping develop the next generation of shipping professionals and reinforcing professional standards in the world’s leading maritime industry hubs.”

Julie Lithgow, Director of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers said: “BIMCO’s commitment to supporting education is shown by the quality and pertinence of the courses they offer. Having BIMCO’s eLearning expertise on board is a great way of finding new ways to ensure that any shipping professional in the world can improve their knowledge and gain qualifications, irrespective of location”.

The first group of students, starting this week, are from Aberdeen, Accra, Cape Town, Durban, Lagos, Limassol, London, Mombasa, Paris, Shanghai, Singapore, Stavanger, Sydney and Vancouver.

The plan is to open the opportunity to all the Institute’s students by the autumn of 2017.

Other joint training activities are also being considered.

oil sweep If there is a small oilspill or oil sheen in a port, marina or terminal, instead of getting out the larger boom systems Zwanny can now offer an oil sweep instead. This is absorbent and is supplied in a 30m long section by 48cm wide that can be used as a sweep across an area as well as towed by upt o 5knots behind a vessel or in J or V formation.

Shipping Minister Hails Thames Careers Open Day Shipping Minister John Hayes CBE MP, marked National Apprenticeship Week by joining the Thames Skills Academy’s (TSA) first event of the year ‘Navigating a Career on the River Thames’ day at Trinity House on Tuesday, 7 March 2017.

The event attracted over 100 local young people who learnt about maritime job opportunities and met a range of marine employers currently offering apprenticeships working afloat in passenger and freight services in the Port of London.

Maritime Minister John Hayes said: “Britain is a leading player in the global maritime sector; now to maintain our strong position we need to attract a new generation of young people into the workforce.

Established less than a year ago, the TSA already has 16 employer members, who between them employ some 70% of those working afloat on the tidal Thames.

The TSA was launched in 2016 as a Group Training Association - a learning and skills partnership where employers subscribe to sector-specific, on and off-the-job, training in order to provide efficient, expertly-delivered skills that meet shared needs across an industry or sector.

The TSA has been established by a group of four Founding Members - The Port of London Authority, Tideway, Transport for London and the Company of Watermen and Lightermen. The organisations have a direct and long-term interest in maintaining safety on the tidal Thames; working together to raise the standard of skills and the competency of individuals working commercially on the inland waterways and port operations in the Port of London.

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PALAU SHIP REGISTRY OPENS NEW PIRAEUS HQ The Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) has opened a new head office in one of the world’s most competitive shipping markets in Piraeus, Greece, as part of the expansion plans; the new office will complement the US Houston, Texas offices.

The new Piraeus office along with our network of Registrars with detailed knowledge and experience of ship management, inspection, engineering and crew management in the China, Cyprus, UAE, Germany, India, Japan, Egypt, Lebanon, Malaysia, Nigeria, Panama, Romania, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey, and Ukraine assures that we can offer 24/7 support for clients.

Panos Kirnidis, CEO of PISR says, “We have spent time finding and employing people around the shipping world who add value to our services and come with a sense of dedication we demand.

During the years of our operations we have come into contact with many professionals whose skills we now use for our clients. We have more than 30 Deputy Registrars worldwide and if needed, we can source surveyors, engineers and legal experts to handle any issue that arises for ship owners and managers. We have no concerns about our global reach for any of our services.”

Panos Kirnidis sees the move to Greece as a strong indication of the Registry’s commitment to the Greek and European shipping sectors as well as providing worldwide support for ship-owners.

The Palau Registry was created by an amendment to the Title 7 of the Republic of Palau National Code in 2010 and was appointed by the government of the Republic of Palau as the Ship Registry Administrator. The world class ship Registry provides administrative, legal and technical support; documenting the ship and registering it under the Flag of the Republic of Palau.

Norway wants to build the world’s first full-scale ship tunnel The Stad Peninsula in Norway has one of the most dangerous coastlines in the region.

As the meeting place between the Norwegian Sea and North Sea, the turbulent waters have claimed the lives of dozens sailors over the last several decades.

Which may explain why Norway’s top coastal agency wants to dig a $272 million, mile-long “ship tunnel” to create a safer passage for commercial vessels.

Designed to accommodate ships as massive as Norway’s Hurtigruten cruise vessels, the tunnel would be nearly 150 feet tall, 118 feet wide, and more than a mile long. The Norwegian Parliament earmarked 1 billion Norwegian kroner,

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or around $118 million, for the project in the National Transport Plan for 2014– 2023. Construction is set to begin as early as 2018.

Which is not to say this is a done deal.

The coastal administration estimates that approximately 7.5 million tons of blasted rock would need to be removed, which could take up to four years to complete.

Ships might access the tunnel from the north in Selje, with southern access via the Moldefjord. This is where the Stad Peninsula is at its narrowest.

The current proposal for the tunnel incorporates a bridge near the southern access so pedestrians can glimpse

ships as they pass by.

If a ship tunnel sounds like an absurd idea, it’s probably because no one has tried to build one before. The Stad Ship Tunnel, as proposed by the Norwegian Coastal Administration, may never break ground, but Norway’s tourism industry is already stumping for the idea.

VisitNorway.com says the architecture firm Snøhetta put together these renderings as part of a photo project targeted toward politicians to help them make a decision. Which given how cool this thing looks, shouldn’t be that hard.

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Roxtec Services expands in North America Global safety seal provider Roxtec follows its expansion plan and launches its second specialized service company offering inspections and maintenance of cable and pipe transits. The new Roxtec Services US LLC is a subsidiary of Roxtec Services AB. It is based in Houston, Texas, and will cover ships and offshore units all over North America.

Roxtec Services is aiming to expand into several key markets around the world.

Roxtec Services US LLC has experienced a good start and has already begun working on inspection projects. The services include inspections, maintenance and repair work concerning cable and pipe transits.

We established Roxtec Services AB in 2016 because we know many existing ships and rigs do not meet official safety requirements. By offering our services we can contribute to increased safety for people and assets.

Approved service supplier Roxtec Services AB is part of Roxtec Group.

It is the first company in the world that has received an official approval for inspection and maintenance services of cable and pipe transits from classification societies Lloyd’s Register and ABS (American Bureau of Shipping).

For more information, please contact Tom Flader, Managing Director of Roxtec Services US, on: +1 713 582 4951 or via email: tom.flader@roxtec.com

About Roxtec and Roxtec Services Swedish Roxtec Group is the worldleading provider of modular-based cable and pipe seals. The company’s invention for adaptability to cables and pipes of different sizes, Multidiameter™, is based on sealing modules with removable rubber layers and allows for a perfect sealing, regardless of the outside dimension of the cable or pipe. For more information, please visit:

www.roxtec.com Roxtec Services AB and its subsidiaries are part of Roxtec Group. Roxtec Services is approved by classification societies as service supplier within inspection and maintenance of cable and pipe transits and offers a range of services to ensure that sealing solutions on marine and offshore units are safe.

Below: Roxtec Services AB – part of Roxtec Group – is now expanding into the US, with the start of subsidiary Roxtec Services US LLC.

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Effective Mechanical & Natural Cargo Ventilation A fundamental part of cargo transportation on ships and vessels is the prevention of loss and damage to the cargo.

Damage to cargo through moisture ingress is one of the most common causes of cargo damage and results in a significant amount of cargo claims from manufacturers and distributors. Claimants typically allege that failure by the ship to ventilate correctly resulted in the development of condensation (commonly known as “sweat�), causing the cargo to deteriorate.

To prevent the occurrence of moisture or sweat within ships and vessels, natural or mechanical ventilation systems are built into the ships make up. In addition to minimise the onset and degree of sweat, ventilation may also serve to remove taint and disperse any gases which some cargoes may emit. Mechanical ventilation through the use of axial fans and exhaust units can facilitate the positive air movement of large amounts of air alongside the removal

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of odours, condensation (Condensation is a problem with any cargo susceptible to damage through deterioration through damp and is typically evidenced by rust or mould growth) and to facilitate the general air circulation required for agricultural produce. Both mechanical and natural ventilation is a necessity to equalise the humidity levels inside and outside of the boat encouraging the upkeep of cargo, especially in the instance of high moisture levels in agricultural products.

This sweat, or moisture, can be referred to as two types; cargo sweat and vessel sweat. Ship sweat is formed when the air within the hold is cooled beneath its dew point by the hold steelwork. This could occur, for example, when a vessel loads in a warm climate and proceeds to a colder climate, as the seawater and external temperature cool, the steelwork may be eventually cooled beneath the dew point of the warm moist air in the hold, causing sweat on the hold surfaces.

The sweat may affect the cargo by direct contact on the hold bulkheads, by contact on the tank top where sweat has accumulated after running down the

hold bulkheads to the bottom of the hold. Sweat may also drip onto the cargo from above having formed on the underdeck structure and the underside of the hatch covers. To minimise the possibility of ship sweat damage to cargo, dunnage must be properly used to keep the cargo off the tank top and away from hold sides and structural members. Where appropriate cargo should be covered with waterproof sheeting to protect it from sweat dripping from above.

Whether it be through mechanical or natural ventilation, the golden rule is to ventilate when the dew point in the cargo hold exceeds the dew point outside, thus reducing the growth of mould, the production of condensation and the deterioration of potentially costly cargo.

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By removing all elements from the main flow line, including, regulators and filters, the effective CV of the patented filter booster is multiplied, resulting in significantly reduced tubing sizes.

Where safety is critical, Bifolds range of volume and filter boosters are SIL 3 third party certified to IEC 61508 Parts 1 & 2.

In applications where a fast response time on modulating service, in combination with a fast shutdown time (ESD), is required, the VBP also eliminates the need for an additional poppet or Quick Exhaust Valve to achieve the required closing speeds. This results in reduced material and labour costs and simplifies positioned set up and control.

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ROLLS-ROYCE ANNOUNCES INVESTMENT IN RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT FOR SHIP INTELLIGENCE Rolls-Royce has recently announced the latest stage in its research and development plans to make remote and autonomous shipping a reality and reap the benefits of increasing digitalisation in the marine industry.

The company is looking to develop partnerships and opportunities with other organisations around the world to, create the capability, competencies and jobs to supply the technology and components required.

The latest part of that programme has been confirmed with the announcement, in Finland, of a significant research grant

by Tekes – the Finnish Funding Agency for Innovation. The funding will enable Rolls-Royce to invest further in a research and development centre in Turku, Finland.

The company plans to carry out further development projects there focused on the future development of landbased control centres, and the use of artificial intelligence in future remote and autonomous shipping operations.

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President – Marine said:

Digitalisation will transform the shipping industry in the years ahead, and the time is now right to set out how we are going to make this happen. Over the coming years we need to invest globally to develop the required capabilities and to establish a range of market-ready products and systems to take advantage of what is a significant global market opportunity.

By combining our world leading capability and knowledge, with a clear plan of where we need to go next, we can work with our customers, governments and our global academic research network to develop and bring to market the advanced technology, products and supporting services needed both ‘on-vessel’ and ‘on-shore’ to make our vision of future remote and autonomous ships a reality.

In Norway, the company is currently investing in a range of R&D projects, which will include a new Marine Fleet Management Centre in Aalesund, to

allow remote monitoring, data analysis, optimisation of ships and their on board equipment. The centre will allow RollsRoyce to extend its ‘Power by the Hour’ concept, already proven in its Aerospace business, to serve the marine sector.

‘Power by the Hour’ is a new service to be delivered from the Marine division of Rolls-Royce which makes use of ‘big data’ to monitor, plan and perform maintenance and repairs on onboard ship equipment.

Asbjørn Skaro, Rolls-Royce, Director, Digital & Systems – Marine, added: “We are pleased to see the establishment of a centre for Remote Control & Autonomous Ships in Finland, and welcome the continued support from Tekes. We are looking at further funding and capability opportunities in countries including Finland, Norway, UK and Singapore to develop our ship intelligence technology and build customer partnerships worldwide.

“By drawing on our existing capabilities in our Marine business, together with the global expertise we have across the Rolls-Royce Group and our relationships with partners, we believe we can secure up to £200m of investment to revolutionise shipping.”

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gss marine services (plant) order ella f from neptune shipyards

GSS Marine Services have ordered the ELLA F from Neptune Shipyards in Holland. The ELLA F is a 34 x 15m shallow draft DP2 classed Eurotug, launched at the end of March 2017.

The Ella F is a unique Eurotug design, which has been created in close cooperation with GSS Marine Services.

The vessel is designed as a shallow draft vessel; operating drafts down to 1.50m and even less are possible.

To be able to reach the required bollard pull, the vessel is equipped with three propellers. These are powered by Caterpillar C32 main engines.

The vessels size also made it possible to install a number of large fuel tanks.

With the vessel’s high bunkering capacity, she is able to stay at sea for long periods of time, making her well suited for towing.

Hydraulic power is supplied by an electric driven power pack. The deck equipment consists of a 100T/65T Ridderinkhof waterfall anchor handling / towing winch.

In addition, a 10T tugger winch is fitted.

A set of heavy duty hydraulic wire guide pins and wire catcher are fitted. Also on deck, a Heila HLRM 230-4SL crane is installed. The vessel is equipped with an extra wide stern roller with a width of 7m to be able to satisfy large anchor handling.

All this, combined with the extra-large aft

deck space makes the vessel highly suited for anchor handling.

The Ella F has spacious accommodation; on the main deck a total of 7 cabins for the vessels crew are located. In these cabins a total of 9 crew members can comfortably live onboard. Both the Captain’s and First Officer’s cabin have their own ensuite facilities, whilst the rest of the crew have shared bathroom facilities.

Below main deck the vessel has an additional 5 double cabins for passengers, also with shared bathroom facilities. In addition, a hospital cabin and hospital shower facilities are available. Below the main deck, a mess room and galley have been built with large cooler and freezer stores.

The wheelhouse offers excellent all round visibility and a very good overview of the aft deck.

On deck, sea fastenings are installed for the storage of containers and extra accommodation units. Also, the plumbing connections for the extra accommodation units are pre-installed. The vessel is also prepared for the installation of four point winches and on deck a large capacity 2” fuel delivery hose reel is fitted.

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The Ella F will be one of the most versatile vessels in the industry because of the DP 2 classification. To accomplish this the vessel is equipped with two separate electrically driven tunnel thrusters at the stern, and two electrically driven steering grid thrusters in the bow. These thrusters combined with the main engines give the vessel a very good DP capability plot.

The Ella F has a very large wheelhouse, with both forward and aft control stations. Also fitted is a number of extra desks, intended for surveyors and other additional crew for DP operations.

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Damen ASD 2310 packs a punch for Foyle Port

Damen Shipyards Group has delivered an ASD 2310 Tug to Foyle Port. The official handover of the new vessel – named Strathfoyle – took place at a short ceremony attended by the port’s staff, clients and stakeholders. Taking the position as most powerful tug at the port, the Strathfoyle marks a commitment to ongoing safe and efficient harbour assistance operations at Foyle Port.

Foyle Port is in the North West of Ireland.

Located at the south-west end of Lough Foyle, the port’s primary cargos are bulk goods arriving at the Lisahally Terminal and oil products that call at the LSS Oil Terminal.

Furthermore, Foyle Port serves as a destination for cruise vessel passengers.

Extra equipment = extra versatility Strathfoyle expands on Damen’s standard ASD 2310 design in certain key aspects.

She has been equipped with an aft winch, to give her the potential to conduct salvage work outside the sheltered confines of Lough Foyle, and an additional deck crane to widen the scope of harbour duties that she can perform.

According to Captain Bill McCann, Harbour Master and Operations Director at Foyle Port,

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the new tug provides the port with increased flexibility in numerous ways: “With the oil terminal and the increasing numbers and size of bulk carriers at the port, we really need the extra bollard pull and manoeuvrability.

“As we are also expanding our Marine Services division, we installed a deck crane for even more all-round capability. In this respect, she is more than a tug, she is a workboat too – a jack of all trades. Although the tugs main function is harbour towage the extra equipment also gives us possibilities to charter her out for coastal towage or harbour towage operations at other ports.”

Real-life feedback Damen received the order for the new tug in December 2015 after a public tender process. Construction took place at Damen Shipyards Changde, with the Strathfoyle being delivered in the last week of 2016, considerably ahead of schedule.

“We have been operating the tug for six weeks; she is now 100% operational,” continues Captain McCann. “The feedback from the captains is excellent: they are very impressed. The pilots are also very pleased with her.”

Workboat Code While the Strathfoyle is small enough to be

classified within the UK Workboat Code, she is still capable of a significant bollard pull, says Arjen van Elk, Damen Sales Manager. “She is a powerful vessel – packing almost 50 tonnes of bollard pull.

This power combined with a compact design makes an ideal choice for ports of this size.”

The Strathfoyle joins a fleet of two other harbour tugs, one of which is the Damenbuilt Otterbank, a Stan Tug 1605 that was built and delivered in back in 1996.

“The Otterbank has proved to be a very reliable asset for the port. We are glad to hear that they are very happy with her,” Mr Van Elk goes on to say. “And now it has been really nice to work with this client again and continue our good relationship with the Strathfoyle.”

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A Partnership in Power PME Power Systems Group has been selected to actively promote, sell and provide factory certified service on Cummins Onan marine generator sets within its East coast area of England.

PME Power Systems Group PME Group is a long established name in the UK marine industry, specialising in MAN engines they have recently celebrated their 20th Year as an MAN Dealer, the longest serving in the UK. Last year saw their expansion into the north of the country, opening a new facility in Stallingborough, Grimsby. The new service centre is strategically located to further grow their ongoing relationship with North Sea Services, who operate the fleet of vessels that service the Humber Gateway Windfarm and had previously struggled to receive the standard of service they knew they would receive from PME Group.

This quality of service is an integral part of PME Groups company ethos and they are always striving for new ways to meet their customers needs. As part of this endeavour to offer the best service possible PME Group have negotiated with Cummins Marine to become their dealer on the East Coast for their ONAN Marine Generators, which the vast majority of the wind farm fleet will operate.

Cummins Power Generation Cummins Power Generations, a subsidiary of Cummins Inc., is dedicated to increasing the availability and reliability of electric power anywhere in the world, with Cummins ONAN leading the way by offering the most innovative marine generator sets on the market.

Cummins Onan is a world leader in the design and manufacturing of marine generator sets. All major components engine, alternator, transfer switches and control systems – are designed specified and approved by Cummins, a name which is synonymous with performance and reliability. Cummins recreational light commercial marine is a division of Cummins Inc. that specializes and provides marine engines for recreational and light commercial usage and is a world leader in diesel engine technology and development.

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Cummins Europe is delighted to announce the appointment of PME Power Systems Group as authorised Cummins dealer for the sales and aftermarket of Cummins Onan marine diesel generator sets.

PME Power Systems has renowned experience in the marine industry for new projects, new builds and renovations, with proven capabilities in the marine industry in both commercial and recreational markets.

Peter McCullar, Cummins spokesperson.

We are delighted that Cummins ONAN have chosen our Grimsby branch to showcase ONAN generators.

As the official Dealer in the North East we are looking forward to offering increased support to our customers.

Ben Chalk, Operations Director, PME Group.

Above image: Cummins Onan marine generator sets to be sold and promoted by PME Power Systems Group in the East Coast.

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Naming of the SOV ‘Windea Leibniz’: Another on-time delivery from Ulstein Verft The ‘Windea Leibniz’ wind farm service vessel was delivered ontime from Ulstein Verft to Bernhard Schulte Offshore and ICBC Leasing on 28 February, and named at a ceremony in Ulsteinvik in March. The vessel will shortly commence service at the Sandbank wind farm for Siemens.

The lady sponsor, Dai Ling, named the second wind farm service vessel of the Hamburg based shipping company Bernhard Schulte and the Beijing based financial company ICBC Leasing.

The vessel carries the name of the German mathematician, philosopher and physicist Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz, who in the 17th century proposed to use wind power to operate pumps.

The naming ceremony was held in Ulsteinvik, Norway, at the Ulstein Verft yard premises.

The vessel has been designed by Ulstein Design & Solutions AS. “Once again, Ulstein Verft proves the

ability to deliver state-of-the-art vessels to the agreed time. We look forward to seeing the vessel at work, and hear the feedback of her results when operating in the renewable market,” says Managing Director Kristian Sætre at Ulstein Verft.

Work scope Starting from April, the vessel will work at the Sandbank wind farm in the German Bight for Siemens Wind Power Service to ensure the production of green energy from 72 wind turbines.

The usage of the so-called Service Operation Vessels (SOV) will improve the efficiency of service operations at offshore wind farms. The vessel functions as a reliable and environmentally sound platform for wind farm operations and maintenance support, technician accommodation and transport, and the provision of exceptional levels of safe and reliable access to offshore installations.

X-STERN “The vessel has the X-STERN™ hull shape, which allows it to be positioned with the stern faced towards the weather instead of the bow only”, said Matthias Müller,

Managing Director of Bernhard Schulte Offshore. He continued: “Her awardwinning sister vessel ‘Windea La Cour’, which is working in the Dutch Gemini wind farm since August, has already proven that this leads to improved weather resilience, greater operability and reduced power and fuel consumption while on DP mode next to the wind turbine.”

Main particulars of the vessel: Length 88 m, beam 18 m, speed 13.5 knots, accommodation for 60 people and equipped with a motion compensated gangway system (Uptime) to transfer technicians to the wind turbine.

Vessel type: Service Operation Vessel (SOV) for offshore wind turbines Design type: ULSTEIN SX175 Deadweight: 3,150 t Draught (max): 6.4 m Cargo deck area: 380 m2 Dynamic positioning: IMO Class II (DYNPOS AUTR) Main propulsion system: Two azimuth thrusters, each driven by a frequency controlled variable speed electric motor.

Additional thrusters:

One retractable azimuth thruster, two side thrusters forward ULSTEIN SX175 The ULSTEIN SX175 is a design developed to meet future demands within the servicing and maintenance of offshore wind installations. Significant effort has gone into the optimisation of the vessel’s movements to ensure the safe transfer of technicians and equipment in connection with the operations, maintenance and servicing of wind turbines. There has been a major focus on the welfare of the technicians who will live on board.

While developing the cabins and facilities, the aim has been to position these where the vessel’s movements are lowest.

The X-BOW, the X-STERN and the integrated DC-based common main drive system, with variable rpm control of the diesel engines for power and propulsion system, are essential design features. In addition to the catalyst, these will fulfil the highest international environmental requirement (IMO-Tier3).

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New OST 30 tug order for CARAIBES REMORQUAGE PIRIOU has just recorded a new order for an OST 30 of its tug range dedicated to towage.

As the operator of Pointe-à-Pitre harbour in Guadeloupe (French Caribbean island), CARAIBES REMORQUAGE confirmed the construction of a 30.30m tug with 55 tonnes bollard pull and azimuth stern propeller. Built in Vietnam, its delivery is scheduled in the 1st quarter of 2018.

Vincent Faujour, PIRIOU Group General Manager declares:

We are glad we won the trust of a new operator of this sector.

With nearly 20 years’ experience building tugs, we keep strengthening our position as a significant actor with sea proven designs and a strong ability to customize our vessels in order to answer the specific requirements of our customers.

Felix Ramaye, CARAIBES REMORQUAGE Manager:

We are pleased to purchase this new tug of over 4500 hp.

This investment is part of the development of the Jarry terminal and of the increase of the capacity of the container ships we have to assist.

‘Pointe Tali’ is going to replace in our fleet venerable 50 years old ‘Pointe Jarry’. We will therefore have two azimuth tugs of 55 and 47 tonnes bollard pull equipped with fi-fi available.

They answer the Port Authorities requirements and will allow us to operate vessels up to 6500 TEU. The OST 30 is a versatile tug designed for towing and push-pull harbour assistance as well as for high sea towing operations.

Featuring a 30.30 m length, it can also provide assistance to vessels approaching access channels.

This tug is equipped with 2 azimuth stern drive propellers. These propellers are driven by two high speed marine diesel engines.

On the bridge, the ergonomics of the unique

control room allows the captain to perform all driving and manoeuvring tasks by himself thanks to a very good visibility both at horizontal and vertical over the working area and the environment.

In order to answer CARAIBES REMORQUAGE specific operating conditions, this tug features: • A pneumatic starter system in order to limit the number of batteries on board, • Gasoil and fresh water systems for ship supply • A Fi-Fi equipment with separate motorisation in order to perform fire- fighting • A towing hook for high sea towing, • Fenders adapted to push low freeboard barges • An indirect refrigeration system involving all the vessel equipment with box coolers adapted to tropical conditions and no seawater circulation This tug is designed to carry out every three years careening with special anti-fouling and ICAF system.

Accommodation is compliant with the latest ILO 2006 standards and special care was taken to sound insulation and air conditioning.

Main characteristics Overall length: 30.30 m Overall breadth: 10.40 m Depth at main deck: 4.45 m Max. draught: 5.00 m Bollard pull @ 100 % MCR: 55 t Fuel oil capacity: 87 m3 Fresh water capacity: 26 m3 Speed: 12.5 kn Propulsion: 2 x 1678 kW Crew: 4 / 6 p.

Hull / superstructure: steel Tugnology – 23 & 24 May 2017 – Rotterdam PIRIOU will attend as an exhibitor the next Tugnology conference that will take place in Rotterdam from May 23rd to 24th 2017 and showcase its vessels and services range (stand n°42).

About PIRIOU Involved in shipbuilding, repair, naval engineering and services since 1965, PIRIOU specializes in producing medium sized vessels up to 120 m with high added value through a combination of highperformance engineering and a global network of industrial sites in Europe, Africa and Asia.

With over 420 ships built and delivered worldwide, PIRIOU provides bespoke solutions as well as a complete range of standardized or customized vessels that satisfy the requirements of international shipowners, whether they be private or public, civilian or military.

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Press contact: Nadine ROLLAND Tel: +33(0)298 970 948 communication@piriou.fr About CARAIBES REMORQUAGE Created in 2003, CARAÏBES REMORQUAGE is a family owned company specializing in vessels harbour towage. The company employs twelve sailors and operates two tugs under French pavilion in Pointeà-Pitre and within the authorization delivered by the Major Seaport Authority of Guadeloupe (French Caribbean island).

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DIVE SUPPORT CHARTER AT SELSEY BILL Multi role vessel STOUR is currently on charter to commercial diving contractors Seawork marine services (SMS), for diving works at Selsey Bill, on the UK’s south coast.

SMS are working for the RNLI to remove seabed obstructions in the vicinity of the Selsey Bill life boat station, for fear of damaging the lifeboats.

The former Selsey Pier was demolished some years ago, and the debris left on the seabed. SMS selected the multirole vessel STOUR for her generous deck area, able to accommodate both the dive container and equipment, as well as the large concrete debris from the pier, totaling up to 75t of deck cargo.

In addition, the 65t/m deck crane has proved essential for lifting the large concrete sections (up to 8t each) from the seabed on to the deck, and unloading them to shore.

STOUR has been based from Haslar Marina in Gosport, just inside the entrance to Portsmouth Harbour, from where she has steamed out and back to Selsey Bill each day.

Positioning on site is achieved using the vessel’s two self-elevating spud legs, which can be remotely operated by the master from the wheelhouse, and take only a minute to secure in position – maximising dive time on site.

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Above: Dive support charter at Selsey Bill (Jan 2017).

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AxFlow introduces compressor Vapour Recovery System for tank emptying AxFlow is now offering a compressor system as an alternative to centrifugal pumps for emptying liquefied gas from storage tanks, vessels and mobile tankers.

valve to suck out any remaining vapour in the tanker and transfer it to the storage vessel.

Unlike pumps, which can only unload around 85% of the liquefied gas, the compressor system will easily transfer over 99% thereby enabling users to recover this potentially expensive liquid heel. The compressor system also eliminates the problem of liquefied gases boiling when centrifugal pumps are used.

Designed specifically for liquefied gas transfer duties, the vertical piston compressor comes in single or two

stage versions with air or water-cooling.

Engineered to meet customer’s specific requirements the VRS enables liquid transfer or gas evacuation down to pressures of 50 millibar absolute, and is suitable for displacements of up to 212 m3/h and system pressures up to 42 bar.

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AxFlow’s VRS is a simple frame-mounted unit which can be used for intermittent and continuous duties. Available in mobile and static formats, the VRS is divided into two stages, liquid transfer and vapour recovery. The function of the compressor is to push the liquid from inside the tanker into the storage vessel using pressurised vapour from the storage vessel. Following this, the compressor connections are reversed using a 4-way Jenkins marine YP 2013_Jenkins Neptune June 2011 ad 11/12/2013 10:48 Page 1

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SuPPLIERS & sErVICES Bastø Fosen chooses energy efficient lighting solutions from Glamox for three new car ferries Glamox has supplied a variety of energy efficient lighting solutions to three new car ferries that operate between the two towns of Horten and Moss in the south east of Norway.

The three new car ferries, which are owned and operated by shipping company Bastø Fosen, can carry up to 200 cars and between 24-30 trailers each. The vessels are equipped with energy-efficient diesel engines. Bastø Fosen’s own calculations have shown that the NOx emissions for the three new car ferries will be reduced by more than 80 per cent compared to its existing ferries. In addition, a newly developed, energy efficient hull will reduce fuel consumption by 25 to 30% compared to today’s vessels.

The lighting solutions provided by Glamox comprise high quality LED luminaires that will help reduce the vessels’ carbon footprints even further.

The watertight TL60 LED luminaries, for example, are installed in car decks and other areas of the ships that are exposed to the elements. Due to its extremely long operating life (up to 50,000 hours), the TL60 LED is designed to meet maritime requirements and to minimise energy and maintenance costs. The combination of an innovative lighting design and use of high quality components and materials ensures excellent heat management and a reliable, long operating life.

LED lighting solutions Other LED lighting solutions supplied

by Glamox for the three ferries include the DL60-RF155 LED series of downlights.

Installed as interior lighting throughout the three vessels, these modern, slim downlights with built-in LEDs are direct replacements for halogen and compact fluorescent tubes. The IP55 protected, under-ceiling downlights are designed to provide maximum light quality with better colour rendering than fluorescent and halogen lighting.

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Above: Car deck areas are fitted with TL60 LED luminaires from Glamox (Photo: Bastø Fosen).

All DL60 components are custom engineered to work optimally together in order to provide maximum light output and minimum glare. Compared to halogen lighting solutions, the DL60 can reduce energy consumption by up to 80% with the same light level. The downlights are easy to install and are available in a wide range of trims and decors.

Glamox also supplied its FL40 LED series of high performance LED safe area floodlights. These attractively designed floodlights provide instantaneous, high intensity light and are immune to voltage drops. As well as offering excellent heat management, the floodlights have a life expectancy of up to 50,000 hours, low energy consumption and are virtually maintenance-free.

The three car ferries are also equipped with Series 65 LED navigation lights from Glamox, as well as its 1771 LED range of flat-designed luminaires for freezing and cold rooms, and its Flecto W series of interior decorative wall lamps for incandescent and compact fluorescent lamps (for cabins and communal areas of the ships).

Glamox AS The Glamox Group is a global organisation with 1300 employees and sales and production in several European countries, as well as in Asia and North America.

The annual turnover is EUR 268 million (2014). The Group owns a range of quality lighting brands including Glamox, Aqua Signal, Luxo, Høvik Lys and Norselight. Glamox is committed to meeting customer needs and expectations by providing quality products and solutions, service and support.

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Above: The Bastø VI car ferry (Photo: Bastø Fosen).

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ETI to work with Teignbridge Propellers International Limited (TPIL) on a £3m project to develop a High Efficiency Propulsion System for ships High Efficiency Propulsion Systems (HEPS) are an effective way to improve fuel efficiency.

This two year project aims to develop a commercially-viable system that can be retrofitted to a variety of vessel types.

The HEPS technology will deliver a fuel efficiency benefit of greater than 8% on most vessels.

The Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) is partnering with Teignbridge Propellers International Limited (TPIL) to develop a High Efficiency Propulsion System for ships which aims to reduce fuel consumption by around 8%.

The two year project aims to develop a commercially-viable system that can be retrofitted to a variety of vessel types.

Based in Newton Abbot, Devon, Teignbridge is the largest propeller and stern gear producer of its kind in Europe.

Deborah Stubbs, the ETI’s High Efficiency Propulsion System Project Manager said:

Unlike other forms of transport it is difficult to replace fossil fuels in marine vessels with low carbon alternatives so increasing fuel efficiency will become

progressively more important if emissions and costs are to be reduced for the shipping industry.

This project will develop a commercially viable product suitable for a wide range of vessels types and capable of being retrofitted to ensure it is attractive to ship owners and operators.

It is one of a number of demonstration projects the ETI is running which, when used in combination, could reduce fuel consumption by up to 30% and cut the carbon emissions from shipping in a cost effective manner.

David Duncan, the Chairman of Teignbridge Propellers International Limited said:

be helped by the use of the dedicated research test vessel presently under construction for Teignbridge Propellers.

The selection by the ETI is a recognition and endorsement of the company’s abilities.

The ETI has recently published an insight which analyses the UK shipping fleet, the potential opportunities for ship owners and operators and identifies the most promising technologies, including HEPS, that could reduce fuel consumption economically.

The ETI’s report “Targeting a 30% improvement in fuel efficiency for marine vessels” can be found at: www.eti.co.uk/insights/targeting-a30-improvement-in-fuel-efficiencyfor-marine-vessels

We are delighted to have been selected for this technology development and demonstration project, it fits very well with the company’s research and development strategy and plans.

Teignbridge Propellers has an excellent engineering design team and a background of design development. The project will

Jetty Works Completed at Portsmouth Naval Dockyard Works to prepare a historic jetty at Her Majesty’s Naval Dockyard Portsmouth for the arrival of the largest warships ever built for the Royal Navy have been completed, the UK Ministry of Defense just announced.

The jetty, parts of which date back over 90 years, has been refurbished to prepare for the first of the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers.

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size of 200 football pitches.

Boskalis has been contracted by the Defense Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) to carry out this £31 million dredging program.

DIO Project Manager, Philip Wise, said: “I am delighted that the works to the jetty are completed. It is a crucial element of the £100m infrastructure package being delivered to support the arrival of the carriers into their homeport of Portsmouth. We are looking forward to seeing the first of the ships berthing against the new and improved jetty later this year.”

With the core jetty works complete and new specialist equipment delivered, the Naval Base’s

Above: Jetty Works Completed at Portsmouth Naval Dockyard. preparations for the arrival of the Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) Carriers are centered on a program of Familiarization, Integration and Testing, otherwise known as FIT, the ministry said.

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STARPOINT VRS Lifting Point for Bolting Known as the STAR among eye bolts due to its distinctive advantages: RUD Chains Ltd is a leading manufacturer of lifting and lashing applications that guarantee ultimate safety when lifting and moving heavy loads. Offering more than 600 different tested and certified lifting/lashing points for bolting and welding RUD have a wide product range to suit a variety of project requirements.

Anyone in the industry knows how important safety is when lifting and moving heavy loads. Many manufacturing companies are unaware that the direction of the pull can have a major impact on the working load limit of the standard eyebolt, creating a safety breach. The solution to this is to use an appropriate lifting point that can adjust to the direction of the pull to allow full engagement of the bolt, resulting in a safe lift.

RUD have developed lifting points that are

designed to adjust to the direction of the pull, there are known as the STARPOINT and the POWERPOINT. The STARPOINT VRS also known as the STAR among eye bolts offers many advantages.

Firstly the STARPOINT will swivel to the direction of the load lift, the working load limit is therefore always at the direction of the load. The STARPOINT removes the chance of bent eyes, backed out threads, or over-tightening which would cause unnecessary stress on the stem.

The VRS is adjustable 360° in the force direction and offers a higher WLL than the DIN 580 eye bolt.

RUD provide standard and tailored solutions to meet even the most demanding environments, helping to deliver applications that are catered to specific requirements, project aims and environments.

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Innovative new media simulator brings maritime exercises to life Baltic Exchange based global crisis communications company, Navigate Response, has launched a social and mainstream media simulator to improve the realism of shipping industry exercises and enhance companies’ crisis response preparations. The online platform, Triton, replicates media and social media activity to test response plans and create a sense of urgent realism for any exercise. The platform has already been used for a major simulated UK shipping incident involving over 40 companies and organisations.

Triton can host video, audio and can replicate the output of a range of social media and mainstream channels.

It allows users to view and practice responding to the huge volume of simulated media enquiries and social media posts.

Dustin Eno, COO of Navigate Response explains: “I got tired of exercise participants telling me, ‘well if it had been real I would have responded like that…’ But would they?

We developed Triton so people would practice like it’s real – exercises should

feel like real incidents and real incidents should feel like exercises.”

Navigate Response represents ship owning and management companies with a combined fleet of 3000 plus ships and helps them to tell their side of the story in the wake of an incident.

Media pressures can have a significant impact on how a company responds to an incident. A poorly handled crisis can have a long term negative effect on any company and public pressure, false rumours and concern on social media can quickly swamp a company.

Companies that are well-prepared and drilled are more likely to handle the pressures of a major incident.

Dustin Eno continues: “Beyond media preparedness, realistic simulation helps ensure the sincere involvement of team members from across a company.

Accessible on any internet enabled device, Triton allows anyone with a password to follow their company’s statements and online reaction, just as they would in a real incident.”

Tan Wai Lin, head of Corporate Communications for Singapore based AET

Tankers said: “The Triton based exercise was a lot of fun and got everyone involved and practicing new techniques in a realistic context. The stream of simulated content demonstrated how quickly a story can evolve and how easily statements can be taken out of context.”

Navigate Response’s training for the shipping industry goes beyond just using Triton. Companies are trained to deal with journalists on the phone, door-stepping, TV and radio interviews. Through Navigate Response’s network of 34 offices around the world, the crisis communications company is able to run exercises in over a dozen languages and accurately replicate the challenges of responding to an international story.

Triton is free to use for all Navigate Response clients, or as a standalone service for any company wishing to test its crisis response plans and increase the realism of its drills.

Navigate Response reviews, drills and stress tests the response plans and capabilities of companies over 60 times a year.

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FLUID MECHANICS SAILS INTO NEW WATERS Fluid Mechanics, one of the USA’s leading servicers of fuel injection systems for maritime diesel engines has now become part of L’Orange, the German leader in electronicallycontrolled, high-pressure injection technology for diesel and heavy fuel oil engines.

This year Fluid Mechanics celebrates its 60th anniversary and will continue in North America to use the same name and personnel but now as fully functioning operation of L’Orange, a Rolls-Royce Power Systems company.

With all employees and the current management retained, Olav Altmann, Head of Sales at L’Orange, believes this will be the perfect starting point to expand in the maritime engine sector operating out of North America and sees the new operation as an ideal fit for both companies.

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market in 2009 with the opening of our office in Suzhou and now we are doing the same in the Americas with our long-term distribution partner in the US, building on our many years of experience with Fluid Mechanics and on its solid market presence.”

Fluid Mechanics will continue to be a key operator for the North American maritime market and its Fort Lauderdale base plays an important part in providing engine services to the cruise market operating out of Florida.

With continued growth in other parts of the Americas, in particular the Caribbean and Central America, Fluid Mechanics will also play an increasingly important role in keeping both maritime and industrial engines operating efficiently now with the round-the-clock availability of L’Orange products 365 days a year.

Fluid Mechanics will be the main point of contact for OEMs in the USA and from its new

Avon Lake, Cleveland headquarters, it will also serve markets on the East Coast of the US and in the future, the West Coast, Canada and South America will be added to the list.

The company’s largest operating sector is in industrial power plants followed by shipping applications and military work. Fluid Mechanics sells injection systems, high-pressure fuel lines, intake and exhaust valves, and piston rings, among many other original parts for medium-speed engines. Its reputation has been built on providing reconditioning and repair services of injection pumps, injection valves, cylinder heads and other engine components to clients in these sectors.

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LAND & WATER’S ENVIRONMENTAL WINNING STREAK Over the past few days the UK’s largest inland waterway and marine environmental engineers, Land & Water has scooped two major framework contracts.

It’s a testament to Land & Waters integrity and environmental commitment that they submitted a very comprehensive and high quality tender. We are impressed by their commitment to work in partnership with us as well as their investment in new equipment, systems and processes driving both environmental enhancements and commercial benefit.

Land & Water landed the multimillion-pound Canal & River Trust National Dredging Contract, making them dredging suppliers to the Trust for the next 10 years. This substantial award came just days after won a place on all 4 lots of the Environment Agency’s South East Region minor works framework.

Simon Bamford, Director of Asset Delivery.

Canal & River Trust

Achieving these major wins represents a triumph for the waterway contactor and is a testament to their commitment to innovation, environmental consideration and collaborative advantage.

Adrian Gascoyne, MD, Land & Water Services, commented,

The dredging tenders were supported by Land & Water’s overarching environmental strategy.

sites, turning wasteland into beautiful and much needed wildlife havens.

A major and forward thinking part of this strategy includes the construction a series of improved wildlife habitats across the UK. These habitats will be formed by reusing dredged sediments and other soils to re-engineer a string of redundant waste

It is the vision of James Maclean CEO of Land & Water that these wildlife havens will eventually be stepping stone habitats throughout the UK’s waterway network.

The sites will allow Land & Water to reclaim and reuse silt and other materials from dredging and associated infrastructure projects thus contributing to their commitment to work towards a less than 10% disposal policy.

As part of an environmental commitment, Land & Water’s tenders include procedures that ensure they can carry out their commitment to working with environmental volunteers thus passing on knowledge and skills and engendering stakeholder involvement.

Land & Water always strive to work in partnership with our clients.

We are keen to maximise the collaborative advantages available from true team work, workspace sharing and early project involvement. We call ourselves imagineers because we are highly committed to driving value though innovation, forward planning, sequential work programming and adjoining projects. This not only minimises mobilisation costs (it can cost up to £50k to put all the equipment required onto the water) but also allows us to shorten the project lifecycle, saving time, money and lessening any environmental impact. In delivering these frameworks we worked hard to firstly understand our client’s problems, solve them, add value and then we have provided a suit of collaborative ideas that will improve our collective businesses.

Above: Simon Bamford, Director of Asset Delivery. Canal & River Trust.

Left: James Maclean, Land & Water CEO.

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John Deere Power Systems receives China Classification Society type approval certification John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) has recently announced that 15 PowerTech™ generator-drive and propulsion engines have received China Classification Society type approval certification. The lineup of generator-drive and propulsion engines, with generator drive power ratings from 40 to 315 kW (54 to 422 hp) and propulsion power ratings from 60 to 410 kW (80 to 550 hp), offers customers a range of reliable and powerful choices for the Chinese market.

“As our customers look at growth opportunities in new regions of the world, we are working to meet their needs by providing them with power solutions that meet market requirements in those areas,” said Heather Balk, marine market planner for John Deere Power Systems. “We are fully committed to supporting our customers around the world with solutions to meet their unique marine application needs.”

The PowerTech generator-drive and propulsion engines that have received China Classification Society type approval certification (CCS) make excellent choices for a variety of marine applications.

Models and ratings for the lineup include:

The rugged, powerful lineup of CCS certified engines from John Deere offers quiet and smooth operations in marine applications. The similar package size and performance makes these engines easy to install, easy to operate and easy to maintain, regardless of the configuration.

“The CCS type approval certification of our PowerTech engines represents a significant opportunity for John Deere to serve customers in a growing market,” Balk said. “Our engines offer more of the reliable and cost-effective solutions that customers expect while continuing to provide the power, performance, ease of operation, reliability and durability expected from John Deere.”

Marine power solutions are available through John Deere marine engine distributors and marine dealers.

About Deere & Company About John Deere Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) is a world leader in providing advanced products and services and is committed to the success of customers whose work is linked to the land - those who cultivate, harvest, transform, enrich and build

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• 89 kW (119 hp) at 50 Hz (1500 rpm) • 110 kW (148 hp) at 60 Hz (1800 rpm)

119-168 kW (160-225 hp)

• 139 kW (187 hp) at 50 Hz (1500 rpm) • 166 kW (223 hp) at 60 Hz (1800 rpm)

172-246 kW (230-330 hp)

• 168 kW (226 hp) at 50 Hz (1500 rpm) • 195 kW (261 hp) at 60 Hz (1800 rpm)

186-298 kW (249-400 hp)

• 195 kW (261 hp) at 50 Hz (1500 rpm) • 222 kW (297 hp) at 60 Hz (1800 rpm)

213-317 kW (285-425 hp)

• 222 kW (297 hp) at 50 Hz (1500 rpm) • 278 kW (373 hp) at 60 Hz (1800 rpm)

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• 61 kW (82 hp) at 50 Hz (1500 rpm) • 74 kW (99 hp) at 60 Hz (1800 rpm)

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• 139 kW (186 hp) at 50 Hz (1500 rpm) • 166 kW (223 hp) at 60 Hz (1800 rpm)

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213-317 kW (285-425 hp)

• 222 kW (297 hp) at 50 Hz (1500 rpm) • 278 kW (373 hp) at 60 Hz (1800 rpm)

242-410 kW (325-550 hp)

• 111 kW (149 hp) at 50 Hz (1500 rpm) • 149 kW (200 hp) at 60 Hz (1800 rpm) • 170 kW (228 hp) at 60 Hz (1800 rpm) • 191 kW (256 hp) at 60 Hz (1800 rpm) • 139 kW (186 hp) at 50 Hz (1500 rpm)

• 231 and 278 kW (310 and 373 hp) at 1500 rpm • 236 and 315 kW (316 and 422 hp) at 1800 rpm

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upon the land to meet the world’s dramatically increasing need for food, fuel, shelter and infrastructure.

Since 1837, John Deere has delivered innovative products of superior quality built on a tradition of integrity.

For more information, visit John Deere at its worldwide website at:

www.JohnDeere.com John Deere Power Systems manufactures and markets industrial, marine, and generator drive diesel engines, as well as drivetrain components for use in a variety of off-highway applications.

For more information, visit John Deere Power Systems at: www.JohnDeere.com/jdpower

Leave your worries behind with the power and reliability of John Deere engines

With expanded power from 56 to 559 kW (75 to 750 hp), John Deere PowerTech™ engines can take you wherever you want to go. Go to work with the confidence and satisfaction only John Deere propulsion, auxiliary, and generator drive engines can deliver.

Our EPA Tier 3 marine engines* are quiet and fuel efficient, making long work days seem a little shorter. With high torque and low-rated rpm, you also get excellent vessel control and reliable auxiliary drives.

For worry-free power on the water — Nothing Runs Like A Deere™. *Product offerings vary by country.

Ocean Safety appointed as Hammar distributor Ocean Safety, specialists in the worldwide supply, distribution, service and hire of marine safety equipment, has been appointed a UK distributor for Hammar, the Swedish manufacturer of hydrostatic release systems (HRU’s) for liferafts.

Ocean Safety, which supplies a wide range of safety equipment, including liferafts, to the commercial maritime sector, will now be in a position to provide a heightened level of service to their customers and achieve quicker supply and turnaround times.

Being appointed a UK distributor for Hammar is very beneficial to our clients, including our global network of service stations who order these units as replacement parts.

We will be able to ensure that all our customers, who include shipbuilders, design houses, service stations and marine management agencies, are supplied with genuine Hammar hydrostatic releases on a fast turnaround.

Supplying Hammar equipment is part of our full liferaft management service for all our customers and fleets.

The Hammar HRU range includes 8 variants to suit all liferaft installations, ranging from standard release for 6 – 150 persons as well as the vacuum release units. The units trigger inflation of the liferaft when the water pressure reaches a depth of 1.5 to 4 metres. They are designed with a two year service life and need no annual servicing maintenance in that time.

Hammar, which like Ocean Safety is a pioneer in advanced lifesaving equipment, has an outstanding worldwide reputation and has supplied hydrostatic release systems for over 30 years.

Ocean Safety will also supply spare components for all Hammar release systems.

www.oceansafety.com Right: The Hammar standard hydrostatic release unit.

Matrix develops e-learning provision for maritime sector An Aberdeen based incident investigation specialist is developing online learning provision to meet the needs of those working in the marine, offshore and renewables sector.

Matrix Risk Control (Matrix) is currently transforming its two-day incident investigator’s toolkit classroom training course into a series of e-learning modules. The content of the classroom course was uniquely developed by Matrix to meet the needs of those responsible for undertaking incident investigations on behalf of their organisation and is approved by the Institution of Occupational Health & Safety (IOSH).

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to develop the skills required to perform a structured and thorough investigation into any safety, environmental, equipment failure or quality incident.

the modules and their availability can be requested by emailing:

The e-learning course is being created following a comprehensive market research exercise, which revealed a strong interest in incident investigation training that could be accessed remotely. Online training provision offers employers a number of time and cost advantages; it reduces staff time away from their day-to-day roles and can save on travel and accommodation costs associated with attending traditional classroom courses.

Founded by senior police investigators in 2009, Matrix Risk Control helps organisations manage many major forms of operational business risk.

The company provides training and specialist support services in the three core areas of incident recording, incident investigation and root cause analysis. Its team of 14 supports clients internationally and is headquartered at Aberdeen’s Waterloo Quay.

Matrix’s e-learning provision will undergo rigorous testing and a pilot exercise, prior to full launch later this spring. Further information on

elearning@matrixriskcontrol.com

For further information go to:

www.matrixriskcontrol.com Or telephone: + 44 (0) 1224 937497

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Swathe Services team up with HYPACK, R2SONIC, SBG and Renishaw to run combined Multi-Beam and Mobile Laser Training Course Swathe Services team up with HYPACK, R2SONIC, SBG and Renishaw to run combined Multi-Beam and Mobile Laser Training Course Swathe Services have teamed up with industry leading suppliers to run an intensive five-day practical based multibeam sonar and mobile laser scanning training course. It will take place from Monday 15th to Friday 19th May 2017 in Cornwall, UK. The training will give participants the required skills to install, interface and calibrate equipment with ‘hands on’ operational experience to acquire and post-process data to final products.

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practice, common pitfalls and QA/QC aspects.

Boat based training will take place on board the MV Tiger Lily in Falmouth waters with shore based training at the Swathe Services offices, Truro. Participants will obtain practical experience of using the R2Sonic 2022 MBES with latest features, SBG Systems APOGEE-U, Renishaw Merlin Mobile Laser Scanner, Valeport MiniSVS and SWiFT SVP, in addition to HYPACK and HYSWEEP data acquisition and post processing software.

Joe Burnett from HYPACK will be travelling to the UK to lead the training in conjunction with James Williams and the team at Swathe Services. Joe and James have over 40 years of combined

experience in Hydrography working with multi-beam sonars and related survey equipment.

A range of social events have been organised so that participants have plenty of time to share their experience and meet with others that work within a similar field. This will include dinner in the Cornish seaside town of Newquay; an evening out in the historic city of Truro and a tour of Skinner’s Brewery, which produces Cornish Real Ale & Cider.

For more information please view our training promotional video at: https://vimeo.com/192584043 Please contact James Williams on: +44 (0)1872 275 642 Or: james.williams@swathe-services.com for an information pack.

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Rope - Looking forward to a smarter way of thinking Forward: Rope has made a significant contribution to the evolution of man and with it, the industrialisation of the species. In a world now set on doing stuff smarter quicker and easier, a new generation of rope, 80% lighter but infinitely stronger than steel, is set to do just that.

To the layman, rope may appear a simple commodity, its purpose; to tether one object to another, with the intent to make it fast, move it, or somehow control it. While history gives little testimony to its evolution, rope has played a silent but significant role in the evolution and advancement of mankind.

Recent archaeological evidence shows its origins date back over 33,000 years.

Caves in the Republic of Georgia revealed the beginnings of rope making from which came the means to tether animals.

In doing so, it started the transformation of mankind beyond a simple hunter-gatherer.

Rope not only tethers, secures and controls, it extends human dexterity.

With it, we have learned how to harness physical forces beyond our immediate selves and in ways that have transformed our very existence. It made possible the early sea voyages of the Phoenicians, the Chinese, and later Vasco de Gama’s marathon 1497 voyage from Lisbon to India. Pictures of the San Gabriel give testimony to the natural fibre ropes that enabled the ship to make the first passage of its kind. The outcome, rope propelled the civilised world into seafaring and colonisation.

By 1830, the first steel wire rope, consisting of three strands each made of four wires, proved to be vastly superior to natural fibres in both strength and durability. With it came a frenzy of innovation around the world. Steel took over pulling and lifting tasks and gave rise to countless new applications such as the mechanical transmission of power which in turn led to creation of electric cable cars. By 1840, an inventor from London, Andrew Smith, started experimenting with ways to apply steel wire to a ship’s rigging. Just five years on, Brunel’s SS Great Britain, became the first and largest ship of its kind powered not only by steam p36 | www.dockyard-mag.com | April 2017

but also by the world’s first example of an iron wire rigged sailing ship. Decks, once festooned with ropes, gave way to decks clear for the enjoyment of passengers and the advent of cruising at sea. For five years, the SS Great Britain played a highly influential role in the subsequent adoption of wire rope rigging for ships all over the world.

as maximising the life of radar domes to life-saving wafer-thin, high-strength surgical filaments. Rope is one of a number of products that have been transformed by the unique properties of UHMWPE fiber being strength, flexibility and durability. Forty years on, and new applications for UHMWPE are still being announced.

While steel wire rope continued its ascendance both in industry and at sea, it was not until the 1950’s that natural fibre ropes were to meet their match.

New durable, water resistant synthetic rope, made from nylons or polyesters, quickly became an attractive alternative with their resistance to physical or abrasion damage and much greater strength. But the full potential of synthetic ropes was yet to be realised.

Recognising the unique characteristics of UHMWPE fiber from the outset, Andy Ash-Vie, a yacht designer by profession and now Managing Director of Harken UK Ltd, a global leader in rope management and sail handling systems, saw the potential of Dyneema® fiber in the ultra-competitive world of sailing.

For some years, a status quo existed between steel wire rope and the new ‘synthetics’. In that time, increasing industrialisation saw the emergence of ever larger vessels culminating in gargantuan oil tankers of the 1970 oil boom. Ever more powerful tugs and cranes called for steel wire ropes of ever greater proportions resulting in steel becoming engrained in our thinking as the ultimate in strength for pulling and lifting loads.

Meanwhile, back in the labs, research into polyethylene was moving ahead based on a discovery dating back to the 1950’s.

But it was not until the late 1970’s when four companies from across the globe were to able start the process of commercialising the outcomes from the discovery of “Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene,” (UHMWPE). UHMWPE, is a type of polyolefin composed of extremely long chains of polyethylene aligned, deriving their strength from the length of each molecule. Its unique molecular properties were nothing short of astounding then, as they are now. Of the four companies licenced to commercialise UHMWPE, a Dutch petrochemical company DSM registered the name Dyneema® as their brand for premium UHMWPE fiber in 1996.

UHMWPE fiber has become an important component for ropes, cables, nets armor, and as thin yarns for medical applications.

Since its inception, its properties at a molecular level have resulted in solutions as diverse

“Dyneema® was a perfect match and complimentary to Harken’s long held mantra of ‘strong-but-light , and less friction’, an ethos that drives our world renowned range pulleys, blocks and winches for both sail handling systems and now, a growing range of industrial and safety applications.” As a result, Harken has been an active player in the applications with Dyneema® in the marine sector from the get-go. By working with many of the world’s leading yachtsman and dinghy sailors, often at times as part of their teams, Harken have seen and continue to see the realisation of new levels of performance from the combination of Harken systems and ropes with Dyneema®. “For us, ropes with Dyneema® doesn’t stop at sailing. It represents the evolution of a new generation of rope management and load handing systems that are now creating a sea-change in the way many industrial tasks can be addressed, not just more efficiently but in greater safety.”

According to Andy Ash-Vie; “From sailing, we know that good ergonomics made possible from strong-but-light (and low friction) Harken blocks, combined with the unique characteristics of strong ropes with Dyneema®, are intrinsic to the success of yacht and dinghy racers alike.

Whether you’re a professional ocean racer or prefer a more sedate approach to crossing the channel, good ergonomics reduce effort, strain, injury and they enhance performance. The same principles apply equally well to people at work in industrial settings. Here, poor ergonomics from heavy, cumbersome machinery and the many shortcomings of heavy steel wire

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rope multiply the risk of strains, injury, and more besides. Strong-but-light the logical alternative.”

But for many, there remains an engrained view that heavy is good, and if it’s steel, it must be safe. “Not so” says Ash-Vie. “Steel, and in particular, steel wire rope has a known track record for industrial injuries and is, on occasion, a widowmaker both on land, and at sea.

While steel is durable and resists abrasion well, it quickly develops sharp burrs calling for cumbersome riggers gloves, a major drawback for those working at height. For marine applications, salt water is the Achilles Heel of wire.

Here, corrosion is the enemy. It can silently conceal itself both in core of steel wire rope as well as in many deck fittings. “Many yachtsmen know well the consequence of corrosion and the failure of rigging which, to the naked eye, may look up to the job. It’s fair to say, fibre rope has displaced steel wire even in the very largest superyachts.”

protective clothing to surgical membranes.

For some, the ultimate strength of steel, and by implication its safety, remains engrained in their thinking.

However, ropes with Dyneema® have crossed the Rubicon. Weighing 80% less than the equivalent steel wire rope, Dyneema® rope is fast becoming the mooring, anchor and towing rope of choice of the world’s largest super tankers.

Complimentary to our ethos of strong-butlight (with less friction), Harken Industrial is at the forefront of creating agile, rope based load handling solutions across a range of sectors from working-at-height,

deep-sea exploration, and casualty recovery systems.

For more information or to discuss the potential of strong-but-light rope management and load handling, contact the team Harken Industrial.

Bearing House, Ampress Lane, Lymington, Hampshire, S041 8LW, England Tel: (44) 01590-689122 Fax: (44) 01590-610274 Website: www.harkenindustrial.com Email: info@harkenindustrial.com

The same Harken principals of strong-but-light, with less friction that has transformed cruising and racing are now creating waves in industrial applications on land, as much as at sea. Harken UK’s Guy Fulford, in collaboration with the innovation team from one of the world’s leading engineering consultancies, and Teufelberger, a rope manufacturer, were instrumental in the development of a rope based solution that is set to redefine the maintenance of high-tension electrical powerlines. Codenamed SkySok, the solution eliminates the time, cost, disruption and risks associated with creating protective screens over roads, railways and rivers where maintenance of high voltage cables takes place. Based on best practice application and design of ropes with Dyneema®, the ‘sock’, ultra-light and stronger-than-steel, forms a rapidly deployable cradle able to take the heavy loads associated with long steel powerlines.

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Sonar Systems Help Search Teams, Scientists and Salvors A variety of sonar systems are now being used by law enforcement and public safety dive teams, universities and salvage companies for recovery operations, subsea surveys, and marine research. Sonars produce almost photographic images of the underwater environment regardless of water clarity. Side scan sonar can sweep several hundred feet of ocean, lake, or river bottom in one pass of the boat allowing large areas to be searched or surveyed quickly. Scanning sonar, which operates in water similar to the way radar operates in air, can image a 200 foot circle on the bottom in less than a minute. Sub bottom profilers transmit a sound wave that penetrates soft bottom and reflects off the harder substrate below showing what lies buried in the bottom. These sonar systems help save time and money, increase diver safety, and allow more extensive study of the marine environment.

China’s Yangtze River, known locally as the Chang Jiang, is the country’s longest river and the third longest in the world. It originates in the mountains of the Qinghai Province and runs from west to east, terminating in Shanghai where is pours into the East China Sea. It is an economically important route for ships carrying freight from inland regions to the coast. The waters of the Yangtze are notoriously difficult to navigate with unseen submerged obstructions, treacherous crosscurrents and whirlpools. Many ships have been sunk and many others have lost precious cargo after being tossed about in the raging river. It is not unusual for large containers to be thrown overboard where they are quickly engulfed in the river’s muddy bottom. With new improvements in underwater imaging technology, a concerted effort is now being launched to locate the many containers littering the bottom of the Yangtze. One of the tools being employed in these salvage operations is JW Fishers SBP-1 sub bottom profiler. This low frequency sonar system can easily locate these cargo p38 | www.dockyard-mag.com | April 2017

containers buried in the soft bottom.

Chong Zhao is an Assistant Professor at Dalian Ocean University’s Key Laboratory of Mari Culture and Stock Enhancement.

His research includes work on how changes in the ocean environment affect marine life in the East China Sea. This area is an important food source for the Chinese people. Two of the tools Zhao and his team use to gather data are JW Fishers SSS-100K/600K side scan sonar and the SeaLion-2 ROV. The side scan provides high resolution images of the sea floor allowing scientists to clearly see the varying bottom conditions in different areas.

The remote controlled underwater camera system then allows researchers to view and document the variety of marine life that inhabit these unique benthic environments.

Williamson Marine Service has been doing commercial diving and underwater engineering work in Hong Kong since its founding in 1968. The company utilizes an extensive list of high tech equipment in its operations. Video systems are used for inspections of underwater structures and ships. Sonar systems help locate shipwrecks, survey archaeological sites, find lost anchors and propellers, examine pipelines and sewer outfalls, and much more. Williamson recently acquired a JW Fishers SCAN-650

scanning sonar which can serve a variety of functions. Mounting it on an ROV aids in navigating the vehicle to underwater sites beyond the visual range of the onboard camera. The sonar can be deployed from a boat letting its sonar beam sweep a wide arc around the boat showing the topside operator what lies on the bottom. It can even be affixed to a diver’s helmet providing topside personnel a clear picture in a low visibility environment, letting them guide the diver directly to the job site.

When two recreational scuba divers went missing off Gonio, a coastal town on the Black Sea, Domenti Apakidze was working on a research project with the State Hydrographic Service in the Republic of Georgia. Domenti and his team offered to assist in the search using their JW Fishers SSS-100K/600K side scan. This sonar is a tool commonly used in hydrographic surveys. It creates a detailed map of the underwater terrain and any obstructions on the bottom that could pose a hazard to navigation. The side scan is also routinely used by law enforcement agencies and public safety dive teams to find sunken vessels, submerged vehicles, and drowning victims.

For more information on Fishers sonars or their extensive line of underwater search systems go to:

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Left: Search team prepares to deploy Fishers SBP-1 on the Yangtze River.

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Latest underwater welding rods to slash costs for marine sector Queen’s Award-winning manufacturer, Advanced Industrial Solutions (AIS) has developed a revolutionary new welding electrode which will save marine companies significant time and costs on underwater welding projects.

The AIS ‘Barracuda Gold Welding Electrode’ is a specialist welding electrode which gives a better, stronger, underwater weld and operates for up to eight hours – significantly longer than other underwater electrodes.

However in testing it far exceeded this timescale, achieving a Class B weld after 24 hours of submersion.

This unique innovation means the underwater welder needs less electrodes to complete each job and returns to the surface less frequently so projects can be completed considerably faster with less wastage.

Underwater welding is used extensively

in the maintenance and repair of ships’ hulls and subsea structures and the Barracuda Gold is set to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of these projects dramatically.

The Barracuda Gold’s outstanding performance is possible thanks to a specially formulated waterproof coating which ensures maximum resistance to water and moisture penetration and less underwater oxidation. Advanced Industrial Solutions developed the product after months of extensive research and testing of different chemical formulas in both freshwater and saltwater. The final Barracuda Gold product, which comprises of multi-layers of specialist coating applied over a two-week period, is manufactured in Advanced Industrial Solution’s state-of-the-art fabrication facility in North East England under strict quality control methods and procedures and to ISO 9000 standards.

Head of AIS Technical, Chris Evans, said:

The Barracuda welding electrode was an internationally patented product in the portfolio of Speciality Welds. When Advanced Industrial Solutions acquired Speciality Welds in 2015, we recognised the opportunity to develop a next generation product and applied our highly innovative approach to eventually come up with the Barracuda Gold.

This product is a significant development which will benefit both the marine and subsea sectors.

The increased length of time it will last in water will enable underwater welding projects to be completed in considerably less time.

We are anticipating high worldwide demand and have already received orders for the Barracuda Gold from the USA, Australia, Malaysia and Europe.

To request your free sample, find out more or to order please email sales@specialwelds.com or call 0844 800 1810

www.specialwelds.com

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Seabed Scour Control Systems Ltd Seabed Scour Control Systems Ltd is acknowledged as a World Leader in the provision of Frond Scour Protection Systems for the global Oil and Gas and Renewable Energy Industries.

Since its formation its continued ability to repeatedly meet customer requirements has enabled SSCS to achieve this recognition also its ability to anticipate market trends and incorporate these into future customer programmes has also been increasingly acknowledged.

SSCS was established to meet the demand from the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry to address the impact of seabed scour on platforms, pipelines and similar subsea structures installed initially in the UK North Sea and subsequently in similar overseas locations.

Having initially supported customer operations in the UK SSCS has extended its marketing area of operations worldwide and from its headquarters in Great Yarmouth is meeting customer requirements in the Far East, including Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam, in the Middle East and in the USA and China while maintaining and strengthening its market position in the UK.

To complement the service it was already successfully providing and again to meet customer demands SSCS subsequently added to this in 2003 by incorporating its Lifting and Testing Division which is equally now acknowledged for its professionalism and ability to rapidly respond to and meet customer demands.

Attention to safety and equipment in every operation is paramount to SSCS and this is maintained by a programme of continuous training and certification throughout its entire operations.

SSCS Lifting operates as a Division of SSCS and combines expertise with many years experience and are not only manufacturers and suppliers of Lifting Products but additionally offer a genuine problem solving capability for all lifting and lashing problems covering all areas of Testing and Certification.

The company operates a quality assurance system to BS EN ISO 9001 which is assessed by LRQA and SSCS Lifting is approved to DNV 2.7-1 for the manufacture of Lifting Sling Assemblies for Offshore Containers as well as being full members of the LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association).

Testing and Certification work is supported by a fully computerised certification management system, which maintains a comprehensive client database with records of each individual item of equipment which can be used to compile Factory, Site, Vessel, Rig or Platform registers on Disc or Paper.

All certification is accessible from the company website at: www.sscsystems.com which provides clients with 24/7 access to their certification.

An extensive range of test equipment can offer both on-site and a call out service to inspect, test and certify lifting equipment and machinery.

Additionally, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) including Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) and Dye Penetrant (DP) and other forms of NDT including Visual Weld Testing (VT).

Specialist equipment in this sector includes: Wire rope presses – from 40 tonne to 600 tonne capability; 100 tonne grade “1” horizontal test bed; 60 tonne jack test rig; various mobile gantries; 10 tonne chain block test rig and a 45 tonne overhead test gantry.

www.sscsystems.com

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PROGRESS WITH OFFSHORE WIND CONTRACTS IN THE UK Over the last nine months, ALE has performed almost 400 transport operations and executed over 300 lifts for multiple offshore wind contracts in the UK.

For the Race Bank and Galloper wind farms, ALE are providing a similar scope of work and are currently undertaking the pre-assembly operations for all wind components to be utilised on the respective wind farms.

ALE has set up a dedicated facility and operations team who are working on several offshore wind projects throughout Europe.

Dave Smith, Projects Operational Manager based in Hull who is managing these projects, said:

ALE has been contracted for the supply and deployment of cranes, specialised transport equipment and personnel to perform the onshore heavy lifting, transport and pre-assembly for offshore wind operations.

In Hull, ALE has been executing the handling and pre-assembly of imported towers, nacelles and blades to be used on the Dudgeon offshore wind farm.

With some rotor blades as long as 75m and nacelles as heavy as 360t, ALE are adopting a Ro-Ro process (where possible) instead of lifting to provide a safer and more cost effective method. So far, all components have been loaded-out onto the vessel.

generating 580 MW; pre-assembly base for the Galloper offshore wind farm 30km off the Suffolk coast, which will generate 336MW, is in Great Yarmouth.

These three projects will power over 1.2 million UK homes in total.

“ALE has invested heavily in state of the art equipment, training and personnel specifically for these projects. We achieved several key milestones throughout all three projects so far and will continue to progress in our operations.

Securing these contracts is a real indicator of ALE’s increasing presence in the developing renewable offshore industry and ALE’s commitment to servicing this market.”

The wind farm project sites include Green Port Hull, pre-assembly base for both the Dudgeon offshore wind farm 32km north of Cromer, Norfolk, which will generate 402MW of clean power, and the Race Bank offshore farm 27km north of Blakeney Point, Norfolk,

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GWave to deploy power generation vessel to wave hub test center in cornwall, uk

American wave energy company GWave has recently announced plans to deploy a 9MW wave energy device to Cornwall, UK. Currently in its final stages of development, the power generation vessel has been kept secret up until now by the energy company based in Portland, Maine, USA. At 72 metres long and 22 meters high, the vessel, which weighs in at under

13,000 tons will be arriving to the UK as early as next year.

The basic principle of the device is to bring cheap, clean energy and is expected to deliver enough electricity to power around 5,000 homes.

The device operates by floating in a sealed tube,preventing any internal damage from sea water, and is alignedto pointing facing the waves, which in turn operates the device’s

strong internal weights to move back and forth as the energy is in turn converted into electricty.

GWave is due to complete construction of the vessel by the end of this year. It is being built in Louisiana with plans to test the device in the Gulf of Mexico as early as the first half of 2018 before installation in the UK in the summer of 2018.

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AZIMUT|BENETTI AWARDED IMPORTANT ORDER BY THE TOKYO GOVERNMENT Azimut|Benetti Group has won the tender called by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to build a 35-meter conference boat for delivery in December 2018.

Azimut|Benetti has been chosen to build the 35-meter conference boat commissioned by the city of Tokyo to host official presentations and conferences. The contract was put out to international tender by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, with two different stages in the award process.

The first served to verify the financial soundness and organisational reliability of the shipyards invited to bid, while the second involved the presentation of the technical and financial bids, with Azimut|Benetti prevailing on the back of its proven technology skills honed over more than 140 years of experience.

For this totally custom-built motoryacht, Azimut|Benetti worked with Verme Yacht Design consultants on the

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development of the structural design and the hull shape. The shipyard has assigned a dedicated team to the order, coordinated by Project Manager Fortunato Di Marco. The team includes a group of Japanese engineers needed to ensure that the customer receives comprehensive assistance immediately, in line with Azimut|Benetti’s high standards of Customer Service.

The 35-meter motoryacht will be built at the company’s Livorno shipyard, with delivery planned for December 2018.

The motoryacht, which is designed to reach a maximum speed of 25 knots, has three decks. Inside, the customer stipulated the need for a conference table seating 35, with an interpreter booth and a Japanese-style reception room. A water-jet propulsion system will be used to keep the draught of the boat below 1.25 meters, so that it can navigate in the shallow waters in Tokyo Bay. The height of the boat is also a key feature of the design and cannot exceed

11 meters from the waterline to enable the yacht to pass under the numerous bridges in the area. A special retractable aerial has had to be designed to satisfy this need.

Commenting on the project, Benetti CEO Vincenzo Poerio said:

We have won an extremely difficult tender operation in a country where the impeccable quality of products and services is a philosophy of life.

The customer was extremely selective in both the pre-selection and award stages. The fact that we have beaten the major shipyards we were competing against is a further demonstration of our organisational reliability, financial soundness, construction experience and technological innovation capabilities, of which I cannot help but be very proud.

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SHIPPING INDUSTRY LEADERS TO GATHER IN LIVERPOOL FOR THE THIRD ANNUAL MERSEY MARITIME INDUSTRY AWARDS (MMIAs) Leading figures in the shipping industry from across the UK gathered in Liverpool for the third prestigious Mersey Maritime Industry Awards (MMIAs).

The finalists included:

Global Reach Award Sponsored by NatWest Knowles Royal HaskoningDHV RS Clare

The line-up of guests included Bernhard Friess, Director of the European Commission and David Dingle, Chairman of Maritime UK. Jacqueline Foster, MEP for the North West, featured as a key guest note speaker on the night.

Best Newcomer Award Sponsored by Brookes Bell Group: Complete Training Solutions Fort Recruitment MAS Consultants

Micro Business of the Year Sponsored by the Manufacturing Technology Centre Immersive Interactive LEK Lubrication Systems PJ Environmental

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

The MMIAs 2017 focused on the theme of ‘Liverpool Is Back’ and included a scenesetting video on the night reminding guests of major events in Liverpool’s maritime sector in 2016 that made headlines across the globe, including the launch of Liverpool2 – the Port of Liverpool’s new £400m deep water container terminal and the keellaying ceremony for construction of polar research ship the Sir David Attenborough at the Cammell Laird shipyard in Birkenhead.

Chief Executive of Mersey Maritime, Chris Shirling-Rooke said: “The MMIAs 2017 is our third and biggest year to date. We have a great line-up of guests attending the ceremony, showing that in just three years the MMIAs has secured its place as one of the top events in the UK maritime awards calendar. The number of entries has increased for the third year running, which has left us with an extremely high standard of finalists, all of whom would make very worthy winners.

Rising Star Award Sponsored by Liverpool John Moores University: Matt Costello – James Fisher Marine Services John - James Gallagher – Royal HaskoningDHV Lauren Kemp – Beech group Engineering Company of the Year Award Sponsored by RSM UK DT Engineering Heap & Partners ITCL Innovation Award Sponsored by Peel Ports Group Geo Data Systems Immersive Interactive Warrant Group Freight and Logistics Award Sponsored by Liverpool John Lennon Airport 156 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps MDS Transmodal Quality Freight Group Maritime Professional Services Award Sponsored by Tilney DGB Solicitors MDS Transmodal Hill Dickinson LLP

Positive Impact Award Sponsored by Glenville Walker & Partners Liverpool Cruise Terminal Liverpool John Lennon Airport Liverpool Seafarers Centre The Jim Teasdale Award for Maritime Ambassador Sponsored by Beech Group: A judges’ choice award and will be announced on the night.

SME of the Year Sponsored by James Fisher Marine Services Beech Group Eldapoint Complete Training Solutions Business of the Year Sponsored by Stream Marine Training Peel Ports Group Royal Haskoning DHV Seatruck Ferries Diamond sponsors of the event are Beech Group, Liverpool John Moores University, Peel Ports Group and Stream Marine Training.

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“We have had a fantastic response from companies in the North West and it really does show us that Liverpool is back and we are open for business, which is the theme we have chosen for this year’s awards. It’s going to be a fantastic night.”

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Thuraya’s XT-PRO DUAL recognized by Mobile Satellite Users Association Wins 2017 Top Land Mobility Satcom Innovation Award Leading Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) operator Thuraya Telecommunications, recently announced that its groundbreaking Thuraya XTPRO DUAL has been selected as the winner of the “Top Land Mobility Satcom Innovation” category in the Mobile Satellite Users Association’s (MSUA) 2017 Mobility Innovation Awards.

This is the second time for Thuraya to have won this award, which recognizes the industry’s leading mobility companies at the annual Satellite Conference held in Washington, D.C. Thuraya’s innovative SatSleeve that transforms smart phones to satellite phones had claimed the award in 2014.

Thuraya’s XT-PRO DUAL is the world’s first dual mode, dual SIM phone that unlocks the power of convergence and sets new standards for the industry.

Designed for users who move in and out of terrestrial coverage frequently, it can be used for government missions; and both on and offshore by oil and gas refinery and exploration companies.

Thuraya XT-PRO DUAL also appeals to NGOs, SMEs and large scale enterprise companies, VIPs and consumers.

With a dedicated SIM slot for satellite communications and a second one for GSM communications, Thuraya’s latest handset transforms usability and choice.

Supported by Thuraya’s robust network, users can enjoy clear communications and uninterrupted coverage across two thirds of the globe by satellite and across the whole planet through unique GSM roaming capabilities, with 389 agreements already in place.

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The XT-PRO DUAL represents a major advance in convergence making it the world’s best satellite phone. Its dual SIM, dual mode capability delivers unprecedented flexibility, which opens up new levels of value to end users.

Once again, Thuraya has delivered a dramatic step forward in satellite communications capability, driven by market demands.

Winning this award for the second time reaffirms that Thuraya continues to push the envelope to disrupt the mobile satellite industry.

We are committed to fulfil our customer’s needs and the XT PRO DUAL is a great example of that commitment.

Bilal Hamoui, Chief Commercial Officer at Thuraya.

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IMarEST Distance E-learning Bursaries The Institute of Marine Science, Engineering and Technology (IMarEST) supports all employees in the maritime industry with a Bursary scheme for students enrolling on the Sustainable Maritime Operations degree courses provided by its subsidiary MLA College.

The bursaries are designed to help students, at any employment level, any industry sector and from all geographic locations who want to further their career by achieving a Plymouth University qualification though the MLA College but need assistance with the financial costs involved. As a maritime professional body and learned society, IMarEST aims to help all of those who wish to develop their professional career with a recognised qualification.

However, it is recognised that a high quality education is not affordable for all and so this bursary scheme has

been started to start to address these inequalities.

The Sustainable Maritime Operations degrees from MLA College are available at undergraduate or Masters levels and are awarded by Plymouth University.

The subject is a broadly based overview of today’s maritime industry, including technology, business, environment and management topics.

Our Total learning platform is a proven, successful and flexible way of bringing the UK’s leading maritime university to the workplace. Designed specifically to meet the needs of marine industry employers and individuals, we offer a unique way to study on a part-time basis whilst on-board ship, in the office, or at home. Each student has a personal academic tutor. More information can be found at www.mla-uk.com

These apply to either the post-graduate MSc course or the undergraduate BSc (Hons) degree. Each application will be assessed individually on its merits and an award made for a reduction in the overall course fees. Bursaries will be available for up to 75% of costs at the discretion of the decision committee. There is a limited pot available for bursaries for our current academic year (Sept 2016 to August 2017), and they will be awarded on a ‘first come first served’ basis.

To apply please contact MLA directly in the first instance, speak to Lucille on: +44 1752 764889 or email: info@mla-uk.com

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Applications for a reduction on course fees are welcomed with immediate effect.

Pacific Basin Completes KVH mini-VSAT System Deployment on 99 Vessels Major dry-bulk shipping company is using KVH’s mini-VSAT Broadband solution for global connectivity and a wide range of complementary services.

KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq: KVHI), announces that Pacific Basin Shipping Limited has completed the deployment of KVH’s mini-VSAT Broadband solution to support Pacific Basin’s initiative to modernize ship-shore communications on their entire fleet of owned ships. Pacific Basin is one of the world’s leading owners and operators of modern Handysize and Supramax dry bulk ships.

“Satellite communications continue to become more cost-effective over time as requirements rapidly grow for bandwidth and speed,” says Capt. Uttam K. Jaiswal, Pacific Basin’s General Manager – marine.

“Aside from the obvious business requirements, we at Pacific Basin see value in enabling our seafarers to keep in contact with family and friends through the Internet. The new equipment will also enhance shore-to-ship crew training and support for safe ship operations.”

The solution, initially chosen by Pacific Basin in the second quarter of 2016, includes: KVH’s mini-VSAT Broadbandsm service; TracPhone® V7-IP Ku-band

antenna system designed and built

by KVH, combined with an Iridium OpenPort® for backup; customized CommBoxTM management solution; and IP-MobileCastTM content delivery service. All the hardware is protected by the KVH OneCareTM extended warranty.

The solution also comes with the my KVHTM portal, which provides vessel location, connection details, management, and control of the data usage onboard.

Pacific Basin chose KVH’s IP-MobileCast content delivery service to provide crewmembers with NEWSlinkTM TV content – international news channels plus TV channels in crew members’ native languages. This helps to boost morale onboard, as crews feel closer to home when they can watch the same programs as their families on shore.

The package also includes daily NEWSlink newspapers with news and sports from the crews’ native countries, including the capability to read the newspapers from

their own mobile devices.

The fully integrated solution, including antenna hardware, control units, and all connecting cables, is shipped with a compact footprint, which is important for a global fleet striving for timely installations.

“Our global service partners were able to easily accommodate the Pacific Basin vessels’ schedules and, as a result, managed to deploy the solution on all the vessels in a short period of time,” says Tommy Fung, KVH’s North East Asia Sales Manager.

“We are honored that Pacific Basin has chosen KVH’s leading mini-VSAT Broadband service for their fleet,” says Vivian Quenet, KVH Vice President, Asia-Pacific sales. “We are proud to contribute to Pacific Basin’s success by providing an entire suite of hardware backed by our commitment to deliver the best connectivity and services.”

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