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

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Li f ti ng & d e c k e qu i p m e nt

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m ar i ne c i vi l s, e ngi ne e r i ng & c o nst r u c t i o n

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

In this issue, in our Lifting section on page 18, Houlder Ltd deliver the first of two offshore Pile Upending Tools for the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm Development off the Sussex coast.

Simrad reveal their newly launched Radar and Sonar Control Units on page 24 of our Navigation & Communication feature.

The imposed bureaucracy against UK ports with the EU Port Services Regulation (‘PSR’) is reflected by Ashfords LLP on page 34.

On page 38, Dales Marine launch new layup and dock hire services.

On page 42, we look ahead to Seawork 2016 International - Europe’s largest commercial maritime and work boat exhibition which takes place between 14 -16th June 2016 in Southampton.

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PoRt neWs UK ports should trumpet their often-overlooked achievements Number two in the European Union for cargo volumes; 500m tonnes of cargo per year; more than 120 commercially active ports; £7.7bn gross value added contribution to the economy … sometimes we forget the sheer scale of the UK ports industry, David Whitehead, Director of the British Ports Association, told those attending the recent annual meeting of Great Yarmouth Port Authority.

He joined the industry in 1990, soon after the abolition of UK’s National Dock Labour Scheme and a ‘significant and substantial process of deregulation’. Next came the privatisation phase.

“And now we are going through the consolidation and diversification phase,” he said.

The ports sector is a vital part of the UK economy and a substantial industry in its own right.

The unique characteristic of the UK ports sector within the EU is that it receives no systematic state aid. It is there to look after itself, with no featherbedding whatsoever. And the government is very much a believer in a policy of light touch regulation for the ports industry.

David Whitehead, Director of the British Ports Association.

Following his presentation was Graeme Charnock, Chief Financial Officer of Peel Ports, which took many by surprise when it added Great Yarmouth to its portfolio in December.

From a geographical point of view, Great Yarmouth covers an area where Peel Ports previously had no presence. It also fits into the wide diversity of cargoes handled at Peel’s Mersey, Clydeport, Dublin and Medway port operations.

Great Yarmouth is the main port serving the southern part of the UK’s North Sea oil & gas industry. We all know where oil & gas is at the moment, in a difficult place, but this is balanced out by offshore wind, which is a good and positive story, and by the opportunities in decommissioning.

Graeme Charnock, Chief Financial Officer of Peel Ports.

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He ruled out any return to the container handling ideas originally tied to Great Yarmouth’s outer harbour development: “I don’t see containers coming into Great Yarmouth. The market has moved on, the ships are getting bigger and bigger, and you need the road and rail connections. I see containers being concentrated in four ports: Felixstowe, London Gateway, Southampton and Liverpool.”

Leap of faith Peel is investing £300m in its new deepwater Liverpool2 container terminal; the first quay cranes are being commissioned and the facility is to open ‘progressively’ through 2016.

“Starting construction four years ago was a ‘bit of a leap of faith into the dark’”, said Mr Charnock: “But we are prepared to invest where we see the opportunity. Getting a shipping company to commit to using a port is almost impossible, so this is being built without any commitment (from a shipping line). However, we are not building it on the basis that we don’t think people are going to come. A lot of market research has been done.”

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Singapore Shipping Association appreciative of concessions in port dues for bulk carriers The Singapore Shipping Association has welcomed the recent announcement by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to grant a 10% concession in port dues for bulk carriers visiting its port.

From 15th April 2016, for a one year period, bulkers loading or unloading cargo with a port stay of no more than five days, will be eligible for this 10% concession.

EUROPEAN DEMAND GROWS Cargo Care Solutions (CCS), the cargo hold hatch cover and Ro-Ro equipment specialists is collaborating with Unimars Technical Services (UTS), the marine maintenance service providers, in the wake of the ever growing increase in demand for products and services from the European shipping industry.

As a result of continuing demand, the exclusive partnership will see sales of CCS’s products, including its renowned UltraPad, being made available to the following markets: The Baltic States, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistani.

Speaking of the partnership, Peter Peltenburg, CEO of Cargo Care Solutions said: “We are excited to expand our portfolio into new European countries. Our partnership with UTS will bring CCS’s products and services to new regions, and meets the growing need we are seeing for service teams to assist our customers during the docking process.”

Further to concessions which have taken effect over the past few months for both container vessels and offshore support vessels, this gesture will result in much needed savings for shipping companies, affected by the challenging market environment .

Mr Esben Poulsson, President of the Singapore Shipping Association, said: “It is very encouraging that the MPA recognises the storm facing our industry, and that after previously granting concessions to the offshore and container segments, the MPA is now also granting welcome port due concessions to the dry bulk segment, thus recognising the serious challenges facing this segment of the industry as well in the current downturn.”

Drew Marine Signal & Safety announces deal with Survitec The world’s leading manufacturer and supplier of marine rescue signals, Drew Marine Signal & Safety (DMSS) is pleased to announce it has signed a new multiyear contract with Survitec Group, the global leader in survival and safety solutions to the marine, defence, aviation and offshore markets.

The seven year contract includes the supply of Pains Wessex flares for Survitec Group’s OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) life rafts as well as distribution of the Pains Wessex brand via its global service and distribution network. The agreement will enable Drew Marine Signal & Safety (DMSS) to further expand its global reach, especially in Europe and Asia-Pacific. DMSS products are currently sold in over 70 countries.

Commenting on the new contract, Claire Newland, Director of Global Sales and Business Development at Drew Marine Signal & Safety, says: “We are excited to be continuing our partnership with Survitec.

We are confident that together we will continue to grow and strengthen the Pains Wessex and Survitec brands.”

Frank Moffatt, Chief Procurement Officer at Survitec Group, continues: “Our unparalleled global reach and reputation will enable us to assist in maximising the growth of the Pains Wessex brand into new territories. We have worked with Drew Marine Signal & Safety for a number of years and we are very pleased to be continuing our strategic partnership.”

Survitec Group has presence in over 600 locations around the world through its expansive network of channel partners.

Customers include operators of ferries, cruise liners, cargo ships, tankers, tugs, workboats, port terminals, fishing vessels, sailors and recreational water enthusiasts.

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Alfa Laval systems have a strong presence on prestigious new Norwegian Escape

Manuplas to exhibit at Seawork 2016 Manuplas Limited, specialists in the design, manufacture and supply of flotation and protection products for surface and subsurface applications, will be exhibiting at the 2016 Seawork International Exhibition.

Held at the Mayflower Park in Southampton from 14-16 June, Manuplas (stand PY14) will be showing its leading range of marine buoys and fendering products for the marine and offshore energy markets.

Among the Manuplas products on display will be the company’s innovative modular bow fendering systems designed for mounting on wind farm support vessels.

Attendees will also be excited to see fendering solutions for protecting the sides and bows of commercial vessels such as workboats, wind farm service vessels, pilot boats, life boats and patrol boats.

Manufactured from cross linked polyethylene foam with either a cast or spray applied non-marking polyurethane elastomer skin, Manuplas modular bow fendering systems have been designed to be easy and cost effective to replace if sections become worn or damaged. The bow fenders are considerably lighter than traditional rubber D fendering and this lightweight design means both improved speed and fuel consumption of vessels. The structure of these fenders generates a high level of energy absorption and grip, optimising safety for the crew when the vessel is against a wind turbine.

Manuplas flexible and adaptable fender design and manufacturing processes ensure that all types of vessel specifications and budgets can be catered for.

As well as offering an extensive range of standard fender profiles, Manuplas create custom fender shapes in-house to fit any specification.

In October 2015, Norwegian Cruise Line (Norwegian) received the first vessel in its new Breakway Plus Class. The 164,600 GT Norwegian Escape is not only Norwegian’s largest cruise ship to date, but also one of the largest cruise ships in the world.

On board are prominent Alfa Laval systems in a range of key applications.

Since entering service, Norwegian Escape has made waves in the cruise industry with its new standards of freedom and flexibility, hallmarks of Norwegian’s Breakaway concept. Boasting 19 decks and 4200 berths over a length of 325.8 m, the vessel displays innovation in every aspect: aesthetic, social and technical.

Systems throughout the cruise ship Alfa Laval systems perform a wide range of functions on Norwegian Escape. Fuelled by HFO, with low sulphur HFO and MGO used as needed, the vessel has six Alfa Laval S separation systems for HFO and one for MGO, as well as an additional system for lube oil. Two oil-fired Alfa Laval Aalborg OM boilers of medium size are also present.

Waste fuel recovery is performed by the unique Alfa Laval PureDry, while waste heat from the engines provides energy via five Alfa Laval XW waste heat recovery boilers.

In addition there is an Alfa Laval MEP freshwater generator, as well as an Alfa Laval PureBilge system and a 500 m3/h Alfa Laval PureBallast system to ensure environmental compliance.

“Alfa Laval is pleased to support Norwegian in taking the Breakaway cruise concept to the next level,” says Peter Leifland, President Marine & Diesel Division, Executive Vice President, Alfa Laval Group.

“We are proud to supply such a wide range of systems that contribute to making Norwegian Escape the very best in class.”

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ANTICIPATING MARKET CHANGE IS CRUCIAL AS INDUSTRY DEMANDS INCREASE Being in a position to accurately anticipate change in the shipping markets is becoming ever more crucial for maritime service providers, as owning principals demand more solutions to the problems created by over ordering, according to Braemar Group Asia President Denis Petropoulos.

Speaking at a press conference during Singapore Maritime Week, Mr Petropoulos said this need for in-depth industry knowledge and experience in understanding how to deal with market downturns means that shipping service clusters like Singapore would find themselves in a strong position when the times start to improve.

“Owners and charterers rely on these services more when the markets are poor but being able to anticipate when and how the markets will change and being able to avoid the mistakes of the past is becoming ever more important,” he told reporters.

“It is not so much what lessons have been learned, but understanding what will be needed for the industry to emerge from a crisis. Costs savings are available and the industry has been saving costs for years but compromising quality is not an option. We may start to see more levels of consolidation emerge where operators consolidate their services and cut away their own excess so they are in a stronger position to survive and flourish when the markets improve,” he added.

James A’Beckett Braemar ACM’s Head of Dry Cargo Broking and based in Melbourne stated: “The dry cargo volumes being transacted are actually growing but the oversupply in the fleet had brought

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rates below OpEx (operating expenses); owners cannot operate below costs for long and already we are seeing first steps to recovery as they [owners] are holding out for at least OpEx.” Braemar Shipping Services PLC has been established in the Far East for many years. Its Singapore based Asian operation brings together shipbroking services, through the Braemar ACM name, with the services of a highly experienced and well respected technical services division, staffed in offices across the AsiaAustralasia region, made up of Braemar Offshore; Braemar Engineering; Braemar Adjusting; Braemar Incorporating the Salvage Association (Braemar SA), and in addition Cory Brothers Port Agency and Logistics.

Cory Brothers has expanded its agency services in the region to Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand as their customers increase distribution of petroleum products.

Despite the volatility in the shipping markets it is busy for Braemar across all segments.

Michael Chan, Managing Director of Braemar Offshore, offering Marine Warranty Surveying, Technical Consultancy and Offshore/Marine Engineering services to the insurance, offshore construction and energy sectors, underlines the importance of strength in depth when it comes to reacting to market change. “This year will be the hardest year yet for the oil services sector but recovery could start to be seen by 2018 as stabilisation of the oil price creates a recovery in the market; oil price stability is key to recovery in the market,” he said. “We remain busy as our customers need complete reliability in poor markets as time is an expense where margins are small at best.”

Peter Ryan, Head of Consultancy for Braemar SA, pointed to the importance of being well positioned in the Far East providing marine and engineering consultancy to the hull insurance, P&I, Legal, asset investment and shipping markets.

“Having well-structured, well positioned and market understanding business units in the Far East, manned with technically and commercially minded people who understand their business well, is a quality in demand in the market,” he said.

Left to right: James a’Beckett, Denis Petropoulos and Peter Ryan.

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AAWA Project introduces the Project’s first commercial ship operators The Advanced Autonomous Waterborne Applications Initiative (AAWA) project, led by Rolls-Royce, introduced the project’s first commercial ship operators: ferry operator Finferries and dry bulk cargo carriers ESL Shipping Oy. The announcement came at a conference presenting the findings of the initiative’s first year of research at Helsinki’s Finlandia Hall last week.

The AAWA project brings together universities, ship designers, equipment manufacturers and classification societies to explore the economic, social, legal, regulatory and technological factors which need to be addressed to make autonomous ships a reality.

It will produce the specification and preliminary designs for the next generation of advanced ship solutions.

Finferries will assist the project by carrying out a series of tests of sensor arrays in a range of operating and climatic conditions on board their 65 metre double ended ferry, the Stella, which operates between Korpo and Houtskär.

Mats Rosin, Finferries, Managing Director, said: “Finferries is pleased to be able to contribute to the development of a safer shipping industry

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by finding the optimum, cost effective, combination of visual and thermal cameras, radar and LIDAR to enhance mariners’ situational awareness, helping them navigate safely and avoid collisions.”

younger generations. By participating in the AAWA project we will get an early insight into the impact of such transformation on our industry, our business and the lives of the people who work in it.”

ESL Shipping Ltd will help the project explore the implications of remote and autonomous ships for the short sea cargo sector.

Welcoming the companies to the project Mikael Makinen, Rolls-Royce, President, Marine, said: “Autonomous shipping is the future of the maritime industry. As disruptive as the smart phone, the smart ship will revolutionise the landscape of ship design and operations. I welcome the involvement of both Finferries and ESL Shipping and look forward to the commercial experience and industry insight they will bring to the project.”

Mikki Koskinen, ESL Shipping Oy, Managing Director, said: “We have seen increasing interest in, and acceptance of, remote and autonomous technologies worldwide across the transport and logistics industries. While not all ships will be remotely operated or autonomous, these developments have the potential to transform mariners’ jobs for the better. The work will not disappear but it will be different and more attractive to

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Triple ferry refit for DuroWipers DuroWipers has secured one of its largest orders to date to fit three cross Channel ferries from award winning ferry operator, DFDS, with 45 maintenance free External DuroWipers Pantographs.

The project took a team from DuroWipers four days to complete each vessel during their annual maintenance in Dunkirk.

Tony Pollard, Superintendent at DFDS, said that the Dover-Dunkirk vessels work around the clock with approximately 45 minutes in port so the annual maintenance is the only time the wipers can be replaced.

“This means that we need to use robust products that are durable, well engineered and require little or no maintenance,” he said.

He explained that DuroWipers were selected to fulfil the order because of the reliability of the product. The new wipers also come with a three year warranty.

“Being UK based, DuroWipers can also respond quickly should we require replacement wipers or repair work.”

He added that the new wipers are well matched to the requirements of the vessel.

The units are suited for the ships because they will withstand the marine environment and continual usage. Also any maintenance or replacements are easy due to the pod design.

Noel Gould of DuroWipers, said: “This is an important contract to highlight the performance and durability of our products across the whole marine market.”

And it’s not just the RNLI and the Royal Navy that have benefitted from DuroWipers expertise.

Last year, Norwegian operator Umoe Mandal, purchased six External Panorama Pantograph heavy duty windscreen wipers to equip a newbuild Surface Effect Ship (SES).

DuroWipers designs, develops and manufactures all of its wipers at its factory in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, UK.

DuroWipers is responsible for the market leading window wipers specified on the RNLI Shannon Class lifeboats.

They have fully installed DuroWiper Pantographs which have a patented rotary transfer box to give a remarkable smooth, powerful and reliable performance.

This is complimented by the extensive use of AISI 316 Stainless Steel, renowned for its durability and anti-corrosive qualities.

DuroWipers offers extended and lifetime warranties to both the RNLI and the Royal Navy.

For the Royal Navy, DuroWipers has retrofitted three RFA Vessels over the past five years, the Fort Rosalie, the Fort Austin and the Diligence.

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Above: Dunkerque Seaways Dover January 2016. (c) John Bryant.

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Perkins powered generators set to power Red Jet 6 Perkins auxiliary engines are set to power Red Funnel’s Red Jet 6 generators, when she is launched in July 2016. Two Perkins® 4.4TWGM engines have been supplied to G&M TEX Ltd which has packaged them into generators.

The generators, having completed build and performance testing have been despatched from Ipswich to Shemara Refit LLP in East Cowes, which have the contract for the build.

G&M TEX specialises in packaging marine generators from 10 kVA to 2500 kVA. The company procures parts from some of the highest quality manufacturers in the business to provide a working solution to suit customer requirements and constraints such as; space, weight, noise, vibration, load and

demand. “The Perkins 4.4TWGM has been chosen for this new project as it is a tried and tested engine and has proven successful in numerous marine generator installations,” comments Robin Wharfe, General Sales Manager at G&M TEX.

We have a long standing relationship with Red Funnel having carried out various refit works replacing original generator sets on board their vessels, many of which are now powered by Perkins auxiliary engines.

Although this is a new build project, Perkins has provided us with trusted reliability on previous projects which put them in a strong position for this one.

Red Jet 6 is a 41m high speed passenger vessel operating between Cowes, Isle of Wight and Southampton. It will be the first vessel of its kind to be built in the UK in the last 15 years. The 4.4TWGM has been packaged and is now incorporated into the d-SMART75P Generator which is rated 75 kVA/60kWE, 400V, 3 phase, 50HZ. The generators have an increased output of 60kWE, in comparison to the previous boats which have generators of 49kWE. Perkins propulsion and auxiliary engines are distributed in the United Kingdom through Finning UK, which uses selective OEM’s like G&M TEX to supply to the end user.aid.

Robin Wharfe, General Sales Manager, G&M TEX.

NOVACAVI ENGINEERED A NEW HYBRID CABLE IN A MULTIPROTOCOL OPTICAL FIBER CONFIGURATION Novacavi has just engineered a special hybrid cable for latest electro optical transmission systems in marine application.

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OCEANIC’S NEW COMPRESSOR OVERHAUL EXCHANGE PROGRAMME FINDS FAVOUR WITH REEFER OWNERS Oceanic Technical Solutions has introduced a new compressor overhaul exchange service to meet increased market demand for ship-board refrigeration compressor overhauls.

As part of the programme, the UK headquartered refrigeration specialist will offer its customers scheduled compressor overhauls on a service exchange basis.

Based on compressor running hours, Oceanic will deliver a completely overhauled compressor in exchange for one that has exceeded working hours and requiring refurbishment.

Workshop overhaul involves the complete strip down of the compressor, including cleaning and chemical dipping to remove rust and dirt, the replacement of all bearings and seals using genuine or OEM spares parts, and repainting.

David Lloyd, Oceanic Technical Solutions’ Technical Director, said: “While a lot of shipboard machinery is designed to operate with minimal maintenance, refrigeration compressors are required to have periodic overhauls based on the number of running hours, but due to the complexity of twin screw compressors, the knowledge and skill to perform these overhauls is limited in vessel crews.

“Many of the compressors in service are older units and it is becoming increasingly difficult to find spare parts as some manufacturers no longer exist. And with new compressors costing upwards of £20,000, we are beginning to see more shipowners implement preventative maintenance measures.

“At a fraction of the cost of a new compressor, a scheduled overhaul offers serious savings for the owner, preventing cargo damage and costly downtime should a ship’s refrigeration plant fail,” said Lloyd, referring to a reefer ship that recently lost three compressors in one week.

“A reefer ship would typically have three or four compressors, they’re the heart of the refrigeration system,” said Lloyd.

“The plant can cope with one compressor

failing but if you lose another it’s a serious problem. Our scheduled maintenance plan and compressor exchange service can prevent these mechanical failures from happening, ultimately saving shipowners from incurring unbudgeted additional costs.”

Oceanic Technical Solutions has recently secured a long term service agreement with a major EU based shipmanager to implement a programme of planned refrigeration maintenance across its fleet of refrigerated cargo ships.

“The quality, reliability and safety of shipboard systems is at the core of responsible ship management and a planned maintenance schedule for refrigeration plant ensures that these critical systems are safe and operating to optimum commercial and environmental efficiency,” said Robert Chesters, Managing Director, Oceanic Technical Solutions.

“We have recently invested in a new purpose built workshop and office facility near Liverpool’s River Mersey. With lifting facilities up to 2t, the new workshop has the capacity to overhaul and repair most models of reciprocating and twin screw compressors.” he added.

The first batch of compressors under the new agreement is currently undergoing refurbishment at Oceanic’s UK facility, although the company also has workshop and servicing capabilities in Singapore & Dubai.

In October 2015, Oceanic Technical Solutions secured a long term service contract with Mitsui O.S.K Lines MOL LNG Transport (Europe) Ltd for the annual inspection, leak testing, condition monitoring and analysis of the refrigeration plants aboard all 15 LNG carriers in the Japanese ship owner’s European managed fleet.

Oceanic’s compressor exchange service can save shipowners from incurring additional costs,” says Technical Director Dave Lloyd.

The quality, reliability and safety of shipboard systems is the core of responsible ship management,” says Robert Chesters.

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OSV@VIVO STRIKES A CHORD WITH THE SINGAPORE PUBLIC OSV@Vivo took to the heart of the Singapore public with the two state of the art Offshore Support Vessels (OSV) ‘Pacific Legacy’ and ‘VOS Prince’ moored at local shopping mall Vivocity Waterfront Promenade during 21 to 23 April 2016.

Local institutes of higher learning lent their support to the inaugural event with some 600 students from the Institute of Technical Education and Ngee Ann Polytechnic in attendance.

This industry-led project, spearheaded by the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) and held in conjunction with Singapore Maritime Week, is designed to create awareness of the offshore marine sector, a key sector in the Singapore maritime industry. In addition to representatives from the SSA community, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), offshore marine companies, port and pilotage operators, ship agencies and even the legal community put in more than three months of work to make OSV@Vivo a reality.

A further 22 companies stepped up as sponsors and exhibitors of the event to showcase the strengths of this important sector. Besides ship models of OSVs, visitors got up close and personal with subsea dive equipment, subsea remotely operated vehicles, oceanography survey equipment, as well as other sector related products and services displayed onboard the two OSVs. Some 80 industry practitioners aged between 19 years old to a youthful 74, stepped up to volunteer as ship

ambassadors to share their maritime experience with visitors.

OSV@Vivo was officially launched on 22 April 2016 by Mrs Josephine Teo, Senior Minister of State, Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Transport.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Esben Poulsson, President of the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA), pointed to the importance that the offshore sector, and shipping in general, can play in the lives of Singapore’s educated and talented youth and the high value career opportunities on offer.

Filip Olde Bijvank, Managing Director of Vroon Offshore Services Pte. Ltd., was appreciative for the opportunity to showcase its last newbuild Platform Supply Vessel ‘VOS Prince’ to the wider Singapore public.

Vroon has a long tradition in servicing the offshore oil and gas industry with a modern diversified fleet of fuel efficient OSV vessels.

All our vessels are operated by our dedicated crew at the highest safety standards. Our staff and crew are especially proud to be in the spotlight as they usually operate in remote deep oceans away from the public’s eye.

Ron Mathison, Managing Director, Swire Pacific Offshore Operations (Pte) Ltd. said, “I applaud Singapore Shipping Association’s efforts and garnering the strong support

from Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and the industry to raise the profile of the offshore sector as part of the Singapore Maritime Week 2016.

Swire Pacific Offshore commemorates our 41st anniversary this year and the opportune use of “Pacific Legacy” as part of OSV@Vivo is a great way to celebrate our presence in Singapore and the strong partnerships we have forged in the Singapore maritime community. We hope that our participation will allow members of the public to gain a deeper appreciation of the offshore sector and the work we do.”

In appreciation, Mr Poulsson said, ‘’I would like to sincerely thank the whole team at the SSA Secretariat and our industry partners, not least the shipowners, for all their hard work and commitment in making this event a reality. It is a great example of the collaborative and constructive way in which Maritime Singapore works together.”

Capt. Mike Meade, Chairman of the SSA Offshore Services Committee, added: “The sterling effort put in by the working committee is truly admirable. Their energy and selfless sharing of expertise from the multiple disciplines needed to pull off this event warms my heart with pride. It only goes to show that the maritime community of Singapore has a resilient, go-getting, can-do attitude when it puts its mind to it.”

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Below (left to right): Pacific Legacy and the VOS Prince.

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Industry news

Videotel Training Programmes to Receive Credit Toward Science Degrees as Part of Agreement with Marine Learning Alliance Credit for prior learning will be given to seafarers who have successfully completed Videotel programmes and are pursuing maritime science degrees.

VideotelTM, the leading international provider of e-Learning maritime training programmes and a company of KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq: KVHI), has announced a partnership with the Marine Learning Alliance (MLA), a UK based specialist in marine industry education and training, to award credits toward a Bachelors or Masters Degree of science (BSc or MSc) to seafarers who have completed certain Videotel courses.

The MLA, part of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST), issues degrees through the UK’s Plymouth University, and recently launched a Sustainable Maritime Operations suite of programmes for a BSc Honours or MSc degree. MLA is revising its academic entry criteria so that individuals applying to the Sustainable Maritime Operations programme who have completed Videotel courses can be given credit for prior learning where appropriate. The arrangement will involve

a career consultation between an applicant and one of the MLA admissions tutors.

“Our new Sustainable Maritime Operations focus is ideal for seafarers wishing to transition ashore. Working with a quality training provider like Videotel means that we can offer students exemption from particular modules so long as they have proof of any relevant training programmes taken,” notes Dr. Richard Thain, Chief Executive and Academic Director of the MLA. The Sustainable Maritime Operations programme is designed to enable students to gain a wider understanding of the maritime industry while also studying marine technology, project management, leadership, regulations, and maritime sustainability.

“Having our training programmes recognized by the MLA for maritimespecific degree qualifications and diplomas accredited by Plymouth University is testament to the accuracy and relevant practical detail contained within them,” says Nigel Cleave, CEO of Videotel. “We carefully research our programmes and with every

production, our experienced in-house team seeks the highest levels of quality and accuracy, consulting hand-picked industry subject matter experts who make up our highly respected steering committees.

What’s more, we continually update our material as regulations and operational practices change.”

Videotel’s training solutions are in use on more than 12,000 vessels worldwide, and include 950 new and updated titles to meet current seafarer training needs. The Videotel programmes are available in a range of formats, including 500+ e-Learning courses, more than twice the number of computer-based training (CBT) programmes offered by competitors. Videotel has been a leader in developing training material since 1973 when the Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO), the forerunner to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), wanted to improve the quality of training materials available to seafarers and called on the company’s services. Videotel has recorded more than 11 million training events in recent years, and its training programmes have been recognized with nearly 100 awards.

INTERMANAGER EXTENDS ITS GLOBAL MEMBERSHIP InterManager, the international trade association for in-house and third party ship managers, has extended its membership from within the influential Middle Eastern shipping markets and welcomes Overseas Marine Logistics (OML) as a full member.

United Arab Emirates based OML provides ship management services and operations to worldwide clients, specialising in offshore project management, commercial and technical management and vessel chartering.

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more and more aware of the benefits of speaking with one voice on key issues and recognises the role bodies like InterManager can play in representing their interests and speaking out for the industry.

Gerardo Borromeo, President, InterManager.

InterManager represents the interests of the ship management sector on the global maritime stage, particularly at meetings of the International Maritime Organisation and other key industry bodies. In addition its members work together to improve the performance and efficiency of global ship management, to highlight and share best practice and to initiate and implement meaningful performance monitoring across the world.

OML felt this was the right time to join InterManager, as the work it has achieved has resounded within the international maritime community. We look forward to collaborating with fellow maritime companies to the benefit of our sector and in ensuring that ship managers gain the recognition they deserve within the international maritime industry.

Stergianni Katrini, Business Development Manager, OML.

COASTS, MARINE STRUCTURES AND BREAKWATERS REALISING THE POTENTIAL 5 - 7 SEPTEMBER 2017 LIVERPOOL, UK The Institution of Civil Engineers is pleased to announce the eleventh event in the renowned Coasts, Marine Structures and Breakwaters series will take place in Liverpool, over 5 to 7 September 2017.

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Known for offering the best international forum for development updates and informed debate, Breakwaters occurs every four years and is a touch point for the global community.

The 2013 event attracted over 400 delegates, showcased 130 papers and posters and featured 30 exhibitors.

2017 will cover the latest developments across maritime engineering topics from coasts to ports, waterfronts to breakwaters; the full spectrum of research and study, and design, construction and operations. In addition to long standing core topics there will be increased focus on marine renewables.

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inclusion in major engineering indexes and resources including the ICE Virtual Library Peer Review is unsurpassed, ensuring that the originality, authority and accuracy of your work will be fully recognised Formal proceedings published after the event provide an invaluable resource for all organisations wanting access to the most up to date and robust information in the field of coastal and maritime engineering Reduced registration fee for presenting authors

THEMES Papers are invited on these general themes: Development and application of innovation, new technologies

Prospective authors are invited to submit abstracts relating to any of the relevant themes or topics by Thursday 30 June 2016.

Authors will then be informed of the outcome by September 2016 and requested to submit their full paper by 16 December 2016.

and techniques Developments in research and analysis New design/assessment/operating guidelines Best practice in design, construction, operations and adaptation Investigative study and feasibility planning

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Assessment and application of data, monitoring and modelling Managing uncertainty/complexity Managing ageing/failing coastal/marine structures Sustainable practices and solutions - environmental, social, economic, technical

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LIFTING & DECK EQUIPMENT Heavy-duty handling UK headquartered Houlder has successfully delivered the first of two offshore Pile Upending Tools for the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm development, off the UK’s Sussex coast.

The specialist marine supplier is leasing the innovative handling equipment to the Rampion project being developed by E.ON, the UK Green Investment Bank and Canadian energy company Enbridge.Ltd, Through wireless auto engagement, the tools help reduce crane times and installation costs while keeping personnel away from hazardous deck locations.

They are also the optimal solution where the lifting point overhangs the deck or is otherwise out of reach.

The remote controlled hook up and release system engages directly with the foundation pile flanges. It is a self contained system with rechargeable hydraulic and electric supplies. Recharging is carried out at a deck mounted docking station, avoiding the need for additional umbilical connections or power lines during lifting operations.

The first of the tools was installed on the MPI Discovery in January 2016.

The second will be delivered to the Pacific Orca installation vessel later in the year alongside other Houlder handling equipment currently in development. The Rampion Offshore Wind development is due to be completed in 2018.

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The tools are compatible with 855t, 5m diameter piles.

These are not small pieces of equipment and handling them offshore, let alone upending them from 0 to 90 degrees, is one of the riskiest operations during wind farm construction.

Our tool needed to be incredibly robust, but also lightweight enough to ensure easy integration with existing craneage. Some very ingenious design work has gone into the steel structure and hydraulics.

It also goes without saying the control system needed to be simple to use but also provide complete fail safety.

Andy Lovell, Project Director, Houlder Marine.

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Houlder is playing a key role in developing UK offshore wind infrastructure, providing a fantastic opportunity to innovate. We can do this because our engineers have practical hands on experience of offshore construction.

Our work is not theoretical and this feeds into our equipment designs including the Rampion upending tools.

We supply on a completely turnkey basis on both our purchase and rental contracts.

Customers experience a seamless design, fabrication and installation service.

When requested we also offer training, maintenance and emergency call out services.

James A. Russell, Equipment Director, Houlder Marine.

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Heavy Duty Lifting Capabilities 0.6 to 200 Tonne RUD manufactures a range of lifting and lashing applications that guarantee ultimate safety when lifting and moving heavy loads. Offering over 500 different tested and certified lifting/lashing points for bolting and welding.

Their products have been increasing popular across the offshore industry, due to their heavy lift capabilities of 0.6 to 200 tonne.

The ICE-LBG-SR super rotation load ring is one of RUD’s latest innovations which possess an array of innovative designs. Firstly, the double SR ball bearing offers the ultimate solution for turning and flipping at high working load limits without affecting the mounting bolt stability.

It enables the load to rotate 360° in all directions under load. The advanced ball bearing technology is arranged in a double way which transfers the forces of the WLL into a rotation movement without jerks which avoids unintentional slackening of the fastening bolt.

RUD ICE Chain is widely used across offshore, arctic offshore and extreme materials handling projects due to its extreme resistance to temperatures operating from -60°c to +300°c.

The chain is coated with RUD’s ground breaking pink powder coating which acts as an overheating

indicator, which shows the temperatures in which the chain can be safely used. If the chain reaches temperatures of 300°c or above it will turn from a pink colour to brown, then black which shows that the chain is unsafe to use and must be taken out of service.

Established since 1994, RUD’s VIP grade 10 chains have worked across some of the toughest working environments. Although having the same chain diameter as grade 8 chain the VIP range offers up to 30% increase in the working load limit. The chain also offers a remarkable resistance to temperatures operating from -40°c to +200°c whilst offering 100% working load limit at this temperature.

is loadable from any side in the direction of the pivot meaning it is suitable for a variety of heavy lift applications.

RUD are well known in the industry for their robust hoist chains which can be supplied to suit a variety of project sizes from 3 x 9 mm up to 32 x 90 mm. The advantages of RUD hoist chain is impressive, offering an extremely high resistance to wear due to its robust surface and depth hardness resulting in a long service life. The hoist chain conforms to EN818-7. type T for manual hoists and type DAT and DT case hardened chain for powered hoists. The chain is calibrated and precision made to be compatible with the drive wheels of manufacturer’s hoists.

Safety is imperative when working at heights and across potentially hazardous working environments. RUD manufacture and supply a range of fall protection anchorage points that provide an ultimate safety factor by permanently attaching to structures where frequent fall protection is required. They are commonly used across the offshore industry for projects such as wind tower installation and maintenance.

As one of the world’s largest manufacturers of lifting and lashing applications combined with their extensive range of products and knowledge in the market, RUD are continually innovating and developing their extensive product range to stay at the forefront of their customers’ demands.

The WBPG 85-200 tonne hoist ring is popular across the offshore and heavy lift sectors due to its impressive heavy lift capabilities. The WBPG

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LEEA helps shape the future of overhead lifting With membership fast-approaching 1,000 employers, LEEA is firmly established as the leading representative body for the overhead lifting sector. The Association has always been a technically focused organisation, offering industry recognised training, qualifications and accreditation for businesses responsible for the test and examination of overhead lifting equipment.

Designed to offer a more rigorous, flexible and enjoyable experience for Diploma students, the LEEA Academy marks the beginning of a new era in the training and continuing professional development.

It encompasses a range of delivery methods, including a new e-learning service employing the latest 3D modelling and interactive techniques. The comprehensive range of options available also incorporates instructor led practical training, and ‘blended learning’ which combines e-learning, supported revision and a final examination.

Whilst training and qualifications represent a major element of LEEA’s activities, they are far from the full story. The benefits of membership extend much further.

Members enjoy access to expert technical advice and the latest industry updates and safety notices, as well as a variety of marketing and networking opportunities including LiftEx, the association’s annual exhibition for the overhead lifting and safe work at height industries (www.liftex.org). LEEA publishes a number of highly respected publications, including the authoritative Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Lifting Equipment (COPSULE).

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The LEEA Academy makes full use of technology to fit around the diverse and varied working lives of students. E-learning can be accessed around the clock via PC, Mac, laptop or tablet. An extensive library of high quality, computer generated 3D images of equipment has been created, making it far easier to relate learning to ‘real life’ working situations.

First US made AHC crane is controlled by Scantrol Scantrol is proud to have delivered its first Active Heave Compensation (AHC) control system to the US by delivering a crane control system to EBI Cranes, Houma, Louisiana.

Together with EBI`s experienced engineers and Bosch Rexroth hydraulics, Scantrol completed a successful project by good teamwork, smart solutions and open communication between the parties.

Need EBI was appointed by its client to design and deliver an active heave compensated offshore crane to a new diving support vessel.

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increased operation uptime, and saved costs.

Needed an AHC solution that could be integrated more or less directly into EBI`s classic crane design.

The crane was designed for 25 t lifting capacity with AHC, and 100t capacity in normal operation mode.

Scantrol became their preferred partner with its proven and cost effective solutions.

Results This is the first US built AHC crane of this kind and also the first AHC control system delivered by Scantrol to a US customer.

Solution Scantrol used its AHC Analyzer tool in order to determine crane winch capacity requirements in order to meet the specified compensation level.

This innovative solution proves that AHC applications provided jointly by Scantrol, Bosch Rexroth and EBI are well functioning, reliable and meets the specified requirements.

The flexible and standardized Scantrol AHC Crane control system was delivered to EBI for integration into crane together with Bosch Rexroth hydraulics drive solution.

Scantrol is convinced that this first US project makes state of the art technology available also for other American customers with AHC needs.

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Ideal for estuaries, harbours, inshore waters, dinghy or yacht race markers, riverside boat yards, yacht clubs and fish farms.

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Strainstall launches CWS Portable™; a lightweight, fully transportable container weighing solution for the freight industry Strainstall has launched a portable Container Weight System (CWS)™ for container shippers to support compliance with the fast approaching International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s SOLAS regulations for container weight verification. CWS™ Portable is a stand alone, lightweight and cost effective system designed specifically for container packers and shippers without access to container handling equipment.

With the SOLAS regulations for container weight verification coming into force 1 July 2016, it will be a legal requirement for every export container to have a verified container weight as a condition for loading aboard a vessel.

Failure to do so will be disruptive and costly to operations, with the potential of non compliant containers being turned away from terminals, causing disruption to both shipper and carrier.

Available ex stock for immediate shipment globally, CWS™ Portable has been designed to enable shippers, who are ultimately responsible for the provision of the verified gross mass (VGM) of a container, to comply with these legal requirements in places where ports and terminals are not looking to provide a weighing

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service. The system automatically logs accurate VGM data, along with its centre of gravity (COG), providing compliance with road transport regulations as well as providing a SOLAS compliant VGM. This lightweight system is within manual handling lifting guidelines making it quick and easy to use, and is a cost effective means of determining the VGM of a packed container.

CWS™ Portable requires no other lifting equipment and delivers a VGM accuracy of better than 1% of applied load up to 60 tonnes. Strainstall’s CWS™ Portable is used via a specially designed smart phone app that records VGM and COG data electronically, generating automatic reports for easy and instant sharing and printing, as part of the documentation provided by the shipper that must be signed to confirm its compliance with SOLAS requirements.

In many countries around the world ports and terminals are preparing to offer a container weighing service to help shippers comply with the SOLAS requirements. Whilst this is the most cost effective place to obtain a VGM some ports are choosing not to offer a service. We therefore identified a

need to develop a simple, quick and cost effective solution for shippers to be able to comply with this legal requirement where the option to weigh at the port isn’t available.

Strainstall supplies a comprehensive range of spreader based container weighing systems primarily focused at enabling the ports and terminals to offer a weighing service. Using this extensive experience we have been able to produce CWS portable, so by selecting Strainstall our customers are secure in the knowledge that they are using a brand trusted throughout the industry for accuracy, robustness, service and value.

Simon Everett, Managing Director, Strainstall.

For more information on the SOLAS regulations and how it will affect you, visit:

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SIMRAD launches NEW Radar & Sonar Control Units Simrad has launched the R2009 & R3016, dedicated Radar Control Units with integrated 9 inch portrait and 16 inch widescreen display options, they are compatible with a range of Simrad radar solutions including Halo™ Pulse Compression, Broadband 3G™/4G™ and HD Digital Radar.

The units are engineered to serve aboard coastal and offshore fishing vessels, crew boats, tugs and other workboats, the R2009 & R3016 offer a professional grade radar interface with versatile flush or bracket mount installation options and intuitive keypad based operation for reliable control in in rough seas, while travelling at speed and with wet or gloved hands. These units are perfectly well suited to a variety of applications such as navigation, docking, anti collision and anti piracy, providing an always visible, easy to operate radar display.

The Radar Control Units connect to compatible Simrad radar systems via Ethernet, offering simple installation and easy networking of multiple control units and radar systems. The R3016 also provides four NMEA 0183® ports and NMEA 2000® connectivity for compatible devices such as heading and speed sensors, AIS, and GPS.

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CEE HydroSystems Announces Swathe Services as New UK and Ireland Representative Hydrographic survey single beam echo sounder manufacturer CEE HydroSystems, with offices in Sydney Australia and San Diego, USA has entered into a new 2016 distributor agreement with Truro, UK based Swathe Services, established hydrographic survey instrumentation sales and support specialists. This appointment is the latest in a series of new agency agreements with the goal of further promoting the new CEE echo sounder systems for marine and freshwater survey environments.

We are looking forward to our partnership with CEE HydroSystems.

The company has a strong quality focus, high integrity, with an emphasis on driving their technology forward and continuing to add value with new features and capabilities.

This is a unique attitude and approach that we believe makes CEE Hydrosystems stand out in a crowded single beam echo sounder market.

CEE HydroSystems manufactures compact portable echo sounders and ‘all in one’ echo sounder and GNSS systems for shallow water surveying, including the CEESCOPE™ RTK GNSS hydrographic survey system.

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Hubba X4 UK headquartered Buzz Marine has introduced a new multifunctional Hubba X4 Duo broadband connector for the commercial market which provides 3G and 4G broadband using the mobile network, allowing vessels to stay in touch at low cost while up to 15 miles offshore.

The new Hubba X4 Duo provides a dual SIM facility to allow vessels to pass seamlessly through different regions or providers.

The system also offers multi frequency options to allow the Hubba to be used in various global regions. The 9-40V DC power supply or 110 – 240v AC with EU/US or UK style plug options provide highly flexible installation requirements ensuring, Buzz Marine states, the Hubba X4 Duo can be used on ‘virtually any vessel afloat’.

The Hubba X4 Duo is complimented by its custom designed MIMO high gain, marine specific antenna. The antenna is multi directional to optimise the very best reception from the strongest signal available.

When berthed in a harbour or marina where a shore side wi-fi is provided, the Hubba X4 Duo can be configured to connect to a local wi-fi hot-spot, thus bypassing the mobile SIM cards and thereby saving cost.

The Hubba X4 has proved to be a popular option for several fleets operating in coastal areas. The Dutch national lifeboat service is installing the system on 16 of its vessels, while Fred Olsen ferries, Humboldt Ship Management and Swire Pacific are just of few of the operators using Buzz Marine’s Hubba X technology in their fleet operations.

For vessels using VSAT for offshore use, the Hubba X4 Duo has an automatic switch over which will allow the user to benefit from lower cost mobile network when the Hubba detects sufficient, consistent signal. The Hubba will also switch back to VSAT communication when beyond mobile range.

Extended ECDIS transition period The IMO sub-committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) has extended the transition period for software updates to existing ECDIS for one year to 31 Aug 2017.

The NCSR accepted the IHO’s proposal to give all vessel owners using ECDIS more time to be able to obtain the correct software updates to the new IHO -52 presentation

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library and thus ensure compliance with the guidelines on Maintenance of ECDIS software contained in IMO MSC 1.circ 1503.

The latest IHO Presentation Library (version 4.0) addresses the number one complaint levelled at ECDIS; constant audible alarms.

By providing clear guidance to ECDIS manufacturers on ENC objects that will raise an alarm, the IHO has tackled the issue of alarm fatigue on the bridge.

Also, information such as fairway and anchorage area names now appear on screen, with landmarks, lights and buoys viewable via a ‘hover-over’ function. Both initiatives reduce the time consuming need to find information buried in a pick report.

In practice this extension means the current IHO Presentation Library edition 3.4 in use on serving ECDIS will remain valid until 31st Aug 2017.

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location & Text communicator The inReach Explorer, now available from UK based Global Telesat Communications (GTC) combines the texting ability of an SMS device with the complete global coverage of Iridium’s satellite constellation and a built in GPS with routing software.

compass with heading and bearing information, accurate even when stationary.

Created by the American corporation DeLorme, the inReach Explorer is a lightweight, handheld satellite ‘text and location’ communicator with a long battery life and a fully waterproof outer case.

Both models can only be operated via an official subscription, and as a market leader in cost effective satellite communications, GTC is able to offer a range of affordable plans perfectly tailored to suit anticipated usage. The plans can easily be upgraded at any time with no additional set up fees.

Developed from the proven and hugely popular inReach SE model, the Explorer version has more powerful built in navigation tools, although Bluetooth easily pairs both models with a mobile device such as an iPhone or Kindle Fire to use the latest mapping software. The Explorer’s GPS allows the user to pre plan a route, or navigate in real time using the colour screen. There is also a built in electronic

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The inReach SE and inReach Explorer both use the Iridium constellation of 66 geostationary satellites, the largest and most dependable network available,and the only one offering total global coverage.

The SE and Explorer both have a range of optional accessories, including a portable solar charger, a recharging hub, and an armoured flotation case. With a battery life of around 100 hours, a compact housing and weighing just 6.7 ounces, both models are easy to stow at a navigation station says Global Telesat.

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Thuraya Partners with Seven Seas to Increase Technical Support in Asia Pacific in line with Growth in Maritime Sector Thuraya maritime installations, maintenance work and emergency engineering will be faster and more cost effective due to the close proximity of independent contractor.

Leading Mobile Satellite Services operator, Thuraya Telecommunications Company, has announced an agreement with Singapore based Seven Seas Electronic to offer technical support to Thuraya’s service partners in Asia Pacific.

The new service agreement aims to speed up response times for service partners needing vital maintenance work. The end result will ensure faster response times for service partners and end customers.

The agreement comes after Thuraya’s recent expansion of its maritime portfolio with the launch of Atlas IP. Atlas IP is an easy to install terminal which offers managers and crew seamless access to the internet, enhanced connectivity, and high speed onboard efficiency with best in class data rates.

This agreement with Seven Seas Electronic aims to increase our technical and engineering support to our valued service partners in Asia Pacific. Our expanding maritime portfolio requires support whenever and wherever a vessel needs it.

Our maintenance partner will store spare equipment for vessels in locations that are difficult for our partners to reach. In the long run, this new agreement will save companies time and money as support will come from within the region.

Randy C. Roberts, Chief Innovation Officer, Thuraya.

At agreed rates, Thuraya’s service partners are set to benefit from having around the clock access to Seven Seas’ fully trained engineers, helping to avoid extensive downtime in the event of equipment problems onboard vessels.

Thuraya’s maritime business continues to experience substantial growth, particularly in Asia. This convenient maintenance service contract comes into effect following an increase in regional customers signing up with the leading Mobile Satellite Services operator.

We are pleased to partner with Thuraya Telecommunications to provide urgent assistance to its service partners around Asia Pacific.

Our engineers are fully trained in Thuraya maritime equipment and we look forward to providing this important service to customers in Singapore and beyond.

Amos Koh, Manager, Seven Seas Electronic.

About Thuraya Telecommunications Company Thuraya Telecommunications Company is an industry leading MSS operator and a global telecommunication provider offering innovative communications solutions to a variety of sectors including energy, broadcast media, maritime, military and humanitarian NGO. Thuraya’s superior network enables clear communications and uninterrupted coverage across two thirds of the globe by satellite and across the whole planet through its unique GSM roaming capabilities. The company’s diverse

range of technologically superior and highly reliable mobile satellite handsets and broadband devices provide ease of use, value, quality and efficiency.

Thuraya remains committed to serving humanity through delivering the essential tools for optimal connectivity, never leaving anyone out of reach.

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SABIK MARINE EXTENDS ITS SELF-CONTAINED SERIES WITH THE NEW SC 160 Sabik Marine introduces its new self-contained lantern SC 160 based on innovative LED 160 technology. This high performance lantern extends Sabik Marine’s already comprehensive series of Sabik and Carmanah self-contained lanterns.

The optical head used in the SC 160 is from the LED 160 and it has a new rugged injection moulded aluminium housing.

An advanced and easy to use remote monitoring and control software, LightGuard Monitor is available as an option.

SC160 can also be controlled with Bluetooth® Control, an advanced app enabling user to check lantern details from up to 50 meters away from your mobile phone, even onboard a vessel.

its predecessor’s SC 155’s technology to meet today’s requirements.

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Head of Product Development All our operations, from design and development, to lopment and of Sabik Marine. production, delivery and technical support are centered on n. For ports and rehensive of mediumour SC 160 range is a self-contained rangecustomers and their specific requirements. www.sabik.com LED lantern with best-in-class optical performance for fixed and floating structures. The lantern includes solar panels, a battery and a charge controller.

This lantern is designed for harsh marine environments and for long uninterrupted operation. It is available in two different sizes SC 160I and SC 160II, where battery and solar panel size differs. SC 160I has a range of up to 8 nautical miles (Tc=0,74) and SC 160II up to 10 nautical miles (Tc=0,74).

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SABIK Marine is a specialist in the development and manufacture of marine aids to navigation. For ports and harbours we offer our customers a comprehensive range of marine signaling systems.

All our operations, from design and development, to production, delivery and technical support are centered on our customers and their specific requirements.

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Over 500 Flanges Protected with New Encapsulating Technology Peelable and resealable system tackles severe weathering and galvanic corrosion at gas supplier site.

Over the years, the repair and maintenance industry has employed many different techniques to combat the problem of flange corrosion. Conventional paints, mechanical covers and clamps, polymer tapes, hot melt thermoplastics, polymer bags with VCIs all offer solutions to protect flanges from corrosion, but they are not without their drawbacks. These techniques can be costly and complicated to install, and can also fail to provide the level of corrosion resistance required to successfully protect flanges and pipework within harsh environments.

Indeed, due to the cost and time implications of deploying a specialist application team to reinstall a spray protection system on hundreds of flanges at a gas supplier in Oman, the owner sought an alternative solution that would bypass these expenses, as well as the lengthy downtime that would be incurred.

Corrosion-resistant system overcomes drawbacks of conventional methods As Belzona 3411 (Encapsulating Membrane) facilitates a quick and simple installation and inspection method, which can be completed with minimal manpower by the company’s own maintenance staff, the gas supplier decided to commission this system for the protection over 500 flanges on the site.

Following an inspection by Belzona representatives, this flexible and peelable coating was chosen as it will completely encapsulate the several hundred flanges no matter the size or shape, protecting them from moisture as well as crevice, galvanic and atmospheric corrosion.

When used in conjunction with the corrosion inhibitor Belzona 8411, the brush and cold applied system will successfully fortify the flanges with long-term corrosion protection.

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Above: Flanges damaged by corrosion. to allow access to fastenings and on completion of the maintenance work, it can simply be reinstated with the application of a further layer of material.

Fast and simple application technique 1) Firstly, the surfaces were cleaned with Belzona 9111 (Cleaner Degreaser) and the surfaces were thoroughly abraded with abrasive paper to remove any gloss.

Once surface preparation was completed, the bond area was degreased again with Belzona 9111.

2) To seal the gap between the flange faces, a strip of Belzona 9431 (Instant Bridging Tape) was used. Masking tape was applied over the two bond areas to protect these sections of pipe from accidental overspray of Belzona 8411.

3) Belzona 8411 was then applied onto the flange, pipe and fastenings ensuring the film coverage was even and complete.

Once Belzona 8411 was touch dry after

one hour, the masking tape was removed and plastic caps were fitted over the nuts and bolts.

4) A further strip of Belzona 9311

(Reinforcement Sheet) was applied to bridge the gap between the flange faces and two strips were applied to the bond area.

5) Belzona 3411 was mixed and using a short bristled brush, the material was

Above: Surface prepared, Belzona 8411 applied and bolt caps installed.

Below: Application of first coat of Belzona 3411.

marine civils, engineering & construction applied over the area to be protected at a thickness between 30 and 40 mils (750-1000µ). While the first layer of Belzona 3411 was still wet, strips of Belzona 9311 (Reinforcement Sheet) were embedded into the Belzona 3411 around the flange circumference and at both ends of the repair where it bonds to the pipe to add strength to the system.

6) Once the first coat had cured after one hour, the second coat of Belzona 3411 was mixed and applied to the same thickness as the first coat (in grey colour) and was left to cure.

Peelable system facilitates easy inspection Had the owner decided to use the previous spray applied system, this would have required a specialist application team to carry out the reinstallation. Not only would this have required significant financial

expenditure to mobilise the installers, but this would have also incurred lengthy shutdowns and downtime, leading to further costs. The cold applied Belzona flange protection system on the other hand, was able to protect the 520 flanges in just 45 days, a fraction of the time that would have been required had the flanges been protected with the sprayable system.

As Belzona 3411 enables simple inspection

by just cutting the system at the flanged joint and peeling it back, this allows the company’s own maintenance staff to carry out any future inspection work.

Maintenance staff can also reseal the flange protection themselves by simply adding a further layer of Belzona 3411, successfully eliminating the need to deploy specialist applicators and saving the company valuable downtime as well as capital expenditure.

Above: Belzona 3411 successfully installed on over 500 flanges with different shapes and configurations.

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New Tritex Multigauge 5650 Surveyor Thickness Gauge Dorchester based, Tritex NDT have launched their new Multigauge 5650 Surveyor thickness gauge.

The new gauge, based on the already very popular original Multigauge 5600, has new features specifically designed for marine surveyors.

The gauge can be used with existing standard soft faced probes for measuring metal thickness through coatings, up to 20mm thick, to give the same high standard of performance as the Multigauge 5600.

However, by simply exchanging the probe, the gauge automatically switches to GRP measurement mode which uses single echo. This can be used to assess the condition of GRP when checking for osmosis and delaminations. Either probe can also be used in echo – echo mode, if required, by easily selecting the option from the keypad during measurement. No special probes are needed for echo – echo mode.

The gauge has a large modern colour display and an easy to use clear graphic menu. It has been designed in line with Tritex’s concept of Simple, Accurate and Robust. Intuitive menus allow for easy navigation whilst the gauge has added features to improve performance.

For metal measurement, the gauge utilises the Multiple Echo technique to ignore coatings up to 20mm thick and just measures the metal substrate. No grinding or removal of the coatings is required, significantly reducing preparation time and ultimately saving both time and money when carrying out inspections. All probes have Intelligent Probe Recognition (IPR), which automatically adjusts settings in the gauge when connected, resulting in a perfectly matched probe and gauge for enhanced performance.

Also, the Automatic Measurement Verification System (AMVS) used with multiple echo

ensures only true measurements are displayed, even on the most heavily corroded metals. An optional leather case protects the gauge in even the most harsh environments.

Only single crystal probes are used, which have a number of advantages when measuring on curved and corroded surfaces. The new Multigauge 5650 is supplied as a complete kit, ready to use, with a 3 year warranty and free calibration for the life of the gauge.

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In this picture: Tritex NDT Multigauge 5650 Surveyor.

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Police and Dive Companies find many uses for Side Scan Sonars A wide variety of users including public safety dive teams and commercial dive companies are finding side scan sonar to be an essential piece of equipment in their search and survey operations.

This sonar is the ideal tool for these projects because it produces detailed images of the underwater environment regardless of water clarity. It scans several hundred feet of ocean, lake, or river bottom with each pass of the boat allowing large areas to be searched quickly.

The sonar’s acoustic beam reflects off any objects lying on the bottom and the data is sent topside where vivid color images are displayed and stored on a laptop or tablet computer. Side scan will locate sunken boats, submerged vehicles, and drowning victims as well as inspect bridge supports, seawalls and dams.

One agency utilizing this sonar is the New York Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Police. Their primary duty is to protect and preserve New York City’s water supply system. Members of this department are New York State police officers and they investigate more than 4,000 complaints each year including illegal transportation, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste. To assist in these investigations, the DEP Police acquired a JW Fishers SSS-600K side scan sonar.

The sonar allows them to survey reservoirs to ensure no foreign objects are contaminating the city’s water supply. Towing the side scan over an area produces a detailed map of the underwater terrain so officers know exactly what’s on the bottom. Even in zero visibility the image quality can be almost photographic.

The department recently upgraded their sonar

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system with the latest revisions and sent two officers to Fishers facility in Massachusetts for a free day of factory training.

Another law enforcement agency using the side scan is the Dubai Police in the United Arab Emirates. This desert kingdom between Saudi Arabia and Oman is small by geographic standards, but holds the world’s 7th largest oil reserves and is one of the wealthiest countries in the Middle East. Situated on the Persian Gulf is UAE’s most populous city, ultramodern Dubai, which is a hub for international business and travel. The 15,000 strong police force is responsible for the safety and security of 2 million people and is considered to be one of the most progressive in the Arabic countries.

It continually strives to use the most up to date law enforcement techniques and technology.

The police coordinate all emergency responses as well as search and rescue operations on land and sea. For water SAR operations the department acquired a JW Fishers side scan sonar with splash proof computer and Sonar Map Coverage software. The splash proof computer with ultra bright display allows the sonar to be operated from small, open boats.

The mapping software shows the operator the track of the boat as it moves over the search area as well as the width of the area being scanned, to ensure no piece is missed.

Fishers also offers an adjustable transducer option for the sonar which allows vertical structures to be scanned by rotating the angle of the transducers. This means a team can survey the face of a dam, seawall, pier, bridge support, or ship’s hull to look for damage or any ‘unnatural’ device like an explosive that may have been attached to a submerged structure.

Police aren’t the only ones using side scan in their search operations. Many commercial diving companies like Hydromax in the

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Philippines are also employing these sonars.

Hydromax provides its customers with an extensive list of underwater services including ship maintenance and repair, hydrographic surveys, pier inspection and repair, search and salvage, and dredging.

The company is certified by Philippine Ports Authority, Lloyds Register, MARINA, DNV, ABS, Class NK and Bureau Veritas.

They are equipped with latest state of the art tools and equipment including JW Fishers SSS-600K/1200K side scan sonar with 200 meters of cable and CMS cable management system. The 600K allows an area up to 150 meters wide to be scanned with each pass of the vessel. When very high resolution images of an underwater object are required, the sonar operator simply switches to 1200K with a click of the mouse. Operations Manager Richard Odion says he’s very happy with the new sonar and that it will be instrumental for pipeline surveys and salvage projects.

A few of the many other search teams using Fishers side scans are South Survey and Mapping Co. in China, Beadle County Office of Emergency Management in South Dakota, commercial diving company Alldive in Malta, Fall River Police in Massachusetts, Suffolk County Sheriffs Marine Unit in New York, Union Fire Company in Pennsylvania, North Carolina Dept. of Transportation, Cape May Township Fire District 2 and Phoenix Marine in New Jersey, US Navy’s EOD Technology Division, Louisville Fire Dept. in Kentucky, Diver Cargo & Ship Maintenance in UAE, oil services company FEM Associates in Nigeria, and Guangdong Construction Engineering in China.

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EU Port Services Regulation - Rough Seas Ahead?

On 8 March 2016 the European Parliament voted in favour of the controversial EU Port Services Regulation (‘PSR’). A disappointing outcome for the UK Ports industry which is strongly opposed to the PSR. Approximately 96% of all freight and 93% of passengers passing through EU ports transits through the EU’s 329 main seaports.

These 329 ports have been identified by the trans-European transport network (TEN-T) as essential to the functioning of the internal market. The PSR will apply to all 329 ports in the TEN-T network.

Of these, a total of 43 are located in the UK. The PSR is intended to improve the efficiency and competitiveness of EU ports and to contribute towards their ability to cope with anticipated increased demand. It wants to do this by strengthening market access for port services (encouraging competition); ensuring financial transparency; and improving port coordination and consultation.

principles for port infrastructure charges by means of delegated acts.

The UK Major Ports Group (‘UKMPG’) and British Ports Association consider that the PSR will undermine the growth and success of private ports in the UK:

While claiming to promote competition, the EU proposal would impose unnecessary cost and bureaucracy on UK ports and prevent them from operating as commercial businesses.

This would put essential future investment at risk. As the industry has demonstrated, the UK’s ports sector is already strongly underpinned by the principles of competition and therefore these proposals are not needed.

(UKMPG).

Whilst port authorities will have the autonomy to set port infrastructure charges, provided this is done transparently, proposals include the ability for the Commission can set common charging

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However, in its statement on 9 March the UKMPG expressed some optimism, despite the recent vote:

Yesterday, in a vote in the European Parliament, 35% of MEPs backed the UK ports industry’s call to reject the proposed Port Services Regulation. As a result, it is now clear, the proposed Port Services Regulation is no longer just a British problem.

It’s a European problem.

We are delighted that so many MEPs from across the EU, but particularly from the UK, Poland and Spain, backed our position.

We recognise that there is still a long way to go. Fresh negotiations between the Parliament and Member State governments will now begin to agree a new version of the proposed Regulation. The UK government will have a critical role in this.

Working together with colleagues in other Member States, who yesterday clearly demonstrated that they share our concerns, there is a real possibility that the Regulation could ultimately be blocked.

Above: Lara Moore is an Associate Solicitor in the Marine and Transport Team at law firm Ashfords LLP. p34 | www.dockyard-mag.com | May 2016

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CONSISTENT UNDERWRITING PERFORMANCE IN A CHALLENGING YEAR FOR THE SWEDISH CLUB The Swedish Club reported a consistent 2015 underwriting performance to its board today with financial stability and cost efficient quality services being the cornerstones of its offerings to its members. It delivered a balanced underwriting result, despite higher claims activity and increased volatility, and demonstrated a resilience that is underpinned by diversification in its product lines, based on prudent management.

The year began with a series of major casualties, including total losses which were far beyond what could be expected in terms of probability. However, the Club closed the year with a combined ratio of 99%.

The challenge was undoubtedly on the investment side, particularly given the turbulent period in the autumn which was led by sharp equity falls in Shanghai and Shenzhen. The Club’s investment portfolio ended with a negative return of 1.3%, with the result that the year ended with a modest overall deficit of US$3 million.

The message is clear: the Club cannot rely

on handsome returns from investments and we must maintain our focus on a balanced underwriting performance.

We achieved a 7% growth in P&I business by gross tonnage; volumes exceeded 44 million GT owners’ entries and 66 million GT charterers included. Pool claims were relatively modest for the International Group in 2015, and the Group has been successful in achieving sizeable reductions in reinsurance costs for the policy year 2016/17. The mutual risk taking model is still proving to be the most efficient.

The Marine business sector saw stable to increasing volumes in 2015 and we continue to take up opportunities as they arise, with a strategy of converting follow lines to lead position where this is possible.

During 2015, we made three major investments: Firstly, opening an office in London with its own underwriting presence.

Our goal in 2016 is to develop that presence.

We also expanded our presence in Norway, moving to new offices in Oslo and increasing staff numbers and market participation.

The Club also decided to continue offering its members a 50% subsidy on MRM (Maritime

Resource Management) training for a period of two years.

The entry into force of Solvency II in January 2016 presented our compliance team with a huge body of work, but it has also presented the Club with the opportunity to reinforce our approach to risk, to demonstrate our disciplined and transparent approach and to maintain a close dialogue with all of the relevant authorities.

The Swedish Club remains committed to its strong and successful strategy of holding fast to core values and staying ‘on a steady course’, providing cost efficient solutions and added value.

Lars Rhodin, Managing Director, The Swedish Club.

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DAVID FAULKNER JOINS BRAEMAR SA PORTS & HARBOURS TEAM Braemar (incorporating The Salvage Association) is very pleased to announce the appointment of David Faulkner as ‘Manager, Ports and Harbours (Middle East)’.

David (pictured) is a Master Mariner and pilot and will be based in the Braemar SA Abu Dhabi office. He has extensive experience in providing specialist port consultancy services on aspects such as vessel manoeuvring, navigation, VTS (vessel traffic service) and marine risk, as well as providing expert opinion services to the insurance and legal markets on navigation, unsafe berth and unsafe port cases.

David has worked for many years in the Middle East and will be responsible for the development of Braemar SA’s Ports & Harbours consultancy services in this market.

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Tim Lewis, Director of Braemar SA’s Ports & Harbours Department, says: “David’s appointment is part of a global expansion strategy within Braemar SA’s Ports and Harbours Division and will enable us to enhance the consultancy services we offer to the Middle East market.

David is well known to our clients in the region; he is a great addition to our team and will be working closely with our well established local capability. We wish him every success in the role.”

Braemar SA established its Ports & Harbours technical consultancy more than a year ago as part of its strategy to grow marine consultancy capability. Operating through a global network of offices, Braemar SA is a leading provider of hull & machinery damage surveys, general marine surveys, risk management services and marine

consultancy services to the shipping, marine insurance, maritime law and offshore energy industries.

The Company is a part of the Braemar Shipping Services plc group of companies and a member of the Technical Services Division.

Dales Marine launch new lay-up and dock hire services Dales Marine, one of the largest privately owned ship repair companies in Scotland, has enhanced its portfolio by introducing two new services to support the growing needs of the shipping and offshore industry.

In addition to its capabilities for working in ship repair and maintenance, mechanical engineering, steelwork fabrication and vessel mobilisation, the company will now offer lay-up and dock hire services from its key locations across Scotland.

Dales Marine will run the lay-up service providing a package of cost effective services including inspections, risk assessments, dehumidification of corrosion prevention, engine start and run and draining of cooling systems to accommodate ships in hot and cold lay-ups.

The company believes this new service will be particularly welcome in the current climate for ship operators and managers, who wish to retain their vessels in a standby operational mode, ready to re-enter service when required.

Kevin Paterson, Project Manager at Dales Marine, said: “We considered this to be the ideal time to launch our new offering, following the increased demand for cost effective ship operations and efficient lay-up options. The introduction of our lay-up service will provide clients with an affordable and adaptable solution for docking vessels in the North Sea.

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OVERHAULS FOR FORTH PORTS’ CAISSON GATE Forth Ports’ Caisson Gate ‘A’ docked at Leith dry dock for a nine year overhaul. The gate is one of three and is a vital part of the lock system which Forth Ports use to keep Leith docks non-tidal.

The gates measures at 120ft x 23.6ft with greenheart timbers used for sealing the locks.

These timbers were all removed and all fixings renewed before the new predrilled timbers were replaced. This is a timely process due to the weight of the timbers and requires the use of either a crane or fork truck.

During the overhaul, the transverse frame and bogey assemblies which enables

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the gate to manoeuvre on fixed rails, were removed and brought into the workshop to be stripped down.

These parts consist of eight large steel wheels, shafts, bushes and thrust washers.

At dock, the parts were replaced with new ones supplied by the Port. Dales Marine’s engineers rebuilt all the assemblies and recorded the final sizes before repositioning back onto the gate.

UHP blasting was then carried out internally and externally to the top 6ft of the gate. The full gate was given two coats of Interturf 16, a Bitumastic equivalent to give strong protection, and assistance was provided to WM Nicols to remove and dispose over 100ft of mud and silt.

The launch of this service is part of our initiative to help the current market.

Our service goes beyond just docking vessels, but will provide clients with a complete plan in which they can protect and maintain ships whilst they are not in use. This will allow our clients to mobilise swiftly when required and will reduce operating costs.”

Consisting of three flexible dry dock facilities, equipped to offer dry and wet working conditions, Dales Marine’s will also offer dock hire services to its clients.

This service will be available 24/7, with a variety of environments available to replicate subsea conditions.

We are providing stakeholders with a new option for onshore trials and training at our facilities located in Leith, Grangemouth and Troon.

Available around the clock, our docks are fully equipped and available to accommodate all projects beyond just the shipping and marine industries.

Our docks are completely versatile, allowing clients to carry out any task from ROV testing to diver training or fabrication work to prototype testing.

By expanding our service offering, we can position the company well for future development opportunities whilst meeting the needs of the industry.

Kevin Paterson, Project Manager, Dales Marine.

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Damen Anchor & Chain Factory demonstrates welding expertise Quality management certificates renewed Damen Anchor & Chain Factory (AKF) has shown it remains expert in welding following the renewal of its ISO certification. The certificates; ISO 9001 and ISO 3834 welding procedure show AKF follows stringent quality management systems and has strict procedures in place for its welders and welding procedures.

“The ISO 3834 welding procedure is a foundation for Damen Anchor & Chain Factory for its future strategy in meeting the market demands in custom made towing chains and the repair of towing and hoisting equipment,” explained Laurens van Gelder, General Manager of AKF. “Offshore companies and steel mills require us to have certain procedures in place and of course want to be assured they are receiving quality standards in welding jobs.

Receiving our renewal shows we remain experts in the field of welding.”

The certification addresses all aspects of design and fabrication of welded components, including welding procedure specifications, quality control and quality assurance during welding.

In order to receive the qualification, AKF had to demonstrate its welding and procedures are of the highest quality and use quality components. Welders have extensive training and experience, their skills are verified and comply with all applicable codes and standards.

Mr Van Gelder added: “Most of the well known offshore companies in the field of oil and gas and steel mills requiring heavy duty hoisting equipment already know where to find us. Being an anchor and chain producer from origin, Damen Anchor & Chain Factory is among the world’s most experienced companies to handle such requests.”

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Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam completes maintenance programme for fallpipe vessel Flintstone The fallpipe vessel Flintstone has departed from Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam, part of Damen Shiprepair & Conversion, following a six-week programme of maintenance and repairs together with her first Special Survey. Owned and operated by the Tideway group of companies, a division of the Belgian dredging, environmental and marine engineering group DEME, the 155-metre, 20,000 tonne DP2 Flintstone is the flagship of the Tideway fleet.

Her equipment includes an active heave compensated ROV with state of the art survey equipment and a 200 kW mass flow excavation tool for the removal of seabed materials.

The Flintstone underwent a comprehensive programme of maintenance, surveys and testing in the run-up to her Special Survey, spending a total of 28 days in drydock at Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam (DSAm).

Of the many activities that took place, the most complex with regard to the vessel itself was the refurbishment of the moon pool doors. These were lowered and supported on the floor of the drydock in order to undergo extensive maintenance, including the replacement of the main bearings. The unexpected and large scale of the machining work required made this a very challenging job to carry out within the original time allowed.

Other activities included the overhaul of all

the thrusters together with the forward anchor winches and a wide range of other tasks relating to the water lines, fall pipes, ROV transport and storage, and other equipment.

While in DSAm the Huisman crane and tower were overhauled by the manufacturer.

The yard provided full support including machining and supplying various components, and provided a berth for the extra time required to complete the project.

Project Manager Arnold Bregman commented, “This was a very challenging project given the extent of additional works that became apparent as we progressed.

However, Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam was the ideal location for this with all the necessary facilities available on site. We were also able to allocate additional manpower and schedule extra shifts. That, together with excellent communication and cooperation between all the parties concerned, ensured that we were able to complete our part of the project within the original time specified.”

Bas Peeters, Vessel Manager at Tideway, added: “Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam provided us with the skills, cooperation and flexibility that we seek in a repair yard for a vessel like Flintstone.”

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GLORY to the north FOR UK PORTS With initiatives such as the ‘Northern Powerhouse’, all the glamour seems to be going up North in the UK, the BPA’s David Whitehead recently suggested, adding that the East needs to “shout louder for investment”.

region. The group says the Humber is perfectly placed to be the gateway to the new Northern Powerhouse.

More than £80m has been invested in the port in the past five years; in February, PD Ports completed phase two of a quay reconstruction project which has provided 550 metres of deepwater quay to support growth in containers and bulk handling.

The UK’s largest port by total volume, Grimsby & Immingham, forms part of Associated British Ports’ Humber Ports operation, along with Hull and Goole.

Immingham handles the coal required for generating one third of the UK’s energy requirements, while also handling the crude oil refined to supply 30% of the UK’s fuel. Widening out to include nonABP facilities too, port operations on the Humber handled 86m tonnes of cargo in 2014.

“Peel Ports is very happy for Liverpool2 to have been ‘plagiarised’ as part of the Northern Powerhouse”, said Graeme Charnock. And they are not the only ones.

The UK government’s proposals to boost economic growth in the North of England have also been taken up by HumberPort, the umbrella group which brings together the leading decision makers in the ports, shipping and logistics sector in this

Further north, the Port of Tyne has invested more than £100m in its infrastructure in the past ten years, in new berths, deeper water, more cranes and new warehousing and IT. This year a £25m extension and refurbishment of Riverside Quay will be completed, providing an additional 125 metres of berthing, enabling the port to handle four large cargo ships simultaneously.

At Teesport, meanwhile, PD Ports recently expanded its commercial team to support ‘continued business growth’.

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seawork 2016 international Seawork International is Europe’s largest commercial marine and workboat exhibition. Seawork is regarded as the industry’s one stop shop, providing buyers, legislators and influencers with direct access to the commercial marine and workboat market, its products, its innovations and its people, for three invaluable days every June.

exhibition. Nowadays, Seawork comprises an exhibition, conference and awards, attracting 7,500 industry professionals, 10,000 products and services, together with over 70 vessels.

Since 1998 Seawork International has delivered a unique on-shore and on-water trade

Unique venue - with a combination of pontoons, quayside, demonstration areas

ZF Services uk As a leading marine propulsion specialist, ZF Services UK will be shining the spotlight on its diverse range of marine products and services at Seawork 2016 taking place between 14th and 16th June.

With over 30 years’ experience producing components and parts for the marine sector, the exhibition will see ZF, for the first time, showcase its diverse selection of marine thrusters and the company will display a one metre thruster unit for visitors to view. ZF’s catalogue of thrusters, which have a power range of up to 2150kW, also include well mounted, contra rotating and deck mounted Azimuth thrusters, fixed pitch and controllable fixed tunnel thrusters, and shallow draught thrusters.

In addition to providing an overview of ZF’s diverse selection of products, the technical team will also be on hand to talk through ZF’s leading aftersales service, which includes scheduled and preventative maintenance and overhaul; spare parts and units; transmission retrofit; and repair. Visitors will also have the opportunity to speak to members of the marine

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The benefits of exhibiting at Seawork: High calibre visitors who visit to meet with suppliers and to view the latest products and solutions.

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team, who can offer advice and guidance, and recommend appropriate products or services for their unique application.

We’re pleased to once again be exhibiting at Seawork, and presenting our products and services to individuals who share our enthusiasm for the marine industry. As the industry’s leading show, Seawork presents the perfect opportunity to network with new and existing customers, and share advice and ideas.

We’re constantly looking for new ways to enhance our services, and technology is steering innovation in the sector at the moment. We pride ourselves in keeping up to date with the industry’s changing trends and our research and development,

ashore and afloat, plus three halls of stands and pavilions, ideal for showcasing your latest products.

Seawork has been established for 17 years and delivers a tried and tested commercial marine event that enhances sales and strengthens maritime brands.

Seawork International will return 14-16 June 2016 at its new permanent home at the prestigious Mayflower Park in Southampton, UK.

and subsequent product range reflects this. Seawork will provide a good opportunity to talk to marine professionals, and find out how we can enhance our products and strengthen our support.

We’re proud of our team of technical engineers and with our dedicated marine workshop centrally located in Nottingham, we’re able to effectively service our clients through our first class products and parts, and with our unrivalled aftersales service. Visitors at the show can tap into this expertise, with our technical experts on hand to offer one to one support.

Attendees can also find out more about how we’re working with other organisations to utilise their services and enhance our offer, with a number of our marine partners also exhibiting including Golden Arrow, MIT, Mitchells, and PME. Paul Dean, Business Manager for Marine at ZF Services UK.

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Sabik Marine - We show the way www.sabik.com

Latest innovations include:

Sabik Marine specialises in design and manufacture of innovative high performance visual aids to navigation for harbours, ports and waterways.

A subsidiary of Carmanah Technologies Corporation, Sabik offices in Finland, UK, Germany and Singapore, representative office in Russia and global distribution network supports the world’s harbours and major ports in assisting safe navigation by all marine traffic.

The ODSL 200 patented sector light’s advanced technology provides a range of ten nautical miles and sector border accuracy of < 0,5 uncertainty.

LED 160 lantern, designed with minimum power consumption with options for fixed installations upto 12 nautical mile range (Tc=0,74) and floating buoy applications 3-8 nautical miles. Easy installation and lantern integrity is ensured thanks to an integrated terminal enclosure with several cable entry options. Advanced simple to use remote

monitoring and control is available with optional LightGuard Monitor software, easily adaptable to user requirements.

The LED 160, available with LightGuard Bluetooth® app, is a world first for marine applications, making programming and control of marine lanterns easier and cost effective for positions upto 50 meters from your hand held device or mobile phone.

With more than 30 years of experience Sabik Marine’s comprehensive range of Aid to Navigation product and service solutions have been delivered to virtually all countries worldwide.

Everard Insurance Brokers Everard Insurance Brokers, an established independent and professional name in the insurance industry, specialist Marine Insurance Broker, our expertise in Marine and related General Trades Insurance. Our Exclusive arrangements with respected Insurers provide, Professional Indemnity, Marine and subsea Equipment Insurance, marine Trades and liabilities incorporating Public Liability, Employers Liability and Product Liability, we have specialist Schemes too and all complemented by our First class 24 hour claims handling service.

Leaders in Marine Insurance Solutions. Technology advances into innovation, and as part of our tradition, Everard continually introduces new and enhanced products and services that move with you as your needs change within the marine industry.

Visit our Stand, at Seawork International 2016, at Southampton Mayflower Park 14th – 16th June, stand number PY156, drop in your business card for the chance to win a signed Saracen Rugby Shirt and a chance to have your photo taken with the Aviva Challenge Rugby Cup. Tel: +44 (0)1732 224698 Email: sarah.cracroft@everardinsurance.co.uk

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Ships Electronic Services SES has built an enviable reputation for professional service in the supply, installation and maintenance of advanced marine electronics. From 9 locations around the UK SES works with the world’s leading manufacturers, it is the sole UK distributor and service provider for Raytheon Anschutz and a warranty service provider for the mobile satellite communications leader, Iridium. As the sole onboard service center for Cobham, including its Sea Tel VSAT and the Sailor range of GMDSS products, SES has become the major supplier of satellite communication equipment in UK.

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By expanding capabilities and services, SES has ensured its quality and control systems provide the service and certification expected of a professional operation and is one of the few marine electronics service providers accredited with ISO 9001.

Visit our Stand, at Seawork International 2016, at Southampton Mayflower Park 14th-16th June, Stand Number PG134.

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Hydrosphere uk ltd Founded in 1994, Hydrosphere is firmly established as the UK and Ireland’s leading supplier of aids to navigation and data buoy platforms, providing high quality, reliable and cost effective solutions to buy or rent.

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Hydrosphere represent world leading innovators in the production of navigation lights, navigation buoys, data buoy platforms,mooring buoys, moorings, zone marking buoys, fog signals and radar reflectors.

In addition, they manufacture and design ancillary equipment including power supplies, monitoring and control systems, and masts, and back this up with a full installation and maintenance service.

Tel: +44 1420 520374 Email: sales@hydrosphere.co.uk

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Tritex NDT manufacture a range of accurate robust Ultrasonic Thickness Gauges used for measuring metal thickness without removing coatings. The gauges use Multiple Echo in accordance with class society regulations to check corrosion levels PG66 in many applications including hulls, offshore platforms, wind farms, pilings and pipelines.

Tritex will be lunching the NEW Multigauge 5300 GRP, designed specifically for inspecting GRP and the NEW Multigauge 5650 Surveyor for use by surveyors to check both metal and GRP hulls. The range also includes the Multigauge 5600 General Purpose gauge and the Multigauge 5500 Hands Free gauge. Datalogging gauges are also available.

The popular Multigauge 3000 Diver Hand Held Underwater Gauge and the Multigauge 4000 series for mounting onto most types of ROV will also be on display.

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sealite Sealite are the world’s fastest growing manufacturer of marine aids to navigation. Their range of navigation aids has expanded to include; marine lanterns, high-precision sector lights, leading lights, bridge lighting, rotationally-moulded buoy products,power-systems, and products to provide safe environments for maritime customers worldwide.

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Sealite’s design and development capabilities are supported by leading in-house engineers with backgrounds ranging from optical, polymer, electronic and aeronautical engineering. All products are manufactured under ISO9001:2008 conditions of quality assurance, and the product warranty is one of the strongest in the industry.

In the UK, Sealite United Kingdom Ltd is a turn-key AtoN solutions provider, with clients including all three UK lighthouse authorities, the UK MoD, and many commercial ports. We believe Technology improves navigation.

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WaterMota Ltd WaterMota Ltd offer a wide range of Industrial radiator cooled and Marine heat exchanger/keel cooled Propulsion and Auxiliary Engines, Reversing Gearboxes, Power Take-Offs, Generating Sets, custom built Power Packs, Smart Energy Solutions, Sea Water Pumps, Strainers, Steering Systems and most Engine Room installation fittings.

They are the exclusive UK distributor and stockist for Doosan Infracore, D-I Industrial Co, Hyundai SeasAll, JMP Corporation and we also hold a distributor agreement with AZCUE. WaterMota supplies to all types of leisure and commercial vessels and also industrial and mobile applications.

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Thordon bearings sums it up Thordon Bearings has developed a bespoke modelling tool capable of calculating the amount of operational oil prevented from leaking into the world’s oceans with each installation of a seawater lubricated propeller shaft bearing.

Officially launched on 22nd April to coincide with Earth Day 2016, the world’s largest environmental movement, now in its 46th year, the Oil Savings Calculator shows that more than 60 million litres of oil pollution has been saved to date.

“In our opinion the only acceptable propeller shaft stern tube oil leakage is zero.” said Terry McGowan, President & CEO Thordon Bearings.

“Thanks to those vessels that have already installed seawater-lubricated propeller shaft bearings, over 60 million litres (almost 16 million U.S gallons) of stern tube oil has been saved from entering our oceans, seas, lakes and rivers. The Oil Saving Calculator is updated constantly and will continue to track our contribution to removing stern tube oil from our waters with the greater goal of completely eliminating this source of pollution.”

Dr Karen Purnell, the Managing Director of the International Tanker Pollution Federation (ITOPF), supports the initiative.

“As the world’s largest shipowner organisation, ITOPF supports measures designed to help our members and associates meet high environmental standards. Though our primary function is to promote effective response to marine spills of oil and chemicals worldwide, we also support the maritime industry in its efforts to reduce ship sourced pollution and provide for more sustainable marine operations,” she said.

ITOPF last year presented Thordon Bearings with an environmental award for its oil free COMPAC propeller shaft bearing system for its part in reducing the amount of oil entering the sea annually.

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with Earth Day when thoughts turn to a greener, more sustainable future,” Dr Purnell added.

The oil saving calculation is based on detailed statistical analysis of the number of vessels that have been built with or converted to seawater lubrication, the 300 days a year each vessel is typically operational and an average oil leak of 6 litres (1.6 U.S gallons) per day per vessel.

Independent research carried out by New York based Environmental Research Consulting indicated in 2014 that the total amount of operational oil discharges from ocean going vessels could be more than 240 million litres annually. To add perspective, the oil pollution from the Exxon Valdez casualty of 1989 was 41.6 million litres.

lubricated bearing technologies, and while more can be done, ship owners are now much more aware of the positive contribution they can make in safeguarding the marine environment.”

Shipowners can monitor the positive impact the seawater lubricated propeller shaft bearing is having on the marine environment by checking the Oil Saving Calculator counter at: www.thordonbearings.com “The counter provides a good indication as to what we as a company and the shipping industry in general can achieve if we continue to work together to develop eco friendly solutions,” said Carter.

While 90% of all commercial ships continue to use an oil-lubricated propeller shaft bearing system, Craig Carter, Thordon Bearings’ Head of Marketing and Customer Service, believes the industry is in the midst of a technology transition that will eventually confine oil lubricated shaft bearing systems to history.

In November, Thordon Bearings was presented with the Tanker Shipping & Trade environmental award for its COMPAC seawater lubricated propeller shaft bearing.

The technology has also been nominated in the Seatrade 2016 Awards’ Clean Shipping category and the technology category of the Green4Sea Awards.

“Recent changes to U.S Vessel General Permit requirements and the introduction of new Environmental Protection Agency rules have resulted in an unprecedented number of commercial vessels opting for seawater

Below: The Oil Savings Calculator calculates the amount of operational oil prevented from leaking into the world’s oceans with a seawater lubricated propeller shaft bearing.

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Hempel’s fouling defence product Hempaguard applied to 500 vessels Leading marine coatings manufacturer, Hempel, announces, after only two and a half years on the market, its award winning innovative fouling release product Hempaguard has now been applied as a full vessel coating to 500 ships. This milestone was reached yesterday with the coating of a 61,614 dwt, 2011 built, container vessel.

Environmental obligations are at the top of the agenda for all responsible shipping companies and Hempaguard was introduced to the shipping industry against a backdrop of rising bunkering costs, tightening environmental regulations and the introduction of mandatory Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plans (SEEMP).

Originally launched in 2013 as a new innovative low cost fouling defence product, Hempaguard has shown an outstanding resistance to fouling during idle periods (of up to 120 days), providing shipowners with full trading flexibility. Unlike regular hull coatings that, in general, are specified according to a vessel’s speed and activity level, Hempaguard retains its effectiveness when switching between slow and regular steaming and so is suitable for all vessel types. This has been a

major contributor to its success – alongside proven fuel efficiency levels of around 6%.

Hempaguard’s success is a true testament of how well our coating has been received by shipowners. The combination of silicone,hydrogel and biocide science has revolutionised antifouling technology to deliver excellent fouling resistance. We are delighted to reach this incredible milestone after such a short space of time which proves the value of our coating. Our aim is to continue to connect with our customers to develop trusted solutions that match their evolving ship operating patterns.

Claes Skat-Roerdam, Marketing Manager, Fouling Control, Hempel A/S. Hempel A/S Group Vice President, Marine Marketing, Christian Ottosen added: “Feedback from our customers has been resoundingly positive, confirming their vessels have remained significantly cleaner and for longer than they’ve experienced

with any other antifouling product. The US and Europe have been the first regions to benefit from the advantages of the broad and flexible range of service parameters this coating offers, with popularity now increasing in Asia. Further evidence of Hempaguard’s value as a trusted solution is a recent agreement to coat 14 vessels for one of the world’s largest container operators.”

Hempaguard is the first product to use Hempel’s patented Actiguard technology that integrates silicone-hydrogel and full diffusion control of biocides in a single coating. So confident is Hempel of its performance that the company offers the industry’s first performance satisfaction guarantee.

In recognition of its value to the market Hempaguard has won two awards, most recently, in late 2015, the IBJ (International Bulk Journal) Innovative Technology Award for the development of the ground-breaking Actiguard technology, and Shipping Efficiency’s prestigious Environmental Technology award in October 2014, for making “a significant contribution to environmental impact reduction or prevention to ships.”

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Milestone in substation project marked with celebration event A busy London pier that was shut briefly after Storm Katie struck was reopened thanks to a new tidal Thames superboat.

Fans of TV illusionist Dynamo flocked to North Greenwich Pier last week for a spectacular show at The O2, but they almost had to make other travel arrangements,until the Port of London Authority stepped in with a little bit of magic of its own.

Our £7 million mooring maintenance vessel, London Titan, used her 20 metre extending crane arm to remove part of a damaged canopy which was overhanging the MBNA Thames Clippers stop. The pier had been shut for a day and a half, after Hurricane Katie struck.

Titan’s crew, who were carrying out extensive repair works at nearby Greenwich ship tier, worked quickly to winch the canopy arm safely down onto the pier, before engineers ensured that the site could safely reopen. That meant thousands of MBNA Thames Clippers passengers could

disembark there in time for Dynamo’s show.

Other vessels on the river could’ve done the job Titan did, but I doubt any would have got there at such short notice. When there’s a show on at The O2, Thames Clippers extends its service to bring more people to North Greenwich Pier.

If we hadn’t been there to sort the problem out, the pier would’ve remained closed and a lot of people might have missed the event.

Michael Russel, Marine Manager, PLA. Sean Collins, CEO of MBNA Thames Clippers, revealed that two stops on its 20 pier network were temporarily closed on 28th March due to stormy weather. One, Tower Pier, was reopened within a few hours after TFL staff repaired a piece of roof that had broken off.

The other was North Greenwich Pier that remained closed for 34 hours

and would not have reopened then if it wasn’t for the PLA providing a quick response in mobilising London Titan,” he added. It lifted part of a large cylindrical roof structure that had collapsed in the wind, allowing the pier to safely reopen. Their actions enabled our evening commuters to resume using our service and the many customers that wished to use our services get to The O2 for the Dynamo performance.

Sean Collins, CEO of MBNA Thames Clippers.

Designed by MacDuff Ship Design, multi-purpose Titan is designed both to keep the river clear of obstructions and ensure channels are clearly marked for all to use. She’s capable of working from Richmond in west London all the way out to the Thames estuary. Her work is vital on a waterway that’s home to the UK’s second biggest port, the busiest inland waterway for passengers and freight, as well as a centre for recreational activity.

New ROCOL product launched for marine industries ROCOL, an established manufacturer of lubricants for international markets, has introduced a new environmentally friendly product for customers in marine related industries.

BIOGEN Marine Rope Dressing is a US Vessel General Permit (VGP) and European Ecolabel (pending) compliant lubricant for crane wire ropes, container lashings, lifeboat falls, shackles and small winch ropes.

BIOGEN Marine Rope Dressing is designed specifically for use in the shipping, ports and docks, dredging and deep sea fishing industries. It possesses the qualities and characteristics to support operations in hostile marine environments that place specific demands upon lubricant performance.

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Brendan Kendrick, Business Development Director at ROCOL said: “The launch of BIOGEN Marine Rope Dressing adds a new dimension to our product range. It is designed to help customers improve their operational performance and meet their environmental responsibilities at the same time.

“It is a high quality product with proven corrosion resistance performance that in turn extends the operational life of ropes.

In short, it represents the latest example of how ROCOL technology can provide resource and cost saving benefits for our customers.

“Wire ropes are like complex machines, requiring dedicated lubricants to perform.

Although simple in appearance, the intricate construction and multitude of demands placed on wire ropes means that, like any machine, they must be lubricated to achieve optimum performance and service life.

“Reducing the internal friction generated during load application, removal and the bending of the rope over sheaves and drums is vital. It is generally accepted that the bend fatigue life of

a lubricated wire rope can be up to 60% longer than that of a non lubricated rope.

“The wire rope itself is only a minor element of the total cost of a failure. It often entails much bigger costs, ranging from equipment damage to reputational harm and a compromised health and safety track record.”

Established more than 130 years ago, ROCOL is a global manufacturer of lubricants and associated products across a number of sectors including the offshore, automotive, aerospace, marine, industrial, food and drink, transport and mining industries.

UK based ROCOL has 12 offices worldwide.

For more information about ROCOL and its products, visit: www.rocol.com

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COBB’S QUAY MARINA TEAM CYCLES 91 MILES AS PART OF UK CHARITABLE INITIATIVE 18 marinas challenged to cycle 1,634 miles for Prostate Cancer UK. MDL Marinas, Europe’s leading marina operator, created the initiative in support of Mike Glanville, MDL’s Group Head of Operations, who has undertaken two charitable runs to date following the loss of one of his best friends to Prostate Cancer.

Mike recently undertook the Virgin London Marathon on 24th April.

The MDL Marinas team decided that whilst Mike puts on his running shoes and pounds miles and miles of pavement, they would all support him by cycling the whopping 1,634 miles (the length of its marina network and back again) in an effort to raise an additional £1,634 for Prostate Cancer UK, a target that the team have already smashed! To conquer the challenge, MDL’s static bike will be making a grand tour of its 18 UK marinas, where team members and customers have been challenged to hop on the bike and cycle to raise funds for such a worthy cause.

marina backing Mike’s cause. We’ve all been doing our time on the bike and it’s been a really fun way to raise awareness of prostate cancer and to raise much needed funds for the charity.”

locations as well as clocking up some miles myself.”

Mike Glanville, MDL’s Group Head of Operations, commented: “I am overwhelmed by the fantastic fundraising support I have had from the team at MDL Marinas and I am looking forward to seeing everyone beating their miles targets across our marina

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David Wilson, Cobb’s Quay Marina Manager, commented: “It’s great to see so many of our staff and berth holders here at the

ICS WELCOMES PROGRESS ON CO2 REDUCTION BY SHIPS AT IMO The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has welcomed progress made by the IMO Marine Environment Committee (MEPC) towards the adoption of a global CO2 data collection system.

Once the amendment to the MARPOL Convention enters in force, all ships over 5,000 GT will be required to provide information on CO2 emissions via their flag states.

ICS says that once the system is adopted, IMO Member States will be in a better position to consider the development of additional CO2 reduction measures and respond to the Paris Agreement on climate change.

“Most of the details have been agreed, including the important fact that CO2 reporting will be mandatory. We are confident

that the IMO system will be fully adopted at the next MEPC meeting in October” said ICS Secretary General, Peter Hinchliffe.

“We believe that IMO Member States have agreed an acceptable compromise between governments primarily interested in data on fuel consumption and CO2 and those that wish to collect additional information, for example on so called transport work.”

Speaking from IMO, Mr Hinchliffe added “ The priority now is to persuade the European Union to adjust its unilateral regulation on the reporting and verification of individual ship emissions to make it compatible with what has now been agreed at IMO. While this may be an uphill struggle, we have been encouraged by the constructive attitude taken by EU Member States this week, as well as those other nations that initially had concerns about the decision to

make the IMO system mandatory.”

CO2 Reduction Commitments In a separate submission to the MEPC meeting, ICS responded to the Paris Agreement on climate change with a radical proposal that IMO should develop an Intended IMO Determined Contribution for CO2 reduction on behalf of the sector. This would mirror the commitments or Intended National Determined Contributions (INDCs) which governments have made for their national economies, but from which international transport is currently excluded.

ICS says its proposal was well received by a number of IMO Member States and will be taken forward to the October meeting with other submissions made by governments and others with respect to how IMO should respond to the Paris Agreement.

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