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Welcome to the August issue of Dockyard, the magazine for the commercial marine and renewable markets.

In our Vessel Surveying & Inspection feature on Pg 38, Laurie Smith from del Norte talks about a range of different hydrographic instruments, including the WASSP and Hypack systems. Our Navigation & Communication feature on Pg 18 sees Finnish company Sabik introducing their new Lightguard Bluetooth App which will revolutionize the programming and control of marine lanterns. On Pg 40 RenewableUK talks about trying to urge the Government to support the offshore wind industry expansion in our Marine Renewables Section In Vessel Build, Repair and Maintenance on Pg 30, Miko Marine showcase a new magnetic patch that saves on time and cost for fixing hull cracks etc. The Miko Plaster can be manufactured to a size of 50mtrs x 10mtrs if required! Finally in our Marine Civils, Engineering & Construction feature on Pg 44, their is a piece on St Michaels Mount in Cornwall and how 650m2 of stainless steel reinforcing mesh and 3000 stainless steel bars have been used to repair work on the causeway and sea walls. If you have any news, reviews, product launches or anything else of interest in the marine market, please email it to me, editor@dockyard-mag.com for consideration in our future issues.

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Contents

Mooring integrity monitoring in today’s market: How BMT is answering the challenge

CTruk hands over first workboat built at new Colchester facility

Shakespeares Phase lll antennas for commercial vessels

New build ‘MV Helen Mary’ delivered to Inverlussa Marine Services

B Hepworth acquires Monitor Marine International

RenewableUK urges Government to support offshore wind industry expansion

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Contents & Welcome

In this issue we are covering a huge variety of topics, ranging from from Vessel Surveying & Inspection, Marine Renewables & Windfarms, Navigation & Communication, Vessel Build, Repair & Maintenance and Marine Civils. So, a good array of interesting features for all our readers.

• Aids to Navigation • Vessel Charter • Family run business for over 20 years • Owner operator therefore competitive prices • Proven track record on Marine Renewable projects • Road Transportable Multicats, Catamarns & Ribs.

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Mooring integrity monitoring in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s market: How BMT is answering the challenge

News Feature

By: Rizwan Sheikh, Senior data analyst at BMT Scientific Marine Services The need for mooring integrity monitoring has of late come back under the spotlight, not least because the use of floating production systems in the offshore Oil and Gas industry has been predicted to grow at a significant rate between now and 2017 with a peak in the number of new builds expected to occur in 2016/2017. Recently, an updated industry guideline on mooring integrity has been issued by Oil & Gas UK with the support of operators, contractors and vendors. The guideline reinforces how mooring integrity management through effective monitoring and data management can provide information to help detect mooring line failure and assist with validation of mooring design strength and fatigue analyses. Station keeping through the life of a field is of critical importance for floating production facilities in all parts of the world. The mooring system performs this function, and although it has not always been the case, current design practice is to engineer mooring systems that can withstand extreme environments with single or even multiple line failure scenarios. Even so, the offshore industry has experienced numerous unexpected mooring line failures in recent years that, in a small number of cases, have resulted in mooring system failure. On average between 2001 and 2011, there were more than two mooring system failures per year. During this period, nine were multiple line failures and other mooring incidents resulted in riser failures and hence extended field shut down. Based solely on these statistics, there is a clear business case for effective mooring integrity monitoring. Typical requirements for mooring integrity monitoring of permanently moored floating systems encompass the need to measure mooring line tension and/or behavior, and to transmit this data to the facilities topside for display and archiving. Monitoring systems therefore need to be conceived to withstand high structural loads as well as harsh sea-states for the design life of the facility. This is achieved through robust design, proper installation and periodic maintenance and servicing once in service.

Key questions to ask when selecting a system include:

Is the system for a new-build or a retrofit? Is position or inclination sufficient, or is a measurement of in-line tension required? Can the system be diver or ROV deployable or serviceable? Will data be transmitted wirelessly or through a hardwired connection? Last but not least, where is the most practical location to place the sensors without compromising safety or the quality of the measurement? To meet the growing demand for a cost effective and reliable means of monitoring mooring system integrity, BMT has developed a novel system to assimilate data from a range of topside-based sensors (which monitor factors like the environment, position, vessel motions, draft and available

mooring line information) into a topside Response Learning System (RLS). This system uses machine learning and cognitive science to learn the response of a system as well as the interdependencies of the numerous data sources. As a result, it is possible to estimate the behavior of a system (floating production facility) given a set of impulses (environmental loads from combined action of wind, wave and current) provided the RLS has sufficient measured marine data for learning. There are numerous applications for machine learning algorithms. In fact, BMT is using them in the field to improve predictions of tension beneath the buoyancy can on a freestanding hybrid riser tower. In the context of mooring monitoring, work conducted on a turret moored FPSO, where a mooring line monitoring system was installed by BMT, showed that an RLS can estimate mooring line tension to within 30kN using only position and draft as inputs. Excursion monitoring can also be used as an indirect way to monitor the integrity of the mooring system. Simple watch circle monitoring systems do not integrate metocean and vessel motions data to verify that the vessel offset from its moored origin is as should be expected, given the environmental loading and mooring stiffness. Furthermore, should the offset from design origin shift slightly in benign conditions, a watch circle processor would not be able to indicate a change in the mooring system. By using an RLS, the expected position, heading and response can be compared back to the measured position for the given environment. If the difference exceeds a pre-determined threshold, an advisory can be issued on the mooring system integrity. In conclusion, with mooring integrity now under a renewed emphasis within the Oil & Gas industry, there is a heightened need for a robust and cost effective mooring integrity monitoring solution for both new-build and existing installations. The application of an RLS to monitor mooring system integrity builds upon BMTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many years of experience in providing custom designed and custom built Integrated Marine and Mooring Line Monitoring Systems to the deepwater offshore oil and gas industry. With the rapid advances in computing power and data telemetry, the development of a topside based mooring integrity monitoring system like that described above is a natural progression and further unlocks the inherent value of data acquired by real-time monitoring systems.

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Esc Global Security receives German PMSC Accreditation

Germany’s Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA) has approved the use of ESC Global Security (ESCGS) personnel aboard German flagged vessels under Section 31 of its stringent Trade Regulation Code. ESCGS is now one of just twelve accredited Private Maritime Security Companies licensed to protect more than 2500 vessels operating in the German International Shipping (GIS) registered fleet. Germany has one of the most stringent PMSC application processes and to have received accreditation is testament to the high standards, training and professionalism of our security teams. Since December 2013, all private security companies operating on ocean-going vessels sailing under the German flag require a licence issued by BAFA in consultation with the Federal Police (BPol). Section 31 of the Trade Regulation Code sets out the specific criteria PMSCs have to meet in order to be considered for accreditation. This includes assessment of an organisation’s management procedures, its personnel, technical competency and aptitude.

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“We are very proud to have received this approval so soon after being accredited by the Panama Maritime Authority,” said Jaanus Rahumägi, ESC’s founding CEO and President,. Germany’s accreditation means that ESCGS is now able protect the crews and ships of 27 flags, including Belgium, Estonia, Luxembourg, Cyprus and Croatia.”

Sunny solution for Thames Clippers

UK based Solar Solve Marine has received an order from their Australian Distributor to supply 18 custom made Solasolv roller screens and 44 Rolasolv fabric roller blinds for a 35 metre Passenger Catamaran being built by Incat in Hobart, Tasmania for Thames Clippers Line in the UK. Once delivered, the vessel will provide rapid passenger services on the River Thames on various routes. It is a DNVGL Type Approved catamaran capable of carrying up to 150 passengers at high speeds. Rolasolv fabric roller blinds are installed at public area windows to provide shading or blackout conditions during the day. They are also Type Approved by DNV-GL and comply with the mandatory IMO FTPC Part 7 A.563(14) Resolution.

Seiche acquisition

Seiche Ltd has announced its recent acquisition of Ashridge Engineering Ltd. Seiche Ltd specialises in the design, development and manufacture of Underwater Acoustic Solutions for the oil and gas and renewable energy industries. Ashridge Engineering Ltd is a leading designer and manufacturer of control, protection and measurement systems. Seiche is now the leading worldwide supplier of protection and measurement equipment to the energy industries with a proven track record exceeding 125,000 days of deployment. Seiche’s clients include BP, Shell, Exxon Mobil, RPS Energy, PGS and Fugro. Strong partnerships are maintained with industry, academics and government agencies around the world. Seiche has a global reach via three main offices in the UK, USA and South Africa.

Making the most of the UK’s coasts

UK-based New Economics Foundation (NEF) is launching a new initiative with the aim of restoring the health of the marine environment and using the UK’s coasts to create more jobs. The Blue New Deal initiative calls for a transformation of the UK’s approach to managing its wealth of marine assets, which the NEF says have been put under pressure over the years due to a lack of social and environmental goals. The project will show how coastal areas can be revitalised to deliver good jobs and economic sustainability for coastal communities in the future. “Over the next year, we will work with actors across the UK to identify solutions and practical measures to improve the health of our marine and coastal ecosystems,” said Fernanda Balata, project lead, coastal and marine environment, NEF. This new initiative identifies five key policy areas that offer the opportunity to respond to the different socio-economic and environmental challenges currently faced by the UK. These including renewable energy, innovative coastal management and sustainable fisheries and aquaculture. “There are great examples of innovative and sustainable approaches already happening around the UK coast – we need to put in place the incentives and policies to encourage action on a national scale,” she added. One such project is Tidal Energy Ltd, a new tidal energy initiative to create jobs and power 10,000 homes by 2017. The NEF is an independent think tank, specialising in renewable and sustainable solutions that work for the environment.

News In Brief.... Hybrid awards

Launched in 2014, the awards champion the best in technology and innovation in the electric and hybrid marine sector. An international jury panel of 38 maritime journalists, marine industry experts and academics from 17 countries, decided the winners in each of five categories. Beating off fierce competition from Visedo Marine, Eastern Shipbuilding Group, FSV Group and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Norled won the coveted Electric & Hybrid Propulsion System of the Year award for its Ampere vessel, the world’s first emission-free electric-powered large passenger/car ferry. The electric car ferry entered into operation on the Lavik to Oppedal crossing on the Norwegian west coast in early 2015. It is driven by two Siemens BlueDrive PlusC electric motors, powered by lithium-ion batteries supplied by Corvus Energy. The zero-emission vessel travels the fjord 34 times per day, taking 20 minutes to make the 6km crossing. ABB Marine picked up its second gong of the day – and its third trophy in two years – by retaining the Propulsion System Manufacturer of the Year award. Enjoying a lucrative 2014, the Switzerlandheadquartered company booked a record number of orders for electric propulsion systems for 90 vessels in total. The success of the Azipod electric thruster range also resulted in ABB Marine opening a new assembly factory in Finland, specifically for the product.

Dsm Dyneema to appeal against Italian patent ruling

DSM has announced that it will appeal against a ruling by a judge in the Court of Milan that one of its Patents is not valid. The court case, which dates back to 2009, was brought by DSM against EOS, a distributor based in Italy and Zhong Fang (also known as Beijing Tongyizhong), a Chinese based manufacturer of UHMWPE fibers. The allegation against both companies was that their fibre, mainly intended for use in rope applications, has infringed DSM’s patent number EP1126052. After a lengthy legal process a patent expert appointed by the judge argued that the patent obtained by DSM was not valid. DSM appointed an independent patent expert to review the evidence. His conclusion was that the patent is valid. As a result of his conclusion and the view of DSM’s own patent experts, DSM has decided that it will appeal the decision.

Unison receives its Queens Award Directors of the tube bending machine manufacturer Unison have received the Queen’s Award for Enterprise from The Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire, Barry Dodd. Unison exports around 70% of its machinery to manufacturers around the world, located in Europe, North America, Africa and Australasia.

The award scroll and a crystal bowl to mark the achievement were handed over during Unison’s annual open house event. Colin Sirett, Head of Research and Technology at Airbus UK, a guest of honour at the ceremony, noted that the advanced machinery provided by companies like Unison underpins the work of major manufacturers like Airbus. He also applauded Unison for the leading role it is playing in the current establishment of a University Technical College in Scarborough.

Fast cat anniversary

Twenty five years ago headlines around the world rejoiced in a new world record for the fastest crossing of the Atlantic Ocean for the coveted Hales trophy, more commonly referred to as the ‘Blue Riband’. Incat Tasmania, the Hobart, Australia based shipbuilding company, is proud that 23 June 2015, marked 25 continuous years that Incat built fast ships have held the record for the fastest Transatlantic Crossing.

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The winners of the second annual Electric & Hybrid Marine Awards have been announced at a ceremony hosted at Electric & Hybrid Marine World Expo in Amsterdam.

On 23 June 1990 Hoverspeed Great Britain, a ship (Incat hull 025) built by Incat in Tasmania, for fast ferry operation between England and France by Sea Containers Ltd, broke the record for the fastest crossing of the Atlantic Ocean by a commercial passenger ship. The crossing from Ambrose Light at New York commenced at 7.30pm on June 19, 1990 ending her 2922 mile trip at Bishop Rock in the UK on the morning of 23 June. The Hales Trophy is awarded to “The Ship which shall for the time being, have crossed the Atlantic Ocean at the highest average speed”. So it is not simply reaching the highest speed momentarily, the right to fly the Blue Riband is a test of endurance as well. Because the high speed needs to be maintained over the entire crossing (naturally slower at the beginning with a full fuel load and becoming faster at the end of the journey). The previous record had been held for 38 years by the SS United States (1952 1990), prior to the SS United States win, the great liners vied for the honour to fly the Blue Riband during the golden age of transatlantic liner travel in the 1920s and 1930s. www.dockyard-mag.com

Mustang rebrand

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South Wales, UK based maritime engineering company Mustang Marine has rebranded as Mainstay Marine Solutions. The Pembroke Dock based workboat, marine energy device and waterside infrastructure specialist has adopted a new name and corporate image following a successful first year under new ownership. The company, which was bought out of administration in May 2014 by a group of nine investors, says it has thrived under its new ownership and is on course to double its workforce compared to 12 months ago.

“The last 12 months have seen a lot of positive changes for the business, both in its working practices and culture. We’re more than just boat builders – we look to provide solutions to our customers’ workboat, marine energy and waterside infrastructure objectives. We understand that there is more to commissioning a marine project than just its functional delivery. We’re now more focused than ever before on providing high quality, rightfirst-time engineering.” Stewart Graves, Managing Director of Mainstay Marine Solutions

Alfa Laval PureNOx approved for MAN Diesel & Turbo EGR system Alfa Laval has become the first company in the world to be approved by MAN Diesel & Turbo to supply a water treatment system, PureNOx, for MAN’s exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) scrubber. The approval comes with less than a year to go before the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Tier III NOx standards take effect on 1st January 2016. A comprehensive NOx abatement technology, the EGR will be used with the MAN’s two-stroke marine engines to reduce NOx emissions. The EGR is an alternative to selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology; both EGR and SCR are compliant with the IMO NOx Technical Code.

Long-term cooperation paves the way to approval.

In 2012, Alfa Laval signed a cooperation agreement with MAN to develop the water treatment system for cleaning scrubber water in their EGR system. PureNOx not only prevents soot and compounds derived from the exhaust gas from accumulating in the EGR scrubber and corroding the engine, but also enables the bleed-off of clean water overboard in compliance with IMO criteria.

“From the start, we have worked closely with MAN to develop and refine the water treatment system,” says Kristina Effler, Global Business Manager, Water Treatment Exhaust Gas

Emissions. “Receiving the MAN Certificate of Approval for PureNOx is proof positive that close cooperation really pays off.” Advantages for ship owners.

What do ship owners gain by choosing MAN’s EGR with PureNOx? Modular in design, PureNOx is compact and easy to install so it can be positioned anywhere in the engine room; the EGR system itself is integrated with the engine. This simplifies ship design and reduces installation time and costs.

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Commercialization on the horizon.

MAN is now moving quickly towards EGR system commercialization. And Alfa Laval is keeping pace, introducing the next-generation PureNOx Prime water treatment system, which minimizes the amount of sludge for onshore disposal. “By yearend, we will launch the PureNOx Prime, which is smaller and less complex than the original, but also far less expensive,” says Kristina. This bodes well for the introduction of MAN’s EGR system with PureNOx Prime to the market.

Marlow Ropes Ltd appoints new accredited distributor in the UK

Plymouth based TMS provides technical support, supply and distribution to the UK leisure marine industry. The company already handles product ranges from leading marine deck hardware manufacturers, making them ideal partners for Marlow Ropes Ltd and

its range of products.

“As a leading rope brand Marlow Ropes are please to appoint TMS to work on distributing our products throughout the UK market (predominantly England and Wales).

TMS is able to offer complete stocking solutions from Marlow Ropes Ltd. for both chandleries and riggers. The new partnership means Marlow Ropes Ltd. continues to develop their availability to customers.

Marlow will still continue to deal directly with our key accounts and TMS will help support the smaller customers in the market place.”

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Marlow Ropes Ltd, the leading supplier of rope and running rigging to the worldwide leisure marine market, has added Technical Marine Supplies Ltd. (TMS) as an accredited distributor to its global network.

Paul Honess. Sales Director for Marlow Ropes Ltd.

Hempel unveils new brand on 100 year anniversary Leading world-wide marine coatings manufacturer Hempel has rebranded on its 100 year anniversary and renewed its drive to offer complete coating solutions for its customers. As one of the fastest growing companies in the world, Hempel is on a roll with 2015 marking a 100 years in business and the company delivering a record net profit of EUR 71 million in 2014.

Hempel Group President & CEO PierreYves Jullien cites growing demand from customers for more integrated coating solutions as a major trigger behind the work.

“Our new brand reflects the confident, contemporary and diverse nature of our business, which is no longer defined solely by our marine heritage. Marine, yacht and container coatings continue to be core areas of our business. But we have grown dramatically within the protective industries while also building an impressive profile and presence in decorative coatings. Today, Hempel offers the world a comprehensive portfolio of trusted coating solutions.”

Malte V. Eggers, Communications Director at Hempel A/S

The company’s sole owner, The Hempel Foundation, will also adopt the new brand identity. This alignment will ensure absolute consistency across all of Hempel’s commercial, social and charitable initiatives. Hempel’s history is deeply rooted in the marine industry when pioneer Jørgen Christian Hempel founded the company in 1915 with a vision to protect manmade structures from corrosion and fouling. He created a company truly driven by innovation that fully embraces modern science and technology and which developed the world’s first antifouling coating for ships’ hulls in 1917. Today, Hempel is present in over 80 countries and delivers trusted solutions across the protective, decorative, marine, container and yacht markets. The new identity was launched as part of Hempel’s 100-year anniversary celebrations held at the Copenhagen Royal Opera House on 4 July. Hempel will be implementing the new brand identity into specific marketing and communications materials from July 2015 into 2016.

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The Helix, as Hempel’s new logo is known, symbolises the dynamic layers and motion of mixing coatings, and indicating the global, connected company Hempel has become. The new identity has been designed to confirm Hempel’s position as an innovative, progressive partner in coating solutions. As the business expands, absorbs new acquisitions and extends into new markets, the importance of one brand around the world becomes even more significant. Therefore the move to integrate all Hempel’s visual communications into one consistent style is further evidence of the company’s strategy to work and feel as one Hempel, offering customers trusted solutions that deliver the highest level of performance and efficiency.

“The last 10 years have represented a transformation period and the nature of our business has changed dramatically,” he says. “The world in which we work has become more connected, and so we have pushed to consistently create value for customers by aligning our solutions and expertise across industries and regions. This is crucial if we are to continue to secure trust and loyalty, and drive greater efficiencies in the way we work.”

Charles Cleghorn Ltd

Industry News

Charles Cleghorn Ltd can now offer 24vDC BRUSHLESS marine ventilation fans. These are an addition to the ENAG range of marine electrical goods, all purpose-designed & BV-assessed for marine use. Fan sizes extend from 160mm to 700mm bore. A further development features 1 1/2” & 2” Jabsco pumps, incorporated into a compact 24vDC wet clutch assembly, direct-driven from engine or gearbox flanged pto, thus eliminating belt drives.

Pump performances from 120 to 400 lit/min, with detail modification to facilitate bilge or fire mode of operation, can be supplied. For further details on BRUSHLESS Fans and other ENAG marine electrical goods, please visit: www.enag.fr For pump enquiries, please contact us at: enquiries@ccleghornltd.com

CTruk hands over first workboat built at new Colchester facility CTruk Boats formally handed over the first new craft built at its River Colne production facility in Colchester when the latest MPC22 offshore wind farm service vessel (WFSV) was officially named by owner CWind at the Seawork show in Southampton. Utilising the unique CTruk flexible pod system that allows the vessel’s payload to be reconfigured in a matter of hours, the MPC22 is based on a proven workboat design. CWind Artimus, named by Jemma Eaton, Commercial Director of CWind, is the first of the two latest boats being built by CTruk for CWind, augmenting a fleet of more than 20 already in service with CWind.

“This latest vessel extends our long association with CWind. The MPC22 is a proven workhorse in the offshore wind sector and provides unique operational flexibility through our patented moveable wheelhouse and flexible deck pod system. While other operators need months to refit and reconfigure their vessels, CTruk vessels can achieve this in just eight hours. It allows operators to employ the boats in multiple roles which has been a key feature in ensuring that they are in constant demand.”

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CTruk Chief Executive Officer Andy White

CWind Commercial Director Jemma Eaton and CTruk Chief Executive Andy White carry out the CWind Artimus naming The MPC22’s versatility can extend from transferring 12 technicians in ultimate comfort or removing its passenger pod to make use of 72m² of deck space for equipment transfer, carrying cranes, transfer systems and amphibious rescue vehicles such as the CTruk Avenger. The boat comprises a 22m composite twin-hull with 7.6m beam and 1.25m draft. It has a 20 tonne flexible payload capability and the ability to carry 24,000 litres of fuel, an invaluable function in servicing round 3 zones. The innovative boat also features the Volvo IPS system for optimal bollard pull and service speeds, significantly increasing the already renowned fuel efficiency of CTruk’s composite catamarans. CTruk is now concentrating much of its production on the revamped River Colne facility where it plans to develop a new Advanced Composite Technology Centre. Supported by a grant from the UK Government’s Regional Growth Fund, the facility will enable CTruk to build larger vessels and diversify, applying its composite technology expertise in new markets.

Golden Arrow hits home at Seawork

Golden Arrow, which is the UK agent for Moteurs Baudouin, said that a number of confirmed sales were achieved at the show from survey and fishing vessel operators.

“Seawork is always a good show for us and the new M26.3 is a great product and a major step forward in Moteurs Baudouin’s product range delivering 441 to 1214 kW in the 1800-2300 rpm bandwidth.” Will Marrs, Golden Arrow Marine

The engine was originally introduced at SMM 2014 and although based on the original M26 series, beats its predecessors hands down in terms of its unparalleled

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The UK’s Golden Arrow Marine says its had its most successful year yet at Seawork International, largely helped by the new Moteurs Baudouin M26.3 common rail fully electronic diesel engine, making its UK debut at the show.

service accessibility, compact and durable power, which all helps to reduce operational cost. Improvements to the engine pod include the addition of service inspection engine block hatches, full maintenance accessibility, casting built in circuits for simplified design, noise reduction concept technology and exhaust emission compliance in line with IMO Tier IV and EPA III. Away from Moteurs Baudouin, Golden Arrow was also exhibiting a range of high

quality commercial products at the show including engines, gearboxes, thrusters, stabilisers, outboard motors and generators. Brands included Volvo Penta, Perkins, Torqeedo, Evinrude Multifuel, ZF, Quick and TRAC. The demo boat equipped with an IPS system from Volvo Penta drew a lot of attention from the boat building and operations sector, helping customers to understand the unique capabilities of the joystick docking and forward-facing propulsion system.

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Romica Engineering to provide Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries with triple drum winch are deployed, managed and recovered safely and reliably.”

Romica Engineering Ltd (REL) have signed a contract with Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. (ZPMC) to provide a triple drum winch and tooling deployment A-Frame system. This will support the overboard deployment and recovery of diver tools supporting subsea work. The equipment will be fitted on the current diver support vessel in build for Sealion Shipping Ltd, on behalf of Toisa Ltd, this DP3 Multi-Purpose Saturation Diving Support/Offshore Construction Vessel (DSV/OCV) demonstrates Toisa’s continuing commitment to the future of front-rank Saturation Diving/Construction vessels. The Romica supplied fully framed winch systems, A-Frame and Hydraulic Power Units will be mounted on common skids, with technical support, documentation, spares and certification. The package of supply also includes 2 off constant tension

Bob Turner, Managing Director of REL

REL was founded in 2003 to provide payload welfare to the oceanographic and offshore oil & gas sector.

winches and a 1Te general purpose winch unit, with the complete package supporting diving operations delivering service hoses and lines as well as tooling baskets.

“We are delighted that ZPMC have selected Romica as a winching and lifting system supplier to support their overboard deployment and recovery requirements. This contract for the supply of a comprehensive suite of equipment allows the end customer to ensure the divers services and packages of tools

Romica supports companies undertaking subsea measurement, monitoring and IRM (Inspection Repair Maintenance) tasks through a range of services, tools and equipment solutions.

“It’s fortuitous to get the opportunity to cooperate with Romica for this project. It’s the very first time, but Romica showed us great advantages when preparing the technical proposal. We wish this would be a good beginning and hope Romica can provide more support in our future offshore projects.” Zhang Wei, Manager at ZPMC

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TECDOS Omega Drive for maritime horizontal & vertical drive applications

TECDOS conveyor & drive solutions for maritime applications have been designed to meet the increasing demand for drive solutions based on round steel link chains across the offshore industry. RUD’s TECDOS components and modules offer solutions for a wide variety of maritime applications for moving, pulling, lifting, telescoping, pivoting and swiveling.

For the wind power and the offshore wind industry in particular, TECDOS chain solutions are used in applications such as wind blade production and wind blade installation. TECDOS has also been used for projects such as wind tower installations and maintenance.

One of the latest developments is the TECDOS Omega drive, a tough drive used across a variety of offshore environments for horizontal and vertical drive applications. The drive is used to pull, push, pivot, swivel structures, beams or cranes.

For more information please call 01227 276 611 Email: Katie.crane@rud.co.uk or visit: www.rud.co.uk

TECDOS Omega drives are easy to install, tolerates misalignment and heat elongation and does not produce reaction forces. It is less prone to damage when used on ice, sand, heat or other challenging environments. The Omega drive has been used across the offshore industry for projects such as moving ship cranes, traversing a machine or tracking solar panels to the sun to name a few. TECDOS drives are increasing popular across the offshore industry due to RUD’s highly wear resistant round steel chains that are used in the drives. They are extremely robust, offer three-dimensional mobility and provide a high resistance to corrosion due to the vigorous surface coating that is applied to the chain.

RUD offer standard and bespoke solutions to meet even the most demanding project requirements.

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TECDOS Omega Drive for Maritime Horizontal & Vertical Drive Applications • TECDOS components offer solutions for maritime applications for moving, pulling, lifting,

telescoping, pivoting & swivelling • TECDOS Omega drive offers horizontal & vertical drive applications to: pull, push, pivot,

swivel structures, beams or cranes • The Omega drive is used across offshore projects for: moving ship cranes, traversing a

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Hybrid Marine Power & Propulsion Conference Lifeboat College, Poole, UK. 6th to 8th October 2015 The first international ‘Hybrid Marine Power & Propulsion Conference’ is being held at the RNLI Lifeboat College, Poole UK from 6 to 8 October 2015. Shock Mitigation is bringing together an international group of experts, armed with the latest knowledge that will identify the potential of utilising hybrid power and innovative propulsion systems for vessels in the sub IMO / sub 24 metre professional sector. Conference organiser and workshop lead for the Hybrid Marine events, John Haynes of Shock Mitigation, said, ‘Changes are coming fast in the sub IMO professional sector. Due to the range of technologies required boat builders, diesel engine OEMs and specialist component manufacturers now recognise that they need to work together to develop complete hybrid systems.’ The Hybrid Marine Conference brings together a dynamic marine industry group. Attendees will include end-user organisations, military, boat owners, operators, boat builders, engine manufacturers, mechanical & electrical engineers and naval architects. Break out sessions will focus on the latest diesel / electric systems for wind farm support vessels, pilot boats, patrol craft, survey vessels, superyacht tenders and unmanned craft. Boat builders in the leisure sector will also benefit from attending. For engine manufacturers, component suppliers and installers the take away knowledge will be relevant for strategic product development, engineering decisions and business development. Besides highlighting opportunities, including the use of electric drives and lithium ion batteries, the ongoing objective is to create affiliations that share engine data and work cycles for vessels in various sectors.

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Hybrid is the ‘here and now’ technology that is being utilised by many industries around the world. It is now a viable option for the professional maritime sector globally. For commercial, professional and military end user organisations the unique knowledge gained from Hybrid Marine Conference presentations will help to shape long term decisions that lead to improvements of in-service systems and procurement of next generation vessels. The objective is improved fuel saving and efficiency by all means! Lead sponsor of the Hybrid Marine Power & Propulsion Conference is US lithium ion battery manufacturer XALT Energy. Robert Young, Technical Lead for Marine Applications at XALT Energy will share expertise from other transport sectors to identify the potential of hybrid systems for the maritime industry worldwide.

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John Haynes of Shock Mitigation highlighted the benefits of learning from other industries, ‘It is great to have XALT onboard for this landmark event. Their extensive knowledge from automotive and land based applications explains the capabilities of next generation hybrid technology and why the marine industry needs to move forward now. It also makes sense to bring in expertise from aviation and other sectors to drive this innovation and support relevant safety standards.’ Shock Mitigation events are based on building networks and accelerating knowledge transfer for the sub IMO / sub 24 metre professional sector worldwide.

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‘This is not just green energy for the sake of it! We are focussing on viable business cases for hybrid solutions. The Hour Of Power has been very well received by industry. This concept enables vessels to run in and out of port for an hour on battery power, then do their open sea work on diesel power. This reduces emissions, reduces diesel fuel consumption and extends maintenance periods.’

To attend Hybrid Marine Power & Propulsion Conference contact Julie Arthur on: +44 (0)7449 000228 Or: directory@shockmitigation.com

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KOTUG’s hybrid Rotortug RT Emotion named in Bremerhaven Ms. Annika Bootsman-Kleberg, Member of the Wallenius’ Board and granddaughter of Olof Wallenius, Swedish entrepreneur and founder of Wallenius Lines, performed the naming of RT Emotion in attendance of her family, friends, KOTUG’s business relations and representatives of Damen Shipyards Group. KOTUG chose the Lady Sponsor to express its gratitude for the long-term relationship between the two companies and to express appreciation for Wallenius Lines’

strong focus on innovative technical and environmental solutions. KOTUG’s CEO Ard-Jan Kooren states: “We’re delighted that Annika BootsmanKleberg accepted our invitation to name our latest hybrid next-generation Rotortug RT Emotion. We appreciate the leadership of Wallenius Lines in reducing its environmental footprint and encouraging its suppliers, customers, business partners and stakeholders to reduce their environmental impact.” KOTUG nowadays operates three hybrid Rotortugs. RT Emotion commenced her towage activities in the German Port of Bremerhaven recently and RT Adriaan and RT Evolution are operating in the Port of Rotterdam. RT Evolution and RT Emotion, both 32metre hybrid next-generation ART80-32 Rotortugs® are new Damen-built tugs and designed by an alliance of Rotortug B.V. in the Netherlands and Robert Allan Ltd in Canada.

“Damen and KOTUG have worked together closely in the development of the ART8032 Rotortugs®. We are proud of this collaboration which has resulted in significantly reduced emissions and fuel consumption as well as outstanding performance.”

Damen’s Chief Commercial Officer Arnout Damen. Seen as a true advancement of hybrid technology and performance, the propulsion configuration draws on the proven design of KOTUG’s RT Adriaan – the world’s first hybrid Rotortug® built under class. The results of the E-KOTUG series are 50% less harmful emissions, significant noise reduction, cleaner combustion and substantial maintenance savings thanks to improved fuel economy. The Rotortug’s hybrid capacity is generated by three electric motors, complemented by a battery pack and managed by an intelligent XeroPoint Hybrid Propulsion System.

New appointment signals UK growth at Seal Analytical Seal Analytical, a leading manufacturer of automated nutrient analysers and sample digestion systems, has announced the appointment of Rob Hardy as UK Sales Manager. “With a Masters degree in Chemistry and experience as a research chemist, Rob has a good understanding of the needs of our customers, so we are delighted that he has joined our UK team,” says SEAL President Stuart Smith. “Working from our new facilities in Southampton, Fareham, our UK business is performing extremely well, and Rob’s appointment will help us to fulfil the next stage of our growth plan.”

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After working as a researcher in the chemical industry, Rob studied Chemistry at Newcastle University, and completed a thesis on the synthesis of novel catalysts. He has since worked in a variety of positions; all focused on meeting the needs of analytical laboratories.

“In recent years, my role has been to help laboratories develop sample preparation and analysis chemistries to meet their specific needs. Many of these labs have worked in the environmental sector so, coupled with the comprehensive training that I have already received from SEAL, I am well placed to help and advise both academic and commercial labs on how to develop bespoke solutions to their analytical needs.”

Exhibitor comments from Seawork 2015 Garmin (Europe) Ltd

Andy Ash-Vie, Managing Director:

Nick Meadow, UK OEM Technical Sales Executive:

“At this year’s Seawork we debuted the latest addition to the Harken Industrial range. Ergonomically designed to make it easier, faster and more importantly safer for the operator, the LokHead winch is a self-tailing, man-riding winch with the security of a captive head offering complete security against accidental free fall. The LokHead featured in Seawork’s Spirit of Innovation showcase.

“For Garmin, Seawork has gone from strength to strength over the last three years. The Wednesday this year was probably the busiest we’ve had on the Garmin stand to date, with a huge range of customer, from the charter fisherman to boat builders or boat builder’s customers coming to have a look at the latest products on offer.

“There was lots of interest from Seawork visitors and recognition of the many commercial marine, inshore and offshore applications the LokHead offers. We generated lots of positive leads and were impressed with the calibre of the delegates with the majority being business owners and decision-makers.”

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“Seawork has given us a platform to show off the Garmin products and to show their suitability in the commercial environment, which has translated into products on the water on various types of vessels from RIBs to larger support vessels attending Seawork.

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It was very pleasing to see the interest specifically in our new GPSmap 7400 and the Panoptix all-seeing sonar but to also see the increased overall awareness of Garmin in this very important market.”

John Arnold, UK Sales Manager: “This year’s Seaworks show, had a very positive feel to it. Having two Torqeedo powered boats on the water enabled us to show off the potential of our commercial Deep Blue 80 HP motors. As a result we have made new contacts which will hopefully turn into business in the coming weeks and months. We look forward to the next show!”

Liquid Engineering Lisa King, Marketing Manager: “It was great to be back at Seawork again and to see so many of our customers returning to the stand to enquire about the new refurbished fuel conditioner, Fuel Set FCC. We also generated interest from lots of new businesses, which was brilliant. The feedback we received was fantastic and really shows how effective the product is. We hope to return again next year.”

Halyard Hugh Cunningham, Head of Sales: “Exhibiting at Seawork 2015 was an excellent opportunity for our design and technical team to meet existing and potential customers and network with other exhibitors. We were able to discuss the range of solutions that Halyard offers for any noise, vibration or exhaust system requirement and the show has generated new enquiries for a range of vessels. Delegates were really positive about the possible applications of Heat Shell – Halyard’s innovative new thermal insulation product.”

Elite Maritime Selection James Ward, Managing Director: “Seawork International was the perfect platform for the launch Elite Maritime Selection, and sponsoring the “EMS Bar” provided a popular and flexible meeting point for many businesses. www.dockyard-mag.com

Seawork offered the best target market for creating new relationships and maintaining communication with current businesses about the news of EMS’ launch. We now have the opportunity to work with a host of exciting new clients and extend the work we do with current customers of Marine Resources (sister company to EMS). “I am delighted with the success from Seawork International and look forward to 2016!”

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First in the world – Sabik introduces the LightGuard Bluetooth Sabik, a leading manufacturer and supplier of aids-to-navigation is pleased to introduce its new LightGuard Bluetooth app based on Bluetooth Smart technology. This advanced app will revolutionize the programming and control of marine lanterns with an easy to use interface and built-in intelligence. Sabik are experts in using LED technology to create innovative products that increase safety on sea. The introduction of the LightGuard Bluetooth App, strengthens Sabik’s position as a leading provider of aids-to-navigation for the marine industry. Programming and control of lanterns is now easier than before. The app enables users to read lantern functions from a mobile phone up to 50 meters away – without the need for a separate programmer! This app saves time and costs by simplifying and reducing maintenance trips. Safety risks are minimized as there is now no need to climb onto a buoy to read lantern’s functions or battery status.

“We are very excited to show the way for the industry yet again with the launch of our new LightGuard Bluetooth app! It is the first of its kind in the industry and another great example of how far our talented R&D team can stretch. Users will be impressed by the skilled integration of different platforms to achieve a user-friendly interface, exceptional functionality and solid reliability.”

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Christian Cammin, Managing Director of Sabik Ltd.

Marine lanterns can now be programmed and controlled from the interior of maintenance vessels with a smart programming tool on your mobile phone. The app is available for iOS and Android 4.4 phones which are Bluetooth 4.0 enabled. Sabik’s LED 160 is the first lantern to be LightGuard Bluetooth ready and more Sabik products will soon be introduced with this functionality.

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Shakespeares Phase lll antennas for commercial vessels “As far as we know we’re the first to use the new technology,” so says Chris Catoe of the Shakespeare Antenna Group, speaking about the use of silver plating on antennas. “We’ve not seen anyone else doing it out of our competitors.”

“We wanted to push the envelope of efficiency and performance,” he said. “Physical design of antennas has not changed much over the years so we need to play around with materials to increase the efficiency.”

“Silver is a better conductor than brass at all normal temperatures. Gold is better still but too expensive.” And he explained how the technology of increasing the diameter of the tubing – coating it with silver plating - improves the efficiency, using the same principles as a garden hose – the larger the diameter of the hose, the more water which can be pushed through. The silver plating counters the ‘skin effect’, which is the tendency of high frequency radio antenna currents to flow on the outside and a shallow depth ‘skin’ of an antenna’s conductor. The silver is applied through plating at the surface area to ensure currents flow optimally and in addition to radio performance, a key benefit to the end user is that the antenna maintains its high quality over a longer period of time. Whereas brass goes green when exposed to the elements which tarnishes the conduction, in contrast, silver tends to oxidise over a period of time and as the metal gets older, conduction actually increases. “The element is more resistant to environmental exposure which secures a longer lifetime for the antenna and greater reliability in VHF radio communications on board,” explained Mr Catoe.

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“We’re continuing to invest in new product materials that can be used, based on new technology.”

The new line of antennas for commercial vessels, Shakespeare’s Phase III product line, was launched last June, though Mr Catoe, Sales Manager, Marine, points out the antennas were already available for the leisure side of the industry and the technology has been pulled over to make the antennas suitable for the commercial market.

And it’s not only the silver plating which enhances the conductivity of the antennas but also the finish and the paint used. “The use of high performance materials such as brass, copper, and silver plating will enhance the performance of an antenna,” says Mr Catoe. “The antenna housing and ferrules must also be of high quality to endure the harsh marine environment. Shakespeare has spent decades improving our technologies and manufacturing processes to ensure that our products are truly best in class. We continuously strive to find the most innovative materials that can be used to maximize performance, which include silver-plated brass elements and surface mount technology.” However, it’s not just the silver plating which makes a good antenna, says Mr Catoe. The use of high performance materials such as brass, copper, and silver plating will enhance the performance of an antenna but the antenna housing and ferrules must also be of high quality to endure the harsh marine environment. “In addition to optimising the internal materials of the antenna, we also use our 100 plus years of experience to manufacture a very high quality reinforced fibreglass radome,” he said. “Finish and paint – we use US stabilised paint - are two very important factors to make an antenna which exceeds our customers’ expectations for performance. In addition, all electrical connections on the antenna element are crimped and soldered to yield the best result.” He added: “Technology advancements have made the antennas perform better and last longer.”

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Azimuth 1000 If you want a compass with the features, quality, and design that meet the needs of your commercial vessel, the KVH Azimuth 1000 is the compass system for you!

The Azimuth 1000 can also provide heading data for use with radars, autopilots, plotters, and PC software through its fast,10 Hz NMEA 0183 output port. ● Self-contained for easy installation and designed to military quality standards.

By combining digital heading and the familiar compass rose on a large, headsup display with an easy-to-use off-course mode, the Azimuth 1000 makes steering easy and precise.

● Automatic compensation ensures the highest degree of accuracy (±0.5º).

Totally self-contained for easy installation and designed to military quality standards, the Azimuth 1000 was named “Best Electronic Compass” by the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) dealers for eight consecutive years. Azimuth 1000 is standard equipment on many leading brands of powerboats. Even the U.S. Navy approved the replacement of its ships’ magnetic card compasses with KVH digital compasses.

● Backlit LCD display with rotating compass rose and large numerals offers clear viewing during both day and night. ● Interfaces with other NMEA 0183-compatible equipment, including radar, autopilots, plotters, and PC software. ● Simple push-button selection of off- course mode and any of 10 damping level.

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Three system approach for Thuraya

Thuraya Telecommunications Company has launched what it claims is the industry’s most advanced satellite phone, the Thuraya XT-PRO. Targeted at professional users across a range of market sectors including government, energy, media and NGOs, the Thuraya XT-PRO is the only satellite phone to feature built-in GPS, BeiDou and Glonass for highest accuracy and added security in every region. The Thuraya XT-PRO has a talk-time of up to 9 hours, which Thuraya claim is the longest on any satellite phone. It is jetwater, dust and shock resistant, ensuring it withstands the harshest environments. Its hardened Gorilla glass display is the largest available on a satellite phone; and the screen is designed for glare resistance, which allows for optimal visibility in bright sunlight. In case of emergency, the Thuraya XT-PRO also has a dedicated SOS button with advanced navigation and tracking features for added safety. Samer Halawi, Chief Executive Officer of Thuraya remarked: “The launch of the Thuraya XT-PRO reaffirms our leadership position in the mobile satellite phone sector. It houses all three major navigation systems, the longest talk-time, and the largest display on the market.

Following the success of the SatSleeve and the XT-LITE, we continue to demonstrate our ability to disrupt the mobile satellite industry with ground-breaking products of the highest quality. The XT-PRO is ideal for our core customer base of professional satellite phone users who count on us to deliver highly reliable connectivity in some of the world’s toughest and most remote places.”

“The Thuraya XT-PRO builds on the success of the highly popular Thuraya XT and introduces new features and functionality for an enhanced user experience. This allows Thuraya to strengthen its satellite phone portfolio with the new flagship product, Thuraya XT-PRO, for the professional user, and the Thuraya XT-LITE for the casual user. The XT-PRO’s feature upgrades and its sleek design reflect our aim to understand and continuously evaluate what users are looking for in a satellite phone.” Samer Halawi, Chief Executive Officer of Thuraya

The Thuraya XT-PRO allows users to enjoy ubiquitous coverage in areas that are not served or are under-served by terrestrial networks. The device also works as a security backup when natural or man-made disasters disrupt terrestrial communications. The XT-PRO can be used across the Thuraya network covering two thirds of the globe, including more than 160 countries. The device can be used with a Thuraya prepaid or postpaid SIM card, or a SIM card from any of Thuraya’s worldwide GSM roaming partners.

iNavX™ - Marine Navigation App for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad E-navigation will also help simplify the exchange of information between systems on board ships, between ships and shore, and on shore.

The program was to finish this year, but the outcomes achieved at MSC 95 earlier this month mean that work will continue for at least four more years. Five of the six planned work items were approved with the opportunity to re-present the sixth next year.

“The most important outcome of MSC 95 is that IMO will take a lead in harmonizing e-navigation systems.

E-navigation aims to provide needed information, in electronic format, to a ship’s bridge team to enhance the safety and efficiency of navigation. This involves the integration of new and existing bridge technologies and equipment to enable the provision of globally harmonized maritime services.

for ships to be able to use e-navigation globally.”

John Erik Hagen, Regional Director at the Norwegian Coastal Administration and Chairman of the e-navigation working group at IMO.

As technology develops, many new systems are being introduced such as the underkeel clearance system in the Torres Strait and another in the St Lawrence Seaway. If e-navigation is to work around the world, these innovative systems must be harmonized as far as possible

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The IMO has put e-navigation back on the high-level action plan of the Maritime Safety Committee.

Marine navigation equipment provider Furuno selects Digi International for next-generation systems Digi International® (NASDAQ: DGII,), an M2M solutions provider, announced that Furuno Electric Co. Ltd. (Tokyo: 6814), provider of marine communications and navigation equipment, has selected Digi’s components and design services for its recently announced NavNet TZtouch2 advanced marine navigation systems. With models for recreational, fishing and commercial boats, the NavNet TZtouch2 features a customisable touchscreen display, built-in dual-frequency Fish Finder, wireless hotspot connectivity, internal GPS antenna and more – all powering a 12.1-inch WXGA or 15.6-inch FWXGA display. The NavNet TZtouch2 systems – which were unveiled in February at the Miami International Boat Show – will use the Android operating system and integrate with a companion smartphone application to deliver new levels of simplicity and usability.

“The sophistication of Digi technology and the talents of their services team have been keys to our development of the NavNet TZtouch2 products,” said Muneyuki Koike, Furuno Managing Director. “We can tap into a high level of processing power to ensure our new systems have the performance our customers have come to expect from Furuno. Additionally, Digi’s track

“Digi’s worldwide support capabilities align very well with Furuno’s global requirements. Our unique experience in supporting regional certifications was a key determinant in the selection process. We’re delighted to have been selected by Furuno to help bring its nextgeneration family of products to market.”

Kevin C. Riley, Senior Vice President of Global Sales.

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Specifically, Furuno will make use of Digi’s ConnectCore® 6, the world’s first surface-mount multi-chip module with builtin wireless connectivity. The ConnectCore 6 module’s small form factor requires no connectors, is suitable for harsh marine environments, reduces manufacturing costs and makes it easy to build mobile/portable devices based on the Freescale i.MX6 application processor.

record gives us greater assurance about long-term availability and support of components.”

Kongsberg Maritime sonar chosen for Swedish Navy fast patrol boats

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Swede Ship Marine will install new Kongsberg Maritime sonar systems as part of a major rebuild and lifetime extension of five patrol boats for the Swedish Navy. The new sonars will replace the previous model SIMRAD SS576 sonars first installed in 1996 on board the Tapper-class (or Bevakningsbåt 80), with the purpose to protect and patrol Swedish coastal waters.

use of several smaller ships that are equipped with sonars. We look forward to the ship being delivered with upgraded sonars to the Swedish Navy, in less than a year.”

Thomas Hostvedt Dahle, Naval Sonar Product Sales Manager, Kongsberg Maritime.

The rebuild and lifetime extension project has already started, with the first vessel being prepared for the work in the shipyard.

With 22 meters in length and a displacement of 62 tons, the Tapper-class Fast Patrol Boats operate in extremely shallow water, and require sonars capable of high performance in such environments. The Kongsberg Maritime sonar selected for this upgrade will be used for Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), Mine and Obstacle detection and Navigation, and is designed for use in shallow water.

“Our sonars have acoustic properties specially developed for shallow water and our design is compact in order to enable installation also on very small ships. This supports the ASW tactics of fighting submarines in shallow water with the

FLIR announces Raymarine eS series high performance navigation displays FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced the release of the new Raymarine eS Series line of HybridTouch™ multifunction displays. Powered by Raymarine’s advanced LightHouse II user interface, the eS Series includes three high performance navigation displays that offer unprecedented control and ease of use in a sleek, ergonomic design.

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The eS Series with HybridTouch™ gives captains the choice of simple touch screen interaction or full control using the sculpted keypad and multifunction rotary controller. The keypad provides enhanced tactile feel, while the multifunction controller offers precise menu and cursor

control, especially when navigating through rough conditions. Captains can also access eS Series displays from their smartphone or tablet anywhere on board using eS Series’ integrated Wi-Fi and Raymarine mobile apps. The eS Series features a choice of 7”, 9” and 12” displays, each with an attractive, glass bridge-style design that blends seamlessly with today’s modern helm stations, allowing for both low profile console and a completely recessed flush mounting option.

“From both software and hardware perspective, we engineered the Raymarine eS Series to deliver a simple, yet powerful user experience.

Users will immediately enjoy the responsive HybridTouch interaction, and our intuitive LightHouse II user interface allows both new boaters and experienced mariners to master eS Series quickly”

Grégoire Outters, Vice President and General Manager of FLIR Maritime.

Raymarine’s most advanced multifunction displays, eS Series features optional CHIRP DownVision™ technology and industryleading vector and raster chart support from Navionics, C-MAP by Jeppesen, and Raymarine’s expanding library of LightHouse charts. The eS Series also feature a built-in 10Hz GPS/GLONASS receiver for the fast position updates and ultra-fast satellite acquisition. Captains can also customize their eS Series system with high performance network sensors, including HD Color radar, professional CHIRP sonar, IP video, and thermal night vision. The eS Series can expand even further with support for multiple displays, Evolution autopilot control, entertainment, engine, and digital switching integration options.

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New build ‘MV Helen Mary’ was delivered to Inverlussa Marine Services during May 2015. Built at Macduff Shipyards in Scotland, this 28 metre, triple screw, shallow draft, multi-role support vessel has been designed with a focus on the offshore renewable energy sector and other general support duties, including survey support, supply, dive support, standby, mattress laying, general towage, non-standard cargo, small anchor handling.

A high level of redundancy is provided within the ship’s main systems, from an extra main engine, to a 100% redundancy in the hydraulic system and four generators being fitted, many other systems in the ship also have this level of redundancy. The vessel’s deck winches, supplied by North Sea Winches, comprise of 2 x anchor windlass, 4 x four point mooring winches with a capacity of 600m with auto spooling which can be local or bridge controlled for deployment of 1000kg delta anchors. The 50 ton main winch has a capacity on both drums of 650m of 32mm wire and provides 25 tons bollard pull. Positioned on the portside of the vessel’s large main deck is an HS Marine AKC145 radio controlled deck crane giving a maximum capacity of 4.6tons @ 17m outreach. A section of the starboard bulwark is removable which aids deployment of equipment over the side, there is also a stern roller. With dimensions of 15.5 x 10 metres, an area of 150m2 and capacity of 130 tons, the cargo deck can accommodate 6 x 20 foot containers with deck fittings and reefer sockets available. Additional containers may be carried double stacked, subject to total weight. Below the main deck is a dry cargo hold for pallet storage.

AMC boosts production Aluminium Marine Consultants (AMC) celebrated its acquisition of ISO 9001 quality management certification in June by placing four High Speed Support Vessels (HSSV) under build simultaneously in its new Isle of Wight building hall.

The 23m catamarans are Category 1 boats classed by Bureau Veritas.

By mid-June, the hull of the first 21m vessel for wind farm industry service provider Cwind was up to the gunwales, plating was underway on a second 21m craft and work had just started on both 23m HSSVs in the four vessel order. Concurrent wheel house and cabin production was also underway. The newbuilds represent a departure from CWind’s previously exclusive use of composite hulled wind farm service vessels.

Twin MTU engines, again driving Rolls-Royce waterjets, will take the craft to an anticipated 28 knots.

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The 21m symmetric hull catamarans, which are being built to MCA classification Category 2, first of which is due for launch in December and to be handed over to CWind by the end of this year. This new generation of high efficiency vessels has been designed in-house. Adding yet another dimension to AMC’s emergence as a ‘one stop shop’ vessel provider, financing can now be delivered in-house via packages provided by Peter Curtis with DS Marine.

The identical 21m vessels feature MTU V10 engines powering Rolls-Royce waterjets for an anticipated top speed of 29 knots. The beam is 7.7m and the craft have a maximum draft of only 1.35m. Equipped for a crew of three and with seating for 12 technicians in transit. The vessels will be capable of safe personnel transfer in 1.5m significant wave height conditions in all directions, with a provision for a Palfinger PK8501M B knuckleboom crane set forward to port will expedite cargo transfer.

Again, primarily intended for use as wind farm support vessels, they also have capability for dive and survey ROV operations either overboard or through a moonpool.

The main deck has been designed to take a load of 1.50t/m2. With Container sockets having been designed into the structure on the fore and aft deck to accommodate a 10’ container, plus a 20’ container on the bow. The superstructure is built as a separate structure resiliently mounted to the main deck using flexible mounts. Measuring some 9m long by 5.6m wide, it is insulated to permit noise levels not exceeding 65 dB(A) in sea state 2 at 24 knots. These two vessels are due to enter service in the second quarter of 2016.

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Antarctic advisers UK shipbuilding risk consultancy Houlder has been awarded a £1.3M contract from NERC (Natural Environment Research Council) to provide technical advice for the commissioning of a new UK polar research vessel.

The 120m, 13000t Polar Research vessel will have a 19,000 nautical mile range. It will have state-of-the art research capability, including a range of aerial and subsea robotic systems, and during research cruises will provide a home for up to 60 scientists and support staff.

The new ship, will be operated in Antarctica and the Arctic by British Antarctic Survey from 2019.

The Houlder team will work with a wide range of stakeholders including the client, scientific end-users, shortlisted shipyards and main equipment suppliers.

Houlder will work in close collaboration with the vessel’s project management office over the next four years to support the shipyard selection process, plan review construction and delivery.

Oranjewerf Ship Repair becomes Damen Shiprepair Oranjewerf Oranjewerf officially incorporated into worldwide Damen network On 1 July 2015, Oranjewerf Ship Repair, which joined Damen Shipyards Group in 1989, officially changed its name to Damen Shiprepair Oranjewerf. This name change is the final step of integration for the yard into Damen Shiprepair & Conversion, part of the Damen Shipyards Group. It will enable Damen Shiprepair Oranjewerf to continue to deliver a high level of service to its customers. Oranjewerf was founded in 1949 and boasts an extensive history and acquired expertise within ship repair. The collaboration between Damen Shipyards Group and Oranjewerf also has a long history, which began 26 years ago. Damen Shiprepair & Conversion offers a network of 15 repair and conversion yards worldwide. The past 5 years have seen the names of shipyards change to integrate them into the division and Oranjewerf’s new name was officially effective as of 1 July 2015.

“We want to stand out to our customers as one group, one name, one quality. This name change means we will be known as one repair group, especially to our foreign customers. If we are unable to dock or repair a boat at our facility then we have other resources within our network available to us, this means we can better serve our customers.” www.dockyard-mag.com

Damen Shiprepair Oranjewerf’s Managing Director Ronald Otten

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Earlier this year Shipdock Amsterdam and Shipdock Harlingen changed their names to Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam and Damen Shiprepair Harlingen respectively. This has strengthened Damen’s already extensive network and created a united front. “We are already collaborating with other Damen repair yards,” says Mr.Otten. “We sit together every quarter and especially work closely with Damen Shiprepair

Amsterdam. This collaboration is only getting better.” This name change also has an affect on procedures inside the yard. “There is an impact on Health and Safety as this is a priority,” says Mr. Otten. “We are currently in the process of becoming ISO 9001 certified, which means we will also uphold the high level of safety that is present at all Damen shipyards.”

Looking towards the future

According to Mr Otten not all of the yard’s customers were aware of their long history with Damen. However, as other shipyards began incorporating the Damen name, customers as well as employees anticipated it was only a matter of time before Oranjewerf would follow. From an employee perspective there are no changes to take into account. Mr Otten has already informed all employees and there was a positive response to this development. “Many of our employees have been working for us for over 10-20 years and welcome this change.” “We are one of the smaller yards in the group and have been very busy, especially over the past 3 years,” says Mr Otten. “Our customers are very happy with us and this name change will allow us to continue to provide excellent service and quality.”

Southern Ropes Southern Ropes will be exhibiting at SPE Offshore Europe show in Aberdeen from the 8th to the 11th of September 2015 on Stand number 4E151.

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Southern Ropes specialise in HMPE / Dyneema® Tug, Towing, Winch and Mooring lines. High performance towing at sea, lifting or winching lines with extremely high strength to weight ratio this has become a popular option. These are manufactured to both custom and standard specifications. This HMPE / Dyneema® rope is a wire replacement rope, with less friction and drag in the water. The HMPE / Dyneema® tow lines or mooring lines are easier to handle and can be made in long lengths with no joins. The rope is polyurethane coated which reduces snagging and makes it easy to splice. Rope Access is another specialty of Southern Ropes, supplying some of the major companies within the Oil and Gas industry worldwide. Our range of Access Ropes are all CE certified. We are at the forefront of rope innovation combing the latest rope making technologies with strong and durable materials like HMPE, Dyneema®, Vectran™ and Technora®. The quality of the rope and cordage produced is respected all over the world. The original focus was to produce high tenacity, durable UV resistant, long lasting and reliable ropes at a competitive price. Southern Ropes has since grown and diversified to become a specialist synthetic rope and cord manufacture with an extensive product range that can meet all their customer requirements. Contact our sales team for further specifications and custom options: Call: +44 1489 589 333 Or E-mail: sales@southernropes.co.uk Or visit the website: www.southernropes.co.uk

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New fisheries patrol vessel for the Solent UK leisure and commercial boatbuilder Ribcraft has supplied a second patrol vessel to the UK’s Southern Inshore Fisheries Conservation Authority (IFCA), which is responsible for the management of inshore fisheries in the coastal waters off Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight. The new 8m RIB can reach speeds of up to 40 knots courtesy of its twin Suzuki 140hp outboard motors, and is intended to assist the Authority in protecting important fisheries in the region. The RIB comes fully equipped with an allweather convertible cabin, which provides

protection and flexibility and is perfect for extended operations. This is complemented by Ullman suspension seats and a Simrad electronics suite. The new RIB will support and develop Southern IFCAs partnerships with other public authorities that are involved with research, monitoring, regulation or enforcement in the sea within the region and her primary task will be to enforce local fisheries byelaws including those which ensure the protection of the region’s extensive Marine Protected Area network. The new boat has the capability to be manned by up to four crew and will be primarily based in the Solent, patrolling

Miko plaster withstands welding temperatures enabling new repair technique

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BW Offshore has successfully used Miko magnetic patches in a pioneering new repair technique that creates significant time and cost savings. When some cracks appeared in hull plating in the engine room of the FPSO Abo operating off the Nigerian coast, the BW Offshore’s engineering project team chose magnetic patches from a Miko Tanker Kit to quickly seal the leak and make the vessel safe and secure. At that point conventional repair techniques would have required the vessel to either enter dry dock for repair or for a costly and time consuming exterior habitat to be built over the work location so the leak could be repaired permanently with the vessel in situ. After careful analysis and planning it was realised that working with a 6-man dive team it would be possible to weld the cracks from inside the engine room and achieve the same result while leaving the Miko patches in place.

the waters around the Isle of Wight. Also, she is fitted with advanced navigation and radar systems, has night time capability and can be trailered ready for quick deployment anywhere within the District.

The magnetic patches, called Miko Plasters due to their simplicity of application, are manufactured by a process that mixes rare earth particles with an exceptionally strong blend of Nitrile rubber. A finished patch will weigh 10 kg per square metre so an additional layer of buoyancy material is also laminated to the patch so that it can be easily handled under water by divers. These two layers are then laminated onto an external fabric manufactured from high strength PVC. Working closely with Miko technical staff it was calculated that with the cooling effect of seawater against the outside layer of the patch it was possible to weld the hull plating with the patch still fixed to the outside of the hull. The magnetic patch was able to maintain a watertight seal throughout the operation without suffering from any damage created by the heat of the weld. The patches were kept in place on the hull for over six months during which time a range of structural engineering tasks were completed in the engine room area without difficulty. When the cracks had been welded and the patches removed they showed evidence on the inside of the extreme temperatures they had experienced while the fabric outer surface was unmarked. By demonstrating their ability to withstand welding temperatures, Miko believes that its magnetic patches are now all that is needed to quickly seal a leak and also to carry out a permanent repair. This can now be achieved in one operation without the need for dry docking or the expense of complicated habitats being constructed on the outside of the hull. Miko magnetic patches are manufactured in Norway in a range of sizes up to 50 metres by 10 metres. They are most frequently supplied as Tanker Kits which contain a variety of the most practical sizes with some powerful permanent magnets that can be used to provide additional adhesion if necessary. Tanker Kits are now carried aboard a wide variety of vessels around the world including all those of the Norwegian Coastal Administration and those of the French Navy.

Grampian Devotion marks major milestone for Craig Group equipped with daughter craft and fast rescue craft as well as being able to transfer and store limited deck cargo and provide offshore locations with fresh water and fuel if required.

The latest vessel represents the eighth and final D-class IMT950 Emergency Response and Rescue vessels (ERRVs) that the company has had specially built as part of a major £110million investment programme.

Since 2003, Craig Group has invested a total of £350million in 26 new vessels for North Star Shipping including the Grampian Devotion. The company’s fleet, which now stands at 38 vessels, includes a mix of platform supply, tanker assist, ROV support and ERRVs. The company supports more than 50 installations in the UKCS and has also rescued 73 people in the North Sea.

Callum Bruce, managing director of North Star Shipping which is operated by Craig Group, said: “The delivery of the Grampian Devotion marks a key milestone in our investment programme because it both completes our D-class range of new builds and further enhances our fleet of vessels which are at the forefront of safety, technology and capability. “With the largest, wholly-owned British fleet engaged in the UK offshore industry, we continue to provide the highest levels of service to our clients ensuring the highest levels of safety, quality and service.”

Douglas Craig, chairman and managing director of Craig Group, said: “The arrival of the Grampian Devotion underlines our commitment to ensuring that we continue to deliver a safe, high quality and cost-effective service to our clients. This also allows us to continue to train almost 100 cadets to further support the British marine industry and the next generation of seafarers.”

North Star Shipping has added seven other D-class IMT-950 ERRVs to its fleet since 2011 with the company’s investment plan due to be complete over the next year with the launch of two F-class IMT-958 multi-role ERRVs, the Grampian Fortress and Grampian Freedom.

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North Star Shipping has reinforced its fleet of next generation vessels after taking delivery of its new ERRV, the Grampian Devotion, in Aberdeen.

The D-class vessels, which are 50 meters in length, are outfitted as a minimum with one daughter craft, one fast rescue craft and state-of-the-art rescue facilities. The F-Class vessels, which are slightly larger at 58 meters long, feature diesel electric propulsion via twin Azimuth Stern Drives. They will also be

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Vessel launch: Compact but capable Blade “Most boatbuilders step up in scale, going from a smaller design to a bigger one. We have done exactly the opposite, putting all we know about larger commercial boats into this 9m Blade,” said Steve Guyan of Catapult. The first question is, why would Catapult, with its already successful 12m and 14m varieties, take on a 9m build? There are two main reasons explained Mr Guyan. First and foremost there’s a niche for smaller craft: “Take the big mothership survey vessels that need something able to deal with the closer, shallow surveys,” he said, pointing out that this version draws a mere 0.87m of water. Secondly, “Costs are a concern for a lot of people at the moment”, so he reckons that the time was ripe for a boat that comes in at a price that’s over 40% cheaper than its big sisters without actually losing much capability. He’s keen to add that while this has a good size wheelhouse with toilet and two berths below, the whole configuration can be tailored, enlarging the deck’s present 16m2 configuration or extending the superstructure.

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A look around shows that Catapult has kept the many of the same features as you’d find on a larger build and despite a slightly more limited array there’s a lot of sheer ‘oomph’. For example, the Marlin Engineering supplied Iveco S30 230 diesels yield 230hp each side, pushing the boat along at a 29 knot top speed, fully loaded: “I know outboards and Z-drives are more common in a build this size, but our commercial operators insisted on the reliability of conventional drive chain,” explained Mr Guyan. Importantly, the engines draw only around 40 litres an hour at a 20 knot cruising speed, “which results in an absolutely phenomenal efficiency of about 2 litres per nautical mile”.

It also helps that these Iveco engines are also comparatively light, explained Ashley Greenall. Despite the need to retain capability, “everything has also been designed with an eye on the weight and this has been kept right down to a mere 5 tonne so the boat could be lifted on and off a mothership by a derrick or small crane with spreader bars,” he added,

without needing specialised lifting gear. There’s a distinctive element to the Blade’s outline: “We have dropped the foredeck away so it gives you increased visibility when you get up to full speed” said Mr Greenall. However, the lines have changed a little from the larger boats: because there’s no need to maximise the load bearing capacity of the deck, it’s got a much steeper dead rise behind the entry point to the catamaran’s tunnel, reducing drag and adding to fuel efficiency explained Mike Guyan, Steve’s son and another member of the team. It all helps to keep the range: the little boat can hold enough in the tanks for a 250 mile round trip at cruising speed; more, certified to Category 2, it’s coded for working 60 miles offshore. Further along the drive chain the same principle applies: the ZF45a gearboxes “are over-rated simply because we wanted to have the reliability” added Mr Guyan. And like a bigger boat, a power take-off supplies the Spencer Carter hydraulics which runs the anchor handling system. The prop package, from shafts running to the 19/27” propellers has come from First Marine Propulsion: even here the build has the same set up as seen on Catapult’s larger vessels: the shafts are double ended, ready to pull out and swap around, doubling their lifetime. There were challenges: “With a bigger boat there’s more volume to play with, but this kind of scale meant we had to make sure that the weight distribution was absolutely spot on,” said Mike Guyan.

The method adopted by Catapult was to build the GRP shell (resin and gellcoat from Euroresins) float it, and then place barrels of water around the boat to mimic the engines, batteries, and anything else of significant weight. “We also loaded up with half a dozen people and got them to move around,” he added. “This allowed us to check buoyancy and geometry.” The overall build strategy has also resulted in an economy of scale: for example, the much smaller 9m Blade has the same doors as used on the bigger boats, and the helm is the same with a pretty full set of Garmin 8000 navigation and communication kit with three touch screens, and everything from autopilot to side and forward scans. Using the integrated Glass Helm series has also helped pull off another trick, “keeping the wiring under the dash simple so it’s still easy to change a fuse” said Mr Guyan. Mr Greenall added, keeping the elements from the bigger boats “means there’s no having to find space for storing separate moulds or fittings”. Finally, there’s another practical economy to the 9m Blade. “The boat is light enough to be moved around our yard by forklifts, we don’t need to use our cranes, and so it gives us the opportunity to slot the builds of these 9m versions in between our bigger vessel builds,” said Mr Guyan: “We won’t be building too many, maybe three or four a year even though the orders are already coming in. But we’ll keep them in demand - just like diamonds.”

High workboat demand in offshore wind sector provides military benefits

Andy told the audience at a Royal Institute of Naval Architects conference entitled Warships 2015: Future Surface Vessels that developments in vessel design, construction and operation as a result of the demanding requirements of the offshore wind sector could translate to future procurement of military craft. Because of budgetary pressures, naval customers were looking for substantial through-life savings in operating, training, maintenance and support of their craft.

A key element in delivering those savings was CTruk’s unique flexible pod system which has enabled wind farm service operators to reconfigure boats for different roles. Andy explained that this technology changing the role of workboats would be essential in military organisations’ quest for value-for-money, where they could no longer afford the luxury of non-essential features in their craft.

“Procuring a platform to fulfil one task is now the exception rather than the norm.

A modular philosophy and genuine ability for platforms to carry out multiple roles is appealing in a sector where reliability, maintainability, availability and durability (RAMD) are standard Key User Requirements.

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Lessons learned from the prolific increase in building workboats for the offshore wind farm sector can benefit the military user, according to CTruk CEO Andy White.

The offshore wind industry in the UK has driven unprecedented growth in workboats under 24m. The developments in this sector will increasingly “cross over” into the military sector.”

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2-inch tube bender meets small-batch needs of shipbuilding, oil/gas & processing sectors Tube bending machine innovator Unison launches what it believes is a new category of tube bending machine designed to substantially lower the cost and skill level required to produce precision tubular parts in small volumes. Target sectors for the new machine - which can bend tube diameters of up to 2 inches/50 mm - include shipbuilding, and equipment for oil, gas and other processing sectors. The new EvBend 2000 rotary draw tube bending machine has a unique architecture combining manual set-up with semi-manual operation of the bending arm - which has servomotor power assistance. This approach makes the machine intrinsically easy to understand and use - requiring just a few minutes of training - and inherently safe. However, very precise tube bending results are also assured by a unique CNC control system for the tube feed, carriage rotation, and bend axes. EvBend 2000 is a variant of Unison’s successful EvBend 1000 manual machine which can handle tubing diameters up to 22 mm and is widely used in the aerospace sector. The new 2000 series machines can provide a bend torque of up to 5500 Nm to assist operation of the bend arm. This assistance allows machines to handle larger tubing diameters up to 2 inches/50 mm, including tubing made from hard high-performance alloy materials. The EvBend concept is very well liked because of its lower cost compared with buying an automatic bending machine, and for its intrinsically simple and safe mode of operation. With the launch of the EvBend 2000, Unison has found a way to extend this formula to larger tubing sizes, without sacrificing either safety or simplicity. Operator safety continues to be assured by the requirement for human force on the bend arm to engage the power assistance, plus a form of ‘dead man’s switch’, which provides a fail-safe mechanism that instantly removes the power assistance if the operator lets go or relaxes the grip on the handle.

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“The project to design a larger version of EvBend was started in response to user demand.

The machine is amazingly easy to use. It’s intrinsically safe, there’s no need for a safety fence, mat or scanner. It’s highly cost effective too. If a company has a demand for precision tubular parts in low volume, EvBend 2000 can provide a solution that has both a lower capital equipment cost and a much reduced need for operator skill.”

Alan Pickering, CEO of Unison.

EvBend machines reduce the entry costs to precision rotary draw tube bending by using manual operations to feed and rotate tubing and move the bending arm, but with smart CNCcontrolled braking on the carriage feed, rotation and bend arm axes to ensure part shapes are formed with the highest accuracy. Making prototypes or small quantities, and reverse engineering of part shapes, is very easy using this process as the bending

program can be broken down into simple steps and reviewed. There is almost no limit to the intricacy and multi-bend complexity of tubular shapes that can be formed, thanks to EvBend’s ultra-compact bending head, and the versatility that manual/semi-manual operation brings to the manipulation process. However, sheer ease of use of EvBend is usually the machine’s strongest selling point. Operators typically grasp how the machine works within minutes. Users can create bending programs in two ways. First, by entering the standard tube bending information (XYZ/YBC/LRA values, or the distance tube is fed out, rotated, and the angle of bend) into dialog screens on the EvBend’s Windows operator interface; this data can also be transferred from a coordinate measuring machine. Alternatively, users can program the machine using a teaching mode. This latter method is particularly powerful: it is so simple to use that a part can be reverseengineered by bending and comparing a tube against an existing part - with the user capturing the underlying material feed, rotation, and angle of bend information as the desired points are reached. Once the required bend data is entered the user can start bending parts, under the interactive guidance of the machine. EvBend’s touch-screen Windows HMI displays the actions required in sequence - with real-time feedback of positional data as tubing is fed, rotated or bent. The precision and repeatability of these feed, rotation and bending operations is assured by a smart electromagnetic braking system. Encoder feedback on each axis ensures that all movements are made with extreme precision. EvBend machines may also be fitted with a pneumatic mandrel. The Windows HMI makes it easy to integrate EvBend into factory networks, and access Unison’s powerful range of CAD tools and interfaces for the automated creation of tube bending programs. EvBend machines can be configured with a right-hand or lefthand bending head. This orientation can also be changed by the user in around 15 minutes.

Thorndon Bearings’ COMPAC to keep seaside clean

The 154,000grt twin-screw vessel, the largest cruise ship ever to be built by the Italian yard, will be equipped with six COMPAC bearings in bronze carriers with tapered keysets to fit 664mm shaft diameters. Thordon’s Commercial Director, Andy Edwards said: “We are delighted to have won this order to supply COMPAC to MSC’s new state-of-the-art Seasideclass. The ship, developed entirely by Fincantieri, represents a genuine evolution of the cruise ship. Its structure, shape and systems suggest a cruising future that goes way beyond current environmental regulations and our water-lubricated propeller shaft bearing will help MSC towards achieving that goal. There will be zero oil leaking from the vessel’s shaft line.”

With a length of 323 metres, a width of 41 metres and capacity to accommodate 5,300 passengers and 1,413 crew members, the Seaside-class has been designed specifically for the U.S cruise market. In addition to the environmentally compatible COMPAC system, MSC Seaside will feature advanced water treatment, waste heat recovery, exhaust gas scrubbing to reduce emissions, LED lighting, and optimised hull lines, propellers and rudders to reduce drag and fuel consumption by 25%. The ship is fully compliant with the Safe Return to Port requirement. “The cruise industry is a significant market for our seawater-lubricated propeller shaft technology, but other sectors are now ordering COMPAC for a number of commercial and technical reasons,” said Edwards.

maintain, easier to install and there is absolutely zero risk of pollution.” Thordon Bearings now supplies its COMPAC system with a 15-year propeller shaft bearing wear life guarantee, which is available for commercial newbuilds with shaft diameters of 300mm or more. “I really don’t think any other propeller shaft seal and bearing manufacturer – whether oil or water-lubricated – offers shipowners such a commitment,” he said. First steel was cut for the €700 million MSC Seaside in June 2015 for a scheduled delivery in November 2017. A sister Seaside-class vessel will follow in May 2018.

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RenewableUK urges Government to support offshore wind industry expansion RenewableUK, the trade association representing the wind and marine energy industries, has published a new document which makes a case to Government to continue its support for offshore wind, outlining specific actions that Ministers could take to ensure expansion. “Our Offshore Energy Future – Actions for Growth” was launched at the opening of RenewableUK’s Global Offshore Wind conference and exhibition at ExCeL in London. The report highlights a series of key achievements: the industry has reduced costs by 11% in the last 5 years and is on target to drive costs down to £100 per megawatt hour by 2020. Offshore wind is set to be cost-competitive with new nuclear by the mid-2020s. The industry has committed to ensuring that at least 50% of the content of offshore wind farms is made in the UK. 13,000 people depend on the sector for their livelihoods. At least 4.7 gigawatts (GW) will be added over the next 5 years, representing investment of £16-20 billion. However, the document also warns that the UK’s offshore wind industry will be unable to reach its full potential without supportive Government policies.

Maria McCafferty, RenewableUK’s Chief Executive RenewableUK’s Chief Executive, Maria McCaffery, said “We’re asking the Government to put the right policies in place to safeguard growth – not just for now, but for the long term. “If we are to deliver the forthcoming pipeline of projects, we need clear visibility on financial support – regular auctions for Contracts for Difference with the next round taking place this year, a price trajectory of CfDs post-2019 and the extension of the Levy Control Framework (the mechanism which supports low carbon generation) budget into the 2020s. We’re also calling for a strong Ministerial

statement on the role of offshore wind in the energy mix beyond 2020. This should be underpinned by a vision of offshore wind’s contribution to the 4th and 5th Carbon Budgets which extend out to 2030. Without clarity, the industry can’t unleash new investment. In return, we’ll continue to create thousands of jobs and attract billions of pounds of inward investment while doubling the quantity of clean electricity we’re generating in UK waters by 2020, securing our energy supplies and relentlessly reducing costs. We’re determined to maintain Britain’s global lead as the go-to destination for investing in offshore wind”.

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Delivering the keynote address at RenewableUK’s Global Offshore Wind Conference, The Energy and Climate Change Secretary, Rt. Hon Amber Rudd MP recognised the scale of the opportunity in the technology saying:

Rt. Hon. Amber Rudd The Energy and Climate Change Secretary

“Offshore wind is a 21st century industrial success story. Clean energy isn’t fluffy and indulgent, it makes cold, hard economic sense”. Assuring the sector of her backing, she stated: “We need to continue investing in less mature technologies so they can reach their potential. My department and I are determined to back you”.

Plans for North Sea ‘super grid top priority’ for European Commissioners Plans for a North Sea “supergrid” linking Scottish offshore windfarms to Europe has been made “top priority” by commissioners.

European Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete is understood to have confirmed that seed funding for the interconnector project could be financed through the new £220billion Investment Plan for Europe fund, with private sector investment to make up the rest.

Up to 280 windfarms are expected to be built in the North Sea over the next two decades, but better connections are needed to realise the industry’s full potential. Final decisions to press ahead with the 140-turbine Beatrice wind farm in the Moray Firth and the Neart Na Gaoithe project off the coast of Fife are expected to be made early next year. A North Sea grid would allow green energy produced in Scotland to be stored in Norwegian and Swedish pump storage hydro schemes until demand peaked elsewhere in Europe.

Scottish Tory MEP Ian Duncan, a member of the European Parliament’s energy committee, has described the project as “the most exciting project to hit the North Sea since the discovery of oil.”

“Once this grid is built I think it will prove to be Scotland’s second North Sea revolution as Scotland will be right at the heart of it.

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The proposed £230billion North Sea Electricity Grid project could deliver confidence to investors in a number of planned offshore wind projects in Scotland, and there are hopes construction on the project could start in 18 months.

Plans for the supergrid connecting nine European countries were initially revealed in 2009 but have been affected by delays.

It plays to Scotland’s strengths as we have all the skills and subsea expertise needed to build and maintain such a network.”

PLAT-O powers up Sustainable Marine Energy says its PLAT-O system has become the first tidal energy system to generate power off the south coast of England. In doing so, SME has demonstrated that the cost of tidal energy is rapidly coming down with systems like PLAT-O coming on stream. Jason Hayman, Managing Director of SME, said: “It’s a huge achievement for the team. PLAT-O has been generating power consistently, reliably and, most importantly has behaved as we predicted it would. The mooring solution we have developed and employed is as steady as a rock. The installation operation went very smoothly and it absolutely goes to show that tidal energy devices can be installed in a low cost and efficient manner. Developing systems and deploying them in these strong tidal flows is a massive challenge but we have nailed it. The cost of tidal energy is coming down rapidly with systems like PLAT-O coming on stream.”

“This is the first substantial marine operation that we have carried out with SME and it was very straightforward. The plans were clear and the team were very professional to work with. We have worked with other tidal energy devices and, in comparison, PLAT-O is an extremely well designed system that enables low cost operations.” Douglas Leask, MD of Leask Marine.

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Matt Slatter, Chairman of SME, said: “It has been a very busy and very exciting time for the team at SME. The completion of our testing programme in the Solent is a major milestone and the culmination of three years of hard work. PLAT-O has lived up to expectations and we are now focusing on the deployment of PLAT-O at the European Marine Energy Centre and the build of the second PLAT-O. With the support of Scottish Enterprise, we are building the team to deliver a farm of PLAT-O systems generating up to 1MW of power at EMEC by the end of 2016.”

Leask Marine, an Orkney based company, provided the multi-cat, C-Salvor, along with deck crew and a dive team with extensive experience working in strong tidal environments for the marine operations.

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EGS contracted for Rampion UXO survey EGS (International) Ltd has been contracted to undertake an Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) survey on the site of the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm. The wind farm project being built by energy company E.ON, alongside partners the UK Green Investment Bank plc (GIB) will be situated between 13 and 20km off the Sussex coast, an area where substantial German and British mine laying operations were conducted during both World Wars. The purpose of the contract is for a UXO survey to be carried out along part of the export cables, the Inter-array cables, and on a number of the planned locations of the Wind Turbine Generators at the

Rampion Offshore Wind Farm site. The data aquired will ascertain the potential UXO risk and produce data of sufficient quality for sign‐off certificates to evidence that the UXO risk has been reduced to as low as reasonably practical. The survey output will be passed to a consultant to analyse and produce a detailed target listing of suspect UXO anomalies. The information will be used to assist in routing of the cables and to determine the UXO and archaeology investigation and removal scope of work. EGS has extensive experience with UXO specific geophysical surveys and are currently involved in the drafting of CIRIA’s “Assessment and Management of Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Risk in the

Marine Environment” guidelines (to be published in summer 2015) as members of the project steering group. During WWII many Sussex coastal towns were bombed by the Luftwaffe; Brighton was attacked 56 times between 1940 and 1944, and Shoreham suffered 37 raids over the course of WWII. Minefield H116 and part of H129 lie within the main array footprint and H115 lies <1km from the northern boundary with H130 approximately 5km to the southeast. Although the majority of mines, particularly in H115 and H116 were removed as part of minesweeping efforts there is still significant likelihood of encountering munitions at the site. Submarine operations, anti-submarine attacks, naval surface conflict, German E-boats, air raids against ships, bombing of local towns, ad hoc military training exercises, coastal and naval artillery fire and munitions dumping all played a part in potentially contaminating the site.

Aquatera helping progress Indonesian marine industry Sustainability researchers at Robert Gordon University (RGU) in Aberdeen have been awarded more than £300,000 in funding to further develop their work which aims to create a viable marine energy industry in Indonesia.

Nasional (UNAS), RGU’s press release reads.

The Centre for Understanding Sustainable Practice (CUSP) at RGU, led by Alan Owen, has been awarded £183,000 from two UK Government funds to be used to help build up the Indonesian science and innovation capacity.

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The funding will also serve to accelerate the implementation of marine energy in Indonesia’s remote areas.

In addition, a further £118,000 has been granted by the Indonesian Government to support capacity building in marine energy in central Indonesia. The team has been awarded £30,000 through the Newton Fund’s Researcher Links Programme which they will use to host a UK/Indonesia workshop on decentralised sustainable energy for wider Indonesia, in partnership with Universitas

“Ensuring that there is the relevant knowledge and skills in-country is vital to develop the country’s marine energy capabilities in a comprehensive and sustainable way.”

The team aims to support and promote the development of marine energy research, development, and implementation in the country through a series of capacity building programmes and has established a strategic partnership with Orkney based company Aquatera to deliver the aims. Managing director of Aquatera, Gareth Davies, said: “Aquatera is very pleased to be working with the CUSP team on this groundbreaking programme aimed at establishing a suitable pathway for Indonesia to develop its marine energy potential.” According to RGU, a further £78,000 was received from the Newton Fund’s Institutional Links programme, which will

see the team engage with three coastal communities in Indonesia and help establish a wider network of key people and institutions aimed at building marine energy capabilities in the country. In addition to the £118,000 support from the Indonesian Government, the £75.000 received from the UK Government’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) Prosperity Fund will support a project which draws on the UK’s expertise in marine energy to deliver enhanced knowledge exchange between Indonesian and UK governments, business and academia.

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certified up to 24 metres in length and carry up to 12 passengers. Commercial vessel build finance is available and, by working closely with the owner and the yard to plan the vessel build, they ensure that the finance stage payments match the build stage payments. In all cases the vessel forms the basis

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Green Party urges PM to back Navitus Bay wind farm Green Party members in Dorset have written to Prime Minister David Cameron urging him to back the controversial Navitus Bay windfarm.

sustainability comes from global warming. Rising sea levels threaten not just Dorset’s World Heritage site but also the coastal communities living alongside it.”

It comes as developers behind the project announce the creation of £8.6 million in funding to be ploughed into jobs and skills.

Local employers and training providers will have access to the £4.3 million Skills Fund announced by Navitus Bay It will enable the skills and employment needs of the project – and offshore wind in the country more generally – to be met. Meanwhile, a £4.3 million Supply Chain Engagement Fund will be used to promote and support supply chain opportunities for local businesses in the area.

Navitus Bay, which is awaiting a decision on its planned turbines off the Dorset coast, said the money would maximise the job creation potential of the scheme. The funding is part of the s.106 Agreement, negotiated with local authorities within the project area and submitted alongside the planning application. It will be made fully available if the project achieves development consent, due to be announced by the government in September. Opponents say the windfarm will damage the coastline and cost jobs in the tourism industry which will be heavily affected. But supporters point to the project’s green credentials and the fact it will bring big economic benefits from the area. Portland Port is being considered alongside Poole Port to host the construction of the site, and for it to be the base of the project after it is completed. Kelvin Clayton, chairman of the West and South Dorset Green Party said: “We are telling the Prime Minister that offshore wind farms are among the cheapest ways of providing clean, safe, sustainable energy.

We appreciate that many people are worried about the impact of the wind farm off the Dorset coast. But we believe anyone genuinely concerned with the future of the Jurassic Coast and our tourism industry should be a lot more alarmed at the prospect of fracking in Dorset than the presence of wind turbines miles out to sea.”

“Navitus Bay is committed to ensuring that the economic benefits of the project are felt across the South Coast. This includes opening up supply chain opportunities to the local business community and ensuring that the skills and training needed to ensure job creation are provided. The creation of £8.6 million in funding will ensure that these opportunities are maximised and that the local authorities, employment bodies and business representatives can be involved in the process.”

Mike Unsworth, Project Director of Navitus Bay.

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“We are also asking Mr Cameron to explain why his government seems so keen to encourage people to protest over wind farms, while he is making it increasingly hard for local communities to object to fracking licences.

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Close Brothers offer flexible marine finance for a variety of commercial vessels, actively supporting many operators in the UK renewables sector.

He added: “The real threat to Dorset’s prosperity and

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Making a mesh for St Michael’s A UK supplier of marine grade stainless steel to civil engineering projects, Stainless UK, has supplied 650m² of stainless steel reinforcing mesh and nearly 3,000 stainless steel bars for use in repair works to the causeway and sea walls at historic St Michael’s Mount in Cornwall.

To assist in the repairs, Stainless UK manufactured in their Sheffield factory, 90 custom made stainless steel type A252 reinforcement mesh panels in 2 different sizes. In addition, over 3,000 cut and bent ribbed reinforcement bars and smooth dowel bars were supplied to the site. All the steel supplied for the work on the island, through builders merchant Jewsons, was marine Grade

316 type stainless steel specified for its long term durability in this harsh coastal environment. For over 20 years, Stainless UK have been supplying stainless steel products for use in coastal repair works. Projects include Ilfracombe harbour, the sea wall at Dawlish, Beaumaris pier and Greve De Lecq in Jersey.

St Michael’s Mount is a small tidal island off the Cornish coast that can only be accessed by a man made causeway between mid tide and low water. The island has been inhabited since Neolithic times and the monastic buildings currently found on the summit date back to the 12th Century. In early 2014 the severe winter storms that battered the South West caused significant damage to the granite setts causeway and the sea walls that help form the islands harbour. In late 2014 major repair works were started to repair the damaged structures.

Boskalis maintains positive outlook Royal Boskalis Westminster had a good first quarter of 2015, reporting increased revenue compared to the same period in 2014. Revenue was stable when adjusted for acquisitions, divestments and currency effects.

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The Netherlands headquartered marine services giant reported revenue in its Dredging & Inland Infra segment was comparable to the first quarter last year despite the divestment of road maintenance company De Jong in early February. Large projects in progress include the expansion of the Suez Canal in Egypt, port developments in India, Brazil and Qatar and the reinforcement of the Hondsbossche and Pettemer Sea Defense in the Netherlands. The operational performance of the projects was generally good and the reported margins were at a comparable to a year ago.

The utilization of the hopper dredger fleet was good and the utilization of the cutter fleet was exceptionally strong due in part to the Suez Canal project. The order book of the Dredging & Inland Infra segment fell slightly compared to the end of 2014, largely attributable to the Inland Infra activities and this partly due to the deconsolidation of De Jong. The markets in which Boskalis operates are driven by growth in the world’s population and prosperity, pushing up global trade and energy consumption. In addition there are the irreversible effects of climate change.

Boskalis responds to these trends.

The extent to which these trends show positive development in the coming years will be strongly dependent on geopolitical stability and macro-economic growth. Positive investment decisions in relation to large maritime infrastructure projects, which generate work for Boskalis, are closely linked to this. Boskalis expects a stable market picture in terms of large-scale maritime infrastructure projects and the developments in and around ports. The tender pipeline with capital dredging projects for the expansion and deepening of ports and waterways, land reclamation projects and tunnel developments looks positive, while maintenance work has a strong recurring nature. For this year and based on current insights, the company says no major changes are expected in the Dredging & Inland Infra market relative to 2014. Based on the current order book, the dredging fleet utilization levels are expected to be good.

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Planet Ocean introduces ‘Seastick’ to UK modem when submerged. Specially designed Mission Planner Software allows the user to pre-set the navigation route and the parameters of the missions as well as downloading data.

‘Seastick’ features traditional forward dive controls and stern rudders and incorporates two variable pitch thrusters using low power, silent, frictionless, magnetic induction motors which are said to allow hovering and vertical movement in the water column.

The AUV can also be used with a tether, turning it in to a powerful Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV).

“Seastick is a fantastic piece of convergent technology engineering design and we look forward to introducing it to the UK user community,”

It also features fully customisable payload drawers and a choice of telemetry for a range of mission options, which can run for 10 hours from a single charge.

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UK-based scientific instrument distributor, Planet Ocean, is partnering with Italy’s GABRI to bring its Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) ‘Seastick’ to the UK and Ireland.

Planet Ocean says the Seastick control software allows for quick management of manoeuvrability, functionality and onboard sensors. The control of the vehicle can be manual both on the surface through Wi-Fi and through an umbilical cable or acoustic

Inside the box, evolution for inertial technology For those of us who look at a black box and wonder why the fuss, it’s useful to chat to someone who understands why a recent microelectronic breakthrough will make a big difference to motion compensated access. It all comes down to the MEMS, said Raphael Siryani, co-founder of SBG Systems. Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) “take more design, but less manufacturing time than the previous generation of inertial units” he explained which, if efficiently carried through from the drawing board, results in price-competitive systems. Certainly the Apogee series, the latest out from SBG, is looking at taking on Fibre Optic Gyro (FOG) systems on their own turf: these rely on earth rotation to deliver headings, have a reputation for precision – and are very, very expensive. But before now MEMs systems had a few limitations with accuracy: fine for the more straightforward compensation needed by, for example, survey equipment but not quite good enough for access systems. After all these are not just dropped vertically but need to extend out from the sides of the vessel toward a fixed structure.

It’s trickier than it seems: “When you are only measuring the vertical axis, while there will be some effect, the accuracy of your roll and pitch won’t impact it enormously. But if you also try to compute surge and sway, you quickly find that even a very small roll and pitch error dramatically decreases the total accuracy,” he said. Mr Siryani admitted that previously, although MEMs systems

However, it seems the latest rounds of innovation has brought together the new generation of MEMS gyroscopic and accelerometer sensors, tri-frequency GNSS receivers and stateof-the-art data fusion algorithms all of which combine to provide “a robust alternative” that gets over the accuracy issue. So now, the Apogee D unit not only comes within 0.02° of heading, 1cm position and 5cm heave precision, it also achieves 0.008° accuracy in roll and pitch in real-time too “putting it well within the 0.01° needed for gangways” said Mr Siryani. Will it get a foothold against the well-established systems in place? Mr Siryani believes so, and it’s not just price: despite FOG technology’s reputation they are subject to a slow oscillation on heading, take a while to get aligned and lose accuracy the further away from the equator you go “necessitating a much higher specification gyroscope for northerly regions” he said.

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Therefore the field has been dominated by FOG systems, because, as Mr Siryani explained, you need to pinpoint surge and sway along with the other movements in real time.

got right down to 0.05° of accuracy, “this isn’t quite enough for access systems which need to have roll and pitch accurate to at least 0.01°”.

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Gielle’s Novec 1230 plant is MED approved For 50 years Gielle has been a market leader in fire-fighting on-board and now present their new installation of the Novec1230 fluid fire-fighting system for extinguishing fires in engine rooms, pump rooms, transformer rooms and electrical rooms, for ship and offshore applications. The Gielle firefighting system can replace, without significant modifications, old systems using Halon, Halotron IIB, carbon dioxide and water mist on board ships.

The firefighting system designed by Gielle has passed the strictest approval tests and today has the most important certifications and approvals such as ABS, Bureau Veritas, RINA, GLLoyd-DNV and the Lloyds Register, etc. The innovative Gielle solution can detect the development of the fire in a few seconds, extinguish it automatically and rapidly and, as a result, limit damage to a minimum. It also has a series of benefits to the environment and in other areas. Gielle system presents additional advantages, both in terms of global warming protection: • No effect on the ozone • Safe for personal area • Very low impact on global warming • No residues after a fire

The flexibility of the Gielle firefighting system, together with its considerable extinguishing power, makes it possible to reuse partly or completely piping already installed in the old systems after verification with special software. Gielle is presently authorized to be the only “Halocarbon Bank” in the world. Gielle are able to do the maintenance, contribution, major repairs, all test and “door fan test” internationally, thanks to their specialized team and operational offices all over the world.

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Sika Seawork debut First-time Seawork International exhibitor, Sika, a world leader in bonding, sealing, damping and reinforcing products, presented its marine acoustic flooring products from the Sikafloor range at this year’s show.

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Said to help reduce noise and vibration carried both through the air and the vessel structure, the Sikafloor range is designed to make it considerably more comfortable for crew members on board.

The two-component, fire retarding polyurethane Sikafloor Marine PU-Red is part of the range of products that form the Sikafloor visco-elastic systems and visco-elastic floating floors to reduce noise and vibration carried through the air and the vessel structure. Absorbing structure-borne noise, Sikafloor Marine PU-Red can be applied to floors and bulkheads to provide noise and vibration damping. Creating a multi-layer system before the deck finish materials are applied, the mortar based

product Sikafloor Marine 18 can be used as a constrained layer on top of Sikafloor Marine PU-Red. This deck covering can be walked on after just 24 hours of application, to ensure minimal disruption to the crew and passengers onboard.

comprises of an insulating layer covered by a steel plate, Sikafloor Marine PU-Red, and another steel plate on top. According to the latest IMO testing standards, Sikafloor Litosilo Steel is A60 Class fire approved.

Additionally, the range includes systems that specifically absorb airborne noise, such as Sikafloor Litosilo Steel which

There is also the option to select a combination floor, designed to reduce both structure-borne and airborne noise.

New Seacrewsader Survitec Group has launched a new SOLAS lifejacket aimed at the industrial and commercial marine market.

Building on the success of the popular Seacrewsader 275N, the new lifejacket

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Developed under its Crewsaver brand, the new Seacrewsader 290N 3D is designed to provide increased levels of protection in the toughest and most extreme working environments.

will appeal to companies that require a compliant lifejacket to satisfy regulations surrounding PPE assessments. It is aimed primarily at the oil and gas, commercial shipping and offshore wind farm industries. The technology shapes the jacket to the wearer’s body. This they claim, ensures it sits off the neck, giving the user total freedom of movement and comfort. This also provides greater protection in case of abandonment.

Hybrid crane marks the way forward There’s a new 150 tonne knuckleboom crane that can actually generate far more energy that it will consume during a lowering operation. Aiming squarely at the latest high-end hybrid vessels it can recapture energy from the electric winch’s lowering motion that would otherwise be lost. As Baard Alsaker of MacGregor said, the idea springs from an ongoing reconsideration about how power can be most effectively handled onboard working boats: “These days a crane is not just a single piece of equipment. It’s a whole system,” he explained. So, although it provides an interesting alternative for traditional vessels, it’s going to yield most in the way of energy savings when installed on a modern vessel equipped with battery banks. However, while this may sound as if it will put pressure on the investment, Mr Alsaker also points out that where lifting is at the heart of operations it could actually reduce the genset power requirement.

For instance, taking a step back to look at the overall picture, the lack of electrical actuators that can deliver the required force to the jib means some movements that are still best carried out hydraulically – although the cylinders benefit from MacGregor’s ‘leak free’ design.

MacGregor is offering its new semielectric crane with a SWL of 150 tonnes

because this is currently the most popular size in its market segment at present, but, importantly, the technology is generic, so if it catches on, other cranes will become available. Mr Alsaker also noted that the bigger the crane is the more can be expected to gain from the semi-electric technology, especially as ship design will focus increasingly on integrating all power consumers in one common system to store and retrieve energy. Mr Alsaker concluded: “While it can take less than two years to build a vessel, that vessel will be in service for 20 to 30 years. A little more initial capital expenditure can deliver decades of reduced operational costs.”

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As innovative as that is, there’s a lot more to the design: “Knuckleboom cranes have certain abilities very useful for a working vessel,” said Mr Alsaker but this meant looking at each movement and seeing what kind of solution is most appropriate.

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