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

In this issue we are covering a huge variety of topics, ranging from from Navigation & Communication, Workboats & Tugs, Deck Equipment & Lifting Gear to Vessel Build, Repair & Maintenance, so as usual, a good amount of interesting topics for all our readers.

As we are Media Partners with Ocean Business we are looking forward to attending the exhibition and meeting all our valued clients. I hope that this year will be as successful as the years gone by for everybody there. Our Industry Focus on Pg 16, introduces The United Kingdom Major Ports Group and its nine members responsible for 70% of the tonnage handled in the UK ports. In Workboats & Tugs (Pg 20) The new Damen hybrid tug joins the company Multraship Our Navigation & Communication feature is running a piece from SBG Systems about their cutting edge Apogee Series, the most accurate inertial navigation system.(Pg 30) RUD Chains feature their new TECDOS product group in Deck Equipment & Lifting Gear (Pg 34) which is capable of pulling, lifting, telescoping, pivoting swivelling and more.

And finally, (Pg 44) in our Vessel Build, Repair and Maintenance feature, Aluminium Marine Consultants showcase their new web and P.C based navigational charts to be launched at Ocean Business in April. If you have any news, reviews, product launches or anything else of interest in the marine market, please email it to editor@dockyard-mag.com for consideration in our May issue.

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Port of Tyne riverside quay developmentsThe UK’s Port of Tyne is stepping up the pace in the race to provide clean, green renewable fuels for the future with investment plans priced at £180 million for its south bank estate in South Tyneside. This follows several years of record growth in which the Port has focussed its business strategy for further growth on renewable energy.

The proposals are to develop the infrastructure and new facilities for the handling, storage and transportation of imports of wood pellets which is an important source of fuel for power stations. To achieve this, the plan is to extend the main Riverside Quay at Tyne Dock. The Port is already the largest handler of wood pellets in Europe and the development plans will enhance and expand its existing wood pellet storage facilities and associated quay and rail infrastructure.

The developments represent the biggest investment ever made by the Port and follow other, recent major investments, including the strategic land acquisitions of the former McNulty site in South Tyneside

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and Morston Quays in North Tyneside which together increased the Port’s land holdings by almost 10%, to 624 acres.

The main contractor for the development work at Riverside Quay is Tynside based Southbay Civil Engineering Ltd who has just started the construction work. Their share of the £25 million contract is priced at £18.6 million and involves the construction of a 125 metre long quay extension, the upgrade of 118 metres of quay and 90 metres of quay wall renewal.

“This is the biggest single investment that we have made since we built Europe’s first purpose built wood pellet facility back in 2010 and it will significantly increase the port’s capacity to handle increased volumes of cargoes”, said Andrew Moffat, the Chief Executive Officer of the Port of Tyne. “Extending the quay will increase the berthing capacity by almost 20% enabling four large cargo ships to berth simultaneously”.

Southbay already has experience of working at Riverside Quay having recently completed Phase 3 of the project for

the Port of Tyne. Phase 4, which is the new project, is larger, involving the construction of a 200 by 65 metre deck area over the water and the removal of linkspans and other items.

Much of the design work on this project has been done by Fairhurst who were involved in developing innovative solutions. The load capacity of the new quay will be 10 tonnes per sq.m with, in addition, a heavy lift area capable of supporting 50 tonnes per sq.m.

The new berth will accommodate Panamax size vessels and alongside the quay there will be a water depth of 14.1 metres.

Further plans under consideration for the future on the now enlarged Tyne Dock Estate include facilities for offshore engineering and development of key buildings such as an office headquarters building and environmental improvements to provide a natural buffer between industry and the developing town centre. www.portoftyne.co.uk

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Fendercare to kit out naval OPVs

Fendercare Marine, has signed a significant contract with BAE Systems Naval Ships to supply rudder components and deck equipment for three new Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) being built for the UK Royal Navy.

The contract for BAE Systems Naval Ships includes rudder blades, rudder stocks, sleeves/liners for rudder stock, anchors, chain for the vessels.

Brett Ward, Fendercare Marine, said: “The selection of Fendercare Marine by BAE Systems to support them in this important programme for the Royal Navy, further underlines the industry’s recognition in our abilities to provide a quality and value for money service and approach to defence contracts.”

Havyard boatbuild strategy Havyard is pushing ahead with its OSV build programme. Danish shipping company Esvagt has taken delivery of the first of three offshore service vessels (OSVs) built by Havyard Ship Technology’s Leirvik yard.

The second vessel will be due for delivery in March. Both will be used under long term contracts with Siemens for service assignments at offshore windfarms. Meanwhile a third vessel being built will be destined for Dudgeon windfarm, operated by Statoil

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Offshore energy crew transfer vessel operator Seacat Services has launched Seacat Courageous, the UK firm’s second 26-metre crew transfer vessel, as it continues to support the growth of the European offshore wind market.

Seacat Courageous, which hit the water for the first time following an official naming ceremony at the South Boats IOW yard in Cowes, is set to join sister vessel Seacat Intrepid in the nine-strong Seacat Services fleet.

With a near-identical specification to Intrepid, DNV-GL certified Courageous profits from the same unique three-year tank-testing programme at South Boats IOW that has brought a number of fundamental design innovations to the sector, further improving on the high standards set by the vessels before her.

These features are accompanied by a 26,000-litre fuel tank – allowing great flexibility in the number of operational hours that can be served at sea - and a larger foredeck to accommodate 20ft equipment containers.

“Since her launch in October last year, Seacat Intrepid has set a new standard for vessels servicing the offshore wind sector,” said Ian Baylis, Managing Director, Seacat Services. “Seacat Courageous will match that standard, further enhancing our offering in the waters of the North Sea, Baltic and the domestic UK market.”

“Today’s launch not only represents yet another milestone in the development of the Seacat Services fleet and our relationship with local boat builder South Boats, but also reaffirms the industry leading position of UK firms in the offshore energy support vessel market.”

Rolls-Royce enters further into new markets Rolls-Royce is expanding its global reach having secured new propulsion contracts in Turkey, Qatar and China.

Its first new contract, worth £15.8m, is the supply of MTU high-speed engines and a suite of waterjet propulsion systems for 17 fast patrol vessels under construction at Turkey’s Ares Shipyard for the Qatar Coastguard.

The combination of Rolls-Royce MTU diesels and Kamewa waterjets will help the new craft to achieve optimum fuel economy at high speeds. In particular the A3 model of waterjet offers high performance up to speeds of around 45 knots.

Don Roussinos, Rolls-Royce President, Naval, said: “The Ares Hercules series patrol boats will be the first Qatar Coastguard craft to feature Rolls-Royce Kamewa waterjets. This is not the first project we have worked on with ARES Shipyard, but it is the largest and most important as it gives strength to our strategic decision to enter the Turkish and Qatari markets.”

The scope of supply for Rolls-Royce is extensive, with a total of 46 engines and waterjets, across three different sizes of craft. MTU 12V2000M84 diesel engines and Rolls-Royce Kamewa 50A3 series waterjets will be installed on five 24m Ares 75 Hercules patrol boats and ten of the 34m Ares 110 Hercules design.

The two largest craft, the 47m Ares 150 Hercules design, will each feature three MTU Series 4000 diesels and twin 71S4 water jets with B4 boosters.

With power outputs up to 2060kW, the Kamewa A3 series deliver up to 3% better energy-efficiency compared to the earlier model. This, together with a reduced footprint on the vessel, lower weight and life-cycle costs, equates to a substantial reduction in fuel costs and CO2 emissions.

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Neptune delivers latest Eurocarrier design

Netherlands-based Neptune Shipyards has delivered ‘Roxane Z’, the first Eurocarrier 3413 with DP2, to Jifmar Offshore Services. The 34m Bureau Veritas-classed vessel has a top speed of over 10 knots and has bollard pull of 38.6 tonnes. Propulsion is provided through two Caterpillar 3512C main engines and ZF shallow draft thrusters running at 1140kW each. Forward propulsion is achieved through two ZF well mounted thrusters driven by two 330 kW electric motors.

Roxane Z’s onboard power is provided by two Caterpillar C18 generator sets and one Caterpillar C6.6 generator set, which can be used in whichever combination necessary.

On deck, the vessel has been equipped with a wide range of equipment, which Neptune said makes it well suited for any job. This includes two onboard cranes, a Heila HLRM 340-2S crane and a Heila 230-4SL crane, while a heavy duty 2,000mm diameter, 7m wide bow roller. A 1,200mm diameter 4m wide stern roller has also been fitted making it suitable for anchor handling operations.

The winch package consists of a 50 tonne towing winch, a 125 tonne anchor handling winch and two 15 tonne tugger winches, while a five tonne capstan has been fitted both forward and aft.

The vessel is also equipped for survey jobs with a moon pool and the ability to be equipped with a four-point mooring system, while all foundations, fairleads and hydraulics are already built in. Situated over the working area on deck, Roxane Z’s wheelhouse is said to provide good visibility over all winches and controls, which have been set-up to make it easy for the master to operate the vessel single-handedly.

Servogear wins offshore contracts

Norway’s Servogear AS is set for a busy future after securing six new contracts for a range of offshore vessels for a total value of around NOK 55m (US$7.4m).

Under the contracts, the company will supply the Controllable Pitch Propeller system, Servogear Ecoflow Propulsor, for 10 vessels worldwide.

The vessels all have different purposes, and will operate within windfarm service, offshore and offshore patrol.

“Although the maritime industry is experiencing an uncertain period, Servogear AS has gone against the stream and secured several solid contracts for the future,” said Torleif Stokke, managing director.”

Solar Solve wins £20,000 Asian contract

UK-based Solar Solve Marine is to supply Dimmlite Type Approved fabric roller blinds from its Rolasolv product range for a series of tugs being built in Vietnam – a contract worth £20,000.

The Rolasolv blinds will be installed in cabin windows and public area windows in the four tugs, which are being built in Ho Chi Minh City by a shipyard in the Piriou Group.

“This was an excellent order to secure as Vietnam has huge shipbuilding potential and is a country where we would like to increase sales,” said Paul Hopkins, sales and marketing executive.

“With the help of our distributor we managed to meet a precise specification requested by the yard and now all parties involved are very happy with the outcome of the deal that was agreed. As a result of these successful negotiations we hope to secure more orders in the future,” he added.

Regarded as essential safety equipment, Solar Solve says the screens effectively reject up to 87% of heat and up to 93% of glare from the sun, significantly reducing eye-strain and fatigue, and improving outward visibility.

Type Approved by DNV GL, the blinds have also been tested to meet the requirements of the mandatory IMO FTPC Part 7 A.563(14) Resolution – the flame test for vertically supported textiles and films. The fabrics also have BS5438 flame spread certification.

Solar Solve has provided sun and glare protection to the marine and offshore industry for almost 30 years and the company is celebrating its 40th anniversary in business this year.

Rock Seven updates tracking system UK-based Rock Seven has released a firmware update vessel tracking system for offshore vessels that enables the regularity of local transmissions to change automatically. RockFLEET firmware 1.4.4 obtains a position using the GPS satellite network and transmits that position to shore systems using Iridium Short Burst Data (SBD) at user-defined intervals. The new motion-based transmission function is said to enable even more cost-effective vessel tracking as it can automatically reduce the amount of data sent via RockFLEET when a vessel is on station or dockside.

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Fathom, the specialist provider of market intelligence publications and events for the maritime industry have today announced that nominations for the 2nd annual Ship Efficiency Awards are officially open.

The Ship Efficiency Awards were launched by Fathom to give recognition to excellence in efficient operations, technological innovation and energy efficiency in the shipping industry. These awards put the spotlight on the individuals and companies continuing to make a real difference in advancing leaner, more efficient and sustainable shipping operations.

The 2015 awards, hosted by Lloyd’s Register, will be held at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in London on 9th September 2015 and promise to be a highlight of not only Ship Efficiency: The Event, but also London International Shipping Week 2015.

“It is important that, as an industry, we raise the profile of all efforts that are striving to ensure a long-term, sustainable future for the commercial shipping industry” said Alison Jarabo, Managing Director, Fathom.

“The sheer number and quality of the entries that Fathom received last year was testament to the fantastic efforts occurring and we are looking forward to seeing what the Ship Efficiency Awards 2015 will reveal”, she continued.

This year, the Ship Efficiency Awards will once again host a highly esteemed judging panel, including Lars Robert Pedersen, Deputy Secretary General/COO BIMCO; Oskar Levander, VP Innovation, Engineering & Technology Rolls-Royce; Roger Strevens, VP Global Head of Environment Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics; and Tristan Smith, Lecturer University College London.

The judging proceedings will be overseen by the awards’ Chairman Katharine Palmer, Environmental Manager, Lloyd’s Register.

“It is important that we properly celebrate and promote those furthering the knowledge and possibilities for the wider industry so that all can benefit. Despite a number of awards schemes within the shipping industry, none are specifically dedicated to maritime efficiency”, said Katharine Palmer,

“These awards have been developed in order to address this and ensure that the industry leaders are prominently identified and we are very proud to be supporting them once again”, Palmer continued.

Fathom announce official opening for the Ship Efficiency Awards 2015

The Ship Efficiency Awards are divided into six different categories: Energy Efficiency Solution, Environmental Technology, Initiative of the Year, Sustainable Ship Operator of the Year, The One to Watch and The Outstanding Contribution to Ship Efficiency Award (as voted by the public).

Nominations for these awards are now officially open and the deadline for entries is the 7th July 2015. Shortlisted finalists for each award category will be announced in August 2015. Winners will be announced during the Ship Efficiency Awards ceremony on the 9th September 2015.

Only projects or achievements that have taken place in the last 12 months (2014-2015) will be eligible for the 2015 awards. Each award has specified criteria that entries must meet and demonstrate in order to be eligible.

More details on how to nominate an organisation or an individual, criteria and rules and conditions can be found at: www.fathomshippingevents.com

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Dredge Yard was sponsor for the second year of The International Forum of Dredging Companies, organized by the media group, Port News with the assistance of the Ministry of Transport of Russian Federation.

The forum was held this February in Moscow, distinguished in its rich history and surrounded by historical buildings with a centralized location at the corner of Nikol’skaya Street and Bolshoi Cherkassky Lane.

The International Forum of Dredging Companies brought together specialists from around the world to share their expertise in new dredging and land reclamation technologies, state of the art equipment for operations in seaports’ water area and to present the audience with Russian ports’ demand of dredging and land reclamation works.

Dredge Yard takes part in the 2nd International Forum of Dredging Companies

Dredge Yard, represented in the forum by Iulia Berchiu and Basel Yousef, brought up the topic of the modification and conversion of existing vessels that is the best solution for companies which have limited time and budget to invest in the building of a new dredger.

“All type of dredgers can be subject for modifications that can vary from replacing a single pump with more efficiency to the whole suction/discharge system of the dredger or literally converting existing barges and vessels into dredgers.“ said Basel Yousef, Dredge Yard’s CEO.

“Moreover, modifications can be done during the replacement of the old equipment like the pump for example without any additional expenses.

Modifying or converting old vessels will always be considered the most convenient

alternative due to the cost cuts, less time involved in the makeover of an old ship than building a new one and the possibility of customizing the vessel according to the customers’ needs.” added Iulia Berchiu, Marketing Manager of Dredge Yard.

Dredge Yard has gained vast expertise in various projects by upgrading or converting existing vessels or dredgers and knows what positive impact are bringing all these modifications.

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Thordon Bearings adds Cajun spice to UIM Qatar CupThordon Bearings’ Pursu Cat powerboat, Cajun 57, finished in the top five of the Super Cat-class of the 2015 Qatar Cup, the Qatar round of the UIM World Offshore 225 Championships.

The three-day event, which includes a one day qualifying stage followed by two days of racing, attracted power boat teams from all over the world, with entrants from the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the Middle East.

Although the eight-crew Cajun 57 team, led by driver/owner Paul Boudreaux, missed a podium slot by just a matter of

seconds during the 14-lap race around Doha bay, crew member Jim Bright, said: “Boudreaux is an exceptionally skilled driver with multiple wins in the Super Cat class, but you can’t win every race. We’re certainly looking forward to the next race in the competition.” www.thordonbearings.com

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PoRT NUCLEAR DETECTIoNA new nuclear detection technology is set to provide ports and Customs authorities with a cheaper and more efficient method of countering terrorists seeking to smuggle materials such as uranium, plutonium or radiological components for ‘dirty bombs’.

The Modular Detection System for Special Nuclear Material (MODES_SNM) has been developed under a European Commission framework programme spanning the continent and has ready been trialled by Customs authorities in the ports of Rotterdam and Dublin.

Consortium members include Padova and Insubria universities in Italy and the University of Liverpool in the UK; the National Centre for Nuclear Research in Poland; Arktis Radiation Detectors and ETH Zurich (Switzerland); CAEN Spa (Italy) and end users such as the Revenue Commissioners in Ireland.

MODES_SNM, which can be configured to operate from a van or even a car or an SUV, is claimed to be the first system in the world to combine fast and thermal neutron detection. It is also a modular and man-portable system. The baseline unit comprises five neutron and two gamma modules, a computer and electronics module and a UPS battery.

Arktis managing director Riko Chandra says modifications have been made to the system following the port trials, responding to requests from the end users, but these were minor.

The system is now available commercially and he expects the first order to be placed by a European user before the end of the first quarter next year.

Mr Chandra adds that MODES_SNM has several advantages over current systems including ease of usability, with operators quickly able to employ the technology; it is battery operated with the ability to offer up to eight hours autonomy and it offers higher sensitivity. The system reduces false alarms through the ability to detect fission sources such as plutonium more accurately and precisely by distinguishing their radiation signature from natural backgrounds.

In addition, one of the major benefits is that MODES_SNM does not use Helium3 (He3), the expensive raw material typically used in most neutron detection systems.

“Arktis is under contract from the US Government DARPA research organisation to develop the next generation neutron detection systems without using He3,”explained Mr Chandra. “In the future, it will be more difficult to use He3 in detection systems because it will not be readily available and, as a result, we have developed a different technology proprietary to Arktis.”

Most ports currently use systems based on He3 but will need to look at alternative systems in the future when they face obsolescence management issues, while new installations will automatically move towards the new system.

“There is also considerable interest from a number of ports outside the EU where we are bidding alongside systems integrators as part of the security architecture,” added Mr Chandra.

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A tool for removing oil trapped in submerged vessels has been developed in Norway by design specialists Miko Marine.

With the launch of the Moskito the company has addressed the pollution threat that exists with the large numbers of sunken ships around the world that still contain significant quantities of oil in their tanks as cargo or bunker fuel. Many of the thousands of ships sunk during the Second World War now have seventy years of corrosion eating at their plates and the days are drawing inexorably closer when the pollutants that they contain will escape. The only answers are to either seal the wreck at great expense or to recover the pollutant in a controlled manner. Now, with the introduction of the Moskito, removing the oil is a speedy and cost-effective operation.

The Moskito makes this possible through being able to be deployed by divers or by an ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) to any ocean depth. Once in position outside the tank the Moskito’s three powerful magnetic feet are planted against the steel hull and a technician on the surface then activates a 75 mm (3-inch) diameter electrically powered tank cutter drill. With its operation controlled through a dual video link, the Moskito’s drill pierces the steel tank walls which may be up to 40 mm (1.5-inches) thick. The cut disc then falls away inside and is immediately followed into the tank by a patented spring latch coupling that automatically connects and locks a hose to the tank without allowing any of its contents to escape. With the hose securely in position a subsea pump can be activated to extract the oil at the rate of up to 12 cubic metres per hour and send it to the surface for safe and non-polluting recovery. If it becomes necessary to relocate the Moskito it can be easily repositioned without being returned to the surface. Being such a compact device it is also easy to use multiple units close together if a higher rate of extraction is required.

The Moskito arose from a research and development project launched by Miko Marine in 2012. It quickly attracted the interest of the Norwegian Coastal Administration (NCA) which had been grappling with the same pollution problem being caused by spontaneous leaks from sunken wrecks around Norway’s coastline.

Having no answer to the problem the NCA decided to support Miko Marine’s quest to find a solution and the two organisations joined forces with the backing of Innovation Norway, a government sponsored research and development organisation.

It was through a combination of engineering skill and original thought that Miko was able to create the Moskito oil removal system. The name of the tool was the inevitable consequence of its working similarity to the unpopular insect. Just like the insect it has to be light, versatile and adaptable because when a ship settles on the seabed there is no knowing how its tanks will come to rest. However, with a visual inspection and by studying the plans of the vessel a means of attack can be found. The Moskito is then delivered to the outside of the tank where it penetrates its skin and inserts its proboscis so that the liquid inside can sucked out. The insect allusion falls short of the engineering reality but the principle is the same and measuring just 65 cm (25-inches) by 45 cm (17-inches) and weighing only 80 kg, by subsea engineering standards the tool has an insect’s light touch.

Commenting on the potential of the Moskito, Nicolai Michelsen, general manager of Miko Marine was pleased to summarise the success of his company’s innovation. “This was not an easy product to develop as it required us to call upon our highest standards of engineering and design. We are, however, very pleased with the end result which has a practical versatility that will make a valuable contribution to marine environmental conservation. It provides a solution to a problem that has remained unanswered

New tool permits oil recovery from sunken wrecks

since the first ship sank and we are now hoping that our coastlines and our wildlife will see the benefit.”

Even before developing the Moskito system Miko had enjoyed a close working relationship with the NCA which had become a customer for some of the company’s other innovative products. A team of highly qualified young designers has repeatedly found solutions to thorny problems by lateral thinking and innovation that is not tied to any particular technology. These include a range of magnetic patches that can be used to quickly seal a hole torn in a ship’s hull while the more recent invention of the ShipArrestor has solved the problem of drifting ships by devising a parachute-shaped sea anchor that can be delivered by a helicopter instead of rolling helplessly until it breaks up or runs aground. A ship without engine power, or crew to operate it, can now be intercepted by the ShipArrestor and its drift slowed until a tug is able to reach it and tow it to safety.

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The business was started because Mr. Fisher, an avid diver, needed an underwater metal detector to use on a salvage project in the mid 1960s. He discovered there was no such device available. Over the next several years he designed and constructed his own underwater metal detector.

JW Fishers Mfg. was formed and Jack began building and selling his detectors to other divers. Over the next 50 years the company developed into a significant enterprise by designing, manufacturing and marketing the most extensive line of underwater search equipment offered by any single manufacturer. Traveling the world for business and pleasure, Jack never tired of meeting new people and seeing old friends. He always said there was nothing better than being with family and friends. He will be missed by us all.

Over the past several years Jack had cut back on

In Memoriam: Jack W Fisher, president of JW Fishers Mfg. passed away at home after a brief illness on February 20, 2015. He was 73 years old.

his own responsibilities in the company while grooming and developing others to take over in such an eventuality. Mrs Karen Fisher, Jack’s wife of 30 years, will assume the role of company president. His son, Brian Smith-Fisher, will take on the responsibilities of Chief Operating Officer. Christopher Combs,

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There will be no interruption in regular business operations. JW Fishers will continue its commitment to producing quality underwater search equipment. We take great pride in the fact that our products are helping people at universities, commercial diving companies, law enforcement agencies,

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Leading ship owner Navig8, is progressing application of Interline®9001, an advanced cargo tank coating from AkzoNobel’s International® marine coating product range, on a series of 18 chemical tankers currently under construction at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard, South Korea.

The coating upgrade is part of Navig8’s ambition to be the leading supplier of sophisticated large chemical tanker tonnage with maximum earning potential and minimum cost base.

Navig8 selected Interline®9001 to deliver significant operational benefits for the 37,000 dwt vessels, providing increased vessel capacity and maximum operational flexibility required to meet increased market demand for large volume contract of affreightment. In addition to the coating upgrades at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard, Navig8 has selected Interline®9001 for a further four 49,000 dwt vessels under construction at STX shipyard, also in South Korea.

Interline®9001 is a Bimodal Epoxy coating for the cargo tanks of chemical tankers. With enhanced cargo resistance, near zero absorption for many cargoes and fewer cycling restrictions, Interline®9001 simplifies the carriage of a wide range of liquid cargoes, optimizing vessel earning potential.

Interline®9001 can carry all of the cargoes standard epoxy phenolic technology can, plus a further 25% of the large volume cargoes that it cannot, and has over 60% fewer cycling restrictions. Its low cargo absorption profile reduces the risk of contamination between cargoes and combined with its smooth, glossy surface, can cut cleaning time and materials by up to 70%

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Exhausting workUK-based Veotec Ltd, known for design and manufacture of bespoke gas turbine air intake equipment, has reported that it has been approached by a number of boat builders to design a new air intake and exhaust system for wind farm service vessels.

Problems faced by all vessels operating offshore include how to stop water and salt ingress into the engine bay whilst maintaining sufficient through air flow for efficient combustion and cooling.

Using CFD (computational fluid dynamics) analysis of airflows based on engine HP and Hull design, Veotec has designed a range of air intake and exhaust systems which allow sufficient airflow for efficient combustion and cooling whilst removing salt and water from the air.

“We were confident that our filtration experience would enable us to offer a product which was efficient at removing salt and water from the air. However, the challenge we faced in the development of this system was to keep the units light, quiet, and flow a sufficient volume of air,” said Phil Pendrill, Veotec’s technical director.

Using a modular system, Veotec units feature patented filtration technology combined with a self-closing damper and fan unit to provide an all-in-one solution which meets the airflow

requirements for a wide variety of vessels.

“We see these units being a highly successful addition to our existing range of products. The modules have been designed to allow for retrofit opportunities which opens up a huge market for these products,” James Parr, Veotec’s Sales Manager added.

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The United Kingdom Major Ports Group Limited (UKMPG) is the trade association representing most of the larger commercial ports in the United Kingdom. It has nine members who, between them, own and operate 42 ports, which account for over 70 per cent of the tonnage handled in UK ports.

Richard Bird, executive director at UKMPG, introduced the organisation by giving some further details about how it works: “Essentially we represent the collective interests and concerns of our members to strategists and decision takers in the UK and Europe, on those areas of government or European Union (EU) policy that affect the industry,” he began. “Members do have their own individual relationships with government on projects and areas which may be of particular concern to them, but our job is to handle the areas of communal relevance.”

He continued: “This is a two way service, so we represent our members’ interests when speaking to government and the EU but we also we advise members on what the Government is doing and act as a link for government with the industry on some issues where that is necessary. We also have a joint safety subsidiary with the British Ports Association called Port Skills and Safety, where we offer specific safety and skills services as well.”

When you consider that 95 per cent of the UK’s international trade is handled through seaports, their importance to the country’s economy is apparent. Although they do not often feature prominently in the national media, they are significant drivers of, and a key component in, the success of UK plc. As Richard confirmed: “Ports are quietly going about their business but are making a very significant contribution to the UK. In a sense they should get more publicity for the fantastic work they do. If they were to shut for any reason the economy would pretty much grind to a halt very quickly, and goods will start disappearing off supermarket shelves, and so their work is a critical contribution to the country and to Europe.”

The voice of portsTo maintain this level of success the ports industry has had to invest significantly and be prepared to innovate. Ports themselves are increasingly diversifying their activities into logistics and other value-added services, including aspects of landward distribution, as well as ensuring their facilities are up-to-date.

As Richard noted: “We now have three ports that are able or will shortly be able to handle the very largest container ships, and it’s fantastic that the UK has got this capability, as it ensures we are on the main international trade routes from the Far East and that offers considerable benefits to British consumers.

It not only reduces handling and transhipment costs on imports, it also gives our exporters a faster route to market. That is a very considerable achievement in the face of significant economic difficulties over the last five years, when not only have ports been successful in reducing their costs but also enhancing their productivity. Obviously productivity comparisons are challenging, but a recent independent study by Oxford Economics showed that labour productivity in UK ports was 40 per cent above the national average.”

Richard also noted that ports’ attitudes to the wider community have had an important impact on their success: “Ports put a lot of work into building links with the local community,” he said. “And I think this is reflected in how generally port development schemes are rather more supported locally than airport schemes for example, there is much less opposition to them. In fact, some of the most recent big developments were met with no objections, ensuring the planning process went through smoothly without a public enquiry, and this does illustrate the significant positions ports hold in their locations, not only as direct employers but also as centres of local economic activity.”

Another reason Richard highlighted as important when considering ports and planning revolves around their approach

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to handling environmental concerns. “Obviously ports do have an impact on the environment,” he said. “On the positive side they do have a good record for moving traffic on by rail and have invested heavily in rail facilities, and they are very involved in facilitating the development of renewable energy in the form of offshore wind and biomass.

However, when ports do expand, and particularly when increasing land take there is an impact on the environment, and this is a heavily regulated area. As a result ports have developed strong working relationships with environmental non-government organisations (NGOs) like the RSPB so that when for example, new bird habitats are being created, the end result is achieved in a way that is fully understood and approved by the NGO and regulators like Natural England. This sort of approach means that there is a good overall result for the environment and this again resounds well with the community.”

However, the environment and legislation protecting it is very high on the agenda at both a national and EU level, and for UK ports the proposed Marine Conservation Zones (MCZ) are a current hot topic. “UK ports have not objected in any way to the MCZ concept, but they are obviously anxious where MCZ will be designated, as these shouldn’t be at the expense of current or future movements into or out of ports,” highlighted Richard.

“We have been pressing for clarity about what sort of management measures are going to be needed and we haven’t had the degree of precision we really need and therefore have had to assume worst-case scenarios. It is ongoing dialogue and has been a long, drawn out process – however, hoping for a period of delay means our concerns are being taken seriously and evaluated.”

In addition to this national environmental legislation, on the

European stage there are the EU Port Services Regulations to consider, which as Richard noted, have already been proposed and rejected twice before. “The EU Commission is claiming that access to services that ports provide, such as pilotage, towage and dredging, needs to be opened up to more competition and needs more financial transparency. They also think that ports would benefit from having some sort of supervisory body, not necessarily at EU level at national level. The UK and several other large port countries are pretty concerned about these proposals. Of course we support the principles of competition and market access and so on, but the way the Commission is going about this would add significantly to the regulatory burden as far as we are concerned. We are pressing strongly for the regulation to be withdrawn, and there is quite a lot of support for that position as things stand. Whether we will achieve the same outcome as previously when the European Parliament threw out the Commission’s proposals, that remains to be seen, but in the view of UK ports these areas should be left to the commercial judgement of the port authority.”

Richard concluded: “We do believe the success we have had is largely due to the stable policy environment in which we operate. Government has taken a ‘hands-off’ view of ports and in the UK certainly has been careful not to over regulate, although we do face challenges with the EU, in that respect.

“The sharpness of the private sector, with private finance bearing down on productivity, the ability to invest, and a stable policy environment have given our ports a strong position.”

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Maria McCaffery MBE, CEO of RenewableUK formally names ‘Dart Fisher’ and, in keeping with tradition, will act as the vessel’s Godmother.

The name ‘Dart Fisher’ reflects James Fishers 168 year tradition of naming fleet vessels after eminent British and Irish rivers.

Dedication ceremony celebrates completion of significant enhancement and upgrade programme to deliver additional capabilities and integrated services to the offshore wind industry.

Completion of first season in service is celebrated with blessing ceremony at Griffon Hoverwork.

Maria McCaffery officially names James Fisher multi-purpose wind farm support vessel ‘Dart Fisher’

Providing an innovative and unique solution to the offshore renewables market, James Fisher Marine Services’s (JFMS) multi-purpose wind farm support vessel, Dart Fisher, has been formally named by the vessel’s Godmother Maria McCaffery MBE, CEO of RenewableUK at a dedication service held at Griffon Hoverwork, Southampton.

The service, attended by key customers, partners and The Right Worshipful Mayor of Southampton and Councillor Sue Blatchford was delivered by Mission to Seafarers chaplain John Attenborough and marks the completion of significant investment programme to increase Dart.

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Godmother of the vessel, Maria McCaffery, CEO of RenewableUK commented: “It gave me great honour and privilege to bless the Dart Fisher and I wish the vessel and her crew every success in future operations.”

After taking delivery of the first of type SMV 24 vessel from Supacat on the 14 April 2014, Dart Fisher established a new precedent by entering service on charter two days later. A full programme during the remainder of the year on the East and West coasts of the UK and in German Waters provided limited opportunity to observe the tradition of a formal naming ceremony and appointment of a Godmother.

The selection of the name follows long standing tradition established over 168 years of vessel ownership and operation within James Fisher with vessels named after eminent British and Irish rivers and recognises the designer and builder of the vessel, Supacat Ltd, based in Honiton, Devon.

Chris Compton, general manager and director of Supacat Ltd said “We’re delighted that Dart Fisher has proven to be so successful and would like to congratulate JFMS on completing its first successful year of operations” Chris expanded by saying: “The success of the first of the SMV vessels underscores the commitment of James Fisher as launch customer”.

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Netherlands based towage and salvage company, Multraship, is expanding its fleet to meet an increase in demand, with a Damen ASD 2810 hybrid tug.

Built at Damen Shipyards Galaţi, in Romania, Multratug 28, is a new design

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First Integrated secures Panama flag approvalFirst Integrated Solutions, specialists in the supply, installation and maintenance of safety critical services, continue to make major investment in its business in order to support its growing customer base and improve efficiencies.

The Aberdeen headquartered oil and gas service company has recently achieved Panama flag approval for its lifeboat and marine service offering.

Our offering of Arctic Class Lifeboats both conventional and free fall, fast rescue craft and davit range all benefit from European components and build quality. This quality extends to our workshops, refurbishment, site services, inspections; our lifeboat rehooking program meets and exceeds the current SOLAS recommendations.

and this is the second of its class to be built. Damen says it’s a ‘timely concept’, offering a much sought after fuel and emission efficient performance.

“This hybrid tug is a very unique concept. It features a diesel-direct, diesel-electric

and battery powered propulsion system,” said Dinu Berariu, project manager, Damen Shipyards Galaţi. “This hybrid configuration will enable Multraship to lower fuel costs by up to 30% and emissions by up to 60%.”

The ASD 2810 Hybrid, which has an expected bollard pull of 61 tonnes, is part of Multraship’s current fleet expansion programme which aims to address demand from its increasing customer base in the offshore sectors as well as growing demand for harbour towage services.

The company has also ordered two Damen ASD 3212 vessels, which are currently being built at Damen Song Cam Shipyard in Vietnam and will be delivered before the end of the second quarter of this year.

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First of class ‘Iceni Venture’ 22m crew transfer vessel provides focus for City of London eventLast month, the new Iceni Venture 22m wind farm Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV), recently delivered to Iceni Marine Services Ltd, moored at St. Katherine’s Dock, Tower Bridge, London for an event attended by key personnel from the offshore wind power industry.

Iceni Venture is a brand new design, first of class DNV 22m wind farm crew transfer vessel, featuring controllable pitch propellers giving sprint speeds of up to 32 knots in recent sea trials.

Amongst those attending were representatives of the main energy companies, Iceni Marine Services, Turner & Co, South Boats IOW and key suppliers.

On Friday 27th February, following successful sea trails on Southampton Water, the brand new first of class Iceni Venture was handed over to Iceni Marine Services, based in Lowestoft.

Prior to the vessel commencing work on a significant O&M contract, Iceni Venture was sailed up the River Thames on Tuesday 3rd March and moored at St. Katharine Docks, Tower Bridge. The vessel was then the focus of the industry event organised by Iceni Marine Services.

Iceni Marine Services Director, Richard Thurlow comments: “Today is a milestone

for Iceni Marine Services bringing our new first of class 22m Iceni Venture into the heart of the City of London. With Iceni Pride, our 14m rapid response vessel also on display, we will provide our guests with a real insight into the offshore wind industry and also demonstrate the quality of the Iceni fleet.”

The Iceni Venture is an all-new South Cat 22m and has benfitted from the extensive testing programme carried out to by South Boats to understand the benefits and limitations of various hull forms and how they perform.

Ben Colman, Sales & Marketing manager, South Boats IOW: “Many of the existing hull forms demonstrated peaks of performance in one area but tended to have dramatic limitations in another.

Iceni Venture is the first crew transfer vessel to addresses this and promises to deliver a new benchmark in performance. In addition, this design has been fully tank tested to optimise sea-keeping, running trim and performance.”

Iceni Venture will carry 12 technicians alongside three crew members to and from wind farm developments in UK and European waters. She is South Boats’ first to employ a controllable pitch propeller using Servogear, and has achieved sprint speeds of up to 32 knots in recent sea trials. The Iceni Venture and sister vessel Iceni Vengeance (recently launched) will expand the Iceni fleet of South Catamarans to six.

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Essex-based CTruk is the second largest producer of CTVs (since 2012) according to a recent report by market experts 4C Offshore, ‘Wind Farm Service Vessels (WFSVs) – An Analysis of Supply and Demand’. The company’s success can be attributed to investment in design and its policy of working closely with clients to ensure that CTruk craft meet and exceed the demanding requirements of the commercial marine sector.

In order to meet the increasingly complex demands of the burgeoning European offshore wind industry, CTruk is offering what it believes to be an ideal solution, a 26m Semi-SWATH vessel in collaboration with BMT Nigel Gee.

The company plans to build this proven hull form in advanced composite, giving the enhanced seakeeping benefits of SWATH technology and the load-carrying capacity of a catamaran alongside increased power and speed gained from weight-saving composite.

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levels over conventional vessels and, powered by 2 x MTU 12V engines, the composite version of this proven vessel is expected to achieve 25 knots fully loaded (maximum speed 29 knots).

CTruk will enhance the design with its patented reconfigurable deck to offer three versions: Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV), 60 passenger crew supply vessel

and hydrographic survey including accommodation.

CTruk representatives will attend EWEA’s Offshore 2015 event in Copenhagen this week and the company will have vessels on show at Seawork in Southampton in June, with the team on stand B9

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Developments at KotugKotug International BV have made two important announcements reporting a European merger agreement with fellow Dutch towage provider Smit and an exclusive deal for towage services in Rotterdam.

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Following the sale of the former UK emergency towing vessel ‘Anglian Monarch’ to Resolve Marine Group, the US based company has now acquired ‘Anglian Earl’, another tug with history of ETV duties around the UK coastline.

In 1987 Maersk took delivery of four ‘L’ class AHTSs and while they have now moved to new owners are all still going strong. In 2003 one of the four, Maersk Logger, became the Anglian Earl for

US based company acquires ‘Anglian Earl’Lowestoft based Klyne Tugs who had the UK ETV contract for the MCA.

Ownership later passed to JP Knight Ltd and during this period Anglian Earl acted as relief ETV on the occasions when the regular vessels were undergoing refits.

The 12,000bhp, 135 tonne bollard pull vessel is powered by two MAK 8M35 diesels driving twin controllable pitch propellers and as with the other ex Klyne

tug has received the Resolve prefix to its name to become Resolve Earl.

writing indicated over 30 shiphandling tugs working in Rotterdam. Two of the port’s main tug owners, Kotug and Smit (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Royal Boskalis Westminster BV) have now signed a memorandum of understanding to “merge their European harbour towage operations”.

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Experience increases reliability and saves money on communications for Bergen SurveyorLivewire Connections have once more used their extensive experience and knowledge in the field of maritime satellite communications to bring business critical high speed, reliable data and voice connectivity to the vessel Bergen Surveyor.

Marine geophysical services company, WGP, contacted Livewire Connections looking for a complete satellite communications solution for the Bergen Surveyor, a 66m survey vessel chartered for seismic surveying operations.

This was no mean feat due to a number of influencing factors. Firstly the planned exploration work was due to be carried out in a remote area near Svalbard, an area with challenging weather and not known for reliable satellite service.

Secondly the vessel was under charter, therefore all the equipment needed to be secured in place, but also light and straight forward enough to install on another vessel as and when required. The final limiting constraint was the one week time frame in which to install the equipment on board.

Livewire Connections installed the 1m SeaTel VSAT antenna and Iridium Pilot in optimum positions with the VSAT antenna mounted on a raised pedestal eliminating any blockages. The two communication systems were routed through the Livewire Access Controller to the ship’s network, giving the Operations Manager full control over quality of service and bandwidth allocation.

Airbus Defence and Space Pharostar Premium VSAT service was selected to provide highly reliable internet access with a fixed cost each month. As a customer of Livewire Connections, WGP were able to be flexible in their approach to the satellite communication choices on board.

Initially selecting a lower airtime rate to help reduce costs, however they were able to change to an upgraded service providing higher bandwidth speeds as and when required. The Bergen Surveyor, needed to send regular survey updates and this was successfully achieved with this flexible service.

Iridium Pilot (powered by OpenPort) was provided as a backup to the VSAT service due to the high Northerly latitudes being surveyed.

The Livewire Access Controller FB-10 was configured with restrictions applied limiting the usage of the Iridium according to individual roles on board. Usage monitoring was also implemented, a feature which allows all costs to be monitored and capped ensuring any high usage was authorised and controlled.

Four voice lines were provided, two with a standard number and two for crew calling. The crew calling feature is a vital part of crew welfare, where prepaid cards were purchased so the crew and engineers could contact their friends and family whilst at sea.

“We were delighted with the performance of the VSAT system provided. We were working in the Barents Sea, just below 74°N and the system worked well for both voice and data communications in all weather.” Comments Andy Murphy, Offshore Manager at WGP. “There were a couple of instances when we lost the VSAT and couldn’t get it back, however with the Iridium system I was able to contact Livewire and any issues were soon resolved. We will definitely use the system again on our next project, it’s good to know we have a reliable system and there is support there if we need it.”

“Despite the challenging conditions faced by the Bergen Surveyor, the 5 degree look angle and the changeable weather, we were delighted with the excellent service and reliability which was achieved. It has outperformed all of our expectations,” commented Paul Rowlands, Account Manager at Livewire Connections. www.livewire-connections.com

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New e-Navigation technologies successfully trialled on North Sea passenger shipNew e-Navigation technologies developed by the ACCSEAS (Accessibility for Shipping, Efficiency Advantages and Sustainability) project could improve the safety and efficiency of ships across the notoriously busy shipping lanes of the North Sea Region, following successful trials.

ACCSEAS successfully completed its first demonstration of e-Navigation techniques on board a working passenger ship in the North Sea. The prototype equipment was installed on the bridge of P&O’s Pride of Hull vessel and at Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) Humber.

Working with P&O Chief Officer, Joop Loonstra and Deputy VTS Manager, Shane Winterton, the ACCSEAS team set up a live communication between the ship and VTS Humber on the approach to Humber Estuary and compared the e-Navigation services with more traditional platforms.

The trials were successful and have demonstrated that e-Navigation technologies have the potential to transform the way that data is delivered to mariners by collating all information into one display and ensuring back-up mechanisms are in place. The suite of solutions will not only increase the safety and efficiency of navigation, but also allow better interaction with VTS centres. The team on board also showed how e-Loran seamlessly took over when the ship’s GPS signal was lost demonstrating the benefit of Resilient Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT).

Shane Winterton, Deputy VTS Manager, Humber said: “ABP Humber Estuary Services has been proud to assist ACCSEAS in

the development and testing of their new electronic navigation system here upon the Humber. ACCSEAS has created a well designed and resilient system, with valid functions of real worth to the wider navigational community.”

Improved navigation techniques are particularly important in the North Sea region where an increase in shipping traffic, vessel size and competition for marine space is putting growing pressure on the North Sea’s marine areas. These issues pose serious safety and environmental concerns, whilst impacting the economic prosperity of the shipping industry. With over 90% of all goods transported by sea, the safety and efficiency of vessel traffic movements significantly impacts the industry’s economic efficiency and carbon footprint.

Winterton continued: “The enhanced safety of vessel movements within confined waters provided by the system is achieved through a thoughtful process of route exchange and dynamic no go area under keel clearance modelling. ACCSEAS should be congratulated on the very successful trial of their system which they tested in real world scenarios between the P&O ferry Pride of Hull and VTS Humber on one of the busiest and most important estuaries in the UK.”

Alwyn Williams, Project Manager of ACCSEAS said: “The results of this trial show a successful outcome for the ACCSEAS programme, but more importantly, a significant step for the application of e-Navigation within the industry. Mariners can be confident that these systems will provide them with quicker, more accurate information and allow shipping to become more adaptive in an environment that can often be fast-changing.”

These technologies will be demonstrated at the final ACCSEAS Conference “Navigating the North Sea Region into the Future” in February 2015. The conference aims to build upon the success of the second ACCSEAS Annual Conference held in Edinburgh earlier this year and will bring together a global audience to explore the implementation of the ACCSEAS e-Navigation test-bed services and present the concluding results of this engaging North Sea Region project.

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Mobilis moors first polyethylene tsunami buoy in JapanWorld leading buoy manufacturer MOBILIS has installed its first tsunami data buoy in Japan, the DB 16000, which has been designed and built exclusively for Hitachi Zosen.

The data buoy, which has been in development for the past 3 years, is designed to detect potential tsunamis and warn the authorities by data transmitted ashore via radio and an Iridium satellite communication system.

With a hull measuring 3.6m in diameter, the DB 16000 is the largest of the Mobilis data buoy range with an overall height of over 10m. The buoy’s hull is manufactured from multiple-section polyethylene floats and is the first PE buoy to be used in this sort of application. The buoy’s large hull supports an impressive marine grade aluminium tower, which provides a focal plane of 6.75m and also allows its large meteorological equipment payloads to be placed in a protected location.

Mobilis have over 20 years of experience producing robust, flexible and IALA compliant buoys renowned for their longevity, strength and adaptability. Hydrosphere UK Ltd is the exclusive distributor of Mobilis navigation buoys, zone marking buoys and data buoy platforms for the UK and Ireland and their customers include the MOD, Met Office, Northern Lighthouse Board, Commissioners of Irish Lights and numerous research institutes and offshore energy sites. Most recently they were chosen to supply the data buoy for Cornwall’s prestigious Wave Hub project. For more information on the data buoys supplied by Hydrosphere throughout the UK, take a look at their data buoy case studies page on their website.

For more information visit: www.hydrosphere.co.uk www.hydrosphererentals.co.uk

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SBG Systems releases the Apogee Series, the most accurate inertial navigation systems based on the robust and cost-effective MEMS technology. The cutting-edge Apogee Series is also the smallest and lightest inertial navigation system at this level of accuracy. High Accuracy, cost-effective, compact, the Apogee adds extreme versatility and simplicity to its many qualities.

Apogee, state-of-the-art highly accurate INS/GNSS.

SBG SYSTEMS takes another step forward with the release of the Apogee Series, the most accurate inertial navigation systems based on the robust and cost-effective MEMS technology. This state-of-the-art INS/GNSS integrates the very last generation of MEMS sensors and Tri-frequency GNSS receiver. Apogee achieves 0.008° in roll and pitch in real-time, and 0.005° in post-processing. With two antennas, it delivers a robust and accurate heading. “SBG SYSTEMS manufactures inertial systems from the concept to the production. The Apogee benefits from our high level of expertise in integrated design, IMU calibration, testing, and filtering” declares Alexis Guinamard, CTO of SBG SYSTEMS.

Powerful & easy-to-use INS for hydrographic applications.

On the field of hydrography, the Apogee fits every technical need with simplicity. Lightweight and small, Apogee is easy to manipulate. In option, the SplitBox, a box with standard connectors, easily connect and synchronize all the equipment onboard of the vessel. To get the required positioning accuracy, Apogee supports RTK and every Precise Point Positioning services (Marinestar, TerraStar, etc.). Already compatible with the main hydrographic software such as QINSy or Hypack, Apogee is ready to deliver its extreme precision.

Apogee Series, the most accurate MEMS Inertial Navigation System Extensive heave calculation for surveying in all sea conditions.

The Apogee provides a real-time heave accurate to 5 cm. For more simplicity, the user doesn’t have to enter the wave frequency; the Apogee automatically detects it and constantly adjusts to it. To allow surveying tasks when wave frequencies are very large or complex, Apogee comes with a delayed heave feature with no additional software nor user action. A specific algorithm allows a more extensive calculation, resulting a heave accurate to 2 cm displayed in real-time with a little delay.

Enhanced accuracy with post-processing.

Orientation and position raw data can be recorded in the Apogee data logger. When getting back to the office, the user imports data in the post-processing software. This tool gives access to several RTK networks and reference station offline data (VRS, CORS, etc.). Additionally, it enhances orientation and position accuracy by a complete “backward/forward” calculation.

Extremely versatile product line.

Four models compose the Apogee line. The Apogee-A provides only orientation and heave data. The Apogee-N additionally embeds a GNSS receiver for navigation. The Apogee-D comes with two antennas for accurate heading in low dynamics conditions. Completing the line, the Apogee-E delivers navigation data when connected to an external GNSS receiver or to the SplitBox with integrated GNSS. www.sbg-systems.com

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Revised regulations from July last year mean that data recorders needs to cover the following:

• Fixed and Float-free capsules must be supplied - each must be able to hold a minimum of 48 hours of data. • Long-term recording medium must hold a minimum of 30 days of data. • External Microphones must be recorded on a separate dedicated channel. The requirement to record Internal Microphones remains. • Both radars must be connected and recorded. • The Automatic Identification System (AIS) must be recorded. • Electronic Chart Displays (ECDIS) must be recorded if currently available on the vessel over Ethernet, and from 2017 must be made available and recorded on all relevant vessels. • Roll and Pitch motion must be recorded, if an electronic inclinometer is installed.

New X-Series voyage data recorder from AMI Marine

The new X-Series from AMI Marine copes with all this and more and consists of:

Main Electronic Unit: Power: 24vDC Inputs: 8 x Microphone channels (up to 16 microphones) 2 x VHF channels 20 x Standard NMEA0183 (4800 / 9600 / 19700 / 38400 BAUD selectable) 2 x ECDIS over Ethernet 2 x External Ethernet ports for expansion and data download 2 x Radar VGA/DVI (up to 4 inputs using additional capture cards) Outputs: 2 x Capsule (Float-free and Fixed capsules) Touch Screen Control Unit: View VDR system status Conduct user operations

Power: 12V input - 24v output from X-VDR via X-VDRDPSU Internal Bridge Microphones: Input: Records bridge conversion Output: 600Ω balanced audio External Bridge Microphones: Input: Records audio on the vessel bridge wing Output: 600Ω balanced audio Float Free Capsule:

64GB data storage, minimum 48 hours of recorded data

Uninterrupted Power Supply Unit:

Input: Ship’s mains power supply 90v-264vAC 50,60Hz

Output: Automatic change-over to battery backup when mains fail or drop

VHF Interface: (optional for Retro-fits):

Input: Ship’s VHF audio

Output: Converts audio to standard 600Ω balanced audio

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Simrad HD family offers unparalleled detectionSimrad claim its new radar family offers an improvement over that which will be required by the International Telecommunication Union’s low emission standard.

Simrad claim that their Advanced HD Digital Radars offer unparalleled situational awareness with exceptional detection of small or distant targets and minimised screen-clutter. The new line-up includes 6-foot 10kW (TXL-10S-6) and 7-foot 25kW (TXL-25S-7) open array systems, as well as a 4-foot 10kW (TXL-10S-4) array.

Designed with long-life magnetrons and brushless motors, the new radars feature automatic tune, gain and sea clutter adjustments, automatic harbour and offshore modes and dual EBL/VRM. Units support both true and relative motion to distinguish moving targets from landmasses, have dual guard zones with alarm triggering and sensitivity adjustments for targets both entering/exiting to optimise safety.

They also allow for tracking 10 user-selected MARPA targets. A high-speed heading sensor can be added to enable chart overlay on compatible Simrad NS Series multifunction displays and a choice of colour palettes ensures improved target distinction based on viewing conditions.

Designed to meet all current and future clean spectrum requirements, Simrad claim its new radar family offers an improvement over that which will be required by the International Telecommunication Union’s low emission standard – scheduled to become mandatory in some countries by August 2015. Through the implementation of the latest magnetron and RF design technology, safe radiation levels remain within the swing of the circle of the antenna.

www.simrad-yachting.com

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Clase connectionsAccording to Seawork 2015 exhibitor CA Clase, the new IP-MobileCast content delivery service from KVH makes a leap into the digital age using their new mini-VSAT Broadband satellite network. IP-MobileCast service solves a number of key areas for any vessel with its operational and crew welfare capabilities. These services include Forecast Link, Chart link and Training link. These are fundamental services that can now be delivered over the backbone of the VSAT network using Multicast technology.

KVH IPMC also addresses crew welfare with digital media content in multiple languages including daily news and sport through the News link and Sport link services. Furthermore, for long range passages the vessel can now subscribe to TV link, Movie link and Music link, offering the latest releases from Hollywood and Bollywood. TV Link also delivers a number of complete seasons onto the unique media server and is available on-board the vessel for up to 12 months. The media server allows access through a dedicated set-top box or through WiFi onto tablets in specific locations throughout the vessel.

According to Andy Banting of UK-based KVH dealer CA Clase, it’s not just oceanic shipping companies that are benefiting from the marine broadband revolution: “VSAT is a lifeline for any workboats that can expect to travel out of areas served by GSM coverage. For instance we have supplied our systems for Seacat Services’ windfarm supply vessels.”

These services have no impact on bandwidth capability as it is managed via KVH through the Multicast broadcast capabilities on the network. The new service will take advantage of additional capacity, delivering content ‘over the top’ of the mini-VSAT Broadband network in a separate data stream without impacting customers’ contracted data speeds or airtime rate plans.

Transmitting large files, such as electronic chart database updates and movies, over existing satellite services on a one-to-one basis is technically possible, but is usually either prohibitively expensive or difficult due to service providers blocking certain file protocols to protect access to shared satellite network capacity.

The IP-MobileCast service will make delivering these large files fast, reliable and affordable, enabling automatic over-the-air delivery of a new generation of content that is needed to enhance navigation, improve operations, and maintain crew morale.

KVH’s IP-MobileCast service is designed to be an end-to-end solution which efficiently transmits content over the mini-VSAT Broadband network. KVH’s new TracPhone V3-IP, V7-IP, and V11-IP systems and older TracPhone V-series systems can all receive the multicast content with either the Integrated CommBox Modem (ICM) or the IP-MobileCast Media Server acting as on-board server.

The IP-MobileCast service uses proprietary software designed to provide advanced error correction, compression, and validation of data integrity throughout the transmission from shore to ship for reliability and efficiency. Shoreside servers encode files for transmission and queue them for multicast delivery ‘over the top’ of the mini-VSAT Broadband network. The IP-MobileCast service’s patented Forward Error Correction (FEC) technology will help ensure that the on-board servers receive each file in perfect condition the first time it is transmitted. The unique FEC algorithms deliver the highest level of file reliability by accommodating intermittent non-continuous transmission, which might happen when large transmissions are interrupted by prioritized network traffic or in very poor weather conditions.

The file is transmitted once, and is received by every vessel in the satellite footprint. If the vessel has subscribed to that particular content, the data is stored and decoded using rights management software and then made available on the on-board server. Normal mini-VSAT Broadband ship-to-shore and shore-to-ship transmissions are prioritised over the IP-MobileCast service and are completely unaffected in terms of speed or added airtime cost.

Visit CA Clase at Seawork International 2015 on stand A141.

www.caclase.co.uk

Coastal Management 2015The eighth conference in the Coastal Management series will focus on current issues and the balance between research and practical application. It will be a forum for forthright discussion; highlighting advances and solutions and identifying key areas of debate, as well as the opportunity to hear keynote addresses by leading experts and technical paper presentations.

7 - 9 September 2015, Netherlands

Most abstracts submitted in series history representing 35 countries around the world

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TECDOS conveyor & drive solutions for maritime applications For moving, pulling, lifting, telescoping, pivoting, swivelling and more:

RUD Chains is a leading manufacturer of high quality round steel link chains. RUD round link chains are used across a range of demanding working environments, they show their strength across RUD’s conveyor and hoist systems to their well-known lifting and lashing means. As a response to the increasing demand from the industry for drive solutions based on round steel link chains, RUD has established the product group TECDOS®.

TECDOS® components and modules offers unrivalled solutions for a wide variety of maritime applications: for moving, pulling, lifting, telescoping, pivoting and swivelling.

TECDOS® has been setting high standards across the maritime and offshore industry due to its distinctive features. RUD’s fine calibrated round steel link chains are extremely robust, offer three-dimensional mobility and require less space than most comparable solutions. The chain fits perfectly with corresponding components such as pocket wheels and chain guides, which run smoothly and offer an exceptionally high wear resistance.

The latest RUD developments are the TECDOS OMEGA®, TECDOS PI® and TECDOS GAMMA® drive and idler units.

TECDOS OMEGA® is a device which allows you to pull, push, pivot, swivel structures; beams or cranes. Chain ferries use this drive to pull themselves along a chain. On excavator barges it is used to push stud poles up and down, on ship loaders to extend

the conveyor beam and in ports it is used to switch railway cars.

TECDOS OMEGA® has features similar to a rack and pinion drives, it is 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.

TECDOS® can be used in all directions, vertical, horizontal or oblique; it can run along curved or straight surfaces or move along curved or straight beams or structures.

TECDOS PI® and TECDOS GAMMA® drives and idler units consist of housing containing the pocket wheels, bearings, guides and knot preventer. They allow deflection of the chain by 180° (TECDOS PI®) and 90° (TECDOS GAMMA®). They are also used for head drives; one loop of chain over two pocket wheels, and one driven by a motor. This works for applications such as spooling devices for winches, for skidding systems or for pushing a hangar door up and down.

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.

For more information contact RUD UK on 01227 276 611 or email: Katie.crane@rud.co.uk www.rud.co.uk

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Fisher offshore expands partnership with Ingersoll Rand in MalaysiaA north-east energy industry specialist has extended its relationship with one of the world’s leading suppliers of industrial equipment following a recent successful expansion into Asia.

Fisher Offshore is already the UK’s largest provider of Ingersoll Rand winches, hosts and air powered tools and will now be the sole distributor for its material handling product line in Malaysia.

The company, which was a finalist in the company of the year category at the recent Subsea UK Awards, will administer the new product line from its operations centre and workshop in Labuan and its offices in Singapore after it established a permanent presence within the region last year.

With a range of equipment and personnel already mobilised throughout the world, Fisher’s expansion into Asia is designed to support rapid response to client requirements in the region.

Jack Davidson, managing director of Fisher Offshore, is delighted to enhance the company’s offering, something that he believes will compliment Fisher’s existing activities in Asia.

He said: “Fisher Offshore has had a successful working relationship with Ingersoll Rand for a number of years and we’re delighted to extend this further by becoming its sole distributor in Malaysia.

We made the decision to establish a permanent presence within Asia last year having been active in the region previously and throughout the last six months, we’ve been putting in place the foundations for future growth within the region. This extension of our partnership with Ingersoll Rand is set to be another key component of our overseas activity.

Fisher’s strength lies in being able to combine our specialist services, products, personnel and skills into a package of which our clients, both in the UK and in the Far East, can benefit from. Our ambitious growth strategy very much underpins our focus on continuing to provide reliable integrated solutions to the energy industry.”

Kevin Lever, sales manager at Ingersoll Rand, said: “This is a great development by Fisher Offshore and is in line with our strategy to expand our market coverage in areas where we have no or little representation. We are very much looking forward to working with the company in Malaysia.”

Part of James Fisher and Sons plc, Fisher Offshore offers fully integrated engineered solutions to the offshore, subsea and marine industries alongside a comprehensive range of equipment for rental and sale, including but not limited to: winches and hoists, marine cranes and deck machinery, subsea hydraulic tooling, breathing air compressors, handling systems, deck equipment, offshore pumps and powered umbilical reels.

The company also provides precision engineering and fabrication services and is an authorised distributor, training provider and service centre for Ingersoll Rand equipment. For further information, visit: www.fisheroffshore.com

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Lloyds Ship Safety Services add testing and inspection of marine lifting equipment to their portfolioSWL have announced that their subsidiary company Lloyds Ship Safety Services Ltd have added to their portfolio of testing and inspection of marine lifting equipment, by recently having been approved by as an independent service provider for the annual servicing and testing of lifeboats and davits and on-load release hooks with approval from Bureau Veritas and Lloyds Register Classification Societies.

Chris Tuck Marine Director commented, “Whatever shipping area your fleet

operates in, your life saving appliances must be tested and inspected in accordance with current regulations IMO; MSC.1/Circ.1206; SOLAS Chapter III, Regulation 20 & 36.

We have teams of fully trained engineers to carry out both the annual and 5 year servicing and 5 year proof load tests in accordance with MSN 1803 (M). With a range of specialist equipment in the form of water bags, in conjunction with flow track meters/load cells to accurately record the applied loads.

To minimise disruption to your trading and operational activities we can supply riding squads whilst your vessels are in service.

We believe that this accreditation along with our existing engineering capability for inspection and testing of lifting equipment and gangways supported by

our ‘Sure Cert’ web based management system to ensure our partners remain compliant with legislation makes us unique in the market place.

Once our test/inspection has been completed, all certification will be issued via our ‘Sure Cert’ Database giving password protected internet access to; printable and downloadable electronic format certification, defect reports and history of each inspection in keeping with current maritime legislation. Within the system any defects found and uploaded generates defect reports automatically.

This will enable us to offer the marine industry a ‘one stop shop’. In the event of equipment failure, we can rapidly and cost effectively supply new or replacement equipment from mooring ropes to the smallest of shackles where and when required, to keep your enterprise moving.” www.swl.org.uk

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New multi-boat handling system Norway-based boat handling system and specialised davit supplier Vestdavit has designed a multiple-boat handling system which, it claims, will make boat handling safer and simpler in the hangars and mission bays of various craft from warships and seismic craft to expedition yachts.

The MissionEase system can stow, launch and retrieve up to seven different RIBS, daughter boats and USVs in high seas from within a protected hangar.

Atle Kalve, Development Director, Vestdavit, said, “MissionEase is simpler, quicker, safer and cheaper than any boat handling system available.

It brings together all our experience with naval and seismic ships to make the best use of a hangar or mission bay.”

MissionEase works on a system of hydraulic cradles which moves boats safely from stowage positions to maintenance, preparation or launch areas of the mission bay.

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Tech Safe Systems Ltd an Outreach Ltd company is proud to introduce the Mk8 Electric Tether Winch into its product range. This low cost electrically driven winch has been designed specifically for use with inspection class ROVs. The winch enables up to 1,100m of 14mm diameter of cable to be installed and stored. Running at a maximum of 20rpm the electric drive fitted to the winch will deploy and / or recover the ROV tether at a top speed of almost 50m/min.

At only 1.3m wide and 0.9m deep the small footprint allows the Mk8 Electric Tether Winch will fit on to the smallest of ships decks where space is always a premium. Made with polypropylene side panels and 316 stainless steel fixtures and fittings, the winch will withstand the harsh offshore environments with ease.

Tech Safe Systems Ltd draws upon the experience and knowledge of all of its personnel and through recognised engineering practices, develops the drawing and documentation required to produce quality and reliable products which fulfil the specific requirements for the customer for whom it is intended.

Tech Safe Systems Ltd design and engineering staff include industry, experienced professionals skilled in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and application software design and development. From its base in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk; Tech Safe Systems Ltd operates across the UK and for some of its products, across the world.

Our products are designed and built to meet certification requirements of the Det Norske Veritas (DNV), BS EN Eurocodes, Lloyd’s Registry of Shipping, and / or other certifying agencies on all projects to ensure compliance with the latest standards and regulations.

More information about Tech Safe Systems Ltd and the Mk8 Electric Tether Winch can be found at:

www.techsafe.co.uk

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MOORING SOLUTIONS WHATEVER THE JOBAtlas Winch and Hoist Services have almost 60 years experience of hiring and selling to industry. So if you need expertise and advice on heavy lifting or pulling, we can help. You’ll also find one of the largest plant hire fleets of its kind in the UK.

Atlas specialise in equipment for marine and offshore applications. Serving the UK, European and International markets. Providing mooring systems, deck and rigging equipment, air, electric, diesel and hydraulic winches to the oil and gas, marine and offshore industries.

If you need a winch, talk to the experts. Talk to Atlas.

Head Office: Atlas Winch & Hoist Services Ltd, Old Station Yard, Station Road, Biggar, Scotland ML12 6DQ.

T: +44 (0)1899 221 577 (Head Office)

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Our Southern Office has moved: Atlas Winch & Hoist Services (Southern) Ltd, Drakeswell Yard, Duck End, Great Dunmow, Essex CM6 3RY.

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Macduff Shipyards has just completed its latest vessel called the ‘SSF/MD 1’, the first of four 150 tonne automated feed barges being built for Scottish Sea Farms Limited.

The vessel was fabricated, engineered and fitted out at Macduff with the yard working closely with Macduff Ship Design Ltd during the design stage to finalise the hull form.

It is kitted out with an Orbit GMT feed system and a broadcrown generator featuring a John Deere six cylinder diesel engine which provides the main 415/230v power in the barge.

The barge benefits from a Palfinger PK12000 MA deck crane for loading feed and general duties, a Bombas Azcue deck wash pump, submersible sump pumps for bilge duties, LED lighting throughout and aircraft tyre fenders to the sides and stern.

This is the first of four 19.8m feed barges and two 14.95m twin screw landing craft type workboats being built for Scottish Sea Farms Ltd. The other three feed barges are currently under construction and the first workboat is almost complete.

Also under construction by Macduff is a 27.5m workboat being fitted out for Inverlussa Marine Services.

This is a new vessel for the same company which took delivery of the Helen Mary in May 2012. It is of a similar design, but this new vessel has more beam, bigger crane capacity, more powerful engines and the hull is built to BV Classification.

Macduff has also just won a contract from Moray Council in Scotland to build a 25.7m twin screw steel dredger to a design by Macduff Ship Design Ltd.

www.macduffshipdesign.com The complete solution

- Harnesses

- Hardware

- Training

For further information contact Customer Services on +44 (0) 1606 737494 or to download the brochure click on http://www.spanset.co.uk/catalogue.html

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Standard hooksSwedish headquartered Trelleborg’s marine systems operation has increased its range of Quick Release Hooks (QRHs) with the addition of the ReadyMoor range, a standardised solution that provides the fastest lead time for commercial applications, where bespoke solutions are not required.

According to Trelleborg, the ReadyMoor range provides a solution that offers the safety and operational benefits of QRHs, whilst passing on commercial benefits to the customer. The series is available with average delivery of just 12 weeks, the time it takes to assemble, test and ship the product.

Richard Hepworth, President of Trelleborg’s marine operation, said: “Trelleborg’s QRHs have provided countless facilities with the customised, high performance solutions needed to optimise their docking and mooring operations.

“We took the extensive knowledge and expertise gained through our SmartMoor range and applied it to develop a streamlined product for customers with less complex requirements, such as those

in commercial ports and harbours. With the ReadyMoor range of QRHs, we now have the ideal solution.”

The compact design of the new range ensures a small installation footprint, minimizing deck space usage and installation costs.

The new hook also reduces maintenance requirements through a single stage locking mechanism, which has fewer moving parts and that is available in double or triple hook units with a Safe

Working Load (SWL) from 50 tonnes to 150 tonnes. Models with an SWL of 60 tonnes and higher are also available with integral capstans, if required.

The marine operation of Trelleborg Infrastructure & Construction, manufactures and installs bespoke fender systems, docking and mooring equipment, oil and gas transfer technology and vessel efficiency technology for marine environments all over the world. www.trelleborg.com

The complete solution

- Harnesses

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For further information contact Customer Services on +44 (0) 1606 737494 or to download the brochure click on http://www.spanset.co.uk/catalogue.html

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Compliant uni-primerWorldwide coatings manufacturer Hempel has launched Hempadur Quattro XO – a high performance range of pure epoxy PSPC compliant coatings for marine new-buildings.

Although specifically developed for ballast water tanks in new vessels, the new coating can also be used as a uni-primer for most vessel areas – above and below the waterline – providing high quality performance and peace of mind for customers.

IMO requires the use of a PSPC certified coating for water ballast tanks and the launch of a new range of pure epoxy coatings represents the latest state-of-the-art in pure epoxy technology which delivers optimised performance based on customer requirements.

According to Hempel, Hempadur Quattro XO offers: high quality pure epoxy technology, high efficiency for yards due to fast drying and year around applications from -10C to +40C, and the option to upgrade with aluminium pigmentation & proprietary fibre reinforcement technology to enhance anti-corrosion properties.

Developed specifically with customer requirements in mind, Hempadur Quattro XO consists of a range of high quality pure epoxy coatings to suit the different yard working methods and VOC requirements. Longer re-coat intervals are required in Korea and Europe whereas shorter intervals have been adopted in China

and the Americas. Similarly, Korea and the US prefer 80% volume solids whilst China mainly works with 60-70%.

Speaking at the launch, product manager Roger Chen commented: “This new product range has been in development for three years and builds on the wide success of our existing Hempadur Quattro family of epoxy coatings. Making use of the state-of-the-art pure epoxy technology and providing opportunity to reinforce performance with aluminium pigmentation and proprietary micro-fibre reinforcement technology ensures exceptionally high protection at a reasonable price.” www.hempel.co.uk

Triple screw lugger tugOver in the USA, in the section of the Gulf Coast where the Mississippi meets the Gulf, shallow draft lugger tugs have been earning their keep suppling the near shore oil industry. But their size has been limited by their draft which is, of course subject to the prop size as much as the hull depth.

Over the years innovative tug designers and operators have found that three smaller engines, turning smaller props can

deliver as much power with significantly less draft than a twin-prop boat with bigger engines. An additional advantage of the triple-screw arrangement is that, in the event of loss of power from one engine, the operator can still rely on two engines for maneuvering and safety.

Triple-screw shallow-draft boats come in a variety of forms including pushboats and model bow tugs. Although he builds vessels of those classes, Joseph Rodriguez

of Rodrigues Shipbuilding is perhaps best known for his in-house designed Lugger-type tugs. Their aft mounted deckhouse provides a convenient foreward deck space for cargo. A single drum aft mounted towing winch allows towing or, with blocks, the boat can be rigged as a pusher.

Rodriguez recently delivered the Captain Nedo C. The vessel is a triple-engine lugger powered by three Cummins QSK19-M engines each producing 660 HP at 1800 RPM. The 70 by 29-foot tug has a moulded depth of 9.5 feet and is equipped with a M50 Pullmaster stern towing winch.

Even though the tug has a hefty 1,980 HP, when light loaded with fuel and water, she only draws 6.5 feet. Even with full capacities or 17,000 US gallons of fuel and 26,000 US gallons of water she is able to access most of the necessary sites along the shallow estuary of the Mississippi River. www.boatbuilderonline.com

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Atlantic Towage & Marine salvage tall ship AstridAtlantic Towage and Marine Ltd have completed their biggest salvage contract to date together with Blue Ocean Marine after successfully raising the tall ship Astrid. The complex salvage operation saw the Astrid being lifted from rocks where she sank in mid July and lifted onto a floating barge.

The 42m tall ship Astrid was taking part in a Gathering cruise, bound for Kinsale, when on 24th July she experienced engine failure and was blown onto rocks near the Sovereign Islands off Kinsale during strong southerly winds.

The main vessel involved the operation was Atlantic Towage and Marine’s tug Ocean Bank, used as a dive support vessel and was assisted by the 15m tug Trojan, their pilot boat Ocean Lad was used as an oil pollution response vessel, and also used in the operation was the high speed RIB Ocean Runner.

Atlantic Towage & Marine hired a sheerlegs from GPS Marine to carry out the lift.

Prior to the lift, divers cleared loose rigging and debris from the Astrid, fitted heavy-duty straps to the vessel’s hull, and sealed fuel lines and fuel tanks, to prevent 3.5 tonnes of diesel, which remained on the vessel from causing a pollution hazard. The Atlas, which has a 400 tonne lifting capacity brought the 300 tonne Astrid to the surface in an operation, which took several hours.

The Atlas, with the Astrid suspended from its boom made its way to Kinsale harbour where the tall ship was moved onto a flat-top barge, secured and hander over to the owners and insurance.

Following the salvage operation, divers from Blue Ocean Marine (Atlantic Towage & Marine’s sister company) conducted an underwater video survey of the wreck site, which was passed onto the Coast Guard.

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“It’s completely different to anything already out there, it’s not a prop boat, it’s not a jet boat – and, given what we need, it drives better than either,” said Antony Robson, captain of the very new Turbine Transfers’ ‘Trearddur Bay’.

This new 21m long, 7m beam support catamaran is, says Rob Stewart of Aluminium Marine Consultants, “a world first” but most surprisingly instead of it being built by some huge European yard, it was constructed from start to finish by a small, though experienced - boat building company on the Isle of Wight.

However, what gives the Trearddur Bay the edge is that it’s found a very novel answer to a propulsion conundrum: this size of windfarm service vessel often wants to keep a pace somewhere between 25 to 30 knots.

However, Trearddur Bay is the first boat to be fitted with the Voith Linear Jet, a new form of propulsion that provides an efficient answer to both high speed and zero speed power. “Basically it’s a propeller in a shaped nozzle, with stators in the back so that the water flow comes out as a jet rather than having a circular motion,” explains marine superintendent Alistair Knowles of Turbine Transfers.

In fact, the pair of very stiff, 750kg double-walled stainless steel nozzles, which sit in front of a pair of Clements’ rudders, are tailored to the vessel in a way that delays the cavitation point. This gives the vessel extremely low noise and vibration levels, a feature enhanced by the resiliently mounted superstructure, Mr Knowles said that measured noise levels were down to around 62db, “and we could chat comfortably without raising our voices even at high speeds”, giving an extraordinarily smooth ride.

The trial results speak for themselves. Firstly, Mr Knowles said, “It’s phenomenal, extremely fuel efficient for a vessel of the size, so able to run at 25 knots under reduced power and with consumption comparable to smaller and less capable boat”.

Of course, it not just efficiency that’s benefited: “Voith originally calculated that it would do about 27 knots - but we got up to 32 knots out of it on tests,” said Rob Stewart, AMC’s commercial director. Further, because the vessel will be used to carry a certain amount of equipment, it was loaded up with 7 tonnes, half on the foredeck, half behind “and we still got a 30 knot speed with no loss of handling”, added Mr Knowles.

But there’s the matter of sheer grunt for size. “We’ve measured bollard pull of 12.4 tonnes whereas most jets of a similar size would only give you 6 tonnes. That’s almost double,” said Mr Robson.

This element is particularly important. Mr Stewart said that although there have been attempts at more sophistication, the simplest and most cost effective access method remains simply pushing the vessel hard against the boat landings. He described it as a matter of generating the maximum ‘stick’ between the boat fender and the landing tubes, damping out vessel motion as much as possible and allowing easy transfer for the technicians to the wind turbine. Mr Robson added: “It’s simply a case of

Trearddur Bay successfully completes sea trialsrubber on metal. If we can do it at lower revs, and I am hoping I can push on at 50% power with this boat, then it gives us a lot of extra in reserve.”

Mr Stewart explained that the build has meant close cooperation between AMC, Turbine Transfers, BMT and Voith: although the BMT Nigel Gee design had been tailored specifically to take the new linear jets, putting it all together was a challenge: “With anything new, especially with an innovative build like this, you are always going to have some tweaks between paper and cutting metal.”

“The engineering, for example, has been demanding just because the tolerances required by Voith were down to a few thousandth of an inch,” he explained “so we used the latest laser equipment to align the pieces.” The extra care should bode well for the service life of Trearddur Bay. “The more accurate you are in alignment the better it is for longevity on stern seals, gearbox, bearings and so on. In fact it’s as near to perfection as we can get.” Voith is also remotely monitoring the installation in real time, “and will know at any moment how much load is being put on, and how fast they are running” said Mr Stewart.

Down in the bowels of the catamaran is the tank area with 500 litres of fresh water and 5,800 litres of fuel to supply the vessel and windfarm substations. Aft of this, each hull holds an MTU 10V M72 engine that yields 1,250 bhp through ZF3000 gearboxes. A pair of Cummins Onan gensets provide the onboard electrical power, and both engines and auxiliaries are supported by battery packs: although there are ‘service’ and ‘starter’ banks, these can be cross linked to get the engines going if necessary.

It has to be said, the whole thing looks a little like Santa’s Grotto as the engines are bright white, surrounded by shiny fittings and a lot of silver insulation which swathes the flame retardant wall coverings: “Along with the sensors and alarms there’s a camera here so the crew can see what’s happening below,” explained Mr Robson. www.aluminium-boats.com

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Scottish tidal turbine developer Nautricity has secured a grid connected tidal test berth at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC), following successful sea trials at EMEC’s non-grid connected site last year.

In 2014, Nautricity tested its CoRMaT tidal energy converter and Hydrobuoy mooring system at EMEC’s Shapinsay Sound test site gaining experience of operating in real sea conditions. The company is now moving a step closer to commercialisation having secured a test berth at EMEC’s Fall of Warness test site for its next generation prototype - putting their technology to the test in some of the harshest sea conditions on the planet. Cameron Johnstone, Nautricity’s chief executive officer, said: “The objectives for Nautricity’s forthcoming operations at EMEC are threefold: we want to undertake technical de-risking of a grid connected 0.5MW CoRMaT tidal turbine within higher energetic tidal sites; evaluate the performance of Nautricity’s new foundation system designed for shallower water operations; and demonstrate the ability to quickly deploy our tidal technology in tidal sites with short operating windows using smaller scale vessels”.

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Moteurs Baudouin’s all new M26.3 engine range, with fully electronic engine management and common rail fuel injection makes its UK debut at Seawork International 2015, from 16-18 June 2015. Two models are being launched; the 6 cylinder 6M26.3 and 12 cylinder 12M26.3.

Golden Arrow Marine, UK Importer and Distributor for Moteurs Baudouin will unveil this product extension programme with the M26.3 pure marine high speed diesel engine delivering 441 to 1214 kW in the 1800-2300 rpm range. The M26.3 is compliant with all applicable marine and inland shipping exhaust emission regulations while being IMO Tier III and EPA tier IV ready.

Golden Arrow Marine Engineering Director, Martin Bizzell said “Coming off the back of a successful exhibition in Ireland and a growing order book for Baudouin engines in their traditional fishing boat market we are very excited with the potential the new M26.3 engine range provides in the passenger, commercial

and leisure sector. It is rare these days to have an engine specifically designed for marine use. What Baudouin have achieved with the 12M26.3 in particular we feel will set the standard in its power range.”

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Challenges increasingly faced by hazardous area users include the need to capture more data (including videos), collaborate in real-time with team members and remote experts, quickly locate lone workers who need to be rescued, and have rapid access to documents and drawings. As the use of technologies such as wireless sensors, Bluetooth-enabled devices and Big Data increases in hazardous areas, the need for faster and more reliable connectivity is expected to accelerate.

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Alphatron wins satellite contractsNetherlands-based Alphatron Marine is to provide its satellite hardware and data solution packages for 11 vessels owned by Seacontractors.

Ocean Signal in demandUK-based Ocean Signal is seeing an increase in demand in its range of communication and safety products following a new launch and office expansion.

Following the recent expansion of its production space and R&D facilities, output levels have significantly increased. The company now supplies products for the commercial and leisure sectors in more than 40 countries and has just launched its new rescueME MOB1 and rescueME EPIRB1 in Europe and the US, with further new products in the pipeline.

“Following the expansion of our facilities and new product development, the orders to the distribution chain are increasing and we needed additional sales support,” said Alan Wrigley, Managing Director. To meet the increase in demand, Colin Greetham has joined the team to focus on sales and distribution of Ocean Signal’s rescueME and SafeSea ranges of products through the company’s network of distributors and dealers across Europe.“I am delighted to welcome Colin Greetham on board at such an

exciting time for Ocean Signal as we launch the new rescueME MOB1 and EPIRB1 throughout Europe and continue the current momentum with the rescueME PLB1 and SafeSea range,” added Mr Wrigley.

Alphatron Marine’s VSAT system will be installed alongside the existing IT infrastructure on nine of the Seacontractors B-Class workboats and two of the A-Class workboats, consisting of Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) and Multicats, mainly operating in Western Europe and the Middle East.

The new solutions will replace the current communications system, which Seacontractors says was not able to provide the amount of data required today at a competitive rate. Alphatron’s solution will include an 80cm VSAT system, 19-inch rack, access points, switching, routing, UPS, modem and VoIP gateway.

With a lease contract that also includes spare parts and airtime, Alphatron will deliver an unlimited flow of data for the same cost the vessels had with the previous limited communications.All installations will be completed over the next three months.

Low maintenance navaidUS-based Tideland Signal Corporation has introduced the SB-1800 polyethylene buoy designed for higher performance and low maintenance for use in all marine environments.The SB-1800 has been designed to allow deployment in a wide variety of applications that include shallow water, channel edges, rivers up to 6 knots current, deep harbours, and fast current tidal zones. The features that make this buoy unique includes a single lift eye which provides ease of lifting, removable internals (lifting/mooring connections), moulded foot wells, and it boasts the additional convenience that stands upright on vessels for easier deployment and recovery.

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Kalashnikov is probably the best known name in the small arms sector with their AK47 and now this Russian company is moving into the small military and workboat sectors. The company, which is part of the state corporation Rostec, has acquired a controlling (51 per cent) stake in the Euroyachting Rybinskaya Shipyard company.

In addition to Euroyachting, Kalashnikov has also purchased a similar stake in Zala Aero, a maker of UAVs and drones.

“The decision to purchase a majority stake in Zala Aero and Euro-yachting is to widen our product line and develop new sectors of our market” said the chief executive of Kalashnikov Concern, Aleksey Krivoruchko. “The acquisition is part of the company’s strategy for corporate development through to 2020”.

Euroyachting is an important builder of fast patrol boats on the military side and craft such as fireboats and harbour patrol craft on the commercial side. One of the latest additions to their range was a 17 metre patrol boat capable of 45 knots which was designed mainly for operation on rivers and canals.

According to Krivoruchko, the controlling interest in the Euroyachting shipyard will allow Kalashnikov to carry out turnkey

developments covering a range of products and the boat building will be developed for the mass production of military and civilian designs. These craft will be built primarily for counter-terrorism operations and patrolling as well as for the transportation and landing of troops, and fire support. For the latter a new range of fast landing craft will be developed and there are plans for extending the range of search and rescue vessels. Euroyachting will also develop a range of leisure and passenger carrying craft which will be marketing in Europe. The company will also develop lifetime support programmes for their vessels.

Kalashnikov gunning for Europe?

Step into the world of fully digital subsea video with the Imenco SubVIS ORCA CameraApril 2015 will see Imenco bring its latest camera platform, the SubVIS Orca, to market. This will feature HD over Ethernet compatibility.

Imenco’s new HD over Ethernet subsea camera, the SubVIS Orca, will launch globally on Tuesday 07 April 2015. Essentially a smart phone with a commercial subsea lens and housing rated to 4000 meters, the camera will be Apps driven and will be capable of communication with all sensors installed on Remote Operated Vehicles (ROV).

After successful testing by a major ROV manufacturer, five prototypes have been manufactured and are being shown at major regional exhibitions in the USA, Australia and in UK at Ocean Business in Southampton next month and at Offshore Europe at the AECC in Aberdeen during September 2015.

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● Ethernet: 10/100Mbit TP ● Ethernet Video Streaming Protocols: RTSP/RTP, UDP, Unicast/Multicast ● Ethernet Control Protocol: HTTP ● Video Compression: H.264 AVC ● Video Resolution: 480p@30/60, 576p@25/50 720p@50/60 1080p@25/30/50/60 ● Optical: Ivanoff-Rebikoff water correction lens system ● Latency: 100mS ● Optical Zoom: 12x ● Angle of View in Water: 65° ● Housing: Titanium ● Depth Rating: 4,000 msw ● Connector: Subconn DBH13M ● Power Requirements: 24VDC (18 – 75) ● Mass in Air: 5.3 Kg ● Mass in Water: 3.7

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Filling in the missing piecesSubsea lifting has risen enormously in complexity, but the standards, being based on the simpler operations of the past, have lagged far behind.This has left “some missing pieces” for operators who want a solid basis for lifting plans, said Ivar Kvaleid of DNV GL. For example, installation or recovery in very deep water can result in resonance since the motion of the vessel can be close to the natural period of the lifting system. “This is normally not a problem in small depths, but with longer lifting ropes, the stiffness is reduced and the natural period increases,” he explained.While there are several systems that are designed to limit or compensate for vessel and wave motion to reduce the dynamic loads and/or reduce movement at the end of the line, the use of these systems can reduce the service life of the rope significantly, specially for larger diameters.As the issue stretched from windfarm foundations and cable laying to other types of offshore structure the industry has responded with a three year joint industry project and the formulation of ‘recommended practices’ on the proper design and correct operation, as well as regular inspection and maintenance, of subsea cranes and related appliances: “What we have done is tried to fill in the missing pieces for subsea lifting operations,” Mr Kvaleid said.

However, while the existing rules and regulations “tended not to talk about subsea lifting directly beyond a few mentions” this didn’t stop a huge number of practical overlaps and Mr Kvaleid admitted the biggest challenge was tying it up: “It’s a very broad subject, so one issue was gathering sufficient information; another was that we had to refer to a lot of other standards and not to repeat or contradict them, and finally, we had to put it together so as to be useful, user friendly, rather than a massive document,” he said.

Capacity: A fundamental issue“Today more than ever the cost aspect is high on the agenda,” said Martijn Peter de Jongh of Rolls-Royce Marine AS, but finding the balance between price and capability can be tricky.He explained that one way of holding down costs is by standardising equipment, but when it comes to Launch and Recovery Systems this isn’t as easy as you might think. However the issue isn’t the physical connection: this is simply a matter of tailoring the docking plate “and in general we find we can handle different types of ROV from all round the world” said Mr de Jongh.

The big issue is more fundamental: standardisation with a lifting system implies a certain capacity, but what level do you aim at? The answer, for Rolls-Royce at least, has been ‘pretty high’.

To start with, the company has aimed its LARS at deploying not just the observation ROVs (which tend to have their payload limited to cameras), but the tooled up, heavier work ROVs which has meant giving the units a 12 tonne capability. Next came the winch motors: “We have about 650kW of power on the motors to cope with both speed and acceleration forces,” he added.

The second point is that RR is using the latest technology: permanent magnet motors. These consist of a rotor with a ring of magnets and a stator equipped with coils so that during operation torque is transferred to the central shaft. “That means we have minimum of losses in the system,” he said, “A standard electrical motor running at 1,800 rpm needs a whole lot of energy just to stop it whereas Rolls-Royce’s permanent magnet winch motor only runs at 600 rpm, enabling it to brake and

accelerate in both directions efficiently.”

Last but not least, Mr de Jongh explained that talking with the ship designers gains important benefits. Firstly, layout: “A ROV system often consists of a tool skid at the bottom, but then there’s the ROV itself, plus the tether management system (TMS) on top: the total height of this comes to a typical maximum of 5.2m - so that’s what we have to handle inside the hangar. If a ship designer can accommodate this on one single deck level instead of two it means maximising the use of the other levels, for say cabins or offices.”Lastly, seeing the deck equipment and the ship as an integrated whole results in operational savings: “As we are using frequency converters to run the motors, there’s potential to take regenerated power from the lowering of the ROV and run it back into the ship the vessel’s overall power system.”

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