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Welcome to the March issue of Dockyard, the magazine for the commercial marine and renewables markets.

In this issue we are covering a huge variety of topics, from Pollution Control to Marine Surveying & Inspection, Moorings, Ropes, Chains & Anchors plus Engines & Transmissions, so once again, a plethora of salient topics for all our readers.

With Ocean Business coming up in April we take a quick look at R.O.V specialists, Atlantas Marine and Web/PC based navigation charts from Norcom Technology. In our Industry Focus (Pg 16), LA Marine give us expert advice in the commercial shipping and leisure marine industries. On Pg 19, Centa Transmissions showcase their range of drives and transmissions helping to eliminate noise and vibration. In our Moorings, Ropes, Chains & Anchors feature (Pg 27), RUD Chains explain their TECDOS® group of conveyor and hoist systems. On Pg 34, Adler and Allen look at spill prevention in our Pollution Control Feature and finally on page 42, in our Marine Surveying & Inspection feature, there is an insight into how Spanset has recently become a fan of the Royal Navy with their new range of equipment. If you have any news, reviews, product launches or anything else of interest in the marine market, please email it to [email protected] for consideration in our April issue. Keep afloat! David Sullivan Editor

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Belfast Harbour invests in a Princes Trust initiativeBelfast Harbour has once again demonstrated its commitment to the local business community by investing in a Prince’s Trust initiative which helps young people tackle financial barriers preventing them from accessing education, training or employment.

The Prince’s Trust Development Awards are an enterprise programme which offers grants to 14 to 25-year-olds from across the UK to help fund activities that increase employment prospects. These activities include the funding of tools or equipment for a job application, college course fees, clothes for a job interview, childcare costs, license fees and transport to a new job.

Belfast Harbour has contributed £20,000 to the scheme over the past two years, with a further £10,000 committed to this next year. The contributions made to the programme by local businesses are vital to determining what funding applications in each region across the UK can be met.

Roy Adair, Belfast Harbour CEO, commented:

“Belfast Harbour is strongly committed to supporting our local community, with a very extensive corporate responsibility programme which provides financial and logistical support for a range of business, environmental and arts projects.

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boost their employment prospects is a key objective and the Prince’s Trust Development Awards are a very tangible illustration of this commitment. There can often be a number of mitigating circumstances impeding young people’s prospects of employment and we believe the Northern Ireland business community has a responsibility to engage with young people and provide help when possible.”

Belfast welder Danny Anderson was a recent recipient of a Prince’s Trust Development Award and his experience is an example of the positive affect the programme can have on a young person’s professional career.

Danny left school with two GCSEs and began an Electrical Engineering apprenticeship, but he was unable

to complete his training when the company he was working for went into administration. A major operation left Danny incapacitated for eight months and he subsequently found himself out of work for three years as his health condition meant he was unable to carry out the heavy lifting required for his job.

Thanks to funding from the Prince’s Trust, Danny was able to enrol on a part-time welding course, which led to a part-time job with Ability Matters – which then became a full-time job upon completion of his course.

Danny commented:

“The Prince’s Trust Development Award proved to be a turning point in my career – I have gone from being long-term unemployed with very few qualifications to being a qualified welder with a full-time job and plans for my own future development. I simply would not have been able to afford to do the training course if it was not for the Prince’s Trust funding – I am very grateful to the Prince’s Trust for helping me get my career back on track.”

The Prince’s Trust Development Awards are available to people aged 14-16 who are not expecting to achieve five GCSEs (or equivalent) grades A-C or those aged 16-25 who are not in education, training or employment. Applications are assessed on availability of local funding and details of how to apply can be found at:

www.princes-trust.org.uk/need_help/grants

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Seacat invests to meet forecast industry growth

UK-based offshore energy crew transfer vessel operator Seacat Services has placed an order worth £6 million with Isle of Wight based boat builder South Boats IOW for two DNV-GL class-certified next generation 24m catamarans.

While new offshore windfarm construction is set to slow during 2015 as a number of sites reach completion, throughout 2016 installation activity is projected to steadily increase and, in 2017, a significant uptick is anticipated as numerous large projects get underway. Concurrently, demand for larger, more versatile crew transfer vessels to service deep water developments in Germany, Denmark the Netherlands, Belgium and soon France will continue to grow steadily as the industry expands.

With Seacat Courageous, currently in build and due for launch in mid-February this year, the two new 24m catamarans, named Seacat Mischief and Seacat Magic, are scheduled for launch in October 2015 and January 2016 respectively.

Towlines Fairmount Marine (part of Royal Boskalis Westminster) have reported a safe conclusion to two towage contracts including the marathon 14,800 mile tow of a large cargo barge, part of the ‘Pieter Schelte’ project.

Allseas Group’s newbuild cargo barge Iron Lady I (200m long and 58m wide) was towed from Shanghai to Rotterdam by Fairmount’s 207tbp tug Fairmount Alpine achieving an average speed of 6.5kn. The route was via Cape of Good Hope with bunker stops at Singapore, Mauritius and along the African coast.

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UK-based specialist renewable energy underwriter GCube Underwriting Limited has published an in-depth report, entitled ‘Grinding Gearboxes, analysing gearbox failure by addressing root cause, financial impact and proactive steps to mitigate the frequency and severity of downtime’.

This rethink has contributed to market pressures that have seen some companies face insolvency, which, in turn, has presented a major issue for operators seeking repairs and component replacements following the end of the warranty period.

With approximately 175,000 geared turbines in operation in 86 countries worldwide, there are around 1,200 incidents of gearbox failure reported each year – one failure per 145 turbines per year - commonly ranging between $200,000 and $300,000 in insurance claims, in some unique cases exceeding $500,000.

It is therefore crucial that asset managers take proactive, preventative steps to ensure that this financial and operational risk is managed appropriately.

Following on from ‘Breaking Blades’, the ‘Grinding Gearboxes’ report forms part of a series entitled Global Trends in Wind Turbine Downtime Events. It seeks not only to quantify the inherent risk and financial impact of gearbox failure, but also to promote knowledge sharing among GCube insureds and supporting insurance brokers with a view to minimising that impact.

The report utilises GCube’s extensive claims database to categorise all known root causes of gearbox failure, ranging from manufacturing defect and cracking of bearing coatings to abnormal blade loads and ineffective lubrication.

Dogger Bank gets the go ahead Progress is being made on the development of the North Sea offshore windfarm, Dogger Bank, as the first consent order is approved.

The consent approval comes after more than four years of assessments, stakeholder consultation and planning by the Forewind consortium and makes it the largest renewable energy development ever to receive planning consent in the UK.

This work included the most extensive study of an offshore area by a wind energy developer ever undertaken with more than £60 million spent on surveys, the vast majority going to UK-based contractors.

“Achieving consent for what is currently the world’s largest offshore wind project in development is a major achievement for Forewind and will help confirm the UK’s position as the world leader in the industry,” said Tarald Gjerde, general manager, Forewind.

Dogger Bank Creyke Beck, which will have a total generating capacity of 2.4GW, will comprise two separate 1.2GW offshore windfarms, each with up to 200 turbines installed across an area of around 500km2. The windfarms will be located 131 kilometres from the UK coast and will connect into the existing Creyke Beck substation near Cottingham, in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

When constructed, Dogger Bank Creyke Beck is expected to be one of UK’s largest power generators. In total it will be capable of generating 8 terrawatt hours (TWh) of green energy per annum, equal to the amount used annually by approximately 1.8 million British homes.

Forewind says the flagship development is now a step closer to supplying the UK with such a significant amount of renewable energy, and to realising the many potential economic opportunities, particularly on the east coast.

GCube report on wind turbine gearbox downtime

Three new tugs for Multraship

Dutch towage and salvage company Multraship and Damen Shipyards Group have announced details of a major order that will see delivery of three new ASD tugs including a hybrid version.

Terneuzen based Multraship are part of the Muller Maritime Group and have been involved in the shipping industry for 230 years. This order can be seen as a significant expansion for the company who are active in a wide sphere of activities including: harbour towage, salvage and wreck removal, ocean towage and support to the dredging and energy industries.

Multraship operate a diverse fleet of over 30 vessels ranging from sea-going tugs to fast response tenders and floating sheerlegs. Their base at Terneuzen provides services in the Zeeland Seaports area on the river Scheldt and is a strategically important location for maintaining rapid salvage response provision for the occasional groundings that occur in this busy waterway. Passage to and from Antwerp involves navigation through winding and tricky shoal waters close to the well maintained deepwater channel.

Multraship already operate three modern Damen built tugs and this order involves repeat examples of the same models and takes the form of two 83tbp ASD Tug 3212s that will operate as sister vessels to the Damen ASD 3213 Multratug 19 delivered in 2012. The noteworthy element of this order package is for a 61tbp Damen ASD Tug 2810 Hybrid that will join two other ASD 2810s, Multratug 26 and Multratug 27 delivered in 2013 (non- hybrid). The two ASD 3213s are being built by Damen’s subsidiary yard in Vietnam and are scheduled for delivery at the end of the third quarter 2015.

Costa Concordia Captain receives sentence

The former Captain of the ‘Costa Concordia’ cruise ship that capsized back in January 2012 has been found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to 16 years in prison – 10 years less than expected.

Francesco Schettino had been on trial in Tuscany, Italy, on criminal charges including multiple manslaughter, causing an environmental disaster and abandoning ship on the night of the disaster that took 32 lives.

But, the legal battle for justice continues for passengers and crew who suffered physical injury and psychological symptoms including post-traumatic stress disorder, causing flashbacks, nightmares and a fear of travelling.

A powerful partner

Norwegian lighting solutions specialist Glamox has launched a range of LED floodlights specifically designed for installation and use in safe areas on marine vessels, as well as general industrial environments.

Glamox claims that the floodlights provide instantaneous, high intensity light, as well as offering excellent heat management and low energy consumption.

The FL60 is available as a four-module version and is intended for demanding applications where illumination over longer distances is required. The FL60 operates in ambient temperatures ranging from -30ºC to +45ºC.

Heat management is a decisive factor when developing new LED lighting solutions. The FL60 Spot beam’s LED light source and new integrated driver technology are designed to meet this challenge, providing a long operating life of at least 10,000 hours at 45ºC with 70% light output (L70).

Glamox claims the virtually maintenance-free luminaire therefore provides savings in terms of product lifecycle costs.

Glamox also claim substantial savings in terms of energy consumption. An FL60 floodlight consumes around 75% less energy compared to high-pressure sodium lamps, the company says.

The FL60 Spot beam is housed in a seawater-resistant, anodised aluminium housing and is mounted using a 316 stainless steel frame and adjustable mounting bracket. The combination of these materials means it weighs less than 20kg.

Global Xpress takes off

Inmarsat, a provider of global mobile satellite communications services for all types of commercial and private vessels, has announced the successful launch of its second Global Xpress (GX) satellite on board an International Launch Services (ILS) Proton Breeze M rocket launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Sunday 1 February.

Inmarsat is the owner and commercial operator of the Global Xpress constellation.

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South Boats IOW, one of the UK’s foremost manufacturer of class-leading Wind Farm Service Vessels (WFSV), has recently secured a major £6m new vessel order from offshore energy crew transfer operator, Seacat Services.

As part of the agreement, South Boats IOW, that has a long-standing commitment to safeguard its manufacturing, service and repair facility on the Isle of Wight, has confirmed that it will build two new state of the art aluminum hulled catamarans.

The two new 24m offshore wind farm workboats, to be named Seacat Magic and Seacat Mischief, will be built to a brand new design specification and are scheduled for launch in November 2015 and February 2016 respectively.

With two significant offshore wind projects proposed for the South Coast – the Navitus Bay and Rampion wind farms – and a host of further projects already under construction in UK and European waters, demand for high quality support vessels is set to reach an all-time high between now and 2020.

In order to cater for this anticipated increase in vessel demand, South Boats IOW has worked closely with local charter services firm, Seacat Services, to ensure that the British boat builder continues to meet the needs of Seacat Services’ ambitious build programme.

South Boats IOW has already manufactured all eight catamarans owned and operated by Seacat Services, with each new vessel benefitting from South Boats IOW’s unique research and development and tank-testing programme.

In 2014, South Boats IOW reaffirmed its commitment to invest in two strategic regional manufacturing, service and repair hubs in the UK. Combined, the two hubs – one located in Great Yarmouth, and one located in Cowes – have enabled the British boat builder to cement its position as a class leading vessel supplier to what remains a rapidly expanding domestic offshore energy market.

Seacat Services place £6m two vessel orderTo date, South Boats IOW has already invested more than £1.6m in the two facilities, to enable the introduction of a 24-hour operational hoist, designed for the fast lift out and turnaround of repairs, paint touch ups and general maintenance.

“As the largest British boat builder to be manufacturing DNV classified vessels and with a keen eye on helping to meet the needs of the wider European market, we’re delighted to confirm this latest vessel order that underlines and reinforces our long-term belief of investing in regional economies to enable future business growth,” said Ben Colman, South Boats IOW.

“Indeed, in the past twenty four months, the Cowes facility alone has manufactured fifteen new workboats and undertaken and completed an extensive service and repair programme for key customers and clients.

With a strong order book and with an ongoing commitment to the local market, we look forward to working with Seacat Services and other key strategic partners, throughout 2015.”

Ian Baylis, Managing Director, Seacat Services, added, “From the outset, our business strategy has been focused around the provision of first class customer service that’s underpinned by the availability and use of the very best possible vessels and kit.

As we gear up for significant domestic expansion, we’re therefore delighted to be extending out our existing strategic build programme with South Boats IOW and reaffirming our collective commitment to the Isle of Wight.”

In the past twelve months, South Boats IOW has won in excess of £25m orders that have been delivered by a team of 250 specialist personnel, operating out of the two strategic manufacturing hubs. Build slots are now being taken for 2016.

www.southboatsiow.com

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IMCA appoints new Marine Technical AdviserAndy Goldsmith has joined the International Marine Contractors Association as Technical Adviser Marine, with particular responsibilities for DP (dynamic positioning).

“With 17 years on a range of DP vessels under his belt, and as a long-time user of IMCA guidance, Andy is an ideal addition to our busy and highly qualified technical team working with our Technical Director, Jane Bugler,” says IMCA’s Chief Executive, Chris Charman.

Andy’s career began with Texaco Overseas Tankship at 16. He completed a four-year cadetship, qualifying as a Third Mate, and during his ten years with the company obtained a class 2 Chief Mate certificate. He worked briefly ashore, but then applied to every company that owned or operated vessels working in the North Sea. After an interview with OIL he found himself onboard an anchor handling supply vessel in Great Yarmouth which, instead of working in the North Sea, set off for Angola.

He transferred to the Oil Endeavour, a very early DPDSV converted from a French fishing vessel and working in the Gulf of Mexico. They completed most jobs using 4-point moor, but nonetheless he learned many new skills onboard.

His next vessel was one of the newer DP vessels at the time, the ITM Installer. Time on a simulator course enabled him to qualify for the new system of DP Certification, gaining certificate number 127 (over 23,000 have now been issued), and spent 17 years on various DP vessels both monohull and semisubmersible (including Semi 1, Semi 2 and Regalia) as a travelling senior DPO. He also captained Rockwater 1, Rockwater 2 and the Smit Pioneer working offshore in Asia, Africa, Europe and Canada. Six years ashore in the operations department of Smit International followed; and for the past six years he was with Maritime Progress, producers of marine industry training posters, manuals and safety signage.

IMCA and DP

IMCA’s DP guidance including specific DP-related documents are available to download from the website at www.imca-int.com free of charge by members and non-members alike.

The association publishes a variety of guidance documents, setting out industry good practice based on the cumulative experience of our members to help ensure safe and efficient operations. A key document is the Guidelines for the design and operation of dynamically positioned vessels, which is regularly reviewed and updated to reflect technological developments and operational achievements.

Other documents address annual DP trials programmes (IMCA M 190 and IMCA M 191) for DP vessels, based on comprehensive and standard report formats for ease of use by vessel operators and their clients. IMCA also produce technical reports, aimed at helping vessel operators review, specify, maintain and use a variety of positioning systems, thrusters, power and vessel management systems and other equipment.

IMCA’s recording of incidents on DP vessels extends back over

more than 30 years and they strongly encourage participation by all DP vessel operating companies for mutual benefit.

Further information on IMCA and its work on behalf of its 1000+ member companies in over 60 countries is available from:

www.imca-int.com and [email protected].

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• NGI’s monitoring system will help to evaluate new foundation concept’s viability

• Significant amount of Strainstall’s strain gauge sensors installed

• Project backed by the UK Government through the Carbon Trusts Offshore Wind Accelerator program

Strainstall has been subcontracted by the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI) to install sensors, as part of their Structural and Environmental Monitoring (SEM) solution, on to a new ‘Suction Bucket Jacket’ foundation, which is currently being trialled at the Borkum Riffgrund 1 Offshore Wind Farm in Germany.

The innovative foundation, based on similar foundations which have used successfully within the oil and gas industry, have been designed to help cut the costs of electricity from offshore wind farms. The structure was successfully deployed in August

2014 by Dong Energy as part of its collaboration with the UK’s Carbon Trust Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA).

The tripod foundation structure has been equipped with 126 different sensors from the turbine tower down to the foundations, below the water line and also below the mudline, utilising a method of mechanical protection developed by NGI. The comprehensive SEM system was developed by NGI and the long-term monitoring scheme is unique within the offshore wind industry in terms of underwater instrumentation.

The extensive instrumentation work was carried out by Strainstall and NGI and started at Bladt Industries, Aalborg, Denmark and was finalized offshore, Borkum Riffgrund in German sector of the North Sea.

This project forms the culmination of work by nine of the top

NGI (Norwegian Geotechnical Institute), and partners Strainstall, install sensors on innovative new offshore wind turbine foundation

industry operators to overcome some of the key challenges facing offshore wind farms in the future. The insight provided by NGI’s monitoring system will help the OWA project partners to evaluate whether this new concept can be utilised throughout the offshore wind industry.

www.strainstall.com

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New commercial vessel 4G offeringsResponding to the marine industry’s demand to deliver robust and cost effective super-fast internet to users at sea, the France based Microwave Vision (MVG) Group has launched an innovative 4G offering, called S@iLink.

S@iLink brings super-fast internet (100 Mb/s) to maritime users from ship to shore with a 20 nautical mile radius (approx 37km). It’s also suitable for use on board ships and various vessels in coastal areas.

MVG said that one of the major reasons that a super-fast service has taken so long to come to fruition is that past offerings have always been costly, both for installation and then expensive for calls and data. S@iLink though is available to the market for a fraction of the price, at under €1,000 per system.

It has been designed specifically with marine weather in mind. With reinforced mechanics, it is tailored to withstand the harsh marine environment, high winds, corrosive and often unstable ocean conditions.

Through a two antenna transmitter receiver, the terminals connect to 4G networks or UMTS, GSM where 4G is not available.

It’s suitable for use on fishing boats, yachts, research vessels, wind farm vessels, coast guard and sea rescue vessels.

S@iLink is the outcome of two years rigorous research in which MVG partnered with Thales Communications & Security, Alcatel-Lucent, Déti, Telecom Bretagne, supported by the two innovation hubs, Images & Réseaux and Mer Bretagne Atlantique (Project TMS).

Operators look to cost effective crew transfer methods in light of oil price dropWith oil prices dropping, budgets in all areas of offshore operations, including crew transfers, are coming under pressure. The question that many operators are currently faced with is: how to cut costs but maintain a strong safety culture?

The safety benefits of marine transfer over helicopter transfer have been frequently debated in recent years, especially in light of a number of fatal helicopter ditchings.

In a recent study by DNV GL, marine transfer was highlighted as a substantially safer methodology over that of helicopter transfer. An analysis of incident data revealed that the risk of fatalities for marine transfer was estimated as 11 times lower than that of helicopter transfer.

With the current downward trend in oil prices, focus has shifted to the area of cost as operators drive for increased efficiency. With this renewed emphasis on cost efficiency, operators are considering the move towards marine based transfer, which offers considerable savings without compromising safety.

Transferring crew by helicopter involves a huge initial financial outlay as well as a commitment to costly lifetime maintenance. A day’s operational downtime experienced as a result of helicopter groundings, for example, can cost operators hundreds of thousands in lost earnings.

Marine-based methods of crew transfer involving vessels and personnel capsules lifted by crane can be a cost-effective and safe alternative and provide the greatest impact on safety for each dollar invested.

Marine transfer expert Reflex Marine has worked closely with operators for more than 20 years to develop not only a cost-effective method of crew transfer but also a product range of premium quality and unrivalled safety. The FROG-XT range provides operators with cutting edge technology with a highly cost-effective product life cycle.

Despite the current economic climate for the oil industry, Reflex Marine believes safety does not have to be sacrificed in order to reduce crew transfer budgets. The company’s ultimate goal is to play its part in getting crews home safely. Reflex Marine will continue to work with operators to help them put the systems in place to achieve this.

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Plans for significant further expansion of Lerwick Harbour’s extensive deep-water facilities for the offshore oil and gas industry have advanced with the award of a major contract to extend the quay at Dales Voe South to support subsea developments and decommissioning.

Lerwick Port Authority has commissioned the Scottish business unit of civil engineering contractor BAM Nuttall as main contractor for an £11.95 million investment to lengthen the quay to 130 metres. Part of the Dutch construction group Royal BAM, BAM Nuttall specialises in complex marine construction, with a strong track record working around Scotland and on the Western and Northern Isles.

Lerwick has been servicing the offshore industry for over 50 years and now also has an established reputation as a location for decommissioning. The extended

quay will provide deep-water, versatile berthing and heavy load capacity to take an offshore structure in a single lift, with a substantial, expanded laydown area.

Captain Calum Grains, Port Authority Deputy Chief Executive and Harbourmaster, said: “The contract marks an important step in further developing Lerwick’s role as a leading centre of offshore industry operations. Dales Voe South is another value-added expansion and reflects our confidence in future activity, including ongoing subsea projects, particularly west of Shetland, and the developing decommissioning and offshore renewable markets.”

As previously announced, the Scottish Government and agency, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, are providing £2.39 million in grant for the project, with Bank of Scotland supporting the Port Authority’s investment.

Quay contract awarded for versatile berthing

Nigel Smith elected as Chairman of British Marine Federation Engines & Equipment AssociationNigel Smith, sales manager at Centa Tranmissions, is the new chairman of the British Marine Federation (BMF) Engines & Equipment Association.

Nigel, who has vast experience of the global marine industry and who spent 2014 in the role of vice chairman for the Association, has helped to support and promote the BMF for the last four years whilst Centa is a long standing member with over 20 years involvement.

Commenting on his appointment, Nigel said: “The BMF is unique in that it is made up of a diverse array of associations, bringing people together from a variety of areas including equipment manufacturers like Centa through to commercial marine and pleasure craft businesses.

“It is my aim to continue the Engines & Equipment Association’s support for members with a view to facilitating new working partnerships and enhancing existing ones for their mutual benefit. We have some fantastic members who are producing highly innovative products and are committed to growing the marine

engine and equipment manufacturing business. “

Concludes Nigel: “It’s my job to promote what we do and ensure our members’ efforts are recognised by Government and other groups associated with standards, classification and the industry in general.

We have some great people and member organisations that are at the forefront of technology and we need to make sure everyone knows exactly what we can achieve, together.”

www.britishmarine.co.uk

Nigel Smith

Work will begin in April, with completion due in April 2016. At peak, BAM expects up to 40 people to be employed directly in the construction of the new facility, with wider benefits spreading to local suppliers and subcontractors. www.lerwick-harbour.co.uk

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N-Sea invests £1.5m in new dive support vesselN-Sea, the Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (IMR) specialist, has launched its third diving support vessel. The Edradour represents a £1.5 million investment for the company and will be immediately utilised in its industry-leading IMR operations in the North Sea, as well as in Holland and Germany.

Launched in Aberdeen Harbour at the beginning of the month, the Edradour’s high-capacity and high-performance capabilities as a daughter craft was showcased at Subsea Expo in Aberdeen this week. Similar to its sister vessel, the Aberlour, the Edradour features added capability and redundancy, making it ideally suited for restricted area access around offshore vessels, platforms and mobile offshore drilling units where diving support vessels have limited access for maintenance and surveys.

The Edradour will be utilised as a specialist diving and intervention craft for the inspection of subsea structure, light construction works, debris removal, special periodic surveys (SPS) and inshore harbour survey work.

Commenting on the launch of the vessel, N-Sea Chief Operating Officer, Roddy James said: “We are proud to have added the Edradour to our increasing fleet of dive support and specialist intervention vessels; it represents the next generation of craft in terms of safety, capability and reliability. N-Sea’s key objective is to produce safe, sound and swift solutions and the Edradour ensures our fleet will continue to exceed the expectations of our clients within the offshore subsea industry.”

N-Sea is known for its innovative work as an independent offshore subsea contractor, specialising in IMR services for the international oil and gas, renewable and telecom/utility industries, as well as for civil contracting communities. With particular focus on North Sea activity, N-Sea provides offshore and survey services to major operators and service companies alike.

www.n-sea.com

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UK marine window wiper specialist, Duro Wipers Ltd was recently pleased to welcome a visit from Michael Fallon, the UK’s Secretary of State for Defence.

The Conservative politician visited the manufacturing company to show his support for the firm and was shown around the Gloucestershire factory, meeting staff and apprentices.

He was keen to learn more about about Duro Wipers’ patented transfer box which transfers the power from the motor to the two spindles. Duro Wipers claims this provides a smooth, quiet and powerful maintenance free performance which they believe will last the lifetime of a vessel. “It is a world-beating company, they’ve got a wiper design that

Michael Fallon visits Duro Wipersnobody else in the world has got, a wiper design that comes with a lifetime guarantee.” This allows Duro Wipers the confidence to offer extended and Lifetime Warranties to the Royal Navy and the R.N.L.I.

• Total project investment of £8.3m

• £1m grant through Round 6 of RGF

• 120+ new jobs including 15 apprenticeships

CTruk’s plans to build larger vessels for offshore wind and diversify for sustainable growth were given a boost today with Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg’s announcement that the Essex-based SME has been selected to receive funding through Round 6 of the UK Government’s Regional Growth Fund.

The £1 million RGF grant will catalyse private investment of around £7.3 million for the construction of an Advanced Composite Technology Centre, incorporating a training facility, on the River Colne in East Colchester. It is expected that the project will create over 120 new jobs over the next few years, including the provision of training skills for 15 new apprentices.

The centre will enable CTruk to build larger workboats designed to meet the complex demands of wind farms further offshore, educate the next generation of modern boat-builders and facilitate diversification into other commercial marine sectors (the company recently announced a hydrographic survey vessel order from the Port of London Authority). CTruk also plans to use its

Advanced composite technology centre selected for grant supportcomposite expertise for non-marine manufacturing at the centre in the longer term future.

This project is a prime example of the Offshore Wind Industrial Strategy in action, with industry and Government working together to build a competitive and innovative UK supply chain. CTruk’s bid received strong local, regional and political support from Sir Bob Russell MP, Bernard Jenkin MP, Colchester Borough Council, Tendring District Council, University of Essex, Colchester Institute, South East Local Enterprise Partnership, Haven Gateway partnership, Essex Chambers of Commerce and East of England Energy Group (EEEGR) as well as major client CWind Ltd.

CTruk chairman Pete McIntosh commented, “We are delighted that our project has been selected and wholeheartedly thank all of those who supported the bid. It is our intention to continue driving UK innovation in marine vessel design and to remain competitive in a changing market. The Advanced Composite Technology Centre will enable us to diversify and grow sustainably, meeting our aspiration to be more than boat builders.”

Work is planned start on the new building in the spring.

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Servowatch technology puts Cathelco BWTS ahead of the gameServowatch Systems’ cooperation with UK-based Cathelco has resulted in what is claimed to be the most technically advanced new generation ballast water treatment system (BWTS) on the market.

UK-based Servowatch, the global leader in automated ship control systems, has been working closely with Cathelco to develop a fully integrated alarm, monitoring, and process control system for its combination filtration and UV BWTS, a key component of the IMO approval process and U.S Coast Guard AMS acceptance.

Cathelco’s Projects and Development Manager, Steve Ellis said: “We wanted to develop a ballast water treatment system that could remain effective in the most challenging water conditions and in order to do that we needed an advanced monitoring and control solution capable of automatically adjusting to different water qualities. Servowatch fully understood what we wanted to achieve and provided a

solution that has allowed us to introduce one of the most advanced ballast water treatment systems currently in the market place.”

Wayne Ross, Servowatch Systems’ Chief Executive Officer, said: “By fully integrating Cathelco’s ballast water

management system with a ship’s computer system, a single operator can control all of the functions from one location, saving considerable time and effort in complicated ballasting operations. But this is only one aspect of the technology; it also monitors the ‘health’ of all the major components and logs the data in a way that can be easily extracted for use in the Ballast Water Handbook – an essential part of the Type Approval requirements.”

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LA Marine is the specialist shipping and marine law team of Lester Aldridge LLP, providing expert advice and practical solutions to both the commercial shipping and leisure marine industries.

They are one of a very small number of firms with a specialist team providing advice to Port and Harbour Authorities; indeed the range of expertise that they provide to this sector would be hard to find elsewhere. Benefiting from the wealth of experience the company have in this highly specialist area of law, their clients say that they value the friendly, down-to-earth approach. Clients of LA Marine can be confident that their lawyers really understand their business and the sector.

Several members of the team were formerly partners or senior assistants at leading shipping law firms in London. With our offices located in both London and Southampton, clients also get the advantage of a London presence combined with the lower fees which a regional base allows.

LA Marine’s clients include a number of Harbour and Port authorities and marina operators as well as cruise line and other ship owners and operators, yacht owners, insurers, P&I Clubs, marine finance companies, yacht charter companies, repair yards, yacht brokers and boat dealers. They therefore understand the

Specialist shipping and marine lawrequirements and the issues facing both the harbour authority and the harbour users so that the advice given can be specifically focused to meet your needs.

The firm is a member of a number of trade federations and associations, including the British Ports Association and the British Marine Federation. Members of the team also provide seminars and workshops on a variety of topics to clients and professional bodies worldwide.

LA Marine are always happy to provide references from harbour clients for whom they currently act.

Areas in which the firm can advise and assist port and harbour authorities:

• drafting and implementation of harbour revision orders, general directions and harbour bye-laws.

• harbour development issues, including the impact of environmental designations, such as EU habitats and MCZ’s.

• shore side property issues and harbour licensing.

• enforcement of harbour bye-laws and Merchant Shipping Regulations.

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• pilotage issues.

• contracts for the sale or purchase of harbour tugs, pilot cutters, patrol vessels.

• recovery of harbour dues, mooring fees and payment for other services rendered by the harbour authority.

• disposal of abandoned vessels.

• claims for personal injuries sustained on harbour premises of by harbour employees.

• health and safety issues.

• employment contracts and disputes.

• insurance claims.

• repair and refit contracts.

• towage contracts and salvage claims.

• berthing and boat storage contracts.

Fee structure

LA Marine work with their clients, new and existing, to assist them to manage costs by providing regular costs projections and updates on costs incurred. Depending on the nature of the work undertaken, they can also provide quotes for fixed fees.

Added value

LA Marine provides a unique combination of the skills normally only found in the larger London firms with a hands-on approach that is aimed at the practical needs of port and harbour authorities. The company is one of a very small number of firms that can promote a harbour revision order from start to finish, while also dealing with the more routine issues facing ports, on a cost effective basis. They relish the opportunity to work with clients to provide additional support in the form of training (tailored to the client’s requirements), seminars, workshops and file reviews.

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After the success of the inaugural awards, launched for the 2014 Marine Propulsion conference, more categories have been introduced for 2015. An independent judging panel, with expertise across all the subject areas covered by the awards scheme, will assess all the entries and prepare a shortlist for each category.

The awards will be presented on 15 April form part of the annual Marine Propulsion conference.

Marine Propulsion’s executive editor Paul Gunton said: “It will be a memorable evening and the winners will be rightly proud of their achievement.” He explained that entry criteria have been defined to recognise developments made in the previous calendar year.

Entries are welcome from organisations of all sizes and from anywhere in the world.

To submit a nomination, visit: www.marinepropulsionconference.com There is a link to the awards from the event’s home page.

The award categories

Eight awards will be presented at the Marine Propulsion conference Gala Dinner on 15 April 2015 and nominations are open for seven of them. The eighth – the Lifetime Achievement Award – will be made by the staff of Marine Propulsion The other seven awards are:

Nominations open for 2015 Marine Propulsion Awards

Marine Engines Award Companies or individuals can enter engines or engine-related equipment that has been brought to market for the first time or has been substantially improved and relaunched, or ongoing engine-related projects that have shown tangible results, during the previous calendar year. The winning entry will be an innovative and original development that represents a step-change in engine technology.

Auxiliary Machinery Award Companies or individuals can enter auxiliary machinery that has been brought to market for the first time, has been substantially improved and relaunched, or featured in a shipboard installation during the

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previous calendar year. The winning entry will demonstrate an innovative and original development that improves a ship’s operational efficiency or reduces risk to personnel.

Environmental Performance Award Companies or individuals can enter a product or process that has been brought to market for the first time, has been substantially improved and relaunched, or featured in a shipboard installation during the previous calendar year. The winning entry will demonstrate actual or potential environmental benefits as a result of its implementation.

Fuel Efficiency Award Companies or individuals can enter products, systems, processes or policies that have been brought to market or implemented for the first time or have been substantially improved and relaunched during the previous calendar year. The winning entry will demonstrate that it has provided a permanent improvement in fuel efficiency, either on a specific ship or across a fleet.

Innovation Award Companies or individuals can enter products, systems, processes or designs that have been brought to market or made public or implemented for the first time, or have been substantially improved and relaunched, during the previous calendar year. The winning entry will demonstrate an original development relevant to any aspect of marine engineering that shows an imaginative and effective solution to an engineering requirement.

Shipowner Efficiency Award Shipowning, operating or managing companies or individuals can enter projects that have been implemented in a ship, across a fleet or within the company during the previous calendar year. The winning entry will demonstrate an improvement in efficiency that has brought benefits to both the company and its customers in terms of reduced time, costs, waste or energy consumption.

Electrical Systems Award Companies or individuals can enter electrical equipment or control systems that have been brought to market for the first time or have been substantially improved and relaunched, or featured in a shipboard installation in the previous calendar year. The winning entry will demonstrate how, by using the equipment, a ship, a fleet or a company has improved efficiency, reduced costs, less waste or better safety.

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10 years of IPS drivesVolvo Penta’s IPS drive system recently celebrated its first decade in production. As well as having a significant impact on the leisure motorcruiser market, this innovative drive system with its pulling propeller proved a hit for commercial vessels. The most notable feature of Volvo Penta IPS is the forward-facing propellers, which are mounted at the forward end

of the propulsion unit. The propellers are counter-rotating, and pull the boat rather than push it – unlike conventional propellers. The propeller wash is parallel with the bottom of the boat, so that all the power developed drives the boat forward. An overnight sensation, the system was showered with industry awards and soon more than 100 boat models were installed with Volvo Penta IPS.

Marine specific engine drives and transmissions overcome drive misalignment to remove vibration and noiseCenta Transmissions specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of engine drives and mechanical transmissions for all types of small and medium fishing boats, ferries, workboats, offshore support craft and other vessels.

The range of products available to marine engineers includes a wide range of couplings, including their renowned CENTAFLEX-DS, R, M, AM and AGM marine couplings, the CENTAX range for larger vessels and their steel, composite and carbon fibre driveshafts.

Centa flexible couplings are specifically designed to overcome all types of drive misalignment and eliminate the subsequent vibration and noise caused by misaligned drives.

Explains Tom Binns, sales engineer at Centa: “We will always recommend the installation of one of our flexible rubber couplings between the engine flywheel and the gearbox and from gearbox to the stern gear of any vessel. This allows different elements of the drivetrain to remain vibrationally isolated from one another by removing direct metal to metal

contact, reducing stress and wear and minimising vibrations.

We have also extended the range of electromagnetic clutches we launched last year. We’ve had an excellent response to this particular product and, due to customer demand, have introduced several new sizes to cover both ends of the PTO spectrum. Our offering now includes smaller 100, 200 and 400Nm clutch through to a 7,800Nm size.

Our water- and fireproof electromagnetic clutches are easily integrated into existing systems, offer bespoke adaptations to suit any driven plant and are fully operable via remote control from inside the wheel house.”

Tom continues: “Shafts include the CENTADISC lightweight driveshaft, the innovative CENTALINK and our composite or carbon fibre ultra-lightweight shaft with CENTADISC-C flexible couplings. Since carbon fibre is exceptionally strong, its strength and low weight combination enable it to span distances of over 10 metres without the need for intermediate bearing support.

Bearings are often the major cause of misalignment and subsequent noise, therefore, eliminating them ensures the shaft ‘hangs’ freely across the drive span, ensuring vibration and noise-free operation.”


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After looking around for a replacement engine for his Island Plastic 24, Dorset based fisherman Dave Micklewright decided on the Mermaid MKDI-50.

Now the engine is coming up for its 50 hour service and so far Dave says he’s been very pleased.

The MKDI range was launched at METS last year and Dave jumped at the chance to be the first to buy the engine. Being based in Dorset, Dave knew he would have back-up from Mermaid Marine whose engineers assisted with the installation and commissioning.

“I had an engine from Mermaid Marine a few years ago for one of my previous boats,” he said. “When the old Perkins engine on this current boat blew up, I decided to hunt around and looked in the usual places for a second hand engine but there was nothing suitable as I needed a low revving engine with torque.”

He added: “A lot of the new engines are high revving but I went around to Mermaid Marine and Julian explained about the MKDI range and so far it has worked out OK.”

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ZF celebrate 100th anniversaryZF Marine, part of the ZF group, is a world leader in the design and development of complete propulsion systems for all types of vessels. Along with ZF Services UK Ltd they provide the customer with an efficient and reliable product and support package for specific vessel designs or operation profiles.

This year ZF is celebrating 100 years in business. It was founded in 1915, and through a 100-year history has developed into a leading technology company in driveline and chassis technology with a global network of 71,600 employees at 122 locations worldwide.

ZF began as a specialist supplier of gears and transmissions to the aviation and motor industry and is now a global mobility technology company. Its technology is used in cars, commercial vehicles, construction, agricultural machinery, rail vehicles and marine applications. The company also focuses on the wind power and electronic components business.

“ZF’s history is an example of how to exploit entrepreneurial opportunities together,” said ZF CEO Dr. Stefan Sommer. “All ZF employees can be proud of this – from the development as well as the production departments, from the domestic company parts that have always been a part of ZF or from a part that joined ZF later.”

ZF explained it is not only about the past, but also about the innovative culture and therefore the sustainability of the ZF Group.

With its current product range, ZF said it is well prepared for the big trends of the future: from fuel efficiency and reduction of CO2 emissions, lightweight design, electrification and networking, to autonomous driving, adding that many of these megatrends are already being served by ZF with its production-ready technology. For others, ZF has presented studies and concepts over the past few years.

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And Dave explained that while several changes had to be made to the boat – Cherry Brandy - to fit the new engine, he is pleased with the result.

“We’ve had no issues at all,” he said. “I’m very pleased with the engine which is proving more economical than the Perkins. We’re burning around one litre of fuel an hour as we work on tickover trawling for ragworm.”

The Mermaid MKDI-50 engine has a PRM260D2 2:1RR gearbox fitted with an uprated 80amp alternator.

The Mermaid MKDI range of engines are marinised by Mermaid Marine in its new research and development facilities and are Stage III emission compliant.

Mermaid Marine can be contacted on: 01202 677776 Or e-mail: [email protected]

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DIAMOND DIESELS (UK) LIMITED

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GE Transportation appoint new UK distributor for marine diesel engine parts & servicesTurner Engine Powered Services (Turner EPS), Europe’s largest single source providers of maintenance and repair services, bespoke design & build solutions and systems for power generation equipment involving; diesel and gas reciprocating engines, electrical & mechanical governors and explosion protection systems, announced recently that it has been appointed as the new United Kingdom parts & services distributor for GE Marine diesel engines.

This new development closely follows Turner EPS’s appointment as GE’s Parts & Services distributor for Norway in September 2013.

Turner EPS has a long and proud history of supporting the marine, offshore and stationary power industry providing innovative solutions for customers and end users who need a fast, flexible and reliable quality service.

Gary Peacock, Turner EPS Business Development Manager said, “We are delighted to further expand our relationship with GE by providing regional support and service for the GE engine portfolio in the UK. From a strategic point we can now support GE customers operating anywhere in the North Sea, Scandinavia or in UK waters”.

Turner EPS’s Aberdeen office will be the point of contact for parts, services and all other enquiries.

Long Lasting, Fuel Efficient Diesel Engines

For more than 40 years, GE has been a world leader in manufacturing medium-speed diesel engines. Their engines meet the latest emission requirements for EPA Tier 3, Tier 4i and IMO Tier II and Tier III and are backed up by an extensive parts distribution and service network.

GE’s engines are dependable, long-lasting, durable and efficient. More than 15,000 are in operation worldwide in some of the most challenging industrial environments, including tugboats in Turkey, fishing vessels in Peru, offshore construction vessels in Norway and ferries in the USA. Engineered for dependability, GE engines deliver the lowest life cycle costs and best-in-class fuel efficiency on the market today.

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Norwegian shipbuilder Westplast AS has chosen Arkansas-based NAMJet to provide propulsion solutions for its newest seismic survey vessel, the WP950.

Designed as a global support platform for oil and gas industry seismographic research, the WP950 will also be used for streamer cable replacements.

The boat is powered by twin 295-horsepower (hp) Yanmar diesels paired to twin TRAKTOR® Jet TJ 381 (15-inch) waterjets capable of propelling the 31-foot, 15,653-pound (7100 kg) craft to top speeds of 28 knots. The vessel’s TRAKTOR® Jet propulsion system also provides 6,393 pounds (2900 kg) of Bollard Pull.

Initial design of the vessel began in September of 2011, and it was immediately obvious that Westplast’s unique hull design and performance characteristics would require several custom modifications to NAMJet’s TJ 381 propulsion platform.

“The hull design required us to shorten the TJ 381s by six inches,” said NAMJet General Manager Jim Ducker. “We also custom-designed a water pickup system, intake knife system, and shaft tube protection system. Finally, we added a grease-lubricated

Westplast AS chooses NAMJet Propulsion for seismic survey vessel

bearing pack that allows the system to be run even if it’s out of the water,” said Ducker

The first test vessel launched in October of 2012 to highly successful sea trials. The boat’s initial success spurred an order for three additional boats, the first of which will be delivered in mid-January of 2013, with additional vessels following suit in February and March. Plans are also in the works for another nine vessels to be completed in 2013 and 2014.

“NAMJet’s custom manufacturing capacity and design flexibility made them the ideal

propulsion solution for the WP950,” said Hallgeir Skorpen,

Westplast’s Managing Director. “The boat has met with fantastic success thus far, and we look forward to great things from our partnership.”

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Evinrude E-TEC G2BRP (Bombardier Recreational Products) has partnered with Piranha Ribs, based in Hampshire, UK to debut the new E-TEC G2 Evinrude outboard engine product line-up. According to BRP the new G2 boasts increased performance and fuel efficiency for both commercial and recreational users.

At the range’s recent debut at London Boat Show, a choice of models from the Evinrude range from 25-250HP were hooked up to a selection of RIBs built by Piranha Ribs.

Vince Winyard, director at Piranha Ribs, said; “The quality of the design and performance of the Evinrude brand is second to none, especially with the arrival of the new E-TEC G2 to the range. This partnership is beneficial for both us and BRP, as it will allow us to use the highest quality engines on our ribs and showcase them to commercial and recreational users from the show.”

The Evinrude E-TEC G2 outboard engine produces up to 75 per cent fewer total regulated emissions, with 15 per cent better fuel efficiency and 20 per cent more torque than leading four-stroke engines, according to BRP’s figures.

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Boatbuilder Cheetah Marine and outboard motor dealer Selva Marine UK have joined forces to set up a sales and service centre for Selva’s engines.

The initial range of engines will consist of the Selva Dorado 996 cc at both 25hp and 30hp, the Selva Marlin 1596 cc at both 30hp and 50hp, and the Selva Tarpon 1741 cc rated at 40hp. This range of “continuously rated” motors will be available directly to commercial customers, Selva dealers and boat builders.

David Pougher, UK Agent for Selva UK, said: “This exciting partnership with Cheetah Marine will ensure that our commercial customers receive the optimum hp and kW rating, along with advice, support and the right level of service to suit this market.”

As well as the sales process, Cheetah Marine will also offer spare parts, service and an engine exchange programme. All engines and spares will be held by Cheetah Marine and delivered to them directly from the Selva factory in Italy.

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ACE Winches, the globally acclaimed winch and deck machinery specialist, has announced the appointment of Colin Black as chief commercial officer, a new role introduced to strengthen the company’s board of management.

Mr Black joins as the firm sets its sights on further international growth supported by the introduction of new technology. He is responsible for leading and managing its overall commercial strategy and the management of the ACE Winch Academy.

Colin Black stated: “ACE Winches has an enviable reputation as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and market leader in deck machinery solutions, and with my operational background I fully understand the demands of an industry facing the challenges of low oil price. As a co-inventor of several patents I am really enjoying the creative environment within ACE Winches and the solutions we provide. We have already introduced a number of new patented technologies and innovations to the market to address these challenges.”

“My first day in the job was witnessing factory acceptance testing of our new ACE Reel Drive System (RDS), the second

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day was in Rotterdam, aboard the largest crane vessel in the world, Heerema’s Thialf, gaining an overview of our forthcoming RDS operation in West Africa.

We designed, manufactured and delivered a new IWOCS ACE Umbilical Reeler this week so there is no shortage of variety in my role.”

Alfie Cheyne, CEO stated: “With more than 30 year’s operational and commercial experience working across the international oil and gas sector, Colin

has played a number of leadership roles in building businesses and developing client master service agreements globally, and we welcome his expertise on our board of management as we continue to grow our business internationally.”

Colin is currently a member of Oil and Gas UK and a director of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Europe, and a committee member of the Energy Institute

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Fendercare Marine Asia Pacific launch new rope splicing facility● New facility for splicing up to 12-strand rope.

● Additional service emphasises customer commitment to providing one-stop solution.

Fendercare Marine Asia Pacific has recently launched a new rope splicing service for existing and new customers available from their Singapore base.

The service provides the splicing of polypropylene, nylon and mixture for up to 12-strand ropes. The type of rope ends available will include covered soft eyes, thimble eye and thimble & master link, and they will also consider any special customer requirements.

“Fendercare Marine Asia Pacific has been long established as a leading stockist of high tenacity PP, mixture, nylon and UHMWPE

rope products for the mooring, towing, offshore and oil and gas industries. We import and sell approximately 3,000 coils of ropes every year from India, Korea and Germany. By adding a rope splicing facility, we are delighted to offer a fully comprehensive rope service to our existing and new customers”, commented Rohan Pande, Business Development Manager.

Fendercare Marine Asia Pacific was established in Singapore in 2000 and has enjoyed year-on-year growth in product sales ever since offering rope, Yokohama fenders and oil transfer hoses, buoyancy and deck and quayside mooring equipment.

As well as standard/commercial STS operations, Fendercare Marine Asia Pacific has also been involved in emergency operations to assist in lightering cargo from potentially dangerous vessels/situations and assist in keeping the cargo contained in a safe environment. A large stock of equipment on the ground, a pool of highly experienced local Mooring Masters, and a dedicated operations team on 24/7 cover, allow Fendercare Marine Asia Pacific to respond promptly to these scenarios.

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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 drive, 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 276611 or email: [email protected]

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Examples of TECDOS maritime projects:

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ShoreTension®, a revolutionary vessel mooring system, is helping the marine industry to address the global challenges of energy conservation, improving ships’ safety and the continuous need to reduce down-time of available terminals. The ShoreTension® system uses ropes made with Dyneema® SK78 fiber from DSM to ensure permanent tension, even in extreme conditions.

ShoreTension is a stand-alone hydraulically controlled mooring system, designed to absorb the energy of the moving ship in a gust of wind and store this internally whilst paying out the mooring lines. When the peak loads are over, the system heaves in the lines with the energy stored, returning to its initial position. The system does not require any external energy, thus providing an effective and sustainable mooring solution.

To demonstrate its reliability, the ShoreTension system has undergone extensive tests after it was introduced to a number of end-users at various ports around the world, such as Rotterdam, Sines and Cotonou. These were all completed successfully.

The four-way partnership between ShoreTension BV, Hoenderop BV, Gleistein Ropes and DSM Dyneema BV provided a significant contribution to the success of the ShoreTension vessel mooring system.

At the heart of the system are ‘MegaTwin Dyneema®, HS Dyneema® SSC’ lines produced by Geo Gleistein & Sohn GmbH. Their load bearing cores are made with Dyneema SK78 fiber from

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DSM, setting a new standard in the design of light, strong and stiff mooring lines.

A new “snake skin cover” was developed with Dyneema by Gleistein Ropes to help protect the load bearing core during its use, thus mitigating the risk of premature line failure, while extending the ropes’ lifetime, saving on replacement cost and reducing environmental impact.

Gert van den Burg of ShoreTension B.V. explains: “Whereas with conventional mooring ropes, most of the tension is transferred to the ship, in the new system the tension is transferred to the ShoreTension unit, located onshore. Because of the exceptional demands of the system, mooring lines need to be durable, light and strong, with little or no stretch. Mooring lines made with Dyneema can meet these demands given the properties of the fiber used and their proven value for mooring of VLCC’s, LNG carriers and cruise lines for many years.”

To address the unique needs of the system, Gleistein Ropes and DSM Dyneema B.V. provided a dedicated principal-based system approach at the full-scale ShoreTension test facility in Vlaardingen. Gert van den Burg: “A partnership can only be successful if all participants deliver high levels of commitment, dedication and focus. Gleistein Ropes and DSM Dyneema continue to meet our expectations to the full.”

DSM Dyneema President Gerard de Reuver said: “The ShoreTension System offers exciting perspectives for the

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shipping industry in terms of safety and productivity. Moreover, the system also addresses the global challenges of energy conservation and pollution control, which we face as a society. At DSM we are delighted to be able to apply our Bright Science for projects such as these.”

Mooring ropes made with Dyneema fiber are 7 times stronger than steel, which makes them strong enough to take the highest loads. They are lightweight yet smooth and easy to handle. Ropes made with Dyneema are also safer – there is no danger of backlash or snaking in the unlikely event of a rope break and they last at least twice as long as steel and other synthetic ropes.

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Harken Oceanic Cable blocks are used on vessels to safely lead cables & towed objects overboard. At only 19.3 kg (42.5 lb) the 500 mm (19.7 in) sheave diameter pulley is light enough to align to the load, optimizing cable tracking.

Simple to use The Oceanic Cable block has been used by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, University of Rhode Island, and the University of Delaware Oceanographic Research departments as well as many other ocean research organizations.

Maintaining the block is easy Simply flushing the block through with fresh water after use will keep the self-lubricating bearings free rolling. If further maintenance is required, only one hex wrench is needed to disassemble the Oceanic Cable block. All the bearings are captive, so there is no need to worry about losing parts.

Durability The UV-stabilized 6061-T6 aluminum sideplates are hardcoat-anodized for maximum protection and PTFE-coated for a smooth surface.

Design The block’s wide throat allows passage of wire terminals. The sheave’s durable, lightweight Nylatron® material has high mechanical stiffness, resists static electricity, and has excellent wear resistance. Isolating materials between aluminum and stainless steel components minimize corrosion.

Large diameter sheave The blocks’s large center hole moves the center of gravity toward the shackle, improving its ability to align to the load.

The sheave’s groove detailing can be designed to suit specific cables.

Bearings Delrin® roller bearings are housed in a center cage to keep them parallel for low-friction efficiency. The captive Torlon® ball bearings handle side loads. The large-diameter bearing cage reduces friction and spreads the load.

Options The block has a magnet pocket and can be supplied with or without a magnetic counter.

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According to UK company Tyne and Wear Marine (TWM), common misconceptions abound when it comes to testing bollards. For example, many seem to think that bollards should be tested at 90° to the quayside and on a rare occasion this may be true – but, however it’s not always practical.

Produced in the North East of England and being launched globally, TWM’s Bollard Load Testing equipment (BLT) is

Never mind the bollardsspecifically designed to test bollards and, claims the company, could help prevent dangerous, life threatening and expensive failures.

The Bollard Load Testing equipment is the result of over a year’s research, development and testing by TWM’s marine engineering specialists who have designed a fully calibrated, and easily deployable way of testing the strength of marine bollards.

The equipment is fully transportable and uses a powerful hydraulic ram and specialist torque rope to recreate more than 100 tonnes of ‘pull’. The breakthrough replaces the traditional method of a tug pulling against the bollard, a method that has previously caused damage to vessels and can be dangerous to the people involved.

The development of the equipment is the result of the company’s local Port of Tyne seeking a solution to test the integrity and safety of their quayside bollards when previous enquiries elsewhere had not provided anything fit for purpose.

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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.

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For ships, rigs and other sea-based platforms, pollution prevention is governed by the MARPOL Regulations, but under the Merchant Shipping Regulations 1997, ports, harbours, terminal operators and marinas also have a duty to plan for the provision of reception facilities for certain ship and boat generated MARPOL wastes. Port and harbours have a statutory ‘duty of care’ to ensure that waste is safely contained and is only transferred to authorised persons under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

Oil pollution preparedness regulations

In addition, ports must meet the requirements of the Oil Pollution Preparedness Response and Co-operation (OPRC) Convention. The national competent authority that oversees compliance in the UK is the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, which requires all qualifying ports to possess an approved contingency plan to deal with oil spills, including provision of ‘self-help’ (Tier 1) and regional assistance (Tier 2).

Where accidental spills in a harbour occur from vessels, the statutory harbour authority has powers to prosecute offenders. Where the source of the spill is on land, the Environment Agency is the prosecuting authority, with the harbour

authority assisting in the provision of evidence.

Dealing with spills

If a spill does occur preparation is key, oil spill contingency plans must be in place to enable ports to stop pollution in its tracks, quickly. Part of these plans should include keeping the appropriate spill equipment on site supported by trained staff - essential for ISO14001 compliance. Tier 1 is the first line of defence, but in many cases it will not be enough. Having an expert team (Tier 2) on hand to respond round the clock is essential to avoiding chronic damage, loss of business continuity and environmental pollution.

Following a spill, there is a legal obligation to clean up the area thoroughly, remediating the marine environment and/or land back to its pre-spill state. This will require expert support, with a post-spill assessment conducted in order to implement the best course of action.

Spill clean-up action

Adler and Allan’s Tier 2 response team helped in the recovery of the luxury motor yacht, Kahu, from the seabed at East Cowes Marina on the Medina River, while limiting the spread of pollution by containing and removing leaked oil.

Following a fire in November 2013, Kahu sank with an estimated 9,000 litres of marine diesel fuel oil on-board. Adler and Allan used booms and skimmers to contain and collect the diesel oil and protect an upriver wild fowl

conservation site, at threat from a strong flood tide carrying pollution to its banks

While preparations were being made to remove Kahu from the seabed, the Adler and Allan team managed the pollution threat around the clock and provided daily environmental reports to the Harbour Master and Environment Group.

Kahu was lifted by a floating crane onto a salvage barge. Adler and Allan deployed further oil booms and skimmer systems to mitigate any potential major loss of fuel from the Kahu’s tanks during the lift. Prior to the final stages of the lift, a team boarded the boat and pumped out fuel tanks and engine boom bilges. Divers also cleared the sea bed where Kahu’s hull rested.

Adler and Allan claims to be the leading marine spill response company for coastal facilities in the UK, providing accredited Tier 2 pollution response services to over 85 ports, harbours and terminals from its nationwide network. In addition to pollution response, Adler and Allan is accredited by the Nautical Institute on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to undertake marine pollution training from Foundation to Commander Level.

Adler and Allan also provide dedicated consultancy services to assist ports in the preparation and submission of contingency plans, the scoping and facilitation of exercises and the remediation of contaminated sites.

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Lamor SeahunterLamor and Nordic Seahunter have entered a worldwide exclusive relationship for sales and customization of the modular work platforms for shoreline and harbor operations.

The Lamor Seahunter is a unique and robust platform that has been fully tested in various weather and environmental conditions in Norway. The platform is powered by an outboard engine.

“We are very proud to have become a partner with Lamor, thus creating the Lamor Seahunter. We feel that the exclusive worldwide agreement is an exceptional opportunity for the Nordic Seahunter concept with a globally recognized oils spill recovery and response company like Lamor,” says Rune Rørstad, Department Manager, Nordic Seahunter, Bodø Industri AS.

This agreement and product line is a perfect niche fit for our product portfolio. The synergies between both companies are unique and the new Lamor Seahunter is a working platform with flexible configurations and easily transported, something I believe our customers will truly benefit from in the various oil spill clean-up operations.

The Lamor Seahunter is a very carefully designed concept that will exceed customer expectations,” says Lamor’s Product Group Manager Krister Rask.

“Each hull is rotomolded thermo plastic (PE) which ensures a durable and conform surface. The hulls are catamaran shaped which gives the most stable work platform for these kinds of operations. Moreover, two or more hulls may be connected, side by side, or in length to perform an even longer and wider platform,” says Rørstad.

Each hull can carry 1500 kg (3300 lbs) which is more than three times its own weight. “The Lamor Seahunter hulls may be stored in stock, and are easily transported on trailers, trucks, containers, helicopters etc.,” concludes Rask.

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Monitoring vessel remotely efficientThe Satellite Applications Catapult describes itself as “part of a consortium developing the world’s first non-invasive marine vessel monitoring system, which will help significantly reduce fuel costs and harmful emissions, and improve overall vessel efficiency throughout the marine sector”.

The Project – IConIC (Intelligent Condition monitoring with Integrated Communications) consortium, is led by STS Defence and includes other SMEs as

well as both Portsmouth and Southampton Universities. The consortium will develop an automated machine-to-machine and ship-to-shore data exchange capability to detect ship propulsion faults using the diesel generator’s vibration and current, as well as automatically making maintenance decisions based on the availability of spares and engineers.

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Stuart Martin, CEO of the Satellite Applications Catapult, said: “The consortium’s experience in satellite communications and electronics will lead to the first ever non-invasive condition monitoring system that principally detects ship propulsion faults, resulting in reduced maintenance costs and lost downtime while docking.

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Interspill 2015Interspill 2015 will be held at Amsterdam RAI Convention Centre, the Netherlands, on 24-26 March 2015, co-organised by Reed Exhibitions and Interspill Ltd. and hosted by the Spill Response Group Holland (SRGH).

Interspill Ltd. is controlled by the European spill industry associations, NOSCA, SYCOPOL, Eurospill and UKSpill Association, together with EMSA and IPIECA and Oil Spill Response.

The 2012 event attracted over 1,300 delegates, visitors and exhibitors from over 70 countries, it was the most successful event so far in the Interspill series since it started in 2000.

The conference is focussed on the changing landscape of Spill Preparedness and Response as activities continue to move into more challenging environments and public sensitivities to perceived spill risks has increased.

Green discount for Dutch bargesPort of Amsterdam joined the Green Award programme for inland barges at the start of 2015, making it the first port to reward vessels based on their Green Award level.

The level a vessel has attained – Bronze, Silver or Gold – will determine the discount on the Inland Harbour Dues its operator pays for Amsterdam harbour waters.

Port of Amsterdam’s membership in the Green Award programme is consistent with its sustained efforts to reduce its own impact on the environment and promote clean air, cleaner water and clean soil. The Port has been an incentive provider for seafaring vessels carrying the Green Award certificate for many years now, and starting in 2015 the Port will also be giving discounts to Green Award-certified barges.

The new Green Award requirements for inland navigation vessels came into force in June 2014 and introduced a number of new elements. The main difference with its predecessor is that there are different levels within the programme, with vessels being rewarded based on their performance.

Vessels may be classified as Bronze, Silver or Gold depending on the number of points they have earned. Port of Amsterdam will be granting generous discounts to these vessels: 5% for ‘Bronze’ vessels, 10% for ‘Silver’ vessels and 15% for ‘Gold’ vessels. In other words, the amount of the discount received by the vessel or shipping company is directly proportional to the vessel’s environmental friendliness and safety.

The Green Award for Inland Navigation – which identifies, recognises and promotes cleaner vessels – is based on the environmental quality label of the same name for sea shipping.

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Offshore industry to focus on spill response through multi-stakeholder approachIndustry, government and regulators join the debate at Interspill 2015

The oil and gas industry is set to discuss the importance of maintaining focus on oil spill response across all sectors at the three day Interspill conference and exhibition in Amsterdam from 24 – 26 March.

Rob Cox, technical director at IPIECA and Interspill chairman, believes it is crucial that spill prevention and response remains a high priority even as the many initiatives set up after the 2009/10 offshore incidents are starting to deliver results.

He said: “Significant progress has been made in the aftermath of the Montara and Macondo incidents by the offshore industry but we must not take our eye off the ball; it is vital this work continues. The upstream community is more engaged than ever and legislation is hardening, so we are expecting a lot of debate around articulating the financial impacts of risk to help progress response capability for the offshore sector.”

Interspill 2015 brings together industry, academia and government to hear about the latest developments in spill prevention and response. In addition to the conference, the exhibition will showcase the most ground-breaking technologies helping to improve response times and protect the environment. In the biggest exhibition to date, more than 100 exhibitors will demonstrate their latest innovations.

A packed conference programme includes sessions on future risk, stakeholder engagement, multi-agency response, emerging technologies, wildlife preparedness and regulation.

The opening plenary on current issues and challenges is being chaired by Rob Cox, and includes chairman of host trade association SRGH, Wierd Koops, Brian Sullivan, IPIECA Executive Director, Richard Johnson, Technical Director at ITOPF and Robert Limb, Chief Executive and Director at OSRL.

Other organisations set to present include: ExxonMobil, Shell Exploration & Production, SINTEF, IPIECA, IOGP, IMO, Cedre and SEA Consulting Group.

A first for Interspill is the closing plenary session where members of the International Offshore Petroleum Environmental Regulators Forum (IOPER) will present their principles for offshore oil spill

preparedness in an industry-chaired session.

Mr Cox added: “The 1990 Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Cooperation Convention tasks industry to work cooperatively with the IMO and its national delegations and the statistics clearly show the success of our joint work with shipping. Now an opportunity exists for us to work together with international regulators to help improve global oil pollution prevention and preparedness in the offshore sector. We anticipate this will be of great interest to operators and the wider industry keen to hear about how the IOPER principles could drive regional and local regulation in practice.”

Under the theme of ‘working together’ the conference aims to not only reflect on past events, but consider the likely future issues for oil and chemical spill prevention, response and restoration.

In addition to the conference programme, spill industry seminars and scientific workshops are being held on the exhibition floor and are free to attend.

The spill industry seminars feature presentations from leading manufacturers and other organisations, highlighting the latest developments.

The science workshops, led by Cedre will include sessions on dispersant breakthroughs, bioremediation, HNS pollution and spill impact assessment. In particular, the workshop on dispersant breakthroughs will take place on Tuesday at 1.30pm and focuses on chemical dispersion of oil in arctic areas, deep sea and tropical regions. Presenters include Tom Coolbaugh, distinguished scientific associate at ExxonMobil, Per Daling, senior research scientist at SINTEF and Francois Merlin, former head of R&D at Cedre.

The well-established programme of educational short courses on a variety of spill related topics will run at the venue on Monday 23 March, the day before the conference opening.

Interspill 2015 takes place at Amsterdam RAI Convention Centre. The last event in 2012 in London attracted over 1,300 delegates, visitors and exhibitors from over 70 countries.

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Cutting edge workboat efficiency system funding award from InnovateUK Exeter based surveyors and consultants, Safeguard Nautica Ltd, as a part of a consortium, have been awarded co-funding from InnovateUK to develop a workboat efficiency system specifically optimised for the small commercial vessel sector.

The benefits of embracing efficient and sustainable marine operations are becoming increasingly important as

the industry strives for cost savings and emission reductions. In a sector characterised by diverse fleets operated by small and medium sized companies it is less viable for operators to assign resources to analyse and optimise efficiency of the fleet.

The ability to collect data autonomously and apply it to deliver fuel and operational cost savings has never been greater and in an effort to realise this potential for operators, O&M consultants Safeguard Nautica have joined forces with a UK based marine contractor and specialist engineering consultancy to develop an affordable solution.

A maintenance codification system realising the benefits of Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) for smaller vessels, a user-friendly operating system and an autonomous SCADA monitoring system will be developed over a 30 month project co-funded by InnovateUK as a part of the Vessel Efficiency II: Better Systems at Sea competition.

With this additional support the consortium will consult with the industry, design, develop and test the vessel monitoring system.

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Port of London Authority inks deal on new catamaran survey vessel • High-tech, fuel-efficient and proven catamaran design.

• New boat due for delivery later this year

• Vessel will replace long-serving survey vessel Yantlet.

The Port of London Authority (PLA) has sealed a deal to put a new purpose-built survey catamaran on the river Thames. The robust and fuel-efficient CTruk MPC19 is set to replace the PLA’s Yantlet vessel as she reaches the end of her service life.

The new boat is due to enter service later this year and will continue the PLA Hydrography team’s vital survey work which facilitates safe navigation on the tidal Thames. The river is an essential link for trade, travel and leisure. It is home to the UK’s second biggest port, is the busiest inland waterway and hosts the largest concentration of rowing clubs in the country.

The CTruk MPC19 is a hydro-dynamically optimised twin-hull design that boosts smooth passage through the water. It also has a low draught for shallow water access and a low air draught (height) so it can get under Thames bridges with ease. The boat can accommodate up to 12 people (two crew and 10 passengers) and is loaded with features including:

• Water-jet propulsion (for a high level of control and low draught).

• Multi-beam sonar platform.

• A 4-metre survey-capable Rigid Inflatable Boat (R.I.B.).

• Cruise speed of 18 knots.

• Survey speed from 2 knots.

• Fuel efficient to save operating costs.

• Top-of-the-range echo sounding systems and ancillary survey equipment.

• Deck that can take loads of up to 1 tonne per square metre.

• Equipment includes a Palfinger foldable knuckle crane.

This type of boat is popular with offshore wind farm support work. Essex-based supplier CTruk will build the FRP

composite vessel using a vacuum resin-infusion technique, giving a smooth hull shape and lean body frame that will allow for a more efficient passage along the Thames.

Capt. John Pinder, port hydrographer, said, “This boat should be an excellent addition to our fleet. It offers more space to our busy crew and its fuel efficiency is a bonus that will help us keep costs down. We very much look forward to taking delivery of the craft and naming her.”

CTruk has built 18 of these multi-purpose cats to date, with the popular design racking up thousands of service hours on 24/7 operations in the UK and Europe.

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Underwater video aids commercial divers and public safely dive teamsUnderwater video systems are now widely used by both public and private sector dive operations. They consist of a video camera mounted in a waterproof housing with a long cable connecting it to a monitor on the surface where the picture is viewed and recorded. There are numerous advantages of having a system that sends live video to the surface. Many law enforcement agencies and public safety dive teams put down a camera instead of a diver in the initial stages of an underwater search to save time and increase safety. It also allows them to make a permanent record of a search operation, an underwater crime scene, or evidence. Commercial diving companies employ these systems so topside support staff can see what the diver is doing, and to make a video of the work being done for the client.

The city of Fall River, Massachusetts is best know for Lizzie Borden, its Portuguese culture, 19th century textile mills, and Battleship Cove with the world’s largest collection of World War II naval vessels. It is situated along the shores of Mount Hope Bay which provides quick access to the Atlantic Ocean for recreational and commercial vessels. Also encompassed within the city’s borders are two large lakes, several ponds, and the Quequechan River flowing 2.5 miles through downtown. With all of these waterways, Fall River’s police department must be well equipped to deal with water-related emergencies and criminal activity, or violations of maritime law. To assist in these efforts the force established a Harbor Patrol Division, manned with specially trained officers and furnished with task-specific equipment. One of items acquired by the team is a JW Fishers SeaLion-2 ROV. This highly maneuverable remote controlled underwater vehicle is equipped with two high resolution color cameras, can descend to depths up to 1,000 feet, and operate in currents up to 4 knots. The ROV is also equipped with a scanning sonar which allows the operator to see a 400 foot diameter area around the vehicle, regardless of water clarity, an essential feature when working in the murky bay. The SeaLion can check ship hulls for drugs or contraband, inspect underwater structures for explosives, search for drowning victims, and locate weapons and other evidence disposed of in the water.

For groups that don’t have the budget for an ROV, a towed video system is an economical alternative. Teams like the Rochester Police and Wayne Fire Departments, both in New York, have found JW Fishers TOV-1 towed video to be a safe and effective tool for performing underwater searches. Unaffected by cold, darkness, and depth, the towed video can stay submerged all day and all night without concern of decompression sickness or running out of air. Propelled by the moving boat, the system’s low light camera and powerful 100 watt lights provide a clear picture of the underwater environment. Some companies, like DOF Subsea, a global provider of services to the oil and gas industry, find a towed video to be more useful than an ROV for survey operations. Whereas an ROV is typically deployed from a stationary vessel to inspect a site directly below, towing the camera allows a larger area to be surveyed relatively quickly. To assist in their offshore operations DOF acquired a TOV-1 and is using it with Fishers DDW-1 depressor wing to obtain deeper tows with less cable deployed.

In the United Arab Emirates, Envitech Middle East is working with the Environmental Agency Abu Dhabi to develop the first artificial oasis, “Antelope Lakes”. The project makes use of solar energy and innovative water treatment technologies to create environmentally friendly oases to protect areas of desert and help preserve flora, fauna, and endangered species. One of the tools being employed is JW Fishers DV-1 drop video, a system that is lowered from the boat to explore the underwater

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Other companies prefer a compact video system that can mounted on the diver’s helmet or is easily carried by hand. Massachusetts based Underwater Solutions specializes in servicing the drinking water industry. They provide inspections and cleaning of water tanks, clear wells and river crossings and staff members are certified specialists in water quality and water storage. When they perform these operations Underwater Solutions divers are equipped with either a JW Fishers DHC-1 diver-held video system or the MC-1 mini camera mounted to the helmet. This allows the inspection and cleaning to be viewed by topside personnel and a recording made for the company and client.

Another group that likes the compact size and ease of deployment of the MC-1 is the Roswell Fire Department in Georgia. They purchased their system with the optional pole mount which allows a paint roller extension handle to be attached to the camera housing. The system can then be lowered from a boat to look at the bottom in shallow rivers and ponds, hung over the side of a pier of seawall to view an underwater site or structure, or just extended into an area that may be potentially hazardous for fire fighters to enter.

For more information on JW Fishers complete line of underwater search equipment go to:

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Underwater laser scanning with QPS QINSy, providing geo-referenced information in real-timeUnderwater Laser Scanning is becoming the new standard for sub-sea inspection and survey.

Recently QPS was involved in a subsea laser scanning test, the objective of which was to create the point cloud of scanned structures on-the-fly. QINSy acquisition software was interfaced directly to the ROV sensors and the underwater laser scanner, in this case a ULS-500 high resolution underwater laser scanner from 2G Robotics.

The laser data was corrected for ROV movement and geo-referenced in real-time.

The results of this type of underwater laser survey can be used for reporting to insurance companies that require regular inspection of underwater assets, when the

inspections require highly-detailed check-ups of specific subjects including full structure mapping or change detection.

Underwater Laser Scanners can also be deployed on an AUV to conduct subsea pipeline surveys.

The high resolution point cloud data clearly illustrates the pipeline features and potential problems with the structure. Although the technique for subsea laser scanning differs from terrestrial laser scanning, the achieved resolution remains the same.

The resolution of scanned structures will be much higher than that obtained using traditional acoustic techniques such as side scan sonar.

The detail visible in the underwater object scans is incredible, especially in combination with color-coding based on the reported intensity values.

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Figure 2. A visualization of the ROV path (green line) surrounding the structure, demonstrating how it hovered around the underwater structure while performing the scan. Figure 1. A millimeter-precision

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Underwater robot captures images of Antarctic sea iceA team of scientists from the UK, USA and Australia have used an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) to capture ‘detailed, high-resolution 3D maps’ of Antarctic sea ice and provide accurate ice thickness measurements in areas previously too difficult to access.

Oceanographic survey instruments are typically designed to map features on the seafloor, but the team kitted out an AUV with an upward-facing sonar to accurately measure and map the underside of sea ice floes.

“Sea ice in Antarctica is hard to measure. This project was aimed at making 3D measurements of the thickness of sea ice by using an AUV to map the underside of ice floes while simultaneously mapping the surface,” said Hanumant Singh, an engineering scientist at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) whose laboratory designed, built and operated the AUV. SeaBED Technology

The two metre long AUV, known as the SeaBED, is based on a dual-hulled concept designed to give it enhanced stability for low-speed photographic surveys. It was operated in a ‘lawnmower pattern’ at depth of between 20 and 30 metres

to collect data, which Singh says was merged to create high-resolution 3D bathymetric surveys of the underside of the ice. The results of the survey, which included scientists from the WHOI, as well as the British Antarctic Survey and the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies in Australia, were published last November in the journal Nature Geoscience.

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Osiris unveils “revolutionary” survey platformUK-based Osiris Projects says it’s developed a dynamic remotely operated survey platform that could “revolutionise” productivity in shallow water survey and inspection applications.

D’ROP incorporates technology and operating principles from existing ROVs, ROTVs and systems from the dredging industry. Osiris says it addresses many of the limitations of compact free-

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flying ROVs and seabed crawler systems, making it suitable for precision tracking operations in dynamic coastal environments.

“The system is effectively a compact high powered work class ROV platform but with all the expensive and complicated bits that we don’t need for our survey tasks stripped off; no vertical thrusters, simplified ‘hands-off’ deployment and close to fully automated operation,” said Andy McLeay, managing director.

It was initially designed for the operation from Osiris’ newly launched custom-built survey vessel Bibby Athena.

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Royal Navy is an XTRACTA fan! SpanSet’s innovative confined space kit proves a hit with clientsWith many years’ experience working with the shipping industry under its belt, the SpanSet Group has recently launched an innovative new range of confined space kit ideally suited to environments where equipment has to be easy to use, move and store.

SpanSet’s Product Manager James Bradshaw reveals more: “SpanSet has been working with the shipping industry for many years, supplying lifting equipment and height safety equipment to clients such as Shell, BP and the Royal Navy. We have also worked closely with dockyards including Barrow, Rosyth, Portsmouth and Plymouth, offering solutions to on-site safety issues, and so it felt a natural progression to develop the new XTRACTA range particularly suited to this industry.

We used all of our experience and know-how to develop this new lightweight, robust modular system for work sites where access can be difficult and storage space is at a premium. The system allows users to tailor the equipment to the specific issue they are encountering while at the same time reducing the amount of equipment needed on site. Let’s face it, space is always at a premium in these situations and so, of course, is a critical issue. Our system ensured that only a small amount of kit was required to cover all the issues arising.

While the development of a range like XTRACTA is something we have considered for a while, it was our work with the Ministry of Defence – a relationship that stretches back more than 25 years – that was the real catalyst. We were asked to help solve an ongoing

problem accessing the deep tanks on board the Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels, and the main issues were the difficulties moving the equipment around the ship and the variations of the tank openings. We surveyed each of the vessels individually, identified all of the potential hazards and then suggested a solution.

It quickly became apparent to us that although the ships, tanks and access ladders varied from ship to ship, the solutions always remained the same. We realised we could offer a common solution to the diverse problems found across the fleet.

To prove the effectiveness of our solution we carried out a demonstration on board RFA Orangeleaf, during which we highlighted how the equipment could be used in a number of configurations extremely quickly. Using a compact kit, our team working in the tanks moved the equipment around and easily built it up to suit each task and only had to use a minimum number of items to cover a whole variety of jobs. The lightweight robust alloy construction proved ideal for quick and easy movement around the site, which is what makes it such a viable alternative to traditional confined space equipment or scaffold constructions.

The demonstration proved to be a big success generally, one of the specific positive comments received from the client was about the guard rail anchor

system. This innovative idea – currently the only patented system on the market that allows you to install a davit arm on a manhole guard for rescue purposes – uses the guardrail that provides protection from the fall hazard as the anchor point for the davit arm itself, effectively solving the two main issues associated with confined space access with just one piece of equipment. It’s an innovation we are very proud of and demonstrates the approach we always take when developing our products: a focus on safety, quality and reliability combined with fresh ideas that continually bring added value to our clients’ work.”

The SpanSet Group is a global specialist in height safety, lifting and securing loads, with 15 operating plants across the world and an international network of dealers. SpanSet UK has been established for over 40 years, and designs, manufactures and supplies height safety, lifting and load control systems.

All SpanSet products are developed to work as part of an overall safety solution – including products, installations, training, implementation, testing and servicing – allowing SpanSet to meet customers’ needs and develop the safest solutions for working at height, lifting and load restraint.

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A leading independent consultancy and software development company will launch a new web and PC based navigational charting app on stand S10 at Ocean Business 2015.

Norcom Technology Limited’s eChart software combines up to date information from different sources including wreck, cable, tide and geographical data for navigational charts, making it ideal for use by companies carrying out desktop studies prior to installation of offshore structures, cables, pipelines and vessel monitoring.

Uniquely, for computational packages, the easy to use software will be made available on a 10.1” Windows 8 Tablet, for the first time, at the show.

The software is a web (available April 2015) or PC based app which replaces the ARCS Skipper service, withdrawn by the UK Government Hydrographic Office (UKHO) in 2013.

Norcom is a UKHO data reseller and approved as a licenced developer of ARCS service. Norcom saw the opportunity to develop geo-referenced electronic navigational charts for Northen Europe, the Meditteranean and South America. Norcom also has agreement with SHOM (service hydrographique et océanographique de la marine), Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und

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Hydrographie (BSH, Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency of Germany) and Kartverket, the Norwegian Mapping Authority.

Chart data is supplied in chart packs, which can be downloaded from www.norcom-technology.co.uk or the data can be supplied on CD or USB memory stick.

Once downloaded, the charts are updated, for free, every quarter in January, April, July and October, (whilst in subscription) and emails are automatically sent to subscribers when corrections and Chart Plotter updates are made.

Visitors to Ocean Business will be able to order a Windows 8 tablet and Chart Pack bundle. The tablet allows users to run Norcom’s fully functional desktop Chart Plotter anywhere, from an office to at sea.

Also available on the Tablet will be the company’s well known Geodetic survey computation software and Seatrack electronic charting software.

Norcom will also be demonstrating its Catenary Anchor Monitoring System (CAMS) for barge monitoring during pipe laying and Sirius, its new offshore navigation construction software, for positioning DP vessel during installation work and FPSO monitoring.

Norcom is run by Phil Harris, who has over 30 years’ consultancy and software development experience. The company internationally provides a range of systems and services to government organisations, harbour authorities, oil companies, hydrographic survey companies, cable lay companies, wind installation companies dredging companies and freelance hydrographic surveyors. Work includes the provision of electronic charting systems to assist for use in general navigation as well as planning purposes.

To find out more, visit stand S10 at Ocean Business, or visit: www.norcom-technology.co.uk

Atlantas Marine are hosting ROV manufacturers Ocean Modules and VideoRay on stand S7 at Ocean Business, showcasing the latest developments from both companies. The VideoRay Pro 4 is the market leading micro ROV. With more than 3000 systems delivered, they have revolutionised portable underwater inspection.

The Ocean Modules V8 M500 is the only ROV featuring full 360 degree movement with maintained stability. It has exceptional control, and a proven reliability record in offshore renewable and Oil & Gas applications around the UK. Live demonstrations will be held of both systems throughout the show, and a full range of sonars and accessories will be available to view on our stand including the new Dextera ROV multi-tool.

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The foot controls in UK company Steute’s ‘GF(S)I Extreme’ series are designed to be very robust and to withstand high levels of mechanical wear and tear. An optional protective guard hinders unintentional actuation.

According to Steute, the housing is so effectively sealed that it can even withstand high-pressure cleaning (protection class IP 69K).

The powder-coated and corrosion resistant aluminium housing has also passed the salt spray test according to DIN EN ISO 9227.

This switchgear series can be used in safety applications (GFSI) and to actuate machine functions during normal operation (GFI). Different switching inserts permit adaptation to individual applications.

A wireless variant requiring neither power nor signal cables is planned. This variant will communicate via the sWave SW868 /SW915 wireless technology developed by Steute. It facilitates greater flexibility when positioning switchgear and excludes the risk of cables becoming damaged in the rough ambient conditions which extreme foot controls are exposed to every day.

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A new GSM module developed for Rock Seven’s RockFLEET vessel tracking system introduces least cost routing functionality via terrestrial networks, giving users the opportunity to transmit position data via Iridium globally and switch to terrestrial networks when in range.

With user-definable position reports or short text messages from anywhere in the world costing as little as £0.03, RockFLEET is already a highly competitive solution for vessel and fleet tracking, and low cost two-way messaging at sea. Launched in September 2014, Rock Seven’s latest Iridium-based satellite tracking system, now offers even greater cost control with the ability to send position reports to the shore office using GSM data when in range.

RockFLEET GSM functionality is a factory fitted option that does not change the size or compact form of the RockFLEET unit. It has no additional antenna for GSM use and can be supplied

with a global roaming GSM sim, or users can choose to install their own sim from their preferred provider.

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UK-based Servowatch Systems’ chief executive officer Wayne Ross has praised the Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution (KNRM) for winning last month’s prestigious KNVTS Ship of the Year Award for its revolutionary new search and rescue boat, the Nh1816.

“We are proud to have been associated with this revolutionary vessel,” Ross told Maritime Journal. “The Nh1816 is the first in a series of next generation SAR 1906 vessels Damen has delivered to KNRM and rightly seen as the most advanced all-weather, self-righting search and rescue boat in the world.”

Ross explained that Servowatch Systems has been involved in the project from the outset as KNRM required a vessel with an “exceptionally high level” of automation and systems integration. “We were able to meet the requirement with our turnkey ServoFusion solution,” said Ross. “Extensive integration has enabled KNRM to analyse all the data from various systems,

including propulsion plant, auxiliary machinery, electrical systems, communication and navigation systems, HVAC and all safety and security management platforms. The integration of all components like this provides a means of real-time data exchange for ship-to-shore communications, which is sacrosanct to the success of any SAR operation.”

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North Sea helicopter communications recording could become mandatoryRecording of communications between offshore vessels, platforms and helicopters could become a mandatory requirement in the North Sea in order to improve safety. Oil companies are increasingly recording communications between helicopters, offshore installations and vessels with helidecks following a number of incidents over the last few years.

Jotron is developing recorder equipment that can be used with marine radios to cover oil company requirements to have a copy of these communications. “Recently, we acquired voice recorder technology and we are developing small, compact voice recorders that can be used offshore with coastal radio,” Jotron maritime and energy communications sales manager Rob Horn said.

The recording and playback of communications would be useful for learning from incidents and mistakes, and for accident investigations. It could also help improve the control of helicopter operations, including the transport of thousands of offshore personnel daily to their workplaces. “Oil and gas companies want this after the helicopter problems and accidents over the past years,” Mr Horn said. “It could become mandatory in

Expanding footprintLeading the way in enabling customers to access inaccessible areas for over 40 years, Southampton based Griffon Hoverwork has specialist experience in developing and manufacturing hovercrafts for customers operating in diverse and challenging locations across the globe. From the tropical jungles of South America, to the harsh seas of the Baltic and Arctic, Griffon Hoverworkoffers access to areas where conventional craft can’t reach.

With four decades of experience in the development of craft that support light, medium and heavy payload requirements, Griffon Hoverwork has created a successful business that delivers a complete support solution. Indeed, once the company has assisted customers in assessing the considered routes and applications that require such a craft,

wholly competent and knowledgeable personnel provide professional advice on the most appropriate design and type for each contract. Moreover, the company provides comprehensive updates throughout the design and build phases as well as incountry commissioning,

pilot and engineer training. Proud of the services it offers, Griffon Hoverwork’s support contracts are professionally managed and audited against the principles of the high speed craft code. www.griffonhoverwork.com

the North Sea in the future.”

Jotron continues to develop products for maritime and offshore markets for radio communication with helicopters and vessels and onboard public address (PA) systems. But the company has stopped marketing its VSAT antenna technology since the acquisition of its main client, Globe Wireless, by Inmarsat earlier this year.

“We have different versions of PA systems. The SPA1500 is for smaller vessels, such as platform supply and anchor handlers,” Mr Horn said. “The MPA1600 range is DNV GL-approved and is used on larger vessels

and platforms.” MPA1600 is a modular design with a flexible configuration and conforms to IMO Solas regulations.

The 7000 series of VHF radios are used for marine communications. “Our TR7750 is a 50W transceiver radio that is voice over IP (VoIP)-enabled, while TR810 is a smaller radio that is a standalone desktop unit.” The TR7750C marine radio has digital selective calling, an IP interface for VoIP, plus monitoring and control. The RRC7700 is an IP-based touchscreen remote system that controls multiple transceivers from a single unit.

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Deck gear is critical, but can be costly

It when it comes to a view of the specialist workboat, supply and support sectors, e-procurement companies are in a privileged position and Shipserv has unearthed some pertinent data on deck equipment.

“We have found that some offshore support operators have got very specialised kit onboard - and the cost of maintaining that equipment can be high,” said Mark Warner of Shipserv.

For example, active heave compensated cranes or gangways can help run up a substantial bill.

In fact maintaining the deck equipment can absorb around 19% of the total maintenance budget for an offshore support vessel; almost neck and neck with the cost of lubricants, which on a sophisticated vessel takes around 20%, surprisingly well ahead of bridge navigation equipment (14%) and paints and coatings (7%).

Tanks cross the border

Tek-Tanks, a Hampshire, UK based designer and manufacturer of high density polyethylene, water, waste and diesel tanks, has just appointed their first distributor in the USA.

Their new partner, GlobalTec LLC, is based in Baltimore Maryland and, claims Tek-Tanks, is well respected in the North American marine market. They will now offer a complete design and supply service of all Custom built Tek-Tanks.

Richard Duckworth of GlobalTec comments “We see this as a natural extension to the high quality niche marine equipment market that we have been servicing for some time now”

Port of Tyne Riverside Quay developments

The 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 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.

Lidar for the Bell Rock

Inch Cape Offshore Limited has successfully deployed a ZephIR 300 lidar on the historic Bell Rock lighthouse, 17km off the Angus coast, Scotland. ZephIR 300 has been mounted on a platform on the north east of the lighthouse using a specially designed support frame measuring wind direction and wind velocity and will augment wind measurements from onshore sources and from a dedicated offshore met mast.

The ZephIR wind data provides a real opportunity to enhance the energy assessment and revenue forecasting,

which is an essential part of design refinement and the overall business case for the project. Stephen Kerr, Inch Cape Project Director said: “We are delighted that the ZephIR 300 lidar has been installed safely, on time, and is performing well.

Wind data collected from this location will greatly enhance our understanding of the conditions offshore. We have worked closely with the ZephIR team and the Northern Lighthouse Board throughout the design and deployment on this iconic lighthouse and thank all parties for their ongoing support.”

The installation of the unit was carried out by SgurrEnergy who designed and fabricated a support structure which secures the ZephIR device near the top of the lighthouse.

The design and installation have been optimised to reduce time spent offshore and minimise impacts on the lighthouse operation and the structure itself.

Successful installation was completed safely by a range of specialists under the supervision of SgurrEnergy and the Northern Lighthouse Board.

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Island lifeline The Island Hub is a young and highly enterprising business based on South Uist in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides. It was founded earlier this year by businessman Stephen Tanner and, having recently joined the Mantsbrite dealer network, the business is now able to supply the full range of marine navigation and communication equipment which Mantsbrite distributes in the UK and Ireland.

David Ash, Managing Director of Mantsbrite, is enthusiastic about The Island Hub’s potential, saying: “Stephen has a can-do approach to business; he is often to be found aboard a fishing vessel carrying out delicate repairs to navigation equipment in a less than ideal environment for such work. I believe he will develop a strong sales outlet for our products in the Western Isles.”

Neander ramps up for production

The German company Neander Shark, which has spent the last three years developing a diesel outboard, has now announced that it will start production and sales in January 2016.

This revolutionary outboard will be launched with an initial power output of 50 hp but a spokesperson said that there is considerable potential to upgrade this to higher power in the future. “We are looking to upgrade to around 75 hp in the future and there are also longer term plans to produce diesel outboards up to 150 hp”. Neander anticipates that the market for

this engine will be around 5000 units per year as the sales build up and the initial production is geared to produce around 1000 units per year.

The Neander diesel outboard was first announced two years ago after the initial development work on an engine originally developed for motor cycle use. This twin cylinder engine featured a two crankshaft layout with each piston connected to it with two connecting rods. The makers claim that this will offer much smoother and quieter running than would be the case with a conventional single crankshaft layout. The 800 cc engine is turbo-charged and fresh water cooled.

For outboard use this engine has been coupled to a tried and tested Selva outboard leg from Italy. Selva has been running extensive trials with prototype Neander outboards on one of their boats on Lake Como whilst Neander itself has been running long term evaluation trials on a rescue boat supplied by Fassmer. The trial engine here has clocked up over 1000 hours in sea operations so Neander is confident of the long term durability of their engine Further trials will continue with up-rated versions of the engine will continue before they are introduced.

Sea-Doo for SAR

For many years, near shore and inland search and rescue (SAR) services worldwide have used adapted leisure personal watercraft (PWCs).

They are useful due to their shallow water abilities and ease of launch, but above all their jet drives are safer for swimmers than props, and enable close towing of a rescue sled.

Now US manufacturer Sea-Doo have cottoned onto this market and have produced a specific SAR version which is now available in Europe.

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“Users are becoming more techie and spending more on their equipment, but they want it to be very simple,” says Raymarine’s Chris Jones, who explains that people’s expectations on how their navigation and communication equipment connects together have changed markedly over the last 12 to 18 months with the biggest buzz word being integration.

“No-one reads the manual anymore – everyone wants a plug and play solution, they don’t want to wire it up. In terms of commissioning, they want to spend less time and want equipment which

commissions itself and gives them a step by step guide as to how it works. They don’t have time to learn how it all works.”

And he points out that simplicity is equally important when it comes to the user interface with technology advancing in terms of what can be done with the products.

“The message is all about safety, making boating easier and more fun. Language is very important - commercial crews don’t always have English as their first language. People’s expectations in terms of language and content are extended so that means we have to have an intuitive way of leading people through the menus,” he says.

“We have to employ very clever people to produce the 26 languages we provide in the user interface and 16 languages in the manuals. A lot of coordination is needed.

“It needs to be simple and easy to understand.”

Interaction: How people interact with their products is a key factor Raymarine has been working on over the last three years with its latest MFDs with reliability and safety at the forefront of decision making.

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