Marine & Maritime Gazette March 2020

MARINE & MARITIME

GAZETTE
Commercial Marine & Renewables Worldwide

ISSUE 61 MARCH 2020

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INTRODUCTION & WELCOME 3

Spring in the Maritime

World....

Exhibition season will soon be

with us.

Welcome to the March 2020 issue of Marine & Maritime Editor

Gazette the monthly magazine aimed at Worldwide

coverage of the commercial marine, shipping and water-

based renewables markets.

With the Maritime sector now starting to look forward to

‘exhibition season’, we look forward at what to expect. In the

immediate future we have Oceanology at Excel in London this

month and the Seawork in Southampton in June.

Inside this issue, as usual, we will be covering a vast amount

of topics including one of our mainstays - ‘Deck Equipment,

Lifting & Winching’ on page 26, to the always expanding ‘ins

and outs’ of ‘Navigation, Communication & Radar’ from

page 20.

We also have a quick look at GMARAINEZ&EMTARTITIMEE
‘Windfarms, Renewables & Crew Commercial Marine & Renewables Worldwide
Transport’ on page 32 and on page 38
we have a ‘peek’ into ‘Port & Quayside
Facilities & Usage’.
Anyway, we hope you enjoy reading this

edition and look forward to seeing some

of you at one of the many up-coming

maritime events around the globe.

If you have any news, reviews, product

launches or absolutely anything else of

interest across the whole marine

market, please email it through to me

at [email protected] for future

consideration in our forthcoming ISSUE 61 MARCH 2020
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Arthur Peaches - Editor

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4 CONTENTS & CONTACTS

Cover story Fincantieri

Ad Hoc Marine Designs 24m South delivers Virgin
Class CTV enters the marketplace.
Voyages first
p18
ship
Zanzibar ferries
Italian based shipbuilder
Damen Shipyards have signed a contract Fincantieri has delivered
with the Ministry of Infrastructure, the first vessel in Richard
Communications & Transport, Zanzibar Branson’s impressive new
for five ferries. Virgin Voyages fleet.

p7 The vessel, named Scarlet Lady, was
delivered in mid-February, at
Royal visit Fincantieri’s Genoa Sestri Ponente
shipyard.
HRH The Princess Royal visits UK manufacturer, The adults-only Scarlet Lady weighs in
Valeport, in it’s 50th year at around 110,000 gross tonnes and
is 278 metres long by 38 metres wide
p9 It has 1,400 guest cabins for a

Manor Renewable

EDITORIAL Manor Renewable Energy sign contract capacity of 2,770 passengers and
with Ørsted for the Borssele 1 & 2 Offshore another 1,160 crew members.
Arthur Peaches - Editor Wind Farm Scarlet Lady is the first of four vessels
Tel 01322 352648 being built by Fincantieri for Virgin
Email [email protected] p36 Voyages. The second ship - named
‘Valiant Lady’, is currently under
SALES & PROMOTIONS Brian Wakefield - Advertisement Director construction at the same yard and
Tel 01622 682667 Mob 07973 139959 will be delivered in 2021, while the
David Peters - Publisher third and the fourth units, as yet
Tel 01322 352648 Email [email protected] unnamed, will be delivered in 2022
and 2023.
Email [email protected] PUBLISHING COMPANY “It’s wonderful to welcome Scarlet
Lady,” commented Richard Branson,
BL Journals, 3 Biddenden Way, Istead Rise, founder of the Virgin Group. “I’m so
Gravesend, Kent DA13 9DE proud that as we start this exciting
journey, we also bring to life Virgin
Tel 01322 352648 Email [email protected] Voyages’ commitment to preserving
@MandMGazette the ocean and the first of many steps
towards a net zero carbon future.”
Scarlett Lady will make its official
debut in Miami ahead of its inaugural
voyage planned for March 18th.

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Publishers can accept no responsibility for such.
All contents of the publication are copyright and remain the sole property of the publishing company. JOURNALS

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INDUSTRY & ASSOCIATION NEWS 5

Ocean Infinity launches
Unmanned Vessel company

USA based subsea exploration firm Ocean Infinity is launching

a new company that will operate a fleet of unmanned vessels in

the offshore data acquisition field.

The new company will be named Armada and will be a new pioneering marine technology and data
company with a focus on combining technology and sustainability.
The company will initially operate a fleet of fifteen custom-designed ‘unmanned surface robots’ to
complement Ocean Infinity’s current fleet of autonomous underwater vehicles.
“Each unmanned surface robot will serve a wide range of industries by being fully equipped to perform a
multiplicity of offshore data acquisition and intervention operations down to a depth of 6,000 meters,” an
Ocean Infinity spokesperson commented.
“These robot ships will be capable of remotely deploying a wide range of the latest sensors as well as AUVs
and ROVs for visual and acoustic data acquisition.”
Each of the unmanned vessels will be controlled and operated via satellite by a person onshore at Ocean
Infinity facilities based in Austin, Texas and Southampton, UK.
“With zero people required at sea Armada operations are set to be the safest the industry has seen.”
“The fleet approach produces up to 90% less CO2 than other conventional survey vessels, also making it
the most environmentally sustainable company in the industry.”
The fleet of vessels is currently under construction and should be deployable by the end of 2020.
Houston-based Ocean Infinity has been behind some of the most high-profile deep sea finds in recent years.
Its track record includes locating the missing Argentine submarine ARA San Juan in 2018 as well as the
sunken Stellar Daisy ore carrier in 2019 in South Atlantic Ocean at a depth of 3,461 metres.
“We’ve been driven to innovate by a desire to further reduce our impact on the environment and the time
people spend at sea,” said Oliver Plunkett, Ocean Infinity CEO.
“We have built an outstanding team who boast world leading expertise to take this next stage of our
business forward for the benefit of our clients and all those who work with us.”
Dan Hook will serve as Managing Director for the newly formed company.
“We are very excited to be launching Armada, which perfectly complements the other service offerings in
the Ocean Infinity Group,” Hook said. “The pioneering technology makes our operations world leading in
terms of environmental sustainability and safety, whilst still achieving the very highest levels of data quality
and value for our clients. With no requirement for a host vessel, we are breaking new ground in the area
of sub-sea technology and data. We look forward to providing our existing and new clients with a best in
class solution that will be revolutionary for the industry.”

www.oceaninfinity.com

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6 INDUSTRY & ASSOCIATION NEWS

Hybrid

transmission

from ZF Marine

ZF Marine has expanded its already
extensive portfolio with their first hybrid
transmission that can be installed in the
ship in both V (V drive) and A (down
angle) positions. The ZF 5200 A/V PTI
is ideally suited for many different types
of marine vessels.

In the past, such a configuration has been difficult
to bring about due to the packaging challenges of
adding the additional input shaft for the PTI. With
the ZF 5200 A/V PTI, the Group was able to
successfully meet this challenge for the first time. It
is thus possible for the additional power take-in to
be coupled with an electric motor in both
installation variants. At the same time, the marine
transmission can transmit primary drive outputs of
up to 2,462kW (3500HP). In combination with the
wide transmission-ratio range (main drive: 2.588
to 4.250; power take-in: 2.5888 to 13.813), it
guarantees high-performance operation with

Deflection monitoring reduced emissions and noise for a wide range of
ship types.
supporting CCS Programme This will include leisure boats such as charter
yachts and fast ships and in commercial
Ashtead Technology has completed a subsea installation monitoring project to support applications in ferry operations, governmental
the Northern Lights Carbon Capture Storage project (CCS) in the North Sea. vessels or patrol boats. ZF has also improved
This is the first occasion the company has been involved in a CCS programme, providing manoeuvrability and crash-stop behaviour with the
its integrated Deflection Monitoring System (DMS) and associated equipment. The DMS optionally integrated shaft brake.
is a suite of structural monitoring systems to assist offshore construction operations, Another advantage is the transmission’s modular
combining powerful software with modular technology. design. ZF relies on the proven individual
Using the DMS, Ashtead Technology personnel and equipment successfully monitored the components of the ZF 5000 series, which simplifies
installation of an Integrated Satellite Structure (ISS). service and maintenance for the hybrid solution. The
Allan Pirie, chief executive of Ashtead Technology, said: “Our DMS has a strong track engineers at ZF were able to further reduce the size
record in greenfield projects for oil and gas operators. It reliably and accurately provides of the aluminium housing.
real-time guidance during subsea structure placement work, anticipating any issues as the The space-saving design gives shipyards a great
installation work progresses.” deal of latitude when drafting plans for new ships:
Ashtead Technology’s dual independent DMS systems monitored and analysed yachts can have additional cabins as well as more
parameters such as structure deflection, heading, pitch, roll and suction can differential spacious decks, while storage space can be more
pressures in real-time. This method of real-time monitoring is vital during the placement generously allotted on ferries.
of suction can-based subsea structures as it ensures any potential issues can be acted
upon immediately, reducing the risk of structural damage. www.zf.com
Developed by Equinor in partnership with Shell and Total, the Northern Lights project is
the first of its kind in the region. The project aims to securely collect and transmit CO2
from onshore sources and store this under the seabed, to help reduce emissions and limit
global warming.

www.ashtead-technology.com

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INDUSTRY & ASSOCIATION NEWS 7

Damen to supply five

coastal ferries to

Zanzibar Government

Damen Shipyards has signed a contract with the Ministry of
Infrastructure, Communications & Transport of the Revolutionary
Government of Zanzibar for the supply of five inshore ferries to
carry tourists visiting Pemba Island and others nearby in the
Zanzibar Archipelago. Delivery is scheduled for July 2020, when
they will begin contributing to the economic development of the
semi-autonomous region.

The contract is for three vessels of the Damen Ferry 804 design and two of the Damen Ferry
1204 design, together with a spare parts package for the first year of operation and on-site
training in operating and maintaining the vessels. Eight metres and twelve metres in length
respectively, they are new variants in Damen’s small ferry range, capable of carrying 30
and 70 people on benches on an open, self-draining deck with full length awnings. The hulls are welded aluminium.
As part of the brief to deliver easy to maintain vessels, the propulsion systems are single waterjets powered by four-
stroke, four-cylinder diesel engines with enclosed cooling systems giving an operational speed of around five knots for
both types.
Intended to be capable of fulfilling duties additional to that of transporting tourists and their luggage, Damen has
included benches and both types feature bow ramps to allow easy unloading / disembarkation directly on to the sand
beaches that are common around the islands. This procedure is further facilitated by the waterjet propulsion systems
that, with stainless steel pumps, are well suited for operations in water with high concentrations of sand and silt.
The ferries are being built at Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld in the Netherlands, to international standards of both
construction and safety. “We are very pleased to be continuing our strong relationship with the government of
Zanzibar,” says Paul van der Werf, Damen Area Service Director Africa. “We recently delivered a new Damen Double
Hull Oil Tanker 3500, together with a long-term service agreement and training package, and we are confident that
these new inshore ferries will provide years of service supporting the local tourism industry. We have designed them
to be ideal for light passenger traffic in warm, protected waters anywhere in the world, particularly in remote locations
where support may not be immediately available.”
www.damen.com

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8 INDUSTRY FOCUS

Dutch Police
continue fleet
replacement with
second Damen
patrol vessel

At the end of January, Damen Shipyards Gorinchem

hosted the official naming ceremony of a Damen

Stan Patrol (SPa) 2005 for the Dutch National

Police. The new vessel - named P64 - marks the

second vessel in a six-ship contract between Damen

and the Dutch Police.

The Dutch Police will use the new SPa 2005 for deployment on the
Netherlands’ extensive inland waterways. The vessel’s aluminium hull and FRP
(Fibre Reinforced Polymer) superstructure will provide the lightweight means
required for fast and effective police patrol operations. Equipped with twin
propellers, the SPa 2005 is capable of speeds up to 40 km per hour.
In addition to speed, the lightweight characteristics of the aluminium and
composite construction materials will also markedly reduce fuel consumption
and, therefore, exhaust emissions. Complying with the latest European Stage
V emission regulations for inland vessels, the P64 is equipped with an exhaust
gas after-treatment system.
Fuel efficiency will be further improved by the addition of a hull vane. This
innovative naval architectural feature is an underwater foil located under the
stern that improves fuel efficiency.
Talking at the P64’s christening ceremony, Damen sales manager Benelux
Vincent de Maat stated, “We are proud to be supporting the Dutch Police with
their fleet replacement programme. The new Stan Patrol vessels that we are
building are truly fit-for-purpose: fast and effective, but also highly advanced
with regard to the latest environmental standards.”
Damen has a long working relationship with the Dutch Police, delivering 30
Stan Patrol ships over the years. The latest order was placed after a European
tender process, the contract comprising three Stan Patrol 2005 and three Stan
Patrol 2506 ships. Damen delivered the first vessel (a SPa 2506) in January
2020.
www.damen.com

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INDUSTRY & ASSOCIATION NEWS 9

HRH The Princess

Royal visits Valeport

to commemorate its

50th year

Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal visited
Valeport, the UK manufacturer of instrumentation for
the oceanographic and hydrographic communities.
The special visit commemorated 50 years of trading by
the UK marine technology company.

During the visit to Valeport’s state-of-the-art riverside premises, The Princess
Royal was welcomed by Managing Director, Matthew Quartley, who
accompanied Her Royal Highness for a tour of the factory. The Princess Royal
spent time chatting to Valeport staff in the Machine Shop and Assembly Area
and tried out the laser engraving machine, which had been set up to engrave
the Royal Crest onto a gift which was later presented to The Princess Royal.
Following the tour of the manufacturing facilities The Princess Royal unveiled a
plaque to commemorate Her Royal Highness’ visit to Valeport and cut a
celebratory 50th anniversary cake at a special reception also attended by local
dignitaries.
Commenting on The Princess Royal’s visit to the business which employs more
than 90 people Valeport Managing Director, Matthew Quartley said:
“We are delighted to have welcomed Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to
Valeport to mark our 50th anniversary. It was a very special day for us. I am
so proud of everything we have achieved in the last five decades and the visit
is a celebration of the passion and commitment of our people, who are the heart
of our business.
“It was fantastic to host The Princess Royal and showcase the innovative work
we are doing here in the UK for a worldwide customer base. And it’s important
to me to recognise and thank all of our colleagues, both past and present, for
their contribution and dedication which has bought us to this point - I’m pleased
to say after fifty years Valeport is still a strong, dynamic and growing business,
and we look forward to the next fifty years.”
Valeport has come a long way since its humble beginnings in Dartmouth, Devon
(UK) in 1969 with its first product, a Braystoke Flow Meter, used in the feasibility
study for the Thames Barrier project in London.
Today, the independent, family owned business which designs and
manufacturers precision sensors and probes to deliver high accuracy data,
exports 80% of its innovative technology to to a worldwide customer base that
includes the environmental, energy, construction, dredging, civil engineering,
scientific research and military sectors.
To view a short film about HRH The Princess Royal’s visit to Valeport please visit:
https://vimeo.com/389955950

www.valeport.co.uk

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10 I N D U S T R Y & A S S O C I A T I O N N E W S

Seiche launches

cutting-edge

acoustic monitoring

technology at

Oi2020

Seiche, one of the world’s leaders

in Passive Acoustic Monitoring

(PAM), is currently launching a

cutting-edge digital hydrophone

developed in partnership with

UK-based multinational defence

technology company QinetiQ.

Hydraq QQ1000, is a ground-breaking combination of acoustic and auxiliary sensors
suitable for seabed, rising cable, or suspended cable deployment.
Providing enhanced metrology, the instrumented hydrophone has applications spanning
underwater noise measurement and environmental use for Port and Harbour Authorities,
including compliance with environmental legislation, through to recording of marine
mammals, generic noise pollution, and identification of individual vessel sound signatures
at sea, which are of value to the maritime and defence sectors.
Using innovative technologies, the new Hydraq QQ1000 sensor meets the challenges of
accurately measuring radiated noise and man-made noise pollution in the marine
environment. The acoustic measurement bandwidth is compatible with current noise
standards, including ISO, DNV and STANAG.
Combining auxiliary sensors with the primary acoustic sensor, Hydraq QQ1000
provides a unique solution which ensures that sensor orientation and vibration can be
addressed, safeguarding accurate measurement. Hydraq QQ1000 also incorporates a
very low-noise switched gain hydrophone amplifier - preventing noise quality
degradation - with self noise levels below Knudsen Sea State 0, and utilises wideband
PZT sensors to enhance acoustic signals.
Uncertainty in sensor orientation has been addressed by incorporating a magnetic
compass, which augments the three-axis accelerometer giving attitude and bearing. This
overcomes issues experienced by traditional hydrophones, principally affecting high
frequency measurements occurring in rising-cable deployments - such as measurement
errors associated with a hydrophone’s variable polar response - that are influenced by
tidal flow, or caused by hydrophone misalignment during seabed deployment.
Employing a sensitive three-axis accelerometer, Hydraq QQ1000 measures hydrophone
vibration caused by proximity to propulsion systems or Scholte waves at the
water/seabed interface. These are low-frequency effects that contaminate acoustic
measurement and need to be measured and accounted for.
Hydraq QQ1000 also acts as a sensor for hydrodynamic pressure variation. It
incorporates an accurate high-resolution pressure sensor to provide hydrostatic and
hydrodynamic pressure, giving direct measurement of water depth at the hydrophone.
Capable of resolving pressure variations of 1mm equivalent water depth when fitted with
the 3 bar FSD pressure sensor (30m max measurement depth), the sensor has sufficient
resolution for hydrostatic pressure variation in proximity to underway ships. In many cases,
a direct measurement of hydrophone depth enhances 3D position fixing, as acoustic
determination of depth depends on reflections from a variable or ‘unreliable’ surface.
Mark Burnett, CEO at Seiche Water Technology Group, commented: “We are excited to
launch Hydraq QQ1000, a new acoustic monitoring solution which is ideally suited to
ensuring compliance with expanding environmental legislation.
“With ports such as the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority leading the way in underwater
noise mitigation management plans, we see an increasing appetite for technology that
can monitor multiple aspects of underwater noise enabling mitigation measures to be put
in to place that reduce impact on marine mammals.”
James Nicholson, Chief Scientist of Underwater Threat Representation and Signature
Services at QinetiQ, added: “The development of this device is based on many years’
experience of radiated noise measurement in both deep and shallow water
environments”.

www.seiche.com
www.autonautusv.com

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INDUSTRY & ASSOCIATION NEWS 11

In 2020 boat operators The Workshop and Training is relevant to operators of workboats,
pilot boats, patrol, search & rescue, survey, wind farm support,
can collide or engage superyacht tenders, training and charter vessels. Attendees include
Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Ministry of Defence, Border Force, HM
with the future Coastguard, RNLI. International attendees include end user
organisations, boat builders, equipment manufacturers and service
Devices, apps and digital are coming fast at sea. As simple providers.
and cost effective technology solutions become available for Supporters of the event include UK Maritime Pilots, UK Harbour
boats, the NEXT GEN Shock Mitigation Workshop brings Masters, University of Southampton and Southampton Solent
decision makers together to highlight the burning issues University. There is a discount rate for members of British Marine,
today and identify viable solutions for the future. RINA, UKMPA, UKHMA, YBDSA, PCA, SAR, military and
government agencies.
Repetitive Shock and Whole Body Vibration (RS & WBV) has kept
scientists busy in recent years. Boat operators need to understand NEXT GEN 2020 Information & Register www.nextgen-marine.com
the short and long term effects of impact and vibration on their
crews and passengers. Low speed workboats deal with different NEXT GEN 2020 Event Manager - Claire Donnelly
forces to high speed military craft - BUT pain is pain! [email protected]
Marine organisations around the world now recognise there is a
need to address the implications of compliance regarding Control The Programme
of Vibration at Work regulations. Borders need to be protected,
navies need to launch boats from ships at sea, and on a dark and John Haynes – Managing Director, Shock Mitigation
stormy night mariners need search and rescue. Developing Effective Training Solutions to Benefit Crews and
July 2020 is 10 years since the EU and UK Vibration Directives Operators in a Changing World.
came into force. Over the past decade operators have learned hard Dr Tom Coe – WBV & Noise Project Manager, Royal National
lessons about which suspension technology works and what Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)
vibration data is relevant - or not. A burning question is, Have Safe & Fast - To Save Lives at Sea Rescuers Need to Reach
Vibration Directives Helped Crews and Maritime Operators? Casualties in Extreme Conditions.
Held at the Grand Harbour hotel in the historic port of Southampton Capt Don Cockrill – Secretary General, UK Maritime Pilots (UKMPA)
UK on 31 March 2020, the NEXT GEN Shock Mitigation Solutions Commercial Time Pressures and the Increased Speed of Workboats
Workshop focusses on sharing knowledge and practical in All Conditions.
experiences to improve safety at sea. The unique programme brings John McCorquodale – Inspector, Marine Accident Investigation
together a dynamic group of maritime professionals. Branch (MAIB)
NEXT GEN gives maritime professionals the opportunity to meet Lessons Learned from Recent Accidents and Incidents on RIBs and
other organisations with similar challenges. Fast Craft.
Industry experts sharing knowledge and showing their latest Julie Carlton – Seafarer Safety & Health Manager, Maritime and
innovations include SKYDEX Technologies - Scot Seats - KPM Marine Coastguard Agency (MCA)
- Dyena Offshore - Shockwave - SEAir Flying Boats (foiling systems). The Aims of Marine Guidance Notices for Controlling Whole Body
Workshop Lead, John Haynes said, ‘We are running the NEXT GEN Vibration Risks.
Shock Mitigation Solutions Workshop on Tuesday 31 March and a Phill Moxley – Senior Engineer, Frazer-Nash Consultancy / British
Marine RS & WBV Awareness Course back to back on Wednesday Standards WBV Panel
1 April. People are welcome to attend one or both days.’ Utilising Science and Data / Update on British Standards Whole
Body Vibration Panel.
Roy Kok – Founder & CEO, Smart-Ship NL
Using Haptics on Vessel Controls to Improve Performance and
Safety.

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12 I N D U S T R Y & A S S O C I A T I O N N E W S

www.marineandmaritimegazette.com Damen Shiprepair

Amsterdam completes

triple cruise ship

maintenance & repair

programme

In just five weeks over the course of November
and into December last year, Damen
Shiprepair Amsterdam has completed
extensive annual repair and maintenance
programmes on three cruises ships ahead of
their winter season. The Magellan, Marco Polo
and Astor are operated by the UK’s leading
independent cruise line Cruise and Maritime
Voyages.

First to dock at Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam (DSAm) was the 222-
meter, 46,000 GT Magellan for a four-week schedule of works that
included comprehensive cleaning and inspections, repairs to the main
and auxiliary engines, the overhaul of the bow and stern thrusters and
the servicing of the liferafts. As work proceeded, additional repairs
were identified, an occurrence that was shared by all three vessels. For
the Magellan this involved steel repairs to a series of tanks.
Two days after the arrival of the Magellan the 176-metre, 22,080 GT
Marco Polo arrived alongside in dry dock no.3 for similar works that
lasted three weeks, after which the similarly-sized Astor took her place
for nine days of maintenance that included a range of pipe renewals,
repairs to the main engine intercoolers and the renewal of the stern
tube seals.
The programme called for a high degree of flexibility from the team at
DSAm as the scope of the projects evolved over real time. In addition
to the additional steel repairs, the decision was made by the client
partway through to give the first two vessels a whole new exterior look
to acknowledge their entry into a new market - French cruise.
Following a comprehensive blasting of their hulls they each received a
new, bright blue paint scheme to replace their previous white and deep
blue livery as well as new logos.
“It was a busy time for everyone, and in particular for the client’s
project team, given that there were three vessels involved, two of them
simultaneously,” said Vincent Kok, DSAm project manager for
Magellan, “but the cooperation was excellent. The critical pathway
was determined by the paint works. With the Magellan, right up to the
end painters were going up and down along the sides and the funnel,
which was completely rolled.
“As is becoming the standard for these cruise vessels, we re-floated
each one the day before they departed so that we could position the
lifeboats in the water along one side of each vessel. This process was
then repeated for the other side when they were at the lay-by berths,
where they were berthed prior to final departure.”

www.damen.com

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INDUSTRY & ASSOCIATION NEWS 13

Damen congratulates Mexican Navy for
the flagging and entering into service of

their new dredgers

Damen Shipyards congratulates the Mexican Navy for the
flagging and entering into service of their two new dredgers,
among which is the Damen Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) 650
ARM Laguna Morelos (ADR-19). The dredger will undertake
various dredging, depth maintenance and land reclamation
projects in the Gulf of Mexico; the first project being the
dredging of the River Grijalba, assigned to the Mexican Navy
by the Mexican Federal Government.

“This is the first Dutch dredger delivered to Mexico in years and we are very
proud to be part of that by delivering it to our very valued customer Secretaría
de Marina – Armada de México, especially because we know that this dredger
will contribute to the growth of the southeastern region of Mexico,” says
Horacio Delgado, Damen commercial manager for Mexico.
Damen’s philosophy of standardised shipbuilding of series vessels for stock,
meant that the dredger was available when the Mexican Navy placed their
order last year. The dredger has been shipped to Mexico as deck cargo, thanks
to its modular, dismountable nature, which makes for easy transportation
anywhere in the world, by road, rail or sea.
In addition to the dredger itself, Damen is also contracted by the navy to
provide additional services including spare parts, consultancy support,
simulator and technical assistance.
The Damen CSD650 is so called due to its 650mm pipe diameter. The
stationary dredger is capable of pumping some 7,000 m3/h of mixture to
depths of up to -18 meters. The dredge pump is located in a separate pump
room, isolating the engine, hydraulic and electric installations from the mixture
piping.
The CSD650 is the twelfth vessel that Damen has delivered to the Mexican
Navy. Previous deliveries include everything from patrol vessels to logistic
support ships. The delivery of the ARM Reformador (POLA-101 /
SIGMA10514) to the navy is scheduled for the first quarter of 2020.

www.damen.com

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14 I N D U S T R Y & A S S O C I A T I O N N E W S

Sonardyne acquires underwater

imaging and inspection

specialist 2G Robotics

Leading marine technology provider Sonardyne

International Ltd. has acquired underwater imaging and

inspection specialist 2G Robotics Inc.

2G Robotics will join the Sonardyne group of companies, while remaining an independent
business and brand, continuing to serve its customer base in unmanned and autonomous
underwater vehicles (AUVs) and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). 2G Robotics’ founder
Jason Gillham will continue to lead the company as Chief Executive Officer.
The acquisition of 2G Robotics is the latest step in Sonardyne’s long-term growth strategy and
follows the acquisition of Danish survey software company EIVA last year.
John Ramsden, Sonardyne’s managing director, commented, “2G Robotics has a dedicated
research team and well developed product and service lines, with scope for growth. As an
independent company, their offering is complementary to the growing range of products and
services our wider group of companies provides to the marine sector.”
Jason Gillham added, “Sonardyne is a great fit for us, with their existing global reach. We
look forward to growing with their support and working with our new partners.”
2G Robotics is based in Ontario, Canada. The company was founded in 2007, and will
continue to operate from its current location. The terms of the acquisition, which was for the
business and assets of 2G Robotics Inc., have not yet been disclosed.

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16 I N D U S T R Y & A S S O C I A T I O N N E W S

Out of

sight,

but not

out of

mind!

A holistic approach to propeller performance

by Ian Godfrey, Teignbridge Propellers
Propeller performance can be defined by a number of metrics, from hydrodynamic efficiency and cavitation
susceptibility to mechanical strength and noise and vibration. These performance criteria often pull in opposing
directions, such that the right balance needs to be driven by the specific, weighted requirements of each customer and
the propeller geometry defined to meet that specification.
Until recently, propeller design was driven by empirical data and long duration trial and error improvement and was
viewed as a dark art by those on the outside looking in. Teignbridge utilises new powerful simulation tools to
understand the interaction between the propeller structure and the high-velocity fluid flowing around its complex
surfaces. This enables our designers to complement the experience with performance evaluation before the design
leaves the engineering office, let alone gets wet. Initially, the preserve of big ship propellers, these tools are now
available to the sub 2.5m diameter propeller market. With a clear customer specification and powerful tools to predict
performance, our designs can intentionally target areas of performance.

For example…

Improving propeller noise and vibration performance requires simulation and evaluation of cavitation phenomena,
pressure distribution in the fluid surrounding the propeller and transmission of vibration and noise through the fluid as
well as vessel structures.
Most applications require a bespoke approach - the following are some of the phenomena and associated simulation
tools at Teignbridge’s disposal:
● Cavitation extent and type using transient computational fluid dynamic (CFD) simulations

(note: not all types of cavitation are erosive).
● Propeller blade trailing edge vortex shedding frequency, strength and location using 2D

or 3D CFD simulation.
● Blade tip vortex strength and oscillation using 3D CFD simulation (this is still at the bleeding edge

of academic research).
● Propeller natural frequency vibration (including hydro-elastic resonance issues) and subsequent

excitation locations using structural finite element analysis (FEA) – not forgetting the effect of
submergence in water on frequency response!
● Correlation between excitation mechanisms (such as vortex shedding and oscillation)
and propeller structure natural frequencies.
● Application of CFD to convert time-varying pressure distribution in the fluid surrounding the
propeller to estimate the frequency and amplitude of underwater radiated noise.
● Application of FEA to convert hull pressure pulsing in the fluid to structural response in the vessel structure.
● And more…

Why go to the effort?

Propeller geometry is necessarily complex (don’t buy a propeller with straight edges!) with inter-related parametric
definitions of pitch, skew, rake, blade section and more. Navigating the available design space to drive performance
in a particular direction whilst operating in the complex wake of a boat is not a simple or a quick task, but Teignbridge
is dedicated to getting it right. The approach pays dividends in fuel reduction, noise and vibration reduction and
overall customer satisfaction.
Propellers are the last and vital connection between your power plant and the water - demand more performance from
your propeller designer and be prepared to pay a little more for it – it will be money well spent.

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18 C O V E R S T O R Y

24m South Class

CTV enters the

market

A new class of catamaran CTV designed by

Ad Hoc Marine Designs Ltd (AHMD) aims

to bring a simple no nonsense vessel with a

well-proven pedigree to the market.

AHMD’s new South Class range of catamaran CTVs are not trying to
reinvent the wheel, but put simply, better the offering on the market. The
vessels have been designed collaboratively with Due South Designs Ltd
pulling together a decade of collective knowledge beginning with the
original South Cats range designed and produced by South Boats (Isle of
Wight) founder, Clive Jeffrey. AHMD worked very closely with the original
South Boats on the Isle of Wight up until 2012, assisting Clive Jeffry with
the DNA naval architecture and structural design of the South Boats range
of CTVs.
The 24m South Class is the first of these collaborations and is essentially
a mk II modernised update of the hugely successful original South Boats
range of CTVs.
“I’ve known John Kecsmar (naval architect, AHMD) since we first met in
the late 80s at FBM Marine where we worked very closely together,” said
Clive Jeffrey.
“We both had an eye for quality and innovation, the principles also at
FBM. When I left FBM and formed South Boats, I kept in close contact with
John where both he and Nigel Warren assisted me on the technical and
structural design aspects of my growing brand of designs at South Boats.”
“We have always remained close friends and it seemed only natural to
join forces together again to continue the close working relationship to
create the mk II South Class of CTVs at AHMD.
AHMD is largely known for its world leading Typhoon Class of Swath
CTVs, has also designed more than 50 different types of catamarans over
30 years and conducted significant amounts of R&D into the
hydrodynamics of CTV hull forms.
The new South Class range of CTV catamarans is available in a range of
lengths and workboat codes carrying up to 12 technicians or up to 36
technicians under the HS-OSC code. They can have varying duties,
payloads and speeds designed to suit individual customer requirements.

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20 N A V I G A T I O N , C O M M U N I C A T I O N & R A D A R

Sophisticated

simulators

contribute to

safe navigation Dr Mark McBride

The sophistication of ship simulators has shot up over the last 30 years,

increasing their contribution to safe navigation in ports. Simulators have

many uses and benefits beyond the training of new marine pilots and

tug masters, and are set to develop further, as HR Wallingford manager

Dr Mark McBride explains.

In a similar way to how the look and feel of computer games has transformed over the last
30 years, the graphics on ship navigation simulators have become much more realistic. Both
sectors have benefited from advances in computer-generated imagery (CGI) and the
expansion in size and definition of screens, made possible by the mushrooming of
computing power.
Rocketing processing power has also made a huge difference to the modelling behind the
display screens as computers handle ever increasing amounts of data. As a result, scientists
can build ever more accurate models of ships, ports, and environmental conditions including
current and flows – all necessary for realistic simulations of navigation scenarios.
The higher quality of simulation, combined with the bespoke facilities designed for pilotage,
have been key to the success and acceptance of simulation as a training tool. If tug masters
or marine pilots are trying out a simulation of a new tug or ship in a port that they know
well, their confidence will be boosted by seeing that a simulator correctly replicates existing
navigation conditions and the layout of the port.
Simulators are now widely used in tug master and pilot training – for new starter training,
learning certain manoeuvring techniques, and moving up class and refresher courses.
Simulators can accelerate training programmes by creating weather conditions, such as
storms, which otherwise may not occur regularly. Pilots can practice high risk manoeuvres
in tricky areas, such as navigating into a difficult berth, to gain confidence and reduce the
risk of accidents when trying it out for real.
Another role that simulators can play in supporting safe navigation is in scrutinising near
misses or incidents in port. By being able to recreate an incident on a simulator, ports may
identify a modification that would reduce the likelihood of it recurring, for example in the
layout, procedures, or manoeuvring strategies.
Modifications made to ports for other reasons can also be examined using simulators to
evaluate the impact on navigation. When developing systems, it is important that developers
allow the simulation models to be altered easily to reflect changes to the layout, so that they
can be updated. Inbuilt flexibility also enables scenarios to be tailored to the specific training
needs of the tug masters and pilots.
As well as ports changing, ships evolve too – in design, size, and engine performance. For
example, the current largest container ship can now carry more than four times the volume
of its predecessors of 30 years ago. Simulations can also be used for examining the impact
of ship alterations on manoeuvrability in port, environmental limits and towage
requirements. This then leads on to evaluating what training pilots and tug masters will
need, with the option of offering initial familiarisation training on the simulator.
The next wave of changes to ship design is expected to include the introduction of more
semi-autonomous features, and simulators will need to adapt to those changes. Furthermore,
the data that has been collected to build simulator systems may well play a part as an input
mechanism for semi or fully autonomous systems. There are many issues still to resolve before
fully autonomous large cargo ships could be commonplace at sea, but developers will be
watching advances closely.
In the more immediate future, there are likely to be further improvements in ship and tug
manoeuvring models, as processing power continues to grow. If Moore’s law, which states
that processing power will double every two years continues to hold true, there will almost
certainly be further advances in the detail in visual scenes, and models will be able to
handle more complex data even more quickly.

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PICTURES SHOW: The Western Australian Minister for Ports, the Hon.
(Top): HR Wallingford’s newly built ship bridge
simulator with Manager Ben Spalding and Alannah MacTiernan MLC opened the expanded
Technical Development Scientist Josh Gorman
(Middle): The Western Australian Minister for Ports, facilities of HR Wallingford’s state-of-the-art Australia
the Hon. Alannah MacTiernan MLC opens the
world-class simulators at HR Wallingford’s Australia Ship Simulation Centre recently.
Ship Simulation Centre expansion. Also pictured is
Dr Mark McBride, HR Wallingford Manager, Ships HR Wallingford has added two new purpose-built simulators to its world-leading centre in
and Dredging Group. Fremantle, bringing the total number of simulators that it owns and operates there to six.
(Bottom): HR Wallingford’s newly built tug bridge This makes it one of the largest ship simulation centres in Australia and allows a full
simulator manoeuvring team (including pilots, tug masters and vessel traffic service (VTS) operators)
to conduct integrated and immersive full port scenarios.
In her speech, the Minister spoke about the importance of ports to the Western Australia’s
economy, given the state’s substantial exports from the energy, mining and agricultural
sectors.
She said: “I am delighted that HR Wallingford has invested in this centre, further helping
to ensure the smooth running and safety of our ports. Specialist leading-edge facilities
such as these are essential to ensure our ports and terminals are designed and operated
to the highest of standards.”
Guests at the event were invited to try out the new simulators, which were designed and
built by HR Wallingford and running their highly realistic Simulation System. The largest
new simulator has an impressively wide beam of over 8m and would typically be
configured as a ship’s bridge, while four of the other simulators would typically represent
tugs. That said, the system is extremely flexible and all simulators can be easily configured
to simulate any type of vessel, as required. The sixth simulator is primarily intended to be
set up as a VTS, but can also function as a secondary ship or tug bridge.
By building in flexibility in the configuration and operation of its simulators, the centre can
meet a wide range of customer requirements. All of the simulators can be linked together
to represent a single virtual port environment or run separately to allow for a number of
scenarios at one time. HR Wallingford has extensively used one or more of its simulators
for comprehensive port design work in Australia, for example for Chevron Australia’s
Gorgon and Wheatstone LNG Terminals and Shell Australia’s Prelude FLNG. The linked
simulators are also ideal for mariners to familiarise themselves with new port layouts, larger or new classes of ships,
and to allow marine pilots and tug masters to practice specialist manoeuvres together.
HR Wallingford’s decision to expand the facility was prompted in part by a new four-year contract recently signed
with the Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA) to provide integrated pilot and tug master training. PPA, which operates Port
Hedland, the world’s largest bulk export port, has been carrying out training at the centre for the last six years.
Capt John Finch, General Manager of Operations at the PPA, said: “We are really impressed with the expanded
facilities – they are ideally suited for our needs and have improved the realism for our marine pilots and tug masters.
Safety is of paramount importance to us, so it is essential for the full port resource management team to be able to
train together for particular situations, including emergency responses.”
Over the last eight years, HR Wallingford’s Australia Ship Simulation Centre has served many high-profile customers,
including all of Australia’s major LNG terminals, many bulk liquid companies and the west coast’s largest mining
companies.
HR Wallingford’s Ships and Dredging Group Manager, Dr Mark McBride, commented: “We are extremely proud of
our UK and Australia Ship Simulation Centres, which draw on our 30+ years of experience in developing bespoke
hardware and software. By building the systems ourselves, we can ensure they are sufficiently flexible to allow
efficient modifications and updates to reflect any changes in port layouts or ships. We are also able to adapt
scenarios quickly to meet particular port design and training needs.”

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NAVIGATION, COMMUNICATION & RADAR 23

Two new gyro compasses
from Northrop Grumman
Sperry
Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine recently announced the Active- RTE and Passive
Radar Reflectors
launch of their new NAVIGAT 2500 and 3500. These are

next generation high accuracy, maintenance-free Fibre Optic ECHOMAX ACTIVE-XS dual band RTE with
multiple visual and audible alarm functions
Gyro (FOG) compasses. and now with optional waterproof control
box for RIBS or exposed mounting - Meets
Suitable for all types of vessels, the NAVIGAT family of compasses provide ISO 8729-2 - NATO stock No 5741-99-
269-3512 - Our Actice RTE have been
heading measurement in all kinds of dynamic conditions with compatibility to fitted to the Clipper Around the World
Yachts for the last 5 years.
Sperry Marine CompassNet, the first networked heading management system. Active XS, EM230 and
EM230i were all mandatory
NAVIGAT 2500 and NAVIGAT 3500 are based on solid-state technology with fits on the 2018 Golden
Globe Race Yachts.
no moving parts, offering compact size and low weight. Their very high ‘mean
ECHOMAX EM230/230BR Ships Wheel Mark
time between failures’ of 150,000 hours and no annual maintenance means passive radar reflector for Life Boats and Rescue
Craft - Meets ISO 8729-1997 - Module B and D
very low total cost of certificates available upon request.
Available in white, orange, yellow, red, green
ownership and has enabled etc. NATO stock number 5840-99-742-6193.

Sperry Marine to offer a

five year warranty on new

NAVIGAT FOG units.

The units have rapid

alignment time once

installed and unlike HRG

compasses whose

performance in harsh

environments can ECHOMAX EMAO3I Inflatable radar
reflector for liferafts - Certified to
become degraded over Schedule 4, Part 4, Paragraph 1.1.14 of
Merchant Shipping (life saving
time, NAVIGAT FOG appliances Regulations 1986 - chapter
III, Regulation 38.5.1.14 of the 1983 -
compasses have no (SOLAS) 1974). Suitable for stowage in
liferaft emergency packs up to 36m
moving parts and are said to provide a above sea level as required by IMO
Notice M.1485, 1991 - Certificate no.
higher level of long term accuracy, especially for heading, roll/pitch, rate of QQ-TAN-04/3-01.

turn and heave.

NAVIGAT 2500 and 3500 are fully compatible with CompassNet. With

simplified cabling, rapid installation and increased redundancy, CompassNet

supports easier integration with existing sensors and third party equipment with

reduced installation time and a phased upgrade path.

FOG Compasses have been used in applications for many years to satisfy the All our passive-reflectors are
also now available in red and
need for accuracy of positioning, but despite being some of the highest quality green. The base mounted
EM230BM and EM325 with
navigation systems available, not all NAVIGAT FOG Compasses are subject to EM325 EM325 responses up to 86M2 and
optional fittings for Sealite or
export control. If required, Sperry Marine will take care of export licence Carmanah lanterns are
ideally suited for pedestal or
formalities on the client’s behalf so compliance paperwork is kept to an EM230 EM230 buoy mounted land or sea
hazards
absolute minimum. Basemount Basemount

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24 E X H I B I T I O N S & C O N F E R E N C E S

21st & 22nd Key Topics:

October 2020 • Seafarers’ Changing Roles
on Automated Vessels
London, UK
• Maritime Digitalisation:
ACI’s 27th Maritime HR & Crew Seafarers’ Near Future at Sea

Management conference will focus on • Improving the Maritime Industry’s
Attractiveness to Employees
training solutions provided to seafarers for
• Women in Maritime
the new decade until 2030 especially • Focusing on Cadet Trainings

27th Maritime considering the development of automated in the Digital Age
vessels, and will approach the impact of • Enhancing Seafarers’ Life

HR & Crew new technologies on recruitment, as well Conditions at Sea
as on the evolution of seafarers’s roles and • Managing Conflict and

Management its impact on health. Communication Issues
• Communication within
This conference will also address diversity topics
focusing on the place of women in shipping and Multicultural Crews
• Commercial Impact of
Summit training solutions to resolve intercultural
miscommunication issues within multicultural he Technological Transition
teams. • Keeping Up with the Legal

Join us in this year to learn more of how ship Framework and Regulations

operators are meeting these challenges. The ACI’s meetings are strictly end-user focussed -
Delegates will be drawn from the Shipping
conference will bring together various key industry Operators including VP’s, Directors and Managers
of: HR, Crew & Personnel, HSEQ, Manning and
stake-holders including Ship-owners, Ship-mangers Training. Also present will be the relevant
authorities involved in the development and
& associated solution providers, fuel solutions, IT & training of crew.

data associations, consultants & technology http://www.wplgroup.com/aci/event/maritime-
hr-crew-management-europe/
providers.

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26 D E C K E Q U I P M E N T , L I F T I N G & W I N C H I N G

Hoist ring
eliminates

kinking

The lifting ring design guarantees a safe position

of the hook without kinking

The new RUD ACP Turnado hoist ring turns the lifting ring into the direction of the
best lifting angle. Therefore the lifting ring will move freely into the direction of the
pull, avoiding any tilting or unintentional reverting of the lifting ring.
Developed by the RUD engineering team, the hoist ring truly offers more. The shape
has been enhanced and strengthened at its most stressed areas. It offers an increased
working load limit of up to 30% compared to hoist rings of the same size. The hoist
ring also comes with RUD’s ICE-Bolt technology which offers steel with maximum
strength and high ductility.
Its unique spring mechanism guides the lifting ring automatically into the direction of
the best lifting angle and avoids worst case lifting scenarios. Wear indicators,
positioned at the critical points of the lifting angle make it easy to identify the wear
on the lifting point upon inspection.
Hoist rings are well known for their tendency to kink. The new RUD ACP Turnado
eliminates these dangers completely. The intelligent spring mechanism makes sure
that the suspension ring turns into the load force direction. The lifting ring design
guarantees a safe position of the hook without kinking. The result being the first hoist
ring which ensures no kinking.
The RUD ACP Turnado comes with a factory equipped RFID transponder which
allows quick and easy management and
inspections of your lifting equipment,
helping to ensure that your equipment is
inspected on time, every time.

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DECK EQUIPMENT, LIFTING & WINCHING 27

Heavy lift cargo boosts

volumes at US Port of Duluth

Cargo volume exceeded 33.5 million tons at the
port of Duluth-Superior, US, for the 2019
shipping season, ranking as the port’s third-
highest throughput since the 2015 season.

General cargo, comprising of project cargoes, breakbulk and heavy lift
pieces, led the way with a tenfold tonnage increase at the US gateway.
The port of Duluth saw 306,000 freight tons of wind energy components
traverse its docks in 2019, a single-season record for the whole North
American gateway.
Overall, international shipping volume through the St. Lawrence Seaway
declined 6.4% in 2019, compared to the same period last year.
Contributing factors included international trade conflicts, crop-hindering
weather and challenging navigational conditions due to high water
levels.
“Despite some headwinds, it was a solid tonnage season for the port of
Duluth-Superior, and record-breaking for wind energy cargo,” said Deb
DeLuca, executive director of the Duluth Seaway Port Authority.
“Looking ahead, we have reason for optimism in 2020, with the
prospect of greater international trade certainty and more project cargo
scheduled to arrive. The outlook is mostly upbeat.”

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28 D E C K E Q U I P M E N T , L I F T I N G & W I N C H I N G

New winches from North
Sea Winches

UK based, North Sea Winches (NSW) has developed a

120t electric slipway winch for a barge and a 2400kg

electric mooring winch suitable for different vessels.

The model GME-800 slipway winch, designed to DNVGL rules, was produced after North Sea
Winches won a contract to design and manufacture a winch suitable for handling a 650t air-
cushioned barge when in dock for maintenance.
North Caspian Operating Company (NCOC) developed blueprints for the barge, to operate in
shallow waters of the Caspian Sea.
The electric winch is supplied with a dedicated air-conditioned control cabin. The winch included
automatic programmable spooling gear, an automatic failsafe disc brake system and an in-house
design/manufacture gearing system, including an 800,000 Nm epicyclic output gear set.
NSW recently produced a 2400kg electric mooring winch for Fugro GB Marine.
The model GMES-200 unit is complete with PLC logic controls, programmable automatic
spooling gear and regenerative circuitry to feed power back into the supply when the winch runs
in pay-out.
The winch needed to be versatile to be suitable for service on different vessels. This enabled
NSW to utilise their in-house design and manufacturing capabilities to come up with a
sophisticated winch featuring excellent control capabilities with local and remote operation.

www.nswinches.co.uk

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DECK EQUIPMENT, LIFTING & WINCHING 29

50 years for

Ibercisa

It’s a celebration time for Ibercisa Deck
Machinery, the specialist in deck machinery for
the fishing and maritime industries, their 50th
anniversary.

The company are also celebrating a hugely successful year - they have
designed, produced and distributed 365 winches - so one a day!.
In 2019 the company also reached a turnover in excess of €27m in sales,
largely due to foreign markets and with strong diversification, both in countries and market sectors.
This year Ibercisa are focusing on new projects and investments, including an increase in its production capacity.
The production plant will undergo renovation to provide an extra 1,000m2 more space, The plant will also
benefit from an increase in electrical power, which will give more capacity in welding and machining processes,
as well as reinforcing assembly and test lines.
The company will also strengthen the development of Ibercisa T&S (technology and services), which boasts a
group of automation and electromechanics engineers and technicians working continuously on new and
innovative projects related to staff growth and new technologies.
Ibercisa is also working on a strategic agreement with Siemens to include development and improvement of
onboard data processing using edge computing technology for better reports, indications and alarms, and
therefore safer monitoring systems and remote assistance.

www.ibercisa.es

30 I N D U S T R Y & A S S O C I A T I O N N E W S

Damen develop

BWT Ex deckhouse

that withstands

wave slamming

Damen has developed standard Ballast

Water Treatment Ex certified deckhouses

that can withstand slamming of waves. These deckhouses can be

placed on the open deck of a tanker vessel.

Since a container construction is not designed to withstand the forces of wave slamming on the open
deck of a tanker vessel. Damen has developed a deckhouse with an eight millimetre wall thickness that
is able to withstand wave slamming forces. Fully meeting the requirements of the classification societies.
Each deckhouse is delivered as a pre-assembled solution, including the ballast water treatment system
with all internal piping and wiring, for easy integration into the vessel. If needed, a booster pump unit
can be integrated to ensure sufficient pressure without modifications to the existing ballast pumping
system.
The Ex approved UV reactor, filter and CIP unit are contained within the deckhouse, as is the optional
booster pump unit. The lamp drive cabinet, control cabinet and optional booster pump VFD are installed
outside the deckhouse and within the vessel’s safe zone.
Damen has built these deckhouses for various tankers with 1000/ 1500 /2000 m3/h ballast water
treatment systems. These deckhouses are constructed at the Damen yards in Europe and China. In the
proximity where the deckhouse is placed on top of the vessel in a repair yard.
The deckhouse is an ideal ‘plug and play’ solution, with the absolute minimum of downtime for the vessel
in the repair yard.

www.damen.com

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32 W I N D F A R M S , R E N E W A B L E S & C R E W T R A N S P O R T

Fugro kicks off major cable

route site investigation for

Sofia offshore wind farm

Fugro’s multipurpose vessel Fugro Pioneer left the Port of
Sunderland in the UK recently to kick off a 6-month offshore site
investigation and survey campaign for innogy’s Sofia offshore
wind farm.

With a consented capacity of 1.4 GW, Sofia will be one of the world’s biggest offshore wind farms;
Fugro will provide geophysical and geotechnical services over the project’s 220 km export cable
corridor, in what is believed to be one of the longest cable route surveys ever performed for an offshore
wind farm, as well as further works on the wind farm array.
The objective of Fugro’s site investigation is to comprehensively characterise subsurface conditions
along the cable route corridor to better understand the benthic ecology and offshore archaeology of
the site, and to enable detailed design for the proposed wind farm, which is located 195 km off the
coast of north-east England.
The site investigation will include surveys performed from five state-of-the-art vessels and will be
complemented with a full suite of conventional and advanced laboratory testing. As well as Fugro
Pioneer, geophysical survey data will be acquired using the Fugro Frontier and Fugro Seeker; two of
Fugro’s geotechnical vessels will then follow to provide drilling, and seabed sampling and in situ testing.
Once the Geo-data is acquired, Fugro will produce a ground model for innogy that will provide
standardised datasets and interpretation in a clearly identifiable and easy-to-access format.
“For Fugro, this project is an exciting opportunity for multiple vessels and multidisciplinary project teams
to work together to provide an excellent service to innogy and support the Sofia team in achieving its
objectives from the outset,” said Sally Dalrymple, Senior Project Manager for Fugro.

www.fugro.com

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WINDFARMS, RENEWABLES & CREW TRANSPORT 33

Minesto signs Power Purchase

Agreement for Faroe Islands energy

Sweden based marine energy developer Minesto AB has inked a power purchase agreement
(PPA) for up to 2.2 MW of installed tidal power generating capacity in the Faroe Islands.

The contract was signed with local electric utility SEV, who in November 2018 committed to buy power
from two planned 100kW installations. The newly-sealed PPA covers not only these two systems of
Minesto’s subsea kite technology, but also 2 MW of additional capacity allocated for installations of
utility-scale arrays.
The first phase of the collaboration, namely the deployment of two grid-connected DG100 systems, will
be executed in the Vestmannasund strait. The ultimate goal for the long term is to add between 30 MW
and 70 MW of installed capacity to the local grid.
The Faroe Islands aim at sourcing their entire electricity from renewables by 2030 also including
transport and heating.

www.minesto.com

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34 W I N D F A R M S , R E N E W A B L E S & C R E W T R A N S P O R T

Novacavi’s

cable in wave

energy

instalation

Novacavi recently contributed to the
development of technologies that convert sea
wave power into electrical energy, with a
special custom cable engineered to connect the
pilot unit moored offshore to the network of the
ISWEC prototype (Inertial Sea Wave Energy Converter) within the Eni MaREnergy
research programme. Installed offshore Ravenna by ENI, ISWEC is the world's first
example of the ‘smart grid’ system for the production of wave energy combined
with photovoltaic and energy storage.

Essential features of this cable specially designed and manufactured for Wave for Energy,
spin off of Polytechnic University of Turin: water tightness, high breaking resistance and
long dynamic life performance in water all together calibrated for this specific particularly
burdensome application.
Specialist in custom cables design and manufacturing for harsh and demanding
environments since 1975, Novacavi provides the most efficient cable solution to face and
support all activities in the most difficult scenarios.

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EMEC to assist in

testing Seabased

wave-to-grid system

for certification

UK based, European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC)
recently announced that they will be designing and
commissioning a testing programme to support the
certification of Swedish wave energy company Seabased
AB’s wave-to-grid system.

Under the recently signed deal, EMEC will review Seabased’s technology and provide
advice on how to meet its certification objectives in a timely and cost-effective manner.
The Interreg North Sea Region Ocean Energy Scale-up Alliance (OESA) project, an
accelerator programme focused on deploying large-scale marine energy pilots, has
funded in part this unique collaboration.
Seabased has stated that it previously demonstrated both its wave energy converter
and wave-to-grid system in Sweden and Ghana. They also added that a certified
process will allow for a reduction in manufacturing costs, logistics and transport, and
provide a faster track to local permitting and insurance.

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Manor
Renewable
Energy to
power Borssele
1 & 2 Offshore
Wind Farm

Manor Renewable Energy has
signed a contract with Ørsted for the Borssele 1 & 2 Offshore
Wind Farm, under which MRE will provide temporary power
provision during the turbine commissioning phase.

Located in the North Sea, around 23 km off the coast of the Netherlands, the project will comprise
of 94 Siemens Gamesa Renewables 8.0-167 type turbines, giving a total capacity of 752 MW.
Manor Renewable Energy Business Director Toby Mead commented: “We understand the
requirements and expectations from the Ørsted project team and they align with our ambitions from
an MRE perspective; on such a significant project, we are delighted to once again be working with
the global leader in offshore wind.”

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Green

Hydrogen

Plant for

Port of

Oostende

The Port of Oostende in

Belgium has formed a

partnership with DEME

Concessions and PMV, to

build a green hydrogen plant

in the port area of Ostend, to

be finished by 2025. The

hydrogen will serve as an

energy source for electricity,

transport, heat and fuel

purposes and as a raw

material for industrial

purposes.

Hydrogen produced by electrolysis does not involve the release of CO2, but it can only be

called green if the electricity used in the process is renewable energy. The companies note

that by the end of 2020, 399 wind turbines will be operating off the coast of Belgium with

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WOC supports

IAPH World

Ports Conference

2020

ANTWERP, 17-19 MARCH
The World Ports Conference 2020, from 17-19 March in Antwerp, will bring
together leading ports, their customers, stakeholders and regulators around
designing a future where ports lead in energy transition, data collaboration,
reputation management and business innovation - all key issues for the World
Ocean Council (WOC) global ocean business and investment community.

The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) 2020 event is focused on ‘Building
Transparency, Predictability and Trust Rising to New Demands of Customers, Communities and
Stakeholders.
Sessions confirmed for the agenda will include:

• View From the Top: A Roundtable Discussion with Port CEOs
• Futureproofing the Energy Supply Chain: How the Energy Business is Changing

in Response to Growing Demands for a Clean Energy Future
• Facilitating Maritime Trade Through Data Sharing
• Crisis and Catastrophe Readiness: Preparing Ports for Worst-case Scenarios
• Embarking on a Transformation from Successful Cargo Port to Maritime Cluster
• Connecting the Dots: Ports Facilitating Shipping‚Äôs Energy Transition
• From Concept to Reality: How Ports are Taking the Lead in Data Exchange

for Port Call Optimization
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Albwardy Damen opens
repair workshop in SOHAR

Recently Albwardy Damen entered into an

agreement with SOHAR for the opening of a

workshop.

For the signing, which took place at SOHAR Port and Freezone Head
Office in Oman, SOHAR was represented by Mark Geilenkirchen, CEO
of SOHAR Port and Albwardy Damen was represented by Mr Ibrahim
Mohamed Al Shidi. The agreement will see the installation of a 40-foot workshop container
at a service jetty in the Port, in collaboration with Albwardy Damen’s Omani partner,
Sawahel Sohar Al Almya, and will be Albwardy Damen’s fourth operational location in
the Middle East, along with those in Sharjah, Dubai and Fujairah.
Commenting on the importance of the agreement, Mark Geilenkirchen said, “Albwardy
Damen is one of the renowned shipbuilding and ship repair providers in the Middle East.
Our partnership with them is truly a reflection of our efforts to provide all our clients with
state-of-the-art and high-quality services. The new service will also be a valuable addition
to our offerings here at SOHAR, further enriching our offerings, to ensure that we continue
on our path of growth and progress in the region.”
The upcoming workshop will be fitted out with relevant machinery and tools, including
lathe, press, drilling and welding machines to offer easy and quick services for vessels
calling at the port. There will also be the presence of certified engineers, to meet requisite
customer needs.
Mark Pearson, Operations Director of Albwardy Damen commented, “Vessels calling into
SOHAR will also be able to benefit from the underwater services that are provided by
Albwardy Damen Diving, which has an extensive history in serving the marine industry
since 1995. The workshop container is currently being fabricated and we look forward to
delivering it to SOHAR.”

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Damen unveils

Ballast Water Pre

Filtration Barge

Damen Shipyards Group has unveiled a Ballast Water Pre Filtration Barge (BWPF)
to assist vessels in complying with the IMO’s Ballast Water Management
Convention. The new legislation came into force on September 8th this year and
Damen Green Solutions has prepared a range of products and services to assist its
clients in meeting the requirements of the new legislation.

Many ports located on rivers throughout the world experience a sediment level significantly higher than the
level onboard ballast water treatment systems are tested to. Damen Green Solutions product portfolio
manager Matthijs Schuiten explains, “The level to which onboard systems are tested demonstrates an ability
to handle sediment levels up to 50 mg per litre. However, at some terminals, this level is exceeded –
sometimes considerably. We recently ran tests on a waterway in the US close to a harbour, for example,
and found sediment levels 30 times above this.”
Notable cases of important waterways that exceed the level to which onboard systems are tested include
the Huangpu Jiang in Shanghai, the River Thames in London and the Red and Mississippi rivers in the US.
“Such high levels of sediment can cause ballast water filter blockage,” Matthijs continues. “This can make
for huge operational challenges, preventing cargo unloading or ballast water intake.”
Damen’s answer is the new BWPF Barge, designed to go alongside a vessel at terminal and filter the
sediment before ballast water is taken aboard.
“Pre-filtering the water in this manner ensures the ballast water system onboard is not blocked due to
sediment. Having such capabilities enables terminals to add value with an additional service for calling
vessels. With the IMO legislation’s passage into law, we expect to see demand for such services in the near
future. Developing the BWPF Barge is Damen’s way of making sure that, when the need arises, we are
prepared to respond quickly.”
The BWPF Barge can process up to 4,000 m3 water per hour with a sediment level anything between 50 and
1,500 mg per litre. Filtration is available between 10 and 50 micron, to suit varying sediment sizes. The entire
ballast water filtration system fits neatly inside a standard 40’ container, making logistics straightforward.

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LATE NEWS & ROUND-UP 45

Chevron Marine

publishes new

White Paper

PICTURES: ‘Lubricating duel-fuel auxiliary
(Top): Chevron Marine’s recent work with dual-fuel four-
stroke engines highlights a practical approach to these engines: a practical approach’
challenges
(Middle): Chevron Marine’s lubricant options for dual Chevron Marine, one of the largest suppliers of marine lubricants,
fuel engine operations- has released the latest in a series of white papers focusing on
(Bottom): Lubrication recommendations if alternating innovations and developments impacting the fast-changing shipping
distillate and residual fuel with LNG, dependant on industry.
primary fuel in use ‘Lubricating dual-fuel auxiliary engines: a practical approach’
explores the unique challenge of using engines that run regularly on
either fuel oils or LNG. Around three quarters of ships using LNG as
fuel have dual-fuel, four-stroke engines. Depending on a vessel’s
trade and location, owners and operators may not know what fuel
they will use or for how long. In the gas carrier trade, for example,
cargo owners can determine whether an operator can use the LNG
cargo as fuel; if not, these vessels may regularly need to run their
dual-fuel engines on residual or distillate fuels.
Adjusting lubrication to accommodate fuel changes in four-stroke
engines requires careful planning to avoid complete replacement of
the sump oil or running engines with a lubricant that is not matched
to the fuel used, Chevron Marine has developed a practical solution
to this challenge.
By following the correct guidance, operators of dual-fuel auxiliary
engines using multiple fuel types can meet their lubrication
requirements using only Chevron Marine’s Taro DP and XL series of
trunk piston engine oils for medium-speed engines. The four products
in the series are compatible with each other, allowing operators to
adjust the sump oil by topping up with the appropriate product.
Ian Thurloway, Brand, Marketing & Business Development Manager
for Chevron Marine, said: “The challenge of lubricating dual-fuel
auxiliary engines is just one example of how the widening marine
fuel mix is adding complexity to ship operators’ lubrication choices.
Chevron Marine’s work in developing a practical strategy, and the
flexibility offered by deploying the Taro DP and XL range,
demonstrates the flexible solutions Chevron Marine is providing to
help ship operators navigate these challenges.”
In accordance with the advice from many leading OEM’s on
lubricating oils for dual-fuel four-stroke engines, engines running
continuously on LNG should be lubricated with a low-ash engine oil,
such as Chevron HDAX 5200. When running mainly on low-sulphur
distillate fuels, these engines should use an oil specially formulated
to handle the engine cleanliness and deposit challenges associated
with these fuels, such as Chevron Delo 1000 Marine.
To maintain correct sump conditions and to ensure that the oil is
handling other contaminants adequately, regular monitoring of the
engine oil is essential. Chevron’s FAST analysis programme provides
reliable results within 48 hours of receipt via its online service. Its
laboratories test several critical variables and deliver actionable
recommendations that can help to extend the service life of oil.

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OEMAchem has

formulas for success

A global chemicals company based in Hampshire
has enjoyed a record-breaking start to the year with
rising demand from the marine sector.

OEMAchem supplied 150 tonnes of marine chemicals for 17 vessels on four
continents in the first month of the year - including four leading cruise lines.
Based at Totton in Southampton, the growing firm’s services include the specialist
manufacture, test, analysis, supply and monitoring of chemicals.
Managing director Mark Chiverton said: “It’s been a superb start to the year and
has set us up for a fantastic 2020.
“We enjoyed a record-breaking January in terms of revenue and activity, with
demand from the marine sector continuing to strengthen.
“This has been partly due to our ability to provide chemical solutions to help
shipping meet increasingly stringent nitrous oxide (NOx) abatement regulations aimed at cutting air pollutant
emissions.
“More generally, it can also be credited to our capacity to provide a wide range of managed services and solutions
for everything onboard from swimming pools and spas to engineering and waste treatment.
“Many operators in the cruise, freight, tanker and container sectors are seeking greater value and efficiencies, which
we are able to provide globally as well as domestically.”
Mark added: “Whether in the marine industry or the other sectors in which we operate, we pride ourselves on our
professional and innovative approach.
“We have a friendly and experienced team with a focus on customer service and swift turnaround times, and I hope
our emphasis on respect and transparency is clear in all we do.”
During the first month of the year OEMAchem provided services for cruise line clients in the Americas, Asia, Europe
and Australia - in Southampton, Singapore, Barbados and Melbourne.
The firm, with 15 staff at its head office at the Trinity Court in Brunel Road, Totton, UK, was founded in 2005 and
manufactures and supplies more than 400 chemicals for such uses as waste oil and water treatment, solvent
cleaners, biocides and sanitisation.

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