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Commercial Marine Journal
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Deck Equipment & Lifting Gear p30 Vessel Build, Repair& Maintenance p40 Marine Finance, Insurance & Legal p18
August 2014 Issue
DS Marine Finance
Peter CurtisT +44 (0)7973 [email protected]
The work boatfinance specialists
DSMarine Finance is one of the leading arrangers of specialist marine finance for vessels used
in the offshore wind market with a proven track record of finance facilities arranged for over 60 vessels in
the last 3 years.
Every marine finance package we arrange is a bespoke solution unique to each customer. We source
banks and funders to finance your vessels and are involved from the start to the end of the deal.
Key products and services include marine mortgages, marine rental agreements and short-term finance
agreements. Customers include work boat operators, crew transfer companies, shipping companies
and renewable investment funds.
Vessels financed range in size from 12m to over 28m, including crew transfer vessels and flat top barges,
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Dockyard Magazine is aimed at OEM’s, Contractors, Sub-Contractors, Technicians, Engineers and Suppliers within the Ship, Boatbuilding and Re-fitting industry. The magazine has a controlled circulation across the UK and is supported by the website, electronic distribution and subscriptions, making it an ideal tool for products and companies aiming at this lucrative sectorThe unique circulation for each edition is fluid and constantly updated, especially around the marine exhibitions, giving clients a total awareness.
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increase by 25% to 8.1m tonnes, and turnover rose 16% to £73 million compared to 2012.
Andrew Moffat, Port of Tyne Chief Executive Officer, said that 2013 had been another record year, and looking back over five years, the Port had achieved substantial growth not only in the performance of the business, but also in the investments made in Port infrastructure, and in the impact the Port has had on the regional economy.
“We have continued to develop the Port’s vital infrastructure and have invested a total of over £60 million since 2009 with £15 million invested just last year.
“As a result, the Port of Tyne is now a larger and more sustainable business, offering greater resilience to our growing customer base in world-wide markets and bringing even greater economic value to the North East.”
In 2013, 8.1 million tonnes of cargo was handled at the Port of Tyne, 625,000 passengers used the International Passenger Terminal, 640,000 cars crossed the quays making the Port the UK’s biggest car exporting facility, and over 60,000 container units (teus) were either imported or exported.
Profit before tax in 2013 whilst still strong at over £6 million - three times higher than profit achieved in 2009 - decreased in 2013. This was due to crane outages which resulted in significant repair and associated operational costs, and also because of further investment made in
The Port of Tyne announces record cargo volumes and record turnover for fifth successive year
the planned expansion of wood pellet facilities.
The number of employees has increased by 27% since 2009, and now the workforce stands at almost 600, including 16 new apprenticeships this year. “We have also continued to invest in the people who make the Port successful - the employees - and whilst we already are in the top 2% of Silver status Investors in People accredited businesses in the UK, this year we are striving to achieve gold.”
Over the last five years the impact the Port has on the regional economy grew by 38% to over half a billion pounds supporting almost 10,500 direct and indirect jobs that depend on a thriving Port.
Capital investments since 2009 have included major infrastructure developments including new cranes, quays, land acquisitions and dredging. The Port of Tyne now has over 600 acres of land and 3,000 metres of quays.
A £25 million capital programme to extend the main Riverside Quay by 125 metres, and also to connect the Port’s south bank estate to the recently acquired 17 acre adjacent site started at the end of June.
Supporting the growth of renewable energy, including plans for a potential £180 million extension of wood pellet cargo facilities, remains central to the future of the Port of Tyne.
“With its existing assets, the Port is now in a position to take advantage of opportunities in the renewable energy
and offshore sectors. We will do this by implementing strategies that develop and utilise the recently acquired quays and operational land to maximise their potential. And in this way we will continue to diversify the business of the Port,” added Andrew.
The Port has committed 1% of profit before tax to the Port of Tyne Community Action Fund, making it the biggest corporate fund of its kind in the area, distributing £119,000 during the year to charitable organisations supporting young people, communities and the environment.
In total, the Port invested just under half a million pounds - £446,000 - in its community engagement programme designed to support thriving communities within its area of operations.
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All existing passenger ships of 500 gross tonnes and all new cargo ships of 3,000 gross tonnes are required to carry ECDIS from their first survey after 1 July 2014
In 12 months time, on 1 July 2015, this will be further extended to include all existing tankers of 3,000 gross tonnes, extending to cargo ships of 50,000GT from 1 July 2016. This will mark a major expansion in the proportion of the merchant fleet that is subject to the mandatory carriage of ECDIS. The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office is providing free guidance via the global ECDIS seminar programme and creating ECDIS specific Admiralty publications to help relevant stakeholders meet the implementation requirements.
Pieter Schelte, the biggest vessel in the world, to be completed in the port of Rotterdam
Owner and designer Allseas and the Port of Rotterdam Authority have signed an agreement to this effect. The plan is for ‘Pieter Schelte’ to arrive in Rotterdam at the end of 2014. ‘Pieter Schelte’ is 382 metres long and 124 metres wide. The length, in combination with the massive width, makes this vessel unique.
Recent survey shows that up to half of seafarers don’t have reasonable access to communication in order to keep in touch with their family and friends
The 2014 Crew communications survey issued by Futurenautics Research in association with InterManager, ISWAN, PTC, BIMCO and CrewToo shows that while access to communications has been improving, it is far poorer in some sectors – where up
to 30 percent of crew have no access to a telephone. The survey, which involved almost 3,000 respondents from more than 30 countries, found that only 56 percent of seafarers had access to communications always or most of the time.The authors point out that the Maritime Labour Convention 2006, now ratified by 61 countries, stipulates that seafarers should have “reasonable” access to communications at “reasonable” cost.They found huge variation in the provision of communications, with the poorest levels in the container, bulk and general cargo sectors. According to the survey, many of the 6 percent of crew who never have access to communications work in these branches.While an average of 76 percent of seafarers had access to a telephone, in general cargo over 30 percent of respondents still had no access to one. Similarly, while almost 70 percent of crew in the passenger and offshore sectors had access to the internet, this was available to only 20 percent of crew in the container, bulk carrier and general cargo sectors. The survey also found that seafarers spent an average of $134 a month on communications while at sea and $139 a month while ashore.
Concordia’s stern and bow are now detached from the false sea bed by about 1 meter, the Parbuckling team updated
The wreck was floating thanks to the sponsons. Before being towed 30 metres East, the Concordia needed to be refloated for another meter. Technicians had to tightened the chains on starboard sponson S14, as planned. With the arrival of the ferry the final phase of the lightening of the Concordia wreck began.
As informed, only less than 1,000 tonnes of weight remained, out of the initial 30,000 tonnes; as soon as this step was completed, the wreck was lifted off the platforms. The refloating operations of Concordia wreck started later in July. The Senior Salvage Master, Nick Sloane, reached the Remote Operations Center located on the Concordia with the rest of the team. During the first stage, the Concordia was refloated about 2 metres up off the platforms and moved 30 metres towards the east with the assistance of tugs. The ship was then securely moored and technicians completed the attachment and tensioning of the last cables and chains, and lowered the starboard sponsons to their final position.
The actual refloating then began, raising the ship one deck at a time, from deck 6 to deck 3.
The whole operation took 7 days to complete and the Concordia departed from Giglio.
Shipbuilding industry from Zhejiang Province represented in Shangai
ZAS (Zhejiang Association of Shipbuilding Industry) will bring their expert knowledge of the Zhejiang Province and members actively involved in the shipbuilding industry to Seawork Asia.
ZAS members are business and academic organisations from the shipbuilding industry across 13 cities in Zhejiang
Province including Hangzhou, Ningbo, Zhoushan, Taizhou, Huzhou, Daishan, Yueqing, Xiangshan, Wenling, Pinghu, Linhai, Jiaojiang and Putuo.
ZAF also established extensive network with industry associations around China and act as a bridge between the government and enterprises.
The association has been awarded as “The Most Advanced Association” for four consecutive years by Zhejiang Provincial Civil Affairs Department of Zhejiang Province.
Founded in August 2005, ZAS is registered as a key business unit of the Zhejiang Provincial Civil Affairs Department and part of Zhejiang Provincial Commission.
See more at: http://www.seaworkasia.com/news101/shipbuilding-industry-from-zhejiang-province-represented-in-shanghai?mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRonuaXPZKXonjHpfsX%2F6%2BkrXLHr08Yy0EZ5VunJEUWy2YIDRdQ%2FcOedCQkZHblFnVQASa2xS7kNoqwETVW3Sy%2FJgbPTboNaWLAujpM%3D#sthash.uHCmvuOK.dpuf
GSS Plant buy Silvers Marine as new headquarters Well known Scottish company GSS (Plant) Ltd have just bought new premises to serve as both a new headquarters for their organisation which operates a fleet of workboats and tugs working globally but also to serve as a boatyard servicing both leisure craft and small commercial vessels. The purchase of iconic yard Silvers Marine in Argyll and Bute has secured local jobs and provided further employment opportunities within the burgeoning operation.
An intensive program of improvement and investment in facilities and training is now underway heralding an exciting era of change for the organisation and their staff.
Kalmar will deliver SmartLane automated gate system to the Port of Liverpool, operated by Peel Ports Group
The new system will reduce waiting times and administration for hauliers, resulting in faster turnaround.
The implementation is scheduled to be completed by early 2015.
Investment in Kalmar SmartLane automated
gate system is part of Peel Port’s package of improvements to port infrastructure.
With the deep-water Liverpool2 expansion due to be open next year, this latest development is set to strengthen the port-side logistics required to support increased cargo volume.
Kalmar SmartLane uses identification technologies to manage gate operations for trucks, ensuring that all containers and trucks are automatically identified before entering or exiting the terminal.
The optical character recognition (OCR) cameras capture the truck registration and container IDs. The OCR technology is provided by Kalmar’s partner APS Technology. David Huck, Port Director for Peel Ports Liverpool, said: “We operate in an increasingly competitive market and our customers require logistics solutions that reduce costs, carbon emissions and congestion. Haulier transactions will be fully integrated into our latest terminal operating systems, facilitating secure and efficient visits and minimising turnaround times at our terminals.”
Heerema Marine Contractors select Kongsberg Maritime’s K-Sim Offshore simulation platform to enhance crane operator training With the contract signed on May 21st 2014, delivery of what will become the world’s most advanced offshore heavy lift crane simulator is planned for September 2015. Artists impression of the offshore crane operator domeIt will be installed at a new simulation centre in the HMC Academy at the company’s HQ in Leiden, the Netherlands.
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Rolls-Royce to power ice-breaking cargo ship
A high-strength controllable pitch propeller from Rolls-Royce will be used to power a new ice-breaking cargo ship for Canadian company Fednav Limited.
The ice-breaking bulk carrier will transport highly valuable nickel and copper concentrates from Canada, through the Arctic ice, to customers in Europe, and will have to contend with some of the most rugged Arctic conditions including hard packed shear ice and icebergs.
The contract comes as Fednav Limited, one of the world’s largest operators of high ice-class vessels, has recently agreed a long term transportation contract with mining company Canadian Royalties Inc. for the shipping of concentrates from the Nunavik Nickel mine in northern Quebec.
Rolls-Royce is a world leader in the design and manufacture of ice-classed propellers, and will supply a 6.5 metre diameter nickel aluminium bronze Kamewa propeller for the new vessel. The propeller will weigh 45 tonnes and will be powered by a 21.7MW, (or 29,000 horsepower) diesel engine.
The propeller will be mounted inside a steel nozzle, to give protection from floating blocks of ice while increasing thrust as the ship pushes its way through the ice. When travelling through open water, the ship uses a third of its power to travel at 13 knots, but when breaking through thick ice, it needs all available power to maintain a speed of three knots.
The new ship, which has a deadweight of 25,000 tonnes, will be designed and built in Japan by Universal Shipbuilding Corporation. It will meet stringent design and operational requirements including a reinforced hull to allow it to proceed in continuous mode through ice up to 1.5 metres thick.
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The Underwater Centre ‘bolts’ on new course
The Underwater Centre at Fort William, has added a new course to its commercial air diving (CAD) offering, in response to the needs identified by industry.
The ‘Introduction to Bolt Tensioning’ course will make an important and strong addition to the students’ CVs, furthering the range of tools and skills training they experience while on courses.
The course, which will be included in all the diving packages – Premium, Construction and Standard – has been made possible by the donation of equipment by The Mechanical Services Department of Stork, highlighting that the subsea industry recognises the importance of giving students the right training for the job.
‘Introduction to Bolt Tensioning’ provides students with the knowledge and understanding of working with and using bolt tensioning equipment, which they can then use in their job – whether on the surface or underwater.
Diving contractors and subsea operators need well trained and competent subsea personnel; the courses at the Centre are designed to ensure that when students qualify as commercial divers they are effective in their role and able to gain competency on the job as quickly as possible.
Steve Ham, The Underwater Centre’s General Manager, said: “The courses we deliver at the Centre have been tailored to meet industry needs and this addition to the commercial diving courses is a perfect example of this.
“Through constant collaboration and support with organisations in the sector, we are able to provide the skills required when our graduates go into employment. With the help of Alan Melia, formerly of Stork, we were able to develop the ‘Introduction to Bolt Tensioning course’.
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Chris Barratt, Senior Mechanical Instructor of Stork, said “At the Stork Centre of Excellence for Mechanical Training in Aberdeen, we understand the oil and gas industry is prone to change, and so must the training and competency of individuals in order to execute approved methods safely in the field.
“As one of the leading training suppliers for industry approved training courses, Stork are delighted to be collaborating with The Underwater Centre in developing and integrating higher levels of Subsea (MJI) Mechanical Joint Integrity Courses for delegates to gain the necessary underpinning knowledge, before they set out in their commercial diving careers.”
Both the Premium Industry and Construction Career Packages provide training in the statutory components of the Health and Safety Executive’s commercial diving curriculum, as well as training in the use of subsea tools and practical exercises in carrying out construction and maintenance tasks underwater such as subsea welding and cutting, and rigging and slinging operations.
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The Premium Industry Package also includes training in subsea inspection techniques: a vital skill to have when working offshore.
For more information about The Underwater Centre contact: 01397 703 786 or email: [email protected].
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Eriks launches new marine capability
Eriks UK has launched a new marine capability offering a comprehensive service of component supply, repair and replacement of equipment and parts for all types of vessels and port facilities.
Eriks Marine will provide a repair and replacement parts service from the stem to stern on a vessel, including thrusters and deck cranes through to control panels, bearings, pumps, hydraulics, deck machinery, generators, alternators and winches.
The new service will be primarily be delivered by seven branches around the UK, each with a marine specialism and will also be capable of urgent delivery of components to remote global locations. Alongside component supply, ERIKS Marine will also offer engineering resources and technical expertise for all types of marine entities from all vessel types, including ferries, fishing vessels and of course deep sea ships, shipbuilders and repair yards, work boat operators and port facilities.
In addition, Eriks Marine will also provide a comprehensive condition-based maintenance (CBM) service, delivered by trained technicians with extensive marine experience, to ensure vessels
and equipment achieve minimum downtime and maximum TBO. CBM can also form part of a reliability-based maintenance strategy and predictive maintenance.
Eriks Marine is the only UK accredited “SKF expert in marine”, using only SEC accredited marine engineers and works within IACS guidelines and also SOLAS, IMO and MARPOL standards and regulations.
Simon Hemper, Marine Business Development manager at Eriks UK Marine commented: “The marine industry relies upon the efficient operation of its assets. Delays for maintenance or repair can result in off-hire time, late-docking time and delayed sailings all of which are very costly. Port operations also need to adhere to these tight schedules, hence our two pronged approach”
He continued: “The Eriks Marine service is dedicated to improving the productivity and reliability of marine related equipment by offering a solution-neutral capability to customers. Eriks Marine offers best-advice for marine Maintenance Repair & Overhaul, which can result in an un-biased recommendation of repair rather than replacement of components where it is more cost-effective. This is an unusual market position which we are proud to have.”
For more information on Eriks UK, please visit:
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HARKAND, a leading global name in subsea inspection, repair and maintenance and light construction, has been awarded Nexen Petroleum UK Ltd’s 2014 ROVSV inspection services work along with a longer term frame agreement.
The contract marks the first piece of work Harkand has undertaken for the operator. The inspection scope covers the Buzzard, Scott, Telford, Ettrick and Rochelle assets in the central North Sea and includes infield pipelines and structures, export lines as well as some platform inspection.
It will see the deployment of the Surf Ranger, which joined the Harkand fleet in May. The multi-purpose ROV, survey and air diving vessel will be equipped with high definition cameras, one work-class and two observation-class ROVs.
David Kerr, managing director of Harkand in Europe, said: “Harkand is continuing to grow rapidly both in size and capability and we welcome our new partnership with Nexen.”
Harkand secures first work for Nexen
Harkand is focused on attaining the highest standards in health, safety, quality and environmental performance and delivering first-class project execution.
The Group was launched in February 2013 through the merger of Iremis, Integrated Subsea Services and Andrews Survey following investment by Oaktree Capital Management.
Employing close to 1,000 people at bases in Aberdeen, London, Houston, Singapore and Perth in Australia, Harkand aims to grow turnover to $1 billion in the next four years.
The 85.4m Surf Ranger is a DP2 multi-purpose ROV, survey and air diving vessel featuring a helideck, 60t TTS Energy AS active heave compensated knuckle boom crane and can accommodate 69 personnel on board. It is permanently equipped with a Triton XLS work class ROV.
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Gall Thomson opens new technology centre
Gall Thomson has opened a state-of-the-art technology centre in the UK. The centre will be used for the design, production, refurbishment and testing of Marine Breakaway Couplings and is the next stage in its growth strategy.
Gall Thomson is the global market leader in the design, production and application of Marine Breakaway Couplings. The Gall Thomson Marine Breakaway Coupling protects assets, personnel and the environment by separating and closing the flow of product through an offshore hose transfer system in the event of an emergency.
The Technology Centre is located in Great Yarmouth UK and contains the latest in assembly line and design technology.
Pat Webster Head of Operations at the Great Yarmouth UK facility commented, “The capability and additional capacity offered by the Gall Thomson UK Technology Centre allows us to efficiently
meet ever increasing demand for our technology”.
The Technology Centre is part of a comprehensive investment programme designed to substantially increase and consolidate Gall Thomson’s technical and commercial market leading position.
As a consequence of this investment and increasing global sales, the Gall Thomson design and sales engineer teams have more than doubled in the last six months. The Technology Centre is therefore an important development in the enhancement of Gall Thomson capabilities.
An exceptional start to 2014 confirms the Gall Thomson expansion strategy is delivering the expected results.
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Protea Delivers T1500 Launch and Recovery System to Canyon Offshore Limited2014 continues to be a busy year for Protea with the delivery of an advanced trencher handling system to Canyon Offshore Limited.
Designed to allow the safe launch and recovery of Canyon’s latest trencher, the T1500, the 35t SWL launch and recovery system was recently mobilised on the Maersk Responder and is now operational in the North Sea.
“We worked closely with the Canyon Offshore project team to develop a system that was tailored to their precise requirements and incorporated the key features they had specified based on many years of operating subsea trenchers. These included the ability to launch and recover T1500 in high sea states, rapid mobilisation and demobilisation on a range of support vessels and ease of operation and maintenance,” said Tomasz Paszkiewicz, CEO of Protea.
The turnkey handling system was designed and manufactured at Protea’s modern production facility in Southern Poland and completed an extensive test programme before being shipped to the UK.
“Our facilities allow the comprehensive functional testing of equipment prior to delivery which minimises the risk of any delays during mobilisation and initial operations,” said Michal Balcer, Protea Project Manager. “To date in 2014 we have delivered over 500 tonnes of equipment to the offshore industry.”
Following shipment to Roysth, Scotland, a team of Protea’s service engineers assisted with the mobilisation of the handling system on the Maersk responder.
“We have been extremely impressed by the service and equipment provided by Protea and look forward to the prospect of working with them again in the future,” said Gary Aylmer, Vice President (Trenching and Renewables), Canyon Offshore.
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The Transportation Safety Board of Canada released its investigation report (M13N0014) into the capsizing of tow, and accidental death aboard the tug Western Tugger as it towed the barge Arctic Lift I, 33 nautical miles southwest of Burgeo, Newfoundland and Labrador. The report identified minimal clearance above the water (freeboard), bad weather conditions, and a non-functional emergency tow release as factors in the accident. One member of the crew of the Western Tugger was killed while trying to release the barge from tow.
On 10 May 2013, the Arctic Lift I developed a large list while being towed by the Western Tugger. The list may have been the result of several factors: water shipped on deck; down-flooding through
Overloading, weather contributed to 2013 fatal tug accident
hatches that were not adequately sealed; possible damage to the barge en route resulting in water ingress; or because unsecured cargo had shifted, affecting the barge’s stability. As a precaution, the master wanted to be able to release the barge in case it sank. Although the vessel had an emergency tow release, it was not functional due to this secondary brake. The master directed a deckhand to the winch room to loosen a secondary brake which had been added to the winch to assist the main brake. Moments later, the forward end of the barge rose out of the water and the barge capsized. The resulting strain on the secondary brake drum caused it to shatter, and parts of it hit and fatally injured the deckhand.
The investigation found a number of
safety issues at play during the tow: an emergency tow release that was not capable of being operated immediately; hatches that were not reliably watertight; a minimal freeboard; and, cargo that was unsecured. The investigation also found that although a safety management system was under development, it had not been implemented prior to the occurrence.
An introduction to marine insurance for workboats and commercial vessels
Marine Hull and Protection and Indemnity Insurance (P & I) for workboats operating commercially can be very complex and a specialist subject for most insurers, so it’s important that you get the right cover to protect you and your business.
When obtaining quotations, all material facts should be disclosed to insurers such as previous claims or convictions, and any refusals on maritime licences etc. P & I policies can be covered under a mutual basis within a club or on a fixed premium basis, whereas the hull insurance is usually only insured on a fixed premises basis.
A typical commercial hull policy will only cover ¾ of the value of the hull, referred to as the ‘Running Down Clause,’ the final quarter can be picked up under the P & I policy but must be specifically requested. Also required is crew and passenger liability and it’s important that you do not exceed the numbers given to insurers without speaking to them first as this can invalidate all cover! Some smaller vessels such as fishing vessels under 15 metres in length can sometimes by covered under a yacht style policy which can accommodate the liability aspect within the hull policy. This method will save cost in premium as you do not then require the P & I cover in addition.
Legal liability, War & Strikes and Environmental Pollution Liability cover may also wish to be taken depending on your vessel type and cruising range.
It should also be kept in mind that insurance is always only valid so long as your vessel and your business are up-to date with Health & Safety and MCA requirements. Increasingly, we are seeing a rise in vessel owners cutting corners on these issues and leaving health and safety as an afterthought where in fact it should always be a fore-thought, as you are not only putting lives at stake but also prejudicing your insurance cover for both the Hull and P & I. Correct reporting procedures should be put in place and where possible your vessel checked for irregularities and ensuring the vessel is safe & secure both under-deck and above, at every stop and ahead of periodic surveys. Performing these actions and being extra diligent can help insurers underwrite your risk more competitively and can reduce possible claims and incidents.
The marine insurance industry is supported by world leading insurance companies that have the knowledge and investment to enhance policy security. We have seen some ‘offshore’ insurers trying to enter the UK market but business dealt with by those must be approached with caution. Consumers are encouraged to research the financial security of any insurance company they take a policy with; downfall in insurers can result in paid premiums being lost and jeopardy of claims being paid. Your broker should always be able to identify such risks for you but feel free to speak to ourselves directly if you have any concerns. www.aicinsure.co.uk
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Team from Everard Insurance win Three Peaks Challenge
An intrepid team from Everard Insurance recently competed in the famous Three Peaks challenge – and won!
The National Three Peaks Challenge is a well known phrase to the more adventurous amongst us and involves walking the highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales within 24 hours.
The team of Stephen, Matt, Simone & Tony completed the challenge in record time and received a plaque to prove their performance!
They raised a remarkable £1267 towards their chosen charity, Action Medical Research, who are dedicated to improving the health of babies and children.
Well done to the Everard Insurance team!
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A great achievement for Everard Insurance
By Peter Curtis
Sadly I don’t think so. If you were a first time buy to let landlord, they would lend you 90% loan to value on an asset, with no contract and on which you have no experience!
If you wanted to buy a fork-lift truck or any land-based yellow metal, plant & machinery, you could take it out of the showroom for one payment, with the balance being another 59 similar payments.
But ask a bank to finance a used tug or multi-cat, or even a new one, and you see the problem. Mention a dredger or a flat top barge and the banks go into hiding!
So how do we get the banks to play in our sector? Why is it so hard to get finance on low depreciating, long life assets that if looked after and operated by a quality company, will last for years? As we all know, with the high street banks it is all a matter of form filling and box ticking. Add that very few of the banks have any real commercial marine experience and the problem just gets worse.
Fact - only one high street lender still has an active small vessel commercial marine finance capability, delivered by a bespoke team in a marine specific unit. However they are not based on the coast and tend to focus on yachts and leisure motors.
Problem - every business needs a high street bank for paying wages and settling bills, and yet even your house bank may struggle to finance your key assets, and even if they do one, it is unlikely they will do more.
Solution - use a specialist advisory business whose sole activity is finding Funders who will finance small commercial marine assets.
Will the banks ever really understand small commercial vessel marine finance?
The credit decision is usually made up of three components; the strength of your balance sheet, the value and commercial strength of the key asset and finally the credit story of why you want the asset. So remember these three - balance sheet, asset and story.
The tier one or high street bank will want all 3 covered, but there are specialist Funders who will do deals provided they get 2 of the key factors. There are also ways of strengthening the proposals where you may only have one component covered.
Balance sheet - very little you can do about that, apart from possibly bringing in a joint venture partner to share the asset
The marine asset - the most important ingredient, and one that can be used to help get the funding. It may surprise you to know that there are businesses that can take a position in the asset, behind the prime lender, which could retrospectively then provide the deposit. Ok, there will be commercial T’s & C’s associated with this funding method, but if the asset can get you a contract, then it could be a deal worth doing.
Story - again a key component - why do you want the asset, and what can it earn
for you? Prove it is crucial to an overall project and things start to look better. It is the way you tell the story to the bank, and there is help out there. DS Marine Finance has arranged funding for over 60 workboats in the last 3 years. Being independent and able to work with multiple banks, we can even put two or three funders into the same asset.
Our USP’s? Knowledge of the banks, understanding which prefer which type of marine asset. The size of deal, and making it important for the funder. Timing of the proposal into the funder - does he need volume, is he behind his own lending target? Doing their work for them, providing a commercial valuation, analysis of the market, clarifying who else could use the asset, if the deal ever went wrong. Providing a marine asset management service to them. Factors effecting valuation? Class or non class? Engine type? We can do it all for you.
And finally, for those looking to make an acquisition you may be surprised to know that there are firms out there that like to own and NOT operate. So consider a longer term charter from the investor owner.
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PC Maritime ECDIS enhanced for revised VDR StandardsPC Maritime have upgraded their ECDIS so that it meets the requirements of the new VDR Performance Standard (MSC.333 (90) which came into force on 1 July 2014.
From 1 July 2014 VDR installations must: * include the ability to capture ECDIS screenshots at least every 15 seconds, * record the charts in use at least every 10 minutes * record all changes of chart.
This requires ECDIS manufacturers to enable the appropriate outputs from the ECDIS.
PC Maritime have completed this work in accordance with IEC 61996-1 and 61162-450 specifications ensuring that Navmaster ECDIS is compatible with all VDR units conforming to the new standards. PC Maritime provides an ECDIS Upgrade & Support Contract to customers who wish to maintain their ECDIS up-to-date with regulations.
Navmaster upgrades are free to subscribers, are sent direct to the ship via email and can be installed by ship’s crew with no need for an engineer visit.
The new VDR requirement to record ECDIS data states:
“Where a vessel is fitted with an ECDIS installation, the VDR should record the electronic signals of the ECDIS display in use at the time as the primary means of navigation. The recording method should be such that, on playback, it is possible to present a faithful replica of the entire ECDIS display that was on view at the time of recording, albeit within the limitations of any bandwidth compression techniques that are essential to the working of the VDR, and in addition the source of the chart data and the version used. “
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New marine division for Henderson
Henderson Insurance Brokers has set up a new marine division as the UK maritime and ports sector continues to grow. Building on the company’s existing marine client base, the new division is already proving successful, having won new insurance work for ports, workboats, the movement of goods, and storage of high valued items.
Offering a comprehensive selection of marine insurance products, Henderson Insurance Brokers is backed by A-rated UK and international carriers, as well as Lloyd’s of London, and can cover most types of marine cargo, plus vessels, ports and harbours.
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DS Marine Finance
Peter CurtisT +44 (0)7973 [email protected]
The work boatfinance specialists
DSMarine Finance is one of the leading arrangers of specialist marine finance for vessels used
in the offshore wind market with a proven track record of finance facilities arranged for over 60 vessels in
the last 3 years.
Every marine finance package we arrange is a bespoke solution unique to each customer. We source
banks and funders to finance your vessels and are involved from the start to the end of the deal.
Key products and services include marine mortgages, marine rental agreements and short-term finance
agreements. Customers include work boat operators, crew transfer companies, shipping companies
and renewable investment funds.
Vessels financed range in size from 12m to over 28m, including crew transfer vessels and flat top barges,
and up to 90% loan to value.
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Biodiesel engine launched
One of the few engines available in Europe suitable for running on biodiesel has received its UK launch from diesel engine specialist Mermaid Marine.
The Citius series of heavy duty engines from AGCO SISU Power is unique in being the only common rail engine available which is approved to run on 100% biodiesel.
“The importance of biodiesel is continuously increasing with biodiesel such as rapeseed accepted as an alternative fuel for use in engines,” explained Mermaid Marine sales executive Julian Osborne. “The fuel – either 100% biodiesel alone, or in any mixture ratio with diesel fuel according to EN 590 or ASTM D975, can be used in all the engines which are equipped with a mechanic or electronically controlled injection pump.”
AGCO SISU Power, formerly Sisu Diesel, was originally founded in 1942 and since then has produced engines known for their quality and reliability. The engines are built at the company’s main factory in Finland and comply with IMO 2 emission regulations and are future proofed for the forthcoming IMO 3 legislation.
The engines are available in four and six cylinder versions from 130hp to 410hp and are designed for extreme conditions from blistering equatorial heat to the harsh winters of Northern Europe.
Direct injection technology, crossflow cylinder head, centrally supported cylinder liners – unique in engines of this size - and advanced turbocharger technology have been everyday features in SisuDiesel engines for decades.
The engines have been designed for reliability, low operating costs and easy servicing. Classic, sturdy basic construction is combined with new generation control electronics and modern injection system, producing an engine that meets even the most demanding user needs.
In addition, the engines have been designed so that service points are easy to reach, explained Mr Osborne. “Fuel filters can be changed quickly without tools and fuel spill and spare parts are standardised between engine types which is of great benefit to owners.”
Cold start and cold running adjustments are controlled automatically depending on ambient and engine temperatures and a wide range of options mean the engines can be customised to a customer’s needs.
Mermaid Marine is also increasing its Mermaid J444 (JCB) range to 11 models from 55kW / 74hp to 120kW / 160hp with the complete four-cylinder range available from September and future scope for a six- cylinder range using JCB’s newly launched six-cylinder industrial engine.
Mermaid Marine is the sole UK JCB mariniser and distributes its engines through its network of suppliers across the UK and around the world.
Billed as the fastest and cleanest diesel engine range in the world, JCB has worked closely with leading suppliers of parts and equipment to produce engines which have high power and high torque at low speed with favourable fuel consumption.
The design takes into account future emission requirements – JCB is probably the only major manufacturer reaching Stage IIIB (Tier 4 Interim)-anti pollution standards without particle filter or after-treatment of the exhaust gases, having addressed the issue of emissions at source.
“JCB has invested many millions of Euros into developing its new combustion system,” Mermaid Marine sales executive Malcolm Pratt explained. “It’s probably the cleanest engine on the market with no after treatment needed for the exhaust which is a big advantage.”
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AGCO SISU engine range:
Type 44 CTIM49 CTIM66 CTIM74 CTIM84 CTIM No. of cylinder/Valves 4/2 V 4/4V 6/4V 6/4V 6/4V Displacement (l) 4.4 4.9 6.6 7.4 8.4 Power (kW @ 2200rpm) 136 133 192 235 302(2100)
The current JCB engine range consists of:
Stage 2 Emissions 55kW / 74bhp Naturally Aspirated Mechanical Governing 63kW / 85hp Naturally Aspirated Mechanical Governing 74kW / 100hp Turbocharged Mechanical Governing 93kW / 125hp Turbo Intercooled Mechanical Governing
Stage 3A Emissions63kW / 85hp Turbocharged Mechanical Governing
68kW / 91hp Turbocharged Mechanical Governing
74kW / 100hp Turbo Intercooled Mechanical Governing
85kW / 114hp Turbo Intercooled Mechanical Governing
97kW / 130hp Turbo Intercooled Electronic Governing
108kW / 145hp Turbo Intercooled Electronic Governing
120kW / 160hp Turbo Intercooled Electronic Governing
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Latest Meercat is powered by Doosan
The latest Meercat has been launched for Conwy Harbour Authority, for use as a port service vessel.
The monohull vessel Jac Y Do measures 14m by 5m and is powered by twin Doosan L136 six cylinder heavy duty engines each developing 160bhp / 118kW @ 2,200rpm, supplied by WaterMota.
The vessel has been built to serve several uses including general harbour maintenance, doubling as a fully operational dispersal dredger while also being suitable for secondary fire control.
James Lewis, General Manager, Meercat Workboats, explained: “She’s a truly versatile workboat capable of many different roles from port service to dredging.”
Specifications for the vessel included a bow thruster, fire-fighting capabilities, full dredging spread with hydraulic cutter and jetting head, Iron Fist 17 t/m crane and hydraulically operated spud legs. The eight litre Doosan engine – marine rated to ISO 3046 – benefits from direct-injection via a mechanical governor. The engine is naturally aspirated without turbocharger or intercooling with this simplicity making it a firm favourite with users who want an engine with good torque characteristics which falls below the 130kW EIAPP certification requirement.
“The L136 is a very traditional, cost-effective, non-complex marine diesel engine,” explained WaterMota Sales Manager, Tony Fryer. “The ‘flat’ torque and horsepower curve make it
ideal for the fishing and workboat market.
“The engine has a proven history having been in production in various forms for at least 15 years and very economical in service with reports of it being more economical than engines it has replaced. There are many examples of engines in the field which are more than ten years old which have never been overhauled.” He added: “It’s naturally aspirated for maximum longevity and in addition, the maintenance is very simple.”
Other equipment supplied by WaterMota includes two PRM 1000 gearboxes each with a 3:1 reduction and a clutched PTO drive and a JMP 1.5in 24 volt bilge/deckwash pump.
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The monohull vessel Jac Y Do measures 14m by 5m and is powered by twin Doosan L136 six cylinder heavy duty engines each developing 160bhp / 118kW @ 2,200rpm, supplied by WaterMota.
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Carbon fibre long-span driveshafts allow for more flexibility in ships and boatsAs a solution to the vibration and noise problems caused by misalignment in long-span drive shafts, flexible coupling and drive specialists, Centa Transmissions, has continued to develop their innovative carbon fibre shafting initiatives.
Foremost in this is the highly versatile and super-lightweight CENTADISC-C composite coupling and carbon fibre shaft, designed to span distances of 10 metres and more, without the need for intermediate bearing support.
Very often it’s the support bearings on long shafts that cause problems as they do not allow for flexibility in the ships structure, their rigidity restricting shaft movement which in turn, causes vibration. This vibration then results in excessive noise and premature wear on the drive components. That’s why the specification of a long tubular shaft which does not rely on intermediate support results in a quiet, efficient and highly reliable marine transmission system.
Initially created to save weight in fast ferries, offshore support vessels and workboats are now using hollow composite shafts.
The benefits of carbon fibre shafts are numerous. They are typically 70% lighter than solid steel shafts and employ flexible couplings to eliminate stress on the drive components. They also enable higher speeds to be achieved and allow marine engineers to span ever greater distances without bearing support. This results in fewer bearings and pedestals, less
noise, more power and quicker and easier installation.
Tubes, in general, have a better stiffness to weight ratio and with lower weight tubes you benefit from faster rotation, or longer spans with more torque. Consequently, the larger the diameter of the tube the better the weight to stiffness ratio will be, resulting in a smoother, more economical drive system. In effect, the designer can engineer a tube specifically for the application based on length, speed and power transmission, removing any redundant weight common in steel shafting.
In situations where there is a requirement for a long span drive, the use of a carbon fibre shaft provides the perfect solution, particularly in the hull of large catamarans with staggered engines. These shafts also allow placement of large engines further forward in the vessel, transferring the centre of gravity to a more favourable position, for example, in luxury super yachts, ferries, workboats and other marine craft.
In practice, this means that where a distance of several metres would have previously been bridged using flexible couplings and a steel shaft supported by multiple pillow blocks, a lightweight
carbon fibre shaft will ‘hang’ freely between engine and gearbox, unimpeded by supports and with its flexible connections acting as a double cardanic joint.
Other benefits of utilising a long carbon fibre shaft are that they integrate well within the increasingly flexible hulls of modern vessels, particularly aluminium; they require minimal maintenance and provide a robust, torsionally stiff, corrosion resistant and sound absorbing answer to transmission vibration and noise; as well as compensating for axial, radial and angular misalignment.
For more information, Call: 01274 531034, Email: [email protected] Or visit the website at: www.centa-uk.co.uk
Centa’s CENTADISC-C coupling with carbon fibre shaft bridges spans of any distance
A 6 cylinder, in line, diesel cycle engine available from Marlin Marine in Southampton.
Performance: Ratings, consumption and emissions optimisation due to electrical engine management and Common Rail system. High specific power, lightness – making a low weight/power ratio, compactness – thus a low volume/power ratio, with high torque at low rpms.
Serviceability: Control, protection and diagnostic for the main engine components and parameters, widespread and quick service.
Cost Effectiveness: Fuel consumption reduction, maintenance and overhaul intervals extension.
Environmentally Friendly: Noise, gaseous emissions and vibrations reduction
The Fiat Powertrain C90 620 from Marlin Marine
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Customer Orientation: Wideness of uses, propulsion certifications and emissions. Wide availability of range of accessories.
For more information visit: www.marlinmarine.co.uk
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Accommodates generators, hybrid motor drives and all Pto drivesin one compact unit
Perkins launches the 1200 Series E70M auxiliary marine engineThe new 1200 Series marine offering from Perkins is set to delight customers thanks to its reliability, fuel economy and smooth operation.
Available initially as an auxiliary engine, the Perkins® 1206 E70M is a turbocharged, charge-air-cooled 7 litre 6 cylinder common rail engine with ratings from 120 through to 240 kWm. All ratings are certified to U.S. EPA Tier 3, CCNR Stage 2 and IMO2 emission standards.
Customer benefits specific to the E70M:
• Lifetime of Low Cost: The engine incorporates service free hydraulic tappets, gear driven pumps together with serpentine auxiliary belts. Coupled with a unique combustion system enabling high power output with low fuel consumption and competitively priced parts ensures the lowest possible cost of ownership for the operator.
• Flexibility: The E70M is available direct from the factory in Keel, in radiator or heat exchanger cooling configurations – together with the usual extensive list of options customers expect from a Perkins engine.
• Dependable Power: World-class manufacturing capability and processes coupled with proven core engine designs assure reliability, quiet operation, and many hours of productive life.
• Environment: The E70M utilises the latest engine combustion technology, which minimises fuel consumption whilst meeting all current emission standards.
As with all Perkins engines, the 1200 Series is easy to install as part of an original build or can easily be retrofitted at a later stage. Customer benefits include a clean, quiet and smooth operation, excellent fuel economy and reduced down time due to the 500 hour service interval recommended schedule. Perkins engines are supported by a network of distributors operating in 184 countries and they are approved by classification societies and marine authorities as required.
The 1200 Series is available to purchase from your local Perkins distributor, who can be found at: www.perkins.com/distributor
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MIT launch Transfluid Hybrid System
With the focus on the development of more ecological products, MIT is now introducing a new Transfluid solution for low to medium power for marine and industrial applications.
With their many years experience manufacturing a wide range of power transmission equipment and electric motors/ generators, Transfluid invested in Research & Development to develop this hybrid system that can easily integrate into traditional propulsion system. MIT will be selling this within the UK and Irish markets. Designed to fit between the engine and transmission, occupying limited space, the Hybrid System becomes an integrated and independent implement in the propulsion driveline.
Ecological sustainability is one of the main advantages of Hybrid solutions but fuel savings and energy management are of equal importance. With the “booster” function, designers can consider a lower power engine yet still maintain the desired performances. Ship owners can retrofit their vessels thereby providing lower costs and profiting from immediate benefits.
The Transfluid hybrid system works in three specific modes:
• electric propulsion to drive or sail at zero emissions and in absolute silence
• engine propulsion using the electric machine as a generator to recharge the batteries
• “booster” function allowing the electric motor to assist the engine during acceleration, in providing extra toque in the driveline
How It Works
The input side is a hydraulic or pneumatic controlled clutch. When disengaged, the engine is disconnected from the rest of the driveline allowing the vehicle or vessel to be operated by the electric motor instead of the engine.
During engine operation, the clutch is engaged and the electric motor becomes a generator, recharging the batteries. By operating the engine and electric motor at the same time, the “booster” operation is engaged, increasing the total available power to the driven machine. All operations are controlled via a proprietary electronic controller MPCB-R5, which communicates with all equipment through Can Bus protocol, making the system a simple “plug and play” solution.
The Series
In close cooperation with leading battery and motor controller manufacturers, the HM module series (560-2000-3350) was developed to provide a standard, simple, quality solution.
Designed to “sandwich” between an engine with a SAE flywheel, housing and transmission with an SAE input, the HM module provides a seamless solution that is easy to apply and simple to operate. Additionally, the electric machine (the motor generator) can be mounted in multiple positions in order to provide best fit for the engine compartment.
To install, all that is required is a short distance between the engine and transmission, so this makes it an ideal solution for retrofit and new designs.
Two packages can be supplied that couple the HM technology, their power shift transmission and marine products.
The HTV700 is a complete vehicle transmission product utilising a power shift transmission, 4wd drop box and brake. Designed to be exceptionally compact, it is ideal for ground support equipment and small mining and construction machines.
The HTM700 is a hybrid marine gear. The electric function is becoming mandatory in many ports where they are trying to mitigate the air pollution caused by tendering and docking vessels. The HTV700 is applicable for engines up to 95 kW (127 hp) while the HTM700 is capable of 140 kW (187 hp). Both Packages are equipped with a “come home” feature in case of master clutch failure.
MIT Sales & Marketing Director, Martin Jackson commented, “We introduced our customers to the Transfluid Hybrid concept last year whilst it was under development. The interest generated has been good and we are delighted to now be introducing the final product to our markets.”
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The doomed luxury steamship, RMS Titanic, set sail from Southampton on 10th April 1912 destined for New York. However she never arrived. Her sinking on 15th April 1912 after hitting an iceberg is one of histories most notorious events. Built in the UK; with many of the ships parts, including the famous anchor developed in the Black Country, local residents and councils wanted to honour this iconic ship by recreating an exact copy of her anchor, televising it in a documentary on Channel 4 and finally putting it on display in Netherton; the town the original anchor was forged in.
With over 16 tonnes worth of anchor to be displayed, supporting the anchor would not just be a simple task of propping it up. The local council took the decision to mark the occasion of the replica anchor being created, with a public display; with the anchor travelling the reverse route it took in 1911, from Netherton to Dudley. Channel 4 was made aware of the event and it showed great interest and featured the occasion in a documentary. A1 Rentals was contracted the job of moving the anchor from Dudley and then arranging its display in Netherton. This was when Arbil was contacted. Andy Towns, General Manager at A1 Rentals explains,
“We have been a customer of Arbil’s ever since our business came into existence, often using them for hire purposes. As initially the anchor was only to be temporarily on display in Netherton we decided to hire 50 tonne jacking stands from Arbil to support and hold the anchor on display. We ourselves only received just over a week’s notice of the details for this job, so we were really up against it in terms of time. This was when we got in touch with Brian at Arbil and he quickly designed and turned around a support to bolt to the jacking stands to hold the anchor in its temporary home”
After the initial public display and use in the documentary the
council took the decision to store the anchor at the Black Country Museum. However, after reviewing just how much attention this replica anchor had gained; the decision was made that it should be on permanent display. A1 rentals was then contacted again for its services to undertake this. Towns explains,
“After discussing the requirements with Arbil we came to the conclusion that a bespoke stand would be more appropriate and also more cost effective in the long-term than the previous jacking tool solution. We were confident that Arbil could turn this round for us in the limited timeframe we were given.”
Due to the turnaround time, Arbil set to work quickly. Initial drawings were produced of the stand design, which had to be approved by the council’s engineering department as they had commissioned this job. Once approved, work then got underway. Brian Timmington, Arbil’s General Manager of Manufacturing and Engineering commented,
“As soon as the anchor arrived in Dudley for the initial display and documentary, we went straight to site to take detailed measurements to develop the original support stand for the jacking tools to precision accuracy. As we already had these measurements from the first job, it meant we could set to work straight away once the need for a permanent stand arose.’ Timmington continues,
‘The permanent stand was developed out of solid steel with a triangular groove in the top for the anchor head to be placed in. A1 Rentals had inserted a metal support under ground where the anchor was to be displayed and our stand was to be bolted into this. A1 Rentals had also arranged for a mobile crane to lift and place the anchor on the day of the move.’ Timmington continues,
‘My grandfather worked at the Noah Hingley & Sons Ironworks back when the original Titanic anchor was forged and so I had a great personal interest in this job, I was more than happy to give up my time, free of charge on the day of both moves, to oversee the transportation to our stands. Witnessing the documentary filming was also a great experience.”
Andy at A1 Rentals concludes,
“Due to the fact that the first job was part of a public event and was due to be televised; there was no room for error on either the job itself or delivery time. We were impressed by how quickly Arbil turned this around, the quality of workmanship and the professionalism of all those involved. Throughout the whole process on both jobs we were confident Arbil could deliver what was promised and the team were a pleasure to work with and we were grateful for them personally giving up their time on the day of the televised event. We would certainly recommend Arbil to others.”
www.arbil.co.uk
Arbil assist with Titanic anchor move
16 tonnes of anchor being moved with the help of Arbil
Harken Industrial designed a solution for sliding seats using existing products which allowed their customer to reconfigure the cockpit layout quickly and easily.
The seats are mounted on four cars that run on parallel tracks. Two cars have pinstops that secure them into holes in the track. The two remaining cars are free to slide along the track.
To adjust seat location, the two pinstops are released and the seat slid into the next position. The gaiting track allows the user to easily remove, adjust, or change the seating units.
These products protect against the corrosive effects of salt, dirt, and grit, ensuring efficient operation without binding.
This system is specifically designed to handle the marine environment and to provide a flexible cockpit seat layout, with fast, hassle-free reconfiguration and is tested to over 2000 kg (4409 lb) to ensure the installation meets HSC regulations.
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RUD Chains Ltd is a leading manufacturer of lifting and lashing applications that guarantee ultimate safety when lifting and moving heavy loads. Offering over 270 different tested and certified lifting/lashing points, 210 of which are for bolting and 60 for welding. RUD have standard and tailored applications to meet your requirements.
RUD’s wide range of lifting applications are used across a variety of working environments from offshore, heavy engineering and construction to name a few. Their products have been
increasingly popular across the offshore industry, due to their heavy lift capabilities of up to 200 tonne, and their robust resistance to corrosion.
The WBPG is the next generation hoist ring for heavy duty lifting; it can be supplied from 85-200 tonnes making it a great product for a wide variety of working environments from heavy engineering, offshore, ship yards to the construction industry to name a few.
For the offshore industry the WBPG has been used to lift heavy cable-laid grommets; the WBPG offers a removable suspension ring in the shape of a shackle to attach the cable-laid grommets to for lifting.
The WBPG is loadable from any side in the direction of the pivot meaning it is suitable for lifting and turning of heavy loads. It offers threaded holes for the Starpoint VRS for easy vertical assembly. The WBPG is ideal for heavy duty lifting between 85-200 tonnes.
RUD provide standard and tailored solutions to meet even the most demanding environments, helping to deliver applications that are catered to specific requirements, project aims and environments.
For more information please call: 01227 276 611 Email: [email protected] Or visit: www.rud.co.uk
Introducing the WBPG 85-200 Tonne for Heavy Duty Generation Lifting
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not only from our outstanding technical support, but also from our nationwide support network, which delivers an effective on-site service aimed at keeping down time to a minimum – either by fixing or replacing your current winch. This, and much more, makes Rotrex Winches the logical choice for all of your pulling or lifting needs. All this is underpinned by our motto – We do what we say we will do”.
www.rotrexwinches.co.uk
Over the last 45 years Rotrex Winches have grown from a small start-up business to now being one of the largest providers of winches and winching expertise in the UK.
Ian Bunting, Operations Manager at Rotrex explains why the company has been, and will remain, successful in this competitive sector:
“All our business energy and resources go into providing what is possibly the most comprehensive, dedicated range of integrated winch hire, sales, service, testing and support services available today.
It’s an impressive roll call of statistics: we operate one of Europe’s largest and
A collective 500 years winching expertise!
most up to date hire fleets of winching equipment, with true global capability, unparalleled winching expertise with over 500 years of collective winching experience and a nationwide support network through our dedicated support centres in London, Derby, Glasgow and Aberdeen - all underpinned by our quality-driven culture that’s highlighted by our BSI ISO 9001:2008 quality accreditation across not just some, but all of our activities.
The reality is even more impressive than the headlines. Our hire fleet isn’t just large, it’s broad: we offer not just the most common winches but a comprehensive range, from 500kg to 200tonnes, if it needs pulling or lifting, however unusual, we’re almost certainly able to help. Even outside of this range, our dedicated team of experienced project managers can typically design modifications which adapt winches, enabling them to handle unusual situations or applications with ease. We can even provide on-site consultation, to ensure that the winch application is fully understood.
Where most companies only hire or sell, we do both – and more. For example, all winches are tested and certified before being deployed. In the field, they benefit
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NAUTILUSRigging (UK) Ltd, have become internationally recognised as the leading innovators in safe lifting solutions as the manufacturers and suppliers of the patented Nautilus Hooks.
By focusing their design criteria on safety and usability, Nautilus Rigging have developed the next generation of lifting hooks which eliminate the inherent, known hazards and risks, associated with the use of traditional style “latch lock” lifting hooks. The proven, unique, safety features of the patented Nautilus design provide immediate safety and operational benefits, aligning workplace practice with the stated objectives of corporate safety policies to reduce risk in the workplace.
The innovative Nautilus Hooks were awarded the prestigious American Society of Mechanical Engineers - Best Mechanical Engineering Award at the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston where the unique, patented, safety features and the global potential to raise personal safety standards in lifting operations were cited by the judges as the deciding factors in awarding Nautilus Hooks this highest accolade.
Nautilus Hooks provide a simple one handed operation which eliminates the
NautilusHooks™ next generation award winning safety hooks
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risk of pinch and trap finger/hand injuries by removing the operators fingers from the hazardous hook/sling interface area. Nautilus Hooks are available in a range of SWL from 4 to 22 tonnes. Manufactured to exceed the industry standards BS/EN 1677-1, All Nautilus Hooks are individually proof tested and numbered to provide complete traceability from raw material to finished products to meet all supply and compliance requirements.
Nautilus hooks, which are CE certified and DNV type approved, come complete with the manufacturers declaration and test certification for single hooks or complete custom assemblies.
“We’ve got the handle on Safety” If safe lifting is your priority you need Nautilus Hooks!
Visit www.nautilusrigging.com for more information or enquire at: [email protected] Or call: 01224 772323.
Traditional Hooks - Inherent Hazards
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Bloctube Marine Services, is an ISO9001-2008 Certified company. We manufacture “TwinLite” the remote controlled twin beam searchlight range which rotates non stop through 360 degrees on both vertical and horizontal planes, and is ideal for combination, Navigation and Search Rescue.
Bloctube also manufacture Rudder Angle Indicator systems, RPM systems, Push button and Rotary Switch Telegraph systems, Original Chadburn Telegraph Spares and Refurbishing, Bloctube also supply and repair/refurbish ships whistles/horns, and supply Hydrostatic tank content gauge systems.
The company origins go back to Bloctube controls in Aylesbury and Chadburn Bloctube Ltd of Liverpool. Bloctube incorporated all its Marine business in Leeds back in 1988
www.bloctube.co.uk
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“Reflex Marine has set new standards and expectations for the industry, changing the perspective of crew transfer from being seen as inherently high-risk, to being accepted as a manageable activity that can be performed safely and cost effectively to ensure continuity in offshore operations, either in day-to-day transfers or as a contingency arrangement.
“Our positive results relate to our roots in innovating and introducing products that were far ahead of methods being used at the time, both in terms of technology and accepted practices. This culture of innovation and drive to raise standards further continues with our design team who have developed the FROG-XT.”
Reflex Marine is now looking to gain full membership of LEEA within the next two years and further expand the reach of the LEEA accreditation to that of its training courses.
To find out more about LEEA please visit: www.leea.co.uk
Reflex Marine, a global leader in safe marine transfer solutions to the offshore, marine and renewables industries, is continuing to strive towards excellence in safety by being awarded with the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) development member status.
LEEA is the leading authoritative representative body for the lifting industry across the globe. Having surpassed the LEEA technical audit, the marine transfer company will benefit from access to LEEA’s high quality training and qualifications, independent auditing and accreditations as well as expert technical advice and representation.
With the industry increasingly looking at improving safety practices, LEEA is a powerful voice for the lifting industry and is actively involved in the development of national and international standards and regulations.
The accreditation is timely with the recent release of Reflex Marine’s brand new
A collective 500 years winching expertise!
product range: the FROG-XT, designed to address all of the main risks involved in marine personnel transfer.
The company’s clients work in the most demanding conditions and have a duty of care to transfer their personnel safely, to and from, their offshore work places. At times they face difficult operational scenarios and may have to respond to emergency situations.
The range was designed and built with the client in mind and has been developed with more than 20 years of experience, over 800 transfer devices operating globally, and with an estimated one million safe transfers performed using the capsules every year.
Philip Strong, CEO of Reflex Marine said: “Crew transfer operations have evolved over the years and the FROG-XT is the product of many years of research and experience of working with operators throughout the world.
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Elebia Evo Safety Hook
The elebia® autohook from Redplant is the unique crane hook that allows you to remotely attach and release the load with no handling. They now proudly present the second generation of elebia® autohooks.
They are completely redesigned, to improve every single specification: Swivel basket with bearings / Improved motor (release up to 20Kg, clutch protected)/ Improved battery for easy easy insertion, LED charge indicator, on/off button, 250h Standby/ WELDOX high strength steel body/ Reinforced safety latch/
Hidden antenna/ Improved magnet (better performance, sensor indicates ring or sling is in position) .
Visit www.redplant.co.uk or www.elebia.com to see the system working on video.
20 years of deck equipment
Gemmell & Prout Marine Ltd are celebrating 20 years in the deck equipment and winching market – although their heritage goes back much further to 1898 when the company was still Gemmell & Frow Ltd.
Since the amalgamation of the previous company in 1994 they have continued to develop using both modern technology combined with the experience of over a 100 years.
The company who supply capstans, winches, windlasses, hydraulic powerpacks, bowstoppers, anchor chain guide rollers and single wire rope sheaves, are rightly proud of both their recent and previous achievements and are looking forward to another 100 years.
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BLOCTUBE MARINE SERVICEStel: +44 (0) 113 248 4827 email: [email protected]
www.bloctube.co.uk
Range of Searchlights manufactured in the UK, having various options of voltage and Lamps. 3 models, 100 Aluminium, 200 Stainless Steel and 300 Stainless Steel. Selection of controls, Joystick, Touch screen and wireless. 360 degree non stop movement in both Vertical and Horizontal planes. Each Lamp independently focusable from spot to �ood.
An ISO 9001-2008 Certi�ed Company
TwinLite model 300 - 302
TwinLite combination Navigation / Search - Rescue Searchlights
Model 200 now has 33,000 Lumen per side HMI Lamps
Lloyds Ship Safety Services add testing and inspection of marine lifting equipment to their portfolioSWL have announced that their subsidiary company Lloyds Ship Safety Services Ltd have added to their portfolio of testing and inspection of marine lifting equipment, by recently having been approved by as an Independent Service Provider for the annual servicing and testing of lifeboats and davits and on-load release hooks with approval from Bureau Veritas and Lloyds Register Classification Societies.
Chris Tuck Marine Director commented, “Whatever shipping area your fleet
operates in, your life saving appliances must be tested and inspected in accordance with current regulations IMO; MSC.1/Circ.1206; SOLAS Chapter III, Regulation 20 & 36
We have teams of fully trained engineers to carry out both the annual and 5 year servicing and 5 year proof load tests in accordance with MSN 1803 (M). With a range of specialist equipment in the form of water bags, in conjunction with flow track meters/load cells to accurately record the applied loads.
To minimise disruption to your trading and operational activities we can supply riding squads whilst your vessels are in service.
We believe that this accreditation along with our existing engineering capability for inspection and testing of lifting equipment and gangways supported by our ‘Sure Cert’ web based management
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system to ensure our partners remain compliant with legislation makes us unique in the market place.
Once our test/inspection has been completed, all certification will be issued via our ‘Sure Cert’ Database giving password protected internet access to; printable and downloadable electronic format certification, defect reports and history of each inspection in keeping with current maritime legislation. Within the system any defects found and uploaded generates defect reports automatically.
This will enable us to offer the marine industry a ‘one stop shop’. In the event of equipment failure, we can rapidly and cost effectively supply new or replacement equipment from mooring ropes to the smallest of shackles where and when required, to keep your enterprise moving.” E-mail: [email protected] Or call: +44 (0)2380 338286.
ACE Winches, the leading deck machinery specialist, has become the first organisation ever to achieve the Investors in Young People (IIYP) accreditation. It is the only people management standard that focuses on an employer’s recruitment and retention of young people, which launched this month in partnership with the Scottish Government.
The recognition comes as the company’s ACE Winch Academy, which provides training for all aspects of winch and specialist lifting operations, grows on a global scale and the recent Wood Commission report highlights that there are 53,000 young people not in education, employment or training in Scotland.
The exclusive accreditation makes ACE Winches eligible to use and display the Investors in Young People logo and plaque, and enjoy its benefits including recruitment, development, retention and wider business enhancements.
Alfie Cheyne, CEO commented: “ACE Winches is committed to engaging and
developing young people through schools, work experience, apprenticeships, trainee and graduate schemes. We are delighted to be the first organisation to achieve Investors in Young People accreditation globally.
“It will allow us to gain feedback against our business priorities of sustained global growth, profitability and innovation and also aid in securing the long-term future of our workforce and their families.”
Peter Russian, Chief Executive of Investors in People Scotland, said: “This is a fantastic achievement for ACE Winches, and I and the whole IIYP team would like to wholeheartedly congratulate them. The Investors in Young People framework not only recognises and supports organisations in the employment of young people, but marks them out as an employer of choice.
“I envisage that many more organisations will wish to follow in the footsteps of ACE Winches and demonstrate their commitment to young people by working
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with the Investors in Young People framework.”
Since inception in 1992, ACE Winches’ global presence continues to expand and last month the company revealed that its international sales accredited for 75% of its annual turnover, which soared to £34.5million in the financial year end 2013.
Across its offices in Aberdeen and Norway, the firm employs more than 350 staff which includes 69 apprentices, 15 trainees and 12 graduates.
Alfie Cheyne continued: “Investing in young jobseekers has never been more important as the Wood Commission highlights less that one third (27%) of employees offer work experience.
“We look forward to working with IIYP to continue bringing in a fresh talent pool and diversity in our business. For ACE, this is an opportunity not only for those early in their career but for the organisation as a whole.”
(L to R): Callum Livingstone – graduate engineer, Murray Smith – graduate engineer, Colleen Bowie – business modern apprentice, and Fraser Anderson – graduate engineer
at ACE Winches.
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Build work has recently started on the largest GRP workboat in the market today.
The SH50 is a 15m multi-purpose work boat, created to be used for many applications with the design suitable to be adapted for many workboat purposes including as an OSV, a platform supply vessel, an interisland workboat or for carrying deck cargo.
The vessel is the first Seahawk Workboats design, created in response to demand for larger multi-purpose vessels and is currently being constructed at Seahawk’s yard in Plymouth, Devon.
“There are less maintenance issues with GRP and upkeep is much reduced,” explained Dan Stevens of Seahawk Workboats. “It’s the first GRP workboat being built of this size, we can’t remember the last time a boat of this size was designed in GRP.
“There are boat builders which are building boats of this size in steel which needs a lot of maintenance. GRP has fewer maintenance issues and improved longevity.”
He added: “We’ve designed the SH50 as a very robust design which can be
adapted and built to suit a wide range of applications. We’ve had much interest in the design and currently do have build slots available.
“We are fully audited by the MCA so all construction and outfitting complies with the MCA Workboat Code of Practice and also Seafish construction standards.”
The vessel has a wave piercing bulbous bow providing good waterline length and bilge keels allowing her to be beached if required.
Other features include a fuel capacity of 8 tonnes which can also be configured to carry up to 15 tonnes, six holds suitable for storing cargo in excess of 40 cubic metres, a 360 degree tug style wheelhouse with excellent visibility, a bow and stern thruster, Hercules Hydraulics package, five bladed single screw prop for quiet running and a full suite of navigation equipment.
Accommodation is provided for four crew in a single cabin with a galley area, separate toilet, shower and lobby area.
SH50 has a 6.25m beam and 3.13m draft and is expected to achieve around 12 knots of boat speed.
Largest GRP workboat under construction
The vessel will be fitted with a WaterMota supplied Doosan turbocharged and intercooled, 15 litre V8 cylinder, V158TIH, heavy duty, continuously rated marine diesel engine developing 480bhp (353kW) @1800rpm, arranged for keel cooling with sea and fresh water pumps and header tank.
The engine (marine rated to ISO 3046) benefits from direct-injection, mechanical variable speed governor system and water cooled turbo chargers with an inter-cooler.
WaterMota is also supplying a D-I reversing gearbox with 4.04:1 RR, D-I hydraulic power take off 1:1 for direct coupling to the forward end of the main engine and JMP 2.5in x 24 volt bilge/deckwash pump and a D-I power single rudder steering system including steering wheel.
“Doosan’s larger engines such as the V158 are very popular with workboat and fishing boat owners,” said Mike Beacham, MD of UK Doosan distributor WaterMota. “The engines are very cost-effective and in demand, favoured for their reliability and unsophistication. The engines have good power to weight ratio and are up to 20% lighter than many competitors in commercial heavy duty applications without any sacrifice of reliability.”
The engine (marine rated to ISO 3046) also benefits from direct-injection, mechanical variable speed governor system and water cooled turbo chargers with an inter-cooler.
A WaterMota assembled, Doosan powered marine generating set / power pack is also being supplied which includes an AD136T turbocharged six cylinder 8.1 litre marine diesel engine developing 145bhp / 107kW @ 1500rpm designed for keel cooling, flexibly coupled to a Mecc Alte alternator and a hydraulic pump close coupled to the flywheel end, all mounted on a common bedframe.
SH50 is due to be delivered later this year.
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First boat built in Chatham Dockyard since closure 30 years agoBack in the 1980’s it really came as a shock to the Maritime community in Kent and around the country in general when, after 400 years in operation, Chatham Dockyard closed. The Navy pulled out and thousands of workers lost their jobs.
But, from that dark day, the local community fought back – gradually, and today the future is much much brighter. There is the visitor centre which attracts thousands of people to the area, there is also the, now fully underway, £650m plan to transform the area back to a vibrant dock area with over 3,000 new jobs, a hotel, supermarket, conference centre and hundreds of homes.
Now to really crown the resurrection of the area Ebbsfleet Marine Ltd are building the first boat in the docks since the devastation in the 80’s.
Scheduled for completion this Autumn, Ebbsfleet Marine, part of the SH Group are building a new split hull multi-purpose work
vessel to a very high specification.
The vessel itself will be capable of performing a plethora of general workboat duties and will be 16.85 metres in length, with an overall beam of 7.07 metres. The breadth of each moulded hull is 3.47 metres with a depth of 1.5 metres.
The full load draught will be 1.oo metres with a nominal draught of 0.75 metres. Maximum displacement is 90 tonnes with a deadweight of 40 tonnes.
Total installed power for the boat will be Twin 169kW with a bollard pull of 5 tonnes.
Ebbsfleet Marine are already talking to any prospective buyers so for more information contact Steve Hoadley on: 07957 566033 or 01634 892947 Or email: [email protected]
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Cutting edge technology will provide customers with a reliable high quality glazing service
The UK’s leading marine window and door manufacturer, Seaglaze have set up an in-house glass toughening plant; they have invested in innovative machinery to provide customers with a high quality and complex glazing product and to tight deadlines. This will enable customers to reduce potential vessel downtime because the manufacturing process does not rely on an often unreliable supply chain.
Seaglaze started double glazing and digitally printing on their premises in Norwich in July to manage increasing requirements. The manufacturer has taken on 5000 sq ft of new premises next door to their existing purpose built factory. New machinery is currently being installed.
Managing Director, Alastair Clayton explained that; “this expansion is the culmination of many years of planning in line with our aim of becoming the pre-eminent British owned supplier of marine closures.
The industry has evolved significantly over the past 4 years with lead times, quality and pricing all shifting; with this investment Seaglaze will meet these future requirements.”
The company have identified an industry need for superior, reliable and complex quality glazing both in the leisure and commercial market.
They have invested heavily, alongside the Grow Offshore Grant, in a state-of- the art digital printer which will enable anything to be printed onto glass or acrylic and in any colour. With this cutting-edge technology, Seaglaze will be able to support the industry with a smooth service and reduced lead-times whilst supporting a UK supply chain.
www.seaglaze.co.uk
Seaglaze builds their own glass toughening plant
Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG) subsidiary, Bay Shipbuilding Company (BSC) of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, has been awarded a USCG contract for drydock repairs to the United States Coast Guard Cutter Hollyhock (WLB-21) and a second USCG repair and sustainment contract for the icebreaker Mackinaw (WLBB-30).
“We are extremely pleased with both of these new contracts which are a testament to the very fine work performed by the BSC shipbuilding team over our long association with the United States Coast Guard,” said FMG President and CEO Francesco Valente.“Fincantieri’s recent capital investment in BSC, included the construction of a United States Navy-certified floating drydock, will be instrumental to the repairs.”
Hollyhock is a Juniper Class Seagoing Buoy Tender measuring 225-feet long. The Mackinaw is a 240-foot heavy icebreaker for operations on the Great Lakes. Both ships were built by FMG subsidiary, Marinette Marine Corporation (MMC), and launched in January 2003 and November 2005 respectively.
Hollyhock’s primary missions are maintenance of aids-to-navigation, as well as search and rescue, environmental protection and ice breaking. Mackinaw is primarily engaged in keeping the sea-lanesclear of ice although it also serves as an aids-to-navigation ship.
In May of 2014, Sturgeon Bay was officially designated “A Coast Guard City.” Sturgeon Bay, which has a 140-year relationship with the Coast Guard and its predecessor services, is now one of 16 cities designated by Congress with that distinction for support shown to the men and women of the Coast Guard.
Bay Shipbuilding awarded USCG repair contracts
To be the first choice in hose and fluid connectors….
That is the aim of Hydroscand UK who are part of the Hydroscand AB Group, established more than 40 years ago, and who now operate from over 175 branches in 17 countries.
The Southampton branch is a recent addition which opened for business in 2011. Approved to ISO 9001 the hydraulic and industrial centre has the facility to manufacture one-off or large volume hose assemblies for OEM customers.
The company have a huge selection of hose, couplings and ancillary products to service all sectors of industry meeting MED and DNV standard, supported by in house pressure testing facilities. All products are certified by comprehensive testing carried in their modern test facilities at the head office in Sweden.
Hydroscand Southampton was the first of the UK branches to operate a 24/7 mobile hose service to support OEM and customers requiring on site repairs to a high standard and together with a first class trade counter gives customers the flexibility they require.
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Pilot Vessel High ForceBuilt in 1986 in aluminium with a “Poseidon” hull form;
excellent all weather pilot vesselLength: 15.95mBeam: 5.03mDraft: 1.8m
Service Speed: 18 knotsMain Engines – MAN D2540MLE - 440bhp @1800 rpm
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Today, new Simrad MX Series MX521B Smart Antenna, and HS80A and MX575D DGNSS Compasses have been announced. The new products are compatible with both Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) system in operation — the US Global Positioning System (GPS) and the Russian Federation’s Global Orbiting Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS).
A space-based satellite navigation system operated by the Russian Aerospace Defense Forces, GLONASS provides additional satellite coverage to GPS. Enhancing heading and position performance, and reducing the time taken for position acquisition, the new Simrad MX521B Smart Antenna, HS80A compass and MX575D compass feature increased lock-on speed and accuracy in challenging conditions. Latest GN70/MX610/MX612 Control and Display Unit (CDU) software can be used with these antennas for both GPS and GLONASS functionality.
The Simrad MX521B Smart Antenna is backward compatible with the existing MX521A Smart Antenna and is compliant with the latest IMO requirements. With the use of its built-in beacon demodulator, the MX521B provides real-time corrections to deliver highly accurate (better than 1 meter) and reliable positioning when in range of a beacon station. In standard GNSS mode, it provides better than 3-meter accuracy. The MX521B can also use Space-Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS) to provide accurate positions in areas not covered by Differential GPS (DGPS) beacon stations.
The Simrad DGNSS compasses provide extremely accurate and reliable heading, rate of turn, and position information to Simrad autopilots, MX Series navigation systems and AIS transponders via NMEA 2000 or NMEA 0183 interfaces. The DGNSS-based Simrad MX575D compass delivers heading and DGNSS position accuracy within 0.5-degrees and sub-meter, respectively. The
Simrad MX575D uses RTCM correction data supplied by its internal beacon demodulator or SBAS to achieve the high-level of accuracy.
HS80A can use SBAS corrections to achieve DGNSS accuracy. The MX575D and HS80A are IMO compliant and approved for both navigation and heading functions. In addition, both compasses include integrated gyro and tilt sensors that decrease start-up time and provide heading updates during any temporary loss of satellites.
“Simrad MX Series customers expect the highest level of reliability and accuracy from their navigation systems,” said Leif Ottosson, CEO, Navico. “By including GNSS sensors as well as DGPS and SBAS, we are able to proudly deliver products that professional mariners can feel comfortable and confident in staking their careers and even their lives on.”
The Simrad MX521B Smart Antenna, and HS80A and MX575D DGNSS Compasses are available now. For more information on the Simrad MX521B, HS80A and MX575D, or the entire range of Simrad MX Series marine electronics, please visit: pro.simrad-yachting.com.
Announcing new Glonass compatible Simrad MX series products
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Kongsberg to supply advanced Offshore SimulatorHeerema Marine Contractors (HMC) has selected Kongsberg Maritime’s K-Sim Offshore simulation platform to enhance crane operator training and the safe, efficient implementation of heavy lift operations. With the contract signed on May 21st 2014, delivery of what will become the world’s most advanced offshore heavy lift crane simulator is planned for September 2015. It will be installed at a new simulation center in the HMC Academy at the company’s HQ in Leiden, the Netherlands.
As a leading international offshore oil and gas marine contractor specialising in transporting, installing and removing
offshore facilities, HMC’s requirement when selecting its simulation partner was to develop a system that could train the most competent crane operators and conduct detailed pre-mission training for heavy-lift projects. To meet these requirements, Kongsberg Maritime will develop a unique simulator based on the K-Sim Offshore platform, which is already in use at several high-profile offshore training facilities worldwide.
“In addition to the technical capabilities of the K-Sim Offshore Simulator, especially including its high-level hydrodynamics, it was important to find a simulator supplier that we could work closely with on such
an extensive project,” comments Catina Geselschap, Project manager at the HMC Academy. ”
Lamor Seahunter
Lamor 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
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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.
www.lamor.com
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Ultrasonic antifouling system
The ‘Sonihull’ ultrasonic antifouling system from NRG Marine Ltd was originally designed for pleasure boats, but has now been enhanced specifically to cater for commercial vessels and super yachts.
Sonihull is an environmentally friendly and cost effective anti-foul system designed not just for hulls, thrusters and jet drives, but also for sea chests, raw water piping and heat exchangers. It is also very effective for suppression of diesel bug and keeping stored water fresh. A real break
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through, especially when you add in the cost saving benefits of substantial fuel
savings from a cleaner hull, less wear and tear on mechanical systems and longer periods between haul outs.
Sonihull used in conjunction with normal anti-foul paint not only kills algae and prevents barnacles from growing on the hull, but also enhances the performance and longevity of the paint by keeping the pores of the paint clean so that fresh anti-foul can be released, even whilst the vessel is stationary.
Although the concept of using ultrasonic technology for keeping a boat hull clean is a relatively new application, the actual concept of ultrasonic cleaning has been around for over 30 years in such applications as dentistry, jewellery cleaning and clearing drains.
NRG Marine’s ultrasonic marine protection system incorporates the latest digital electronics and ultrasonic transducer technology. The Sonihull works by producing multiple bursts of ultrasonic energy in multiple ranges of targeted frequencies. This produces a patter of alternating positive and negative pressure, which in turn, creates the cleaning effect by destroying the first part of the food chain – the algae, thus making the surface less attractive to barnacles and other crustaceans.
With all the current and future environmental legislation, its good to know there is a way forward with the Sonihull.
www.nrgmarine.com
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News In Brief....
Training Module released for recovering persons from water
A new module addressing the implications of SOLAS regulations for the recovery of crew and passengers in distress at sea has been released by maritime training provider, Seagull.
The Seagull module, Recovery of persons from the water (CBT 297), is directed at management and operational staff responsible for a ship’s safety management system.
The need to recover people from water usually occurs at short notice in emergency situations. The training module will help those onboard to draw up a ship-specific plan and it emphasises the need for everyone onboard ship to be familiar with their role in it.
Medcenter Container Terminal reorders at Kalmar
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has gained an order to supply ten electric straddle carriers to its long standing customer Medcenter Container Terminal (MCT), part of the Contship Italia Group, in Medcenter Container Terminal Reorders at Kalmar .
The order was booked into Kalmar’s second quarter order intake with deliveries scheduled for November 2014.
UiT Invests in simulator upgrades
The Arctic University of Norway (UiT), has selected Kongsberg Maritime to provide latest upgrades and extensions of existing ship’s bridge simulators for navigation and DP training including human factor studies.
The University benefits from a Long-Term-Service-Support-Program with Kongsberg Maritime, which allows significant upgrades of new software technology and new functionalities.
In addition, Kongsberg Maritime was awarded a contract for extension of the existing main ship’s bridge simulator with a new 6 DOF (degree of freedom) motion platform, more visual channels and integration with a DNV class A Dynamic Positioning (DP) simulator.With its simulator upgrade and expansions in place, UiT will offer students and external partners a wide range of courses within navigation and ship maneuvering, including ice-navigation, ice management, emergency, search & rescue and operations in the Artic and harsh environments.
The expansion of new simulator capabilities are geographically very relevant to the UiT, since it will be able to meet the demand for advanced training for ship owners, oil & gas companies and other organisations operating, exploring and developing in Northern Norway and arctic waters, especially in light of the growing interest for exploration & production in the high north.
The University will also be using the simulators in studies related to Maritime Operations such as, human factors, fatigue studies, sub-sea research and seamanship/organisation development including ice-management studies.
Intelligent Ship
As the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) reviews its work programme it is significant the member societies will be paying some attention to what has become known as “complex on board systems”,
Increasingly, ships are becoming dependent on these complex systems, which are now permeating every department, with a good deal of
interlinking and integration and very often involving significant safety impacts.
Propulsion systems, power systems, navigation and ship handling systems, all are becoming more sophisticated and need, it is suggested, a new type of officer who can fully understand them and who can intelligently intervene when things go wrong.
In the design and operational departments, is everyone capable of grasping the implications of the equipment and components, the software and systems that are being incorporated into a ship?
Often the solution of one problem will merely uncover another, if there is not a proper comprehension of what is happening.
It is the way of the future, of course, but it is important that these complex systems are sufficiently robust in every part, for their life aboard ship in a demanding marine environment.
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Maersk switches ship managing software
Maersk Line has started the implementation of DNV GL’s ShipManager software, with pilot testing on five vessels. The installation of ShipManager on their self-owned fleet of 250 vessels is scheduled for next year. Maersk has chosen DNV GLs ShipManager system after a comprehensive selection process with 26 other shipmanagement software vendors globally. As explained, the world’s largest container shipping company will gain from the off-the-shelf ship management system by increased process efficiency and improved access to and analysis of information. “The feedback we have received so far from Ebba Maersk, a 15,500 TEU Container Ship, has been very positive.
New Software to reduce seabed touchdown risk
BMT Argoss (BMT), a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd., and Charta Software have entered a partnership to develop a robust, multi-functional software package, called METRIS (Model system to evaluate tidal admission policy and risk of seabed touchdown), for the Dutch Directorate-General.
Metris will provide a comprehensive hindcast
assessment tool to test the performance of admission and dredging policy based on the probability of seabed touchdown of vessels in anchorage areas and access channels to ports, by combining BMT’s expertise in analysis of vessel response behaviour, weather forecasting and shallow water metocean conditions, with Charta’s ability to deliver high quality software.
Ernst Bolt, Sr. Advisor from the Dutch Directorate-General, said: “The main factor restricting admission of deep-draught ships to ports is the risk of bottom contact.
We want to ensure that we are making best use of our approach channels.
For ships restricted to our access channels, the Dutch Directorate maintains a guaranteed nautical depth for a total distance of over 100 km to accommodate deep draught vessels sailing to the three large ports in the Netherlands.
With Metris, we are able to zoom in on the critical situations, giving us the insight to make changes to procedures and planning of dredging operations.”
Drydocks World joins heart of Europe team
Drydocks World has announced the signing of an agreement with Kleindienst Group to provide a complete range of offshore marine and operational management solutions for their The Heart of Europe project.The project comprises of a cluster of six islands owned by the group on The World project in Dubai. Drydocks World will offer high-end technical and operational support to the development of the islands, including managing the dredging operations.
Governments urged to uniform procedures for low sulphur switch
Pressing challenges associated with the need for ships trading to Emission Control Areas, in North America and Europe, to switch to low sulphur fuel, and the serious implementation problems that will be created by the eventual entry into force of the IMO Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention, were a hot topic at the last week’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) in Limassol, Cyprus.
Even though the ICS underlined the shipping industry’s commitment to full compliance with the IMO sulphur ECA requirements from January 2015, information collected by ICS members suggests that many governments are not ready to implement the requirements in a uniform manner, in order to ensure the prevention of market distortion.
In particular, ICS members identified an urgent need for the Paris MOU on Port State Control – in co-operation with the European Commission and the United States – to finalise harmonised procedures before implementation begins. It was also agreed that port states need to resolve detailed implementation questions on the use of alternative compliance mechanisms for those companies that have chosen to invest in them, as permitted by the IMO MARPOL Convention.
“The shipping industry is investing billions of dollars in order to ensure compliance. The huge costs involved could have a profound impact on the future structure of the entire shipping industry and the movement of international trade,” said ICS Chairman Masamichi Morooka.
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