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Front Cover: The Front Cover illustration shows Edda Wind’s new COSV Edda Breeze in her final days at Spain’s Astilleros Gondan Shipyard. She will work on a contract with Ocean Breeze at the Bard 1 Wind Farm, which commenced in second quarter of 2021 for some 11 years. The contract is currently served by frontrunner Edda Fjord before Edda Breeze delivery in the second (See Renewables)

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LT E A N D 5 G C O M M S S E T TO T R A N S F O R M P O R T O P E R AT I O N The dark days of the global pandemic have thrown many aspects of modern life into sharp relief. Few, however, have been so evident as the weaknesses demonstrated in global supply chains, particularly in container shipping.

Examples have been all too evident.

Large containerships have idled outside locked-down terminals in China for many days and seized-up container ports on the US west coast have prevented huge numbers of ships from docking and maintaining their tight schedules, sometimes for weeks.

Blockages in key waterways, freight equipment in the wrong places at the wrong times, shoreside transport links broken … the cost to the global economy has run into many billions of dollars.

Speaking at the Big 5G Event at Denver Convention Centre last August, Jennifer Artler, Senior Vice President of Strategic Business Initiatives for USbased communications firm, Verizon Business, said, “Just a small hiccup – and we’ve seen massive disruptions in the past few months – can really cause huge delays across industries which, in turn, have big economic repercussions.”

She was, of course, referring to the grounding of the Evergreen containership, Ever Given, in the Suez Canal. “ As if supply chain issues were not enough, the global transport business is wrestling with emissions and sustainability issues. Pressure is mounting, as evidenced by the most recent warning from the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) that “without immediate and deep emissions reductions across all sectors, limiting

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global warming to 1.5°C is beyond reach”.

Meanwhile, the snail’s pace at which emissions-related measures are negotiated and implemented at IMO is generating growing frustration. The UN Agency’s make-up is part of the problem. With 174 members and three associates, IMO works on consensusbased regulation drafting and adoption.

No surprise them that members with different interests often fail to agree.

Some believe that the slow rate of change is now acting as a catalyst in the adoption of regional measures that will complicate shipping’s regulatory backdrop and make international vessel operation significantly more complex.

Despite this gloomy picture, there are, of course, many positive developments … in vessel design, combustion technology, new low- and zero-carbon fuel developments and, at the landsea interface, the increasing adoption of shore power systems at ports and terminals. Now, though, the latest developments in industrial-strength wireless technology promises to create the basis for a radical transformation of efficiency where the sea meets the land Jennifer Artley, Verizon Business

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- port automation, management and productivity will move into a new league.

I M PAC T O F LT E 5 G Ports and terminals today use one or more of a variety of wireless networks, often hosting four, five or even more separate systems. Long Term Evolution, a mobile communications standard, applies to networks over which mobile data can be transferred more quickly and in larger volumes than in earlier wireless standards. LTE 4G networks have been around for some time and provide one of the systems that are in operation at many ports around the world.

However, industrial-scale fifth generation (5G) networks are now available and leading communications companies including Ericcson, Nokia, Qualcomm, Samsung and Verifon are feverishly pursuing industrial scale 5G opportunities. Key benefits of fifth generation networks technology are: • Speed – 5G can deliver up to 20 Gbps peak data rates and 100+ Mbps average data rates • Capacity – 5G can connect at least 10 times as many devices and is designed to support an increase in traffic of up to 100 times • Lower latency – less delay and response, so as close to real-time as to be imperceptible • A larger range of bandwidths from low (below 1 GHz) to mid (1-6 GHz) and high bands, known as mmWave Whereas 5G is the most recent generation of mobile networks, the LTE standard is almost 10 years old. LTE systems combine the best of earlier fixed and wi-fi technologies. So, for example, the best features of an ethernet system, including low interference, good reliability and security, and high capacity are combined with the benefits of large numbers of simultaneous connections and wireless capabilities.

The result is that it is now possible to move far greater volumes of data across an LTE 5G network in industrial applications. In a port context, this makes possible the remote control of equipment and systems including berth scheduling, service

Port efficiency is not a top priority in the context of supply chains, sustainability, and humanitarian support

vessel operation, terminal handling equipment, power networks, cranes, security systems, customs processes, and internet-of-things (IoT) devices. The impact of this on operational efficiency is potentially vast and 5G is now definitely more than a blip on the business radars of progressive ports and terminals everywhere.

While productivity, throughput and service are key criteria in effective port management, the sustainability profile of ports and terminals now ranks high on the agenda. Experts say that there are many ways in which the latest networks can help this parameter while also offering potential to increase returns on investment. Some of the more obvious examples are maximising the uptime of equipment – cranes, forklifts, other vehicles, pilot boats, service craft – by optimising routes, optimising actions, and predicting maintenance requirements.

In a series of pilot projects, fuel consumed by vehicles deployed in port areas has been cut by double-digit margins. This has not only meant less idle time – managing the ways in which vehicles, accelerate, brake and the speeds they maintain, also boost efficiency. As a result, a reduction in the number of mobile assets has been possible because greater efficiency has meant that more can be achieved with less.

Optimising scheduling and vessel berthing, meanwhile, has cut vessel waiting times on the anchorage or in the roads and boosted terminal throughput. Carbon emission reductions at container terminals have been significant.

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The global port industry has rarely been at the cutting edge of technology development. We may marvel at the scale of automation at some of the world’s most advanced container terminals – those that use automated vehicles, for example – but 5G networks open up a wide range of new possibilities which will transform the day-to-day operation of many ports and terminals in the balance of this decade.

The pandemic had already revealed the scale of the challenges faced by many ports. Now, though, Russia’s war has compounded the issue.

The world is now on an inflationary spiral, and supplies of energy, vital raw materials, and even food, are under threat in many regions. Ports that operate below their maximum potential efficiency are adding to the delivered cost of goods to consumers. Port efficiency is not a top priority in the context of supply chains, sustainability, and humanitarian support.

The scope and scale of efficiency gains made possible by LTE 5G technology is such that possible projects cannot fail to be high on the agendas of many ports across the globe.

However, it is still relatively early days and here we highlight a few projects currently in progress.

Associated British Ports The UK port group, with 21 owned and operated ports, handles about a quarter of the country’s sea trade and is now working with US-based Verizon Business on the installation of a private 5G network in the Port of Southampton. It is thought to be the UK’s first mainland port with a private 5G network.

The south coast port handles about £40bn of exports a year and is an important hub for energy, cars, containers, and cruise line business. Verizon is working with Nokia on the Southampton project, which has been described as “a completely dedicated edge compute infrastructure”.

It is understood that the Southampton setup will initially operate over selected areas of the port and it is still too early to report details of how the new technology will be applied.

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However, a statement said that the new network will “address the immediate problem of loss of onsite data communications as a result of poor wi-fi connectivity” and is thought likely to be used initially for applications relating to container handling.

Ericsson in Rotterdam and Livorno When wi-fi connectivity was shown to offer poor reliability, security and value for money, the Port of Rotterdam turned to Stockholmbased Ericsson for a private LTE 5G network at its Rotterdam World Gateway container terminal. This now provides round-the-clock data communications for automated guided vehicles, terminal trucks, tablets and other infrastructure and secure and cost-effective data communication for about 100 clients on the terminal. Meanwhile, a network installed by the communication company in the Italian Port of Livorno has optimised vessel berthing, leading to a 20% cost reduction equivalent to about €2.5m annually.

International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) ICTSI is working with Philippines telecommunications company, PLDT Inc, on the installation of a 5G setup at the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT). ICTSI

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plans to improve and optimise cargo flows, both within and outside the container terminal itself, but also to make 5G technology to other port users and service providers.

“It’s very important to us that we constantly drive efficiency and optimisation in the cargo flows,” declared Brian Hibbert, ICTSI Vice President and Chief Information Officer. “And to do that, we also need to push that optimisation beyond the boundaries of the fence of the container terminal.”

ICTSI manages 34 container terminals in 20 countries including one of the world’s first fullyautomated facilities – the Victoria International Container Terminal in Melbourne, Australia.

The company is understood to be connecting its terminals to TradeLens, a secure data and document-sharing blockchain platform used by banks, carriers, customs, ports, shippers and shoreside transport operators.

University [a partner in the project] is developing an algorithm to predict equipment failure and suggest the optimum time to maintain the equipment.”

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Early in March, Hutchison Ports-operated Port of Felixstowe became another large UK port to commission 5G technology. The deployment is part of the UK Government-funded 5G Testbeds and Trials Programme run by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport which aims to prove the scope for 5G networks in a port context. Due to run until September this year, it is focusing on two specific applications - the predictive maintenance of quay cranes using IoT sensor data - and providing a network for the remote control of yard cranes.

The Port of Felixstowe’s Head of Information Services and 5G Project Lead, Karen Poulter, explained, “As part of the 5G project, six quay cranes are being fitted with IoT sensors to understand the stresses and strains placed on them by day-to-day operation. Using 5G to transmit the data enables these systems to operate in real time, which could enable ‘in the moment’ safety-critical applications. Using the data generated by the IoT sensors and linking it to the actual activity on the crane together with previous maintenance records, Cambridge

Late in March, the Saudi Ports Authority, known as Mawani, signed three agreements with telecommunications companies Ericsson and Huawei, and port operators Saudi Global Ports Company, the Red Sea Gateway Terminal Company, and DP World, to accelerate and implement 5G technology and boost efficiency logistics and the automation of port operations.

Under three Memoranda of Agreement, Mawani is targeting a new era of ‘smart’ ports which are expected to attract investment in the ports themselves, marine transport generally as well as multimodal logistics, providing a boost to seaborne trade both regionally and globally.

The aim is also to help to preserve the marine environment by adopting clean and renewable energy across the latest technology equipment used in the port sector, Mawani said.

The initiative follows a long-term deal signed earlier this year between Mawani and Bahri, Saudi Arabia’s national shipping company, to build and operate an integrated logistics park in Jeddah Islamic Port. An area of more than 94,000 m2 has been earmarked for the new facility. PEM

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Vallianz Holdings has entered into a MoU with Holland’s Royal IHC, to collaborate on the design and construction of a next generation Service Operation Vessel (SOV) to support the operations and maintenance of offshore windfarms.

Designed by Royal IHC to meet the evolving needs of offshore windfarms, the battery hybrid SOV features advanced levels of integration and autonomy with high operational efficiency that will make the vessel the first of its kind in the industry. The state-of-the-art technology enables high levels of safety, reliability and workability from a low cost base with reduced emissions during operation.

The SOV is also designed to be ready for true zero emission operations by using full battery offshore charging system and alternative fuels for propulsion without sacrificing operational functionality and yet allowing for a more sustainable performance.

To ensure effective operations, the SOV will have a fully integrated service package that includes a dynamic positioning system, a motion compensated gangway and crane, an elevator tower as well as a daughter craft with step-less boat landing. Ample space will be available for warehousing, workshops, office spaces to cater to operations, and relaxation areas for passengers.

Under the terms of the MOU, the SOV will be constructed at PT. United Sindo Perkasa, which is the Group’s wholly owned subsidiary in Batam, Indonesia. On completion, the Group will be responsible for managing the

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SOV’s operations to support offshore windfarms. To facilitate the building and future operations of the SOV, the Group has also inked a memorandum of understanding with Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (Deutschland), which will provide ship management services for the SOV. BSM Deutschland provides full range of ship management services globally and operates various categories of vessels for offshore wind farms.

As part of this collaboration, BSM Deutschland will carry out ship management services during the operation of SOV including vessel operations, fleet management and crewing among others. In addition, BSM Deutschland will provide relevant ship management input to the design of the SOV to improve the vessel’s operations for offshore windfarms.

Elisa Woodward, Head Engineering, New Building and Technology of Vallianz said, “We are excited to partner with Royal IHC, a world-renowned maritime technology company, to develop and launch a SOV that will be the first of its kind in the offshore windfarm industry.

This project will serve as a springboard for Vallianz to advance our marine technology and capabilities, as well as strengthen our profile in the offshore

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windfarm industry. At the same time, it will allow Vallianz PT USP to further penetrate the Asia Pacific shipbuilding market where we have marked our entry into Taiwan with the award of newbuilding contracts last year.”

During 2021, the Group secured contracts to design and construct three research vessels for the Fisheries Research Institute of Taiwan and a tugboat for TIPC Marine Corporation Ltd which is a Taiwan state-owned company.

“The highly autonomous and efficient SOV will showcase cutting edge technologies and dovetails with the growing sustainability and decarbonisation trend in the global marine industry. Indeed, the SOV project also underscores our efforts to steer Vallianz’s strategic course towards accelerating digitalisation and adoption of marine technologies - building vessels that actively reduce carbon emissions - and extending our business into the renewable energy sector,” Ms Woodward added.

Kees van der Snel, Chief Operating Officer of Royal IHC added, “We are very pleased to support Vallianz’s strategic move into the renewable energy sector. This fully aligns with Royal IHC’s mission to play a leading role in making the maritime industry more efficient and sustainable.

The SOV project is an excellent example here due to the highly advanced integrated design and innovative solutions for zero emission operation that can be implemented from today.”

JA N D E N U L L AU N C H E S N E W WAT E R I N J E C T I O N DREDGER Jan De Nul Group’s new water injection dredger (WID) Pancho was launched at Holland’s Neptune Marine shipyard near Dordrecht in the Netherlands. The design of this vessel is based on an existing vessel design from Neptune’s workboat portfolio. Together with the

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engineering department of Neptune, Jan De Nul integrates its in-house built dredging equipment, including the dredge pump and dredge pipes, the winches, hydraulics and the necessary equipment for an adapted pipeline routing on the fore ship.

Jan Van de Velde, Head of the Newbuilding Department at Jan De Nul Group said, “The experience with our existing fleet of WIDs taught us that there was a need for a more compact vessel to reach the smaller corners in ports and rivers. However, despite her compact character, the Pancho has a depth range of more than 20 m! Perfect for maintenance dredging. We are looking forward to the further completion of this new dredger together with the Neptune Marine Shipyard, with the Pancho entering service in March 2022.”

Martijn Schouten, responsible for sales within Neptune Marine’s shipyard business added, “We are proud to build for top player Jan De Nul, who is active all over the world. The knowledge and experience of the Newbuilding Department within Jan De Nul is impressive, and it was inspiring to come up with a dredger in a short time, based on an existing workboat design, that will distinguish itself in the market through its dredging performance and robustness. The construction has been efficient thanks to the excellent co-operation with and input from the Newbuilding Team of Jan De Nul, and we are looking forward to testing the vessel soon, so it can be put to work immediately afterwards.”

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and characteristics, from the same shipyard. The Pancho will be used mainly in the Argentine dredging market.

A water injection dredger is smaller than a TSHD and can therefore be better deployed in ports and rivers where the work area is often smaller. In water injection dredging, water is injected under low pressure into the subsoil, causing the soil material to move. This dredging technique is especially suitable for maintenance dredging in areas where sediments were recently deposited, or for moving fine sand over shorter distances.

Jan De Nul currently has five WIDs in its fleet, including the Pancho and another sistership under construction at Neptune Marine.

DA M E N C U T T E R SUCTION DREDGER 450 DELIVERED TO T H E R U S S I A N ARCTIC A customised Damen Cutter Suction Dredger 450 has been delivered to the Russian Arctic region on time, despite a very tight schedule and the extremely remote location. The new CSD has to 12

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perform various capital dredging projects within the ice-free, short time window available. The vessel was delivered prior to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and therefore was not part of any sanctions from the EU against Russia.

The contract for the CSD450, named Zephir, was signed in December 2020. However, the standard stock dredger had to be adapted to the particular Russian circumstances in just three months. Due to the short spring and summer season in the Far North, the delivery time was critical and had to take place before the ice started to return.

Additionally, as a further challenge, the shore assembly of the dredger had to be done whilst the ground was still frozen and the launch, on the other hand, had to be performed as soon as the ice had thawed.

The outfitting and upgrade of the CSD450 was carried out at the specialist Damen Dredging yard in the Netherlands. This included increasing the dredging depth to -14 m, plus classification and standard stock additions such as a deck crane, anchor booms, a spud carriage and an accommodation unit.

Zephir was transported fully dismounted due to the complex and challenging journey it was about to take to the Gulf of Ob, which is located over 2,000 kms northeast of Moscow. First, the CSD had to travel on a truck to Antwerp before it was shipped to Saint Petersburg, and then it was transported by train to Salekhard. On the final leg of its journey, it was trucked over the frozen tundra to the assembly site. Having arrived there in May, the dredger could still be assembled, although the ground was still frozen. The launch was successfully performed once the ice had cleared in early June.

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The Damen CSD went straight to work and has since performed a number of capital dredging jobs in the region, including deepening small rivers and stretches of the Gulf of Ob. The dredger pumps some 3,000 m3/hr of mixture through its floating pipeline. The Zephir has performed its duties to the full satisfaction of the operator.

Now, as winter has fallen in northern Russia, the dredger is currently on its winter stop until the ice melts again.

DA M E N S H I P YA R D S DELIVERS HYBRID C R A N E V E S S E L 18 0 4 TO WAT E R N E T Holland’s Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld has delivered a Damen Crane Vessel 1804 WN25 to the dredging and floating debris department of Waternet Amsterdam, the organisation responsible to delivering fresh water and associated management services to 1.3m people in and around Amsterdam. The 18 m vessel is equipped to undertake a range of roles including detecting and removing rubbish and abandoned derelict boats, as well as towing and pushing barges when required.

Designated the WN25, the crane barge has been adapted to meet Waternet’s exact requirements. Its hull shape has been modified to reduce the suction effect when sailing close to the side of a channel and through bridges. To minimise emissions, it has a hybrid propulsion system with lithiumion batteries installed in a dedicated air-conditioned section of the vessel, charged by an EU Stage 5 certificated engine.

With a capacity of 138 kw/hr (108 kw/hr DOD) the batteries deliver a maximum speed of 8 knots and a range of 3.5 hrs at 6.5 knots, plus a bollard pull of 2.1 tonnes. In addition, the wheelhouse has been redesigned, allowing it to be dropped, in order to minimise the air draught and both it and the accommodation are also air-conditioned.

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“While Waternet was already an existing customer of Damen Shipyards, having bought some Damen patrol vessels over the years, this latest contract was awarded to us via a European tender process that pitched our proposal against those from other leading shipbuilders,” said Jeroen van Woerkum, commercial manager at Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld. “We were of course delighted with the outcome.”

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BY T H E I N D I A N REGISTER OF SHIPPING Indian Register of Shipping is classing a series of nine Floating Border Outposts (FBOPs), constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited for the Border Security Force, Ministry of Home Affairs.

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creeks of Kutch (Gujarat).

Each FBOP carries four ‘Daughter Boats’ onboard for patrolling, capable of attaining a speed of 29 knots. IRS has played a dual role in this project - as Classification Society for classing the vessel and also to ensure that the specific requirements of BSF are met. IRS has been involved in the project as early as tendering stage, taking an active role in finalising the technical specifications and subsequently evaluating the technical bids of the shipyards.

Shammy K, Principal Surveyor & Head of IRS Survey Station, Kochi said, “IRS, along with CSL, has ensured that all the operational requirements of these vessels have been met to the satisfaction of the owners. These vessels will meet the tough conditions of the Sunderbans and Gujarat creeks.”

Vijay Arora, Managing Director IRS added, “IRS is pleased to be associated with Indian Defence and Paramilitary forces. IRS has been involved with Ministry of Home Affairs/ Border Security Force for the FBOP project, ensuring compliance with procedural requirements, and guiding the yard towards possible solutions for any issues faced during the classification process.”

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S T R AT E G I C M A R I N E DELIVERS SECOND PA I R O F C T V S TO WEM MARINE Singapore’ Strategic Marine has successfully delivered two crew transfer vessels (CTVs) to WEM Marine. The new 27 m vessels (built to the company’s Stratcat 26 design) are the very first CTVs to be launched from Strategic Marine’s new shipyard on Benoi Road in Singapore.

WEM 5 and WEM 6 have been designed to meet the operational requirements of UK and European waters where they will go into service.

The vessels are powered by two Caterpillar C32 engines driving fixed pitch propellers providing a robust and efficient propulsion system.

When fully operational, 24 technicians and six crew can be comfortably accommodated on-board and personnel transfer to the wind turbines is facilitated by a patented active fendering system. WEM 5 and WEM 6 are sister vessels to two CTVs delivered to WEM Marine in the summer of 2021 and all four have been delivered on schedule and to budget, despite the challenges of the global pandemic.

Both vessels recently completed their sea trials with David Ford, Managing Director of WEM Marine joining the crew to put the CTVs through their paces. Both vessels delivered speeds exceeding 26 knots.

Chan Eng Yew, CEO of Strategic Marine said, “This latest delivery further cements Strategic Marine’s solid, proven reputation for building CTVs for renewable energy industries all around the world and builds upon our excellent relationship with WEM Marine. Our customers value our experience and our ability to effectively tailor our vessel design to different operational requirements, ensuring the finished vessel is absolutely fit for purpose.”

WEM Marine has taken delivery of both vessels, and Mr Ford added, “I am delighted to accept delivery of these two vessels, which will form an

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The two CTVs for WEM Marine

integral part of our fleet. Joining the Strategic Marine team for the sea trials further cemented

our close working relationship and Strategic Marine’s professionalism, commitment to quality and attention to detail has made it a pleasure to follow the progress of these two vessels from design and build, through to delivery.”

Paolo Moretti, CEO of RINA Services commented, “The demand for more and more specialised vessels to meet the operational needs of this important sector has helped to deliver many advancements and technological developments - as demonstrated by these two new vessels. Working with Strategic Marine on the construction supervision and classification process has been smooth and straightforward.”

DA M E N I N T E R C E P TO R 15 0 3 F R P C O M M I S S I O N E D I N G I B R A LTA R Gibraltar’s Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo, officially commissioned HMC Sentinel for duty in British Gibraltar Territorial Waters during a ceremony at Custom House on March 2nd. The vessel was presented by Acting Collector of Customs John Payas, before receiving a blessing from Monsignor Azzopardi in the presence of the Chief Minister and HE the Governor Sir David Steel.

HMC Sentinel is a Damen Interceptor 1503 FRP. The vessel is a custom-built prototype, the first of its kind, and is the result of a three-year project with extensive co-operation between Damen Shipyards and its client, HM Customs.

Specific wishes for performance and equipment were incorporated into the design, resulting in an impressively expedient patrol boat.

14.5 m in overall length, Interceptor 1503 FRP can carry five crew and 10-12 passengers. With a top speed of 62.5 knots powered by 4 Mercury Verado 400 R outboard engines, it is believed to be the fastest vessel in the bay of Gibraltar.

She is the largest and most capable vessel ever commissioned into service with HM Customs Gibraltar.

The vessel’s hull and superstructure are composed of e-glass and carbon reinforced

epoxy, the interior accommodation features Ullman Atlantic Shock absorber seats, a stretcher and toilet and galley facilities to support long shifts at sea. HMC Sentinel is fitted with the latest in nautical and communication equipment, including fixed and portable searchlights, radar and GPS. Carlos Gonzalez Martin, Damen Sales Manager for Gibraltar, comments, “This state-of-the-art HMC Sentinel in action offshore Gibraltar

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vessel represents a great collaboration between Damen and Her Majesty’s Customs at Gibraltar.

The Interceptor 1503 provides a reliable, topperforming vessel, while at the same time, ensuring a safe and comfortable operation for the crew.”

The Gibraltar Collector of Customs, John Payas, added, “I am extremely proud to present HMC Sentinel, which represents a new phase in the development of HM Customs’ maritime operations in terms of capability and operability.

Her high speed, enclosed cabin and robustness afford enhanced protection to our officers whilst carrying out their duties in the often volatile and challenging environment that are the British Gibraltar Territorial Waters. Furthermore, her on-board amenities allow for greater comfort affording longer patrol times and increased presence.”

WAT E R S I D E O P E R AT I O N S S P E C I A L I S T VA N D E R S T R A AT E N EXTENDS COO P E R AT I O N Within one month after order, Damen Shipyards has handed over the Stan Pontoon 4111 VDS41 to returning customer Van der Straaten Aannemingsmaatschappij. It will be employed as crane barge and as transport platform towards seaports, thanks to its seakeeping abilities.

Based in Zeeland, southern shoreline of the Netherlands, Van der Straaten already owns and operates several pontoons and vessels from Damen Shipyards. The company has a close relation to the shipyard group, as part of their works is the maintenance and alteration of quays at the Zeeland-based establishments of Damen, namely Damen Naval and Damen Yachting, both 16

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“It is a good thing that we are able to continue the pleasant co-operation with Damen,” says Head of Operations Richard Goetheer from Van der Straaten. “We always look for durable capability of our vessels. That is why we chose the Stan Pontoon.” High quality standards and strength of the decks is an outstanding quality of the Damen Stan Pontoons, as compared to competition. “The fact that Damen could deliver within one month, really helped to start operations with the new pontoon on very short term. We aim to maintain a stable relationship for further extension of our fleet.”

“I am very happy that we were able to deliver our Stan Pontoon 4111 so quickly,” says sales manager Joost van der Weiden. “We had it on stock, in line with the Damen philosophy of standardisation. It is a pleasure to see the longstanding relationship of Van Der Straaten and Damen. We share the no-nonsense mentality of taking action and smartly working together. Top quality of what we deliver to customers is main priority for both our companies.”

The Stan Pontoon 4111 is 41 m long, 11 m wide and will have a maximum deadweight of 640 tonnes. Van der Straaten will install spud poles. Damen offers an extensive series of Stan Pontoons. A number of these are in stock for fast delivery. PEM

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C O N V E R S I O N O F S TA N T U G 19 07 comply to emission standards with IMO tier III as well as EUROVI stage 5. A Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) system is installed as well as Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR), which filters out nitrogen oxide from emission gases. The vessel will be equipped with a heat recovery system to heat the accommodation and the bridge. The bridge insulation will be improved, including replacement of all glass. Together with all this, new rudders and propellers will be installed, and the anchor lockers will be modified.

The vessel was built by Damen in 2013 and has been in active service since.

Following the conversion, PA1 will be delivered for renewed operations in June this year.

Port of Amsterdam has expressed its ambition to further reduce ship emissions. Improving sustainability of their own fleet can make a significant contribution to that. Following her conversion, PA1 will be employed for

The contract signing for the conversion of the Port of Amsterdam tug

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New engines, exhaust cleaning systems and improved propulsion train arrangements will result in emissions reduction for the Damen Stan Tug 1907 PA1. Port of Amsterdam and Damen Shipyards has signed a contract to convert the vessel. Damen will support Port of Amsterdam in establishing its sustainability goals.

Rijkshavenmeester (National Harbour Master) Milembe Mateyo, Chief Investment Officer Dorine Bosman and Manager Operations port office & technical services Stuart Kemp of Port of Amsterdam happily signed the contract for the conversion of PA1 and the maintenance of three other Damen vessels.

Modifications and upgrades to the harbour patrol vessel will reduce the environmental footprint and more efficient employment in the Port of Amsterdam. This conversion includes the installation of new engines, which

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infrastructure maintenance and patrolling in the Amsterdam harbours.

Choosing for Damen Shipyards, Port of Amsterdam continues the long-lasting cooperation. Apart from the conversion of the PA1, the shipbuilding group has won the maintenance contract for the three other Damen vessels in the Port of Amsterdam fleet, two Stan Tug 1907’s and a Stan Tender 1905. Its knowledge of the vessels and the targeted approach have been decisive in the choice for Damen Shipyards.

JA N D E N U L C O N T R AC T FOR W&O W&O, a leading supplier of valves, actuation, pipes and fittings to the global maritime industry, has announced it has signed a new supply agreement with Belgium’s Jan De Nul Group, one of the world’s leading civil engineering and dredging companies. The contract expands upon the existing 10-year relationship and will see W&O supply marine valves and instrumentation to Jan De Nul Group to meet the needs of its complex and specialist operations.

The two-year supply agreement ensures efficient and rapid delivery from stock of manual and actuated marine valves at a fixed competitive price level, which provides cost savings for Jan De Nul compared to current increasing market prices. The supply agreement in place allows both parties to focus on on-time delivery for all items under the contract, and when required provide Jan De Nul with technical advice for upcoming drydocks or special refit projects.

Jan De Nul is one of the largest marine contractors in the world, operating a fleet of more than 80 dredging and offshore installation vessels in many remote areas across the world. As a marine sector specialist provider, W&O understands that dredging operations within extreme and remote environments can take a significant toll on vessels and on18

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board equipment. Signing a formal supply agreement ensures any replacement valves or instrumentation are provided at a set cost, protecting against unexpected costs during operations as well as offering certainty when it comes to time-based deliveries and highstocking levels that W&O can provide.

Kristof Adam, W&O Europe General Manager, commented on the deal, “Throughout our 10year relationship with Jan De Nul, W&O has focused on delivering an expert, reliable and professional service in combination with high quality products. We are very pleased to renew our relationship with one of the largest dredging companies in the world, and proud of the trust in our products, people and expertise that this new agreement demonstrates.”

Geert Van Damme, Team Manager, Technical Components at Jan De Nul Group, added, “In challenging marine operations, it is essential that, if equipment needs to be replaced or fails, we can secure the parts we need quickly. That means having a partner who is located where we are, understands our business and is highly responsive. The supply agreement with W&O is an important element in delivering smooth operations for all our teams around the world.”

Jan De Nul operates a fleet of over 80 dredging and offshore installation vessels worldwide – including cutter suction dredgers, trailing suction hopper dredgers, split hopper barges, backhoe dredgers, oil recovery vessels, subsea rock installation vessels, heavy lift vessels, jackup installation vessels, and cable-laying vessels – as well as miscellaneous trenching and floating auxiliary equipment for marine construction.

W&O will continue to enable this Jan De Nul fleet to function at optimal efficiency with minimal downtime.

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VA LU E M A R I T I M E AND CARBON C O L L E C TO R S E X P LO R E POSSIBILITIES FOR MGO-FUELLED TUGS Value Maritime, the emission-reducing tech entrepreneurs, and Carbon Collectors, specialists in collecting, transporting and storing CO2 safely, will together perform a conceptual design study for a new fleet of tugs to be built by Carbon Collectors.

Value Maritime will work together with Carbon Collectors to investigate the feasibility of capturing carbon o-board its new MGO fuelled tug vessels, using VM’s unique technology to ultimately ensure that Carbon Collectors’ fleet is CO2 neutral from the start.

Jointly, the two teams will investigate and determine: • The required installed power of the diesel generators • The estimated CAPEX / OPEX • The best discharge options for the captured CO2 • The optimal solution for unloading and underground storage Christiaan Nijst, Director and Co-Founder Value Maritime said, “This is a first for us. We’ve conducted many studies in relation to larger sea-going vessels but now Carbon Collectors are affording us the opportunity to apply our carbon capture expertise to tugs, extending the reach of our sustainable shipping solutions. We’re excited to see how these vessels will perform with our leading technology.”

Once the design is proven, Carbon Collectors aim to use Value Maritime’s carbon capture module to the fullest extent. They are currently designing a custom fleet of power-efficient

tugs with the construction of the first vessels scheduled to start in the first quarter of 2024.

Once operational by 2026, its MGO-fuelled tugs could be effectively capturing all of their CO2 emissions on-board.

Both parties will not only review the carbon capture abilities of the vessels but jointly look into the optimal solution for safely unloading and permanently storing the CO2 underground.

Haije Stigter, Technical Director – Carbon Collectors added, “As a company aiming to speed up the reduction of CO2 emissions, we also want to make sure that our own fleet contributes by becoming carbon-neutral as fast as possible. For years to come, carbon-neutral fuels will not be available in amounts that are large enough to fulfil demands, so carbon capture and storage seems the only feasible option in the short and medium term. We are excited to be able to help VM further develop their innovative technology in this field.”

Value Maritime developed ‘Filtree’, a unique system that cleans both air and water from all ship types and includes an integrated carbon capture feature making today’s fleet (newbuild or retrofit) not only sustainable today but futureproof for tomorrow.

The CO2 capture feature removes and stores carbon from the vessel’s exhaust gases and uses it to charge a CO2 battery which can be offloaded and re-used to facilitate the growth of crops, used to enrich future fuels or it can be safely stored until needed – a truly clean circular solution.

Value Maritime’s vision is to dramatically decrease the environmental footprint of shipping and significantly contribute to improving the overall sustainability of the maritime industry.

Since 2017, their technology has been helping shipowners and operators to increase their competitiveness by achieving valuable emission reductions and financial savings.

Value Maritime is a fast-growing and innovative company that is sustainable by nature with a team that is dedicated to making an impact.

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reducing CO2 emissions in Western Europe and can assist large and small emitters.

Carbon Collectors are working with a range of CO2-emitters to collect, transport and store their captured CO2. They also work with natural gas field operators to obtain access to more than 100m tonnes of CO2 storage capacity in the Southern North Sea. In 2021, they finished the detailed design and received Approval in Principle from Bureau Veritas. Construction of the first barge can start in 2024 and some two years later they will collect, transport and store the first CO2 with their new fleet.

S TEERPROP HELPED FUTUREPROOF ALFONS HAKANS’ ASD TUG ARTEMIS Finland’s Alfons Hakans has entrusted Steerprop to modernise the control system on Artemis, one of the longest-serving ASD tugs in the company’s fleet. Steerprop made the process quick, easy, and cost-efficient.

Back in 2019, the technical department at Alfons Hakans noticed a need to modernise and upgrade the propulsion control system on its Azimuth Stern Drive tug Artemis. It was no longer possible to get spare parts for its original control

system - and although it was still reliable, for safety reasons the company decided to look for reasonable solutions for a full-scale upgrade.

“We noticed pretty quickly that it made sense to renew all parts related to the control of the propulsion units,” says technical manager Tuomas Raumanen. “Basically, everything between the master’s hands and propulsion units had to be replaced, including things like control levers, cables, computer units, and feedback sensors.”

Alfons Hakans began to look for suppliers, and Steerprop, located near Hakans’ headquarters, promptly gave a quotation. Raumanen notes that Hakans particularly appreciated the ease of communication and rapid responses, and this, topped with fast delivery and a reasonable price, made Steerprop an obvious choice.

The final order was confirmed at the end of 2020. First, Steerprop paid a few visits to get to know Artemis and its operations. During these visits, a timetable was set to ensure the downtime of the tug was kept to a minimum. To decrease the amount of downtime, Hakans’ own workers and subcontractors started preliminary works, such as installing new cables and manufacturing foundations for electric cabinets, whilst the tug was still operating normally.

Meanwhile, Steerprop was building the entire control system at its workshop. “This way the installation time on-board would be as short as possible,” Raumanen says.

The installation began at the end of August.

First, the old control system was dismantled, and the team ensured that all necessary cables had been installed. Next, all-electric cabinets related to the new system were installed, which was an easy process thanks to all the preliminary work.

Connecting the new cables to different units was the most time-consuming part, and it was completed on schedule. After seven days of work, it was time to run a test. During the sea trials, the adjusting of the final parameters was easily done as it had been considered already when planning the software. From the beginning of the installation to final approval from Alfons Hakans, installing the new control system took nine days in total.

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Raumanen says. “Of course, it takes a while before masters and others get used to the new type of control levers, but that’s common when changes are made to older vessels.”

The biggest advantages in comparison to the old system are, in Raumanen’s view, that all adjustments are very easy to make, and the new system is significantly more reliable. The information the system provides about the status of the propulsion units is also much easier to understand. In total, Raumanen estimates the upgrade to add 10 to 15 years to the lifecycle of the vessel. “All in all, we’ve been satisfied with the new control system and will continue our good relationship with Steerprop in the future,” he notes.

From Steerprop’s point of view, the cooperation with Alfons Hakans went extremely well. Technical Sales Manager Esa Peltomaa tells that Steerprop designers were in frequent contact with the personnel on board to ensure that the new system fitted existing spaces and locations as well as fulfilled the wishes of endusers.

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Steerprop was also able to make customisations based on the customer’s wishes. For example, bridge control panels were customised to fit existing cabinets, and touch screen views, control panel buttons, and indications fit existing vessel functionalities and desired functions.

“By modernising the system, Steerprop also provided a capability for remote service diagnostics, which gives Steerprop’s service department the ability to diagnose faults and status of the system remotely,” Peltomaa explains.

“This makes better service assistance possible by diagnosing possible faults even before the first service engineer’s visit on-board.”

Essentially, the vessel has now been futureproofed. For example, should Alfons Hakans want to replace existing units with Steerprop’s azimuth propulsors, the existing control systems can be fully utilised with minimal changes to further improve cost-effectiveness.

“Steerprop guarantees the serviceability for our products for decades by using and selecting components that are not becoming obsolete as well as designing the system well enough that future upgrades are possible with minimal work,” Peltomaa concludes. PEM

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D P WO R L D ANNOUNCES THIRD NEW DISTRIBUTION H U B AT LO N D O N GAT E WAY

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DP World has announced that Transmec UK has become the third leading business in four months to locate at its rapidly expanding, port-centric logistics park at London Gateway. Situated on the doorstep of Europe’s largest consumer market, the new 13,935 m2 distribution hub will provide Transmec UK - a leading transport and logistics company - with access to supply chain solutions, high quality warehousing and unparalleled road and rail links. As a central pillar of Thames Freeport, London Gateway also offers an array of financial incentives for businesses looking to expand or establish new operations, including zero stamp duty on leases, significant savings on employer national insurance contributions, accelerated capital allowances and a five-year business rates holiday.

Oliver Treneman, Park Development Director at DP World in the UK, said, “Over the past 10 years, DP World has invested £2bn in the UK to create the right trading infrastructure and smart logistics solutions, providing customers with fast, reliable and flexible links to international supply chains and markets. The Logistics Park’s proximity to both a deep-water port and London cuts transport costs between port and distribution centre, and between

distribution centre and markets, providing businesses like Transmec UK optimal control over their supply chains.

“At the size of 400 football pitches, London Gateway’s Logistics Park is the biggest of its kind in Europe and will become home to a workforce of around 10,000. We have the space, infrastructure and vision to support customers as they grow.”

Imran Mohammed, manager of Transmec UK’s London branch, added, “London Gateway is a fantastic site that will provide Transmec with the warehousing capacity and infrastructure it needs to meet growing demand from customers across the UK and EU. We take pride in delivering bespoke solutions for international supply chains and serve a wide range of sectors, including fashion, automotive and leisure. Our move will enable us to take things to an even higher level.”

With 2021 marking the best year for new business at London Gateway in a decade, the announcement follows soon after the news that London City Bond, the UK’s leading tax warehousing company for renowned drinks trade customers, and OASIS Group, which provides information management services to clients across the UK and Europe, had signed leases. DP World is currently constructing a second speculative unit in less than a year as demand for warehousing space at the freeport site keeps growing.

Ready for occupation in 2023, Transmec’s new facility will be constructed to meet BREEAM ‘outstanding’ classification – the world’s leading sustainability standard for building construction, ensuring a 30% carbon reduction during construction and a 40% reduction in operational carbon emissions.

Meanwhile, DP World’s two UK ports handled a record volume of cargo in 2021, after the leading provider of smart logistics solutions met growing

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customer demand with major investments in capability and capacity.

During the 12-month period, DP World’s London Gateway saw throughput of 1,804,871 teu, a 15% increase on the previous annual record

set last year. At DP World Southampton, Britain’s second largest container terminal, throughput in the 12-month period was 1,871,081 teu, which contributed to a record combined UK total of 3,675,952 teu.

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with consortium members, Three UK, Blue Mesh Solutions and the University of Cambridge was successful in an application for grant funding under the 5G Testbeds and Trials programme run by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). The project aims to prove 5G’s capabilities in a busy port environment.

The project seeks to deliver on two use cases - predictive maintenance of quay cranes using Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and providing communications for remote control yard cranes.

Digital Infrastructure Minister Julia Lopez said, “It’s incredible to see our £200m investment in innovative 5G tech is empowering Britain’s

Hutchison Ports’ Port of Felixstowe has reached a significant milestone by becoming the largest UK port to deploy 5G technology and the Internet of Things (IoT). The Port of Felixstowe along An overall view of the London Gateway logistics park

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biggest and busiest container port to explore new ways of driving efficiency, improving safety and supporting the UK’s post-Brexit status as a global trading nation. 5G has huge potential to revolutionise a wide range of UK industries and 5G Ports is just one testbed the government is funding to help achieve this.”

Karen Poulter, Head of Information Services, Port of Felixstowe, and 5G Project Lead, added, “As part of the 5G project, six quay cranes are being fitted with IoT Sensors to understand the stresses and strains placed on them by day-today operation. Using 5G to transmit the data enables these systems to operate in real-time which could enable ‘in the moment’ safety-critical applications.

“Using the data generated by the IoT sensors and linking it to the actual activity on the crane together with previous maintenance records, Cambridge University is developing an algorithm to predict equipment failure and suggest the optimum time to maintain the equipment.”

The availability of equipment is integral to port operations. Routine maintenance is an absolute necessity but can restrict equipment availability.

The algorithm will maximise the amount of

time cranes are in use and will reduce the cost associated with emergency repairs and day-today maintenance. The 5G network can handle the huge volume of data collected which will be used to train the algorithm at levels that wouldn’t be sustainable over 4G. Prof Ajith Parlikad, Professor of Asset Management at the University of Cambridge, commented, “We will harness the speed, lowlatency and high-capacity of 5G to send the high volumes of data generated by the IoT sensors for an Artificial Intelligence based predictive maintenance system. This system will be able to detect anomalies in the cranes and alert the operators so that preventive maintenance can be targeted at these areas before the failure actually happens.”

Steve Wylie, Head of Corporate Sales, Three UK, said, “The Port of Felixstowe already operates remote control quay cranes and yard cranes.

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the port’s long term growth objectives.”

Richard Brooks, Managing Director, Blue Mesh Solutions added, “5G allows IoT systems to operate in a denser and more data rich environment. Combining modern sensors with IoT technology to manage data backhaul allows data to be used in new ways, such as combining the sensors with AI algorithms to search for inferences in data that are hidden from standard analysis methods. Building these ‘Digital Twins’ is the future of computer and engineering science and 5G is an enabling technology. Personally, it’s exciting for our small company to be working on such a thought leading and technically challenging project with world leaders in global port management, telecommunications and engineering research.”

The project is due to complete in September 2022. Significant work has already been undertaken at the Three lab to test the 5G network against these use cases. Increasing traffic will now utilise the network and prove its capabilities to simultaneously manage the two use-cases and to support the business- critical activities of the port.

The Port of Felixstowe has broken its own record for the most containers handled on a single ship for the third time in two months. The latest benchmark was set when a total of 27,961 teu were handled on the MSC Amelia, which sailed from the port during early March 2022.

Prior to that 25,852 teu had been handled on the Moscow Maersk the previous week and 23,773 teu were handled on the MSC Diletta during mid-January 2022. All three vessels are operated on the 2M Alliance Griffin/AE55 Far East Asia to North Europe service.

Commenting on the latest record, Robert Ashton, Chief Operating Officer at the Port of Felixstowe, said, “Work is underway to further increase the port’s ability to handle the world’s largest container ships. Harwich Haven Authority is dredging the main approach channel to increase the depth from 14.5 m to 16.0 m. Work commenced last year and is due to be completed in 2023. The port is also increasing the depth at its deep-water berths. Berth 7 was deepened to 16.5 m and Berth 6 will also be dredged to 16.5 m in 2022 at the same time as Berths 8&9 are increased to 18.0 m.”

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THE COMBINED TRANSPORT P R O J E C T AT THE PORT OF C HERBOURG GETS THE GO- AHEAD! A new page will be turned for the port of Cherbourg with the new multimodal terminal due to open in 2024. It will link the southwest of France to the UK via Cherbourg. Staff at Ports of Normandy and Cherbourg Port have been working hard on the project for the last two years.

The public health crisis has impacted the timing of this ambitious project, which is intended to provide a response to environmental concerns, increasingly large ships and the impacts of Brexit on cross-Channel traffic. All that remained was for Brittany Ferries to firmly commit to the project. That commitment has now been given in confidence in the quality of the work done by Ports of Normandy and Cherbourg Port as well as the fruit of the cohesion between the different local authorities – Normandy Regional Council, we have worked together to develop this project which will considerably expand Cherbourg Port’s hinterland

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and strengthen its competitive position on the cross-Channel and Ireland routes.

“We can now start on the public consultation so as to ensure the new development is perfectly integrated in what is a highly urbanised environment,” said Hervé Morin, Chairman of Ports of Normandy and of Normandy Regional Council The freight ferry market is also evolving, and new challenges are arising due to environmental issues, Brexit, ever larger vessels and coming changes in mobility. All these factors are leading to a shift in trends towards more limited use of ‘road only’ transport in favour of an increase in the use of unaccompanied trailers and alternative high-volume overland transport solutions.

With this in mind, Ports of Normandy set itself five strategic goals: • Be able to accommodate larger ships • Strengthen and expand its hinterland • Meet the challenges of Brexit • Make it possible to provide a new, efficient overland transport service that is both an alternative and a complementary solution to road haulage • Contribute to greener and cleaner transport A Call for Expression of Interest (CEI) was launched in 2019 to appoint a rail operator to manage a multimodal terminal at the port of Cherbourg, the only cross-Channel terminal that can easily be connected to the railway network west of the Dover Strait. Brittany Ferries replied to this CEI by proposing a railway service between Hervé Morin

Cherbourg and Bayonne. Brittany Ferries wishes to: • Improve productivity – transport fewer road tractors (optimise loaded weight and volume) and more trailers instead by increasing the share of unaccompanied vehicles across sea freight activities as a whole • Enhance the environmental performance of transport activities • Strengthen its position on long routes between Spain and the Anglo-Celtic Isles and diversify its maritime offer to include rail The project tabled by Brittany Ferries is underpinned by LOHR technology, which: • Ensures trailer gauges are compatible with railway tunnels, which is a major constraint in France and on the Iberian Peninsula • Enables the loading of non-cranable trailers, i.e., most of the trailer fleet • Implements a high-performance logistics system that ensures easier, faster and safer loading operations • Enables connections with other French and European terminals (Sète, Marseille, Italy, etc.)

This project will involve Brittany Ferries building a railway terminal in Mouguerre (Greater Bayonne), setting up a 950 kms long train route between Mouguerre and Cherbourg, and operating a twoway shuttle service with a transport capacity of 42 trailers in each direction.

Construction of the Cherbourg terminal should start in 2023 after public consultation, which is scheduled to take place in 2022. Barring unexpected problems, it should go into service in 2024.

The route is expected to open shortly after.

After the ramp-up period, it will be able to transport about 20,000 trailers every year to and from the port of Cherbourg, i.e., the same volume currently handled at Cherbourg for the UK market.

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Simon Bird, Director of the Humber ports said, “These new reach stackers are part of an on-going effort by ABP to invest in our infrastructure to enhance the service we offer to our customers.

They will improve efficiency and help us improve our carbon footprint. It is part of a wider investment into more efficient plant and equipment over the next five years.

“We are investing in equipment of the highest quality that will help us maintain our productivity. Being ecofriendly helps align with our long-term commitment to the environment and sustainability.”

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drive. It will also feature a lightweight aluminium spreader. As part of longterm investment into new equipment electric cranes are also being looked at, and later in the year 14 electric forklifts will arrive.

The Humber ports are turning greener as investment pours into electric vehicle (EV) charging points. Multiple EV schemes are being rolled out by ABP with Port House, Hull the first to be completed. Eight vehicle charging points have been installed in the staff car park. These will be available to visitors, as well as ABP employees and a further eight chargers are being installed at Immingham Dock Office with completion expected by February.

Simon Bird added, “This investment of £150,000 into this infrastructure is critical for lowering our carbon emissions. Our ambition is to keep reducing emissions and the Humber ports are leading the way in supporting sustainability and investing in new green port equipment. Longer term we are looking at renewables and how they can be used to power the port. We already have the UK’s largest array of solar panels at the port of Hull and we’re leading the way commercially.”

There are plans for installation of further EV charging points for both employee and visitor use across the

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Humber ports, along with the installation of EV chargers for plant and equipment as ABP transitions from diesel to electric technology.

In addition, the Marine team are trialling the use of new electric cars for the transportation of the Pilots around the four Humber ports of Grimsby, Immingham, Goole, and Hull. These points will be installed at Grimsby Marine Control Centre by the end March. Some 17 of ABP’s 21 ports have renewable energy generation projects, providing clean power for ABP and its customers. The Humber ports are producing more than 25% of its energy use from renewables (solar).

APM TERMINALS PA R T N E R S WITH SIEMENS F O R E N E R GY O P T I M I S AT I O N Collaboration between APM Terminals and Siemens Limited, India, has identified a potential 30-40% emissions reduction at Gateway Terminals India. The companies will now work on further energy optimisation and emission reduction programmes across its terminal’s portfolio globally, as a significant step on its

ambitious decarbonisation journey.

Operated by APM Terminals, Gateway Terminals India (GTI) is one of the busiest container terminals in the country, handling 2m teu/ year and 10% of India’s container trade. One of the baseline requirements for such large-scale operations is high energy consumption. The terminal utilises a combination of diesel and electric powered equipment and in 2020 alone, it consumed 5.8m litres of diesel and 25 GW hrs of electricity, resulting in an emission of 66,847 tonnes of CO2 in Scope 1 (fuel-based) and 84,429 tonnes of CO2 in Scope 2 (emissions from the generation of purchased electricity).

To address this and find scalable and efficient solutions for reducing these emissions, APM Terminals Mumbai (GTI) engaged Siemens for a pilot project aimed at establishing the baseline of GTI’s energy consumption patterns through continuous measurement of all energy consumers, as well as defining, verifying and later implementing possible energy optimisation measures. Known as Facility Improvement Measures (FIM), they would also entail verification of actual energy consumption, as well as emission reduction achieved.

“As a major logistics player in India, we are conscious of our carbon footprint, but also of our responsibility for finding all possible ways of reducing them,” says Girish Aggarwal, Chief Operating Officer at APM Terminals Mumbai (GTI). “The partnership with Siemens allows us to successfully address this issue not only at GTI, but also convert it into a scalable solution for implementation in other terminals.”

In addition, the pilot will utilise Siemens’ digital platform solution, including integration into APM Terminals’ IT and digital architecture and compliance with terminal operator’s IT, Cyber Security and data requirements. Siemens’ technologies include microgrid solution, energy efficiency analytics and integration of renewables.

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technologies will contribute to GTI achieving their targets of decarbonisation, reduced greenhouse gas emissions and energy efficiency.”

The pilot identified four main Facility Improvement Measures or focus areas for decarbonisation. Transformer optimisation will help reduce energy loss by intelligently switching the transformers. Rubber tyred gantry (RTG) hybridisation (replacement of conventional diesel engines with batteries) will help save fuel.

Optimising reefer facilities will reduce energy peek and demand, improve reliability and increase flexibility. Finally, implementing local solar photovoltaic (PV) infrastructure will provide the terminal with more clean energy, reduce grid supply and peaks, and bring additional flexibility to energy sourcing.

Based on the initial learnings, APM Terminals and Siemens estimate that proposed measures should help emission reduction of ~40% on Scope 1 emissions (fuel) and 16%-20% on Scope 2 emissions (from purchased electricity) at GTI. As the next step, APM Terminals will roll out terminal-specific improvement measures across a wider portfolio of terminals globally, with the aim of achieving similar emission reduction in other 30

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locations. With energy consumption optimisation and green energy sourcing being the pillars, alongside electrification, of APM Terminals’ decarbonisation roadmap, the Mumbai pilot will soon become a scalable solution globally, significantly strengthening the company’s decarbonisation efforts.

PORT OF T YNE’S NEW MARINE D I R E C TO R S H OWC A S E S S U S TA I N A B L E F U E L S DRIVE New Marine Director, Ashley Nicholson MBE, showcased the Port of Tyne’s vision for

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a decarbonised fleet of port vessels, while responding to the switch to sustainable fuels by the deep-sea global shipping sector at the second day of the annual Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) Annual Conference at the Sage, Gateshead, March 8-9th.

At the start of the year, Ashley joined the Port of Tyne as Marine Director, following over a decade at Forth Ports working across their Scottish ports on the Firth and Tay. During her time there, she rose from Vessel Traffic Services Officer to Senior Harbour Master. She is in charge of the port’s marine operations, including pilotage and conservancy, and leads on the decarbonisation of the port’s vessels and responding to global trends as deep-sea shipping switches to sustainable fuels. This work is integral to the Port of Tyne’s sustainability vision to be net zero by 2030 and all-electric by 2040.

Ashley is an industry advocate for encouraging more women into the maritime workforce. This

work was recognised in the Queen’s 2021 New Year’s Honours. She is the first female President of the UK Harbour Masters’ Association. Ashley was one of the first British harbour masters to achieve the Harbour Master Certificate from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).

“The port is on a transformational journey to be a centre of excellence as the UK decarbonises, electrifies, digitises and automates its future,” commented Ashley Nicholson MBE, Marine Director, following her address to a collection of ministers, Government officials and 190 industry representatives at the two-day SMI conference.

“The Port of Tyne is a leader in innovative business change and I’m looking forward to applying my industry expertise to challenge the industry, both regionally and nationally, to forge a rapid path to a more sustainable future.”

Ashley’s appointment is the latest addition to the Port of Tyne’s leadership team, following the recent appointments of Charlotte Brown as Ashley Nicholson MBE - Marine Director at Port of Tyne

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Chief Commercial Officer and the promotion of former Head of Operations, Graeme Hardie, to Operations Director. Alan Feast will continue in his role as Harbour Master.

Matt Beeton, CEO at Port of Tyne, commented on Ashley’s appointment, “We are delighted to welcome Ashley aboard and look forward to working with her. Her passion and strong experience align perfectly with our values and the Tyne 2050 objectives. She will be a great asset to the team and, indeed, the region, as we drive forward with our net zero plans and growth aspirations for the northeast.”

E N E R GY S T U DY BRINGS PORT O F LO N D O N AU T H O R I T Y O N E S T E P C LO S E R TO N E T Z E R O G OA L S UK Power Networks Services is supporting the Port of London Authority’s (PLA) sustainability ambitions by successfully completing an energy feasibility study to identify opportunities to integrate low-carbon generation technologies across its sites and floating structures.

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The PLA is aiming for a 60% reduction in carbon emissions by 2025 and to achieve Net Zero by 2040. To realise these targets, the port requires an understanding of its existing electricity network and renewable generation opportunities available. The project has assessed the suitability for renewable energy installation, including solar and wind, at 23 of the ports’ sites and provides insight into future demand within the electricity network as the port expands.

The introduction of renewable energy technologies will enable the future decarbonisation of the vessels and provide low-carbon energy sources that will help the port meet their Net Zero aspirations, eliminate emissions and increase the resilience of the port’s electricity network. The PLA will now be able to make informed decisions about future expansion and sustainability initiatives with visibility of their existing electricity network and viability of specific renewable technologies.

Kieran Coughlan, Head of Strategic Advisory Services at UK Power Networks Services said, “We’re thrilled to be able to help the PLA develop their future decarbonisation journey through the assessment of options for integrating renewable technologies. This feasibility study will enable the port to make key sustainability and expansion decisions that support their operations.”

Michael Atkins, senior planner at the PLA, added, “As a result of this study, we are now able to identify various options for the delivery of low carbon generation technologies across a number of our sites, which will help to meet our aim to achieve Net Zero by 2040 and help to increase energy resilience and reduce emissions across the PLAs estate and operations.” PEM

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SSA UNDERLINES ITS C O M M I T M E N T TO L N G The Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) has underlined its commitment to reducing shipborne emissions by signing a partnership agreement with the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) to support and accelerate efforts towards helping the industry achieve its decarbonisation obligations.

The agreement, which was signed last week in Singapore, will pave the way for greater co-operation between both organisations, in the fields of knowledge and data sharing when it comes to maritime decarbonisation initiatives, such as green corridors and pilot programmes, to help accelerate the adoption of low- or zero-carbon solutions.

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looking at new fuel technologies to drastically reduce GHG emissions, such as LNG that is currently available, and ammonia and methanol moving forward, the opportunity to collaborate on such projects and initiatives is vitally important.

Ms Caroline Yang, President of SSA, welcomed the agreement, saying it is an important step forward in SSA’s determination to play a leading role in reducing shipboard emissions. She said, “We are delighted to be working with the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation, especially as Singapore intensifies its decarbonisation efforts in the maritime sector, with the recent unveiling of a blueprint that sets out strategies and goals to be achieved by 2050 and the resources to support these VOL 41 ISSUE 2 |

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Professor Lynn Loo, CEO of GCMD, added, “Collaboration and alignment across the industry is key to decarbonising the sector. SSA is a trusted advisor and partner to more than 470 member companies across the ecosystem as well as related government agencies.

“This partnership is an opportunity for GCMD to understand industry concerns around the technical and standards challenges to better ideate pilots and trials, as well as share insights from other decarbonisation projects through SSA’s technical committees. GCMD can also help to support the shaping of standards and guidelines through our involvement in the various standards development organisations.”

NEW LNG SHIP I N G OT H E N B U R G Sweden’s Terntank and the Port of Gothenburg made maritime and environmental history on Friday, February 11th when they welcomed Tern Island, a tanker that emits no GHG or carbon particulates during port operations.

Tern Island, a pioneering new vessel, designed with Terntank’s Hybrid Solution arrived at Gothenburg Port mid-February 2022 successfully performing zero emissions port operations.

Tern Island is equipped with new electric power supply hybrid system, including a battery pack, on-shore power supply and a DC-Link system which is reported to be able to reduce its auxiliary energy consumption during port operations by -99%. The shore power connection has been developed together with the Port of Gothenburg, which is said to be the first port in the world that can connect tankers to electricity.

The Tern Island is 100% biofuel compatible.

Her main engine, boiler and auxiliary engine are designed to reduce the environmental impact and perform safe operations running on biofuels. By combining the optimised hull and rudder design with dual fuel capability, when

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utilising 30% biogas, in comparison to a same sized conventional vessel, Tern Island reduces emission by -70% of CO2 and almost eliminated the emissions of sulphur oxide (-99%), of particle emission, (-99%) and nitrogen oxide (-97%) Designed by Terntank and Kongsberg Maritime CM AS and built by China Merchants Jinling Shipyard, Yangzhou, Dingheng, the vessel is the first of a series of two 15,000 dwt chemical and product tankers in the Terntank Hybrid Solution series. The vessel combines a dual-fuel powered engine that uses LBG (liquefied biogas) or LNG, which means that it is able to operate on completely fossil-free fuel. The vessel is part of Terntank’s most significant expansion order throughout the company’s history, for delivery of a next generation fleet, aimed at sustainable performance.

The Hybrid Solution of Tern Island does not only enable performance on fossil free port operations, but also enables peak shaving to reduce the emissions even further. The battery packs also provides an energy reserve for power generation, limiting unnecessary parallel running of generators and provides a blackout prevention function that keeps the electrical network alive.

Tern Island has a cargo capacity of 16,500 m3 in 14 epoxy coated tanks, will be commercially operated by the Finnish North European Oil Trade (NEOT) in the Baltic Sea area and will be included in a pool along with other vessels from Terntank.

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The shore power supply is part of Gothenburg’s Energy Port initiative, which is the first of its kind in the world. When complete it will enable a reduction in carbon emissions from vessels in the port by 1,800 tonnes/year. Gothenburg is not the only port that is investing in shore power supply Gävle is finalising their shore power connection in June 2022 and Port of Porvoo is in the planning stage. Making the potential of shore power related CO2 emission savings even greater.

Claes Möller, Chief Executive Officer of Tärntank Ship Management said, “Today we achieved a milestone as Tern Island becomes the world’s first shore-connected tanker, successfully enabling port operations with zero emissions.

This would not have been possible without the good collaboration with NEOT, allowing us to build such a ground-breaking vessel and with

the Port of Gothenburg, which facilitated the development of this solution as the first port in the world offering tankers an option to connect to electricity.”

Tern Island not only drastically lowers emissions and has the ability to eliminate the use of fossil fuel during port operations, it is also a clear signal of Terntank’s ambition to be a forerunner in the sector and an indication of what it believes to be a clean marine energy of the future that is available today.

Terntank has taken delivery of Tern Fors, the second tanker of a series of two that combine LNG/LNG engine-powered engines, are 100% biofuel compatible, emit no greenhouse gases or carbon particulates during port operations and facilitate enhanced digital solution for Just-inTime management. PEM

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H OW T H E E U GREEN DEAL IS CHANGING C OA S TA L CONSTRUCTION BY - F I L I P S T E FA N OV I C , REGIONAL GENERAL M A N AG E R O F B O L I N A , A N E C O C OA S T C O M PA N Y The European Green Deal will prove to be an essential tool in our arsenal in the

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global fight to reduce climate change and environmental degradation. EC President Ursula von der Leyen, on agreeing the deal, said, “By acting now we can do things another way... and choose a better, healthier and more prosperous way for the future. It is our generational task... [to secure] the wellbeing of not only our generation, but of our children and grandchildren.

Europe is ready to lead the way.”

The Green Deal, or ‘Fit for 55’, hopes to reduce the continent’s net GHG by at least 55% (compared to that of 1990) by 2030, through a combination of new climate, energy, transport and taxation policies. Since the ocean is our vastest ecosystem, holding 97% of our water

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and up to 80% of all life forms, addressing marine and coastal issues is fundamental to the success of these proposals.

Research from the EC shows that, compared to a national economy, the global blue economy would be the seventh largest economic entity in the world, even acting as a member of the G7. There is tremendous growth in this sector, as it has always been a broad and rather fastmoving sector of the global economy. But it is also perhaps the sector that is facing the most challenges as a result of climate change.

Exploitation of our natural resources has had a devastating effect on marine life, coasts, and people living near the ocean. 730 tonnes of waste are dumped in the Mediterranean every day – from visible pollutants such as oil spills and plastic pollution, to the invisible evils such as chemicals, nutrients and microplastics, it is clear that we must accelerate the transition to a more sustainable blue economy. According to the European Commission, single-use plastics account for 49% of marine litter, while plastic waste from fishing gear accounts for 27%.

This has necessitated the EU’s total ban on single-use plastic items for which alternatives in other materials are already readily available, such as cotton buds, cutlery, plates, straws, drink stirrers and balloon sticks. Only 38% of waste in the EU is recycled, while over 60% of household waste still goes to landfill in some EU countries.

This threatens to have a devastating impact on our coastlines, where the collective unsustainable use of resources in coastal developments now represents a rapidly growing bubble that is waiting to burst.

Green infrastructure proposals in The Green Deal represent a solution that responds to economic, social and developmental issues that arise from climate change. Importantly, they will transform the lives of people living by the coast by mitigating the most destructive results of climate change in these areas - drafts, flooding and coastal erosion. The time has come for the EU to ask local authorities and companies like Ecocoast to pioneer ways to revitalise the blue economy and protect it from climate change to give the European waterways and seas a fighting chance.

In coastal regions where economic and social stability depends entirely on the blue economy, the challenge then, is how we tackle the construction of this infrastructure. Economic assets within 500 m of the EU shorelines have an estimated value of €500bn to €1tr. The traditional sectors of blue economy provide 4.5m direct jobs and generate over €650bn in turnover.

The Green Deal has changed the way we approach coastal construction, as it promotes use of innovative, highly engineered and circular coastal solutions. Virginijus Sinkevičius, Commissioner for the Environment, Fisheries and Maritime Affairs said, “The pandemic has hit the marine economy sectors in different, but profound ways. We have an opportunity to start afresh, and we want to make sure that the recovery shifts the focus from mere exploitation to sustainability and resilience. Thus, to be truly green, we must also think blue.”

Coastal protection products must now address increasingly energetic storm patterns and rising sea levels, but they must also reduce the consumption of raw materials and prevent waste along the entire life cycle of products.

Essentially, they must provide a solution to a complex and constantly evolving problem, whilst also ensuring they do not contribute to the issue.

The EU commission values the cost of inaction at €350bn/year, with existential threats to marine biodiversity, littoral landscapes and coastal economies.

So, what is the answer? Well, it is the design and construction of coastal and marine protection structures using only renewable and natural resources that are built to last.

Construction companies must now consider the effect of land reclamation, dredging and coastal construction on the nearby ecosystems, and work with a coastal protection partner, like Ecocoast, to minimise impact. For example, using containment booms to control foam and construction debris, or silt curtains to contain sediment from construction activities. Some custom engineered solutions, like Ecocoast’s geosynthetic containers, also provide feedback for stability calculations via a software, which assists contractors, engineers and consultants in the tendering process. Such products offer VOL 41 ISSUE 2 |

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Boskalis has won a contract to protect Togo’s coastline

various scenarios that assess waves, container size and stability, in order to provide estimates and ensure each product is operating at maximum efficiency.

B O S K A L I S TO P R OT E C T E R O D E D TO G O A N D B E N I N C OA S T L I N E Holland’s Boskalis has been awarded the contract for the protection and replenishment of more

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than 40 kms of coastline stretching from the eastern coastline of Togo to the western coastline of Benin in West Africa. The coastal protection project is part of the West African Coastal Areas Management (WACA) programme. The award was made by the governments of Togo and Benin with the financing made available by the World Bank. The contract carries a value of approximately €55m.

The current coastline has suffered from significant erosion, resulting in coastal retreat that serves as a threat to vital infrastructure and the livelihoods of the local population. Under the project, 15 new groins will be constructed, and six existing groins will be refurbished. A beach replenishment programme will also take place using more than 1m m3 of sand.

On the Benin side of the border, a 6.4m m3 sand engine will be constructed. The sand engine concept was co-developed by Boskalis and has been successfully applied in the Netherlands over the past decade. A large volume of sand will be deposited at a strategic location, and, over time, the natural motion of wind, waves and currents will spread it eastwards along the coastline. This principle of building with nature will reinforce the coastline in a robust and natural way. The project will start immediately and is expected to be completed late 2023.

The WACA programme was developed in partnership with West African communities who live on the coast and depend on it for their livelihoods, nutrition, food security, and prosperity. The programme supports several countries’ efforts to improve the management of their shared coastal resources and reduce the natural and man-made risks affecting coastal areas.

Along the west coast of Africa average rates of coastal retreat are between 1 m and 2 m per year. However, more serious rates of more than 10 m/year have been observed locally. Coastal erosion has devastating effects, inducing the loss of infrastructure such as roads. It also threatens local populations, who can no longer live close to the coastline which is often linked to their source of income. These challenges are expected to increase due to climate change and sea level rise.

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I TA L I A N C O N T R AC T FOR DEME A substantial contract for dredging and coastal defence works in the Port of Livorno has been awarded to a joint venture including SIDRA, the Italian company of the DEME Group. Believed to be the biggest dredging project in the country, this award relates to the first phase of the Piattaforma Europa (Europa Platform) project with the construction of Darsena Europa (Europa Dock), a large port expansion and considered the new Tuscan gateway.

The project will eventually encompass 3 kms of docks, two large terminals and 2m m² of new port areas. DEME’s scope represents approximately 16m m³ of dredging volumes and additionally, the joint venture is responsible for the construction of two new breakwaters (Diga Nord and Diga Sud) and the relocation of the Meloria breakwater (in total 6 kms of breakwater construction).

The dredging operations, starting in 2023, are designed to provide the foundations for the new breakwaters, and to deepen the access channel to -17 m and the internal basins and docks to

-16 m. A sizeable part of the dredged materials will be used for beach nourishment works along the Pisan coast, highlighting DEME’s focus on the circular economy. The remaining materials will be deposited inside the newly created basin, creating a foundation for a future platform.

DEME will deploy several cutter suction dredgers and a trailing suction hopper dredger at the project. “We are delighted to have won this fantastic project as one team. This is the result of a terrific team effort. DEME’s marine engineering expertise is combined with the specialist knowledge of strong Italian partnersSales, Fincantiere Opere Marittime and Fincosit. We are all deploying our own dedicated equipment and offering smart solutions to perform these works. We are very much looking forward to starting to create the ‘Piattaforma Europa’ and contributing to this enormous project, which is so important for the economic development of the Port of Livorno and indeed, for the whole region,” said Jan Vandenbroeck, General Manager of SIDRA. DEME has extensive knowledge of the port already, having executed several projects in the past, including the dredging of the northern side of the Molo Italia area, the southern entrance to the port and the maintenance and dredging works for the Toscana dock and turning basin.

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NEW PRODUCT PA R T N E R S H I P ENABLES A S M O OT H E R EXPERIENCE AT P O R T

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Harbor Lab, an innovative e-disbursements platform for Shipowners, Ship Management companies and Charterers, and Veson Nautical, the global market leader for commercial maritime software, have announced a secure, turnkey integration between their two systems. The product partnership will enable joint clients to intentionally share relevant data between the Veson IMOS Platform (VIP) and Harbor Lab, streamlining engagements with local port agencies to drive time and cost savings.

Harbor Lab provides an end-toend Disbursement Accounting (DA) processing solution designed to give immediate access to vital port and disbursement information and free up valuable resources for Disbursements departments.

With over 8,000 port calls processed to date, the Harbor Lab platform’s Disbursement Accounting Tool brings Shipowners and agents together through one online port directory. The solution brings enhanced visibility and efficiency to the process of selecting, nominating, or appointing a port agent, evaluating disbursement accounts, and checking port costs. Shipowners and operators can allocate the costs associated with each vessel call and make important decisions based on

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this information, which can result in significant savings.

“Traditional paper-based disbursement accounting is administrative-heavy, involves complex communications chains, and has significant room for error,” said Antonis Malaxianakis, CEO, Harbor Lab. “Harbor Lab’s DA Tool entirely streamlines this process and empowers the vessel operator to oversee their expenses inhouse through their own Disbursement Accounting teams using technology and algorithms. Accurate port data drives the DA Tool and gives complete visibility of tariffs and other port fees that the operator may otherwise find difficult to clarify.”

Combining Harbor Lab’s powerful disbursement accounting capabilities with the broader operational workflows within the Veson IMOS Platform allows for a truly process-driven workflow.

Operators can securely nominate Harbor Lab as the Hub Agent from within VIP, and then seamlessly receive accurate Port Disbursement details directly into VIP, thereby streamlining the process, while ensuring accuracy.

With a more streamlined process, mutual clients can realise operational and financial efficiencies by simplifying communications with their agency hub partners.

Mr. Malaxianakis added, “Through Harbor Lab’s partnership with Veson

Harbor Lab Founder and CEO, Antonis Malaxianakis

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Nautical our mutual clients can integrate their fleet management data with verified port tariffs and costs to make powerful commercial decisions. The collaboration brings the industry digitalised solutions that create visibility and transparency.”

“We at Veson are very pleased to welcome Harbor Lab to the Veson Partner Network, which was created to simplify our clients’ digital datastreams by leveraging tried and true integrations to form strategic collaborations with other bestof-breed solutions,” said Jere Richardson, Chief Commercial Officer, Veson Nautical.

“Agent activity, document handling, and Port Disbursement management are essential to successful and profitable voyage operations.

This integration helps unlock a new level of transparency and efficiency for our clients by allowing the secure and automatic exchange of data needed to discharge and invoice their customers as activities progress. Our goal is to help facilitate a smoother experience at port.”

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installation and commissioning of a complete maritime simulator suite of hardware and software technology, replacing SM TAFE’s current maritime simulator systems. The contract also includes digital services enabling online simulation training through KDI’s K-Sim Connect platform, as well as ‘train the trainer’ courses and a five-year support & maintenance agreement.

The delivery, scheduled for between the second and third quarter of 2022, will include K-Sim Engine Simulators with one instructor station, 12 student stations and a High-Voltage Circuit Breaker Simulator, enabling the safe, realistic and efficient training of electrical engineering students and crew, fully meeting the STCW requirements.

On the ship handling side, a suite of K-Sim Navigation simulators will be delivered. This includes two DNV Class A and two DNV Class B bridges with DP (dynamic positioning) functionality, two instructor stations and an ECDIS and Ship Stability Simulator Laboratory featuring an instructor station and 12 student stations.

The contract was awarded to KDI through an open and competitive process. “We are very pleased to continue our strong alliance with South Metropolitan TAFE, which is widely recognised as an establishment of distinction, providing world-class courses and traineeships addressing the varied needs of the maritime industry,” says Andreas Jagtøyen, Executive Vice President Digital Ocean, in KDI. The KDI simulator

Norway’s Kongsberg Digital (KDI) has won an important tender in which the company will supply an extensive range of maritime simulator solutions for the South Metropolitan TAFE (Technical and Further Education) institute in Fremantle, Western Australia. Funded through the Department of Training and Workforce Development, this contract retains a long and valuable collaboration with SM TAFE, one of the largest and most influential maritime training institutes in Australia.

The new contract commits KDI to the delivery,

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EXPERTS FOR PIPING DESIGN A N D FA B R I C AT I O N AG R E E D A PROFOUND PA R T N E R S H I P Smap3D Plant Design, Pipe Bending Systems, Polysoude and T-Drill are intensifying their partnership in order to support plant manufacturers with the best possible integrated holistic solution for pipe design, fabrication and processing. This concept, including the integration with the CAD systems Solid Edge, SolidWorks and Inventor and manufacturing execution control will be presented live at the ACHEMA 2022.

Already in 2021, the four companies presented their professional expertise in pipe construction, simulation, bending, orbital TIG welding and collaring of pipes to invited customers at the Plant Design and Piping Production World 2021. “Due to the positive response, we have decided to further deepen and strengthen our partnership and integrate our acknowledged industrial solutions even more closely,” said Maxim Lich, managing director of Smap3D Plant Design. Based on industry 4.0, this solution will interlink the construction, manufacturing execution control and processing of pipelines and will optimise communication and the exchange of data between the individual areas.

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from Pipe Bending Systems, the orbital TIG welding products from Polysoude as well as the collaring, flanging and pipe cutting machines from T-Drill thus all receive the necessary information for the implementation and can subsequently send data for documentation purposes to other systems, for example ERP or PDM/PLM. Hence the bidirectional transfer of relevant data between Smap3D PipeFab and machines ensures efficient work processes in plant construction.

The positive effect of the partnership can also be seen in the pipe processing and manufacturing process - Pipe Bending Systems offers efficient pipe bending machines and precise pipe measuring systems. If plant construction companies combine these technologies with the T-Drill collaring, flanging and pipe cutting machines and with the welding systems from Polysoude, they will be equipped for any eventuality.

E LO G E N W I L L BUILD ITS FUTURE G I GA FAC TO RY IN VENDÔME France’s Elogen, a GTT group company, has announced that the town of Vendôme, in the Centre-Val de Loire region, has been chosen to host its future electrolyser production plant (gigafactory). Following the announcement made by the Minister of Economy, Finance and

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the Minister of Ecological Transition, Elogen, a company of the GTT group and French leader in PEM electrolysis technology, the town of Vendôme, in the Centre-Val de Loire region, has been chosen to host its future electrolyser production plant. Elogen has been developing a gigafactory project for several months, with the aim of producing high-capacity stacks there from 2025.

The project developed by Elogen is one of the 15 files pre-notified by the French Government to the European Commission as part of the IPCEI3 for hydrogen, the investigation of which is still in progress by the European Commission. If the project were to be selected as part of the IPCEI, Elogen’s electrolysis stack production capacity would reach more than 1 GW by 2030.

As part of this project, the company will also increase its presence in Greater Paris (Ile-deFrance) with the strengthening of its R&D at its site in Les Ulis, close to the technological and scientific cluster of Paris-Saclay. Elogen will articulate its R&D developments around, in particular, the design of high-power stacks as well as new membranes, in partnership with European academic and industrial players.

Elogen has also announced that it has been selected by Storengy to supply a PEM electrolyser with a power of 1 MW as part of the construction of a methanation unit for the Communauté d’Agglomération Pau Béarn Pyrénées.

Elogen says that its membrane electrolysis technology has been selected by Storengy as part of the project, developed by the Communauté d’Agglomération Pau Béarn Pyrénées, for the operation of the Lescar wastewater treatment plant, and the construction of methanisation and methanation units.

Elogen will design and produce a PEM (proton exchange membrane) electrolyser with a power of 1 MW, and capable of peak operation at 1.3 MW. The Elogen electrolyser, which will be part of the methanation unit, will be delivered in the first half of 2023 to the Lescar wastewater treatment site.

The PEM electrolyser, designed by Elogen, will be used in the production of synthetic methane developed by Storengy in Pau Lescar by means of

an innovative technological process of catalytic methanation. This process will make it possible to transform all the carbon dioxide emitted by the methanisation unit present on the site, into synthetic methane, thanks to the use of the hydrogen produced by the electrolyser.

The project, developed by Pau Béarn Pyrénées, will make it possible to produce 10 energies and resources from the wastewater of Lescar, and is part of the objective to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040.

Jean-Baptiste Choimet, CEO of Elogen, comments, “We are particularly proud of this new contract as it allows Elogen to contribute to the development of an unprecedented project to transform a de-pollution unit into a real ‘biofactory’ that will produce green energy and resources from wastewater and CO2. This is also a third collaboration with the Storengy group, the second in the field of methanation, confirming that the PEM technology developed by Elogen offers the advantages sought for the most innovative projects.”

Christophe Renier, Director of Industrial Expertise and Energy Solutions at Storengy, says, “With ever more innovative solutions for the production of renewable and low-carbon gas, Storengy enables its customers to accelerate their energy transition. Thanks to the hydrogen produced by the Elogen electrolyser, our methanation process will transform all the CO2 resulting from the treatment of sludge from the sewage treatment company in Lescar into synthetic methane, which is 100% renewable.

This will be a first in France. We are proud to be able to write this new story as part of our consortium with Suez and all of our partners, on behalf of the Communauté d’Agglomération Pau Béarn Pyrénées.”

An artist’s impression of the Storengy facility

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B U M A X C O N T R I B U T E S TO T H E N E X T G E N E R AT I O N O F M A I N T E N A N C E - F R E E T I DA L T U R B I N E S Swedish specialist fastener maker BUMAX has supplied premium stainless-steel fasteners to a pilot hydropower project in France, verifying that the fasteners suffered no corrosion, wear or galling after two years of operation in extreme conditions.

The BUMAX premium stainless steel fastener solution has been verified by a two-year pilot project that has contributed to the development of the next generation tidal turbine, capable of providing Europe with reliable renewable energy.

“This is extremely encouraging for the future of sustainable renewable energy solutions since wear and tear and maintenance are major challenges for power plants in extreme conditions like choppy and salty waters with strong currents,” said Lars Holm, Managing Director of BUMAX. “Europe also needs to develop new sources of reliable renewable energy, which this project will lead to.”

BUMAX 88 fasteners were used on the 1 MW HydroQuest tidal turbine installed off the coast of Brittany in Northwest France that began operation in April 2019. After over two years of operation at the Paimpol-Bréhat site at 30 m depth, the turbine fasteners showed no traces of

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corrosion or galling.

Tests of the mechanical properties (both strength and ductility) of the bolts conducted

by BUMAX after the pilot project showed that they had maintained their properties. “No issues were found related to bolting during this project, and our team didn’t have any issues with galling during disassembly,” said Raphaël Coquet, Project Director at Hydroquest. “These lessons give us positive learnings for the longterm deployments, and we are confident to manufacture our future turbines with BUMAX bolts.”

The BUMAX 88 grade was selected for its high molybdenum content and high pitting resistance equivalent number (PREN) that indicates a high resistance to localised pitting corrosion. The 316L grade stainless steel has an excellent track record in demanding marine applications to provide durable and maintenance-free fastener solutions.

The tidal turbine prototype was designed

by HydroQuest, which is a French turbine technology developer of vertical axis turbines.

The Paimpol Bréhat site is owned and operated by the energy company EDF. The project partners wanted a maintenancefree fastener solution for tidal turbines to minimise operation costs over a lifespan of 20 years. Besides durability, the fasteners also had to be easy to install.

The corrosion resistance, high pitting resistance and high strength provided by BUMAX 88 bolts are essential for maintenance-free fasteners in corrosive saltwater marine environments. By avoiding the need to maintain or replace the bolts during the operation of the turbine, costs and potentially dangerous procedures can be avoided.

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the pilot to design the next generation of tidal turbine, which will also use BUMAX 88 bolts.

Seven of these 2.5 MW tidal turbines will be deployed at the FLOWATT project at the Raz Blanchard site off the coast of Normandy with a design lifespan of 20 years. The commissioning of FLOWATT is planned for 2025 with the construction of the tidal turbines starting in 2023.

BUMAX is a Swedish manufacturer of premium stainless-steel fasteners located in the Swedish ‘steel belt’. BUMAX is known as the strongest stainless-steel bolt in the world – providing optimal safety and reliability to fasteners in the most demanding of applications.

UKHO SIGNS C O L L A B O R AT I O N AG R E E M E N T W I T H THE NIPPON F O U N DAT I O N The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has today signed a MOU with Japan’s The Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project, which will see the parties work together to advance the industry’s understanding of ocean bathymetry, and in support of the Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.

Seabed 2030, a flagship programme of the Ocean Decade, is a collaborative project between The Nippon Foundation and the General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans (GEBCO) with the goal of the complete mapping of the world’s oceans by 2030, as well as compiling all bathymetric data into the freely available GEBCO Ocean Map. GEBCO is a joint programme of the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) and the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) and is the only organisation with a mandate to map the entire ocean floor.

As part of its official partnership with Seabed

(Left) Peter Sparkes, UK Hydrographic Office Chief Executive, and Jamie McMichael-Phillips, Director of The Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project, signing the MOU

2030, the UKHO will provide bathymetric gridded map products to be used by the project within the GEBCO gridded bathymetric data set. UKHO will also share and promote methods and best practices in technological innovation, infrastructure and solutions for ocean mapping and bathymetric data management.

The MOU follows the technical co-operation agreement that the UKHO, Seabed 2030 and Teledyne CARIS entered into in June 2021 to advance efforts in producing the definitive map of the seafloor by the year 2030.

Commenting on the announcement, Peter Sparkes, Chief Executive at the UK Hydrographic Office, said, “Today marks an important date in our partnership with Seabed 2030 as we initiate the release of identified data contributions to the project. As a world-leading centre for hydrography, we share the Seabed 2030 vision and believe that the full mapping of the world’s oceans is a key milestone in supporting safe, secure and thriving oceans.

“Knowing the depth of the seabed is of vital importance for navigation and coastal management. It is a fundamental parameter for understanding ocean circulation, tides, wave action, sediment transport, environmental change, underwater geo-hazards, cable and pipeline routing, and much more. High quality marine geospatial data will play an instrumental role in Seabed 2030, and we are delighted to actively support and contribute to the project’s mission.

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“By working alongside international governments, commercial partners, institutions and initiatives such as Seabed 2030, we will continue to engage with the wider geospatial and technology community to meet the changing needs of all those who depend on the marine environment and ensure the best use of our oceans in safer, more secure and more sustainable ways.”

Seabed 2030 Project Director Jamie McMichaelPhillips added, “We are delighted to further develop our partnership with the UKHO in support of producing the complete map of the ocean floor.

“With eight years left until the end of the decade and 80% of the sea floor still to be mapped, UKHO’s data contribution and expertise on ocean mapping solutions will no doubt play a significant role in supporting Seabed 2030 realise its essential goal, for the benefit of humanity.”

CL ASSNK SIGNS M O U W I T H P OW E R X Japan’s ClassNK has signed a MOU with PowerX for collaboration on the development of the Power Transfer Vessel (Power ARK). PowerX is carrying out a project of the first model of the Power ARK series, which is designed for transferring renewable energy in Japan’s coastal waters, and this project is in the design and development stage towards a demonstration experiment and full-scale operation in 2025.

Under this MOU, ClassNK will collaborate on the project through the provision of expertise in design of hull structure and installation, safety management systems, and software. Together PowerX and ClassNK will co-operate with the aim of encouraging innovation in the maritime industry as well as accelerating decarbonisation.

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verification and certifications • Defining the validation methodology for Power Ark’s battery system • Assessing the Power Ark’s system design and battery safety • Assessing the overall safety of the Power Ark PowerX CEO & Representative Director Masahiro Ito, said, “PowerX is now moving full steam ahead with the Power Transfer Vessel project with the goal of delivering the first ship by 2025. We are thrilled and honoured for the opportunity to work on this project with ClassNK, a leading international classification society. As the world strides towards decarbonisation, PowerX will continue to refine the Power Transfer Vessel, and eventually achieve its full-scale operation in Japan and overseas.”

ClassNK Corporate Officer & Director of Plan Approval and Technical Solution Division Hayato Suga, added, “As a third-party certification society, ClassNK has been engaged in the evaluation and verification of the safety of new technologies amid various initiatives for decarbonisation. We are honoured to have the opportunity to collaborate with PowerX on their innovative project through our expertise.

Towards the goal of completing the first Power Ark by the end of 2025, ClassNK will strive to contribute to ensure safe and smooth development and execution of the project.”

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Trond Crantz, CEO of Argeo (left), and Atle Gran, Area Sales Manager, KM

ARGEO COMMISSIONS A N E W S TAT E - O F - T H E A R T H U G I N AU V The Norwegian subsea survey and inspection company Argeo AS has further consolidated its warm business relationship with Kongsberg Maritime (KM) by acquiring another of KM’s HUGIN AUVs. The news comes a mere five months after it was confirmed that Argeo had signed the first commercial contract to deploy Eelume’s game-changing autonomous ‘snake robot’ – an advanced robotic solution developed in collaboration with Kongsberg Maritime as a majority shareholder.

Established in 2017, Argeo uses AUVs for subsea data acquisition and visualisation, hosting hydrographic, geophysical and geological operations for clients in the Oil & Gas, Offshore Wind, Deep Sea Minerals and Infrastructure sectors which match high efficiency with a low environmental impact. The new HUGIN which

is set to join Argeo’s fleet represents the latest evolution of a design, developed in partnership with the Norwegian Defense Research Establishment (FFI), which can trace its origins all the way back to 1991.

Depth-rated to 6,000 m, the HUGIN AUV uses cutting-edge battery technology to enable survey mission durations of up to 50 hours at a speed of 4 knots. It can operate autonomously or semi-autonomously along pre-planned routes with provision for supervision and intervention via an acoustic tether. Real-time monitoring of the vessel and payload sensors status thanks to the AUV’s acoustic communication links ensure in-mission quality and accuracy, while timestamping of the data at source simplifies georeferencing.

Capable of being launched and recovered either from shore or a ship of opportunity, it can map an area of 120 kms2/dive using the combined survey functionalities of a HISAS1032 and EM2040 (The HUGIN AUV is also compatible with third-party sensor integrations). For unsupervised operations, KM’s industry-leading Sunstone inertial navigation system assists underwater transponder navigation, terrainreferenced navigation and utilisation of Postea inertial post processing.

“Even though our missions take us down into the deep oceans, our sights are set contrastingly high,” smiles Trond Crantz, CEO, Argeo. “We’re looking to bring about no less than a total transformation of the subsea surveying and inspection industry, using the most advanced sensor and imaging technology to produce the most accurate results with the lowest possible carbon footprint. HUGIN AUVs are an integral part of this vision.”

“We are very proud to announce the sale of a 6,000 m-rated HUGIN AUV system to Argeo,” adds Atle Gran, Area Sales Manager, Kongsberg Maritime. “Not only does it add to their existing fleet of vehicles, but it is also an important step in assisting Argeo to increase their capabilities in the commercial sector. The HUGIN which Argeo is now adding to its fleet is one of the most advanced AUVs available on the market and is equipped with sophisticated sensors for ultrahigh-resolution, ultra-high-quality ocean data.”

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ALEWIJNSE COMPLETES I N S TA L L AT I O N S O N I N N OVAT I V E T WIN MARINE AG G R E GAT E DREDGERS Rotterdam’s Alewijnse has successfully completed its electrical installation works on two innovative MADs in the Marine Aggregate Dredger-class for Damen Shipyards Group. The handover of the second of two Damen Shipyard’s Marine Aggregate Dredgers (MAD) 3500 class to its owner marks the completion of a three-year project.

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The two vessels, ordered by CEMEX UK and Hanson UK respectively, are now operating from the south coast of England, dredging sand and aggregates in the English Channel for use in the UK construction sector. Together they mark a new generation of marine aggregate dredgers that deliver substantial advances in efficiency, productivity and sustainability.

The Alewijnse scope of the project comprised the engineering, delivery and commissioning of the vessels’ complete e-packages, including electrical panels, switchboards, cabling, and the alarm and monitoring system (AMS) and power management systems. Other activities included undertaking steel and general installation works and the installing of the electrical systems that drive the dredging equipment as well as those managing the general vessel operations.

The newbuilds took place at Damen Shipyards Galati, Romania. “We are pleased with the final results,” says Ionut

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Melescanu, Alewijnse’s project manager for the builds. “The projects were challenging, not least due to the disruption to working patterns caused

by COVID. The engineering for the new class of vessels also evolved during the build due to their complexity, with various changes and updates having to be implemented on the first vessel.

However, the second benefited as a result.

This is the most complex type of vessel that Alewijnse Marine Galati has worked on so far at Damen Galati. We are very proud of what we have achieved and once again Alewijnse has demonstrated its ability to handle the most complex vessels afloat today, under the most challenging circumstances.”

Damen chose Alewijnse for the projects based on its strong track-record of supporting the Damen Shipyards Group with its specialist skills and its permanent presence at Damen’s Romanian Shipyards in Galati and Mangalia.

Alewijnse Project Manager Valentin Petrea commented, “Being a new design, I am very glad that we were involved right from the beginning in what was likely to be a challenging project.

This enabled everyone involved to work together to make it a success. We are glad that we were able to prove once again that our experience and quality meet Damen’s high standards and hope that we can contribute to them winning more orders from this product range in the future.”

Alewijnse plays an important role in the automation and electrical installation in the new construction, conversion and renovation of all kinds of dredgers. Recently delivered projects include the successful installation of Alewijnse’s innovative virtualisation and visualisation platform (AlViVi) on-board seven trailing suction hopper dredgers (TSHDs) owned by DEME. Another recent project is the latest diamond mining vessel AMV3 from the fleet of De Beers Marine Namibia (Pty) Ltd. where Alewijnse successfully delivered the complete electrical installation.

Ongoing projects include the electrical refit of TSHD Swalinge from the fleet of Den Herder Seaworks and the electrical installation and automation work on-board a second TSHD at Thecla Bodewes Shipyards.

H U I S M A N TO DELIVER LECS FOR CADELER X-CL ASS VESSELS

Optionally, the boom can be upgraded to 175 m in order to increase the lifting height to 200.5 m. With these cranes, Cadeler will be capable of installing offshore foundations and next generation wind turbines for its future offshore wind projects world-wide.

Huisman LECs are characterised by their lightweight, yet robust crane designs, with a high level of reliability, energy efficiency, and a limited tail swing, making them ideal for the construction of offshore wind farms.

The scope of work for Huisman consists of the design, engineering and construction of the two LECs at its production facility in Zhangzhou, China. The cranes will be commissioned at COSCO’s shipyard in Qidong, China, where the X-class vessels will be built.

Rotterdam’s Huisman has announced that it has been awarded a contract from China’s COSCO Shipping (Qidong) Offshore for the design and construction of two 2,000 tonne Leg Encircling Cranes (LEC). The cranes will be installed on the two new build X-class vessels of Cadeler, a key supplier within the offshore wind industry for installation services, operations and maintenance works.

The identical LECs have a 155 m long boom, capable of reaching 180.5 m above deck.

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The Huisman LEC for the Cadeler ships

and high reliability.

• The optimised energy grid reduces the energy consumption of the crane significantly.

• In-house developed slew bearing system, providing highly reliable and accurate positioning of the crane.

• The boom’s unique design makes it stiff and lighter in weight.

• Stiff construction of the boom leading to reduced motion at the crane tip.

• Small tail swing allowing for optimised utilisation of free deck space.

M AC G R E G O R TO D E L I V E R H A N D L I N G S YS T E M S F O R O C E A N O G R A P H I C V E S S E L MacGregor, part of Cargotec, will deliver a suite of advanced overboard handling systems, for the new oceanographic research vessel David Packard owned by Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI), a private, nonprofit oceanographic research centre based in California, USA. Founded in 1987 by David Packard, MBARI’s mission is to advance marine science and technology to understand a changing ocean. The David Packard is designed by naval architecture firm Glosten and is currently under construction at Spain’s Freire Shipyard, Vigo. The order was booked into Cargotec’s third quarter 2021 order intake, with planned delivery of the vessel in the middle of 2023.

The David Packard will replace the vessel Western Flyer and continue its work to study the depths of Monterey Bay and beyond. The David Packard will be 50.0 m long and 12.8 m wide with a draft of 3.7 m.

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constitute the CTD LARS, a stern A-frame, and a main crane with an integrated AUV docking head. The LARS systems will include integrated control systems that will provide smooth operation between the winch and handling system, and AHC (Active Heave Compensation) on the winches will allow for operations in higher sea states.

MacGregor worked with the vessel owner MBARI and the ship designer Glosten during the earlier design stage of the project to provide input on equipment performance requirements, arrangement and wire routing. MacGregor will continue the detailed design efforts with Freire Shipyard.

“As MBARI’s new flagship vessel, the David Packard will enhance our research capabilities to better understand the largest living space on Earth. We’re excited to incorporate MacGregor’s technology to enable launch and recovery of MBARI’s diverse research tools,” says Michael Kelly, MBARI Director of Marine Operations.

“Our involvement at an early stage in the project, together with the owner’s emphasis on high-quality systems and in-service support,

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An artist’s impression of the David Packard

is enabling MacGregor to provide a tailormade solution that fully meets operational requirements, including an integrated control capability,” says Daniel Lundberg, Director of Fishery and Research, MacGregor.

WO R L D ’ S FIRST INLINE AC T I V E H E AV E C O M P E N S ATO R S U C C E S S F U L LY TESTED In no less than 62 hrs of rigorous offshore testing, tech scale up Seaqualize successfully completed offshore trials for its inline Active Heave Compensator (iAHC), the ‘Delta600’. Together with testing partners Van Oord and nautical research institute MARIN, the offshore lifting tool was tested for fixed-to-floating, floating-to-fixed and floating-to-floating transfers of 300mT loads.

The Delta600 is DNV certified and ready for work.

Since December 2019, Seaqualize, developed the world’s first iAHC - a tool specifically designed for heavy lift, in-air load control. The tool can balance and transfer loads of up to 600 tonnes in mid-air, while the barge or crane vessel is heaving up and down in heavy seas of up to Hs2,5 m.

This functionality is of great benefit during offshore wind turbine installations or when

lifting delicate loads to and from floating supply vessels or barges. By engaging the Delta, the operational time for installation contractors greatly increases, especially in the hard-towork winter, autumn or spring seasons. It offers contractors greater planning flexibility, and lifting crew a higher level of control, safety and efficiency. With the worldwide increase in demand in the offshore wind sector, increased capacity and efficiency is greatly needed. In the wider offshore community, perfectly controlled lifts are equally essential to safe, timely and efficient operations.

During these offshore trials, the Delta600 lifted a test weight to and from the floating supply vessel Rem Trader, using Van Oord’s jack-up crane vessel Aeolus in both jacked and floating conditions. These floating-to-floating and floating-to-fixed lifts were operational tests of typical challenges in the offshore wind industry - installing turbine components using a floating vessel or picking up components from a floating supply vessel. Such ’feeder barge’ operations are essential in for example the US wind market. Transferring the most delicate parts of a wind turbine offshore is new to the market, and such operations comprise demanding lifting conditions and a new set of tools.

Wouter Dirks, Innovation Manager at Van Oord said, “The offshore tests showed that the unique technology in the Delta will enable controlled offshore lifts during challenging feeder barge operations.”

During the tests, several very gentle set downs and quick lift-offs have been performed. MARIN observed that the tool is able to control the load within an envelope of 5 cm, with minimal accelerations and dynamic crane forces. Lift-offs were performed with a solid 90% of the load already in the hook of the crane before liftoff, while still fully compensating all waves. This significantly reduces impact loads on the load, crane and rigging and results in a controlled and stable liftoff. Finally, the tool showed off its “follow-mode”, where the test weight could actively match all heave motions of the target vessel, to further minimise set-down impact for floating-to-floating set downs.

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lifting tool. The research project was executed with a grant from the Ministry of Economic affairs of the Netherlands and included Dutch research agency TNO besides the offshore testing partners MARIN, Van Oord Offshore Wind and Seaqualize.

Although 600 tonnes lifting may seem like a lot (e.g. it’s equivalent to three Boeing 747s), but offshore wind turbine sizes are growing explosively, thus requiring ever bigger lifting tools for still very delicate components. Currently Seaqualize is designing the next version, the Delta1000, equipped for all next generation wind turbine components. Further conceptual improvements include the addition of single lifting points for quick-connect systems, and smart controlled tugger winches for supreme control in the horizontal plane. At the same time, the company will further develop its offshore operational support capabilities, by deploying the Delta600 in the field.

NEW EQUIPMENT FROM KM Norway’s Kongsberg Maritime (KM) has launched various items of new equipment, especially for the survey industry.

Firstly - KM launched the EM 712 USV, a new multibeam echosounder for use with Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs). The latest addition to KM’s market-leading EM 712 family of shallowto medium-water multibeam echosounders for seabed mapping applications, the EM 712 USV has been specifically designed to be easily integrated with and operated from any USV. It features a subsea container housing redesigned electronics, which would normally be located on the topside of a standard EM 712. The container fits inside the same footprint as the transducers and can therefore be easily installed in a gondola, thereby reducing the number of cables protruding through the USV’s hull to a bare minimum.

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SIS (Seafloor Information System) software, delivered via SIS Remote which enables users to remotely control the echosounder from an onsite location. SIS Remote can also be operated through KM’s Blue Insight platform, the company’s next-generation, cloud-based solution for securely collecting, storing and processing data received from a survey vessel.

Operators have the option of easily controlling the amount of data transmitted to suit the available bandwidth.

The EM 712 USV is fully frequency-agile between 40 and 100 kHz, allowing for longrange and swath coverages by utilising CW and FM chirp pulses, in combination with being a high-resolution sonar. It represents an ideal solution for platforms such as USVs which are subject to rapid movements as the swath coverage is fully stabilised for roll, pitch and yaw.

This guarantees 100% coverage of the seabed even under harsh weather conditions.

Secondly - Launched at Oceanology International 2022, the latest addition to KM’s HUGIN family builds on the proven capabilities of the advanced HUGIN architecture, adding cutting-edge autonomy to deliver the most advanced low-drag AUV. Delivering exceptional durability and reliability, configured for ease of deployment from all platforms and offering class-leading sensor and navigation performance, HUGIN Edge is the newest member of the HUGIN family of AUVs. The new design combines elements of HUGIN’s carbon monocoque approach, used with success for the last 20 years, coupled to extensive hydrodynamic modelling to refine the hull’s low-drag shape. HUGIN Edge stands out as a next-generation vehicle designed specifically to answer the performance and efficiency challenges set by the modern world.

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HUGIN Edge includes significant new features and capabilities. These include an innovative forward-looking sonar design providing 3D sensing capabilities for improved trajectory planning and directional collision avoidance, coupled to traditional forward-scanning methodology.

To enable greater interoperability, the vehicle is equipped with the latest open interfaces for integration to third-party planning and mission management tools. There are also new tools specifically designed to optimise results for every deployment. Central to these are goal-based mission planning tools and mission execution.

The mission planning capabilities provides a higher-level mission planning interface, requiring less specialist knowledge and input by the operator. Mission objectives may include sounding density or detection probability, enabling the AUV to calculate the actual waypoints, operational parameters and sensor configuration. In-mission adaptive execution allows HUGIN Edge to make several decisions autonomously, continuously replanning during mission execution as more information about the surrounding environment is gathered by the sensors. It is these in-mission edge-processing

capabilities that drive step-changes in both performance and efficiency for all operations.

Measuring less than 4 m long, HUGIN Edge weighs approximately 300 kg. It is packaged with the latest battery technology to provide more than 24 hours’ operation at depths of up to 1,000 m. The general arrangement includes the next generation of KM’s synthetic aperture sonar, a high frequency multibeam echosounder and a swappable camera or sub-bottom profiler.

This configuration has been designed to cover most geophysical survey requirements, as well as mine countermeasures, rapid environmental assessment and search & recovery, as well as the survey of critical national infrastructure.

From inception, HUGIN Edge is designed to operate from Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USVs), small surface vessels and from shore. The design has been developed around KM’s automated Launch and Recovery (LAR) with battery charging through inductive power providing true over-the-horizon operations. This capability removes the human from the field of operations, enabling supervision from afar to minimise operational risk, maximise safety and deliver the lowest carbon footprint.

Thirdly - KM has announced the launch of its

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cNODE Mantis – an exciting new addition to the cNODE product range of acoustic modems which introduces the new capability to stream a live video feed for a variety of subsea installation tasks.

Having established itself over the years as an acoustic positioning system of unmatched reliability and robustness, the cNODE has set the standard for subsurface operational technology.

The same principles of technical innovation and tough build quality have been brought to bear in the expanded functionality of the cNODE Mantis - the addition of a live video solution significantly increases the number of applications and services for which cNODE systems could be used.

The full potential of the cNODE Mantis as ‘a second set of eyes’ in this respect is easily realised. The live video it streams is transmitted to a receiver installed either on the ROV’s TMS (Tether Management System) or on the vessel itself, at ranges of up to 500 m. As the wireless video transfer works on a high-speed acoustics link it will function in both murky and clear water conditions and is unaffected by background light. With a bit rate of up to 70 kbit/s, it allows for the transfer of live video with a typical quality of 420 x 380 p at 4 frames/second.

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core, where a much-improved user experience is now available alongside the highest quality, precise data.

Bathy2 – this new integrated sensor suite is designed to meet customer bathymetric requirements for a reliable, accurate and robust instrument with more functionality to suit specific operations up to 6,000 m in depth. An enhancement of the popular Midas BathyPack, the new Bathy2 uses state-of-the art sensors to generate Sound Velocity and Density profiles for precision depth and height data.

This evolution brings together the benefits of density corrected output directly from one instrument, alongside the flexibility of thirdparty pressure sensor input and Valeport interchangeable pressure modules to allow users enhanced accuracy at different depths.

Improving the user experience has been a key driver in the development of this superior bathymetric instrument and the addition of a dedicated data output for INS allows bathymetric data to be efficiently communicated directly with users’ own operational software. Other helpful benefits include the flexible pressure options using Valeport’s interchangeable pressure sensors, these field-swappable sensor heads make it easy for users to select the correct pressure for their working depth bringing benefits of exceptional reliability and a higher degree of accuracy.

Designed for surveyors requiring bathymetric data from ROVs, underwater vehicles or drop structures, Bathy2 also has an external pressure sensor input option for Digiquartz referencing.

This comprehensive bathymetric package offers other useful parameters such as Altitude and Bathy2 interfaces with the Valeport VA500 altimeter and other popular third party makes.

The Valeport - Bathy2

A ‘must see’ for visitors to the recent Oceanology International was the showing of Valeport’s new Bathy2, an evolution in the collection of bathymetric data, which will be released later this year. Also, in the spotlight on the environmental sensors manufacturer’s stand, are four innovative instruments designed with ease of use at their

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Data transfer is via Ethernet or RS232/RS485 interfaces and the Bathy2 Interpreter function via the Valeport Configure software allows data

out on extra ports in industry standard formats, this facility also allows for an atmospheric pressure data input.

INCREASED INTEREST IN G R E E N S E A’ S S O F T WA R E P L AT F O R M Marine robotics technology specialist Greensea is seeing a substantially increased interest in its open architecture OPENSEA software platform, already widely acclaimed as the most advanced robotics technology framework the maritime industry has to offer.

Developed and constructed by Greensea’s professional team of robotics, electrical, systems, and software engineers in collaboration with cross-manufacturer partnerships, the OPENSEA platform integrates vehicles, equipment, and sensors into a single robotic system. To date, this holistic solution is being used as the basis for more than 2,000 systems across the subsea, surface, manned and unmanned sectors.

OPENSEA mitigates technical risks and developmental costs. Its purchasers know they’re investing in a tough, adaptable, and well-proven foundation – flexible and functional open architecture software upon which they can leverage their technologies and products instead of throwing considerable amounts of money and time at building a completely new system.

Greensea also supplies the OPENSEA Software Development Kit (SDK) which helps developers to configure and customise OPENSEA to their own requirements - the platform’s distributed framework isolates IP details so that partners can maintain the privacy of their developments.

With industry-leading OEMs including VideoRay (manufacturer of underwater ROVs), Klein Marine Systems (manufacturers of maritime surveillance and security solutions) and innovators such as Ocean Power Technologies, Greensea is proud to confirm that its strategic

partners are deploying OPENSEA as the foundation for exciting and innovative emerging technologies. This year alone, OPENSEA is being used as a trusted and stable bedrock for ongoing projects including untethered ROVs, long-range command and control functionality, and resident robots.

As a vehicle- and sensor-agnostic system, OPENSEA’s modular, open, flexible, and scalable software is applicable in a broad variety of contexts. It is currently at the heart of integration and control solutions for vehicles such as ROVs, AUVs, USVs, submarines and workboats, as well as sensors including altimeters, magnetometers, compasses and fluorometers. The OPENSEA platform also integrates with equipment ranging from cameras and data recorders to joysticks, winches, and LARS hardware – the launch and recovery systems used to safely and rapidly transfer subsea apparatus and commercial divers to and from the water.

Greensea’s Evergreen Program is a subscription-based programme providing major software updates for the life of the subscription, ensuring that the vehicle is prepared for future hardware updates and technology enhancements. Customer input from the OPENSEA community is vital to keeping the platform updated and expanding its capabilities - Greensea’s engineers spend on average around 30 days offshore every year (or the equivalent via remote technologies) working with operators, acting upon its feedback to introduce new sensors, components, and functionalities. The company’s four-part service plan ensures that

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customers are not only fully supported, but also encouraged to engage closely with Greensea staff as a means of engendering further product improvements. Customisable support packages accommodate everything from multi-day deals to full-service, fee-based plans.

The OPENSEA platform reinforces Greensea’s conviction that the future trajectory of the maritime industry will encompass an increased adoption of small, nimble, and cost-effective subsea and surface vehicles. OPENSEA’s scalable, open-architecture software will underpin integrated systems for navigation and localisation as well as control and autonomy, providing operators with a straightforward and intuitive human-machine interface for supervising the vehicles.

R OVC O TO I N V E S T IN SMD’S NEW EV WO R KC L A S S R OV S YS T E M World leading subsea equipment manufacturer Soil Machine Dynamics (SMD) and intelligent offshore services provider Rovco Ltd have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for next generation EV Work Class ROV (WROV) technology.

SMD will provide Rovco with a new Atom EV high performance electric WROV, this will be the first of a fleet of vehicles designed to interface with Rovco’s latest computer vision and AI capabilities, offering a smarter way of working to drive efficiency and lower project costs. This solution enables Rovco to offer a step change in autonomous services to its client’s, powered by its technology spin-off, Vaarst.

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SMD and Rovco Ltd have signed a LoI for next generation EV Work Class ROV (WROV) technology

efficiency and a reduced CO2 footprint, together with adaptive on-board flight control which interfaces seamlessly with Vaarst technology and supports future advances in this pioneering solution. The Atom EV WROV will be paired with an all-electric launch and recovery system from MacArtney, pushing eco-credentials even further.

Mark Collins, Business Development Director at SMD comments, “Rovco and Vaarst have big plans in subsea autonomy and artificial intelligence. This fits well with SMD’s advanced underwater robotics programme and having spent nearly five years developing this exciting new technology we are delighted Rovco has chosen us as their next generation subsea robotics partner.”

Simon Miller, Managing Director at Rovco added, “We have been working closely with the team at SMD to tailor this solution, and Rovco is absolutely delighted to move the deal forward. This is a significant investment in ensuring Rovco remains at the leading edge of the survey and inspection projects we deliver to the Marine Energy Sector. One of our passions and key drivers is ensuring that the technology we deploy plays a pivotal role in the quality of the data we collect and deliver, and indeed the overall service we provide to our valued customers.

“Another is making sure that we continue to engineer new ways to reduce our own carbon footprint. The all-electric Atom WROV system fully enables both of these drivers to be achieved. With our SubSLAM and ML library integration, combined with over-the-horizon control, our move toward the realisation of fully autonomous ML and AI led subsea inspections is further accelerated.” PEM

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JA N D E N U L I N J V I N M I D D L E E A S T kind HVDC submarine cable project in the Middle East and MENA region. The consortium’s contract value is US$3bn of which $725m for Jan De Nul’s scope.

The first cable cluster, connecting Das Island to shore, comprises three 400 kV subsea cables of 135 kms each. The second cluster, connecting Al Ghallan island to the shore, concerns four 320 kV submarine cables of 125 kms each.

The commissioning of the project is scheduled for 2025.

Philippe Hutse, Director Offshore Energy Division at Jan De Nul Group said, “It is an honour to participate in this strategic electrification project of ADNOC and TAQA. We are proud to be delivering this EPC project in our role as an energy transition solution provider supporting customers and nations world-wide to achieve the net-zero targets by 2050. We are looking forward to collaborating with all parties involved on this landmark project.”

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A joint Venture of Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), Electricité de France (EDF) and Japan’s Kyushu Electric Power has awarded a HVDC cable installation and convertors package for the ADNOC-TAQA Lightning Project to a consortium composed of Belgium’s Jan De Nul Group and Samsung C&T. Jan De Nul will be in charge of the design, installation, burial and protection of two cable clusters of almost 1,000 kms in total, connecting the islands Al Ghallan and Das in the Arabian Gulf to the onshore converter stations at Al Mirfa and Shuweihat in Abu Dhabi (UAE).

The two cable links are part of the larger Subsea Transmission System (Lightning Project) of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and the Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) and will connect Abu Dhabi’s onshore electricity grid to all ADNOC’s offshore production facilities.

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TAQA plan to significantly decarbonise ADNOC’s offshore production operations. Both parties have joined forces to support the UAE in their net-zero targets.

The Lightning Project will replace the existing offshore turbine generators with cleaner and more sustainable onshore power sources from Abu Dhabi, such as solar panels and local nuclear power. This will reduce the carbon footprint of ADNOC’s offshore facilities by more than 30%.

Wim Dhont, Manager Offshore Cables added, “This electrification project is the biggest cable installation contract in the history of Jan De Nul. This project will entail many of Jan De Nul’s versatile expertise such as cable laying, dredging, jet-trenching, rock protection, landfall preparation, riser platform fabrication and offshore installation. With two of the world’s largest cable installation vessels in our fleet (the Isaac Newton and the Connector), we are well prepared for the future works in the DC and AC subsea cable markets.”

T WO KO N E C R A N E S G OT T WA L D G E N E R AT I O N CRANES ORDERED FOR TURKEY Turkish terminal operator Çelebi Bandirma Uluslararasi Limani Isletmeciligi A.S. (Çelebi Port of Bandırma) has ordered two eco-efficient Generation 6 Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbour cranes for their terminal on the coast of the Sea of Marmara, Turkey. The order was booked in November 2021. The cranes will be handed over in July 2022.

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The Generation 6 Konecranes mobile harbour cranes

helping the port to increase their bulk handling and improve their management of general cargo and containers.

“These two new cranes will increase our productivity, lower our total operating costs and take us to a higher level of eco-efficiency at Çelebi Port of Bandırma. Moving forward, we’re convinced that the new Generation 6 cranes will deliver the performance we need to best serve our customers across the region,” says Can Çelebioğlu, Chairman of Çelebi Holding.

The two Generation 6 cranes delivered to Çelebi Port of Bandırma will be Konecranes Gottwald ESP.7 mobile harbour cranes, with a working radius of up to 51 m and a lifting capacity of 125 tonnes. They feature a high tower cab for an excellent view over the working environment and strong lifting capacity curves for high handling performance. Both cranes are equipped with a fuel-optimised diesel engine and an external power supply. When the cranes are connected to the harbour mains, their overall efficiency will be very high, with no local exhaust emissions and less noise.

“This order demonstrates the confidence Çelebi Port of Bandırma has in our brand and the value of our products as we continue to build a solid presence in Turkey,” says HansJuergen Schneider, Regional Sales Manager for

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Konecranes Port Solutions. “Our new Generation 6 cranes offer the flexibility and reliability customers demand combined with the latest in eco-efficiency.”

This contract is part of Ecolifting, Konecranes’ vision to increase its handprint – meaning the beneficial environmental impact that can be achieved with our product and service portfolio – while reducing customers’ carbon footprints. From eco-optimising diesel drives to

hybridisation and fully-electrified fleets, we will continue to do more with less.

A strong focus on customers and commitment to business growth and continuous improvement make Konecranes a lifting industry leader. This is underpinned by investments in digitalisation and technology, plus our work to make material flows more efficient with solutions that decarbonise the economy and advance circularity and safety.

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2023, will both go on charter to a long-standing customer.

The 23 m Stan Tug 2309 is a compact and versatile harbour and coastal tug which in its standard format is equipped for towing, mooring and fire-fighting, with a bollard pull of 40 tonnes and approximately 45 m2 of deck space. Built in series to a standard design, the use of high-quality components ensures low maintenance, maximum fuel efficiency, lower emissions and maximum uptime. For Tidewater and its client, these two vessels have been fitted with additional fire-fighting capability plus extra

Holland’s Damen has signed a contract with Tidewater for the supply of two Damen Stan Tugs 2309. The tugs will be built at Albwardy Damen, Sharjah and, on delivery in the first quarter of An artist’s impression of the Damen Stan Tug 2309

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platforms and capstans aft for safe and efficient hose maintenance on deck.

Tidewater is a longstanding customer of Damen, with more than 25 Damen vessels delivered to its fleet. The Texas, USA, based company owns and operates one of the largest fleets of offshore supply vessels in the world and has over 60 years of experience in supporting the offshore O&G sector.

Daan Dijxhoorn, Area Manager, Damen North America, commented, “We’re very happy that Tidewater is returning to Damen to build these

latest additions to its fleet. We are confident that the Stan Tug 2309s will fulfil their purpose effectively and efficiently.” Piers Middleton, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, for Tidewater commented, “We are very excited to not only be returning to Damen to build the latest and most efficient tugs in the marketplace today, but also to be able to continue to support our longstanding partners and stakeholders by committing to building new vessels to support their on-going operations.

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structures. DP World brings extensive and very valuable expertise in integrated logistics and infrastructure, and they have a deep understanding of the complexity we are facing.

Their proactive response to addressing climate change and strong sustainability focus is very aligned with our mission and we look very much forward to having DP World on-board.”

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World, added, “DP World moves 10% of global cargo and we are excited to be working alongside other leading organisations committed to a collaborative approach to solving the challenges of achieving zero-carbon economies.

“Our Marine Services business including the Unifeeder Group, represent almost 75% of our carbon footprint through their fleet of vessels and working with the Centre is an important part of developing solutions as we pursue our own net zero target by 2040.”

Global leader in supply chain solutions DP World reinforces its commitment to being a world leader in sustainability by entering a strategic partnership with Mærsk McKinney Møller Centre for Zero Carbon Shipping.

Launched in 2020 as an independent, not-forprofit organisation, the Centre is undertaking intensive research and development to find practical ways to decarbonise the maritime industry through several global initiatives.

As a partner, DP World is committing to longterm strategic collaboration and contribution to the development of zero carbon technologies and solutions for the maritime industry. DP World will make several of its specialists available to the Centre in Copenhagen to provide insights to end to end supply chains and help demonstrate and test new solutions across the value chain in a live setting.

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P O R T O F D U Q M I N AU G U R AT E D In line with the official inauguration of Port of Duqm, Asyad Ports-Duqm is set to commence the operation and management of the general cargo terminal that includes three commercial berths in Port of Duqm, following Asyad Group’s strategy to enhance the competitiveness of Omani ports and maximise their investment and economic returns, as underpinned by Oman Logistics Strategy (SOLS) 2040.

Asyad Terminals – Duqm, established through a partnership between Asyad Ports and Port of Duqm, will manage and operate three berths in Port of Duqm, which can accommodate the largest ships to serve customers and trade partners. The first one is a multi-use general cargo berth with the capacity to handle the largest overmentioned cargo of the sultanate, the second is a bulk cargo berth offering a capacity of almost 5m tonnes/annum, while the third is a ro/ro vessels berth that can receive 200,000 cars/annum. These berths will consequently absorb the anticipated growth in ships traffic and cargo operations, ramp up trade via Port of Duqm with international ports, provide exporters and suppliers of local and global business communities with rapid solutions, and meet SEZAD’s economic projects’ requirements.

“This significant milestone, which translates the pillars and objectives of Oman 2040 Vision, gives to national operators priority of managing large Omani ports and associated logistics services, and optimising the use of port equipment and facilities to promote national exports and Oman’s economic growth,” stated Sheikh Nasser Bin Sulaiman Al-Harthy, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asyad Group.

Al-Harthy also said that the management of Asyad Group adopts a clear strategy aimed at enhancing logistics investments and increasing the operational efficiency of Omani ports, which would generate new prospects for international investment and trade companies and private Omani companies in this vital sector. As

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additional results, the Omani ports will become a much sought-after hub for various global shipping lines and will create new business opportunities for SMEs in different sector-related operational services.

On his part, Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Abri, CEO of Asyad Ports, indicated that, “Asyad is moving ahead in developing the ports sector in Oman, achieving further progress and taking multiple initiatives to turn the ports of Oman into an investment pull factor. In co-operation with various government agencies, those ports will grow to become a leveraging pillar for trade and economic development in the country.”

He subsequently highlighted that assigning the management and operation of the general cargo terminal in the Port of Duqm to Asyad Terminals - Duqm was a serious step forward into the circle of worldwide competition in the area of operation of international berths and ports.

He continued elaborating that Asyad Terminals - Duqm will seek to develop the superstructure of Port of Duqm and handle general, bulk and rolled cargo. Furthermore, the Company will provide competitive incentives and initiatives to facilitate business and raise the competitive advantage of Port of Duqm, thus, becoming a multi-purpose global trade gateway offering access to markets that include more than three billion consumers around the world.

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In the same vein, particularly on the ICV side, Dr. Ahmed Al Abri pointed out that, “Assigning the management and operation of the commercial berths in Port of Duqm to Asyad Terminals - Duqm will undoubtedly lead to finding a common ground with the private sector in many fields, and will offer business opportunities to Omani SMEs, in various logistics services and support activities such as customs

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clearance, transport, storage and maintenance.

This will naturally occur with the rebound of trade through the Port and the local markets become connected to global markets through direct shipping lines.

Port of Duqm, officially inaugurated in February 2022, is one of the most important and largest ports in the Middle East as it extends over an area of 188 kms2 and comprises nine berths which are 2.25 kms long, 350 m wide, and up to 18 m deep. The Port of Duqm incorporates various industrial lands, a stretch of 2,000 ha and logistics lands estimated at 1,000 ha. It has a 4.1 kms breakwater that rises 11 m above sea level, in addition to a secondary breakwater of 4.6 kms. Thanks to its unique specifications, the Port can receive the largest ships in the world. PEM

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B O S K A L I S C O N S O R T I U M AWA R D E D H O L L A N D S E K U S T W E S T B E TA E X P O R T C A B L I N G C O N T R AC T

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Netherlands.

For this project Boskalis will deliver an integrated solution of in-house services including the removal of unexploded ordnance from the seabed, geotechnical and geophysical surveys, beach and seabed preparation works and the laying and burial of the cables.

The Hollandse Kust West Beta offshore windfarm is expected to enter service in 2025.

With this project and through its client TenneT, Boskalis is advancing the energy transition by making renewable energy available in the Netherlands.

The Hollandse Kust (West Beta) project is a part of the Dutch national roadmap to achieve a 49% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030.

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Holland’s Boskalis has been awarded the Hollandse Kust West Beta export cable contract by TenneT, in consortium with Orient Cables (NBO). The contract scope comprises the installation of two 65 kms export cables that will connect the planned Hollandse Kust West Beta 700 MW offshore wind farm to TenneT’s onshore grid in the Netherlands.

Boskalis will install a 9 kms 66kV interconnector cable between the Hollandse Kust West Alpha and Hollandse Kust West Beta offshore substations. Boskalis will execute this contract in consortium with its partner NBO that will design and supply the high-voltage cable system. The two 220kV AC cable circuits will come ashore near the existing onshore high voltage substation at Wijk aan Zee, the

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NAMING CEREMONY FOR N E W C S OV E D DA B R E E Z E During mid-March Norway’s Edda Wind celebrated the naming ceremony of Edda Breeze.

The traditional ceremony where a bottle of champagne was sacrificed for good luck took place at Spain’s Astilleros Gondan Shipyard.

The Edda Breeze is a purpose-built Commissioning Service Operation vessel (CSOV) designed with unparalleled flexibility and operability, prepared for emission-free operations with a hydrogen-based propulsion system. The vessel will serve as mother vessel for wind turbine technicians as they perform commissioning and maintenance work on offshore wind turbines. The CSOV is 88.3 m in length and can accommodate up to 120 persons in total.

The contract with Ocean Breeze at Bard 1 Wind Farm commenced in second quarter of 2021 and has a firm period of 11 years. The contract is currently served by frontrunner Edda Fjord before Edda Breeze will be delivered in second quarter 2022.

The Edda Breeze is almost completed and are now being prepared for her sea trials followed by installation of the gangway system before commencing operations at Bard Offshore 1 wind farm in July.

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K A J I M A A N D VA N OORD COMBINE F O R JA PA N E S E WIND PROJECT Kajima Corporation and Van Oord have been selected as the preferred Balance of Plant contractors for three offshore wind projects in Japan. Kajima Corporation, founded in 1840 is one of the largest and leading construction companies in Japan. Kajima Corporation has an extensive track record in marine construction work, as well as over 30 years of experience in building onshore wind farms. For Van Oord, it is the first contract of this size in Japan.

In December 2021 the Government of Japan selected three consortiums, all led by Mitsubishi Corporation Energy Solutions, as the operators for three offshore wind power projects in Akita, northern Japan, and Chiba, near Tokyo. These are the wind farm near Choshi in Chiba (391 MW), the wind project (479 MW) off the coast of Noshiro, Mitane and Oga in Akita and the project off the coast of Yurihonjo in Akita (819 MW).

Yurihonjo will be the largest wind farm in Japan.

Execution of this portfolio of projects will take place over several years and is expected to start in the second half of this decade.

Kajima and Van Oord have been supporting the three consortiums in developing the projects and will continue doing so. By joining forces with Kajima, Van Oord aims to contribute to the successful development of offshore wind as a sustainable energy source for Japanese society.

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These three Balance of Plant projects (providing all supporting components and auxiliary systems other than the wind turbines) will further strengthen Van Oord’s long-term presence in the growing offshore wind market in Asia.

D N V AWA R D S A I P TO O D E FJ E L L OCEANWIND DNV has awarded Norway’s Odfjell Oceanwind an AiP for its new deepsea semi-floating wind foundation design. The deepsea semi-floating wind foundation design has been developed for use in floating wind farms and for off-grid applications including temporary electrification of oil and gas installations in harsh environments.

The deepsea semi-foundation is dimensioned for up to 15 MW wind turbine generators and has been developed for low cost, industrial massproduction. The design basis includes all areas for floating wind farms currently in planning in the North Atlantic region, including Scotwind and Utsira Nord, and covers a range of 60 to 1,300 m water depth. It is optimised for Siemens Gamesa’s SG 11.0-200DD and SG 14.0-222DD offshore wind turbines and is undergoing classification and certification from DNV on that basis. The AiP is part of this on-going class approval process involving Odfjell Oceanwind, Siemens Gamesa and DNV. “This AiP marks an important milestone for us,” said Per Lund, CEO of Odfjell Oceanwind.

“Building on the long-term relationship with DNV, we have chosen to work closely with them from day one in our development and will continue to do so for the class approval and certification of our fleet of Mobile Offshore Wind Units. The mindset from shipping that we share with DNV has proven very valuable for us in creating a product and service for floating wind power that scales much faster than what we have seen in the industry before.”

“Several recent expert reports have highlighted

how important it is to tackle the climate crisis today. As such, we need to be exploring solutions that can maximise the contribution of sustainable, zero carbon energy generation to the energy transition,” said Erik Henriksen, Director of Business Development - Offshore Classification at DNV. “Novel solutions need the grounding of solid technical standards to build the trust that is essential for them to succeed in the market. An Approval in Principle from DNV demonstrates that a solution has the fundamentals in place to progress based on rigorous and state-of-the-art standards. We look forward to continuing to work with Odfjell and Siemens Gamesa on the on-going classification and certification process.”

The proprietary deepsea semi design has been developed for use in Odfjell Oceanwind’s fleet of Mobile Offshore Wind Units (MOWUs) by their in-house design team. Odfjell Oceanwind plans to order the first batch of MOWUs later in 2022, with a plan of going into operation in 2024. The units will be operated as one fleet under Odfjell Oceanwind’s management.

Odfjell Oceanwind intends to build the first MOWUs for electrifying offshore oil and gas installations and will contribute to significant decarbonisation of the industry, complementing electrification with power from shore. The deepsea semi design also allows for an integrated WindGrid module, using hybrid technologies and energy storage for uninterrupted power supply to installations not connected to a larger power grid. The WindGrid module has been designed The deepsea semi-floating wind foundation design has been developed for use in floating wind farms and for offgrid applications including temporary electrification of oil and gas installations in harsh environments.

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and optimised by Siemens Energy based on its experience in Oil and Gas and Grid applications to enable energy storage systems, including the BlueVault battery energy storage and BlueDrive converters. DNV has previously verified that MOWUs with WindGrid may contribute with up to 60-70% reduced emissions compared to power generation from gas turbine generators alone.

N E W C O N T R AC T S / DESIGNS FROM MSS Denmark’s Maersk Supply Service (MSS) has been awarded the contract for the mooring system installation of the Saitec Offshore DemoSATH floating wind project.

The project team is now being assembled to prepare for the imminent offshore installation in the second quarter of 2022.

“This is a significant contract for MSS, as floating wind is a cornerstone of our green strategy and transition to offshore renewables.

We are pleased to be able to provide our expertise for this project and look forward to delivering a safe and efficient installation for our client,” says Oliver Trouvé, Head of Integrated Solutions at MSS. MSS is contracted by Saitec Offshore Technologies, the Spanish engineering company behind the development of SATH Technology.

This is based on a concrete platform concept with a plug-and-play Single Point Mooring, the same technology used for FPSOs. This anchoring system allows an easy connection so the platform can be disconnected and taken ashore for O&M. The platform can rotate freely around this single point like a weathervane, reducing the environmental forces on the platform and, as a consequence, the cost of the mooring. It also helps the yaw control of the turbine to orientate the rotor plane against the wind.

The DemoSATH project will use a 2 MW turbine in a full-scale prototype that will be deployed offshore Bilbao and will be the first floating turbine connected to the Spanish grid. This project is part-financed by the German energy company RWE Renewables, the world’s second largest offshore windpower company.

“We are proud to play a role in supporting the development of the floating wind industry and look forward to strengthening on our relationship with Saitec,” says Yvan Leyni, Director for Floating Wind at MSS. MSS offers custom-built solutions for foundations and substructures of floating wind farms, including fabrication methodology, site selection for assembly and turbine installation, and the offshore installation. Since 2016, their transformative strategy has combined their in-house project management and technical expertise with the flexibility of owning their own fleet, building on their 50-year legacy in towing and mooring to actively support the transition of the offshore energy sector.

Since 2019, MSS has been developing an innovative concept for the installation of offshore wind turbines, using a new design for a Wind Installation Vessel. This leading-edge method will be 30% more efficient than using conventional jack-up vessels due to the Wind Installation Vessel’s unique feeder capabilities. Supporting the newbuild investment, MSS has been awarded a firm contract with Empire Offshore Wind, a joint venture between Equinor and bp, for the installation of US offshore windfarms Empire 1 and 2. For the transport and logistics, MSS has

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MSS has been developing an innovative concept for the installation of offshore wind turbines

partnered with Kirby Offshore Wind, a subsidiary of Kirby Corporation, one of the US’ largest operators of offshore barges and towing vessels, who will provide the feeder barge spread in compliance with The Jones Act. “In signing this contract with Equinor and bp, we are ready to invest in MSS’ first Wind Installation Vessel and firmly establish MSS as an offshore wind contractor. Offshore wind continues to play an increasingly important role for MSS – both floating wind and bottom-fixed.

With our legacy of complex project management and operations in harsh waters, MSS’ background and capabilities are well-matched to the offshore wind industry,” says Steen S. Karstensen, CEO of MSS. The installation concept combines a new Wind Installation Vessel design with a patented load transfer system that will enable safe transfer of cargo. The concept will utilise two newbuilt tugs and barges to transport wind turbine components out to the installation site, while the Wind Installation Vessel itself will remain on location to carry out successive installations. The tugs and barges will be built and operated in the

US by Kirby Offshore Wind, in compliance with The Jones Act. The newbuilt tugs and barges will further create employment opportunities for US citizens - both during the vessel construction phase and the subsequent operations for Equinor and bp.

The Wind Installation Vessel will be built in Singapore by SembCorp Marine, with the steelcutting ceremony set for the fourth quarter of 2022. The jacking units, load transfer system and crane will be provided by NOV, and the design work has been supported by class society ABS. Delivery of the vessel into US is expected in 2025.

Empire Wind is a flagship wind development project in the US for New York State and MSS is proud to support Equinor and bp in the construction of these projects.

“The new feeder solution equips MSS with a methodology that ensures a radically more efficient installation, which will in turn enable developers to release their supply chains more quickly and lead to faster revenue generation from their windfarms. All of this will contribute to bringing down the levelised costs of offshore wind. The solution is also less weather VOL 41 ISSUE 2 |

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dependent, allowing installation all year round.

The feeder methodology has been designed inhouse and patented by MSS and is a real credit to the innovation and hard work of the teams involved,” says Jonas Munch Agerskov, Chief Commercial Officer at MSS. With A.P. Møller-Maersk’s leading position on green methanol, MSS and Kirby Offshore Wind are looking into making it possible for the Wind Installation Vessel, tugs and barges to operate on climate-neutral fuels.

This is MSS’ first newbuild investment dedicated entirely to the offshore wind industry.

With this, the company makes a significant breakthrough in transitioning to becoming a major contractor in offshore wind, an industry expected to grow substantially in the coming decades.

ULSTEIN’S ANSWER TO L AC K O F H E AV Y LIFT VESSELS There is a shortage of specialised heavy lift vessels needed to install the increasing number of larger, next generation wind turbines. This jeopardises the offshore wind farm realisations.

The proven, off-the-shelf heavy lift vessel designs from Ulstein can help to close the foundation installation gap.

The timely realisation of offshore wind farms that are currently in the pipeline is in jeopardy after 2025, as multiple market analyst’s project a shortage of specialised heavy-lift vessels needed to install the increasing number of larger, nextgeneration wind turbines. Rotterdam’s Ulstein Design & Solutions is a market leader in heavylift design. The company offers developers, operators and contractors a fully developed and proven solution.

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in operation or under construction, including Heerema’s Aegir and Subsea 7’s Seven Borealis.

“We worked four years on the development of this design, using our unique ‘Ulstein Blended DesignTM’ methodology, CFD simulations, and knowledge gained from the ALFA LIFT design and Aegir conversion,” says Ko Stroo, lead naval architect/product manager in Ulstein Design & Solutions. “Combining our vast track record in heavy lift vessels with business case analysis and latest installation technologies resulted in what basically is the Mk3 version of our SOC 5000 design.”

“We have already received favourable pricings on this HLV design from multiple yards worldwide,” adds managing director Edwin van Leeuwen. “So, all ingredients are available to the industry to push the button, get into a yard contract and get delivery in 2025.”

Developed to efficiently handle the next generation foundations, monopiles as well as jackets, the design features a 5,000 tonne main crane with large lifting heights and a large, strong open deck. Methanol powered generators, an optimised hull design and smart integration of battery systems ensure low emissions during operations and when in port.

The Aegir - based on the SOC 5000 design from Ulstein

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W I N D TO E S TA B L I S H U S C A B L E S TO R AG E YA R D WIND, the Dutch subsea cable specialist, has signed a long-term co-operation agreement with Waterson Terminals, a large terminal operator located in the state of Rhode Island with operations at ProvPort (RI), the Port of Davisville (RI) and Port of New Bedford (MA).

Having completed several US cable projects successfully, WIND now plans to establish a new cable storage yard on the east coast region of the USA, similar to what the team has already achieved in Velsen/Eemshaven in the Netherlands and effectively replicated in Taiwan and Korea.

The cable storage yard will be located at ProvPort in Providence, Rhode Island and is expected to be fully operational by the beginning of the third quarter of 2022.

The US yard will be run with the same flexible service that WIND customers have come to rely

WIND has signed a long-term co-operation agreement with Waterson Terminals

on, and US customers can now count on the quality of expertise WIND is known for in Europe, Asia and the rest of the world.

The main cable storage yard will be set up in Providence, with the potential to expand into other WTS facilities as the business grows and more space is required. From Providence, WIND will provide all cable and accessories storage and handling, while the project management will be carried out from WIND’s headquarters in Alkmaar, the Netherlands.

WIND CEO, Tom Nooij is enthusiastic about taking on a new continent, “We want to bring the experience that we have gained in the European energy market over the last 10+ years to the US, and extend our contribution to the global energy transition, in our own small way. I thank Waterson Terminals and International Longshoreman’s Association (ILA) for their passion, efficiency, and professionalism in getting us to this point and look forward to a lengthy collaboration together.”

For the first US projects this year, WIND’s European cable team will be on site working with an experienced, local labour force from WTS and the ILA. Over time, local labour will be trained in specialty equipment and handling techniques to increase local job creation.

Waterson Terminal Services General Manager, Chris Waterson added, “Waterson Terminal Services is thrilled to partner with WIND as we work to provide a high level of port logistics and stevedoring service to the US offshore wind supply chain. WIND has gained valuable experience supporting cable logistics projects in Europe and Asia and combining that expertise with our existing management team and skilled, local ILA workforce will further strengthen our service offering.” PEM

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Tanker markets were amongst the first to respond to the Kremlin’s attack on Ukraine, with vessels loading in the Baltic and Black Seas fixed at astonishing rates compared with the persistently poor rates over recent months.

Fearnleys estimated that Suezmax tankers in the Baltic were being fixed on average at US$67,000 while Clarkson Platou reckoned these tankers could be commanding rates as high as $165,000 from the Black Sea across the Mediterranean. These rates were up on previous levels by factors of 13 and 33 respectively.

However, as more companies distance themselves from what many see as Putin’s increasingly barbaric strategy, there will be risk-taking beneficiaries out of public view but also a myriad

of challenges in the complex network of seaborne trade that Russia relies on to ship much of its exports, including oil, gas, grain, fertiliser, metals and manufactured goods.

On the sixth day of its brutal invasion, the Kremlin was looking increasingly isolated as the sanctions regime stiffened, Russian ships were denied entry to a broadening range of ports, banks withdrew, LNG projects were cast in doubt, and the world’s two largest container lines – MSC and Maersk – had both announced that shipping services to and from the country had been suspended. MSC and Maersk are amongst several lines that have dropped Russian calls except for food and medical equipment. Apparently, this is also a way of managing empties. Other

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container lines with the same policy include CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and ONE, although of course COSCO is presumably making the most of this situation.

Shell is to follow rival BP out of the high-profile Sakhalin 2 LNG project which is 50% owned and operated by Russian gas company, Gazprom.

Shell has a 27.5% stake and the company’s exit from the Russian energy sector will lead to impairments. The energy major is also to end its 50% holding in the Salym oil field in western Siberia, and the Gydan exploration project nearby. Shell’s withdrawal followed that of BP, which abandoned its stake in Rosneft, Russia’s largest oil company at a possible cost of more than $25bn. Equinor and TotalEnergies also plan to cut their Russian operations.

Italian energy company ENI announced its withdrawal from the Blue Stream gas pipeline on Tuesday, in which it holds a 50% stake. The pipeline connects Russia and Turkey via the Black Sea, and Eni holds joint ownership with Russia’s Gazprom. Eni described its current presence in Russia now as ‘marginal’ – its joint ventures with the country energy giant, Rosneft, to explore in the Arctic have been on hold for years, following the launch of sanctions on Russia in 2014.

However, opinions are divided on the efficacy of these moves, with some analysts suggesting that the impact of such responses must have been considered as likely and may have been factored into Putin’s plan. There are, of course, many imponderables but there were no signs earlier this week that Ukraine’s fine show of robust resistance was deterring the Russian leader in any way. If anything, it appeared to be driving him to further extremes, leading to accusations of war crimes and even crimes against humanity.

Some even fear that the advance on Ukraine is merely the start of a lengthy campaign in which Putin seeks to put the Soviet Union back together. If this were correct, it could lead to a direct conflict with NATO and unthinkable repercussions thereafter.

However, in the short run, there are other uncertainties too. OPEC’s Wednesday meeting this week, for example, will be watched very closely. Oil producers are likely to come under intense pressure from Western countries to raise

output by as much as possible as soon as they can, by way of compensation for constrained shipments out of the Black and Baltic Seas.

Many OPEC members may be only too pleased – the price of the two principal benchmark oils had both risen by more than 3% on Wednesday morning, London time, with Brent trading above $111 and West Texas Intermediate close to breaching $110. But the cartel’s politics are complicated – Russia is a member of the larger OPEC+ grouping although some energy experts were questioning whether this arrangement would remain in place or not.

HHL A COMMENTS ON THE CURRENT AND POSSIBLE EFFECTS In view of the on-going actions of war in Ukraine, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) comments on the current and potential impact on its affected business activities.

Angela Titzrath, Chairwoman of HHLA’s Executive Board, clarifies, “The temporary closure of the terminal in the Port of Odessa has not impaired HHLA’s successful business activities significantly. According to current estimates, the sanctions imposed by the EU will also also have only a minor impact on the company’s economic development. HHLA is on a solid financial basis.

Even under the challenging conditions of the Corona pandemic, HHLA achieved positive business results. We are also operationally stable enough to meet our customers’ requirements both at our terminals in Hamburg, Tallinn and Trieste and by rail. Logistics always means managing volatility. We rise to this challenge.

This is because we are aware of our responsibility as a service provider for the industrial nation of Germany. Companies and consumers can rely on us to continue to supply them reliably with goods and commodities.”

HHLA has been active Ukraine since 2001.

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In the port city of Odessa, it operates the largest container terminal, which is of central importance for supplying Ukraine. On the instructions of the Ukrainian authorities, the terminal was closed with the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24th 2022.

The approximate 480 employees on site were sent home. Their safety is HHLA’s top priority.

Whether and when Container Terminal Odessa (CTO) will be able to resume operations cannot be predicted at present due to the on-going hostilities.

The CTO share of container throughput, revenue and earnings of the Port Logistics subgroup was in the low to mid single-digit percentage range in the 2020 financial year.

A significant part of the investments made to date, amounting to €170m, had already been amortised by the end of the 2020 financial year.

HHLA has also secured the CTO against political risks by taking out federal guarantees for direct investments abroad. These cover a significant portion of the CTO’s current assets in the event of war or expropriation and in the event of a breach of legally binding commitments by government or government-controlled entities.

In the 2020 financial year, the CTO’s balance

Angela Titzrath, Chairwoman of the HHLA Board

sheet equity amounted to €44m. A significant portion of this would be covered in the event of a possible call on the federal guarantees.

According to the current risk assessment, HHLA assumes that no significant financial burdens will arise for the company.

In addition, measures to implement the sanctions imposed by the European Union (EU) against Russia also took effect at HHLA’s container terminals in Hamburg on March 1st 2022. Since March 1st 2022, no containers coming from or destined for Russia will be handled here. This also applies to cargo transported by rail, barge or truck. HHLA is thus following the example of terminal operators in other European ports and responding to the consequences of implementing the sanctions decided at European level in global supply chains. The situation remains dynamic and will be adjusted accordingly as the market situation changes.

In 2020, HHLA handled a total of 229 thousand teu of containers at the Hamburg container terminals (approximately 3% of HHLA’s total container throughput) with Russia as shipping region. A significant decline already occurred in 2014 as a result of the sanctions imposed on Russia in response to the annexation of Crimea.

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The Ulstein HX118 design is the third evolution of the successful and iconic Ulstein SOC 5000 design, of which several vessels are currently in operation or under construction, including Heerema’s Aegir and Subsea 7’s Seven Borealis (See Renewables)