ShipBuilding Industry 2017 Issue 3

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Building a Brighter Industry Welcome to Issue three of shIpBuIldIng Industry.

In thIs edItIon, We coVer the themes of shIp refIt, repaIr & maIntenance, naV-com and offshore WInd Vessels, as well as showcasing ship reports and other newsworthy feature articles. shipBuilding Industry’s editor sanny ensing interviews luuk Vroombout of alphatron marine, who together with the founder, first launched the business with just ten employees. today, the company has a staff of over 400, and subsidiaries in ten countries around the world.

In our first ship report this issue, we feature the easymax – an open top multipurpose Ice classed ship. Its impressive load capacity of 14,200t, as well as a bulk capacity of 17,698m3, not to mention low fuel consumption, puts Wagenborg at the forefront of sustainability in this segment. the unique design of the easymax was developed by royal Wagenborg and royal niestern sander in cooperation with carefully selected partners. our second ship report spotlights tersan shipyard, a leader in new build and repair, located in yalova, turkey. We cover the recent announcement that rammI hf, a highly-reputed fishing company located in Iceland has taken delivery of state-of-the-art stern freezer trawler sólberg. and maritime stalwart damen is celebrating ninety years of operations in the shipbuilding industry. from small beginnings in the 1920s, the company has grown into a renowned maritime service provider that employs 9,000 people. With dutch roots, damen’s expansion has been global, and its growth is self-evident in terms of its yards, service hubs and other subsidiary companies, as well as its globally-operating client base. marco | cco marco@ynfpublishers.com

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20 Sulzer – Repair of Variable Speed Drives 24 Piguillet – Quality Always Wins 26 Ecoworks Marine – Sustainable Cleaning 28 Visedo – Finland’s Oldest Ferry Re-launched

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30 Alphatron – From Electronic Engineer to CEO

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48 MAN Rollo – Pioneering in Sustainable Propulsion Technology

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EasyMax Wagenborg – Easy to Operate, Maximum Performance Tersan Shipyard – Delivers stern freezer trawler Sólberg IXBlue – Pioneer in Carbon Fibre

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10 Damen 90 Years – Celebrating Milestones 18 Dutch Economy Needs Ambitious

Maritime Programme Now is the Time for Shipping to Set its Sights on Decarbonisation DBR – New Marine Rental Generator Sets Champion Door Solutions – Withstands Ice, Sand and Wind

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On the Cover Industrial Ruby is a general cargo ship, with a length of 126m overall and beam of 22m. Her gross tonnage is 8,963 tons.

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news in brief Schottel Lays Focus on Sustainability with New SRE EcoPeller

ABB Raises Energy Efficiency on Eco Cargo Vessels

Schottel, a leading manufacturer of propulsion and steering systems for ships and offshore applications, has developed a highly efficient and ecologically clean propulsion system designed primarily for open sea and coastal operating conditions: the Schottel Rudder EcoPeller. Already ordered for eight ferries to be built for two of Norway’s leading ferry lines, the new propulsion system is hoped to achieve optimal overall efficiency, as well as offer ship designers maximum installation freedom when integrating the propulsion system into vessel design.

ABB, a pioneering technology leader, has designed shaft generators that will raise the energy efficiency on two DFDS vessels that meet the latest environmental regulations. Two shaft generators will be installed in each of the cargo Ro-Ro ships allowing the main engines to operate at a wider, more optimal speed range. Juha Koskela, Managing Director of ABB’s Marine and Ports business, said: “Efficiency and safety are cornerstones of the maritime industry and our shaft generators will introduce both to these DFDS vessels. Not only is this an environmentally friendly technology, but it is also very costeffective.”

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news in brief ABS Breaks Ground on New Global HQ

Mexican Port On Course for Significant Expansion

ABS, a leading provider of classification and technical services to the marine and offshore industries, has begun construction of its new global headquarters. Anchoring the CityPlace 2 development in the Houston area in the US, the new offices will be a 10-storey, 30,360m3 building that will house employees from ABS and its affiliated companies. Completion is scheduled for the end of 2018.

Jan De Nul Group, a leading expert in dredging and marine construction, has secured a contract to deepen the Port of Veracruz in Mexico. Worth approximately EUR 60 million, the areas to be dredged include the access channel and the turning basin.

More than 13 million cubic metres will be removed and reclaimed, and on top of the reclaimed areas five new port terminals will be constructed, able to handle up to 100 million tonnes a year. The works are scheduled to commence in the summer and will be completed in March 2018.

Finnlines Partners with Alfa Laval Leading Finnish shipping operator Finnlines, part of the Grimaldi Group, has placed a service order with Alfa Laval to optimise the performance of its existing Alfa Laval PureSOx scrubber systems. The Performance Agreement was tailored for Finnlines using the Alfa Laval 360° Service Portfolio, a structured selection of well-defined service offerings. “In Alfa Laval, we have a reliable partner who can make sure our vessels are always in compliance and that we get the most out of our investment,” says Juha Ahia, Manager for New buildings & Projects at Finnlines.

New Hopper Dredger Built for Longest River in Asia GIW Industries, a manufacturer of heavy-duty dredge pumps, has ordered two powerful submersible motors from Bakker Sliedrecht for use on a new hopper dredger that is being built at Wenchong Shipyard in China for the Chang Jiang Waterway Bureau for dredging projects along the Yangtze River, the longest river in Asia. Bakker Sliedrecht will act as the linking pin between approximately ten companies that will be working on the suction tubes.

Jonathan Samuel, Vice President Sales & Marketing at GIW Industries: “Our experience with Bakker Sliedrecht, gained during earlier projects in the Chinese dredging market, strengthens our confidence in a great project execution.”

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news in brief Damen Rises to the Dredger Challenge Damen Dredging Equipment in Nijkerk, the Netherlands, has delivered a Cutter Suction Dredger 350 in under three months, to start work on a canal dredging assignment in the province of Groningen, in the north of the country. To execute the project, which involves the extraction of approximately 220,000m³ of sediment from the Winschoterdiep canal, the Netherlands-based marine contractor Heuvelman Ibis required a heavy-duty dredger at short notice. Two Damen BS 350 booster stations to enable pumping over long distances were also included in the order.

Gondan’s State-of-the-Art Dual Fuel Tug Set to Make Waves After completing its sea trials programme successfully, DUX, the first dual fuel tug ever built in Europe, was delivered yesterday by Gondan to its owner, the Norwegian company Østensjø Rederi A/S. The first tugboat of a series of three, it is designed by Canadian company Robert Allan Ltd., and will provide tug services to Norwegian state-owned energy company Statoil. Built to withstand harsh environments, the 42m vessel is shaped specifically to grant full operational availability at temperatures of 20 degrees below zero and combines environmental sustainability using LNG in most of its operations

France Pélagique and Havyard Ship Technology Join Forces France Pélagique (based in Paris and part of the Cornelis Vrolijk group based in the Netherlands) and Havyard Ship Technology (based in Norway) signed a contract in April 2017 to build an innovative 80m pelagic trawler. The vessel is expected to be delivered in December 2018, and will replace one of the two French-flagged trawlers (built in the early 80s), owned by France Pélagique. The contract also includes an option for one additional vessel.

France Pélagique has developed the vessel in close collaboration with Dutch ship designer ASD, and Havyard will contribute strongly to the continuation of this project by providing design and engineering services. | Read more on shipbuilding-industry.eu

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Kongsberg Integrated Vessel Concept Chosen for Advanced New Build Research Ship Kongsberg Maritime and Fassmer Werft signed a multi-million Euro contract on 4 April 2017, following the German Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency’s approval of Kongsberg’s ground-breaking Integrated Vessel Concepts for the new build research vessel Atair II, which will be built at the Fassmer yard in Berne. The concept will unite operational hydrographic and energy functions on board, facilitating seamless information sharing, enhanced efficiency and long-term life cycle benefits. Scheduled for delivery in 2020, Atair II replaces the original Atair research vessel, which has been operational since 1987.

New Two-Stroke Engine Gets Thumbs Up The world’s first ME-Gas Injection Ethane two-stroke engine has successfully passed gas trials on board the Gaschem Beluga (a liquefied ethylene gas (LEG) carrier), while sailing between Houston and the Bahamas. The Mitsui-MAN B&W 7G50ME-C9.5-GIE unit is the first in a series of two engines acting as main propulsion for two such LEG carriers of 36,000m3 ordered by Hartmann Reederei of Germany and Ocean Yield of Norway, and constructed at Sinopacific Offshore Engineering in China. “We already knew that GasChem Beluga is a very good ship,” says Captain Ulrich Adami, Fleet Manager of Hartmann Reederei, “but there is always a difference between a plan and its successful implementation.

We are proud that we achieved the expected results entirely.”

Radio Holland and Spliethoff Join Forces

Radio Holland Netherlands has won a major contract with Spliethoff to supply to supply 72+ vessels with a.o. worldwide VSAT connections, Iridium OpenPort and FleetBroadBand. Spliethoff also recently signed a Service Agreement with Radio Holland to maintain the equipment on board 116 ships in the Spliethoff fleet.

Jan-Arie Sepers, General Manager at Radio Holland Netherlands, said: “Radio Holland and Spliethoff have a long-standing relationship dating back several decades.

The service agreement gives Spliethoff the guarantee and the security of operational equipment at all times as well as special service rates worldwide. Spliethoff knows what to expect wherever the vessels are operating.” | Read more on shipbuilding-industry.eu

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SPECIAL FEATURE

The Damen family from left to right: Bear Damen, Annelies Damen, Rose Damen, Arnout Damen, Kommer Damen.

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CELEBRATING MILESTONES

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DAMEN IS CELEBRATING NINE DECADES OF OPERATIONS IN THE SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY.

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rom small beginnings in the 1920s, the company has grown into a renowned maritime service provider that employs 9,000 people. With Dutch roots, Damen’s expansion has been global. This growth can be viewed in terms of its yards, service hubs and other subsidiary companies as well as a globally operating client base. For 90 years, Damen’s vessel designs have successfully served customers operating all over the world. Damen was originally established by two brothers, Jan and Rien Damen, in 1927. From facilities located on the banks of the River Merwede in Hardinxveld, the Netherlands, they steered the growing firm into a well-respected business.

Production Progress

When Kommer Damen took over in 1969, he introduced numerous changes to the ship fabrication process. Advances such as modular construction techniques and series production of standard designs resulted in considerable increases in efficiency.

Damen’s clients could benefit from shortened delivery times and flexible vessel configurations. The subsequent growth since the late 1960s has been as swift as it was broad. The company’s worldwide coverage developed with the acquisition of foreign yards and the establishment of dedicated service centres. The vessel portfolio has grown too – today the company’s vessels serve an ever-evolving range of maritime sectors.

A Team Performance

Looking back at Damen’s success over the years, Chairman Kommer Damen highlights the contribution made by the company’s personnel: “I am honoured to celebrate 90 years of Damen. What started as a small team has grown into a global company.

And yet – we have achieved this while still retaining our family values. Damen owes its success to the commitment and dedication that has been invested by our past and present employees. It has always been important that our personnel enjoy their work and it is their passion that has made the company into what it is today.”

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Damen’s roots at Hardinxveld-Giessendam.

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Birthday Celebrations

What started as a small team has grown into a global company.

Damen is marking its 90th anniversary in numerous ways over the coming months. For example, the company has launched a dedicated website – www.damen90.com – that will highlight its maritime heritage and involvement in the shipbuilding industry since 1927. An interactive platform, this website will allow visitors to upload and share their own photos and recollections about Damen. A special exhibition illustrating many of the key moments in Damen’s history will be on display at the company’s headquarters in Gorinchem, the Netherlands.

This will also be the location for the Damen Workboat Festival, which will also focus on the 90-year celebrations. Open to clients and industry partners, this event will take place on 5th October 2017. And, last but not least, the company’s annual magazine will feature several articles that will take a retrospective look at some of the most important and interesting milestones of the last 90 years.

Looking Forward

With a view to forthcoming decades, it is essential to note that Damen is still very

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much a family-orientated business. Kommer Damen’s four children all play significant roles in operations: Arnout Damen is Chief Commercial Officer, Rose Damen is Commercial Director at Amels, Annelies Damen manages the corporate properties portfolio, and Bear Damen recently directed the company’s corporate film. Never a company to rest on its laurels, Damen has always been defined by its constant forward-thinking strategies. It is this progressive mind-set that has kept the company focused on new opportunities and market developments. “This is an important year for Damen,” comments Arnout Damen.

“It is an opportune moment to identify the key characteristics that will strengthen our future position in changing the global maritime market. Continued investment in building strong relationships with our clients will play a major role. It will be by understanding their markets, their activities and their needs that we can help make them a success.” i. damen90.com

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SPECIAL FEATURE DAMEN THINKS AHEAD

3D Printed Ship’s Propeller DEVELOPING THE WAAMPELLER

From left to right: Kees Custers (Research Engineer Damen Shipyards Gorinchem), Vincent Wegener (Managing Director RAMLAB), Wei Ya (Postdoctoral Researcher RAMLAB), Constantinos Goulas (Postdoctoral Researcher RAMLAB), Max van der Zalm (Design Engineer Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding), Don Hoogendoorn (Principal Research Engineer Damen Shipyards Gorinchem), Kelvin Hamilton (Technical Consultant Autodesk) and Laurens van Ballegooy (Sales Manager Promarin).

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arking a major step forward in the application of 3D printing techniques in the maritime sector, Damen Shipyards Group has entered a cooperative consortium with RAMLAB, Promarin, Autodesk and Bureau Veritas. The goal of this group of forward-looking companies is to develop the world’s first class-approved 3D printed ship’s propeller, to be called the WAAMpeller.

Damen’s involvement in the project began just over a year ago as a result of one of its in-house student research programmes.

“Three students from Delft Technical University were investigating the potential of 3D printing for us. They brought us into contact with the other members of the consortium,” explains Kees Custers, Project Engineer in Damen’s Research & Development department. “What is quite unique about this group of five companies is that, while we have joint interests, we also have individual aims. This leads to a very productive and cooperative atmosphere in what is a very exciting project.”

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Full-scale product

The propeller will be based on a Promarin design that is typically found on a Damen Stan Tug 1606. This 1,300mm diameter propeller weighs approximately 180kg.

Using Autodesk software in the construction process, Port of Rotterdam’s RAMLAB will fabricate the WAAMpeller from a bronze alloy using the Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) process. Bureau Veritas will be involved in the certification of the completed product, in what will be the first time that a metal 3D printed maritime component will be approved by Class.

Once the propeller has been printed, Damen’s role will continue with full-scale trials. “We will be performing a comprehensive programme that will include bollard pull and crash test scenarios. Our ambition is to demonstrate that the research phase for 3D printing in the maritime sector is over, and that it can now be effectively applied in operations.”

Importance of R&D

Damen invests considerable resources into its various research & development programmes. “Our aim is to build more effective, more cost-efficient and more environmentally friendly vessels,” comments Damen’s Principle Research Engineer Don Hoogendoorn.“The WAAMpeller project contributes to this goal because it not only marks an important advance in 3D printing, but it also has the potential to yield significant results in optimising future vessel designs. 3D printing technology brings with it an excellent opportunity to improve ship structures in terms of both performance and fuel consumption.” i. damen.com

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SHIP REPORT

EASYMAX

Easy to Operate, Maximum Performance

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ThE EASYMAX iS An OpEn TOp MulTipurpOSE icE clASSEd Ship wiTh A lOAd cApAciTY Of 14,200 TOnS and a bulk capacity of 17,698m3.

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he big loading capacity and the low fuel consumption puts wagenborg at the forefront of sustainability in this segment. The unique design of this ship was developed by royal wagenborg and Royal Niestern Sander in cooperation with carefully selected partners. with the customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; wishes in mind, the priority of the design was to ensure significantly more efficient and reliable transportation. In addition, the EasyMax was easy to build and operate.

Maximum Dimensions and Loading Capacities with a loading capacity of 14,200 tons and a cargo hold capacity of 17,698m3, the EasyMax is the largest ship ever built in the northern part of the netherlands. with a length of 149.95m, a width of 15.90m and a draught of 8.60m, the EasyMax has the maximum possible dimensions within the capacity of the royal niestern Sander shipyard. With two large box-shaped holds 13.50m wide, 12.10m high and respectively 47.36 and 64.38m long, the EasyMax has a high intake of heavy cargo, light cargo, forest products and project cargo.

The large hold volume, high light-cargo intake, maximum draught, optimised deadweight and open-top notation form a unique combination in this class of vessel. This makes the vessel suitable for carrying general cargo, such as steel, forest products, breakbulk, bulk cargo and project cargo. As a result, the ship is fully operational in

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Conoship International Conoship International is very proud of being a partner in the development of this world class ‘Hatchcoverless’ vessel, designed to comply the Damage Stability and survivability criteria in both ‘Open’ and ‘Closed’ condition. In our drive to design for the lowest possible fuel consumption, we distinguish ourselves in pushing the limits of ship design, together with our client, in an integrated optimization of aftship hull lines, nozzle & propeller, resulting in world’s best EEDI value of abt. 6.5g CO2/ ton-mile.

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Wagenborg’s trading area. The dimensions of the vessel are designed to maximise the operational window of the EasyMax in the designated trading area of the vessel. This includes the Baltic Sea, St. Lawrence Seaway, Panama Canal, Suez Canal and Mediterranean Sea.

Low Fuel Use Wagenborg has created a much larger vessel, in terms of cargo intake and hold capacity, without a major increase in overall dimensions. A substantially lower engine output and fuel consumption, a hull shape optimised for several draughts and two holds suitable for a variety of cargo result in a World Class low on the EEDI – Energy Efficiency Design Index.

Bridge and Accommodation Unlike most of the Wagenborg fleet, the EasyMax’s bridge and accommodation are located in the bow. One of the main considerations of the ship’s design was maximum dimension and space capacity in

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two box-shaped holds. By integrating the accommodation into the bow of the ship, a larger hold volume is created in the stern and on deck, also ensuring a reduction in total weight. The advantage is further strengthened by that fact that there is no visual field restriction for cargo on deck and open-top load and the accommodation can be situated a deck lower. An additional benefit is that the centre of gravity drops, which contributes to the stability of the ship and thus enhances cargo capacity. Finally, the aerodynamic shape created by the lowered accommodation means less overall resistance, from the wind, for example, and a reduction in fuel consumption.

Simple to Build and Operate The design of the EasyMax means there is limited equipment in the cargo hold. There are no tweendecks, container fittings, securing eyes, or girders in the hatch package, options which are not required for most of Wagenborg’s cargo transport.

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SHIP REPORT bulkheads, dehumidifiers, and proper lighting in the hold. In the end, this results in a vessel that is lighter, more economical and easy to operate and maintain.

Comfort The customers’ wishes are respected but so is the comfort of the crew. A high standard of crew comfort is guaranteed in Wagenborg’s design. Because the accommodation is in the bow and the engine room at the rear, the noise level in the modern cabins is very low. Together with the spacious fitness room and big day and mess room, a comfortable working and living environment has been realised. When the ship was being designed, a lot of effort went into making sure that the working areas were first-class with regard to ergonomics, safety, engineering and layout.

A good example is the new AlphaBridge, without vision restrictions. In addition, there is great satellite connection for television and Internet on board that allows the crew to communicate with the home front. The Internet connection also means that the onboard equipment can be read from shore, allowing for more efficient maintenance and support. In this context, innovative applications have been implemented that contribute to the safety standard on board, such as the alarm, radar, ECDIS and CCTV screen that can be seen both on board and on shore.

SPECS EasyMax DWAT DWCC Summer DWCC Winter DWT open top GT NT Length over all Length bpp Breadth over all Moulded depth Draught summer Draught winter Draught tropical Draught open-top Height WL-HC in ballast Airdraught in ballast Class Notation Main engine Power main engine Auxiliary engine Power aux engine Ducted propellers Speed

14,200t 13,500t 13,500t 11,000t 8,878t 4,321t 149.95m 147.30m 15.90m 12.20m 8.60m 8.42m 8,80m 7.20m 9.50m 34.23m Bureau Veritas MAK 6M32C 2,999kW 2x CAT C18 2x 360kW CAT propulsion 11.5 knots

Economic Impulse for the North of the Netherlands The ship was built in 18 months and was delivered in April 2017. About 60 employees worked on the construction of the EasyMax at the Royal Niestern Sander wharf. In addition, several subcontractors and suppliers from the region were involved in the project, such as Conoship International, Eekels Technology (TBI), Wolfard & Wessels, Centraal Staal, Coops & Nieborg, Gebr. De Haan, Schildersbedrijf De Graaf, Maritime Technology, Ship’s Equipment Center Groningen, Benes Marine Technology, Esmee Marine and Nautische Unie Hunfeld.

All these local companies in the province of Groningen worked together to complete EasyMax. This collaboration once again emphasises the importance and value of this maritime cluster in the north of the Netherlands. i. wagenborg.com/easymax

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The EasyMax is the largest ship ever built in the northern part of the Netherlands.

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royal NeTherlaNds Navy as The ‘lauNchiNg cusTomer’

Dutch Economy Needs Ambitious Maritime Programme The NeTherlaNds has oNe of The fiNesT Naval fleeTs worldwide ThaNks To The uNique collaboraTive arrangement between the navy, educational institutions and corporations – a collaboration which dates back more than 500 years.

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It is vital for the Netherlands to have secure shipping routes and the latest technology.

ow that global threats are increasing and countries need to specialise more within the framework of NATO, the importance of this grouping is greater than ever for the Netherlands as a seafaring nation. Significant innovative investments were recently put on the back burner, exercising pressure on this unique navycentred ecosystem. Now that extra expenditure on defence is imminent, a broad coalition of entrepreneurs and researchers are arguing for a focused and ambitious programme of expenditure, which not only strengthens the Netherlands’ navy, but also has a considerable economic spinoff for the entire maritime sector, exports and civil applications. “In this way we kill two birds with one stone,” according to the NDIV, VNO-NCW and Nederland Maritiem Land coalition. “We strengthen both the navy and industry. More than any other export nation in the world, it’s vital for the Netherlands to have secure shipping routes and the latest technology.”

Declining Investment

A strong cluster of companies and scientists has been created with the Royal Netherlands Navy as its ‘launching customer’. This cluster also ensures that the existing ships and submarines are maintained or are even overhauled entirely.

The production value of the companies in the Dutch naval shipbuilding sector was some EUR 3 billion in 2015, of which around EUR 2 billion was for civil and almost EUR 1 million military. To retain the innovative and self-creating ecosystem surrounding the navy, it’s necessary to get to work on the replacement projects for new Dutch

frigates, minesweepers and submarines.

That’s because the Royal Netherlands Navy’s share of the industry’s revenues has been declining for some time, and a great deal of the hardware threatens to become obsolete. Thanks to exports, the naval shipbuilding industry has experienced a slight growth, but over time the continuity of the entire cluster will come under pressure if it takes too long for the navy to make new investments.

Report

For this reason, a report presented jointly today by Nederland Maritiem Land, Netherlands Maritime Technology and Stichting Nederlandse Industrie voor Defensie en Veiligheid, argues for an ambitious investment programme for the Navy and for the restoration of a structural relationship of trust between the ecosystem’s players: defence, research institutes and the companies in the naval shipbuilding sector. The report also argues for retaining the Royal Netherlands Navy as the ‘launching customer’, so that it can continue to play a leading role in international cooperation and hardware policy with the ecosystem’s other players.

The report, produced under the leadership of the Policy Research Corporation, was offered to the Dutch Minister of Defence, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert at a meeting recently at the VNO-NCW employers’ organisation. After several presentations, parties from the political sphere, the corporate world and educational institutes discussed the importance of the ecosystem surrounding the Royal Netherlands Navy and Defence for the country’s economy.

Karla Peijs, Chair of NDIV (l) and Dutch Minister of Defence, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert (r).

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Regular maintenance of VSDs, while the drive is still operational, is important.

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Repair of Variable Speed Drives As the legislAtion surrounding the efficiency of electric motors continues to tighten, the volume of variable speed drives (VSDs) in service is steadily increasing.

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ften specified by the motor manufacturer as part of the original installation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or retrofitted to improve efficiency â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the drive contains both hardware and software that is designed to work with a motor in a specific application.

So, what happens if the drive ceases to operate?

Brian Park, Regional Sales Manager for Scotland at Sulzer, looks at the evolving technology and the maintenance processes that need to keep pace. Inverters, variable frequency drives (VFD) and VSDs are all effectively achieving the same goal, to control the speed and torque of an AC motor by varying the frequency and voltage of the motor supply. In modern applications they can interpret a range of input signals and vary the motor output according to the predefined software that is installed. In this way drives are capable of making significant energy savings by matching the motor output to the demands of the process.

The increased implementation of drives has also been fuelled by the latest European energy efficiency regulations for electric motors that came into force in January 2015. Under Regulation 640/2009, any new installation using a motor between 7.5kW and 375kW must use either an IE3 rated motor or an IE2 motor installed with a VFD. Furthermore, in 2017 this will be extended to include all motors rated between 0.75kW and 7.5kW. However, the technology has been around for decades and over the years the size of drives has drastically decreased, while the control features have become more

numerous and the overall energy savings have increased. This advancement also means that a great deal of the original equipment is now obsolete, therefore if any problems do develop, finding a suitable repair may prove difficult. Some might advise complete replacement, but this may not be the most cost-effective solution, especially on larger pieces of equipment.

Avoiding Downtime

Most industrial processes will have a period of time set aside for maintenance; it may be a specific shut-down period or it may be a regular programme that looks at individual items in a manner that suits the on-site maintenance department. However, very often these maintenance schedules will look at the mechanical items, such as motors, pumps, fans, bearings, chains, belts and so on, but will neglect to carry out any checks on the electrical side.

Periodic electrical inspections may be carried out on the wiring installation, but unless specifically identified, items such as drives would be omitted from such an inspection. Very often VSDs are viewed as black box technology and so only warrant attention when something goes wrong.

Unfortunately, this approach can lead to considerable downtime, which may have a significant effect on overall production.

Many industrial and commercial companies are taking a more pro-active approach to maintenance but often this is not applied to electrical equipment such as VSDs. In many cases the in-house maintenance department may not contain the required skills or

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Sulzer provides crucial on-site diagnosis.

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equipment and so it would be better to employ the services of a specialist, rather than overlooking the issues. Engaging the services of an experienced repairer can pay significant dividends, not only for the preventative maintenance inspections, but also for repairs and general product support, which can minimise downtime in the event of a failure.

Periodic inspections involve analysing error codes as well as inspecting electrolytic capacitors and printed circuit boards (PCBs) and carrying out insulation resistance tests, fan and ventilation checks and using thermography to identify any loose connections or overheating components. In addition, the control program should be checked and also saved to an external location allowing it to be reloaded onto a new drive in the event of a catastrophic failure.

On-site Diagnosis to Determine the Cause In situations where a drive has failed, onsite diagnosis is crucial in order to determine the cause of the failure and to assess to most effective solution. often the customer, and more specifically the operator, can provide vital information that can be used in conjunction with the error

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code information to establish the root cause of the failure. A thorough assessment will determine if the repair can be made on-site or if the drive needs to be taken back to the service centre.

In many cases, the control side will be operational; it is usually the power side that fails, as this has to perform the majority of the work. However, it is essential that all of the components, such as the diodes, capacitors and Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBT), which form the heart of the speed control features within a VFD, are in full working order. In addition, it is important to check the attached equipment as well, in case there is a cable or a winding fault that has caused an issue within the drive. These checks include verification of the control software to ensure that it is still meeting the application requirements. In some cases alterations can be made to the software that will improve performance and efficiency, delivering further benefits to the customer.

Regular maintenance of VSDs, while the drive is still operational, is important. not only does it highlight any issues to the customer, it may also offer solutions that can be implemented at a time best suited to the customer rather than forcing a reactive response in the event of a breakdown. With

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over 20 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience in the repair of electronic drive control units, Sulzer service centres can provide a cost-effective package that offers both preventative measures and a complete repair service that complements Sulzerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wider maintenance offering. i. sulzer.com

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PIGUILLET IS UP TO THE JOB

Quality Always Wins IT IS THE EARLY 1990S. ED PIGUILLET SR. LOOKS AROUND THE SHIP. HE IS NOT AMUSED.

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verywhere he turns he sees air conditioning ducts being removed from the ceiling, cleaned and screwed back on. It is an expensive, time-consuming process.

A considerable nuisance on the ship too, where a lot of other maintenance work is being done. Ed Piguillet Sr. shakes his head.

For a man whose motto is “Quality always wins”, he is quick to realise that he is observing a process with a remarkable absence of quality. However, rather than becoming disillusioned that day, he becomes motivated. Inspired even. He wants to do better. There, on that ship, the first contours of his master plan are starting to take shape. That very same day, Ed Piguillet tells his sons about it. They too become inspired. So inspired that they quit their jobs. Before long the three of them start Piguillet & Zonen B.V. (Piguillet & Sons Ltd.)

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HPV System

Quality of service is projected in capital letters on their master plan. It marks the start of the HPV system, an air-duct cleaning system developed and patented in-house.

The system is created as a global solution for the shipping industry, which makes sense, as this is the sector Piguillet & Sons specialise in. With a single starting point, the memory of father Piguillet – a household name in the shipping industry – is honoured. When using the HPV system, it is no longer necessary to dismantle entire ducting with the crew still on board.

Piguillet delivers quality: from the HPV system to a flexible approach that knows no bounds. That is what they were taught and that’s what you can expect.

New Office

In 2016, after continuing in the footsteps of Mr Piguillet Sr. and executing numerous substantial projects, the shipping department moved to a separate office, away from Piguillets’ main office. Today, the development continues. The shipping

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department now operates under its own name; ‘PMS-HVAC’, Piguillet Marine Service.

Up To The Job

In 2017, Piguillet Marine Service finished a prominent project on one of the Royal Netherlands Navy Marine ships. One of the biggest Marine ships at the Keppel Verolme Warf needed to have the HVAC installation cleaned and refitted. Dutch Marine ships have extremely high standards, and many meetings and consultations were needed to ensure that the quality criteria were met. It was a job that perfectly suited PMS. All air ducts were internally cleaned and disinfected and all air handling units, fancoil units and ventilators cleaned, de-rusted, coated and thoroughly disinfected. Several units were overhauled or replaced and ducting was replaced to meet the required standards. Camera inspections ensured cleanliness and micro-biological inspection checked that the disinfection protocols were met. To reduce fire hazards, the galley grease extraction ducts were thoroughly cleaned. Bearings, pulleys and belts were replaced. Vibration measurements were carried out and the air balance of the system was tuned. The Dutch Marine Corps now have the cleanest possible living quarters and working space.

Major Assignments

completed three major assignments in Singapore and Batam for three of the world’s leading dredging companies. One of the projects demanded a complete overhaul of the HVAC installation, including not only cleaning and disinfecting but also the replacement of complete air-handling units as well as overhauling coolers containing the forbidden refrigerant ‘R-22’ gases.

PMS was simultaneously involved in a boxcooler treatment programme – cleaning, sandblasting and coating (with the original CP-Phenolics red series) the boxcoolers. i. piguillet.nl

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ecoworks Marine Meets stringent regulations

Sustainable Cleaning Many sHip and boat owners, agents and crew are becoMing aware tHat tHey Have to reduce the pollutant effect of their vessels in order to help preserve the environment in which they operate.

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hey know that unless the environment is protected, their industry will, in time, come under server legislation and become commercially less profitable.

Some incumbent traditional boat chemical cleaners claim eco-friendliness, however there are a number of ingredients that are potentially harmful to the surface on which theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re used and to the health of the user; they generally clean by burning the dirt off using high or very low pH alkaline or acidic solutions that gradually degrade the surface.

Scott Johnston, CEO of Ecoworks Marine and his son Angus Johnston, Business Development Manager at Ecoworks Marine.

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The ‘fat-munching’ gel has led to reduced maintenance on associated lift pumps, sani-splits and grey water tanks.

Regulations

The introduction of the Detergent Regulations (EC) No 648/2004 and MARPOL Annex 5 (International Maritime Organisation’s regulation pollution benchmark) has ensured that surfactants have to pass a more stringent, ‘ultimate’ biodegradability test. Industrial surfactants that do not fulfil the criterion of this ultimate’ biodegradability within the given time period, must pass the test for ‘primary’ biodegradability i.e. higher than 80% within the given period. However, this accounts for only a very small proportion of surfactants, used in more specialist applications. claiming a product is ‘eco-friendly’ or ‘green’ on account of its biodegradability is somewhat misleading, as essentially all surfactants used in detergent formulations must satisfy the biodegradability criteria as laid down in the Detergent Regulations.

Biodegradability is therefore a standard requirement and not a standalone property that makes a product environmentally or eco-friendly.

extensively test a range of bacterial strains to ensure they are ideally suited to each task and product type and each product contains only laboratory quality-controlled bacterial specification considered appropriate for each application in sufficient quantities. Our bacteria and enzymes work in synergy with the cleaning components to truly optimise cleaning performance and odour control’.

At Ecoworks Marine, bacteria used in products that come into contact with food areas have been extensively tested so that

Optimised Safe and Green Cleaning

ecoworks Marine features a range of interior, exterior and engineering products that contain only simple natural ingredients.

From the outset, the most important point is to select only eco-friendly ingredients, in terms of hazard profile and aquatic toxicity.

Undesirable ingredients are replaced with eco-solvents, plant and fermentation extracts, naturally derived sustainable surfactants (soaps) and naturally occurring non-hazardous bacteria and enzymes. This ensures cleaning products not only perform well, but are less harmful to the equipment and the environment and safer for the enduser.

Many of ecoworks’ products contain bacteria and/or free enzymes. Scott Johnston, ceo of ecoworks Marine, explains, ‘Many products contain bacteria but have unsuitable enzyme capabilities for the job they are designed to do, or contain very low numbers. Ecoworks Marine, however,

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they cannot produce gastrointestinal issues via enteric or emetic toxins; they can therefore be used with guaranteed complete safety in the galley and there is also a spray sanitiser in the range to sterilise food preparation surfaces.

Dominic Ratty, Chief Engineer states, ‘I have been using Ecoworks products since their launch and I’m still impressed to this day. i think it’s an ingenious concept and paves the way for the future. I use the de-greasant in my engine room, which works better than any other product I’ve used. The ‘fatmunching’ gel is also excellent and with periodic use has led to greatly reduced maintenance on associated lift pumps, sanisplits and grey-water tanks’.

In summary, using sustainable, only naturally occurring ingredients, demonstrates ecoworks Marine’s environmental commitment. The use of surfactant blends and ingredients that are more environmentally favourable in terms of aquatic toxicity, sustainability and biodegradability is the philosophy Ecoworks Marine operates by, to formulate products that perform well in all operations. i. ecoworksmarine.com

Ecoworks Marine engine cleaner.

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the Föri Goes electric

Finland’s Oldest Ferry Re-launched

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From steam to diesel and now electricity: the oldest operating ferry in Finland has become the nation’s first all-electric passenger vessel after being fitted with Visedo power.

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he City of Turku officially re-launched the historic Föri ferry, complete with a new zero-emission electric drivetrain that will deliver greater efficiency, less noise and reduced operating costs. The Föri initially entered service in 1904, after the City of Turku commissioned local shipyards Aktiebolaget Vulcan to build a city commuter ferry to take passengers across the Aura River to Åbo. Since then the distinctive little orange boat named

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after the Swedish word for ferry, färja has traversed its route nonstop back and forth across the river for more than a century to become a beloved transport icon for the city.

From Diesel to Electric Power

Turku commissioned local boatyards Mobimar to complete the upgrade, where the vessel was dry-docked in March this year. Mobimar oversaw the removal of the boat’s diesel-powered hydraulic motor and the old control system. The new installed system was eight tons lighter; consisting of two Visedo permanent magnet motor drives and two Visedo DC/DC converters which control the ferry’s DC grid. The new vessel draws power from batteries that are charged overnight, with the new power system simultaneously improving redundancy and making it possible to run on one or two motors particularly important during icy conditions. This also allows future motor maintenance in shifts, with no interruption to operation. The DC/DC converters serve to increase the battery voltage to a level that is more suitable for the motor drives. This minimises losses while maximising performance and reliability.

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Visedo Power

The revolution to electrify the world’s diesel transport is already underway. After powering Asia’s first hybrid electric ferry in Taiwan and continuing to work on the project to power the world’s biggest E-ferry in Denmark, Visedo is proud to help transform Finland’s oldest ferry into its first all-electric vessel.

Visedo Project Engineer Heikki Sallinen says: “The Föri ferry is a national treasure but with its old diesel engine, fuel consumption and emissions were high and overall efficiency poor. Visedo power brings the 100-year-old vessel into the 21st century without changing its character and delivers

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zero-emission transport for Turku.”

Mobimar Project Manager Antti Immonen says: “For such a sensitive project like this we needed a project partner who could deliver a new permanent magnet motor and charging technology built for purpose. There was no off-the-shelf solution, we needed a partner who could be flexible and responsive to our needs in that regard Visedo is like us in our approach to pioneering innovation for demanding

applications.” He continues: “We were already impressed by Visedo during a previous collaboration with Mobimar to modernise a Korean Mark V65 submarine.

There are now 240,000 passengers who have dived to depth below the Yellow Sea in a submarine with a Visedo-powered system.

And we used some of the same components in the Föri!” i. visedo.com

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aLphatron – an interView with Luuk Vroombout

From Electronic Engineer to CEO AlphAtron wAs estAblished At the end of the 1970s As A sole proprietorship. it grew to become the rotterdam-based multinAtionAl it is todAy by developing, producing And trAding in electronics through specialised divisions for shipping, security, defence, medical and industry sectors. its headquarters are in rotterdam, on the river maas, next to the van brienenoord bridge.

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Alphatron’s Luuk Vroombout at the helm.

The Customer Decides

shortly after it was established in 1979 in rotterdam, alphatron quickly gained ground in the competitive market of electronic equipment on the basis of a simple precept: deliver what you promise. alphatron marine, a division of the Alphatron group, commenced its operations in 1991 headed

by Luuk Vroombout, a renowned specialist in the field of marine electronics. mr vroombout started his career as a technician, and as he travelled the world with his toolkit, he quickly realised the necessity of improved communication with customers and superior handling of the products. complete concepts were missing. mr Vroombout: “i wanted to do it all very differently; i was a passionate technician who had been travelling around the world working on a great variety of ships. i quickly realised most captains wanted a different product so i started to develop the technology. together with the founder of alphatron i opened alphatron marine with about ten employees.” today, the company has a staff of over 400 people and subsidiaries in ten countries. mr vroombout: “when i started, a handful of businesses had already established themselves on the market and they thought a newcomer was not really necessary. i knew, however, that it is not the businesses that determine the market: it is the customer who decides.”

Growth

alphatron started off with a strong focus on dredging as the dredging industry was located near the port of rotterdam. mr vroombout explains: “the dredging industry is very demanding. if you can satisfy their needs then it is easier to expand into other maritime sectors. we decided that a well-functioning bridge console has to look good and be ergonomically perfect too, and

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You stand out when you stay flexible, remain practical and actually do what you promised.

Alphatron headquarters in Rotterdam on the river Maas.

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that combination worked wonders.” From dredging, they deviated to coastal shipping.

Alphatron came to be represented in the inland shipping and fishery sectors, trade shipping, patrol boats, semi-military, coastal patrol, customs, gas tankers, tugs and pilot boats. As they expanded into inland shipping, the company grew locally. the inland shipping sector has always been and is still a big customer of alphatron’s sleek navigation and communication systems. mr Vroombout: “even though we see a severe economic dip in the marine sector today we are still doing good business, which shows that our products are top of the list.” As the industry grew, however, the rules and regulations tightened up too. mr Vroombout highlights: “with all the rules today, it is nearly impossible to keep operating as an entrepreneur.” he laughs and continues: “You stand out when you stay flexible, remain practical and actually do what you promised.”

Resilience

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companies. it was a time when we had to be creative and find out-of-the-box solutions to be able to continue. the moment that you think you’ve made it is the moment that you realise you need to show perseverance and creativity.” as alphatron marine kept importing, supplying, installing and providing technical, high-spec navigation and communication support equipment aboard ships, their intensive collaboration with specialist shipyards and shipowners resulted in their very-own fully designed and produced bridge systems. they developed the Alphaline and created some beautiful concepts. working closely together with damen’s patrol boats, fast ferries, offshore vessels and more, alphatron produced stunning ergonomic bridge concepts. mr Vroombout: “today we have manufactured more than 850 Alphabridge concepts used world-wide.”

The AlphaBridge

the alphatron multi-command chair enables all the required equipment to be operated from one workstation. the functional, smart and ergonomically conceived design of alphatron’s equipment has received various design awards. in order to keep pace with developments, Alphatron invested in an

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NAV-COM & SHIPBOARD A UTOMATION

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The Robert-Allan-designed ART 80-32 Hybrid tugs RT Evolution and RT Discovery have been fitted with the AlphaBridge tugboat console concept of tomorrow.

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NAV-COM & SHIPBOARD A UTOMATION

Alphatron Marine delivered the AlphaBridge on the double-ended passenger ferry Texelstroom built at La Naval Shipyard in Bilbao, Spain.

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R&D team, system engineers, advanced software, product managers and (navigation) console builders that assemble and test complete bridge systems in their own workshops. Quality is assured by providing formal end-user training as well as fully qualified maintenance personnel, supported by an efficient service organisation. Their accredited training centre is equipped with the latest products and simulators. Alphatron has an extensive stock of spare parts for both current and older products and, in addition to their team of field service engineers, are part of a worldwide network of trained service staff.

Autonomous Shipping

Today, Alphatron is giving serious consideration to how to work with the autonomous shipping of the future. Mr Vroombout: “We are entering a more realistic in-between stage where ships will have less crew aboard and will rely more and more on their onboard equipment combined with onshore intelligence.” That is why Alphatron has created a connectivity centre on its premises in Rotterdam. They can offer the total concept of software and hardware for remote control and diagnostics.

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JRC & Alphatron

Close contact with customers and an innovative approach have paved the way for collaboration with one of Alphatron’s loyal suppliers of high-spec maritime electronics, JRC (Japan Radio Company.) JRC, a prominent marine electronics company, has been an important player for 100 years and now owns shares in Alphatron Marine.

Alphatron’s main centers of excellence are located in four areas of the globe: Rotterdam, Singapore, Houston and Tokyo.

Together, they now control worldwide coverage. Mr Vroombout: “We are one of the only suppliers that produces and delivers total concepts, automation, communication and navigation.”

An Industry Icon

Luuk Vroombout has become an icon in the electronics business. He smiles and says: “It comes straight from the heart. I have educated myself and followed my own insights. I have made it from engineer to CEO. When you want to create a career in marine electronics you need to start at the beginning, with your own toolbox, and gain valuable insight into customer demand.”

Other important key points that Mr Vroombout emphasises are respect for

the past in order to look at the future and connection with your customers and the people around you. Mr Vroombout: “The most important quality is to remain human and talk together. Technology should be in the service of mankind, so keeping in contact with the people who use your product is a must. If a problem arises, you go and inspect why it arose and how to solve it. Of course we need to remain focused on the technology of the future. If the aviation sector can guide and control planes from its command centres, then we can guide and control vessels in the shipping industry. Just imagine, it will create a different way of working, you sail for a couple of hours from an office control centre and then you are home again!” On a more sombre note Mr Vroombout highlights the recent cyber attack and explains that he is quite worried about this occurrence and the technology of autonomous shipping. He is quiet for a moment and then smiles as he says: “They way I see it, this evolution will still take a very long time, but one thing is for sure, as long as I am actively part of this company, there will never be a dull moment!” i. alphatronmarine.com

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Now is the Time for Shipping to Set its Sights on Decarbonisation IT HAS NOW beeN OveR A yeAR SINCe THe INTeRNATIONAl MARITIMe ORgANISATION (IMO) ANNOUNCed THAT gHg eMISSIONS CONTROlS fOR THe industry would be decided by 2018. This came off the back of businesses, industry organisations and NgOs alike, calling for determined action, and for IMO to lead the way on decarbonisation. words by MAURICe MeeHAN, dIReCTOR glObAl SHIPPINg OPeRATIONS, CARbON WAR ROOM

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t the time of that announcement, every major country had joined together to defeat the global threat of climate change by committing to the Paris Agreement; shipping and aviation were conspicuous in their absence and needed to send a clear message to the rest of the world. Our industry needed to step up and be counted.

The condemnation directed at President Trump for his withdrawal of the United States from the Paris Agreement can be understood as a signal that the there is a global consensus around the 2°C agenda.

Now is the time for the shipping industry to take clear and concrete steps towards becoming a profitable low-carbon industry within the 2°C context.

A Unique Opportunity

The ever-evolving trends by carriers and regulators towards decarbonised supply chains and increased transparency are demanding that the industry take accountability for such, and the Carbon War

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Room has long said that this presents a unique opportunity for the industry to decarbonise profitably. At Nor-Shipping, we have recently seen the scope and innovation of the emissions reduction technologies developed for the industry, both in terms of physical equipment and digital tools.

However, to accelerate the move towards decarbonisation, the industry needs to codevelop and integrate the physical and digital technologies by working collaboratively to understand, finance, install, and share knowledge about results and best practices. A profitable decarbonised industry is far from a pipedream; it is achievable today if regulation can accelerate it, if the market can make it possible and if the industry takes accountability for contributing its fair share.

Essential Topic

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Mr Meehan, Director Global Shipping Operations at the Carbon War Room.

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SPECIAL FEATURE further fuel savings has been core to delivering profitable shipping operations for years. We now need to widen and accelerate our ambition and deliver the tools to make it possible. The Carbon War Room has identified regulation, transparency, technology and finance as areas of opportunity for progress. The IMO is working on the regulation, but business can and should be working on the rest.

There are regular conversations in industry circles about most of these points. The Carbon War Room has long worked with industry progressives to make ship design and operationalefficiency data transparent and free to access, so that all stakeholders can better understand the market and how fuel use can be reduced on both a macro and shipby-ship basis. We’ve also spoken at length about the need for capital availability to retrofit vessels and make them more competitive and ‘future proof’, the importance of financiers scrutinising newbuild deals to ensure that they will still be viable in ten years and for shipping desks at banks to assess the climate risk posed by their portfolios. And, of course, the advancement of technology and alternative fuels has always been an essential topic of discussion.

A Decarbonisation Pathway

Critically, we need a clear, unified vision a decarbonisation pathway laid out by the industry for the industry. It would give focus to our collective wor, andddefine clear objectives and what needs to be achieved to meet them. The current rate of innovation and uptake of new technology and fuels will not get us to peak emissions by 2025 or meeting IMO mandated limits, therefore we need to identify the barriers to success. We must understand what is blocking investment, coordinate the availability of essential dat, and plan future fuel infrastructure. At a macro level, profitably decarbonising the shipping industry may seems like a daunting challenge especially given the industry’s current market issues.

However, with cooperation across stakeholder groups, we can work towards smaller common goals. Rapid progress is achievable, especially in sectors such as chartering and finance where the change lies in process and decision-making. The time is now to refocus our efforts as an industry and work collaboratively to achieve a positive low-carbon future.

The first step is to realise that we’re not starting from the bottom.

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VENTURE JOY AND COLOR HYBRID

2017 Nor-Shipping Energy Efficiency and Next Generation Awards

VENTURE JOY, A 43,500DWT, GEARED HANDYSIZE BULKER, AND COLOR HYBRID, SET TO BE THE WORLD’S largest hybrid ship, have won the Energy Efficiency Award and Next Generation Award, respectively, at this year’s NorShipping.

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here were a large number of entries for the 2017 Awards, slightly down on 2015 but quite understandable given the problems currently besetting the shipping industry. Offshorerelated vessels were notably affected this time. The entries for both awards covered a diverse range of ship types. Highlighting this diversity, the four vessels chosen for the shortlist of the Energy Efficiency Award included a LNG carrier, a bulk carrier, a cruise ship and a ro-pax ferry, while the Next Generation Award shortlist comprised a container vessel concept, an IMO II type chemical/product tanker, and two quite different ferry types.

Winner Energy Efficiency Award 2017

For the Energy Efficiency Award, the judging panel chose Venture Joy, designed by Deltamarin for Hamburg Bulk Carriers, Germany.

Malcolm Latarche, Chairman of the judging panel, says that the jury members had been impressed by the fact that the ship had been designed from the outset with energy efficiency and environmental performance levels in mind, while still managing to satisfy the needs of an ‘industry workhorse’. Latarche comments: “Not only has this ship been assessed as meeting the highest EEDI requirements nine years ahead of time, with a CO2 emission level 40% below the average for the Handysize fleet, but

it is also intended for further upgrades to her environmental protection measures that will reduce CO2 emissions by a further 20%.“The jury also felt that by fitting a dual-fuel ready engine to a vessel that will voyage the globe, it will add momentum to building a world-wide LNG bunkering infrastructure.”

The other ships on the 2017 Energy Efficiency Award shortlist were: Harmony of the Seas, the latest and largest in the Oasis Class, features no fewer than 89 different energy efficiency improvements over the original ship that have all contributed to making the vessel 20% more efficient. With so many initiatives having been implemented, it was not ‘one’ major improvement that drove the incredible results, but rather the holistic approach which evaluated and addressed every function on board: propulsion, hull design, power generation, energy recovery, machinery, hotel and HVAC. Entered by Royal Caribbean and STX France.

Seaspan Swift, the first of two innovative ro-pax ferries with an LNG/Hybrid propulsion system consisting of Wärtsilä duel fuel engines, which run mainly on LNG, and a Corvus battery energy storage system. The vessels were designed by VARD Marine in Canada and built in Turkey. The ship will normally have 60 road trailers on board. Changes made to the hull during development allowed for a 14% efficiency improvement and a massive reduction in GHG emissions calculated on a per-trailer basis compared to the ships they are replacing. Entered by Seaspan Ferries Canada.

Seri Camellia, an LNG carrier with Moss type tanks enclosed by an Integrated Hull System which adds strength to the hull but

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Hybrid plug-in ferry Color Hybrid, winner of Next Generation Award.

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allows for a decrease in steel weight, while at the same time improving aerodynamic efficiency compared to conventional Moss tank type ships. The ship also features Mitsubishi¹s Ultra Steam Turbine Propulsion Plant, a two-stage feed water heatinghsystem, which utilises heat recovery to achieve a 13% improvement in efficiency over conventional steam turbines.

A variety of other energy-saving devices and environmentally friendly systems also feature. Entered by MISC Berhad, Malaysia Photo courtesy of Nor-Shipping

Winner Next Generation Award 2017

For the Next Generation Award, the jury selected the large hybrid plug-in ferry currently known as Color Hybrid, being built for Color Lines. Although not yet complete, the 30,000gt ro-pax ferry, designed by Fosen Yar, and being built by Ulstein Verft, will be the world’s largest hybrid craft. As with the

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winner of the previous award, the jury felt that the ship had the ability to influence the design of many more types of vessels. “The impact of shipping emissions on health are seen as tarnishing the image of the whole industry” says Latarche. “By installing a hybrid propulsion system on this vessel, she will be able to enter ports without any emissions and much less noise than conventional vessels.

That is something all vessel types can seek to emulate, making this vessel an ideal candidate for the Next Generation Award.“Even if ships only generate a small amount of excess power during operations, having an energy storage system that can be topped up when alongside will allow them to enter and leave ports emission-free and have some reserve for emergencies at sea”. Color Hybrid has other attributes including a wasteheat recovery system and further energysaving measures that also featured in the jury’s decision-making.

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SPECIAL FEATURE

Peace Boat Peace Boat has showcased its plans at NorShipping 2017 for Ecoship, a unique futureproof concept cruise vessel. The Japanese-based organisation, which works to promote peace, human rights, sustainable development and respect for the environment, had one of the largest spaces in the leading maritime evenk’s exhibition Hall A, dedicated to the new industry concept of Disruptive Sustainability.

Peace Boat is a trail-blazing international nongovernmental and non-profit body. It has operated for the last 34 years, chartering cruise vessels to voyage worldwide, conducting educational programmes, cooperative projects, advocacy activities and promoting responsible travel. However, it has now pledged to build its own vessel, the Ecoship, by 2020, utilizing pioneering green technology to challenge conventional designs and illustrate new possibilities for the cruise sector and broader maritime industry.

loftiest goals. Their ambitions are big and their commitment absolute. They really are champions of Disruptive Sustainability. The new vessel, which is being developed in partnership with DNV GL, alongside a host of global supporters, will be a staggering achievement.

With a hull inspired by the naturally aerodynamic form of a humpback whale, the LNG-fuelled, bio-fuel ready 55,000t ship will generate 40% fewer CO2 emissions than conventional vessels. As such, it’ll set new standards for the cruise industry and no doubt be a catalyst for positive change throughout shipping. It’ll be hugely exciting to find out how the plans and international collaborative process are now developing. I, and the whole of the maritime world, will be following this project with interest.” i. peaceboat.org A true disruptor

“Peace Boat is a true disruptor,” comments Sofia Fürstenberg, Nor-Shipping Project manager – Disruptive Sustainability. “From their first voyage in 1983 promotine regional peace and understanding in Asia, through to their 100th trip next year and on to the Ecoship’s launch in 2020, the organization has chosen radically innovative pathways to work towards the

The other shortlisted vessels for the 2017 Next Generation Award were: Container feeder ship designs developed by Danish naval architects Knud E Hansen.

Three ship types were proposed; a 2,000teu vessel optimised for shallow water ports where the needed small propeller diameter is replaced by a more efficient dual arrangement of fixed propeller and contrarotating azipod, a 3,800teu type with a larger single propeller type for deeper ports with a dual-fuel power plant and an innovative trimaran hull form; a 3,000teu ship which overcomes cargo handling problems associated with high-sided narrow vessels and allows for faster speeds and a better cargo mix. Entered by Knud E Hansen Denmark.

Product/chemical tanker design FKAB 7990 for use in SECAs. The ship is a 7,990dwt, 9,700 m3, Tier III oil product tanker for

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chemicals (IMO II). It is designed for low fuel consumption and high cargo capacity.

Planned to be LNG-ready with deck fitment of two LNG type C tanks. Propulsion is provided by a medium-speed dual fuel engine with a gearbox to be fitted with PTO and shaft generator coupled to a CP propeller. In order to save fuel, the shaft generator is connected via a frequency converter allowing optimum propeller rpm at various speeds. Alternatively aefourstroke engine can be fitted. Entered by Sirius Shipping, Sweden.

storage control system and Onboard DC Grid technology. At both ends of the route, ABB will supply the first automated shore-side charging stations using an ABB industrial robot, to optimise the connection time and thue maximise the charging period. Entered

by HH Ferries, Sweden and ABB, BU Marine & Ports, Denmark. i. nor-shipping.com

Conversion of two existing diesel-powered ferries to all-electric operation. The two ferries, Tycho Brahe and Aurora will be the world’s largest emission-free electric ferries, and delivered with the first automated shore-side charging station. The battery power of each ferry will be 4,160kWh. The conversions involve batteries, an energy

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dbr and bredenoord collaborate

New Marine Rental Generator Sets

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“ShipownerS no longer need to make highlevel investments for new generator sets, but can choose for temporary fully classified rental gensets to meet the requirements of the iaCS class societies,” states mr. roodenburg, ceo of dbr. “for bredenoord, we produced rental generators that fulfil the requirements of the class societies like lloyds, BV, dnV-gl, aBS, rmrS and other iaCS.”

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n 2016, dBr, the dutch global power solution provider based in Sliedrecht, designed the world’s first fully iaCS-approved marine and offshore rental gensets in cooperation with Bredenoord.

Bredenoord has extended her rental fleet with the first sets, with imo tier ii-compliant emission levels, which are available with class approvals for powering ships worldwide. Clients from the offshore and marine markets, as well as clients for offshore wind applications, show that they can rely on the Bredenoord fully marine certified gensets for temporary power, states mr. Fluit, Ceo of Bredenoord. “we are very pleased that we can offer the marine and offshore industry this fleet extension. the partnership between Bredenoord en dBr makes it possible to have these specialised offshore rental gensets available now. the gensets, together with the Bredenoord rental organisation and service, bring our customers in the offshore, marine and wind markets the 24/7 support they require.”

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the Bredenoord marine and offshore rental gensets meet the imo requirements and are fully iaCS classified. additional benefit is that the rental gensets are equipped as standard with a dnV-gl-approved container suitable for offshore lifting. the marine rental gensets comply with marine and offshore safety first principle and are equipped with a fully certified fire-fighting installation. the sets are available in 500kVa in 50hz version and 600kVa for 60hz execution. other ratings will be developed when applicable. mr h.r. roodenburg, ceo of dbr bv states: “with this unique design, both companies strengthen their position in the marine and offshore market to deliver fully compliant classified rental genset solutions. through exchange of knowledge and experience, we can anticipate on the current demand for rental solutions in the marine and offshore market”.

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permanent and mobile (back-up) power systems via rental, sales and service. Bredenoord ‘s head office is located in apeldoorn, the netherlands. Bredenoord has several other offices in europe. especially the locations of rotterdam in the netherlands, hamburg in germany and Vejle in denmark, are focused on supplying to the offshore, marine and wind markets. dbr is an independent manufacturer of generator sets up to 4,000kVa for the offshore, marine and dredging industry with over 50 years’ experience. the in-house dBr test facilities ensure the desired result of the generator sets. partnerships with international players, coupled with global experience, guarantee worldwide service in more than 100 countries. i. dbr-bv.nl i. edenoord.com

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Champion Door Solutions withStandS ice, Sand and wind Sand and Sweltering SunShine, Shivering froSt, ice and Strong windS, champion doorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S door SolutionS for large sites are designed individually for each customer, and they are made to withstand the most demanding weather conditions.

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We want to involve the customer and create a long-term relationship.

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hampion door is a global supplier of door solutions that has sold doors in 50 different countries. The customers of the finnish company represent a broad range of industries from the shipyard industry and aviation to the mining industry. Champion Door customers include Meyer Werft, STX and Bilfinger among others. “Customer needs are individual, and for that reason we are used to constructing door solutions for extremely demanding conditions. Regardless of the location of the site, the best possible solution is found as a result of the cooperation of our own expert network and the customer. We involve the customer from the get-go and that shows in our overall results. In addition to functioning ideally, the door is also constructed to be energy efficient and cost-effective,” states champion door’s Sales director and Chairman of the Board, Mr Mika Hosio.

The company has been active in this industry for decades. Their customers know champion door as a reliable company that

manufactures high-quality doors and invests in long-term product design and new innovations. “Intensive product development is extremely necessary so that we can meet the customer’s many changing needs. For example, we are very proud of the tightness of the doors in this size category. In addition, we have developed hydraulic solutions with which we can ensure that the doors open in all conditions.

One of the latest innovations is the Security Remote Control connection,” Mika Hosio continues.

So that the customer can focus more effectively on its own core expertise, Champion Door offers their customers an expert maintenance service in addition to the door solutions. If necessary, Champion door can train maintenance personnel and their maintenance service is at work 24/7.

Responsible Solutions

“We are committed to ensuring that our business and our solutions comply with the

standards in practice. All products can be recycled and energy efficiency is an important characteristic in new investments.

In addition to being green and taking care of our customers, we ensure work safety for our staff.” Champion Door is a family business, which translates clearly to the company values and work methods.

“We want to involve the customer. We like to create a long-term relationship; one in which the customer is heard and where we collaborate to find the best possible solution in each unique case. For us, an important value is responsibility. By making this a clear priority we have noticed that we have been able to create long-term customer relationships and that many of our customers have recommended us to their partners. That is how Champion Door has expanded its operations to new locations around the globe,” Mika Hosio states. i. championdoor.com

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MARINE PROPULSION & POWER GENERATION

Pioneering in Sustainable Propulsion Technology MAN Rollo hAs beeN supplyiNg diesel eNgiNes ANd gAs eNgiNes to the industrial and maritime sectors for over 100 years. Being a pioneer in many segments, the Dutch company shows that it is also making steps in sustainable propulsion.

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MARINE PROPULSION & POWER GENERATION

We want to make a difference in the market for environmentally friendly applications.

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irst of all, MAN Rollo will deliver two diesel engines with a power supply of 1,029kW at 2,100rpm plus after-treatment systems for the pilot vessel Luna that will be in service by the end of 2017. The new vessel is currently under construction at the Dutch shipyard Barkmeijer in Stroobos. The engines and the after-treatment installations all comply with IMO-TIER III requirements for exhaust-gas emissions on ships. Karel Schuurman, Sales Manager Marine Engines at MAN Rollo, says, “We can provide Loodswezen, the Dutch pilot vessel association, with an environmentally friendly solution that also fits their power requirements perfectly. This configuration complies with the IMO-TIER III emission requirements as per January 1, 2021. This enables us and Loodswezen to stay well ahead of the game.”

The Lightest in Their Class

The MAN diesel engines type D2862LE469, together with the after-treatment installations (Selective Catalytic Reduction System – SCR), are the lightest in their class and are highly suitable for Loodswezen tenders. In addition, the engines have very favourable fuel consumption due to the common rail fuel injection technology.

“This configuration is extremely interesting for our newbuild tenders,” says Tjeerd de Vos, Loodswezen Fleet Manager. “For now, we are trying out Luna’s engines. If this configuration meets our requirements, we

could decide to install it in the tenders that will be delivered between 2019 and 2021.

We have also looked at using LNG, but so far it has not met the desired power profile for a safe operation.”

Artist’s impression of Van Oord’s Werkendam

Acceptance of LNG

That there are more ways of dealing with sustainability is shown by the company with the order for a newbuild vessel for Van Oord. MAN Rollo will be providing the crane vessel Werkendam for this contractor, with three LNG generator sets. The vessel is currently under construction at Neptune Shipyards in Hardinxveld-Giessendam.

Mr Schuurman says, “We want to make a difference in the market for environmentally friendly applications. Our knowledge and experience in gas engines will certainly contribute to the acceptance of LNG in the maritime industry. Van Oord chose our LNG generator sets for the hybrid propulsion of the Werkendam. That is an acknowledgment of our leading role in this area.”

Two Weeks Without Refuelling

Together, the three generator sets will provide a power supply of 1,425KW. An LNG storage tank of 38m3 will be placed on the rear deck. This ensures enough fuel to sail and operate for two weeks without stopping to refuel. The Werkendam is the first LNGpowered ship to be delivered by Neptune.

“This new propulsion created fresh challenges, especially in terms of space

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because of the LNG tank and the additional safety features (Emergency Shutdown System, ESD). Together with MAN Rollo we’ve been able to solve these issues effectively,” says Michiel Buné, Project Manager at Neptune Shipyards.

For Van Oord, energy efficiency is one of the spearheads of the company’s sustainability agenda. With this investment, Van Oord hopes to gain experience with LNG-powered ships. The three LNG generator sets that will be delivered to Van Oord comprise MAN Rollo’s second LNG order. Previously, the company provided three identical LNG generator sets for the environmentally friendly ferry Helgoland, operated by shipping company Cassen Eils. The ferry has been successfully in service for almost 1.5 years. i. www.manrollo.com

Diesel engine with after-treatment installation highlighted in green.

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Tersan Shipyard Delivers Tersan shipyard, a leading new building and repair shipyard locaTed in yalova, Turkey, is pleased to announce that raMMi hF, a highly reputed fishing company located in iceland, has taken delivery of state-ofthe-art stern freezer trawler sólberg.

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esigned by skipsteknisk of norway, sólberg was built to det norske veritas Classification Rules and Regulations for fishing vessels and meets the requirements of the Icelandic authorities. The vessel is built as per class notation DNV +1A1 – Ice 1C – ‘Stern Trawler’ – E0, TMON, CLEAN. Hull; Ice 1B. Built fit-for-purpose, she has excellent trawling manoeuvrability and fuel saving with floating frequency philosophy.

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Sólberg is a significant stern factory trawler.

She is 79.8m long and 15.4m wide. The accommodation and interior outfitting is designed with 38 people in mind, plus the sickbay, and is completely insulated against the harsh working conditions.

The vessel is powered by one diesel engine rated at 4,640kW at 750rpm provided by Wärtsilä and the propulsion vertical offset Wärtsilä reduction gear model SCV 90/2. secondary electrical power is provided by one (1) 970kW Cummins KTA38 D (M1) generator set at 1,800rpm, one (1) 620kW MAN TRUCK D2842LE301 generator set at 1,800rpm and emergency power is one (1)

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The main processing equipment in the enclosed factory area consists of the innovative water jet portion cutter, transport systems, weighing system, bagging system etc. The vessel’s total freezing capacity is about 75t per day.

The vessel is outfitted with three working cranes for various onboard operations. She has one crane with a capacity of 6t at 15m, another crane with a capacity of 3t at 14m and a crane with a capacity of 2.5t at 8m.

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Since 2013, ten factory stern trawler vessels have been delivered by Tersan shipyard out of a total of thirteen fishing vessels of various types, and there are two more factory freezer stern trawlers under construction which are due for delivery this year. Tersan Shipyard is active in the factory stern trawler ship building market as well as other new niche building sectors, including offshore vessels, stainless steel tankers, LNG driven vessels, battery ferries and more. i. tersanshipyard.com

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SPECS Sólberg Shipyard Design Main Engine & Propulsion Thruster Main Genset Main Genset Emergency Genset Thermal Oil Boiler Deck Cranes Winches Refrigeration System Fish Factory Fish Meal Plant Classification

Tersan Shipyard Skipsteknisk Wärtsilä Brunvoll Cummins MAN Lindenberg Heatmaster Palfinger Rapp Teknotherm Optimar Hedinn Det Norske Veritas

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Collaborate to Innovate

It’s often cIted that two mInds are better than one, and when It comes to pushIng the boundarIes of InnovatIve, IndustrIal desIgn, the result of which enables the next stage in the development of offshore wind farm technology, then a combined effort is the proven winning formula.

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joint development between Norwegian company Ulstein and Dutch company SeaOwls has resulted in a pioneering jack-up vessel concept based on proven technologies.

By taking Ulstein’s expertise and vast track record in heavy lift vessel designs and combining it with SeaOwls’ exceptional longstanding experience in jack-up technology with state-of-the-art naval architectural solutions, a new breed of heavy-lift jack-up vessels has been born.

Collaborative Goals

The aim of the collaboration was to develop a ‘game-changing’ heavy-lift jack-up vessel concept that would, in turn, enable the development of the most cost-effective solution for installing wind turbine generators (WTG). The result of both companies’ endeavours is the patented SOUL (which stands for SeaOwls Ulstein) design, which is expected to realise the goal of enabling the industry to take the next step in developing offshore windfarms.

Its patented features include an unusual kiteshaped hull, a cruciform primary structure, a main crane that is wrapped around a stern leg (on centreline), two legs on the hull centreline, and a scalable structure and shape.

The SOUL design will impact three areas of the offshore windfarm market: wind turbine generators, enabling the transport and

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installation of the current WTG (6-8MW) model, as well as transporting and installing the next generation of WTG (10MW); wind turbine foundations, enabling the transportation and installation of large monopiles and jackets and the field of heavy lift operations, enabling the transportation and installation of transformer substations, O&G platforms, and the decommissioning and transportation of O&G platforms.

Key Design Drivers

The overall focus of SOUL when formulating its design was on weight and cost reduction, as well as increasing operational efficiency. As a result, SOUL is lighter than conventional jackups, thanks to the fact that its cruciform structure is superior to conventional torsion box designs. It also sports an improved and integrated crane and jacking structure, and it can make use of the lightest jacking systems currently available.

Its operational efficiency derives from several factors: the cargo being held in the centre, the perfect balance of the vessel during every installation cycle without the use of water ballast, the surplus of stability created by its large beam and its extra-large and circular spudcans, which are suitable for use in any soil type.

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the forward-thinking designers have built in room for growth to safeguard the SOUL concept from suffering from the same problems as conventional configurations.

“It is true that we have, at present, looked at the expected 10-12MW turbines and targeted the first design concept accordingly, however, the design takes into consideration potential future developments for larger units,” says Nick Wessels, Ulstein’s Marketing and Sales Manager. “For example, with regard to its crane radius, it is larger than what the 10-12 MW units require. In addition, the SOUL concept is scalable, both up and down. We are already working on smaller versions of SOUL.”

Size Matters

SOUL 8800 is the largest model, while SOUL 5250 and SOUL 2000 are smaller variants.

With a length of 164m, and sporting a 104m beam, the SOUL 8800 installation vessel features a 9,000m2 deck area, can reach a transit speed of 10 knots and can bear a variable deck load of 16,000 tons. Its innovative hull design allows for an undisturbed inflow for the propulsion thrusters, and features large and pointed spudcans.

Although smaller, the 120m-length SOUL 5250 has the ability to take three times more 10MW units than current models, has an impressive

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With regards to CAPEX, it is expected that SOUL may be cheaper than comparable conventional units.

variable deck load of 9,000 tons and is more than 10% lighter than the largest currently available windfarm installation vessels.

Weight Versus Cost

The cost-effectiveness of jack-up vessels is determined by the ratio of variable deck load over light ship weight. Based on this formula, SOUL is 45% more cost-effective when it comes to operational costs, but its cost-effectiveness is also predicted to extend to construction costs, as well as its acquisition price when compared to conventional jack-ups.

“With regards to CAPEX, it is expected that SOUL may be cheaper than comparable conventional units”, says Wessels. “One of its aspects is the fact that a much lighter construction can be realised with the use of cross-sections, thus significantly saving on steel.”

Operational Benefits

In addition to being lighter than conventional jack-ups, SOUL’s cruciform structure is superior to conventional torsion boxes. It boasts an improved crane and

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jacking house integration and it can use the lightest proven jacking system available on the market. All of this translates into significant operational benefits and due to the fact it enables cargo to be carried in the centre, the vessel is perfectly balanced during every installation cycle without the use of water ballasts. Furthermore, its large beam produces a surplus of stability, enabling floating lifts. Its square leg pattern and extra-large circular spudcans are also suitable for any soil type.

With such promising characteristics, interest from the industry is said to be steadily growing.

“We have received industry interest in the concept, and there have already been concrete agreements to pull the project together with a number of partners,” says

Wessels, “although there are no draft contracts signed yet.”

The next step for SOUL is to undergo wind model testing and to address the issue of port accessibility in locations such as Great Yarmouth in England, and Esbjerg in Denmark. Following this, the first windfarms are expected to be installed around 2020-2022, according to Wessels, but that in turn will bring its own set of obstacles for the maritime industry.

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iXBlue the triton

Let the word spread: triton, the son of poseidon and amphitrite is made of fibre materiaL.

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or thirty years, iXblue has pioneered inertial navigation, subsea acoustics, geophysics and shipbuilding. Over the years the shipyard has produced a number of reliable and affordable boats, currently in service around the world. The range now covers pilot boats, workboats, daughter boats for wind farms, as well as survey vessels of various sizes.

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A small yet convenient crew mess, with sink, oven and refrigerator.

Specifications Triton The Triton was built in France, and is 14.5m long and 4.1m wide. The work deck is 20m2 and the internal survey lab has four workstations. The complement is two, with eight scientists. The ship is propelled by 2 x 430 HP CUMMINS engines, linked to a pair of water jets, and the top speed is 22 knots. The ship is also fitted with a 750kg half-A-Frame, a 250kg – davit, a lateral arm, a diving tank compressor and a 24KVA GENSET. It is Bureau Veritas certified.

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iXblue’s shipbuilding success relies on the choice of composite construction methods, and the use of vacuum infusion and moulding processes. In turn, the customers benefit from the short construction cycle and the reduced maintenance requirements throughout the life of a composite vessel. It also relies on iXblue’s corporate vision: making technology accessible and adapting it to individual customer needs. They provide their clients with the ship they ask for and offer the possibility of fitting it with the equipment developed in-house for projects involving energy and offshore constructions, geoscience, fishing and commercial shipping.

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What better way to illustrate their vision and potential than with a live example of their production? Take the iXship 50, for instance. This polyvalent survey boat is the latest delivery to France’s Direction des Recherches Archéologiques Subaquatiques et Sous-Marines (DRASSM), or Underwater Archeological Surveys Directorate. When the request was made, it seemed that this specialised client had an impossible

requirement. In a nutshell, the DRASSM was looking for a vessel that would substitute some of their bigger, 36m-long iXblue survey vessels used for missions in the Mediterranean, such as the André Malraux, acquired three years earlier. It also had to conduct survey operations in shallow waters. The director’s aim was to replace it with a 12m boat, but the budget was very tight and the ship had to be custom-made. When other DRASSM’s scientists’ departments, such as the archaeologists, divers and hydrographers, were asked for their ‘essential requirements’, they chose… another 36m.

After a number of sessions with iXblue, whereby the scientists’ needs were respected and some realistic adjustments within the DRASSM were made, the shipyard assessed that the existing 12m iXpatrol 40 would indeed be too small to cover the span of the missions. However, the budget remained the same, as did three rigid requirements: – A decent working deck space and a big survey laboratory; – A large payload capability (mainly for hydrographic equipment) and an acute ability to handle it on board; – A Dynamic Positioning (DP) system.

In order to get there without sacrificing the quality or the ship’s capabilities, iXblue started designing, with the successful iXpatrol 40 design in mind, and poured on technology.

iXblue is a pioneer in carbon fibre, and a patented upholder of carbon fibre use.

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iXSHIP 50 ‘TRITON’ at sea has a spacious workdeck.

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The 36m André Malraux (iSxhip 120)

Synthesis of the challenges passed: large working areas, the jets, and the lifting equipment.

They turned to the iXblue Survey division to help them design an environment relevant to the ship’s missions. iXblue Survey Division is an iXblue Business Unit. It is a third-party survey contractor. They operate mainly on iXblue’s vessels. They, in turn, advised and came up with a number of practical solutions, such as a shower combined with toilets and a facility shelter located on the working deck area to hang up wetsuits and thus avoid having seawater in the covered survey lab. In order to extend the working areas, the ship’s size was increased from 12 to 14.5m, thanks to the yard’s moulding process. They designed a mould extension which kept the proven hull quality of the 12m. The DP was a real issue. It overshot the budget by far. iXblue found a solution and eventually designed the first noncertified DP operating vessel in France.

Stability was then at stake. They had yet to add lifting devices. Thankfully, iXblue’s shipyard is a pioneer in carbon fibre, and a patented upholder of that very light yet extremely resilient material. Not only did they implement it onboard the vessel, but they also constructed a half-A-frame from it with a 750kg capability.

The ship was delivered to the DRASSM. In May 2017, the iXship 50 conducted a week of surveys, 8 hours a day, with a permanent Sea State 3 and 25 knots of cross-winds, to satisfaction.

So let the word be heard: Triton, the son of Poseidon and Amphitrite, is made of fibre. i. ixblue.com The working areas, with the heads/shower cabin on port, just before the lab entrance.

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SBI OUTFITTERS PAGES Dimide Launches First Impact Wrench Compatible Clamp

Vryhof Launches New Anchor and Redefines Boundaries

In June 2017, Dimide Incorporated, American manufacturer of fabrication tools, announced the launch of the first impact wrench compatible clamp. The clamp can be hand tightened like a typical C-Clamp before being effortlessly secured to over 3,175kg with an impact wrench or any 1⁄2 inch hex head driver. Constructed out of high strength steel and finished with copper and zinc plating, the clamps will launch in two sizes: a 5-inch opening capacity with a 3 5⁄8 inch throat depth; and an 8-inch opening capacity with a 5 3⁄4 inch throat depth.

Following two years of development and testing, Vryhof Anchors announced the launch of a new anchor – the Stevshark Rex – which will enable the application boundaries of drag embedded anchors to be expanded to more remote and challenging territories. Leopoldo Bello, Managing Director of Vryhof Anchors, says: “…oil and gas companies are already redefining their boundaries and are looking for new realities, new challenges, new opportunities for tomorrow’s generation by moving into ever-more remote territories. New technologies are the driving factor behind these many opportunities and at Vryhof we are proud to be playing a prominent role in making this happen.”

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TE Connectivity’s HydraElectric Connector Meets Latest Industry Standards

PBES Unveils New Marine Battery Innovation

TE Connectivity has released its Seacon HydraElectric wetmate connector.

Designed, developed, tested and fully qualified in accordance with the latest industry standards, including ISO 13628-6 and API 17F SEAFOM, this connector is available in three different modes- remotely operated vehicle, stab plate and manual. The connector’s modular construction with four, seven or twelve electrical circuits enables many configurations for use in electrical, signal and distribution networks in subsea control systems.

Plan B Energy Storage (PBES) announced in June a new solution for enhancing the lifecycle benefits of marine battery systems. CellSwap uses a new cost-effective method of retrofitting battery systems by replacing battery cells while leaving the rest of the installation intact. The process, called re-coring, saves up to 60% of the costs of installing a new battery after a five-year cycle, greatly enhancing lifecycle value.

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New Stauff Connection Adaptors Enable the Use of Innovative Sensors Stauff, recently launched its new SBAA and SDAA types of accumulator adaptors that quickly and easily enable non-contact checking of the accumulator pressure of hydropneumatic bladder and diaphragm accumulators, as well as the reading of PT-RF pressure transmitters, without any loss of pressure. The benefits of this new system mean measurements can be carried out extremely easily, without extensive training and within a few seconds at the press of a button, and then documented in a reliable process. i. www.stauff.com

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SBI OUTFITTERS PAGES CoMotion Set to Reach New Depths Kongsberg Underwater Technology announced in May that negotiations with CoMotion, the University of Washington’s collaborative innovation hub, to obtain the sole rights to produce, market, and continue development of two new underwater glider systems, have been successfully completed. A specialised type of autonomous underwater vehicle, ocean gliders use fixed wings and changes in buoyancy to achieve both vertical and forward motion, rather than a propeller. The new Deepglider will dive to depths of 6,000m, enabling it to operate at full depth in 97 per cent of the world’s oceans, while the new Oculus glider provides flexibility for both fresh water and sea water operations i. www.km.kongsberg.com

Vision Systems Presents the Latest Developments in Solar Protection Vision Systems is set to present its second-generation electronically dimmable window, Nuance V2, and the latest version of its smart interactive window, ActiVision Window that has been adapted to business aviation, via its recently created division, Smart Lite.

Offering sleek and elegant designs, the electronically dimmable solutions enable passengers to tune the tint of their window from clear to dark to regulate daylight, glare and heat entering in while preserving the view, and enhance visual, thermal and acoustic comfort, for a peaceful atmosphere. i. www.visionsystems.fr

Solar Solve Marine Offers Easy-Fit Window Shading Solutions

RSC Bio Solutions Launches High Performance Biodegradable Grease

Solar Solve Marine’s extensive range of solar sun screens and fabric roller blinds are flexible and easy to install, enabling them to be fitted during the new build stage, retrofitted when the vessel is at sea or during a dry dock for repair or conversion. Julie Lightfoot, Solar Solve’s Managing Director, commented: “Even though all of our products are custom-made to individual window dimensions, we still offer a ‘sameday’ manufacture and despatch service so we can deliver from the UK worldwide within a few days.”

RSC Bio Solutions has announced the launch of RSC EnviroLogic Grease 2 WREP, a water resistant, biodegradable grease. This Lithium Complex, extreme pressure grease is specially designed for high performance in a variety of marine and industrial equipment applications where exposure of the lubricant to water and environmental factors is a cause for concern, such as articulated tug boats, barges, dredging, jack-up lifting systems, navigation locks and dams, deck equipment, rudders, and mobile drilling rigs. It is biodegradable and minimally toxic to aquatic life and animals. i. www.rscbio.com

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Marlink Launches New Sealink Business VSAT Service Packages Marlink has expanded its extensive Sealink VSAT portfolio with new service plans specially designed for the business needs of maritime customers. The new Sealink Business is a flexible, cost-effective way to meet the diverse operational and crew communication requirements for maritime customers of all segments and features a choice of Committed Information Rates to guarantee constant minimum bandwidth at all times. The service plans enable digitalisation of vessel operations by ensuring fixed bandwidth is always available for applications and processes that contribute to more efficiency throughout the shipping value chain. i. www.marlink.com

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Based in the Houston offices, Kirk Hoffman joins procurement specialist 80:20, a Peterson company, from Rowan Companies, where he was Director of Logistics. He has previously held posts as Head of Americas for Hansa Heavy Lift, and Chief Supply Chain Officer for Helix Energy Solutions Group. He is looking to expand the company’s offering in Central and South America as part of his new role.

The Baltic Exchange has appointed Janet Sykes as its new Chief Commercial Officer to support its ambitious growth plans.

She has global shipping experience with a strong focus on the derivative markets and data products. Baltic Exchange have bold plans to provide more freight market benchmarks, increase our regulatory role and support our members in post-trading activities by creating a digital maritime market infrastructure.

James J. Cannon’s extensive and varied leadership experience, together with his proven operational expertise and ability to adapt business strategies to meet evolving market needs, makes him ideally suited to lead FLIR and its portfolio of innovative technology-based products and applications.

He previously served for more than 16 years in a variety of senior leadership positions.

Markel International, the specialist insurer, has appointed Gustaf Kristiansson as marine underwriter based in Singapore.

Joining from Markel International’s Sweden office where he held the same position, Gustaf brings with him more than 10 years of shipping and marine insurance experience, and will manage Markel’s marine hull and cargo portfolio across Asia Pacific.

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Appointed CCO of Liberian International Ship &Corporate Registry (LISCR), the US-based manager of the Liberian Registry, Alfonso Castillero will be responsible for managing the development and implementation of the Liberian Registry’s global sales, marketing, and service assurance strategy and expanding the Liberian Registry’s leading position in an increasingly competitive shipping industry.

Appointed President and Global Head of Sulzer’s electromechanical services business, Jim Mugford will be responsible for driving Sulzer’s strategy, growth and profitability for electromechanical services worldwide and creating synergies with the company’s turbo services and pump services businesses.

“Sulzer is all about being faster, more responsive and closer to our customers,” he says.

Anastasios Papagiannopoulos, CEO of Common Progress has been elected President of BIMCO, the world’s largest international shipping association. He has set three clear themes for his twoyear presidential term: Digitalisation across the industry; reducing the administrative burden for the ship’s master; and encouraging the successful implementation and effective enforcement of new stronger environmental regulations.

Interim Chairman and Interim Chief Executive Officer, James O’Leary, has assumed the role of Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at WireCo WorldGroup. He will continue to serve as a member of the WireCo Board of Directors, as its Chairman, and his appointment concludes the Board’s search for a permanent leader.

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ShipBuilding Industry’s Buyers Guide

AncoferWAldrAm SteelplAteS Bv P.O. Box 190 4900 AD Oosterhout, The Netherlands t +31 (0)162 491500 f +31 (0)162 429806 e sales@aws.dillinger.biz I www.ancoferwaldram.com Over 100,000 tons of quality heavy steel plates in stock AncoferWaldram Steelplates B.V. (AWS) is a stockholding wholesaler and steel service center, specializing in the supply of hot-rolled heavy carbon steel (quarto) plates, and profiled parts for more than 40 years now. Over the years, AWS has developed into a business that sets the standard for its industry.

Plates from stock or profiled parts The choice is yours! It is the combination of comprehensive stocks of over 100,000 tons of heavy carbon steel plates plus the sophisticated profiling plant that gives AWS a decisive lead in experience, product range and customer service.

Art4 technIcAl SyStemS Bv Nieuwegracht 9-11 3763 LP Soest – The Netherlands t +31 (0)35 582 2468 f +31 (0)35 642 4860 e Info@art4.nl I www.art4.nl contact: Mr Paul Schraven Art4 Technical Systems BV is an independent Dutch company. We design, build and deliver fully turnkey solutions for hydraulic and electrical systems for customers worldwide.Our clients use the hydraulic and electrical systems for various end products such as:Mobile drives, transport conveyers, winch drivers, jack up platforms, cranes, both on-shore and off shore, a-frames, special equipment, fairground attractions.The systems can be custom built to fit the specifications of the product they are used for.

crAmm hlS Bv PO Box 186 9100 AD Dokkum, The Netherlands t +31 (0)88 457 0457 f +31 (0)88 457 0458 e info@crammhls.com I www.crammhls.com contact: Paul Boelens p.boelens@crammhls.com Cramm HLS BV is a sister company of Cramm Yachting Systems (www. cramm.nl). Cramm HLS deliveres equipment for safe and secure landing and handling of helicopters. One of the products is the helicopter landing grid (www.heligrid.com), which is used for safe landing in rough conditions.

Besides this also Helicopter moving systems and the delivery of hangardoors are in the delivery-package. After 60 year anniversery we are proud to use: quality based on experience.

dBr Bv Lelystraat 53 – NL-3364 AH P.O. Box 1039 – NL-3360 BA Sliedrecht – The Netherlands t +31 (0)184 613 200 f +31 (0)184 612 654 e info@dbr-bv.nl I www.dbr-bv.nl contact: H.J. Hafkamp DBR BV is the Dutch specialist in diesel and gas generator sets up to 4,000kVA, pumps and diesel pump sets up to 2,000kW in the oil and gas, wind farm, dredging and shipping industry worldwide.

The well-engineered generator and pump sets are custom-built and assembled by DBR in accordance to high quality offshore standards and marine classification rules.

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t +31 (0)184 415 317 f +31 (0)184 415 582 e info@emigreen.eu I www.emigreen.eu contact: Niko J. Dalpis Emission Control Technology Emigreen produces customised, integrated emission control solutions, for, among others, the maritime sector.

Emigreen also provides services including design, specification, production, installation instruction, training and aftersales. Emigreen has expertise in emission control technologies, flow dynamics, thermodynamics and noise and vibration control. Emigreen develops and tests components including catalytic converters, particulate filters, selective catalytic reduction systems and related instrumentation.

The Emigreen Alfa Alfa burner assisted soot filter system has set the standard for others to beat. All Emigreen solutions are highly efficient, highly reliable and highly controllable, whether designed for an inland barge, shortsea carrier or luxury yacht.

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geBhArd electro Innovatiepark 14, 4906 AA Oosterhout PB 61, 4900 AB Oosterhout The Netherlands t +31 (0)162 452 888 f +31 (0)162 433 761 e info@gebhard.nl I www.gebhard.nl contact: Ton Versluis / Richard van de Wiel Gebhard Electro is a globally operating company specialised in the design, production, installation and maintenance of electrical systems for the maritime shipping industry. We collaborate with leading shipyards on every continent.

Gebhard Electro has been specialised in the high-tech world of shipbuilding since 1946. Our activities vary greatly: from just one specific task to the execution of entire projects or the management and co-ordination of all activities of all participating contractors.

From our own facility in China we are in a position to deliver at competitive rates.

Gebhard Electro, your one-stopshop for development / engineering / production / installation / repair service

heInen & hopmAn Produktieweg 12 3751 LN Spakenburg, The Netherlands t +31 (0)33 299 25 00 f +31 (0)33 299 25 99 e pr@heinenhopman.com I www.heinenhopman.com contact: J.W.E. Hopman Heinen & Hopman Engineering is a world leader in air conditioning, mechanical ventilation,central heating, refrigeration, sanitary systems, fire protection, environmental systems and air duct cleaning. Founded in 1965, the company is renowned for being an innovator in the design, engineering and installation of customised solutions.

We work in four specialist areas: – Superyachts.

– Commercial shipping.

– Offshore industry.

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For Level measurement we manufacture Compact transmitters (series 8000 and 2000) and submersible level transmitters (series Hydrobar).

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nIcoverKen mArIne ServIceS Bv Algerastraat 20 3125 BS Schiedam, The Netherlands t +31 (0)10 238 0999 f +31 (0)10 238 0988 e info@nicoverken.nl I www.nicoverken.nl contact: Jacco Vermunt Distributor, 24/7 service & spare parts agent of marine equipment.

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CERTIFIED ROBOT WELDING pIenIng propeller Am Altendeich 83 D-25348 Glueckstadt, Germany t +49 (0)4124 9168-0 f +49 (0)4124 3716 e pein@piening-propeller.de I www.piening-propeller.de contact: Mathias Pein Noise reduction relies upon the quiet operation of a yacht´s propulsion system.

Piening Propeller fulfils its briefs in: Consideration of all hydrodynamic aspects during the design and an accurate manufacturing of propellers and shafts. The company is approved by all common classification societies. Repairs and adjustments of propellers are done with the same care as new builds.

Piening Propellers scope of supply includes: Propellers from 500 mm upwards Shafts up to a several length of 12,000 mm Sterntubes with sealings and bearings Gearboxes type ZF

rBI mArIne conSultAncy De Ruyterstraat 62 4335 GN Middelburg The Netherlands t +31 (0)6 190 358 20 e info@rbimarineconsultancy.com I www.rbimarineconsultancy.com contact: Ruud Bimmel RBi Marine Consultancy provides full-service 24/7 worldwide. This is the core of our business. We advise, manage and carry out projects with expertise and experience; a result of years in supporting the Marine industry both locally and internationally.

Our business conduct inspection, surveying, new-build, repairs, refurbishment, regular maintenance, fleet management, site management, owner representative, and of course project management.

Our network contains more than just that. Together with established partners we provide delivery of genuine marine parts, blasting and painting, welders, fitters and sorts of craftsmen. For more details please call us or view our website: www.rbimarineconsultancy.com

vlotStAAl Energieweg 16 2964 LE Groot Ammers The Netherlands t +31 (0)184 601108 e info@vlotstaal.nl I www.vlotstaal.nl contact: Jan van Oosten Vlot Staal is a leading robot welding production company for industrial components. Where other welding companies work mostly with hand welders for certified products, Vlot Staal uses mainly welding robots for component welding within the offshore and crane industries and other highly demanding industries. All activities are certified with the well-known ISO 9001:2014 for organisation and ISO 3834-2 (highest execution class) for welding work. Welding qualifications are certified according to: AWS D1.1, ISO 15614 and ASME IX for robot welding and hand welding.

Delivering machined and painted products with a complete manufacturing data book is standard procedure. Check out our website for the full overview.

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P.O. Box 70 9400 AB Assen, The Netherlands t +31 (0)592 366 060 f +31 (0)592 312 392 e sales@winel.nl I www.winel.nl contact: Bert Knijp Since its foundation in 1956, Winel has grown into a leading global supplier

of high quality products and services tot the world’s maritime industry. An experienced team of specialists offer a wide range of doors, hatches, platforms, tank venting systems and special engineered products.

Winel’s strength is offering a complete in-house service package which includes 3D design, engineering, testing, manufacturing, assembly, project management, support & logistic services.

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Quarantaineweg 5, 3089 KP Rotterdam P.O. Box 5003, 3008 AA Rotterdam Harbournr: 2637 The Netherlands t +31 (0)10 429 2222 f +31 (0)10 429 6459 e info@wortelboer.nl I www.wortelboer.nl Every now and then anchors and chains must be replaced, so we understand your need for quality and speedy delivery. Wortelboer has what you are looking for. Our enormous stock of anchors and chain cables of all sizes and diameters in both our Rotterdam and China ports gives you the certainty that we can deliver the required materials very quickly and to any port in the world! All our materials are approved by any of the well-known class societies such as LRS, BV, RINA, DNV/GL, ABS and RMRS. Do you have problems with finding the right anchors? Could you use a hand while fitting anchors and chain cables aboard your vessel? We are more than happy to help you with it. Wortelboer has been a reliable partner in the shipping industry for more than 50 years. And that is why our customers keep coming back for more.

Do you need anchors and chain cables? Come to WORTELBOER.

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Yellow & Finch Publishers’ Rob van Akkeren

around the world in two days For this latest edition of ShipBuilding Industry, I visited the leading maritime event, Nor-Shipping, and I must say it was good to be back in Norway; the weather was fair, the transport services around the event were hassle-free, and no expensive taxi rates to boot. In my opinion, many international trade fairs can learn from this excellent event.

What I personally took away from the trip was the impression that although the industry is going through a difficult time at present, spirits remain high, companies are significantly investing in new technologies, and there is a heightened awareness of ‘green’ developments. I spoke with plenty of companies from all over the globe, so it’s fair to say I did a trip around the world in two days!

Of course, I started off in the Netherlands with Tugpins, a relative newcomer with a very interesting technique for making retractable tug pins for tugs, workboats and service vessels.

At Dellner Brakes in Sweden, Mr Åberg demonstrated to me the company’s innovative new brakes, which are based on and designed using information from both users and engineers, while at Norwegian-based NorSafe, Mr Grøven took time out to tell me about the IMO new polar code. They are the first company to carry out several tests involving people in Arctic waters and polar conditions – it was a highly interesting conversation! And Fosen Yard in Norway won the Next Generation Ship Award for designing the world’s largest plug-in hybrid vessel. Named

Color Hybrid, it is currently under construction at Ulstein Verft, and we eagerly await her launch.

Once back on Dutch soil, it was time to head to Amsterdam for the Electric & Hybrid trade fair, another interesting event for the maritime industry. It also highlighted the green technology now available, exemplified by the increasing number of ships that are using battery powered propulsion systems on board. Several companies demonstrated their batteries and special applications, such as chargers and cooling systems, and complete drive trains were also on display, from the small to the very big and powerful.

On FIFI4I Marine’s stand, I spoke with Mr Meedendorp about the important issue of fire safety – something that we never want to experience on board, but in the event of a fire, I very much hope to have their foam application to hand.

Now entering the summer season, we are all looking forward to enjoying a little relaxation, albeit with one eye on the lookout for new builds, launches and pioneering systems!

Have a great summer, and we look to forward to seeing you at all the major events later in the year!

Although the industry is going through a difficult time at present, spirits remain high.

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