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MarAd study: Shipbuilding vital to U.S. economy New weapon for anti-piracy Horizon Lines opts for dual fuel

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Rolls-Royce will supply gas powered propulsion systems for three high-speed ferries being converted to LNG for Spain’s Baleària Ferry, which provides service from the Spanish mainland to the Baleària islands

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Pirates beware

Contributing editor Paul Bartlett reports on a new non-lethal antipiracy solution currently under development Plus: Advanfort offshore support vessel safely slips past growing “floating armory” debate

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6 uPdate • MarAd report: Shipbuilding vital to U.S. economy • Carnival suing BAE Systems Southeast Shipyards • Container line giants propose alliance • Shipyards recognized for safety

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The HOS Coquille at Bollinger Morgan City is the fourth of six boats in the HOS conversion program

12 Washington Funding shortfall would hurt Coast Guard’s recapitalization

23 neWsMakers Carnival splits Chairman and CEO role

24 tech neWs Bergen Engines joins Tognum

27 contracts Eastern signs contracts for two MPSVs 32 salvage coluMn Marine salvage: What is it?

GULF COAST SHIPYARDS stretch to meet the demand from the oil patch

• Oil patch drives optimism • Huge spar makes journey to GOM • Oceaneering to charter subsea support vessel • Former Navy oiler to be cut up at Southern Recycling • Four more towboats for FMT And much more...

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ShipyardS are vital to U.S. economy A recent study released by the U.S. Maritime Administration verified what many in the U.S. maritime industry are well aware of—that the shipbuilding and repair industry plays a vital role in the U.S. economy.

And, while we all might have said, “Well, duh, yeah,” the report quantifies it. In “The Economic Importance of the U.S. Shipbuilding and Repairing Industry,” MarAd estimates the impact at $36 billion in Gross Domestic Product in 2011. That’s impressive. And the economic benefit isn’t just limited to the states or regions where shipyards are located.

MarAd says that all 50 states benefit.

Nationwide, 300 shipyards directly employ 107,240 and a total of 402,010 through indirect and induced from operations, as well as from capital investments in things such as new structures, facilities and equipment. Virginia is the largest employer

of shipyard workers—its home to a little shipyard called Newport News Shipbuilding—with 26,730, roughly 25 percent of the total direct employment.

With the national economy clawing its way out of the hole dug by the global recession, good-paying jobs are hard to find.

According to the MarAd study, the average salary was $73,630 in 2011, some 45 percent higher than the national average of $50,786 for the private sector economy.

T h a t’s s ome thin g tha t e ver y Con gressman should be made well aware of, particularly, prior to voting on bills that might impact such things as the Coast Guard’s Recapitalization.

We talk more about the MarAd study in this month’s Update section.

Of course, shipbuilding is front and center in our 18th annual Gulf Coast Headliner

John R. Snyder, Publisher & Editor jsnyder@sbpub.com

supplement, which highlights the maritime business on the Gulf Coast from Tampa to Texas. With as many as 65 floating drill rigs expected to be operating in the deep waters of the U.S. Gulf by 2015, offshore support vessel operators seemingly can’t build new generation OSVs fast enough. That has shipyards up and down the coast busy and looking to grow their workforces.

Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) as marine fuel is clearly coming into its own. One interesting project that U.S. shipyards will be bidding for is the repowering of two steam-powered ships to dual fuel (LNG) for Horizon Lines.

Six U.S. shipyards and six foreign shipyards have been sent Request for Pricing (RFP) by Horizon Lines. The conversion from steam turbine to dual fuel, medium-speed diesel power plant is expected to be completed by late 2015 to early 2016.

MaritiMe trivia trivia Question #4 In the old navy, when you sought donations for a mate in dire need, what was that practice called?

The first sailor or lubber who correctly answers the Maritime Trivia question will receive a color J. Clary collector print. Email your guess to: marineart@jclary.com Mike Schroeder, Technical Support Manager, SunSource, Stone Mountain, GA, was the winner of last month’s trivia question, “In the old days, why were upside down hatch covers considered bad luck.”

Answer: It was thought that the practice gave evil spirits the chance to sneak below and bewitch the cargo.

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Shipbuilding vital to U.S. economy The U.S. ShipbUilding and repair industry is a vital part of the U.S. economy, supporting $36 billion in Gross Domestic Product (GDP), according to a recent U.S. Maritime Administration report.

According to the report, “Economic Importance of the U.S. Shipbuilding and Repairing Industry,” more than 300 U.S. shipyards directly provided some 107,000 jobs, $7.9 billion in labor income to the national economy and contributed $9.8 billion in GDP in 2011. Additionally, the average income for these industry jobs, $73,000, is 45 percent higher than the national average. On a nationwide basis, including direct, indirect, and induced impacts, the industry supported 402,010 jobs, $23.9 billion of labor income and $36 billion in GDP. “The economic impact of shipbuilding

and repair extends beyond our coasts, the Great Lakes and inland waterways,” says Frank Foti, Chairman of the Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) and President and CEO of Vigor Industrial. “Shipyard work supports good paying jobs for skilled industrial craftspeople in all 50 states.”

Shipbuilding jobs have a big effect on the wider economy, notes SCA. According to the study, each job in private shipbuilding and repair supports another 2.7 jobs nationally.

Each dollar of labor income in the shipyard sector leads to another $2.03 in labor income in other parts of the economy, and each dollar worth of goods and services leads to another $2.66 in the wider economy.

SCA President Matthew Paxton, says, “MarAd’s report clearly demonstrates how this industry is vital to both our national and economic security.”

Navy cites “lack of leadership” iN McM grouNdiNg The U.S. Navy receNTly released the results of an investigation on the grounding of the ex-USS Guardian in Philippine waters on January 17.

Characterizing the ex-Guardian’s grounding on Tubbataha Reef in the Sulu Sea as a “tragic mishap,” Adm. Cecil D. Haney, Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, wrote in the 160-page document that “USS Guardian leadership and watch teams failed to adhere to prudent, safe, and sound navigation principles which would have alerted them to 6 MARINE LOG July 2013

approaching dangers with sufficient time to take mitigating action.”

Admiral Haney further summarized that a “lack of leadership” led to the watch team’s disregard of visual cues, electronic cues and alarms in the hours leading up to the grounding, and that an ultimate reliance on what would turn out to be inaccurate Digital Nautical Charts (DNC) during the planning and execution of the navigation plan ultimately led to a degradation of the ship’s navigation ability.

DNV says that it has been chosen by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to create a report on the potential of LNG-powered international shipping in the North American Emission Control Area (ECA) and to identify the necessary conditions for the successful implementation of LNG as a fuel source in the region.

Natural gas is a widely available fuel across North America, but availability of LNG is limited, as the demand and supply side are waiting for each other, partly held up by logistical problems. The big investment decisions that have to be made related to LNG as a fuel are not made easier by the uncertainty and guesswork currently surrounding the feasibility of LNG as a fuel.

“In developing LNG as an alternative fuel for short sea shipping, we foresee significant market opportunities for manufacturers, ship designers, and yards [that] focus on LNG technology,” says Tony Teo, DNV’s Technology and Business Director in the U.S. “DNV’s involvement in research and innovation in LNG supply, storage, engines and emission issues,” says Teo, “has demonstrated that ship safety, market mechanisms, and operational regularity can be maintained when operating ships on LNG. But there are many variables and risks that have to be assessed and managed first, and we hope this study will contribute to this.”

Topics to be addressed as part of the feasibility study will include: • Key trends for international shipping services in the North American ECA • Ship types and routes • Current and planned LNG infrastructure • Mapping the regulatory regime • Environmental benefits • Assessment of technology readiness • Key enablers The report will be delivered to the IMO in October, and be used as decision-making tool to remove some of the obstacles identified in the report.

DNV’s most recent work on LNG in the U.S. includes assisting the Washington State Department of Transportation, Ferr y Division with safet y, securit y assessment and operational planning for LNG-fueled ferries.

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rolls-royce to provide lNg for spanish ferry operator rolls-royce plc has signed a memorandum of understanding with Spain’s Baleària to design gas-powered propulsion systems for three Baleària high-speed ferries—converting the vessels from diesel fuel to liquefied natural gas (LNG).

The project will also require the development of an economic and technical proposal to convert the three ferries—the

HSC Ramon Llull, HSC Jaume II and the HSC Jaume III—to LNG. Spain’s Cotenaval will be the lead naval architect on the project.

“The change in fuels will allow us to have high-speed, more competitive vessels available and, at the same time, be more respectful towards the environment,” said Adolfo Utor, Chief Executive Officer, Baleària.

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Named as defendants in the civil action are: BAE Systems SSY Alabama Property Holdings, LLC, BAE Systems Southeast Shipyards Alabama LLC, Signal Ship Repair, LLC, The United States Army Corps Of Engineers, Bernadette W. Johnson, individually and as Surviving Wife and as Administratrix and Personal Representative of the Estate of John R. “Buster” Johnson, and Jason Alexander Ewing.

Carnival is seeking damages “in excess of $12.6 million” and, among other things,

asserts that BAE was in breach of its ship repair contract with Carnival by failing to provide a suitable berth and wharfage for the Triumph.

Signal Ship Repair’s shipyard was damaged in the incident as was the Corps of Engineers Dredge Wheeler. Signal has filed a $300,000 claim against Carnival and Carnival says a claim from the Corps is anticipated.

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Metal shark gets Navy contract Louisiana-based Metal Shark Aluminum Boats was recently awarded a $9.63 million firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity U.S. Navy contract for the construction of command force protection medium harbor security boats, technical data and spare parts.

The contract includes options that, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of the contract to $34.39 million.

The harbor security boats will provide anti-terrorism and force protection patrols for U.S. Navy installations. Each boat has four weapon foundations for .50 caliber weapons, hoisting fittings and transportation tie-downs certified to U.S. Navy requirements.

Metal Shark Aluminum Boats has supplied boats for the Navy and U.S. Coast Guard. It will perform the work at its facility in Jeanerette, LA. The contract will be completed by June 2015.

Container line giants propose alliance Faced wiTh decliNiNg volUme growth and overcapacity in the market, some of the biggest container line operators in the world have agreed in principle to create a longterm alliance on East-West trades that aims to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Subject to regulatory approval, the service could start by the second quarter of 2014.

Called the P3 Network, the joint alliance of Maersk Line, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. and CMA CGM would operate a capacity of 2.6 million TEU (initially 255 vessels on 29 loops) on three trade lanes: Asia – Europe, Trans-Pacific and Trans-Atlantic.

Maersk will contribute about 42% of the capacity for the network, including the new Triple-E ships. The first vessel in the TripleE series, the Maersk Mc-Kinney Møller, was recently named at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering in Okpo, South Korea.

For the P3 Network, MSC will provide 34% of the capacity and CMA CGM, 24%.

While the P3 Network vessels will be operated independently by a joint vessel operating center, the three lines will continue to have fully independent sales,

marketing and customer service functions.

Maersk said the The P3 Network would "provide customers with more stable, frequent and flexible services."

Each of the lines will offer more weekly sailings in their combined network than they do individually. As an example, the P3 Network plans to offer eight weekly sailings between Asia and Northern Europe. In addition the P3 Network will offer more direct ports of call.

The improved network is expected to reduce the disruptions for customers caused by cancelled sailings.

In order to provide customers with a consistent service offering across the network, the lines will establish an independent joint vessel operating center.

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KviChaK deliverS paTrol CrafT To bpd SeaT Tle’S K vichaK mariNe iNdUSTrieS, iNc, has delivered the patrol 28 to the Boston police department harbor Unit (Bpd). designed by Kvichak and Amgram Ltd., UK, the 28 ft all-aluminum vessel will perform search and rescue, border patrol and maritime security operations in port and

coast waters. With power provided by twin honda 225 hp VtEC outboard engines, the patrol boat will be able to travel at speeds of over 45 knots. t he Bpd deliver y follows Kvichak ’s completion and deliver y of fifteen 30 ft Rapid Response Skimmers to the U.S. Navy. Adaptable for a variety of marine spill scenario, the all-aluminum skimmers will be able to recover a wide range of

spills from light sheens to ver y viscous weathered oil products.

Each skimmer is equipped with an oil recovery system that includes a Kvichak/ Marco CI-1 Filterbelt oil skimming module, a Kvichak/Marco U-040 Capsulpump offload system with 50 ft hose, and a recovered oil capacity of over 1,200 gallons.

In total, the Nav y operates over 85 Kvichak-built skimmers worldwide.

Shipyards recognized for SafeTy Thirteen shipyards were recognized with SCA’s 2012 Safety Awards at the Shipbuilders Council of America General Membership Meeting recently held in Washington, DC. More than 90 representatives from the shipyard industrial base were in attendance for the annual award ceremony.

Shipyards receiving Awards for Excellence in Safety included: Austal USA, Bollinger Shipyards, Inc., Campbell Transportation Co., Chesapeake Shipbuilding, Jeffboat, Signal International, Inc., and Southwest Shipyards, LLC. GladdingHearn Shipbuilding, a Duclos Corporation, received an Award for Improvement in Safety. Shipyards receiving both Improvement in Safety and Excellence in Safety Awards included BAE Systems Ship Repair, BAE Systems Southeast Shipyards, Conrad Shipyards, LLC, Detyens Shipyard, and Marine Hydraulics International.

SCA conducts quarterly Injury and Illness surveys. Blinded data is aggregated to display a representative picture of the industry.

That picture, over the past 10 years, displays a steady decline in recordable incident rates.

In 2011, SCA’s total recordable incident rate (TRIR) was 5.16, well below the industry atlarge rate of 7.8.

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noaa seeks to extend ship strike rules north atLantic right whaLes are among the most endangered species in the world, with biologists estimating that only 450 are in existence today. Yet they remain highly vulnerable to ship strikes. To help

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conserve the right whale population a rule was put in place in 2008 that required vessels to lower their operating speed when entering areas frequented by right whales.

Five years later, NOAA Fisheries is seeking comments on its proposal to make the rules permanent, further helping reduce the number of collisions between ships and North Atlantic right whales.

Scheduled to expire in December 2013, the rules require vessels, 65 feet long or greater, traveling in certain areas along the East Coast of the continental United States (from Maine to Florida) to reduce speed to 10 knots or less.

According to NOAA the rules have proven effective. Since they were implemented, NOAA says, “no right whale ship strike deaths have occurred in Seasonal Management Areas,” and studies indicate that ship speed reduction has reduced the probability of fatal ship strikes of right whales by 80 to 90 percent.

“Reducing ship speeds in areas where there are endangered right whale works,” says Sam Rauch, Acting Administrator, NOAA Fisheries. “It is a proven method to reduce deaths and serious injury to these incredible creatures. Making these protections permanent will make U.S. East Coast waters safer for right whales, and will allow them to reach full maturity, which is critical to their long-term survival.”

Moreover, the proposal is just a small part of a much larger and comprehensive approach to saving right whales with the help of the shipping industry. Among the proposed initiatives is the consulting on operations of federal ships under the Endangered Species Act; developing an expanded outreach and education program; and modifying shipping routes in waters off Massachusetts, Georgia and Florida.

NOAA also says it has developed a management program that will ask vessel operators to travel less than 10 knots or avoid areas that are frequented by right whales but aren’t covered by the specified speed restriction zones.

According to NOAA the maritime industry has been more than cooperative, with most vessels incorporating speed restriction into their standard operations and voyage planning.

The proposed rule also seeks public input on ways to measure the effectiveness of the existing speed restrictions and whether they should be phased out in the future.

Comment on the proposed regulations must be sent to NOAA Fisheries no later than August 6. www.NmFS.Noaa.gov

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SenaTe ConfirMS foxx aS TranSporTaTion SeCreTary the united states Senate has voted unanimously to confirm Anthony R. Foxx, the Mayor of Charlotte, N.C., to succeed Ray LaHood as Secretary of Transportation.

Mayor Foxx was nominated by President

Obama in April and his confirmation was reportedly “remarkably smooth and uncontentious.”

Upon Foxx’s confirmation, President Obama said, “Anthony knows firsthand that investing in our roads, bridges and transit systems is vital to creating good jobs and ensuring American businesses can grow and compete in a 21st century global economy.”

The President said he looked forward to working with Foxx.

Two new TowboaTS campbell TraNSporTaTioN co, iNc., pittsburgh, pA, has christened two new 65 for Campbell ft towboats for its fleet and a 150 ft drydock TransporTaTion for its shipyard. the 150 ft x 75 ft drydock, 65 ft between wingwalls, was partially built with a small shipyard grant from the U.S Maritime Administration (MarAd) and constructed at the Campbell Transportation shipyard in Congo, WV. the two 65 ft x 24 ft x 8 ft towboats were built at the Campbell shipyard in Dunlevy, pA. one of the towboats, the M/V renee Lynn, has two Caterpillar C-18 Series engines, rated at 1,200 hp, with twin disc reduction gearing and two 54 in x 49.5 in pitch, four-bladed propellers. The towboat has four flanking and two steering rudders, with two patterson, 20-ton low profile winches. the other towboat, the M/V Alice Jean, has two Cummins QSK-19 series engines, rated at 1,320 hp, with twin disc reduction gearing and 58 in x 46 in pitch, four-bladed propellers. It also has four flanking and two steering rudders and two patterson 20-ton low profile winches.

Both towboats also benef ited indirectly from stimulus money provided through MarAd in 2009 for new industrial fabrication.

Both towboats were built to comply with new U.S. Coast Guard Subchapter M inspection regulations. The towboats are named after the wife and the mother of two long-term employees of Campbell Transpor tation; Renee Lynn Griz zel, wife of Steve Grizzel, director of human Resources, and Alice Jean Corigliano, mother of Ron Corigliano, Director of Regulatory Compliance.

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Funding shortfall would hurt Coast Guard’s recapitalization Last month, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation voiced their concern about the impact of the projected $600 million reduction in the U.S. Coast Guard’s Acquisition, Construction and Improvements Account.

At the subcommittee hearing, “Coast Guard Readiness: Examining Cutter, Aircraft, and Communications Needs,” Ranking Member John Garamendi (D-CA) and Chairman Duncan Hunter (R-CA) listened to testimony by expert witnesses on how projected reductions would affect the Coast Guard’s ability to achieve its $29 billion recapitalization program. Witnesses were in agreement that unless significant additional funding is provided, the nation’s oldest continuous maritime service will experience reduced operational capabilities and mission performance.

At the hearing, Vice Commandant of the Coast Guard Admiral John P. Currier said the Coast Guard would see

replacement assets. This will increase acquisition costs for taxpayers, place further strain on the Service’s aging and failing legacy assets, exacerbate growing capability gaps, and seriously degrade mission effectiveness.”

Hunter said that because of its failing legacy assets, the Coast Guard has been forced to reduce hours spent conducting drug interdiction activities by 65 percent in recent fiscal years.

“The only way to reverse the decline in the Coast Guard’s mission performance is to make the necessary investments to acquire new and improved assets. Unfortunately, based on the last couple of budget requests, it appears this Administration refuses to make those investments. If that is the case, then it is time for the President to tell Congress what missions the Coast Guard will no longer conduct. It is simply irresponsible to continue to send our servicemen and women out on failing legacy assets commissioned over 50 years ago and expect them to succeed in their missions.”

increased illegal maritime activities in the waters of California and Texas if the U.S. were to strengthen security on the southwest border, as is proposed in the Senate’s immigration bill.

While the Coast Guard is finally taking delivery of new assets such as the Fast Response Cutter, National Security Cutter, and Medium Response Boats, Chairman Duncan Hunter (R-CA) said the President’s proposed budget would “set the program back another 15 to 20 years.”

The FY2014 President’s Budget requests $9.79 billion for the Coast Guard, including $743 million for vessels, including the National Security Cutter (NSC-7), two Fast Response Cutters (FRC), Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) acquisition, and funding for In-Service Vessel sustainment, including a 140 ft icebreaker.

“The President guts the Coast Guard’s acquisition budget, cutting it by 42 percent below the current level,” said Hunter. “The President’s request proposes to terminate or delay the acquisition of critically needed

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By Paul Bartlett, Contributing Editor

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he frequency of pirate attacks in the Gulf of Aden has fallen off in recent weeks, according to reports from the International Maritime Bureau. But don’t be fooled into thinking that maritime piracy is an issue that’s going away any time soon.

Pirate attacks on shipping and offshore installations are spreading geographically and, in many cases, becoming more aggressive. No longer are crews merely kidnapped and held, pending settlement of a ransom demand— the typical Somali game-plan—it’s now grab the ship, do something nasty to its crew, and unload and sell the cargo.

What happens to the asset itself is almost incidental, but it could even be scuttled or simply allowed to drift off, unmanned and without power.

The situation is perhaps at its worst in West Africa where there is a ready local market for a range of oil products that form the backbone of the region’s export trade. But experts point to various other locations where incidents of piracy are on the rise—including Indonesia, Malaysia, waters off Singapore, China, the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean.

According to the latest figures from IMB Piracy Reporting Center, there were 120 reported incidents worldwide, including four hijackings as of June 20. This includes seven piracy incidents and one hijacking off of Somalia and 22 incidents and one hijacking off of Nigeria. Somali pirates are currently holding 68 hostages and four vessels.

This is why an inspired initiative from a privately owned U.S. company comes at just the right time. Nearing the final stage of its development, WatchStander is the brainchild of a team comprising computer software, surveillance and defense specialists. The technology has its roots firmly planted in defense systems developed by the U.S. Navy and in place today to protect warships and other military assets.

Much of the creative work has been carried out in the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Pennsylvania State University with which WatchStander President David Rigsby has a long association.

The challenge has been to make complex military systems suitable and affordable for commercial applications in the maritime and offshore environments.

This process is now almost complete and ship finance veteran Paul Slater has been drafted in as Chief Operating Officer to bring the new system to market. He has high hopes. And if the product continues to receive the enthusiastic accolades it has won recently, it seems he has good reason.

The WatchStander system, adapted from military systems, uses long-range high-resolution radar capable of detecting small craft up to 25 miles away to build tracks of every potential threat. The “smart” part of the software is that it automatically determines which, if any, of the radar targets poses a threat.

If a target is seen to behave suspiciously—ceasing forward propulsion, launching skiffs, circling or following, for example—a ship’s master and crew is automatically alerted and an automated defensive response is triggered. The response is designed to disorient potential attackers through “sensory bombardment”—using sound and light to cause extreme discomfort but no permanent damage.

“These guys don’t respond to ‘Hands up’,” comments Slater. “That’s why shooter teams are not the answer. Apart from the headache of flying security personnel and their weapons in and out, as well as arming them and then installing them on board ship in a foreign jurisdiction, they have to be 100% certain of a potential threat before taking action. Otherwise innocent fishermen get killed.”

Slater points out that well-equipped pirates may now have longrange rocket-propelled grenades on board small powerful craft moving at 40-50 knots. “These guys can hit you before they’re even within your range,” he says.

Twelve-million candlepower light cannons, mounted on 360° pan/ tilt platforms located on bridge-wings, track the target whichever way it goes. If an approach continues, other defense mechanisms are triggered, causing more pain and further disorientation. All of the action is recorded by video.

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Importantly, the system warns a potential aggressor that a lethallyarmed security team is on board and primed for action, whether or not this is the case. The element of surprise is lost and pirates may opt for an easier target.

The equipment has been extensively tried and tested and, Slater says, will soon be installed on the first commercial vessel. Significant interest has already been shown by the U.S. Maritime Administration, which has supported the WatchStander initiative from the outset. It operates some 100 assets for which the system is potentially suitable. Several major cruise lines and a couple of global container lines have also expressed interest.

“We still have a few more tests to run,” Slater says, “but the first systems will be available within months. The level of enquiry is very exciting, however, particularly since we haven’t yet started marketing the system in earnest.”

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The idea of privaTe armed securiTy Teams on board commercial vessels is starting to gain backing among shipowner associations. The German Shipowners’ Association (VDR), for example, says private security firms operating in Germany and abroad can apply for approval with the German Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA) to be commissioned on board merchant ships flying the German flag under a new Maritime Ship Surveillance Regulation that entered into force last month.

“It’s important that the approval process for private security services can finally begin now,” says VDR CEO Ralf Nagel. “The salient points for the shipowners were taken into consideration by the German federal government.”

Private security firms will have to comply with several requirements under the new regulation. Additionally, the use of firearms is only permitted in self-defense or for emergency assistance.

Starting December 1, only private maritime security companies that have been approved by the BAFA can be deployed on ships flying the German flag.

The Danish Shipowners’ Association says it supports national and international initiatives to stop piracy. However, the problem in Somali waters has continued to grow despite significant international naval efforts. While DSA says the piracy problem would be much greater without the international naval presence, more needs to be done. DSA says that while ship personnel should not be armed, the use of armed guards should be a possibility.

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Crew from USS Pinckney approach suspected pirate vessel in U.S. Navy photo

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s inter national cont roversy continues about the “wheres,” “whys” and “how much” of maritime piracy in key international shipping areas, an important debate now focuses on the use of “floating armories” in efforts to restore security on the high seas.

In particular, private security companies relying on unregulated “floating armories”—meant to avoid arms smuggling laws when they lay offshore ports in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean—have created their own, apparently deepening concerns, as recent U.S. government efforts in this regard show.

It is important to remember that in just a few years, the number of private maritime security firms has gone from just a handful to more than two hundred today, a number of which are clearly “wannabes” and “fly-by-nighters” whose substandard performance threatens both our industry and those owners, operators and seafarers that AdvanFort is determined to protect.

The uncertain legal status of the floating armories means that industry critics are increasingly concerned. Not only does the absence of regulation result in their being vulnerable to attack from the same maritime

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denizens they are meant to protect against, but also that any such potential looting by pirates could mean international maritime organized crime is, in fact, strengthened at this critical time.

At AdvanFort, we have been able to offer a unique alternative to these concerns with our predeployed operator support vessel (OSV) network in the piracy High Risk Area in and around the Gulf of Aden. This market-driven remedy for those seeking secure transit in

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The OSV fleet, composed of long endurance vessels, has created the AdvanFort’s Secure Corridor positioned on the commercial shipping lanes in pirate-infested water in the Red Sea, the Somali Basin, Arabian Sea, and Indian Ocean.

In doing so, we have created a distinct set of advantages for all ship owners and operators, because the Secure Corridor means we have been able to help them avoid route changes, delays and unscheduled stops—all of this enables our clients to stop by, pick up and drop off guards in 30 minutes or less.

Our route-specific intelligence assessments together with the strategicallydeployed OSVs allows us to wait for our clients rather than forcing them to wait.

Thus, not only does AdvanFort manage its costs and pass the savings to its clients, but also helps it take control of delivery, ensuring that its teams are ready well in advance of embarkations and disembarkations.

In the context of this increasingly-complex debate about “floating armories” and the very real possibility that U.S. companies will soon be banned from using them, OSVs win points for not being “unregulated” in the same way floating armories are.

Let us be clear: Unlike the floating armories, AdvanFort does not use our OSVs to charge thirdparty guards (i.e. private “cowboy” operators) for storage of weapons and ammunition.

Additionally, AdvanFort also restricts access—allowing only those who are extensively vetted and highly trained AdvanFort guards. Because of this above-board, onboard focus, we have the opportunity to work closely with local officials, harbor masters and others that are vital to improving and strengthening operations.

We also take strong measures to make sure its weapons/ammunition are not hijacked by pirates/terrorists.

The AdvanFort model is based on economic “best practices” for clients, not part of the apparent skull-duggery of avoiding arms smuggling laws when docked in foreign ports, which is why our OSVs have been the focus of independent praise.

Finally, the AdvanFort OSV model is the best way to ensure that legitimate use of floating armories is not forced underground, leaving clients worldwide at new risk from piracy. As a result, AdvanFort welcomes additional regulations, as it expects these will promote even more state-of-theart OSV practices. ■

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he oil patch is bubbling with optimism. And why not? With the total deepwater floating rigs available in the Gulf of Mexico expected to increase 25% by 2015, offshore service vessel operators are scrambling to upgrade their fleets with new next generation multi-purpose offshore support vessels to meet the expected demand. That has shipyards along the U.S. Gulf Coast humming with new orders for the oil patch, with backlogs stretching for most well into 2014. All but six of the 111 offshore vessels on order in the U.S. are being built at Gulf Coast shipyards. Sixtynine of those offshore vessels are Platform Supply Vessels, 25 crewboats, eight Offshore Support Vessels, four Heavy Lift Construction Vessels, two Liftboats, one Dive Support Vessel, and one Light Construction Vessel.

AMFELS, Brownsville, TX, is also constructing one Super 116E jack-up rig for a March 2014 delivery to Mexican company Perforadora Central S.A. de C.V.

BIG SPENDERS The big spenders in the Gulf have included publicly traded Tidewater, Inc., New Orleans, LA, Gulfmark Offshore, Houston, TX, and Hornbeck Offshore Services (HOS), Covington, LA, privately held Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO), Galliano, LA and aggressively positioned Harvey Gulf International

Marine (HGIM), New Orleans—rumored to be planning another acquisition and a possible public offering. Whether an IPO is forthcoming or not for HGIM, clearly it has positioned itself as a progressive company, with orders for six dual fuel PSV’s from TY Offshore, Gulfport, MS, as well as its recent acquisition of Gulf Offshore Logistics. HGIM’s capital expenditures since 2008 have reached $1.7 billion.

Smaller players have also emerged in the deepwater market, such as Jackson Offshore, with some PSVs under construction at BAE Systems Southeast Shipyards and Bordelon Marine, building a series of PSVs for its own fleet at its Houma shipyard.

Each of the Jackson Offshore Operators vessels will be qualified under the U.S. Jones Act and will measure 252 feet long and 60 feet wide. BAE Systems’ Jacksonville shipyard recently commenced construction on the first of two PSVs as part of the original contract.

Those two vessels will be completed in 2015.

At the time of the exercise of the contract option, Lee Jackson, President and CEO of Jackson Offshore Operators, LLC, said,“It’s an exciting time for Jackson Offshore Operators, and the exercising of this option is an example of our confidence in BAE Systems as a quality shipbuilder. Like our other previously announced vessels being built by BAE Systems, once delivered, these vessels

will be deployed on multiyear contracts in the Gulf of Mexico.”

The PSVs are based on a GPA 675J PSV design supplied by Guido Perla & Associates, Inc., Seattle. The vessels include an integrated Rolls-Royce ship systems package, inclusive of a low-voltage, active front-end diesel electric system and a complete RollsRoyce propulsion package with Azipull propulsion thrusters.

Besides TY Offshore, HGIM is building at Thoma-Sea Marine in Lockport, LA, and Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Panama City, FL. With the latest contract signed with Harvey Gulf, deliveries now stretch into 2016, says Eastern Shipbuilding Group’s Steve Berthold. “That contract has a couple of options. We also have more than 20 options with Hornbeck and those are usually exercised at one, two or three at a time. The next period is coming up in six to eight weeks.

They’ll decide on whether they want more PSVs or MPSVs.” Right now Eastern Shipbuilding Group employs about 1,500, but Berthold says the company is looking for roughly 200 more workers. “We’re looking also for more engineers and we want to grow our estimating department.”

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Oil Patch Drives Optimism (cont.) seen the marketplace so active in so many sectors in my entire career.”

Eastern Shipbuilding has built its business on being diverse. Besides PSVs and MPSVs, its also building a fishing trawler processor, and a series of towboats for Florida Marine Transporters. “We’re delighted to get back in the fishing market. It’s where this company got its start. These are extremely sophisticated vessels.”

One of the naval architectural firms that

has emerged as a major player in the offshore market is STX Marine, with offices in Vancouver, Canada, and Houston. STX Marine is supplying the designs for the HGIM boats under construction at Eastern Shipbuilding, Leevac and TY Offshore.

“Success starts with people,” says STX Canada Marine President, Dave McMillan.” McMillan says that while the firm has been under several different ownerships over its 30 years, STX Marine “has always

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These vessels will be equipped to conduct combinations of well intervention, sub-sea operations, sat-diving and ROV operations.

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In announcing their results for the first quarter on May 1, Hornbeck Offshore Service (HOS), Covington, LA, introduced a new wrinkle in its massive newbuilding program. HOS said that instead of building two more HOSMAX 320 Class Offshore Support Vessels—that class is being built at VT Halter Marine, Pascagoula, MS—as it had said on February 6, it was going to commit to constructing two Multi-Purpose Support Vessels based on the HOSMAX 310 design.

HOS struck a deal with Leevac Shipyards, Jennings, LA, to build the two MPSVs, with deliveries to 2016, with exercisable options for two more.

The $1.24 billion new construction program consists of 24 vessels: Four 300 class OSVs, six 310 class OSVs, ten 320 class OSVs and four 310 class MPSVs. In March 2013, HOS contracted with Eastern Shipbuilding to construct two of its new class of Jones Act MPSVs based upon the HOSMAX 310 vessel design, with expected deliveries in the second and third quarters of 2015.

HOS said that based on its current plan to build up to eight Jones Act MPSVs, it had decided to allow the remaining 22 options to construct HOSMAX 320 class OSVs at VT Halter Marine to expire, while maintaining its 22 options to construct additional HOSMAX 310 class OSVs at Eastern Shipbuilding. The next exercise date for those newbuild options has been extended to August 2013.

There’s been some notable HOS stretching projects for Bollinger Shipyards, too.

According to Robert Socha, Bollinger Shipyards Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Bollinger Shipyards has completed the first two of six stretches and upgrades to the HOS 200 Class offshore

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support vessels. With the 40 ft long midbody insertions and upgrades, the HOS OSVs now each have a 2,850 dwt and 8,000 bbl mud capacity and are 240 Class DP2 vessels. Bollinger expects to complete all six upgrades of the $50 million retrofit program

by December of this year.

The retrofits were carried out by Bollinger Morgan City LLC, Amelia, LA, and Bollinger Larose LLC, Larose, LA, two of the company’s 10 shipyards on the Gulf Coast, nine in southern Louisiana and one in Texas. The shipyards have 28 drydocks to meet the new construction, repair and conversion needs of Bollinger’s commercial and government customers.

Bollinger is also due to stretch five OSVs for Harvey Gulf International Marine (HGIM).

Like other shipyards on the Gulf Coast, Bollinger Shipyards has been busy and is looking to expand its workforce. “We have a headcount of about 2,900 now,” says Socha, “and we are looking for qualified personnel to fill good paying positions ranging from welder and fitters to program managers and safety representatives.”

In commercial new construction, the delivery of the M/V Ocean Sky, the fourth Crowley Maritime’s Ocean Class tug, was expected to take place by the end of June.

The vessel was undergoing bollard pull testing last month, according to Socha.

The first two Ocean Class tugs, the Ocean Wave and Ocean Wind, classed DP1, were delivered in the fourth quarter of 2012.

Ocean Sky, sister vessel to the Ocean Sun, was delivered this past May. Each tug has two Caterpillar Tier II-compliant C-280-12 main engines that drive two four-bladed controllable-pitch propellers in high efficiency nozzles via Reintjes LAF 5666 reduction gears. The engines develop a total of 10,880 hp. The engines have the capability of being upgraded to meet EPA Tier III and Tier IV regulations.

At 156 feet in length, the Ocean Sky and Ocean Sun are 10 feet longer than the first two tugs and are rated at 10,880 hp. The 156 ft x 46 ft vessels are outfitted for long-range, high-capacity ocean towing, rig moves, platform and floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) unit tows, emergency response and firefighting.

All four tugs were built at Bollinger Marine Fabricators, LLC in Amelia, LA. Bollinger Shipyards is also building three 290 ft sludge ships for the New York City Department of Environmental Protection.

The tank ships will be used to transport sludge from wastewater treatment plants

that don’t have dewatering facilities. After the water is removed, the sludge material can be turned into fertilizer.

In the government sector, Bollinger Shipyards has been the “go-to” builder for U.S. Coast Guard patrol boats. It latest delivery is the Paul Clark, the sixth Sentinel Class Fast Response Cutter (FRC) to the United States Coast Guard.

The 154 foot cutter is a proven, in-service parent craft design based on the Damen

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Stan Patrol Boat 4708. It has a flank speed of 28 knots, state of the art command, control, communications and computer technology, and a stern launch system for the vessels 26 foot cutter boat. The FRC has been described as an operational “game changer,” by senior Coast Guard officials.

Dredging at Bollinger Fourchon, Golden Meadow, LA, is in preparation for the expansion of the shipyard, which is capable of handling repairs for everything from

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Oil Patch Drives Optimism (cont.) deep-draft vessels to jack up rigs to crewboats. The facility currently has a 1,550 foot long bulkheaded dockside area with a 27 foot clear channel depth, and two drydocks— the larger Mr. Brett, with a 5,000-ton lifting capacity and the smaller Miss Grace, with an 1,800-ton lifting capacity.

STRONG FIRST HALF FOR CONRAD; EYES LNG TANK BARGES “ Thir t y thousand bar rel barges have remained strong for us through the second quarter of this year,” says Conrad Shipyard’s Robert Sampey. “Tank barges continue to be of great interest to Conrad. In the first and second quarters of this year, we’ve experienced significant inquiries for deck and shale barges. We’ve also had a number of inquiries for barges for inland construction work. We’ve also been very successful in building 2,000 hp towboats—we have three under construction now.”

Conrad Shipyard LLC has four facilities, three in Louisiana—Conrad Morgan City and Conrad Deepwater and Conrad Aluminum, both in Amelia—and one in Texas, Orange Shipbuilding in Orange. Last year, Conrad Industries, Inc., the parent of Conrad Shipyard, LLC, reported total annual

revenues of $233.6 million for 2012. In 2013, Conrad has gotten off to a quick start.

It reported net income of $5.9 million and earnings per diluted share of $0.99 for the first quarter ending March 31, 2013 as compared with earnings of $0.52 per diluted share in the same period as last year. Conrad’s backlog of $125.5 million at March 31, 2013 is up more than $55 million from the first quarter of last year.

One area of potential for Conrad is LNG barge construction, says Sampey. “We’ve kept our eye on the budding LNG market.

We’ve had a strong presence in the LPG barge market and we would like to apply that extensive experience to the LNG market.

The 300 ft HOS Red Dawn is the latest delivery from Eastern Shipbuilding

We’ve already teamed up with major LNG players to assist in their efforts in the LNG transportation business. Going forward, I think the LPG/LNG barge market will continue to be an area of interest for Conrad.”

LNG transport barge construction will require Type C LNG tanks made with 9 percent nickel steel or stainless steel. Sampey cited that Conrad has been in contact with suppliers that are experienced in this area of the market in order to provide better service to our customers.

“Our niche strategy is not to build the same barge 100 times, but rather to have the ability to shift our manufacturing process in order to customize a vessel to suit the client’s needs and delivery schedule,” says Sampey “We strategically keep our backlog at a manageable level. Our strength has been and will continue to be on time delivery.”

On the conversion side, Conrad has been successful with offshore vessel stretch programs. Conrad has been awarded a number of these projects that extend well into 2013, all of which were originally 190 Class Offshore Support Vessels. The boats emerged as 230 Class vessels. Now Conrad has been contracted to add midbodies to four additional vessels from the same customer.

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Huge spar makes journey to GOM Dockwise’s heavylift ship Mighty Servant I recently offloaded the 23,000 ton Lucius spar at Ingelside, TX—following a 7,700 nautical mile journey from Pori, Finland— for the Lucius deepwater oil and natural gas project located in the Gulf of Mexico.

Measuring 605 feet long and 110 feet in diameter, the Lucius Truss Spar was loaded onto the Mighty Servant 1 by means of skid from the Technip yard in Pori, Finland.

The spar will be operated by Anadarko Petroleum Corporation at the Lucius Development located in Keathley Canyon Block 875 in the Sub-salt Pliocene of the Gulf of Mexico.

Back in 2011, Paris-based Technip was awarded a contract by Anadarko for the engineering, construction and transport of the Lucius Truss Spar.

The Lucius Truss Spar floating production facility will have a nameplate capacity of 80,000 barrels of oil per day and 450 million cubic feet of natural gas per day. The first oil is expected in 2014.

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Oceaneering tO charter subsea suppOrt vessel oceaneering international, inc., Houston, TX, has entered into a three-year charter for use of the Normand Flower, a multi-service subsea support vessel owned

by Solstad Offshore ASA. The charter term is expected to commence during the fourth quarter of 2013 upon arrival of the vessel for work in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM).

Prior to commencement of the charter, the

Normand Flower will undergo modifications to enhance its project capabilities, including reconfiguration to accommodate two Oceaneering, high-specification, work class ROVs. The vessel will also be equipped with a satellite communications system capable of transmitting streaming video for real-time work observation by shore personnel.

Built in 2002, the Normand Flower is a

UT 737 design CSV with an overall length of approximately 305 feet (93 meters), a Class 2 dynamic positioning system, accommodations for 85 personnel, a helideck, a 150-ton active heave compensated crane, and a working moonpool.

The vessel will be used to augment Oceaneering’s ability to provide subsea intervention services in the ultra-deep waters of the GOM and other international markets, depending on demand. These services include performing inspection, maintenance, and repair (IMR) projects and hardware installations. IMR projects are expected to include chemical well stimulation and hydrate remediation. Hardware installations are expected to include umbilicals, subsea trees, flowline jumpers, flying leads, and manifolds.

Oceaneering President and CEO M. Kevin McEvoy said, “We are very pleased to have added, on a long-term basis, this high-end vessel to our suite of assets to enhance our capabilities to serve our customers operating in deepwater. This charter demonstrates our belief that the deepwater subsea intervention market has a promising and sustainable future.”

Container tonnage up at the Port of Houston container tonnage at the Port of Houston was up 9 percent through May according POHA Executive Director Len Waterworth.

Waterworth also reported that May operating revenue was at an all-time high of $20 million, up 4 percent or $800,000. Yearto-date operating revenue of $96 million reflects a $4 million or 5 percent increase, again driven by strong container growth.

Also in his monthly report, Waterworth said that total tonnage at Port Authority facilities for the month of May was 3 million tons, up 10 percent over the prior year, led by container growth at Barbours Cut, in particular. Year-to-date total tonnage of 15 million tons is up 3 percent. Container tonnage is up 10 percent in May and up 9 percent year to date, at 8 million tons.

Waterworth said steel for the month of May is down 21 percent due primarily to declines in the drilling industry, which was at a peak in 2012. Year to date, steel is at 2 million tons. Bulk cargo (including grains and coal) is up by 37 percent at 1 million tons due in part to improved grain exports over the prior year. Year to date, bulk cargo is 4 million tons, up 14 percent.

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Former Navy oiler to be cut up at

SOuTHerN reCyCLING olD navy ships Don’t Die, they are reborn as girders, washing machines or razor blades. That could be the future for the decommissioned Cimarron Class fleet oiler ex-USS Merrimack, which served in the U.S. Navy’s Atlantic Fleet during its 30-plus-year career. The ship is set to be scrapped at Louisiana ship recycler, Southern Recycling.

Built back in 1981 by Avondale Shipyards in New Orleans, the 700 foot-long ship is docked at Southern Recycling’s Amelia, LA, facility, waiting to be cut into “chunks” for recycling. Until it was decommissioned in December 1998, the ex-USS Merrimack was used to refuel underway Navy ships. After it was decommissioned, the oiler was transferred to the U.S. Maritime Administration and became part of the NDRF. Now the ex-USS Merrimack has been sold

by MarAd to Southern Recycling for scrapping, which should take four to five months to complete. Ships such as the Merrimack contain both ferrous and non-ferrous metals such as aluminum, copper and lead. Southern

Former Navy oiler ex-USS Merrimack awaiting recycling in Amelia, LA

Recycling can then sell the scrap metal on the domestic and international markets.

Awaiting a similar fate at the Amelia facility was the 43-year-old tug Coastal Sun, which was built by Gulfport Shipbuilding, Orange, TX. Owned by EMR, one of the world’s largest metal recyclers, Southern Recycling has waterfront facilities in New Orleans, Amelia, Morgan City, and Calcasieu, LA, and Brownsville, TX, with derrick cranes capable of lifting

huge sections of steel weighing up to 350 tons.

Besides vessels, Southern Recycling also handles the scrapping of decommissioned offshore platforms. This is a growing market, which by some estimates has a value between $30 billion to $40 billion. Under the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement’s idle iron policy released in October 2010, platforms and offshore structures must be removed no later than five years after they become idle.

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Leevac Shipyards, LLC, through its newly created subsidiary Leevac Shipyards Houma, LLC, has completed the acquisition of substantially all assets of Quality Shipyards, Inc., Houma LA, from Tidewater Marine, LLC. The acquisition includes 35 acres located on 2,500 feet of waterfront along the intracoastal waterway, four dr y docks (the largest measuring 4,200 tons of capacity), 100,000 square feet of covered production facilities and several large track cranes.

Leevac President & CEO Christian Vaccari, said, “Three years ago, Leevac entered into the repair business with the opening of our Lake Charles location. Listening to our customers’ requests for a repair facility east of Lake Charles prompted our search. When the opportunity arose for us to buy the Quality facility, it made perfect sense. The location, management team, workforce and assets combined with our successful business relationship with Tidewater made this an easy decision for us.

“The Houma facility is located closer to many of the shore based operations of our customers who operate in the Gulf of Mexico and inland waterways and also provides us some geographic diversification for our repair business. Additionally, we plan to make investments in the facility that will allow us to expand our new construction business.”

Billy Brown, Tidewater’s Vice President for Engineering and Technical Services, said, “Tidewater has worked with Leevac on numerous new construction projects, including the LDS 300 DE series of deepwater PSVs. We consider Chris and the rest of the Leevac team to be high quality professionals and we look forward to continuing to work with Leevac on our on-going new construction projects. We also look forward to developing a ship repair relationship with Leevac.”

Larry Vauclin will assume the role as Vice President and General Manager of Leevac Shipyards Houma. In addition to his new role, Vauclin has been leading the transition of ownership since the beginning of formal discussions with Tidewater. Vauclin has an impressive 52-year shipyard career. Prior to joining Leevac, he was Vice President of the Central Division at Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. The move to President and GM of Leevac Houma represents a homecoming of sorts.

Vauclin’s prior experience includes managing Quality Shipyards in Houma (the same yard he will be managing now for Leevac) for over 27 years.

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FOur MOre TOwbOATS FOr FMT privately helD Florida Marine Transporters, Inc., Mandeville, LA , recently exercised an option for the construction of four additional 90 ft x 32 ft x10 ft Canal Class Inland Towboats at Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Panama City, FL. FMT, which transports both liquid and dry bulk cargoes, is controlled by owner

Dennis Pasenitne, who acquired the company in 1998. With this most recent order, FMT will have contracted Eastern Shipbuilding to build a total of 60 towboats based on a common design furnished by naval architectural firm Gilbert Associates, Inc., Boston, MA.

Austal lays keel for LCS 8 austal usa, Mobile, al, recently held a keel-laying ceremony for the fourth Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), Montgomery (LCS 8). The ship is the second LCS of 10 awarded by the Navy to Austal, as prime contractor, and the keel laying ceremony is the sixth celebrated by Austal, as prime, in less than three years.

During that time Austal’s Mobile shipyard has grown tremendously, increasing by over 2,000 total employees, and doubling the size of the facility.

Ship sponsor Mary Blackshear Sessions, wife of U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL), was present to weld her initials onto the keel plate as the Keel Authenticator. She was assisted by “A” class welder Kyle Hinton, who has been with Austal since 2011.

A traditional keel-laying ceremony marks the first significant milestone in the construction of the ship. Austal’s modular approach to shipbuilding means that 36 of the 37 modules that will become LCS 8 are already under construction. At Austal, therefore, keel-laying marks the beginning of final assembly.

Four modules have been moved from Austal’s Module Manufacturing Facility (MMF), two of which are erected in the final assembly bay in their pre-launch position. The rest will follow over the coming months.

Craig Perciavalle, Austal USA President, made the following statement during his address to the guests at the event, “The Montgomery will be a revolutionary Naval combatant; a cost-effective ship with incredible speed, mobility, flexibility and firepower that will serve our Nation well across the globe, during times of both peace and war.”

The largest aluminum shipyard in the world, Austal USA is the prime contractor for a $3.5 billion contract with the U.S. Navy to build ten 127-meter Independencevariant Littoral Combat Ship class vessels.

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ABS is a leading inter national cla ssif ication societ y devoted to promoting the security of life, property and the marine environment. ABS develops and verifies standards for the design, construction, and maintenance of ships and offshore structures. From its headquarters in Houston, Texas, ABS delivers services and solutions to clients through a network of more than 200 local representative offices in 70 countries.

ABs AmericAs Division Headquarters 16855 Northchase Drive Houston, TX 77060

Ph: (281) 877-600 Fax: (281) 877-6001 absamer@eagle.org www.eagle.org

ABS Nautical Systems, a division of ABS, is a leading provider of integrated asset management software for the maritime industry. NS5 Enterprise is more than just software, it is a powerful suite of products designed to help marine and offshore owners and operators reduce costs and promote operational efficiency across their organization. Solutions are available in: Maintenance, Supply Chain, Workforce, Safety and Environmental Management.

ABs NAuticAl systems ABS Plaza 16855 Northchase Drive Houston, TX 77060

Ph: (281) 877-5700 Fax: (281) 877-5701 ns-info@eagle.org www.eagle.org

Austal’s US shipyard began operations in 1999 and currently occupies 130 acres on the Mobile River approximately 20 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. Austal is the U.S. Navy’s prime contractor for the, $3.5B, ten-ship, 127-meter Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship contract. The Navy has also awarded Austal, as prime contractor, a $1.6B contract to build ten 103meter Joint High Speed Vessels. Austal is the leading manufacturing employer in the Mobile area. We employ over 3,500 shipbuilders, designers/engineers, and support staff.

AustAl 100 Addsco Road Mobile, AL 36602

Ph: (251) 434-8000 Fax: (251) 445-7476 www.austal.com

BOK Financial understands the risks and challenges of the maritime industry. Whether you’re adding a new vessel or significantly expanding your fleet, BOK Financial is capable of meeting your most important marine finance needs. You’ll work with marine lenders who actively cover and analyze the market to deliver unique ideas and financial solutions that optimize liquidity and improve operator efficiency. Our services include financing and leasing, treasury management, wealth management, international services and risk management solutions.

Bok FiNANciAl Sebastian Solar 1401 McKinney, Suite 1000 Houston, TX 77010 G12 MARINE LOG July 2013

Ph: (713) 289.5840 Fax: (713) 289.5825 ssolar@bokf.com www.bokfinancial.com/marinefinance

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc., Lockport, LA, provides marine repair conversion and new construction services to the energy, commercial and government marine markets in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico region and international markets.

Family owned and operated since 1946, Bollinger consists of ten ISO 9001 certified shipyards and 28 dry docks for small to medium-sized shallow and deepwater vessels and rigs.

BolliNger shipyArds, iNc. P.O. Box 250 8365 Hwy. 308 South Lockport, LA 70374

Ph: (985) 532-2554 Fax: (985) 532-7225 sales@bollingershipyards.com www.bollingershipyards.com

CENTA is a global leader in the innovation and manufacture of flexible coupling solutions for the diesel engine-driven equipment market.

From torsional couplings that dampen harmful vibrations, to complete carbon fiber shafting systems for main ship propulsion, CENTA is a drive component leader you can trust. With over 25 unique styles of flexible coupling and shafting products available, CENTA has the solution for all your ship propulsion and auxiliary drive systems. ceNtA corporAtioN 2570 Beverly Drive #128 Aurora, IL 60502 Contact: Bob Lennon

Ph: (630) 236-3500 Fax: (630) 236-3565 bobl@centacorp.com www.centa.info

Coastal Marine Equipment, Inc. has established a reputation for supplying THE BEST VALUE IN DECK MACHINERY. With over 100 years of combined marine industry experience the key personnel of Coastal Marine Equipment along with the expert craftsmen offer a complete line of marine deck machinery, as well as general fabrication, machining services, installation, maintenance and repair. coAstAl mAriNe equipmeNt, iNc. Ph: (228) 832-7655 sales@coastalmarineequipment.com www.coastalmarineequipment.com

Conrad Shipyards desig ns, builds and overhauls tugboats, ferries, lift boats, deck barges, crane barges, double skin tank barges, spud barges, offshore supply vessels, dredges and other steel and aluminum products for both the commercial and government markets.

The company provides both repair and new construction services at its four shipyards located in Louisiana and Texas. Conrad’s repair activity is supported by six dry docks ranging from 900 tons to 12,500 tons capacity and a 300 ton Travel Lift. coNrAd shipyArds 1501 Front Street Morgan City, LA 70381

Ph: (985) 384-3060 Fax: (985) 385-4090 www.conradindustries.com

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marketplace DNV is an independent global organization, established in 1864 with the purpose of safeguarding life, property, and the environment. DNV has 10,500 people located in 300 countries in three business areas, namely: DNV Maritime and Oil & Gas; DNV KEMA and DNV Business Assurance. DNV Maritime and Oil & Gas provides classification, verification, technology qualification, risk management services to the shipping, offshore and oil & gas industries. By combining risk methodology, technology expertise and in-depth industry knowledge, we assist our customers to safely and responsibly improve their business performance. dnV nortH AmericA mAritime And oiL & GAs 1400 Ravello Dr

Katy, TX 77449, USA Ph: (281) 396-1000 www.dnv.com

H e r b e r t- A B S ’ s o l u t i o n s are User Driven—Endorsed Wor ldwide. Her ber t- A BS bridges design, classification and operational management aspects of vessels and offshore units. The company offers cutting-edge, loading and salvage emergency response software packages and design tools to the maritime and offshore industries. The full product portfolio includes CargoMax, CruiseMax, HECSALV, HECSALV Offshore, HECSDS, LMP-Offshore, Trim & Draft Optimization, Incline, Detailed Deck Plan Entry (DDPE), and Direct Damage Stability.

Herbert-Abs softwAre soLutions LLc 1040 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 200 Alameda, CA 94501

Ph: (510) 814-9065 Fax: (510) 814-9763 hbruhns@herbertsofware.com www.herbert-abs.com

Luf kin Industries designs and manufactures heav ydu t y, pre c isio n ge ar dr i v e s that deliver the strong reliable performance and durability critical in marine applications. Lufkin specializes in configuring marine gearing to customer specifications for multiple types of vessels and applications. All Lufkin marine gears are rated and designed to AGMA and ABS standards..

Lufkin industries, inc.

PO Box 849 Lufkin, TX 75902

Ph: (936) 634-2211 info@lufkin.com www.lufkin.com

Metal Shark’s fleet of custom-built CBRN, law enforcement, military, f i r e/r e s c u e , c o m m e r c i a l a n d recreational boats redefines the standard of excellence for heavy-duty welded aluminum vessels.

Designed to the mission-critical specifications of the world’s most demanding operators, Metal Shark’s solid, durable, and lowmaintenance platforms are built to withstand extreme conditions, harsh environments, and years of abuse. Contact us today and let our team custom-design the perfect Metal Shark for your mission. metAL sHArk ALuminum boAts 6816 East Admiral Doyle Drive Jeanerette, LA 70544

Ph: (337) 364-0777 Fax: (337) 364-0337 sales@metalsharkboats.com www.metalsharkboats.com

Signal International, Inc is a global provider of marine and fabrication services to the offshore, marine and naval industries. The core business is overhaul, repair, and upgrade of vessels, and rigs. Our full service Mobile shipyard specializes in drydocking, topside and conversions.

The 500,000 sq ft fabrication facility in Texas manufactures barges, NOAA-type vessels and renewable energy components. Recognized as one of the “Best Large Shipyards” for excellence in safety, Signal is known for quality workmanship, on time and on budget. siGnAL internAtionAL RSA Battle House Tower 11 North Water Street, Suite 16250

Mobile, AL 36602 Ph: (251) 544-2620 marketing@signalint.com www.signalint.com

For over 60 years, VT Halter Marine has designed and built oceangoing, state-of-the-art vessels, for both military and commercial applications up to Panamax size. Vessel types include: Patrol Vessels, SPECOPS Craft, Logistics Vessels, Landing Craft, Car Carriers, Oil and Cargo Vessels, PSVs, Ferries, ATBs, Research Ships and Fast Sea Lift Vessels.

Vt HALter mArine 900 Bayou Casotte Pkwy Pascagoula, MS 39581

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Improved hull, propeller maintenance could yield $30 billion in annual savings

ClearIng teChnICal hurdle could lead to huge fuel, emissions savings

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mproving hull and propeller performance on ships could yield fuel costs of as much as $30 billion annually and cut manmade greenhouse gas emissions by 0.3%. However, there is a technical hurdle to realizing this potential financial and environmental windfall—it’s the lack of an accurate and reliable method for measuring hull and propeller performance over time.

To address this, an expert group formed by the International Standards Organization (ISO) has begun work on a common industry standard for measuring the changes in hull and propeller performance.

Leading marine coating manufacturer Jotun, Sandefjord, Norway, in cooperation with the Bellona Foundation (Bellona)—an international environmental NGO—and Standard Norway, has brought together shipping stakeholders to agree on a method for measuring changes in hull and propeller performance.

For its part, Jotun has contributed to two proposals submitted by Bellona as a part of the Clean Shipping Coalition to IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC). Working with Bellona, Jotun has hosted two International workshops with more than 40 experts representing relevant stakeholders.

In addition, Jotun and Standard Norway co-authored the New Work Item Proposal, which was approved by ISO. “Broad stakeholder involvement from the start to the end of

this process is absolutely critical,” says Geir Axel Oftedahl, Business Development Director at Jotun Hull Performance Solutions. “Our objective is to win industry acceptance for a method for measuring changes in hull and propeller performance. To achieve this goal, we need to ensure that the standard delivers on the requirements and expectations of all relevant stakeholders.”

Over the next six to 12 months, the ISO expert group will produce a draft standard. Jotun is leading the work on the draft and will share its extensive experience and data within the area of hull and propeller performance. “We are pleased to see that a number of other stakeholders have already agreed to contribute, and call on others with interests and capabilities within the area of hull and propeller performance to do the same,” says Oftedahl. “If we are successful in reaching general agreement on a method for measuring hull and propeller performance, it will make a substantial contribution to the industry—and help align the interests of ship owners, charterers, shipbuilders and eco-technology providers such as Jotun.”

Svend Søyland, Senior Advisor with the Bellona Foundation, argues that identifying overlaps between cost savings and reduced greenhouse gas emissions makes sense. “It is our firm belief that a transparent and reliable standard will enable a level playing field spurring innovation among all stakeholders,” he says.

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paints & Coatings Efficiency control with SPOT Hydrex wants to put control over ship efficiency back in the hands of ship owners and operators. The Belgium-based underwater repair specialists, known for its Ecospeed hull coating system and on-site underwater repairs, has released its White Paper on its SPOT Pilot Project, detailing how simple monitoring and observation can help increase efficiency, and reduce fuel costs and emissions.

The Ship-hull Performance Optimization Tool (SPOT) pilot project’s goal is to help ship owners and operators gain control of the fuel efficiency on their ship by providing a simple method to increase the efficiency of the hull coating system and the hull and propeller husbandry regimen for the entire life of the ship.

“Shipowners and operators need to be able to monitor the hull and propeller performance of any given ship and, if possible, of their fleet, so that they can implement and fine tune the hull and propeller related products and practices which will result in optimum performance of that ship with due regard for all environmental factors,” states Hydrex in the white paper.

The easy to implement system requires owners, operators and crew to accurately monitor the performance of the ship’s hull and propeller over time, and then spot and log the various changes that lead to optimum performance.

Hydrex notes that the observation and recording of speed or time can help “identify over time the most suitable coating type and the ideal underwater hull and propeller maintenance routine for a ship or fleet.”

This observation can be done in two ways—either by monitoring the ship’s speed under comparable conditions or by monitoring the time it takes for a ship to complete the same course repeatedly. Once

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The right hull coatings can help to reduce fuel costs substantially

that data is logged, graphed and analyzed, then the best practice for hull and propeller efficiency can be determined and possibly implemented across the entire fleet.

Hydrex says the benefits of such a system like SPOT would include: • Optimum hull and propeller performance • Reducing the ship’s carbon footprint • Minimizing the harmful environmental effects from any hull and

paints & Coatings propeller efficiency measures being taken • Operating the ship as efficiently as possible over the ship’s full service life Read the Hydrex White Paper No. 12, Ship-hull Performance Optimization Tool (SPOT) (PILOT) in its entirety at www.shiphullperformance.org

Driving down cost and increasing production Offshore tower manufacturers looking to drive down production costs while increasing production speed have found the coatings they’ve been dreaming of in Hempel’s Hempadur 47300.

Specifically designed for use on offshore wind towers, the new low-solvent epoxy mid-coat reduces bottlenecks on wind tower production lines—gratifying news for the industry according to Anders Voldsgaard Clausen, Group Power Generation Segment Manager, Hempel. “The offshore wind energy industry is looking to lower costs in every part of the value chain including productivity in the tower manufacturing stage, as they strive to bring down the total costs of wind energy production.”

Offering faster curing (drying) times, a tower coated with Hempadur 47300 can be handled just fours hours after application at 20°C—a reduction in drying time of 25 percent when compared to standard equivalent coatings.

The “25 percent reduction in curing time means manufacturers can achieve a much faster production flow,” says Clausen. This allows for more towers to be coated, while using up less energy—thus helpTOUGHER ad 178x126mm_Opmaak 1 4/06/13 ing to “drive down the total cost of each unit.” 11:22 Pagina 1 Approved and certified to the NORSOK M-501, system 1, Hempadur 47300 also helps reduce emissions, according to Clausen. The

coating has a solvent content of 190 gram per liter, and as a result releases very little VOC during application.

Sigma launches flexible coatings system The role advances in technology plays in the evolution of antifouling coatings is a vital one—but another factor pushing the coatings industry forward, according to PPG’s Sijmen Visser, is the need to reduce fuel cost while optimizing efficiency.

That need according to Visser is what has driven PPG to consistently develop “hardwearing, environmentally sound products that can offer fuel savings.”

PPG’s Sigma Syladvance 700 is a pure silyl acrylate premium antifouling that has been designed for use on ships working at medium to high rates of operation and medium speeds. The silyl acrylate polymer technology offers self-smooth properties and outstanding fouling protection.

“Silyl-acrylate technology is at the forefront of the drive to reduce fuel spend,” explains Visser, which in many cases can take up 50% of a ship’s daily operating costs.

Based on Sigma Syladvance 800, Sigma Syladvance 700 extends the product line offer by means of an “entry level” Sigma Syladvance.

The untainted nature of the binder technology delivers consistent antifouling performance and predictable linear polishing pattern, leading to a reduction in frictional drag.

Additionally, the coating can be specified for dry dock maintenance and repairs. “Its predictable polishing rate allows us to provide a tailor-made solution for each vessel’s profile and sailing pattern,” says Visser. “As a result, owners and operators can confidently expect to achieve a controlled performance for up to 60 months.” ■

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cospeed gives a very thorough and lasting defense against cavitation and corrosion damage for a ship hull’s entire service life.

The coating equally provides the underwater hull with an impenetrable protective layer while its flexibility enables absorption of the forces that are produced by cavitation. This prevents the damage normally caused by this phenomenon.

EU Office Phone: + 32 3 213 5318 Fax: + 32 3 213 5321 info@ecospeed.be

US Office Phone: + 1 727 443 3900 Fax: + 1 727 443 3990 info@ecospeed.us

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By removing the existing paint layers and applying Ecospeed on the hull we can break the never ending cycle of painting, suffering damage, having to perform extensive repairs in drydock followed by a full repainting, again and again.

With an Ecospeed application no full repaint will be needed during drydocking. Ecospeed is guaranteed for ten years.

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best practices & best technologies for environmental compliance Join us to discuss: LNG bunkering & regulations Ballast water management EEDI: Getting maximum efficiency Corporate culture of compliance Your options for EPA and IMO Handling shipboard waste Which regulations are next And much more

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september 24 & 25, 2013 Washington Marriott Hotel Washington, D.C.

Marketing opportunities Tabletops and sponsorships available.

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Co-moderators: Jeanne M. Grasso, Esq., Partner, Blank Rome LLP Gregory F. Linsin, Esq., Partner, Blank Rome LLP

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Continental Breakfast—Sponsorship Available | Expo Open

Continental Breakfast—Sponsorship Available | Expo Open

Keynote Address

Keynote Address

What’s Happening in Washington?

Creating Value through Communicating Your Sustainability Performance Alfhild Aspelin, Consultant, Two Tomorrows Sustainability Services, a DNV company

Coffee Break—Sponsorship Available | Expo Open What’s Happening at IMO? Panel: Ballast Water Management Luncheon—Sponsorship Available | Expo Open | Luncheon address

Coffee Break—Sponsorship Available | Expo Open International and Domestic Ship Recycling Issues Speaker from Southern Recycling

Lubricate Usage Standards in the 2013 Vessel General Permit Benjamin Bryant, Marine Market Manager, Kluber Lubrication North America LP

Hybrid Technologies

Marine Debris

Luncheon—Sponsorship Available | Expo Open | Luncheon address

Exhaust Gas Cleaning

Making Your Existing Vessel More Energy Efficient

Energy Break—Sponsored by DNV | Expo Open

LNG Bunkering Procedures Tony Teo, Technology and Business Development Manager, North America, DNV Americas

Status of the ME-GI Gas-injected, Two-stroke Engine Les Gingell,Vice President, Sales, Commercial Marine Applications, MAN Diesel & Turbo North America Inc. Operator’s Roundtable Topics to be discussed include: emissions, BWM, waste disposal, ship design, and LNG.

Designing the Eco-Ship

LNG Panel John E. Graykowski, Esq., Principal, Maritime Industry Consultants Jonathan K. Waldron, Esq., Partner, Practice Group Leader Maritime, International Trade, and Public Contracts, Blank Rome LLP Online conference proceedings sponsored by Blank Rome LLP

Cocktail Reception—Sponsorship Available | Expo Open Program subject to change

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newsmakers

Carnival splits Chairman and CEO roles Singapore Shipping Association Honorar y S e c r e t ar y an d I nte rnational Commit tee Chairman EsbEn Poulsson has been elec ted as Vice Chair man of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS). Poulsson joins three other Vice Chairmen: John C. Lyras (Greece), Karin Orsel ( T he Netherlands) and Gerardo Borromeo (Philippines).

Carnival Corporation & plc, the parent company of Carnival Cruise Lines and several other cruise brands, has announced its plan to split the roles of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Mick y Arison who has held the role of CEO for 34 years will remain on as Chairman of the Board.

Meanwhile, Arnold W. donAld will assume the role of CEO. GulfMark Offshore, Inc., Houston, T X, has appointed JAMEs M. MitchEll as

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mitchell replaces Quintin k nEEn who will assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Pascagoula, MS , ha s named do n PErkins Vice President of Contracts and Pricing f o r t h e co mp an y ’s Ingall’s Shipbuilding Division. Perkins has more than 30 years’ experience in the shipbuilding industry. ron dunning and JosEPh hudson have joined the team at Elliott Bay Design Group’s New Orleans office. Dunning brings with him more than 35 years’ experience in structural design. He previously worked with firms and shipyards that include Northrop Grumman and Gibbs & Cox. Meanwhile, Hudson has more than five years of marine design experience, including expertise with ShipConstructor software.

Spain-based Sener has named rAfAEl MArtínEz-AbArcA Operations Manager of the Marine Strategic Business Unit (MaSBU). Mar tínez-Abarca will replace rAfAEl dE góngorA, who is the newly appointed MaSBU General Manager and Head of Sener’s Engineering and Marine Systems Departments.

Current Deputy CEO & Chief Commercial Officer for Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL), christoPhEr J. connor, will take over as President and CEO. He replaces Arild b. ivErsEn who is now consultant to WWL’s parent company.

Lloyd’s Register has appointed both chris finlAyson and Ellis ArMstrong as NonExecutive Directors for Lloyd’s Register Group Ltd’s Board. Finlayson is currently the Chief Executive for BG Group plc. Armstrong is the former CFO of E&P at BP plc.

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techNews AVEVA improVEs EfficiEncy with its software portfolio AVEVA says it has strengthened its AVEVA Marine software portfolio—a set of integrated applications created for the engineering and design of ship and offshore structures, design management and the generation of production information.

The new and improved features will enable the user to increase efficiency and benefit from tools to manage the production process from beginning to end. More specifically, shipbuilders and engineers will be able to manage production from the design phase to workshop, thus increasing the accuracy of production information.

The new features have been added to AVEVA Outfitting to better control Pipe and Steel Outfitting fabrication.

AVEVA Outfitting lets hull and outfitting designers work simultaneously and keep watch on the design as it evolves.

As they work, the software builds the outfitting parts of a sophisticated digital 3D model of the ship.

The features enable the creation of cost optimized, production-ready pipe designs at the outset, reducing time and improving production quality. www.aveva.com

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Hornbeck Offshore Services’ MPSVs will each have installed horsepower of 12,070 bhp

GE to powEr HornbEck MpSVs EastErn shipbuilding group, Panama City, FL, has awarded GE’s Power Conversion business with a contract to supply integrated diesel-electric power, propulsion and vessel control systems for the two Multipurpose Supply Vessels (MPSVs) being built for Hornbeck Offshore Services, Covington, LA. The vessels will each have installed horsepower of 12,070 bhp (9,000 kW).

This contract brings the total number of vessels built by Eastern Shipbuilding Group and equipped with GE’s power, propulsion and control technologies, to 24. GE recently equipped the first in a series of 10 Platform Supply Vessels (PSVs) Eastern is building for Hornbeck.

Under the contract, GE will supply vessel control systems that include Class 2

Dynamic Positioning (DP), power management, alarm and monitoring, vessel control and an integrated bridge system comprising navigation and communication equipment.

“GE is at the forefront of powering, propelling and positioning the offshore industry,” says Paul English, Marine Leader, GE Power Conversion. “By listening and understanding customer needs, we are able to build longstanding relationships and partnerships.”

Adds English, “We are not just a partner for the shipyard. We are also a long-term partner for the vessel owner, Hornbeck.

Over the years to come, we’ll be there to support them with service support, system enhancements and upgrades. We are there for the life of the vessel.” www.ge.com

techNews MAN Diesel & Turbo

Let there be LiGHt

propulsion package for seismic vessel

DiAlight has announced that four of its LED fixture lines have achieved Design Assessment Certification by ABS. The certification means that the fixtures can be used in ABS classified vessels, offshore drilling rigs, platforms and other marine applications world wide.

The ABS Steel Vessel Rules and ABS MODU Rules for Marine Offshore Drilling Units (MODU) include lumen and wattage packages for High Bay, Area Light, Linear and Wallpack/Bulkhead fixture types. LEDs enable operators to decrease energy use and maintenance needs, improve safety, ease disposal and reduce CO2 emissions. www.dialight.com

MAn DiESEL & turbo will supply a complete propulsion package to power a seismic vessel being built for Norway’s GC Rieber Shipping.

Based on the ST 324 XT design from Skipsteknisk, Aalesund, Norway, the vessel will be fitted with a MAN Diesel & Turbo propulsion package that includes four 8L32/44CR B.2 common-rail engines, 2 x 2-speed Flender Twin-In/Single-Out reduction gear and MAN Alpha Twin Screw CP Propellers in AHT nozzles.

MAN Diesel & Turbo will also provide two years of online service and PrimeServLab on

bErGEn EnGinES joins Tognum Group norwegian engine manufacturer Bergen Engines AS has become part of the Tognum Group. Bergen Engines was formerly a Rolls-Royce subsidiary and the switch to the new ownership follows the acquisition of MTU-parent Tognum by a joint venture of RollsRoyce plc. and Daimler AG. The acquisition adds medium-speed diesel and gas engines with power outputs up to 10 MW to Tognum’s engine portfolio. Tognum’s MTU brand supplies high-speed diesel and gas engines.

“The integration of Bergen Engines is a further step in Tognum’s growth strategy and in leveraging synergies,” said CEO Dr. Ulrich Dohle, Tognum AG. John Paterson, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Tognum AG (and President – Marine & Industrial Power Systems, Rolls-Royce Singapore Pte. Ltd) added, “This is an important milestone and positive for both customers and employees as this enables us to combine the medium- and high-speed portfolios under one roof.” www.tognum.com

board, which will enable the acquisition of performance data for seismic high-load operation.

The common-rail B.2 engine is considered one of the most advanced in MAN Diesel & Turbo’s portfolio. SiemensFlender’s reduction gears are designed in such a way that two different propeller speeds can be selected allowing for a wider silent-operation window.

Meanwhile, the MAN Alpha VBS1100 Mk5 CP propellers being utilized provide flexible propeller-output speed to operate at optimum efficiency in all modes. www.mandieselturbo.com

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Proven Oil Recovery Vessels

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techNews

Powering uP Viking’s ocean cruise ships Rolls-Royce Plc has been chosen to equip a pair of Viking Cruises’ new oceangoing cruise ships with Promas, its integrated rudder and propulsion system. Both ships will be built by Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italani S.p.A. Rolls-Royce will also deliver deck machinery and steering gear.

Even though Rolls-Royce has equipped several cruise ships with Promas, the Viking

contract marks the first time the system will be installed on a newbuild cruise ship. The installation “will enable Viking Cruises to benefit from the enhanced operational efficiency starting with its maiden voyage,” says Neil Gilliver, Rolls-Royce, President—Merchant.

The ships will also feature a MAN Diesel & Turbo propulsion package that includes Alfa Laval’s PureSOx wet scrubbing system.

The two MAN 9L32/44CR and two MAN 12V32/44CR diesel-electric engines will provide a combined output of 23,520 kW. Meanwhile, the PureSOx system is expected to remove over 98 percent of sulfur oxides from the exhaust gas via its open-loop (washing it through seawater), closed-loop (washing it through freshwater) or via a combination of both (hybrid). The use of the system will permit the vessels to operate in low-alkalinity waters and other sensitive areas around the world.

The 928-passenger vessels will have a gross tonnage of 47,800 tons, service speed of 20 knots and will be classified by Lloyd’s Register.

The first ship, the Viking Star, will be delivered by Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard May 2015. The second ship is expected to follow early 2016. www.vikingcruises.com

Enhancing radar functionality Kongsberg MaritiMe unveiled a new radar solution at last month’s Norshipping. The addition of the Ethernet based LAN (Local Area Network) to Kongsberg Maritime’s K-Bridge Integrated Bridge System is expected to enhance radar functionality.

The new Radar LAN will use standard Ethernet data cables instead of analogue cables traditionally used for radar—this allows for greater distances between the display and antenna to be achieved, enabling more flexible network design, and lower installation and maintenance costs. Moreover, the new Radar topology improves signal processing and automatic Radar and picture tuning.

The system is currently undergoing Type Approval testing at DNV. The first customer delivery is expected Fall 2013. www.kongsberg.com 26 MARINE LOG July 2013

contracts Shipyard ContraCtS While every care has been taken to present the most accurate information, our survey gathering system is far from perfect. We welcome your input. Please e-mail any changes to: marinelog@sbpub.com. Some contract values and contract completion dates are estimated. Information based on data as of about June 1, 2013. (*) Asterisk indicates first in series delivered. A “C” after a vessel type indicates a major conversion, overhaul or refit. Additional commercial and government contracts are listed on our website, www.marinelog.com.

Shipyard

Location

Qty

type

particuLarS

owner/operator

eSt. $ MiL

RECENT CONTRACTS

EST. DEl.

Eastern Shipbuilding

Panama City, FL

4

towboats

90 ft x 32 ft

FMT

2013

Eastern Shipbuilding

Panama City, FL

2

MPSVs

302 ft x 76 ft x 26 ft

Hornbeck Offshore

2016

General Dynamics-EB

Groton, CT

3

attack subs

Contract modification

U.S. Navy

TY Offshore

Gulfport, MS

1

PSV

dual fuel 302 ft x 64 ft

Harvey Gulf Intl. Mar.

Eastern Shipbuilding

Panama City, FL

1

PSV

292 ft x 64 ft

Hornbeck Offshore

JUN13

Great Lakes Shipyards

Cleveland, OH

2

ASD tugs

4,640 hp FiFi 1

Caribbean Tugs

JUL13

Kvichak Marine

Seattle, WA

1

patrol boat

30ft 10 in x 9 ft 3 in

Boston Police Department

JUN13

BAE Systems Southeast

Mobile, AL

2

dump scows

7,700 ft3

Great Lakes Dredge

Options

GD-NASSCO

San Diego, CA

3

containerships

764 ft x 106 ft

TOTE

Opts ex. 2013

6

car ferries

1,200 PAX (Convert to LNG)

Washington State Ferries

RFP issued

OPCs

Offshore Patrol Cutters

U.S. Coast Guard

RFP/Phase I

$208.6

DElIVERIES

PENDING CONTRACTS

NOTES

TBD TBD TBD

2

LASH carriers

convert steam to LNG

Horizon Lines

TBD

1

double-end ferry

70-car

VDOT

RFP $27.0

RFP

TY Offshore

New Orleans, LA

4

PSVs

dual fuel, 302 ft x 64 ft

Harvey Gulf Intl. Marine

VT Halter Marine

Pascagoula, MS

1

Roll-On/Roll-Off

692 ft, 26,600 dwt

Pasha Hawaii Transport

Options

Candies Shipbuilders

Houma, LA

1

subsea vessel

108m x 22m, MT6022

Otto Candies LLC

Option

Leevac Shipyards

Jennings, LA

2

PSVs

300 ft x 62 ft

Tidewater

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Index of AdvertIsers Company

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ABS Americas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G8 ABS Americas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ABS Nautical Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GC4 Austal USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G11 Baker Marine Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Bay Shipbuilding Co/Fincantieri . . . . . . . . . 9 Bok Financial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G4 Bollinger Shipyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G3 Centa Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G9 Coastal Marine Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . G5 Conrad Shipyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G5 Det Norske Veritas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Elliott Bay Design Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Ferries Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Global Greenship Conference . . . . . . . 20, 21 Great American Insurance Co . . . . . . . . . . 23 Hempel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C4 Herbert-ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G10 Hydrex NV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

OFFSHORE

ENERGY CHALLENGE

Company

page #

JMS Naval Architects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 JRC North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 KVH Industries, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3 Kvichak Marine Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Lufkin Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G2 Lufkin Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Metal Shark Boats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G10 Monti Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 National Maritime Salvage Conference . G6,G7 Offshore Energy Challenge . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Omnithruster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Senesco Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Signal International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GC2 Silverships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Smith Berger Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 VT Halter Marine, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2 W&O Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Wortelboer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Marine salvage

Marine Salvage: What iS it?

Tim Beaver, President, American Salvage Association

Marine casualty response commonly called Salvage is an interesting and little understood world. It is a world of pumps and rigging, divers and engineers, tugs and derricks, fast response and hard contracts.

To call a salvage company is to gain access to an amazing assortment of services. These services often are part and parcel of other marine disciplines such as marine construction, towing, diving and naval architecture.

So what does it mean to be a salvor these days, and when and why does one make that call to engage a salvage operator?

The Salvor is the GP (General Practitioner) of an otherwise often highly specialized marine industry. While each salvage company has particular strengths, most come to the table with a broad set of skills. These skills include the ability to: mobilize a disabled or stranded vessel with tugboats; put divers in the water to assess and mitigate damage to the hull and structure; to have resources at hand to dewater flooded compartments; and lightering capability to transfer fuel and cargo from a stricken vessel.

Those are just some of the basics. Other more specialized responses include boarding/taking command of abandoned vessels, firefighting and dealing with hazardous substances. In order to get this range of services in a coordinated response, call your salvor.

Organization of the response is mandatory to a successful salvage effort, and this comes with having skilled and experienced people in charge, the ability to line up needed subcontractors and integration into the USCG Incident Command System when stood up. An often overlooked benefit of hiring a professional experienced salvor is this familiarity with the regulatory community that must be managed during a maritime crisis. A call to a reputable salvor can assure regulators and subcontractors alike that all available means are being considered and brought to bear responsibly and appropriately.

We at the American Salvage Association are proud to provide such salvage and marine casualty response to North America, as well as to the world. Member companies are currently involved in a multitude of projects both domestically and abroad.

Domestically, one member company on the East Coast recently completed two wreck removals. One involving the removal of a 250 ft hopper barge grounded on some rocks in the Hudson River and a 220 ft spud barge in an ocean environment offshore of Coney Island, NY. Both were removed via the chopper beam method of wreck removal. In a rare use of the Lloyd’s Open Form (LOF) another member company responded to a

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utility boat gone aground near Port Aransas in the Gulf Coast, and using more than a half mile of high strength floating line pulled her off just before bad weather. internationally our members are working the most high profile and difficult projects out there. The Costa Concordia project is being handled by an ASA member in partnership with a local maritime construction and engineering company. This involves the refloating of the one of the largest passenger liners on the planet, and is arguably the biggest single salvage project ever attempted. The project involves hundreds of skilled personnel and many millions of dollars worth of floating equipment and specialized salvage gear to right and refloat this vessel. The containership RENA, aground off the coast of New Zealand, is being removed from a delicate and remote coral reef environment by an ASA member. This project will demonstrate once again the skill, determination and wide ranging capabilities of our membership.

All customers are entitled to the kind of response described above. We at the ASA recommend and encourage operators to get to know their salvage resources in advance of that call for help. Our members stand ready to resolve your emergency with skill and professionalism you can rely upon. â–

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