9 minute read
Transport
RAISING THE BAR
Spearheading the forefront of innovative engineering solutions in the maritime industry, we speak with John Cooper, CEO of BAR Technologies
Writer: Ed Budds
BAR Technologies’ (BAR) heritage lies in the former British America’s Cup Team, Ben Ainslie Racing.
Launched in 2017, the company stems from decades of experience at the highest level of competition, with expertise now covering naval architecture, design optimization, computational fluid dynamics, and performance simulation and analysis. This is as well as developing industryleading mastery of control system software design, structural analysis, mechanical, composite and detail design and project supply and supply chain management.
BAR’s mission is to capitalize on this wealth of expertise and transition to the forefront of innovative engineering solutions in three major maritime areas: shipping, workboats and commercial vessels, and leisure marine and yachts.
We delve deeper with John Cooper, CEO of BAR, and discover what the future holds for the exciting and increasingly influential company.
The 30m ProA reduces vertical accelerations by between 35 percent and 70 percent, is between 30 percent and 50 percent more fuel efficient, and therefore produces far less GHG if using similar propulsion methods
North America Outlook (NA): Having positioned yourself as a company at the forefront of innovative marine engineering solutions, what has been the key to this success?
John Cooper, CEO (JC): We have developed and patented three major technical innovations to reshape the shipping, leisure and workboat landscapes. Our state of the art Foil Optimization and Stability System (FOSS) improves seakeeping and reduces fuel consumption on crew transfer vessels and leisure yachts, as does the unique hull form of our own crew transfer vessel, the BARTech30, and our wing sail technology named WindWings. This is a Wind Propulsion System (WPS) that can be retrofitted on existing ships, reducing the fuel consumption of vessels and thereby lowering carbon emissions in the process.
BAR is committed to improving the sustainability of the maritime industry in terms of social, environmental and economic impact. As a key player in
these industries, we are adaptable to an ever-changing market and provide clients with forward-thinking technical solutions to their challenges.
– JOHN COOPER, CEO, BAR TECHNOLOGIES
NA: You recently attended the International Workboat Show in New Orleans, could you tell us about this exciting event?
JC: The show brought together commercial vessel owners, operators and builders, as well as naval architects and innovators like us.
BAR was presenting its lowemission crew transfer vessel (CTV), the BARTech 30, to the market in anticipation of license agreements that will see the vessel manufactured across the US in 2023. Already in service in the UK, the CTV will be available for the first US offshore wind projects in 2024.
The potential for offshore wind is huge in North America due to the scale of the projects, and also due to the current government administration supporting the move to renewable energies.
For renewable energy projects to be successful, it is crucial that vessels transporting offshore engineers are efficient and ensure passengers travel in comfort without motion sickness, which can affect the ability to work on project sites. The BARTech 30’s main hull design, combined with its swath-style outrigger and active
BARTech WindWings by Yaramarine Technologies
foiling systems, increases the stability of the vessel and reduces its fuel burn, cutting total emissions by 30 percent.
NA: The BARTech 30 is scheduled to begin manufacturing in the US next year, what impacts will this exciting development bring?
JC: Deploying our technology to the US offshore wind market is a great milestone in the company’s development and mission.
BAR originally entered this market to incorporate the broad knowledge of naval architecture, simulation and patented IP into a superior crew transfer vessel for taking technicians to work on wind turbines. The aim is to improve seakeeping and to help make a green energy sector even greener by dramatically reducing fuel requirements.
We are now fully operational in the UK and the US seems like a natural next step for the use of our innovations.
As the first Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) serving offshore wind farms, the unique hull design and active foiling system increase performance and reduce fuel consumption by up to 50 percent compared to a traditional 24-meter catamaran.
Seakeeping and onboard comfort may seem like a strange priority with regards to a wind farm operation, but they are key elements to enable technicians to carry out assignments in a more stable and comfortable environment. Seasickness in offshore engineers can cost a lot of money if teams need to be brought back to shore unable to have completed their activities.
NA: What other projects do you plan to launch in the US for 2023?
JC: All our innovations are scalable to any international market outside of the UK, and it’s our vision to offer our carbon reduction technologies to global markets.
In the US, our priority will be the manufacturing and delivery of BARTech 30 vessels to the offshore wind industry.
Additionally, as a consequence of the global Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) regulations coming into force in January 2023, we’ve also seen significant interest from major US lenders, investors and financiers in the shipping industry - all are looking at how they can ‘green’ existing fleets by retrofitting WindWings and new alternative fuels to avoid stranded assets.
We will also be finishing the sea trials of an all-electric foiling leisure boat. This will have the longest range of any electric boat in the market.
VOLANT / HY-TEK INTRALOGISTICS
FIRSTNET TECHNOLOGY SERVICES DECMIL GROUP / GJK FACILITY SERVICES QATAR POST | CARBONAUTEN | VIVO
www.northamericaoutlookmag.com Issue 14
www.africaoutlookmag.com
ROYAL FLORAHOLLAND
Bringing the best of African floriculture to the world Issue 99 www.apacoutlookmag.com Issue 59
WIDE OPEN AGRICULTURE
Reinventing the relationship between farmers and consumers
www.emeoutlookmag.com Issue 50
Pursuing rapid global growth in a jet-fuelled industry
GO PLC VB
LUXURY LIFE ON THE ROAD
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES
Celebrating a motorhome manufacturing milestone and proudly carrying the family name, Tiffin Motorhomes has built unique, distinctive RVs for half a century
Mike Castle, CEO at Alltech reveals how the company is uniting the agri-food community with science-based solutions to help ensure sustainable nutrition
community with science-based solutions to help ensure sustainable nutrition Mike Castle, CEO at Alltech reveals how the company is uniting the agri-food
distinctive RVs for half a century name, Tiffin Motorhomes has built unique, milestone and proudly carrying the family Celebrating a motorhome manufacturing
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES
DE BEERS GROUP VENETIA UNDERGROUND PROJECT
Reshaping the future of underground mining
Bildard Baguma, Executive Director at Joint Medical Store tells us about the changing the face of the Ugandan medical space
us about the changing the face of the Ugandan medical space Bildard Baguma, Executive Director at Joint Medical Store tells
of underground mining Reshaping the future PROJECT UNDERGROUND
OSMOFLO
Keeping a sustainable supply of water in the loop
HANUMAN BEVERAGES
The Cambodian drink master committed to creating best-in-class beverages that pioneer new tastes for the nation
Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, CEO of Fijian Broadcasting Corporation, tells us more about the company’s efforts to maintain the lead in the Fijian media space
about the company’s efforts to maintain the lead in the Fijian media space Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, CEO of Fijian Broadcasting Corporation, tells us more
new tastes for the nation beverages that pioneer creating best-in-class master committed to The Cambodian drink
Unmatched television, network and telecoms provision across Malta
Innovating modern greenhouse construction in Europe and the US
Dissecting the unique quandary facing the pearl of Switzerland’s economy with CEO of Swiss Medtech, Peter Biedermann
economy with CEO of Swiss Medtech, Peter Biedermann Dissecting the unique quandary facing the pearl of Switzerland’s
ON THE ROAD
VENETIA BEVERAGES
Tell us your story, and we’ll tell the world ROYAL FLORAHOLLAND Bringing the best of African floriculture to the world
LUXURY LIFE DE BEERS GROUP sustainable supply of water in the loop HANUMAN Keeping a provision across Malta in Europe and the US OSMOFLO Unmatched television, network and telecoms Innovating modern greenhouse construction
GO PLC VB
Pursuing rapid global growth in a jet-fuelled industry farmers and consumers relationship between Reinventing the
AGRICULTURE WIDE OPEN
www.northamericaoutlookmag.com Issue 14 www.africaoutlookmag.com Issue 99 www.apacoutlookmag.com Issue 59 www.emeoutlookmag.com Issue 50
North America Outlook, Africa Outlook, APAC Outlook, and EME Outlook are FIRSTNET TECHNOLOGY SERVICES DECMIL GROUP / GJK FACILITY SERVICES QATAR POST | CARBONAUTENVOLANT / HY-TEK INTRALOGISTICS | VIVO digital and print publications aimed at boardroom and hands-on decision-makers, reaching an audience of more than 800,000 people around the world; spanning the full range of industrial sectors.
With original and exclusive content compiled by our experienced editorial team, we look to promote the latest in engaging news, industry trends and success stories from across the globe.
Your company can join the leading industry heavyweights enjoying the free exposure we provide across our platforms with a free marketing brochure, extensive social media saturation, enhanced B2B networking opportunities, and a readymade forum to attract new investment and to help you grow your business. Visit www.outlookpublishing.com/get-involved for details on how your company can feature for free in one of our upcoming editions.
NEW
OCT’22
MINING OUTLOOK LIVE
Building on the global success of our regional titles – North America Outlook, Africa Outlook, APAC Outlook, and EME Outlook – Outlook Publishing is proud to be launching a dedicated platform for the Mining & Resources sector.
As mining organizations worldwide confront unprecedented change, embracing technological innovations and incorporating critical environmental sustainability agendas, now more than ever is the time to showcase the strides being taken in this dynamic sector.
A multi-channel brand, Mining Outlook will bring you the positive developments driven by organizations across the global mining industry through our various platforms. Discover exclusive content distributed through our website, online magazine*, social media channels, and dispatches delivered straight to your inbox with a bi-weekly newsletter.
Through this compelling new venture, we intend to foreground the movers and shakers of the industry. To participate as a featured company and join us in this exciting endeavor, contact one of our Project Managers today.
