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April/May 2017 volume 39 issue 2 contents

Regulars 5 COMMENT 7 ON THE AGENDA 8 BRIEFING 95 BUNKER BULLETIN 96 ON THE HORIZON 99 BEST OF THE WEB 100 POWERTALK Enginebuilder profile 11 Robust growth for Belgian builder 23 Yard profile 12 Horizon yard pursues its vision Two-stroke engines 15 Hyundai extends two-stroke licence agreement; Booster systems readied for LPG Four-stroke engines 16 Naval tankers look to MAN; Cummins to power new DSV Ship type: gas carriers 19 Varied factors slow LNG’s progress 23 Damen reacts to growing LNG market; Harris Pye to convert carriers to LSDO 24 Teekay makes maintenance deal with MAN PrimeServ; CNdM signs lNG 43 cargo tank repair deal with Europe Technologies 27 Switch on to carrier market Coating offers value to container operator 28 Moss-type LNG carriers highlight green technology Alternative propulsion 31 Steerprop expands Thruster solutions 32 Rolls-Royce delivers Damen’s 1,000th azimuth thruster; coating enhances thruster performance 35 ABB expands polar cruise sales with MV Werften 36 Island Venture manoeuvres with Schottel thrusters 39 MJP wins military waterjet orders; Indian Navy launches waterjet fast-attack craft; DSVs use Hamilton waterjets 40 Wind propulsion to be tested on Maersk tanker 43 Naval applications exploit strengths of turbine power 69 47 GE seeks to broaden COGES uptake

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Ballast water treatment systems are like coffins: “Nobody wants one… everyone needs one”

t a recent event held by necessary type approvals that mean the manufacturer Evoqua, the customer can have reasonable confidence company’s business manager that they will be compliant if tested. While The ship of Afor ballast water treatment system Matt the current regulatory uncertainty exists, Granitto offered a quote that I suspect will those manufacturers able to offer this things to come? resonate with shipowners with regard to confidence will naturally thrive. this technology. But what will happen when uncertainty We are all used to hearing that He said: “There is no economic no longer exists? When all the systems digitisation is the greatest transformative benefit to this – we know that.” He still on the market can offer compliance, force in shipping, but if we’re honest, continued:: “I tell my salesmen – we’re what then? It seems likely to me that, as a few of us are quite certain what form selling coffins here. Nobody wants one, grudge purchase, the only differentiators that transformation will take. but guess what? Everyone needs one.” customers will care about when it comes In this respect, a good bellwether is And that – starkly – is the situation to ballast water treatment systems will be probably Maersk since, as the world’s faced by shipowners at the moment with price and cost of ownership, at which point biggest container shipping company, regard to ballast water. They grudgingly manufacturers may be faced to a cutthroat you would expect it to be in the have to invest in this technology in the clear race to the bottom. technological vanguard. knowledge that in most cases it represents At the moment, of course, And Maersk doesn’t disappoint. It a cost with no potential for return. manufacturers are frantically trying to is currently generating attention with a However, this situation also represents make the most of the market’s need for number of digital initiatives that may a problem for manufacturers in the long reliable, compliant systems. Look ahead well offer a clear idea of how shipping term. At the moment, they are able to a few years, however, and they may be is changing due to digitisation. One differentiate themselves by acquiring the faced with different challenges. of these is a deal with IBM to digitise, manage and track shipping transactions using blockchain technology. This followed on from the news of Paul Fanning another groundbreaking collaboration Editor with online retailer Alibaba, whereby its customers can now book space on Marine Propulsion & Maersk vessels via its website – thus Auxiliary Machinery giving the cargo owners greater control over their own supply chain. On the surface, these developments may seem merely interesting, but what they represent is revolutionary. This is because they are part of a bigger picture whereby shipping becomes a fully-digitised part of the supply chain – something in which it is rather late to join the party, The implications of this are huge and have ramifications for all aspects of how such vessels are likely to operate in future. And, of course, where Maersk leads, others will have to follow. So it is a question of either embracing this digital Click here MP for more editor's comment videos disruption or being consumed by it.

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NEW STANDARD TO SHAKE UP SHIPPING

The new ISO 19030 hull and propeller standard could be good news for shipowners

he new ISO 19030 hull and propeller standard has come into force and looks set to have a huge impact on ship operators’ bottom lines. TThe benefits were unveiled at an open forum on the new standard, which was held in London, UK and hosted by paints and coatings supplier Jotun, class society DNV GL and the Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) – all driving forces behind the launch of the new standard. Jotun’s global sales director for hull performance solutions Stein Kjølberg said in an interview: “By applying the standard, ship operators have a tremendous opportunity to have access to more The new ISO 19030 standard has been launched and is to undergo data to analyse performance, both historically and in the future. revision every three years (credit: Jotun) It enables them to make a decision about the right solution to be applied to a vessel. This does not need to be the most expensive or advanced, but suited to the trade of that vessel. There is a lot of money to be saved by applying this standard.” been learned – updated every three years. Mr Kjølberg said: He explained how one ship operator saved US$1.8 million in “We expect the standard to be refined and revised and made between two drydocking periods after applying the standard – simpler to use and more accurate. More default methods but it could have saved even more if it had applied the standard will be put in so there is more variety. But there will be the earlier. “Within the first period there was a significant drop in same KPIs [key performance indicators], so it will be open, performance. If it had carried out initiatives and inspections more transparent and equal.” quickly, it probably could have saved US$1 million – just by doing AkzoNobel was involved in developing the standard, that,” Mr Kjølberg said. too. Michael Hindmarsh, business development manager at The standard will also bring clarity to the industry. “There AkzoNobel’s marine coatings business, said: “We believe ISO have been several cases of owners not understanding that the 19030 represents a solid, initial ‘line in the sand’ in relation to underwater hull is affected if cleaning is delayed, so a lot of monitoring hull and propeller performance, but there is still further fuel is used before they do something about it. By having this progress that needs to be made.” standard, a ship operator can analyse and have a better idea He added: “To ensure the continued relevance of the standard, of if, and when, it should carry out cleaning and what effect this it is essential that ISO 19030 keeps pace with the ongoing will have.” development of technology and analysis capabilities that ship The standard is just the beginning. “It is a good start. performance monitoring specialists are currently developing.” Ideally you should have a set up that can measure every step The main challenge of applying the standard is the handling of the way – not just hull and propeller monitoring, but also of the sensors to collect the data needed. Tobias Gröger, DNV engine management, crew management… There should be GL senior consultant for maritime performance solutions, Western chain of different initiatives that identify ship efficiency,” Mr Europe, added: “The challenge is to ensure that they are well Kjølberg said. calibrated and well maintained and that people know how to The standard will be revised and – based on what has read data.” MP

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Stabiliser demand prompts investment

Martin Visser, service director Aegir-Marine discusses stabiliser repair

lifting or down-force actions Our service level is the highest of the stabilisers, the control in the industry. To offer cruise system has to take into account shipowners an integrated and a great number of fast changing complete service package, variables, such as waves, wind we have now added stabiliser and ship motion. know-how to our company.” Aegir-Marine employs 43 This summer, a new building, specialist engineers worldwide, adjacent to the company’s in Europe, the Middle East existing headquarters, will house and Africa (EMEA), Asia, and a state-of-the-art workshop and North and South America. The fully equipped and certified Aegir-Marine has added stabiliser company works with a pool of repair shop. This will enable repair to its service package 15 propulsion specialists and Aegir-Marine to deal with the 15 seal specialists in EMEA. growing demand for repair Now the company has added services in the maritime industry. n our contacts with important role in improving the a specialist in stabilisers and Moreover, the company will be shipowners we notice that onboard experience for both steering gear to its team. able to deal with larger ship they could do without the passengers and crew. Our own Aegir Academy is components. The new location Ihassle of co-ordinating several developing a course to share permits the overhaul of ship parties to repair their ships. What are passive the knowledge of our stabiliser components of up to 50 tonnes. Shipowners want to focus stabilisers ? expert. By the end of this year The height under the new crane on their core business of The maritime industry recognises we hope to have trained two hooks is 12.5m. transporting cargo, and they three types of stabilisers. The more employees in this field. By need strategic partners to first are ‘bilge keels’ – strips of adding stabiliser expertise to How is repair undertaken? maintain their vessels. At a metal attached to the outer hull our portfolio, we now are able to In our new repair shop, we will time of ruthless competition, of the ship. The second type offer a full package.” have no problem overhauling shipowners are constantly consists of fins attached to stern Of all the stabilisers, 99 per stabiliser components, but most looking for ways to improve and bow. These usually protrude cent are applied in naval and of the work is still done when this balance, and Aegir-Marine further than bilge keels, and offer cruise ships and ferries. In cruise a ship is docked. Stabilisers is now supporting its clients by more ship resistance against ships and ferries they are used are fairly complex. The system adding stabiliser repair to its rolling movements. Both of these to prevent passengers from works with several rotary portfolio of services. stabilisers are also called passive becoming seasick. Navy vessels cylinders that have to be or non-retractable stabilisers. have to be swift and agile and maintained properly. Why are stabilisers are therefore prone to rolling, In the past, Aegir-Marine employed? What are retractable which adds to the risk of the positioned itself as a seal To guarantee cruise ships more stabilisers? ship heeling over. Stabilisers expert and, as a result, we also stable sea state behaviour, The third type is the gyroscopic, are mounted to dampen this performed overhaul projects on vessels are equipped with active, stabiliser. The hydraulic unwelcome movement. stabiliser seals. But we had to stabilisers port and starboard. systems enable the fins to be Since its establishment, refer to other companies when These stabilisers, some more retracted into the hull of the Aegir-Marine has been very it came to stabiliser functionality than 10m wide, are mounted ship. They are operated by a active in the cruise ship industry. problems. To obtain the below the waterline. Another gyroscopic control system which Slowly but surely, we have knowhow that it needed, Aegir- advantage of stabilisers is that senses the ship’s roll, and is been building a loyal customer Marine recruited an expert in they considerably contribute able to accurately change the base, thanks to an intensive this field. We can now offer a to fuel reduction. They play an stabiliser angle and effect. For customer oriented strategy. one stop shop. MP

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In tough times for enginebuilders, Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC) has proved highly resilient

eadquartered in Ghent, Belgium, Anglo Belgian common rail system, the engine’s emissions are designed to Corporation (ABC) was founded in 1912 by a group of meet IMO Tier III requirements without a catalyst, maintaining Belgian entrepreneurs soon after they had built the first excellent competitive fuel and oil consumption. For applications Hlicensed Rudolf Diesel engine. not requiring Tier III compliance, a full mechanical version will Since the 1980s the company has designed and manufactured remain available. To be as versatile as possible, a wide variety of medium speed, four-stroke diesel engines for marine, traction fuels, including marine diesel oil, heavy fuel oil, dual-fuel and bio- and power generation applications and turnkey power plants fuels are possible. around the world. The 6 and 8-cylinder in-line engines will be focused In 2016, the company’s engine production rose by 9 per cent, mainly on the marine market, while the V engines (12 and 16 which also resultied in a record turnover. This was a mixture of cylinders) will penetrate the large generator set applications to new clients and existing ones, choosing the company's engines for be found in thermal power plants, as the 16DV36 will produce challenging applications worldwide. over 10MW. In marine applications, the company reports that the quantity As a result of its recent growth, ABC has built a new assembly of dual-fuel gas engines is increasing, while others go for diesel hall of 2,800m². This new, modern building represents an or heavy fuel oil in combination with catalyst solutions. In the investment of $US3.2m. In order to handle future developments in meantime, the company’s 8DL36 engine with 5,200kW at 750 rpm ABC’s product line-up, the hall has been equipped with a heavy-lift is ready for the world market. overhead crane with a capacity of 130 tonnes. The DL36 range has expanded ABC’s market to include larger The building will initially serve as a buffer area for A NEW HORIZON. LUBRICANTS FOR MARINE USE. vessels such as ferries, coasters, offshore vessels, military ships, emergency diesel generator sets that will be used in EDF’s dredging applications and large tugboats. With the 8DL36 and the nuclear facilities in France. In the course of the next year, the Wish to join the Cepsa family or require more information, V-versions (up to 10,400kW) that will soon follow, ABC will be able to new DV36 engines will be assembled and tested in this hall. In please contact us at the following address: [email protected] supply all major shipyards with solutions for any type or size vessel. order to do this, ABC has installed a brand new test bench that The DL36 range will also enable ABC to be competitive in the will be operational by mid 2017. Visit us at www.cepsa.com 20MW-80MW power plant range. Speaking at the end of 2016, ABC’s chief executive Tim With a bore of 365mm and stroke of 420mm, the DL36 Berckmoes expressed optimism, saying: “Although the will deliver 650kW per cylinder at 750 rpm with brake mean economy today is not in very good shape, our orderbook for effective pressure (BMEP) of only 24 bar, ensuring that the 2017 is quite good. A further increase in production capacity traditional ABC reliability and robustness is maintained. is ongoing. We continue research and development towards Introducing innovative technology such as exhaust gas lower emissions and higher performance in combination with recirculation, two-stage turbocharging and a radically optimised simplicity of design.” MP

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Horizon yard pursues its vision Hornblower on its way to New York

orizon Shipbuilding describes itself areas with restricted overhead clearances and Alabama, USA- as a ‘best value’ shipyard, founded draught limitations. It is powered by two 1,471kW based Horizon in 1997 by a father and son team 3512C Caterpillar engines, provided by Louisiana Hwith considerable experience in ship design, Machinery Co, that are coupled to Twin Disc Shipbuilding construction, operations, maintenance and repair. MG-5600 reduction gears with a 5.04:1 ratio, Located on a dredged inlet off the Mississippi supplied by Sewart Supply. They turn 254cm has brought Sound and the USA’s Intracoastal Waterway and five-blade, stainless steel wheels made by adjacent to Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, Sound Propeller, on 254mm shafts. Auxiliary technology and Horizon’s shipyard is located on 35 fenced acres power is supplied by two 175kW Caterpillar C9 expertise together of land. generators. AB York is an open-wheel boat that With the acquisition and development of its West holds 264m3 of fuel. to achieve success Yard facilities, Horizon has tripled its production “We have built a lot of towboats for Florida capacity. Located directly across the Bayou from its Marine Transporters,” said Mike Sims, project main yard, the West Yard adds about 89,000m2 to manager for AB York. “This boat is not a Horizon’s footprint, including 280m of waterfront, thoroughbred racehorse but more like a three production bays, and multiple launchways. Clydesdale – big and beefy with lots of oomph.” Mr The West Yard has recently been used to produce Sims went on to say: “Our craftsmen stepped up 40 crew boats in 20 months. and built an excellent boat. It is quiet but powerful One of the company’s most recent successes and can push a bunch of loaded barges while the was the departure of the first of 13 New York crew relaxes in superior accommodation.” Citywide Ferry vessels, built for Citywide Ferry Horizon used its Gordhead management operated by Hornblower, which will launch this software to ensure that AB York remained on summer. Each vessel takes about eight months schedule and on budget. This software has to complete. reduced production man-hours and shortened The ferry, hull H200, departed the shipyard delivery schedules, enabling Horizon to become on 21 March. The second ferry, hull H201, is more competitive. scheduled to depart soon. With Gordhead, Horizon claims to be able Prior to this, Horizon Shipbuilding delivered to manage its projects like no other builder in towboat AB York to its long-standing customer the industry, enabling its team to communicate Florida Marine Transporters. This is the 19th in seconds, the company claims. The software vessel delivered to Florida Marine Transporters provides the ability to share drawings, specifications, by Horizon and the ninth 36.5m towboat. schedules and other necessary information with Travis Short, president of Horizon Shipbuilding, production leaders and, in turn, with the team stated: “After the delivery of AB York this brings building the vessels. the total horsepower delivered to Florida Marine Customers are able to join in the use of Transporters by Horizon to nearly 100,000, and Gordhead to track, in real time, the progress of their counting. It is hard to grasp that nearly a decade vessel. The customer representative can be part of has passed. Horizon appreciates the privilege to the discussions, monitor progress and even review have been given the honour to build incredible the real-time production schedule. All problems, boats for a truly incredible company.” information and communication are readily available AB York, designed by John Gilbert, is a with a click of the mouse. Each production task is 36.5m long by 10.6m wide, 3m draught towboat. tracked using Gordhead, from the beginning of the It is four-decked and outfitted for service in design to delivery of the vessel. MP

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HYUNDAI EXTENDS TWO-STROKE LICENCE AGREEMENTS

Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) amendment to extend its has announced extensions to current licence agreement its licence agreements with with Winterthur Gas & Diesel the two biggest two-stroke (WinGD) for another ten years. engine manufacturers. The agreement covers the sale, At a recent ceremony in manufacturing and servicing Copenhagen, Denmark, HHI’s of WinGD low-speed marine Engine & Machinery Division engines. HHI is a long-standing signed a contract extending its member of the WinGD family of two-stroke licence agreement low-speed engine licensees. with MAN Diesel & Turbo. This WinGD and HHI have latest extension continues a enjoyed a long, successful collaboration on low-speed and fruitful relationship. technology that began in 1976. As well as building many Thomas Knudsen, MAN engines HHI has, over the Diesel & Turbo senior vice years, contributed to the president and head of low development of WinGD low speed, said: “MAN Diesel & speed engines and has built The signing ceremony between HHU and MAN took place Turbo has enjoyed a long the first examples of new in Copenhagen working relationship with HHI, engine types such as the one that we are delighted RT-flex82C, the RT-flex82T and to extend. HHI has always the X92. presence in the important all merchant vessels built by played a significant role in “WinGD and HHI have Korean shipbuilding market shipyards in HHI territory. It the development of two- a long common history of and ensures that in the years also shows WinGD’s long- stroke innovation and, indeed, introducing new technologies to come our customers will term commitment to be produces the full range of our to the international continue to benefit from the a reliable and innovative low speed portfolio. We look shipbuilding industry. The availability of competitive, partner to the Korean ship forward to inspiring each other extension of our licence high quality fuel-efficient and enginebuilding industry,” for many years to come.” co-operation agreement will and environmentally friendly commented Martin Wernli, HHI has also signed an enable us to strengthen our main propulsion engines for WinGD chief executive.

Booster systems readied for LPG

Alfa Laval’s FCM One low-flashpoint fuel booster systems are in South Korea. The vessels’ three owners, Mitsui OSK Lines being readied for operation on liquefiLPG) fuelled tankers, having (MOL), Westfal-Larsen and Marinvest, have since logged over proved themselves on methanol fuelled tankers with MAN Diesel 4,500 running hours with the FCM One in the past three years. & Turbo’s ME-LGI engines. “The effectiveness and market-readiness of our ME-LGI engine In 2013, Alfa Laval was selected by MAN Diesel & Turbo to deliver technology has been clearly demonstrated by the fleet, said MAN low flashpoint fuel supply systems for the world’s first methanol Diesel & Turbo customer director Kjeld Aabo. “Alfa Laval’s low- fuelled tankers. The two companies had been collaborating since flashpoint fuel booster technology has played a significant role in 2012 on fuel conditioning for MAN Diesel & Turbo’s new two-stroke that success, and we look forward to further co-operation as the diesel engines with liquefied gas injection (LGI) technology. But when application develops.” the engine maker contracted to equip nine vessels with methanol New booster developments are already underway. MAN Diesel burning ME-LGI engines, methanol became the focus. & Turbo is in the process of modifying the ME-LGI engine series “MAN Diesel & Turbo has worked closely with Alfa Laval on to use LPG as an alternative fuel, and Alfa Laval is preparing the development projects such as exhaust gas recirculation, where booster system. After more than a year of development, the first Alfa Laval’s PureNOx technology cleans the circulation water,” Alfa Laval FCM One LPG will soon be delivered to MAN Diesel & said Søren H Jensen, vice president and head of research and Turbo’s test facility in Copenhagen, Denmark. development for two-stroke business at MAN Diesel & Turbo. “Tests of the engine and booster are expected to be completed “That, together with deep expertise in fuel conditioning, made Alfa by the end of 2017,” said Roberto Comelli, fuel conditioning Laval the natural choice to deliver the low flashpoint fuel supply systems business manager at Alfa Laval. “In the meantime, Alfa systems for methanol.” Laval is preparing to support MAN Diesel & Turbo when the first The finished booster technology, the Alfa Laval FCM One LPG related orders come in. We are proud to be associated with low-flashpoint fuel system, was installed on tankers built by LGI engine technology and to help give more customers access to Minaminippon Shipbuilding in Japan and Hyundai Mipo Dockyard this low emissions alternative.” MP

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NAVAL TANKERS LOOK TO MAN

MAN Diesel & Turbo has The order was made achieved notable successes under Phase 3 of the Royal powering naval fleet Australian Navy’s SEA 1654 support tankers. programme, which includes Major Spanish shipbuilder the replacement of existing Navantia has chosen MAN supply ship HMAS Sirius, main and genset engines powered by MAN Diesel & to power two fleet support Turbo two-stroke engines. tanker newbuildings it is Navantia offered the Royal constructing for the Royal Australian Navy a design Australian Navy. proposal based on the Each vessel will feature Spanish Navy’s proven, two MAN 18V 32/40 main auxiliary-oiler replenishment engines and four MAN ship Cantabria. 7L21/31 gensets with shipset In addition to this, the deliveries scheduled for United States Navy has December 2017 and June chosen the Fairbanks Morse The MAN 48/60CR engine was chosen for the US naval tankers 2018 respectively. MAN 12V 48/60CR engine Lex Nijsen, MAN Diesel as main propulsion for a & Turbo head of four- new series of 17 ships as stroke marine, said: “We it begins to phase out its are currently receiving a existing tanker fleet. Known of this proven engine, class. The Fairbanks Morse lot of enquiries within the colloquially as oilers, the with a further optimised MAN 48/60CR engine was navy and governmental existing ageing fleet of 15 performance featuring chosen on the basis of the segment for MAN engines tankers is used to transfer improved fuel efficiency, set programme goals of and experiencing solid fuel from coastal ports to reduced emissions and energy efficiency, equipment interest in the form of orders, naval vessels at sea. increased reliability.” reliability and cargo- as evidenced here. As with Mr Nijsen said: “The In studying the handling efficiency. the engines they replace, US Navy knows our 48/60 replacement of the existing This new order came these Royal Australian Navy engine very well, especially tankers, the United States just two months after the newbuildings are powered by our L48/60A variant, and Department of Defense United States Coast Guard MAN units. We welcome the this played a key role in carried out detailed design selected multiple Fairbanks repeat business and feel it Fairbanks Morse winning studies with specific Morse MAN 28/33D STC is testament to the quality of this contract. The 48/60CR shipyards capable of engines for its offshore our portfolio.” is the next generation building the new tanker patrol cutter programme.

Cummins to power new DSV

Cummins has supplied engines and gensets to a new, state- Electrical power for the bow thrusters and a variety of of-the-art dive support vessel (DSV) recently delivered to deck cranes and winches is provided by three Cummins Brazilian owner Oceânica. QSM11 powered 300 ekW gensets as well as a Cummins The vessel’s builder believes that a combination of 6BT5.9 powered 92 ekW emergency genset. The vessel is shallow diving ability, a wide performance range and also equipped with a hyperbaric chamber, a CaviBlaster, a DP2 capability, will establish a new benchmark in subsea dive bell, a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) for 1,500m and operations, reducing costs and increasing work flexibility another for 300m, an ROV A-frame and a complete range of and safety compared with previous existing concepts. equipment to handle a wide range of subsea tasks. For a vessel of this kind, the engine power and In the hull the main engines and jets are arranged in two propulsion method are of paramount importance. The owner pairs, port and starboard, with the three QSM11-powered chose four Cummins QSK19-M main engines and coupled gensets forward of the propulsion engines. Forward of the them to ZF 2000 gearboxes driving Hamilton HM521 engineroom an auxiliary machinery room contains, among waterjets. With each of the four engines delivering 485kW other equipment, the main switchboard, five compressors, the vessel, at just under 500gt, has a maximum speed the ROV power pack, and three water makers. Forward of 12.5 knots and a cruising speed of 10 knots. The jets of that, six four-person cabins, with a head in each cabin, eliminate the danger that propellers can present for divers. share a companionway and stairs up to the main deck.

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VARIED FACTORS SLOW LNG’S PROGRESS

Although the The first LNG carrier for Yamal chosen for a further FSRU LNG sector – Christophe de Margerie – is with options attached for three currently undergoing extensive more, vindicating the faith of is moving ice trials (credit: SCF) Hoegh LNG in this concept. forward, it is still More countries are expected to employ LNG hampered in offshore but charters at the some areas, says right rates are not easy to achieve. Hyundai is currently Barry Luthwaite negotiating a further FSRU with Turkish construction companies Kolin and Kaylon in working partnership with the government. New markets are expected to spring up in South he energy slump is Asia, Middle East and South still affecting LNG America for imports of FSRUs. Tprospects. Ordering has Dynagas is expected to slowed considerably and several and developing countries like country received a blow this year, order at least one FSRU. exploration projects under Indonesia and Bangladesh however, when Kawasaki Heavy Plans to convert an existing development by the oil majors pursuing their own LNG Industries confirmed the transfer fleet unit were abandoned have been delayed or are facing ambitions by acquiring or of conventional ship construction when the vessel secured mothballing until things improve. leasing tonnage. LNG prices from Japan to China. a favourable charter. Demand for gas is steady, have dropped over the last few The shipbuilder already has Unconfirmed reports but many of the exploration years and it is a good time to interests in China but will retain indicated two FSRU’s were projects are linked to long term be ordering gas carriers. construction at Sakaide for gas committed at China’s leading Certificates of Authenticity A study of the LNG carriers only in both LNG and LNG builder – Hudong (CoAs) from newbuildings. orderbook reveals a backlog LPG sectors. The company has Zhonghua – but nothing The result is that owners are of 137 vessels on order been hit hard by the offshore transpired. Undoubtedly seeking newbuilding delays or including floating storage slump but sees a future in this yard will be among the negotiating lay-up on delivery. and regasification units gas because of tightening bidders for any new contract. Some will trade on the spot (FSRUs) that will commission environmental regulations. With the downturn in the market but this is not always 26,333,266m3 of capacity by Due to the difficult market short term, some existing LNG possible since vessels are built 2019 for all but eight units. conditions, more owners are newbuildings with long lead to specifications to serve The latter take deliveries as far turning to FSRUs. Pioneered times are under the microscope purpose-built terminals. ahead as 2023. Most owners are by Norwegian owner Hoegh for conversion to FSRUs, with Spot fixing however is optimistic of better times ahead LNG, 2017 so far has been Golar LNG leading the way. becoming a way of life and from the end of 2017. Clean air productive in this sector. Maran Tenders are expected to be the market is now witnessing regulations will always boost Gas, Greece booked a single invited by the end of 2017 owners establishing LNG pools the gas industry. Around 20 unit from Daewoo for delivery for a 135,000 to 170,000m3. as they wait for higher time LNG carriers are currently laid in 2020 but no employment FSRU to be anchored off charter rates. All the energy up on a cold state basis, while has been secured so far. An Alexandroupolis and linked majors have taken a bashing several others are in a warm option is attached for two to a natural gas transmission from the fall in oil prices with status position waiting for spot more. Hoegh itself has followed system and subsequent markets. OPEC’s remedial situation employment prospects. up with a further 174,500m3 It will be built for Greek utility failing after a few short weeks. In the meantime, research FSRU option at Hyundai company Gastrade which The encouraging factor is and development continues where all seven previous vessels will be assisted by shipowner that the markets are seeing apace. Japan is gaining ground have been built. GasLog, which has a 20 per more tenders emerging for against South Korea in the In a break with previous cent shareholding in the utility long term development projects LNG construction rivalry. The policy, Samsung has been company. Other bids for FSRUs

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are in the pipeline from India, The ship design will allow for type-B LNG cargo tanks for intense competition for four Indonesia and Argentina. bunkering operations also. The a newbuilding 165,000m3 unit specialist ice breaking shuttle Excelerate Energy has signed duo will operate for the state for Mitsui OSK Lines. The tankers to serve the Yamal a letter of intent for one plus owned utility Kogas. vessels are being built by Japan Peninsular in the Russian Arctic. optional six 173,400m3 FSRUs. The Chinese were to Marine United. Export of Yamal’s first cargo Now Asia is examining first to introduce a policy of Japan Marine United will is expected to materialise by more dual-purpose vessels to construction of small scale seek a licence to adopt the tank the end of the year. Shipments serve dual roles of coastal trade LNG vessels to serve their vast system for a series of proposed will be handled by the Arc 7 and bunkering duties. Offers hinterland. Kogas has specified coastal LNG tankers to serve 173,400m3 icebreaking units have been invited from South utilisation of its KC-1 cargo Japan’s hinterland. Imabari has capable of conquering sea ice of Korean owners for construction containment system, which also supplied two 13,160m3 up to 2.1m thick. The first LNG of two 7,500m3 LNG tankers is normally employed on very SPB cargo tanks for an FSRU carrier for Yamal – Christophe whose principal purpose will large gas carriers. Imabari for Exmar, Belgium in China. de Margerie – is undergoing be to supply the island resort has revived the application With a dearth of extensive ice trials for SCF of Jeju Island with natural gas. of self-supporting prismatic conventional business there is Group (Sovcomflot). MP RETURN OF

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Type no. m3 no. m3 no. m3 no. m3 no. m3

China 25 2,049,500 17 1,054,500 5 473,000 3 522,000 – –

Germany 1 18,000 1 18,000 – – – – – –

Japan 26 4,425,100 12 2,010,400 9 1,538,700 2 342,000 – –

Korea (South) 82 13,625,498 35 5,970,298 19 3,292,200 23 4,002,000 2 340,000

Netherlands 1 5,800 1 5,800 – – – – – –

Singapore 2 15,000 – – 2 15,000 – – – –

Grand Total 137 20,138,898 66 9,058,998 35 5,318,900 28 4,866,000 2 340,000

LPG ORDERBOOK Country of Total 2017 2018 2019 2020 shipbuilder Type no. m3 no. m3 no. m3 no. m3 no. m3 Bangladesh 1 1,200 1 1,200 – – – – – – Brazil 2 8,000 1 4,000 1 4,000 – – – – China 40 1,700,500 26 994,500 11 523,000 3 183,000 – – Japan 37 1,535,618 21 630,018 8 204,200 7 618,400 1 83,000 Korea (South) 57 2,795,050 48 2,404,350 7 348,700 2 42,000 – – Philippines 4 154,000 3 115,500 1 38,500 – – – – Grand Total 141 6,194,368 100 4,149,568 28 1,118,400 12 843,400 1 83,000

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Damen Shipyards Group’s range of Liquefied gas carriers is a response to the changes seen in the maritime LNG market in recent years

DAMEN REACTS TO GROWING LNG MARKET

The maritime liquefied natural gas (LNG) market has long been areas can be designed to considerably reduce sound and faced with a conundrum about supply and demand. Shipowners vibration levels. have been reluctant to make the switch to LNG because of the lack With regard to cargo, Damen’s designs use industry-recognised of bunkering infrastructure. At the same time, the development of tank layouts provided by suppliers specialising in cryogenic gas bunker infrastructure has been slow to get off the ground because handling systems and tanks. Vaporised LNG can also be used for of low demand from the market. This has been described on propulsion or auxiliary engines. numerous occasions as a ‘chicken and egg’ situation. “At the moment this is a small niche market, but it is up and However, the outlook for the LNG market is changing. This can coming,” continues Mr Schurink. “The European market is getting be put down to a number of factors. First, according to Bastiaan the ball rolling, and we expect these developments to continue in Schurink, Damen Shipyards Bergum’s design and proposal marketeer, other regions too.” there is a continued focus on tightening exhaust emissions. “For example, the North American market is paying more “Emissions regulations are getting tighter every day. Ships attention to emissions. And the feeder markets in Indonesia and need to reduce their emissions, and one way to do that is by using the Mediterranean are also interesting. We have designs and LNG.” Indeed, following the establishment of emission control specs available. All in all, we are ready to build these vessels.” areas (ECAs), shipowners are looking for solutions to meet the requirements of new legislation. “Of course there are other ways, but LNG is a preferred method to reduce not only SOx and NOx, but also a substantial volume of CO2 emissions.” “Another important point is that the subject of LNG is becoming Harris Pye to convert more and more of interest, both commercially and politically,” explains Mr Schurink. “There is a growing number of European carriers to LSDO LNG bunkering projects that have been initiated by well-known oil and gas majors. EU funding is also making its presence felt.” At the end of 2016, the on more than 75 vessels In response to these developments, Damen is promoting its Harris Pye Engineering around the world, including range of liquefied gas carriers. Richard Nugteren, Damen’s cargo Group announced that it had some 30 LNG carrier main vessels product director, explains: “These vessels will be capable of been awarded a contract boiler plants on behalf of transporting all types of liquefied gases – LPG [liquefied petroleum by a prominent Chinese more than a dozen clients, gas] and VCM [vinyl chloride monomer] in addition to LNG, for liquefied natural gas (LNG) offering the conversion as a example. They will also exhibit a wide range of cargo capacities, company to convert six turnkey package. including 500m³, 1,500m³, 3,000m³, 5,000m³, 6,500m3 and 7,500m³.” vessels to low sulphur “We are particularly active Damen’s liquefied gas carrier designs draw on a number of diesel oil (LSDO), with an in the crucial area of LSDO tried and tested characteristics. “For example, they are designed option for conversions on conversions as required with proven hullforms,” says Mr Nugteren. “Focused on efficient further vessels to follow. The by Marpol Annex VI, which hydrodynamics, this results in minimal resistance during sailing group has undertaken work, sets limits on NOx and SOx which, in turn, minimises fuel consumption.” predominantly on main emissions from ship exhausts,” Fitted out to the highest levels of comfort, accommodation and auxiliary boiler plants, explained Chris David, Harris ›››

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››› Pye’s chief technical officer. per cent mark at present, When undertaking “After the initial push for potential shortages of conversions of this kind CNdM signs vessels to be compliant for compliant heavy fuels, and Harris Pye takes care of US and European emission the option to lower the limit class submissions, carries LNG cargo control areas (ECAs) the to 0.1 per cent sulphur by the out a complete survey, tank repair new ECAs in China, which ports, means that converting undertakes the full design came into effect late in 2015, the vessels to operate on with the assistance of the deal with have resulted in an influx LSDO will ensure a ready client and of class, and of enquiries and orders. fuel supply and future- fabricates and installs, Europe While the sulphur limit in the proof them against stricter whether at sea, in drydock, Chinese ECAs is at the 0.5 emission limits.” or a combination of both. Technologies

French shipyard Chantier Naval de Marseille (CNdM) has signed a memorandum with the liquefied natural gas (LNG) division of Europe Technologies to develop and market membrane cargo tank-repair services for LNG carriers, floating storage and regasification units and, in future, other ship types that use natural gas propulsion. The two companies will promote the CNdM shipyard for drydock surveys for these ship types, building on the dock’s strategic Mediterranean location and on Europe Technologies’ experience in carrying out these repairs. Europe Technologies has a technical service agreement with market- leading membrane containment system manufacturer Gaztransport & Technigaz. It will supply the material, tools and equipment to the new partnership. Last year it signed a similar partnership with Shipbuilding and Repair Development Co of Trinidad & Tobago. CNdM carries out occasional LNG carrier repairs but wants to grow this business. It is part of Holding Genova Industrie Navali. Its base at Marseille handles shiprepairs and conversions. The shipyard said in a statement: “CNdM aims to boost its market share in the LNG tanker specialist market. We have the certification and trained staff to operate on these vessels.” GAS CARRIERS | 27

the locations in PrimeServ’s takes care of equipment, have traditionally taken care Teekay makes global organisation and its planned and unplanned of maintenance themselves. maintenance headquarters “an essential maintenance, the dispatching of The close co-operation within prerequisite for the success of personnel, and the provision of MAN PrimeServ’s global deal with the EMC concept.” spare parts – all obvious tasks network means that it can The EMC is a tailor- for the engine designer. pool resources and exchange MAN made service model that MAN Diesel & Turbo knowledge, and is able to is customised to suit each describes the adoption of the offer customers a considerably PrimeServ customer’s particular EMC by the shipping industry higher level of service than requirements. Operating on a as a paradigm change within individual PrimeServ hubs MAN PrimeServ, the after-sales fixed budget, MAN PrimeServ maintenance, as shipowners would otherwise be able to. MP division of MAN Diesel & Turbo, has signed a maintenance contract with Teekay Shipping, one of the world’s largest marine energy transportation, storage and production companies. The new Engine Management Concept (EMC) contract is for the maintenance of Oak Spirit, Creole Spirit and Torben Spirit, sisters from Teekay’s 173,400m³ liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier series. The agreement covers the provision of spare parts, maintenance management and the servicing of each vessel’s two MAN B&W 5G70ME-GI gas injection, dual-fuel main engines. Jeffrey Ang, MAN Diesel & Turbo head of CoC for engines and marine systems, Asia Pacific, said: “This agreement is significant in that it is the first market agreement that MAN PrimeServ has clinched involving our dual-fuel, two-stroke ME-GI engines. Furthermore, with Teekay nominating us as its preferred service provider, this contract will undoubtedly add momentum to our efforts to expand the EMC’s reach within the gas engine segment.” According to the terms of the contract, MAN Diesel & Turbo in Copenhagen will deliver maintenance management and spare parts, while MAN Diesel & Turbo in Shanghai will take care of service for the engines. Jens Seeberg, head of retrofit and upgrades and EMC, praised the co-operation between the two geographically diverse PrimeServ entities that facilitated the drawing up of the final agreement. He called the close relationship between NEW ABC 6DL36 I 8DL36 3000 – 5280 kW @ 750 rpm

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The Switch is seeing demand for its advanced drive train technology, both for LNG carrier newbuildings and LNG-fuelled

wned since 2014 by Japan-based Yaskawa Electric development plan to grow its marine-related business by 200 Corp, The Switch is a leading player in advanced drive per cent over the next five years. O train technology, with an installed base of more than PM machines manufactured by The Switch convert energy 13GW of megawatt-class permanent magnet (PM) machine from a mechanical form to electrical and vice versa. The and converter packages. company’s PM shaft generators convert energy from mechanical The Switch has stepped up its efforts to win marine business to electrical for hotel power and heavy consumers. in general since being taken over by the €3.3 billion turnover When using pumps or propellers, the change of form goes Yaskawa, then having bought out Wärtsilä’s power drives from electrical to mechanical. In all cases, The Switch says, its product portfolio in Norway in November last year. technology provides smooth conversion. The company specialises in megawatt-class variable The Switch also distributes the energy created in the most speed drives and PM technology. It has unveiled a business cost-efficient way – for example, through the use of DC hubs.

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During distribution, it also stores energy to ensure smooth loading In April last year, Saga LNG Shipping ordered a PM shaft or peak shaving, balancing and maximising power resources. generator for the 45,000m³ LNG carrier newbuilding it has The Switch PM shaft generators aim to create cost-effective ordered from China Merchants Heavy Industries ( Jiangsu) Co. electricity and to save fuel. The systems also aim to improve Norway based, Singapore-owned Saga LNG Shipping will take efficiency, as the designs are modular, flexible and lightweight. delivery of the newbuilding in the first quarter of next year. The Switch claims that its systems can help large merchant The order is part of a complete energy-efficiency solution vessels, such as liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, to from Finland-based WE Tech and includes the PM shaft consume less energy during slow steaming. generator technology from The Switch. The order also contains Its frequency converters aim to deliver reliable speed control the option to build a second system, if Saga LNG Shipping with PM machines. They are well suited for vessels that operate exercises its option with the shipyard. in diverse environments and at different speeds – including LNG- The PM technology-based system will help the mid-sized powered ferries, cruise ships, ice breakers and tugs – to meet the LNG carrier to improve its efficiency, no matter what speeds it demands of modern, flexible power production and consumption. sails at. That flexibility may be crucial, as the vessel has yet to Having entered the marine market in 2013, by January 2017 be chartered. The Switch had received nearly 30 orders for its PM shaft The WE Tech drive active front-end low harmonic drive generator technology through WE Tech Solutions, its Finland- technology enables The Switch’s PM shaft generator to operate based solutions provider and business development partner. over the full range of main engine speeds and to generate “We entered the marine market four years ago,” said The electricity for the ship’s networks as efficiently as possible. That Switch business development manager Mika Koli. “We saw offers a particular advantage for electrical part-loads, which is potential to transfer our competency and the benefits that the normal electrical load condition on a ship. our technology can deliver to a sector facing challenges with WE Tech will also supply an efficient power distribution regard to operational costs, falling profit margins and increasing solution to provide the vessel’s electrical network with up to environmental impact and regulations. 1,200kW in power take-out (PTO) mode. The high-speed “Our products address all these issues. With this in PMM 500 shaft generator will connect to the PTO shaft of the mind, we believe we can make a real difference in marine, reduction gear in the propulsion line. championing enhanced efficiency, the environment and our The Switch offers PMM 500 shaft generators across the customers’ competitiveness. We see this as the beginning of a 0.5MW-4MW power range, at speeds of up to 2,000 rpm for new energy era.” optimum flexibility.

Moss-type LNG carriers highlight green technology

MISC Berhad has taken them to call at all major LNG delivery of its new liquefied terminals around the world. natural gas (LNG) carrier These new vessels provide Seri Cenderawasih. The a more robust and superior 150,200m3 LNG carrier is cargo containment system the second in a series of and ensure a higher degree five Moss-type LNG carriers of operational flexibility for ordered from Hyundai Heavy MISC to operate in harsh Industries. On delivery, these meteorological conditions. new LNG carriers will be The new generation of on a long-term charter to LNG carriers incorporate Malaysia’s Petronas. state-of-the-art technologies Seri Cenderawasih, along in various forms, including with its sister vessel Seri the integrated hull structure Camellia which was launched with four spherical tanks in September last year, will be shielded by the continuous the installation of a selective The Seri Cenderawasih, MISC’s part of the new generation of cover, which improves the catalytic reduction system Second Moss-type LNG carrier the Seri C class LNG fleet of overall structural strength of for the diesel generator (credit: MISC) Moss type vessels. the hull. to comply with the latest The newbuilds are part Additional green IMO Tier III requirements of MISC’s long-term fleet technology features adopted and an ozone ballast water expansion programme for these new carriers treatment system. The to cater for the energy include energy efficiency, carriers will be powered by transportation needs of emissions reductions, a Mitsubishi Ultra Stream Petronas. They have been biodiversity management Turbine plant, and installed designed for worldwide and end-of-life disposal. with a pre-swirl duct and a trading capability to enable These features also include propeller boss cap fin. MP

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Steerprop expands thruster solutions

The end of 2016 saw some significant product innovations from Steerprop

innish manufacturer Steerprop chose maritime trade fair SMM in Hamburg to unveil the expansion of its Steerprop F CRP ECO product line with the new, compact and cost- effective Steerprop CRP ECO LM propulsor with integrated vertical permanent magnet (PM) motor. The LM model is claimed to offer reduced lifetime costs, improved fuel efficiency and low vibration and underwater noise levels, while its compact construction makes installation and maintenance easier and maximises onboard comfort. Development of the Steerprop CRP ECO LM began in 2015. The manufacturer planned to integrate a vertical electric motor Development of the Steerprop ECO LM concept began in 2015 onto the propulsor, to replace the upper gear and separate electric motor. The aim was to combine the hydrodynamic features of Steerprop CRP ECO propulsors with an efficient and compact electric motor to create a highly efficient, extremely compact Steerprop has also launched a new generation of ducted azimuth propulsive unit. propulsors with an upgraded design and improved technical features. The new model consists of a mechanical azimuth propulsor, The company claims that the new generation of Steerprop an electric motor and a shaft line with flexible couplings. The propulsors offers greater agility and endurance in a compact integrated PM motor, auxiliary electric systems and instrumentation package, with a lighter-weight construction, cast steel housing and are located inside the vessel hull above the waterline, enabling enhanced robustness. maximum reliability and easy service access. The compact The unit is designed for hydrodynamic optimisation to arrangement also results in saved space inside the hull. achieve improved free-running efficiency and fuel economy, The PM motor does not need a separate base and the with a more slender body, a smaller hub ratio and a new high LM unit can be retrofitted easily. The shaft line and flexible performance HJ4-nozzle design. The HJ4-nozzle guarantees couplings are inbuilt, so no separate shaft alignment is needed superior bollard pull and allows optimal nozzle positioning. during the installation of the propulsor. The bearing and Traditional sacrificial anodes have been replaced with a new, non lubrication systems are integrated with the propulsor and are flow-disturbing shape cast anode. equipped with standby systems. Propulsor cooling motors and The new generation of Steerprop propulsors are available with lubrication pumps are controlled by a frequency converter, either electric or hydraulic steering, with direct diesel drive, electric optimising the auxiliary system’s power usage and enhancing motor drive and the option of a hybrid drive. A shallow draught overall propulsive efficiency. version is also available that is designed especially for confined The PM motor has a simple hollow rotor which makes it spaces at the stern. lighter in weight, while the inbuilt air and water cooling units are The control system architecture is also new, from its easy to connect to the vessel’s water cooling circulation system. programmable logic controller to levers, enabling functions such as The PM motor offers high efficiency through the whole speed the collection of data on performance history. range, especially at lower power and speed. These features help to Steerprop propulsors offer various installation methods and, bring Steerprop CRP ECO propulsors to an even higher level of it claims, have an overhaul time of at least 15 years, which can efficiency and compactness in the form of the Steerprop CRP ECO potentially be lengthened by the company's optional condition LM concept. monitoring service. MP

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Rolls-Royce delivers Damen’s 1,000th Coating azimuth thruster enhances thruster performance

ZF Marine Krimpen is applying Subsea Industries’ Ecoshield hard coating to the nozzles and underwater components of its azimuth thruster units supplied to vessels operating in inland waterways. The Netherlands-based company, a division of Germany’s ZF Group, is using Ecoshield on thrusters supplied to a number of its US-based customers to reduce operational wear and tear in brown waters such as the Mississippi River. Frank van der Vegt, ZF Marine’s area sales manager for commercial craft thruster systems, explained: “We Damen’s 1000th and 1001st Rolls-Royce US-type thrusters were delivered at the end of the year for were looking to improve installation in Romania protection of the thruster’s underwater components against damage due to the Rolls-Royce has delivered its 1,000th azimuth manager, who has 20 years’ experience at the debris, sand and silt that is thruster to Damen Shipyards Group. This is a Rauma thruster plant, said: “You could say that common in shallow draught milestone achievement in a relationship that Damen has become part of our life now. Rauma inland waterways, particularly spans more than 30 years. has produced a wide range of azimuth thrusters the Mississippi, as well as The 1,000th and 1,001st Rolls-Royce US 255 for Damen’s various tug designs. The ASD [azimuth preventing damage due to FP type azimuth thrusters, each with a power of stern drive] design and the Rolls-Royce US-type cavitation and corrosion.” 2,525kW, will be installed on a new Damen ASD azimuth thrusters make a unique combination.” The solution was found in Tug 2913, meeting customer demand for high She added: “We have worked closely 2015, when ZF approached bollard pull and cost efficiency. in co-operation with Damen over the years Subsea Industries to Damen’s first ASD tug design with Rolls- to develop the optimum azimuth thruster investigate whether its hard Royce US azimuth thrusters was delivered in range for tugs. We have a very creative and coating could protect its 1993, but the relationship between the two talented team in Rauma. Whenever Damen thrusters from the effects of companies goes much further back. presents new requirements, we accept the abrasive waters. Ronald Lindeman, head of Rolls-Royce Marine challenge of developing solutions that allow After a series of patch tests sales for Central Europe West, said: “In 1983, us to continue to be Damen’s first choice for proved successful, ZF Marine before its acquisition by Rolls-Royce, Rauma, propulsion equipment. We continually invest in began applying the hard coating Finland-based Aquamaster supplied the first research and development to optimise thruster to all the underwater surfaces retractable thruster for installation on the anchor performance and environmental efficiency. of the thruster. Since then, handling tug Damen Dragon Fly. Ultimately we endeavour to design the best Ecoshield has been applied “In 2002 the ASD Tug 2810 design was propulsion solution for all of our customers.” to the ZF 1,000hp azimuth introduced and is today one of the world’s most Mr Lindeman added: “We are constantly thrusters that are installed on popular tug designs. More than 420 Rolls-Royce developing our azimuth thrusters to meet 12 towboats and pushboats azimuth thrusters have been delivered to this series. customers’ expectations...Work to transform the operating in US waters. “The milestone delivery of the 1,000th and facility in Finland is underway and is due for “We offer the Ecoshield- 1,001st US units underscores our partnership completion in 2020.” coated thruster as an option, with Damen, our biggest customer for this type Damen’s 1,000th and 1,001st Rolls-Royce but it is a very good solution of thruster.” US-type thrusters were delivered at the end of for increasing the life of Aila Lainio, Rolls-Royce marine area sales the year for installation in Romania. thruster installations ›››

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››› aboard tugs and Subsea Industries pushboats operating in has more than 400 ship shallow waters,” said Mr van references for Ecoshield der Vegt. “We see a really on rudders but is seeing big improvement. They are a marked increase in its less prone to damage, which application to thruster tunnels reduces maintenance and and gearboxes because of the operational costs. We see operational savings it brings. these benefits not only with “We are also seeing the towboat applications, but an increase in interest also with other applications from original equipment such as harbour tugs and manufacturers,” said Mr passenger vessels.” Hof. “Ecoshield safeguards Manuel Hof, production propulsion systems and executive and NACE Inspector steering gear against at Subsea Industries, said: cavitation and corrosion “We are pleased that ZF damage throughout the Marine’s decision to apply vessel’s service life. This can our award-winning Ecoshield significantly increase the hard coating to its thrusters operational life of rudders is paying dividends for its and thrusters. We have customers. The Ecoshield- Ecoshield-coated rudders coated thruster option adds and thrusters that have not considerable strength to needed recoating after more its position as the leading than five years of operating supplier of propulsion systems in some of the harshest After a series of patch tests ZF Marine has applied the Ecoshield to the US pushboat market.” marine environments.” hard-coating to all underwater areas of its thrusters

ABB expands polar cruise sales with MV Werften

ABB will supply the complete power, propulsion and will be built to Polar Class 6 and will enable cruising in the automation package for a series of new cruise vessels being Arctic. They will then follow the route of migrating whales built by MV Werften for Genting Hong Kong brands Crystal along the coast of the Americas and Europe to Antarctica Cruises and Star Cruises. during the northern winter. The three Crystal Cruises luxury Endeavor class megayachts The Star Cruises Global class vessels will be two of the largest on the market with 204,000 grt each. These impressive vessels are specially designed for the Asian cruise market. The five vessels will all feature a complete ABB propulsion system, electric power plant, automation and a marine software system. The three Crystal Cruises ships will each be powered by two Azipod D units, to enable the ships to navigate polar conditions, while the two new Star Cruises Global class ships will each be installed with three Azipod XO thrusters. All the vessels will also feature ABB’s flagship automation with Intelligent Maneuvering Interface and OCTOPUS marine software for optimised energy management. Approximately two thirds of modern large cruise ships, ice- breakers and high Ice class cargo vessels are fitted with Azipod propulsion. Cruise ship owners have been using Azipod units for two decades, favouring their increased efficiency, manoeuvrability and space saving properties over shaft line systems. Marcus Högblom, vice president of global sales, passenger vessels and Azipod propulsion, said: “We are seeing increased interest in the polar regions from the passenger sector, so our expertise in the cruise and ice-going sectors means we are ideally positioned and can fully support our customers with The two new Star Cruises Global Class ships will each be installed their new projects.” with three Azipod XO thrusters (Credit: ABB) Delivery of the five vessels is scheduled for 2019 onwards. MP

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Island Venture manoeuvres with Schottel thrusters

of the propulsion system and reduce fuel consumption. Electric Schottel thrusters have energy generation systems on board are capable of producing only the power that is required at the time and distributing it to the brought considerable benefits various consumers. The desired thrust is set via the speed of the electric motor to an offshore application (frequency control). The connected generators always run at the optimum operating point. Combined with an SCD, offering high hydrodynamic and mechanical efficiency, a system of this kind is particularly economical. The SCD is based on the Schottel Rudderpropeller, the mechanical azimuth thruster proven in decades of service in orway’s Ulstein Verft shipyard has commissioned all sectors of shipping. According to the manufacturer, with the an offshore construction vessel, Island SCD Schottel’s engineers have implemented a concept that Venture, which is designed for a high level of unites the decisive technical and economical advantages of the multifunctionality. Schottel supplied three powerful Rudderpropeller with the electric drive principle. NSCD 710 Schottel Combi Drives (formerly SCD 3040) in the The SCD is available in both single and twin-propeller Rudderpropeller version with an input power of 3,300kW each. versions. As with the Schottel Rudderpropeller, extensive positive They give the vessel increased manoeuvrability for a wide experience with the mechanical Schottel Twin Propeller has range of different applications. contributed to the electric concept. Island Venture is 160m long, 30m wide and has been Its compact design makes the SCD suitable for applications designed in such a way that it can be redeployed with a when space is limited. This is particularly the case with offshore change of use. It was the product of a European joint venture, supply vessels, but the SCD is also an ideal propulsion system with building work carried out at two different locations. While for ropax and double-ended ferries, tankers, container ships and the stern was produced at the Crist shipyard in Poland, the yachts, according to Schottel. The SCD is based on the successful bow was built by Ulstein in Norway, where both parts were Rudderpropeller models SRP 1515, SRP 2020 and SRP 3030, also assembled. with their proven mechanical components, and covers the power The vessel is designed for operation as an offshore spectrum from 2,000kW to 3,800kW, with propeller diameters construction vessel with multifunctional applications. Its equipment ranging from 2,500mm to 3,500mm. includes a 400 tonne crane for deepsea drilling operations down In contrast with other commercially available systems, in which to a depth of 4,000m, a 140-tonne crane with 3,000m cable the electric motor is housed in an underwater pod that is over- capacity, and three moon pools. It is ready for a subsequent dimensioned for this purpose, the motor in the SCD is vertically change-over to passenger and cargo operations, including special integrated into the support tube of the thruster and is thus measures for use as a module carrier. inside the vessel. The SCD therefore features a very compact, The SCD is an electric azimuth thruster. In combination with a hydrodynamically optimised underwater housing. It is also easy to power management system, electric drives increase the efficiency install and to maintain. MP

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Wind propulsion to be tested on Maersk tanker

Flettner rotor sails are to be installed on a product tanker

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For the Italian Navy and will deliver a high power output in a compact PPA ship, GE is certifying to RINa’s Rules for space – an essential factor for naval propulsion. “We are extremely the Classification of Naval Ships. “We are extremely proud that the MT30 proud that the GE has also recently marked the milestones will power the new landing helicopter dock and MT30 will power in its sales of gas turbines to the United States we very much welcome Fincantieri as the latest Navy and United States Coast Guard surface customer for our MT30 gas turbine which we the new landing combatant programmes that all use GE’s reliable believe will provide it with the optimum solution helicopter dock” LM2500 aeroderivative marine gas turbines. for the needs of the vessel they will build for the In December, the US Navy accepted delivery Italian Navy.” of the fifth Independence variant littoral combat The factory acceptance test, which has to be ship (LCS), Gabrielle Giffords. GE will provide completed before the gas turbine can be delivered, 20 LM2500 gas turbines for the Austal USA LCS was carried out at the Rolls-Royce test facility programme, part of a contract for up to 10 ships to in Bristol, UK. The engine was put through a be built by the manufacturer. The two LM2500s week of rigorous performance tests, witnessed by are arranged in a combined diesel and gas turbine representatives from Fincantieri and the Italian Navy. (CODAG) configuration with two diesel engines. The MT30 is derived from Rolls-Royce Trent John Finn (DDG 113) has also been delivered aero engine technology and builds on more than to the US Navy, by Huntington Ingalls Industries. 45 million hours of operating experience and John Finn is the 63rd Arleigh Burke class destroyer ultra-high reliability. It is initially built as separate and the first of the DDG 51 Flight IIA restart modules, on the same build line as the Rolls- ships. GE LM2500 gas turbines propel these new Royce Trent aerospace engines, in Derby. It is destroyers to speeds in excess of 30 knots. then assembled at the company’s Bristol facility. Also in December, the US Coast Guard accepted The construction of the engine is based on a delivery of the sixth national security cutter (NSC) twin-spool, high-pressure ratio gas generator with Munro, in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Munro is a free power turbine. Eight variable geometry scheduled for commissioning in April 2017. A day stages are included in the intermediate pressure later, the seventh NSC, Kimball (WMSL 756), was compressor, with six corrosion-protected stages launched at Huntington Ingalls Industries. Ships in in the high-pressure compressor. Technology for the US Coast Guard’s Legend class NSC programme the four-stage free power turbine comes from the feature the same LM2500-based CODAG Industrial Trent and Trent 800 products. To ensure propulsion system. GE marine gas turbines can be reliable life, the latest blade cooling technologies applied in a variety of propulsion configurations so are included throughout and emissions levels meet naval architects have the design flexibility to match all current and anticipated legislative limits. speed, endurance and mission payload requirements. Rolls-Royce MT30s are also being installed in To date, the US Navy – GE’s largest marine the UK Royal Navy’s new aircraft carriers Queen The MT30 is derived from gas turbine customer – has taken delivery of over Elizabeth and Prince of Wales and the Type 26 Rolls-Royce Trent aero engine 700 LM2500 engines operating aboard surface global combat ship. They are also in service with technology and builds on combatants such as frigates and destroyers. the US Navy’s Freedom class LCS and its Zumwalt more than 45 million hours Not to be outdone, Rolls-Royce, too, has recently class destroyers, and will power the Republic of of operating experience and reached a significant milestone for the Italian Navy’s Korea’s Daegu class frigate programme. MP ultra-high reliability new landing helicopter dock (LHD) multipurpose amphibious vessel, to be built by Fincantieri – one of the world’s largest shipbuilding groups – by successfully completing the factory acceptance test for the vessel’s first MT30 gas turbine. Rolls-Royce has been selected to provide two MT30 gas turbines to power the new 20,000 tonne displacement vessel. The LHD will be built and launched in Fincantieri’s Castellammare di Stabia shipyard in Naples before being set up and delivered at the company’s yard in Muggiano, La Spezia. It is a result of Italy’s Navy Act, under which the Government is undertaking a major investment programme to renew the Italian Navy’s fleet. Don Roussinos, Rolls-Royce president – naval, said: “Successful completion of the factory acceptance test is a significant achievement for everyone involved in the LHD programme. Producing 36MW to 40MW, the MT30 gas turbine is the world’s most powerful in-service

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GE SEEKS TO BROADEN COGES UPTAKE

owards the end of In its efforts to popularise use of its combined performance and a high level 2016, GE Aviation’s of reliability. The basis of the marine gas turbine gas turbine, electric and steam (COGES) COGES system is GE’s dual- Tbusiness announced system, GE is focusing on various ship types fuel gas turbine, which can that it had signed a meet increasingly stringent multilateral memorandum worldwide environmental of understanding (MoU) regulations while reducing to co-operate in the joint operating expenses. development of a liquefied Separately, GE and Hudong- petroleum gas (LPG) fuelled In fact, GE gas turbines are operational costs and contribute Zhonghua Shipbuilding ferry design. The ferry will no stranger to the seas and no to the reduction of our global announced an approval in feature GE’s compact and new technology is required to environmental footprint.” principle received from ABS for lightweight combined gas construct the COGES system. This is part of a wider effort a jointly developed liquefied turbine, electric and steam Instead, GE is configuring on GE’s part to popularise the natural gas (LNG) carrier design, (COGES) system for all ship existing products and integrating use of COGES for propulsion. also to be powered by a GE power, including propulsion. them into new applications. GE In 2016, GE and Dalian COGES system. “Thanks to Participating in the MoU gas turbines operate on cruise Shipbuilding Industry Co the compact and lightweight signing were Youngsung ships, eight of which feature received approval in principle attributes of GE’s COGES Global Co chief executive COGES arrangements. Other for their jointly-developed arrangement, customers can Bumsu Ku, Dintec Co director commercial marine applications 20,000 teu container ship realise an additional 4,000m³ Hunsoo Ha, Korea LPG Industry include fast cargo ships, high design to be powered by a GE of LNG cargo space compared Association chairman Joonseok speed yachts, offshore platforms, COGES system. The design will with a traditional 174,000m³ Hong, GE Aviation MSO Korea and floating production and also permit increased container LNG carrier powered by dual- leader Kirby Luke, Far East offloading ships. carrying capability, as well fuel diesel engines,” said Ship Design & Engineering Mr Ku said: “With the use as offering a lower lifecycle Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding Co (FESDEC) chief executive of LPG, we expect to save on cost, better environmental president Chen Jun. MP Jungkang In, and Cryos chief executive Daesung Kim. As this is the world’s first LPG-fuelled COGES ship, the LPG industry is taking an active part in this project. For instance, FESDEC is handling HRSG (Heat Recovery the ferry design, and Cryos Heating Steam Steam Generator) Steam Steam Loads brings extensive experience in designing and manufacturing Steam Turbine Generator LPG fuel tanks. The new ferry design is expected to improve safety and efficiency while reducing nitrogen oxide and carbon Ship Service Load dioxide emissions, meeting Gas Turbine Generator IMO regulatory standards. The Hotel Load ferry’s operational expenses will decrease by 35 per cent,

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Rolls-Royce is to supply hybrid power systems for Hurtigruten’s two new hybrid-propulsion expedition cruise ships (credit: Hurtigruten)

PASSENGER SHIPS EMBRACE BATTERIES AND ELECTRIC PROPULSION

assenger ship operators, especially in Northern Europe, are batteries for energy storage, thrusters, and remote control modules adopting electric propulsion and automation technology. for the propellers. P One recent order was received last year by Rolls-Royce ABB, too, has gained orders – for electric drive technology for to supply hybrid power systems and new bridge and automation battery-powered passenger ships. The latest contract, from Stena technology for Hurtigruten’s two new hybrid-propulsion expedition Line, is for an energy storage control system and Onboard DC Grid cruise ships. to retrofit two HH Ferries Group vessels, Tycho Brahe and Aurora, Hurtigruten ordered Roald Amundsen and Fridtjof Nansen from in 2017. They will operate on battery power between Helsingør Kleven Verft in Norway. Rolls-Royce then received a contract in Denmark and Helsingborg, Sweden. In another order, ABB is to supply the latest automation and control systems, including supplying an Onboard DC Grid for a new hybrid car ferry being its Unified Bridge, as well as electrical power systems, Azipull built at Fiskerstrand Verft in Norway. propellers using permanent magnet technology, two large tunnel Norwegian Electric Systems has signed a contract, valued at up thrusters, stabilisers, engines and winches. to US$3.5 million, with Remontowa shipyard of Gdańsk, Poland The hybrid technology is planned for delivery in two phases. In for the delivery of two hybrid electric systems, for two new ferries. phase one, auxiliary battery power will provide large reductions in The package consists of ultra-light converters forming a DC grid fuel consumption by enabling peak shaving. This solution is to be system with four battery packages, two on each side of the DC bus installed on the first expedition ship ready for delivery in 2018. for redundancy. In addition, for the main propulsion there are water- For phase two, larger batteries will be installed, enabling the cooled, high-efficiency permanent magnet motors and four direct possibility of fully electric sailing across longer distances and over driven propellers. The ferries are being built to operate the Woolwich longer periods of time. This will be used when sailing into fjords, service across the River Thames for Transport for London, in the UK. at port and in vulnerable areas, providing silent and emissions Norwegian Electric Systems has already installed one of Europe’s free sailing. Rolls-Royce will install this new technology in the largest test facilities for electric propulsion systems, including energy second ship to be built, which is scheduled for delivery in 2019. storage, and is developing a new energy management system. Hurtigruten intends to retrofit the first ship with the same Ferry operators in the Solent in the UK are harnessing battery technology, at a later date. power. Cemre Shipyard in Turkey is building a hybrid battery- Hybrid propulsion and batteries have been installed on operated ferry for Wightlink Ferries. The ship will have batteries increasing numbers of ferries operating in Scandinavia and the for powering the ship’s electrical supply and motion-activated light Baltic. Siemens supplied systems for the first electric-driven ferry, emitting diode (LED) lighting, as well as assisting with propulsion. Norwegian operator Norled’s Ampere, in 2015, and has since gained Red Funnel is considering using batteries on a new fast ferry. It took fresh orders. These have included a follow-up order from Finland- delivery of Red Jet 6, which has conventional propulsion and power based Finferries. It is also supplying two new battery-driven ferries systems, in 2016, and plans to order another one from Shemara for Fjord 1 in Norway, due for delivery in January 2018 from Refit on the Isle of Wight. It is interested in combining batteries Turkey’s Tersan Shipyard. The order involves supplying lithium-ion with fuel for future new dual-fuel electric vessels. MP

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ABB to power new FRSU vessel

ABB will supply the power and electric propulsion system for a new floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) for BW Group, which will also be remotely connected to ABB’s Collaborative Operations Centers. The equipment on board will provide data to the shore-side centres, enabling ABB and the vessel owner to take a proactive approach to maintenance throughout the lifetime of the vessel. “The modern power system must be both efficient and connected,” said Juha Koskela, managing director of ABB’s marine and ports business. “Our hardware will optimise fuel efficiency on board whilst the Collaborative Operations Centers will monitor the vessel, enabling a more informed approach to maintenance.” ABB’s power generation and distribution system, along with the electric propulsion system, will work in conjunction with the dual-fuel diesel engine plant to maximise uptime. Much of ABB’s scope of supply of generators, switchboards, transformers, main propulsion drives and motors will transmit performance data via sensors. This information is automatically monitored from shore at ABB’s power generation and distribution system will work in the Collaborative Operations Centers and ABB will work with the conjunction with the dual-fuel diesel engine plant customer during routine and urgent maintenance cases. The 174,000m³ capacity FSRU has been ordered from South Korea’s Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. The and tankers at ABB said, “ABB’s track record in commissioning and membrane-type vessel is expected to be delivered by its Okpo servicing LNG installations at South Korean shipyards, coupled yard in 2019. with end-user recommendations and the reputation of the ABB Erik Bolstad, sales vice president for liquefied natural gas (LNG) brand, all played a key role in securing this substantial order.”

Norwegian Electric Systems signs ferry contract

Norwegian Electric Systems the ferry industry, according to requirements for these two the batteries and includes the has signed a new contract a statement from Norwegian ferry routes have resulted Odin’s Eye solution. Odin’s Eye with Havyard Ship Technology Electric Systems. The ferries in the choice of an electrical is an ultra fast-acting safety for the delivery of hybrid are designed by Multi Maritime. propulsion system using solution. It is flexible, too, electric systems for three Two of the ferries will chargeable lithium-ion batteries. allowing for future upgrades new ferries being built operate the route between Norwegian Electric Systems of the vessels such as larger for Norway’s largest ferry Brekstad and Valset and has developed a very robust battery capacity or higher company, Fjord 1. By including one will operate between DC system for applications charging power from shore. the latest environment-friendly Sandvikvåg and Husavik. such as these. The main DC “We have had close technology on its ferries, Fjord The Norwegian Public Roads system ensures the safe contact with Fjord 1, Havyard 1 sets the green standard within Administration’s strict emissions charging and discharging of and Multi Maritime during this preliminary process,” said Stein Ruben Larsen, Norwegian Electric Systems’ vice president for sales. “Teamwork has been the keyword for securing this contract,” said Mr Larsen. “It proves that Norwegian Electric Systems has the technical knowledge to win, and strengthen, our clients’ trust.” Norwegian Electric Systems has installed one of Europe’s largest test facilities for electric propulsion systems, including Norwegian Electric Systems has developed a very robust DC system (credit: multi-maritime.no) energy storage.

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Kohler launches new Tier 3 diesel marine generators

Kohler Power Systems, which manufactures diesel and gasoline marine generators for a wide range of pleasure and commercial craft applications, has launched new single and three-phase Tier III marine diesel generators. The company’s 14-24EKOZD/12- 20.5EFKOZD generators integrate Kohler diesel Tier III engines and other enhancements, including improved sound shields and Kohler’s highly regarded Decision-Maker 3500 controller (DEC 3500). “Our generators are always evolving to meet the diverse and dynamic needs of today’s boat builders and pleasure craft owners alike,” said Greg Klompenhouwer, senior product manager for Kohler Marine. “These newest models reduce sound levels with an air induction silencer while also delivering the performance and peace of mind that come with our Kohler Tier III diesel engines. We are confident the market will respond strongly to these new and improved marine generators.” In addition to enhanced sound-dampening and engine reliability, The DEC 3500’s space-saving design eliminates the need for users of these new models will benefit from the ability to quickly oversized switchgear and easily parallel two or more Kohler generators with a single communication wire, which is delivered through the DEC 3500. The DEC 3500’s space-saving design eliminates the need which provides the ability to monitor and control the generator for oversized switchgear. Other benefits include built-in load from anywhere on the vessel. There are also fully enclosed circuit management software, which removes over-fuelling issues and boards and sealed connectors, which protect against corrosion, the need for exhaust treatment systems, and remote monitoring, and fewer failure points, providing enhanced dependability.

Ulstein Verft to build new hybrid vessel

Norway’s Color Line and and we are looking forward to compounds in this area. be built to Norwegian flag Ulstein Verft have signed a further co-operation with Color The 160m vessel, with the requirements and registered firm contract for construction Line,” stated Ulstein Group’s working name Color Hybrid, on the Norwegian Ordinary of the world’s largest plug-in chief executive Gunvor Ulstein. can take 2,000 passengers and Ship Register. Color Line is hybrid vessel. The natural environment 500 cars. It will have almost the only company providing The environmentally- is an important consideration twice as much capacity as international passenger and friendly vessel will operate for Color Line. The vessel will Bohus, which is scheduled to freight traffic to and from between Sandefjord and feature new solutions to reduce be phased out when the new Norway with ships registered Strømstad from summer 2019. noise and emissions. It will ferry is put into operation in on the Norwegian Ordinary Ulstein won the contract in be a plug-in hybrid, in which summer 2019. The ship will Ship Register and with competition with several the batteries are recharged provide considerably more Norwegian headquarters. other yards. via a power cable with green capacity on the route between The solution comprises “It is very gratifying electricity from shore facilities Norway and Sweden, and a number of Nidec Control that the Norwegian or, as a secondary alternative, will provide expanded and Techniques’ Unidrive M variable shipbuilding industry has recharged on board by the improved services on board, speed drives, along with proved its competitiveness ship’s generators. and thus a new and better motors, transformers, brake internationally, and that Color With new shore power travel experience. resistors, rectifier units and Line is contributing to the in Sandefjord, all Norwegian The new vessel will generators. further development of the ports on Color Line’s network Norwegian maritime industry,” will have shore power said Color Line chief executive facilities. The ship will have full Trond Kleivdal. battery power for its passage “We are very pleased that into and out of the fjord, to Color Line decided to proceed and from Sandefjord’s inner from a letter of intent to a firm harbour, which means that contract for the construction there will be no emissions of of this hybrid vessel. This is harmful greenhouse gases an important milestone for us, or nitrogen and sulphur The 160m vessel has the working name Color Hybrid

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Immanuel's propulsion is diesel-electric with a variable speed generator and DC bus

Power solutions help achieve competitive gain

idec Control Techniques and sister company Nidec of a conventional diesel engine. Along with higher efficiency, further Leroy-Somer Holding, both formerly part of Emerson benefits include its small size, with no need for an inline gearbox N Industrial Automation, have recently helped complete with transmission. a landmark fishing industry project by contributing to the Moreover, the fact that impact loads can be absorbed electrically construction of a brand new type of marine vessel, the MDV-1 by the engine controller makes the generator more stable and Immanuel. The solution comprises a number of Unidrive M energy-efficient, with less engine noise, less vibration and virtually variable speed drives, along with motors, transformers, brake no need for maintenance. resistors, rectifier units and generators. Four Nidec Control Techniques Unidrive M variable speed The MDV-1 Immanuel is a Dutch-built 30.2m long 8.6m drives work in tandem with the propulsion engine, with another wide twin-rig fishing vessel devised for The Netherlands’ unit deployed for driving the rotary transformer. Others are for the masterplan for sustainable fishing (MDV). The boat offers a hydraulic pump, flushing pump, engineroom ventilation, and fish number of key innovations including, notably, savings of up to hold cooling system, with two more for the pulse fishing windlasses. 80 per cent in both fuel consumption and emissions of CO2 The windlasses have to pay an electric cable in and out with a stable and NOx. tensile force (without breaking), but with a variable swell. The remit of the MDV, which was established in 2012 to Further products supplied include a Nidec Leroy-Somer drive innovation in the Dutch fishing sector, is to seek efficiency motor-generator transformer for the onboard electrical system, a improvements in every area, including propulsion, which on brake resistor for the power generation system, rectifier units for Immanuel is diesel-electric with a variable speed generator and the common DC bus, a 12-pulse transformer suitable for variable DC bus. frequencies, and Leroy-Somer main and auxiliary generators. This design means that the generator can be run extremely As well as the drive components, the two companies were efficiently, at speeds ranging from 800 rpm to 1,200 rpm. It responsible for the engineering, documentation, testing, set- also means that the boat can be equipped with two generators, up, training and drives operating software – not just for the one running at a time, instead of the three that would be programmable logic controller, but for managing the frequency needed with an AC system, where two would normally be in controllers of the propulsion engine and rotary transformer. operation. The larger, 500kW, generator is used during transit In order to reduce harmonic current distortion, engineers and fishing, while the smaller one (117kW) is mainly an also recommended the use of an electrical system in which emergency generator, capable of bringing the boat back to shore a 12-pulse isolating transformer was employed. Switching at a lower speed. controllers and generators guarantees a broad-based redundant The system benefits from the use of a 400kW water-cooled system without any onboard electrical system interference permanent magnet motor (120 rpm) for the main propeller in place compromising the instrumentation. MP

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EATON INTRODUCES MAINTENANCE-FREE CONTACTORS

aton has introduced a contactors can handle 1,000 alternative energy sources, DC 600 contactors have new range of hybrid VDC per pole and current many of them DC, are been specifically designed to E contactors. Described flow in both directions – rapidly gaining in popularity. overcome these limitations by the power management bi-directional and polarity- In these applications, the and to provide superior company as compact and insensitive. The contactors, compact space-saving design, control in a wide variety of dependable, the new contactors which can be controlled zero maintenance requirements DC switching applications.” support loads of 300A to 600A conventionally or with a and long operating life of the To achieve their at up to 1,000 VDC. programmable logic controller, contactors are important benefits. performance and long Conventional contactors have a compact frame size “There has been lifespan, Eaton DIL DC 300 all require maintenance in the that reduces panel space considerable growth in the and DIL DC 600 contactors form of replacement of contacts requirements. In addition, the need for convenient, effective use novel hybrid switching after approximately 10,000 to contactors feature a wide-range and reliable DC switching,” technology. They have two 25,000 electrical operations. coil that covers AC operating said Chris Pack, field product mechanical contacts – an However, Eaton’s new DIL voltages from 110V to 250V as manager at Eaton Electric. extinguishing contact and an DC contactors require no well as DC operating voltages “But traditional devices have isolating contact – connected maintenance and provide an from 110V to 350V. notable limitations. They in series and a solid state operating lifespan of more than Eaton’s new DC hybrid all have a relatively short IGBT (insulated gate 150,000 electrical operations. contactors are particularly lifespan and often need bipolar transistor) switch As well as having extremely well suited to applications separate bridging links. Our connected in parallel with the long lifespans, DIL DC in the marine sector where new DIL DC300 and DIL extinguishing contact. When the contactor is required to break a circuit, the current commutates to the Joint development of a binary cycle power IGBT, with the opening of the generation system for ships began in 2014 extinguishing contact. Next, the IGBT is turned off to interrupt the current and, finally, the isolating contact opens to provide galvanic isolation. With this arrangement, under normal operating conditions neither of the mechanical contacts has to switch off the load current. This means that arcing and contact erosion are virtually eliminated. Eaton DIL DC 300 and DIL DC 600 hybrid contactors are available in two versions, with extensions to the range planned for introduction in the near future. Both versions are two-pole devices and both can be used on systems up to 1,000 VDC. Maximum operating frequency is 100 operations per hour. MP

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Kobe Steel binary cycle power generation system for ships completes sea trials

Japan’s Kobe Steel plans to start marketing a new binary cycle for the ship and contributes to the efficient utilisation of power generation system for ships. energy. In the sea trials, Kobe Steel confirmed that an Kobe Steel, Asahi Shipping Co and Miura Co began the engine output of 7,500kW per hour generated 125kW of joint development of a binary cycle power generation system electricity. This is equivalent to about 20 to 25 per cent for ships in 2014. Land-based testing of the system was of the fuel used in marine generators, depending on successfully completed in 2015 and in December 2016 the conditions, and is the largest scale of power generation system passed sea trials. It recently received approval from from exhaust heat on a ship. Japan’s class society ClassNK. Having passed these tests, the Through the new system, the three companies are new system has been marketed since April, with sales starting promoting the effective utilisation of unused energy. This in April 2019. Kobe Steel is in charge of marketing and sales. project to develop the binary cycle power generation In the past, exhaust heat from the turbocharger attached system was adopted as a joint research theme by the to a ship’s engine was not used, but allowed to disperse. next-generation marine environment related technology Kobe Steel’s new system is the first in the world to development support programme of Japan’s Ministry of Land, generate electricity from this exhaust heat. The electricity Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and ClassNK and was produced by the new system serves as auxiliary power undertaken with its co-operation.

BECKER POWERS NEW SOLUTIONS

Becker Marine Systems’ is available by freely “Despite significant Becker Marine Systems’ COBRA compact battery configuring modular units regulatory requirements, managing directors. rack is an advanced concept in standardised cabinets of the operation of our LNG “During AidaSol’s recent employing tried-and- up to 1,000 VDC including hybrid barge supplying call to the port, the barge tested 18650 lithium-ion integrated and individually power to cruise ships transferred approximately cell technology and taking controlled cooling equipment. moored along the quay wall 35 MWh of energy” he the special requirements Becker has developed at the port of Hamburg is explained. In addition, there of maritime operation and a number of offerings for running smoothly and to is the LNG PowerPac, a classification into account. the use of low-emissions our complete satisfaction,” specially-designed modular Any scale of power storage liquefied natural gas (LNG). said Dirk Lehmann, one of container system used to supply power to ships. It allows the alternative fuel to be used directly on board container ships, for example. This obviates the use of other technologies and construction work on infrastructure at ports, which can be costly. COBRA was presented at maritime trade fair SMM in 2016 and is currently in test phase. Starting in summer 2017 it can be delivered as a single product or in combination with hybrid drives. Initial orders for passenger ferries, among other vessel types, have already been placed for this technology based on lithium- ion cells. Its use in products such as the LNG PowerPac COBRA was presented at maritime trade fair is also possible and being SMM in 2016 and is currently in test phase planned. MP

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SAFETY FIRST ON LNG BUNKERING

lthough ships in northern Europe have used liquefied There is a growing case to standardise LNG bunkering operations natural gas (LNG) as fuel safely for more than a decade, at the international level (credit: Transmar) A as LNG-fuelled ships emerge in other parts of the world and more players are involved, there is a growing case to standardise LNG bunkering operations at the international level. So said the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), as it unveiled a new standard, ISO 20519 Ships and marine technology – Specification for bunkering of liquefied natural gas fuelled vessels. LNG bunkering involves different stakeholders, from the shipowner and the LNG supplier to ports, safety personnel and administrations. The organisation says its new standard ensures that LNG-fuelled vessels bunker in a safe and sustainable way. “As demand for LNG fuelled vessels has increased, so has the demand for practical, cost-effective and efficient LNG bunkering, so there was an urgent need for an international standard to ensure LNG bunkering operations could be conducted safely,” ISO said in a statement. European Commission and the Baltic and International Maritime “ISO 20519 will help operators to select vessel fuel providers Council (BIMCO). that meet defined safety and fuel quality standards.” Last year members of the Poseidon Med II LNG bunkering As the size of ships fuelled with LNG increases, the vessels project staged a series of simulation workshops to evaluate safety and transit greater distances that require them to bunker in a greater operating issues for LNG vessels carrying out bunkering in port. number of ports in different countries. This inevitably increases the Four Greek commercial ports – Piraeus, Patras, Heraklion, number of parties involved in LNG bunkering. Igoumenitsa and Limassol, Cyprus – joined the Revithoussa LNG ISO says that standardising safety practices is necessary to ensure terminal in the initiative. They studied more than 90 real-time a common set of requirements that are understood by all – from simulation scenarios, modelled using specialist software, based on LNG provider to ship personnel. It says that ISO 20519 contains various environmental issues. requirements not covered by IMO’s IGC Code, which covers the The workshops studied how an LNG feeder ship would carry safe carriage by sea of liquefied gases in bulk. These include: out cargo transfers to storage units and how an LNG barge might • hardware – liquid and vapour transfer systems deliver bunkering to ropax ships at each of the five ports. The • operational procedures sessions brought together project teams from the ports, including • requiring the LNG provider to provide an LNG bunker delivery note pilots, masters and other experts, to assess the navigation issues and • training and qualifications of personnel to identify and mitigate risks. • requiring LNG facilities to meet applicable ISO standards and The workshops concluded in September 2016 and the findings local codes. will underpin future safety and environmental impact assessment ISO technical committee chair and convenor of the working studies for proposed LNG installations at the five ports and at group that developed the standard Steve O’Malley said: “The Revithoussa – Greece’s first, and so far only, LNG import terminal. requirements of ISO 20519 can be incorporated as a management “The navigation simulation workshops were significant objective into existing management programmes and provide components in fostering collaboration with the project ports and verifiable compliance.” port stakeholders,” said Poseidon Med II project manager for This matters, he says, because “the requirement to comply with Lloyd’s Register Anna Apostolopoulou. “We built a common ISO standards is often incorporated into business contracts and may knowledge base about the proposed bunkering operations within also be referenced by local regulations.” each port, aiming at improving operational effectiveness and The working group that developed ISO 20519 included mitigating risks. maritime industry experts, equipment manufacturers, representatives Poseidon Med II brings together ports in Greece, Italy and from the Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel, trading companies, class Cyprus, working to increase the adoption in southern Europe of societies, international registries and the United States Coast Guard. LNG as marine fuel. The project is co-funded by the EU. Because LNG as a fuel for vessels is relatively new, the standard Revithoussa is expanding its re-gas capacity to 4.7 million tonnes will need to be updated to incorporate lessons learned over time a year. Family conglomerate Gastrade plans to develop a floating and technological changes. ISO has created a group to track LNG import terminal at Alexandroupoli. Shipowner GasLog has bought bunkering incidents and identify when to update the standard. a 20 per cent stake in the company and hopes to supply a floating ISO 20519:2017 was produced at the request of IMO, the storage and regasification unit to support the project. MP

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MSC Cruises to develop LNG bunkering system with ARTA

MSC Cruises is to develop an LNG bunkering system for its cruise ships after striking a partnership with ARTA Group. MSC Cruises is to develop an LNG bunkering system for its The two companies revealed their new partnership at the LNG cruise ships after striking a partnership with ARTA Group Bunkering Summit 2017 in The Netherlands, where they said they would create a tailor-made LNG bunkering system that takes full account of the cruise industry’s specific needs. MSC Cruise Management’s LNG project director Yves Bui said: “With up to four LNG powered cruise ships scheduled to join our fleet, we are highly committed to developing the best possible technologies and systems to support the introduction of LNG to cruising. In ARTA, we have found a partner that matches our focus on innovation and the best maritime technology at sea and that understands our industry’s specific needs.” The result is a system that features a newly developed coupling and decoupling mechanism and a double-walled hose that will allow MSC Cruises to conduct bunkering operations without disrupting the activities taking place on board the ship. Andreas von Keitz, ARTA’s managing director of gas a technologically advanced solution that will help ensure that manufacture and liquid transfer solutions, added: “We are the double-wall principle is maintained across the entire LNG exceptionally pleased with the new system we have developed bunkering supply chain.” to suit the cruise industry’s specific bunkering needs. Thanks MSC Cruises and STX France signed a letter of intent in June to our partnership with MSC Cruises we have been able to fully 2016 to build up to four LNG fuelled cruise ships. This is part of the understand these needs and have put over 40 years of our operator’s plan for 11 new next-generation cruise ships over the bunkering engineering experience to good use. The result is next 10 years.

First LNG bunkering in Australia

The first case of a vessel vessel Siem Thiima took on owned EVOL LNG in Western vessel on 23 January 2017. being bunkered with liquefied LNG at King Bay Supply Base Australia. Under an agreement “Our decision to enter the natural gas (LNG) in Australia near Dampier. with oil and gas company LNG bunkering market is part took place at the beginning The operation was Woodside, EVOL LNG of a long-term strategy that of this year when the offshore undertaken by Wesfarmers- refuelled the platform supply recognises the environmental and economic sustainability of LNG as a fuel,” said EVOL Siem Thiima taking on LNG at King Bay LNG in a statement. “The Supply Base near Dampier LNG marine fuel market is still in development so the fact EVOL has over 15 years’ experience in distributing LNG means we saw an opportunity to provide a suite of services. EVOL can safely manage the bunkering process and provide key services such as training in safe handling of LNG, enabling our customers to confidently adopt LNG as a marine fuel.” The company’s business manager, Nick Rea, said growth in demand for LNG- fuelled vessels had largely been driven by ›››

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››› IMO regulations and the “LNG is a cleaner fuel than importance globally, including Australian and regional introduction of emission marine diesel, emitting 25 per in Australia, the adoption ports to conduct LNG control areas in Europe and cent less carbon dioxide, less of LNG as a low emissions bunkering operations.” North America. In addition, nitrogen oxides and almost zero marine fuel was expected to Mr Rea said EVOL LNG China has introduced emission sulphur oxides and particulates, increase accordingly. “It is would be able to supply control areas around its which largely addresses certainly an offering we would Fremantle customers with three major ports. “Interest emissions concerns for the like to expand, particularly as LNG at a price competitive in LNG as a marine fuel is shipping industry and avoids truck-to-ship LNG bunkering with low sulphur marine growing, especially since IMO expensive and complicated can be achieved relatively diesel and would be able announced it would introduce scrubbing systems.” inexpensively with existing to refuel ships at up to 45 a global marine fuel sulphur Mr Rea said that as logistics assets. If interest is tonnes per hour, which is limit of 0.5 per cent from emissions reduction efforts there, EVOL LNG will obtain comparable to traditional 2020,” he said. continued to grow in licences from other major bunker fuels.

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The new type of liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker would be based on converted offshore vessels

Norwegian company Cryo Shipping says it sees a future for a new type of liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker based on converted offshore vessels. “We are working on the conversion The founders of the company say they have extensive of platform supply vessels into LNG experience in developing and operating LNG value chains and in building and operating tankers and shortsea vessels. tankers, which should be ready for “Based on this experience, we have under development new operation in the first half of 2018,” and innovative LNG ship designs,” they say. “Due to confidentiality we cannot convey public details of our designs, but we will gladly Nicholai Olsen, Cryo Shipping managing discuss any customer requirements.” The company says it aims to director and partner become the world’s largest LNG feeder and bunker operator. It notes that there is plenty of LNG in the world “but infrastructure is missing.” It wants to solve infrastructure challenges using specially designed LNG tankers. Its short-term goal is to develop a fleet of flexible and efficient small-scale LNG tankers “We are working on the conversion of platform supply vessels that could supply LNG to consumers regardless of location. “The into LNG tankers, which should be ready for operation in the first half ships will be able to undertake ship-to-ship bunkering operations of 2018,” said Cryo Shipping managing director and partner Nicholai in all types of waters and ports,” it says. Olsen. “We have designed the LNG system ›››

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››› using existing technology, but combined in a new way. We “Based on our preliminary market research, we have received have also developed designs for newbuildings with completely a very positive response in the market where both LNG suppliers new functionality.” such as wholesalers and manufacturers, and LNG consumers “Today there are many industries using LNG as an energy such as heavy industry, power generation and shipping, have source, in addition to approximately 100 vessels using LNG as shown great interest in our solutions,” says Mr Olsen. “We are fuel. By 2020 the expected number of LNG-powered ships will be working on specific customer projects that we expect will be about 1,000 with further exponential growth in the next decade,” announced soon.” the company said. “Today LNG logistics are predominantly by road transport. The few small-scale LNG tankers that exist are not designed to meet regularity and supply requirements in a growing LNG market. MAN Cryo to supply fuel “Use of LNG storage bunkering facilities will result in congested traffic at storage facilities and harbours, and we therefore focus system to LNG ferry on providing direct ship-to-ship bunkering at port, at anchor and at sea. Cryo Shipping’s solution will provide both marine and MAN Cryo – MAN Diesel and is scheduled for delivery land-based industry with more efficient operations with less time & Turbo’s marine liquefied in November 2017. The vessel consumed in LNG supply, and consequently at a lower cost than natural gas (LNG) fuel gas will be the first of its kind with what is achieved today.” system manufacturer – has LNG propulsion. Another challenge the company will be able to address is the signed a contract with Sefine The equipment will be current uncertainty associated with the cost structure of LNG. This Shipyard in Turkey to deliver installed aboard a double- is a critical issue that needs to be resolved in order for the shipping a marine LNG fuel-gas supply ended ropax ferry, designed industry to implement LNG in its operation. In today’s market, it has system to an Italian ferry. by Norway’s LMG Marin, for given rise to questions about the structure of the LNG industry, such The LNG supply system Italian shipowner Caronte & as lack of competition and the formation of monopolies, which has consists of a 150m³ vacuum- Tourist. It will operate primarily resulted in artificially high prices for LNG. Cryo Shipping believes insulated storage tank, with on the Strait of Messina that as an independent player it will create real competition that auxiliary equipment that between Villa San Giovanni on is essential to the dynamics of the LNG market and credibility for includes an LNG vaporizer, a the Italian mainland and the consumers of LNG in terms of both price and supply. pressure build-up unit, a bunker city of Messina in Sicily. Cryo Shipping will, naturally, use LNG as fuel for its vessels. In station and a heat exchanger. The 133m long and 21.5m addition, it will install battery technology to supply power during The MAN Cryo system will wide ferry will have capacity for loading, unloading and ship-to-ship bunkering. This will completely supply gas to the ferry’s three up to 290 cars on two vehicle eliminate local and regional emissions during port stay. dual-fuel propulsion engines decks, and 1,500 passengers.

World’s first purpose-built LNG bunkering vessel delivered

Gas4Sea partners Engie, Mitsubishi Corp and NYK Line, and their Built by Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction Co at its project partner Fluxys, have taken delivery of Engie Zeebrugge, Yeongdo shipyard near Busan, South Korea, 5,000m³ Engie the world’s first purpose-built liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunker Zeebrugge took on LNG fuel, delivered to the shipyard by truck, supply ship. preparatory to making its maiden voyage. The ship is based at Fluxys’ Zeebrugge terminal, supplying LNG as marine fuel to ships in northwest Europe. Its first customer is United European Car Carriers, which has ordered two LNG-fuelled car carriers. Fluxys has recently commissioned a second jetty that can handle small LNG carriers of 2,000m³. It is considering the business case for a third LNG- supply jetty. Engie said in a statement: “Currently, the bunker market amounts to approximately 250 million tonnes of heavy fuel oil a year. The challenge in making LNG grow in the bunker market is to develop sufficient supply infrastructure to support the increasing number of LNG-fuelled ships expected to come into operation. “Engie Zeebrugge marks a milestone in the development of the European LNG-bunkering chain.” NYK Line, Engie and Mitsubishi launched Gas4Sea at maritime trade fair SMM in Hamburg last year. The partners plan similar ventures to their Zeebrugge project, in which Fluxys holds an Engie Zeebrugge marks a milestone in the development of the equity stake, in Europe, North America and other regions around European LNG-bunkering chain the world. MP

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The gas combustion unit (GCU) is the centrepiece of the new installation

ALFA LAVAL GETS READY FOR GAS

An extension eflecting what it believes will be the shipping inaugurated in 2014 and now acts as a hub of the industry’s transition towards the widespread company’s research and development in exhaust gas of its testing Radoption of gas as a marine fuel, Alfa Laval cleaning, ballast water treatment, steam production, has expanded its testing facilities to include extensive fuel cleaning and other key areas. Its original 250m2 facilities gas testing capability, the centrepiece of which is the testing space is essentially a full-size machine room reflects Alfa gas combustion unit (GCU). on land, equipped with Alfa Laval products that In March, the company invited marine are installed and integrated into major process lines Laval’s belief customers and industry representatives to its around a 2MW marine engine. Alfa Laval Test & Training Centre in Aalborg, Now a further 1,100m2 have been added to that gas-fuelled Denmark for the opening of the expansion focus on combustion technologies for gas and into gas testing. The company claims that the other fuel alternatives. Among the new equipment vessels are expansion, which extends the testing space to are burner systems, inert gas systems and the GCU, here to stay five times its original size, makes this the world’s which is installed at the centre in full scale. most advanced test centre for environmental and “Our investment in the Alfa Laval Test combustion technology. & Training Centre reflects the extraordinary The Alfa Laval Test & Training Centre was changes we see in the marine industry,” said

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Peter Leifland, president of Alfa Laval’s marine division. “Tightening emissions legislation is driving many customers from residual fuels towards LNG and other alternatives. As a comprehensive marine supplier, we must be at the cutting edge in supporting our customers, no matter what fuel they choose.” As things stand, Alfa Laval already has a substantial portfolio of solutions for gas as fuel and gas as cargo. It includes Alfa Laval’s Aalborg dual- fuel boiler systems, the FCM One Gas booster system, its Smit inert gas systems and the GCU, as well as a complete range of heat exchangers for working gas at different pressures. However, the company is convinced that more and more will be required in the very near future in order to keep up with the increasing use of gas as fuel. “Within 15 years, it is expected that thousands of vessels will be sailing with LNG as fuel, compared with the hundreds using gas today,” Denmark in Copenhagen. ABOVE: The Alfa Laval said Lars Skytte Jørgensen, vice president for Alfa In another part of the centre, a development Test & Training Centre has Laval’s boilers product centre. “We can clearly see project is running for large burners and boilers been expanded emissions regulations driving the trend. But the involving comprehensive tests with both gas and success of the transition will depend in large part diesel flames. The GCU will be subjected to test on advanced technology, much of which has yet flame and heat flow characteristics in different to be developed.” conditions as a means of identifying the possibilities Offering some context in this respect was for improving performance even further. Mark Bell, general manager of the Society for The GCU is a good example of the sheer Gas as a Marine Fuel, who offered an overview scale of Alfa Laval’s investment as far as the of the market for gas in which he was keen to expansion of the centre is concerned. Designed to manage expectations for this fuel. He said that gas deal with LNG boil-off gas in a safe, reliable and was not a “silver bullet” offering a magic solution environmentally responsible manner, the GCU is for shipping, pointing out that less than 0.2 per 23m in height and can burn up to 4.5 tonnes of cent of the world fleet is currently running on gas. LNG per hour – the rough equivalent of 60MW. He suggested that a gas-fuelled fleet of around To enable indoor work with the unit, an extensive 1,500 vessels was a reasonable assumption. amount of preparation was needed. This, he pointed out, would represent a shift The GCU fans are capable of moving 458m3 from 0.2 per cent of the world fleet to 2 per cent. of air per hour at full load. Automatic systems He said: “What suppliers would like to see is connect its control with the large doors of the more like 20 per cent, but it is going to take a facility, which must be open during operation. long time for that to become reality. The cost of investing in the centre is, however, Nonetheless, he made it clear that there far outweighed by the benefits, claims Mr were obvious areas where LNG could score, Leifland. “After just three years of operation, particularly the cruise and container sectors. we can point to many areas where the Alfa The cruise sector, he believes, will adopt LNG Laval Test & Training Centre has accelerated on a large scale because it has relatively small our research and development and improved its fleets and the need for a good public perception. quality,” he said. “Exhaust gas cleaning, where Meanwhile, container ships offer the greatest our PureSOx platform is fully ready for the 2020 potential for CO2 savings. global sulphur cap, is just one example.” Mr Bell went on to say that an increase in the Both in meeting new regulations and in use of gas as a fuel was inevitable and that this paving the way for gas, the centre’s technological meant a need to grasp the relevant technologies. He edge will be vital in bringing customers the most said: “What you are going to see is a mix of fuels. environmental and energy-efficient solutions. Gone are the days when one fuel type dominates.” “The rate of change in marine legislation is It is this transition that the expanded Alfa increasing, and shipowners and operators are Laval Test & Training Centre is designed to forced to keep in step,” Mr Leifland concluded. address. In this regard, Alfa Laval is in the “With the expanded capabilities of the Alfa process of testing a new dual-fuel burner for Laval Test & Training Centre, we will ensure gas-diesel applications on smaller boilers. This that onboard technologies are ready to meet their will later be developed into a multi-fuel solution technical challenges, whether the fuel is diesel, gas in partnership with the Technical University of or something else altogether.” MP

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Torque transducer enables Wärtsilä to use natural gas

ual-fuel engines operating on natural gas require highly Test and measurement specialist HBM’s accurate torque measurement in Dorder to function. This is because in order expertise was crucial in the development of to use the dual-fuel engines in marine installations with direct driven propulsion, Wärtsila’s dual-fuel engines a precise load signal is required from the engine’s propeller shaft. In the case of Wärtsilä’s dual-fuel engines, a T40MAR torque transducer power the engine produces in order business development manager at from leading test and measurement that it can be controlled. To produce HBM, explained: “The main contribution company HBM was crucial in achieving a precise load signal, the torque to this remarkable accuracy class is this, being accurate enough to offer the transducer needs to provide highly made by the documented unbroken data Wärtsilä needed in shipbuilding. accurate measurement. chain of comparisons tracing back The dual-fuel engines developed by HBM and Wärtsilä worked together to the HBM torque transducers to the Wärtsilä run on natural gas (LNG), marine find a solution. The most suitable option reference transducer of the German diesel oil or heavy fuel oil. This means was HBM’s T40MAR torque transducer. national standard.” that the engine has to be switched from Wärtsilä installed the T40MAR to its engine Wärtsilä’s dual-fuel engines are operating in gas mode to oil mode and between the engine flexible coupling and compliant with IMO Tier III regulations vice versa while it is running. All of these the gearbox hub. when the engine uses gas, and with modes present different challenges in When the engine operates on gas, IMO Tier II regulations when the engine terms of torque measurement. the fuel injection system needs the uses liquid fuel oil. If the user wants to For instance, when the engine runs precise load signal in order for the operate in compliance with today’s IMO in gas mode, a precise load signal is engine to work correctly. The T40MAR Tier III requirements, they need to use needed from the output measures the output shaft’s torque, natural gas or liquid fuels in combination shaft, providing data which creates the load signal. This is with exhaust gas cleaning. When on how much why the torque transducer needs to operating on natural gas, exhaust gas have a high accuracy level. While other cleaning is not required. As the market methods were not accurate enough, for natural gas powered ship engines is the T40MAR fulfilled the accuracy growing, it is very important to be able requirements with an accuracy class to meet this new demand. of only 0.15. This provides the best “However, using the dual-fuel engines possible operating conditions for with direct driven propulsion would not the engine to run and move be possible without the T40MAR, so the ship. we are very pleased with the solution Guy Beaho, we reached with HBM,” said Viktor Häggblom, development engineer at Wärtsilä Marine Solutions.

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Components for LNG piping systems gain approvals

particulate matter and nitrogen oxide emissions. LNG piping presents particular difficulties. With this in view, the company now produces special pipe openings for extreme Here, Dr Dirk Broneske, managing partner of temperatures. They are certified for bulkhead SB Broneske, outlines the options and deck and can withstand temperatures of 1,000°C for 60 minutes (A60) and are waterproof for at least 30 minutes (6m, 0.6 bar). The pipe openings have been designed for pipes that can transport media between -200°C and +600°C. Hundreds of them have already been installed on cruise ships, ferries, passenger ships, offshore ships and other ship types. The SB Broneske LNG pipe openings for LNG piping systems have type approvals from the major classification societies. Heat expansion and shrinkage takes place in LNG lines and has to be compensated for through heat expansion elements. The most suitable thermal expansion elements are LNG expansion joints which absorb expansion in axial and lateral directions. One of SB SB Broneske has designed ince 2015, IMO and the European Union Broneske’s core activities is the calculation certified LNG components with have been requiring ship operators to of the heat expansion in high or low-pressure its development engineers use low-emissions fuels with a maximum pipes and in very hot (up to +600°C) or very Ssulphur content of 0.1 per cent when navigating cold (up to -200°C) exhaust pipes. The SB the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. Broneske LNG expansion joints for LNG Globally, a massive tightening of exhaust piping systems have type approvals from gas limits by 2020 is planned. Shipping is various classification societies, including the most important international means of Lloyd’s Register. transport for goods, and ships require an On board a ship, the LNG fuel is alternative fuel that complies with current and transported via pipelines from the LNG tank to future emissions regulations (IMO Regulation the engine. These pressurised LNG pipes have 14). In the shipping industry, liquefied to meet various requirements. For example, natural gas (LNG) is considered to be a they have to allow thermal expansion. In low emissions and environmentally friendly addition, they must have redundant safety fuel, which contributes to a considerable systems and must be made of specific reduction in pollutant emissions in ports and materials. To meet the requirements for on waterways. maritime LNG technology, SB Broneske has LNG is an environment-friendly alternative to developed special LNG pipes for shipbuilding the particulate matter and soot emitting diesel which, like the pipe openings and expansion or heavy oil fuels and offers great potential as joints, have been tested and certified. an alternative fuel for the shipping industry. LNG pipes have to be stored in a particular SB Broneske wants to exploit this potential for way to keep the pressurised lines in their its customers and has designed certified LNG position and protect the pipes against tearing components with its development engineers. under extreme conditions, including worst SB Broneske’s objective is to provide expert case scenarios such as capsizing. Furthermore, assistance to ship operators in the upgrade and the mounts must allow thermal expansion. SB conversion of ships to LNG propulsion and thus Broneske has developed LNG mounts for these to contribute to the global reduction of sulphur, special requirements, too. MP

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WASTE HEAT RECOVERY PROJECT COULD HELP TO CUT EMISSIONS AND FUEL CONSUMPTION IN SHIPPING

K public-private deployed on a range of marine partnership the vessels, including chemical U Energy Technologies tankers, general cargo vessels, Institute (ETI) has launched container feeders, offshore a new project that aims to support vessels and roll on roll develop and demonstrate a off passenger ships. waste heat recovery system Project manager Paul for ships that could deliver Trinick said: “The ETI has fuel efficiency savings of at recently published an insight least 8 per cent. report which analyses the The project will be led by UK shipping fleet and the Avid Technology which is potential opportunities for based in Cramlington in the shipowners and operators, north east of England. and identifies the most It will work alongside RED promising technologies Engineering (formerly RED that could reduce fuel Marine) and Royston, both also consumption economically. in the north east, and Enogia “We have established based in Marseille, France, to that a 30 per cent reduction deliver a cost effective waste in fleet fuel consumption heat recovery system for use can be achieved by using a across all types of ships. combination of innovative The 26-month project technologies, including waste should see the waste heat heat recovery systems, with an recovery system installed on an approximate payback period of offshore support vessel by the just two years. end of 2018, for a further six “It is important that we months of testing. now develop and demonstrate The ETI said in a statement this technology to provide that, unlike the power and confidence to shipping owners heat sectors and other forms of and operators that it can deliver transport there does not seem tangible efficiencies and savings to be a credible alternative to under real world conditions.” fossil fuels to power vessels, so Ryan Maughan, founder in the medium to long term, and managing director of Avid the best potential to achieve Technology, which specialises Ryan Maugham, managing substantial CO2 reductions is in the design and manufacture heat energy from the exhaust by reducing fuel consumption. of electrically powered systems stream, therefore reducing the director of Avid Technology: Fuel efficiency in shipping for low emissions vehicles electrical load provided by “Unlike other forms of can be improved by reducing the said: “Unlike other forms of the ship’s generators, and by transport, the marine industry electrical load provided by the transport, the marine industry lowering the temperature of the has yet to establish a credible ship’s generators, by recovering has yet to establish a credible exhaust gas by converting heat alternative to fossil fuels" heat energy from the exhaust alternative to fossil fuels so the to electricity.” stream and by substantially immediate priority is to achieve This project is one of a reducing the temperature of the substantial CO2 reductions by number of demonstrations exhaust gas by converting the reducing fuel consumption. currently being commissioned heat to electricity. “The technology solution by the ETI that will seek to The technology being we are targeting with our reduce emissions and increase developed in the ETI’s project partners is based on improving the efficiency of shipping should be capable of being fuel efficiency by recovering fleets. MP

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Kelvion offers cooling innovations

ermany headquartered EcoLoc system allows the from 95mm to 273mm, and The design of the NX Kelvion has developed exchange of non-adhesive seals various lengths from 250mm plates enables temperature G a new type of heat without special tools, and the to 3,600mm, are available differences between media exchanger plate that provides PosLoc system ensures that to match the coolers to the of just 1K even better heat exchange. The the plates automatically align cooling requirement and mass new NX80M plate rounds off properly during installation. flow required. As a result, they the NX series, which comprises These two benefits lead to are effective for cooling both the NX25M, NX100X, considerable time savings lubricating and transmission NX150X and NX250L plates. during installation, and to a oils, for example, and fuels such The design of the NX perfectly sealed plate pack. as marine diesel oil and marine plates enables temperature Also from Kelvion, The gas oil. differences between media PF cooler range is designed The largest model can cool of just 1K. This means especially to cool oil. These up to 2,500l of oil per minute. that the plates are optimal coolers are shell-and-tube To allow for various installation for applications for which heat exchangers in which situations, the water entry and only a slight logarithmic not every individual tube is the outlet can be arranged on the temperature difference and, provided with cooling fins. same face, or on opposite sides. in turn, a higher NTU value, Instead, all tubes mutually For applications with sea or river are required. Although they use a common bundle of water as the cooling medium, the meet the same performance cooling fins for enhanced marine versions are fitted with requirements as other plates, heat exchange. PF coolers sacrificial anodes for corrosion they enable the design of achieve considerably better protection. For cleaning, the tube highly compact, gasketed heat heat transfer than non- bundle is simply lifted out of the exchangers. These are useful finned shell-and-tube heat shell from both sides. for a range of applications exchangers, with the result Dismantling and assembly and in particular demanding, that they offer the same are simple, as each cooler is fitted climate controlled applications. cooling ability with a unit with only four O rings and only Thanks to a design pressure that is approximately 25 per a few threaded connections. MP of up to 30 bar(g) (test pressure cent smaller and lighter than of 39 bar(g)), heat exchangers conventional models. The oil with NX plates can also be flows through the fine finned The Kelvion PF Cooler connected to networks with structure with low pressure high riser piping – for example, drops and transfers its heat in skyscrapers and in district to the cooling medium cooling networks. that flows through the heat The NX series offers exchanger tubes. characteristics that are Double O ring seals ensure familiar from the N-series reliable separation of the models, such as the NT plate, medium with this design. The including the OptiWave cylindrical form and the inner design, EcoLoc gasketing, and configuration of the coolers PosLoc installation. enable great stability and only OptiWave features slight susceptibility to vibration. optimised corrugation of the PF coolers are designed for plates, which ensures ideal operations at a maximum of flow over the entire width of 120°C and up to 10 bar(g) in the the plates, counters ineffective interior of the tube bundle, and flow distribution, and reduces up to 16 bar(g) on the oil side. the surface area required. The Four different diameters

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Norwegian collaboration cuts energy costs

Green Technology of Norway is a new collaboration between from engine cooling and exhaust systems, used for a variety four companies with a shared vision of making a major of purposes to enable substantial fuel and cost savings to be difference in how energy is utilised. made in addition to the major environmental benefits. The collaborators have a clear goal of increasing sales and Among the developments is a system for generating clean, strengthening their position as Norway’s leaders in sustainable emissions-free electricity from waste heat recovery, and hybrid technology for the maritime market. power solutions for energy storage and peak operations. “The cost of energy is high, especially in terms of negative “We believe that shipping companies are genuinely environmental impact. The world is facing huge challenges interested in reducing their carbon footprint and installing related to emissions from fossil fuel. More than ever, green environment friendly equipment, but reducing emissions is technology is needed,” said sales and marketing director of not just a technologically challenging task,” said Mr Eidem. Ulmatec Jon Åge Eidem, representing the co-operation partners. “Normally changes of this kind increase the client’s capital Green Technology of Norway is a collaboration between expenditure. The fact that charterers carry the cost of fuel can Ulmatec Pyro (waste energy management systems), Sperre also be an obstacle to shipowners investing in environmentally Coolers (heat exchangers), Anda-Olsen (hybrid power solutions) friendly equipment.” and Climeon (power generation from waste energy). “Laws and regulations will probably help to force new The four companies have a clear environmental focus, solutions into the market, but we have already met these both through each company’s technology, and in terms of the challenges and opportunities by developing an environment integration of technology between the parties. friendly system package with a low installation cost and a short • Together they offer technology that utilises waste energy payback time – typically less than two years,” he concluded. MP • •

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Enginei wins key environmental award

The beneficial impact of UK diesel power specialist Royston’s improvements in vessel efficiency and emissions control. fuel monitoring technology has been formally recognised with an Damian McCann, enginei product manager at Royston, said: important maritime industry award. “With the marine sector moving inexorably towards the greater use At this year’s Annual Offshore Support Journal Awards Royston of intelligent onboard data, the successful ability of the enginei was named as winner of the Environmental Award for its advanced system to accurately monitor and manage fuel consumption is technology enginei fuel management system. essential to improving a vessel’s operating efficiency. The achievement recognises the product or project that has “The Offshore Support Journal Award is a real mark of maritime made a significant contribution to a reduction in the environmental industry quality and we are delighted to have been recognised in footprint of the offshore support industry and marks the successful this way.” introduction of the new enginei auto mode detection system The enginei system uses volumetric and mass flow which optimises offshore support vessel fuel consumption across measurement for enhanced fuel data analysis and engine different vessel operating phases. reporting options that give vessel owners and operators The automatic detection of different operational modes detailed performance data, fuel optimisation rates and mission enables more reliable vessel and engine performance data critical information. to be produced and analysed. This means that onboard Successful enginei systems are now installed in vessels of engineers and offshore fleet management staff have the ability all types operating across the globe, helping vessel owners and to make more informed and accurate decisions based on charterers to maintain high standards of operational performance trusted information about fuel consumption, with consequent and demonstrate compliance with environmental controls. MP

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Langh Tech water treatment to be used in EGR systems

Already established in the market for supplying scrubbers and treatment technology is applied. The technology is based on water treatment systems, Finland’s Langh Tech is now expanding membrane filtration, which means that the operational costs are its water treatment technology to new areas. kept low and the waste consists only of small amounts of compact The company has been working in close co-operation with dry sludge. MAN Diesel & Turbo to develop a water treatment system to be The first test runs of the system were performed in December used for cleaning the process water of exhaust gas recirculation 2015 at MAN Diesel & Turbo’s testing facility in Copenhagen, (EGR) systems. EGR is a method of reducing NOx emissions to Denmark, using a small-scale prototype built into a container. The meet IMO Tier III requirements. results were good, leading to a continuation of the co-operation In the EGR process, approximately one third of the exhaust between the companies. The process has been fine-tuned over gas is recycled back into the engine, after the particles from the time, and MAN Diesel & Turbo has granted approval for the Langh redirected gases have been removed with a small scrubber. The Tech water treatment system to be used in combination with the process water from exhaust gas washing is continuously cleaned EGR process. The approval process includes a long-term testing during EGR operation and this is where Langh Tech’s water period in co-operation with MAN Diesel & Turbo.

EGCS scrubbers installed on 60 per cent of Carnival fleet

Carnival Corp has completed the installation and certification of its exhaust gas cleaning system (EGCS) on 60 ships across its brands. Representing a US$400 million investment to date, the company is on track to develop and deploy these systems on more than 85 vessels across its global fleet by 2020 – significantly improving the quality of air emissions from its ships and reinforcing its environmental commitment. First announced in 2013, the company broke new ground in engineering a technology that would function In addition to mitigating costs for low-sulphur fuel, the systems further Carnival's sustainability goals successfully in the confined spaces of a cruise ship to reduce sulphur compounds “Our exhaust gas This is part of our ongoing from the company’s AIDA and particulate matter from a cleaning systems represent focus on evaluating new Cruises brand was the first ship’s engine exhaust at any advanced environmental technologies, employing new cruise ship in the world to be operating state of a ship – at technology, and underscore shipbuilding techniques and supplied with power by an sea, during manoeuvring and our company’s strong implementing energy saving LNG hybrid barge. Last year, in port. The systems enable commitment to responsible initiatives throughout our newly delivered AidaPrima Carnival to meet international sustainability practices,” fleet to protect the health became the first cruise ship regulations that place a cap on said Mike Kaczmarek, vice and vitality of the oceans, to routinely use LNG with a the sulphur contentof fuel oil president of corporate seas and communities in dual-fuel powered engine at 0.1 per cent. marine technology for which we operate.” while in port. According to Carnival, Carnival Corp. “Due to The sulphur reduction By 2019, with the in addition to mitigating the success we have had programme is in line with introduction of the first of costs for low-sulphur fuel, in improving air quality other proactive steps seven fully LNG-powered the systems further the with our systems, we have Carnival has taken to vessels, Carnival Corp will company’s sustainability expanded our commitment reduce its carbon footprint, be the first cruise company goals of reducing the to install and deploy this including the adoption of in the world to use LNG to intensity of carbon emissions technology from an original liquefied natural gas (LNG) – power cruise ships both while improving the overall 32 vessels to over 85 the world’s cleanest burning while they are in port and on quality of emissions. through to the end of 2020. fossil fuel. In 2015, AidaSol the open sea. MP

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Teignbridge Propellers International to develop team and a background of design development. a HEPS for ships which aims to reduce fuel The project will be helped by the use of the consumption by around 8 per cent. dedicated research test vessel presently under “This project Teignbridge is a marine propeller and construction for Teignbridge. Selection by the will develop a propulsion equipment designer and manufacturer. ETI is a recognition and endorsement of the The company specialises in the design and company’s abilities.” commercially manufacture of high performance custom The vessel itself is being provided by viable product designed propellers. Duncan Research & Development, a company It is ideally placed to carry out the associated with Teignbridge. The craft is suitable for a research project because it has a complete a floating hydrodynamic laboratory and wide range of propeller design and manufacturing facility, workshop, where innovations in propellers including a foundry. It is one of the few and propulsion equipment can be developed vessel types propeller companies that actually designs and and tested in full sized and true operating and capable of manufactures propellers, with a particular conditions. The vessel is a catamaran specialism in fast boat trials. The research configuration with clear undisturbed water being retrofitted project will enable the company to develop a between the hulls where low and high speed to ensure it is high efficiency ship’s propeller. testing can be carried out under observation. The two year project aims to develop The vessel is capable of speeds of 40 knots attractive to a commercially-viable system that can be and more, and offers a range of shaft speeds shipowners and retrofitted to a variety of vessel types. Based in that utilise the full engine power at different Newton Abbot, in the south west of England, speeds. At the lower speed range it can test operators” Teignbridge is the largest propeller and stern for bollard pull performance, and at the higher gear producer of its kind in Europe. Deborah speed ranges it can test for efficiency and Stubbs, the ETI’s HEPS project manager, said: cavitation avoidance. Propellers up to 1.5m in “Unlike other forms of transport it is difficult diameter will be developed and tested, which to replace fossil fuels in marine vessels with low in many cases will be full size models. This will carbon alternatives, so increasing fuel efficiency provide more accurate results than using small will become progressively more important if scale models in test tanks. emissions and costs are to be reduced for the The vessel is to be equipped with a full range shipping industry. of instrumentation for testing and recording all “This project will develop a commercially necessary aspects of performance. The company viable product suitable for a wide range of vessel plans to optimise its highly efficient C-Foil types and capable of being retrofitted to ensure it propeller design further, and to produce a new is attractive to shipowners and operators. It is one propeller design series. of a number of demonstration projects the ETI is The innovative high performance C-Foil running which, when used in combination, could propeller, developed by Teignbridge, has an reduce fuel consumption by up to 30 per cent and improved, anti-cavitation blade section shape cut the carbon emissions from shipping in a cost which increases thrust and improves propeller effective manner.” efficiency. Independent computer modelling David Duncan, chairman of Teignbridge and numerous comparative sea trials have Propellers International, said: “We are delighted shown that this ground-breaking design to have been selected for this technology generates greater thrust and efficiency over development and demonstration project. It standard propeller designs. When fitted with fits very well with the company’s research and C-Foil propellers, vessel operators have noted development strategy and plans. Teignbridge significant improvement in performance and Propellers has an excellent engineering design fuel economy. MP

About the ETI The ETI is a public-private partnership engineering projects that develop affordable, between the UK Government and global secure and sustainable technologies to energy and engineering companies BP, help the UK address its long-term emissions Caterpillar, EDF Energy, Rolls-Royce and Shell. reductions targets as well as delivering The role of the ETI is to act as a conduit nearer-term benefits. It makes targeted between academia, industry and the commercial investments in nine technology Government to accelerate the development programmes across heat, power and transport of low carbon technologies. It brings together and the infrastructure that links them.

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SHELL MARINE ACQUIRES IMPA ACCREDITATION

Shell Marine has become the first company we see this recognition under the IMPA ACT involved in the development, supply and scheme as particularly important. Our customers support of marine lubricants to receive also confirm that the IMPA ACT preferred accreditation under the International Marine supplier status is being used as a benchmark for Purchasing Association’s IMPA ACT sustainable quality throughout the supply chain.” maritime suppliers scheme. The preferred Members are leading shipowning and supplier status is conferred within the IMPA management companies with a commitment responsible supply chain management (RSCM) to implementing the IMPA ACT Supplier Code initiative which seeks to improve the economic, of Conduct both within their company and social and environmental sustainability of through their supply chain. Preferred supplier international shipping and marine industries. accreditation is awarded to organisations that “We, at Shell Marine, are delighted to be the meet the IMPA ACT standards or reach agreed DISRUPTIVE SUSTAINABILITY HALL first in our sector to secure accreditation under milestones, in a process that is fully audited by Jan Toschka, general the scheme,” said Jan Toschka, Shell Marine IMPA and may be subject to spot checks. ENTER THE OCEAN SPACE manager, Shell Marine executive director. As a global supplier with more “IMPA ACT is an exclusive community of ship Products than 30 blending plants and a maritime supply purchasers and suppliers working to become network of more than 700 ports in 58 countries, sustainability frontrunners by working towards anyone visiting or working with Shell Marine will compliance with internationally endorsed know how seriously we take our responsibilities standards,” said Stephen Alexander, IMPA as a world citizen. secretary general and chief operating officer. OCEAN ENERGY “However, we also realise it is imperative that “It is an independent initiative representing our own strict code of ethics is fit to stand up international best practice and is aligned with to the scrutiny of external parties. That is why UN principles.”

OWNERS SHAPERS Babcock LGE Process presented with LR Approval in Principle

Babcock International Group subsidiary Babcock LGE Process The scalable ecoSMRT system, optimised for LNG carriers, received Approval in Principle (AiP) from Lloyd’s Register (LR) at this uses the well-proven and reliable technology of mixed refrigerant ENTRE- year’s Gastech conference and exhibition for its liquefied natural refrigeration, but is based on a novel arrangement of these TECH PRENEURS gas (LNG) mixed refrigerant reliquefaction system, ecoSMRT. components. The improved single mixed refrigerant LNG reliquefaction system reduces complexity, minimises overall INVESTORS footprint and reduces cost in terms of initial investment as well as during operation. “It is an exciting time for Babcock, as we Alan Duckett, technical and sales director for Babcock LGE introduce new technological solutions for Process, said: “As innovators in the field of LNG technologies it is a real privilege for Babcock to be recognised in this way and to be LNG carriers as well as shuttle tankers” presented with an AiP from LR. “Our ecoSMRT technology can provide significant operational benefits to LNG carriers and is testament to our ground-breaking design capabilities, developed along with long standing partner With innovation at the heart of its market-leading philosophy, Hyundai Heavy Industries and with valuable input from LR. Babcock said that it was delighted to receive AiP for its new “It is an exciting time for Babcock, as we introduce new technology, which recognises its successful assessment against technological solutions for LNG carriers as well as shuttle tankers demanding industry codes and standards. – ecoVOCC – and LNG gas supply vessels – FGSVo.” Designed in response to the growing requirement for a solution The presentation by LR closely followed the announcement that to the problem of excess boil-off gas resulting from the introduction Babcock LGE Process would bring its award-winning innovation and of dual-fuel propulsion engines with high efficiency, the ecoSMRT extensive international experience to bear in a collaboration with LNG reliquefaction plant is designed for application on LNG carriers ExxonMobil, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement, Calor Gas and to save excess boil-off gas by means of its reliquefaction. Orkney Islands Council in the Caledonia LNG project, that will explore “We are pleased to present the AiP certificate to the provision of LNG for northern UK and North Sea customers. representatives of Babcock here today at Gastech,” commented With a track record of success in Asian markets, where Organizer: Leading sponsors: Partner: Jose Navarro, principal gas technology specialist for LR. He Babcock has developed cutting edge solutions for its clients – continued: “There is lots of discussion at the show around including ecoSMRT and its patented Vent Gas Cooler, SuperCooler efficiency, so it is very fitting to be able to recognise Babcock’s and FGSVotechnology – the company brings an unrivalled depth LNG reliquefaction system, ecoSMRT.” of knowledge and skill to LNG operations. MP

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Alfa Laval AFEM produces significant fuel savings

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Chevron expands oil analysis into China

Chevron Marine Lubricants has cemented its commitment to the Testing is conducted by SGS, Chevron’s lubricants analysis Asian market by expanding its FAST used oil analysis service into a partner, in a state-of-the-art laboratory in Shanghai, with the same new laboratory in mainland China. This offers the ability to analyse test procedures and operational excellence standards that Chevron’s FAST and drip oil analysis DOT.FAST samples with a faster turn- customers have come to expect, according to the company. The around for vessels visiting Chinese ports. new location provides the same format of testing, reporting and commenting while using a common database that ensures access to Chevron’s FASTWeb for historical trends and results, no matter “The introduction of FAST testing facilities where the sample was tested. “We continue to grow our world class lubrication services, in China will significantly reduce the time designed to help our customers maximise efficiency on board,” said taken for samples to be delivered to existing Chia Yoo Soon, general manager of Chevron Marine Lubricants. “This demonstrates our focus on customer requirements and our laboratories, meaning faster results and ability to adapt to their needs quickly. The introduction of FAST improved onboard monitoring.” testing facilities in China will significantly reduce the time taken for samples to be delivered to existing laboratories, meaning faster results and improved onboard monitoring.” MP

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lobal bunker fuel according to a recent report. availability of marine gas oil fuel and eventually cost the costs could rise Analyst Wood Mackenzie (MGO) could take the price entire industry the additional G by up to US$60 shows that a combination of of the product up to almost US$60 billion. billion annually from 2020, higher crude prices and tight four times that of current Research director for Asia refining at Wood Mackenzie Sushant Gupta said: “Despite attractive returns, the penetration rate for scrubbers could be (Bunker price Indications – Wednesday 5 April 2017) World bunker prices limited by access to finance, scrubber manufacturing LATEST PRICES BRENT WTI MGO NOTES Settle $54.17 +$1.05 $51.03 +$0.79 $477.75 $7.25 capacity, drydock space and technological uncertainties. EUROPE IFO-380 3.5% IFO-180 MGO 0.1% Rotterdam MTD $295-$299 $464-$470 The shipping industry is Antwerp MTD $298-$303 $464-$470 traditionally slow to move, Falmouth MTW $307-$312 $501-$506 Gibraltar MTD $305-$310 $499-$505 but in this case early Gothenburg MTD $300-$310 $495-$505 adopters may benefit Las Palmas MTD $315-$320 $505-$510 hugely,” he added. Malta MTD $303-$308 $485-$495 Piraeus MTW $305-$309 $491-$495 Mr Gupta made the point St Petersburg MTD $265-$275 $460-$470 that switching to MGO is a Lisbon MTW $327-$333 $531-$536 more costly solution. When MIDDLE EAST, SOUTH AFRICA the IMO regulation is in Fujairah MTD $310-$316 $560-$565 force and vessels are in Durban MTW $352-$355 Subject Enquiry Barging $11.50pmt Dammam-Ras Tanura MTD $287 $530 PPDD full compliance, shippers are Jeddah- Yanbu- Rabigh MTD $321 $530 PPDD expected to try to pass the cost Richards Bay MTW Subject Enquiry Subject Enquiry Barging $14.00pmt on to consumers and freight AMERICAS rates, which could increase by New York MTW $325-$332 $490-$505 up to US$1 a barrel. Houston MTW $305-$312 $485-$505 New Orleans MTW $310-$320 $475-$485 In response, the Vancouver MTW $340-$345 $565-$585 International Bunker Industry Panama MTW $319-$330 $505-$520 Santos MTD $320-$312 $668.50-$669.50 DMA Association (IBIA) said that the headline figure in the report FAR EAST assumed the majority of the Hong Kong MTD $314-$319 $495-$500 Singapore MTD $316-$321 $490-$500 world fleet switching from high Busan MTD $338-$343 $530-$535 sulphur fuel oil to MGO. It has Tokyo Bay MTD $344-$350 $450-$460 Diesel LSDDMB Shanghai MTW $333-$336 $595-$600 been provided with details from Qingdao MTW* $335-$338 $600-$605 another analysis of the potential cost of the 2020 sulphur regulation based on modelling assuming a higher uptake MTD = delivered Information supplied by Dave Reid - Broker @ WMF of scrubbers. IBIA said: MTW = ex-wharf e: [email protected] PP = posted price Wilhelmsen Premier Marine Fuels Ltd “Combining the bunker cost differentials with the prices

All prices listed are in US Dollars. These are indicative prices only to be used as a guide, subject to change depending on market and the uptake in scrubbing conditions, quantity & supply date. results in an average

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A new container ship design intended to FUTURE- enable shipowners to adapt to future circumstances has been PROOFING unveiled by Rolls-Royce THE FLEET

olls-Royce has unveiled a new modular concept in ship The ship also has wider dimensions than current container design to provide smart future shipping. ships, with a slightly arched hull design and a deeper, sharper bow R Speaking at the company’s London, UK offices, Oskar design to minimise the effects of wave slamming when out at sea. Levander, vice president for concepts and innovation, showed its Dual propellers have been specified for ballast and also propeller concept design for a future-proof container-carrying ship featuring redundancy. They have been set as low as possible to ensure they modular components that can be swapped out or renewed to adapt always remain below the waterline. to changing requirements. An additional advantage of the wide steel hull is that there Called Electric Blue, the proposed vessel is based on a 1,000 teu is no need for water ballast on board to stabilise the ship, and feeder vessel and represents Rolls-Royce’s response to the challenges therefore no need for ballast water management. Mr Levander of low charter rates, changing environmental regulations, fuel said: “This way, we avoid having to invest millions in a ballast diversity and emerging technologies. water treatment system.” This is achieved by offering a flexible design based on Because so much on the vessel is based around containers, it becomes the concept of ‘everything in a container,’ whereby alternative a relatively simple task to use a crane to replace or upgrade various gensets, batteries, accommodation areas, fuel tanks and so on are elements depending on market conditions, the voyage, and so on. containerised and can simply be swapped out as required. “By using the ‘everything in a container’ concept, the vessel can

Containerisation will allow huge changes to take place in port

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be tailored for specific routes and local emissions regulations, as well shipping mean that the decision to invest in vessels for the long term as adapting to various political and economic situations,” said Mr is more risky and uncertain than ever before. Its response has been Levander. “Meanwhile, through the use of standard interfaces, we to offer a design with low building costs, low maintenance and new can minimise the number of systems that are needed. There would adaptive possibilities. be no fixed engines, no fixed fuel tanks, no ballast water system, no “The compliance options, fuel diversity, fuel price uncertainty, water production and no sewage treatment plant.” low freight rates and possible future environmental regulations In fact, even the control bridge is housed in a container. While mean that, in terms of investment, the picture has never been more this would obviously not be compatible with current regulations on complicated,” said Mr Levander. “To some extent, any decision design, it is intended in part to ensure that the vessel is ready should about equipment is going to be a gamble because you simply cannot fully unmanned container ships ever come into service. Should know what may be forthcoming over the lifetime of the vessel. This that be the case, the owner would be able to remove the bridge is why a flexible solution that allows shipowners to chop and change entirely from the ship and relocate it on shore to control the vessel according to circumstances makes so much sense.” remotely from dry land. For now, however, the bridge is on board Rolls-Royce believes the new conditions, and the responses to the ship, housed below the containers at the rear of the ship rather them, will see a variety of seismic changes to the market. The idea than above, thus freeing valuable space for additional cargo payload of low-cost smart shipping, it believes, will see new players emerging – although, as Mr Levander made clear, this aspect would require who will want flexible, adaptable and remote-ready vessels such as approval from regulators before it could be built. Electric Blue, in order to exploit the market. Overall, Rolls-Royce estimates that Electric Blue has the potential Mr Levander used the phrase ‘Uber of the seas’ to describe to save €2.5 million compared to an equivalently capable newbuild, the possible future of the market, in which global retailers may in terms of capital expenditure. However, this saving would be seek to control their own means of distribution by chartering or offset to some extent by the increased operating costs incurred in even owning vessels. This would make access to a low-cost, high- swapping out individual pieces of equipment. Mr Levander said: capability vessel such as this one invaluable. “Yes, there will be additional opex costs related to these things. Inspiration has in part come from Rolls-Royce’s experiences in There is an impact, yes. However, cost plans will be based on the aviation sector, where low-cost airlines have transformed the individual charters and the ability to adapt will bring its own cost market by focusing on standardised fleets and high asset utilisation. benefits. Equally, if you are operating a fleet, it may be the case that This, it believes, may also be the future for the shipping industry. you have kit that you can chop and change between vessels, thus Mr Levander said: “I think the standardisation of vessels is minimising any such costs.” something that will become a shipping trend. All ships today are Another effect of such a design, of course, would be to increase effectively prototypes, but it makes much more sense going forward the lifespan of a modular vessel to its hull life, since any equipment that they should become standardised, modular designs able to could easily be replaced or upgraded. adapt to a variety of needs.” The modularity of this design is part of a wider picture, as far The design of Electric Blue can be scaled down or up and Rolls- as Rolls-Royce is concerned. It feels that the various pressures on Royce is already talking to potential customers. MP

The ability to swap out different propulsion systems is a key advantage of the design

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Erma First applies for a Lipstronic control system. The Yara to deliver scrubbers to Toll USCG type-approval equipment is scheduled to be delivered Yara Marine Technologies has been Another ballast water management system to Incat Tasmania yard – which is awarded a contract for the supply of (BWMS) maker has applied for US Coast building the ferry – in April 2018 and hybrid scrubber systems on two roro Guard (USCG) type-approval. It is Erma the ship is to be delivered to the owners vessels to global logistics company Toll. First of Greece, which submitted its approval at the end of 2018. Work is underway on the first vessel at last Tuesday (11 April) but only made its Jinling Shipyard in Nanjing, China. application public yesterday (18 April). At bit.ly/Virtu12 With both vessels operating on the the time of writing, its application had not environmentally sensitive Australian coast, yet been included in USCG’s online list of the exhaust gas cleaning system from Yara applications it has received. Marine Technologies has been carefully It is now planning to be one of designed with technology to minimise the the first – perhaps the first – to apply AkzoNobel coatings applied vessels’ environmental footprint. for type-approval to IMO’s revised to 1,000th vessel G8 Guidelines, which set out testing AkzoNobel’s ongoing efforts to make http://bit.ly/YaraToll requirements under the Ballast Water shipping more sustainable reached Management Convention. another landmark recently with the 1,000th application of Intersleek 1100SR, http://bit.ly/Ermaballast the biocide-free fouling control coating, part of the International range. The The world's LNG-fuelled milestone was achieved with the Al fleet in 2017 Gattara LNG tanker operated by Nakilat As of March, the in-service and Shipping Qatar. on-order fleet of LNG-powered Wärtsilä scoops waterjets contract Delivering outstanding macro and seagoing ships has reached the 200 mark. for Virtu Ferries’ new catamaran micro fouling control with improved static The fleet hit its double century on 20 Malta-based Virtu Ferries’ new high-speed resistance, even in warm waters, the product March 2017 when Sovcomflot confirmed ferry – set to be the largest high-speed enables vessels to reduce drag and achieve orders for four ice-class Aframax tankers catamaran in the Mediterranean Sea – will fuel efficiency and emissions savings of 9 of 114,000 dwt at Hyundai Samho deploy Wärtsilä waterjets. per cent on average. Heavy Industries. The scope of supply covers four Wärtsilä LJX1500SRI waterjets and http://bit.ly/AkzoCoat bit.ly/lngfleet1

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The Nordics: the home of disruption?

he world is not standing still, and shipping including the Norwegian University of Science cannot afford to. The pace of change in and Technology (NTNU), Kongsberg Seatex, society is accelerating every day, enabled Kongsberg Maritime, the Norwegian Marine Tby digitalisation and facilitated by individuals and Technology Research Institute (MARINTEK), firms that see potential rather than challenges. Trondheim Harbour and Maritime Robotics – New business models can be born overnight, this project is a world first, bringing innovative efficiencies unlocked with the tap of a screen, partners together in what is effectively a huge and resources utilised as never before. natural laboratory to develop and pilot ideas that So where do we, as an industry, fit in? How could transform the very nature of shipping. can we ensure we keep up with developments And, have no doubt, this endeavour is and, where possible, push them forward? underpinned by digital expertise. The sharing I believe we have to look to the Nordics. of information, seamless connectivity between Before any readers accuse me of bias – yes, assets and teams at sea and on shore, and I’m Norwegian, and proud of it – I will back up collaborative technological solutions are what Birgit Liodden, director this opinion with some hard facts. Denmark, will bring this project into being. of Nor-Shipping, argues Norway, Finland and Sweden fill the first four Shipping is facing a series of challenges – that the Nordic countries positions, in that order, in the latest European from unpredictable and hugely damaging cyclical will drive shipping’s digital Commission Digital Economy and Society shifts to environmental concerns, geopolitical transformation Index. This ranks nations within the continent threats, economic macro-trends, and more. We according to connectivity, human capital (digital need new solutions, new technology and new competency), internet use, integration of digital ways of working together, as we are seeing in the technology and digital public services. Trondheim fjord, to tackle these challenges and The Nordics lead the way, defined by chart a course to a sustainable future. sophisticated skills, business digitalisation and In short, we need to disrupt. We need to near universal access to high speed services question convention and embrace innovation. and connections. That is why at Nor-Shipping 2017 we are What is more, when compared with leading dedicating the whole of Hall A to the concept of non-European nations – including the United disruptive sustainability. This will see innovative States, South Korea and Japan – the quartet exhibitors from the maritime industry rubbing retain their positions, based on the judging shoulders with leading players from the wider criteria, emerging as undisputed world leaders. business and technology and digital industry There is no other place where digital arenas, enabling the sharing of insights and a technology is as well integrated as it is here, in cross fertilisation of potentially disruptive ideas. the Nordics. It has emerged as a natural part of By opening the doors to the best minds from our collective culture. outside the industry we can help push maritime This understanding, in combination with our forward in new directions that would not have distinct maritime heritage and expertise, gives been possible working in isolation. Inspiration us – and the industry as a whole – a unique can come from anywhere, and anyone, and opportunity. We can be a global centre of shipping needs to accept that if it is to realise its excellence for advanced digital maritime solutions. true potential. My home country’s decision to take the lead There is no doubt that digital technology will in autonomous vessel research provides a case be at the heart of not just our exhibition hall, but in point. also the next generation of shipping solutions. In October last year the Norwegian It therefore makes perfect sense to look to Maritime Authority and the Norwegian Coastal the most digitally advanced countries in the Administration signed an agreement allowing the world to seek. MP testing of autonomous ships in the Trondheim fjord in central Norway. With collaborators from Nor-Shipping 2017 takes place in Oslo and across the maritime and technology spectrum – Lillestrøm, Norway, from 30 May to 2 June 2017

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