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15th Volume, No. 45 1963 – “51 years tugboatman” – 2014 Dated 20 July 2014 BUYING, SALES, NEW BUILDING, RENAMING AND OTHER TUGS TOWING & OFFSHORE INDUSTRY NEWS

TUGS & TOWING NEWS

THE FIRST 70 TONNES VERSION OF RAMPARTS 2400SX DESIGN, “M/T PALAEMON” IS DELIVERED…

A Boğaçay Class tug (Ramparts 2400 SX 70), the first 70 tonnes version of this series is delivered to EGEPORT Turkey and renamed Palaemon. Boğaçay class ASD tugs meet the requirements of the under 24m rule. These models, all Robert Allan Limited designs, build on the phenomenal success of the builder’s 45 to 50 tonne bollard pull Ulupinar series of which 18 have now been constructed. 2400 SX model, an exclusive Sanmar design, is closest to the Ulupinar series but with a 2m increase in beam over the same length. This ensures greater performance as well as stability from more powerful Caterpillar engines coupled to larger Rolls- Royce Z-drives. This design is based on an intended low-manning operation with a high standard of machinery automation but the accommodations can be adjusted to match almost any reasonable requirement. The layout shown has been developed to match the most commonly acceptable manning standards. Optional layouts are available as either basic "day boat" or with full accommodation for a crew of up to six persons. The RAmparts 2400 SX design code "SX" for Sanmar Exclusive which means the design has been modified by Robert Allan Ltd. to suit Sanmar Shipyard's standard production range and optimized with the operational input from Sanmar's tug operation department. In 70 tonnes version, the main specs are as follows: Main Engines: Caterpillar 3516 C HD; Engine Power: 2 x 1920 kW @ 1600 rpm; Thrusters: Rolls Royce US255; Propeller Dia: 2600 mm; Length O.A.: 24.4 m; Beam moulded: 11.25 m; Draft (Max): 5.2 m; Speed ahead: 12 knots; Bollard Pull ahead: 70 tonnes. (Press Release Sanmar)

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SEA PATRON TOWING 1965 BUILT CABLE LAYER

The 1965 built Belize flag cable layer Certa (Imo 6514974) formerly Certamen towed by the Malta flag with call sign 9HA2402 and owned anchor handling vessel Sea Patron (Imo 8214097) shortly after leaving Grand Harbour, Malta on Tuesday 8th July, 2014 assisted by tugs Lieni (Imo 8922333) and Sea Salvor (Imo 9203100) and piloted by Pilot Stephen Cauchi bound to Aliaga, Turkey. The Sea Patron is the former Smit Sumatera built in 1983 by Sing Koon Seng Pte. Ltd. – Singapore for Smit-Tak International Ltd. – Singapore. She has a length of 42.02 mtrs a beam of 4.60 mtrs and a depth of 5.01 mtrs. The two Stork-Werkspoor mainengines develops a total output of 2,180 kW (2,920 bhp) with a speed of 14 knots and a bollard pull of 45 tons.(Photo: Capt. Lawrence Dalli - www.maltashipphotos.com)

WILLY-B OPERATIONAL AT THE NEW BOTLEK BRIDGE

Last week was seen the tugboat Willy-B operating at the new Botlek bridge at the Oude Maas. The Willy- B is a tug/Launch/Pusher vessel built in 1980 by H.A. van Gelder – Gorinchem; Netherlands for Grun – Billfinger; Germany as Lütt Biber. In 1990 sold to Vof Scheepvaart P.Bruinsma – Vlaardingen and renamed Billy-B. She has a length of 14.72 mtrs a beam of 4.40 mtrs and a depth of 2.21 mtrs. The 1980 Caterpillar develops an output of 272 kW (370 bhp). (Photo: Freek Koning)

COPS PROBE TUG FOUND SAILING SUSPICIOUSLY TOWARDS KARACHI

The owner of the tug, which was spotted 90 nautical miles off Mumbai's coast, claimed to be heading for Satpati in Thane, but never went there. The Yellow Gate police are investigating an incident wherein a tug, IV Gangasagar BDR, was spotted sailing 90 nautical miles off the west coast of Mumbai on June 29. The cops suspect the vessel could be part of a diesel smuggling mafia operating in the high seas across the Mumbai coast. A patrolling Dornier helicopter of the Coast Guard spotted the tug while it was sailing suspiciously 90 nautical miles in international waters in the west, along a route usually taken to reach Karachi. When contacted, the tug operator said that they were on their

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15TH VOLUME, NO. 45 DATED 20 JULY 2014 way to Satpati in Thane, where they were called to pull a tug which had a breakdown in mid sea. CG officials asked them to change route as they were in international waters, and sail back towards Satpati. The CG officials then alerted their counterparts at Satpati to keep a watch for Gangasagar. However, when the CG officials reached Mumbai on July 2, they learnt that Gangasagar never reached Satpati. CG officials then alerted the Yellow Gate police, who summoned the tug owner, identified as Yasin Shaikh. "Shaikh said his tug was sailing towards Satpati when it developed some problem and they drifted west and unknowingly entered international waters. He also confirmed CG officials warned them, and said that after repairing the vessel they tried searching for the broken down tug, but as they could not locate it, they returned to Mumbai coast on June 30," a police officer said. "But when we checked we found that Shaikh's tug had already been repaired 48 hours before being spotted by CG, then what was it doing in the high seas? Their claim of being summoned to pull a tug at Satpati also seems false as they never went there, and were found sailing in the opposite direction. It is highly possible that the tug was operating for smugglers and turned back after being spotted," the officer said. "When asked about the person who hired his tug, Shaikh said that he was not in town and would be back in a few days. Shaikh also claimed that most of his 10 crew members had gone to their native places in Uttar Pradesh and would not return until next month," the officer added. Meanwhile, a team of forensic experts have taken cotton swabs from the tug's cabin and storage space, and it is being investigated if the tug was carrying any explosives or other such material. A team of NCB Mumbai also examined the vessel but couldn't find any trace of narcotics. The cops are now investigating the background of the tug's owner and crew members. (Source: Mumbai Mirror)

UNION RUBY UNION SAPPHIRE

On the 11th July Sisterships Union Ruby and Union Sapphire seen at the Smit dock in Rotterdam-Waalhaven. Union Sapphire was fitted with a stern roller a couple of years ago, for anchorhandling. She and the Union Diamond are managed by Boskalis Offshore Energy. This week Union Ruby was also transferred from her harbour duties to the offshore division. It probably won't be long before

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15TH VOLUME, NO. 45 DATED 20 JULY 2014 she too will be dressed in dredger grey. Both tugs left last night in the dark. (Photo: Hans Hoffmann)

M/T BISON IS DELIVERED TO HER OWNER

The recent delivery of the FiFi1 escort tug Bison to Norwegian owner Buksér og Berging AS highlights one of Sanmar Marine’s proud boasts – the ability to provide proven hulls with a tailored fit-out. The Turkish builder uses only first class designs, in this case by Robert Allan Ltd of Canada, but is prepared to meet each customer’s special needs with a list of individual modifications to suit operational requirements. In this way the customer gets a performance guaranteed tailor-made tug but with the shorter construction time and cost benefits of a standard model. In essence, Bison is a RAstar 2800/80 escort/terminal ASD tug measuring 28.2m x 12.6m and the ninth of this class to be built by Sanmar. Standard on this model is a sponsoned hull form, which enhances escorting stability. However, a number of improvements have also been made to enhance performance. A bollard pull of 80 tonnes and a free-running speed of 14 knots can now be obtained from a twin Caterpillar main engine installation comprising two IMO Tier II, 3516C type main engines, each developing 2240kW at 1800 rev/min. These turn Rolls-Royce model US 25CP Z-drives. Furthermore, the skeg has beeen re-designed to improve escorting capability The deck machinery is also by Rolls Royce with winches fore and aft, however the deck crane is from Palfinger – a type PK 15500 remotely controlled unit. Tow pins are fitted ahead of a 150 ton SWL stern roller. The forward towing bitts have been re-configured with all towing arrangement surfaces covered with polished 316L stainless steel. The aft deck has also beeen fitted with standard container fixing points. For the terminal environment in which the tug will be operating, all deck and air intakes comply with Hazardous Zone 2 Area requirements and explosion proof lighting, internal communication and deck machinery components are fitted. Sanmar has also fitted a cold climate package; with hot water boiler, and improved insulation in all areas including the Z-drive room. There is also a heat recovery system which heats up the vessel after the engines are started. Bison will join Buksér og Berging’s fleet serving the Swedish petrochemical industry at the terminal in Stenungsund. The vessel will operate under Swedish flag with a Swedish crew of four. This has led to a further modification from the standard Sanmar Terminal layout which has accommodation for eight persons. By using the available space for just four en suite cabins (one is a double), the room and comfort allowed for each crewmember can be more generous. This is particularly noticeable in the spacious mess/lounge which has separate seating areas for dining and relaxing. (Press Release Sanmar)

A DIFFICULT TRIP TO DELAYS ARRIVAL OF NEW TUG

Engine problems have forced Port Otago's new $11 million tug Taiaroa, on its maiden voyage to

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Port Chalmers, to divert to Lyttelton's dry dock. The 24.5m, 250-tonne tug, built by Netherlands company Damen in Da Nang, Vietnam, is on a course between Brisbane and Cook Strait and is expected to reach Lyttelton by Sunday, Port Otago chief executive Geoff Plunket said. He said the four-man specialist delivery crew had reported a leak, stemming from a problem with the engine cooling system. While it was ''not significant enough'' to consider putting into an Australian port, Lyttelton had a berth available in its dry dock facility, Mr Plunket said. ''We don't believe it to be significant. It could well be just a [blown] seal.'' Taiaroa, which is still under warranty with Damen, would arrive in Lyttelton on Sunday and go into dry dock on Monday. The voyage is more than 5000 nautical miles (9300km). Mr Plunket had expected it to arrive in Dunedin on Monday, but it was ''more likely'' to be sometime between July 18 and 20, he said. (Source: Otago Daily Times) Update New Zealand has been battered by a storm this last week more in the North Island than down here although we have had strong easterly winds and a large easterly swell which has caused delays to ships working the container terminal. Taiaroa also got hit by the storm and started to run low on fuel after being knocked around. She diverted to Wellington last night where she arrived at 1815.At the moment she is out of Wellington around 1100 today and currently giving an eta of 0700 tomorrow which will be to dark. I have taken the day off work in the hope that she gets knocked back a little by a southerly front due to come thru late today. Update: Port Otago are about to take delivery of their new $11 million dollar tug Taiaroa. The Damen designed ASD tug was built in the Damen yard at Da Nan,Vietnam and for the delivery voyage to Dunedin the tug was in Kingstown,St Vincent & the Grenadines. The tug developed a small problem with a seal on part of its cooling system during the voyage and has been diverted to the Lyttelton dry-dock for repairs under builders guarantee before she gets to her home port. A storm in the Tasman sea caused the tug to run tight for bunkers and it was decided to make an overnight stop in Wellington 13.07 before continuing to Lyttelton where she is seen arriving today 14.07. (Source & Photo: Alan Calvert)

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TUG CREW ASSISTS DISABLED VESSEL

The Coast Guard, Alaska State Troopers, local search and rescue and the crew of the tug Naniq responded to a disabled vessel near Kotzebue, Alaska, July 10. The Naniq crew provided gas and a battery to the disabled vessel and escorted them back to Kotzebue. Alaska State Troopers contacted Coast Guard 17th District command center watchstanders to request aerial assistance to help locate three women and a child aboard a disabled 24-foot aluminum Harbercraft. The mariners were traveling from Buckland to Kotzebue when the weather turned bad and they attempted to return to Buckland but had run out of gas. (Source: Vesseltracker)

LEDCOR ORDERS TWO TUGS AT B.C. SHIPYARD

The Marine Division of Canada's Ledcor Resources and Transportation has awarded the construction of two A.G. McIlwain-designed tugs to Bracewell Marine Group Ltd. The two tugs will be built concurrently at the Bracewell shipyard facility at Shelter Island Marina located on the South Arm of the Fraser River in Richmond, B.C., and will be delivered in an 11 month time frame. The tugs will principally be used on the Fraser River to support Ledcor's 10-year contract with Mainland Sand & Gravel, transporting aggregates on new Ledcor barges from the Mainland facility at Cox to various depots on the Fraser River, beginning in January 2016. The tug designer, A.G. "Al" McIlwain, was a designer and integral part of the tug and barge industry in British Columbia and in the U.S. for over 45 years. Al was working on final design drawings for these vessels when he passed away in May of this year at the age of 82. His son, Stephen McIlwain, completed the design work and submissions to Transport Canada for regulatory review and approval. "We feel very fortunate to work with Stephen and the McIlwain family, and to continue the proud tradition of tug building in British Columbia by partnering with Bracewell Marine Group. Ltd.," said Mark Houghton, Chief Operating Officer for Ledcor's Marine Division. Principal vessel characteristics: 48' long x 22.5' beam x 10' depth, with accommodations for two crew members. Propulsion by two Caterpillar C18 Acert

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15TH VOLUME, NO. 45 DATED 20 JULY 2014 diesel engines (total horsepower 1,324). IMO Tier II, EPA Tier 3. Two Twin Disc MG 5170 transmissions, driving 64" diameter x 72" pitch propellers in nozzles. The electrical system is provided by two Caterpillar C2.2, 30 kW generators. Towing via a Burrard Towing Winch accommodating 1500' of 1-1/4" wire, driven by a Caterpillar 3056 engine. (Source: MarineLog)

RUSSIAN ICEBREAKER TO LEAD THE WAY THROUGH NORTHERN SEA ROUTE

Icebreaker “Krasin”, owned by Russian shipping line FESCO, departed her homeport of Vladivostok on July 10 and is about to set sail for the eastern Arctic region, the shipping company said. The ship will be deployed to provide icebreaking assistance in the Nothern Sea Route to merchant vessels, carrying general cargo and containers to the ports of destination in northern Chukotka and Yakutia, under the contract with the Federal Agency for Maritime and River Transport of Russia (Rosmorrechflot). The shipping season starts on July 25, 2014 but under the requests of shipowners the company decided to start the navigation in the Arctic five days earlier. The Krasin will be escorting cargo ships along the Northern Sea Route from July 20 July until the beginning of November, 2014. Overall, the shipping company plans to deploy ten cargo ships with RS class notation Arc 4 and above to assist navigation in the Arctic in the summer-autumn season 2014. Northern Sea Route – the shortest sea passage between the European part of Russia and the Far East, is becoming ever more popular among shippers when it comes to delivering cargo through this unique Arctic route. The rise in interest is associated with an increase in turnover between the European countries and the Asia-Pacific region, along with the development of large-scale oil and gas deposits on the Arctic shelf. As a result, the route is of strategic importance not only for Russia but also for the economies of other countries. (Press Release)

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ITS 2014 HAMBURG | REPORT

The International Tug, Salvage & OSV Convention celebrated its 46th year in Hamburg between 16th and 20th June. We look at some of the highlights of the event. ITS last visited Hamburg in 1979 – and in the intervening 35 years, vessel technology has leapt forward, with many things now possible which could previously only have been dreamed of. Much of that technology was in evidence this year, both on the stands of the 106 exhibiting companies, and in the 25 conference papers presented during the three key days of the event. Indeed, when Wolfgang Hurtienne, managing director of the Hamburg Port Authority, opened the proceedings, he remarked on the constant pace of development in the industry, and the 455 delegates present at the event were able to see for themselves the evidence of some of that development, including a first look at Damen’s Bernardus hybrid tug and at the innovative EDDY-1. The papers themselves highlighted everything from new product launches to legal developments, with considerable focus on technical innovations, in particular energy-saving and cost-saving strategies. LNG was also examined closely, considering all ramifications, including the design of an LNG-powered OSV and also the particular set of challenges involved in coping with an LNG fire. There was also a fascinating, chat-show-style discussion on stage between conference chairman Mike Allen, and Nick Sloane, the chief salvage master responsible for the on-going salvage of the Costa Concordia. The exhibition area was a hive of activity, and as usual, many companies chose ITS as their platform from which to make significant announcements about business developments. Spanish ship design company Cintranaval announced an agreement with propulsion firm Schottel and deck equipment manufacturer Industrias Ferri to conduct a research initiative under the project name ‘Smartug’. Speaking at the convention, Guillermo Martin, technical manager, Cintranaval, said: “This is an investigation we are taking on with these specialised firms in order to check the ‘state of the art’ in tugboat design. We will conduct an integral study of all aspects of design, including all the systems onboard, in order to make proposals for an entirely new generation of tugboats.” Logic Vision and Kotug announced their partnership for a new ERP (enterprise resource planning) solution, TugVision. The new solution is a Microsoft Dynamics NAV add-on that supports towage and salvage companies in growing their businesses. Harrold van der Meer, COO/managing director Harbour Towage, Kotug, said: “We are very happy to be working with Logic Vision towards automation, decisiveness and improvement of our business processes. Being ahead in innovation and sustainability is embedded in our corporate culture.” The Cat Propulsion Twin Fin system, Caterpillar Marine’s new diesel-electric solution that

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15TH VOLUME, NO. 45 DATED 20 JULY 2014 saves on fuel and emissions, while improving overall vessel performance, was launched at the event. “We developed the Twin Fin system in partnership with Odense Maritime Technology (OMT) and Scandinavian Marine Group (SMG) – initially as a solution to make vessels operating in Arctic conditions less vulnerable to damage to the propulsion system,” said Mattias Hansson, Caterpillar Marine senior project manager. “As the innovative concept has been engineered into vessels, we’ve been pleased to not only see increased reliability but improvements in fuel consumption and thrust performance as well.” ITS also saw the signing of a contract between Damen and Wilson, Sons Shipyard of Brazil. The contract involves delivery of two Damen PSV 5000s, which will be built under licence by Wilson, Sons for Brazil’s state oil company, Petrobras. Also at the convention, the boundaries of modern design and technology were pushed further thanks to a fascinating on-site piece of research into training and the brain’s response in critical situations on board vessels. K&S Projects, who had organised the exhibit, also had a ‘mental typewriter’ in situ for delegates and exhibitors to try ‘hands-free’ writing using only brain activity to form words on screen. Such a wide- ranging event would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Samson provided delegate bags, MTU supported the coffee breaks, and Uzmar sponsored the lunches, adding in its own delicious array of traditional Turkish desserts, plus goodie bags for every delegate containing a hand-painted tile on a stylised nautical theme by leading ceramic artist, Mehmet Gürsoy. Armon sponsored a very popular Happy Hour on the Tuesday evening – one of many networking opportunities during the week, themselves one of the key reasons that many of our delegates give us for returning to ITS year after year. Another such chance to catch up with business contacts in an informal setting was the Welcome Cocktail Party on the Monday evening. Hosted by Damen, this was held at the base for the port’s tug operations, where delegates could take in, with the sweep of the eye, the whole range of vessels in service. Schottel and Shipowners jointly sponsored the harbour tour on board converted paddle steamer Louisiana Star on the Friday, which included a tug ballet in Hamburg harbour with vessels from Fairplay, Bugsier, Petersen & Alpers and Lütgens & Reimers. The display, under the supervision of Capt Masemann, Port Traffic Controller, HPA (Hamburg Port Authority), echoed the original tug ballet held when the ITS Convention last visited the city. The week had many other highlights, from radio-controlled model tugs in a purpose- built pool, to a tour of the Caterpillar facilities in Kiel and a pre-event golf tournament sponsored by Damen. At the gala dinner, held in the Fischauktionshalle and sponsored by Caterpillar, The ABR Company chairman Allan Brunton-Reed added seven delegates to the prestigious Roll of Honour, which recognises 10 ITS attendances. Gordon Bain, Geronimo Bella, Arnaldo Calbucci, Hume Campbell, Karel Kaffa, Yuji Matsui and Kent Stewart all took away a commemorative silver Armada dish. The audience was then treated to a cabaret that rounded off a very successful and memorable event. After such a positive response to ITS 2014, there is already much eager anticipation about the ITS 2016 convention, which is to take place in the vibrant, key location of Boston in the USA.

View the youtube film of the Alphabridge for tugboats on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQi6hFDcHW4&feature=plcp

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BLIZZARD FIXED FOR TOWAGE COSTA CONCORDIA

After ITC Meltemi finished her job with Coasta, now Blizzard is fixed for the final towage to Genova. Blizzard started her mobilization from IJmuiden 2nd July to Giglio Island to take part in the prestigeous wreck removal of Costa Concordia. Mid July is the departure scheduled and will she perform the co-towage to Genova with her former sister vessel. (Source: Tschudi)

BLESSEY ADDS A NEW GENERATION PUSHBOAT

With a several vessels from push boats to OSVs delivered, Joe Gregory’s New Generation Shipyard in Houma Louisiana, is now a well-recognized shipyard. Early this summer the yard delivered one of their signature 72X30-foot pushboats with a sister-ship well on the way for an September delivery. The Leisa Gail Strafuss carries the well know Blessey Marine stack logo and is well sized and fitted out for pushing fuel barges in both the canals along the Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi River system. A pair of grid-cooled Cummins K38-M main engines provides main power. Recognized as the industry standard for towboats of this size, the engines each deliver 1000 HP at 1800 RPM to Kahlenberge 72X58-inch propellers on 7-inch shafts through Twin Disc MG540 gears with ratios of 5.96:1. The sister-ship, to be named Ben Strafuss and also for Blessey, has the same Cummins main engine package. Both vessels will also be fitted with a pair of 85 kW Cummins-powered generator sets. A third vessel with a new four-cabin design by New Generation is also under contract for a December 2014 delivery. (Source: Alan Haig-Brown; Photo courtesy of New Generation Shipbuilding)

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HOP ABOARD THE TUG HENRY FOSS

On the 125th anniversary of Foss Maritime, Scott Merritt reflects on the company's history and future during a ride up the Thea Foss Waterway on the tugboat Henry Foss. The senior vice president of harbor services speaks proudly of the company's Tacoma roots. Watch the video klick here (Source: The News Tribune)

ITC MELTEMI HAS BEEN SOLD

On the 2nd July the shoalbuster ITC Meltemi has been sold. The vessel has been delivered to new Owners, we wish them fair winds. A spokesman of the company can give no additional info about the buyer and new name. The vessels hull was built in Poland for and completed at the Damen Shipyard – Hardinxveld; Netherlands. The ITC Meltemi was delivered to International Transport Contractors in 2008. She is a Damen Shoalbuster type 2609 with a length of 26.02 mtrs a beam of 9.10 mtrs and a depth of 3.60 mtrs. The two Caterpillar 3508B-TA diesel engines develops a total output of 1,642 kW (2,232 bhp) with a speed of 11.5 knots and a bollard pull of 29.5 tons. (Source: Tschudi)

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MODEL FOR SALE

I have from a model builder an offer of the tug Baltic model. A very nice exact model 1:50. The price is € 2.600,00. See picture. The builder have no space at home for this model. Any interests can contact Wolfgang Stümges, 47809 Krefeld Lechstraße 25 ( Mail: [email protected]). The 1969 built Bugsier Reederei tug Baltic was built at the F.Schichau yard – Bremerhaven. In 1986 sold to North Atlantic Towage & Salvage Ltd. – Valetta and renamed Atlantic Rescuer. In 2005 spotted abandoned off the Namibian Coast, Walvis Bay

SMALL TUGBOAT FOR BRAZIL FROM TURKEY

The industry is full of surprises. A tug boat of 13 meter built in Turkey is about to be delivered to her buyers from Brazil. M/Tug “Tthora I” has recently completed the sea trials and pulling test under Bureau Veritas supervision and ready to serve to the owners in their port facility in Brazil. The cute and strong boat with 13.05 m overall length, 5.00 m beam and 2.40 m hull depth is operating at 1.75 m draft while showing 10.5 tons of bollard pull. The boat is powered by two sets of Volvo D13MH engines that are producing 600 BHP at 1900 rpm turning two propellers via Twin Disk Gear boxes. The mentioned propulsion set was giving 13 knots of speed during trials. There is a facility room under fore castle with a rest room, kitchenette and double bank bed. The 11 kw Cummins Onan generator set and 18000 BTU air conditioning unit is placed in engine room. A towing hook with 15 tons of nominal power is placed just after the wheelhouse where the crew can easily control the manoeuvring. On top of all challenges with the small size and required high performance of the boat, she was also thoroughly inspected and certified by Bureau Veritas with full Maltese cross as a Tug Boat within coastal waters. The boat is carrying a Survival Life Raft for safety of crew. The navigation and communication equipment is delivered by famous and reliable brand Garmin. There are bow fenders and D fenders all around the boat to protect the hull during operations. The boat is produced by Ottomar Marine, a company established and managed by a naval architact lady. We wish “Tthora I” a safe trip to Brazil and successful operations. (Source: Clipping News)

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FIREWORKS COMPLAINT LEADS TO ARREST IN THEFT OF TUGBOAT PROPELLER

Police in Ohio responded to a fireworks complaint and ended up arresting a man for the theft of a high dollar tugboat propeller from Port Arthur. Brandon O’Neil of Springfield Township in Ohio was wanted on a felony theft charge for stealing the propeller valued at between $50,000 to $90,000. Port Arthur Police Maj. Raymond Clark said a four blade tugboat propeller made from brass nickel alloy was reported stolen from Gulf Copper in the 7200 block of South Gulfway Drive on July 22, 2013. According to the offense report, the prop is very large and was likely removed using heavy equipment and either loaded on a flatbed trailer or similar vehicle. Police in New Middleton, Ohio were responding to a fireworks complaint July 11 when they learned that O-Neil was wanted on the theft charge, according to the WKBN News site. O’Neil is being held in Mahoning County Jail waiting his return to Texas. (Source: The Port Arthur News)

YESTERYEAR TUGBOAT ELMIRA AND DETROIT

After yesteryear ended last issue with the steam tugs now we start with the diesel tugs. Two Pennsylvania Railroad tugs laid up in a Jersey City scrapyard in 1973. On the left is the Elmira, built in Newport News, Virginia, in 1925; on the right is the Detroit, built in Mariners Harbor, New York in 1924. With their tall stacks, one could presume that these tugs were steam powered, or at least began life that way. They were, however, diesel powered from the day they were built. These tugs were outfitted with the stacks of steam tugs purely because of tradition. The 1920s marked the beginning of a transitional period for tugboats that would last until World War II. Steam power was being supplanted by diesel for economic reasons – cheaper operating costs. Diesel was more stingy on fuel, and diesel tugs required a smaller crew to operate them. Also, it was more efficient, power was available on short notice, and more horsepower could be obtained per engine space. Yet the tugboat owners were reluctant to change because they feared loss of business. Ship owners were convinced that steam-

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15TH VOLUME, NO. 45 DATED 20 JULY 2014 powered tugs were more powerful, horsepower for horsepower, tham the newer diesel-powered tugs. And, to a certain extent, their attitude was correct. To state a complicated engineering matter simply, in a contest between a diesel and a steam tug would come out ahead; diesel engines lose some of their power in transmission through gearing to the propeller, while steam engines, with their slower turning speeds, could take advantage of direct drive. Tugboat owners who wished to hedge their bets found a simple solution. They built diesel tugs to save money, but they disguised them as steam tugs by giving them the tall stacks required to provide a strong draft for steam engines. A tug that looks powerful must be powerful!. The first diesel tugboat built in the United States was the Chickamauga, constructed in 1914 by Nilsen & Kelez for Pacific Towboat Company. He cost $7,700 and was 70 feet long overall. Her 240 horsepower engine was built by the New London Ship and Engine Company of Groton, Connecticut. The Chickamauga, later named the Sea Chicken, had no stack. She used a wet exhaust system that exited along the port side. Besides being the first diesel tug, she was one of the first tugs on the U.S. West Coast to have a towing machine. The real battle over steam versus diesel began in the 1920s; diesel became accepted in the 1930s; and by the World War II, steam had lost. With the exception of a few seagoing tugboats, all tugs built during the War had diesel engines. Diesel tugs could look like diesel tugs and not lose business. (Source: On the Hawser by Steven Lang & Peter H. Spectre)

ACCIDENTS – SALVAGE NEWS

COSTA CONCORDIA SALVAGE: STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO THE REFLOATING AND SALVAGING OPERATION

Everything you wanted to know about the salvage of Costa Concordia but were afraid to ask, from infra-red sensors for oil detection to quick response dive teams. Phase 1 Related Articles; * Costa Concordia floats for first time in two years as salvage operation begins 14 Jul 2014. * Watch live: Costa Concordia refloated 17 Jul 2014. * The cost of Costa Concordia 14 Jul 2014. * Costa Concordia: Giglio seeks £68m compensation 15 Apr 2013. * Costa Concordia disaster remembered in Italy one year on 13 Jan 2013. * Costa Concordia survivor relives horror of ship wreck in new book 10 Jan 2013. At the start of the operation on Monday the cruise liner was resting on giant steel platforms – in effect an artificial sea bed – to a depth of 100ft. On the first day, the ship will be raised about six feet up off the platforms, in an operation expected to last up to eight hours. Tug boats will then shift it about 100ft away from Giglio’s rocky shore. That will enable engineers to slot into place some of the giant “sponsons” or hollow steel compartments that have been fixed to the port and starboard sides of the hull. The compartments will act as giant armbands to raise the ship – water will be pumped out and compressed air pumped in, giving the vessel buoyancy. At the end of phase one, the ship will be secured with the aid of a series of anchors and steel cables. It will also be kept in position by two tugs on its offshore side, and a third located at the Concordia’s bow. Phase 2 This stage will last about two days. It will involve attaching four chains and seven cables to the giant compartments on

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15TH VOLUME, NO. 45 DATED 20 JULY 2014 the starboard side of the ship – the side facing away from Giglio island. Thirteen of the 15 compartments on the starboard side will be lowered to their final position. This was previously impossible because the cruise liner was wedged up against Giglio’s rocky seabed. Phase 3 The operation to refloat the Concordia begins in earnest. Salvage teams will pump compressed air into the 30 compartments on the side of the ship, forcing out the ballast water. The compartments will be emptied step by step, raising the ship one deck at a time. In total, four decks will emerge from beneath the water. The refloat will be finished when deck three resurfaces. This phase is expected to take about three days. As the decks slowly emerge, they will be drained of water – the ship has been tilted at a slight angle to facilitate this. By the end of this stage, the liner will have emerged about 45ft above the sea. Phase 4 The ship is finally towed away from Giglio with the help of four tug boats. As its departure nears, the port of Giglio will be closed to all other traffic for about four hours, including ferries coming from the mainland. The Concordia will be towed north to Genoa, where it will be dismantled for scrap. The voyage is expected to take four to five days. The ship, with its convoy of 10 tugs and other support vessels, will travel at a speed of two knots. It will pass through open sea but salvage experts say it is robust enough to withstand rough seas of up to 8.5ft, “which statistics show to be highly improbably at this time of year”. The route from Giglio to Genoa. Two alternative routes have been plotted for the convoy. 1 The first, which heads south of Giglio and then north past the tiny island of Montecristo and then parallel with Corsica, is 208 nautical miles long. It is well clear of French territorial waters. 2 The second possible route would take the ship north of Giglio and then head west between the islands of Montecristo and Pianosa, both part of the Tuscan archipelago. This route is 191 nautical miles long. The decision about which route to take will largely depend on weather conditions in the Mediterranean. The authorities say there is a negligible risk of pollution leaking from the ship as it is towed north, but just to make sure a number of measures have been put in place, including – 2 oil spill response vessels. 2 vessels equipped with oil skimmers 16,000ft of absorbent floating booms. Portable infra-red sensors for the detection of oil on the surface of the sea at night. Two underwater CCTV cameras which will monitor the condition of the hull. Robot submarines known as Remote Operated Vehicles will also carry out checks. On board the Concordia there will be a quick response team of scuba divers who specialise in salvage operations. “During transportation to the final port of destination, the ship will be constantly monitored to detect and, if necessary, deal with any loss of material or spills from the hull,” said Costa Cruises, the Italian company that owns the liner. Whales and dolphins The Concordia will pass through the middle of a large marine sanctuary. The ship and its convoy will be preceded by a boat full of whale and dolphin watchers. If any marine mammals are seen, the convoy will slow down until they pass. (Source: The Telegraph)

CASINO SHIP HITS ROCK BOTTOM ON MAIDEN VOYAGE

The U.S. Coast Guard crews have evacuated the passengers and crew onboard the Escapade casino

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ship, grounded in the vicinity of Calibogue Sound, South Carolina, the Coast Guard informed. The Escapade casino ship ran aground on her maiden voyage near the coast of Georgia, USA, around midnight, July 16th. The Escapade, a 174-foot vessel, was carrying 96 passengers and 27 crewmembers when it grounded on a rocky bottom. A tow company was called in to assist with the salvage of the vessel and the removal of passengers, but the initial efforts were unsuccessful, leading to a towlines breakage. The Coast Guard members used high tide to assist with passenger transfer efforts. The passengers were then transported to the Coast guard Station at Tybee Island, Georgia, with four passengers hoisted off the ship via helicopter. There were no injuries or pollution reported, apart from one passenger being taken to hospital because of high blood pressure. (Press Release)

FLOATING OPERATIONS COSTA CONCORDIA

July 14: 8.00 pm: The first day of the refloating operation of the Concordia has concluded successfully. Confirming technician’s estimations, the wreck is now afloat thanks to the buoyancy given by sponsons, 2 meters off the false sea bed, and it has been towed for about 30 meters eastwards. The wreck is securely moored and therefore the first phase of the refloating operations has now ended. Around and under the Concordia operations are still on going to connect some chains and cables to the sponsons. 12.00 : The Concordia’s stern and bow are now detached from the false sea bed by about 1 meter. The wreck is floating thanks to the sponsons. Before being towed 30 meters East, the Concordia will need to be refloated of another meter. Technicians have now begun to tighten the chains on starboard sponson S14, as planned. 8.30 am: With the arrival of the ferry at 8.30 am the final phase of the lightening of the wreck has begun. Only less then 1,000 tonnes of weight remain, out of the initial 30,000 tonnes; as soon as this step is completed, the wreck can be lifted off the platforms. In a first stage, this will happen in the stern area. 6.00 am: The Concordia refloating operations have started regularly. At 6 am the Senior Salvage Master, Nick Sloane, reached the Remote Operations Center located on the Concordia with the rest of the team. July 15 1.00 pm : The underwater preliminary activities related to the beginning of the last phase of the refloating operation of the Concordia are in progress today. Technicians are indeed working to connect and tension the last 4 chains and 6 cables. The wreck is stable position and securely moored. July 16: The operations to connect and tension the chains of 3

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15TH VOLUME, NO. 45 DATED 20 JULY 2014 starboard sponsons are in progress. The Concordia has emerged from the false sea bed of about 3 meters on average, specifically 2 meters in the bow area and 4 at the stern. Meanwhile tugboat Blizzard arrived in the area. With Resolve Earl, already on site, Blizzard will tow the wreck from the bow during transport. The Concordia is currently in position thanks to two other tugs, Garibaldo and Red Wolf on the east, which will be now joined by the Blizzard. As far as the environment is concerned, today’s results of the water quality of the samples taken on the first day of the refloating, show no critical issues. July 17: Despite the strong winds have caused an interruption of operations during the night, divers are working to connect the last chains and cables. At the moment, there are still 2 chains and 4 cables to be connected to 3 of the starboard sponsons (S4, S5, S18). The chain related to starboard sponson S12 has reached its final position and, in the next few hours, the connection will be completed. (Source: The Parbuckling Project)

TUG ABLAZE ON THE VOLGA, RUNS AGROUND, OIL SPILL REPORTED

A towboat "GAL 1" owned by Rostov-on-Don based LLC "MA River-Sea", Rostov-on-Don caught fire on the 2802 km stretch of the Volga in Astrakhan region then ran aground on the 2803rd km outside the shipping channel. The ship stern submerged, her deck cabin has been been destroyed by fire. The Russian Transport Minsitry's Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre said there is a long oil slick of sheen (about 2 km) seen on the water with the smell of diesel fuel. The rescue centre said the incident response was poorly handled as there were no oil containment booms deployed. The amount of oil leak is not yet established. The incident occurred on July 14 while the towboat with 11 crew on board was en route Astrakhan – Port of Kavkaz. In the area of Buoy No 156 the stern of the boat caught fire. Nine crew members were rescued to the MV "Puteiskiy-506", one of them sustained burns of hands and face and was hospitalized. Two crew members are still unaccounted for. The cause of the fire is being established. (Source: PortNews)

OFFSHORE NEWS

OTTO MARINE CASHES IN $404 MLN IN CHARTER CONTRACTS

Otto Marine Limited, an offshore marine company which owns and operates a large fleet of offshore support vessels, has secured charter contracts worth approximately US$404 million in the first half of 2014 (1H2014). Otto Marine enjoys a healthy order book that stood at approximately US$450 million as at 30 June 2014, with an average contract tenor of 3 to 5 years. As explained by Otto Marine, ultimately, the booming E&P activities, along with the rising OSV demand will enhance the supply- demand dynamics, which is expected to drive up the charter rates. Moving forward, Otto Marine said that its primary focus will be placed upon capitalizing on its high growth in markets such as North

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Sea, Africa and Australasia as well as penetrating into cabotage-protected areas to increase its presence in high-potential regions in Malaysia and Indonesia via key partnership with the GO Marine Group. The oil and gas sector outlook remains healthy and continue to spur on demand for our offshore support vessels. We believe that vessel chartering services will continue to witness robust demand and as such, our main focus will be placed upon our vessel expansion, upgrades and fleet renewal program to enhance our fleet capabilities in order to meet the needs of our clients and to access different markets,” said Mr. Garrick Stanley, Chief Executive Officer. (Press Release)

BOURBON EVOLUTION 804 FOR WEIGHT TEST

Another visitor last week in the South African port of Cape Town was the 2014 built St. Vincent & Grenadines registered with call sig J8B4880 Bourbon Evolution 804 (Imo 9639816) The subject OSV was carried out weight testing at the No.2 quay V&A. The vessel is owned by Neptune Offshore Pte.ltd. – Singapore and managed by Bourbon Offshore Greenmar SA – Nyon; Switzerland. She has a grt of 5,978 tons a dwt of 4,858 tons and is classed Bureau Veritas. (Photo: Aad Noorland)

PACIFIC LEADER IN CAPE TOWN

The 2014 Singapore registered with call sign 9V7283 Swire Pacific’s newly built offshore supply vessel Pacific Leader (Imo 9648362) arrived in Cape Town last week to take bunkers and supplies. The vessel has a grt of 5,179 tons a d a dwt of 5,263 tons and is classed Det Norske Veritas. (Photo: Aad Noorland)

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CAUSEWAY SUPPLIER

Last week was seen in the port of Cape Town Servest's OPL launch Causeway Supplier (ex. Pearl G) arrival from Durban. In the eighties our correspondent Aad Noorland went over to the United States to purchase her from Graham & Graham & Sons in LeBatre. The South African registered with call sign ZR2426 vessel has a length of 22 mtrs and a beam of 6 mtrs. (Source & Photo’s: Aad Noorland)

STIM STAR

The 1999 built Vanuata registered with call sign YJUH8 Well-Stimulation Vessel Stim Star (Imo 9207833) visit Cape Town for her 3rd Special Dry-docking Survey. Here the vessel is seen on her way to the dry-dock. The vessel is owned by Offshore Service Vessles LLC – USA and managed by Edison Chouest Offshore LLC – USA. She has a grt of 2,674 tons a dwt of 3,031 tons and is classed by American Bureau of Shipping. (Photo: Aad Noorland)

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DIVING SUPPORT FLEET IN DEN HELDER

Simultaneously mobilizing in the seaport of Den Helder, the Netherlands, the multipurpose offshore support vessels Mokul Nordic (charter N-Sea), Stril Explorer (charter Bluestream), Stril Server (charter Bluestream) and Deep Helder (charter DeepOcean). (Source & Photo: Paul Schaap)

WINDFARM NEWS

INSTALLATION OF LARGEST POWER SOCKET IN THE NORTH SEA

Under the direction of Seaway Heavy Lifting, one of the world's largest convertor platforms – a “power socket at sea” – has been installed to the west of Sylt, the East Frisian Island. Siemens built the SylWin alpha platform. It is so large and heavy that the float-over method had to be used to lift it from a pontoon onto the already installed jacket. It was the first time this approach was used in the North Sea for a platform this large. On Site Ballasting The 14,000 mt SylWin alpha platform was transported on a pontoon that was positioned in between the jacket legs. The platform was installed onto the jacket’s legs by ballasting the pontoon. Then jacks were used to lift the platform into its final position on the jacket. A feat that was realised with the help of Dockwise and Mammoet. Earlier this year, Seaway Heavy Lifting used its crane vessel Oleg Strashnov to install the jacket. In spite of the Oleg Strashnov being considered one of the world's strongest crane vessels, it was not strong enough to lift the SylWin alpha jacket. Therefore, the decision was made to add additional buoyancy in the form of buoyancy tanks and to ballast the pontoon on site. This complicated operation has been preceded by more than a year of preparatory work. SylWin Alpha The 83-metre long, 56-metre wide and 26-metre SylWin alpha converter platform will serve as a power socket for the DanTysk, Sandbank and Butendiek wind

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15TH VOLUME, NO. 45 DATED 20 JULY 2014 farms, which together comprise 240 wind turbines and represent a generating capacity of 864 MW. Grid manager TenneT is responsible for the connection of the wind farms to, in this case, the German high voltage grid. The SylWin alpha platform transforms the alternating current generated by the wind turbines into direct current that is transported via a 160-km long seabed cable and a 45- km long underground cable to the onshore Büttel high-voltage station. Ever More Offshore Wind Farms Northern Europe already has forty offshore wind farms in operation, another forty will be installed in the coming ten years. TenneT is installing the offshore electricity grid in the German and Dutch sectors of the North Sea to which the wind farms will be connected. Dutch offshore companies play an important role in installing the wind farms and the electricity grid. (Source: SWZ)

OFFSHORE WIELINGEN LAUNCHED IN SINGAPORE

Friday July 11th at the Damen shipyard in Singapore the FCS 2610 (new generation with 12 PAX’s on the aft bridge) named Offshore Wielingen was launched into her element Jan van Golverdingen, Project Manager, Damen Shipyards Singapore, congratulates Sicco Ritsma, Technical Superintendent, Workships Contractors B.V. with this achieved miles stone. The vessel is expected in Rotterdam the end of September 2014. Workships Contractors B.V. is currently operating and managing 12 Crew Transfer Vessels owned by Offshore Wind Services B.V. (Source: Clipping News)

YARD NEWS

VARD LANDS PSV ORDER FROM E.R. OFFSHORE

Vard Holdings Limited, global designer and shipbuilder of offshore and specialized vessels, has secured a contract for the design and construction of one Platform Supply Vessel (PSV) for E.R. Offshore. The vessel is a multifunctional PSV of VARD 1 08 design with a total length of 81 meters, beam of 18 meters and a cargo deck area of 830 m2. The vessel will be prepared for standby, rescue, firefighting and oil recovery operations. Delivery is scheduled from Vard Vung Tau in Vietnam in

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2Q 2016. E.R. Offshore has also taken over the contract for a sister vessel from Carlotta Offshore via a novation agreement. This vessel is currently under construction at Vard Vung Tau with an expected delivery in 3Q 2015. The Germany-based E.R. Group consists of different companies founded by Erck Rickmers. It employs a total of about 4,000 people on land and at sea. While E.R. Schiffahrt is a ship owning and ship management company with a fleet of more than 100 container vessels and bulk carriers, E.R. Offshore specializes on offshore vessels. The company was established in 2006 and currently manages a fleet of thirteen Platform Supply Vessels and Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessels. By contracting these high specification VARD 1 08 vessels, E.R Offshore will be able to expand its fleet and meet the future demand of its customers. The VARD 1-SERIES comprises a wide range of Platform Supply Vessels designed by Vard Design in Ålesund, Norway. The vessels are designed with high focus on cargo capacity and excellent maneuvering capabilities combined with low fuel consumption. (Source: Press Release)

WESTERN MARINE TO BUILD TUGBOAT FOR CPA

Western Marine Shipyard has signed a contract with Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) for building a tugboat costing Tk 16.45 crore. Chairman of Chittagong Port Rear Admiral Nizamuddin Ahmed and Managing Director of Western Marine Shipyard Sakhawat Hossain inked the deal on behalf of their respective organisations at the board room of Chittagong Port on Saturday, says a press release. This new tugboat will be having a pulling capacity of 25 ton BP.(bollard pull, or towing power). The Western Marine shipyard won this contract by participating in an international tender as the lowest bidder. The 25 Ton BP tugboat to guide merchant ships from the outer to the port and to assist the ships in harboring will operate for Pangaon Inland Container terminal in Dhaka. Western Marine has built ships of various types for Chittagong port in the past including one tugboat which is expected to be delivered by this month & she is also known to be the highest capacity tug in the country having 60 Ton BP. All these vessels are serving well till today. Earlier, such ships are imported. But Western Marine’s expertise and proficiency in building quality vessels has enhanced them in achieving this order. Chairman of Western Marine Saiful Islam said, “It is our pride that we are contributing in capacity build-up of

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CECON FACES ANOTHER DELAY IN DELIVERY OF DAVIE NEWBUILD

Cecon ASA looks like it faces another delay in taking delivery of the Cecon Pride, the first of the three construction vessels it has on order at shipbuilder Chantier Davie Canada Inc., Lévis, Quebec. Today it announced another financial tweak by its subsidiary Rever Offshore AS. Rever has signed an agreement that extend the maturity of the senior tranche A and tranche B bonds funded by certain funds and accounts managed by York Capital Management Global Advisors, LLC or its affiliates (York) up to July 31. The holder of the Tranche A Bonds and the Tranche B Bonds will receive an extension fee of USD 250,000 for the new 15-day extension period. The agreement with York aligns repayment of the construction financing with the planned delivery of the Cecon Pride from the shipyard in Canada. According to today's announcement "Cecon Pride is completed for sea-trials". When the three construction vessels were first ordered, back in 2007, the entire series was scheduled to be delivered in 2009. (Source: MarineLog)

DAMEN SHIPYARDS CAPE TOWN INTRODUCING TWO NEW TUGS FOR THE NAVY

Damen Shipyards Cape Town, are currently under construction to produce two new tugs for the Navy. The Cape Town-based shipyard, part of the Dutch shipbuilding company, will be building the pair of tugs with more than half the total product sourced locally. The tug are based on a Royal Navy

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approved design and is powered by a pair of Rolls- Royce US205CP engines for its work of towing, mooring and firefighting. When complete they will have a displacement of 370 tons, a length of 28.7m, a beam of 9.9m and a draught of 4.8m. Its bollard pull is specified at 40 tons. Tugs are an important part of naval operations and the SA Navy welcomes the two new workhorses to replace the ageing ones currently in service. The tugs, the first of which is scheduled for delivery in 16 months and the second eight months later, will replace De Noord (51 years old) and De Mist (39 years old). While their work will generally confine them to Simon’s Town harbour and immediate surrounds, both tugs can accommodate up to eight people if the tugs’ service is needed elsewhere along the coastline. When completed the new additions will join the tug Umalusi as the movers and positioners of frigates, submarines, mine counter-measures vessels, the supply ship SAS Drakensberg, the hydrographic ship SAS Protea as well as other naval vessels calling in at the home port of the SA Navy. Damen Cape Town has also produced a facility called Shed Six. When complete this facility will provide close to 13,000 square metres more production space at the Table Bay Harbour facility. Damen Cape Town builds offshore patrol vessels, dredgers, tugs, naval craft and platform supply vessels for African clients. (Source: Cape Business News)

SCHOTTEL AT SMM 2014: FOCUS ON NEW OFFSHORE AND HYBRID SOLUTIONS

At SMM 2014 the German propulsion specialist SCHOTTEL presents new solutions focussing on offshore applications and hybrid concepts. The new underwater mountable azimuth thruster SRP 9000 LSU (4800 – 5500 kW) takes especially into account the tough conditions offshore and helps reduce docking times. The SRP 9000 LSU is an utmost robust and reliable drive allowing easy and cost-efficient mounting and dismantling offshore. Cost efficiency is also an asset of the SRP 3000 and 4000 PTI. The thruster is a mechanical drive with a PM motor as PTI (power take in) mounted on the upper gearbox of the SRP opposite the input power train. The system allows for simple switching between the diesel engine and PTI during operation. The power of the PTI can easily be added to that of the diesel engine in the boost mode for maximum bollard pull or high torque requirements at partial loads. The electric mode is ideal for transit and idling. (Source: Schottel)

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