Dredging | Mining | Off shore Spring 2016 | E 8 MAIN FEATURES Making gains in mining Behind the scenes thanks to a new merger of a ship’s launch Customised soluti ons Partners for local development: for moti on compensati on our work with TNPA to improve South Africa’s dredging industry A fresh approach to jack-up design In pursuit of accuracy: innovati ve technology Outside the comfort zone: for effi cient pile installati on upgrading the DCV BALDER A SHIP’S LAUNCH What actually happens ABOUT ROYAL IHC behind the scenes? Royal IHC: providing sustainable services. From our head offi ce in Innovati ve soluti ons for mariti me service providers The Netherlands and with 3,000 employees working from sites and offi ces on a global basis, we are able MOTION COMPENSATION In an ever-changing politi cal and economic landscape, to ensure a local presence and support on every Royal IHC enables its customers to execute complex conti nent. Customised soluti ons projects from sea level to ocean fl oor in the most challenging of mariti me environments. We are a Dredging operators, oil and gas corporati ons, to miti gate risks reliable supplier of innovati ve and effi cient equipment, off shore contractors, mining houses and government Royal IHC vessels and services for the off shore, dredging and wet authoriti es all over the world benefi t from IHC’s high- mining markets. quality soluti ons and services. With our commitment In pursuit of P.O. Box 1 to technological innovati on, in which sustainability JACK-UP DESIGN With a history steeped in Dutch shipbuilding since and safety are key, we strive to conti nuously meet the 2960 AA Kinderdijk the mid-17th Century, we have in-depth knowledge specifi c needs of each customer in a rapidly evolving The Netherlands An integrated approach for and experti se of engineering and manufacturing high- world. performance integrated vessels and equipment, and the off shore wind market T +31 88 015 25 35 accuracy communicati [email protected] www.royalihc.com CONTENTS Welcome Dear reader, Dredging | Mining | Off shore In this issue of IHC Insight we take you behind the scenes of a vessel launch at our shipyards (pages 4-9), with exclusive interviews Spring 2016 | E 8 highlighti ng the meti culous planning and careful calculati ons carried out by our skilled employees, as well as the emoti ons that run high for all involved. The report from South Africa on pages 16-19 about our work with 4 Behind the scenes of a ship’s launch TNPA also sti rs up a sense of pride. In line with the country’s vision to develop its economy and empower its people, Royal IHC created What really happens in the run-up to launching a a social development plan to further improve its dredging industry. vessel? The key players at Royal IHC explain the In partnership with TNPA, we are developing local suppliers and calculati ons and emoti ons involved enhancing the skills of their employees. 26 4 Equally inspirati onal from a teamwork point of view is the story of how 10 In pursuit of accuracy IHC Services overcame several challenges to successfully complete a project for a new customer earlier this year (pages 32-35). A narrow Why IHC IQIP’s innovati ve technology to measure ti meframe, a third-party design and the fi rst project of its kind for our the inclinati on of monopiles during installati on is Kinderdijk shipyard meant that teamwork between our departments making waves in the off shore wind industry and with the customer was vital for success. Teamwork underlines the new integrated approach we are taking in 16 Partners for local development the development of jack-up vessels for the off shore wind market (see pages 36-41). By combining our in-house capabiliti es and extensive Royal IHC is helping the South African nati onal port experience in this area, we can off er greater fl exibility and cost- authority – and the country itself – to develop its eff ecti ve soluti ons to customers in this growing market. dredging industry and empower its people Other exciti ng developments for the off shore wind industry include the innovati ve PIME (pile inclinati on measuring equipment) by IHC IQIP. 20 Making gains in the mining market Find out how it improves accuracy, which is vital during the installati on 20 of foundati on piles, on pages 10-15. The recent merger between Royal IHC and the Australia-based Robbins Technology Group is Royal IHC’s moti on compensati on systems are under the spotlight on promising a number of exciti ng developments pages 26-31. Used to increase safety and effi ciency in acti viti es within the off shore, and oil and gas industries, they can be customised to meet requirements or for use in challenging operati ons. 26 Customised soluti ons for moti on compensati on Finally, read about how Royal IHC has strengthened its positi on in the minerals processing market by merging with Australia-based Robbins Find out how Royal IHC’s moti on compensati on Technology Group on pages 20-25. The collaborati on fi ts perfectly systems are used around the world to help miti gate with our IHC2020 strategy by further developing opex acti viti es and risks, and can be customised to meet requirements extending our equipment off ering. We hope you enjoy this issue, and if you’re att ending the Off shore 32 Outside the comfort zone Technology Conference in Houston this year, please come and visit us on stand 2625. How IHC Services rose to the challenge of upgrading the DCV BALDER for Heerema Marine Contractors Kitt y de Hey-Maas 36 Strategy and Communicati ons Director 36 A fresh approach to jack-up design Why Royal IHC is off ering an integrated approach IHC Insight The arti cles were published with Editorial and correspondence address: for the global off shore wind market Coordinati on: the cooperati on of: Royal IHC C. de Hey-Maas Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC), Van Oord, P.O. Box 1 Strategy and Communicati ons Director Robbins Technology Group (RTG), Transnet/TNPA 2960 AA Kinderdijk The Netherlands Layout: IHC Insight is published by Royal IHC. 42 News S. Duijvelshoff , Corporate Communicati on Copyright: The arti cles appearing in this journal may be Royal IHC Find out about the latest developments at IHC Editorial committ ee: reproduced in whole or in part on the conditi on ISSN: 0166-5766 E. Bos, H.J. Cornegé, C.J. van der Harst, that the source is quoted. C. de Hey, S.C. Ooijens, J. van Overhagen, For more informati on about any arti cle, M. Verzijden, E. Put, M. de Rover, N. Stam, please contact Royal IHC. 32 RED Internati onal Communicati on 2 IHC Insight | Spring 2016 Spring 2016 | IHC Insight 3 Behind the scenes of a ship’s launch Pipelaying Launching a ship can be an emoti onal experience responsibility, shared by several key players at for all concerned, but the event happens only Royal IHC. Here, four experienced members of with weeks of practi cal preparati ons, meti culous our dedicated team explain what really happens 1. HM Queen Máxima — then HRH Princess Máxima — of calculati ons and technical experti se. It’s a huge at the launch of a vessel. The Netherlands was invited to name the VOX MÁXIMA The launch of a ship is a joyful event in the life of shipbuilders, Ship owners also share in the joy of the launch. For them it is an made, such as inviti ng guests, media and organising security and the vessel starts sliding along the slipway, appearing from the hall the culminati on of a lengthy design and constructi on process. opportunity to watch the future additi on to their fl eet and to be catering, the ceremony starts. The slipway is decorated, there and entering the open. Her air whistle sounds for the fi rst ti me, On the day of the launch, this all comes together into what can positi vely presented in the media. For the owner’s building team are podia for the guests and music is played, including nati onal accompanied by those of the waiti ng tugs, which catch her and be compared to the birth of a child: the vessel appears from the it is the reward of much hard work. The owner invites a female anthems. Then speeches are delivered on behalf of the shipyard moor her along the completi on quay. hall in which she has been built, for the fi rst ti me she is entering guest, a so-called ‘godmother’, to name the ship. This is felt as a and the vessel owner. Aft er that the godmother wishes the ship her element and must fl oat on her own. Throughout the history great honour. Therefore, not only relati ves of the ship owner act as and her crew all the best and names her by breaking a bott le of People outside of the hall can also feel the tension. How big will the of Royal IHC, the festi val atmosphere of launches has been godmothers, but also ambassadors, even princesses and queens champagne or rose-water against the hull. initi al waves be? Will I keep my feet dry? (fi gure 2) Will she fl oat emphasised by handing over a litt le present to all employees and (fi gure 1). It’s not unusual for godmothers to develop a lifelong and not capsize? Can she be held in ti me before hitti ng the dike at by inviti ng members of local communiti es to witness the event.