VISIT SORJ MAGAZINE ONLINE: www.shipandoffshorerepair.com Issue No: 1726 Date: August 24th 2018 The RFA Tideforce in A&P Falmouth (See Shipyards) Published by: A&A Thorpe, Office Suite No.3, Enterprise House, Kings Road, Canvey Island, Essex SS8 0QY, UK. Email: [email protected], Tel: +44 (0) 1268 511300, Contact: Alan Thorpe or Sue Morson - [email protected]. Also publishers of: SORJ (Ship and Offshore Repair Journal) and PEM (Port Engineering Management) VIEWPOINT: Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded its first additive manufacturing facility qualification certificate to a facility that focuses on wire-arc technology, AML Technologies (AML) in Australia. AML is an additive manufacturing service bureau printing parts using wire-arc additive manufacturing (WAAM). WAAM differs from powder-based addi- tive manufacturing in that it uses wire as feedstock. LR’s auditors carried out a full review of AML’s systems specific to the WAAM process, as well as a survey of the facility. The facility qualification includes a review of such areas as - material handling, personnel competence, build process control, health and safety, and control of non-conforming items. AML approached LR for the certification based on LR’s early adoption and role in creating additive manufac- turing-specific certifications along with its partner organization in additive manufacturing, TWI. “Third-party inspection offers an un-biased advantage to potential customers wishing to build parts using AML’s process,” said Andy Sales, AML’s managing director. “That’s core to our values at AML. At the end of the day, the facility certification from LR will help provide awareness and assurance for customers to use AML for their OEM part and component type approval and qualification needs.” Previous facility certifications from LR focused on powder-based AM processes and systems. However, pow- der-based AM processes are typically limited by the size of components that can be produced and available materials. “These limitations have delayed the adoption of powder-based AM systems for marine and offshore indus- tries,” said Hussain Quraishi, Strategic Projects Lead at LR’s Global Technology Centre in Singapore. “Using wire feedstock enables companies to produce larger component sizes with a wider selection of materials. Combined with the lower cost of wire feedstock, this unlocks significant potential for the marine and offshore industries in particular.” LR performed the qualification using its “Guidance Notes for the Certification of Metallic Parts made by Addi- tive Manufacturing,” a goal-based framework that brings independent certification to additively manufactured metal parts, material manufacturers, and facilities. “From our humble beginnings, AML had set quality accreditation as a planned key milestone," said Sales. "Our early engagement with LR for facility qualification was a very smooth and efficient process. We gained valuable knowledge and appreciated the solid foundation of LR’s highly experienced and enthusiastic surveyors and auditors. We are excited and look forward to working further with LR as our business grows.” Cnofsued abuot yuor makreting srtetagy? Wake Media, specialists in maritime marketing, can make things a whole lot clearer getting you navigating the trusted powering your your complete heard your industry process message solution www.wake-media.co.uk 2 HIDRODINAMIK-DERGI-ILAN-2-convert.indd 5 16/08/18 15:39 SHIPYARDS: The RFA Tideforce arrives in A&P Falmouth A & P GROUP: The fourth and final Tide-class tanker, RFA Tideforce, has arrived in A&P Fal- mouth for customisation, fit-out and capability assessment trials. Following her sister ships Tidespring, Tiderace and Tidesurge, the 39,000 tonne vessel arrived at A&P’s Falmouth facility, ready for a four month programme of works before entering service, expected in 2019. The programme of customisation work includes the installation of com- munications equipment and defensive systems and has been responsible for sustaining 300 jobs in Falmouth since A&P’s contract began in 2015. Once customisation is complete, RFA Tideforce will undergo Capability Assessment Trials which include Replenishment at Sea (RAS) Trials and First of Class Flying Trials. Minister for Defence Procurement Stuart Andrew said, “Tideforce’s arrival completes our new tanker fleet, ensuring our warships can continue their essential work across the globe. Hundreds of Cornwall workers will now install state-of-the-art systems before she joins her sister ships on operations next year. Providing everything from a floating helipad, to a refuelling vessel for our brand-new aircraft carriers, we are delivering the equipment our Armed Forces need to combat illegal trade, safeguard our waters and promote peace throughout the world.” David McGinley, Managing Director Atlantic and Peninsula Marine Services said, “The arrival of RFA Tide- force into Falmouth is a significant milestone for the A&P team. RFA Tideforce is the final vessel of her class and this is the fourth time we have supported a Tide class vessel during their arrival voyage. We will now complete the customisation, fit-out and capability assessment trials to the same high standards, on time and to budget, as we have for the rest of the fleet. “A&P Group is delighted to have played such an integral role in bringing this new fleet of tankers into ser- vice to support Royal Navy vessels around the world and are especially proud of our team and supply chain for their hard work and dedication.” RFA Tidespring is already in service, with RFA Tiderace due to join her in September, while RFA Tidesurge has now completed her customisation programme and is about to embark on Capability Assessment Trials. CAMMELL LAIRD: Birkenhead’s Cammell Laird has unveiled a new website for a cutting-edge warship, the Leander Frigate, in a bid to capitalise on growing interest from navies around the world. The BAE Systems-designed vessel is at the forefront of modern warship engineering – a highly practical frigate that offers exceptional flexibility and is capable of delivering low lifecycle costs. The new website - www.leanderfrigate.com contains images, technical specifications, and videos with 3D representations of the Leander, as well as information on the ship’s operational performance, flight deck design, sensors and weaponry options, and living quarters. Tony Graham, project director for the Leander Frigate, said the warship has huge export potential and is already generating significant international interest. “The new website allows us to highlight some key features and capabilities of this powerful and affordable warship, providing another layer of detail for the ex- port market,” said Mr Graham “The website launch is also an important part of our preparations for October’s 4 Euronaval exhibition in France, an event that will provide us with the perfect platform to showcase Cammell Laird’s Tony Graham Cammell Laird’s construction capabilities and cost efficiencies. “Buyers have been incredibly receptive to the fact that it’s the first time in a generation a warship offered to the Royal Navy that is designed to UK standards, with a UK combat system and a compet- itive price point, has been made available on the international market.” At less than 4,000 tonnes, the Leander Frigate occupies a space that particularly appeals to most navies, according to Mr Graham. He said the ship’s modern features, including its highly flexible design with a significant mission bay for boats and off-board systems – both unmanned air vehicles and unmanned surface vessels, are proving particularly attractive to customers. Supplier interest in the Leander project has been overwhelming, fuelled by the market’s enthusiastic re- action to the warship’s design. Cammell Laird, BAE Systems and the Society of Maritime Industries on Mer- seyside held two sold-out supplier conferences in February and March. As a result, more than 400 suppliers have now registered an interest in joining the project. Meanwhile, Cammell Laird has announced it has built a network of more than 2,000 suppliers as it steps up its bid to build a cutting-edge warship. The shipyard and engineering services company says it is register- ing more than five new suppliers every week as it builds its Leander Frigate supply chain. The business is bidding to build five Type 31e frigates for the Royal Navy after the Ministry of Defence took its first steps to reopening competition for the shipbuilding contracts. The Leander, Cammell Laird’s offering designed by BAE Systems, will also be marketed by BAE Systems to international customers. More than 400 Leander specific suppliers have registered with the programme since the competition was announced in September 2017 as part of the UK’s new National Shipbuilding Strategy. More than 300 have already been cleared to support the company’s UK MOD bids. Two supplier conferences, held in February and March this year, saw growing support for Cammell Laird’s proposal, with the business continuing to engage with potential suppliers since. Tony Graham said there were still opportunities for interested parties to join the T31e supplier list. “While our supplier list is already extensive as we select suppliers for the five Royal Navy frigates, BAE Systems has also had strong interest from other countries, so we are keen to hear from more companies that believe they could be part of the Leander success story.” GEMAK: Turkey’s Gemak Shipyards is one of the pioneers of Turkey’s shiprepair and conversion industry with its technology-based service, operational efficiency and the importance it assigns to innovation. As one of the most prominent shipyard groups globally, Gemak's three shipyards have secured more than 65 ship repair projects for the first half of 2018 from various ship-owners for different vessel types and sizes. The main cus- tomers are from Benelux, Brasil, Cyprus, Japan, Netherlands, and Singapore. Shipowners/managers using Gemak’s facilities include MSC, MOL Tankship, Eaglestar (formerly AET), Seat- rade Reefer, Deme Group, Jan De Nul Group, Maersk Tankers, Topaz Energy and Transpetro and now, Maersk Line has been added to the portfolio of Gemak Group.