HPR ROV Increases International Footprint with KSA Partnership

Wednesday, 31st March 2021

Leading ROV specialist, HPR ROV, has signed an exclusive two-year agreement with Saudi-based Intelligent Energy Services (i-Energy).

The agreement, which reflects the Aberdeenshire company’s international growth strategy, will see i-Energy act as exclusive agents for HPR ROV in the region, enabling the firm to offer its full suite of specialised ROV systems to the Middle East marketplace.

Offering a catalogue of ROV systems and predominantly known for its unique micro ROV capabilities, HPR ROV has worked on an array of projects with tier one operators and service companies for inspection scopes in the North Sea, Central Asia and West Africa. Its cost-effective solutions have also seen the company complete a number of late life asset management work scopes within the UK decommissioning sector.

The agreement with i-Energy, a leading provider of drilling tools, completion equipment, and plug and abandonment solutions, provides HPR ROV with 12,000 m² premises that includes office warehouse and yard facilities in Dammam’s second industrial city.

Business Development Manager, Christian Hingley, said: “The partnership with i-Energy is a great fit for HPR ROV, as the region is an area of growth for us, especially for our expertise in underwater inspection in lieu of dry docking (UWILD).

“i-Energy has a fantastic reputation in the region for providing innovative products and services to the energy sector. This agreement is a mutually beneficial collaboration that brings together two ambitious companies, enhancing our respective capabilities.”

Mr Abdulrhaman Algosaibi, Managing Director of Intelligent Energy Services. Co. Ltd, said: “We are delighted to have HPR ROV as part of the team at i-Energy Saudi Arabia, and look forward to a successful future working together.”

Rhenus Project Logistics organises shipment of transformers to France via inland waterways

Wednesday, 31st March 2021

The heavy-duty lighter, “Fortitudo”, transported three transformers from the port of Duisburg to Saint-Leu d’Esserent in France via several European inland waterways at the end of March. The transport operation took the cargo along rivers and canals in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and France. The ordering party is Rhenus Project Logistics, which specialises in shipping project loads and heavy goods.

The route started in the Ruhr region and continued through the Netherlands and along the French/Belgian river Sambre as far as the Oise region to the north of Paris. The heavy-duty lighter, “Fortitudo”, which Rhenus has chartered on a long-term basis, is specially designed to transport heavy goods along narrow canals.

The vessel is 39.15 metres long and 5.05 metres wide. Its cargo hold measures 25 by 4.60 metres and it can transport cargo weighing up to 300 tonnes with a draught of 1.90 metres. The lighter has been operating on French canals and cross-border routes since January 2019. Thanks to having its own engine, the “Fortitudo” can pass through locks without any assistance, but it can also be powered by a push boat.

The water-borne shipment was coordinated by the Rhenus Logistics Alsace team in Strasbourg. The three 36 MVA transformers each weigh 40 tonnes and are more than 5.50 metres long. They will be used in the energy sector in future.

“This project load that we organised most recently on board the “Fortitudo”, which we’ll be using in the long term, confirms the importance of inland waterways for transporting large and heavy plant components. After the heavy-duty lighter was primarily used in France at the beginning, we’re delighted that we can now extend its operational area to other European waterways,” says Anthony Begrand, Head of Projects and Industrial Solutions France, who organised the shipment.

Halyard (M&I) Ltd. Appointed Exclusive Marine Distributor for IMS Products

Tuesday, 30th March 2021

We are extremely pleased to announce that IMS (Industrial Marine Silencers Ltd.) have appointed Halyard (M&I) Ltd. as their exclusive distributor for the marine market. This follows a longstanding and successful relationship where the two companies have worked together using IMS products with Halyard exhaust systems solutions.

UK based IMS are global leaders in noise reduction and particulate filtering, manufacturing absorptive and reactive exhaust gas silencers, emission control technology, acoustic enclosures, air inlet & extract attenuators, and acoustic doors.

Halyard are an established industry leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of technical below deck’s equipment including exhaust systems, environmental protection products and noise and vibration control equipment.

Glyn Rennocks, IMS Managing Director commented “We have had a long-standing relationship in place with the team at Halyard (M&I) Ltd. but we are pleased to extend this further and appoint them our exclusive distributor within this market. With both our technological know-how and continual advances in this area, we are confident that this will cement our joint positions as market leaders in the marine sector”

David Johnson, Sales Director at Halyard added “Halyard’s focus is making boating more enjoyable by reducing noise, vibration and emissions, so adding the IMS range of products to our portfolio means we can emphasise this focus and advance it further offering our customers an optimised reduction in noise and emissions”.

The all-important aftersales support will be provided by Halyard and its UK and overseas distributor and dealer network.

Ferry flagship gets the Wight treatment

Tuesday, 30th March 2021

A major UK ferry operator has once again called on the expertise of Wight Shipyard Co (WSC) to service one of its Wight build flagships.

Red Jet 7 was built in East Cowes by Wight Shipyard Co in 2018, representing a £7m investment by Red Funnel in upgrading its Southampton-West Cowes route.

“It’s fitting that we get to service Red Jet 7 which we had the privilege to build,” said Jo Daly, COO, WSC. “There can be no better endorsement than a customer coming back time and again. It signals belief in our product and the quality of our work.”

Work Scope of Red Funnel

Red Jet 7’s annual service is required by Flag State requirements and the opportunity is also used to undertake planned maintenance and carefully selected upgrades. Red Funnel said that it is committed to maintaining its fleet to the highest standards and carries out many annual checks as part of this.

“We are very pleased to continue our relationship with Isle of Wight-based Wight Shipyard Co as it services our Red Jet 7, a vessel it built in partnership with Red Funnel Ferries. This is an annual requirement for maintenance and safety checks of our vessels, which is imperative to ensure the safety of our passengers and staff, and the smooth running of our fleet.” Says Leanna Lakes, Operations Director, Red Funnel.

The scope of work carried out on Red Jet 7 includes an annual service of the navigation systems amongst other thing including an overhaul of the vessel’s waterjets, a survey of the lifting equipment and AC and dehumidifier servicing. An annual survey and service of the firefighting equipment and life rafts was also carried out in accordance with the latest IMO and SOLAS regulations.

All works were completed in accordance with Class and Flag requirements and with Covid-19 precautions taken to protect the safety of all involved. The refit was carried out at Hythe Shipyard and was completed in February 2021.

Ferry flagships
Back in 2017, the build for Red Jet 7 was awarded to WSC following the huge success of sister ship Red Jet 6 which was also built at the Wight yard in Cowes. The Red Jet 6 build restarted the construction of fast ferries in the UK and on the Isle of Wight after a gap of 16 years.

The construction of both Red Jets equated to a £13m investment by Red Funnel in the Isle of Wight and Solent economies with a further £10m spent on the twin phase expansion and redevelopment of the company’s East Cowes terminal, the first phase of which was completed in 2019.

Red Jet 7 is the greenest Red Jet in the fleet – four tonnes lighter than her sister, Red Jet 6, which aids manoeuvrability, improves fuel consumption and further reduces emissions and wash. The vessel meets tough MARPOL IMO Tier ll engine emission standards and uses vinyl instead of paint saving weight and reduce the environmental impact from Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).

Industry leading White Shipyard
WSC offers refit, repair, outfitting and overhaul services providing efficient and high-quality solutions to every shipboard need across both the commercial and leisure industries.

The WSC family has decades of combined experience in projects of all sizes and offers general refit and repairs, including vessel upgrade, life extension projects and docking.

Over and above its refit and maintenance services, WSC is known for its industry leading ferry builds and development of hybrid vessel solutions.

Dyena SeaTRAX provides Pilot vessels with real-time information

Monday, 29th March 2021

Dyena Systems announces the release of SeaTRAX to their range of vessel monitoring solutions.

Purposely designed to meet the requirements of Pilot vessels, Dyena systems SeaTRAX assists the vessel operator in the transit and transfer phase, allowing the skipper to monitor all motion parameters and make an objective assessment of the conditions.

Real-time information on vessel pitch, roll and heave are displayed alongside the impact and vibrations received by vessel and crew. The skipper can make an objective assessment of the conditions and alter plans or course to increase efficiency or reduce risk.

The intuitive layout is simple to read in all conditions, with current and peak readings displayed graphically and numerically on the 7” touch screen, which is dimmable for night operations.

The SeaTRAX compact base unit is mounted to the vessel and a remote sensor attaches to the coxswains seat. Extra remote sensors can be added to measure accelerations throughout the vessel or monitor the Whole Body Vibration exposure of other crew and passengers. Installation is simple with all cables and connectors supplied.

With shock mitigation technology enabling boats to be driven harder and faster, determining the effect of impacts on the machinery or electronics is important to their long-term operation. Data can be downloaded for reporting or analysis.

James Glover, Managing Director of Dyena Systems commented, “SeaTRAX was developed in collaboration with PD Ports in the UK and the Australian Reef Pilots to provide a system that directly meets their needs. The system is very simple to fit and works straight out of the box with a clear and intuitive display. SeaTRAX is intended to be a stand-alone system, but we can expand the capabilities and link it with our other products if the customer requires more features.”

Andrew Ridley, Conservancy Operations Manager at PD Ports adds, “Dyena SeaTRAX is installed on our latest pilot boat, Stainsby. This state-of-the-art vessel was built to our specifications to provide the best possible working environment for the crew and SeaTRAX gives the skipper real-time information, allowing them to adjust course or speed to improve fuel efficiency and crew comfort. Following our successful trials, we will be installing SeaTRAX across our fleet.”

New crew transfer facilities at Fraserburgh from Inland and Coastal Marina Systems

Monday, 29th March 2021

Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS) has designed and built bespoke new crew transfer vessel (CTV) berthing facilities for Moray East Offshore Windfarm Ltd. (MOWEL), providing a safe “all-in-one” base for the daily servicing, refuelling and usage of the vessels during the ongoing maintenance of the windfarm.

Situated in Fraserburgh Harbour, on the East Coast of Scotland, the berth consists of 60m x 4m of ICMS’s Heavy-Duty Pontoon. Initially due to have 800mm of freeboard, this was increased to 1.0m to match that of the vessels’ at the client’s request. With the ability to produce floats to any dimensions, this additional 200mm of freeboard was a simple design change for the Irish pontoon manufacturer.

Topped with GRP decking suitable for commercial application with excellent anti-slip properties, the berth also has a 200mm rubber D-fender for ease of berthing the CTVs.

Connected to the quay via H-piles, the facility is accessed via a secure gate structure. The 24m access gangway is cranked with a cantilevered shore platform preventing the ramp and pontoon snagging at high water levels, as well as taking up less space on the quay.

The M&E package for the project included 40,000L fuel tank with cloud-controlled dispenser, water, electricity and lighting to ensure continuous safe working conditions throughout the year, any time of the day or night.

“We worked closely with MOWEL, the Harbour Commissioners and multiple other partners to find a value engineered design, with all-weather operation and turnaround time for the vessels being the key drivers,” says Vincent Carey, sales engineer at ICMS. “Vessels up to 130T displacement can now be turned around in 25 minutes, including refuelling, change out of consumables and water resupply.”

To find out more about Inland and Coastal’s pontoon ranges and unique decking options visit https://inlandandcoastal.com or email sales@inlandandcoastal.com

Keynvor Morlift completes challenging winter decommissioning of Moray East met mast

Wednesday, 24th March 2021

Keynvor Morlift (“KML”) has successfully completed the decommissioning of the offshore met mast as main contractor on behalf of Moray East Offshore Wind Limited.

The mast comprised an 80m high lattice, a 50 tonne platform and a 150 tonne 2.5 metre diameter monopile attached to a concrete gravity base. It was installed in 40m water depth in summer 2014.

Urgent decommissioning had become necessary after the structural integrity of the asset was compromised. The time-critical removal operation meant that a winter scope was required; a particular challenge given inhospitable conditions in the Moray Firth at that time.

KML ( Marine Civils & Construction Company ) developed a three-phase removal campaign using detailed metocean modelling to maximise productivity during the limited available weather windows.

The lattice was disassembled using the GMS Endeavour jack-up vessel with GWO rope access support provided to KML by PD&MS Group who worked tirelessly in frequently sub-zero conditions. Primary processing of the lattice was carried out on the deck of the Endeavour to increase efficiency.

KML planned a break in operations to give scheduling flexibility and mitigate weather risk. The final section of the lattice and platform were removed in two lifts by KML using the Olympic Taurus, with a short five-day campaign maximising available weather windows.

The removal of the monopile involved a complex subsea cut and carefully engineered heavy lift. This final phase required a 24-hour weather window and so detailed step planning was critical.
KML engineered, procured and executed a two-vessel solution involving the Olympic Zeus and Olympic Artemis: the highly capable Zeus as the lift vessel with the Artemis in a cutting and ROV support role. KML suppliers Cutting Underwater Technologies provided the diamond wire system that was deployed on a custom frame designed in house by KML and built for KML by FabTech Aberdeen.

The monopile was rigged on the Zeus and cut in a single pass. The pile was then recovered to the deck of the Zeus where it was cleaned and sectioned for onward processing.

The scope concluded with installation of a subsea debris cap to fit the pile stub and protect the caisson internals and an IALA marker buoy. The assembly was designed by in house by KML, and manufactured for KML by Tolley Fabrications and installed from the Artemis following the completion of cutting operations.

Paul Mewse, Head of O&M at Moray East, commented: “This is our first time working with KML and I have been impressed by their flexibility and willingness to support us in delivering the project. I’m pleased that it was completed safely and on schedule, particularly given the conditions, and would like to thank the team for their superb efforts. I look forward to working with them again in future!”

Diccon Rogers, Managing Director of KML, added: “We’re delighted with the safe and successful completion of this challenging project. The combination of the well-known harsh conditions in the Moray Firth and reduced daylight hours in mid-winter presented a particular challenge and we’re proud to have been able to effectively manage these risks for our customer. We’d like to thank Moray East for their collaborative and enthusiastic approach to the project, the talented KML team and our entire supply chain for their determined efforts to make this a success.”

World Match Racing Tour Academy Announces Partnership With RS Sailing

Wednesday, 24th March 2021

The World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) today announced sailboat manufacturer RS Sailing as Official Partner of the WMRT Academy, the training and development initiative set up by the tour in 2020 to grow participation in match racing around the world. RS Sailing is the world’s largest small sailboat manufacturer including popular models such as the RS Tera and RS Feva, RS200, RS500 skiff, and RS Aero.

As part of the partnership, RS Sailing will provide WMRT partners with access to a specially commissioned charter package of their RS21 keelboats which can be used for training programs and match racing events.

Since it was launched just a couple of years ago, the RS21 has quickly become a popular club racing keelboat with growing fleets in the USA, Europe, Oceania and most recently in Bermuda. The 4 person keelboat is ideal for sailors interested in learning the skills of match racing, crew work and racing technique, as WMRT Executive Director James Pleasance explains;

“Match racing is hugely popular around the world at club level and international competition, and even the America’s Cup. It is one of the most accessible forms of sailing with a wide range of clubs and centres providing boats and offering match race training programs, clinics and events. We set up the WMRT Academy to help provide access to these programs, and attract new sailors to match racing. Although you can match race in just about any type of boat, the RS21 is ideal for this type of racing, as well as being easy to transport and set up”

Responsible for International Business Development at RS Sailing, Dan Jaspers added;

“Match Racing has long been viewed as sailings’ ‘shop window’, with events such as the America’s Cup captivating the imagination of aspirant sailors of all ages. With the RS21 having become the fastest sailing keelboat in its class within just 2 years, we wanted to look at how we could use our experience with smaller sailboats to provide more opportunity and access to keelboat sailing internationally, and the World Match Racing Tour was at the top of our list to help us do that. This partnership represents a new and exciting chapter for RS Sailing and one that I am 100% confident will benefit future generations of sailors all around the globe.”

Built using bio-derived resins and recycled core materials, the RS21 is also a leader in eco-friendly construction, important to both RS Sailing’s and WMRT’s focus on sustainability. The deck shape and removable keel system of the RS21 allow six (6) race-ready boats to be transported in a single 40-foot sea freight container, a unique feature within the keelboat world. The boats can also be fitted with a fully electric saildrive e-propulsion system.

For details of the RS21 Charter fleet availability and pricing, contact info@wmrt.com or dan@rssailing.com quoting the reference WMRT21 in the email subject heading.

RS21 Key features:

LOA 6.34m – Beam 2.2m – Draft 1.38m
6 boats can be shipped in one 40-foot sea freight container
One Design and Club sail specifications available
Optional symmetrical spinnaker system
Available with an integrated electric sail-drive
Constructed using sustainably sourced materials such as recycled plastic bottles and bio-derived epoxy resin.

About World Match Racing Tour Academy

The World Match Racing Tour Academy was founded in 2020 as a global initiative to grow the appeal and participation in match racing through accessible training facilities and educational programs.
The WMRT Academy works closely with existing yacht clubs, event organisers and independent training centres to support and endorse programs which provide an introduction to match racing skills, as well as intermediate and advanced courses in match racing tactics, rules and umpiring.

About RS Sailing

RS Sailing is the world’s largest small sailboat brand, having created some of the most successful sailboat classes of this era, from the inspirational RS Tera and RS Feva for the younger sailors through to the iconic two-person hiking RS200 and double-handed, single trapeze RS500 skiff, right up to the ground-breaking RS Aero.

For more information on the RS21 or any of the other award-winning boats in the RS Sailing range, head over to our website www.rssailing.com/international
RS21 Class Association website: http://www.rs21sailing.org/
RS21 Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RS21sailing

IM&M would like to introduce our best-selling, confined space entry, MSA Altair 4XR gas detector

Thursday, 18th March 2021

IM&M have over 25 years of experiencing in specifying, supplying and servicing gas detection equipment for the most demanding of work environments, with a dedicated team of in-house engineers, we are able to provide specialist solutions for gas detection.

Whether you require instrument calibration or a complete package of gas detection, you will receive a dedicated and efficient service.

Outfitted with rapid-response MSA XCell® sensors, the ALTAIR 4XR Gas Detector is the toughest 4-gas monitor on the market and is backed by a 4-year warranty.

The ALTAIR 4XR can also provide real-time incident awareness to team members, supervisors, safety managers and others when paired with the MSA ALTAIR Connect app via a Bluetooth® wireless connection.

Real-time

Sense gas 2 times faster than the industry average with our XCell sensors
Quickly update MSA ALTAIR 4XR settings via the ALTAIR Connect app (available on the Google Play Store)
Send event notifications via text message with the ALTAIR Connect app

Rugged

Survives 25 drops from 4 feet (1.2 meters) (MIL-STD-810G 516.6 Transit Drop 3rd Party Certified)
Can survive an incidental 25-foot (7.5-m) drop onto concrete
Dust- and waterproof IP68 rating (2 meters for at least 1 hour)
Operating temperature range: -40°F to +140°F (-40°C to +60°C)

Reliable

4-year instrument & sensor warranty
Confirm compliance quickly with the Bump LED & on-screen checkmark
Bump and calibrate with 1/2 the test gas and in 1/2 the time vs. industry average
Bump and calibrate at a specified “Time of Day” with your MSA GALAXY® GX2 Automated Test System
MotionAlert option tells others that user has become immobile
User-activated InstantAlert notifies others of a potentially dangerous situation

Teignbridge Propellers Launch New Web Site

Wednesday, 17th March 2021

Teignbridge Propellers is pleased (and excited) to announce the release of our new web site.

It has numerous new features including our consultancy and design services. In addition the format is optimised for mobile and tablet use so you can access the right information on the move.

Many of the groundbreaking vessels that we have supplied are featured, including Leisure, Superyacht, Military and Commercial vessels.

In each of these sectors we have optimised propeller and stern gear designs to deliver increases in performance and efficiency whilst reducing noise and vibration.

It’s great to be able to share the updated vision of what Teignbridge can offer whilst retaining established popular initiatives such as ‘Club Teign’.

About Teignbridge Propellers

Established in 1974, Teignbridge Propellers International Ltd has emerged as a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance marine propulsion systems. Headquartered in Newton Abbot, Devon, the company specialises in producing precision-engineered propellers, sterngear, and complete propulsion assemblies for a diverse range of vessels, including commercial ships, superyachts, patrol boats, and ferries.

Comprehensive In-House Manufacturing

Teignbridge’s commitment to quality and innovation is evident in its comprehensive in-house manufacturing capabilities. Operating from a state-of-the-art 65,000 sq ft facility, the company oversees every stage of production—from initial design and pattern-making to precision casting, machining, and final inspection. This vertical integration ensures stringent quality control and allows for the creation of customised solutions tailored to specific vessel requirements.

Advanced Design and Engineering

Utilising cutting-edge technologies such as Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), simulation software, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Teignbridge ensures optimal performance and efficiency in its products. These tools enable the company to design propulsion systems that minimise noise and vibration while maximising thrust and fuel efficiency. Whether for a high-speed patrol boat or a luxury superyacht, Teignbridge’s engineering expertise delivers propulsion solutions that meet the highest standards of performance and reliability

Diverse Product Range

Teignbridge offers an extensive range of products, including:

Custom and Standard Propellers: Designed to optimise vessel performance, these propellers are crafted from high-quality materials to ensure durability and efficiency.
Sterngear Assemblies: Comprising shafts, bearings, struts, and rudders, these components are engineered for seamless integration and optimal performance.
Innovative Solutions: The company continually invests in research and development to introduce new products that address evolving maritime challenges.

Global Reach and Industry Impact

With a workforce of over 110 skilled professionals, Teignbridge serves a global clientele, supplying propulsion systems to shipbuilders and operators worldwide. The company’s reputation for excellence has made it a preferred partner in the maritime industry, known for delivering products that enhance vessel performance and operational efficiency.

Commitment to Sustainability

Teignbridge is dedicated to promoting sustainable maritime practices. By developing propulsion systems that improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions, the company contributes to the industry’s efforts to minimise environmental impact. Its focus on innovation and sustainability ensures that Teignbridge remains at the forefront of eco-friendly marine engineering solutions.

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