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Lloyd’s Register issues new guidance on large battery installations

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The new guidance note issued by Lloyd's Register on large battery installations is freely available to download
The new guidance note issued by Lloyd’s Register on large battery installations is freely available to download

LR’s experience with large battery installations is captured in a new guidance document aimed at facilitating a risk-based approach to battery use. The guidance describes the key hazards to consider when installing battery technology, and gives an overview of our non-prescriptive approach to approval. The guidance also covers battery chemistry and industry standards.

The guidance starts at the beginning of a battery system’s life cycle when the cells are being manufactured, and goes on to consider how an installation affects or is affected by a vessel’s power system, placement on board, ventilation, fire-fighting, electrical protection and maintenance. The guidance aims to help industry consider the hazards associated with large battery installations but is not specific to a particular cell chemistry.

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Norsepower’s Rotor sail system successfully trialled

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Norsepower forecasts savings of 20% from their Rotor Sail system for vessels with multiple, large rotors travelling in favourable wind routes.
Norsepower forecasts savings of 20% from their Rotor Sail system for vessels with multiple, large rotors travelling in favourable wind routes.

The Rotor sail system was installed on the 9,700 DWT Ro-Ro carrier M/V Estraden at the end of 2014 and the vessel has operated in continuous service between the Netherlands and the UK, sailing through the North Sea at speeds of 16 knots.

The trials were measured and analysed with continuous monitoring systems from maritime data analysis, software and services provider, NAPA and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland collected data over a six-month period, during which both the Rotor Sail technology and automation system was operational 99% of the time. The results confirmed that the Rotor Sail is able to produce large amounts of thrust force, which enables considerable fuel savings.

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Guidance for marine roles for small workboats published by IMCA

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IMCA has published guidance in competence for marine roles for small workboats
IMCA has published guidance in competence for marine roles for small workboats

Following a number of incidents involving small workboats operating in the wind farm sector during 2012 and 2013, a need was identified to set out the elements of competence required for crews operating and working on small workboats. ‘Guidance on Competence Assurance and Assessments: Marine Roles for Small Workboats’ (IMCA C 017) has now been published by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA).

“For the purpose of our new guidance a small workboat is any vessel less than 200 gross tonnes,” explains IMCA’s Technical Director and Acting Chief Executive, Jane Bugler.

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Largest ever superyacht concept, Double Century, is unveiled

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Australian superyacht designer, Christopher Seymour, has revealed his latest creation entitled Double Century which at 200m long is 20m longer than the Azzam built by Lurssen and boasts a cool price tag of 699 million euros
Australian superyacht designer, Christopher Seymour, has revealed his latest creation entitled Double Century which at 200m long is 20m longer than the Azzam built by Lurssen and boasts a cool price tag of 699 million euros

Superyacht designer, Christopher Seymour, has revealed his latest creation entitled Double Century. At 200m, Double Century would become the laregst superyacht in the world if she is built – some 20 metres longer than Lurssen’s Azzam.

Working together with Florida based brokers 4Yacht to market and promote the concept and project, Seymour has set out to create a design that would be an evolution of the gigayacht. Achieving a sleek design that doesn’t result in an aesthetic more in line with a cruise ship is not an easy task. Nevertheless, Seymour has managed to create a sleek exterior despite having nine decks and stretching 27m above the waterline.

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Becker Marine Systems LNG barge refuels cruise ship for the first time

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A man filling up a ship with fuel
A man filling up a ship with fuel

A cruise ship received environmentally friendly power from the LNG Hybrid Barge for the first time recently. Becker Marine Systems’ barge, christened the HUMMEL, provides 7.5 megawatts of low-emission power to AIDAsol during its layover at port.

After the AIDAsol berthed at the Port of Hamburg on the morning of 30th May 2015, the infeed of power on the cruise ship was for the first time ensured by way of low-emission liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel. “This means that we have carried out the first successful transfer of power to a cruise ship in Europe”, said Dirk Lehmann and Henning Kuhlmann, both Managing Directors of Becker Marine Systems.

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Deltamarin showcases the ro-pax of the future

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The new DeltaChallenger ro-pax concept design has been unveiled by Deltamarin
The new DeltaChallenger ro-pax concept design has been unveiled by Deltamarin

Deltamarin launched their new showcase ro-pax vessel “DeltaChallenger” during the Nor-Shipping 2015 exhibition in Oslo. Deltamarin has called on its extensive experience of developing ship concepts and with the help of well-known partners, with expertise in their respective areas, a most energy efficient and environmentally friendly vessel has been developed. The design incorporates the latest technologies available, many of which are not yet used on any other ro-pax vessel.

To reduce fuel consumption the vessel has six rotor sails by Norsepower, giving ca. 10% of the total propulsion power (1.3 MW). Impressive fuel economy and manoeuvrability is gained through the combination of dual-fuel electric machinery, four power plants (2 x 6 MW and 2 x 3 MW) and the new compact Azipod D pod propulsion system from ABB. The steering unit of the pod can be fitted in one deck so that it does not hamper the loading of cars.

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Rolls-Royce launches new permanent magnet azimuth thrusters

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New permanent magnet azimuth thrusters have been announced by Rolls-Royce
New permanent magnet azimuth thrusters have been announced by Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce has unveiled the latest addition to its range of marine thrusters, with the launch of new permanent magnet Azimuth Thrusters powered by permanent magnet (PM) technology. Launched at the Nor-Shipping maritime exhibition in Oslo, the new thruster is the Group’s latest development of PM technology, which already includes tunnel thrusters and a newly developed winch.

The launch follows a programme of sea trials in which a pair of permanent magnet azimuth thrusters demonstrated efficiency savings of 7-13% depending on ship speed, and in comparison to azimuth thrusters powered by a conventional diesel-electric system. The trials took place on board the RV Gunnerus, the Norwegian University of Science and Technology’s (NTNU) research ship, based in Trondheim.

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ERM delivers Nicaragua canal project study

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Manuel Román from ERM presents the ESIA report to the Nicaragua Canal Project Commission. Image: El 19 Digital
Manuel Román from ERM presents the ESIA report to the Nicaragua Canal Project Commission. Image: El 19 Digital

On 31st May, 2015, the HKND Group received the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) report, completed by the British company Environmental Resources Management (ERM) for the Interoceanic Nicaragua Canal Project and presented to the Government of Nicaragua in the Capital City of Managua.

Xu Changbao, General Manager of HKND’s Nicaragua Office, received the ESIA report from Manuel Román (senior consultant of ERM) and handed it over to the President of the Nicaragua Canal Commission (Manuel Coronel) and the Minister of the Environment and Natural Resources of Nicaragua (Juana Argeñal).

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Further Registered Marine Coatings Inspectors qualify in the superyacht sector

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Over 40 students have now passed the examination to achieve the Registered Marine Coatings Inspectors qualification since its launch in late 2014
Over 40 students have now passed the examination to achieve the Registered Marine Coatings Inspectors qualification since its launch in late 2014

With the completion of the recent Registered Marine Coatings Inspectors course at Hamburg, an additional seven students passed the examination and have achieved the RMCI qualification. This brings the total of qualified RMCI’s to more than forty since the programme in the superyacht sector began at the end of last year.

To date courses have been successfully organised in Amsterdam, Southampton, Hamburg and Genoa. The autumn schedule has been announced recently with further courses planned for Hamburg (September), Southampton (October) and Amsterdam (November). Applications for these courses are now being accepted. Plans to take the Registered Marine Coatings Inspectors course further afield to America, UAE and the far East will be announced in the future.

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Norwegian government maritime strategy unveiled

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Sturla Henriksen, CEO of the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association says the Norwegian government maritime strategy is positive and a step forward
Sturla Henriksen, CEO of the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association says the Norwegian government maritime strategy is positive and a step forward

The Norwegian government maritime strategy that has been presented is both positive and proactive. There are important measures to bolster the Norwegian flag registers and strengthen the competitive advantage of Norwegian seafarers and maritime companies operating in tough international competition.

“The strategy takes a broad approach and forms a solid foundation which should allow Norway to maintain our leading position, even in challenging times,” says Sturla Henriksen, CEO of the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association.

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India and Bangladesh agree new coastal shipping arrangement

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Two ships at port
Two ships at port

The union cabinet has approved an agreement on coastal shipping between India and Bangladesh for coastal movement of goods between the two countries.

“Exim trade between India and Bangladesh would be benefited by way of reduction in freight charges. It will also improve the utilisation of port capacities of Indian ports and open up new opportunity for Indian coastal vessels. It will also help in decongestion of roads especially at the land custom stations/integrated check posts at the Indo-Bangladesh boarder,” an official statement said.

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Remi Eriksen set to take helm at DNV GL Group

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After a long and extensive search, the Board of Directors of DNV GL Group has appointed Remi Eriksen as the company’s new Group President & CEO
After a long and extensive search, the Board of Directors of DNV GL Group has appointed Remi Eriksen as the company’s new Group President & CEO

The Board of Directors of DNV GL Group has appointed Remi Eriksen as the company’s new Group President & CEO. He is succeeding Henrik O. Madsen, who is retiring on 1 August.

Since October 2014, the Board of Directors has undertaken an extensive executive search and selection process to find and appoint the new DNV GL Group President & CEO, due to the planned retirement of the current Group President & CEO Henrik O. Madsen. Candidates from many countries, both inside and outside of the organization, and both men and women, have been reviewed.

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