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On May 18, the first high-powered full circle swinging tug "Andong No 1" built by the Dandong
Shipbuilding Industry Corporation was delivered to the Dandong Port Group. It is the biggest tug
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built in Dandong, Liaoning province. The tug boat began construction on October 11, 2011 and was
completely built in seven months. It is 37.2 meters long and 11 meters wide with endurance of 1,000
nautical miles. The fastest speed of the tug can reach 13.2 nautical miles per hour. With world
advanced technology and facilities, the tug is able to drag ultra large vessels, effectively improving
offshore operations, fire control and salvage of the Dandong Port. "Andong No 1" was officially put
into use on May 19, 2012. (Source: China Daily)
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Pacific Battleship Center, is more than 14 stories high, 887 feet long and weighs more than 45,000
tons. It was fully operational through the 80s, World War II and the Korean War, and will be
converted into an interactive museum that will highlight the vessel and its crews contribution
during those critical moments in American history, once it reaches its permanent home at Berth 87.
(Source: Crowley; Photo: Chris Wilson)
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of 119 tons and a dwt of 101 tons. The CMS Sealion is owned and managed by Cassar marine
Services Ltd. Marsa; Malta. She has a grt of 236 tons. (Photo: Mrs. Vikki Dalli Bonello -
www.maltashipphotos.com)
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also has a relatively low wheelhouse, slope frames and bilge keels, guaranteeing low accelerations
for improved crew comfort. Crew safety and comfort Mr Boudesteijn: This is a very modern tug
and it is always safety first! When towing, the crew can see and operate everything from the main
deck, such as the pumps, so they dont need to go into the engine room. The Damen ASD Tug 3212,
which has a capacity for a maximum crew of 10, is built to comply with all of the very latest IMO
and MLC 2006 crew and comfort regulations. Noise and vibrations are kept to a minimum due to
flexibly mounted main engines and flexible drive couplings. The accommodation and wheelhouse
have a floating floor to keep noise levels within 55 dB and vibration levels to a minimum. The
wheelhouse design gives good all round visibility and has a user friendly layout. Comfortable, air-
conditioned accommodation is provided, with all cabins above the waterline. Officers have a 7.5 sq
m cabin, with a standing height of 2.2 m. Everything has been considered from an ergonomic point
of view. If the vessel is operated for a 12-hour stretch, it has to be comfortable for the crew and this
also makes it safer of course.
Quick acceleration Main engines
are the Caterpillar 3516C TA/D,
giving 1600-1800 RPM and very
quick acceleration: high torque at
low RPM. The ASD Tug 3212
incorporates new Rolls-Royce
rudder propulsion, with large
controllable pitch propellers. Mr
Boudesteijn stresses: Three core
elements make the tug operator
money; the main engine, the
rudder propeller and the towing
winch, therefore Damen paid
particular attention to these components, with standard Caterpillar diesel engines and Rolls-Royce
rudder propellers. Ultimately, the ASD Tug 3212 is a highly manoeuvrable vessel with fantastic
performance. Customers get a true state-of-the-art vessel - a proven and tested design - which
represents value for money. (Source: Damen)
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The Rotterdam based shipping company Rotortug and ASD Ship Design from Alblasserdam have
invented a revolutionary tugboat technology (tugnology) to prevent towline failures from chafing
against a tugboats fixed towing point. The invention of Mr. Ton Kooren (Rotortug) and Mr. Arie
Aalbers (ASD Ship Design), the so called azimuth friction free towing point, is presented today at
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Crowley. It is an honor for our team and company to have the privilege of caring for the USS Iowa
on her journey to her new home. (Source: Crowley)
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Baziuk doesnt know what precisely the tug boat struck, but things figure to only get worse as long
as the channel isnt dredged again. Some larger fishing boats are scheduled to come to the harbour in
the next few months, he said, adding: "Theyre not going to be able to access the harbour very soon."
The harbour authority has been working with Delta-Richmond East MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay and
various levels of government in hopes that funding will be made available for the needed dredging
work, Baziuk said. Recently Baziuk came upon another hazard that threatens the harbour, in the
form of a tree, branches and all, that had become snagged in the boom at the eastern end of Shady
Island. He said debris coming from upriver figures to get only worse as the spring freshet builds, and
said the existing protective measures for the harbour arent adequate. "Theyre not doing the job
anymore," Baziuk said. Logs and other debris can get under the existing boom, and cause damage to
the harbours dockside infrastructure as well as the boats moored there. Hes suggesting that sand
dredged from the channel be deposited alongside the weir that connects Steveston to the eastern tip
of Shady Island, which would trap debris originating upriver. This would create an environmental
zone that would serve to shelter the harbour. Asked how much the dredging work might cost,
Baziuk said: "If were going to do it right, to a standard people can live with, it might reach a million
(dollars)." Baziuk said its a constant battle to acquire funding for harbour maintenance, and
understands why most politicians arent eager to divert money toward a project that doesnt result in
a media photo opportunity. "You cant see it (dredging work). Its not like a bright new shiny dock."
(Source: Richmond Review; Photo: J.Jones)
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concept evolves further as a truly viable solution for ship-handling in todays ever busier and more
constricted ports, and for major escort towing applications in environmentally sensitive areas.
Featuring enhanced omni-directional manoeuvrability, and the benefits of a fully redundant and
precise propulsion machinery configuration, the Rotor Tug concept offers increased security for
ship-handling and escort towing, as well as enhanced crew safety. (Source: Robert Allan)
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3 is a V16 version with similar dimensions and a 78.08 litre displacement. Both engine series include
a broad spectrum of 1,600 and 1,800rpm options with power ratings ranging between 1,000kW and
2,525kW designed for various applications and duty cycles with enhancements to increase
durability. Harley Marine Services is a respected industry leader in the marine transportation
industry and were pleased they are partnering with Caterpillar to deliver more sustainable solutions
to customers, said Grant Hughes Caterpillar Marine Power Systems sales manager. (Source: The
Motorship; Photo: Mercator Media)
hull and it was raised. The old trawler will be pulled up onto the shore in the next couple of days. It
will be cut up and sold for scrap. The Artificial Reef Society of Nova Scotia had acquired the vessel
in the hope of raising and transporting it to the Bras d'Or Lakes to create an artificial diving reef. It
was unable to do that, so it leased the boat to the navy for $1. The operation was a Frontier Sentinel
exercise. Those allow Joint Task Force Atlantic, the U.S. Fleet Forces, the U.S. Coast Guard as well as
government and non-governmental agencies to practice operations to defend against threats in
maritime Canada and the U.S. The Cape Ann III was part of an explosion scenario that started in the
North Atlantic and moved into Sydney Harbour. (Source: CBC News; Photo: W.Mulvihill)
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OFFSHORE NEWS
I SLAND O FFSHORE AWARDED CONT RACT FO R WELL INTERV ENTION
SERVICES
Island Offshore and the North Sea RLWI Alliance have been awarded two contracts for well
intervention services by Statoil. The contracts are for the light well intervention units Island
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Frontier and Island Wellserver, both contracts commencing 2015. Both units are currently on
contract with Statoil, Frontier since 2006 and Wellserver since 2009. (Source: OSO)
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operates a fleet comprising 11 ships from its home port in Troms in Northern Norway. The
Company owns 4 large Clean Design PSVs with a deck area in excess of 1.000 m2 and a new build
Clean Design PSV with a deck area of 850 m2. The Company is in the process of expanding its fleet
of large, environmentally friendly ships for operations in the North Sea and in arctic waters. (Source:
Troms Offshore Supply)
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on site, the vessel also conducted debris clearance surveys and bathymetric observations at each
template footprint. Reef Larissa was on site for 5 days and performed well in marginal weather
conditions. New-build Reef Despina and Reef Larissa were chartered last November for five years
from Neptune Offshore AS, a company Reef Subsea owns 25% ownership. They have recently
completed an enhancing programme at A&P Tyne in Newcastle to better address the oil & gas and
renewable energy clients needs. The vessels have also been contracted by Talisman Energy for a
several-month project to begin by the end of the month. (Source: Reef Subsea)
WINDFARM NEWS
N EW U LTRAJET J ET M ASTER 2 DNV C LASS A PPROVED E LECTRO NIC
C ONTROL S YSTEM SPECIFICALLY F O R W IND F ARM S UPPORT V ESSELS
Ultra Dynamics (UltraJet) in partnership with South Boats and Rotec Hydraulics are proud to
announce the introduction of the New UltraJet JetMaster 2 DNV Class approved electronic control
system for South Boats Wind Farm Support vessels (WFSV). The New UltraJet JetMaster 2
electronic control system can be seen down on the Pontoon on 19m South Catamaran WFSVs
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she took part in the formal naming of the boat in Great Yarmouth where it was built. The Mayor,
director of Alicat Nigel Darling and a pupil from neighbouring Greenacre School was also present.
All three boats will be operated by wind farm specialist Gardline, which teamed up with London
Array to offer local youngsters the chance to name the third and final vessel. The winning name was
chosen by a panel from London Array and Gardline, with final approval given by the Maritime and
Coastguard Agency. Cerys said she chose the name Ellida Array because the Vikings landed in
Thanet, and, in Viking folklore Ellida is the name of the boat given to the first Viking. Ellida is also
the name of a moth, which takes advantage of the wind when flying. After their stay at the Imperial
Hotel in Great Yarmouth, Cerys and her family were given a tour of the Alicat shipyard before
taking part in the naming and blessing ceremony. This included presentations and speeches. She
then went on board the new workboat for a trip around the coastline before returning back to the
quay for lunch. Following this, Cerys and her family and a pupil from Greenacre school were taken
to Joyland, a local fun park for some rides and an ice cream. Michael Martins, Business Manager at
Gardline, said: We were delighted to welcome Cerys and her family to take part in the naming of
the Ellida Array and to see the yard where this state-of-the-art vessel was built. It was a great day
and she thoroughly deserved her prize. The Ellida Array will work 24 hours a day for London
Array on a three year contract. When complete, London Array will be the largest offshore wind
farm in the world. Work on Phase One is underway and includes installing 175 turbines and two
offshore substations. (Source: Alicat Workboats)
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YARD NEWS
I NNOVATION AWARD FOR D UTCH F ENDER I NNOVATIONS
Winner of the Innovations Showcase in the
category Vessel Design & Construction is:
Fender Innovations from Den Helder - The
Netherlands with a new concept fender.
Innovations Showcase 'Spirit of Innovation' is
a hotly contested trophy for Seawork
exhibitors who, in the past 12 months, have
introduced and promoted products, vessels,
services or projects to their key commercial
audience. Located in a prominent area of
Seawork's undercover exhibition area, the
Innovations Showcase provides visitors with
the opportunity to see at one time, in one place, new products, projects and vessels that have been
introduced by exhibitors during the past 12 months. If you have a NEW product, vessel or project
that was launched or completed within the last 12 months, you can apply to have it included into
the Innovations Showcase. The Showcase and Award is a fantastic sponsorship opportunity for any
organisation that recognises the wealth of new ideas, skills and technologies which exist in the
commercial marine sector. The Showcase is judged in 6 main entries with a Certificate of
Commendation awarded to the winner of each.
Divided into five categories, to qualify all entries
must have come to market in the previous 12
months and provide a valuable insight into the
latest in design, technology and applications.
These categories are:
Construction.
Construction.
& Materials.
Technology. .
& Training. On the picture is seen from left to
right Koos van Bijsterveld, Barend Plomp (both
Fender Innovation) and Graham Truckel from
ZF Marine.
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