French, US crew offers offshore survey package

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March 25, 2019

US companies Berger Geosciences and Integral Consulting are teaming up with French outfit Akrocean to provide a range of services covering site characterisation in the US offshore renewable energy market.

The consortium, known as BIA Offshore Studies, offers expertise and experience in meteorology, oceanology, geology, archaeology and biology.

Akrocean will provide floating lidar to the consortium.

Integral Consulting principal Craig Jones said: “BIA Offshore leverages the extensive experience of our team in the marine environment and will bring collaborative teams together efficiently to find efficient paths to lower LCOE (Levelized Cost of Energy).”

Berger Geosciences chief executive Bill Berger said: “This smart alliance will take advantage of B-geO’s experience in Oil & Gas marine sciences with proven results for high level requirements from industry standards and government regulations that can be adapted to the renewable energy market.”

Akrocean sales and project director Maxime Bellorge said: “We are excited to support the US offshore wind development through this experienced team."

“Our floating lidar represents a unique opportunity to collect and gather complete data sets to effectively support environmental and resource assessments and operational monitoring needs. Reliable onsite data establishes a solid foundation for any project.”

Source:renewe

Windpark Fryslân awards contract to Van Oord and Siemens Gamesa to build wind farm

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March 25, 2019

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Windpark Fryslân awarded a conditional contract to build the large-scale nearshore wind farm in the Frisian part of the IJsselmeer in the Netherlands to Zuiderzeewind, a consortium consisting of Van Oord and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy. Signed in Amsterdam, the conditional contract comprises the construction of the 380-plus MW nearshore wind farm as well as service operations for at least 16 years following completion. Van Oord– Siemens Gamesa were named preferred contractor for the project on 3 August 2018. The final investment decision is expected to take place in the third quarter of 2019.

The Windpark Fryslân project is to be built in the IJsselmeer to the south of the Afsluitdijk near Breezanddijk. With an output capacity of over 382.7 MW, the wind farm is expected to account for more than 70% of the Province of Friesland’s 2020 renewable energy target of 530 MW. The wind farm is planned to feature 89 Siemens Gamesa wind turbines arranged in a cluster. Each SWT-DD-130 wind turbine has a capacity of 4.3 MW and a rotor diameter of 130 metres. Construction of the project begins this year, and is intended to be fully operational by 2021.

As part of the Zuiderzeewind consortium, Van Oord is responsible for the design, manufacture and installation of the wind farm’s foundations and cables. In addition, Van Oord will deliver the equipment to install the wind turbines. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is responsible for the design, fabrication, and commissioning of the wind turbines and the onshore substation at Breezanddijk on the Afsluitdijk. An integrated design team will bring together professionals from both companies to collaborate closely on both the foundations and the wind turbines.

The construction of the wind farm also includes the creation of a nature reserve island south of the Afsluitdijk, with a land area of 2 ha and a submerged area of 25 ha. During the construction of the wind farm, the island can be used as a work platform. At the same time, it will be developed into a bird sanctuary, providing additional quality to resting and foraging habitats for fish and birds.

Source:portnews

BAS to Redeliver Ernest Shackleton Vessel to GC Rieber

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March 25, 2019

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GC Rieber has negotiated agreements for early redelivery of the polar research and subsea support vessel ‘Ernest Shackleton’ from British Antarctic Survey (BAS) and sale of the vessel to an international buyer.

The sale is conditional upon certain regulatory approvals, the company said.

If concluded, GC Rieber expects a positive cash effect from the transactions of approximately NOK 140 million in late second quarter 2019.

Ernest Shackleton is a polar research and subsea support vessel built by Kverner Klevin Leirvik, Norway, and launched in 1995 as the MV Polar Queen.

The vessel was acquired by BAS in Aug 1999 under a long-term charter arrangement and registered in the Falkland Island.

The renaming to the RRS Ernest Shackleton by Alexandra Shackleton took place in May 2000.

The vessel was renamed RRS Ernest Shackleton after the famed polar explorer.

IMO requirements July 2018 to May 2021

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March 25, 2019

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DNV GL published the most important IMO requirements entering into force from 1 July 2018 up to and including 31 May 2021.

Relevant for ship owners and managers, design offices, shipyards, suppliers, and flag states.

Table containing all amendments in our 8-page statutory news PDF.

The table provides you with a convenient overview by listing the following columns: Conv./Code, Regulation, Entry into force, Applicable to, Subject as well as IMO Resolution.

Company recommends to follow the development of relevant regulations listed in this news, and take actions accordingly.

DNV GL customers can also find a full overview in the Requirement Explorer™ accessible under “Maritime Applications” in Veracity data platform.

TechnipFMC Awarded a Large Integrated EPCI Contract for the Eni Merakes Field Offshore Indonesia

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March 25, 2019

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TechnipFMC has been awarded a large⁽¹⁾ integrated Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Transportation and Installation (iEPCI™) contract by Eni for the Merakes project, located offshore Balikpapan Indonesia, at a water depth of approximately 1,500 meters.

This contract covers five deepwater wells, and their 50-kilometer tie back to the existing Jangkrik Floating Production Unit in Indonesia. The project scope includes engineering, procurement, installation and pre-commissioning of subsea equipment such as subsea trees, a manifold, large bore deepwater high pressure flexible lines, umbilicals and distribution hardware, flexible risers, flowlines and jumpers.

Arnaud Piéton, President Subsea at TechnipFMC commented: “This award demonstrates our leadership in iEPCI™: an example of how through collaboration and engagement with our customer, we’re simplifying subsea field architecture, enabling long tie-backs and accelerating time to market for their production, all important drivers for Eni and Indonesia., We are proud to count Eni as a client for iEPCI ^TMand honored to help them in developing these resources through our integrated approach and to support the Indonesian expansion.”

Wello wave device sinks off Scotland

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March 25, 2019

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A 1MW wave energy converter installed by Finnish developer Wello has sunk at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) off Orkney in Scotland.

The Penguin device is “no longer visible above the sea surface” after an inspection earlier this week confirmed the unit was taking on water, said EMEC in a statement.

The unit (pictured) was deployed at a berth at EMEC’s Billia Croo grid-connected test site off the Orkney mainland in March 2017.

“The device remains attached to its moorings at berth five, however is no longer visible,” said a spokeswoman.

“The situation is being monitored closely by Wello, EMEC and (installation contractor) Green Marine, and the appropriate authorities have been informed,” she added.

Wello is due to install a second 1MW Penguin at the Billia Croo test site this year as part of an EU-funded three-unit demonstration array.

EMEC said the second machine will be deployed off Orkney “in the coming months”.

“Learnings from this incident will feed into the design, operations and maintenance plans for the future,” said the spokeswoman.

She added: “The very nature of EMEC being a test site means that the pioneering technologies tested here are demonstrated in harsh real-sea conditions to learn how they interact and survive.”

Source:renews

Royal IHC Bags NMDC Deal

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March 25, 2019

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Netherlands-based Royal IHC recently signed a contract with National Marine Dredging Company (NMDC, based in Abu Dhabi, UAE) to build yet another trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD).

The supplier of innovative and efficient equipment, vessels and services for the offshore, dredging and wet mining markets said in a press release that the new vessel builds on the excellent partnership & collaboration between the two companies and on the success of the 6,000m³ TSHD ARZANA, which was delivered by IHC in 2018.

In addition, IHC will deliver the first TSHD simulator to the Middle East, further allowing NMDC to develop & strengthen its excellent in-house dredging capabilities & competencies.

The new TSHD will be delivered featuring a number of technologically enhanced innovations including an enlarged hopper capacity of 8,000m³ and a larger dredging depth of 45 meters.

The design of the new TSHD is a result of close cooperation between IHC and NMDC, leading to a tailor-made solution that combines shallow draft and a large dredging depth with high maneuverability, whilst it is specifically designed for operation in high temperatures.

“Our partnership with NMDC has proven to be successful in the past, and we are pleased to continue working with them and add more value to their advanced fleet,” says Royal IHC CEO Dave Vander Heyde.

With the new 8,000m³ TSHD and the TSHD simulator, NMDC is aiming to reassert itself as a long-term global player in the dredging market. The new vessel will enable the company to be more competitive on a wider range of projects, and is a valuable strategic addition to its growing fleet.

Semco secures EPCI contract with Total as part of the Tyra Redevelopment Project

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March 25, 2019

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The work scope includes preparatory engineering work followed by system installation on five unmanned satellite platforms at the Tyra complex. Initial planning work has begun, and the entire project – involving approx. 25 employees – must be completed by October, SEMCO said in a press release.

The Tyra Complex consists of two central processing platforms, Tyra East and Tyra West, and five unmanned satellite production platforms. While the processing platforms are to be completely redeveloped, the five satellite platforms are put into idle mode during the redevelopment phase. The satellites must be able to perform minor operations and allow for maintenance, inspection and preservation of equipment. Semco Maritime’s scope of work also includes installation of temporary diesel generators on several satellites, and isolation of process systems in order to provide a safe working environment at Tyra East and Tyra West.

During the installation period, two teams of Semco Maritime specialists accommodated on walk-to-work vessels will work in 14-day shifts in order to deliver in due time and quality, says Claus Ross Eilersen, Director, Projects and Services, Semco Maritime:

“We are excited that Total has chosen Semco Maritime to take part in this epic redevelopment project with huge positive impact on Danish energy supply. It is a very challenging project involving numerous parties from around the world, making cooperation, quality and punctual delivery even more important”, says Claus Ross Eilersen.

In addition to the scope of work of this order, Semco Maritime also provides several kinds of services to Total, including preventive maintenance, fabric maintenance, EPCI-contracts and manpower. “We know Semco Maritime as a reliable partner with the right safety mindset and the ability to deliver quality solutions,” says Morten Hesselager Pedersen, VP and Head of Tyra Redevelopment, Total E&P Denmark.

The Tyra field has been the most important gas field in Denmark for decades, processing 90 percent of national gas production. During the years, the platforms has subsided more than 5 meters. The complex now has to be redeveloped to secure production for the next many years.

New Kongsberg Maritime application enables Bureau Veritas to successfully complete the first ‘DP Digital Survey’

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Kongsberg Maritime, Bureau Veritas (BV) and offshore service provider BOURBON have announced the successful testing of a new solution for DP (Dynamic Positioning) system performance and redundancy audits – a first in the maritime industry.

Developed by Kongsberg Maritime in collaboration with BOURBON and Bureau Veritas’ DP experts, the ‘DP Digital Survey’ application runs on an industrial data management system that ensures unprecedented data consistency for the verification of installed systems. It acquires information directly from the DP system and delivers it to auditors via a secure cloud infrastructure, allowing compulsory surveys to be conducted remotely.

Kongsberg Maritime’s new DP Digital Survey application offers a distinct advantage for vessel owners utilising the remote survey tool to collect a comprehensive quantity of test execution and completion evidence. The KM DP Digital Survey application is well beyond the capabilities of the photo and video recordings which have been introduced to the maritime industry in recent years.

Kongsberg Maritime’s plans for the ongoing evolution of the DP Digital Survey app include the following:
Gradually automating the survey by capturing and digitalising the best practices of DP auditors
Redesigning the survey process and tests to best fit the new tools, based on the industrial data
Establishing a continuous ‘DP Digital Survey’ framework, where the performance and the technical availability of the DP system are remotely monitored in detail.

“This collaboration allows us to strengthen our core products by offering our customers tools that will reduce their OPEX and streamline their operations,” says Eivind Alling, Vice-President of Digital Performance at Kongsberg Maritime. “KONGSBERG strives for innovation, and we are creating new applications that will give our end customers more control of their data to support their operations.”

“The key for us is to receive reliable performance and failure data – not just photos and pictures,” adds Laurent Leblanc, Vice-President and Marine Operations Director, Bureau Veritas. “We have to first check the data is of sufficient quality: data quality management is a key factor, along with cyber-security for data transfer. Our expertise is then used to review and assess the data. This provides access to a higher level and depth of ‘onshore’ engineering expertise to make judgements on results.”

Frederic Moulin, BOURBON Operations Director, is also in no doubt about the value and potential of Kongsberg Maritime’s DP Digital Survey app. “This project greatly contributes to the aim of our smart shipping program, which is to capitalise on the digital revolution so as to stand out through a connected fleet while simultaneously reducing our operational costs. With our partners, we are ready to extend this ‘DP Digital Survey’ to sister ships in the coming months, and plan for further deployment later.”

As a highly sophisticated new resource in Kongsberg Maritime’s ‘Full Picture’ portfolio of products, solutions and services for all vessels, the DP Digital Survey app reflects the dedicated investment in digital capability which is being exercised by Kongsberg Maritime and its partner firms, delivering practical solutions and measurable benefits to clients while enhancing operational efficiency and safety.

Viking Sky Sends Mayday, Passengers Evacuated

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March 25, 2019

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The cruise ship Viking Sky sent a mayday on Saturday, sparking a mass evacuation of the vessel off the Norwegian coast.

Due to the high seas, lifeboats were not launched, and local authorities evacuated 479 people by helicopter. Waves were six to eight meters high, according to the Norwegian Meteorological Institute.

436 passengers and 458 crew members remained on board when VikingSky was taken under tow at a speed of about seven knots. She was taken to quieter waters about 60 kilometers away and is now docked at Molde.

The vessel reported engine problems in the mayday call and was adrift. She got to around 100 meters from shallow water near shore before the crew were able to restart at least one of the engines and move her further from the coast.

The evacuation involved helicopters taking around 10 people to shore at at time, each winched individually from the vessel. 20 people are reported injured and have been taken to hospital.

Five helicopters were involved in the rescue effort. Two helicopters also helped the general cargo ship, the Hagland Captain, after her crew also sent a mayday after experiencing engine problems. The crew were evacuated.

Source:maritime-executive