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Orsted ends offshore romance in British Columbia

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Orsted and Naikun Wind Energy are no longer partnering on the 396MW Haida Energy Field offshore wind farm off British Columbia in Canada.

Naikun chief executive Michael O’Connor said the company is now in discussions with other potential partners with experience in offshore wind to develop the project.

He thanked Orsted for assisting with the development of the project over the last 12 months.

Orsted North America president Thomas Brostrom said: “Since the formation of the partnership in September of 2017, progress has been made in the development of the project, but it is still in the development phase in a less mature market compared to others like the US east coast.“

Orsted believes that the business is for the time being best served by focusing our efforts on our rapidly expanding US portfolio.

“We are thankful to Naikun for the opportunity, and we look forward to future possibilities in Canada and will continue to follow the market closely.”

The two companies signed a letter of intent in September 2017 that had given Orsted exclusive rights to negotiate a joint development agreement for the project.

The Haida Energy Field is planned for a 550-square km area in the Hecate Strait between the Haisa Gwaii islands and Prince Rupert on the British Columbia mainland.

Source:Renews

Generating Positive Energy Conversations

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Scott Tinker, director of the Bureau of Economic Geology at the University of Texas at Austin, understands that in today’s highly charged political environment, engaging in meaningful and thoughtful conversations about energy is challenging, particularly for younger people. Personal ideologies are attacked immediately and viciously, no matter your personal stance on the current and future global energy mix, Tinker explained.

Concurrently, the oil and gas industry is arriving at an era in which it is looking to those same young people as its future workforce, a potential workforce that Tinker believes is often fed misinformation.

“Right now it’s pretty tough for young people to speak on anything that isn’t renewables,” Tinker said. “The education environment for them is one that isn’t healthy. It’s so biased and partisan. Energy matters, and all energy matters. There’s a place for all of it.”

With that challenge in mind, Tinker helped establish Switch Energy Alliance (SEA), a nonprofit organization with the mission to inspire and motivate people of all ages to learn about energy, engage in those conversations and make informed decisions about the global energy future. SEA works to fulfill that mission by providing a multitude of high-quality, professionally produced educational videos and programs, highlighted by Tinker’s award-winning documentary, “Switch,” which was developed with Emmy-winning filmmaker Harry Lynch.

Tinker described “Switch” as an “old-school” style documentary, in which there were no protagonists or antagonists cast. The documentary was filmed in 11 countries and included more than 50 interviews and 20 site visits. “Switch” captures the state of the world’s energy transition, explaining the benefits and challenges of nearly all energy sources, including solar, wind, nuclear, biofuels and fossil fuels.

Upon its release in 2012, “Switch” was chosen to open the Environmental Film Festival in Washington D.C., and later that year won the Best of the Fest award at the Colorado Environmental Film Festival. Since then “Switch” has been shown at more than a dozen film festivals, saw a limited theatrical run, was screened more than 1,000 times at more than 500 universities around the world and has entered the curriculum in more than 2,000 universities worldwide.

Tinker acknowledged that his initial perceptions about the energy mix changed the more he learned during the process of filming “Switch.”

Source:epmag

New research centre to develop virtual simulations of next-generation ports

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A “digital twin” of the upcoming Tuas Terminal mega port is being developed in Singapore to help researchers evaluate the impact different layout designs and concepts can have on the efficiency of port operations.

The simulation is one of several projects that is being developed at the newly launched Centre of Excellence in Modelling and Simulation for Next Generation Ports (C4NGP).

It uses simulation analytics and artificial intelligence to optimise operations, such as how to move the most number of containers in the least amount of time.

The digital twin can also be used to simulate potential disruptions to operations at the Tuas Terminal mega port, which will open from 2021. Such disruptions include natural disasters and extreme weather events.

Senior Minister of State for Transport and Health Lam Pin Min officially opened the maritime research centre, which is based at the National University of Singapore (NUS) in Kent Ridge, on Thursday (Oct 18).

Seven memoranda of understanding between the centre and seven industry and research partners to jointly develop digital twins of next-generation port, land, and sea systems were also signed at the event.

The seven partners are Jurong Port, Optimisation Analytics Technology, PSA Marine, Singapore Polytechnic’s Centre of Excellence in Maritime Safety, Softship Data Processing, Surbana Jurong and ZPMC Southeast Asia.

The $18 million research centre, part of NUS’ engineering faculty, will help Singapore’s maritime and port industries develop innovative capabilities, and also work with companies in the sectors to improve their technical know-how, efficiency and productivity.

Dr Lam said the centre is an important endeavour, as the port is “a cornerstone of our maritime ecosystem, connecting Singapore to more than 600 ports in some 120 countries”.

To cater for larger vessels and increased activities in port waters, the new Tuas Terminal is being built to expand the port capacity.

The multibillion-dollar Tuas project – which will be twice the size of Ang Mo Kio town – will be opened progressively from 2021.

When fully completed by 2040, it will be able to handle up to 65 million twenty-foot equivalent units of cargo a year.

Added Dr Lam: “But we are not just building a larger port. We are building a smarter, more cutting-edge port. We are looking to deploy smarter systems and state-of-art technologies, as well as increase the degree of automation at the future Tuas Terminal.”

The centre, which will eventually have about 20 researchers, is a collaboration between NUS and the Singapore Maritime Institute.

Associate Professor Chew Ek Peng, the centre’s director, said that by collaborating with the partners, NUS will be able to deepen its research capabilities in modelling and simulation, as well as nurture talents for the industry.

“The long-term goal of creating a future-oriented digital maritime ecosystem will promote innovation and further enhance Singapore’s competitiveness as a leading maritime capital,” he said.

Source:hellenicshippingnews

Damen Shipyards Group and Abu Dhabi Ports sign contract for two Damen ASD Tugs 2411

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In an official ceremony at the Abu Dhabi Boat Show, Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Abu Dhabi Ports and its subsidiary Abu Dhabi Marine Services (Safeen) for the supply of two new Damen ASD Tugs 2411. The contract was signed by Captain Adil Ahmed Banihammad, the Acting Chief Marine Services Officer at Safeen, and Pascal Slingerland, Regional Sales Director for Damen Shipyards Group. Delivery of both vessels is due within three months.

Abu Dhabi Ports is a vital part of the Abu Dhabi economy, owning and operating 11 ports and managing over 55,000 vessel calls each year. The ASD Tugs 2411 will bring valuable additional vessel handling capabilities to the group. Examples of the class can be found operating all over the world and they are highly regarded for their excellent pulling power (70 tonnes), reliability and manoeuvrability, all contained within a compact, 24-metre hull.

The two tugs will join the twelve harbour tugs already in service with Safeen, the fleet operating subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Ports responsible for pilotage, mooring, vessel handing and towage at Abu Dhabi Ports, and will bring a new level of capability. In particular, they will be supporting vessel movements at Khalifa Port’s two container terminals managed by ADT/MSC and COSCO Shipping Port Limited (CSPL) as well as EGA’s berth for Bauxite shipped to its smelter in Al Taweelah.

The three-month delivery timetable is possible due to Damen’s policy of building its most popular vessels for stock. The ASD Tugs 2411 are currently at being finished to the requirements of Abu Dhabi Ports / Safeen at Albwardy Damen, in the UAE, before sailing for Khalifa Port.

The ASD Tugs 2411 will join three other Damen vessels already in the Safeen fleet; a Stan Tug 1907 delivered earlier this year and the Shoalbuster 2609 Al Maqtaa, delivered in 2016. The Al Shahama, a Damen Buoy Maintenance Vessel built in 1994 in Abu Dhabi under Damen Technical Cooperation programme, is also an active member of the Safeen fleet. Local warranty and after-sales support will continue to be supplied by Albwardy Damen from its facilities in the United Arab Emirates.

“We’re very pleased that Abu Dhabi Ports has opted for our proven ASD Tug 2411 to support the Abu Dhabi Ports container terminals,” says Damen’s Pascal Slingersland. “We are confident that they will be able to handle port operations for all kinds and sizes of vessels safely and effectively, including the world’s largest 400-meter container vessels with 20,000 TEUs capacity ”, Furthermore, our Damen Services Hub is around the corner to provide Abu Dhabi Ports with support during the lifetime of the tugs.

Captain Adil Ahmed Banihammad, Acting Chief Marine Services Officer at Abu Dhabi Marine Services – SAFEEN, said: “The extension of our fleet at Khalifa Port with two high-service tug boats is a remarkable milestone for Safeen to address customers’ needs professionally as well as for Khalifa Port, which will be the first port in the GCC able to receive the largest container and shipping vessels in the world. The average size of a vessel has grown by 65 percent due to economies of scale and we recognise the importance of equipping our ports with the right equipment and logistics to adapt to these changing demands.”

Captain Banihammad added: “Khalifa Port is a strategic gateway for trade and freight into Abu Dhabi and throughout the wider region. Our ongoing efforts to develop supportive infrastructure and further enhance overall customer experience here are aligned with international standards and aimed at setting a new benchmark in the region’s maritime industry.”

Source;Damen

Wärtsilä Inaugurates First Hybrid Centre In The World To Boost Sustainable Shipping

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The technology group Wärtsilä has inaugurated its new Hybrid Centre, the first of its kind in the world. The facility represents an innovative concept that will enable further development and deployment of the Wärtsilä HY hybrid power module, while at the same time providing customers with the possibility to experience the benefits of the Wärtsilä HY.

It will also be used to train crews and provide hands-on experience for technicians. The inauguration ceremony took place on October 17.

The centre, located in Trieste, Italy, is the world’s first real-scale hybrid centre comprising an engine, batteries, power drives, a propeller load simulator utilising an electric motor, a power take-off/in motor generator, together with the overall energy management system, the ‘brain’ of the Wärtsilä HY. It will be capable of simulating operational data from the field, which will thus enable optimisation of the hybrid system to reach unprecedented levels.

The investment will, by providing owners and operators the chance to experience and familiarise themselves with the Wärtsilä HY, accelerate the introduction of hybrid technologies to the marine market, thereby boosting the environmental sustainability of shipping. Successful testing has already been carried out on Wärtsilä’s patented electric start-up procedure, utilising the power from batteries to deliver a smokeless start of the main engine.

“Wärtsilä’s Smart Marine approach to delivering greater efficiencies, improved safety, and enhanced sustainability is once again demonstrated with this innovative Hybrid Centre. This unique concept clearly shows the commitment we have to leading the industry towards a cleaner and more cost-effective future,” says Stefan Wiik, Vice President, Marine Power Solutions, Wärtsilä.

In addition to being used to validate hybrid technologies, the centre will also welcome customer groups to learn in very practical terms the technical aspects of the Wärtsilä HY, as well as the value adding benefits it offers. Additionally, the energy generated by the centre will be fed to the factory grid to provide sustainable power to the company’s production facilities.

Source:wartsila

World’s largest LNG bunkering vessel sails for Europe

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The world’s largest LNG bunker supply vessel has started its voyage from the Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) shipyard in South Korea to its primary area of operation in Northwest Europe, on 17 October. 'Kairos', with an LNG capacity of 7,500 m³, will be ready for operations by the end of 2018.

"The arrival of the 'Kairos' in the Baltic Sea will set a milestone for LNG as a ship fuel. From then on, supply of LNG as a marine fuel in the Baltic Sea is secured on a large-scale basis. This is a great step for sustainable and responsible shipping with a large impact on air and water quality,"…noted Mahinde Abeynaike, CEO of Nauticor, which holds 90% of the joint venture that charters the vessel.

The new ship will ensure an efficient LNG reloading station service in the Port of Klaipėda (Lithuania) and offer a full LNG logistics chain in the Baltic Sea Region to its customers, added Mindaugas Jusius, CEO of Klaipėdos nafta (KN), which holds the remaining 10% of the joint venture.

The main advantage and ambition of the new vessel is to ensure more competitive pricing for the LNG reloading station users. It will not only reduce the cost of the LNG supply chain, but will also ensure the smooth and reliable service to distribution station users in Klaipėda.

The construction of the vessel started in 2016 when the joint venture signed a time-charter agreement with shipowner Babcock Schulte Energy (BSE). In February 2018, steel cutting took place at HMD shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea.

Source:safety4sea

Port of Riga signs agreement for better use of digital solutions

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The Freeport of Riga Authority signed the 3rd Shenzhen Declaration, whose goal is to improve port collaboration regarding implementation of digital solutions, as well as the storage, use and processing of big data.

The Port of Riga signed the declaration during the 'The 13th China (Shenzhen) International Logistics and Transportation Fair' in the Chinese port city of Shenzhen.

During the exhibition a meeting with the representatives of the Port of Shenzhen was held and within the framework of the 'Forum of 21st Century Maritime Silk Road and the 7th Shenzhen World Port Chain Strategy', along with other European ports, such as the ports of Rotterdam, Barcelona and Hamburg, signed the 3rd Shenzhen Declaration.

This declaration aims to enhance port collaboration as far as implementation of digital solutions, storage, use and processing of big data are concerned.

Source:safety4sea

IACS: Data assurance of computer-based systems onboard

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IACS recently issued a report supplementing the UR E22 with regards to digital data assurance of Category I, II and III computer based system on board, ship to ship and ships to shore systems. Data Assurance may be intended as the activity, or set of activities, aimed at enforcing the security of data generated, processed, transferred and stored in the operation of computer based systems on board ships.

Security of data includes confidentiality, integrity and availability; the scope of application of Data Assurance covers data whose lifecycle is entirely within on board computer based system, as well as data exchanged with shore systems connected to the on board networks. Data should be categorized by the supplier or system integrator according to the possible consequences of a breach of data assurance.

 

Security Objectives are defined as:

  • Confidentiality: A loss of confidentiality is the unauthorized disclosure of information
  • Integrity: A loss of integrity is the unauthorized modification or destruction of information.
  • Availability: A loss of availability is the disruption of access to, or use of an information system.

The potential impact of loss of data assurance should be categorized as:

  • Low: The loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability could be expected to have a limited adverse effect on human safety, safety of the vessel and/or threat to the environment.
  • Moderate: The loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability could be expected to have a serious adverse effect on human safety, safety of the vessel and/or threat to the environment.
  • High: The loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability could be expected to have a severe or catastrophic adverse effect on human safety, safety of the vessel and/or threat to the environment.

Data types

  • Data types having safety implications have been identified by The Data Safety Initiative Working Group (DSIWG) of the Safety Critical Systems Club
  • A-non-exhaustive table of data types can be found in Appendix 1 of this document. 4.5.3 Data properties are used to establish what aspects of the data (e.g., timeliness, accuracy) need to be guaranteed in order that the system operates in a safe manner.
  • A non-exhaustive table of data properties as identified by DSIWG can be found in Appendix 2 of this document.
  • Any missing property definition of data is potentially a hazard to a system. Not all property values might be necessary for the data however an analysis should be carried out with regard to why it is not necessary.

Secured and encrypted data

  • An analysis should be carried by the system integrator out to assess the value of data security and its potential impact on system performance.
  • The system should be provided with suitable access control measures and other technological and/or procedural measures over computer based systems or means of communication directly interacting with the system.
  • As part of Cyber Risk Management, the Owner should also provide appropriate training on risks related to data security to the personnel authorized to interact with cyber systems covered by this recommendation.
  • In general where the system has the capability for direct user interaction appropriate authorization and authentication along with diagnostics and logging should be in place.
  • The data securing methodology should be fit for purpose using technology currently available for the industry practice.

Data in physical storage

  • Devices used to store data for category I, II or III systems should be appropriate for intended use and suitable for the marine environment, UR E10 refers.
  • Data used for category II or III, when stored on hard disk drives, should be stored on multiple hard disk drives to protect data in the case of a drive failure, e.g. RAID storage or equivalent. Spare compatible drives should be available onboard.
  • Physical devices brought on-board the vessel for the purpose of the updating or upgrading Category I, II or III systems should be free from corruption. There should be a process in place to verify the data integrity before introduction to the ship's systems.
  • Evidence should be provided to the Classification Society of the above mentioned measures upon request.

Source:safety4sea

FESCO wins tender for supplying Indian Research Stations in Antarctica in 2019

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FESCO Transportation Group says it has signed a contract with the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India) for supplying the Indian research stations in Antarctica in 2019.

According to the terms of the contract, FESCO icebreaker ship “Vasiliy Golovnin” is to deliver general cargo, food products, fuel to the Indian Antarctic stations Bharati and Maitri. NCPOR scientists will also join to this expedition aboard FESCO vessel to carry out scientific activities in the polar.

The diesel-electric ship “Vasiliy Golovnin” will start its Antarctic voyage, under the command of FESCO Captain Iksan Yusupov, at the port of Cape Town in January 2019 and the voyage will last for three months.

NCPOR representatives arrived in Vladivostok to discuss the 38th Indian Antarctic research expedition in details. In the port of registry of "Vasiliy Golovnin" Indian scientists inspected FESCO vessel, assessed its technical condition and crew preparation for departure to Antarctica.

FESCO has extensive experience in Antarctica and has repeatedly participated in government projects for supplying the Chilean and Argentine polar research stations. For 60 years of work at the polar stations, FESCO crews loaded and unloaded cargo onto the ice and unequipped shore, the majority of these cargo operations were the most difficult and unique ones.

Source:portnrews

Port of San Diego’s Sea Level Preparations Take Shape

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The Port of San Diego is acting early to prepare for sea level rise in the decades ahead, and its efforts are now visible on the ground. At the site of a future hotel and convention center in Chula Vista, developers trucked in enough soil to raise the ground level by 14 feet before beginning construction. The fill dirt project began in August and finished last week, and an adjacent RV resort project is now receiving a similar treatment. 

These projects are part of the port's Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan (CVBMP), a decade-long joint planning effort by the port, the City of Chula Vista and a coalition of stakeholders. It covers just one stretch of the 34 miles of waterfront that the port manages along San Diego Bay, and the agency is making detailed plans to cope with climate change on a site-by-site basis.

This work is not under way in the federal government's own program to estimate flooding risk, which excludes estimates of future sea level rise. However, it is a priority in California. According to the California Ocean Protection Council, the state faces higher-than-average changes in the decades to come because of the loss of mass at the poles. As the ice melts off West Antarctica, its gravitational effect on the ocean will decrease, causing the water level to fall near the pole and rise in the northern hemisphere. “For every foot of global sea-level rise caused by the loss of ice on West Antarctica, sea-level will rise approximately 1.25 feet along the California coast," a panel of scientific advisors wrote in an assessment for the Council. This means that San Diego will likely see an increase of 1.5-2.5 feet by century's end, with a small outside chance of an increase of up to ten feet (in the event of the collapse of Antarctic ice sheets). Levels will likely continue to rise through the 22nd century. 

Courtesy California Ocean Protection Council

The port's efforts to prepare for this eventuality are beginning to bear fruit, and it has multiple projects in the works that factor sea level rise into their design. It also recently reached an agreement with the U.S. Navy's Region Southwest to plan and prepare for sea level rise, emphasizing the importance of infrastructure resiliency. San Deigo is a designated "strategic port" for military uses – it is the home of Pacific Fleet, 54 naval and Coast Guard vessels, the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard and the West Coast's amphibious warfare hub – and the port says that preparing for sea level rise will help safeguard national security.

Source:maritime-executive

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