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13 th Volume, No. 48 Dated 02 December 2012
BUYING, SALES, NEW BUILDING, RENAMING AND OTHER TUGS TOWING & OFFSHORE INDUSTRY NEWS
TUGS & TOWING NEWS
TWO ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY TUGS HANDED OVER
www.shiphoto.com.au ©) See TT&O issue 46 also
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THE GREAT LAKES GROUP GOES LIVE WITH NEW WEBSITE
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Yesterday 23rd Nov. saw the
two latest new DAMEN
ASD2411 tugs for the Royal
Australian Navy being handed
over in Sydney. they arrived
form the builders under their
ASD names as previously
reported . The tugs now show
their names Elwing (Imo
9553919) and Waree (Imo
9553921), which are from tugs
requisitioned by the R.A.N
during World War II. (Photo:
Ian Edwards
The new website of The Great Lakes Group is live as of today, November 26, 2012. The launch of
the new website includes a variety of interactive features including access to Company issued press
releases, current feature stories, a photo gallery, links to the Company’s social media accounts, and
an interactive map displaying the Company’s presence on the Great Lakes, Puerto Rico, and the
Islands of the Caribbean. The website is also fully operable on all mobile/smart phone and tablet
devices. The website was developed by 12five9 LLC, a local web development & design firm in

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Cleveland, OH. The Great Lakes
Group is a full-service marine
transportation company made
up of a “Group” of diversifying
companies engaged in marinerelated
businesses operating on
the Great Lakes; the East, Gulf,
and West Coasts of the United
States; as well as in Puerto Rico,
the islands of the Caribbean, and
internationally. For more
information on The Great Lakes Group and its companies, visit the new website at
http://thegreatlakesgroup.com
PATHFINDER SOLD
Crowley Maritime’s 5,750BHP
twin screw tug “Pathfinder”
was sold on a private and
confidential basis. The 136.2’ x
36.5’ x 19.2’ depth tug was
originally built for Crowley in
1970 by McDermott Marine in
Amelia, Louisiana. She is
powered by a pair of EMD 16-
645E5s developing a total of
5,750BHP with Falk 4.536 gears
and 5-blade stainless props. Tug
is fitted with a Markey TDSDW 36C double drum tow winch and hydraulic pins. The “Pathfinder”
was laid up in Puget Sound at the time of sale. Marcon acted as sole broker in the transaction and has
represented both buyer and seller in multiple sales and purchases over the past years. (Source:
Marcon)
PARAMACONI IN DRYDOCK AT CDM-CURACAO
The Damen ASD 2810 with yard number
511582 motor tug " Paramaconi" (Imo
9618733) from INEA (Instituto Nacional
de Los Espacios Acuatico), Gobierno
Bolivariano de Vernuzuela, Minesterio del
Poder Popular Para La Transporte
Acuaticoy I Aereo was seen in the Beatrix
dry-dock on Curacao for docking and
repairs. (Photo: John Smit)
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42 SEEN FITTING OUT IN VALENCIA
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Last week the new building tug 42 from
Sleepvaartbedrijf Antwerpen was seen
fitting out at the Boluda shipyard in
Valencia. She is the third in a series of
three. The Voith Schneider type tug has
a length 29.80 mtrs a beam of 12.50
mtrs and a draft of 5.80 mtrs. The two
ABC type 12VDZC -1000-166K main
engines develops a total output of 5,480
kW (7,186 hp). She has a speed of 13
knots and a bollard pull of 70 tons.
(Photo: Dirk Martens)
View the youtube film of the Alphabridge for tugboats on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQi6hFDcHW4&feature=plcp
MARECHIARO
Last week the 1978 built Panama
registered with call sign HP4343 tug
Marechiaro (Imo 7621504) made a
port call Cape Town. The tug is the
former Yorkshireman from United
Towing and built on the Cochrane
Shipbuilders yard at Selby under
number 104. In 1986 she was sold to
Semco Salvage & Marine Ltd. –
Singapore and renamed Salvigour. In
1989 sold to Slibail Portuguesa de
Locacao Financiera SA and managed
by Rebosado - Rebocadores Fluviais
do Sado Ltda – Setubal; Portugal and renamed Comenda. In 2005 sold to Jens Alfastsen Rederiet –
Horsens; Denmark and renamed Mira A. In 2007 sold to San Paolo Leasint Spa - Societa di Leasing
Internationale – Milano; Italy and renamed Marechiaro. In 2012 sold to Holland Salve B.V. – Urk;
Netherlands and managed by Hakvoort Transport Shipping B.V. – Urk; Netherlands. Now the tug is
seen with on the superstructure the website name www.africasalvage.com. Knows someone more
about this. New owner???? Africa Salvage? (Photo: Aad Noorland)

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ODYS WITH PARTS FOR MEYER WERFT GERMANY
CLARA B REPORTS
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The 1980 built Polish registered with
call sign SQLU tugboat Odys (Imo
7937965) with parts for the new
Norwegian Getaway (Breakaway-
Class, 146.600 BRZ) was seen passing
the Kiel-Canal 26.11.2012 near Burg
on way to Meyer Werft, Germany.
The Odys is owned and managed by
WUZ Gdynia; Poland. She has a grt of
329 tons. (Photo: Tony Zech)
Ten days have passed since departure
Mauritius, and not a great deal has
happened. After an initial set-back we
managed to get underway smoothly,
and within a day we were passing
'Reunion' which was showing us its
majestic 3,000-meter high peaks quite
clearly. During this passage we
observed a completely white bird of
average size with an incredible long
tail, finished off with a bushy tail-end.
Any suggestions of what we saw? On
board we don't have a clue. In the
meantime discussions are raging about
other birds flying around the ship. We did agree on albatrosses, gannets, and flying fish, but on
other flying objects we could not reach agreement so far. It might call for a management meeting!
Except for hundreds of flying fish trying to escape from our path through the waves, we did not see
much sea life. However, a few days ago we were given a 10-minute show by a group of dolphins
with their young. Even after having seen it many times already, I am still amazed by the perfect
synchronization of movement by mother and child. Also the sky is being watched on clear nights,
which has resulted in having observed most of our visible planets, including Mercury!
Unfortunately the Southern Cross does not show very much of itself anymore and also the Scorpion
is following the Sun on its heels. Orion however, although upside down, is still fighting the bull in
all his glory. All possible preparations for our arrival in Cape Town, next week, are being made.
Messages with requisitions for stores, fuel, water, 'work to be carried out', etc., etc., are filling cyber
space between the vessel and our office in Bunschoten, as everything has to be arranged well in
advance. Even now, with less than a week to go to Cape Town, one knot difference in average speed
would bring forward or delay our arrival by one full day! So far our speed has varied between 4 and
9 knots, meaning that our arrival Sunday morning is by no means certain yet. Indeed the Tug &
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van der Hout with the barge ''PAR 10002'' in tow, from Singapore enrout Uraguay. (Source:
Captain, Bram van der Hout; Photo: Aad Noorland with Capt. Bram in front of his tug)
TARKA FOR SALE
BOATANY SALVOR FOR SALE
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Slattery Auctions acting under
instructions from Richard Stone of RSM
Bird Cameron in the matter of Offshore
and Ocean Engineering Pty Ltd (in
liquidation), (recievers and managers
appointed) we are accepting offers of
purchase of: The 2003 built Deep Sea
Tug Damen Shoalbuster 2609 Tarka. She
has length of 26.02mtrs a beam of 9.3m
and a draft aft of 2.60. The tug is
currently on charter hire. Interests
contact www.slatteryauctions.com
(Source: Ian Edwards)
Slattery Auctions acting under
instructions from Richard Stone of
RSM Bird Cameron in the matter of
Offshore and Ocean Engineering Pty
Ltd (in liquidation), (recievers and
managers appointed) we are
accepting offers of purchase of: The
1983 built Ocean Towage & Salvage
Vessel Botany Salvor . The Botany
Salvor is the former Smit Java from
Smit Singapore Pte.Ltd – Singapore.
In 1985 transferred to Smit Tak
Towage & Salvage – Singapore and
renamed Smit Belait. In 2010 sold to
Offshore & Ocean Engineering Pty. Ltd – Botany; Australia. She has a length o.a of 42.02 mtrs a
beam of 11.4 mtrs and a draft of 4.60 mtrs. Interests contact www.slatteryauctions.com (Source: Ian
Edwards)

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SANMAR LATEST NEWS
Østensjø Rederi, the Norwegian operator, is
renowned for insisting on the highest
standards of fit-out aboard its tugs. It is
discerning enough to only use those tug
builders that it knows can provide the high
quality of finish to which its crews have
become accustomed. Sanmar has recently
completed and launched a second tugboat for
this customer. The sea trials will be in
December and the tug will be named Lomax
with a special handing over ceremony in
January 2013. Lomax is Sanmar’s enhanced
version of Canadian designer Robert Allan Limited’s RAstar 2800 ASD which the builder designates
it’s Terminal Class. It measures 28.00m x 12.60m with an extreme draft of 5.7m and built to ABS
classification with notation that includes A1 Escort Vessel, FiFi 1 and Unrestricted Service. Power is
provided by a pair of Caterpillar 3516Cs, each developing 2,350kW at 1,800rev/min. These turn
Rolls-Royce type US 255 Z-drives with 2,800mm four bladed, variable pitch propellers. Auxiliary
power is supplied by a pair of 245kW MAN D2866 LXE30 generator sets. Although sea trials have
yet to take place, the vessel is expected to achieve a bollard pull in the region of 80 tonnes with a
free running speed of 13 knots. The winches fitted to the vessel are also by Rolls-Royce. The
forward unit is capable of dynamic self-tensioning up to 80 tonnes for escort operations whilst aft is
a single drum towing winch which has a brake load of 170 tonnes. Other deck items include a
Palfinger knuckle boom crane, Triplex towing pins and a stern roller. The vessel has fendering by
Trelleborg and Ermaksan. Lomax has a high standard of fully air-conditioned accommodation for a
total of six persons – two single officer cabins and two twin crew cabins. The sanitary spaces all have
heated floors. The list of navigational equipment in the wheelhouse is particularly comprehensive,
and includes GMDSS A3, Furuno 8900S VHF radios, radars, GPS, chart plotter, DGPS compass,
magnetic compass, autopilot, echosounder, AIS, speed log, bridge watch alarm, and general alarm
system from leading manufacturers such as Furuno, Jotron, Alphatron and Kongsberg. (Source:
Sanmar)
SANMAR TERMINAL VIII IS ON THE WAY
The next boat to be launched by Sanmar – its stern can be seen
through the open door of the work shop in the background – is
a similar Terminal Class ASD for export. But this one will be
heading in the opposite direction around the world, for
Pakistan. The eight vessel of Sanmar’s 28.20m x 12.50m
Terminal class ASD tugboats will be joining the fleet of
Pakistan’s number two port, Port Muhammad Bin Qasim,
located 35km east of Karachi. Commonly known as PQA and
named after General Muhammad Bin Qasim, it is the country’s
deepest port and currently caters for more than 40 per cent of
the nation’s seaborne trade requirements. The tug will be
named M.T. Kadiro 2012 (Source: Sanmar)
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CYKLOP WITH A NEW DAMEN-TUGBOAT POLAND TO DORDRECHT
On November 22, 2012 the 1966
built Polish registered with call
sign SQLI tug Cyklop (Imo
6605448) was seen in the Kiel-
Canal near Brunsbüttel with
alongside the Damen
newbuilding 1686. The tug
moored later in Cuxhaven. The
tug Cyklop is owned and
managed by Zarzad Portu
Szczecin – Szczecin; Poland. The
tug was built by A/S Svendborg
Skibsvaerft – Svendborg under
number 114. . She has a length
of 28.50 mtrs a beam of 8.41 mtrs and a draft of 3.25 mtrs. The two, five cylinder B&W type 5-
62MTBF-40 main engine develops a total output of 1,214 kW (1,650 bhp) and give the tug a speed of
11.5 knots. She has a grt of 186 tons and a dwt of 76 tons. (Photo: Tony Zech)
ANOTHER NEW BUILDING ARRIVED IN STELLENDAM
On November 27, 2012 the
1969 built Danish registered
with call sign OZRZ2 tug
Storesund (Imo 6930477)
arrived, after some delays due
to the weather conditions last
week, with the new build
Damen casco Multicat 571683
in the Dutch port of
Stellendam. The Multicat
casco built in Poland; Gdansk,
will be outfitted on the Damen
Maaskant Shipyard in the next
months. (Photo: Ruud
Zegwaard)
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NEW BUILDING TUGS FOR SEACOR
TUG KARIN TRANSPORT NMF CRANES
The small tugboat Karin from Schleppkontor
Meyrose Hamburg, with the barge Arnold
Ritscher AR-1 in tow, loaded with new NMF
cranes for heavylifter. The transport was
seen passing the Elbe on October 10, 2012
near Hamburg-Finkenwerder. (Photo: Tony
Zech)
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On Great Lakes Shipyard in Cleveland was seen
under construction one of two Seacor tugs with
yard numbers 9201 and 9202. The tugs have a
moulded length of 92 feet a beam of 38 feet and
a designed load draft of 18 feet – 3 inch. The
Tier 2 two Caterpillar C280-6 CS rating
develops a total output of 4,640 bhp at 900 rpm.
It is expected that the tugs during trails
achieved a speed of 12 knots and a bollard pull
of 50 tons. (Source: Great Lakes Shipyard)
TUGBOAT DOCKED ON INTRACOASTAL CANAL BURNED FOR 12 HOURS
It took more than 12 hours on Tuesday for members of the U.S. Coast Guard and the Port Arthur
Fire Department to extinguish a blaze aboard a tugboat. The tugboat, which was docked along the
Intracoastal Waterway near the West Port Arthur Bridge, had four crew members onboard when
the fire started in the vessel's engine room, said U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Bryana Nicholas. The crew
members were able to dock the tugboat and get to safety before the fire spread to other parts of the
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added. The fire on the tugboat, which belongs to Marquette Transportation LLC, is being
investigated by the U.S. Coast Guard and local authorities. Marquette Transportation LLC did not
return a phone call placed Tuesday afternoon. Nicholas said once the investigation is complete it
will be Marquette Transportation LLC's responsibility to remove the tugboat from the waterway.
(Read more: http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Tugboat-docked-on-Intracoastal-
Canal-burned-for-4070615.php#ixzz2DXHW665k)
HAKO 20 RENAMED
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On the ASL Shipyard in
Singapore was seen the 2009
built Singaporean registered
with call sign 9V7500 tug
Hako 20 (Imo 9531284)
changing name into Teras
Hydra 2. The tug is owned
by Teras Atlantic Pte. Ltd. –
Singapore and managed by
Teras Offshore Pte. Ltd. –
Singapore. She was built by
Yangzhou Oceanus
Shipbuilding Corp. Ltd. –
Jiangsu; China under yard
number WYZC-2007-001.
The two Cummins KTA50-
M2 diesel engines develops
a total output of 2,386 kW (3,242 hp). Her grt is 486 tons and the nrt is 145 tons. The length of the
tug is 33,42 mtrs the beam 10.97 mtrs and the draught is 4.20 mtrs. The speed is 12 knots and she is
classed Bureau Veritas nr. 11657X. (Photo: Jacco van Nieuwenhuyzen)
KIRBY TO ACQUIRE BARGE & TANKSHIP OPERATOR PENN MARITIME
Kirby Corporation (Kirby) has signed an agreement to acquire Penn Maritime Inc. (Penn) and
Maritime Investments LLC. Penn Maritime is an operator of tank barges and tugboats participating
in the coastal transportation of primarily black oil products in the United States. The total value of
the transaction is approximately $295 million (before post-closing adjustments and transaction fees)
and will consist of cash, Kirby common stock and the retirement of Penn's debt. Penn operates a
fleet of 18 heated, double-hulled tank barges, with a capacity of 1.9 million barrels, and 16 tugboats
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along the East Coast and Gulf Coast of the United States. Penn's tank barge fleet has an average age
of approximately 13 years with a product mix that consists primarily of refinery feedstocks, asphalt
and crude oil. Penn's customers include major oil companies and refiners, nearly all of whom are
current Kirby customers for inland tank barge services. The transaction will be financed through a
combination of borrowing under Kirby's revolving credit facility, issuance of new unsecured fixed
rate senior notes, and the issuance of Kirby common stock. The closing of the transaction is expected
to occur in mid-to-late December 2012, subject to certain conditions. Joe Pyne, Kirby's Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We are pleased to announce our agreement with Penn
Maritime. Penn is a well-respected U.S. Jones Act coastal tank barge operator with a wellmaintained
fleet, and earns the majority of its revenue from term contracts with blue chip domestic
and international oil and refining customers. Penn's fleet will extend our coastal product
capabilities, particularly transporting asphalt, which we expect to benefit from the need to repair
and upgrade aging highway infrastructure throughout the United States. (Press Release)
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NEW OILPAINTING MAILSHIP WILLEM RUYS
This famous passenger ship Willem Ruys was
built in Vlissingen during the WW II years, but
delivered after the war. This was caused by the
workers of the building yard "Royal Company De
Schelde" (yn 214) in Vlissingen, who slowed
down their building activities successfully in
order to keep the ship out of the hands of the
Nazi occupiers. Eventually the ship was
delivered to the "Royal Rotterdam Lloyd" in
1947, to start her sailing from Rotterdam to
Tandjong Priok. She kept her job till 1965 and
was sold to Flotta Lauro having a new name Achille Lauro. The tugs on the painting are the L. Smit
& Co’s Internationale Sleepdienst Maatschappij harbour Red funnel tugs Hector (1927) in front and
Minerva (1929). This two sisters steam tugs were built on the NV Scheepswerf en Machinefabriek
van P.Smit Jr. – Rotterdam under number 416 and 453 respectively. Both tugs were sold in 1958 to
Frassinetti – Genua; Italy. (Painting by Hans Breeman - www.hansbreeman.nl)
ACCIDENTS – SALVAGE NEWS
ABOUT 13,000 GALLONS OF FUEL REMOVED FROM TUG
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About 13,000 gallons of diesel fuel and lube oils have been removed from a tug that ran aground
earlier this month along the Aleutian chain. The state Department of Environmental Conversation
says in a release that the fuel and oil have been removed from the Polar Wind with additional
removal continuing Monday. The Polar Wind went aground Nov. 13 on uninhabited Ukolnoi
Island, about 40 miles from Alaska's Cold Bay. Sorbent boom has been placed around the tug and its
barge. A survey of the barge's hull on Sunday showed significant damage to the bottom and
starboard side. The state says nearly 1.5 million pounds of frozen seafood has been transferred to
another barge. The seafood has been maintained at 15 degrees below zero since the grounding.
(Source: Your Alaska Link)
SHIP GROUNDED TO KEEP IT FROM SINKING
The "Trans Agila" ran aground in
the Kalmar Sound WSW of the
Krongrund and north of the
Olands Bridge on Nov 29, 2012,
at 3.05 a.m., after having passed
the fairway buoys on the wrong
side. The ship suffered hull
damage and water ingress in the
grounding. It was refloated with
own power and headed in
southern direction from 7:00
a.m. to 8:00 a.m. before being
intentionally grounded one
nautical mile north of Kalmar in
Kalmar to prevent the ship from
sinking. The ship came to rest with a list to starboard and down by the stern on a sandbank. It was
about 1,5 metres below normal, but the ship was relatively stable on the ground. It has a hole in the
engine room which rapidly filled with water. The JRCC sent notified teams in Kalmar and sent
helicopters from Ronneby and Visby. Three crew members, the master, the chief engineer and
another man as well as the pilot remained on board, and six men were evacuated and taken to
Kalmar on board the pilot boat 790 by 5 a.m. The Swedish coastguard sent the "KBV 047" which
reached the site in the morning in order to lighter the heavy fuel oil and boom the casualty off. The
Coast Guard sent two more anti polllution vessels from Visby and Simrishamns which were
expected on scene around lunch time. The "Trans Agila" came from Södertälje and was destined to
Åhus in Skåne. On board were 80 tonnes of heavy fuel and 23 tons of diesel fuel for ship operation.
The ship carried among other goods as aluminium three containers loaded with ammonium nitrate.
The Coast Guard Air Patrol KBV 503 has flown over the ship but its crew did not see any oil in the
water. Now the decisions of inspectors, owners and the insurance are to be taken regarding the
further proceedings. Update: Poor visibility, high waves and strong currents in the area around the
"Trans Agila" hampered the efforts to conduct an inspection of the ship's bottom in the run of Nov
29. Divers have suspended the inspection of the hull due to security reasons as the distance between
sea floor and ship's bottom was too small. The Coastguard discussed the use of a ROV for this
purpose and requested it to be sent to the accident site. Dewatering of the cargo holds was
continued in order to keep the ship stable. At 3 p.m. a coastguard surveillance plane flew over the
area and found no oil. The 7-inch-vent to Access the oil tanks would was under water in one of the
holds. The heavy fuel is in a bottom tank, and there was no electricity on board. In order to pump
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up the oil, it would need a temperature of 60 degrees and so it was too cold to be pumped up in the
current situation with the conditions for lightering deteriorating continuously. It was not possible to
determine the risk of an oil spill while the extent of the damage to the hull remained unknown. The
Coast Guard Forces awaited an improvement of the weather and daylight. The "KBV 003" and "KBV
202 - Triton" secured the vessel to minimize the risk that the ship drifted as the anchors were let go.
The Coast Guard has been in contact with the Navy's vessel "Belos" which can assist with divers and
a ROV. The Coast Guard's own ROV was transported from Stockholm and Gothenburg during the
night would are available for delivery to Kalmar on Nov 30 if needed. On Nov 30 at 9 a.m. a new
assessment of the situation will take place. (Source & Photo: Vesseltracker - Swedish Coast Guard)
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RESOLVE COMPLETES FEDERALIZED WRECK REMOVAL AT MONA
ISLAND ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
Resolve Salvage & Fire, the salvage, emergency response and wreck removal subsidiary of Resolve
Marine Group, Inc., has completed the removal of the grounded 202-foot freighter Jireh from Mona
Island. Mona Island lies 35 miles off the western coast of Puerto Rico and is a 22- square-mile
ecological reserve managed and protected by Puerto Rico’s Department of Natural and
Environmental Resources (DRNA). RESOLVE worked closely with the Unified Command --
comprising U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), the DRNA, the Puerto Rico Environmental Quality Board and
other federal, state and local response personnel -- to remove the freighter from the island. The
Jireh ran aground on June 21, 2012 with 84 passengers and crew onboard. The cause of the
grounding remains unknown. After attempts to locate the captain and owner failed, the salvage
operation was federalized by the USCG. Resolve, an OPA-90 Salvage & Marine Firefighting resource
provider, was selected by the USCG to contain any possible oil pollution at the grounding
site.Resolve first removed more than 5,000 gallons of oil/water mix and 600 tons of oiled cargo from
the freighter. The Resolve team then began cutting and removing sections of the ship to reduce the
weight in preparation for refloating the 500-ton vessel. However, according to USCG Captain Drew
Pearson, the federal on-scene coordinator for the response, "The deteriorated condition of the ship's
hull did not allow the vessel to be refloated. Operations involved cutting the remaining hull into
sections that were removed and transported to a recycling facility for final disposal." "Response
crews worked diligently, rapidly and safely to complete the removal of this vessel and prevent it
from further impacting the environment. Once the freighter was removed, it was possible for our
Natural Resource Trustees to perform final damage assessments. Now, proper restoration can begin,
ensuring that the environmental damage from this grounding is mitigated," said Capt. Pearson.
NOAA crews are reattaching and transplanting corals that were at risk from the grounding. The
transplanted corals are expected to have a high survival rate. A NOAA-authorized biologist is on site
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during all coral relocation operations to ensure proper handling and successful reattachment to the
reef. Depending on conditions at the grounding site, the coral colonies may be returned to their
original locations. The Jireh operation was funded by the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund (OSLTF),
which receives contributions through a per barrel tax paid by oil companies as well as fines levied
against companies who violate the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 and other related laws. (Source: The
Maritime Executive)
OFFSHORE NEWS
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ANOTHER PX121 DESIGN CONTRACTED BY APACHE
The PX121 PSV Blue Prosper, which was delivered by Ulstrein Verft in September, has won a longterm
contract with Apache for work in the North Sea. Sister vessel, Blue Fighter,
has had her contract with Apache renewed. Blue Prosper was delivered to Blue Ship Invest on 6
September, and entered the spot market in the British sector of the North Sea. (Source: OSO)
OLYMPIC TAURUS JOINS OLYMPIC SHIPPING’S FLEET
The new vessel Olympic Taurus has been delivered to Olympic Shipping AS from Kleven Verft AS,
the company informed. Olympic Taurus will after delivery sail to Oslo for the vessel’s naming
ceremony. Olympic Taurus is a Multipurpose Offshore Vessel with diesel electric propulsion, low
fuel consumption and high flexibility. The vessels pertaining to this type represent a new generation
of environmentally friendly and operational state of the art multipurpose vessels, where much
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TWO CREWBOATS SOLD TO MEXICO
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attention is put on fuel economy, low
emissions and large capacities both above
and below deck. Class notation Ice B (hull
only) provides for suitability in northern
areas, and the vessels will be equipped for
oil recovery operations (NOFO 2009). The
vessel is also fitted with a helideck. The
MT 6015 is being built in accordance with
the new SPS code, and will include
facilities that will make the vessel very
well suited to ROV and subsea
construction work. (Source: Olympic
Shipping)
The two U.S. flag, aluminum-hull crewboats
“Miss Angela” (exDeSoto, Parrot) and “Mr.
Nicholas” (ex-LaSalle, Robin) were sold by
Cheramie Global Marine LLC of Golden
Meadow, Louisiana to Consultoria Y Servicios
Petroleros S.A. DE C.V. (CSP) of Mexico City
on an “en-bloc”, “as is, where is” basis. The
two vessels, 115’ and 120’ length overall
respectively, are close sister designs with slightly different dimensions and tonnages, built by
Camcraft Inc. in Jean Lafitte, Louisiana in 1979 and 1980. “Miss Angela” and “Mr. Nicholas” have
quarters for four crew and the capability to transport up to 54 and 59 passengers respectively in air
conditioned cabins. Both vessels are powered by two outer GM 12V71TI and one GM12V92TI
center main engines developing a
speed of abt. 20kn and fitted with
enclosed stern controls. Deck cargo
capacity is abt. 30 tons on a 58 – 60’
clear deck aft. The new Owners’
intentions are to remove the vessels
from U.S. registration and reflag for
oilfield service in Mexican waters in
the near future. Marcon acted as the
sole broker between buyers and sellers in the transaction. (Source: Marcon)
SPHERE OFFSHORE SOLUTIONS, LLC APPOINTS ANDREW COX VICE
PRESIDENT
Sphere Offshore Solutions LLC, a marine survey and rig moving company and member of the Signet
Maritime Corporation group of companies, announces the appointment—in a newly created
executive leadership position—of Captain Andrew Cox as Vice President. Captain Cox is located in
the company’s Houston, Texas headquarters. Sphere Offshore Solutions provides tow master services
throughout the globe. The appointment of Captain Cox increases Sphere’s services capabilities.
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consultancy to offshore oil and gas industry clients,” says
Cox. President J. Barry Snyder, Signet Maritime
Corporation, comments, “We welcome Captain Cox to
this expanded management position, designed expressly
to underscore the commitment Sphere and Signet have to
the marine consultancy sector.” With a Class 1 (Master
Mariner) Foreign-Going Certificate of Competency,
Captain Cox has more than 20 years of experience in the
marine oil and gas and rig transport service sector. In
1991, Captain Cox began his career with GL Noble
Denton as Senior Surveyor, concluding his highly
successful tenure as Vice President of GLND’s Marine Department before joining Sphere. Captain
Andrew Cox is a welcomed addition to Sphere Offshore Solutions, LLC and Signet Maritime
Corporation as the company expands Sphere’s tow master, rig moving and marine warranty survey
interests worldwide. (Source: Sphere Offshore Solutions)
SK LINE 71 RENAMED
type. (Source: Ko Rusman; Photo: Aad Noorland)
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COCHIN SHIPYARD DELIVERS SCI YAMUNA
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The in the last Tugs Towing & Offshore
Newsletter reported SK Line 71 (Imo 9651345)
has been renamed Vega Crusader last week in
the port of Cape Town. Also reported is that she
will change of flag in Singapore. Further other
SK Line’s with number will be renamed in Vega
Juniz, Vega Emtoli; Vega Inruda and the Vega
Jaanca. There are of the same type still +20 be
built at the Huan Hup Yard for different owners.
Four for Sentinel. Ten for Martens which two of
them during the construction are sold already.
There has also been a lot of Vroon of this same
Cochin Shipyard Limited today, on Nov. 27, handed over the new high-tech Rolls Royce Platform
Supply Vessel of UT 755 CD design to Shipping Corporation of India. The vessel named SCI Yamuna
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vessel is dually classed under the Rules
and Regulations of Det Norske Veritas
(DNV) and Indian Register of Shipping
(IRS) and registered under the Indian
flag with Mumbai as the homeport.
This 79 x 16 Metre vessel is a high end
Diesel Electric PSV with 4 Nos 994
KW Diesel gensets and 2 Nos 1470 KW
Azimuth thrusters. The vessel with
redundant dynamic positioning (DP2)
system features has been assigned the
‘CLEAN DESIGN’ notation by DNV
signifying the highest levels of
environmental compliance. The vessel complies with the highest levels of Comfort class COMF-
V(3)C(3) requirement which signifies extremely low noise and vibration level as also high degree of
human comfort in the accommodation. The NAUT OSV (A) notation on the vessel means that the
vessel’s bridge systems are laid down meeting stringent ergonomic and safety requirements. The
vessel is also equipped with external fire fighting (FiFi-1) equipment, inerted stainless steel tanks for
carriage of low flash liquids like methanol and is fully outfitted to meet UKOOA type-C
requirements for emergency rescue and recovery functions for up to 20 rescues. The above features
mean that the vessel is in the highest grade of PSVs which can meet the most demanding
requirements of all global oil majors. (Source: Shipbuilding Tribune)
STATOIL EXTENDS CHARTER FOR PSV STRIL PIONER IN NORTH SEA
Statoil has extended the
charter for “Stril Pioner”
with two year-long firm
contract from July 2013, with
further two by two year
options, Møkster announced.
“Stril Pioner” was one of the
first gas fueled supply (PSV)
vessels in North Sea
operation and has been
operating for Statoil since
delivery, July 2003. “Stril Pioner” is a large PSV of VS-4403(LNG) design with length of 95m,
breadth 20.4m, dead weight (DWT) of more than 6,000 t and large under-deck capacities. Møkster
looks forward to continuation of cooperation with Statoil. Møkster has presently four vessels on long
term contracts with Statoil and will have one additional PSV new-build delivered for Statoil’s
Barents Sea operation from July 2014. (Source: Simon Møkster)
SPECTRUM EXTENDS CONTRACT FOR ‘HAWK EXPLORER’
SeaBird Exploration Plc announced that contract for M/V Hawk Explorer has been extended by
Spectrum ASA for an estimated 45 days and will work under the new Framework Agreement.
SeaBird is a global provider of marine acquisition for 2D/3D and 4D seismic data, and associated
products and services to the oil and gas industry. (Source: Seabird)
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MARINER SEA SOLD
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Arena Offshore Brokers Ltd.-
Istanbul is pleased to announce the
delivery of "UT 705L Type DP1
Platform Supply Vessel - Mv
Mariner Sea" (Imo 7727384) from
Mssrs Secunda Canada Marine to
the Undisclosed Nigerian Buyers.
The Norway 1979 built vessel has a
length of 87.92 mtrs a beam of 18.00
mtrs a depth of 7.15 mtrs. She has a
grt of 2,904 tons and a nrt of 871
tons. She is powered by two main generators of 2,300 bhp and classed Lloyds Register of Shipping
100A1 LMC UMS DP(AM). (Source: Arena Offshore Brokers)
JAYA HOLDINGS DELIVERS ADVANCED AHTS TO ATLANTIC TOWING
Jaya Holdings has delivered the largest
vessel thus far built at its Tuas,
Singapore, shipyard, the 85 m, Wärtsilä
VS4622 design, anchor handling tug
supply vessel Jaya Supreme. The vessel
was handed over to Canadian buyers,
Atlantic Towing Limited, at a delivery
ceremony at the shipyard this morning,
attended by senior executives from Jaya
and Atlantic Towing, their suppliers,
contractors, friends and others. "Jaya Supreme is the largest and most advanced vessel to be built at
our shipyard," said Siew Koon Lim, President – Shipbuilding & Shiprepair at Jaya. "A challenging
task, it is therefore a source of great pride for us to deliver a vessel of such complexity to the precise
requirements of our client." The Jaya Supreme, to be re-named Atlantic Kestrel, is among the most
sophisticated offshore vessels ever built in Singapore. The 85-m vessel, classed by Det Norske Veritas
(DNV), will deliver under the Singapore flag. Seng Fatt Kwan, Senior Vice President – Engineering,
said: "Jaya Supreme was an amazing challenge. The huge amount of automation and the new
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notations made this a ground-breaking project for my team. All of us are so proud that Jaya has
delivered a vessel of such sophistication on time, within budget, and exceeding the design
performance parameters." George Horsington, President – Business Development, Jaya Holdings,
said: "Production of oil and gas in shallow waters like the Java Sea has peaked, so the oil majors have
moved into deeper waters. Offshore drilling has taken off in difficult and remote locations like the
North Atlantic, Greenland, the Russian Arctic Sea and the Barents Sea. Exploration in such areas
requires support ships to meet the challenges of harsh environments. The delivery of Jaya Supreme
sends a clear signal we are ready and able to supply the technically advanced vessels needed." Jaya
Supreme's main engines deliver over 16,000 bhp power output with a continuous bollard pull of 211
metric tons. The vessel has been built to Wärtsilä's exacting VS4622 design, with Clean Design
notation from DNV that limits air emissions and sea pollution and a green passport to enhance
future recyclability. For emergency oil spill response purposes, the vessel features oil recovery tanks.
Jaya Supreme is highly maneuverable, its 22-metre beam giving excellent stability even in the rough
seas of the North Atlantic winter. Built with DYNPOS-AUTR Dynamic Positioning (Class 2), the
ship is fitted with two bow thrusters and two in the stern, 19-ton and 13-ton thrust apiece
respectively. The vessel bridge is designed for Naut-OSV(A) notation, significantly enhancing
navigation and communication capabilities. For work in areas close to the Arctic Circle, the vessel
has DNV's Ice-1A class notation, applicable for ships operating in broken channels made by breakers
in first-year ice or in open waters with small floes. Jaya Supreme is built to Comf-V(3) class, which
keeps noise and vibration levels within strict parameters. Comfort Class is typically found on
passenger ships rather than OSVs, demonstrating strong commitment to the welfare of its crew
complement, up to 45. The ship is fitted with a 400 tonne line-pull Brattvaag anchor handling and
towing winch. It has additional spooling capacity for deepwater work, twin sets of shark's jaws,
towing pins, and two remote control travelling cranes. Jaya Supreme's sister ship, the Jaya Sovereign,
will be delivered in November 2013. Marine Log. (Source: Marine Log; Photo: NMJ)
HAVYARD DELIVERS KAN TAN 225 TO SINOPEC
The Havyard 843 CD designed vessel, Kan Tan
225, has been named and delivered to the
major oil corporation of Sinopec in China. This
is the first edition of the next generation of
medium-sized AHTS’s. Kan Tan 225 is
designed by Havyard Group AS, with main
offices in Fosnavåg in Sunnmøre, Norway and
a branch office in Shanghai. The ship`s owner,
Sinopec, is the second largest oil corporation of
China and the country`s largest manufacturer
and supplier of refined oil products. The naming ceremony for Kan Tan 225, constructed at the
Yuexin Shipyard near Shanghai was held on Monday at the shipyard. “This is the first vessel of this
specific Havyard 843 CD design that has been constructed. It is an AHTS doing more than 17 knots,
it is 81 metres in length with a breadth of 19.5 metres,” says Director for International Projects at
Havyard Ship Technology AS, Bjørn Bergsnes. Havyard characterizes the vessel as being the next
generation of medium sized AHTS’s. !Kan Tan 225 is a complicated prototype of a high standard.
The Chinese shipyard therefore uses slightly longer time on constructing this vessel compared to
slightly easier types of vessels that they have previously constructed. It is very impressive to see
what they now have managed to complete,” says Bergsnes. Bergsnes and Mao Liling at Havyard`s
Shanghai office were both present at the naming ceremony on Monday together with amongst
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others, the Sinopec represents; President Mr. Zuo Wenqi and General Director for Shipbuilding, Mr.
Shu Kaixi. ” We are very pleased with the vessel from Havyard Group”, the Sinopec Management
representatives pointed out, adding that they are looking forward to a continued cooperation with
the Norwegian group. Facts on Havyard CD Length: 81 m; Breadth: 19.5 m; Speed: 17 knots; Deck
area: 560 square m; Crew 34 persons; Dead weight: 3200 tonnes. (Source: Havyard)
WINDFARM NEWS
THREE NEW WINDFARM SUPPORT VESSELS LAUNCHED
BMT Nigel Gee Ltd, a subsidiary of BMT
Group Ltd, the leading international
maritime design, engineering and risk
management consultancy, announces that
three new Windfarm Support Vessels built
to a BMT design have been launched over a
period of ten days from three different
shipyards, two in Europe and one in Asia.
The vessels range from a 19.4m propeller
driven conventional catamaran design to a
26m Extreme Semi-Swath (XSS), fitted with
active motion damping systems consisting of
T-Foils and interceptors. Sea trials for two of the vessels have been completed, both of which have
met all expected performance criteria. The XSS is currently in transit to the open sea in order for
trials to commence in the coming weeks. Ed Dudson, Technical Director of BMT Nigel Gee,
comments: “To finally see our designs come to life and take to the water is an extremely proud
moment – so for it to happen three times in ten days is fantastic. We are confident that these vessels
will set a new benchmark for quality and capability in the offshore wind market. We are now
looking forward to these vessels entering service and continuing our support to deliver state of the
art designs which are designed specifically to meet our customers’ requirements.” (Source: BMT)
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CONVERSION OF DP GEZINA STARTED
In response to the growing European market for wind energy, Chevalier Floatels has initiated the
development of a new design concept for staff accommodation and transport to offshore wind farms
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installations. Chevalier Floatels’
ethos is that their vessels are
more than just ‘floating
accommodations’. The
wellbeing and comfort of the
staff on board is paramount.
However, there is also much
focus on reducing operating costs
(including fuel),
environmental/social aspects and
of course reliability. For this
purpose, Chevalier Floatels
recently purchased two ships, which will be converted and upgraded according to this philosophy.
On 31 October 2012 Holland Shipyards was commissioned to undertake the conversion. The first
ship, to be named DP Gezina, will have Lloyd's class approval and will operate as a DP2 Service
Support Vessel. It will also be built according to the SPS Code. To implement this philosophy and its
higher standards successfully into the design and building process, Chevalier Floatels involved super
yacht and interior specialists in the project at an early stage to work side-­‐by-­‐side with the
offshore experts. Thus providing a guarantee of a high level of reliability, efficiency and comfort.
The hull design, in combination with various techniques on board, provides the vessel with very
pleasant sea keeping characteristics to begin with, thus reducing seasickness to an absolute
minimum. The high quality finish of the cabins and bathrooms almost give people the illusion that
they are on board of a luxury yacht or have checked in an exclusive (land) hotel. TV, internet and
game consoles are in every cabin, just to mention some of the facilities on board. Common
recreational areas, fitness rooms and 24-­‐hour service are among the other pleasant standards on
board. The water makers, waste water purification system, (solid) waste management system,
conditioned and separate food storage areas, and capacity of the (fuel) tanks provide 30-­‐day
autonomy. DP Gezina offers accommodation to 60 people each in single-­‐berth cabins, but with a
few simple adjustments the vessel can optionally facilitate 90 persons (preparations will be made to
enable modification of part of the accommodation to two-­‐berth cabins). Top spec navigation and
bridge equipment, with integrated automation and monitoring systems guarantee a safe and reliable
voyage. The extensive propulsion plant, consisting of two 360 ° azimuthing thrusters, a retractable
360° bow thruster and a fixed bow thruster, ensures high manoeuvrability of the ship. The
propulsion plants are powered by a diesel-­‐electric system controlled by a power management
system. This assures that the diesel engines always run at an optimal load, thus fuel consumption is
relatively low and the emission of harmful exhaust gases is greatly reduced. A self-­‐stabilising
Ampelmann personnel transfer platform, that actively compensates all vessel motions, with a
walkway will be fitted on deck of DP Gezina. As a result of the optimised placement of the
Ampelmann, entrance platforms of windmills (or working decks of a platform) can be accessed
straight from the vessel. The result is no more dangerous transfers close to the water and the
waves are necessary. In combination with a reliable DP2 system and a powerful set of retractable
stabilizers, a safe, easy and fast transfer of the vessel to the windmills can be guaranteed. Even with
wave heights of 3 meters (significant) work can continue, resulting in 85 to 90% efficiency, even
more versatile. It will, for example, include multibeam sonar facilities to perform bottom-­‐surveys
and inspections of foundations of offshore structures. Because of the completeness and the multi-
­‐purpose character, the vessel has a high efficiency and offers a wide range of employability, with
very little or no down-­‐time. Above the focus has been on transporting persons and equipment to
offshore wind farm installations, however this Service Support Vessel has also been developed with
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the offshore oil and gas exploration/exploitation in mind. So, of course, the vessel is also prepared for
this market: with a few simple minor adjustments it can also be deployed in this market. At the end
of April 2013 DP Gezina scheduled to be operational for action and available to as staff
accommodation and transport vessel for offshore maintenance and installation projects in the wind,
oil and gas industry. Main Characteristics: Length, oa = 69,40 m; Length, pp = 60,20 m; Breadth, wl
= 11,40 m; Breadth, max = 13,40 m; Draught = 3,10 m; Capacity = 60 to 90 persons. Class Lloyd’s
). Notation Service Support Vessel -­‐ SPS-­‐code 2008. (Source:
Chevalier Floatels and Holland Shipyards)
MARITIME CRAFT SERVICES ORDERS THREE MORE DAMEN TWIN AXE
FAST CREW SUPPLIERS
Maritime Craft Services (Clyde) Ltd has
ordered three more Damen Twin Axe Fast
Crew Suppliers just months after taking
delivery of its first FCS 2610 catamarans.
Based in Largs, Ayrshire (UK), MCS
signed for three Twin Axes in November.
The vessels will be delivered in the first
quarter 2013. With more than 30 years of
experience, the Scottish firm operates a
16-strong fleet of tugs and workboats
internationally and already has several
Damen vessels including Multi Cats,
Shoalbusters and Dredge Helpers. MCS has been active in the offshore wind market for many years
but decided to enter the crew transfer market in 2011. The company’s first Twin Axe FCS 2610,
MCS Sirocco was delivered in April this year and the second, MCS Pampero is awaiting a heavy lift
carrier in Singapore and is due to arrive in Rotterdam before the end of the year. New Twin Axe
standard: Arjen van Elk, Damen Sales Manager North, West & South Europe, says that these latest
two MCS vessels are built according to the new “Damen standard” FCS 2610, which has evolved and
is now outfitted with a larger wheelhouse and superstructure, providing more accommodation space
than the first models. The Twin Axe design is a further development of Damen’s pioneering and
highly successful Sea Axe concept. This unique hull form provides excellent seakeeping behaviour
and means that the vessel can travel at full speed (26 knots), while still providing a safe and
comfortable ride for the crew. The vessel can easily handle 2.5 m significant wave heights, without
losing any performance and extensive tests have proven that the vessel reduces bow slamming
entirely under certain conditions. Offshore Wind standard: Introduced to the market in June 2011,
the Damen Twin Axe Fast Crew Supplier 2610 is already establishing itself as “the industry
standard” in the offshore wind industry when it comes to a number of maintenance tasks. Damen
was delighted when a major wind turbine manufacturer recently put out a tender requiring that
companies deploy Twin Axe vessels when handling its turbines. Damen is the only manufacturer of
this type of catamaran, which was developed in close cooperation with the Delft University of
Technology and other scientific research institutes. Although the vessel has been eagerly adopted by
the offshore wind industry, the vessel is suitable in multiple roles and provides a very stable
platform for diving support for instance. It can easily be converted back into a basic crew supplier
overnight. (Source: Damen)
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VEKA LAUNCHES FIRST HIGH SPEED CRAFT
Last week the first “Animal” Multipurpose
Catamaran was launched, the first ship in a
series of high speed crafts. With this highly
innovative support vessel for the offshore
industry, VEKA Group has developed a very
powerful workboat, specialized in
transporting technical personnel and working
material to and from wind farms. Every ship
of this new “Animal” line will get an animal
name and the first one is baptized “Whale of
the Waves”. A second catamaran is under
construction and will soon be delivered. A
unique and specialized ship with a wide range of technical innovations developed for a more
efficient maintenance of wind turbines. The new hull shape provides high stability in heavy weather
and pushes the boundaries of the ship. The strong and lightweight aluminum construction ensures
safety, high speed and high performance of this catamaran. Technical Specifications: Length Overall:
19,40 M / 63,65 Ft; Length Hull: 18,70 M / 61,35 Ft; Length Waterline: 17,60 M / 57,75 Ft; Beam
Overall: 7,00 M / 22,97 Ft; Draught (Base to DWL): 1,00 M / 57,75 Ft; Displacement (lightship):
45.000 Kg; Total Fuel Capacity: 6.000 L; Number passengers + Crew: 12 Pax + 3 Crew; Drying Room
suits & gear: 1 Signif; working wave height: 2 M H/s; Engines: 2x MTU 8V2000 M72 / 979 HP;
Waterjets: Hamilton Jet; Service Speed: 23 Kts.; Sprint Speed: 27 Kts.; Cargo: 73 m2 deck space 10
mt; Container(s): 3x 10 feet (2x bow, 1x aft.). From the 28 th of November 2012 the ship can be
visited in Werkendam (NL). (Source: Veka Group)
YARD NEWS
EDUARDO AUTRAN OUTLINES US$235.5 BILLION PETROBRAS
SPENDING PLANS
Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras has laid out its latest growth projections for oil production, as part
of a five year plan that sees international partners as integral to developing the shipbuilding
expertise required to expand Brazil’s offshore sector. Eduardo Autran, Petrobras Executive Manager
of Supply and Logistics, outlined the company’s development plan at the Royal Institution of Naval
Architect’s annual Presidents Invitation Lecture in London on 21 November. Over 150
representatives of the global maritime industry heard an information-packed lecture in which Mr
Autran revealed spending plans for both upstream and downstream activities from 2012 to 2016,
including a fleet expansion programme that will see the Petrobras fleet grow from 287 ships at the
end of 2010 to 433 ships by 2017. As a result of the major investment programme Mr Autran said
that Petrobras will double its oil production and its crude oil reserves, increase its refining capacity
by 70% and see a 50% increase in its market. He said Petrobras would continue to cultivate local
suppliers as a key source for its vessels and equipment procurement plans. However, he emphasised
that local yards and other offshore industry would also continue to seek expertise from international
partners to ensure that targets are met. There are already 47 yards in operation in Brazil with a
further 11 yards under construction. Some 62,000 workers are directly employed in the industry,
which has an orderbook totalling 6.8m dwt, and orders for 19 offshore oil platforms and a further 21
deepsea rigs. The major challenge is to increase the local content for these orders, Mr Autran said,
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and for that there is a need for human resources – the people with the skills to meet the demand
from an expanding industry. (Source: Royal Institute of Naval Architects)
NEWBUILDING 125 CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES AT SIMEK
Painting of the sections for Newbuilding 125, a Platform Supply Vessel of UT 755 LC design which
is being built for Atlantic Offshore, is proceeding well at Simek Shipyard. Sea trials, naming
ceremony and delivery of the Newbuilding 125 will take place end of April 2013. So far, the
superstructure has been painted and currently block 1 is being painted. After it has been painted
completely, block 1 will be placed at the correct position on the slipway. Block 5, the superstructure
will be assembled after sea-launching in February 2013 by a floating crane. The UT 755 LC is a
development of the popular UT 755 series vessel, designed specifically for supplying equipment to
oil and gas platforms. The vessel will have an extended hull and larger deck space to increase the
capacity for transportation of solid and liquid cargo. (Source: Simek Shipyard)
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DAMEN SECURES PONTOONS AND LANDING CRAFTS ORDERS
During a ceremonial party last Wednesday 21st
of November Damen Shipyards signed the
contracts for another 4 vessels. Damen
Shipyards invited all the workers, suppliers and
customer representatives to celebrate this new
order. During the evening, with 1500 spectators,
the contracts were signed for the building of 2
pieces Damen Stan Pontoon 4113 with heavy
deck execution. Those pontoons are for Damen’s
stock position but intended to be for the
Australian market. The two pontoons will be
finished in February 2013. Also a contract was signed for a Damen Stan Lander 5915 for Smit
Lamnalco. Smit Lamnalco will use the Landing Craft vessel for the Shell project in Gabon and is
scheduled to be finished at the end of 2013. Last but not least a contract was signed for Damen’s new
customer AG&P. This contract contains a huge Module Offloading pontoon of 140*40 meters and
will be used as a transition pontoon for a huge LNG project in Australia. This pontoon has high
ballast capacities and will be delivered by the end of 2013. Damen Shipyards Pontoons&Barges
division is a young division within the Damen Shipyards Group and has an order book of more than
40 vessels at the moment. The philosophy of Damen Shipyards to have vessels on stock to ensure
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short delivery times is also a part of the Pontoons&Barges division and at this moment several
finished or semi-finished barges are available in both Rotterdam or Nantong-China. (Source:
Damen)
SENTINEL CONFIRMS AHTS ORDER
Malaysian offshore firm Nam Cheong has recently
won a new order for four AHTS new buildings from
overseas shipowners, with Sentinel Marine emerging
as one of the new owners for the new buildings. The
Singapore-based shipowner confirms that it has
booked two AHTS vessels with the Malaysian
shipbuilder. China’s Fujian South East Shipyard will
build the vessels for delivery in the third and fourth
quarters of 2013. (Source: Asiasis)
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� 11-vessel order with DMS Maritime culminates in Rescue Gear Ship for the Royal
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� Maritime Craft Services orders three more Damen Twin Axe Fast Crew Suppliers
� Esbjerg in the running to become one of the world’s 20 Energy Cities
� Boskalis holds 33% stake in Dockwise
� Goodtime III at Great Lakes Shipyard fro drydocking and repairs
� The Great Lakes Group goes live with new website
� Eduardo Autran outlines US$235.5 billion Petrobras spending plans
� Sphere Offshore Solutions, LLC Appoints Andrew Cox Vice President
� Boskalis holds 29% stake in Dockwise
� Boskalis acquires 22% stake in Dockwise
� New Boat Ready to flex its Mussels
� Boskalis acquires stake of more than 10% in Dockwise
� Jan de Nul Dredging chooses again for No Limit
� Boskalis announces intended offer on Dockwise
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