Skills - Case studies

As a result of Johanniter and VTSEP’s collaboration, Johanniter purchased Response Simulator with a maritime module from VSTEP for the exercise in February and March 2023. For this event, they will be using VR, showcasing how the environment will be affected by ship collisions and oil spills. Hence, the people in charge can be trained to make the right decisions to contain and combat it timely.  Reducing environmental impact VSTEP is proud to be a part of such a good cause. It stri...

Wider in Italy has selected a pair of MAN 12V175D-MEV marine variable-speed genset engines for its new Moonflower 72 Project. The Wider serial hybrid propulsion system is made up of two 1,860 kW-rated variable speed engines and 1 MWh battery bank. In combination with the permanent magnet alternators providing electric power for a DC grid, the MAN 175D engines are ideal for guaranteeing the lowest fuel-consumption at variable speed. Both engines will be supplied along with MAN Energy Solutions&r...

MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has received a significant order for delivering container lashing systems for twelve 23,500+ TEU container vessels for Hapag-Lloyd. The vessels will be built at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) in South Korea. The order was booked into Cargotec’s 2022 third quarter orders received. The vessels are scheduled to be delivered to the owner between the second quarter of 2023 and the fourth quarter of 2024. Hapag-Lloyd and MacGregor partnership...

Inmarsat, the internationally renowned company in global, mobile communications, provided Sea-Kit International’s uncrewed surface vessel (USV) - Maxlimer with connectivity services to transmit data and video from the site of the recent underwater volcanic eruption in Tonga. As part of an international project to assess the environmental damage caused by the eruption, the 12-metre remotely operated vessel mapped the volcano’s submerged caldera and measured local marine conditions....

One of the largest pump companies in the world, headquartered in Texas, in the United States of America (USA), found in WEG the ideal solution to meet its needs. The supply is part of a steel plant project in the USA and includes 51 units of the new Vertical High Thrust motors line. This line represents the consolidation of the new design of vertical three-phase induction motors with high thrust capacity and non-reverse ratchet. Vertical High Thrust motor The Vertical High Thrust motor can be...

Mark W. Barker, the first new U.S flagged Great Lakes bulker in almost 40 years, has successfully completed sea trials and will now begin trading throughout the freshwater lakes and river networks, with oil-free propeller shaft bearings from Thordon Bearings. Built in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, United States of America (USA), by Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding (Fincantieri Marine Group) for The Interlake Steamship Company, Thordon Bearings’ scope of supply includes a water lubricated RiverToug...

The solar plant will occupy a surface area of 6,420 square metres, with an installed power of 1,461.6 KWp, and a base budget of € 3,018,594.19 (Euros), including maintenance for four years. Companies can submit their bids until 5 September, 2022 at 13.00 hours. This is the first of the solar plants to be installed at the Port of Valencia, in Spain. The second will be in the automobile silo area of Terminal Valencia Europa and will involve an investment of 16 million Euros. Tender for phot...

SCAEK is a cement factory located near Setif, Algeria. The unit has WEG medium voltage motors installed, which are essential for the proper functioning of the production line. Upon detecting a failure presented by a motor that has been operating for years in the plant and, considering the fact that unscheduled stops can result in significant losses for production, the customer immediately contacted WEG, which quickly intervened to commission the spare motor, essential for these situations. W60...

WEG Portugal (WEG) supplied 271 IE3 and IE4 motors to the Maia, Portugal unit of CEREALIS – Produtos Alimentares, Lda, in order to replace the existing equipment. The main goal of this supply was to improve the energy efficiency of the company dedicated to the production and commercialisation of cereal products, by reducing the current energy consumption of the motors that work in average 24 hours per day and 340 days per year. WEG motors The WEG motors, designed and produced both in Br...

Prioritising sustainability within supply chains is becoming increasingly important for major brands worldwide. Lenovo, a globally renowned company in PC manufacture and smart technology solutions, is dedicated to optimising the use of sustainable materials, in order to minimise waste in its products. In addition to its own 2030 science-based targets, Lenovo has set a goal to remove one million tons of greenhouse gas emissions from its supply chain by fiscal year - 2025/26. Lenovo – Maer...

Reinforcing its long partnership in providing solutions for the Brazilian Navy in the most diverse vessels of its fleet, WEG recently supplied two alternators of the G Plus line with a nominal power of 100 kVA, frame 250, and 4 poles. The alternators are responsible for generating energy for the entire vessel of the river transport vessel Almirante Leverger. To meet the protection needs of the application, the alternators were specifically developed with IP44 degree of protection and using fi...

Thordon Bearings’ authorised distributor in Mexico, TZ Industrias, has secured an order to supply the Canadian company’s TG100 shaft seals, equipped with a safe return to port (SRTP) emergency seal, to a quartet of shrimpers operated by Pesquera Axel, one of the country’s leading fishing vessel operators. Bearings and seals TZ Industrias will deliver four 127mm (5in) diameter mechanical seals to the Mazatlán-based repair yard Constructora y Reparadora de Buques for ins...

The commissioning of the first of two 10” dredgers supplied to the Indian Government has just been completed by Italdraghe SpA. In the next few days, the assembly and commissioning of the other remaining 10” dredger will also take place. Italdraghe SpA had been awarded with a tender from the Indian Government for two 10” dredgers, confirming the company’s technical expertise in this market. Italdraghe 10″ dredgers supplied to India Currently, Italdraghe technicia...

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) have taken delivery of additional mobile assets for enhanced maritime security under his deep blue project. Two unmanned aircraft systems, 9 interceptor patrol boats, and 10 armored vehicles have been added to the existing assets earlier procured by the Federal Government and commissioned by President Muhammadu Buhari. Fight against maritime crimes Dr. Bashir Jamoh, Director General of NIMASA, while thanking President Buhari for...

Saga Shipping, part of Wrist Group, is committed to minimising the environmental impact of its operations in Skagen and has launched several initiatives to reduce fossil fuels, reduce energy, and rely on renewable energy sources. 182 solar panels Saga Shipping has installed 182 solar panels on top of the warehouse roof. The newly installed solar panels take up 46 m2 of roof space and generate a good portion of the annual electricity consumption of the warehouses, reducing CO2 emissions, and en...

Blue Water’s scope of the project includes chartering of the bulk vessels from Canada to Greenland as well as coordination of various shipments of material from Canada and Europe to Greenland to be used for the construction of the new airport. Pennecon Heavy Civil Pennecon Heavy Civil is the Canadian company awarded the contract for the airport construction in Qaqortoq. For the past few years, Blue Water has been in dialogue with the company regarding a solution where we assist Pennecon...

Plug Power Inc. (Plug), a global provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions for the global green hydrogen economy, will build a 35-tons-per-day green hydrogen generation plant at Port of Antwerp-Bruges in the heart of Europe. Plug signed a 30-year concession agreement to build the plant at the Belgian port, the second largest in Europe. Plug plans to erect a 100-megawatt green hydrogen plant, using its own electrolyser and liquefaction technology, on 28 acres of land leased under the agreement. Plu...

Peel L&P has formally submitted a planning application to Wirral Council to build a £25 million world class maritime centre of excellence, focused on innovation, engineering, R&D (research & development), entrepreneurship and training, within the heart of Wirral Waters. The proposed Maritime Knowledge Hub will be an architectural landmark, providing a high-level industrial and maritime facility, supporting the region’s £5 billion maritime ecosystem, where research...

MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has been selected to supply RoRo equipment for an LNG-powered RoRo vessel being built by Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (FSG) for the Tasmanian-based Australian shipping company, SeaRoad. The order was booked into Cargotec’s 2022 first quarter order intake. The vessel is scheduled to be delivered in the last quarter of 2023. Design, fabrication, and installation MacGregor’s scope of supply encompasses the design, fabrication, and installation of a...

The Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI) and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) have developed instruments for satellite-based maritime surveillance. KONGSBERG is now procuring three satellites and is establishing Norway's first satellite constellation with unique and world-leading capabilities. KONGSBERG is the Nordic region's largest company in aerospace and is a global leader in maritime surveillance. The company is now taking the next step to develop new technology and...

OceanGate Expeditions has announced Inmarsat as the 2022 Titanic Survey Expedition satellite service provider. Inmarsat’s Fleet Xpress high speed broadband satellite service will enable OceanGate Expeditions’ crew to instantly connect with scientific and operational resources anywhere in the world and to share important findings immediately, while enhancing safety for the entire operation. Modern wireless communications for maritime vessels Following the tragic loss of life in the...

Danfoss Power Solutions’ Editron division will provide the electric drivetrain systems that will power Auckland’s first two fully electric fast passenger ferries. The project will be the first to be delivered as part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with marine technology firm - EV Maritime, which will see the two companies partner to electrify fully electric fast ferry fleets in cities worldwide. Auckland is aiming for an entirely electric fleet of passenger ferries by 2040,...

Inmarsat, the pioneer in global, mobile satellite communications, is expanding its market presence in the luxury expedition market as a result of new orders for its Fleet Xpress service covering three specialised Galápagos Islands vessels. The reliability and speed of the maritime broadband service will meet guest connectivity needs for the Quasar Expeditions luxury yachts Grace and Evolution and the Kleintours cruise ship Galapagos Legend, following two contracts signed with own...

Sanmar Shipyards in Turkey have placed an order for a pair of MAN 12V175D-MM marine prime movers. The 2 x 2,040 kW-rated propulsion engines were selected to provide power for a new generation 60 TBP TRAnsverse tug. Both engines will be supplied along with MAN Energy Solutions’ versatile and efficient SCR exhaust gas after-treatment system, enabling the vessel to meet IMO Tier III emission standards. TRAnsverse tug design The engines and accompanying SCR systems will be supplied direct t...

Teknotherm’s subsidiary company in Poland has recently obtained a new contract for delivering HVAC systems to the new Ro-Pax ferry, which is intended for service between Świnoujście, in Poland and Ystad, in Sweden. The contract includes 3 hulls and 1 option. The vessel will carry trucks, vans and cars on three decks. Total lane metres will be 4100 m. The superstructure includes cabins for 400 passengers and 50 persons of the crew, public spaces include restaurant, bars, shop, passenger lo...

The last of the four Argentinian offshore patrol vessels (OPV), OPV 87 A.R.A. Contraalmirante Cordero, was delivered to the Argentine Navy. The delivery and commandment handover ceremony of the last vessel of the series marks the completion of a successful programme. A.R.A. Contraalmirante Cordero A.R.A. Contraalmirante Cordero has been delivered to the Argentine Navy in Concarneau in the presence of Francisco Cafiero, Secretary for International Defence Affairs at the Ar...

The military force for the Kingdom of Bahrain has purchased an innovative self-propelled workboat, WorkFloat, to support its growing naval fleet. Once afloat, their 12m x 6m WorkFloat will provide a useful work platform for a range of support tasks in their Naval Port. WorkFloat The WorkFloat’s equipment includes a 10tm crane that can lift just under half a ton at 13m, a deck load capacity of over 10t, a 2t deck winch that can be used for mooring work, a central moon pool for drilling o...

  BAE Systems has signed an agreement with Barzan Maintenance Shield and the Qatar Emiri Naval Force (QENF) to develop Warship Support and Naval Base Management Services for the QENF. The agreement was signed at the Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) and outlines the intent of all parties to work together to deliver world-class support for the State of Qatar’s Barzan Class Fast Attack Craft, as well as Naval Base Management Services for th...

On 28 July 2021, the world’s largest container vessel - Ever Ace, set sail from Samsung Heavy Industries’ shipyard. Owned by Evergreen Marine Corporation, Ever Ace has two Alfa Laval PureSOx scrubbers with a shared water cleaning system (WCS). This consolidated solution provides maximum reliability with a minimal footprint. Ever Ace is the first of 12 vessels planned for Evergreen’s record-breaking A Class, which comprises container vessels of nearly 24,000 TEU capacity. Power...

Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co. Ltd. has ordered 2 × MAN B&W 7S35ME-GI dual-fuel engines in connection with the construction of two 7,500 cubic-metre, liquid CO2 carriers for Northern Lights, the joint venture between Equinor, Shell and TotalEnergies. Each ME-GI engine will feature MAN Energy Solutions’ proprietary EcoEGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) system. Delivery of the 130-metre carriers has been set for mid-2024. Carbon-capture-and-storage (CCS) project Northern Lights i...