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100 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News ? AUGUST 2014 ships, the system delivers added efÞ cien-cy by accelerating turnaround time and improving efÞ ciency on the quay side. Where is it installed and in use today? The ShoreTension system has undergone extensive tests after it was introduced to a number of end-users at various ports around the world, such as Rotterdam (The Netherlands), Sines (Portugal) and Cotonou (Benin). Tests are ongoing in Australia and Chile. The successful completion of these projects demonstrates the reliability of the sys-tem, which will deÞ nitely open up many new opportunities for ShoreTension B.V. While we understand the weight and ß ota-tion characteristics of rope made with DSM Dyneema technology, historically penetra- tion in the maritime and offshore market has been stunted by reliance on traditional product. How do you see the market today? Risk adversity and Reliabil- ity are the key-words in this industry. This has obviously consequences with regards to the speed of penetration but also the advantage that if customers/end-users accept your solution, it will be a sustainable relationship. I feel that we are at a tipping point with the offshore market. In many other subsegments, like tugging and towing, we have been prov-ing the advantages of Dyneema. In your view, what have been the traditional HEAVY LIFTING A four-way partnership between Sho- reTension BV, Hoenderop BV, Gleistein Ropes and DSM Dyneema BV delivers revolutionary ShoreTension stand- alone vessel mooring system. MR #8 (98-105).indd 100MR #8 (98-105).indd 1008/5/2014 10:24:21 AM8/5/2014 10:24:21 AM