regulated industry in the world.” How- ever, commercial success depends on many factors, not least a predictable OPEX. Over the past four years, SMD has worked with Oil States Industries to calculate cost per tonne ? gures for prospective customers. Patania II uses jet water pumps to Oil States’
and necessitate regular recalibra- The CP level of structures can be measured with conven- tions — typically after every kilometer of pipeline surveyed, tional CP probes, provided that the structure is not buried or or every hour. www.marinetechnologynews.com 17 MTR #3 (1-17).indd 17 4/4/2024 8:57:23 A
underwater pipelines and struc- replacements, which also aligns well with sustainable opera- tures from corrosion, is relatively straightforward. tional practices in the offshore industry. However, in order to Made of alloys like aluminum, Zinc and is some protect underwater assets effectively, the
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We are in that tough period with both recruiting and reten- their way up the “hawsepipe” from able bodied seaman to tion at the same time. It’s a national problem. master on our ships. We really want to grow our mariners We need to ensure our pay and bene? ts; the predictability from within. There’s
was disrupted; contested logistics in World War ships were delayed; docks were II, for example, all of the opera- stacked high with containers; tional commander’s after-ac- rail terminals were clogged; tion reports in the Paci? c and truckers could get access to Atlantic theaters talked about
vessels The Question of Emissions to offshore wind projects will reduce, driving demand for ad- Given that SOVs and CSOVs operate in a segment target- ditional CSOVs. ing reduced emissions, and many operate in the North Eu- Outside of China, the Asia Paci? c region is in the early ropean segment, characterized
safety considerations an ever-pres- strong BBS culture is through obser- safety culture. The above are only a few ent factor in everything we do - from vational assessments. Here, when con- of the many practices that can support a training, to assessment, to planning and venient, one crew member acts as an
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Bay Design Group, and originally slated for a 2023 delivery, is now scheduled for 2024 delivery. Master Boat Builders is also constructing more conven- tional vessels. In mid-2023, it announced an order for two 92-foot escort tugs, with design by Robert Allan, Ltd. to be built for Moran Towing, based in
oor of 1,000 feet above sea level and the Air Force asked BOEM to keep structures below that panies that vessel navigation and safety may present opera- tional restrictions, that “portions of the lease areas may not height. BOEM advises that prospective wind energy com- panies will need an agreement with
PTI/PTO "In a typical LNG carrier, permanent magnet technology improves ef? ciency by 2-4% compared to synchronous machines." – Dr. Jussi Puranen, Head of Product Line, Electric Machines, at Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch The Switch’s shaft generators start from <1MW and range up to 12MW+.
the lifetime of the vessel. Link means you can add the control of the thruster, he says. The Switch has more than 100 shaft generators in operation Additionally, shipowners can move further towards the and well over 100 in its production pipeline. Most commonly IMO’s 2050. They can test out energy storage
better use of a ship’s less expensive main engine power. Propeller ef? ciency and cavitation are considered along with Adding power take in (PTI) functionality means the system the ef? ciency of the engine over a range of power outputs. can also act as a motor to provide the power boost needed to “We
AMERICAN ROLL-ON ROLL-OFF CARRIER (ARC) operate a US ? ag ship just for the MSP customer through that global network. As an example of “clarity and con- stipend. It’s a cargo driven industry, and We are certainly a unique business unit sistency,” Ebeling points ? rst to “the those cargoes help to
COVER FEATURE times of con? ict or in other national said Ebeling. “If you look at Iraq and tors bring to the table, all provided by emergencies, and the program also Afghanistan, 98% of those cargoes the MSP ? eet, and it would cost the provides DoD access to MSP partici- were transported to the
the cargo that moves on US ? ag vessels. Really, it’s cargo – those preference cargoes – that’s the key incentive for US ? ag operators in international trade. Nobody’s going to operate a US ? ag ship just for the MSP stipend. It’s a cargo driven industry, and those cargoes help to offset the foreign
the vast capabilities of the ARC ? eet and logistics network, as well as the challenges and opportunities ahead for U.S.-? ag ships in the international trade. By Greg Trauthwein y the numbers’ is a simplis- “We’ve fully recapitalized our ? eet portant that that program stays strong tic means to
. simple example comparing a “typical” FPSO with a “typical” • The increased deployment of carbon capture tech- ? oating wind project deploying conventional moorings. nologies coupled with the reinjection of carbon dioxide into If we apply this simple “rule of thumb” approach to our wells (e.g. Petrobras
transport as both Energy transition and alternative fuels are [email protected] a global commerce enabler and a bedrock of everywhere. While traditional diesel is still Offshore Energy Editor Amir Garanovic national and economic security again comes the overwhelming fuel of choice powering garanovic@offsh
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that the vast potential for depth].” offshore wind extends beyond the reach of tradi- When talk turns to ? oating wind, there are many long-estab- tional ? xed-bottom units, and conservative esti- lished technologies and companies in the ? oating offshore oil Tmates call for 300 GW of ? oating offshore
four of its 18 Ohio-class SSBNs and They can also operate without the wires, These weapons are launched over the side converted them to conventional cruise using their own active or passive sensors. of surface ships with the ubiquitous MK missile carriers. The ? rst four Ohio- They are programmed
mines, and both Tomahawk foot hull section to carry Tomahawk cruise missiles and the and Harpoon missiles. Later ships in the class had vertical Conventional Prompt Strike hypersonic missile. launch missile tubes located forward of the pressure hull to Like the 688s, the Virginia-class boats are built