MS Sensation Hits Willemsbrug in Rotterdam
On the Nieuwe Maas in Rotterdam, six empty containers have fallen overboard as the container vessel the MS Sensation hit the Willemsbrug. Authorities suspect the captain made an error in judgement. Below a video made by RTV Rijnmond.
Filmed by Jasper Pieterman, published by RTV Rijnmond
Onderwerpen: Maritime accidents, Port of Rotterdam.
Installing the Heaviest Monopile Foundations Ever Used
Offshore wind is one of the biggest new markets in maritime industry. On 8 May, the Northern department of the KNVTS organises a lecture on the transport and installation of offshore wind foundations. Speaker at the lecture is Edwin van de Brug, commercial manager Ballast Nedam Offshore. This company uses its vessel, the HLV Svanen, for delivering and installing wind turbine foundations.
Van de Brug will focus on the installation of the monopiles for the offshore windfarm Walnet 2 in England. The heaviest monopole foundations ever used have been installed for this project (the poles are 6.5 m in diameter, 70 m long and weigh up to 850 t a piece).
Below a video of the operation.
Onderwerpen: KNVTS, Offshore wind.
Marin Opens World’s First Depressurised Wave Basin
Marin’s new Depressurised Wave Basin (DWB) combines a depressurised towing tank with a wave maker, creating a world's first. The DWB was officially inaugurated on March 19 by Maxime Verhagen, the Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation.
Below a video of the tank.
Onderwerpen: Depressurised Wave Basin, Marin, research.
First True Hybrid System to Be Installed on Board an Offshore Supply Vessel
A true hybrid energy system is currently being developed for installation on board the offshore supply vessel Viking Lady. A large battery pack for energy storage will soon be installed. When the new system is complete, the operation of the engine will be more smooth and cost effective giving further emission reductions.
Below a video of the Viking Lady.
Onderwerpen: Hybrid, Viking Lady.
DMC Develops Single Weld Nozzle Spinning Method
Damen Marine Components (DMC) has developed a pioneering nozzle production method bases on a single weld seam on the inner side of the nozzle. This makes the process much more efficient and environmentally friendly. The new Nozzle Spinning Machine can deliver nozzles up to 4.5 m at short notice.
Below a video of the new production method.
Onderwerpen: Damen Shipyards, Maritime welding technology.
World's First Plugin Hybrib 'Green Ship'
Former Canadian Coast Guard vessel Tsekoa II is being refurbished and will be used for coastal oceanography and hydrographic research. The vessel will also serve as a platform for green shipping research and development and is the world’s first plugin hybrid ‘Green Ship’.
Watch a video by the University of Victoria below.
Onderwerpen: Conversion, Hybrid, research.
