Seawork Innovations Showcase 2015

The Spirit of Innovations Showcase at Seawork 2015 will allow visitors and exhibitors to see the latest projects, products and vessels that ‘push the envelope’ of ideas and provide new solutions.

Located in Seawork's undercover exhibition area, the Innovations Showcase is judged in six main entries: vessel design and construction; marine civil engineering and construction; marine equipment, electronics and materials; diving and underwater technology; renewable energy and safety and training. A Certificate of Commendation is awarded to the winner of each category.

To qualify, all entries must have come to market in the previous 12 months and provide a valuable insight into the latest in design, technology and applications.

2014 winners

Last year’s overall Spirit of Innovation winner was MarShip UK for its Extended Drain Interval (EDI) system which was specifically developed to extend oil life in engines or closed lubrication systems such as hydraulic systems, gearboxes, thrusters, azimuths and stern tubes etc.

The ‘Training’ title went to MYMIC for its Marina Safety Simulation Training, the ‘Propulsion’ category to E P Barrus for its 180HP Diesel Outboard Motor, the ‘Diving and Underwater Technology’ category to Atlantas Marine for its Dextera subsea manipulator and the ‘Safety’ category to CQC for its Fibrelight Stretcher.

The recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award was Jack Gaston, whose first article on tugs appeared in 1965, and the Seawork Maritime Professional of the Year Award was presented to Luke Webster of PM Shipping.

2015 entries

Maritime Journal took a closer look at the entries received so far for this year and what they can offer the commercial marine industry.

20 Knots Plus Ltd

Marine MOJO is a lower body exo-skeleton designed to reduce fatigue and the risk of injury in boat crew and passengers exposed to Repeat Shock and Whole Body Vibration (WBV) during planning craft operations. It’s been developed using technology from the skiing industry, weighs just 1kg and requires no power - making it a cost effective PPE device.

Stand A267

54 North Maritime Training

The company’s new Apprenticeship in Maritime Studies – Workboats was introduced during 2014 at the Centre, which is the first training centre in the UK to deliver this training specifically tailored to cover many workboat disciplines.

Strand A10C

BCB Marine Ltd

BCB’s Floating Armor Torso System is the only known system worldwide with a 275 Newtons of buoyancy. The system automatically inflates when it comes into contact with water and is self-righting, meaning it will keep the wearer’s airways clear from the water.

Stand A77

Bollard Load Testing Ltd

New Bollard Load Testing (BLT) equipment provides a fully calibrated and easily deployable way of testing the load of marine bollards. The fully transportable equipment uses a powerful hydraulic cylinder and custom designed Dyneema ropes to recreate more than 120 tonnes of ‘pull’, with further development underway.

Stand Q31

C A Clase UK Ltd

KVH IP-MOBILECAST is said to be the world’s first content delivery service over mini-VSAT broadband. The service encompasses affordable news, sports, entertainment, electronic charting, training and weather over the top of you’re the user’s mini-VSAT Broadband connection.

Stand B163

Deep Sea Systems

The Dextera Torque is the first Electric Underwater Impact Torque Tool. It is capable of tightening nuts bolts and screws to an exact pre-calibrated torque, whilst having no effect on the small ROV to which it is attached allowing small observation class ROVs to carry out tasks previously needing divers or large work class ROVs, increasing safety and reducing costs.

Stand SB35

Demon International Ltd

Demon’s Hurricane Diesel saltwater pressure washer has been specifically designed for the marine industry and in particular for workboats for the cleaning and maintenance of offshore windfarms. Part of the Saltwater range of pressure washers, the Hurricane Diesel SW is created to make cleaning offshore more practical and efficient. The machines have the added benefit of being made from galvanised frames and stainless steel fittings to ensure they do not corrode from exposure to marine conditions.

Stand C5

Dometic UK Ltd

The Dometic VARC48 “revolutionises” chiller efficiency as it is the first unit of its kind to change capacity output based on the current load demand. The VARC48 is said to be smoother, quieter and more efficient, modulating its speed to meet thermal load demand and reducing electrical load fluctuations. It uses an Electronic Expansion Valve (EEV) for precise control of superheat and supports Dometic’s Smart Touch Integrated Intelligence Control (STIIC) software.

Stand A19

Drumgrange Ltd

The Diamond Intercom and Radio Combiner has been designed specifically for small, high speed craft and incorporates a user friendly ergonomic design for single handed operation in high speed transit. Diamond provides voice connectivity between users and on-board radios and also integrates existing boat alarms to ensure boat and crew safety, it balances intuitive functionality and ease of use with a robust, low-maintenance design.

Stand MS6

Dynamic Load Monitoring

Designed for subsea operations where load monitoring is required, the Subsea Acoustic Load Shackle is completely wireless using acoustic signal technology to transmit data from the seabed to the surface display module. The surface display can connect to one shackle or up to four sequentially.

Stand SB100

Energy Technologies Ltd

Nilar NiMH Industrial and Marine Battery systems have been engineered and designed with safe and reliable chemistry and non-toxic metals with 99% recyclability. The rechargeable nickel metal hydride (NiMH) 480 V, 374 Ah, 180 kWh battery pack offers a fast charge in 10 minutes and a one-hour operation time. They are suitable to power full-electric or hybrid electric applications, for example, in ferries, offshore support, cruise liners and cargo vessels.

Stand C149

Fairlocks Pool Products Ltd

Nemo’s Underwater Drill, said to be a world first, is now available through Fairlocks in the UK. It has been tested to depths up to 50m and operates at the same capacity as the traditional dry-land version. This type of system requires a link to a compressor and tank on the surface or an external tank below. The unique underwater cordless drill uses a simple drive train which saves on cost and makes it comfortable to use.

Stand D33

Gill Sensors & Controls Ltd

Gill Sensors & Controls’ new solution for Blackwater level measurement is an adaptation of its capacitive liquid level sensing technology. The Gill solution provides a single solid probe with a smooth non-stick coating ensuring that the tank level is always reported accurately and reliably.

Stand C93

Gobbler Boats Ltd

The 29ft patented Gobbler vessel is versatile for all pollution incidents worldwide. Capable of operating in Arctic to Tropical locations, certified structurally to Lloyds Register +100A1 SSC WORK BOAT MONO HSC G3, it is suitable for use in ocean conditions either 60 nm offshore or working from a mother-ship. The unique hull design draws oil to the skimmer where recovered oil is pumped internally up to 40 tonnes per hour, to quick-release towed bladders enabling continuous recovery operations.

Stand C37, C101, V52

Harken Industrial

The LokHead winch is a lightweight, portable, man-riding/load-lifting winch. The captive head rope feed allows the winch to be used safely, and automatically holds the rope if the captive head is released. Using fibre rope, the LokHead winch is unlimited in the length of rope used, perfect for fixed use on davits, or rigged to a tripod for temporary applications, including rescue operations.

Stand B101

Hella

Hella’s Seahawk lighting delivers good illumination without glare. Spread lamps illuminate a wide, close-range spread over a cockpit, foredeck or working area, while spot lamps provide a narrower, more concentrated illumination for tuna towers, masts or forward facing lighting on a variety of applications.

Stand SB18

Humphree AB 1

The new electric fin stabilising system from Humphree provides full dynamic control of vessel motions, pitch and roll and optimises running trim for lowest fuel consumption and best speed. All servo actuators in the new system use the latest brushless electric motor technology resulting in fast fin movements. Installation is less complicated thanks to electric actuators as there is no need for piping or messing with hydraulics.

Stand A209

Humphree AB 2

Humphree Vessel Motion Monitoring (VMM) offers live data of vessel motion for effective operation to minimum fatigue on crew and vessel during transit and landing/docking. With the ability to monitor and record alterations, the system displays a number of valuable parameters such as seasickness index, average/peak impacts and heave at specific locations on the vessel.

Stand A209

ICOM UK Ltd

Icom’s IP Advanced Radio System is a communication solution that works over WLAN and IP networks. It provides secure conversation via WLAN security protocols and is totally licence-free.

Stand Q20

Incat Crowther

Incat Crowther’s five newest vessels – a fast crew boat, a dive support vessel, a research vessel, a multi-purpose vessel and a patrol vessel – are all of catamaran design.

Muslim Magomayev is a first-of-type 70m Catamaran Fast Crew Boat (FCB), complete with a crew transfer system consisting of dynamic positioning equipment class (DP2) coupled with a walk-to-work stabilised access platform.

Bhagwan Dryden is also first-of-type and has been designed from the keel up to perform six key roles: dive support, geophysical survey, geotechnical survey, cargo transport, hyperbaric rescue and safety standby.

Spirit of the Sound is a hybrid electric catamaran research and classroom vessel. A combination of hi-tech lithium batteries, solar panels and a hybrid drivetrain provide a quiet, efficient vessel, resulting in reduced fuel consumption.

Dart Fisher features a high-capacity, pillar-free cargo deck, which is flat from stem to stern. With cabin and hull accesses located outboard, the deck is fitted with a set of container rails running the full length of the vessel.

Reef Ranger will carry out the day-to-day tasks of managing the Great Barrier Marine Park. Operational roles include compliance monitoring, park management, diving and research operations.

Stand C9

JFC Manufacturing Co Ltd

The new range of Seagull Navigation Buoys aim to set a new standard in floating Aids to Navigation with good structural stability, power versatility and environmental credentials. Safe access for maintenance personnel and ease of operation has been prioritised, as have all deployment and retrieval requirements.

Stand B191

Kelvin Hughes Ltd

SharpEye SCV is a miniaturised version of a ship’s radar of the solid-state transmitter type. Pulse compression, Doppler processing and sea and rain clutter removal happens in the receiver to provide advanced detection and tactical capability only found in large typically military ships capabilities, packaged in a small, lightweight radome suitable for space constrained vessels.

Stand C7

Lewmar Ltd

Lewmar’s CRW400 is built around a stainless steel chassis with composite bearing technology and a robust UV-stabilised ABS shell. The CRW400 is salt water resistant and suitable to lift up to 275 Kg (605 lb). It is factory fitted with 35m (115ft) of 6mm (1/4”) rope stowed neatly on the drum using Lewmar’s unique ‘level wind’ feature ensuring tangle free when hauling up and maximum stowage capacity every time.

Stand MS5

MarShip UK

The Diesel Duck is a portable self-contained, automatic fuel cleaning, de-watering and polishing unit that sucks contaminated diesel from the bottom of the tank, purifies it and returns it to the top of the tank. Any water separated is automatically pumped out. The units fits inside a small yellow case with an internal battery allowing three hours remote operation and weighs just 15kgs.

Stand A275

MDS Marine Ltd

The OXE Diesel is said to be the first diesel powered self-contained belt propulsor unit on the market. It has been designed to combine or exceed the benefits of the inboard stern drive solution with the benefits from the outboard solution.

Stand C27, V35, V36

Naiad Dynamics

Naiad’s E-525 Electric Fin Stabilizer is a fin stabilizer design. An AC servo motor drives a linear actuator that rotates the fin tiller arm. Unlike other electric stabilisers, the E-525 has a low inboard height, making installation and maintenance easier. The fin can also be safely centred and secured in the event of a power loss to the motor.

Stand A175

NRG Marine

SoniShaft- provides ultrasonic anti-fouling pulses directly into the propeller shaft, suppressing bio growth and barnacles on both the shaft and the propeller. By keeping the propeller clean the vessel will perform properly, reduce vibration, wear and tear, and maximise fuel economy.

Stand B169

Ocean Safety

The new Exposure Personal Floating Searchlight and man overboard strobe is motion and water activated with a powerful personal locator strobe, compact, light-weight and visible over five nautical miles. Once it hits the water its highly visible, 1300 lumens strobe flashes until water contact is broken. Burn times last for one hour on high mode, five on medium and 20 on low.

Stand A53

Ocean Signal

Ocean Signal’s rescueME MOB1 is said to be the world’s smallest AIS Man Over Board personal locator device with integrated DSC, at 30% smaller than similar products. The rescueME MOB1 is compact enough to allow integration into most life jackets and can be pre-armed for auto-activation. With a 7-year battery life, the rescueME MOB1 transmits an alert back to the boat and to all AIS receivers and AIS-enabled plotters in the vicinity as well as triggering the Digital Selective Calling (DSC) VHF alarm.

Stand C171

Rock Seven

RockFLEET reduces the cost of vessel tracking and communication, supporting shipowners to increase safety and efficiency through improved fleet management. It operates globally using the Iridium satellite network and is thought to be the only device of its kind with an internal battery back-up, so can continue to transmit position for up to two weeks if external power is cut.

Stand B67

Runsun Power ltd

The 60hp V-twin turbo diesel outboard engine is said to be the only available one on the market. It’s commercially suitable due to its Hi-Torque, features non-hazardous ignition technology, is high reliable, and has high power output and good fuel efficiency. A full range of diesel outboards is available.

Stand SB41

Salvare

Second Breath is a miniature, self-contained air dispenser that is worn around the wrist. Air is actuated through a rubber mouthpiece on the device. Second Breath is refillable via hand pump or scuba tank and can be built into apparel, like a wetsuit. Made of lightweight aluminium, the current model provides approximately 15 breaths of air on land and three to five breaths in water.

Stand C20

Seabung Ltd

A new way to stem the flow of water into a boat, Seabung uses water pressure and allows routine or emergency maintenance to be carried out by allowing valves to be removed and replaced without the need to lift the boat from the water.

Stand SB47

SeaSafe Systems Ltd

Quiksling is a first response throw-out device to speedily rescue someone immersed in water to make life saving easier in rough seas. Quiksling is thrown out to the immersed person, which they simply flip over their head. The rescuer activates the chest sling with a sharp tug on the rope enabling the casualty to adopt a comfortable ‘deckchair recovery lift’, well away from the dangers of a rolling ship.

Stand A215

Spinlock Ltd

Deckvest SOLAS offers the professional lifejacket user comfort and mobility for long periods of wear, especially when coupled with other heavy equipment being worn and carried. It’s been designed and shaped specifically to work effectively with a full body fall arrest harness as well as offering additions such as attachment points for the Carry Packs for transporting essentials and attachment pints for equipment such as radios and torches.

Stand B161

Survitec Group (UK) Ltd

The Seacewsader 290N 3D lifejacket, which features replaceable covers, was designed using state-of-the art Fusion 3D rendering technology. The inflation bladder has been completely re-engineered to provide a turn-time in the water of less than three seconds. In addition, a unique chin support automatically positions the wearer above the water allowing for unrestricted breathing, vital in any water-based emergency.

Stand B137

Suzuki GB Plc

The DF200AP is said to be the first outboard motor on the market to feature a Keyless Start System. It uses a coded key-fob to transmit an access code to the engine’s starting system - offering simple, stress-free operation while reducing the risk of a lost key. It incorporates an immobiliser, which improves security and deters theft, as the outboard will not start without the correct access code.

Stand Q11, V21, V42, V43, V44, V45, V46, V47

Veotec Ltd

Veotec’s Marine Air Intake and Exhaust System is designed for use on windfarm service vessels and workboats. Made from stainless steel and aluminium with a powder coat finish, the tower features a two-stage mist eliminator/coalescing panel filter.

B73