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New Conceptual Designs for LNG-fueled and Battery-Powered Energy-Saving Bulk Carriers

May 16, 2022 by Julia Hiles

～Approvals in Principle (AIP) Obtained from ClassNK～

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) jointly developed two conceptual designs for LNG-fueled and battery-powered energy-saving bulk carriers and obtained Approvals in Principle (AIP) (Note 1) from Japan’s ship classification society Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK). “K” LINE developed a conceptual design for 200,000 ton class capesize bulk carrier in collaboration with Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. and Taiyo Electric Co., Ltd. The other design was jointly created by “K” LINE, Shin Kurushima Sanoyas Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., and Taiyo Electric Co., Ltd for 90,000 ton class post-Panamax bulk carrier.

By selecting low-carbon LNG as the primary fuel source, an energy-saving vessel has been designed that helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The design was further enhanced by adopting permanent magnet (PM) shaft generator (Note 2) technology, along with lithium-ion batteries, which are already being used in a wide range of fields in the society. Moreover, by utilizing batteries as part of the platform for power supply on board, the aim is to further reduce emissions going forward by later adding green energy sources with energy-saving technology.

AIP technical features and their benefits

Utilizing LNG fuel

Adoption of shaft generator technology

Battery technology adoption

Small-capacity batteries with excellent charge and discharge rates will be used for auxiliary power during peak hours of onboard demand. They will also be utilized to store surplus electricity.

In the new post-Panamax carrier design, emissions will be reduced by using large-capacity batteries instead of a dual fuel generator during cargo loading and unloading. (The number of dual fuel generators installed can be reduced by one.)

In the new capesize carrier design, the battery capacity will be greater due to amount of power required during cargo handling. Here emissions during cargo handling will also be reduced by enabling vessel connection to shore power (Note 3).

Image of Future next-generation bulk carrier

In addition to the equipment for greenhouse gas emissions reduction under the recent AIPs, the aim is to further reduce emissions going forward by installing various optional technologies.

Last November, “K” LINE partially revised its Environmental Vision 2050 (Note 4) and decided to take on the challenge of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. “K” LINE views this challenge as one of the concrete initiatives that will help achieve its vision by 2050.

While public attention to the greenhouse gas emissions including from shipping is becoming increasing, “K” LINE will actively work to reduce environmental impact by researching, developing, and introducing ships with excellent environmental performance to achieve our goal set on “K” LINE Environmental Vision 2050 .

An Approval in Principle (AIP) indicates that a certification body has reviewed and approved the conceptual design. This means the design meets relevant technical requirements and standards, even in the case of new technologies and areas not specifically covered by current regulations.

A shaft generator uses the rotation of the ship’s propeller shaft to generate electricity.

A system that allows ships to switch off their generators when docked and obtain the necessary electricity through a connection to the onshore power grid.

Released Nov 4, 2021: The Challenge of Achieving Net-Zero GHG Emissions

Revision of 2050 Targets for “K” LINE Environmental Vision 2050

https://www.kline.co.jp/en/news/ir/auto_20211102423677/pdfFile.pdf

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Appointments to the GEODIS Executive Board

May 12, 2022 by Julia Hiles

GEODIS, a global leading transport and logistics provider, announces the appointment of:

Celeste Thomasson as Executive Vice President and General Counsel of the Group, supervising legal, insurance, compliance and audit
Pascale Dubois as Executive Vice President, Corporate Communications & Brand

Celeste Thomasson and Pascale Dubois join the Group’s Executive Board, strengthening the management team of Marie-Christine Lombard, Chief Executive Officer of GEODIS.

Celeste Thomasson began her career in 1992 as an associate at Baker & McKenzie in Los Angeles, before joining Fournier Laboratories in 1999. She joined the Safran group in 2002 as Legal Counsel. She was promoted to Senior VP and General Counsel for Safran USA in July 2008, before being appointed Vice President Legal Affairs. In January 2014, she joined MorphoTrak (a subsidiary of Safran) as President and CEO, becoming a board member of the Zodiac Aerospace in February 2018. Appointed CEO of Safran Seats UK in January 2019, she filled the roles of Executive Vice President, Corporate Secretary & President of the Ethics Committee for Safran group in 2020.

Celeste Thomasson holds a juris doctor degree from Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles. She has been a member of the California bar since 1993.

Pascale Dubois began her career in 1985 as a journalist.

In 1989 she joined Compagnie du BTP as Deputy Communications Manager. In 1994 she became Head of Press Relations and Financial Analyst Relations at Euro RSCG Finances (Havas Group). At the Colas Group in 1996, she was appointed Internal Communications Manager, before becoming Head of Communications in 2000. May 2008 saw Pascale in the role of Head of Communications and Philanthropy at the Safran group and an Executive Committee Member in 2015.

Pascale Dubois has a Master’s degree in History and has completed a training course dedicated to female board members (Certificat Objectif Administratrice) at the EM Lyon Business School.

GEODIS – www.geodis.com

GEODIS is a top-rated, global supply chain operator recognized for its commitment to helping clients overcome their logistical constraints. GEODIS’ growth-focused offerings (Supply Chain Optimization, Freight Forwarding, Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and Road Transport), coupled with the company’s truly global reach thanks to a global network spanning nearly 170 countries, is reflected by its top business rankings: no. 1 in France and no. 7 worldwide. In 2021, GEODIS employed over 46,000 people globally and generated €10.9 billion in revenue.

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GEODIS Announces Turnkey eCommerce Fulfilment Site in Spain

May 9, 2022 by Julia Hiles

GEODIS, a global leading transport and logistics provider, continues its growth in servicing booming eCommerce retail channels across the world with an investment in a dedicated 55,000m² new warehouse space at Torija in the Province of Guadalajara, Spain.

This is the first such investment of GEODIS in the country, being in part a response to a national growth rate in eCommerce sales of 17% last year, which drove the total value of the market to US$27 billion (Euros24.3 billion)[1]. Located just one hour from the center of Madrid on the main highway to the industrial city of Zaragoza, the 110,000m² site boasts a warehouse with a capacity of circa 50,000 pallets and 55 loading bays; direct employment for 150 will be generated.

“Undoubtedly the logistics challenges of servicing a fast-growing and at times unpredictable sector such as eCommerce requires flexibility in designing and implementing traffic flows as well as skilled and motivated manpower,” says David Pele, Country Operations Manager for the Contract Logistics line of business of GEODIS in Spain. “These considerations were paramount in our choice of location in a region where logistics skill-sets are well established within the local workforce. Fast efficient transport links to Spanish retail consumers and international road, rail and air links were also factors.”

While GEODIS has a presence in Spain at sites in Palencia and Burgos providing contract logistics services, the Torija facility will be a turnkey project for its supply chain management offering specifically tailored to an eCommerce retailer. The Company’s innovative IT solutions that increasingly enable eCommerce customers to grow their businesses rapidly and reliably across the globe will now be brought to bear in the Spanish market.

“ECommerce as a retail channel had 58% market penetration in 2021, meaning over half of Spaniards bought at least one product online last year. A maturing market such as this is regarded as both stable and one of potential steady and consistent growth as long as customer experience standards are maintained by retailers,” points out Iván Sánchez Intxaurbe, Managing Director in Spain. “It is these very attributes of guaranteed high service standards and a persistent drive for continual improvement that we believe marks out GEODIS. We expect Torija to be the first of a number of eCommerce fulfilment centers within our future Spanish operations.”

[1] Source: ecommerceDB.com

GEODIS – www.geodis.com

[1] Source: ecommerceDB.com

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“K” Line : Changes of responsibilities of Executive Officers

April 28, 2022 by Julia Hiles

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) has decided in a board meeting held today on changes of responsibilities of Executive Officers.

Changes effective as of June 1, 2022

Position	Name	Responsibilities
Senior Managing Executive Officer	Yukio Toriyama	(Present) Responsible for CFO Unit (Corporate Planning, Research, Corporate Sustainability, Environment Management, IR and Communication, Finance, Accounting, Taxation), CFO (Chief Financial Officer) (New) Responsible for CFO Unit (Corporate Planning, Research, Corporate Sustainability, Environment Management, IR and Communication, Finance, Accounting, Taxation) and Legal, Corporate Legal Risk & Compliance Unit, CFO (Chief Financial Officer)

Senior Managing Executive Officer	Yasunari Sonobe	(Present) Responsible for Product Logistics Business Unit (Car Carriers, Logistics, Port and Affiliated Business) (New) Responsible for Product Logistics Business Unit (Car Carriers, Logistics, Port, Short Sea and Coastal Business and Affiliated Business)

Managing Executive Officer	Makoto Arai	(Present) Responsible for Legal, Corporate Legal Risk & Compliance Unit, Assistance to Internal Audit, CCO (Chief Compliance Officer) (New) Supervising Legal, Corporate Legal Risk & Compliance, Assistance to Internal Audit, CCO (Chief Compliance Officer)

2. Responsibilities of Executive Officers on and after June 1, 2022

Please see the attached list of responsibilities of Executive Officers scheduled on and after June 1, 2022.

Attachment: The responsibilities of Executive Officers on and after June 1, 2022

Title	Name	Responsibilities
President & CEO	Yukikazu Myochin
Vice President Executive Officer	Atsuo Asano	Assistant to President & CEO, Responsible for Dry Bulk Carriers Unit, In charge of Drybulk Planning, Responsible for Marine Sector, Advanced Technology, Ship Technical, GHG Reduction Strategy Unit
Senior Managing Executive Officer	Yukio Toriyama	Responsible for CFO Unit (Corporate Planning, Research, Corporate Sustainability, Environment Management, IR and Communication, Finance, Accounting, Taxation) and Legal, Corporate Legal Risk & Compliance Unit, CFO (Chief Financial Officer)
Senior Managing Executive Officer	Kazuhiko Harigai	Responsible for Energy Transportation Business Unit
Senior Managing Executive Officer	Yasunari Sonobe	Responsible for Product Logistics Business Unit (Car Carriers, Logistics, Port, Short Sea and Coastal Business and Affiliated Business)
Senior Managing Executive Officer	Kiyotaka Aya	Supervising Marine Sector, CSO(Chief Safety Officer)
Managing Executive Officer	Daisuke Arai	Responsible for Containerships Business Unit, Digitalization Strategy Unit, CIO(Chief Information Officer)
Managing Executive Officer	Makoto Arai	Supervising Legal, Corporate Legal Risk & Compliance, Assistance to Internal Audit, CCO (Chief Compliance Officer)
Managing Executive Officer	Shingo Kogure	Responsible for General Affairs, Human Resources Unit
Managing Executive Officer	Takenori Igarashi	In charge of Car Carrier Business, Car Carrier Planning & Development, Car Carrier Quality and Operations
Managing Executive Officer	Noriaki Yamaga	In charge of Corporate Planning, Research, Corporate Sustainability, Environment Management, IR and Communication
Managing Executive Officer	Keiji Kubo	In charge of Logistics, Port and Affiliated Business

Managing Executive Officer	Yuji Asano	In charge of Finance, Accounting, Taxation
Managing Executive Officer	Michitomo Iwashita	Supervising Ship Technical, GHG Reduction Strategy, In charge of Electricity and Offshore Business, Advanced Technology
Managing Executive Officer	Masatoshi Taguchi	In charge of Coal & Iron Ore Carrier Business, Coal & Iron Ore Carrier Planning & Operation
Executive Officer	Toyohisa Nakano	In charge of Ship Technical, GHG Reduction Strategy, General Manager of Ship Technical Group
Executive Officer	Satoshi Kanamori	In charge of LNG, Carbon-Neutral Promotion
Executive Officer	Akihiro Fujimaru	In charge of Marine Sector
Executive Officer	Hisashi Nakayama	In charge of Tankers, Fuel Strategy & Procurement
Executive Officer	Fumiyoshi Sato	In charge of Legal, Corporate Legal Risk & Compliance, General Manager of Legal Group and Corporate Legal Risk & Compliance Group

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“K” Line – Change of Director

April 28, 2022 by Julia Hiles

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” Line) has decided during board meeting held today on following change of Director.

1. Change of Director
(1) Retirement scheduled for June 23, 2022

Name	New Position	Present Position
Makoto Arai	Managing Executive Officer	Director Managing Executive Officer

Filed Under: "K" Line

HPC to Assess and Validate Capacity Expansion at Inland Port Greer

April 28, 2022 by Julia Hiles

HPC Hamburg Port Consulting to evaluate new equipment and capacity requirements at the South Carolina Ports facility to add capacity to the Southeast’s supply chain

Hamburg, 28 April 2022 – South Carolina Ports has commissioned Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC) to assess the capacity expansion of the Inland Port Greer, one of its intermodal rail terminals located in the Northern part of the state. The assessment was used to validate HPC’s original capacity and review options for expanding total capacity, ensuring the rail-served inland port can handle growing cargo volumes for customers.

Credit : South Carolina Port Authority SCPA

SC Ports operates multiple cargo facilities in South Carolina, among them the seaport in Charleston and its inland port in Greer, which extends the Port of Charleston’s reach 212 miles inland via a rail link that enables the smooth movement of goods for customers.

Extending the range of the seaport’s economic influence has been a driving factor for the development and construction of SC Ports’ inland port in Greer. In light of the growing container volumes handled at Inland Port Greer, SC Portscommissioned HPC to develop a capacity improvement plan for the terminal with the aim of evaluating the potential for expansion as a timely response to future volume developments.

“As operators, we aim for flexibility in responding to the supply chain disruptions that are more and more becoming a new normal, while also considering our planned expansion efforts to meet our customers’ needs,” said Steve Kemp, Senior Director Intermodal, Chassis and Operations Projects at SC Ports. “We opted to have our yard and equipment capacity plans reviewed by independent specialists to be prepared for meeting future volume demand.”

After providing a development plan for the facility a few years ago, HPC has now prepared an update, taking into consideration the impacts of ongoing supply chain disruptions in North America and the need for more capacity to handle customers’ growing supply chain needs. Amongst others, the layout concept and equipment procurement plan for long-term expansion have been generally validated within the framework of a sensitivity analysis. HPC has analysed the influencing factors under different dwell time scenarios to map the supply chain resilience. As a result, some adjustment measures have been suggested, making the facility capable of handling up to 300,000 rail units.

“Our clients want answers to whether their planning is sufficient to cope with various future scenarios,” says Christoph Schoppmann, Project Director and responsible for intermodal planning at HPC. “With resilient planning, they can give their customers the unprecedented flexibility and control required by manufacturers with tight production lines, and retailers with high demands for efficiency and reliability of their supply chain.”

Thanks to the HPC-internal’s “Intermodal Planning Model”, all traffic and volume flows on the terminal can be mapped and assessed. “We consider all possible terminal resources such as tracks, lift equipment, yard, empty yard, gate, etc., individually and in combination with each other,” says Schoppmann. “As a result, the customer enjoys a better understanding of the options and can make well-informed decisions on making the facility fit for future growth.”

HPC has extensive intermodal and rail terminal planning expertise. The consulting firm for ports, terminals and hinterland connections has already implemented more than 130 intermodal projects worldwide of which 60 have been in North America.

For more information on consulting services for the intermodal sector, please visit the website: www.hamburgportconsulting.com

Contact

Steffi Karsten, HPC Marketing / PR, email: s.karsten@hpc-hamburg.de

About HPC

HPC Hamburg Port Consulting operates as a logistics consulting company, specialised in strategy and transformation services for the ports, terminals, and rail sectors. Since establishment in 1976, the Hamburg-based consulting company has delivered approximately 1,700 projects across 130 countries spanning six continents, along the full port project development cycle. HPC employs about 100 domain experts with a background as terminal operators, software engineers, logistics managers, transport economists and mathematicians. As a subsidiary of the Hamburg Port and Logistics Corporation (HHLA), HPC has its roots in port handling of container, break bulk and multipurpose, as well as hinterland operations. www.hamburgportconsulting.com

Filed Under: HPC Hamburg Port Consulting

Time to take charge of lithium battery moves

April 25, 2022 by Julia Hiles

Amid a number of recent fire incidents affecting container transport, ro-ro ships and air cargo movements allegedly involving lithium batteries, international freight transport insurer TT Club is calling for increased vigilance to ensure a secure safety environment for the fast-developing supply chains of this increasingly common component.

The market is exponentially increasing through consumer demand for a wide variety of rechargeable products from handheld devices to power tools and electric vehicles. Recently recorded incidents of container fires caused by, or suspected to involve lithium batteries, as well as conflagrations of significant proportions on car carriers and ro-pax ships mean that safety concerns rightly continue to grow amongst the maritime community. In addition to which revised regulatory restrictions regarding the carriage by air of lithium batteries, which took effect from 1st April, may result in greater volumes being transported by surface modes.

“Understanding the risks is crucial,” comments TT’s Risk Management Director, Peregrine Storrs-Fox. “As with many successful technologies, market demand has outpaced the development of safety regulations. Since the mid-1980’s lithium batteries have been classified under dangerous goods regulations for transport based on the weight of lithium contained in the cells or batteries and the potential hazard presented by a given battery is also related to the amount of lithium it contains. However, as technology has advanced, the amount of energy derived from the active material has increased by up to 50%, leading to regulatory mismatch where provisions are essentially framed around mass and energy output.”

Lithium batteries are required to be certified to an international standard involving a rigorous series of tests performed by an approved independent testing laboratory, to ensure they can both withstand everyday use through their expected lifetime and the rigours of transport. Responsibility for testing and achieving certification rests with the shipper and/or manufacturer. The sharp rise in demand has been accompanied by supply of cheaper, poorer quality and untested batteries, including refurbished and even homemade power banks. E-commerce platforms have facilitated a global trade in potentially lethal products, often circumventing global standards and regulations.

Throughout their intermodal journey the primary risks exist when batteries are poorly manufactured, untested or defective; these have a higher propensity to malfunction. However, supply chain risk – at any point of handling, storage and transport – is compounded by used, fully or partially charged batteries. As such the reverse logistics of batteries must be carefully managed; damaged and faulty products being returned or shipped as waste for disposal or recycling present increased risk.

The consequences of lithium fuelled fires can be more extensive than others. They are very difficult to extinguish, prone to thermal runaway and present an explosion risk. Due to the heat generated, re-ignition once a fire has been extinguished is an additional risk. In the unforgiving maritime environment, where the crew capability to fight fire is strained, the hard lessons learned by land-based fire responders, particularly relating to electric vehicles, need to be assimilated.

“The majority of shippers will take all practicable steps to ensure that their lithium batteries achieve certification and are classified, packaged, packed, labelled and declared correctly. A small – frankly criminal – minority are motivated to avoid compliance, entering cargo into the supply chain that presents great risk to all,” Storrs-Fox observes. “Once lithium batteries are placed into the intermodal supply chain, there is little opportunity for the cargo to be checked, visually or otherwise to verify compliance. For all who are contracted to transport, handle or store lithium batteries therefore, developing a thorough understanding of this particular cargo is a prudent step. Moreover, due diligence into the origin of manufacture and integrity of the shipper instigating the move of these potentially lethal power sources is critical.”

About TT Club

TT Club is the established market-leading independent provider of mutual insurance and related risk management services to the international transport and logistics industry. TT Club’s primary objective is to help make the industry safer and more secure. Founded in 1968, the Club has more than 1100 Members, spanning container owners and operators, ports and terminals, and logistics companies, working across maritime, road, rail, and air. TT Club is renowned for its high-quality service, in-depth industry knowledge and enduring Member loyalty. It retains more than 93% of its Members with a third of its entire membership having chosen to insure with the Club for 20 years or more.

www.ttclub.com

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“K” Line Wind Service is Granted for Innovation Endorsement Provider Certification by ClassNK

April 25, 2022 by Julia Hiles

“K” Line Wind Service, Ltd., a joint venture company between Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) and Kawasaki Kinkai Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (*1), is granted for Class C Innovation Endorsement Provider Certification for organizations by ClassNK.

ClassNK offers its third-party Innovation Endorsement “Provider Certification”, which supports innovative initiatives, to companies and organizations. As companies pursue ESG-oriented management and SDGs, ClassNK conducts the third-party certification on the initiatives to transform their own business methods and organizations in order to establish the sustainable and competitive business. There are three categories of certification available to companies according to their innovation activity stage. (*2)

*Certification Presentation on April 19^th, 2022*

Offshore Wind development is recognized as one of the most important items for Japan to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 and in order to contribute to its development in Japanese ocean, “K” Line Wind Service has been established as a business platform of “K” Line group for any vessel and transportation business around Offshore Wind projects in Japan.

“K” Line Wind Service is established with mission to contribute to the development of offshore wind as well as marine industry in Japan through the activities such as the program of “Mass-production and Cost Reduction of Floating Offshore Wind Installation” adopted by Green Innovation Fund run by NEDO. (*3)

“K” Line Wind Service will continuously explore the new and competitive solutions in Japanese Offshore Wind projects while pursuing SDGs.

(*1) “K” Line Wind Service, Ltd

A joint venture company established by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. and Kawasaki Kinkai Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. on June 1^st, 2021 targeting the contribution to Offshore Wind in Japan throughout the marine solution that the group have developed in the history of 100-year.

Announcement on April 30^th, 2021:

Establishment of “K” Line Wind Service, Ltd. for Offshore Support Vessel Operation

(https://www.kline.co.jp/en/news/energy/energy1216843343315336832/main/0/link/210430EN2.pdf)

(*2) Innovation Endorsement by ClassNK

ClassNK started to offer its third-party Innovation Endorsement in 2020, which supports innovation initiatives, to companies and organizations. There are three categories (1) Notation, (2) Product & solutions certification, and (3) Provider certification with three categories of certification available to companies according to their innovation activity stage.

Class C (Concept: Organizational policy and system in place for innovation)

Class D (Development: Specific innovation activities being carried out)

Class S (Sustainable Implementation: Sustainable innovation with results implemented in the business)

https://www.classnk.or.jp/hp/en/activities/techservices/dgd2030/iea/index.html

(*3) “Mass-production and Cost Reduction of Floating Offshore Wind Installation” adopted by Green Innovation Fund run by NEDO

“K” Line Wind Service, Ltd., a joint venture company between Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) and Kawasaki Kinkai Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (*1), together with Japan Marine United Corporation, Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd. and Toa Corporation is pleased to announce that the project of “Mass-Production and Cost Reduction of Floating Offshore Wind Installation” was officially adopted as Green Innovation Fund for “Cost Reduction for Offshore Wind Power Generation Projects”

Announcement on January 21^st, 2022:

Joint project on “Mass-production and Cost Reduction of Floating Offshore Wind Installation” adopted as Green Innovation Fund

https://www.kline.co.jp/en/news/energy/energy-7251549612202879904/main/0/link/220121EN.pdf

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Harren & Partner Group adds jack-up vessel Thor to its fleet

April 22, 2022 by Julia Hiles

The fleet continues to grow: German shipping and logistics group Harren & Partner is proud to announce the acquisition of the jack-up vessel Thor. The fleet now counts four highly sophisticated offshore ships.

Thor is a 2010-built dynamic positioning (DP2) jack-up crane vessel ideal for maintenance projects at offshore wind energy plants as well as wind turbine installations. With a 500-t capacity, a high-outreach offshore crane and a fully equipped accommodation block for up to 56 people, this highly versatile vessel also has a strong track record. Thor is 107.82 metres long and sails under the Madeiran flag.

Heiko Felderhoff, Managing Director of the Harren & Partner Group, described the new addition: “We are very happy that we were able to finalise this acquisition. Thor is a modern ship with a flexible economic design. A valuable addition to our fleet, she underlines our growth ambitions in the rapidly expanding market for offshore wind energy.”

The Harren & Partner fleet now consists of four offshore construction units: The DP2 offshore construction and heavy lift vessel Mexican Giant, the DP3 offshore construction heavy lift twin-gantry catamaran VB-10,000 (US flag, Jones Act compliant) and the two jack-up vessels, Wind Lift I (DP1) and Thor.

The fleet is designed to provide full turnkey major component exchanges for the offshore wind industry. Together with its partners, OWS Off-Shore Wind Solutions GmbH and Wind Multiplikator GmbH (co-investor) – also part of the ARGE N1 joint venture – Harren & Partner will deploy Thor for major component exchange services at the Nordsee One wind farm. Thor will also support other wind farms later in the year.

Another crucial partner for the success of this project is Elbe Financial Solutions (EFS). Sören Bibow, CFO of the Harren & Partner Group, emphasised: “We would like to say a big thank you to our funding partner Elbe Financial Solutions. We are proud and grateful to work with EFS on this key project. Their customer focus and professionalism are absolutely impressive.”

Dr. Martin Harren, CEO of the Harren & Partner Group, underlined the importance of the renewables sector for the entire group: “Wind energy has been a cornerstone of our business in recent years, and we are determined to further expand and strengthen our contribution to the ongoing energy transition. By providing maintenance and installation services, we bring a comprehensive range of services to the renewable energy market while meeting the highest standards and expectations of these clients.”

About Nordsee One: Nordsee One is an offshore wind farm in the German part of the North Sea. Commissioned in 2017, it has a nameplate capacity of 332 MW. Nordsee One uses 54 Senvion 6.2M126 wind turbines that produce 1,200 GWh of electricity annually.

For more information about Nordsee One, please go to www.nordseeone.com

About Harren & Partner: The Harren name is synonymous with over 30 years of experience and expertise in the ever-changing world of shipping. Founded by Captain Peter Harren in Bremen in 1989, the shipping group employs around 400 people ashore and about 3,000 crew members. Today, the privately owned business is a diverse group of companies with strong brands: SAL Heavy Lift, Jumbo-SAL-Alliance, SAL Engineering and Intermarine are four of the world’s leading companies in the maritime transport sector for heavy lift, wind and project cargo. Combi Lift is specialised in multimodal door-to-door and turnkey forwarding concepts, while Harren Tankers and Harren Bulkers are responsible for the commercial and technical management of the group’s tankers and bulkers fleet.

Harren & Partner also provides high-quality ship management services to in-house and international third-party clients. The fleet currently consists of 82 units – heavy lift carriers, bulkers, tankers, dock ships, container vessels, tugs, barges and offshore vessels. With specialised teams for the different types of ships and strong shipping DNA in its business culture, Harren & Partner guarantees the highest standards of quality – both ashore and at sea.

For more information about Harren & Partner, please go to www.harren-partner.de

About Wind Multiplikator GmbH (WM): Wind Multiplikator GmbH is based in Bremen and was founded by Michael Munder-Oschimek in 2014. Wind Multiplikator operates mainly in the offshore wind energy sector and specialises in operational, project and planning management, consulting and engineering services. WM is currently supporting two offshore wind farms as a full-service provider.

For more information about WM, please go to: www.windmultiplikator.de

About OWS Offshore Wind Solutions GmbH (OWS): As a service provider in the onshore and especially offshore sector, OWS considers all life cycles of a wind turbine. The broad range of services includes the construction and commissioning of wind farms as well as their maintenance, repair and refitting. Conveniently located in Emden, close to the port and the railroad network, OWS manages the logistics challenges of the industry just as effectively as the technical tasks. A total of over 40,000 m² of hall space and 28,000 m² of storage space are available for storage and transport logistics, but also to manufacture and repair nacelles and blades. OWS also has the technical expertise to assist customers with engineering and prototype solutions. The range of services includes a control room where OWS can operate your wind farm safely 24/7, as well as the support in occupational HSE and quality management.

For more information about OWS, please go to: www.offshore-wind-solutions.de

Filed Under: Harren & Partner

Developed a New Concept Design of FLNG Hull that Achieves Shorter Construction Period and Cost Reduction

April 14, 2022 by Julia Hiles

～Approval in Principle (AIP) from American Bureau of Shipping～

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) and JGC CORPORATION (JGC) jointly developed a new concept of FLNG (floating LNG) Hull (Note 1) and have received Approval in Principle (AIP) (Note 2) from American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), in which the LNG storage tanks of existing LNG carriers are to be utilized.

FLNG is suitable for the development of offshore natural gas fields, especially small and medium-sized gas fields where onshore LNG plants are not profitable. FLNG also reduces the cost of laying subsea pipelines and enables it to be diverted to other sea areas after the natural gas field is depleted. There are many small and medium-sized offshore natural gas fields around the world. With the increase in energy demand especially in emerging countries and the shift to natural gas as low-carbon fuel, there are already several FLNG projects that are presently underway mainly in Asia and Africa.

Supported by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (Note 3), “K” LINE and JGC have developed a new type of FLNG Hull. This FLNG Hull pursues the following effects by transferring and utilizing the spherical (Moss type) tanks from the existing LNG carriers of the earlier generation as an LNG storage facility which is FLNG’s core function.

Reduce Hull construction costs by eliminating the need to build new LNG storage tanks, which are expensive and require special techniques
Increase the candidates of shipyards that can build the Hull, thereby shortening the lead time and reducing the construction cost

“K” LINE has been engaged in the LNG transportation business for many years and has extensive experiences in the construction and operation of LNG carriers. “K” LINE is also involved in the offshore business by participating in the owning and operation of FPSO (Note 4).　JGC Group has a world-leading track record in FLNG as they have been involved in the design, procurement, and construction (EPC) of two of the seven FLNGs in operation or under construction around the world, as well as providing commissioning support.

LNG is positioned as a relatively low-carbon and clean fuel among fossil fuels. The use of LNG is expected to grow continuously and steadily along with the increasing demand in emerging countries. With this development results of FLNG with JGC, “K” LINE will continue to focus on the LNG value chain business to meet the diversifying needs of our customers.

(Note 1) FLNG is mainly comprised of a hull (including LNG storage tanks) and a topside plant which produces, stores, and ships LNG by liquefying natural gas on the sea.

(Note 2) AIP means ABS considers that the conceptual engineering as proposed is feasible for the intended application, and the facilities as presented are, in principle, in compliance with the applicable requirements of the applicable Rules/Regulations

(Note 3) Research and development of advanced technology related to marine resource development: MLIT support companies engaged in research and development for the commercialization of packaged products used in ships and products that contribute to cost reduction in the field of ocean development.

(Note 4) About FPSO service: https://www.kline.co.jp/en/service/energy/about/fpso.html

Filed Under: "K" Line

Transport communications

New Conceptual Designs for LNG-fueled and Battery-Powered Energy-Saving Bulk Carriers

～Approvals in Principle (AIP) Obtained from ClassNK～

Appointments to the GEODIS Executive Board

GEODIS Announces Turnkey eCommerce Fulfilment Site in Spain

“K” Line : Changes of responsibilities of Executive Officers

“K” Line – Change of Director

HPC to Assess and Validate Capacity Expansion at Inland Port Greer

Time to take charge of lithium battery moves

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