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www.siemens.no/marine Siemens Marine & Shipbuilding • NO. 1 / 2013
Offshore focus page 5
The New York connection page 12
A new world of ship design page 14
Comment
Out of this world
NASA’s ‘Curiosity’ rover touched down on Mars in early August after travelling
563 million kilometers through space. Siemens is proud to have played a role in
its unique journey. The scientists and engineers at NASA developed the rover using
state-of-the-art PLM (Product Life-cycle Management) software from Siemens.
‘Teamcenter’ (data management and collaboration) and ‘NX’ (computer-assisted
design) were ideal to digitally design and virtually assemble the vehicle and simulate
its functions well before the very first physical prototype was built. The software
helped ensure all components would fit together, operate properly and withstand the
harsh conditions of the mission. In all, 250 NASA engineers worked with Siemens PLM
software making it the most spectacular application to date from Siemens’ diverse
portfolio of industry-specific software.
Odd Moen, Editor
With smarter and more complex products coming to market, production is almost
inconceivable without the use of IT. It enables products to be assembled virtually
and then extensively tested in simulated conditions even before the first prototypes
are made. IT increases production flexibility and quality. It drastically reduces
development- and market-introduction time for new products. In other words,
customers save money, time and resources. These are all critical success factors
for manufacturing enterprises competing globally.
The complexity and cost of vessels place enormous pressure on designers,
engineers and production teams to improve productivity. Moreover, the cost of
maintenance can be several times the initial outlay, which means total ownership
cost is just as important as operational factors, such as speed, endurance and payload.
Due to these challenges, leading commercial shipbuilders have realized that they
must create a seamlessly integrated and synchronized environment linking designers,
engineers, production specialists and support teams, including partners and suppliers,
to optimize total performance and maximize life-cycle productivity. Siemens PLM
software answers these challenges with a comprehensive portfolio spanning all
operations and phases of a commercial ship’s life. From concept and design to initial
production and lifetime maintenance. Our commercial shipbuilding solutions create
and synchronize the complete and current technical definition of a ship. The end result?
Our customers design and operate vessels that are more environmentally friendly,
safe and profitable.
Innovating business
We are also proud to announce several new orders – see next page – based on our
new propulsion concept BlueDrive PlusC, which lowers shipowners’ life-cycle costs
and emissions of greenhouse gases. Furthermore, by using new battery technology in
propulsion systems that store energy in electric-propulsion plants, fuel consumption
and environmental impact are reduced through improved operation of diesel and gas
engines. It’s innovations such as these, combined with a proven product portfolio,
which help Siemens retain its place as a world leader in ship technology.
Pictures of the Future
Pictures of the Future, Siemens’ magazine for research and innovation, keeps you
updated on the technologies shaping our lives. This biannual publication reports on
major technological trends and looks at the latest research from Siemens’ laboratories.
The magazine includes scenarios of the future, features, reports, and interviews with
internationally recognized experts. Current and past editions can be viewed or
downloaded free from:
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New orders
We are proud to announce the following new contracts:
Propelling four more tugs for Svitzer
Siemens is supplying complete electricpropulsion packages, including integrated
alarm and monitoring systems and energystorage batteries, for the Danish shipowner
Svitzer. These will be installed in four
33-meter-long tugboats with 75-ton bollard
pull at ASL Shipyard in Singapore. Delivery
is planned for 2014.
The BlueDrive PlusC system used in this
delivery allows Siemens’ medium-speed
diesel engines to be operated at variable
speeds for lower fuel consumption
and greenhouse gas emissions. For
environmental reasons, the two battery
storage units are integrated in the
propulsion concept.
Four platform supply vessels
for Tidewater
Tidewater has signed a contract for four
platform supply vessels with the Chinese
shipyard Jiangsu Zhenjiang. Siemens is
delivering entire electric-propulsion
packages, including redundant integrated
automation and thruster and joystick
control systems. The vessels are being
equipped with BlueDrive PlusC electricpropulsion and high-speed diesel engines
with variable-speed controls.
Staten Island ferries
Siemens has won a contract from NYDOT for
a retrofit of the electric-propulsion system
for the MV Senator John J. Marchi ferry used
on the Staten Island to Manhattan route in
New York. BlueDrive frequency converters
for the four propulsion units, including
remote control, are being installed.
Offshore subsea construction vessel
for Ocean Installer and Solstad Offshore
This order is for a full electric-propulsion
solution for an offshore subsea construction
vessel, including all electric systems
from the 21MW medium-voltage power
generation to eight thrusters and propellers
with combined power of 13MW. The vessel
is being built at STX OSV in Norway for
delivery in June 2014.
Scandlines ferries
Siemens is supplying BlueDrive PlusC
technology including batteries for four
Scandlines ferries currently operating
between Denmark, Germany and Sweden.
The batteries will be used for energy storage
in current electric-propulsion systems.
Norled battery-operated ferry
Siemens has won an order from Norled
for the world’s first ferry with batteries
as energy storage modules. The contract
encompasses an entire electric-propulsion
package, based on BlueDrive PlusC
technology, including batteries and an
integrated alarm and monitoring system.
The vessel is under construction at
Fjellstrand Shipyard, Norway.
Norled LNG fuel-operated ferry
A further contract from Norled for complete
electric-propulsion systems for two car
ferries adds to the company’s first order.
These ferries are LNG powered and will
operate in Stavanger, Norway. They are
both being built at Remontowa, Poland,
with delivery planned for the third quarter
of 2013.
Maersk Supply Services
Maersk Supply Services in Copenhagen has
awarded Siemens a contract for complete
electric-propulsion solutions for two
offshore vessels being constructed at
the Chilean shipyard Asenav. The vessels,
each with a bollard pull of 150 tonnes,
are to be delivered in 2014 and 2015 and
will operate from St. John’s, Newfoundland.
A2SEA
Siemens has won a second order for a
complete electric-propulsion solution,
including an integrated alarm and
monitoring system, for a wind turbine
installation vessel for the Danish ship
owner A2SEA. This 132-meter-long
jack-up vessel with a lift capacity of
900 tons is scheduled for delivery in 2014
from COSCO Shipyard, Nantong, China.
SapuraCrest
SapuraCrest in Malaysia has placed
an order with Siemens for two entire
electric-propulsion solutions, including
integrated alarm and monitoring systems,
for two pipelaying-cum-heavylift offshore
construction vessels being built at China’s
Cosco Nantong Shipyard Co. Ltd.
Research vessels
Siemens is awarded an order for two
complete electric-propulsion systems
for oceanographic research vessels being
constructed by Dakota Creek Industries
in Anacortes, Washington. The vessels will
be operated by the Scripps Oceanographic
Institute at the University of California and
the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.
EZRA Marine Services
Siemens has won a contract for full
electric-propulsion solutions for two
offshore supply vessels being constructed
at Saigon Shipyard, Vietnam, for EZRA
Marine Services, Singapore.
COOEC
Siemens has won an order for a complete
electric-propulsion solution, including an
integrated alarm and monitoring system, for
a multipurpose offshore service vessel being
built at Guangzhou Huangpu Shipbuilding
for COOEC, the offshore engineering
division of China National Oil Corporation.
MAC
Marine Asset Corporation (MAC), Singapore,
has awarded Siemens a contract to supply
four platform supply vessels with complete
electric-propulsion systems. The vessels
are under construction at Fujian Mawei
Shipbuilding Ltd.
Cotemar
Siemens has won an order for a complete
electric-propulsion solution intended for
a semi-submersible accommodation and
service platform from Cotemar S.A. in
Mexico. COSCO Nantong Shipyard is
contracted for the build.
Aranui Transport Company
Aranui Transport Company, Tahiti, has
chosen Siemens as its supplier of a full
electric-propulsion solution for a pax
cargo vessel under construction at
Huanghai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., China.
Aries Marine
Siemens has been awarded a contract
to supply complete electric-propulsion
systems with integrated automation for
Aries Marine. The systems are for two
offshore vessels being built by US-based
Leevac Shipyards in Louisiana.
Sun Ocean HK
Yet another order for complete electricpropulsion solutions is given to Siemens.
This time the system is for a PSV under
construction at Shanghai Honghua Offshore
Oil/Gas Eq. Co., Ltd. for Sun Ocean HK.
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What is BlueDrive PlusC?
BlueDrive PlusC is Siemens’ response to the challenges of operating high-speed diesel
Offshore focus
For over 100 years, Siemens Marine has delivered optimum energy solutions for ships
engines in electric-propulsion plants. High-speed running caused vibration and break-
the world over, from advanced propulsion systems to power generation equipment.
downs. The goal was to slow engine speed when lower power was needed to reduce
The company has worked hand-in-hand with shipowners and shipbuilders to find answers
life-cycle costs. BlueDrive PlusC also benefits operation of medium-speed diesel engines.
for new challenges, including the need to support the offshore oil and gas industry.
Siemens develops and maintains energy
solutions for all vessels, from platformsupply to anchor-handling vessels and drill
ships to tugs. Siemens size and substantial
global presence works to its advantage as
many larger offshore-vessel operators prefer
well-established suppliers with extensive
global networks. They like the scalability
and reliability of Siemens’ solutions and
see the advantages throughout the building
process and during the vessel’s lifespan
of partnering with such a large global
company.
Standard benefits
A fleet with standardized solutions
has many operational and cost-saving
advantages, such as:
Siemens’ diesel-electric locomotive with two
variable-speed diesel-generator sets and
variable-speed bogies.
Only one compartment for all switchgear and
frequency converters is required.
Lower maintenance costs
With BlueDrive PlusC, diesel engines’
power/speed capability is optimized to
different vessel operations, such as docking,
transit, slow steaming, dynamic positioning,
which means operation time at rated speed
is cut to a minimum. This reduces engine
strain, vibration and noise. The result is
lower maintenance costs and reduced risk
of significant repair.
Greenhouse gas emissions
Tests show that variable speed diesel-electric
propulsion engines emit less greenhouse
gases than dual-fuel engines operated at
constant speed. Only LNG-fueled engines
achieve slightly lower emissions of CO2
and NOx. By running diesel engines at
variable speed, combustion is improved and
exhaust temperatures are kept high, which
secures operation of the selective catalytic
reduction (SCR) process. As variable-speed
operated diesel engines achieve favorable
combustion, NOx emissions are much
lower than dual-fuel.
Fuel savings
Operating diesel engines at variable speed
reduces fuel consumption. In fact, a study
of a platform supply vessel shows variablespeed operated diesel engines use less fuel
than dual-fuel and LNG-operated engines
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even at constant speed. BlueDrive PlusC
also has the highest electric power plant
efficiency from shaft extension of the
diesel engines to propellers, compared
with other electric-propulsion solutions.
• Synergies from shared solutions cut
project costs w
­ ith less time used
on planning, design and engineering
• Proven solutions give confidence
• Increased crew flexibility with less
training costs due to common systems
• Improved operational safety and efficiency as crews’ knowledge and experience are
easily transferable between vessels
• Cost-effective life-cycle management with reduced administration, improved service terms and reduced stocks of spare parts
Tidewater arrives
In 2012, Siemens proudly added Tidewater,
Inc. to its customer list. Tidewater owns
and operates 350 offshore support vessels
in over 60 countries with a history
reaching back to 1956, including the
accolade for the first custom-made ‘work
boat’ for the offshore industry. Today, it
transports crews and supplies, tows and
anchors mobile rigs, assists in platform
construction and operates specialist vessels
for a vast array of different operations.
Siemens is delivering diesel-electric
systems for nine platform supply vessels.
Six are being built in China – four at
Zhenjiang Shipyard and two at Yuexin
Shipbuilding. The remaining three are
contracted to US shipyards; two to Bay
Shipbuilding and one to Quality Shipyard.
All orders encompass BlueDrive or
BlueDrive PlusC management systems,
generators, motors, automation systems,
thruster control systems, switchboards
and remote diagnostic systems.
With 350 vessels, Tidewater owns the largest
workboat fleet in the world.
Reduced space
Due to technological advances, BlueDrive
PlusC needs less space than comparable
systems. A typical figure is 30% less
compartment area for electric equipment
compared with other conventional electricpropulsion concepts. Siemens suggests
division of space as follows:
• Engine room (generators)
• Switchboard room (BlueDrive PlusC switchboard)
• Thruster/propulsion rooms
(electric motors)
Frequency converters for propellers and
thrusters are now part of the BlueDrive
PlusC switchboard. They are located in the
switchboard room, instead of being spread
around in different propulsion and thruster
rooms. This means only one room with
clean and dry air is necessary to secure long
life of electric-power electronics, control
equipment and switchgear. In addition to
space reductions, installation is also
simplified.
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Speed set point
BlueDrive PlusC energy
management system
Generator control unit
The BlueDrive PlusC propulsion system supplies all power through frequency
Energy management controller
converters. These generate smooth and clean voltage independent of generator
(extended power management)
frequency. Siemens utilizes this feature and runs gensets with variable speed.
Energy optimization
To achieve optimum engine speed under
all load conditions, BlueDrive PlusC has
integrated management and control
through the Siemens Energy Management
System EMS 300C. This control system
works in both local and manual modes,
as well as remotely in automatic mode.
The generator control units – there is one
for each generator – monitor and control
generators in all operational modes.
The energy management system ensures
that gensets are working at the speed
and load that deliver the lowest fuel
consumption and greenhouse gas
emissions. Engine speed and load are
successfully controlled and optimized
through careful monitoring of the entire
propulsion system. This capability
makes BlueDrive PlusC the world’s most
environmentally friendly propulsion
solution.
Speed optimization
EMS 300C automatically optimizes engine
speed to the corresponding load. Engine
load curves are programmed into the
generator control unit for this purpose.
By comparing energy consumption, battery
energy levels (if relevant) and power
demand in different operational modes,
EMS 300C calculates power demand for
every genset. The value is sent to each
generator control unit to enable individual
speed, power and voltage optimization
for all running gensets. This means that
connected gensets are run with different
speed and load (asymmetrical load sharing)
if most economic.
EMS 300C is an integrated control and
monitoring system for optimizing energy
use through control of the following:
• Generator control unit, which controls and monitors engines and generators
• Propulsion control unit, which controls and monitors thrusters and propellers
• Remote control system, which remotely controls and monitors vessel speed and propeller thrust
• Intelligent load controller, which controls bus-tie breakers
To maximise safety, reliability and flexibility
these units connect via a redundant
network for information exchange. They
work independently of each other, which
prevents a malfunction in one tripping the
entire system and disabling the vessel.
The ship is normally operated from the
bridge via the remote control system (RCS).
In the RCS, different operational modes are
chosen with pre-set points for propeller
speed, power and pitch. For azimuth
thrusters, rotation angle (thrust direction)
is also controlled.
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Power request
The intelligent load controller controls
and monitors the electronic bus-tie switch
and associated motor-operated isolation
breakers.
The remote control system exchanges
information with the propulsion control
unit to give set points for propeller speed
and power and receive propeller limitation
signals for max./min. speed, acceleration,
retardation times, etc. The remote control
system then routes this information to
EMS 300C.
Reliable and redundant
In case of main component malfunction in
the ship’s power plant, all necessary action
is taken to ensure uninterrupted energy
flow and avoid possible damage.
There is one energy management system
controller for each bus-bar section,
supplemented by SIPROTEC Digital
Generator Protective Relays. Renown
SIMATIC S7 automation components are
used to ensure spare-part availability
Limitation
Speed set point
Propulsion controller
Remote control
BlueDrive PlusC control system signal exchange.
globally. A redundant power supply for
SIMATIC equipment and main CPUs are
supplied for each bus bar.
The generator protection unit/measuring
transducers are stand-alone units
independent of the SIMATIC S7 system.
Consequently, a fault in SIMATIC S7 does
not affect the generator protection system
and the possibility for manual operation.
EMS 300C requires an additional
independent diesel-protection system for
over-speed, lubrication oil, pressure, etc.
It has only secondary diesel-protection
functions, such as generator breaker trip
in case of shutdown alarm, from the dieselprotection system.
EMS 300C is designed for an external
engine-speed control system. The engine is
delivered with speed control where speed
reference settings are preformed. Load is
actively shared between generators.
EMS 300C is designed with a CPU solution,
where each generator is monitored and
controlled separately. CPUs are connected
in redundant topology, so failure of one
does not have a critical effect on BlueDrive
PlusC’s functionality.
A design principle for EMS 300C is
simplicity, which means that focus is
solely on the main power plant.
Clear for battery operation
BlueDrive PlusC also contains Siemens’
well-proven, ultra-fast generator power
adaption (GPA) generator load-reduction
system. GPA reduces propulsion power
instantly if a generator overload is detected.
This is particularly beneficial if a generator
shuts down to avoid black-out. In addition
to GPA, a generator load limitation (GLL)
system is provided.
This system uses voltage reference to limit
generator load when the engine is running
on reduced speed. The GLL takes effect when
the generator is running in parallel with
batteries or other generators with spare
capacity. Active GLL increases engine speed
if bus-bar voltage drops too far. It also
ensures that energy is quickly provided
from batteries.
Starting gensets takes much more time
than bringing batteries online. Batteries
provide energy instantaneously and
prevent load reduction during start-up
of a standby genset. When load increase is
only temporary, starting a new genset can
be avoided altogether.
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It’s always good to put a face to
Teamwork
Odd Moen, 53, Director Sales –
Marine & Shipbuilding
One year shy of his 30th anniversary in
Siemens, Odd has previously worked in
the paper, metals, food and oil and gas
industries, always within automation
and drives technologies. Odd has an
MSc in electrical engineering from the
Norwegian University of Science and
Technology.
Arvid Hasund, 58, Sales Engineer
Arvid assists all sales managers with
technical support, particularly for
Siemens’ distribution systems. Before
joining the Norwegian team he for
Aker Elektro (now Aker Solutions) as
Offshore Supervisor. Arvid graduated
with a BSc in power engineering
from Møre and Romsdal College of
Engineering, Norway.
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Jan Robert Ødegård, 55,
Sales Manager – International Market
Jan Robert gets the Siemens long-service
award – at least from this magazine. He
started in 1980 with responsibility for
uninterruptible power supply system
deliveries to the oil and gas, power and
telecommunications industries, and has
worked in numerous sales positions,
mainly promoting drives to the shipping,
oil and gas and OEM sectors. Jan Robert
has an MSc in electrical engineering
from the Norwegian University of
Science and Technology.
Arne-Gunnar Brandvold, 54,
Sales Manager – International Market
Before joining Siemens in 2007,
Arne-Gunnar was Project Manager and
then Sales Manager in Rapp Hydema AS
for 20 years, working with electric and
hydraulic system design for the global
fishing industry. Arne-Gunnar has
degrees in both mechanical engineering
and economics.
a name. Here, we collected the
customer sales and service team
and asked them to say “cheese”.
Here’s the result, with a short bio
on each team member.
Lars Eide, 51, Technical Advisor
After six years in Siemens Marine’s
technical department as Technical
Manager for Power and Drives, Lars
is now back in sales support focusing
on special propulsion concepts
and applications for fisheries and
oceanographic research vessels. Before
working for Siemens, he gained many
years’ experience in engineering and
commissioning cranes and winches.
He has an MSc in electrical engineering
from the Norwegian University of
Science and Technology.
Jørn Ketil Øie, 41, Sales Manager –
Life Cycle Management
Before his four years in Siemens as
Sales Manager, Jørn previously worked
in electronic engineering, retailing
and marketing. He graduated from
Trondheim University College, Norway
with a BSc in electronic engineering.
Torben Rasmussen, 42,
Sales Engineer
The latest addition to the team, Torben
has been part of Siemens Marine for
just a few months. Torben is applying
his 15 years’ experience from energyreducing solutions in Siemens Building
Automation to electric-propulsion and
automation systems for the shipping
industry by providing advice and
support to Siemens’ sales managers.
Torben has a Bachelor’s degree in
technology management and marine
engineering.
Hallgeir Magne Lohn, 28,
Sales Manager – Domestic Market
Before promotion to his current position,
Hallgeir Magne gained valuable
experience working as Siemens Service
Engineer for installation, commissioning
and service of marine portfolio systems.
He has a BSc in electric power
engineering from Trondheim University
College, Norway.
Ketil Aagesen, 45, Head of Sales –
Domestic Market
Ketil has 16 years with Siemens Marine
Solutions under his belt. Previously,
he was a technical high school teacher
in Kristiansund, Norway, and Senior
Engineer/Project Manager at Norwegian
State Railways, focusing on power
stations and locomotives. Ketil has an
MSc in power electronics, power
systems and cybernetics from the
Norwegian University of Science and
Technology.
Ole Johan Hungnes, 50,
Sales Manager – Marine Life Cycle
Management
Ole Johan has over twenty years in
Siemens working first as Senior Service
Engineer, both on- and offshore, and
then as Sales Manager. Previously he
was with Ulstein Propeller (now Rolls
Royce Marine) and Ulstein Singapore as
Service and Commissioning Engineer.
He has a Bachelor’s degree in electronics
and automation from Gjøvik College of
Engineering, Norway.
Sigurd Vigrestad, 34, Head of Sales –
Life Cycle Management
Sigurd moved positions from
Controller in National Oilwell Varco
with responsibility for service, retrofits,
spare parts and crew training to Sales
Manager in Siemens Marine five years
ago. He has a Master’s degree in
business and economics.
Torgeir Bolghaug, 41, Sales Manager
– Domestic Market
Torgeir’s 15 years with Siemens
Building Automation before joining
Siemens Marine in 2012, including six
years as Head of Sales, puts him in good
stead for his current role within fire
and security and HVAC process control
technology. Torgeir has Bachelor’s
degrees in mechanical engineering
and refrigeration engineering.
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World’s first
battery-driven ferry A true hybrid
Norled has won the contract to build and operate the world’s first battery-driven ferry
Østensjø Rederi’s platform support vessel (PSV) Edda Ferd was launched in October.
on a route between Lavik and Oppedal in southwest Norway. Siemens has worked with
After final fitting, she will arguably become the world’s most environmentally
the owner and its shipyard, Fjellstrand, to design the ferry’s propulsion system using
friendly PSV.
BlueDrive PlusC with battery power. Together with a superlight aluminium design,
the propulsion system is vital in the project’s success.
The vessel has two 450kW azimuth
thrusters driven by Siemens’ electric
motors. The BlueDrive PlusC’s
energy management system is
remotely controlled from the bridge
by Siemens thruster control system.
Vessel machinery is also monitored
from the bridge using Siemens
Flexible 300 integrated alarm and
monitoring system. In addition,
a 1 MWh lithium ion battery pack
Siemens’ BlueDrive PlusC propulsion
system is installed in Østensjø Rederi’s
signature vessel by Spain’s Astilleros
Gondan shipyard. Prior to delivery, the
system underwent design reviews and
full-scale short-circuit testing to gain
Approval in Principle from the class society.
Following approval, the entire system was
function tested in a test bed before final
test acceptance certification.
The main generators and diesel engines
were mounted at MaK’s factory in April
2012. Subsequent testing established the
following:
• All expected fuel-saving benefits at
variable-speed operation were confirmed. • Exhaust temperatures at variable speed
were maintained at correct levels to enable SCR catalyst operation down to 6% load.
Compared to fixed-speed operation
where SCR does not function under 40 to 45% load, this substantially reduces NOx
emissions.
• Genset-with-load acceleration rates were more than adequate for rapid load changes during dynamic positioning (DP)
operations.
• Low noise levels from engines at
variable-speed operation with low load.
As rpm decreases, acoustic noise levels in the machine room are significantly
reduced. The extent of the reduction surprised all involved and will especially benefit crew during DP operations.
Energy storage modules
The Edda Ferd is also being fitted with
Siemens energy storage modules by
integrating lithium batteries in the
BlueDrive PlusC main propulsion system.
Even though diesel engines’ acceleration
rates are more than sufficient, batteries
enable engines to run at lower rpm settings
as they ‘absorb’ transient load steps. In
addition, batteries provide energy for
DP-fault situations that reduce spinning
(generator) reserve in the system. By
combining the variable-generator speed
and energy-storage modules the Edda Ferd
becomes a true hybrid.
is part of the delivery. For effective
battery charging, Siemens has
installed land-based charging stations
at each end of the ferry route.
Norled’s ferry operates from early 2015
and is a milestone on the road towards
emission-free ferries in Norway.
Siemens is proud to play a part in this
development.
Norled’s vessel is a global first for environmentally
friendly battery-driven ferries.
Østensjø Rederi operates a fleet of PSVs,
multi-purpose vessels, ROV/sub-sea vessels and
tugs from its offices in Haugesund, Norway.
Illustration shows the Edda Ferd with Siemens’
BlueDrive PlusC propulsion system.
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The New York
connection
The journey across New York’s bay from
Staten Island to Manhattan is one of the
world’s great ferry rides. It’s a trip taken
regularly by locals and tourists alike and
provides the only sea link between New
York’s fifth borough and the mainland.
Affording iconic views of the city’s skyline,
including the Statue of Liberty and Ellis
Island, it is the U.S.’s busiest ferry route
with 20 million or so passengers travelling
annually. One reason, perhaps, is that the
five-mile, 25-minute ride is free.
The ferry ride offers iconic views of the
New York skyline.
The MV Senator John J. Marchi is named after
the Staten Island senator who represented the
island for 50 years.
The ferries – there are eight of them – are
operated by the New York City Department
of Transportation (NYDOT). Split into four
classes, the newest is known as the
‘Molinari class’ after Guy V. Molinari,
a former member of the US House of
Representatives for Staten Island’s district
and later a borough president of Staten
Island. There are three Molinari-class
vessels: MV Guy V. Molinari, MV Senator John
J. Marchi and MV Spirit of America, all built
by Manitowoc Marine Group in Wisconsin.
Even though the first came into service as
BlueDrive ESS
for Scandlines
late as 2005, their design retains the charm
and ambience of the classic New York ferries.
Siemens has signed a contract for large
energy storage systems (ESS) for four of
Scandlines’ current ferries. Each system
consists of a Shipnet Supply that delivers
up to 3 MW charge and discharge power.
The energy is stored in 2.6 MWh energy
storage modules realized by lithium
batteries. The battery modules are delivered
in partnership with Corvus Energy.
In 2010, Siemens USA, together with Siemens
Norway, were commissioned by NYDOT to
survey and review the MV Senator John J.
Marchi. The vessel, equipped with another
diesel-electric propulsion system, was giving
NYDOT a number of problems, including
unreliable propulsion frequency converters
and bridge control switch, redundancy issues,
poor user-friendliness and lengthy repair
lead times.
generator-set maintenance cost reductions
are expected from optimized running and
improved utilization of each generator set.
Due to the energy storage modules’ capacity
and flexibility, an existing generator set will
be removed.
This new contract strengthens the position
of Siemens BlueDrive as the most innovative
and flexible propulsion system on the market.
The new system will be integrated into
the existing 6.6 kV switchboard. It charges
excess energy from the power station to
achieve energy production from the
generator sets at the lowest possible fuel
consumption per kilowatt hour. During
manoeuvres, all engines but one are
stopped and the BlueDrive ESS system works
as an artificial generator to feed the stored
energy back into the electric-propulsion
system. Scandlines has calculated fuel
savings at 15 to 20%. In addition,
The survey led to a contract to upgrade
the ‘Marchi’ and dialogue on rebuilding the
two sister vessels. The current contract’s
scope covers four new BlueDrive frequency
converters, a new remote control system
and an upgrade of the main switchboard to
a generator power-adaptation system. The
equipment will be delivered from Trondheim,
Norway, with commissioning in New York
during July 2013.
Scandlines was founded in 1998 and is one
of Europe's largest ferry operators. Vessels
operate on short routes between Denmark,
Germany and Sweden.
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A new
world
of ship
design
Siemens has taken its proven solutions,
competence and experience from large
industries worldwide and applied them
to shipbuilding. These innovations
have opened the eyes of key players and
represent a new and more effective
way of developing ships.
Shipbuilding is facing the same challenges
as other industries. Networks are rapidly
changing, with more design outsourcing,
cross-enterprise engineering, contract
manufacture and life-time support
contracts. The shipyard and entire supply
chain has to manage the complexity of
communication in a heterogeneous
environment.
Ships are traditionally designed using
many different design and engineering
applications. Drawings and models are
constructed using different systems, which
makes exchange of product information
troublesome. This results in a timeconsuming, costly and error-inducing
system that is challenging to coordinate.
Shipbuilding’s very nature is to produce
one-offs or a small number of the same type
of vessel. Along with the involvement of a
large number of system integrators,
subcontractors and suppliers this entails
an enormous exchange of technical,
commercial and logistical information
among all parties involved. The difficulty
in communication between systems of
different origins represents a serious
obstacle to increased competitiveness.
Ship designers see the need to take a more
holistic approach to reduce the number
of systems. They want to utilize 3D right
from the concept phase to enable better
decision making and communication with
stakeholders, reduce amendments and
improve communication with shipyards.
In order to do this, ship designers need
technology that facilitates a top-down
approach to new building processes and
supports their aim for faster and better
design. So far, systems have been unable
to do this.
Traditional systems are specialized
for ships and/or 2D applications, such
as AutoCAD. These specialized solutions
target a limited market, which restricts
the amount of investment available to
system development. Many software suites
consist of poorly integrated programs from
different suppliers that cause data flow and
competence transfer problems for users.
Siemens’ NX software is represented by
Summit Systems in Norway.
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A myriad of systems and formats
In shipbuilding, CAD/CAE/CAM systems
have been a vital part of the design and
construction process for many years.
Shipbuilders use different systems at
different design stages and for different
disciplines, such as concept design, basic
design, structures, analysis and outfitting.
Designs are usually delivered on paper.
Besides CAD/CAE/CAM, many other software
tools are used for activities like production
planning, project management and ERP.
As a ship enters service, even more
software is used for applications, such as
operational performance and configuration
management. But that’s not all. We haven’t
yet touched on the owners, classification
societies and the huge supply chain, which
includes design agents, marine equipment
manufacturers, other shipyards, block
fabricators, system integrators and many
more. Each of these organizations use
their own design systems, which are often
different again.
A proven platform with millions of users
Siemens PLM Software is a leading global
provider of product life-cycle management
(PLM) software and services with seven
million licensed seats and more than
71,000 customers worldwide. Large
customers in industries like automotive,
aerospace and defense, and machinery and
industrial equipment dictate software
development to fit their business needs.
The general market situation and the
challenges facing shipbuilding today are
shared with these industries. They have
applied Siemens’ software to turn the
challenges into competitive advantage.
These proven solutions are now available
to the shipbuilding industry, including
functionality specially designed for
shipbuilders’ needs.
that they’ve been generated using the right
version and revision.
Siemens PLM provides a shared platform
for effectively capturing, representing,
organizing, retrieving and reusing
product-related life-cycle information
across companies. The platform allows
integration of existing software, such as
CAD. As this is not optimized for a shared
platform, Siemens PLM Software has
introduced JT technology.
Exchanging information with JT
JT is an open platform for visualization, collaboration and data sharing across the
product life cycle. It delivers platform and
application independence, ship life-cycle
support, generation of viewpoint specific
images, rapid sharing of information
between different regions, and protection of
corporate intellectual property or company
know-how over time.
JT is a mature lightweight data format
that already enjoys widespread use in the
automobile and aerospace industries and
is equally suitable for shipbuilding. In fact,
many large Asian shipbuilders have already
adopted it. The success of JT and associated
applications is such that JT is the preferred
common data format for many large endusers and has become an ISO standard.
JT data representation is:
• A rich data model with robust entity
support
• A high-performance, compact persistence
archive format for graphical data
• Best-in-class for supporting large
assembly/model interactive capabilities
• CAD-neutral with support for all major MCAD applications
JT data can be very lightweight, holding
little more than facet data, or it can be
richer and hold associations to the original
CAD information, assemblies, product
structure, geometry, attributes, meta data
and PMI.
Use of the JT format facilitates data
exchange between all stakeholders in a
shipbuilding project, for example between
the shipyard, design agency and suppliers.
Saving months on a single project
The need for remodeling in different
stages and systems is eliminated with the
Siemens solution. Focus is on openness,
unlike traditional proprietary systems
and closed technologies – the JT format
is a good example of this. Another
benefit providing customers with value,
regardless of industry, comes when
working with imported geometry from
other systems. A few years ago Siemens
introduced a paradigm shift in CAD with
its launch of synchronous technology in NX.
Engineers can now make significant changes
to imported geometry and work on models
from different sources.
Taking the success to Norway
In Norway, Siemens PLM Software is
represented through Summit Systems.
Summit provides the market leading
software from Siemens to Norwegian
industry and provides support, training
and system competence to more than
350 customers. Summit first approached
the Norwegian shipbuilding market
to gauge response. “Feedback from
the shipbuilding industry has been
tremendous and we already have many
leading Norwegian ship designers on our
customer list,” says Helge Kjeilen, Partner
in Summit. “With the integrated NX and
Teamcenter solution, shipbuilders finally
see that they can simplify their ship
design process and save a lot of time,
while ensuring quality and accuracy.
A revolution in ship design is long awaited
and, now technology is strong enough,
more and more shipbuilders are reaping
the benefits,” concludes Kjeilen.
JT is a high-performance, compact persistence
archive format for graphical data.
It’s often used in the aerospace industry.
Since early 2000, Siemens PLM Software has
been used by shipyards and ship designers
using standard products like Tecnomatix, NX
and Teamcenter. Applying this experience,
NX 7.5 for ship design was launched.
Teamcenter is used as the informational
backbone and all functionality shipbuilders
need is built into one single system. All
people collaborate regardless of discipline,
geography or organization, knowing that
they are working with the same revised and
correct data.
Over 150 Siemens PLM engineers are
developing the ship-specific application.
This autumn, Siemens PLM took shipbuilding
productivity and functionality to new levels
with version NX 8.5. With this new update,
the ship model is built once and then
detailed and presented in accordance with
the needs of different disciplines. This cuts
time dramatically, mistakes are avoided
and customers are able to make better
decisions. Two dimensional drafts, general
arrangements and reports are harvested
from the master model with the knowledge
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Siemens AS
Industry Sector
Editor:
Odd Moen
Print:
Haslum Grafiske AS
Graphic design:
www.designstories.no
Karine Bergseth
www.siemens.no/marine
+47 815 365 24
[email protected]
www.siemens.no/marine
Siemens Marine & Shipbuilding
Life Cycle Management
Visiting address:
Bratsbergveien 5
NO-7037 Trondheim
Postal address:
P.O. Box 9400
NO-7493 Trondheim
Fax: +47 73 95 95 11
Life Cycle Management
Reliable maintenance and service
Shipowners and operators with advanced vessels
need them to be highly reliable. Disruptions and
operational shutdowns must be avoided, which is
why more and more are choosing Siemens Marine
& Shipbuilding Life Cycle Management (LCM).
Our offer
Siemens Marine & Shipbuilding LCM is part of our
standby and maintenance program for the maritime
sector. Our aim is to support program purchasing,
operations and maintenance personnel through
our global infrastructure, which is accessible by
all customers worldwide.
Our service department consists of about 100
engineers, 25 with special know-how in ship
systems.
On call 24 hours a day
We offer spare parts, service, telephone support,
upgrades and new systems as listed below:
Systems and equipment
- Electric-propulsion systems
- Automation system with PLS and operating panels
- Standard and special motors, as well as generators
- Starters, frequency converters and soft starters
- Rectifiers and controls for variable-speed DC motors
- Generators with main switchboards and power
management systems
- Power supplies, UPS uninteruptable power supplies, 3
3AC and DC supply
- Steering and propulsion gears
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- Main switchboard, instruments and measuring 3systems
- Automation, alarm, monitoring and report systems
- Spare parts
Services
- Service and maintenance agreements
- 24-hour standby and technical support
- On-site service
- Remote diagnostics and monitoring
- Thermography and vibration measurement
- Upgrades/expansions
- Workshops for operational and maintenance
personnel
Your advantages
- Access to a worldwide service provider
- Help with preventive maintenance
- Builds greater competence among your own
personnel, which leads to increased reliability
- Partnering together for future improvements
Siemens Marine & Shipbuilding LCM is part of
Siemens global network, which enables us to
provide fast and efficient service in many of the
world’s key ports.