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POSH Natuna, our subsea construction and installation vessel, has successfully completed the installation of a stalk on riser to an offshore pipeline! She is currently supporting an international oil & gas company’s Pipeline Replacement Project (PRP)-5, west coast offshore India.
This further adds to her impressive portfolio and proven track record of performing SURF projects in South Asia. Speak to us today to find out more about how we can be your subsea solutions provider of choice!
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Singapore, 23 December 2020 – Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification services, together with 3D Metal Forge (3DMF) and PACC Offshore Services Holdings Ltd (POSH) have been awarded co-funding for their joint industry project (JIP) on additive manufacturing for the maritime sector.
This project is one of 11 digitalisation projects awarded Maritime Innovation and Technology (MINT) co-funding by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). MPA had earlier worked with the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Cluster (NAMIC) and the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) to support a market feasibility study on Additive Manufacturing (AM), commonly referred to as 3D printing, for commonly ordered marine parts.
By using additive manufacturing within the maritime industry, BV, 3DMF, and POSH aim to:
• Improve operational efficiency and reduce risks for the replacement of critical components which might keep a ship tied up in dock or that might prevent a ship from functioning safely and effectively;
• Eliminate the need for physical inventory, storage, potentially complex distribution, and logistics costs;
• And, provide cost benefits to clients, particularly for the procurement of hard to source, obsolete, and out of stock spare parts.
Following a joint survey conducted onboard a POSH vessel, four components have been identified for additive manufacturing. These pieces will be built by 3DMF with technologies including fused filament fabrication, laser powder bed fusion, and directed energy deposition that leverage the design and material advantages offered by utilising additive Manufacturing.
Upon the successful demonstration and installation onboard a Singapore-flagged vessel, BV will inspect the identified components to ensure conformity and safety. BV experts will also verify the entire additive manufacturing process from design, through qualification, and into production.
The certified final products owned by POSH will be installed onboard the vessel for trials lasting between three to six months. The POSH Teal, a 21,000 BHP anchor handling towing and support vessel, has been nominated as the trial vessel.
POSH Kerry Renewables (“POSH Kerry”) and the National Taiwan Ocean University (“NTOU”) have teamed up to introduce Taiwan’s first-ever offshore Fast Rescue Craft ("FRC”) training for local crew members, in line with POSH Kerry’s commitment to nurture local talent in Taiwan’s offshore wind industry.
As part of the programme, local crew members attended a training spanning four days, from 11 December 2020 to 14 December 2020, which was observed under strict safe distancing measures including mandatory wearing of masks.
Among those who completed the course were 15 Taiwanese seafarers from POSH Kerry.
Senior instructors from NTOU were invited to conduct the four-day programme on board POSH GAYA, a Fire Fighting Vessel sailing under the flag of Taiwan. Besides lessons on how to operate, deploy, launch and navigate FRCs as well as gaining in-depth knowledge on the structure and equipment of FRCs, POSH Kerry crew personnel also received hands-on training. The practical training equipped seafarers with skills and experience in operating the fast rescue boats and increase their familiarity with FRC operations so that they can better respond quickly in case of an emergency.
As pictured above, crew members meticulously carried out instructions given by the instructor.
Despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, POSH Kerry will continue to hone and upskill our local crew members in the offshore wind industry through specialised international training programmes.
In response to restricted movements, travel bans, office closures, and limits to gathering in large groups to curb the spread of COVID-19, many companies had to fast-track their digital transformation to ensure that business can go on as usual.
At POSH, we had started digitising our backend functions as part of our commitment to make our operations even more efficient for our customers before the crisis hit. This enabled us to transition to working remotely very quickly. From our first-ever virtual global meeting in March to regular virtual meetings and teleconferences over the subsequent months, our digital-ready ecosystem was able to fully support our employees, customers, and operations for the new normal of work.
For example, movement controls meant that our usual management vessel visits had to go virtual. These crucial check-ins with our crew and cadets are highly necessary to stay connected, better understand their experiences, and keep them updated on pertinent developments on POSH. Now more than ever, as many offshore have to spend extended periods out at sea, our ability to continue "meeting" with them online is essential to safeguarding their welfare and well-being, and maintaining our relationships with each other.
In collaboration with Lloyd's Register and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), POSH also completed a fully remote internal audit onboard our AHTS, POSH Champion - a first for Lloyd's Register and POSH. Conducted entirely over Microsoft Teams in just three days, all parties involved expressed their satisfaction with the effectiveness, efficiency and overall integrity of the process.
Collaborating with Lloyd's Register and Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore on our first remote internal audit onboard POSH Champion
Amid this pandemic, companies have come to realise that aspects of their business can, and should, be digitalised - not only to increase productivity or reduce costs but also help maintain the human element of our relationships. The impetus of going digital has never been stronger and POSH looks forward to taking on more exciting, new opportunities.
Innovation is part of our DNA at POSH.
We embrace it with the aim of improving the lives of our employees and crew, and as part of our growth strategy to cater to evolving needs of our customers globally. Last year, we successfully took part in several groundbreaking initiatives as part of our innovation roadmap.
A taste of the future: Shore-to-ship drone deliveries for food
In August, we took to the skies with foodpanda and ST Engineering. Drones were deployed to deliver five packets of Ayam Penyet ("smashed" fried chicken) from Marina South Pier to our crew onboard POSH Bawean in under ten minutes. The exercise brought great joy to our crew as they got a taste of home and we all caught a glimpse into the possible reality of on-demand food delivery to vessels by drone.
Using drones for delivery, instead of launch boats, can reduce costs and make it possible to deliver items to less accessible locations - such as offshore vessels at sea. POSH is actively studying the usage of drones as part of our innovation roadmap, and we are glad to have been part of this ground-breaking flight.
Underwater robotics: A safer and faster way to conduct vessel inspections
In July, we successfully trialled the deployment of a customised underwater drone, or more commonly known as a Remotely Operated Vehicle ("ROV"), with Avetics Global for an inspection of the hull of POSH Bawean.
Underwater inspection of vessels is important for many reasons; but so is safety. Through the smart integration of robotics and software, these ROVs can support the initial stages of maintenance projects and identify potential issues without divers, making the process more efficient and safer.
SMAV: Laying the foundation for autonomous vessels
In April, we partnered with ST Engineering on sea trials of autonomous vessel technology on our harbour tug, POSH Harvest. As part of ST Engineering's Smart Maritime Autonomous Vessel (SMAV) project tests, we tested the vessel's ability for autonomous navigation, remote control and other technologies.
Trials were conducted in varying scenarios and at speeds up to 8.5 knots, while POSH Harvest was in autonomous waypoint navigation mode. Testing of the autonomous vessel technology was also performed onshore prior to the trials.
The collision prevention and autonomous waypoint navigation use artificial intelligence algorithms in line with IMO's international collision avoidance regulations (COLREGS) in overtaking, head-on and route crossing - meaning the vessel can detect hazards and change its route accordingly.
With such trials underway, fully operating a vessel without crew may become a reality. As with other autonomous applications, the goal next is to enhance operations in a safer, faster and more cost-effective manner. We are glad to be furthering these efforts that can break new ground for our sector.
The power of innovation and collaboration
While there is still much work to be done, these successful trials speak to the power of innovation and collaborations in driving sector transformation. Now more than ever, amid our challenging backdrop, innovation is essential and POSH will continue to explore with like-minded partners both within and beyond our sector to reimagine what is possible for our people, partners and customers.
