The Danish Coastal Authority orders a new survey ship from Tuco Marine – ProZero Workboats. With 34 years on the ocean and countless nautical miles in the logbook, the Coastal Authority well-deserved survey ship, EKKO, will have a new replacement. It was Tuco Marine, Denmark that won the EU tender for the construction of the new survey ship. It is expected to be launched next year. The Coastal Authority has entered into a contract with Tuco Marine, for the new construction of an advanced survey ship. The ship will be part of the Coastal Authority’s work with ongoing surveying of Danish waters and collection of data on coastal development. The data collection provides important knowledge, among other things, for the work with climate adaptation and coastal protection. Latest sonar technology The new surveying vessel will be equipped with A-frame for towed sensors and the latest, updated model of the so-called multi-beam echo sounder, which can measure the seabed with millimeter accuracy down to just over 200 meters depth. The ship itself is specially built for the harsh weather conditions on the West Coast, where a large part of the survey takes place. The almost 15 m long ship with two powerful inboard engines of a total of 1,000 HP is built in carbon fiber and reinforced, so it can withstand sailing into very shallow water depths and even regular grounding as such is an important part of the vessels daily tasks. The price for the new ship is expected to be in the region of DKK 10 million. DKK including the advanced measuring equipment. Area manager Niels Kristian Kvistgaard from the Coastal Authority says: “Coastal surveying places some very special demands on the ship’s construction, not least because we expect it to be in operation for many years. The solution and execution that we get from Tuco is, as I see it, the ideal starting point for us to be able to deliver high quality data for many years to come.” Solid data base provides security Coastal director Merete Løvschall, who today signed the contract with the shipyard says: “I am pleased that today we can start the construction of a new survey ship. An efficient surveying vessel with state-of-the-art surveying equipment is absolutely crucial for us to be able to follow the development of the coasts and solve our other tasks in the maritime territory. The coastal surveys are the mainstay of the data base on which we base ourselves in the work of making our coasts climate robust and creating security for all the people who live along the Danish coasts. ” The tender process The tender process has been going on for the last six months, and the primary attorney to the Danish stat has assisted the Danish Coastal Authority in carrying out the tender.  Hauschildt Marine A/S has also assisted with ship technical advice in the tender process and will now manage the construction process until the delivery of the finished ship next year. Director of Tuco, Jonas Pedersen, looks forward to working with the Coastal Directorate on the construction of the new ship: “At Tuco, we are really proud to be assigned this important task. Survey vessels are some of the most specialized and complex work boats in operation, and we are naturally pleased that our ProZero series once again proves to be able to meet the specific requirements of highly qualified users in this specialized area.” The Coastal Authority has carried out surveys in Danish waters since 1874. The Coastal Authority’s survey vessels are used for: Continuous survey of coastal profiles and collection of data on coastal development in Danish waters Control measurement of depths in sailing lanes and entrances, so that ship traffic can pass unhindered Survey of harbor basins Surface-covering measurement before sand feeding Survey of sand extraction areas Inspections of structures (locks, hips, stone settings, etc.) Deployment of surveying equipment, including tasks with the use of divers. Search and rescue of missing persons at sea

Aqua Culture specialist Aqua Kompetanse AS in Flatanger, Norway, have taken delivery of a new ProZero 15m FR Workboat. Despite the challenges of CoVid-19, the boat was delivered four weeks prior to contractual delivery schedule. The boat was delivered by ProZero International, through their Norwegian subsidiary ProZero Norway. ProZero International has delivered the ProZero 15m FR Workboat though the Norwegian subsidiary ProZero Norway AS, where managing Director Kjetil Nygaard have been a key resource in developing the workboats specification in close collaboration with the client Akva Kompetanse AS, who is a leading inspection company with-in the Aqua culture business in Norway. The new boat is designed on Tuco Marine´s ProZero workboat concept and have been built to allow full use of the latest technology to support the inspections and survey operations. “During the last years, Aqua kompetanse has experienced a huge increase in demand for all our services” Explains Øyvind Horn, Boat an Equipment manager in Aqua Kompetanse. Therefore, the need for a new vessel for our surveyors developed, and as our clients expect fast and efficient service along the coast of Norway, the 15m ProZero was chosen due to the great seaworthiness and the service supplied by the shipyard. The speed and great seakeeping capabilities of the ProZero workboat, ensures that we can meet our clients faster an in a larger operational area. “Despite the challenges of CoVid-19, ProZero and Tuco Marine, have been able to provide great follow-up, throughout the construction period and, not only deliver on-time, but actually deliver 4 weeks prior to contractual delivery time. Aqua Kompetanse have been really pleased with the yard’s flexibility as well as the final product”Complements General Manager of Aqua Kompetanse Alexander Lindseth. The advanced onboard equipment includes electronic communication and navigation equipment, a liniehandler, and an onboard crane. The ProZero 15m workboat, is as well outfitted with exclusive track mounting system which allows the operator to rapidly configure the interior to accommodate a variety of extra equipment and/or operation specific payloads. The 15m ProZero are built from lightweight composite materials which ensure low weight, high fuel efficiency and low emission of greenhouse gasses. Additionally, the need for maintenance is minimized. Thanks to the low weight and the well proven ProZero hull, the new boat was capable of reaching speeds in excess of 36 knots during the sea trials. ”We are tremendously excited and proud that Aqua Kompetanse AS has chosen ProZero. This 15m ProZero Workboat is a seal of approval of the technology and the products we have been developing and refining for years. We hope that this new boat can contribute to bringing ProZero vessels into the Aqua Culture industry at an even higher level, supporting the Aqua culture business and environments in the very best way. We look forward to a strong collaboration with Aqua Kompetanse AS, not only now, but also in the future”.Says Jonas Pedersen, CEO at ProZero International. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzApY_ocSaU

Artemis Technologies has moved to the next phase in the development of its Artemis eFoilerTM electric propulsion system. Plans to launch a technology demonstrator in 2021. Announced by Artemis Technologies COO, Prof. Mark Gillan, during a presentation to the Workboat Association’s Technical Workgroup this week, the first vessel equipped with the transformative Artemis eFoilerTM, will be a ProZero Multipurpose 11m workboat platform, provided by Tuco Marine Group. The lightweight carbonfibre ProZero workboat will have a cruising speed of 25 kts, a top speed of over 30 kts, and an impressive range of 60 NM at cruising speed. The core technologies behind the eFoilerTM include hydrofoils, flight control system, Carbon fibre hull and an electric drivetrain. All elements have been developed and tested in relevant environments. Through combining these core components, this ground-breaking innovation for commercial vessels, that is radically different from existing products under development, will enable a transition to high-speed zero emission maritime transport. Prof. Mark Gillan said: “The eFoilerTM is a truly transformative innovation that will help commercial operators across the world dramatically reduce their carbon emissions. The electric propulsion system provides significant range at high-speed, whilst also reducing operational costs through substantial fuel savings. “Up to this point, we have carried out extensive design and engineering work on the foils, drivetrain, boat gand control system. Moving into 2021, we are very excited to commence the manufacturing and testing phase and look forward to beginning sea trials later this year. “The demonstrator will not only prove the concept, but provide an immediate zero emission propulsion solution for the workboat market.” Highly scalable, the technology provides a number of additional operational benefits, and will suit a wide variety of vessels and applications including those used in the offshore wind sector, and for passenger transportation. Prof. Mark Gillan added: “The eFoilerTM enables vessels to fly over the water, providing an exceptionally comfortable ride, without causing any wake or wash. “This means minimal disruption to the water surface and surrounding area, thereby protecting shorelines and wildlife, while also allowing vessels to travel at high-speed for longer.” Jonas Pedersen, director of Tuco Marine, further says that the plan is to launch the demonstrator in the autumn of 2021, and that the boat after the tests with Artemis, will be used for demonstration sailings and technology development at both Tuco and Artemis. “We are very excited to be a part of this project with Artemis Technologies. With this product, Iain Percy and his team are at the forefront of the development of propulsion systems for professional vessels. And our lightweight ProZero boats are a super good match for the system. We see foiling as a great opportunity when it comes to overcoming the huge barrier to realizing electric propulsion on fast vessels, namely storing enough energy on board. – By reducing the hull resistance with foils, the extra range can be achieved rather than adding additional weight and cost with larger batteries.” Jonas Pedersen ends. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8O_xVvZONj0

Tuco Marine Group has launched another top-of-the-line hydrographical survey boat. The 14m subsea survey boat is designed to accommodate workspace for 2 subsea specialists in addition to the helmsman’s workstation. The design enables efficient surveys under changing weather conditions and the hydrodynamic profile of the hull minimizes turbulence that can interfere with the highly sensitive measuring equipment. Watch the video below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hK0N3JMdMY The advanced sonar equipment is recessed into the hull structure to protect it against adverse conditions. The equipment includes high-performance sensors and processors that can capture the signals, manage multiform data streams and constantly produce and store high-quality information that truthfully represents the sea floor. Acquisition of high-quality hydrographic data requires optimal conditions. Consequently, special attention has been paid to obtain a hull profile which reduces or eliminates hydrodynamic phenomena that affect the sonar equipment. The enemy is cavitation bubbles and sweep-down of bubbles from the bow that become entrained under the hull. Computational analyses carried out by Hauschildt Marine A/S, Copenhagen, helped to reveal the best hull design before the vessel was put into production. The cabin has been designed with acute attention to ergonomics and working environment. Noise insulation ensures comfort and easy communication under all operating conditions and the layout have​ been organized to facilitate workflow coordination, both during the missions and during transport to and from the sites. The cockpit layout is arranged to maximize the use of state-of-the-art operations management equipment and electronic aids for situational awareness.z

Tuco Marine delivers highly efficient 11-meter crewboat to Emilsen Fisk in Rørvik, Norway. The new ProZero boat did more than 35 knots during sea trials which constitutes an increase in transit speed of 11 knots compared to the previous crew boat employed at Emilsen Fisk. Just as important, this increased transit speed was achieved without additional fuel consumption. Such a level of efficiency did not fail to impress Robert Aavik from Emilsen Fisk who took over the new 11m ProZero crew boat at the shipyard in Denmark. The 11-meter ProZero boat will be used for passenger transport at the Emilsen Fisk AS breeding plant off Rørvik. The sleek and deep V-bottom secures a comfortable ride and exceptional seakeeping capabilities – all-important qualities if the crew is to arrive rested and ready at the facility. “Seakeeping capability, efficiency and comfort are some of the most sought-after parameters for modern, fast work boats,” says Jonas Pedersen from Tuco Marine. “Consequently, we focus strongly on these qualities in our ProZero range of fast boats for professional users – even though it counteracts to a certain extent our stated ambition of offering boats that save as much fuel as possible. A deep V-bottom simply requires more power than a flat, but what we gain is the safe and comfortable ride that our customers seek. Instead, we obtain fuel savings through innovative solutions and weight savings”. The boat is equipped with diesel heating, dual VHF, radar, 12″ touch multi-screen, AIS, shore power supply, light bar, air-suspended driver’s seat and toilet with access from the aft deck. The vessel is made from composite materials and is equipped with aluminium railing. Smart material selection contributes to the desired weight reductions and ensures low maintenance and superior strength. Thanks to its low weight and an inboard Volvo Penta diesel engine, the vessel can achieve speeds of more than 35 knots. The delivery to production manager Roberth Aakvik from Emilsen Fisk was concluded at Tuco Marine by Director of ProZero Norge AS, Kjetil Nygaard together with project manager Jakob Büchert from Tuco Marine  https://youtu.be/yT7ujl2Bjfc

The ProZero 18m Patrol is built by using ASV (Air Supported Vessel) technology, where minimizing hull resistance is the key ingredient. By activating the ASV technology, approximately 70% of the overall weight of the vessel will be supported on a cushion of pressurized air. This ensures a higher top speed and lowers the fuel consumption. The 18m ASV Survey and Patrolboat is part of the ProZero range and features a flexibly attached cabin, reducing both noise and vibrations from hull and engines. The design of the ProZero cabin ensure a huge amount of daylight and improves the personal comfort. The unique vessel is 18 x 5,2 m and fitted out with two small Volvo Penta IPS 600 pod drives (2 x 320 kW). With the patented ASV concept the vessel “rides on a cushion of air”, reducing wetted surface area and hull/water resistance to a minimum. The boat is made of carbonfiber as a sandwich construction with PVC core material. This core material act as a natural buoyancy reserve material, due to its lightweight and zero water-absorption. Moreover, the sandwich construction avoids the use of internal stiffeners, increasing the usable internal space and offers natural insulation capability, improving the comfort in the cabin and manned compartments. In the video, which you can see at the bottom of this article, the vessel reached a speed of 37,2 knots (prior to any optimization work). Even more remarkable was the fuel consumption: At a speed of 25 knots, the all inclusive (propulsion and lift fan powering) consumption was only 3,0 liters / NM. Nothing but remarkable! Equally impressive at 30 knots speed – only 3,3 liters/ NM. Beat that! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t__-HDe8WbU Contact us for full spec’s. and quotes, – The boat is currently under fit-out and can be set-up to clients specific needs. mail@tuco.dk or +45 70 20 38 98 to schedule a viewing of the vessel.

Tuco presents new light diving vessel Tuco Marine presents a brand new ProZero 12m LDV Light Diving Vessel dedicated to the diving and subsea market. The vessel complements Tuco’s range of ProZero workboats and support vessels. The boat is designed and optimized to serve as a platform for subsea operations and support of up to three divers. Diving operations include underwater inspections, investigations, constructions, repairs and maintenances of machinery and structures, and recoveries of sunken assets. In addition to the large driver and control cabin, the boat is equipped with a working deck and has room for up to 3 dive control stations in the cabin. The cabin protects the crew against the surrounding environment, adds comfort and provides ideal work conditions for diving control operators. Powerful light projectors on the aft deck provide ample light when operations can’t benefit from the luxury of daylight.  The 12-meter ProZero vessel comes with double inboard diesel engines and waterjets. It can be equipped with single point lifting so that the boat can easily function as Daughter Craft for much larger dive vessels. Thus, it can serve as a mothership extension that allows precise operations closer to installations like structures or oil platforms. Sturdy railing and the important diver latter is mounted on the aft deck, where there also is easy access to a built-in locker for diving hoses and equipment. An A-frame helps to ensure safe diving operations and can also serve in tasks that involve cargo handling.  The 12-meter ProZero Light Diving Vessel is designed with the further option of remote controlling. The Remote Command System allows additional types of operations and adds flexibility. It improves productivity and efficiency of certain non-diving operations because crew change can be avoided. At the same time, remote control allows operations in hazardous environments while keeping the crew/operator at a safe distance.  All ProZero boats are based on proven hull designs and the highly flexible modular ProZero production platform, offering customers extraordinary freedom in tailored solutions.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZo_fCghuQE