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48 st / September 2015 www.sea-technology.com Government of Canada, Port Metro Vancouver Announce Port Funding The government of Canada announced funding for the installation of shore power facilities for container vessels at two Port Metro Vancouver container terminals. The total project funding is $12 million: $6 million from Transport Canada's Shore Power Technology for Ports Program and $6 million from Port Metro Vancouver. Shore power re- duces emissions by allowing vessels to draw power from the local electrical grid and, thereby, turn off their diesel engines while in port. Preliminary Tests of Cocoli Lock Gates Completed The Panama Canal Expansion continues to make steady progress; currently 91 percent complete. The Cocoli lock gates, the largest in this lock complex and located on the lowest level, are required to open and close within a span of four to fve minutes to meet estab- lished standards. The successful testing allows the Panama Canal to con- duct leak tests, followed by testing valves that control the water fow. Jensen-Designed LNG ATB Receives Approval in Principle A Jensen Maritime-designed, LNG-bunkering articu- lated tug-barge (ATB) has been granted approval in prin- ciple by the classifcation society American Bureau of Shipping. The designation establishes that Jensen's vessel concept, which is classed as an A1 Liquefed Gas Tank Barge, is compliant in principle with ABS rules and guide- lines. Expected time to build the ATB is between 18 and 30 months. SNAME Annual Medals to Be Presented SNAME will present its medals during the Annual Banquet at the World Maritime Technology Conference, which runs November 3 to 7 at the Rhode Island Con- vention Center in Providence, Rhode Island. The annual banquet will recognize Donald L. Blount, Donald T. Bol- linger, Dr. Brian Malcolm Sharples and Dr. Alan J. Brown for their outstanding contributions to naval architecture, marine engineering, ocean engineering and ship research. U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Breaks Ground at Port of Virginia The U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary An- thony Foxx joined Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe, as well as other federal, state and local offcials, to break ground on two major infrastructure projects at the Port of Virginia. Supported by nearly $200 million in federal funding, the projects will relieve congestion and delays at the port ter- minals and naval base while reducing harmful emissions and increasing safety in adjacent neighborhoods. Bollinger Delivers the CGC Heriberto Hernandez Bollinger Shipyards has delivered the Heriberto Hernan- dez, the 14th fast response cutter (FRC) to the U.S. Coast Guard. The 154-ft. patrol craft has a fank speed of 28 kt., state-of-the-art command, communication and computer technology, and a stem launch system for the vessel's 26-ft. cutter boat. ST ing together to continuously improve upon the integrated navigation system, making it one of the most advanced cruise ship navigation systems available. MARAD Celebrates Completion Of Marine Cargo Dock Maritime Administrator Paul "Chip" Jaenichen joined state and local offcials recently in a ribbon-cutting cere- mony to celebrate the completion of a marine cargo dock at the Port of Brownsville, Texas. The new 600-ft.-long marine cargo dock and storage yard enables the port to signifcantly boost capacity and freight volume, making the facility more competitive with domestic and foreign ports in the Gulf region. BIRNS Invests in New Cutting- Edge Testing and Inspection Equipment BIRNS, Inc. has recently invested in advanced equip- ment for the development and testing protocols for its high-performance connectors and cable assemblies. The new systems include a direct computer control (DCC) Mitutoyo coordinate measuring machine (CMM), which allows BIRNS technicians to download 3D engi- neering models into the machine to measure a part di- rectly from the model. BIRNS also purchased and is utilizing a Starrett HDV300 Video Measuring System. OceanWorks International Completes Upgrades to Italian Navy HARDSUIT OceanWorks International has completed system up- grades to the third Italian Navy's HARDSUIT atmospheric diving system (ADS). The newly delivered ADS utilized improvements in the subsea thrusters and design upgrades to the buoyancy and backpack system to accommodate the changes in the physical alignment and weight of the Quantum II. In addition, OceanWorks has provided updated com- munication, electronic, power distribution, and support equipment. Bestobell Valves Supplies First Canadian LNG-Fueled Ferry Bestobell Valves has supplied cryogenic valves to Can- ada's frst LNG-fueled ferry–the recently launched MV Armand-lmbeau II. The ferry features the innovative new LNGPac fuel stor- age system, which operates on dual fuel, allowing it to become one of the most environmentally friendly vessels currently operating. The 436-m vessel is only the second in North America to operate on LNG. American Graduates to Fly Pioneering Falcon America's frst bachelor of science in maritime technol- ogy program, offered by Northwestern Michigan College, will be receiving a special Falcon ROV. The Falcon will be ftted with an advanced sonar system that will help graduates study ROVs as a multicomponent resource used across a wide range of subsea activities. The aim is for graduates to be profcient in applied technology for the marine industry onshore and offshore.