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Online at www.macartney.com/in-depth | Volume 13 In Depth Theme MacArtney Empowering underwater Connectivity technology since 1978
Featured Solutions
MacArtney sells
Moog Focal FPSO
slip rings for
Martin Linge Project
Editorial MacArtney has received an Martin Linge
order from OneSubsea™ Named after the late Norwegian actor, captain
for Moog Focal oil and and World War II hero of the same name, the
Underwater connectivity has always held Martin Linge project is operated by French oil
a very special place at the heart of the condensate gas FPSO slip
rings. The order also includes and gas company, Total, and is expected to start
MacArtney organisation. production in 2016 with a capacity of 80,000
cables and associated barrels of oil equivalent per day. Total holds
Even though MacArtney has seen global junction boxes. a 51% interest in the project. Its partners are
expansion and is now, more than ever, Petoro (30%) and Statoil (19%).
to be regarded as a supplier of complete The FPSO slip rings are designated for the
system solutions - seemingly simple, ‘Martin Linge’ project on the Norwegian The development of this offshore oil and
yet extremely advanced products, such Continental Shelf due west of Bergen. Here, condensate gas field lying on less than
as cables and connectors, still have a they will add to several innovative solutions and 115 m of water began in early 2012. It involves
tremendously important role to play. The technologies designed to reduce CO2 emissions the construction of an integrated wellhead,
reason for this is simple… and environmental impacts of the Martin Linge production and accommodations platform. Gas
field, which, in turn, aims to open a new era from the field will be exported to the UK via the
The bonding agent of of sustainable oil and gas production in the FUKA gas pipeline.
underwater solutions Norwegian North Sea.
Regardless of industry and application,
connectivity is the ‘bonding agent’ of all Scope of MacArtney supply
underwater technology solutions and Due for delivery in the second quarter of 2015,
can form part of any system and project the MacArtney scope of supply encompasses
delivered by MacArtney. one low voltage electrical optical slip ring, one
medium voltage electrical slip ring, one pedestal
From simple A to B signal and power (mounted between the slip rings for improved
transfer between systems and equipment cable access), one batch of turret side cable
to complex subsea communication assemblies and four junction boxes to be
solutions and power export infrastructure, mounted on the geostationary part for the FPSO
MacArtney connectivity is widely applied to turret. A Moog Focal Medium Voltage Electrical
interconnect and empower applications and Slip Ring (MVESR) 250-X.
operators across all maritime industries.
In its capacity as Moog Focal
TrustLink and GreenLink representative, MacArtney has delivered
slip ring and swivel solutions for more
Within this issue of In Depth, we have than 40 FPSO vessels worldwide.
the privilege to introduce the TrustLink
and GreenLink brands - representing the
latest in-house developed additions to the
MacArtney connectivity portfolio. Inspired
by an ongoing increase in demand for
advanced subsea connectivity solutions,
these new brands unify a number of new
and well-known MacArtney solutions for
the subsea, offshore and marine renewable
energy markets.
You can read much more about MacArtney
Connectivity, TrustLink and GreenLink in
the theme section of this magazine.
Niels Erik Hedeager,
CEO
Photo credit (front page): IKM Subsea AS In Depth | 02
A delegation of client and
MacArtney representatives
attended a successful
Factory Acceptance Test
(FAT) session in Denmark.
MacArtney MERMAC winch for advanced
Chinese research vessel
MacArtney has delivered a weather conditions and higher sea states. Weighing in at 4,711 tons, the vessel is 99.8
MERMAC R40 RA winch to the AHC is enabled by using the data from a motion meters long and 17.8 meters wide. With a
Hunan University of Science reference unit to detect vessel displacement cruising capacity of 15,000 nautical miles
(heave, pitch and roll). A control unit on the and a top speed of 15 knots, the Ke Xue can
and Technology (Xiangtan, winch system then calculates and executes travel with 80 crew members and scientists for
China). the actions necessary for the winch system to 60 days. This way, the Ke Xue is capable of
respond to- and compensate for the movement. global voyages and all-day observations while
The order was realised in close cooperation also functioning as a fully-fledged seaborne
with SeaTech China in its role as exclusive Onboard the Ke Xue, the AHC functionality will laboratory. The vessel is expected to serve
MacArtney product and system representative be put to good use, as the main application as one of the key platforms for Chinese
on the Chinese market for underwater of the winch will be to support the accurate oceanographic studies for the next 10 to 20
technology. The winch was procured with ocean floor deployment, handling and recovery years.
support from the 863 state high tech research of a large scale (60 metre) benthic drill rig for
and development plan and will be installed collecting sub-bottom core samples.
onboard the RV Ke Xue which is regarded as
the most advanced multi-purpose research Cutting-edge winch for a
vessel in China.
state-of-the-art vessel
AHC winch for large scale The RV Ke Xue (Chinese for science), was
delivered in 2012 and is operated by the The RV Ke Xue - starboard view with aft LARS.
benthic drill rig
Institute of Oceanology under the Chinese
MacArtney is among the pioneers within electric Academy of Sciences (IOCAS). Featuring
winch innovation and was the first company to world-class equipment and technology, including
successfully develop and field an electric marine a large laboratory, an advanced ROV system,
winch featuring Active Heave Compensation a deep-towed vehicle, rock drill and deep-sea
(AHC). The supplied MERMAC R40 RA winch exploration and sampling gear, the vessel
is among the first electric driven winch systems represents the cream of the crop of Chinese
with AHC to enter service in China. oceanographic research capabilities and is
considered to be among the most sophisticated
In essence, the purpose of AHC is to keep a research ships in the world. The Ke Xue is
load, held by a vessel, motionless with regards designed to conduct a wide range of tasks
to the seabed, independent of the wave motion, including water body detection, atmospheric
hereby allowing operators to sustain subsea exploration, deep-sea environment exploration
equipment operation, even during adverse and remote sensing information verification.
03 | In Depth
Featured Solutions
MacArtney and and dynamic ocean conditions. Sea-Bird CTD
systems are capable of pumped and ducted
Sea-Bird Scientific join constant flow for matched temperature and
conductivity response, so that measurements
forces to supply winch, are made on the same sample of water with a
predictable delay and predictable flow effects.
CTD and sensor packages Moreover, aligning and coordinating CTD
measurements is done with software or even
to multiple Turkish automatically.
research vessels The RVs
The first of four Turkish research vessels to
take delivery of the MacArtney and Sea-Bird
MacArtney Underwater Technology and Sea-Bird Scientific are package was the R/V TUBITAK Marmara built
joining forces to deliver cutting-edge complete oceanographic by the CEKSAN shipyard for the Scientific
instrumentation solutions to research vessel operators and and Technological Research Council of
Turkey. Serving as a versatile platform for
other ocean science clients across the world. A good example oceanographic research, this new vessel will
of the growing success of this mutual effort can be found by feature a SBE 25plus CTD, a SBE 32 water
turning ones attention to Turkey - where no less than four sampler system with 14 x 8 litre and 14 x 5 litre
complete packages will find their way to research vessels bottles. Further to this, the complete package
within the scope of just one year. also comprises a string of additional sensors
including a WET Labs combined turbidity
and fluorometer, a SBE 43 dissolved oxygen
The package The CTDs sensor, a WET Labs C-Star transmissometer,
A key common denominator for the type of As the name indicates, Sea-Bird CTDs measure an altimeter, a SBE 18 pH sensor and finally a
oceanographic package procured by these conductivity, temperature and depth with a 4Pi scalar radiometer. All these sensors will be
Turkish research clients is the powerful great deal of precision, accuracy and stability. launched, handled and recovered by means
combination of MacArtney CORMAC Q winch The CTD data can then be used to calculate of two CORMAC Q5 winches spooled with
systems and Sea-Bird Scientific CTDs and higher level data products such as salinity, water 3000 and 2000 metres of cable. All installation,
water sampling systems. In addition to this, density, sound velocity and other parameters commissioning and operators training are also
clients are able to mix-and-match a multitude of of interest. Within the current context, and included in this extensive package.
different instrumentation options including the generally within the industry, the term CTD is
broad range of optical and water quality sensors also used to describe a package or system that The second Turkish research vessels to opt
from WET Labs and Satlantic offered by includes the actual CTD as well as auxiliary for the MacArtney and Sea-Bird package was
Sea-Bird - to form a complete turnkey CTD sensors to measure other parameters and a the R/V Seydi Ali Reis - a brand new scientific
package that corresponds with their specific water sampler to collect water samples for vessel operated by the Sinop University.
scientific measurement needs. subsequent lab analysis.
Named after a renowned Ottoman admiral,
The winches Sea-Bird Scientific is widely recognised as the the Seydi Ali Reis will be deployed for
world’s leading developer and manufacturer oceanographic and fisheries research and
MacArtney CORMAC Q stainless steel winches
of CTD solutions, with systems purposefully monitoring projects in the Black Sea.
are high performance multi-purpose handling
designed and built to perform under harsh The scope of system delivery for this vessel
systems with a long and proven track record of
CTD operation. With all structural components
made from glass blasted stainless steel and with
all moving parts encased in a cubic protective
frame, CORMAC Q winches are designed
and engineered for optimal durability and
require minimal maintenance. Operators are
allowed to choose between a broad range of
specifications including speed, pull, motor size
and cable capacity. CORMAC Q winches come
with several intelligent features which allow
for accurate and effective equipment handling.
These features include an electric driven level
wind, allowing for significantly improved spooling
performance, while making it possible to easily
change cable diameter.
A MacArtney and Sea-Bird CTD package
complete with CORMAC winch and sampler
carousel - seen onboard the ARAMA 1.
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comprised a CORMAC Q2 winch, 1000 metres
cable, and a full sensor package based on a
Sea-Bird SBE 25plus CTD with sensors for
conductivity, temperature, depth, fluorescence,
dissolved oxygen and pH along with a 12
position SBE 32 water sampler carousel with a
SBE 33 deck unit. MacArtney installation and
training was also part of the package.
The third client to benefit from a turnkey
CTD package is the Mediterranean Sea and
A Sea-Bird CTD carousel deployed on
Fishery Institute based in Antalya. Delivered a water sampling mission in the
in the autumn of 2014, this system comprises Mediterranean Sea offshore Turkey.
a CORMAC Q3 winch, 1000 m cable, a CTD
sensor package consisting of a Sea-Bird SBE
19plus V2 CTD with sensors for conductivity,
temperature, depth, dissolved oxygen and pH
along with a 12 position SBE 32 water sampler
carousel with a SBE 33 deck unit and full
installation and training of the crew
on-board the ARAMA 1. ”Completed in June
2014, our brand new research vessel, ARAMA
1, will prove an important resource in our work
to ensure sustainable conditions for fisheries
in the Mediterranean and Aegean Sea” says
Institute Director Dr. Yilmaz Emre and continues:
“In order to successfully carry out this task, our
first-rate MacArtney winch and Sea-Bird CTD
system will be put to good use in investigating
the physical, chemical and biological properties
related to water quality and ocean pollution.”
At the time of writing, a fourth system procured
by an undisclosed Turkish client, for installation
on a new research vessel, is being shipped.
MacArtney will supply the entire oceanographic
sensor package and handling systems for this
vessel including three CORMAC winches and an Delivering a turnkey solution: An experienced MacArtney ocean science specialist oversees the winch and CTD
extensive Sea-Bird CTD package with sensors system installation, commissioning and operators training.
for conductivity, temperature, depth, methane
(CH4), hydrogen sulphide (H2S), PAR, dissolved
“
oxygen, pH and light transmission along with
a 12 position SBE32 water sampler carousel
with a SBE33 deck unit, a magnetometer and Mutual success
a complete MacArtney installation and training
programme. Commissioning of this system will
take place during 2015. “We are certainly very happy with the recent order flow and I guess one can say
that we have become the preferred supplier of this type of solution within the
Turkish market. This is definitely a product of two companies combining their
strengths to persistently grow a market by offering a truly competitive product
boasting unmatchable quality - and with more system orders in the pipeline,
MacArtney is delighted to work even closer with Sea-Bird Scientific in the future.”
Hans Jørgen Hansen, Sales Manager, MacArtney
“The systems delivered to the Turkish research vessels give testimony to the
unique total-system capability and user-friendliness achieved when the systems
and expertise of Sea-Bird Scientific and MacArtney are united: By joining forces,
we are able to provide complete solutions - from surface to seabed – assuring
our clients that the best solutions for their system requirements are also the most
The R/V TUBITAK will be used to study marine convenient for them to implement. This is a definite win for our customers. We
pollution, research marine biology, explore underwater look forward to continuing to develop our relationship with MacArtney to provide
oil fields and pipelines as well as give support in case full service turn-key solutions to clients for years to come.”
of marine incidents and disasters. She will be capable
of carrying out those studies at a depth of up to 3,000
Casey Moore, President of Sea-Bird Scientific
metres with a crew of twelve scientists working in
three laboratories.
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Featured Solutions
Photo Credit: NSF/UW/CSSF, Dive R1801, V14
The cCSPP system is prepared for launch onboard the R/V Thomas G. Thompson. The MERMAC U winch system and the MacArtney NEXUS telemetry and
connectivity system is mounted directly to the frame while the WET Labs sensor pod is fastned in a special cradle until deployed on the ocean bottom.
OOI deploys north and south of the Columbia River outlet.
One line of moorings will be located off Grays
Harbor, Washington; the other line off Newport,
MacArtney MERMAC Oregon. At each of the six sites there will be
surface moorings with fixed sensors at the top
underwater winch and bottom of the water column and a water
column profiler mooring. Beyond the moorings,
this array will include undersea cabled sensors
for a cabled coastal
surface piercing profiler
The cCSPP system was deployed by means
of the ROPOS ROV operated by the Canadian
Submersible Facility.
Observing and understanding OOI and the Endurance Array
the dynamic coastal For the purpose of effectively measuring
ocean is a challenging and monitoring these processes, the Ocean
yet immensely important Observatories Initiative (OOI) is constructing
venture. The processes a global, regional and coastal networked
infrastructure of science-driven sensor systems
that shape the Earth and to measure the physical, chemical, geological,
impact society must be and biological variables and parameters of
investigated over the space the ocean and seafloor. The OOI is funded
and time scales at which they by the National Science Foundation through
occur. Greater knowledge cooperative agreement with the Consortium for
of these processes is vital Ocean Leadership (COL). Within this networked
for improved detection and infrastructure is the Endurance Array, operated
by Oregon State University (OSU) College
forecasting of environmental of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences
changes and their effects (http://oceanobservatories.org/infrastructure/
on biodiversity, coastal ooi-station-map/endurance-array/). This array
ecosystems, and climate. will place two lines of long-term moorings (at
approximately 25, 80 and 600 metres depth) Photo Credit: NSF/UW/CSSF, Dive R1801, V14
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and autonomous gliders programmed to
transect across and around the moored array.
The array will collect a variety of data that will be
made available to researchers, educators and
the public.
An array of new technology
The Endurance Array utilises both fixed and
mobile assets to observe cross-shelf and along-
shelf variability. In order to provide long-term,
high-resolution observations of these critical
environmental parameters, a broad range of
new and advanced technologies are needed.
Among these technologies is a cabled Coastal
Surface-Piercing Profiler (cCSPP) system
recently installed at a site 80 metres deep within Photo Credit: NSF/UW/CSSF, Dive R1801, V14
the Endurance Array. The cCSPP, funded under
OSU Subaward # SA 12-11 (COL to OSU), is The cCSPP system is fully deployed and ready for operation. In operational mode, the winch system will move the
capable of conducting multi-sensor full-water- sensor pod of the cCSPP up and down in the water column at least 8 times per day.
column profiles and, equally important, it offers
reliable performance and high durability under
rough maritime conditions. top-shelf underwater handling system built for Within this context, the MacArtney MERMAC
resilience and designed for performance. winch is designed as an intelligent system with
cCSPP technology programmable and fully automated profiling
The cCSPP brings together a series of novel Underwater winching schemes to secure a sustainable flow of sensor
technologies. WET Labs produced the sensor For supporting the handling and operation measurement results.
pod based on its Thetis Profiler (http://www. of the profiler, the OOI chose a MacArtney
wetlabs.com/thetis-profiler), MacArtney MERMAC U underwater winch system. Based According to MacArtney Sales Manager for
produced the winch and telemetry and OSU on advanced technology and decades of winch Launch and Recovery Systems, Klaus Brix, the
produced the bottom frame that houses the system expertise and knowhow, the MERMAC development of this unique combined sensor
winch and connects to undersea cable as well system is a rugged, leading-edge solution pod and winch system will pave the way for
as the software interface to the system. OOI’s specially designed and fully geared for the more collaboration between MacArtney and
Regional Scale Nodes team at the University of challenge. WET Labs to offer profiling systems to other
Washington (UW) Applied Physics Laboratory clients and applications around the world.
created the medium power junction box through The winch is rated for deployment at 100 metres
which the cCSPP receives 200 W at 48 VDC of water and features a precision-grooved drum The cCSPP was deployed successfully on
power and Ethernet connectivity. The UW to secure optimal spooling performance at every September 29, 2014, from the R/V Thomas
team is also responsible for operating the other profiling run. In further support of the prolonged G. Thompson via the Canadian Scientific
science systems connected to the ~900 km of deployment which the entire cCSPP system is Submersible Facility remotely operated vehicle
undersea cable installed for the OOI project. The intended to endure, the system is made primarily ROPOS on a cruise led by the UW. Data is
cCSPP system was integrated collaboratively by from painted carbon steel supported by multiple being transferred to shore in near-real time
all of these organizations at OSU. zinc anodes while the drum and sheaves are through OOI’s undersea cable. Preliminary
made from from non-corrosive nylon material. data will be available online in the near future
In operational mode, the sensor pod of the In accordance with the power supply available while streaming data will be available after
cCSPP will move up and down in the water to the Endurance Array, the entire system is commissioning in 2015.
column at least 8 times per day, continuously able to operate using merely 200 W at 48 VDC.
taking measurements using the onboard CTD Since the cCSPP is planned to be deployed for
(conductivity, temperature, depth), dissolved one year at the time without intervention and The MacArtney MERMAC U winch is based
oxygen sensor, fluorometer sensor for Chl-a, service, the winch features several sensors to on advanced technology and extensive
CDOM, and backscatter measurements, a monitor and document the continual operational winch system knowhow. MacArtney has been
dissolved nitrate optical sensor, AC-S in-situ manufacturing underwater winches since 2010,
performance of the system. with systems delivered to both scientific and
spectrophotometer, PAR (photosynthetically
available radiation) sensor, spectral irradiance defence industry clients.
sensor and a 3-D single point water velocity
meter. This novel technology will provide
high-resolution water column profiles that will
allow for the tracking of trends and changes in
many oceanographic parameters across tidal,
daily, seasonal, and multi-year scales as well
as spatial comparisons with profiles from other
OOI sites.
For the cCSPP to safely, efficiently, and
persistently complete its multiple
benthic-surface journeys over a prolonged
window of operational deployment, it needs a
07 | In Depth
Theme MacArtney Connectivity
Empowering
underwater
technology
since 1978
In the vast world beneath connectors, cables, terminations, junction MacArtney supplies and services connectivity
the waves lie endless boxes and everything beyond and in between, solutions at a global scale. Empowered by
opportunities and resources are involved in pretty much everything that numerous operations and representatives in
the company does and in many ways, it is place at all key marine industry hubs around
to boost the erudition, connectivity that has paved - and still paves - the world, MacArtney always aims to produce
prosperity and viability of the the way for most other innovative MacArtney the shortest possible lead time for as well
human race. products and systems. the delivery of new connectivity products as
the service of existing systems. Moreover,
Over the past centuries, man has developed Connectivity for everyone, MacArtney keeps a standing stock of connectors
and refined countless innovative technologies everything and everywhere and cables at various global locations in Europe,
to harness this potential. From the high-tech North America and the Asia Pacific.
MacArtney designs and manufactures
exploration, production and safety solutions underwater connectivity for any application
that enable the utilisation of offshore oil, gas within all maritime industries including subsea,
and renewable energy sources, to the delicate offshore oil and gas, marine renewables, ocean
vehicles, systems and sensors that allow ocean science, civil engineering, defence, fisheries and
scientists to make outstanding discoveries and diving. Key technologies include wet and dry- MacArtney has recently published a brand
gain vital new knowledge - these ‘underwater mateable power, signal and optical connector new SubConn® catalogue - a comprehensive
technologies’ share one thing in common: They solutions under the renowned SubConn®, guide to harsh environment underwater
require state-of-the-art connectivity… TrustLink and OptoLink brands - TrustLink connectivity. The catalogue is available in
print and online at www.macartney.com
and GreenLink termination/hub solutions and
Connectivity: To, from and in cables from leading global manufacturers.
between Besides this, MacArtney supplies an endless
According to the Oxford Dictionaries, the term list of custom connectivity solutions including
‘connectivity’ denotes ‘the capacity for the special moulded or machined
interconnection of platforms, systems, and cable assemblies, bespoke
applications’. With this in mind, any installation interconnect solutions
or piece of equipment within the sphere of and junction boxes. All
maritime and underwater technology comes to MacArtney connectivity
depend on connectivity - in one way or another. solutions are designed,
built and tested for
Specifically, connectivity solutions are needed use under extreme
to flexibly or permanently provide the power and conditions and have
signal interface on any standard or custom item established a track
of underwater equipment. In turn, it is also used record of uncompromised
to facilitate the transfer of collected data from reliability in harsh marine
this equipment to a surface based collection environments.
point - with power often travelling in the opposite
direction. Finally, connectivity is utilised to link Connectivity
multiple uniform or diverse units within a larger means the world to
scale system infrastructure. MacArtney - and to its
clients!
A heritage of connectivity The worldwide availability and
Ever since the foundation of the company serviceability of connectivity systems often
in 1978, connectivity has held a special define the razors edge when it comes to the
place at the core of the increasingly system operational efficiency and success for marine
oriented MacArtney organisation. Even today, technology operators and for this reason,
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MacArtney connectivity Operated by the research and development
center of the University of Applied Sciences,
helps land UFO in the Kiel, the site is located about 80 km west of
Sylt. The platform serves the realisation of
North Sea research and technology projects from various
universities and companies and is surrounded
by a protective zone where fishing vessel entry
is banned. The UFO was installed by divers,
Spearheaded by meter, conductivity and pressure sensors and a who adjusted the lander under water in order to
oceanographic experts from receiver for fish tag signals (fish tracking). The ensure proper operation. Afterwards, the cable
German Group Operations combination of the camera, sonar and sensor was laid to the FINO3 platform and the topside
data provides comprehensive information about
MBT GmbH, MacArtney has fish characteristics as well as the detection of
end of the cable was inserted into the platform
delivered the full connectivity tower and connected to a junction box. A first
fish stocks.
package for the innovative
UFO (Underwater Fish
Observatory) which was
recently deployed in the North
Sea.
The UFO project - joining forces
in the name of ocean science
Realised through successful cooperation
between the Hamburg based Thünen Institute
of Sea Fisheries, the Department of Computer
Science and Electrical Engineering, the
Development Center at the University of Applied
Sciences in Kiel and MBT GmbH - the UFO
project marks a noticeable leap forward in fish
monitoring technology and methodology.
A novel approach to fish
monitoring
Basically, the UFO project provides an A complete MacArtney connectivity system is used to interface the multiple sensors onboard the UFO lander.
underwater observatory for the quantitative
determination of fish stocks. Specifically, the
UFO project is based on a rugged subsea
This way, the successful combination of this operational test proved successful and even
lander boasting multiple oceanographic sensors
wide palette of sensors renders the UFO lander allowed the first snap shots of a school of fish
and high-tech equipment. The purpose of this
a very powerful and efficient oceanographic captured within the live image from the cameras.
lander is to measure fish stocks by means of
monitoring system. However, in order to ensure
stationary monitoring with optical and acoustic
the best performance and results when it comes
technology.
to interfacing the sensors and transmitting
the gathered data back to the surface, the
The novel approach provided by the UFO
UFO project relies on a complete connectivity
project is the purely observational and therefore
package from MacArtney.
non-invasive method applied. The successful
application of this method is intended to
All sensors are interfaced by SubConn®
significantly reduce cost and labour-intensive
connectors and MacArtney cable assemblies
sampling catches.
hooked up to a MacArtney NEXUS MK C
multiplexer, which is, in turn, linked to topside
Advanced oceanographic sensor
“
via a modified MacArtney TrustLink chamber
technology requires a good termination and a 500 metre armoured fibre
connectivity package optic signal and power cable. “Both MBT and MacArtney
The UFO system observes fish using a are extremely proud to be
combination of high-resolution sonar system Beyond providing signal and data infrastructure part of the UFO project
imagery and footage captured with extremely between sensors, topside and seabed, the and look forward to further
light-sensitive stereo installed underwater MacArtney connectivity system also allows cooperation with all UFO
cameras, originally known from military operators to trigger a pop-up recovery buoy to project partners in the
applications. Together, these systems be deployed after the operational phase. future.”
automatically register the passing fish, without
having any influence on fish stocks in the area The UFO has landed Torsten Turla , Managing
examined. In September 2014 - the lander was installed Director and MSc in
in about 300 metres distance to the FINO3 Physical Oceanography,
Further sensor systems on board the UFO platform which is one of three fixed research MBT
lander include a turbidity sensor, a current platforms in the North Sea and Baltic Sea.
09 | In Depth
Theme MacArtney Connectivity
API series
On top of the TrustLink connector range,
MacArtney supplies a complete series of API
connectors which are designed and tested in
compliance with American Petroleum Industry
(API) standards 16D and 17E for deployment
in critical and strictly regulated environments.
Today, TrustLink API connectors are widely
used for interfacing subsea applications such
as flexible riser umbillicals, acoustic releases
for blowout preventer (BOP) systems and other
systems from leading manufacturers across
the world. As an industry unique feature and
testimony to the level of dependability and
quality sought, full API standard compliance
(design and testing) of all TrustLink API
connectors is third party (DNV) certified.
Standard TrustLink API connector versions
include 4, 12 and 24 electric pin configurations
as well as a fibre optic connector solution.
The TrustLink API series also includes a Field
Installable Termination Assembly, or FITA, a
unique system that assembles one or more
harness cables to a single cable, typically
Courtesy of Aker Solutions from subsea control systems to an umbilical.
Unlike other termination assemblies, the FITA
can be assembled on site without the need for
Subsea connectivity: TrustLink solutions are widely applicable within all offshore and subsea industries.
moulding.
Terminations
Meet TrustLink The TrustLink brand also covers a broad
range of standard terminations ranging from
electric and optical chamber terminations and
and GreenLink oil compensated terminations for deep sea
operations to heavy-duty stress terminations for
safely and reliably hooking-up cables for towed
Subsea connectivity vessels, equipment or for lifting and handling
heavy cabled systems. Finally, MacArtney
solutions for the marine TrustLink critical subsea connectivity systems
also embrace a standard FITA option and a
industry brand selection of oil-compensated subsea
junction boxes that, under guidance of the
unique, high-performance MacArtney design
principles, can be tailored to address the exact
challenge posed to the system operator.
Inspired by an ongoing TrustLink
increase in demand for its - Critical subsea connectivity
subsea connector products The API standard compliance
With a legacy spanning decades of connectivity
and advanced connectivity solution development, testing and operational of MacArtney TrustLink API
solutions, MacArtney has deployment under some of the harshest
connectors is certified by DNV.
opted to formally unify its vast conditions our planet has to offer, the MacArtney
spectrum of offerings and TrustLink range of critical subsea connectivity
competencies within this area solutions are set to provide and sustain a
under the wings of the new dependable link between - and interface for, vital
offshore and subsea applications and systems.
‘TrustLink’ and ‘GreenLink’
connectivity brands. The connectors
Common to all TrustLink
At the heart of the TrustLink range is a broad
and GreenLink solutions is selection of subsea dry-mate connectors
the combination of rugged designed and tested for prolonged deployment
design, advanced technology, at depths up to 4000 metres. With pin counts
reliable performance and spanning 4 to 24 electric contacts, TrustLink
effectiveness. connectors offer excellent flexibility to operators
of subsea systems.
In Depth | 10TrustLink TrustLink API GreenLink
When you require a state-of-the-art In case you require a connectivity solution MacArtney is dedicated to provide
connectivity solution for critical subsea specifically designed, built and tested commercially viable connectivity solutions
and offshore applications, the MacArtney for deployment in critical and strictly for harvesting and harnessing marine
TrustLink range offers several high regulated subsea environments, the API renewable energy. For this purpose,
performance options. standard compliant MacArtney TrustLink the GreenLink brand brings together a
API series of solutions is a cutting-edge range of powerful solutions based on
Range overview: choice. years of research, development and field
■ TrustLink Connectors deployment.
■ TrustLink FITA Range overview:
■ TrustLink Stress Terminations ■ TrustLink API Connectors Range overview:
■ TrustLink Specials ■ TrustLink API Optical Connectors ■ GreenLink Inline Terminations
■ TrustLink API FITA ■ GreenLink Hubs
Key features and benefits:
■ Tested to perform in harsh Key features and benefits: Key features and benefits:
environments at high ocean depth ■ Connectors designed, tested and ■ Mechanical connections make vessel
■ Connectors withstand full back approved to comply with API standards based preparations fast and efficient
pressure 17E and 16D ■ Flexible solution for installation in
■ Flexible, rugged and highly durably ■ API compliance certified by DNV multiple stages
connectivity solutions combining the ■ FITA and connector/cable assemblies ■ O-ring test ports on termination and hub
latest technology, quality materials and operate even when fully flooded housing
world class engineering. ■ Also see ‘TrustLink’ features and benefits ■ 25 years design life
GreenLink with limited time windows, such as tidal energy connections are mechanical, eliminating the
units. The short connection time also means need for moulding and drying, hereby making
- Connecting to nature that valuable ship and downtime is reduced. on-vessel preparations faster and more efficient.
Given the finite nature of fossil energy sources GreenLink Hubs and Inline Terminations alike
such as coal, oil and natural gas, alternative Proven and dependable, MacArtney GreenLink can be supplied with O-ring test ports mounted
marine based energy sources have seen a Inline Termination solutions are often used on the housing. These can be used for testing
surge in global interest and investment. For to connect dynamic cables from offshore the O-ring seal on the fully assembled system.
example, the number and scale of wave and renewable wind, tidal and wave energy
tidal energy projects has dramatically increased converters to export cables. Moreover, they
over the last 10 years with industrial scale are widely used to interconnect subsea units.
test-turbines, novel energy converter This interconnection process can be further
technologies and fully operational grid supported by the availability of MacArtney
connected arrays already in place at various GreenLink Hubs which are heavy-duty, modular
renewable energy hotspots around the ‘subsea sockets’ made up of a number of
globe. Moreover, the tried and tested wind modules to house multiple cables. Each module
based renewable energy source is producing is mechanically linked to other modules and
significant leaps in technology - with floating extra sections can be added at initial launch
wind turbines placed afar from shore and or at a later stage, making a hub
out of sight - where winds are stronger - as a a flexible option over time. The
promising ‘next big thing’. innovative GreenLink hub
design is connector
Within this context, MacArtney is dedicated based
to provide commercially viable connectivity and all
solutions for harvesting and harnessing the
power generated, hereunder making sure that
each and every watt is safely and efficiently
transferred to the land based electricity grid.
For this purpose, the GreenLink brand brings
together a range of powerful solutions based
on years of research, development and field
deployment.
Minding the gap - between the
grid and the platform
The backbone of the GreenLink range is the
dry-mate GreenLink Inline Termination
engineered to make offshore inline connections
faster, easier and more effective while closing
GreenLink Hubs are heavy-duty, dry-mate, modular
the gap between the power generation platform
‘subsea sockets’ able top perform the role as
and the onshore power grid. Cables can be underwater termination unit (UTU) and provide
terminated on site or ahead of cable laying and connectivity for multiple dynamic cables from
the actual mechanical connection of the two turbiunes and energy converters to an export cable.
halves takes less than two hours, making it a They can also be used to interconnect multiple energy
good solution for marine renewable applications converters, turbines and other subsea installations.
11 | In DepthTheme MacArtney Connectivity
GreenLink connectivity solution for
Sabella tidal turbine array
MacArtney is delighted to Sabella tidal energy solutions 0.5 kW rated power and 1 MW
announce that French marine Over the past decade, Sabella has developed maximal output power turbine in the Fromveur
renewable energy pioneer an original concept for a screen of tidal turbines Strait near South Ushant (Brittany, France).
positioned on the seafloor. By means of efficient Future Sabella tidal farm sites could feature
Sabella S.A.S. has placed units with a capacity up to 2 MW.
an order for a complete simplicity and robust quality - acting as a
guarantee of reliability and low maintenance
MacArtney connectivity requirements in hostile environments - the MacArtney brings back the
solution for its new industrial Sabella subsea turbine concept aims to power
scale ‘Sabella D10’ tidal differentiate itself from other technologies For successfully transmitting the harnessed
stream turbine project. emerging around the world. tidal power to the onshore grid, the ‘Sabella
D10’ relies on a total custom MacArtney subsea
Pre-orientated in the direction of natural tidal connectivity solution. Based on a GreenLink
currents and empowered by symmetrical rotor Inline Termination for connecting the turbine to
blades, the turbines effectively capture the the grid via the dynamic subsea export cable,
energy generated by the shift between ebb the solution also comprises a couple of hang-off
and flow. The rotor is activated even by modest stress terminations, a custom made flange
current motion and powers a generator, which including various medium and low voltage
exports the electricity produced to the land connectors (Gisma) for the turbine nacelle,
based grid via a submarine cable anchored and a junction box jumper cable and
embedded at its landfall. various test cables.
After successfully installing and testing the
‘Sabella D03’ demonstrator turbine unit,
Sabella has now successfully secured
the funds to install and test its full
scale ‘Sabella D10’
The Sabella D10 tidal stream turbine is interfaced
by MacArtney connectivity. GreenLink Inline Termination.
OptoLink expanded beam technology
Tech feature: ‘Expanding’ the usability of Needless to say, none of these preconditions
delicate technology in harsh are abundantly existent in harsh marine
Over the recent decades, the use of high marine environments environments and therefore, expanded beam
bandwidth fibre optic solutions in the offshore, technology, which was originally contemplated
With expanded beam technology, the beam
subsea and marine industries has exploded. As for military applications, is MacArtney’s optical
exiting a fiber is expanded and collimated by a
applications go deeper and tasks are performed technology of choice.
spherical (ball) lens, whereafter the light travels
in ever more demanding environments, the need through air to a second lens where it is focused
for combining ruggedness and performance is down into the receiving fibre. Meanwhile, laser
advancing at an equal rate. light technology ensures, that the slightly higher
signal attenuation (compared to a butt-joint
Even back in the 1980s, when MacArtney connector) is rendered insignificant.
introduced its OptoLink multi-mode range
of fibre optic connectors, one chose to use An OptoLink ball lens magnifies the signal
expanded beam technology for signal transfer carrying cone of light by 11 times compared to a
between two connectors. Since then, single- butt-joint and this makes the signal pass much
mode technology, dedicated FIST cables and less sensitive than the narrow beam used by Expanded beam (above) vs. butt-joint (below):
water blocked dual way penetrators have a butt-joint which is vulnerable to vibrations,
been added to the equation, thus resulting in temperature changes, dust and moisture
The mainstay of the OptoLink expanded beam
a cutting-edge and industry unique solution for technology is the combination of laser light and
ingress. Actually, butt-joint technology can only spherical lenses which magnify the signal carrying
speed of light signal transmission to and from be used efficiently in a clean and controlled
the immense ocean depths at which MacArtney cone of light, hereby rendering the process of signal
environment with good access to maintenance. transfer much less vulnerable.
clients often operate.
In Depth | 12START END
POINT POINT
MacArtney TURKEY
START POINT Fresh water
Freshpipeline installation
Water Pipeline profile CYPRUS
Installation Profile END POINT
supplies connectivity
shore crossing, 3km shore crossing, 1.6km
Bottom crossing, 5.2km Bottom crossing, 3.5km
Offshore section, 65km
for ambitious
transnational water
pipeline project
To provide a secure supply The ‘Baris Su’ project represents
an immense engineering
of fresh water from Turkey challenge. On its way to Cyprus,
30m depth
to Cyprus, an ambitious
280m depth
the pipeline will cross land, Interconnecting pipe,
transnational water pipeline
Instrumented nodes, 135
seafloor and open water. 134 x 500m
project been approved
and is under construction.
MacArtney was contracted
by AES and I4O to provide
the underwater connectivity
solutions for various
instrumentation systems
mounted on the pipeline.
The world’s largest
drinking straw
In the first such project in the world, Turkey will
soon be able to pump water directly to northern
Cyprus with the help of an 80-kilometre water
pipe running under the Mediterranean Sea at
a depth of up to 280 metres. The pipe will be
buried for the first 3 km, lay on the bottom for
the next 5 km, be suspended offshore for 65 km,
lay on the Cyprus-side seafloor for 3.5 km and
then be buried again for 1.6 km.
other parameters. In addition to the cable Above: Sections of the ‘Baris Su’ pipeline are
Symbolically named ‘Baris Su’ (Peace Water), launched offshore Turkey.
interconnects and assemblies, MacArtney
the project will bring 75 million cubic metres
also provided 50 water blocked SubConn®
of fresh water a year from the Turkish river
penetrators moulded to pipe-attached Below: For the ‘Baris Su’ project, SubConn®connectors
of Anamur to Cyprus. About half of the water
transponders intended to warn submarines were moulded to subsea cables.
will be used for agricultural development and
of the presence of the pipeline.
the other half as drinking water. While the
immediate aim is to provide water for the Turkish
Within the scope of the project, MacArtney
sector of Cyprus, authorities in Turkey insist that
technicians have had to perform complex
the Greek Cypriot administration in the south of
and challenging moulding to two versions of
the island can also benefit from the fresh water
cable - an armoured cable used for the shore
pipeline - and this could prove to be a catalyst in
crossing and a non-armoured cable used
the ongoing Cyprus peace talks. Furthermore,
for balance. Both cables have Polyethylene
Ankara hopes the technical knowledge gained
(PE) and Polyurethane (PUR) jackets. The
in the course of the project could enable Turkey
PE jacket requires the mastery of special
to export water and even hydrocarbons to
moulding techniques to ensure a water tight
countries in the Middle East.
bond. MacArtney designed and developed
special bonding for SubConn® 10 pin Micro
MacArtney scope of delivery: and Standard Circular connectors for this
Connectors, assemblies and programme - with the terminations and
penetrators assemblies being done at the workshop in
MacArtney has supplied SubConn® connectors Houston. Swift one-week delivery was the key
to interconnect 145 cables of approximately to success for this project and with the help
1000 metres length which will be attached to the of a tremendous and dedicated work effort,
water pipe. At 1000 metre intervals, MacArtney MacArtney was not only able to meet - but to
have built special interconnect ‘T’ assemblies beat this steep time schedule.
to interface the ends of the cable and to attach
sensors for measuring water pressure and
13 | In DepthTheme MacArtney Connectivity
Connecting man and machine
Nuytco rely on SubConn® connectors for
mission critical subsea connectivity
Operating out of Vancouver pioneered by Nuytco founder and President, Connecting man and machine to
(Canada), Nuytco Research Phil Nuytten, the Exosuit is a light-weight, one the bottom of the sea
is a world leader in the atmosphere, hard metal suit that allows divers
Efficient and reliable connectivity solutions
to operate safely down to a depth of 1000 feet
development and operation (300 metres) and yet still offer exceptional
comprise a mission critical constituent of
of undersea technology. The high-tech underwater systems. For this
dexterity and flexibility to perform delicate
company designs, builds, reason, SubConn® bulkhead connectors and
work. The Exosuit is able to maintain the cabin
cable assemblies, in a variety of designs and
and operates a range of pressure of the surface and still allows the
body materials, are used extensively on both
atmospheric diving suits, suit limbs to bend due to a unique rotary joint
the Nuytco manned submersibles and on
submersibles, remotely system.
the Exosuit. On the latter, SubConn® 13 pin
operated vehicles, lights, Power and Ethernet and 8 pin Ethernet cable
thrusters and other specialty assemblies allow for the transmission of high
equipment for underwater definition video imagery from the suit back to
applications. Nuytco and its vessel or shore based operators.
sister company,
A matter of high pressure
Can-Dive Construction, hold subsea performance,
more than forty years of reliability, availability and
experience working around global support
the world. According to Nuytco Lead Engineering
Technologist, Mike Reay, “the last
Pioneering benthic eighteen months for the company
exploration technology have been all about the production of
Nuytco is best known for the manned submersibles and Exosuits.
‘DeepWorker’ series of 2000 feet (600 So on-time and reliable delivery of
metre) depth-rated microsubmersibles. One mission critical system components is
and two-person DeepWorker submersibles crucial in order for Nuytco to meet its customer
have been used all over the world for scientific, imposed deadlines”. Mike has been particularly
survey, construction, oilfield, tourism, film and impressed with just how well SubConn®
photography work. Recent additions to the products perform in high pressure subsea
series include 3000 feet (950 metre) depth rated environments and applications. “Coupled
models. with timely local and global MacArtney
availability and customer support, the excellent
The latest development introduced by Nuytco performance and reliability of SubConn®
is the ‘Exosuit’ atmospheric diving system connectors make them an integral part of
(ADS). Based on the technology behind the Nuytco’s manned submersible product line”
path-breaking ‘ADS Newtsuit’ developed and Mike Reay concludes.
The ‘Exosuit’ atmospheric
diving system (ADS).
In Depth | 14Theme MacArtney Connectivity
to the bottom of the sea
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manned DeepWorker submersibles (above and below) and on the Exosuit (below, left).
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15 | In DepthCorporate News
MacArtney revs up service offerings in
response to growing industry demand
Fuelled by intensive growth
in industry demand for ever
more advanced underwater
technology systems to be
supplied complete with
dedicated service and support
packages, MacArtney has
opted to further bolster and
expand its strategic focus on
service offerings and global
customer support.
New service department
As the cornerstone of this expansion and
systematisation of service offerings, MacArtney
has established a new dedicated service
department headed by experienced Service
Manger, Bo Tranholm, who brings more than MacArtney is launching an extensive service programme featuring several standard and custom packages
spanning everything from preventive and periodical inspection, maintenance, training, onsite and offshore service
two decades of experience in service and
to full system overhaul and upgrade.
aftersales to the table.
“We are always looking to proactively accede says MacArtney Operations Director Lars Service packages and programmes are
to the currents within key maritime industries Jørgensen and continues; “at the moment, we available for acquisition with all MacArtney
and to meet the requirements of our customers” are experiencing a clear trend regarding the products and systems and will always be
demand for formalised service agreements and supported by highly trained, fully certified and
periodical maintenance packages in association experienced technicians and offer access to
with product and system sales.” the MacArtney 24/7 global support and ad-hoc
service system.
The MacArtney service and
support programme Focus on the core business
“MacArtney will respond to this demand with an According to Bo Tranholm; “the ultimate goal
extensive and ambitious service programme of the MacArtney service programme is to
featuring a range of standard and custom minimise system downtime, extend system
service and support packages spanning lifetime and allow customers and operators
Example of MacArtney a sense of security and peace of mind with
everything from preventive and periodical
service offerings: inspection, maintenance and service through regards to system shape and performance - so
basic and advanced training, onsite and offshore that they may focus solemnly on their respective
Winch systems service and repair to full system overhaul and core business.”
upgrade” says Bo Tranholm.
Winch training
programmes:
MacArtney offers a variety of basic and advanced winch training programmes which combine theory and practice.
■ Refresher training The successful participant will understand the capabilities of the winch and learn to make optimal use of the system.
■ Operator training
■ Advanced electrical training
■ Superuser training
■ Supervisor training
Winch service
programmes:
■ Preventive service
■ Storage service
■ 24/7 hotline service
In Depth | 16Remembering Winnie
- the mother of MacArtney
On the 9th of July, 2014, front A ‘born global’ bearer of
woman, co-founder and board MacArtney culture
member of the MacArtney Over the years, Winnie held several crucial roles
Group, Winnie MacArtney, in relation to the MacArtney organisation. First
peacefully passed away after of all, Winnie and her husband, Martin ‘Mac’
a prolonged course of illness. MacArtney (MacArtney founder) were both very
internationally oriented and saw themselves as
While this unbearable event ‘citizens of the world’ rather than belonging to
has caused a feeling of great just one nation. Being a rather unusual feature
loss and grief across the for family company, this ‘born global’ mind-set
entire global organisation, helped propel the worldwide expansion of
MacArtney colleagues stand MacArtney that is still going on today. Generally,
Winnie and Mac complemented each other
united in remembrance and excellently, also when it came to business
respect for this vital and matters. While Mac was a formidable and
beloved character, who was driven ‘ideas man’ who loved putting several
- and always will remain balls in the air - Winnie always kept both feet
Winnie MacArtney (1946 - 2014)
regarded as - the mother of firmly planted on the ground and made sure
MacArtney! that only the right ones were caught. Even after
the passing of Mac in 2002, Winnie continued contexts, Winnie valued decency, honesty and
to be involved in the running of the company good relations higher than anything else and
where she worked closely with CEO, Niels spearheaded the transition of these internal
Erik Hedeager, and acted as an inspiration for values to core principles that still continue to
employees. Within all business and personal govern the way MacArtney conducts business.
MacArtney Singapore
opens slip ring service
facility
MacArtney is pleased to technicians work to ensure that official
announce the opening of a manufacturer procedures and instructions are
dedicated slip ring service meticulously followed.
facility in Singapore. and at the end of the day, this will mean less
One-stop slip ring service for the
system downtime” says MacArtney Singapore
Asia Pacific region
Operating out of a new and purpose designed Managing Director, Steen Frejo and continues:
in-house workshop equipped with the latest During its mere few months in operation, the “We have high expectations for the new facility
tools and equipment, the new service facility is MacArtney Singapore slip ring service facility which we will continuously expand alongside our
capable of performing complete refurbishment, has experienced a terrific amount of interest in Asia Pacific operations in general.”
repair and maintenance of all standard Moog the services offered, and numerous orders for
Focal slip ring models. complete slip ring refurbishment are already Global slip ring expertise
being processed.
While the new MacArtney slip ring service
Trained technicians and state-of- facility is certainly among the first of its kind
While these orders originate from Singapore
the-art-equipment based Moog Focal slip ring users within subsea, in the Asia Pacific region, MacArtney holds
All jobs at the MacArtney Singapore slip ring survey, ROV and seismic sectors, the new extensive experience, expertise and a profound
service facility are executed by fully trained facility is expected to serve as a one stop slip track record as a Moog Focal slip ring service
and experienced technicians supported by the ring service hub for the entire Asia Pacific provider with dedicated workshops already
latest technology - including inductive soldering region. “This way, the new facility will provide in place at MacArtney Group operations in
machinery and advanced test equipment. local and regional slip ring users with short lead Denmark, Norway, the United Kingdom, USA,
Whether performing basic slip ring maintenance time system service without the constraints of France and the Netherlands.
or a complete system overhaul, MacArtney time zone differences and complex logistics -
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