The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ("HIPAA"), subject to certain exceptions, provides individuals with the right to access their personal health information ("PHI"). Recently, the Office for Civil Rights ("OCR"), the division within the Department of Health and Human Services ("HHS") in charge of enforcing HIPAA, published guidance regarding the right of an individual to access his or her PHI in one or more designated record sets maintained by or for the covered entity ("January Guidance"). OCR suggested, in the early fall of 2015, that forthcoming guidance would clarify the definition of "designated record set" and an individual's right to access his or her PHI. Instead, the January Guidance focuses broadly on the right of an individual to access his or her PHI, with only a passing reference to the "designated record set" definition.
The result in OCR's change of focus is to reiterate the obligation of covered entities to provide individuals' access to their PHI, without offering additional guidance as to the applicability of these requirements to hybrid entities. Thus, the January Guidance serves to illustrate the importance that OCR places on covered entities adequately responding to the requests of individuals to access their PHI.
Specifically, the general rule is that HIPAA covered entities must provide an individual with access to his or her information that is contained within a "designated record set" maintained by or for the covered entity within 30 calendar days of the request. "Access" is defined to include the individual's right to inspect, copy, and/or direct that a copy be sent to a person/entity of his or her choice.
[a] group of records maintained by or for a covered entity that is: (i) [t]he medical records and billing records about individuals maintained by or for a covered health care provider; (ii) [t]he enrollment, payment, claims adjudication, and case or medical management record systems maintained by or for a health plan; or (iii) [u]sed, in whole or in part, by or for the covered entity to make decisions about individuals.
Still unanswered by OCR is the question of what information used by covered entities "to make decisions about individuals" actually means. The January Guidance offers only the following example: "records that are used to make decisions about any individuals, whether or not the records have been used to make a decision about the particular individual requesting access." In contrast, "certain quality assessment or improvement records, patient safety activity records, or business planning, development and management records that are used for business decisions more generally rather than to make decisions about individuals" are outside the "designated record set" definition. Stakeholders looking for more detailed guidance on the "decisions about individuals" phrase will find the January Guidance wanting for specifics, as the above example from OCR merely repeats the phrase being defined. The specific elements that would convert a piece of information from general business planning information into information used to make decisions about individuals are not clear.
Additionally, the January Guidance restates the basic rules regarding a patient's right to access his or her PHI regarding the form of the request, the form of the information, and the time period within which the covered entity must respond. The January Guidance reiterates that a covered entity may require that the patient request such PHI in writing only if the covered entity tells its patients of this requirement. Requests can also be made by patients electronically.
As noted above, OCR clarified that a person "has a right to direct the covered entity to transmit the PHI about the individual directly to another person or entity designated by the individual." Such a request must be in writing, clearly identify the person being designated by the individual, and be signed by the individual. The requirements detailed below for covered entities to respond in a timely manner, and in particular formats, apply to a request from the individual to send the PHI to a designated person just as if the individual was requesting the information be sent to himself or herself.
Despite that example, a covered entity must "take reasonable steps" to verify the identity of the individual requesting the information. Thus, covered entities must develop strategies to verify individuals making phone or written requests. No specific verification method is required to be used. Rather, verification may be given orally or in writing.
The information must be provided "in the form and format requested" by the individual if it is "readily producible in that form and format," or, if it is not so producible, the covered entity may provide the information in "a readable hard copy form or other form" as agreed to by the patient and covered entity.
The question of "form and format" becomes more important with changes in technology. If an individual is requesting an electronic form of records that are only maintained in paper form, the covered entity must provide the records in electronic form if it "is readily producible" electronically. Later, in a question-and-answer format, OCR clarified that a covered entity is "not required to purchase a scanner to create electronic copies," but a covered entity is required to produce the records electronically if they are readily able to do so. The implication is that if the covered entity already owns a scanner, the covered entity would be required to scan the documents in order to provide the information in an electronic format.
A covered entity may charge the patient a "reasonable, cost based fee" to produce the requested records. The fee charged may be based only on the following: (1) labor for producing the records; (2) supplies for creating the copy of the record requested; (3) postage, if the copies are to be mailed to the individual; and (4) the preparation of a summary of the PHI, if the individual requests and agrees to such a summary. Certain items are expressly excluded from the fee, such as the cost associated with finding the requested information, and/or verifying the information. Furthermore, any costs not permitted above, even if not expressly prohibited, are, in fact, prohibited. Such costs are prohibited even if applicable state law would have allowed for a fee to be charged.
In short, the January Guidance reiterates the requirements regarding an individual's right to access his or her PHI. The January Guidance also encourages covered entities to better understand and follow the requirements to which they are subject.
This Client Alert was authored by Patricia M. Wagner and Lindsay Borgeson. For additional information about the issues discussed in this Client Alert, please contact one of the authors or the Epstein Becker Green attorney who regularly handles your legal matters.
 The Department of Health and Human Services, "Understanding Individuals' Right under HIPAA to Access their Health Information," Jan. 7, 2016, available at: http://www.hhs.gov/blog/2016/01/07/understanding-individuals-right-under-hipaa-access-their.html (last visited Feb. 26, 2016), announced the publication of the guidance. The guidance itself, titled "Individuals' Right under HIPAA to Access their Health Information 45 C.F.R. § 164.524," is available at: http://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/guidance/access/index.html (last visited Feb. 26, 2016) (hereinafter, "January Guidance").
 During the September 2015 NIST-OCR annual conference, it was reported that Jocelyn Samuels, the OCR Director, and Deven McGraw, the OCR Deputy Director of Health Information Privacy, indicated that such guidance was forthcoming. See Samuel C. Cohen, "Straight from the Source: OCR and NIST Provide Guidance on Safeguarding Health Information at Annual Conference," Sep. 11, 2015, available at: http://healthcarecounselblog.com/articles/straight-source-ocr-and-nist-provide-guidance-safeguarding-health-information-annual (last visited Feb. 26, 2016).
 Please note that the January Guidance focuses on how a covered entity, or a business entity on behalf of a covered entity, is required to respond to an individual's request for access, presuming that no exception to such access exists. As such, this Client Alert will focus on how a covered entity and/or business entity must respond to an individual's request for his or her PHI. A full analysis of the potential exceptions that would allow a covered entity and/or business associate to deny an individual access to his or her PHI, even though such PHI is within the designated record set, is beyond the scope of this Client Alert.
 A "hybrid entity" is one legal entity that has functions that are both subject to and not subject to HIPAA. See 45 C.F.R. § 164.103.
 45 C.F.R. § 164.524(b)(2); and see January Guidance.
 45 C.F.R. § 164.103; and see January Guidance.
 Id.; and see January Guidance.
 See 45 C.F.R. § 164.514(h); and see January Guidance.
 See 45 C.F.R. § 164.524(c)(2)(i); and see January Guidance.
 See 45 C.F.R. § 164.524(c)(2)(ii); and see January Guidance.
 See 45 C.F.R. § 164.524(b)(2); and see January Guidance.
 See 45 C.F.R. § 164.524(c)(4); and see January Guidance.


Okay, so most of the country is blanketed under snow and ice, it's bleeping cold, and you still have a whole mess of holiday shopping to handle. Well, take a deep breath, clear your mind, and mellow out a little — you'll live longer. To help you attain your pre-holiday chill vibe, ALO frontman and multi-instrumental monster Zach Gill has teamed up with the king of acoustic Aloha vibes Jack Johnson for this special version of the yuletide classic "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," off Gill's holiday EP Roastin' Chestnuts with Zach Gill, available tomorrow. To continue the merry-merry into the evening, grab some nog and catch Johnson tonight on Fallon where he's premiering his own special take on a classic alongside the Roots, after which it will be available for sale with all proceeds going to benefit the Red Cross Philippines. Give and ye shall receive.


Upset that his 7-year-old son wouldn't wear a Green Bay Packers jersey during the team's playoff victory Saturday, a man restrained the boy for an hour with tape and taped the jersey onto him.
Mathew Kowald was cited for disorderly conduct in connection with the incident with his son at their home in Pardeeville, Wis., Lt. Wayne Smith of the Columbia County Sheriff's Department said. Pardeeville is about 30 miles north of Madison.
Kowald's wife filed a restraining order Wednesday, so Kowald will not be able to have contact with his family, Smith said.
An angry judge in Las Vegas doubled O.J. Simpson's bail to $250,000 for violating terms of his original bail by attempting to contact a co-defendant in his armed robbery case.
Simpson, clad in jail attire, grimaced as the amount was announced and meekly acknowledged that he understood.
"I don't know Mr. Simpson what the heck you were thinking – or maybe that's the problem – you weren't," Clark County District Court Judge Jackie Glass told Simpson.
The World Anti-Doping Agency's new president severely criticized Major League Baseball, saying the sport was resisting George Mitchell's recommendation to transfer drug testing to an independent organization.
A day after the former Senate majority leader testified at a congressional hearing along with baseball commissioner Bud Selig and union head Donald Fehr, new WADA boss John Fahey blistered the sport for loopholes in its drug-testing program and heightened tension between MLB and the drug body.
Juan Encarnacion's horrific eye injury is expected to sideline him this season, and the St. Louis Cardinals aren't sure if he'll ever play again.
Toxicology results show former major leaguer Jim Leyritz's blood-alcohol levels were nearly twice the legal limit the day he was involved in a fatal crash in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., in December.
Greg McMackin was hired as Hawaii's football coach after serving as its defensive coordinator last season on a team that went undefeated until losing the Sugar Bowl.
He replaces June Jones, who left the Warriors to coach SMU less than a week after they were routed by Georgia. McMackin agreed to a five-year deal that will pay him $1.1 million a season, making him the highest paid coach in school history. He will earn 10 times his 2007 salary.
The 58-year-old former assistant with the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks said the Warriors will not change their wide-open offense that flourished last season.
West Virginia University's lawsuit against Rich Rodriguez was transferred to federal court because the former Mountaineers coach had moved to Michigan when it was filed.
The move gives Rodriguez, hired by Michigan on Dec. 16, until next Wednesday to file a response. The suit was filed in a local court on Dec. 27 to collect on a $4 million buyout clause in his contract.
Two Penn State football players were ordered in Bellefonte, Pa., to stand trial on refiled felony assault charges in connection with a campus fight last year.
Police said defensive tackle Chris Baker and linebacker Navorro Bowman beat up a man during a party in October.
Four months ago, Hope Solo was kicked off the U.S. women's soccer team for trashing the coach.
On Wednesday, the goalie was not only back on the squad she played the entire game as the Americans routed Canada 4-0 in Guangzhou, China, in a warmup for the Olympic qualifiers this spring.
Sacramento Kings guard Mike Bibby made his season debut Wednesday night, coming off the bench late in the first quarter of Sacramento's game against the Toronto Raptors.
Penn State's Geary Claxton will miss the rest of the men's basketball season after tests confirmed that the senior will need surgery on a torn knee ligament.
Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun plans to be back on the sideline tonight, after leaving the bench on Jan. 8, suffering from what team officials said was a combination of stress and exhaustion.
Top-ranked women's college basketball team Connecticut has lost guard Mel Thomas for the season because of a knee injury.
Hockey star Danielle Goyette announced her retirement in Calgary, Alberta, during an emotional press conference at Hockey Canada's head office.
England coach Fabio Capello is reportedly being investigated for tax evasion, and the new coach insists his finances are in order.


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Shorthairs are sporting dogs. As such, they have a high energy level and require daily exercise. Many rescued dogs are given up by their original owners because those owners were unprepared or unable to cope with the activity. Obedience training is essential.
Shorthairs are medium size, athletic dogs and can be disruptive if their exuberant energy is not channeled into structured exercise and training.
Rescued Shorthairs are typically very versatile and can be good hunting companions, obedience competitors, agility participants or jogging companions. They have also been used as hearing-ear dogs, search and rescue dogs, service dogs for the handicapped and therapy dogs. Your GSP Rescue volunteer can help you evaluate the temperament and potential of your dog and will advise you regarding training.
If you wish to adopt a GSP, please visit our regional rescue groups list and choose the rescue that covers your state.


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Q: Hadoop error .ClassCastException: org.apache.hadoop.io.LongWritable cannot be cast to org.apache.hadoop.io.Text My program is as follows:
    public static class MapClass extends Mapper<Text, Text, Text, LongWritable> {

        public void map(Text key, Text value, Context context) throws IOException, InterruptedException {
            // your map code goes here
            String[] fields = value.toString().split(",");

            for(String str : fields) {
                context.write(new Text(str), new LongWritable(1L));
            }
        }
    }
   public int run(String args[]) throws Exception {
        Job job = new Job();
        job.setJarByClass(TopOS.class);

        job.setMapperClass(MapClass.class);

        FileInputFormat.setInputPaths(job, new Path(args[0]));
        FileOutputFormat.setOutputPath(job, new Path(args[1]));

        job.setJobName("TopOS");
        job.setMapOutputKeyClass(Text.class);
        job.setMapOutputValueClass(LongWritable.class);
        job.setNumReduceTasks(0);
        boolean success = job.waitForCompletion(true);
        return success ? 0 : 1;
    }

    public static void main(String args[]) throws Exception {
        int ret = ToolRunner.run(new TopOS(), args);
        System.exit(ret);
    }
}

My data looks like:
123456,Windows,6.1,6394829384232,343534353,23432,23434343,12322
123456,OSX,10,6394829384232,23354353,23432,23434343,63635
123456,Windows,6.0,5396459384232,343534353,23432,23434343,23635
123456,Windows,6.0,6393459384232,343534353,23432,23434343,33635

Why am I getting the following error? How can I get around this?
Hadoop : java.lang.ClassCastException: org.apache.hadoop.io.LongWritable cannot be cast to org.apache.hadoop.io.Text

A: from my point of view there is just a small error in your code.
As you are using a flat Textfile as Input the fixed key class is LongWritable (what you don't need/use) and the value class ist Text.
Setting the keyClass in your Mapper to Object to underline that you don't use this, you get rid of your error.
Here is my slightly modified code.
package org.woopi.stackoverflow.q22853574;

import org.apache.hadoop.io.*;
import org.apache.hadoop.mapreduce.lib.input.*;
import org.apache.hadoop.mapreduce.lib.output.*;
import org.apache.hadoop.mapreduce.*;
import org.apache.hadoop.fs.Path;
import java.io.IOException;
import org.apache.hadoop.conf.Configuration;

public class MapReduceJob {

  public static class MapClass extends Mapper<Object, Text, Text, LongWritable> {

    public void map(Object key, Text value, Context context) throws IOException, InterruptedException {
        // your map code goes here
        String[] fields = value.toString().split(",");

        for(String str : fields) {
            context.write(new Text(str), new LongWritable(1L));
        }
    }
  }

    public int run(String args[]) throws Exception {
        Configuration conf = new Configuration();
        Job job = Job.getInstance(conf);
        job.setJarByClass(MapReduceJob.class);

        job.setMapperClass(MapClass.class);

        FileInputFormat.setInputPaths(job, new Path(args[0]));
        FileOutputFormat.setOutputPath(job, new Path(args[1]));

        job.setJobName("MapReduceJob");
        job.setOutputKeyClass(Text.class);
        job.setOutputValueClass(LongWritable.class);
        job.setNumReduceTasks(0);
        job.setInputFormatClass(TextInputFormat.class);
        boolean success = job.waitForCompletion(true);
        return success ? 0 : 1;
    }

  public static void main(String args[]) throws Exception {
    MapReduceJob j = new MapReduceJob();
    int ret = j.run(args);
    System.exit(ret);
  }

I hope this helps.
Martin

A: Can you use
//Set the key class for the job output data.
job.setOutputKeyClass(Class<?> theClass)
//Set the value class for job outputs
job.setOutputValueClass(Class<?> theClass)

instead of setMapOutputKeyClass and setMapOutputValueClass methods.

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The real reason for Samsung's hybrid interest
South Korea's biggest industrial group is leveraging its shipbuilding business to introduce batteries to the marine market. The move could mark a decisive moment in the uptake of hybrid propulsion in the deepsea merchant fleet.
When Wärtsilä announced it would work with Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) to develop hybrid propulsion for tankers and gas carriers, there was no mention of the Korean company's substantial battery business. But that is a key driver behind the partnership. Samsung SDI, a sister company to and stakeholder in SHI, is exploring new markets for large-scale batteries and energy storage as it sees demand growth slowing for smaller batteries.
The shipbuilder is involved with some of the very first deepsea-going ships with batteries. Two shuttle tankers for Teekay Offshore will have batteries alongside engines that can burn LNG as well as the volatile organic compounds emitted from the vessels' cargo. Those propulsion and power arrangements, designed and supplied by Wärtsilä, convinced Samsung that the tanker and gas carrier market can benefit from batteries.
The relationship with Wärtsilä works both ways. The Finnish company gains a closer relationship with a key customer for ship propulsion. Samsung gets something arguably even more valuable – the opportunity to test its batteries for marine use at Wärtsilä's Hybrid Centre in Trieste. To date this is the only full-scale facility for trialling new hybrid propulsion arrangements. It will be a crucial advantage to Samsung as it explores properties and characteristics are needed from marine batteries.
There is an interesting market dynamic at play. So far batteries have been installed on relatively small, European-built ships (including passenger and offshore vessels). They have also been from predominantly European battery suppliers. As batteries are installed on the bigger, deepsea ships built at Asian yards, is there room for Asian battery makers to claim that business? Samsung clearly believes so. The close ties between SHI and Samsung SDI will be instrumental in that objective.
There is little doubt that hybridisation will eventually play a role on bigger ships as they seek to cut fuel bills and slash emissions in line with IMO targets. Most ship projects today involve discussions about alternative propulsion options including LNG and batteries. But few owners have taken concrete steps in the tanker, gas carrier or other deep sea segments. Now a canny move to boost battery sales, not a burning desire to cut emissions, could provide the kick-start the market needs.
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Wind, Solar Marine Power Project Approves Battery Supplier
UltraBattery UB-50-12 Batteries. Image Credit: The Furukawa Battery Company
Eco Marine Power (EMP) today said it has formally certified The Furukawa Battery Co., Ltd. of Japan, as a supplier of batteries for use on ship and marine structures.
As previously discussed on Ship & Bunker, marine batteries form an integral part of a range of the Aquarius Marine hybrid wind and solar marine power solutions being developed by EMP.
"For many energy storage solutions for ships and marine applications the key is to keep things simple, safe and reliable. The battery technologies that we have certified from Furukawa Battery allow us to offer energy storage solutions that are easy to install, do not require complicated cooling or control systems and are cost effective," said Greg Atkinson, Chief Technology Officer at Eco Marine Power.
Our battery technologies have been proven to be very safe and reliable over many years
Mr. Kodaka, General Manager, Overseas Sales and Marketing Department, Furukawa Battery
The certification process covers a range of batteries technologies including the hybrid valve regulated lead acid (VRLA) UltraBattery, and included obtaining approval from ClassNK for each battery type, EMP explained.
EMP also assessed how Furukawa Battery recycles returned batteries as part of a sustainability review.
"Our battery technologies have been proven to be very safe and reliable over many years and we are excited that we can offer these globally in co-operation with Eco Marine Power," commented Mr. Kodaka, General Manager, Overseas Sales and Marketing Department at Furukawa Battery.
Furukawa Battery will display its battery technologies for ships along with Eco Marine Power during Sea Japan in Tokyo, between April 11th – 13th 2018.
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Jensen Maritime to design Baydelta's first hybrid tractor tug; Rolls-Royce technology
Jensen Maritime, Crowley Maritime Corp.'s Seattle-based naval architecture and marine engineering firm, was recently selected to provide the design for Baydelta Maritime's new 100-foot, Z-Drive (azimuth thruster) hybrid tugboat. It will use Rolls-Royce hybrid technology and represents the first installation of a hybrid system for Nichols Brothers Boat Builders (NBBB), and the first hybrid tug designed by Jensen to enter the construction phase.
Scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2019, the tug will feature the same ship assist and tanker escort capabilities of existing Valor class harbor tugs, but with multiple operational modes. The Rolls-Royce hybrid system allows for the vessel to operate direct-diesel, diesel-electric or fully-electric while assisting the large containerships and tankers that operate in US West Coast ports.
This concept will save fuel and reduce emissions, while supplying Baydelta with the same power and vessel characteristics needed for their operations. The flexibility provided by the drive system will allow loitering and transit at up to 7-8 knots in electric-only mode, then a bollard pull of 90, or nine short tons, in combined diesel-electric mode.
The tug will be powered by two Caterpillar C3516 C Tier 3 diesel engines, each rated at 1995 kW at 1,600 rpm, supplied by Peterson Power of Portland, Ore.; and by two Rolls-Royce supplied 424 kW electric motors.The Z-drive system, two Rolls-Royce 255FP units, can accept power from the diesel engines, electric motors and from both power sources.
The electric motors are powered by three CAT C9.3 generators with 300 kW each, which are 480V three-phase at 1,800 rpm, and one harbor generator, a C7.1 150 kW 480V, three-phase at 1,800 rpm. All four generators will be supplied by Peterson Power.
The tug will have eight berths, and the major equipment on board will include a Rapp Marine electric hawser winch and a single drum tow winch. The tug is designed to carry up to 71,000 gallons of fuel and 4,300 gallons of fresh water. It will have a large pilot house providing all-around visibility; a deckhouse with an open feel; a large mess and lounge area; and accommodations for an eight-person crew.
The tugboat will be ABS Load Line classed and compliant with US Coast Guard regulations, as required at delivery.
Sanlorenzo Steps into the Future with Its E Motion Series Superyachts
Superyacht builder Sanlorenzo is taking a big step ahead of competitors with a line of hybrid and diesel-electric yachts it is calling E Motion. The Italian firm announced the new initiative Tuesday at the Düsseldorf Boat Show. Tilli Antonelli, founder of Wider Yachts, is heading up Sanlorenzo's new E Motion division, which will see its first hybrid SL86 debut in May. The company launched a SL105 Hybrid in 2015, but this is a fleet-wide initiative.
"The automotive world is moving very quickly in the direction of hybrid and electric propulsion," Antonelli told RobbReport.com. "We don't want to be any different in the yachting world. We think it's coming so fast that in five years the value of an 'old-style' superyacht might be much lower because of its conventional propulsion system."
Several superyacht builders, including Antonelli's Wider, have worked with hybrid systems, but Sanlorenzo's E Motion takes the commitment to a new level. CEO Massimo Perotti called electric propulsion a "new era for yachting," adding Sanlorenzo wants to be "the first player in the world."
The E Motion range will include both displacement hulls, built in steel and aluminum, and its faster planing yachts in fiberglass. The first two SL86 E Motions with hybrid propulsion systems will debut in May and in December. A 44Alloy E Motion, 500Exp E Emotion, and 62Steel E Motion will make their debuts in 2020, while E Motion versions of its 50Alloy, 56Exp, and 58Steel will launch a year later.
Sanlorenzo 44Alloy E Motion. Photo: Courtesy Sanlorenzo
"It doesn't really matter whether the system is hybrid or electric," notes Antonelli. "The benefits for the owners are the same." They include improved fuel efficiency, more usable interior space, and much lower noise and vibration levels. The hybrid system uses smaller diesel engines and battery-powered generators, while the electric-diesel propulsion uses electric motors fed by industrial batteries. Both can operate on ZEM (Zero Emissions Mode) at night, so emission and vibration levels are nonexistent.
Spaces normally devoted to large engine rooms can be used for expanding the yacht's beach clubs or staterooms. "It can create 30 percent more saved space," says Antonelli. "On the 62Steel, you gain almost a whole deck with the space savings. The benefits of these engines make these systems a no-brainer compared to conventional propulsion systems."
Sanlorenzo 62Steel E Motion.
Perotti said the shipyard is cooperating with an unnamed strategic partner to develop full electric jet tenders. He also said it had entered into a cooperative agreement with Tesla for next-generation batteries.
"We're seeing all the big marine engine manufacturers investing heavily in this technology," says Antonelli. "The future is here."
Facing up to the reality of a much smarter marine future
The shipping industry is not going to be (and should not want to be) spared an increasingly inter-connected future. New technologies that were considered completely unachievable just a few years ago are rapidly being introduced, creating new levels of efficiency and cost savings that are influencing the future of shipping. We at Wärtsilä have committed ourselves to being at the forefront of these changes.
By utilising high levels of connectivity and digitalisation, we intend to lead the way to a Smart Marine Ecosystem. We are building upon our broad product and service solutions base to support innovation, while collaborating with customers and partners, including ship owners, ship management companies, ports, bunker suppliers, and software or technology providers, among others in order to realise this vision.
To support this approach we have, among other initiatives, developed Digital Acceleration Centres (DAC) to speed up the innovation process and to work with customers in co-creating new business models and solutions. One DAC is already established in Helsinki, Finland, with another scheduled to be opened in Singapore before the end of the year. We plan to open two more in 2018; one in Central Europe, the other in North America.
The results of this work are already apparent. In August, in cooperation with our customer Gulfmark Offshore, we successfully tested the remote controlling of the 'Highland Chieftain', an 80-metre long platform supply vessel owned by Gulfmark Offshore. This was carried out by satellite from a distance of 8000 kilometres using standard bandwidth, and without the use of any land-based technology for communications between the vessel and the remote operator work station. Remarkably, the vessel was sailing off the east coast of Scotland, while it was being remotely operated from Wärtsilä premises in San Diego, California.
While complete ship autonomy is unlikely to be fully in use for a while yet, hybrid propulsion using a combination of engines and battery storage is already established and becoming increasingly popular. It is estimated that hybrid propulsion solutions will represent a significant percentage of all contracted ships within the coming ten years.
By leveraging our strengths in both engine design and electrical & automation systems, we have launched a fully integrated hybrid power module, the Wärtsilä HY, optimised to work seamlessly through a newly developed energy management system (EMS). Notably, it is the marine industry's first hybrid power module of its type produced, thereby establishing a new industry benchmark.
No innovation can succeed without clear benefits to its end user, and we are proud that the Wärtsilä HY provides many of them. For example, we can identify lower fuel consumption, reduced exhaust emissions, and improved vessel performance. When operating in 'green' mode, zero emissions can be achieved, while smokeless operation is also achievable at all load points and in all operating modes, thanks to a patent pending automation procedure.
We passionately believe in a better connected, more efficient and environmentally sustainable shipping industry, made possible by a Smart Marine Ecosystem – join us on this journey and stay tuned for more exciting developments.
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ABS: New Guidance on Energy Storage
ABS has published The ABS Guide for Use of Supercapacitors in the Marine and Offshore Industries (Supercapacitor Guide) to support safe application of hybrid power in the marine and offshore industries.
The maritime industry is increasingly interested in using supercapacitors as an energy storage solution when quick energy delivery is required during a peak loading condition. Particularly, offshore supply vessel (OSV) owners are considering supercapacitors to supplement energy supply during high-load operations, such as using power thrusters for dynamic positioning while station keeping.
"We are developing a series of guides on energy storage systems so our clients have as many options as possible to effectively manage energy use," said ABS Senior Vice President of Engineering and Technology, Derek Novak. "Supercapacitors have a high power density and a fast charging and discharging process to augment other power sources – which can greatly improve the efficiency of traditional energy sources."
The Supercapacitor Guide delineates types of supercapacitors, including electrochemical capacitors and lithium ion capacitors, and defines requirements for design, construction and installation of supercapacitors in marine and offshore applications.
"As a leading class organization, we provide our clients and industry with reliable guidance to enable technology development that affords safer and more efficient operations," said ABS Chairman, President and CEO, Christopher J. Wiernicki. "We focus on staying ahead of the curve so industry can leverage alternative energy sources to reduce costs and improve productivity."
The guide, available for download from the ABS website, is the second in a series on hybrid electric power systems following the ABS Guide for Use of Lithium Batteries in the Marine in Offshore Industries. ABS also issued the ABS Advisory on Hybrid Electric Power Systems, which takes a measured approach to evaluating potential advantages and disadvantages, challenges and level of readiness for the primary hybrid electric power systems and components most suited for marine and offshore applications.
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Wärtsilä makes Viking Princess the world's first offshore vessel with a hybrid energy storage solution replacing a traditional generator
The technology group Wärtsilä reached a new milestone in the battery technology development as the company completed the installation of a hybrid energy system on board Viking Princess. The Norwegian vessel is now the first ever offshore supply vessel in which batteries reduce the number of generators aboard the ship. The new energy storage solution will improve engine efficiency, generate fuel savings and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Viking Princess completed sea trials and the system was handed over to customer Eidesvik Offshore on 9 October 2017.
Wärtsilä's expert analysing the new hydrid system on board Viking Princess
There is significant potential to save fuel through improved engine efficiency, as the operating profile of supply vessels is highly variable. When using the Wärtsilä installed energy storage system on board Viking Princess, the fuel saving potential can be up to 30 percent in various operations and the CO2 emissions can be reduced by up to approximately 13–18 percent per year, depending on operational conditions and requirements.
Furthermore, the hybrid solution will provide a more optimal load on the engines, while the intervals between engine maintenance can be extended.
Viking Princess now runs on a combination of a battery pack for energy storage and three LNG-fuelled Wärtsilä engines. The new energy storage solution provides balancing energy to cover the demand peaks, resulting in a more stable load on the engines. The technology is similar to that used in hybrid vehicles: it prevents the engine load from dipping, and uses the surplus to re-energise the battery, which can be charged as needed. Wärtsilä's remote monitoring and operational advisory services support the daily operation of the vessel ensuring efficient and optimised operations.
Offshore supply vessel Viking Princess
The contract to replace one of the four engines on Viking Princess with battery power was signed in May.
Impact in the future of the entire shipping industry
"Eidesvik and Wärtsilä's partnership dates back to 2003 when our ship, the 'Viking Energy' became the first offshore supply vessel powered by LNG fuel. Now, together, we are again introducing a world's first, with the 'Viking Princess' becoming the first offshore vessel in which batteries reduce the number of generators aboard the ship. We are grateful to Wärtsilä for providing the technology to make this possible," says Vermund Hjelland, President Technical Department, Eidesvik Offshore.
"This is a truly forward-looking solution, and we congratulate Eidesvik Offshore for having the vision to appreciate the benefits that hybrid energy system offers. In addition to the fuel consumption and environmental advantages, the conversion also reduces maintenance costs and contributes to more efficient operations. The success of this project will impact the future of the entire shipping industry," says Sindre Utne, Manager Projects and Operations, Wärtsilä Norway. "Wärtsilä's advantage lies at the most advanced level of integration related to hybrid technology for marine applications. It is a combination of expertise in both engines and electrical and automation systems, as well as digital solutions."
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Electric and Hybrid Boat Development
Torqeedo, probably the fastest-growing brand in electric and hybrid marine engines, was just bought by Deutz AG, a major European manufacturer of diesel and natural-gas engines. The move solidifies a dual effort to marry clean diesel to electric propulsion to meet the stringent emissions standards of the EU.
Electric propulsion's growth in Europe comes partly from the way emissions are measured in the EU. American regulators assess "emissions per motor," while Euro-crats look to the emissions of a vessel, which could have multiple motors. In Europe, large-vessel and yacht builders comply with emissions requirements using gas or diesel and electric propulsion.
Electric propulsion is highly subsidized in Germany, and combustion propulsion for marine use is restricted, but Americans aren't yet so encumbered, and electric propulsion here is still growing quickly.
One reason is many suburban lakes and drinking-water reservoirs only allow electric propulsion, either to maintain water purity and/or to maintain a quieter waterfront atmosphere in the neighborhood.
Minn Kota's 48-volt outboard generates 2 horsepower.
So, pontoon owners are among the early adopters meeting regulations, enjoying quieter cruises ideal on lower electric horsepower.
Minn Kota may have been first to tap into the market some years ago with its E Outboard ($2,999). Complete with electronic throttle, LED battery maintenance instrumentation, and an electric tilt drive mechanism with 48 volts of wet-cell battery power, it generates up to 2 horsepower to propel an 18-foot pontoon 5 mph.
But Torqeedo's Cruise series features transom-mount, helm-steered motors ($3,798 for a 2-horsepower Cruise 2.0 RS outboard to $8,499 for a Cruise 10.0L) complete with throttle control and a GPS-based battery-management computer and LED display to report remaining battery power and range at speed. Cruise motors require two 24-volt lithium-ion batteries at $2,599 each.
Lithium-ion batteries are half as heavy as lead-acid batteries and last three times as long. Unlike lead-acid batteries, they deliver full voltage until depleted, keeping the ride snappy. Ultimately, compared to AGM batteries, lithium-ion batteries prove comparably priced per hour of boating. In our tests, we've found 16- to 20-foot pontoons can enjoy a silent sunset cruise for hours or give a zippy ride to the sandbar for a day of water fun. And while you may think electrics are all slow-going, we've enjoyed some exciting rides and even water-skied behind electric-powered runabouts, and the horsepower to do it with pontoons is definitely available.
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Fischer Panda UK Appoints Technical Sales Manager
Fischer Panda UK has appointed David Payne as its new Technical Sales Manager.
An experienced marine industry sales manager specialising in hybrid generator and battery-based electrical power systems, Payne has joined the Dorset-based team to drive sales for its generators, electric propulsion systems, watermakers and air-conditioning systems. His role will also include developing and expanding a system-based approach for the product range, while working to further integrate key brands, such as Mastervolt Power systems and CZone monitoring and control, into the Fischer Panda packages.
Chris Fower, Marine Sales and Marketing Manager for Fischer Panda, said: "We are delighted to bring David on board and we are confident that he will assist in strengthening overall sales of our technical product range. With David's vast technical knowledge and industry contacts, his main role will be generating new sales growth across our three core markets - marine, vehicle and military, whilst maintaining and developing our existing customer base."
Indentured mechanical engineer Payne has worked for key marine brands for more than 20 years, most recently developing hybrid diesel and electric power systems for both vessels and specialist vehicles.
Payne added: "The popular Fischer Panda generators are renowned for their high quality and low noise, so I am looking forward to working with the team and introducing all the products and systems to more customers. I will be aiming to use my strong technical background in marine and automotive engineering, and ability to customise innovative, practical and cost-effective solutions, to further increase Fischer Panda's market presence."
Leading distributer Fischer Panda UK Ltd offers full-system design capability, servicing and aftercare for a variety of commercial and leisure vessels. It has recently launched the Panda 4000s Neo and the Panda 5000i Neo gensets using Fischer Panda's in-house designed water-cooled FPE320 single cylinder diesel engine, adding to its next generation iSeries 'Perfect Power' generators with variable speed capability.
Visit www.fischerpanda.co.uk for more information about Fischer Panda's range of marine generators and other products.
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Two More Statoil-Chartered PSVs to Receive Hybrid Power System Retrofits
Corvus will supply its lithium ion based ESS to Havila Foresight and the Havila Charisma. Image Courtesy: Corvus
Corvus Energy (Corvus) today announced that it will supply its lithium ion based energy storage systems (ESS) to two platform supply vessels (PSVs) being retrofitted with hybrid power systems.
The Havila Foresight and the Havila Charisma - both of which are on long-term charter to Statoil ASA (Statoil) - will each be fitted with a 1000kWh Orca Energy ESS from Corvus, enabling "environmentally-friendly and lower cost operations."
The latest order brings the total number of Statoil-chartered vessels to be supplied with Corvus ESS to six.
"Corvus is proud to be part of Statoil's commitment to the environment and their goal of becoming a leader in cleaner oil & gas production as they leverage renewable energy technologies such as the Orca ESS," said Roger Rosvold, Sales Manager of Corvus Energy.
"In collaboration with Havila, our teams have developed the optimal solution to meet the aggressive environmental, safety, performance and cost objectives."
The latest order brings the total number of Statoil-chartered vessels to be supplied with Corvus ESS to six
In July, Ship & Bunker reported that Corvus Energy would supply its ESS the Statoil-chartered and Farstad Shipping ASA (Farstad)-owned diesel electric PSV Far Sun, which is expected to see reductions in fuel consumption and emissions as a result.
Commenting on the latest order, Corvus today said: "the hybridization of these two vessels is part of Statoil's ambition of being a leading company in carbon-efficient oil and gas production.
"Statoil is focusing on reducing emissions from their logistics activities and has mandated that all new charters shall utilise energy storage systems during all aspects of the PSV's operation, particularly during dynamic positioning and harbour operations where fuel consumption and emissions will be significantly reduced."
As Ship & Bunker reported in June, this year's Electric & Hybrid Marine Awards saw Corvus win the Supplier of the Year award for the third year in a row, as well as the Innovation of the Year award for its Orca Energy ESS.
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Mexican owner joins slew of companies to recognise benefits of hybrid power
Adopting hybrid propulsion will reduce Seacor Maja's fuel consumption and emissions
Mexmar, Seacor's joint venture in Mexico, is to upgrade the vessel Seacor Maya with a hybrid power solution, joining the growing ranks of companies that recognise the fuel-efficiencies and environmental benefits to be obtained from doing so.
Kongsberg has been selected as the single supplier for the delivery, supply and integration of an energy storage system for the vessel with a custom-designed energy control system (ECS). The ship's existing K-Pos DP-22 dynamic positioning (DP) system and K-Chief 700 IAS automation system will also be upgraded.
The upgraded K-Pos DP-22 system functions include power load monitoring and blackout prevention. The system will display all battery data including capacity and status. The ECS is made possible by combining existing and upgraded K-Pos, K-Chief and K-Thrust functionality. Core components of the system include dynamic load prediction, dynamic inertia control and dynamic hybrid control combined with an automatic start/stop strategy.
This kind of system optimisation enables significant fuel efficiency while also extending battery life, lowering lifetime costs and maximising the investment in hybrid power. The contract includes an option for a second vessel.
"On completion of the upgrade, Seacor Maya will have one of the most advanced powertrain solutions of any vessel," said Seacor Marine manager of engineering, Tim Clerc. "The hybrid power solution has the potential to significantly reduce operational costs while at the same time provide access to new functionality for improved safety and effectiveness of DP operations."
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New vessel design to bring hybrid propulsion to aquaculture industry
Wärtsilä has won a contract from Norway's Hav Shipping AS to design the first hybrid-powered processing and transportation vessel for use in the fish farming industry.
According to Wärtsilä, a new, hybrid battery configuration will minimise exhaust emissions from the vessel by absorbing most of the engine's load fluctuations and vessel load variations. The batteries also power the onboard hybrid propulsion machinery's PTI/PTO (power take-in/power take-off).
A representative from Wärtsilä told Riviera Maritime Media that the hybrid operation is expected to result in fuel savings of 10-15% and reduced costs in engine maintenance.
"The batteries installed assist the diesel engine with variable loads coming from both sea conditions and onboard power needs, allowing the diesel engines to run on a stable load."
"The propeller will be assisted with instant torque from the PTI/PTO, to optimise performance. The auxiliary engines will have fewer running hours, as well, due to the batteries' ability to assist with short-term, additional power needs."
According to the Wärtsilä representative, the hybrid system functions automatically, once the operation mode and desired speed is chosen from the bridge, calculating the best combination of power generation for propulsion and onboard power requirements.
The innovative setup includes a propulsion remote control system and an electrical and automation system, with a 10-cylinder Wärtsilä 31 main engine and two nine-cylinder auxiliary engines serving as the main power sources onboard the craft. Wärtsilä is also contracted to deliver a two-speed gearbox and a controllable pitch propeller including the HP propeller nozzle, stern tube seals and bearings.
In 2015, Guinness World Records recognised the Wärtsilä 31 engine as the world's most efficient 4-stroke diesel engine, and the two-speed gearbox enables lower propeller speeds and optimises propulsion efficiency during transit while still using the main engine to power the shaft alternator. The company points to these as factors in lowering fuel costs, both for propulsion and the production of electrical power.
In a statement, Wärtsilä ship design vice president Riku-Pekka Hägg said "The fish farming industry, like other marine industry sectors, is seeking better ship designs and greater efficiencies that reduce overall operating costs and lessen the environmental impact."
Wärtsilä will provide initial, basic and detailed versions of the design on the bespoke project whose parameters were developed in consultation with Hav Shipping AS. The vessel will be built at the Balenciaga shipyard in Spain and is scheduled for delivery in summer 2018.
Hav Shipping AS is co-owned by Haugland Gruppen and Sekkingstad. Both parent companies are involved in the Norwegian fish farming industry. Haugland Gruppen owns fish farms and Sekkingstad owns fish processing plants.
Once delivered, the hybrid-propulsion vessel will bring fish from Haugland Gruppen's fish farms in Norway to Sekkingstad's planned factory in Denmark. The vessel also has the capacity to transport from other fish farms, according to Wärtsilä.
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Beiderbeck design's new Private Beach project
The designers at beiderbeck have come up with a new 24-metre motor yacht concept based on the hull shape of a classic trawler vessel that is fitted out with a high specification of luxury amenities. The design is presented as an all-in-one day-cruiser or overnight retreat which the owner can use to entertain his guests in style.
"The idea behind the "Private Beach" with its long, open stern and low freeboard is based on the hull shape of trawlers used for prawn fishing," explains the studio. "We have taken up those principles and paired them with the latest in yacht design ideas. The mobile island makes it possible to take day or evening trips with catering, bar keepers and/or DJs, as well as live music and entertainment of all kinds."
Private Beach comes complete with a 5-metre tender and two double-seater jet skis to make exploring remote coves and beaches surrounding the yacht possible. The stern area equates to over 50 square metres of sunbathing and outdoor lounging space with a fixed bimini providing much-needed relief from the tropical sun. A bathing platform folds out from where guests can board the tender or take the plunge into the refreshing crystal waters.
In terms of performance, Private Beach is fitted with twin 850 kW hybrid marine engines that will allow her to reach up to 27 knots and can manoeuvre under electric power alone at low speeds in zero-emissions mode.
Drawing by Philippe Gavin
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Glosten Completes Design of New Passenger Vessel for Kitsap Transit
Glosten announces the completion of a passenger-only hybrid ferry design for Kitsap Transit, a public transportation agency based in Bremerton, Washington.
SEATTLE, WA, June 26, 2017 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Glosten, a Seattle-based naval architecture and marine engineering consultancy, announces the completion of a 150-passenger-only hybrid ferry design for Kitsap Transit, a public transportation agency based in Bremerton, Washington.
"Glosten has designed a modern and efficient passenger vessel that will meet the demands of our riders," said Kitsap Transit Executive Director John Clauson. "As a public agency, at the end of the day, it's all about the people. We are confident that this new addition to our fleet will serve the people of the Puget Sound region for many years to come."
The Glosten team worked closely with Kitsap Transit to create a ferry customized for Sinclair Inlet, but flexible enough to meet future needs. Passenger comforts were of particular importance to this design and include a variety of passenger spaces with lots of natural light, a unique ADA-accessible bow, and a spacious passenger cabin and sun deck.
This vessel features an efficient aluminum catamaran hull, ADA access throughout the main deck, and two BAE HybriDrive propulsion systems driving fixed pitch propellers.
Glosten Project Manager and Design Lead William Moon, PE commented on the propulsion system of the 70' vessel. "Outfitted with a battery-diesel hybrid propulsion system, the vessel will operate like a Prius - no more diesel exhaust and noise while passengers load and unload."
This new hybrid electric passenger ferry is the first in Puget Sound, and will be constructed at Bellingham-based All American Marine. It is expected to carry over 350,000 passengers annually.
Glosten, a Seattle-based engineering consultancy founded in 1958, is recognized throughout the marine industry for providing innovative solutions to clients' challenging problems, integrating advanced analysis with practical, experience-based design. Glosten expertise includes Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering & Analysis, Marine Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Detail/Production Design. Glosten is the parent company to Noise Control Engineering, LLC, a premier acoustical and structural engineering consultancy specializing in noise and vibration measurement and control for marine, industrial, commercial, and military applications.
Kitsap Transit, a Public Transportation Benefit Area Authority owned by the citizens of Kitsap County, provides public transportation services by way of vanpool, routed bus, and foot ferry. Kitsap Transit leads the delivery of a quality, coordinated, and sustainable transportation network to serve the changing needs of its residents.
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VISEDO TO COMBINE FORCES WITH VETH PROPULSION
The Finnish manufacturer says it is set to deliver 'breakthrough electrification of new marine applications' after signing a partnership deal with the global marine propulsion innovator.
Visedo announced the partnership agreement with Veth Propulsion at the Electric & Hybrid Marine World Expo, currently being held in Amsterdam. Under the agreement, Visedo will produce electric-powered thrusters featuring its permanent magnet (PM) motor technology. The two companies have co-developed the Integrated L-Drive, a highly compact, high-efficiency electric propulsion solution capable of a power range of 300kW to 1,325kW.
Visedo developed an electric solution specifically for the Integrated L-Drive and Veth Propulsion will use Visedo's technology exclusively for the application. The propulsion system has been already ordered for several projects currently under construction: one vessel designed for serving the aquaculture industry and two yachts.
'As well as delivering hybrid and electric solutions for primary propulsion solutions of marine vessels, Visedo is now ensuring thruster power can be delivered with zero-emissions and lower fuel costs,' commented Visedo CEO Kimmo Rauma.
'Visedo's partnership with leading international marine power provider Veth Propulsion will set a new standard for high-performance thrusters in terms of overall energy delivery and power-to-weight/space efficiency.'
Rauma added: 'The collaboration made sense after both companies witnessed the growing demand in high-efficiency compact electric propulsion solutions that reduce fuel costs and associated emissions for the marine operator and overall industry.
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