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10 Things to Consider While Using Auto-Pilot System on Ships
By Nachiketh Bhattathiri | In: Marine Navigation | Last Updated on May 4, 2016
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By Nachiketh Bhattathiri | In: Marine Navigation | Last Updated on May 4, 2016
Back in the old days of merchant shipping, the ‘Quarter Master’ was a vital member of the Bridge team. ‘Quarter Master’ was the title given to the able bodied seamen whose primary responsibility was to steer the ship according to the Master’s and Officer’s helm orders. Quarter Masters kept watches and took turns on the helm all day when at sea. This practise continued until automation took over in the field of navigation. The significance of Quarter Master almost vanished off when the revolutionary equipment ‘Auto-Pilot’ was invented. It was during the early 1920’s when an automated steering and helm control system was introduced onboard merchant ships.
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Rotterdam Launched PortXL Is Looking For New Port-Related Start-Ups
The Rotterdam port accelerator PortXL has started a worldwide search for new port-related start-ups for its 2017 programme. Over the course of 100 days, these fledgling firms will be intensively coached by the PortXL mentors. This support will ensure that their innovative concepts can really take off after launch. Of the twelve companies that took part in the 2016 edition, half has already landed a contract.... moreRotterdam Launched PortXL Is Looking For New Port-Related Start-Ups
The Rotterdam port accelerator PortXL has started a worldwide search for new port-related start-ups for its 2017 programme. Over the course of 100 days, these fledgling firms will be intensively coached by the PortXL mentors. This support will ensure that their innovative concepts can really take off after launch. Of the twelve companies that took part in the 2016 edition, half has already landed a contract.
Rotterdam is a magnet for innovative ideas and concepts. It is firmly committed to its ambition to be the world’s smartest port. That is why on 29 October 2015, Rotterdam launched PortXL, the only start-up programme specifically geared towards port-related activities. In 2016, over 180 mentors and highly involved partners (Van Oord, Port of Rotterdam Authority, EY, Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship, Vopak, Damen, Uniper, First Dutch, Rabobank, Boskalis, InnovationQuarter) offered twelve start-ups an opportunity to raise their... less
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Spotted: Norwegian Escape Flaunts World’s Biggest Scrubber Systems
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In today’s spotted we bring you what is deemed to be the world’s biggest scrubber system, which has been installed aboard the Norwegian Cruise Lines’ newest cruise vessel Norwegian Escape.
Yara Marine Technologies’ five SOx scrubber systems, installed aboard the largest cruise ship in Norwegian Cruise Lines’s fleet, make the ship more environmentally-friendly.
The inline scrubber is designed as a solution to fight air pollution at sea, with a capacity to clean emissions from 76.8 MW engine power. An inline scrubber is basically a “gas washing machine,” a simple cylinder that replaces the silencer of a ship engine and cleans the exhaust gas, reducing SOx emissions by up to 99%, Yara Marine said.
M/V Norwegian Escape can carry up to 4,248 passengers and 1,731 crew members. Diesel consumption at full cruising load is about 11 tons per hour, fueling an engine capacity equiva... less
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IMB: Threat To Seafarers Remains Despite Piracy Clampdown
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Kidnapping and hostage-taking persists off the coasts of West Africa and South East Asia, despite a 20-year low in piracy on the world’s seas, according to new figures from the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Maritime Bureau (IMB).
IMB’s latest global piracy report shows that pirates armed with guns or knives took 110 seafarers hostage in the first nine months of 2016, and kidnapped 49 crew for ransom. Nigeria, a growing hotspot for violent piracy and armed robbery, accounts for 26% of all captures, followed by Indonesia, Malaysia, Guinea and Ivory Coast.
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But with just 42 attacks worldwide this quarter, maritime piracy is at its lowest since 1996. IMB’s Piracy Reporting Centre (IMB PRC) has recorded 141 incidents so far this year, a 25% drop from the same period in 2015. A total of 111 vessels were boarded, five were hijacked, 10 were fired at, and a further 15 attacks wer... less
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ShipBuilder: 3D Printing To Cause Turmoil In The Ship Building Industry Until 2050
By MI News Network | In: Shipping News | Last Updated on November 1, 2016
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By MI News Network | In: Shipping News | Last Updated on November 1, 2016
3D printing will cause so much turmoil in the ship building and shipping industry until 2050 that the industry has to change their approach towards designing and building ships completely. This is the conclusion of NISS (National Institute for Shipping and Shipbuilding), that has developed a blue print for the maritime sector until 2050. Geert Schouten, director at Shipbuilder, was part of the team responsible for this blueprint. Schouten: “3D printing is moving at a rapid pace. It is now possible to, wherever a product is required, to print it on site. Even ships will be partly 3D printed in the future.”
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Automated Ships, Kongsberg to Build Unmanned Vessel for Offshore Ops
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The UK’s Automated Ships and Norway’s Kongsberg Maritime have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to build unmanned and fully-automated vessel for offshore operations.
In January 2017, Automated Ships Ltd will contract the ‘Hrönn’, which will be designed and built in Norway in cooperation with Kongsberg.
Sea trials will take place in Norway’s Trondheim fjord and will be conducted under the auspices of DNV GL and the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA).
Hrönn is a light-duty, offshore utility ship servicing the offshore energy, scientific/hydrographic and offshore fish-farming industries, Kongsberg explained.
Its intended uses include but are not limited to: survey; remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) launch & recovery; light intermodal cargo delivery and delivery to offshore installations; and open-water fish farm support.
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World’s First Dual-Fuel Engine For Large High-Speed Vessels
This morning, in the Navantia facilities in Cartagena (Murcia), an event was held to present the adaptation of a CATERPILLAR 3618 propulsion engine to run on both natural gas (LNG) and diesel. The retrofit was carried out by the shipping company Fred. Olsen S.A.... moreWorld’s First Dual-Fuel Engine For Large High-Speed Vessels
This morning, in the Navantia facilities in Cartagena (Murcia), an event was held to present the adaptation of a CATERPILLAR 3618 propulsion engine to run on both natural gas (LNG) and diesel. The retrofit was carried out by the shipping company Fred. Olsen S.A.
During the event, which was opened by the Corporate Director of Systems, Alfredo Gordo, and the General Manager of Fred. Olsen S.A, Andrés Marín, details about the conversion of thisenginewere presented, as well as about its test bench validation according to the protocol established by the classification society DNV-GL.
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In the next few days, the engine testing will be completed with the “Acceptance Test”, which certifies the safe and reliable operation of the engine in dual-fuel mode, in compliance with the technical standards and emissions regulations currently in force.
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Mekers Offshore Successfully Launches Its First In Series Of Liftboats
Mekers Offshore Ltd has successfully launched its first in a series of liftboats at Dajin Heavy Industries yard in Jiangsu, China.
Aqualis Offshore, part of Oslo-listed Aqualis ASA, was last year contracted by Mekers Offshore Ltd to supervise the construction of the Zhejiang-based company’s two new liftboats, of which the first was launched this week.
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The event saw many government dignitaries as well as top officials from Mekers Offshore Ltd, and the Bestway Dajin shipyard, which also provided detailed engineering.
Aqualis Offshore is contracted as Mekers Offshore’s on-site team to monitor and supervise the construction of the liftboat, to ensure that all work was carried out in accordance with the contract, its specifications, the client’s expectations, flag and class requirements.
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Wärtsilä EGC Systems Become The First To Be Flag Approved In Asia
The Singapore flag state authorities have approved Wärtsilä’s exhaust gas cleaning (EGC) systems, making it the first EGC to be approved by an Asian flag authority. The approvals relate to Wärtsilä EGC systems ordered for two new RoRo vessels owned by a Japanese shipowner and currently being operated by Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics, the privately owned Swedish/Norwegian shipping company. The ships... moreWärtsilä EGC Systems Become The First To Be Flag Approved In Asia
The Singapore flag state authorities have approved Wärtsilä’s exhaust gas cleaning (EGC) systems, making it the first EGC to be approved by an Asian flag authority. The approvals relate to Wärtsilä EGC systems ordered for two new RoRo vessels owned by a Japanese shipowner and currently being operated by Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics, the privately owned Swedish/Norwegian shipping company. The ships entered into service this year.
The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marpol Annex VI regulations are aimed at reducing air pollution levels from ships by reducing the sulphur oxide (SOx) content of the vessel’s engine emissions. The limits came into effect for ships operating inside Emission Control Areas with effect from January 2015. A global cap becomes effective from 1 January 2020, subject to a feasibility review to be completed no later than 2018.
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Transocean finds work for two semisubs, scraps another three
October 25th, 2016 Grant Rowles Europe, Offshore 0 comments
Offshore driller Transocean has won a contract for semisubmersible Transocean Barents for work offshore Canada according to their latest fleet status report.
The rig, which is currently ready stacked at Averoya in Norway, will be working for Suncor Energy off Canada for a period of 15 months at a dayrate of $260,000 per day.
Another semisubmersible, the Sedco 712, has been awarded a one well contract with ConocoPhillips for work in the UK North Sea. The contract is expected to be completed by January and the rig will then go on to a 16 well contract for Fairfield Energy in the UK North Sea. The value of these contract was not revealed.
Meanwhile semisubmersibles Transocean Driller, Transocean Winner and Sedco 704 will all be scrapped, Transocean says in an environmentally responsible manner. less
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MacGregor to slash global headcount
October 25th, 2016 Sam Chambers Europe, Operations 0 comments
Around 260 staff working for ship equipment manufacturer MacGregor face the chop as parent Cargotec from Finland goes about a EUR25m cost cutting exercise.
“MacGregor’s market situation is challenging,” Cargotec noted in a release today. “In the offshore industry, the low price of oil keeps investments at an unprecedentedly low level, which affects the demand for offshore load handling solutions. The demand for service has declined as parts from decommissioned ships are increasingly being used as spare parts. There is overcapacity on global merchant ship markets, and orders for new vessels are at an exceptionally low level, which decreases the demand for MacGregor’s products and solutions.”
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The Danish Maritime Authority embarks on a future with unmanned ships
Masterless ships may become reality within a very short period of time. Now, the Danish Maritime Authority is launching a pre-study on autonomous ships together with the Technical University of Denmark (DTU).... moreThe Danish Maritime Authority embarks on a future with unmanned ships
Masterless ships may become reality within a very short period of time. Now, the Danish Maritime Authority is launching a pre-study on autonomous ships together with the Technical University of Denmark (DTU).
The technology for unmanned ships is coming, but it is not yet known precisely where, when and to which extent. However, now a step is taken in the right direction as the Danish Maritime Authority – together with the DTU – is initiating a pre-study on autonomous ships. The purpose of the Danish Maritime Authority’s cooperation with the DTU is, firstly, to increase the common knowledge base and to set the preliminary frames so that the development and use of unmanned ships can come about in an appropriate manner.
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Minister for Business and Growth Troels Lund Poulsen: ”This is a really interesting area and, in the short term, the technology can be used to make our ships safer and mor... less
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BigRoll takes delivery of second Yamal LNG module carrier
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BigRoll Shipping has recently taken delivery of the second vessel to transport modules to Novatek-operated Yamal LNG project in Russia, the BigRoll Bering from the Cosco Dalian Shipyard in China.
The vessel will immediately enter into a multi-year contract with Yamgaz, the consortium of Technip, JGC Corporation and Chiyoda to transport modules to the Yamal LNG project, BigRoll said in its statement on Monday.
BigRoll’s first vessel, the BigRoll Barentsz was delivered in April and has, since then, completed the first voyage under the charter deal with Yamgaz. The vessel transported Yamal LNG modules from the fabrication yard in China to Sabetta, Russia.
Both vessels can operate in temperatures below 55 degrees centigrade and feature unobstructed decks for module transport.
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10 Noteworthy LNG-Powered Vessels
By MI News Network | In: Marine Technology | Last Updated on July 21, 2016
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LNG, termed as the fuel of the future, is also growing in popularity as a marine fuel. Studies have shown that LNG reduces Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emissions by about 90 per cent while Sulphur Oxide (SOx) and particulates emissions are negligible. LNG engines also reduce CO2 emissions by 25 to 30 percent in general, compared to diesel or heavy fuel oil powered vessels.
With the present market value of LNG in commercially viable regions such as the US and Europe, LNG could be offered at a competitive price when compared to heavy fuel oil or HFO and even more attractive when compared to the low-sulphur gas oil, as fuel on ships.
Considering the importance of LNG as marine fuel, almost all major shipping companies have already launched LNG powered commercial vessels, while others are also preparing for the same.
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Egypt launches tender for 96 LNG cargoes
FSRU Höegh Gallant in Ain Sokhna (Image courtesy of Höegh LNG)
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FSRU Höegh Gallant in Ain Sokhna (Image courtesy of Höegh LNG)
Egypt has reportedly issued a new tender looking to secure the delivery of 96 cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in 2017-2018.
There is an additional 12 cargoes option included in the tender document, however, as sources told Reuters, Egypt Natural Gas Holding may not award the optional cargoes.
It is claimed to be the largest mid-term tender ever issued, the report shows.
The rules for the latest tender have been changed as the window in which Egypt has to pay for the delivered cargo has been extended from 90 to between 120 and 180 days.
Late last year, Egypt was reported to have issues with LNG payments, seeking the extension of payment period from 15 to 90 days.
Payments under the 90-day terms began in January this year, and the latest tender shows that the payment terms have again been amended. less
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Maximum period of shipboard service for seafarers
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AMSA has issued Marine Notice in order to advise vessel owners, operators and seafarers of AMSA’s approach to implementing the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) requirements for the maximum continuous period that a seafarer can serve on board a vessel without taking leave. It also outlines how these requirements will be enforced by AMSA during MLC, 2006 more detailed inspections.
MLC, 2006 entered into force both in Australia and internationally on 20 August 2013. Since that time, AMSA has incorporated MLC, 2006 inspections within port State control (PSC) inspection regime.
AMSA inspectors continue to identify occurrences of continuous seafarer service periods extending well beyond 11 months. While AMSA has received complaints in relation to these occurrences, in some cases the crew members have subsequently agreed to additional service extensions. However, the AMSA inspectors have not always been c... less
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Agritrade close to its second VLCC
October 24th, 2016 Hans Thaulow Asia, Tankers 0 comments
Brokers note Asian owner Agritrade has snapped up an elderly VLCC for $24m. The brokers say that the 309,300 dwt DHT Chris, built in 2001, owned by New York-listed DHT Holdings, is on
subjects to the diverse commodities trading house which is involved in both processing, logistics, and trading of commodities.
Another similar aged VLCC was sold to the same outfit at the beginning of the year. Agritrade was reported paying Euronav $38.4m for the 298,412-dwt VLCC Famenne which has since been renamed Sea Horizon.
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Maersk Drilling swings the axe as 9 of 23 rigs lay idle
October 24th, 2016 Grant Rowles Europe, Offshore 0 comments
Maersk Drilling is downsizing its workforce announcing 70 jobs are being cut from its headquarters.
The cuts are a response to the continued market decline and reduced activity level in the oil industry the company said.
Claus V Hemmingsen, CEO of Maersk Drilling, commented: “The combination of low activity levels and excess capacity of drilling rigs continue to drive lower utilisation and lower day rates. At present, nine out of Maersk Drilling’s 23 units are lying idle, and we expect the market balance to be challenged in the coming years. As a consequence, we have had to say goodbye to more than 600 offshore employees in the last 12 months.”
Hemmingsen said that the offshore driller has managed to reduce costs by more than 15%, however market conditions made the further staff cuts necessary.
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Electromagnetic Geoservices extends vessel charter at lower rate
October 23rd, 2016 Grant Rowles Europe, Offshore 0 comments
Norwegian geophysical services company Electromagnetic Geoservices (EMGS) has extended the charter agreement for seismic vessel Atlantic Guardian with North Sea Commander Shipping.
EMGS says under the new contract, stretching for five years commencing October 1, it has been given improved commercial terms with the owners agreeing to reduce the charter rate by around 27%.
“We are pleased to see that our suppliers are contributing to the targeted cost savings in the company. The new terms provide for a sound commercial basis when the market turns,” commented Christiaan Vermeijden, CEO of EMGS.
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Procedure for Ship Familiarization for New Crew Members on Ships
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Procedure for Ship Familiarization for New Crew Members on Ships
New crew members joining a ship must be familiarized with their duties and important information about the ship. This is to ensure that the new people onboard ship understand their responsibilities thoroughly before commencing their duties.
It is the duty of the master of the ship to ensure that each new crew member is given proper familiarization training to ensure personal safety and well-being of the ship.
The master would designate a qualified person in charge of training the new crew members of the ship.
Though all crew personnel joining the ship have to do STCW training, there are several specific instructions, which are important for safe operations on ships.
The main aim of the familiarization training is to make the new crew aware of important safety procedures that are to be carried out on ships while working or during an emergency situations. It is the duty of the officer in charge of the training to train the new... less
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6 Issues Every Seafarer Going to the Sea Should Know
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6 Issues Every Seafarer Going to the Sea Should Know
Bal and mental strength to working in a not-so-friendly environment on the ship.
There are several issues that a seafarer faces today. Maritime piracy, rough environment and weather etc. are some of the main ones. However, there are a few issues that have been affecting seafarers at the professional level for some time now.
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In this article, we have enumerated six such issues which every seafarer should be aware of.
1. Suspension of Seafarers’ Certificate of Competency
Sometimes knowingly or unknowingly seafarers perform actions which results in the suspension of their certificate of competency (COC). When a seafarer is found guilty of any unlawful activity, the concerned authority has got full rights to temporary or permanently suspend seafarer’s COC. Every seafarer should therefore know the reasons which can lead to suspension of his COC and his career at the sea.
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New SOLAS requirements for lifeboat servicing
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Michael Røssland, Vice President, Norsafe Academy focused on the “New SOLAS requirements for lifeboat servicing“. He referred to the new resolution and amendments to SOLAS approved by IMO regarding requirements for periodic service of lifesaving equipment. Mr Røssland explained that this resolution requires documented competency and approval of personnel conducting services and outlined necessary actions for vessels, shipowners, flag, class and servicing companies to comply.
A new resolution concerning Life Saving Appliances (lifeboats, davits, winches, rescue boats, hooks) has been approved by IMO and as every regulation has its challenges when it comes to implementation, we are going to address what this will specifically require.
During last decades, several accidents, detention and losses that have been reported and calling for new regulations. Ten years ago, the MSC Circ.1206 addressed seven main reasons for lifeboat acc... less
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Hurtigruten Hybrid Explorer Ships Claims To Revolutionise Adventure Travel At Sea
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The Norwegian exploration cruise line Hurtigruten has placed an order for two new hybrid powered expedition ships at Kleven Yards, due to be delivered in 2018 and 2019, in addition to an option for two additional vessels.
These ground-breaking expedition ships will revolutionise adventure travel at sea. We are combining Hurtigruten’s more than 120-years know-how with cutting-edge technology and design, and a strong commitment to sustainability, to offer the modern-day adventure traveller unprecedented experiences, says Hurtigruten CEO Daniel Skjeldam.
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Hurtigruten has now decided to name the first two ships “Roald Amundsen” and “Fridtjof Nansen” after the two most influential Norwegian polar pioneers from the era when the company itself first started offering adventure travels.
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Panama Canal Records Third Highest Annual Cargo Tonnage Post Expansion
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At the close of the 2016 fiscal year (FY16), the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) recorded the third-highest annual tonnage in its history, welcoming 330.7 million Panama Canal tons (PC/UMS).
A total of 13,114 vessels transited the Panama Canal during the fiscal period from October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016. Of these, 238 were Neopanamax vessels that took advantage of the newly opened Expanded Canal during the first three months of its operation, accounting for 18.2 million PC/UMS.
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“Despite the international shipping downturn this past year, we recorded one of the highest annual tonnage figures since the opening of the original Canal 102 years ago,” said Panama Canal Administrator Jorge L. Quijano. “This latest success reinforces the continued strategic importance of the route and the growing value that recent investments in the Canal will bring to the maritime industry.”
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Transocean raises $600m for new drillship
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Offshore driller Transocean has closed a $600m note offering, where proceeds will be used to partially finance newbuild drillship Deepwater Thalassa.
The 7.75% senior secured notes, due 2024, will raise net proceeds of $584m for subsidiary Transocean Phoenix 2 Limited to partially finance the vessel, which was delivered by Korea’s DSME in February.
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MSC Takes Trophy For Greenest Ship Of The Year
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MSC has been acknowledged for its environmental efforts, picking up the top award for Greenest Ship of the Year at the International Green Shipping Awards.
Held this week as part of a summit event in Rotterdam, the awards applaud those in the maritime industry who have introduced successful sustainability practices within their core business.
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MSC was shortlisted alongside UASC, Marinvest and d’Amico Shipping Group.
Chief Sustainable Development Officer Dirk Vande Velde attended the event to collect the award.
He said: “Winning this award is a great acknowledgment of the work which has been put in across the MSC business to ensure that we are operating our vessels in a more sustainable way.
“We have a very young fleet compared with many operators in the industry, and our newer vessels are fitted with G95 engines which are already compliant with industry standards which will not come in unt... less
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Damen To Develop Innovative Ballast Water Treatment System
Damen Green Solutions has signed a letter of intent with Norwegian company TeamTec to supply and service the innovative AVITALISTM ballast water treatment system. The system combines filtration and a proven, eco-friendly chemical treatment solution optimised for medium-sized to large vessels. The system is highly effective in water of any salinity, turbidity or temperature.
The intention is to advance to a full partnership by the end of 2016. Currently AVITALISTM is undergoing ship board testing IMO type approval and USCG land-based testing. It is anticipated that IMO type approval will be achieved in the first half of 2017, followed by USCG type approval later the same year.
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The chemical used in the treatment process is PERACLEAN® Ocean, developed by Evonik Industries AG, the leading German speciality chemicals company. The PERACLEAN® family of biocides is well proven and widely used in the... less
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Qatari Coast Guard Gets Its First Rolls-Royce Powered Vessel
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Qatari Coast Guard Gets Its First Rolls-Royce Powered Vessel
Qatar’s Coast Guard Command has taken delivery of the first in a series of 17 composite hull boats powered and propelled by MTU high-speed engines and Rolls-Royce Kamewa waterjets.
The vessels, two Ares 75 and one Ares 110 Hercules, will be the first three boats of this programme to be delivered by the end of this month. Two additional boats are planned to be delivered by the end of the year; one Ares 75 and one 110 Hercules. Meanwhile, preparations for the construction of the first Ares 150 class boat have already been completed and its launch is expected towards the end of next year.
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Rolls-Royce is supplying a total of 46 engines and waterjets, across the three different sizes of craft in a deal worth over £15 million. The project covers the delivery of five 24m Ares 75 Hercules, ten 34.5m Ares 110 Hercules, and two 48m Ares 150 Hercules boats.
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Rolls-Royce To Power New York’s Newest Luxury Ferry
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Rolls-Royce has won a contract to supply power and propulsion to New York’s newest and largest high-speed luxury ferry.
The catamaran, operated by New Jersey based Seastreak, will carry up to 600 passengers between Monmouth County, New Jersey and Wall Street in less than 40 minutes at a top speed of 35 knots.
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Power comes from four high-speed MTU diesel engines type 12V 4000 M64 from Rolls-Royce. The engines will be EPA Tier III compliant and offer the lowest emissions on the market. The four engines will drive four Rolls-Royce Kamewa 63S4 waterjets, providing both reliability and redundancy.
This new vessel, together with improvements to three Seastreak-class vessels, will require the investment of more than $24 million dollars.
Seastreak’s President, James A. Barker, said: “These investments reflect our continuing commitment to our customers, and ensures that they will enjoy a mod... less
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“Wellness at Sea” Conference To Explore Impact of Crew Welfare On the Bottom Line
By MI News Network | In: Shipping News | Last Updated on November 24, 2016
Leaders in the shipping industry are being urged to find out how improving crew welfare can have a positive impact on their bottom line at a ground-breaking conference in Singapore.
The Wellness at Sea Conference, organised by Sailors’ Society in conjunction with Alexony, and sponsored by Inmarsat and Dorian LPG, will take place on January 17 at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel.
The conference is an industry first due to its focus on crew welfare, addressing the key factors affecting seafarers’ on-board health and well-being. The keynote speaker will be Warwick Norman, Chief Executive Officer of Rightship.
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Checks to Perform on Ship before Coming out of the Dry Dock
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By KaranC | In: Guidelines | Last Updated on July 21, 2016
Dry dock is like a routine health check up for ships so that they live a long and healthy life. Dry dock schedule of every ship is laid down by the administration and every ship owner and operator has to follow the rules.
As much important it is to check conditions required for entering a dry dock, so much important it is to consider checks need to be done before the dock is flooded and ship is taken out of the dry dock. Let’s find out the exact procedure to be followed on a ship coming out of the dry dock.
It is extremely important to maintain a checklist of things and procedure to be done before undocking and not to miss any vital point which will lead to delay in undocking.
Following things must be checked by a responsible engineer and deck officers before water is filled up in the dock:
All Departments in charge to confirm that repairs assigne... less
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Understanding Components and Design of Exhaust Gas System of Mai... moreUnderstanding Components and Design of Exhaust Gas System of Main Engine On Ship
By Anish | In: Main Engine | Last Updated on November 22, 2016
On ships, the work done by marine engines to keep the plant running for propelling a ship requires burning of fuel. The energy converted inside the cylinder of the engine is not 100% efficient conversion as part of it is lost in the form of exhaust gases.
The modern exhaust gas system of marine engines is designed in such a way that the unused gases coming out of the cylinders are further directed to turbocharger and exhaust gas boiler to recover most of the waste energy from the same.
Components for the Exhaust Gas system of Engine:
To utilise the maximum energy from the waste gases, the exhaust gas system of marine engine is provided with the following components:
Exhaust gas pipes
Exhaust gas boiler
Silencer
Spark arrester
Expansion joints
Exhaust gas-piping system for marine engine:
The exhaust gas piping system conveys the gas fro... less
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Top 10 Largest Warships in the World
By maritime magazine -
Nov... moreTop 10 Largest Warships in the World
By maritime magazine -
November 14, 2016
It is a natural human desire to build things bigger, faster and stronger then what came before. In the military world, this adage has held true over the centuries as various nations and states sought to build the biggest militaries with the strongest weaponry. Perhaps nowhere is this competitive nature more evident than in the navies of the various countries. Having a numerically large navy is a symbol of wealth and power. It also reflects that nation’s ability to influence the rest of the world or impose its will on others. With the introduction of airpower, nuclear weapons and space technology throughout the 20th Century, the role of the navy changed somewhat. That said, a capable navy remains an important tool to move your forces around the world, control an area of water or send a political message to another state.
Within the navies of the world, an assortment of ships make up the fleet. From tankers and s... less
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Fake representatives of real shipping companies are pre... more
Fake representatives of real shipping companies are preying on unemployed seafarers
By Humans At Sea -
October 18, 2016
Recently, one of my former students almost became a victim of a scam targeting seafarers with offers of employment at ridiculously high wages and with generous benefits. Even in good times, 4.580 GBP per month for a 3rd officer position with 3.500 GBP travel allowance would be incredibly tempting – so, with severe wage pressure now everywhere, even very alert seafarers may be tempted to follow up on such an offer.
The scam starts off more or less benignly – a contract is sent over! But, unlike typical employment offers, this one does not involve any sort of screening. Miraculously, the candidate has already been accepted for the position, all he needs to do is sign and send the contract back. The deadline for this? Suspiciously short: one week, maybe even less.
When I first encountered this scam, I wondered what the angle was – h... less
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Types of Lifeboat Release Mechanisms & SOLAS Requirements for Lifeboats
By Anish | In: Maritime Law | Last Updated on May 6, 2016
There are different types of lifeboats used on board a ship on the basis of the type of ship and other special requirements. Not all the lifeboats have the same type of releasing mechanisms, for the launching of a lifeboat depends on several other factors. In this article we will take a look at the main types of lifeboat releasing mechanisms and also learn about the SOLAS requirements for lifeboats.
Types of lifeboat releases: On load and off load release.
There are two types of lifeboat releasing mechanisms- on load and off load. These mechanisms release the boat from the davit, which is attached to a wire or fall by means of a hook. By releasing the hook the lifeboat can be set free to propel away from the ship.
Credits: Remi Jouan/wikipedia.org
Off load mechanism:
The off load mechanism releases the boat after the load of the boat is t... less
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World’s Largest Cruise Line Continues Growth With MAN Engi... moreWorld’s Largest Cruise Line Continues Growth With MAN Engines
MAN Diesel & Turbo has won the engine-supply contract from Fincantieri for newbuildings ordered by Costa Asia and P&O Cruises, Australia. The two companies are members of Carnival Corporation & plc, the world’s largest leisure travel company with a combined fleet of over 100 ships across 10 cruise-line brands.
Each vessel will feature 2 × 14V48/60CR + 3 × 8L48/60CR medium-speed MAN engines, providing 62,400 kW installed power. The engines will be delivered to Fincantieri’s shipyards in Monfalcone (Trieste) and Marghera (Venice) between August 2017 and September 2019.
Image Credits: dieselturbo.man.eu
Each newbuilding will weigh 133,500 gross tonnes, have a length of 323 m, a passenger capacity of 4,000, and carry a crew of 1,450 personnel. Lex Nijsen – Head of Four-Stroke Marine – MAN Diesel & Turbo, said: “We are extremely pleased with the continuation of what has been a very positive development for u... less
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MAN Diesel & Turbo Wins Order For World’s First HyProp ECO System
By MI News Network | In: Shipping News | Last Updated on November 7, 2016
MAN Diesel & Turbo has won the order for a complete propulsion package for a chemical tanker. As a world-first, the package features a full HyProp ECO system with PTO/PTH; HyProp ECO is an innovative, fuel-saving, hybrid propulsion system.
The system will be employed aboard a 7,500-dwt stainless-steel chemical tanker ordered and operated by IÇDAŞ Çelik Enerji Tersane Ve Ulaşim Sanayi AŞ in Turkey. The propulsion package also features a MAN 6L32/44CR common-rail main engine, an MAN Alpha Kappel propeller and an MAN SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) system capable of operating on MGO, MDO and HFO. A delivery date for the newbuilding has been scheduled for September 2017.
Image Credits: dieselturbo.man.eu
Lex Nijsen, Head of Four-Stroke Marine, MAN Diesel & Turbo, said: “For many applications, a hybrid propulsion sy... less
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8 Important Points For Inspection and Maintenance of Ship’... more8 Important Points For Inspection and Maintenance of Ship’s Engine Room Crane
By Anish | In: Marine Technology | Last Updated on October 8, 2016
Whether it’s overhauling of main engine/ machinery or shifting of heavy parts, the engine room crane is regularly used for “heavy-duty” jobs, which are usually beyond the physical capabilities of the engine room crew.
Th engine room personnel are qualified to operate the crane in a safe manner but as a machinery, the crane is subjected to breakdowns if proper maintenance and care is not taken. The scenario can be worse if the crane fails in the middle of lifting the load or while carrying out important machinery overhauling.
As a responsible officer on ship, the engineers using the crane must do regular inspection and scheduled maintenance to ensure the crane works safely without giving up at all times.
The engine room crane has a Safe Working Load (SWL) limit, which should never be crossed at all times. The crane ... less
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“Wellness at Sea” Conference To Explore Impact of Crew Welfare On the Bottom Line
By MI News Network | In: Shipping News | Last Updated on November 24, 2016
Leaders in the shipping industry are being urged to find out how improving crew welfare can have a positive impact on their bottom line at a ground-breaking conference in Singapore.
The Wellness at Sea Conference, organised by Sailors’ Society in conjunction with Alexony, and sponsored by Inmarsat and Dorian LPG, will take place on January 17 at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel.
The conference is an industry first due to its focus on crew welfare, addressing the key factors affecting seafarers’ on-board health and well-being. The keynote speaker will be Warwick Norman, Chief Executive Officer of Rightship.
It will offer holistic ways to improve crew wellness and will explore how this will not only benefit safety and efficiency, but also contribute directly to the financial health of the bus... less
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Checks to Perform on Ship before Coming out of the Dry Dock
&nbs... moreChecks to Perform on Ship before Coming out of the Dry Dock
By KaranC | In: Guidelines | Last Updated on July 21, 2016
Dry dock is like a routine health check up for ships so that they live a long and healthy life. Dry dock schedule of every ship is laid down by the administration and every ship owner and operator has to follow the rules.
As much important it is to check conditions required for entering a dry dock, so much important it is to consider checks need to be done before the dock is flooded and ship is taken out of the dry dock. Let’s find out the exact procedure to be followed on a ship coming out of the dry dock.
It is extremely important to maintain a checklist of things and procedure to be done before undocking and not to miss any vital point which will lead to delay in undocking.
Following things must be checked by a responsible engineer and deck officers before water is filled up in the dock:
All Departments in charge to confirm that repairs assigne... less
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Understanding Components and Design of Exhaust Gas System of Mai... moreUnderstanding Components and Design of Exhaust Gas System of Main Engine On Ship
By Anish | In: Main Engine | Last Updated on November 22, 2016
On ships, the work done by marine engines to keep the plant running for propelling a ship requires burning of fuel. The energy converted inside the cylinder of the engine is not 100% efficient conversion as part of it is lost in the form of exhaust gases.
The modern exhaust gas system of marine engines is designed in such a way that the unused gases coming out of the cylinders are further directed to turbocharger and exhaust gas boiler to recover most of the waste energy from the same.
Components for the Exhaust Gas system of Engine:
To utilise the maximum energy from the waste gases, the exhaust gas system of marine engine is provided with the following components:
Exhaust gas pipes
Exhaust gas boiler
Silencer
Spark arrester
Expansion joints
Exhaust gas-piping system for marine engine:
The exhaust gas piping system conveys the gas fro... less
Last post by news news - February 2, 2018
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Top 10 Largest Warships in the World
By maritime magazine -
Nov... moreTop 10 Largest Warships in the World
By maritime magazine -
November 14, 2016
It is a natural human desire to build things bigger, faster and stronger then what came before. In the military world, this adage has held true over the centuries as various nations and states sought to build the biggest militaries with the strongest weaponry. Perhaps nowhere is this competitive nature more evident than in the navies of the various countries. Having a numerically large navy is a symbol of wealth and power. It also reflects that nation’s ability to influence the rest of the world or impose its will on others. With the introduction of airpower, nuclear weapons and space technology throughout the 20th Century, the role of the navy changed somewhat. That said, a capable navy remains an important tool to move your forces around the world, control an area of water or send a political message to another state.
Within the navies of the world, an assortment of ships make up the fleet. From tankers and s... less
Last post by news news - February 2, 2018
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Fake representatives of real shipping companies are pre... more
Fake representatives of real shipping companies are preying on unemployed seafarers
By Humans At Sea -
October 18, 2016
Recently, one of my former students almost became a victim of a scam targeting seafarers with offers of employment at ridiculously high wages and with generous benefits. Even in good times, 4.580 GBP per month for a 3rd officer position with 3.500 GBP travel allowance would be incredibly tempting – so, with severe wage pressure now everywhere, even very alert seafarers may be tempted to follow up on such an offer.
The scam starts off more or less benignly – a contract is sent over! But, unlike typical employment offers, this one does not involve any sort of screening. Miraculously, the candidate has already been accepted for the position, all he needs to do is sign and send the contract back. The deadline for this? Suspiciously short: one week, maybe even less.
When I first encountered this scam, I wondered what the angle was – h... less
Last post by news news - February 2, 2018
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Marine Insight
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Types of Lifeboat Release Mechanisms & SOLAS Requirements for Lifeboats
By Anish | In: Maritime Law | Last Updated on May 6, 2016
There are different types of lifeboats used on board a ship on the basis of the type of ship and other special requirements. Not all the lifeboats have the same type of releasing mechanisms, for the launching of a lifeboat depends on several other factors. In this article we will take a look at the main types of lifeboat releasing mechanisms and also learn about the SOLAS requirements for lifeboats.
Types of lifeboat releases: On load and off load release.
There are two types of lifeboat releasing mechanisms- on load and off load. These mechanisms release the boat from the davit, which is attached to a wire or fall by means of a hook. By releasing the hook the lifeboat can be set free to propel away from the ship.
Credits: Remi Jouan/wikipedia.org
Off load mechanism:
The off load mechanism releases the boat after the load of the boat is t... less
Last post by news news - November 14, 2016
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World’s Largest Cruise Line Continues Growth With MAN Engi... moreWorld’s Largest Cruise Line Continues Growth With MAN Engines
MAN Diesel & Turbo has won the engine-supply contract from Fincantieri for newbuildings ordered by Costa Asia and P&O Cruises, Australia. The two companies are members of Carnival Corporation & plc, the world’s largest leisure travel company with a combined fleet of over 100 ships across 10 cruise-line brands.
Each vessel will feature 2 × 14V48/60CR + 3 × 8L48/60CR medium-speed MAN engines, providing 62,400 kW installed power. The engines will be delivered to Fincantieri’s shipyards in Monfalcone (Trieste) and Marghera (Venice) between August 2017 and September 2019.
Image Credits: dieselturbo.man.eu
Each newbuilding will weigh 133,500 gross tonnes, have a length of 323 m, a passenger capacity of 4,000, and carry a crew of 1,450 personnel. Lex Nijsen – Head of Four-Stroke Marine – MAN Diesel & Turbo, said: “We are extremely pleased with the continuation of what has been a very positive development for u... less
Last post by news news - November 27, 2017
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Marine Insight
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MAN Diesel & Turbo Wins Order For World’s First HyProp ECO System
By MI News Network | In: Shipping News | Last Updated on November 7, 2016
MAN Diesel & Turbo has won the order for a complete propulsion package for a chemical tanker. As a world-first, the package features a full HyProp ECO system with PTO/PTH; HyProp ECO is an innovative, fuel-saving, hybrid propulsion system.
The system will be employed aboard a 7,500-dwt stainless-steel chemical tanker ordered and operated by IÇDAŞ Çelik Enerji Tersane Ve Ulaşim Sanayi AŞ in Turkey. The propulsion package also features a MAN 6L32/44CR common-rail main engine, an MAN Alpha Kappel propeller and an MAN SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) system capable of operating on MGO, MDO and HFO. A delivery date for the newbuilding has been scheduled for September 2017.
Image Credits: dieselturbo.man.eu
Lex Nijsen, Head of Four-Stroke Marine, MAN Diesel & Turbo, said: “For many applications, a hybrid propulsion sy... less
Last post by news news - November 27, 2017
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8 Important Points For Inspection and Maintenance of Ship’... more8 Important Points For Inspection and Maintenance of Ship’s Engine Room Crane
By Anish | In: Marine Technology | Last Updated on October 8, 2016
Whether it’s overhauling of main engine/ machinery or shifting of heavy parts, the engine room crane is regularly used for “heavy-duty” jobs, which are usually beyond the physical capabilities of the engine room crew.
Th engine room personnel are qualified to operate the crane in a safe manner but as a machinery, the crane is subjected to breakdowns if proper maintenance and care is not taken. The scenario can be worse if the crane fails in the middle of lifting the load or while carrying out important machinery overhauling.
As a responsible officer on ship, the engineers using the crane must do regular inspection and scheduled maintenance to ensure the crane works safely without giving up at all times.
The engine room crane has a Safe Working Load (SWL) limit, which should never be crossed at all times. The crane ... less
Last post by news news - November 27, 2017
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DNV GL Certifies Germany’s First Accommodation Platform For Offshore Wind Farms
By MI News Network | In: Shipping News | Last Updated on November 8, 2016
DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts and certification body, has awarded Vattenfall with a final statement of compliance for its offshore accommodation platform. This is the first offshore platform in the North Sea to host up to 50 operation and maintenance staff members working at the nearby DanTysk offshore wind farm. As the offshore wind farm is 90km away from the nearest harbour, project developer Vattenfall designed the unique offshore structure to enable staff to live independently close to the wind farm without any outside support for up to three weeks.
The offshore wind accommodation platform sets unique challenges to the certification process. As required for all German offshore sites, the certification was carried out according to the requirements of the German Federal Maritime... less
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