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Bridge resource management explored in issue seven of The Navigator magazine

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The latest issue of The Navigator – The Nautical Institute's popular, free publication – tackles the important topic of excellence in bridge resource management this issue. The 12-page publication, aimed at marine navigational officers at all stages in their career, launches its seventh issue today (Wednesday), marking the start of its third year of production. Editor of The Navigator, Emma Ward, said: "Bridge resources can be a vessel's strongest asset or weakest point. Through effective training and solid teamwork, mistakes made by individuals can become lessons learned, rather than devastating

catastrophes. This is why we were so keen to focus on effective bridge resource management for this issue, to ensure our readers appreciate how important it is to get it right for a successful, incident-free voyage." The bridge resource management issue covers such topics as shore-based training, best practice onboard ship, the human machine interface and lessons learned from a tanker accident caused by inadequate bridge resource management.

David Patraiko, Director of Projects for The Nautical Institute, added: "Bridge resource management is the process and practice of using all available information and assistance to ensure that navigators make the best possible decisions. To get the best out of these resources, it is essential to train regularly, practise using them together and always reflect on how improvements can be made, whether things go right or wrong." The Nautical Institute launched its Navigator distributor scheme over the summer, encouraging a wider, global distribution of the free magazine to as many professional marine navigators as possible. Anyone interested in becoming a distributor can sign-up online at the Institute’s website (www.nautinst.org/en/Publications/the-navigator/ ). The Navigator is produced for free by The Nautical Institute with support from the Royal Institute of Navigation. It is freely available to all shipping companies and navigators in printed format or in digital format as an App, pdf and online desktop magazine via The Nautical Institute’s website. Printed copies are currently distributed alongside The Nautical Institute's membership magazine, Seaways, as well as through welfare missions, shipping companies and maritime training establishments.

The 2011 built MAERSK ELBA seen last Monday outbound from the Pasir Panjang Container terminal navigating the

Jong Fairway passing Bukom Island before joining the TSS in the Singapore Straits, the 366 mtr long 13.092 TEU Fully Cellular container vessel is owned by Rickmers Shipmanagement-SNG and registered at the Marshall Island (Majuro) is

built at Hyundai Heavy Industries Co Ltd - Ulsan Yard under Hull No.: 217, and powered by 1 Hyundai Heavy Industries Co Ltd - South Korea built Wartsila 12RT-flex96C 12 Cy main engine of 68,640 kW (93,323 hp) at 102 rpm

with a fuel consumption of 274 tonnes / day by a speed of 24.7 knots, the max speed of the vessel is 26.2 knots Photo : Piet Sinke © CLICK on the photo or HERE ( for another shot )

Maintenance at Shell North Sea oil rig to resume after accident

Maintenance at Royal Dutch Shell's Brent Alpha platform in the North Sea will resume after the completion of an operation to move a container that fell into the sea on Sunday evening, Shell said. Shell had to evacuate non-essential staff from the oil rig on Monday and depressurised Brent Alpha and Brent Bravo as a precaution following the incident, which involved the mechanical failure of a crane. Around 30 employees were left on the platform to support

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the recovery operation. Shell said the container had been placed in a "safe area" on the sea bed shortly before 0800 hours on Tuesday morning."The operation to move the container to the sea bed, at a depth of 140 metres, was carried out by personnel on board the Normand Subsea Dive Support Vessel, which arrived on scene at approximately 0100 hours on 30 September," a spokesperson for Shell said in an emailed statement.She added that the container would be safely recovered in due course.Both Brent Alpha and Brent Bravo were already shut down due to the ongoing maintenance so oil output has not been affected. Shell added that production from the FLAGS pipeline, which starts at Brent Alpha and carries gas from a number of nearby fields to the St Fergus terminal, is being returned to normal. Source : Reuters (Reporting by Claire Milhench; editing by Jason Neely)

Hamburg-Sud’s 111.700 DWT 300 mtr long SAN CHRISTOBAL leaving the west bound TSS in the Singapore Straits and turning to port into the Jong Fairway enroute the Pasir Panjang Container Terminal, the SAN CHRISTOBAL was christened August 28th 2014, at the Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea. The vessel is the second newbuild in the series of three new “San”-class ships. San”-class has a nominal slot capacity of 9,034 TEU, and the “SAN CHRISTOBAL” and her sister ships each have 1,370 reefer slots. As of September, the “SAN CHRISTOBAL” is operating between Asia and the East coast of South America. A part of the vessel’s cargo consist of reefer goods,

including frozen meat, fruit and vegetables. The Main engine with an output of 36,440 kW is giving the liner a speed of 22 knots Photo’s : Piet Sinke © CLICK on the photos to view the High Rez version photos!

Skirts and dresses banned from offshore helicopter flights

Women travelling to and from offshore oil and gas installations are now banned from wearing skirts and dresses as part of new safety measures.Passengers will also have to wear three layers of clothing under their survival suits in winter, and two in summer.The standardised clothing policy is designed to improve the chance of survival for workers if helicopters have to ditch into the sea.Shorts, hoodies, high-heels and sandals have also been banned. The offshore helicopter industry has been trying to improve safety since four people died when a helicopter ditched off Shetland in


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August last year. The offshore union the RMT said it welcomed the new rules because they created clarity for those working in the industry. Source : BBC

The Damen group built OFFSHORE WADDENZEE has just transferred personel onto the Cable laying vessel HAM 602 , a DP vessel that is laying the inter array cables. The site benefits from being just a 50 minute passage from Marina Seaport in Ijmuiden where all the vessels are based. The 50 bedroom accommodation vessel ”BRILLIANT” is providing the sleeping and food arrangements for the site workers and is proving very popular as it is moored immediately alongside our vessels in the marina. Photo : Chris Stopford UK Superintendent Workships Contractors ©

Two US Federal Maritime Commissioners want to slow down 2M

THE much vaunted alliance between Maersk and Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has run into trouble at the US Federal Maritime Commission where two commisioners are seeking a stop-the-clock 45-day delay in review procedings.Lloyds List understands that there is still a risk that the 45-day review period could be halted before the October 10 deadline. While FMC staff have recommended that 2M is given the go-ahead, the five commissioners have the final say and there is no unanimity at this late stage. This is what senior Maersk and MSC executives sought to avoid when they flew to Washington to answer questions from the commissioners. But Commissioners William Doyle and Richard Lidinsky say they are inclined to call for the review to be stopped, but a majority vote would be required to suspend the process.They want to be sure that 2M really is a straightforward vessel-sharing agreement, with no hidden powers, said the report. Source : Asian Shipper

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Shiplive photo The ANL WARRINGA enroute Rotterdam-Europoort CLICK on the photo and Photo / Video

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Safety Digest 2/2014 The MAIB publications team have published Safety Digest 2/2014 today. The MAIB Safety Digest is a compendium of anonymous articles involving vessels from the merchant, fishing and small craft sector, which draws the attention of the marine community to some of the lessons arising from investigations into recent accidents and incidents.Click at the banner left

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Maersk to plans newbuilding program for 2015

Maersk plans to launch its next newbuilding program in 2015, as it seeks to continue to expand in line with market growth. The company said that it plans to add 425,000 teu of new owned capacity for delivery in 2017-19. The new program will concern mainly big ships of above 10,000 teu as Maersk will make use of the charter market for its vessel requirements below 10,000 teu.The only exception is the potential investment in ships of below 5,000 teu for

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trading in North Europe under the Seago Line banner, in connection with new Sulphur Emission Control Area (SECA) regulations. Maersk said that it is exploring scrubber and LNG technology for the new Seago ships.Maersk’s last newbuilding program was initiated in 2011 when it ordered the 20 ‘Triple E’ class ships of 18,270 teu (now advertised by Maersk as 18,340 teu ships). The last of the ’EEE’ class ships is planned for delivery in September 2015. The new Maersk investment plan will leave it without any new ship deliveries in 2016 and Maersk will need to rely on chartered ships to meet its tonnage requirements until the next round of newbuildings come on stream. Source : Alphaliner

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ITIC urges shipbrokers to put it in writing

Specialist transport intermediary insurer, ITIC, has warned shipbrokers that they face the risk of serious financial loss if they fail to ensure that all parties to fixture agreements are in possession of full, confirmed information prior to the conclusion of negotiations. In the latest issue of its Claims Review, ITIC cites the case of a shipboker asked by a charterer to increase the volume of cargo already booked under a contract of affreightment. The broker, working from home, contacted the owner via text to ask if there was additional space available on the ship. The owner responded ‘Max load 18k’, whereupon the charterer, having initially booked 15,000 tonnes of cargo, sold an additional 2,500 tonnes to its client.

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Once the sale was concluded and the ship nominated, it transpired that there was no extra space available on board. In fact, the extra space had never been available. The charterer had no option but to book the extra cargo with another ship on the spot market, at a freight rate approximately $80,000 higher than that under the original contract of affreightment.The charterer held the owner responsible, but the owner rejected the claim on the basis that there was no formal offer/option given for the additional space. The charterer then looked to recover the additional cost from the broker, maintaining that the broker had not made it clear that it did not have a firm option to ship the additional cargo. The issue was ultimately settled with each party absorbing some of the costs, the broker’s contribution being reimbursed by ITIC.In another case, a shipbroker was asked to find a suitable ship to transport a consignment of steel pipes. Shortly after negotiations had started, the charterer informed the broker of an additional dunnage requirement between each of the layers of pipes. But the broker failed to forward this new information to the owner, and it was only when the ship was fully fixed that it transpired that the dunnage requirement meant that the vessel was too small to carry the cargo The owner refused to accept the unilateral cancellation of the fixture and reserved its right to deadfreight in the absence of a full cargo. Efforts to find alternative employment were unsuccessful, and the claim was passed on to the shipbroker, on the grounds that it had not relayed the message. The claim was settled by ITIC.ITIC says, “It is important to ensure that all parties have the correct information. If the broker is not clear as to what has been agreed, it is unlikely that the other parties will be any clearer. A short message, in writing, should be passed between all relevant parties in order to avoid any misunderstandings or incorrect assumptions.” ITIC is managed by Thomas Miller. More details about the club and the services it offers can be found on ITIC’s website at www.itic-insure.com

The SEATREASURE assisted by the SIRIUS and EDDY 1 into the Ijmuiden Locks

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Poland eyes new investment opportunity in Nigerian maritime, shipyard

Determined to partner with Nigeria in the development of its maritime sector, Poland has expressed interest to invest in critical infrastructure, such as ship building and maintenance yard, as well as human capacity development. Andrzej Dycha, Polish deputy minister of economy, said Nigeria’s position in Africa in terms of economy and potential prompted the delegation’s visit to Nigeria, pledging that Poland would cooperate with Nigeria in developing the shipyard and other maritime facilities in the country.During a recent courtesy visit to Idris Umar, minister of transport, in Abuja,

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Dycha, who was accompanied by some Polish entrepreneurs, revealed that Polish economy offered a good platform for ventures that could provide good environment for infrastructure development.“We can offer soft loan at below 1 percent interest to finance the development of maritime academy,” he said.Przemyslaw Niesiolowski, Polish ambassador to Nigeria, who led the delegation, said his country was also interested in investing in development of maritime education in Nigeria.He said Poland had some expertise and technical know-how on railway development, transportation network and infrastructure planning, expressing optimism that if bilateral relationship was established between both countries, there would be great improvement in the maritime industry in Nigeria.

Idris Umar, in his response, expressed Federal Government’s willingness to partner Poland in maritime development in order to foster the growth of the industry in Nigeria, adding that Nigeria had a lot of maritime opportunities for investors to tap into.The minster highlighted the ongoing development of NIMASA shipyard and dockyard facility which groundbreaking ceremony was performed by President Goodluck Jonathan on May 10, 2014 as one the available opportunities.He noted that the shipyard, located in Okerenkoko, Delta State, was expected to build and maintain vessels when completed.According to Umar, Nigeria was seriously looking for technical partners and private investors in shipyard infrastructural development, further disclosing that discussion on development of the maritime sector would commence between both countries soon. Source : Business Day

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resultaat The BARBARA enroute Antwerp – Photo : Henk de Winde ©

Pola Maritime in talks for more handysize newbuilds

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Pola Maritime is in talks with China’s Qingshan Shipyard for another series of handysize bulkers having taken delivery of the last in the previous series it ordered. Pola took delivery of the 37,500 dwt Pola Palekh on 15 September. “Pola is now under negotiation with the shipyard to build another series of handysize units for delivery in 2016-2017,” the company said.Latest delivery brings Pola’s fleet to 20 vessels. The company is planning to expand its fleet to 35 handysizes by the end 2015 through a mix of long term charters, secondhand buys and partnerships. Source : seatrade –Global

CSSC enters Singapore Chinese state shipbuilding group CSSC has formed a joint venture to build and operate offshore vessels and platforms in Singapore.Rui Ling Offshore Engineering has been established with Titan Oil, the Sinocast news agency reported.

The company has registered capital of SGD 10m ($7.84m). CSSC Leasing controls 70% of Rui Ling, with Titan having the rest. The new venture will also charter and manage offshore vessels. Earlier this year it was reported that the group's vessel operating arm, CSSC Shipping, was planning to splash out CNY 7bn ($1.22bn) on newbuildings.

The company is looking to order bulkers, boxships and tankers, as well as offshore vessels and platforms at its yards.

The move comes at a time when CSSC is restructuring its Chinese yard interests, with an injection of southern assets into its Guangzhou Shipyard International unit likely.It could also purchase shipyards from third parties. Source : Tradewinds



Egyptian Customs Holiday Notice In view of the upcoming Greater Bairam Holiday (The Festival of Sacrifice) during the period from Friday 03/10 until Tuesday 07/10, due to customs offices closure as well all other governmental authorities, no parcel/custom clearance services will be available during this period. Banks will only be available to execute incoming transactions and issuance of bank drafts during the holiday vacation. All our offices will remain open and continue to operate 24 hrs as usual. Source : Dominion Shipping Agencies (Egypt)

Ex-cruise ship worker admits to beating and raping passenger on Valentine’s Day

Ketut Pujayasa, an Indonesian national, could get life in prison after pleading guilty in federal court to brutal Valentine’s Day attack on 31-year-old female passenger aboard Holland America cruise. Ketut Pujayasa confessed to raping and trying to throw a passenger overboard on Valentine's Day during a cruise that left Fort Lauderdale's Port Everglades. An Indonesian cruise ship worker who beat, raped and attempted to throw a female passenger overboard during a Holland America excursion from Fort Lauderdale pleaded guilty in federal court on Monday.

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Ketut Pujayasa, 29, a room service attendant on the MS Nieuw Amsterdam, changed his plea on charges of attempted murder and aggravated sexual assault, the Sun-Sentinel reported. Pujayasa, who did not accept a plea deal, could get life in prison when he is scheduled to be sentenced on Dec. 8.U.S. District Judge Jose E. Martinez asked Pujayasa on Monday if the prosecutor could prove the allegations against him. "Yes," Pujayasa said.

With the ship off the Honduran coast, prosecutors claim Pujayasa snuck into the bedroom of a 31-year-old woman enjoying a weeklong cruise and carried out his violent Valentine's Day attack. Source : Nydailynews

Tugboat tragedy widow backs inquiry decision

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THE wife of a man killed in the Flying Phantom tragedy has said she wants to try to move on with her life after the Crown Office revealed it will not hold a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths. Linda Cameron - whose husband Robert died in the tugboat accident - backed the Crown's decision, saying she felt her questions had already been answered in criminal proceedings against boat owner Svitzer Marine Limited and port operator Clydeport.

The families of Stephen Humphreys and Eric Blackley, who were also killed, are said to be content with the Crown's decision not to hold an inquiry.Mrs Cameron said: "I'm quite happy at the decision not to go ahead with a Fatal Accident Inquiry. They did ask our opinions before making the decision but I decided there would be nothing to be gained from an FAI."The Flying Phantom capsized in thick fog on the River Clyde in December 2007. Mr Cameron, 65, from Houston, Mr Humphreys, 33, from Greenock, and Mr Blackley, 57, from Gourock, were all killed, while a fourth crew member, Brian Aitchison, 37, from Coldingham in Berwickshire, managed to swim free from the vessel.

Since then, the men's relatives have faced a lengthy battle to hear what happened on that night.In October last year, Svitzer pled guilty to health and safety offences and was fined £1.7 million, while Clydeport was fined £650,000 last month after also pleading guilty.However, trade union Unite claimed that, despite the hefty fines imposed on the firms, the case highlights the urgent need for reform of the FAI system.

A Unite spokesman said: "It's fundamental that the families are satisfied with the determination of the Crown Office and we hope they can find some closure after all they have had to endure."Today's determination is another example of the glaring inefficiencies of our civil justice system and the inherent weakness of the system to protect the safety and rights of working people."From the outset if we had a swifter and more transparent FAI system then we would not have had to wait nearly seven years for companies like Svitzer Marine and Clydeport to finally admit their guilt - their culpability would have been established much earlier."A spokesman for the Crown Office confirmed it met with the families affected by the tragedy prior to making their decision,.Gary Aitken, head of the Crown's Health and Safety Division, said: "We regret the passage of time since that awful night but hope that people understand that, no matter how complex the circumstances or how detailed the investigation, the Crown will continue to hold businesses to account for their failures to discharge their responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work legislation to their employees and to anyone else affected by them.""The convictions mark, in a very public way, the wrongdoing perpetrated by the companies over an extended period of time. Systems have since been put in place to prevent a recurrence and the safety regime for towing operations is far more robust than what existed until 2007."The Scottish Government has announced plans to overhaul the FAI system but any proposed legislation is not expected to speed up decisions over inquiries when a criminal investigation has been launched. Source : heraldscotland

Harwich: Sadness as historic ferry link to Esbjerg lost, with loss of eight jobs in

Essex Sirena Seaways, which served the DFDS route from Harwich to Esbjerg until the service ended on September 29, 2014. The ferry will now be redeployed to its Estonia to Sweden route (Kapellskär to Paldiski) Sirena Seaways, which served the DFDS route from Harwich to Esbjerg until the service ended on September 29, 2014. The ferry will now be redeployed to its Estonia to Sweden route (Kapellskär

to Paldiski) Ferry operator DFDS closed its Harwich to Esbjerg link on Monday (September 29), with the loss of eight jobs on the Essex side and further redundancies at the onshore operations in Denmark. There were 140 jobs connected to the Sirena Seaways ferry, which operated every other day on a crossing which took 18 hours and had existed for 139 years. The 110 employed on the ship have been deployed to other vessels by the Danish owners.

Gert Jakobsen, vice president of DFDS Seaways Group Communications, said there was deep sadness within the company and among passengers at the loss of the route, but it was inevitable. A new European Union directive on sulphur emissions was the final straw, but other factors, including the loss of duty free in 1999 combined with fierce



competition from budget airlines, which were offering tickets as cheap as £40 to £50 for two-hour flights, had made the route financially unviable.

“On Sunday it departed from Harwich for the very last time and arrived on Monday at Esbjerg,” Mr Jakobsen said of the final voyage. “It was a sad day for our company.” He added: “We didn’t need an office in Harwich any more so unfortunately a few pepole were hit by it.”The Sirena Seaways, a freight and passenger vessel, will be redeployed to DFDS’s much shorter Sweden to Estonia link where it will not be hit by the sulphur directive, he said.

“To be fair, I have to say that the decline of this route started many years ago when duty free sales disappeared in 1999,” he said. “It was a very good reason to use this route, especially for many Danes. It meant the passenger numbers fell from 300,000 a year to less than 100,000 a year.”DFDS decided there were not enough passengers to justify a passenger-only route and combined it with freight in 2002 with the introduction of the Sirena Seaways.

However, by 2014, passenger numbers had plummeted to less than 80,000 a year. “It was quite a decline. The reason for the gradual erosion of passenger numbers was the competition with low cost airlines,” he said. “We were simply not able to compete with that.”DFDS has adapted its route network to the new demands, he said, and it remained a strong shipping company.“The sulphur rules speeded up what would probably come anyway,” he said.

However, the route was hugely popular among a loyal group, particularly of Danes keen to visit England to shop or visit relatives, he said. There had been an unprecedented outpouring of nostalgia at the loss of the link, and passengers had contacted the firm with their stories, including celebrating anniversaries and getting married on the route.“I have never, ever experienced that,” he said. “People have been kind. They have been friendly,” he added. “Actually, it has been quite touching to read all those messages from people who were very sad that route has been closed.”DFDS has maintained its other UK passenger routes including between Newcastle and Amsterdam, Dover to Dunkirk and Calais, Newhaven to Dieppe and Portsmouth to Le Havre, and a freight route linking Esbjerg and Immingham. However, Mr Jakobsen said he could not see the Harwich to Esbjerg route being revived.“It’s really difficult to predict the future, but as we see it now we don’t see that it would be possible to run a viable route,” he said. “It’s really a sad thing for many people and I can assure you it’s a really sad thing for all employees of DFDS.”Another Danish ferry firm, the Regina Line, has reportedly said it will be starting up a new service from Harwich to Denmark next Easter. Source: East Anglian Daily Times

Dredging International, Van Oord Praised by MUA

The International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) slammed the anti-union intentions of an Australian royal commission into trade unions. ITF affiliate the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) appeared on Monday at the Conservative government’s royal commission into trade union governance and corruption. Paddy Crumlin, MUA national secretary and president of the ITF, confirmed that while the MUA was prepared to participate in hearings, it stridently disagreed with the politics driving the inquiry. Mr Crumlin said the royal commission is draining AUD53 million from the public purse and that taxpayers’ money could be better spent elsewhere. “Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott is only interested in pursuing partisan politics through secondary processes,” he said. Crumlin pointed out that there are employers out there who still believe it is in their interest, and the national interest, to train local

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workers. The royal commission was told about arrangements where employers can contribute to legitimate training funds, such as Maritime Employees Training Ltd (METL) in Australia. “I commend the work of companies such as Dredging International and Van Oord who take pride in training local workers in Australia, as they do elsewhere with ITF affiliates internationally,” he said.He praised METL and its work as “a bona fide training initiative involving Australian employers and employee organizations to meet the maritime training requirement to deliver a long term sustainable plan for the development of Australian national resources and other national maritime labor supply requirements, consistent with ITF best practice.”He continued: “It is also consistent with international labor policy to resist social dumping and labor exploitation predicated on identifying tax avoidance and anti-labor initiatives that bypass genuine collective bargaining, freedom of association and fundamental International Labor Organization (ILO) and other international conventions.”Crumlin slammed the political intentions behind the commission: “It is a fundamental attack on sovereign labor rights and social dialog between the social partners and the ITF policy identifying the labor abuses inherent in the use of FOCs (flags of convenience) and the often abusive practices associated with them. The ITF is extremely alarmed by the politically motivated use of a royal commission by the Australian government to try to dilute or eliminate the legitimate rights of Australians to work in a their domestic maritime industry. This illustrates the importance of the ITF’s FOC campaign to ensure there is a genuine link between a domestic national industry and a legitimate national workforce. We will commit whatever resources we have available to ensure a legitimate and sustainable labor relationship between the Australian social partners. Shortcuts on that outcome will not be tolerated by the ITF.”He concluded: “The Abbott Government is being actively supported by the Australian Mines and Metals Association (AMMA) which not only wants to open the back door to sell out Australian jobs but also water down training requirements. The MUA is fully audited by independent external auditors and operates with full transparency. It’s clear that the Abbott government and its mates at AMMA would prefer to open the back door to cheap foreign labor – whether it’s in coastal shipping or the offshore oil and gas sector – rather than invest in Australia’s youth and indigenous workers.” Source: derdgingtoday

Koseq launches the Compact 502 The quick oil spill recovery solution for users of the next generation oil spill recovery technology

Koseq the Dutch inventor of the rigid sweeping arm and manufacturer of oil spill recovery equipment, introduces the Compact 502. We invite you to go ‘live’ and join our demonstration on Tuesday 14 October. Let’s meet at 13h in Vlaardingen. The ingenious all-in-one Compact 502 has been designed following the increasing demand for faster oil spill preparedness and actual recovery. Compact 502 The Compact 502 is the latest innovation from Koseq. It is a containerised, self-deploying oil spill recovery system that is built around the 5m-long compact rigid sweeping arm for quick intervention during oil spill recovery operations.The 20ft container possesses among the compact rigid sweeping arm a hydraulic



marine knuckle boom crane, a diesel-driven hydraulic power pack and an operator console. The compactness of the system enables the oil spill responder to transport the complete system to the vessel of opportunity (VOO) to start operations immediately.Please subscribe at [email protected] and get the full programm.

Wayne Thompson Wayne Thompson is a NZ Herald reporter.

A company which began as a one-boat minnow offering America's Cup sailing experiences is about to take on Auckland's major ferry company on the Auckland-Waiheke Island passenger run. Explore Group plans to start a scheduled timetable service from Saturday in a big step in the steadily expanding life of the eco-tourism and sailing venture over 15 years.

Explore managing director William Goodfellow, an Auckland born-and-bred yachtsman, started the business in 1999 on the back of New Zealand's win in the America's Cup and expanded it to the Bay of Islands and Australia. A refurbished 25m catamaran which carries 225 passengers has come from the Bay of Islands cruise operation to start the maiden voyage, leaving Pier 3D Auckland at 8.30am on Saturday.

However, Auckland Transport (AT) said yesterday it was still working through approvals for the new operator, mostly finding suitable timetable slots that would enable safe and efficient use of the terminal wharves. A spokesman said AT was trying to avoid a situation where several vessels converged on the wharf at one time and was talking to both companies.All other maritime safety requirements had been met.

Running a ferry service on the 18km route between Downtown and Waiheke Island's Matiatia terminal has proved too hard for previous challengers to Fullers, owned by Scotland-based tycoon Sir Brian Souter.Ten years ago, Pacific Ferries quit a gruelling three-year effort to compete with its three vessels in red Qantas livery.

Pacific's owner Stephen Young recalled yesterday that it could not compete with Fullers owning the buses which meet the ferries.But Mr Young said Pacific proved a point that passengers wanted competition.

"My advice to the new challenger is to have the right boat for the service; [a] fuel-efficient, economical boat of the right capacity, and you need a spare vessel."The Herald reported yesterday a wave of enthusiasm for competition on the Waiheke Island run, especially during the last two weeks when stop-gap vessels have been too small to meet demand while bigger ships were under repair.Mr Goodfellow started Explore when he was 23 and has won leading business and eco-tourism awards for marine and land-based activities in the Bay of Islands and Auckland.

In 2006 he took over the Pride of Auckland sailing vessels out of Auckland after expanding his Sail NZ match-racing and corporate team-building venture.

The company will also run its vessel on tourism excursions between Auckland and the Hauraki Gulf islands of Rangitoto and Motutapu, for tourists and residents. Source : NZ Herald

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Baby Reuben christened aboard Exmouth RNLI Shannon class lifeboat


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On Saturday 27 September, three month old Reuben Anthony Bruce Stott was baptised on board Shannon class lifeboat R and J Welburn. The short service at Exmouth Marina, conducted by Reverend James Hutchings was attended by Reuben’s family and friends. The R and J Welburn launched at 10.30am with six crew volunteers aboard, including Reuben’s father Roy Stott. The all-weather lifeboat berthed alongside Exmouth Marina pontoon at around 11am to allow the rest of the party to step aboard easily.

Since Exmouth was the second lifeboat station to receive the new Shannon class in May, this was the first christening performed on board this new state-of-the-art lifeboat. Reuben’s sister, Molly was baptised on board Mersey class lifeboat Margaret Jean in September 2011.The service follows an old naval traditional of allowing crew volunteers to baptise their children on board their boat to gain their ‘sea legs’. The bell from a previous Exmouth lifeboat City of Birmingham was used as a font for the occasion.Conducting his first service aboard a lifeboat, Reverend Hutchings said;‘It was a great honour to baptise Reuben on the lifeboat. Baptism is all about how God goes with us on our journey of life and the lifeboat was a good reminder that journey isn't always easy, but God will still be there with us, and seeks to rescue us from all that may endanger us, just like the wonderful RNLI volunteers.’ Source :

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Hellas: Ship owners agree to 420 million euros voluntary tax levy for 2014-2017 period

Ship owners have come to terms with the Greek government, as to the level and means of voluntary commitment to the country’s finances. The government introduced a new law (via means of an amendment), which was voted in favor yesterday, under which, the Voluntary Agreement signed in July of 2013 and amended in July of 2014, between the country’s Prime Minister Antonis Samaras and the President of the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS), is to be formalized and turned into official state law. The term voluntary is used in order for the new levy to comply with the Constitution of Greece, which prevents any type of taxation towards Hellas-based shipping companies, other than the tonnage tax. The amendment states that under the agreement between the State and UGS, the latter is committed to contributing an extra 420 million euros, in a one-off arrangement, which will run through the period 2014 up to the first quarter of 2017. Each year, shipping will have to contribute at least 105 million euros, via a voluntary levy imposed on the Hellenic-based shipping companies’ vessel fleet, regardless of the flag state they are using. This means that at least 478 shipping companies will be involved into this levy, whose last instalment is to be paid by the end of February of 2017, so as to be included in the State’s revenues for the 2016 period. The first instalment will be provided by the end of October of 2014. According to Minister of Shipping, Miltiadis Varvitsiotis who addressed the Parliament yesterday, this new arrangement shows the shipping industry’s commitment to the nation, since, despite the voluntary nature of the new levy, already, more than 92% of the ships managed by the Hellas-based companies, has been declared for participation in the shipping’s contribution levy. The levy is calculated on the tonnage of the ships. As the Hellenic-owned fleet is been increased in size over most of the past couple of decades, it’s only natural that the levy could yield higher amounts of money than initially calculated. In any case, the law entails that should the agreed 420 million euros aren’t contributed to the country’s revenues by the start of 2017, the UGS will have to indicate alternative ways of securing the agreed funds. In other words, while the contribution is voluntary, in order for it to comply with the country’s Constitution, it has a “security clause” for the government, under which, shipping is obliged to come up with the funds agreed, one way or another. In his speech, Mr. Varvitsiotis noted that it’s imperative for the country to maintain a competitive framework when it comes to shipping taxation schemes, especially given the steep competition it faces, compared to other countries, which are looking to attract shipping interests. He highlighted the cases of Arab countries, by noting that “Gulf countries are offering tax free frameworks, in order to attract maritime companies, as well as free land for the



establishment of shipping companies. China, through its Prime Minister and President of State, just a few days ago, created a Special Economic Zone in Shanghai for the establishment of shipping companies. Also, Germany is home to one of the most competitive shipping tax systems, since it offers tax free capital infusion to shipping companies and other similar benefits, which isn’t the case in Hellas”, he concluded. Source : Nikos Roussanoglou, Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide

Nigeria’s shipping business gets a boost as NIMASA receives first set of NSDP graduates It was a dream come true for the first batch of students who benefitted from the Nigeria Seafarers Development Programme (NSDP) and industry stakeholders who have been anticipating changes in the nation’s maritime sector as the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) at the weekend in Lagos received the first set of NSDP cadets who graduated from Arab Maritime University, Egypt. The 22 graduates, nine of whom studied Marine Engineering while the remaining 13 studied Nautical Science, were the first set of NSDP cadets to have completed both the academic studies and sea-time training and received their Certificates of Competency as required by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). BusinessDay findings reveal that NSDP was funded under three different windows, which include collaborative partnership between states and NIMASA on 60:40 percent arrangement; companies and NIMASA partnership; and total sponsorship by NIMASA. These windows, according to the agency, were created to give opportunity to more beneficiaries because several state governments were yet to key into the programme. To industry close watchers, the graduates, who have become professional seafarers by all international standards, would go a long way in bridging the manpower gap that has been confronting Nigeria’s maritime sector in the last two decades owing to ageing pool of master mariners operating in the industry without the younger generation to take over. Kunle Folarin, chairman, National Seafarers Board, while applauding the gains of the programme, said the maritime industry was pleased to celebrate the first fruit of NSDP, adding that there were doubts as to whether the programme would succeed when it started five years ago. He noted that today, Nigeria has trained seafarers to serve not only Nigeria’s needs but also the needs of other maritime nations. “Though The Philippines remits the highest revenue to the economy from seafaring, we believe that this programme will afford Nigeria the opportunity to surpass The Philippines’ record judging by our population potentials,” he stated. Folarin urged the private sector to borrow a leaf from NIMASA to train more cadets in Nautical Science and Marine Engineering so as to build the needed manpower in the nation’s shipping sector, while also advising the graduates to have the commitment and passion to discharge their duties without compromise for the benefit of Nigeria’s economy as they enter the labour market. Speaking at the reception dinner, Patrick Akpobolokemi, director general of NIMASA, bemoaned the non-participatory attitude of state governments in the programme. He disclosed that NSDP was created to build composite manpower to handle Nigeria’s cabotage trade and to export seafarers to different parts of the world.“We aimed at creating pool of seafarers to address the manpower challenge facing the maritime sector over the last two decades despite the fact that it takes huge resources to train cadets. And I see Nigerians dominating the world in the near future in the area of providing human capacity in the maritime industry. This will position Nigerian maritime to compete favourably with countries like The Philippines that currently control seafaring market,” he said. “We were motivated by the need to move Nigerian youths from being involved in social vices to taking over Nigeria’s local trade from foreign ship owners. Sea-time training is also embedded in the NSDP and NIMASA is committed to providing resources to ensure that every cadet on this programme gets sea-time training,” he added. Akpobolokemi, however, revealed that Nigeria was currently doing a lot to boost cabotage trade and enable Nigerians take over the business from the foreigners.“Recently, we have been silently pushing many Nigerians to gain jobs in cabotage, and with such development, employment opportunities would be made available for many of the NSDP graduates. And we are going to do this with subtle radicalism,” he said. The NIMASA boss urged states that have not keyed into the programme to take advantage of the opportunities provided by NSDP to train many of their youths, adding, however, that the agency would not derail in spending tens of billions in the training of Nigerian youths.On the role Nigerian Maritime University (NMU) being built by the agency to advance the cause of building manpower in the nation’s maritime sector, Akpobolokemi said when completed, it would compete with other notable universities in the world in terms of infrastructure, academic content and sea-time training. Irene Macfoy, assistant director, NSDP unit of NIMASA, in her welcome address said the first cadets started their academic session in 2010, while about 2,505 cadets were currently being trained in different countries of the world



under the programme.She said the vision of NSDP had succeeded beyond the expectations of industry stakeholders judging from the challenges of dealing with youths from different backgrounds which confronted the agency at the inception of the programme. The first batch of cadets, according to her, was ready to undertake the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) scheme before proceeding into the labour market.Raphael Faboro, overall best student from the batch, lauded NIMASA for creating the programme for the benefit of Nigerian youths. He also pleaded with both federal and state governments to continue to sponsor youths on the programme so as to build sufficient capacity for the nation’s maritime sector. Faboro assured Nigerians that the graduates would put their skills into use for the development of Nigeria’s shipping business as well as the growth of the economy at large. Source: Business Day Online

DP World acquires Dubai - based World Security FZE

DP World today announces that it has acquired World Security FZE for total consideration of $ 25.5 million, the company said in its press release. World Security FZE provides security services and solutions to various corporates in Dubai including ports and free zones. World Security FZE is a wholly owned subsidiary of Istithmar World Ventures LLC, which is part of the Dubai World Group which in turn is 100% owned by the Government of Dubai. Dubai World is the majority shareholder and a related party of DP World under the UK Listing Rules. Source : portnews

Philippines Seeks UN Support for Triple Action Plan to Resolve Maritime Disputes

Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert F. del Rosario, speaking at the general debate of the 69th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly on September 29, sought the support of UN Member States for the Philippines' "Triple Action Plan" (TAP) to address escalating tensions and to peacefully resolve maritime disputes in the South China Sea and the West Philippine Sea. Secretary del Rosario said that the South China Sea is seeing a pattern of activities that raise tensions and threaten the peace, security and stability in the region. TAP comprises three approaches that can be pursued simultaneously. The immediate approach calls for a cessation of specific activities that escalate tensions such as massive reclamation. The intermediate approach calls for the full and effective implementation of the 2002 ASEAN-China Declaration on Conduct of the Parties in the South China Sea and the expeditious conclusion of the Code of Conduct. The final approach underscores the need for a settlement mechanism that would bring disputes to a final and enduring resolution anchored on international law. The Philippines is pursuing such a resolution through Arbitration.The Philippines deplored actions that violate the exercise by the Philippines of its legitimate rights in its exclusive economic zone and continental shelf, such as the forced occupation of Scarborough Shoal, massive land reclamation in some reefs in the Spratlys and restrictions on fishing.Secretary Del Rosario said that these activities are in contravention of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and are contrary to the 2002 ASEAN-China Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea.He underscored that the core issue in the dispute is the so-called nine dash line position, an expansive claim of "indisputable sovereignty" over nearly the entire South China Sea.The Secretary exhorted UN Member States to address the challenge of resolving the issue by resorting to the rule of law.Secretary Del Rosario clarified that the TAP does not "prejudice territorial claims," adding that, "the Arbitration award will clarify the maritime entitlements and will pave the way for the full resolution of the maritime disputes in the South China Sea."The UN Secretariat is expected to circulate the TAP to all Member States by next week under the agenda item on oceans and the law of the sea. Source : Noodles

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Canadian Navy with lots of capability By David Pugliese - Defence Watch

Details emerged last week about a proposal that could see the Royal Canadian Navy purchase two surplus U.S. supply ships.The RCN is looking to buy two U.S. Navy supply ships that are to be retired, the USNS Bridge and the USNS Rainier. That report came from CBC.But that proposal is one of several options offered up by the Americans. The U.S. Navy was also offering to dedicate a supply ship – at times – for the RCN.

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But sources tell Defence Watch that the U.S. Navy was less than thrilled when the RCN came back with a massive list on when such supply ships were needed. The suggestion was that Canada was milking the favour to the extreme.

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Whether Canada receives the U.S. surplus ships is questionable. There are those in the U.S. Navy who are fighting to keep the ships, USNS Bridge and USNS Rainer. Money to fund the USNS Bridge stops in days. The ship is currently in a reduced operating status.USNS Rainier is on active duty, but will be in the same position next year.Both ships would allow Canada to handle its resupply situation as well as contribute to U.S. and coalition task forces in a significant way.Both ships have a lot of capability – they are driven by four General Electric LM 2500 gas turbine engines 105,000 hp (78 MW) gas turbines (which cost a lot to run, one of the reasons U.S. budget counters want to get rid of them) and they can travel at 26 knots (that speed is so they can keep up with U.S. aircraft carriers).But as mentioned above, whether Canada will acquire these ships remains to be seen. Source : Defence Watch

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Navy chief: US needs to keep 11 aircraft carriers

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus on Wednesday said the U.S. needs to have a fleet of 11 aircraft carriers, siding with lawmakers who have sought to save the USS George Washington from budget cuts."We need 11 to have the constant presence that we need. We need 11 to get them into a more regular cycle of maintenance and training," he told reporters at a breakfast. "There's a law that we got to have 11 carriers. It's like gravity — it's not just a good idea, it's the law. So that's the basis you have to go on," Mabus added Under a waiver from Congress, the Navy is now operating with 10 carriers. The USS Enterprise was retired in December and a new carrier, the USS Gerald Ford, will not be ready until 2016.But Pentagon officials in March submitted a defense budget that did not include money to refuel and overhaul another carrier, the USS George Washington (GW), effectively retiring the ship.

Officials said the decision was necessary because of defense budget caps imposed by Congress under 2011 Budget Control Act. Lawmakers have fought back against additional cuts to the carrier fleet, including measures to begin maintenance work on the USS George Washington in 2015 policy and spending defense bills, which are expected to pass after the election.Mabus lauded that decision but said Congress had only provided money to begin work on the carrier, and that more funds were needed. That additional money would have to be included in the 2016 defense budget request, which Pentagon planners are working on and will unveil in March.

"Congress has given us enough money to start on the GW. ... What we don't have yet is the rest of the money, which is several billion dollars, to not only do the complete overhaul and the refueling but also keep the air wing, the sailors involved in the carrier," Mabus said. Mabus defended keeping the number of Navy carriers at 11, saying it would ensure that existing carriers, accompanying support ships and crew members would not get worn out by long and repeated deployments. It also gives sailors, families and maintenance crews predictable deployments, he said.



Carriers, strike groups and crews have had to deploy more frequently, for longer periods and on irregular cycles due to the shortage of carriers, Mabus said, ahe Navy is strained by requirements that carriers be deployed to specific regions of the world."The Navy wants the GW, and the Navy wants the 11th carrier. It was a purely financial thing that it was one of the few places you could go to get that amount of money," Mabus said of the Pentagon's decision to retire the ship."But going forward, certainly our plan is to keep the carrier and that was unambiguous from Congress," he said. Source : The Hill

Taiwan's domestically built submarine could enter service by 2025

If the United States is willing to provide assistance to Taiwan, the Republic of China Navy's first domestically built submarine is likely to begin its service in the year of 2025, according to our sister paper China Times.A source from the ROC Navy told China Times that Taiwan plans to build four 1,500-ton diesel-electric submarines. The price of each submarine is estimated at US$820 million. After the budget is planned by the end of this year, the design of the submarine will begin in 2015 and it will take three to four years to draw up the blueprint. Another four or five years will be needed to build the submarine and another year for testing.

The source said the first of four submarines could therefore enter service in 2025. The total price for the four subs would be US$4.9 billion, to be paid in a 20-year installment plan in which the defense ministry would pay US$229 million each year.The construction of the submarines would be managed by the navy while the Ship and Ocean Industries R&D Center based in New Taipei would be responsible for the blueprint before the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science & Technology would be assigned to design the combat systems. Finally, China Shipbuilding Corporation based in Kaohsiung will be contracted to build the submarine. Source : WantChinatimes

Navy projects blue water muscle with long range deployment in Indian Ocean region

Four Indian warships on Wednesday set sail from Mumbai on a long overseas deployment to East Africa and beyond to build "maritime bridges" with countries in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The first port of call for the warships -- guided-missile destroyer INS Mumbai, stealth frigates INS Talwar and INS Teg, and tanker INS Deepak - will be Antisiranana in Madagascar during the 50-day deployment. "INS Teg will then separately head for the international waters off Simon's town, the main base of the South African Navy near Cape Town, for the IBSAMAR exercise among India, Brazil and South Africa from October 20 to November 7," said an officer.

"Such long-range deployments, covering the IOR and beyond, bear testimony to the Navy's blue-water capabilities. The four warships will be under the command of Western Fleet chief Rear Admiral R Hari Kumar," he added. The IBSA forum was established in June 2003 to promote south-south dialogue, cooperation and the adoption of common positions on issues of international importance. Under it, the first IBSAMAR exercise was held in May 2008 as a unique trilateral strategic initiative involving three democracies from three different continents. Indian warships usually undertake long-range deployments, both to project power as well as "build bridges of friendship", but the IBSAMAR wargames are nevertheless considered a challenging endeavour since the distance from India to South Africa, as also from Brazil to South Africa, is some 4,000 nautical miles.

HMAS Stuart port visit to Malaysia The ship's company of HMAS Stuart took some time out of their hectic schedule this year to enjoy a couple of days rest and recuperation in Malaysia. The Anzac class frigate arrived in Kuala Lumpur, one of the most advanced and vibrant cities in South East Asia, on 23 September for a brief port visit, before sailing to participate in exercises with the Republic of Singapore Navy.

While in Kuala Lumpur, members of the 199-strong crew took the opportunity to see some of regions iconic sites.

Able Seaman Comminications Information Systems Bree-Ann Garner said it was a great opportunity to relax after a busy exercise period."After spending weeks at sea taking part in Exercise KAKADU off northern Australia, it was fantastic to get some time alongside in Kuala Lumpur."During the visit, a group of us took the opportunity to visit the impressive Petronas Twin towers, which stands at 452 metres tall. While it was a privilege to stand in front of one of the largest buildings in the world, my personal highlight was the Central Markets in China Town," Able Seaman Garner



said."We also toured the Kuala Lumpur Communication Tower, Bukit Bintang shopping district and the Batu Caves. Kuala Lumpur is beautiful with rich cultural aspects and I'd definitely like to return one day."After two days in Kuala Lumpur, Stuart departed for Singapore to take part in 19th iteration of Exercise SINGAROO, an annual maritime exercise between the Royal Australian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy.Following SINGAROO, Stuart will take part in Exercise BERSAMA LIMA with the Republic of Singapore Navy before travelling to Albany, Western Australia to join other fleet units supporting the 100th anniversary of the Anzacs departing Australian shores. Source : Noodles

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DSME considers shipyard in China South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering said it is now discussing to build a shipyard in Dandong, China, in collaboration with China's Rilin Group.DSME, South Korea's third biggest shipbuilder, said in a Korea Exchange filing that it has been under discussion with Rilin about establishing and operating joint companies such as a steel structures factory in Port of Dandong. DSME and Rilin have also been discussing about equity structure of a shipyard which will be jointly built.The announcement comes more than three years after DSME signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Rilin, a port development company based in Shenyang, China.Both companies


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pledged to promote co-operation in the shipbuilding. Upon construction, both companies plan to venture into wind power, nuclear energy, and other energy development businesses.DSME concluded, "Regarding this matter, nothing has been confirmed in detail. We will make an announcement again when things are final or within six months." Source : ihsmaritime360

Cochin Shipyard finds the going tough on LNG front

The Cochin Shipyard may well be punching above its weight if it gets the orders to build LNG (liquefied natural gas) carries in India.The task, however, is ‘tough’ as a senior CSL official put it, given the reluctance on the part of global LNG carrier building leaders it is in talks

with to fritter away the ‘monopoly’ they have in the field. “They could be thinking why they should collaborate with us and squander their monopoly. So while we have been in talks with Korean and Japanese firms, global leaders in LNG carrier construction, the talks haven’t made any headway,” he said.With the Gas Authority of India Ltd (GAIL) deciding to acquire nine LNG carriers, with a condition that three should be built within India on a partnerships basis, the CSL began discussions primarily with Korean firms Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co, Samsung Heavy Industries and Hyundai Heavy Industries for absorption of technology. It also mooted plans to build a larger drydock — with an overall length of 300 metres, with the first 135 metres having a width of 100 metres and the remaining 165 metres having a reduced width of 65 metres — which is big enough for construction of LNG carriers. The Union Shipping Ministry threw its weight behind the whole programme earlier this month and plan is afoot to build the new dock over a four-year period.The glitch, however, is in getting a technology leader in the field to firm up an agreement for transfer of the niche technology to the yard. “The Japanese firms do not appear to be too keen, as their hands are full. Industry pundits say Japan would require at least 90 LNG carriers over the next 10 years to meet its own needs,” said an official.“Estimates show at least $220 million would be the building cost of one LNG carrying vessel. If they are to build it in India, it would be costlier still, as a chunk of it is equipment and material cost.”Besides, the order on the Indian yard collaborating in the effort would have to be placed by the global firm selected to build the first six. “So, they need to have confidence in the Indian yard, too. It is going to be a game-changer and the aggressive approach of the CSL in pressing ahead with its LNG carrier construction plans is liked by these firms.”Source : The Hindu

Ingalls Shipbuilding Begins Fabrication for Aegis Destroyer Paul Ignatius (DDG 117)

Huntington Ingalls Industries' Ingalls Shipbuilding division September 30th marked the start of fabrication for the future Aegis-guided missile destroyer Paul Ignatius (DDG 117). Paul Ignatius, the ship's namesake, and his wife, Nancy Ignatius, the ship's sponsor, visited the shipyard to see steel cut for the destroyer.Paul Ignatius is the 31st Aegis destroyer to be built at Ingalls. The start of fabrication signifies the first 100 tons of steel cut. From this point, shipbuilders will assemble the destroyer using modular construction, where pre-fabricated units are constructed separately and later lifted in place and integrated with other units.

"The start of fabrication begins to bring the ship to life," said Ingalls' DDG 51 program manager, George Nungesser. "Having Paul and Nancy Ignatius here with us today builds a relationship between them, the ship and our shipbuilders. As we continue to cut steel and assemble this next destroyer, the Ignatius family will play a big role in watching the ship transform from these pieces of steel into the mighty warship it will become, bearing Paul Ignatius' name."



Paul and Nancy Ignatius will visit the ship throughout its construction to witness progress and meet with Ingalls shipbuilders. Paul Ignatius served as Secretary of the Navy from 1967 to 1969 and was the Assistant Secretary of

Defense during President Lyndon B. Johnson's administration. "This is the beginning of the process," he said. "While touring Ingalls, the complexity of building a ship is evident, and it's impressive how all the different parts will come together."

Ingalls is building two other destroyers in addition to Paul Ignatius. John Finn (DDG 113) is scheduled to be delivered in 2016, and Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) is scheduled to be delivered in 2017. To date, Ingalls has delivered 28 DDG 51 destroyers to the Navy. The highly capable, multi-mission ship can conduct a variety of operations, from peacetime presence and crisis management to sea control and power projection, all in support

of the United States' military strategy. DDGs are capable of simultaneously fighting air, surface and subsurface battles. The ship contains myriad offensive and defensive weapons designed to support maritime defense needs well into the 21st century.Huntington Ingalls Industries designs, builds and manages the life-cycle of the most complex nuclear and conventionally-powered ships for the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard. For more than a century, HII's Newport News and Ingalls shipbuilding divisions in Virginia and Mississippi have built more ships in more ship classes than any other U.S. naval shipbuilder. HII also provides engineering and project management services expertise to the commercial energy industry, the Department of Energy and other government customers. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, HII employs more than 39,000 people operating both domestically and internationally. Source : globenewswire

JMU delivers bulk carrier for China Steel Japanese shipbuilder Japan Marine United (JMU) delivered a 209,000t bulk carrier to transport iron ore and coal for Taiwanese steelmaker China Steel.China Steel's logistics subsidiary CSE Transport will own and operate the China Steel Endeavour, a G-series vessel succeeding 205,000t Capesize bulk carriers deployed for iron ore and coal transport across the Pacific. The next generation vessel emits 25pc less greenhouse gas emissions compared with the previous vessel class by improving fuel efficiency and reducing drag, JMU said. JMU was set up last year with the merger of Japanese shipbuilders Universal Shipbuilding and IHI Marine United. Japan's shipbuilding industry has seen considerable consolidation during the past few years, aiming to improve efficiency and competitiveness in the face of growing shipbuilding demand for LNG transport and new fleets. JMU is now owned 45.93pc each by Japanese steelmaker JFE Holdings and engineering firm IHI, with the rest held by shipbuilder Hitachi Zosen.JMU has commissioned three bulk carriers for China Steel, including two Capesize vessels, the China Steel Challenge and China Steel Sustainability. China Steel last year placed orders with JMU to refresh its fleet for an additional two 209,000t bulk carriers and two 12,000t steel carriers for delivery starting in the second half of 2015. It has also ordered the construction of two Capesize bulk carriers to Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for delivery in the second half of 2014 and first-half 2015. Source : argusmedia

Philippines’ shipbuilding checklist Manila: The Philippines must develop its own steel plate manufacturing as well as other ship parts if it wants to prosper as a shipbuilding nation, a leading local yard executive has said.“The Philippines has a great potential to grow its labour-intensive sectors but there seems to be minimal support. To begin with, the country doesn’t have much of a steel manufacturing activity to speak of,” said Tsuneishi Heavy Industries (THI) general manager Segismundo Exaltacion Jr in an interview with the Manila Bulletin.Most of THI’s steel needs come from Japan at present, while there were no licensed engine makers in the Philippines. “If the government could push for and effect investments in shipbuilding support industries, say steel manufacturing for example, it will attract more shipbuilders to locate here,” Exaltacion said.Tsuneishi’s Cebu yard has plans to expand capacity as it is now delivering a record 20 ships a year through to 2016. Source : SeashipNews



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Asia Dry Bulk-Capesize owners face mix fortunes as markets diverge

Rates for capesize bulk carriers on key Asian routes could diverge next week with a rebound in cargo volumes bolstering freight prices from Australia, while too many ships chasing too few cargoes would depress rates from Brazil, ship brokers said. Charterers tried to push rates for capesize voyages from Australia lower on Thursday, while prices for trips from Brazil continued to trend down, a Singapore-based capesize ship broker said on Thursday. "The market is coming off a bit. Charterers are putting in lower offers for ships. I think rates for a Australia to China voyage will be down below $8 per tonne today," although they could rebound next week, the broker said. "China, Hong Kong and South Korea are all on holiday this week so it's really quiet," the Singapore capesize broker said. "The market is waiting for everyone to return to work next week to see what happens. You may see Australia-China rates push up next week," he said. "There's no real activity from Saldanha Bay [in South Africa] or Brazil. Rates from Brazil to China will probably average $19 per tonne. There are plenty of ships for October loading," he added Ship operators had sent empty ships to Brazil on the expectation there would be a flurry of fixtures from charterers such as commodities giant Brazil. But this surge in cargoes had yet to materialise, while the Brazilian market is now over-tonnaged, the broker said.Freight rates from Australia unexpectedly rose earlier this week after charterers including Rio Tinto and Fortescue

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Metals fixed several vessels that could be loaded quickly even though chartering activity was muted, ship brokers said. Rates for the Western Australia-China route rose to $8.07 per tonne on Wednesday, against $7.71 per tonne last week, although rates were trending downwards.Freight rates for the Brazil-China route fell to $19.35 per tonne on Wednesday, down from $20.15 per tonne a week earlier, and the lowest since August 11.The outlook for smaller panamax ships has turned positive following renewed chartering activity on Tuesday, ship brokers said. "The market feels good. I think the market will be stronger when Chinese charterers come back next week after the national day holidays," said a Singapore-based panamax broker.The flurry of fixtures had taken many of the ships that are available now out of the market which could tighten the supply of ships, increasing freight rates, if there is an abundance of fresh cargoes next week, the broker said. "In the Pacific....mid-week reports show strong fixtures in the $8,000 per day range for north Pacific [voyages] and above $9,000 per day for trips to India," Norwegian ship broker Fearnley said in a weekly note on Wednesday.Rates for a panamax transpacific voyage edged up to $7,045 per day on Wednesday, up from $6,919 per day last week.There was less activity in the smaller supramax and handysize market due to China's national day holidays. Voyages between Singapore, Indonesia and India are trading around $10,000 per day, while voyages carrying nickel ore from the Philippines were about $7,000 per day, Fearnley said. This compared with between $11,000-$12,000 per day last week for a voyage from Singapore to India, Fearnley said. The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index closed at 1,055 on Wednesday against 1,056 points last week. Source : Reuters (Reporting By Keith Wallis; Editing by Michael Perry)

GMS Sails to a Contract Win for its New Enhanced Small Class Vessel

Gulf Marine Services, the leading provider of advanced self-propelled self-elevating support vessels (SESV) serving the offshore oil, gas and renewable energy sectors, is pleased to announce the first contract award for its new enhanced Small Class vessel (the Pepper). The vessel, which is currently being built by a third party, is expected to be delivered to GMS in Q1 2015 on a finance lease and will then proceed directly to its first charter for a national oil company in the MENA region. The contract is for five years (three years firm with a two-year option), with the day rate in line with that previously indicated for this enhanced class vessel in the region.Duncan Anderson, Chief Executive Officer of GMS, said: “It is particularly pleasing to have secured this first long-term contract for Pepper in the MENA region where demand for our SESVs is excellent. All seven of our existing Small Class vessels are chartered to clients who are very familiar with the cost-effective advantages our assets bring to brownfield maintenance, well intervention and enhanced oil recovery operations. We are looking forward to taking delivery of the new enhanced Small Class vessel with its additional deck load and area, which will add further value to the Group’s offering to the client.”Source: GMS

Greater Gabbard OWF in Midst of Legal Fight

Fluor has taken a second legal action in relation with Greater Gabbard offshore wind project, as the engineering company recently filed a lawsuit against Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industry (ZPMC), requesting a compensation in an amount of GBP 250 million. Fluor claims that it suffered significant financial losses due to low quality of ZPMC’s work, which reflected in delivery delays and defective products.However, ZPMC stated in Chinese media that it is aware of Fluor’s intention to recover losses after the company lost in court against the project owners SSE and RWE in 2012. The Chinese steel manufacturer stressed that it is not liable for any damages to the offshore wind project. Source : offshore wind.biz

Maritime satellite business Marlink to be sold by Airbus Defence and Space

AIRBUS Defence and Space has announced that it plans to sell off its commercial satellite communications interests, including its maritime satcom business and direct sales subsidiary Marlink."After a detailed and comprehensive portfolio assessment, Airbus Defence and Space has defined Space (Launchers & Satellites), Military Aircraft, Missiles and related Systems and Services as its future core businesses," said a company statement. "Some business areas are identified as divestment candidates as they do not fit the strategic goals and for which the company



sees possibilities to increase their development potential," it said.The decision was taken, reported Digital Ship, as a result of Airbus Defence and Space Group's Strategy Review in 2013, which concluded that commercial satellite communications would have a better chance for growth under new owners.

"Given the tight budgetary situation and increasing competition, the portfolio review is an essential element to further develop our defence and space business and to ensure its competitiveness," said Airbus Defence and Space CEO Bernhard Gerwert. Airbus acquired satellite communications Vizada in 2011 for US$1 billion, adding the business to its Astrium division, which became Airbus Defence and Space. Vizada itself was created through a merger of the France Telecom Mobile Satellite Communications and Telenor Satellite Services (including Marlink), after those two businesses were acquired by Apax Partners in 2007.The announcement gave no indication of potential buyers, noted Digital Ship. On the maritime communications side, it has been a major provider of satellite services to shipping, second only to Inmarsat itself.

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"MOL Marine" created as offshore-related consultant

MOL Marine Consulting, Ltd. (MOLMC) and MOL Cable Ship Ltd., both of the Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) Group, merged on Oct. 1, 2014, leading to the creation of a new group company, MOL Marine Co., Ltd. in charge of offering offshore business-related consulting services. Recently, a dynamic positioning system (DPS) device utilized for offshore structures and others was mounted on a ship-handling simulator thus far owned by MOLMC. In line with MOL's medium-term management plan calling for beefing up its offshore business, MOL Marine will conduct simulations regarding operating limitation to offshore fixed-point retention functions of ships via the DPS device. The outcome of simulations will be utilized to enhance MOL's offshore business. Also, MOL Marine will be engaged in training of those tasked with handling DPS-equipped vessels, which requires high techniques.The remodeled ship-handling simulator was shown to the press on Sept. 30. Soichi Hiratsuka, assuming the post of president at MOL Marine (served as president of former two firms), briefed reporters on the aim of the merger. Both MOLMC and MOL Cable Ship were founded in 1988. Since then, MOLMC has been in charge of training marine technicians via a ship-handling simulator. MOL Cable Ship has been engaged mainly in management/operation of two cable-laying ships entrusted by a subsidiary of KDDI Corp. MOL Marine will take over these jobs from former two companies. In the press briefing, Hiratsuka said, "MOL Marine will be engaged in businesses conducive for MOL to achieve 'the world's highest level of navigational safety' by integrating rich marine techniques and specialized shipmanagement experiences MOLMC and MOL Cable Ship have accumulated thus far. In its midterm management plan, MOL set forth a policy of pursuing 'solid growth through innovative changes'. The offshore business is one of the core businesses aimed at attaining that goal. The primary aim of the merger is to technically help MOL operate floating oil/gas-related facilities such as FPSO (floating production, storage & offloading) units and FSRUs (floating storage & regasification units)."DPS technology for offshore fixed-point retention is indispensable for cable-laying vessels. MOL Cable Ship has thus far amassed know-how on that technology. This time, one of the two ship-handling simulators MOL Marine is to take over from MOLMC was equipped with a device capable of replaying DPS. Taking advantage of this DPS device, MOL Marine will simulate operating limitation to fixed-point retention under diverse conditions such as wind direction/wind speed/tidal current. Further, it will forecast the rate of cargo-handling operations, work out ship-handling manuals and look into ways to secure navigational safety in offshore areas. Based on the results of such efforts, MOL Marine will offer advice in terms of both software/hardware so that MOL will be able to push forward with its offshore business. In addition, it is expected to provide training programs for DP officers tasked with handling DPS device. Source : KaijiPress via Justus Schoemaker Dutch - Japanese Maritime Desk K.K.

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