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Volume 19, Issue 1
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At The Helm: The ABR Company chairman
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Borgy fuelled by LNG, started its maidenvoyage from Turkey to
Norway inmid-January. Buksr og Bergingsin-house team produced the
design,with the assistance of Marine DesignAS, and further
development workby Sanmars modern shipyard inIstanbul. On trials,
the 35m vessel, demonstrated excellent performanceand extraordinary
manoeuvrability.
5 Editors Comment
7 International News
16 People in the News
18 New Orders
24 Tug & OSV Deliveries
35 Asian Focus39 Deck Machinery
41 ITS Registration Brochure
47 Arctic Operations Research, safety issues and
environmental considerations
57 Salvage
59 In The Spotlight Raymond Toh, chairman and CEO of
Greenbay Marine Pte Ltd, Singapore,on ITSmemories,
professionalismand hotel receptionists.
60 On the Bridge
62 Manning & Training Update
Pollution Control
Doing more harm than good?
71 Products & Services
74 Global Directory
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If oil & gas exploration in the Arctic presses ahead, then
demand
for vessels such as Havyards new ice-breaking offshore
vessel,
slated for delivery to Russian shipping company Femco in
September this year (see page 53), will increase
exponentially.
But, as detailed in a new study by DNV and the Fridtjof
Nansen
Institute of the risks inherent in oil & gas exploration in
the
region, there is an urgent need for improved technology and
oil
companies, galloping for the line in the Arctic oil race, have
their eye on the pot of
consideration. Nor, in fact, is the potential for ecological
disaster in the shape of a
major oil spill in Arctic regions. The dramatic effects of
climate change in the Arctic
on small patches of ice spring to mind) showing the world the
importance of bringing
providing fresh channels of hope for oil majors eyeing up the
possibilities in the Arctic,
as the melting of sea ice opens up the region for further
petroleum exploration. What
emerges most forcefully from all our considerations of both
Arctic operations and oilspill response strategies in this issue of
the magazine is that the sensible way forward
is one of co-operation between all parties. You should respect
each other and refrain
from disputes, said Buddha. You should not, like water and oil,
repel each other, but
should, like milk and water, mingle together.
Speaking of mingling, the feedback we always get from our
ITSconventions is that one
of the main reasons our delegates come back again and again is
because the events
give them the opportunity to talk to everyone who is anyone in
the industry, from all
the many evening receptions, or during a chance encounter in the
hotel lift. Add to this
the fact that there is currently a strong sense in the industry
that companies are open
for business again after the economic caution of recent years,
and you can see why
this years event is already proving to be so enormously popular.
Exhibition space has
sold out way ahead of any previous convention, and delegate
registrations are looking
more details of the event at www.tugandosv.com
As we were going to press, one example of that open for business
feeling came in
the shape of a phonecall from Ron Burchett, to tell
me that Harley Marine Services has added a new
component to its training programme in the shape of
the BRAtt ASD training vessel from Robert Allan Ltd.
This is the tip of the iceberg, said Ron. We only
along with a special At The Helmwith our own
Allan Brunton-Reed, in our next issue.Dawn Gorman, Editor
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A computer-based analysis tool, developedby leading Canadian
marine engineersRobert Allan Ltd, could speed up theprocess of
granting service notations for
escort tugs.
Computer analysis aids service notation
NEWS
The South Korean and Russian more closely following a high-level
meeting
in Seoul.
South Korea and Russia co-operate on shipbuilding
Service hub openedNetherlands-based shipyard group Damen hub.
Damen Services Brisbane Pty Ltdwill serve Australia, New Zealand
and the will handle all warranty and maintenanceissues, and offer
training courses, as wellas having a spare parts store on-site.
Topaz Energy and Marine, a leading OSVcompany with primary
operations in theMiddle East and Caspian, has acquiredtwo
European-built PSVs to support tworecently-awarded contracts with
BP.
while escorting in indirect mode.
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oil & gas activityin the region.
Meeting extra demandSchottel Inc USA has opened new facilities
commitment to providing an improvedservice for its customers.
company to the Simrad brand, hasacquired Gothenburg-based
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Leif Ottosson.
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Schottels new Houma premises.
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Norways Frydenb and Germanys step forward in their
longstandingcollaboration, with the aim ofstrengthening the
Schottel brandin Norway.
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Plenty to celebratefor the ABR teamThe ABR Company currently has
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Spanish engineering and technologygroup Sener has received
the2013 Technology and InnovationAward from the Spanish
marineengineering trade associationClster Martimo Espaol.
Winning software
The signing ceremony at Marintec.
Salvage pioneers Hall of Fame honourDuring the Tsavliris Salvage
ChristmasReception in London in December, AndreasTsavliris, the
companys principal, madea heartfelt announcement about his late
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maritime services provider in theAustralasian region to attain
ISO/TS accreditation for oil, gas and petrochemical presented by a
representative of Bureau
Veritas in December.
Tug delivery for Paraguay clientInternational marine services
provider for a client based in Paraguay.GF Humaitawas purchased in
Singapore,for delivery to Montevideo, Uruguay.
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Propulsion systems testing centre is openedFinlands Wrtsil has
opened a newtest centre for propulsion products andtechnology. Set
up and funded by Wrtsil,the centre has strong support from theVTT
Technical Research Centre ofFinland, which will provide the
resourcesto operate it.
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The new president of the ISU, LeendertMuller, used the unions
annualjournalists lunch in December to addressthe issue of a need
for places of refuge.
MSC Flaminia
New name and new colours, butits business as usual in Hawaii
harbour support services in the major
and a new name Foss MaritimeCompany on 11th December.
ISU presidents refuge pleaStolt Valor
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the news Devon Grennan Devon Grennan has been appointedas the
new CEO/president of GlobalDiving & Salvage Inc.
role of president at DNV GL Maritime.
Global Diving & Salvage Inc hasannounced the appointment of
Anita
Rolls-Royce has appointed JohnKnudsen as president Offshore, in
itsMarine business.
Mohamed Salah Ghonem has been
appointed director of SchottelAustralia.
of Samson after more than 41 yearsservice. Tony Bon, Samsons
currentpresident, has been named CEO.
TheGlosten Associatesin the role of assistant
the company.
The National Marine ElectronicsAssociation (NMEA)has announced
thatJohnny Lindstrom is to become chairmanof the NMEA Board of
Directors.
Knut rbeck-Nilssen Mohamed SalahGhonem
Anita McGillie John Knudsen
Meritorious serviceaward from ISUThe International Salvage
Unions
Award for Meritorious Service hasbeen made posthumously to Paul
Langeof , an associate member of theISU. Lange was senior vice
president at department before his death from been made.
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Johnny Lindstrom
Beach, California. He started his own
company in 1981 in Southern California,
and is currently a design engineer for yacht
builders, Westport Shipyard. Lindstrom
has served as a dealer member and an
NMEA since 2008.
Intuitive Packet Optical Networkingsolution provider, Optelian,
has named
Rupy Bhoi as director of Sales in Canada.Bhoi is a senior sales
executive with more
than 20 years experience in next-generation
products, applications and services in
the North American telecommunications
industry. Prior to joining Optelian, Bhoi
was the director of Sales in Canada for
Ekinops Corporation.
ABS, provider of maritime and appointed Dr Richard Korpus
aschief scientist, Computational FluidDynamics (CFD).
In this role, Korpus will support the chief
Korpus holds multiple engineering
degrees from the University of Michigan,
including a BSc and MSc in aerospace
naval architecture.
He comes to ABS from Advanced Fluid
Technologies, where he was the principal
scientist since its founding in 2000. Prior
to AFT, he worked for 12 years as a
senior scientist with Science Applications
International Corporation.
Trojan Battery Co, manufacturerof deep-cycle batteries, has
appointedEd Dunlap as senior vice president and
information technology and commodities
strategies teams. He will also serve as a
member of Trojans executive steering
of experience, having worked in various
publicly-traded companies.
Thrustmaster of Texas, designersand manufacturers of
commercialmarine propulsion thrusters, has made a
number of new appointments.Steve Birdsall has joined the
company
as general sales and marketing manager.
He was previously director of International
Johnray Strickland has been appointed
as marketing manager. Strickland waspreviously vice president of
drumBEAT
Marketing, a Houston-based marketing
through market share analysis.
Bob White has joined the company
as Sales Application manager. White
was previously a senior project manager
Offshore and, most recently, INTECSEA-
Worley Parsons.
graduate, will take on the role of
National Sales manager. Loeschner
has more than 20 years of corporatemanagement experience.
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Samina Mahmood has beenappointed manager for Marine
ResponseAlliance (MRA).
Formerly commercial manager for Titan
Salvage, Mahmood will lead the MRA
administrative team and work closely with
the alliances emergency response centreand the US-based
emergency response and
salvage team.
The Offshore Pollution LiabilityAssociation Ltd (OPOL) has
appointedCharles Taylor to provide administrative competitive
tender.
All offshore operators currently active in
exploration and production on the United
Kingdom Continental Shelf are party to
a voluntary oil pollution compensation
scheme known as OPOL. The Association
exists to ensure that, in the event of aspillage or escape of
oil, third party claims
for pollution damage are met and the cost
of remedial measures reimbursed under the
terms of the OPOL Agreement.
ClassNKhas announced that its chairman andpresident, Noboru
Ueda, has assumedthe role of chairman of the Association of
ACS is an organisation of six Asia-based
technical knowledge and insights in order
to improve safety at sea and better protectthe marine
environment.
Passing of two key members of the tug worldNorman N DeJong, one
of the foundingpartners in 1983 of DeJong & Lebet Inc,Naval
Architects, Jacksonville, Florida,passed away on 7th November
2013.
designs and problem-solving abilities in the
marine industry. His early work in tug and
workboat designs began in 1968 when he
than 25 years of design and engineering
work primarily in the passenger vessel
industry and the workboat sector.
He was well-known for his innovative
and creative design work, including the
Schneider tugs, as well as many other tugs,
his death.
Capt Arthur J Fournier, tugboatcompany owner and former
Portland
Harbor Docking Pilot passed away on16thNovember 2013 after a
brief illness.
of the Mystic River, Fournier formed his
life-long love of the sea. At 15 years of
age he was on a barge headed for Havana,
Cuba, which began his years of towing
barges up and down the eastern seaboard.
Maine Towage Co in Belfast, Maine, which
then again re-purchasing in 2005. To this
and Patrick Fournier.
Fournier established Portland Tugboat the senior docking pilot.
The passion for
his work was so strong he rarely left the
shipping channel. Norman DeJong
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NEW ORDERS
Keels laid as part of seven-vessel order
Macduff Shipyards Ltd has secured anorder to build a 27.5m
general purpose based at Loch Spelvie on the Island of Mullin
Scotland.
The new vessel will have more beam, and
extended accommodation compared with asimilar vessel delivered
in 2012.
for two 16m-long Stan tugs, part of a seven-vessel order for
marine services provider
Workboat for Scotland is bigger than its predecessor
from NDSQ andNSW at the keel-
laying ceremonyat Erhama BinJaber Al JalahmaShipyard.
Rolls-Royce has won an order to provide for two UT 771 WP PSVs
(pictured below)
Group Co Ltd in China and delivered inlate 2015. The contract
incorporates MTU-engines as part of an integrated power UT 771 WP
design enhances the shipsperformance with its wave-piercing
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green focus and will harness the latest fuel-saving solutions to
minimise environmentalimpact and optimise operations.
been awarded a contract by the New engineer, design and perform
constructionsupervision support services for two newtug vessels.
The award was part of acompetitive bidding process.
New AHT has green focus
Six of the best in India
Tugs will facilitate anti-pollution operationsA construction
contract for 2+2 32m ASDtugs has been signed between YuexinOcean
Engineering and PSA MarineSingapore. The contract is in addition
tothe YX3175 32m ASD tug project that wassigned in 2012.
L&T Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of India-based Larsen &
Toubro (L&T), has beenawarded a US$154m contract to build six
Services. The contract includes design,
construction, trials and commissioning offour PSVs and two
anchor-handling towing, each with a bollard pull of 150 tonnes.
Adriatic Marine LLC, based inRaceland, Louisiana, has
enteredinto a contract with Master BoatBuilders Inc of Mobile,
Alabama,for the construction of six 67m DP2OSVs. Construction was
scheduledto begin in January, and delivery quarter of 2015, with
deliveries of every four months thereafter.
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Virtual repeat of design ordered for BelfastFollowing on from
the success of itsMacduff-designed 16m Sally McLoughlincommissioned
in 2009, John McLoughlinand Sons ordered a virtual repeat
fromMacduff Shipyards, Scotland, in 2012. The16m x 6.2m Eileen
McLoughlin has justcompleted successful trials and has joinedits
sister ship in Belfast. The vessel is thethird Macduff-designed tug
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Eileen McLoughlin
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Borgy the much more environmentally friendly
sea trials successfully in early January andstarted its maiden
voyage on 14thJanuary
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On 19th series of Robert Allan Ltds RAmparts3500 Class ASD tug
design was deliveredto its owners Tianjin Port, a major port inthe
northern part of China. The vessel was Shipping Service Company,
and wasnamedJin Gang Lun 26. A sister vessel isunder construction
at the same shipyard.
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ASIAN FOCUS
Environmental awareness is the new trendIt is not easy being
green, but if Asian countries wish to keep up with their
international competitors, anenvironmental outlook is necessary.
Rebecca Ferrier investigates the regions recent developments.
As of now, the OSV market looks
robust in this region.Venkatraman Sheshashayee, CEO,
Jaya Holdings Ltd
Asia is getting greener. One example of
this environmental stance comes fromthe Chinese shipping sector,
where a newthree-year cash subsidy programme hasbeen launched to
encourage newbuilds.Ship owners will be provided with US$247per
gross tonne to replace old ships withnew, greener vessels,
according to theannouncement made by the TransportMinistry, the
National Development andReform Commission, and other agencies.Could
this be the boost that the region islooking for? Not for the tug
sector, say someobservers. The OSV market, on the otherhand, seems
promising.
Across South East Asia, the Middle Eastand West Africa, the
demand for jack-up rigs
is stronger than it was a year ago. The result
is a demand for OSVs, further bolstered by
are in-line to raise recovery and production
levels, especially in South East Asia. Older,
to produce more oil and gas in Brunei,
Malaysia and other markets, while further
deepwater discoveries in West and East
Africa are expected to reinforce demand
for OSVs. Despite the optimism inspired
by this upcoming activity, concern over
crewing, new talent and Asias slow uptakeon
environmentally-friendly technologies
cannot be overlooked.
The new year brings a fresh start for
Malaysia-based Sealink, which has sold
three of its vessels. Paat Yuk Cheong, ship
chartering manager, Sealink, Chartering
Division, told IT&O: We actually disposed
of the older units as a process of renewing our
as well as to keep production from the yard.
Compared to the companys third quarter
but this was anticipated, said Yuk Cheong, as
maintenance, drydocking and crewing costhad increased. In 2013,
we had a number
of vessels due for docking, which is one of
However, the utilisation rates for our vessels
has increased.
The forecasts for this year are largely
positive, with anticipation that the Asian
market will pick up. For tugs in Asia,
there is not so much of a demand except for
bulk. As for OSVs, we foresee continuous
demand. With the new vessels and younger
drillings and productions, we foresee there
will be some more activities in year 2014.We have seen a lot of
market surveys and
tenders released by the oil majors [and] have
a challenging year ahead. The team is geared
and prepared for the upcoming year.
The hybrid market is at its genesis stage in
Asia. There has not been much of an uptake,
the developments are slow, but they are there.
Yuk Cheong added: Owners and oil majors
are still going forward for conventional
[systems]. However, hybrid is being
introduced to them on a fuel consumption as
well as a multi-purpose role.
One company with its focus on the greener
side of the market is Japan-based Niigata
Power Systems. The companys aim is to
achieve harmony with the environment due
to its international scope.
Dr Masayoshi Kawakami, senior technical
adviser, Niigata Power Systems Co Ltd, told
IT&O: First of all, as a marine engine builder,
we have to develop and supply engines thatmeet international
environmental regulations
like IMO Tier II and/or III. And also in order
to satisfy customers needs to reduce fuel
costs and greenhouse gas emissions, we have
to make continuous efforts to increase the
Hybrid system, developed and applied to
two tugboats in Japan, is one of the solutions
to satisfy regulation, customers needs
and [the] suppliers obligation to make the
planet sustainable.
Niigatas other activities last year concern
the successful release of its selective catalytic
reduction (SCR) system, which converts
NOx emissions into harmless nitrogen and
water, by mixing emissions with ammonia
as a reduction agent and forcing the mixture
to pass through a catalyst layer. Primarily, a
need to focus on the international market is
what is pushing environmental initiatives.
Though North America and Europe have
as their own directives for exhaust emissions
from ships, there is not such remarkable
movement to designate IMO Tier III emission
control areas in Asian countries at the
moment, said Kawakami. However, because
a lot of ships built in Asia are to be operated in
other regions (some of the ships are built as
a speculation), the global regulations shall be
considered and a trend to be greener will also
be important in Asia in the near future. And,
as you know, ports are located nearby human
activities and tugboats are operated mainly
in these ports. This means tugboats should
be greener vessels than others, regardless ofenvironmental
regulations. For example, the
above-mentioned Niigata hybrid tug system
has been developed and adopted in the context
of reducing impact on the environment
and humans.
When it comes to engine demand, it is,
predictably, the offshore sector which has
shown the most promise. Kawakami said:
In 2013, the volume of received orders went
sideways in the tug market, but thanks to
the booming offshore sector we could enjoy
a steady increase in the OSV market. We
think this solid demand for new OSVs will
continue [this] year and we expect to enjoy
continued growth in this market, the same as
[last] year. As for tugs, the market situation
will be the same; however, demands for next-
generation tugs are be expected.
A demand for offshore vessels may be a
common theme throughout Asia, but a wider
industry concern is drawing young peopleinto the maritime
sector. Asia is not immune
to this challenge.
Kawakami continued: Attracting young
people and recruiting potential students has
been a challenge for many years for Niigata,
because our products are not so familiar to
daily life and the companys scale is not large.
In order to overcome these situations, we
have started periodical visits to laboratories
in universities to introduce Niigata to students
and to keep contact with professors.
The battle to recruit new talent does not
stop there, said Kawakami, as retaining new
staff and keeping them highly motivated isalso a priority. This
is achieved through
activities like having overseas business
trips to investigate new technologies and
products, as well as joint research with other
companies, along with paper presentations.
Venkatraman Sheshashayee, CEO of offshore
energy provider, Jaya Holdings Ltd, agrees
that drawing young people into the industry
is a priority, especially for countries such as
Singapore and Malaysia. He said: The main
issue is the lack of an holistic approach towards
the attraction, development and retention of
talented people, due to the fragmented and
regional nature of the industry. Overall, thereis a lack of
awareness of our industry among
youths, as well as the perception that this is a
specialised knowledge and skills. The offshore
industry needs to come together to market itself
better, and encourage the younger generation
to look at and understand the exciting and
rewarding opportunities associated with an
offshore career.
Meanwhile, the Asian offshore industry is,
he said, in good health. As of now, the OSV
market looks robust in this region. Current
oil prices and the need for energy security
continue to support E&P investment. Webelieve that there
will be increased activity
need for more and technologically-advanced
vessels to support this activity.
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game. This is the view of Strategic Marine,based in Australia,
which has described itsrelationship with the Asian region as
vitalto its success.
Success comes with hard work, calculated risks and a little
crystal ball-gazing. Ron Anderson,executive director, Strategic
Marine, discussed with Rebecca Ferrier the companys ties to
Asia.
The launch area at Strategic Marines Vung
Hard at work inside one of Strategic Marineslarger fabrication
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Training is key to workboat sectors futureThe maritime industry
needs to address education and training needsif it is to meet
increasing operational and safety challenges, saysGlobalMET
executive secretary Rod Short.
The demands on seafarers striving tooperate vessels safely are
increasing.Irrespective of activities transport, recreation,
military their operationalenvironment is becoming more
restricted.
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Anchor-handlers receive extensive packageRolls-Royce has signed
contracts to deliver for 10 anchor-handling offshore vessels,to the
Malaysian shipbuilder Nam Cheong
Ltd. The contract includes an option forequipment for additional
future vessels.
deliver several low-pressure hydraulic-driven winches.
Seaway Powell Marine Ltd (part ofthe PT Group), a British
engineeringcompany which designs andmanufactures marine
hydraulicsystems, showcased its range of
products at this years MarineEquipment Trade Show in
Amsterdam,and introduced its new winch.
JonRie Marine Winches has commissionedits new Super Series 220
double-drumescort winch, and introduced its new rapidtowline load
reduction system (RTLRS) onthe tugboatPatriot.
Patriot
New cost-effective single-lay solution
At ITS 2006 High Tech Winches:Understanding, Application and
Operation
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Bosch Rexroth has developed and
engineered both the hydraulic andelectrical systems for the
winches of a newtugboat for Damen Shipyards.
Single point of contact for hydraulics and electricals
Tugs designed around winch dimensions
DECK MACHINERY
Ibercisa has delivered two model MR- for installation on the
vessels Bylgia andKolga
Armn shipyard in Vigo.
BylgiaKolga
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The 23rdInternational Tug, Salvage and OSV
Convention and Exhibition
16th 20th June 2014CCH International Congress Centre, Hamburg,
Germany
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16th -20thJUNE 2014
WelcomeNow in its 46thyear, the International Tug, Salvage
&OSV Conventionreturns to Hamburg in 2014 after anabsence of
more than three decades. Approximately13,000 sea-going vessels from
all over the world enterthis maritime hub every year, which is
Europes second-largest port. An ancient and Hanseatic port,
oftenreferred to as The Gateway to the World, Hamburg has cities in
Europe.
ITSlast visited the city in 1979 for its sixthconference, when a
memorable tug ballet took place
in the harbour. Much has changed since then, andglancing back
through the past papers reveals a realanticipation of what the 80s
would bring. Now weface a different economic climate, which has
spawnednew innovations, yet which further emphasises the Where
better to look towards a new, dynamic futurethan Hamburg, with its
blend of historical roots andforward-thinking?
The venueITS 2014will take place at the citys CCH
CongressCentrum, located next to the scenic Planten un BlomenPark
and also conveniently adjacent to the HamburgDammtor station. For
40 years, since the centre opened
in 1973, it has served as a conference space for variousexperts
of every discipline, with more than 15,000events having taken place
within its walls.
The ITS Conventionis a much-anticipated conferenceand
exhibition, remaining a must-attend event in theindustrys calendar.
It attracts the key players in thebusiness from across the globe,
providing a uniqueopportunity once every two years to meet, learn
anddo business a lot of business. To this end, we go togreat
lengths to ensure that delegates and exhibitorshave every available
opportunity to network and forgenew ties. Coffee and tea breaks
take place within the
exhibition area, and exhibitors can take lunch with
thedelegates, providing ample opportunity for discussion.Germany
has remained a strong shipping leaderthroughout the years, and
recently a cluster of keyindustry-leading businesses have taken up
residence inHamburg, many within a stones throw of each other.This
ITSConventionpromises to be more relevant and
The exhibition
with an anticipated 100+ exhibitors expected in
Hamburg. Stands have been selling at a healthy pace,
with over 80 per cent of available space already sold.
Those exhibitors who wish to register for the conference
are offered a substantial discount on the registration fee
(only one discounted registration per stand and no other
discounts are applicable to this fee). In addition, the
usual
Early Bird,ITS Cluband multiple delegate registrationdiscounts
are available for additional registrations. Stands
vary in size and price, but each includes a hard-wall shell
scheme, carpeting, an electrical socket, lighting, furniture
(table and chairs), a name sign, a set of lunch, tea and
coffee vouchers, one Gala Dinner ticket (or two for larger
stands) and invitations to the various social networking
events which will take place throughout the week. Further
details are available online from www.tugandosv.com
The entertainment
Business and pleasure is expertly combined at each ITS
Convention, and plenty of social events will be built
into the 2014 programme. There will be numerous
opportunities to network and forge new ties at
receptions and at the Gala Dinner.
The spouses programme
A special selection of tours is being organised by Nord
Event for spouses and partners. This programme has
popular attractions Hamburg has to offer. Details will
be made available closer to the event. Spouses/partners
are invited to the Welcome Cocktail Party sponsored
by Damenon Monday 16thJune and the Friday
tour sponsored by Schottel and The ShipownersProtection Ltd.
Spouses/partners wanting to attend
the spectacular Gala Dinner and Cabaret, sponsored
by Caterpillar, on Thursday 19th June, must purchase
a ticket. These are priced at 150 plus 14 per cent
German VAT and include a drinks reception and four-
course dinner with wine and cabaret.
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engaging than ever, merging compelling papers withbusiness
opportunities and exciting social events, all ina location which
continues to play a powerful role inthe maritime sector.
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The vibrant city of Hamburg is home to more than1.8 million
people. It has an oceanic climate, which average high temperature
in June being 20 degrees C.
As a major transport hub in Europe and one of the do within the
city, from touring historic areas, visitingthe plentiful museums
and galleries, to making the mostof the night life.
In and around the cityA centre for arts and crafts, the Museum
fr Kunst und
Gewerbe is housed in an 18thcentury palace, and itscollections
comprise work from Europe, the Middle Eastand Far East, spanning
all epochs, from the ancientworld to the present day.
Kunsthalle, a baroque building, is another artmuseum, which
holds paintings from the 19thcentury.Various works from Max
Liebermann, Lovis Corinth,Philipp Otto Runge, Caspar David
Friedrich, AdolfMenzel, as well as modern art, are featured.
For a glimpse into the citys history, the harboursdevelopment
and its maritime links, visit the HamburgMuseum. It is one of many
museums delving back intothe citys colourful and dramatic roots.
Also in the cityis the privately-owned International Maritime
Museum,which houses thousands of model ships, construction Touching
on Hamburgs trading experience is thedockland museum,
Speicherstadtmuseum, which tellsthe story of the district and its
tea and coffee trade.
Further links to the citys maritime sector can befound when
visiting the Cap San Diego, the largest
seaworthy cargo ship museum in the world. The shipis crewed by
45 retired sailors and is the last survivingmember of a series of
six fast general cargo ships builtin the early 1960s.
Although Cap San Diego does provide infrequenttrips, one of the
best ways to explore Hamburgsnumerous waterways (the city has more
bridges than
As always, it is a must-attend event for me.
Hiroyuki SaitoTokyo Kisen Co Ltd
A very goodexperience, interesting
presentations on anumber of hot issues, in
addition to an exhibitionfull of professionals.
Capt Carsten Nygaard
Svitzer
Always a pleasure.An industry leader.
Capt David A PockettLondon Offshore
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It was a greatopportunity to meet thewhole tug and salvage
fellowship at the
same place.John SavignoneCPT Remolcadores SA
Delegate feedback fromprevious conventions:
Amsterdam, Venice and London combined) and itshistory, is by
tourboat or ferry. A number of seasonableboat tours depart from
Jungfernstieg, located on theInner Alster lake.
There are a number of green spaces and parks inHamburg, such as
Planten un Blomen, a park within that is close to the convention
centre. Also worth a visitis the scenic and haunting Ohlsdorfer
Friedhof; one ofthe worlds biggest graveyards.
Hamburg is home to the Hamburg State Opera
House, one of the leading opera houses in Germany.There are also
many theatres in the city which put on arich selection of plays and
musicals throughout the year.
After a show, a tourist is spoilt for choice when itcomes to
dinner, as the city is home to a plethora ofrestaurants catering to
a variety of tastes, includingthose offering a variety of original
Hamburg dishes,such as Aalsuppe and Finkenwerder Scholle.
(Fish Market), the citys oldest open-air market, datingas far
back as 1703. The market takes place in the FishAuction Hall,
accompanied by live music, from 0500hrs-0930hrs in the summer
months.
Hamburg is northern Germanys shopping metropolis,offering
everything from fashion boutiques and Colonnadens pedestrian
shopping streets contain and Mnckebergstrae, the oldest traditional
shoppingdistrict in the city, offers shoppers a variety of
choice.
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The hotelsThe CCH Congress Centrum has three four-star All
hotels accept bookings for a minimum of threenights. All rooms come
with air-conditioning, WiFi, TVand telephone as standard. All
quoted prices includeGerman VAT at 14 per cent, but exclude
cultural andtourism tax. Please quote booking ref ITS 2014
forpreferential rates.
5* Hotel Grand ElyseRothenbaumchaussee 10, 20148 Hamburg
Tel: +49-40-41412-0www.grand-elysee.com150 standard
rooms;Single:185 per night, incl breakfastDouble:225 per night,
incl breakfastSituated next to Dammtor rail station and
theMoorweide Park and close to the Alster and city centre.The jewel
of the Grand Elyse concourse is its popularboulevard featuring four
restaurants, the Bourbon StreetBar and the Boulevard Caf. It boasts
Hamburgs largesthotel auditorium, and has an art gallery and daily
livemusic. The Elyseum Wellness & Spa includes an
indoorswimming pool.
4* Hotel RadissonBlu Dammtor, Marseiller Strae 2 20355,
HamburgTel: +49-40-3502-0 Fax:
+49-40-3502-3510www.radissonblu.de/hotel-hamburgEmail:
[email protected] standard rooms;Single:199
per night, incl breakfast;Double: 209 per night, incl breakfastAn
ideally located hotel in Hamburg city centre, situatednear the
botanical garden and the CCH, only 20minutes drive from Hamburg
airport, the Hotel Radisson
provides the balance between urban convenienceand quiet comfort.
The on-site Filini Restaurant serves Botanical Spa provide ample
workout equipmentand an array of relaxing treatments. Flexible
meetingfacilities are also available.
Very successful. Not onlya good place to have manyto-the-point
businessdiscussions, but also aplace to meet many oldfriends, and
get to knowother people as well.Baldo DielenEDDY Tugs
Great event, perfectplatform to meet customersand potential
customersfrom the market.Frank de LangeDamen Shipyards
An excellent andessential opportunityto meet and networkamong
contacts andfriends in the industry.
Jack GastonM J Gaston
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Fantastic - best yet.Kent StewartMaritime Engineers Pty Ltd
HOTELS
Delegate feedback fromprevious conventions:
4* Scandic EmporioDammtorwall 19, 20355 HamburgTel:
+49-40-432187-0www.emporio-hamburg.deEmail:
[email protected] standard rooms;Single:189
per night incl breakfastDouble:209 per night incl
breakfastPresented in striking contemporary style, the new away
from the Gnsemarkt and close to the Laeiszhalleconcert hall. It has
its own restaurant and bar, as well asa large health spa with gym,
sauna and relaxation area. the German Sustainable Building
Council.
4* Hotel Mercure Hamburg MitteSchrderstiftstr 3, 20146
HamburgTel:
+49-40-450690www.mercure.com/gb/hotel-5394-mercure-hotel-hamburg-mitte/room.shtmlEmail:
[email protected] standard rooms; booking by telephone or email
onlySingle: 118 per night incl breakfast;Double:138 per night incl
breakfast
Located in the heart of the city, the Mercure HotelHamburg Mitte
is right next to the CCH and close tothe harbour and sights such as
the Reeperbahn and thePlanten un Blomen park. Extensive sporting
facilities International cuisine is served in its own
restaurant.
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EXHIBITOR LIST
Alphatron Marine BV, The NetherlandsAnglo Belgian Corporation
NV, BelgiumArmon Shipyards, SpainAspin Kemp & Associates,
CanadaAvic Zhenjiang Shipyard Marine Pte Ltd, SingaporeAyles Fernie
International Ltd, UKAzcue Pumps, SpainAstilleros Balenciaga SA,
SpainBogazici Denizcilik AS, TurkeyCaterpillar Marine Power
Systems, GermanyCheoy Lee Shipyards Ltd, Hong Kong,
ChinaCintranaval-Defcar Ship Design, SpainCounterFire Ltd,
UKCummins Inc, USA
Damen Shipyards, The NetherlandsDeno Compressors BV, The
NetherlandsDMT Marine Equipment, RomaniaDometic Corporation,
USADouble D Marine Equipment BV, The NetherlandsDSR Corporation,
KoreaDynamica Ropes ApS, DenmarkEDDY Tugs, BrazilEnglish Braids,
UKFire Fighting Systems AS, NorwayFloScan Instrument Company Inc,
USAForce Technology Division for Maritime Industry, DenmarkForo
Maritimo Vasco, SpainFuji Kaiji Company Ltd, JapanGE Marine,
USA
Geo Gleistein & Sohn GmbHGermanischer Lloyd SE,
GermanyGrandweld Shipyards Limited, Dubai UAEGuangdong Yuexin Ocean
Engineering Company Ltd, ChinaGuido Perla Europe GmbH, GermanyHANSA
International Maritime Journal, GermanyHatlapa Marine Equipment
Ltd, UKHolland Marine Services Amsterdam (HMSA), The
NetherlandsHolland Shipyards BV, The NetherlandsHyde Marine Inc,
USAIbercisa, SpainInternational Maritime Services, AustraliaJason
Engineering AS, NorwayJastram Engineering Ltd, CanadaJensen Naval
Architects and Marine Engineers, USA
JonRie InterTech LLC, USAKarmy Winch AS, NorwayKraaijeveld
Winches, The Netherlands
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February 2014Lankhorst Ropes, The NetherlandsLloyds Register
EMEA, UKLogan Clutch Corporation, USALogic Vision, The
NetherlandsMammoet Salvage BV, The NetherlandsMampaey Offshore
Industries BV, The NetherlandsMARSIS Dis Tic Gemi San ve Ltd Sti,
TurkeyMcDermott Light & Signal, USAMedMarine, TurkeyMicanti BV,
The NetherlandsMoteurs Baudouin, FranceNautican Research &
Development Ltd, CanadaNiigata Power Systems Company Ltd,
JapanNodosa Shipyard, SpainOffshore & Trawl Supply AS,
NorwayOffshore Ship Designers BV, The NetherlandsPiriou, FranceR W
Fernstrum & Company Inc, USARedwise Maritime Services BV, The
NetherlandsRidderinkhof BV, The NetherlandsRIQ Pte Ltd,
SingaporeRobert Allan Ltd, CanadaRolls-Royce, FinlandRotortug BV,
The NetherlandsSamson, USASanmar AS, TurkeySchottel GmbH,
GermanySelah Shipyard, TurkeySener Ingenieria Y Sistemas, SpainSGF
GmbH, GermanySKF Marine Industry Service Centre, The
NetherlandsTechsol Marine, CanadaTognum AG, GermanyTOS Energy &
Maritime Solutions, The NetherlandsTransas Marine, SwedenTwin Disc
International SA, BelgiumUzmar Workboat and Tug Factory, TurkeyVeth
Propulsion, The NetherlandsVDL Klima BV, The NetherlandsVoith Turbo
Schneider Propulsion, GermanyVSTEP, The NetherlandsVulkan Kupplungs
GmbH & Co KG, GermanyWrtsil Corporation, FinlandWinteb BV, The
NetherlandsYong Choo Kui Shipyard Sdn Bhd, MalaysiaAstilleros
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Not everyone is ready for the Arctic. Thechallenge to tug and
OSV operators andowners in the region is one which many areprepared
to face: but not all companies areas prepared as they should be.
Gijsbert deJong, development manager for OSVs andtugs, Bureau
Veritas, is all too aware of themultiple stresses which come from
such abeautiful, yet dangerous, environment.
With the respect [to] the vessels, obviously
the Arctic is cold, so that means we have ice
and vessels operating in ice, said de Jong.
That is a challenge in terms of powering, in
terms of the structure of the hull, which needs
to be strong enough to withstand the forces ofthe ice. In many
cases, OSVs, and especially
towing vessels, will have to be engaged in
ice-breaking activities, not only in towing
and pushing operations. That means that we
have to not only reinforce the hull in order to
[also] breaking through ice, and that depends
very much on the area of operation as to how
challenging that is.
We have been involved recently in a
project in the Caspian Sea, not the Arctic,
which is shallow water and 60-80cm of ice
in the winter time, which is level ice, so
its like a sheet. We have done a project forice-breaking tug
supply boats which need
to break that ice by themselves. You can
but there the ice is thicker and very different
in terms of what they call long-year ice:
is old ice which is much harder to manage.
Therefore you will have to go to very high
classes of ice-breaker or Polar Class. That is
on the side of powering and hull structure.
It is not only the vessel which needs to be
considered, but also the people who will be
Jong. Obviously the crew working onboardthose vessels is working
in very complicated
circumstances, not only because of the cold,
but because of the sunlight. Its either always
light or continuously dark. Theres a lot of
differences in weather and it is pretty hard to
work under those circumstances. It goes all
the way to electrical heating of equipment
in order to make sure the deck winch is still
working in -20 or -30 degrees C. But it also
has to do with making sure that the crew
gets the maximum possible support from
the design of the boat, in order to be able to
safely operate the vessel under complicated
is really a matter of training. There are
companies who already have many years
of experience operating in the Arctic, both
Russian and Canadian companies, North
Canada. Based on that experience, I think
there is already a lot of competence.Both factors, said de Jong,
need to be kept
in mind when contemplating operations in
this area. Its almost a mixture between
the design in terms of strength and in terms
of capability in coping with ice and cold
weather, as well as the crews ability to deal
with those circumstances.
Propulsion in ice is another factor to
consider when navigating. One of the
critical elements is that if you are having a
propeller operating in ice, it will start hitting
ice blocks. Those shockloads have to be
dealt with by the propeller, but also by the
shaft, and ultimately by the couplings and theengine itself. So
if you design a vessel that
is going to operate in the Arctic, whether its
an icebreaker or simply as a boat operating
take into account. Those forces are very,
very important. Both for the strength and the
equipment itself, in terms of peak load, but
also for fatigue. If you repeat many of these
impact loads, there is a risk of cracks which
are going to occur in the propeller itself or in
the shaft line.
to adapt with them or even, in some cases,anticipate them. To
give you an example
of what we have been doing in BV, we have
worked together with St Petersburg Maritime
University and developed a calculation model
on how to compute the loads of the ice on
the hull of the ship structure under different
conditions. What we can do is to calculate,
more or less in real time, the pressure which
is exerted by the ice on the hull of our ice-
breaking tug supply or gas carrier it can be
any ship, because the lifespan of the vessel is
included in the calculations, depending on the
ice thickness [and] its properties. For example,
the salinity of the ice has a big impact on thehardness of it,
also depending on the speed
go forward into the ice or do you have a stern-
competency by doing these types of studies
and being able to propose, in addition or
next-to rules and regulations, calculations to
make sure we have a good understanding of
the stresses on a vessel.
This knowledge is being added to by
various interested parties, with numerous
companies working together to identify
best-practice. There is quite a lot of co-operation, de Jong
continued. There are
not only concerns in the design and strength
issues of the vessels, but also very much in
the environmental impact. Operating in the
Arctic is not only a technical stretch, but it is
also a challenge in terms of doing things in a
way which is sustainable.
From offshore interests, to sea route
pathways, it will be a long wait until these
become large-scale operations. Further more,
according to de Jong, additional training
will be needed in order to deal with the
circumstances which the area presents.
One of the challenges in the Arctic,for example, is how are you
going to set
up a support operation if somebody gets
into trouble? It is not like in Western
Europe where we have almost a blanket of
emergency towing vessels which are there
to act if something goes wrong, for example
an engine failure, or another failure on the
can you manage that from an emergency
response point of view?
It sounds like, at the moment, were not
quite ready to explore that region?
On a large scale, for sure, there needs
to be a lot more consideration, concludedde Jong. I think on the
local scale, if you
look at the local companies operating
already for many years in that area, I think
theres a fairly high degree of knowledge and
competency there.
Fill the gap in knowledge and competencyOperation in the Arctic
is about more than designing a hull for ice. Gijsbert de Jong,
development managerfor OSVs and tugs, Bureau Veritas, spoke to
Rebecca Ferrier about the various demands on both a
vesselsstructure, and its crew.
Operating in the Arctic is not only
a technical stretch, but it is also achallenge in terms of doing
things in
a way which is sustainable.
And in the Arctic, a long way away from
help and emergency response, these forces
become even more important. But, de Jong
insisted, companies are not wandering into
this region blind. From experience in the
operations, there is a wealth of experience
with ice-breaking vessels.
In terms of design and in terms of
regulations, I think that is a pretty good
could safely operate [in the Arctic], keeping
in mind the peak loads on the propulsion
systems. I would say it is quite limited to
a number of specialist companies; there
are a number of shipyards and designers
who have really specialised in designing
and building ice-breaking vessels, he said.
Not every design institute will have, lets
say, the ability to design vessels for this. It
also requires a lot of experienced feedback
from the actual vessels in operation, and
this is what you see with the more famous
design houses. They do not only rely on the
regulations, they will try to do more thanthat. And often they
collect data onboard
the vessels operating there in order to justify
and validate what theyre doing. As class
societies we also get involved in that.
Regulations adapt and the industry is forced
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Slow and steady wins the race to the segment director, Special
Ships, Det it is only by joining forces, that safe andsustainable
activity can go ahead.
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Risk management is a priority in the Arctic. Arnstein Eknes,
segment director, Special Ships, Det NorskeVeritas, discussed with
Rebecca Ferrier how a steady, step-by-step approach is imperative
to responsibleoperations in the area, along with a need to work
together.
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Can the industry handle the unique challengesof the Arctic?
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PORT TOWAGE
OFFSHORE SERVICES
SALVAGE
INNOVATION
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ARCTIC OPERATIONS
Russian shipping company Femco for the
Vidar Viking
Yard to construct new icebreaker for RussiaTor Leif
Mongstad,executive vice
president, Sales, ofHavyard Group, hasgreat expectations
forice-breaking offshorevessels in northernPhoto: Siv Nr.
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smooth and safe operations a priority.Updated nautical charts,
tide and currentmonitoring stations, as well as geodeticsurveys,
are only the start of ensuringreliable navigation in such an
unfriendlyclimate. Jeppesens Geir Olsen, productmanager, and Sergey
Gubernatorov,country manager for Jeppesen Russia,believe that the
industry is more thancapable of meeting the challenge.
Academic Fedorov
With lengthy periods of darkness, icy obstacles and hostile
conditions, safe Arctic navigation is ofthe utmost importance.
Rebecca Ferrier spoke with Geir Olsen, product manager for
Jeppesen, andSergey Gubernatorov, country manager for Jeppesen
Russia, who shared their extensive knowledge on
hydrography in the Arctic, along with Russias industry-leading
advancements.
Arctic navigation, includingnavigation in convoys lead
byice-breakers, requires special
training, in particular provided by theleading training centres
in Finland
and in St Petersburg.Sergey Gubernatorov, country manager,
Jeppesen Russia
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that requires the most extensive real-time
long-term information like ice coverage,
satellite images and so on. Voyage planning
collaboration with dedicated ice pilots and
ice routing centres is another means of
effective navigation. The IMO Polar Code
is also being developed in parallel with the
IMO e-Navigation strategy, and as such thecomplexity of Arctic
operations is of high
concern for the IMO.
Ionospheric interference is another issue
when navigating the Arctic but this is
nothing new, said Gubernatorov. This
phenomenon in polar areas was known for
centuries. Of course, the quick change of
particular frequencies, but special research
has proved [the stable operation] of GPS/
GLONASS in the Arctic. There are a number
of shore-based GPS/GLONASS reference
stations covering the entire region. However,
recent research by the IALA and the IMO a more resilient
positioning system, and this
also relates to Arctic navigation. The Russian
Arctic is fully covered by long range RNS
Chaika the Russian version of Loran-C,
which is considered a reliable back-up to
GPS/GLONASS, and was included in the
global radio navigational plan of the IMO.
Not only is this interference a concern to
positioning systems, states Olsen, but also
for communication. He said: Assuming
e-Navigation will require a minimum of
communication to exchange information
effectively like MSI, route exchange, ice
information communication systems have
to be in place. Iridium is the best option
today with polar orbit satellites, but as
more operations open up, more players will
probably extend their services. Also, during
an IMO polar communication in Norway in2012, it was recognised
that coastal states
have a responsibility to build terrestrial
communication in remote areas. For short
range communication, which offshore
operations normally are, UHF and VHF is
used and will probably continue to be used
between ship and offshore installations.
For OSVs, the challenge is the requirement
for resilient positioning data for dynamic
positioning. This has been looked at by
coastal states, said Olsen, who have deployed
(from ships or offshore installations) short-
range positioning systems, such as seabed
transponders, and ship-to-platform referencedevices including
FanBeam, CyScan,
Artemis, which was used before GPS and
Glonass became highly precised.
Short-range communications do not look to
be a problem, said Olsen. The challenge is
that more data exchange is required, but coastal
states and commercial operators, together with
the offshore installation operators, will work
together to close this gap. For example, in the
North Sea today there is almost a continuously
mobile coverage from the South Western coast
of Norway to the north east coast of Scotland,
due to the installation of mobile transponders
on offshore installations.
There is a wealth of advice, guidance and
instruction on Arctic operations. Although it
might seem as though the industry is well-
prepared, more needs to be done, according
to Olsen. There are a number of research
articles, industry papers and so on dealingwith this subject
dissemination of the
information to a minimum need-to-know
paper according to the vessel or offshore
installation operation is probably the
challenge. The IMO should be the owner
of the overall guidelines with the Polar
Code. Then the industry and governmental
bodies must work together on best practice
operational guides. For example, The North
West European Area Guidelines for the
Safe Management of Offshore Supply and
Anchor Handling Operationwere developed
in 2006 as a joint project between maritime
and offshore organisations in Denmark, theNetherlands, Norway
and the UK.
Olsen concluded: Good voyage planning
(with support from computerised tools), risk
analysis, equipment design and taking into
account the human element seem obvious.
However, they need to be incorporated as
part of the International Safety Management
Code, and the management from CEOs, to
offshore installation managers. Finally,
he added, the crews importance cannot be
overlooked: Captains need to establish a
culture for safe Arctic operations.
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Pollution control from P&I perspective
Environmental considerations, includingpollution control, are
having an ever-increasing bearing on the handling of
majorcasualties. This is a natural development environmental issues
generally.
When it comes to recent casualties, environmental considerations
are being taken intoaccount more often. Sam Kendall-Marsden,
syndicate director, Charles Taylor, managers ofThe Standard Club,
offers a view on pollution control from a P&I Clubs
perspective.
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There have been instanceswhere authorities have required
clean-up measures that, based ontechnical advice, have not
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required and could actually causemore harm than good.
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Fire alarm also detects hazardsSea-Fire has released its Triton
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detectors or manualcall points.
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FIRE-FIGHTING & POLLUTION CONTROL
An annual oil spill response joint exercise,code-named Oilex
2013, was held in Island, to test responses in combatting oil
to prevent the simulated spill from drifting.
Response joint exercise takes place in Hong Kong
New recovery system its Oil Pollution Recovery System 300(OPRS),
which is based on patented oil-attracting discs proven to collect
up to
300m
3
per hour of oil.
Sorbcontrol, a Spanish companyspecialising in equipment to
counteroil spills, has launched a revolutionary,
Grintec
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The Grintec in Hardangerfjord, near Bergen, Norway, in June last
year.
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Steam keeps OSV oil spillresponders out of hot water
When OSVs with oil spill responsecapability store oil recovered
from the when the vessel reaches the shore. The
tried-and-tested solution here is the useof steam-injection
techniques, where oil isheated using probes: a solution offered
by
The rise in offshore oil exploration and production
hasstimulated demand for OSV oil spill response capacity, suggests
Kim Kristensen, director, Marine and Offshore,Parat Halvorsen.
The results from thetests clearly showed that
using a heating coil isnot a viable option...
Kim Kristensen,director, Marine and
Offshore, Parat Halvorsen.
Kim Kristensen.The Parat Halvorsensteam coil (right), alongside
a hot water coil.
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Arrangements
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Aqua-Guard Spill Response Inc completedseveral days of ocean
demonstrations system, increasing industry awareness of the
new advances in oil response technology.
Oil skimmer puts on a show
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