February 2016 - The International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS)

Contract awarded for the first phase rebuild of the Maid of the Loch

Posted on February 29, 2016February 29, 2016 by News Hound

The march to rebuild the Maid of the Loch is finally underway

The first contract to be awarded in the £5.5 million project to rebuild the Loch Lomond Scotland) Paddle Steamer, the Maid of the Loch, has been signed. The contract ahead of the actual rebuild has been awarded to OSD-IMT Ltd, of Dundee, and is for marine consultancy services. OSD will provide the necessary naval architecture, engineering, structure, and outfitting expertise to produce all the required calculations, drawings, and designs to ensure that the rebuild meets all regulatory requirements.

John Beveridge, founder of the Loch Lomond Steamship Company, the charitable trust that owns the Maid of the Loch, said, “This is a landmark event for us. It is almost exactly 20 years since the charity took ownership of the Maid of the Loch, and we are now able to start work on returning this unique ship back into steam operating condition. It is hugely exciting for everyone and our thanks for all the wonderful support we have had. This is a major investment for Loch Lomond”.

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Michael Grey to speak at IIMS London Conference Gala Dinner

Posted on February 29, 2016February 29, 2016 by News Hound

Michael Grey is set to speak at the IIMS 25th Anniversary London Conference Gala Dinner on 31 August 2016

Michael Grey has accepted an invitation as guest after dinner speaker at the forthcoming IIMS 25th Anniversary London Conference Gala Dinner. He will address dinner guests on the evening of 31 August 2016. The venue for this special occasion is the wonderful and atmospheric Museum of London Docklands, located at West India Dock Road in east London (by Canary Wharf).

Michael Grey will be well known to many already and is a competent and knowledgeable speaker. He is a columnist and correspondent and has been associated with the maritime industry for the whole of his working life. At sea for twelve years with the Port Line of London and the holder of a British Foreign Going Master’s certificate, Michael came ashore to work in the safety and technical department of the UK Chamber of Shipping, before moving into maritime journalism.

Michael has been Technical Editor of Shipbuilding and Shipping Record, Editor of both Fairplay International Shipping Weekly and Lloyd’s List, where he continues to write a weekly column. He is the London Correspondent of BIMCO and contributes to a large number of maritime publications in the UK and Continue reading “Michael Grey to speak at IIMS London Conference Gala Dinner”

Bulk carrier ventilation and moisture damage issues reviewed

Posted on February 26, 2016February 26, 2016 by News Hound

Moisture damage is the source of a significant number of cargo claims. Claimants allege that this is brought about by the ship’s failure to ventilate correctly, resulting in the development of condensation (known as “sweat”). This sweat can lead to the deterioration of a number of bulk cargoes such as grain, seedcake and steel surfaces. All modern bulk carriers are fitted with some form of ventilation, either natural or mechanical, which can be used to minimise the formation of sweat. The London P&I Club has launched new publication LP Focus to address all issues related to bulk carrier ventilation.

Ventilation can also be used for the removal of taint, fumigate gases, or other gases as directed by the shipper. These forms of ventilation only provide surface ventilation, i.e. lacking the ability to penetrate a bulk stow, and therefore cannot continue to maintain an equilibrium in conditioning a cargo such as grain within a silo.

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Maritime New Zealand releases safety bulletin on IHI crane block failures on log ship deck cranes

Posted on February 24, 2016February 24, 2016 by News Hound

Maritime New Zealand warns of IHI deck crane issues on log ships

Maritime New Zealand has released a Safety Bulletin to draw attention to a number of recent crane block failures on IHI and IHI-WMMP deck cranes on log ships. Advice from the manufacturer is available as to the correct operation of the cranes and their recommended remedial action.

There have been a number of failures of crane blocks on 30 tonne IHI deck cranes on log ships in New Zealand in previous years. Fortunately there have been no serious injuries as a result of these failures to date, but any crane failure is potentially very serious.

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MCA issues MGN 543: Safety of Navigation: Offshore Renewable Energy Installations

Posted on February 24, 2016February 24, 2016 by News Hound

The UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency has issued guidance note MGN 543 to highlight issues that need to be taken into consideration when assessing the impact on navigational safety and emergency response (search and rescue, salvage and towing, and counter pollution) caused by offshore renewable energy installation developments. It applies to proposals in United Kingdom internal waters, Territorial Sea and Exclusive Economic Zone.

Offshore Renewable Energy Installations (OREI) include offshore wind farms, tidal energy converters (including tidal range devices), wave energy converters and any associated infrastructure with the potential to affect marine navigation and emergency response, proposed in United Kingdom (UK) internal waters, Territorial Sea and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

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Alex Thomson’s yacht turns up nearly 10 years after being abandoned

Posted on February 23, 2016February 23, 2016 by News Hound

The IMOCA 60 HUGO BOSS, which was abandoned in the singlehanded 2006-7 Velux 5 Oceans Race by Alex Thomson, has been found washed up ashore in Patagonia at the southernmost tip of South America. British skipper Alex Thomson, who had to be rescued from the yacht by competitor Mike Golding, had lost his keel some 1,000 miles from Cape Town in the Southern Ocean in November 2006. The section of the canting keel head that attached the rams snapped off so that the keel was swinging freely.

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Closer inspections for corrosion of kill cord metal components essential

Posted on February 23, 2016February 23, 2016 by News Hound

Surveyors are urged to make close inspections to identify weakening of this vital piece of equipment

One third of skippers have experienced kill cord or kill switch failure, according to the results of a recent survey. The survey also showed that closer inspection of the emergency engine cut-outs is needed to reduce the likelihood of failure.

The majority of respondents stated that they had never experienced a kill cord or kill switch failure, however a third described experiencing a failure of either the kill cord, kill switch or both, with problems occurring across the board in terms of engine size (sub-4hp to 150+hp) and with 73% of problems reportedly occurring in engines aged 2-10 years.

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Skuld P&I Club warns of dangers of entering an enclosed zinc concentrate cargo hold

Posted on February 23, 2016August 17, 2017 by News Hound

Recently the Skuld P&I club noted a crew fatality incident caused by entering an enclosed zinc concentrate cargo hold. A chief officer of a bulk carrier was found lying unconscious in the cargo hold after he entered the hold alone without ventilation and tragically lost his life. It was later established that the cause of death was asphyxiation. Measurements performed the day after the accident showed that the level of oxygen in the air at the stairwell was 2.6%.

Due to the cargo’s nature of oxidation, ventilation and atmosphere tests are vital before entering holds and breathing apparatus is needed. At sea-level, humans require air that contains minimum 19.5% oxygen. Below that an Continue reading “Skuld P&I Club warns of dangers of entering an enclosed zinc concentrate cargo hold”

First vessel to comply with IMO polar code approved by DNV GL

Posted on February 22, 2016March 1, 2016 by News Hound

AHTS Magne Viking is in compliance with the new IMO Polar Code following a survey by DNV GL

After a successful survey, DNV GL and the Danish Maritime Authority have confirmed that the AHTS Magne Viking, owned by Viking Supply Ships, is in compliance with the new IMO Polar Code.

“Having followed the development of the Polar Code for some years, it is a great achievement to finally survey the first vessel to comply with the Code,” said Morten Mejlænder-Larsen, who is responsible for Arctic and Polar activities at DNV GL – Maritime.

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Mulder Shipyard set to build its largest motoryacht

Posted on February 22, 2016February 22, 2016 by News Hound

Mulder Shipyard confirms it is underway with the build of what will be its largest motoryacht so far

Mulder Shipyard in the Netherlands has started construction on a new 36 metre motoryacht, the yard’s largest project to date and the second to be built to the exacting new LY3 standard. Having successfully delivered a 28.65 metre Mulder Voyager and the 34 metre custom-built Solis in 2015, this new 36 metre project is the next step forward for a Dutch yard that is making significant waves in the global superyacht world.

“The basic concept behind this exciting new yacht is to make the most out of a volume not exceeding 300 GT,” explains yard director Dick Mulder. “This will open up excellent possibilities for both private use and chartering, with the possibility of having a relatively small crew on board when the owners are onboard.”

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New publication from London P&I Club on deck crane inspections and maintenance

Posted on February 22, 2016February 22, 2016 by News Hound

The London P&I Club has published an article on deck crane inspections and maintenance in its newsletter LP Focus, which looks in detail at particular claims issues prompted by the Club’s experience and feedback from Members.

Deck cranes are an important item of a ship’s equipment and when they break down this can result in loss of hire claims. Furthermore, failure of a deck crane can result in serious injury or death. Depending on the trade of the ship, the cranes may be used in every port or they may be used infrequently.

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New Generation AHTS & Rig Moves course

Posted on February 18, 2016February 22, 2016 by News Hound

Anchor handling requires special equipment and skills, not only in performance of the anchor handling operations, but also in preparing the projects. In this three day AHTS & Rig Moves course from 17-19 May 2016 delegates will study and learn all they need to know about this specialist field. The location is Amsterdam, The Netherlands. IIMS members and non members are welcome to apply.

The course gives an overview of the necessary skills, technology and requirements. Hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, hydrography, naval architecture, nautical engineering and safety engineering are the sciences that play an important role in Anchor Handling operations and design of the AHT’s, the procedures and connections.
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