Constellation Cyber Consultancy wins at the recent Seatrade Awards Virtual, (Middle East, Indian Subcontinent & Africa), held online on Wednesday 3rd November, fifteen more outstanding winners joined maritime’s greatest roll of honour and were recognised for their outstanding achievements; unwavering resilience and inspiring dedication over the last 18 months. The Seatrade Awards, which take place in association with Lloyd’s List, was sponsored this year by ADNOC Logistics & Services, Bureau Veritas and DNV. Continue reading “Constellation Cyber Consultancy wins at Seatrade Cyber Security Award”
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Most sustainable electric Spirit yacht handed to new owner
Spirit Yachts, located in the UK, has launched its new Spirit 30, its most sustainable electric spirit yacht yet. This 9.15m fully electric yacht is the company’s first hull to have flax lay-up and bio-resin incorporated into its build. Responding to demand for a smaller Spirit design, the first Spirit 30 has now been handed over to its new owner in the UK. Continue reading “Most sustainable electric Spirit yacht handed to new owner”
MPC offers advice to personal watercraft regulation consultation
The Maritime Professional Council (MPC) of the UK has responded to a recent Department for Transport (DfT) consultation on whether personal watercraft (PWC) users should be subject to the same safety obligations that exist for the operators of ships.
In principle, the MPC supports the DfT’s proposals that would ensure PWC come within the scope of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (MSA) and has made a number of constructive observations aimed at achieving regulations that are fit for purpose. Continue reading “MPC offers advice to personal watercraft regulation consultation”
Superyacht builders invest in ocean conservation
A group of shipyards has committed to reinvesting in ocean conservation and regeneration and is urging others to join them.
Abeking & Rasmussen, Ameryachts, Baglietto, Feadship, Gulf Craft, Heesen Yachts, Horizon Yachts, Lürssen Yachts, Oceanco, Royal Huisman, Sanlorenzo, Silveryachts, Southern Wind, Tankoa, Turquoise Yachts and Vitters are the first builders so far to agree to reinvest based on the gross tonnage (GT) of yachts they deliver. Continue reading “Superyacht builders invest in ocean conservation”
Pre-load steel surveys – recommended only for finished steel products
For their mutual members, Gard P&I Club covers the cost of pre-load steel surveys (after any contribution from charterers). Only finished steel cargos justify the costs. In this short article, the Club highlights the type of cargo that is covered by the pre-load steel surveys recommendation.
As a general guideline, the Club will cover the costs involved in owners’ entries pre-loading survey on finished steel products. Accordingly, it is normally recommended that pre-loading surveys be carried out on the following products: Continue reading “Pre-load steel surveys – recommended only for finished steel products”
Conducting an oil tanker operational risk assessment
Oil tanker operations are extremely critical due to the significant impact they can have on life, property and the environment should anything go wrong, Shipowners Club has said.
To assist in mitigating the risk involved with this trade, several measures are already in place including regulations governing the carriage of oil and the mandatory requirement for all crew to undergo specialised training courses prior to sailing on tankers. Continue reading “Conducting an oil tanker operational risk assessment”
Tristar Safety at Sea Conference – Promoting welfare seafarers
Tristar Group will host its Third Annual “Safety At Sea” conference on 8th December 2021 (1330 UAE time) at the Dubai Expo Site in the India Pavilion. This continued initiative by Tristar, supported by IIMS, Nautical Institute, and IMarEST, is to draw industry and global attention to crew mental health issues and to improve the general well–being of all seafarers.
As business owners and leaders in the maritime industry, the onus is on us to take a leading role to ensure that the mental health of seafarers is no longer a taboo subject and that we create platforms to discuss and put in place an ecosystem that will enable seafarers to Continue reading “Tristar Safety at Sea Conference – Promoting welfare seafarers”
Review study on the Recreational Craft Directive 2013/53/EU
The report has been created in line with the review clause set out in Article 52 of the Recreational Craft Directive 2013/53/EU which requires the European Commission (EC) to submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council by 18 January 2022. The final report/study has been carried out by Panteia, TNO and Emisia on behalf of the EU Commission in terms of the Recreational Craft Directive Review 2022 process and has been published. The report can be downloaded in pdf format at the bottom of this article.
The Executive Summary as extracted from the report is as follows. The Recreational Craft Directive (RCD) 94/25/EC, harmonising the provisions related to recreational craft, was adopted by the European Parliament and the Council in June 1994 and was applied from June1996. Directive 2003/44/EC amended the Recreational Craft Directive in 2003 and introduced a set of exhaust and sound emission requirements as well as added the provisions for post-construction assessment. Continue reading “Review study on the Recreational Craft Directive 2013/53/EU”
Australia launches Discover Boating campaign
The Boating Industry Association (BIA) of Australia has launched its Discover Boating campaign ahead of an expected busy summer season. The three-month, multi-channel advertising campaign is designed to promote participation in boating and the boating lifestyle to millions of people nationwide.
BIA president Darren Vaux says interest in boating and the boating lifestyle in Australia remains strong, and now is the time to build on this interest and keep the momentum going. Continue reading “Australia launches Discover Boating campaign”
Hong Kong investigates fatality during steel pipe loading
The Hong Kong authorities have concluded and released details of an investigation into a fatality during a steel pipe loading that took place onboard a Hong Kong registered bulk carrier when loading its cargo of steel pipes in various sizes at a pier.
A Hong Kong registered bulk carrier was berthed at a pier to load its cargo of steel pipes in various sizes. During the crane operation, the stack of steel pipes below was displaced by lowering a heavy steel pipe. It caused the nearby stevedores to lose their balance and fall into the gaps between the steel pipes. Although the two injured workers were rushed into the port hospital for medical treatment, one of the stevedores responsible for unhooking the cargo was declared dead the day after the incident, and the other stevedore responsible for cargo securing was seriously injured. Continue reading “Hong Kong investigates fatality during steel pipe loading”
Need to knows about preventing fires onboard containerships
A collaboration between Standard Club and David Townsend, Principle Fire Investigator at Andrew Moore & Associates Ltd, has resulted in a helpful loss prevention alert for preventing fires onboard containerships while offering some suggestions for dealing with and improving the situation.
According to Mr. Moore, there has been an increasing number of fires onboard containerships in recent years, some with disastrous consequences, not only for the shipowner and the crew on board but also for the environment and the shipping industry’s reputation. Continue reading “Need to knows about preventing fires onboard containerships”
Guidelines for the shipment of petroleum cargoes issued
The Swedish Club has published helpful cargo guidelines, focusing on petroleum cargoes shipments. The Club said that they wanted to give advice on the shipment of petroleum cargo specifically. A variety of refined petroleum cargoes are transported via the shipping industry. These cargoes are classified by the hydrocarbon range of the products. As the club explains, a common contamination found in refined petroleum products is the presence of particulates. This often leads to a failure in the appearance parameter which states that the cargo should be ‘clear and bright’ and typically leads to further cargo processing operations.
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The ‘HM 50 Guidelines for the cleaning of tanks and lines for marine tank vessels carrying petroleum and refined products’, published by the Energy Institute provide tank cleaning guidelines for switching between various dirty and clean/refined petroleum product grades. Continue reading “Guidelines for the shipment of petroleum cargoes issued”