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Rolls-Royce and Stena Line to develop intelligent awareness system

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Photo courtesy of Rolls-Royce
Photo courtesy of Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce has signed a deal with Swedish ferry company Stena Line AB, to collaborate in the development of its first intelligent awareness system.

Intelligent awareness systems will make vessels safer, easier and more efficient to operate by providing crew with an enhanced understanding of their vessel’s surroundings. This will be achieved by fusing data from a range of sensors with information from existing ship systems; such as Automatic Identification System (AIS) and radar. Data from other sources, including global databases, will also have a role.

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A marine warranty surveyor should be engaged to reduce cargo shifting risk says London P&I Club

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London P&I Club is calling for a marine warranty surveyor to be engaged to reduce the risk of shifting deck cargoes
London P&I Club is calling for a marine warranty surveyor to be engaged to reduce the risk of shifting deck cargoes

Due to a recent increase in the incidence of deck cargoes shifting in heavy weather, the London P&I Club said it supports a recommendation to appoint a marine warranty surveyor to supervise high-risk marine construction and transportation project operations where appropriate.

“In the past year, LOC has seen many deck cargoes shifting in heavy weather,” Paul Walton, a director with international marine consultant LOC (Hong Kong), said.

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P&I Club advises the use of soundings in conjunction with new Singapore Mass Flow Meters regulations

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The use of Mass Flow Meters in Singapore without the additional check of bunker soundings is not recommended says North P&I
The use of Mass Flow Meters in Singapore without the additional check of bunker soundings is not recommended says North P&I

The North of England P&I Association Limited (North of England P&I) has warned vessel operators that, despite new regulations in Singapore that make the use of Mass Flow Meters mandatory for bunker deliveries, operators should still utilise soundings before and after deliveries.

“The introduction of Mass Flow Meters for bunker operation in Singapore is a welcome development. Unfortunately it appears that although the equipment has changed, the behaviour of some unscrupulous suppliers has not,” said the P&I Club.

The organisation says, with reports that piping irregularities have been identified on some bunker tankers, it is possible that some quantity of bunkers could be syphoned back into the bunker vessel’s tanks during the process of bunkering.

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The wreck of the Sewol ferry to be lifted by early April

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The Capsized Sewol Ferry
The Capsized Sewol Ferry

The wreck of the Sewol ferry, which sank almost three years ago with over 300 people on board, could emerge from the water by early april, says the South Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.

The 6,825-ton Sewol tragically sank off Jindo Island on April 16, 2014, killing 304 people onboard, 250 of whom were high school students on a school trip.

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Wärtsilä launches SmartPredict to provide safer ship manoeuvring guidance

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Wärtsilä is launching its latest innovation SmartPredict
Wärtsilä is launching its latest innovation SmartPredict

The technology group Wärtsilä is launching its latest innovation SmartPredict at this year’s Seatrade Cruise Global exhibition in Fort Lauderdale, Florida from March 13 to 16. Developed by the company’s Dynamic Positioning unit, SmartPredict is designed to provide safer and more efficient vessel operations by reducing the risks associated with manoeuvring.

The system displays the vessel’s predicted future position and heading, and uses proven dynamic positioning (DP) analysis algorithms to evaluate forces affecting the vessel, thereby providing advanced motion prediction. SmartPredict also features a configurable prediction time display.

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US Coast Guard issues a safety bulletin about vapor pressure relief valve testing on pneumatic systems

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Pressure Relief Valve diagram
Pressure Relief Valve diagram

Due to a mishap from improper testing of a vapor pressure relief valve on a compressed air system, the Coast Guard Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance (CG-CVC) reminds all those concern of the risks and best practices in conducting or witnessing the testing of relief valves. While this information is based on testing compressed air systems using vapor relief valves, the guidance is also relevant to safety valves in other pressure systems, except boilers.

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Enclosed space deaths caused by semi-coke cargo says findings

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A man exiting an enclosed space
A man exiting an enclosed space

The Hong Kong Marine Department has issued an information note about a fatal accident that happened on a Hong Kong registered general cargo ship caused by semi-coke cargo. Two stevedores and one bulldozer operator were found collapsed inside the stair trunk after they entered the enclosed space without following the proper procedures. The cause of death was due to the oxygen depletion atmosphere inside the stair trunk.

This incident draws the attention of the shipping industry to the dangers associated with the characteristics of semi-coke cargo. Parties concerned should treat the space inside stair trunk to cargo hold as an enclosed space and take appropriate safety precautionary measures before entering such space.

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New Zealand will apply Maritime Labour Convention next month

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Ship workers, talking amongst themselves
Ship workers, talking amongst themselves

New Zealand’s maritime safety authority (NZ) has announced it will implement the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) by early next month, in order to protect local and international seafarers. The move is also expected to improve the safety and well being of seafarers on board both foreign-flagged and New Zealand ships.

MLC was established in 2006, and mandates ship owners to bear the expense of shore-based medical care for seafarers who need hospitalisation or medical care while overseas on a ship.

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First purpose built LNG bunkering ship has been delivered

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Delivery is complete of the world's first purpose built LNG bunkering ship
Delivery is complete of the world’s first purpose built LNG bunkering ship

ENGIE, Fluxys, Mitsubishi Corporation and NYK have taken delivery of the world’s first purpose built LNG bunkering ship from Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction in Busan, Korea.

She will run on LNG for her maiden voyage, after a few days of loading LNG delivered by trucks at the shipyard.

Zeebrugge in Belgium will be the home port of the vessel, which has been named ENGIE Zeebrugge accordingly. From there, the 5,000m3 LNG capacity vessel will supply LNG as a marine fuel to ships operating in Northern Europe.

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New DNV GL standard ensures reliable dynamic positioning capability assessments

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dynamic Positioning infographic
dynamic Positioning infographic

DNV GL presented its new standard for assessing the station keeping capability of dynamic positioning (DP) vessels at the European Dynamic Positioning Conference which was held in London in February.

The ability to assess and compare the dynamic positioning capability of a ship equipped with DP technology is vital during the planning and design phases, and provides valuable operational decision support. The DNVGL-ST-0111 standard is the first to provide a unified approach to these assessments, ensuring verifiable results and increasing transparency in the market.

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Naval architects should adhere to accepted ergonomic bridge design

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City of Rotterdam at port
City of Rotterdam at port

On 3 December 2015, the Panama registered pure car carrier City of Rotterdam collided with the Danish registered ro-ro ferry Primula Seaways on the River Humber, UK. Both vessels were damaged but made their way to Immingham without assistance. There was no pollution and there were no serious injuries. It is now being advised architects should adhere to ergonomic bridge design.

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Albwardy Marine Engineering and Damen Shipyards create a new brand identity

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Alberwardy marine Engineering Docks
Alberwardy marine Engineering Docks

Albwardy Marine Engineering and Damen Shipyards Sharjah have officially brought both brands together under one umbrella – Albwardy Damen. The newly-named venture, it says, will continue to provide its services with the same values as before – putting safety, quality and reliability at the forefront of its offering. The change represents the venture’s drive to maximise the efficiency of its operations and enhance its leading position during these challenging times for the maritime industry.

The United Arab Emirates based shipyard will continue to construct newbuild steel and aluminium vessels as well as provide the same trusted ship repair services to its marine and oil & gas customers in the Middle East. The announcement coincides with the 3 year anniversary of Damen Shipyards Sharjah.

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