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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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New carriage requirements for all IBC code listed products is coming

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In its March 2014 edition of its Technical & Regulatory news bulletin, DNVGL has taken the opportunity to update readers about the proposed changes specific to chemical tankers leading to a revision in the IBC code product list. It says that IMO is reassessing carriage requirements for products listed in the IBC Code. This means the current list of cargo with the Certificate of Fitness will change for chemical tankers. The amendments are expected to take effect 1 July 2020, subject to approval. This news helps owners consider early actions.

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

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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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Innovation Quay launches in Dubai to capitalize on creative maritime sector development

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DMCA has launched a new initiative called Innovation Quay
DMCA has launched a new initiative called Innovation Quay

As part of its strategic initiatives to drive maritime innovation and creativity, the Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) celebrated the launch of Innovation Quay, a new ambitious initiative designed to take advantage of technological innovations in support of the efforts to promote development in all aspects of the maritime sector and contribute to the country’s economic diversification in preparation for the UAE’s post-oil era. The project is part of the DMCA’s tireless efforts to support the country’s program to inculcate innovation in the domestic work culture and lifestyle and promote the UAE as one of the most innovative countries in the world.

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China delivers the largest drilling rig in the world

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The world’s most advanced and largest ultra-deepwater semi-submersible drilling rig has been delivered by China’s Yantai CIMC Raffles Offshore shipyard.

The DP3 rig Bluewhale 1 has an operating depth of up to 12,000 feet (3,658 meters) and a drilling depth to 50,000 feet (15,240 meters), making it capable of drilling in any waters around the world. It is 387 feet (118 meters) high, equal to a 37-story building.

CIMC Raffles says the 42,000 ton vessel uses 10 percent less fuel than comparable rigs.

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Global boat industry grew in 2016 as catamarans tipped for strong future growth

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Global boat industry sales grew by 4.4% in 2016 over 2015
Global boat industry sales grew by 4.4% in 2016 over 2015

The global boat industry saw a 4.4% increase in sales last year compared to 2015 and that figure is expected to continue rising.

According to a new study by Interconnection Consulting, the total volume of the global boat industry amounted to €14.5bn last year and is expected to rise to over €15bn in 2017.

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5th Palma Superyacht Show builds on success

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As temperatures in sunny Palma de Mallorca are starting to rise, anticipation is also starting to brew for the 5th edition of the Palma Superyacht Show. Since its debut in 2013, it’s not only become a not-to-be-missed event on the yachting calendar but also a show with its own unique identity. This year’s event promises to strengthen the show’s success even further by being the biggest to date in terms of participating yachts and number of exhibitors.

The show’s organizers are not only passionate about finding innovative ways to meet the needs of their visitors and exhibitors, but are also committed to responding to the latest developments in the superyacht industry. This year’s inaugural Refit & Repair area is the show’s response to the island’s thriving big-boat maintenance business. This new B2B section will see a heavy focus on industry professionals and will consist of 21 fully-equipped three-by-three metre stands. The already much-hyped about Refit & Repair area will be complemented by the ‘Captain’s Corner’, which will consist of a bar – deliciously run by Fosh Food – as well as a large tent where pioneering presentations, seminars and product launches will take place. Companies keen to utilise this interactive way to connect with existing customers and potential new clients, are advised to get in touch with us as soon as possible, as there are only a few slots available. Continue reading “5th Palma Superyacht Show builds on success”

Enclosed space deaths caused by semi-coke cargo says findings

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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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Power vessel navigates wave energy cost-effective devices

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Flying deliberately under the media radar over the past decade, and in the meantime developing a giant 9MW wave energy cost effective device, American wave energy company GWave has recently lifted the lid on its well-kept secret by announcing the plans to deploy a full-scale device at the Wave Hub test center in Cornwall, UK.

Tidal Energy Today has talked to GWave’s Chief Executive Officer, Robert Stoddard, to learn more about this ‘dark horse’ of wave energy cost effective generation whose nameplate capacity of 9MW is larger than that of the biggest offshore wind turbine currently available on the market.

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New development to combat GPS jamming and spoofing

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GPS is now recognised as being vulnerable to jamming either by accident or by design and despite a lot of talk from politicians there is no back up if the system goes down through jamming or spoofing.

A solution to this vulnerability now exists in the form of Satellite Time and Location (STL) signals. “STL signals provide the safest, strongest, most dependable backup to our GPS infrastructure and they originate from the Iridium satellites, whose beams are high-powered, location-specific, and incredibly difficult to jam.” commented American company Satelles who have developed the system. Their time and positioning system that uses the powerful Iridium signals as a means of propagating enhanced GPS information which is claimed to be much more reliable and powerful than the original GPS signals alone, which should combat GPS jamming and spoofing.

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Shoreham Port unveils 20 year development plan

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Shoreham Port looks forward to the next 20 years
Shoreham Port looks forward to the next 20 years

It’s been a busy start to 2017 at Shoreham Port with imports and exports flowing steadily through, new recruits joining the team and a number of development projects under way.

Recently, long-term plans at the Port have been in the spotlight. A framework for development for the Port over the next 20 years is set out in the Port’s Masterplan and in December the Masterplan underwent a ‘light touch review’ to bring the plans right up to date.

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New guidance on minimising risk from Ro-Ro fires published by North P&I Club

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Free 10 page briefing document from North P&I Club about minimising risk from Ro-Ro fires
Free 10 page briefing document from North P&I Club about minimising risk from Ro-Ro fires

North P&I Club has published a new loss prevention briefing on how to prevent, detect and fight fires on roll-on-roll-off (ro-ro) vessels and car carriers. Such vessels are twice as likely to catch fire as other ships and vehicle-deck fires are notoriously difficult to contain and put out.

The new 10-page briefing, which is free to download from the the North P&I Club website, (or at the foot of this article), explains the risks of ro-ro and car carrier fires in detail. It then sets out a comprehensive series of recommendations covering training, maintenance, vigilance, reaction and procedures.

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