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Korean Register agrees to provide statutory services for India

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Korean Register is to provide services to the India flag administration
Korean Register is to provide services to the India flag administration

Korean Register has issued an announced to say it has signed an agreement with the Directorate General of Shipping to deliver services on behalf of the Indian flag administration, carrying out vessel surveys and issuing certificates according to international conventions.

Korean Register is now able to conduct relevant surveys and audits and to issue certificates to Indian flagged ships for SOLAS, MARPOL, ITC, ICLL, and MLC.

India’s maritime industry has strong potential for growth because of its geographical location between Asia and Africa and its 7,000km long coastline. India’s recent economic growth has dramatically increased the value of its import and export trade.

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Superyacht UK survey reveals strong growth in the superyacht industry

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The superyacht industry is experiencing solid growth according to a recent survey
The superyacht industry is experiencing solid growth according to a recent survey

According to the recently released Superyacht UK survey, the superyacht industry grew by more than 10% to £542 million in 2014/15 writes Katy Stickland from Yacht & Boating World. Out of those surveyed, 48% reported an increase in profits. There was also a 6.9% increase in jobs.

Speaking at the launch of the report, the Head of International Development at British Marine, Richard Selby said: “Despite the challenging environment, these figures show that the UK’s marine industry is heading in the right direction. British brands are globally respected and we need to make sure that remains the case.” Continue reading “Superyacht UK survey reveals strong growth in the superyacht industry”

Seawork Asia set to run again in Shanghai

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China’s marine economy has experienced rapid growth in recent years. The 2015 Marine Development Report1 indicated new orders within the marine manufacturing industry alone was worth 13.9 billion US Dollars in China. In light of the findings of this report, commercial marine and workboat organisations will have the opportunity to explore the potential for growth in this rapidly increasing marketplace at Seawork Asia, Asia’s fastest-growing commercial marine exhibition.

Adding to this potential, the event attracts a number of representatives from military and government departments who are key influencers and purchasers, including the Chairman of China Pilots Association, and Director of China Maritime Safety Administration.

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Former Olympian launches BlackCat Superyachts and turns superyacht builder

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The name of Mitch Booth may not be instantly recogniseable to you, but he’s an Olympics winning sailor and a multihull racer. Mitch has helmed America’s Cup craft in his time and knows his stuff. Furthermore, he has overseen the build of multihulls over the past 40 years on the water. So given his vast experience, perhaps it is not surprising that he has turned superyacht builder. Booth is the founder of BlackCat Superyachts, which plans to tap into the growing awareness of the advantages of catamarans; and what a beauty he is creating.

Booth has teamed up with Lymington, UK based Malcolm McKean Yacht Design to bring BlackCat Superyachts from concept to reality.

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Shipyard De Hoop is set to enter the cruise expedition market

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Shipyard De Hoop announces its intention to enter the cruise expedition market
Shipyard De Hoop announces its intention to enter the cruise expedition market

Shipyard De Hoop has engineered three luxury ocean going expedition cruise ships (150-200 passengers) in a move that combines its skills within both the offshore and river cruise market.

Says the chief executive of Shipyard De Hoop, Patrick Janssens, “It’s the next logical step for us.”

The project marks a first within the small cruise ship expedition market as there has never before been a dedicated newbuild expedition cruise vessel, Mr Janssens said. The norm is for ships to be converted to ice class to sail in expedition areas. “We are talking to companies about our concept and they are very interested, they see real market potential,” he said

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‘What a marine surveyor needs to know about’ series of IIMS handy guides reaches ten

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'What a marine surveyor needs to know about dynamically positioned vessels' is one of ten IIMS handy guides now available
‘What a marine surveyor needs to know about dynamically positioned vessels’ is one of ten IIMS handy guides now available

The recent publication of ‘What a marine surveyor needs to know about dynamically positioned vessels’ by Hugh Raynor brings the number of IIMS handy guides in the series published since last September to ten. There are a further six IIMS handy guides in the early stages of production, being prepared for launch later this year. They include the following topics: inclining experiments, GRP/FRP, small craft engines, moisture metres, riveting, arc welding and using computers in marine surveying.

Additionally, four of the IIMS handy guides have recently been released for publication on Amazon Kindle as eBooks and available to purchase and download now. The rest will follow soon. To find and browse them go to your local Amazon site and search for ‘what a marine surveyor needs to know about’.

In ‘What a marine surveyor needs to know about dynamically positioned vessels’, author Hugh Raynor sets out to explore the subject and explain in simple terms what dynamic positioning is and why it is needed. He says that DP has evolved into a highly complex beast, and in many ways the systems now in place on modern vessels are every bit as sophisticated and safe as can be found on any new jet airliner.

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Small Craft Surveyors Forum announces its Seawork seminar schedule

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The Small Craft Surveyors Forum, member organisations of which are RINA, IMarEST, IIMS, SCMS, NI, YDSA, has announced plans for its annual seminar taking place at the Seawork show on Wednesday 15 June.

Seawork has a new location in Mayflower Park, Southampton and the seminar will be held onboard the Ocean Scene, which is moored inside the confines of the event itself.

The afternoon programme of events starts at 13.00 and runs until 16.30. The event is free to attend, but you are asked to reserve your place so that we have numbers for health and safety, seating and catering. Continue reading “Small Craft Surveyors Forum announces its Seawork seminar schedule”

South Korea outlines plan to lift sunken Sewol by July

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South Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced that it will start the salvage operation of the Sewol passenger ship next month and complete it before the end of July. The 6,825-ton ship, sank off the country’s southwestern coast two years ago while en route to the southern resort island of Jeju killing 304 people mostly high school students on a field trip.

CNN reports that Yeon Youngjin, deputy minister for the Marine Policy Office, told journalists Thursday that the ministry has used long-term maritime data to put together a salvage operation plan, which is projected to finish by the end of July. The operation will attempt to lift the 140-meter long ferry from beneath the water without having to cut it into pieces. Doing so will help recover bodies believed to be still trapped inside of it. Nine bodies are still unaccounted for.

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Expect the first commercial autonomous ships by 2020 say Rolls-Royce

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Autonomous ships are tipped to be operating commercially by 2020
Autonomous ships are tipped to be operating commercially by 2020

Rolls-Royce know a thing or two, having been a world class manufacturer for many years. So, whilst it may be easy to become obsessive with the onslaught and possibilities of new technology, clearly the subject of autonomous ships is not going to go away. It is becoming apparent that such vessels will become part of our everyday lives – and perhaps a lot sooner than most of us realise.

The Rolls-Royce led Advanced Autonomous Waterborne Applications Initiative (AAWA) project recently presented its first findings at a conference in Helsinki, expressing high hopes for vessel automation in commercial service and predicting that it will arrive soon.

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World’s first ocean going vessels capable of running on methanol set for delivery

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Starting in April, Waterfront Shipping Company Ltd. (WFS), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL), Westfal-Larsen Management (WL) and Marinvest/Skagerack Invest (Marinvest) are proud to welcome innovative, clean-burning, fuel-efficient vessels to the sea. These seven 50,000 dead weight tonne vessels are built with the first-of-its kind MAN B&W ME-LGI 2-stroke dual fuel engines that can run on methanol, fuel oil, marine diesel oil, or gas oil.

This groundbreaking ship technology will significantly reduce emissions while giving ship owners a viable, efficient and convenient fuel alternative. With the growing demand for cleaner marine fuel to meet environmental regulations, methanol is a promising alternative fuel for ships that can meet the industry’s increasingly stringent emissions regulations. Methanol is a biodegradable, clean-burning marine fuel that reduces smog-causing emissions such as particulates, sulphur oxides and nitrogen oxides.

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FPSO composite repair system for offshore structures approved by Bureau Veritas

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cold patchLeading international classification society Bureau Veritas has approved in principle the repair of offshore structures using the bonded composite product Coldshield, developed by Paris based Cold Pad. Coldshield is a composite structural reinforcement specifically developed for the harsh environments of offshore units.

Matthieu de Tugny, Senior Vice-President and Head of Offshore, Bureau Veritas, says, “Coldshield offers a long awaited solution for the repair of corroded offshore structure without the need for welding or downtime. We have combined our expertise in marine composites and bonding with our experience of the hydrodynamic loadings and constraints of offshore units to assess Coldshield. We believe that Coldshield is the first non-welded structural repair method available for an FPSO hull.”

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IIMS Certifying Authority Training Day Spring 2016

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The details and agenda for the IIMS Certifying Authority Training Day Spring 2016 have been announced.

Date: Monday 16th May 2016
Venue: Portchester Sailing Club, Waterside Lane, Castle St, Portchester PO16 9QN

Timings:
09.00 Registration and Coffee
09.30 Morning session starts
13.00 Buffet lunch
14.00 Afternoon session starts
17.00 Training day concludes

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