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Just complying with new enclosed space regulations is not enough

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New enclosed space regulations come into force from 1 July 2016
New enclosed space regulations come into force from 1 July 2016

Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) has advised that ship operators must combine vigilance, structure and care when enforcing the latest SOLAS regulation for safeguarding crews from the dangers of gas when entering enclosed spaces. But supplying a vessel with a single, portable, four gas detection unit as required to do so by the IMO is not enough on its own.

The new enclosed space regulations, which come into force on 1st July 2016, requires ships on international voyages to have at least one unit that can detect the presence of oxygen, flammable gases or vapours, carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulphide.

Says Andrew Sherriff, WSS’s Business Manager for Marine Products – Safety Solutions, “The regulation musn’t be seen in isolation. It is sound legislating from the IMO, but it comes with a burden of responsibility for operators.”

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Sunseeker International set to introduce vacuum bagging techniques

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Sunseeker confirms it will use the vacuum bagging technique on its yachts
Sunseeker announces it will use the vacuum bagging technique on its yachts

Sunseeker International is to join the other big boatbuilders and start using PRO-SET epoxy and vacuum bagging techniques on its yacht decks.

It made the decision following a new case study by West System International (WSI), which revealed that the technique would provide optimal finish across all of its yacht decks.

The luxury yacht builder will now use PRO-SET ADV-170 Adhesive and vacuum bagging as standard for pre-fabricated teak deck installation across some 200 boats a year.

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DNV GL’s Technology Outlook 2025 looks ahead to the next ten years

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Every five years, DNV GL publishes its Technology Outlook. This keenly awaited report is primarily intended to give customers and stakeholders a basis for discussion and insight into the technology landscape of the next decade within selected industries.

“It may be hard to believe we’re on the cusp of a technological revolution at a time when the global economy as a whole is slowing. But our view in DNV GL is that we are indeed entering a new ‘renaissance’ in industrial progress, with the accelerated uptake of cyber-physical systems,” says Remi Eriksen, Group President and CEO.

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North P&I Club issues warning of the risks of reduced generator capacity

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Reduced generator capacity onboard ships is the subject of North P&I Club's latest newsletter
Reduced generator capacity onboard ships is the subject of North P&I Club’s latest newsletter

North P&I Club is advising its members to be aware of the potentially severe consequences of poorly maintained or overloaded on-board generators being unable to meet the electrical demands of ships at sea. The warning about reduced generator capacity comes in the latest issue of the club’s loss prevention newsletter Signals.

According to deputy loss prevention director Colin Gillespie, ‘Generators have a critical function to play on all ships. They provide electrical power for ever-more complex navigation, communication and safety systems as well as essential on-board services and vital equipment such as cranes, winches and bow thrusters. If the generators cannot cope due to poor condition or excess demand, it can lead to total loss of electrical power and put the safety of the ship, crew and cargo at risk.’

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DNV GL issues technical guidance for deck cargo on bulk carriers

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DNV publishes guidance on deck cargo for bulk carriers
DNV publishes guidance on deck cargo for bulk carriers

DNV GL has issued Technical and Regulatory News including all related information you need when preparing a deck cargo for bulk carriers.

Structural strength
The deck and hatch covers on modern bulk carriers usually have a structural capacity of around 2.0 to 2.5 t/m2 of uniformly distributed load (UDL), without any reinforcements. This load corresponds to the green sea pressure used in the approval of the vessel. With a few minor reinforcements, it may be possible to increase the UDL, especially for the deck area.

Stability documentation
Compliance with applicable stability and longitudinal strength criteria in deck cargo loading conditions shall be shown in updated/amended stability manuals.

In general, intact GM limit curves shall be recalculated taking into account an additional wind profile area from deck cargo.

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The next generation of superyachts by Migaloo could be ones that sail underwater

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The range of Migaloo submersible yachts has five concepts to choose from
The range of Migaloo submersible yachts has five concepts to choose from

Austrian based company, Migaloo Private Submersible Yachts, has created multiple five submersible yacht concepts that could change the yachting landscape all together forever.

Migaloo currently has five models available that can be customised according to the owner’s preference. The range in size from 236.3 feet to 928.4 feet LOA. The submersibles wuill be built according to class, flag and in accordance with US Navy Subsafe safety standards. All models have modern acrylic pressure hull designs to ensure optimal safety for all passengers and crew onboard.

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Court rejects €1.56m claim against marine surveyor accused of poor stowage

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International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has warned that the wording of instructions can potentially widen the scope of liability for marine service providers, citing the recent case of a marine surveyor sued for €1.56m for alleged poor onboard stowage of a cargo.

The marine surveyor in Germany was engaged by charterers to attend the loading of a cargo and to report on any damage caused by the stevedores. The emailed instructions from the charterer contained the following provisions:

“We hereby order the following: supervision of the loading/preloading survey; reporting of eventual damages to the coating or the material – and time of damage; reporting of negligence while handling the material and loading; detailed documentation, with photos, of the loading operations; no continuous supervision will be necessary, only during the important moments (commencement of loading operations – change of shift – securing of the cargo).”

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RNLI surveyors and IIMS SCWG team up for joint training day

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The RNLI All-Weather Lifeboat Centre will host the IIMS small craft working group
The RNLI All-Weather Lifeboat Centre will host the IIMS small craft working group

Please note that the date for the Spring IIMS Small Craft Working Group has changed from the one previously published on 17 May to 25 May to accommodate this rare training opportunity.

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has invited the IIMS Small Craft Working Group to join their Annual Surveyors Conference for a joint training day on Wednesday 25 May at their head office and facility in Poole, Dorset, for what promises to be an exceptional day. This provides an excellent opportunity for surveyors to network with others and share ideas and thoughts with a different group of surveyors too.

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UK shipping sector risks sinking fortunes if Brexit prevails reports Reuters

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Article by Jonatha Saul and reprinted from the Reuters web site

If Britain votes to leave the European Union, the country’s shipping sector faces years of disruption as trade agreements get reworked and currency volatility leads to higher costs at a time when the industry is battling its worst global downturn.

Shipping contributes some 10 billion pounds annually to the UK economy and directly employs 240,000 people in multiple areas including maritime services such as ports, transportation, as well as ship broking and marine insurance.

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Numarine announces its 32XP Explorer concept as building starts

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Based in Gebze Kocaeli, Turkey, boat builder Numarine has announced plans to create a brand new range of world explorer superyachts. The first hull of the 32XP Series is now under construction.

The 32.5m explorer yacht is part of Numarine’s 32XP Series of adventure superyachts by yacht designer Can Yalman, which, according to Numarine, have been designed to ‘reflect a radical change that comes with unlocking new areas of the globe’.

Ranging from 16.7m to 39.6m LOA, the first 32XP has accommodation for 12 guests. Numarine state that the Numarine 32XP is ‘a blend of size and capability, fully equipped to take owners on an exceptional journey across the world’s waters’.

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FONABSA container weighing survey says there is work to do

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The second round of the FONASBA survey on the status of implementation of the amendments to SOLAS VI.2 shows that with just three months to go before the 1st July 2016 deadline, the situation varies widely across more than 50 countries represented in FONASBA membership. The results of the survey, covering a wide range of topics from the nomination of the “designated authority” to how trans-shipment containers and those shipped under FOB sales will be treated, are available from the FONASBA website. For ease of reference, the extensive, detailed and comprehensive full report, listing the information provided by each individual country, is complemented by a consolidated Executive Summary.

Of particular concern at this late stage is that eighteen associations have advised that no guidance has been issued on the practical application of the measures in the country concerned. This situation has been exacerbated by the failure, until very recently in some cases, of governments to nominate the designated authority.

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Lloyd’s Register releases guidance notes for inspections with drones

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Lloyd’s Register has issued a new guidance note which supports the marine and maritime industry in the safe and effective deployment of the next generation drone and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) technology that can significantly improve productivity gains through reducing risk exposure, survey times and in-service inspection costs of offshore, marine and onshore infrastructure.

The first phase of its guidance notes for drones and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) is giving operators in the energy and marine industries confidence in using UAS for offshore, marine and onshore surveys and in-service inspections.

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