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Bilge system back-flow causes significant cargo damage

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Bilge system back-flow causes significant cargo damage
Bilge system back-flow causes significant cargo damage

Writing in the latest publication by UK P&I Club, Captain David Nichol cites a case history describing a cargo damage case involving a bulk carrier caused by insufficient maintenance of the bilge system valves and the crew’s wrong estimation of the ingress alarm system.

The incident
Prior to loading a full cargo of bulk minerals the cargo holds were cleaned and tested successfully for watertight integrity. In addition, the efficient operation of the cargo hold bilge pumping system and water ingress alarms was also verified. A few days after departure from the loading port, the water ingress alarm for no.2 cargo hold was activated. However, when the hold bilges were sounded by the crew, they appeared to be dry and it was therefore assumed that the ingress alarm system was defective. Daily hold bilge soundings continued to give no cause for concern. At the discharge port, wet cargo was revealed at Continue reading “Bilge system back-flow causes significant cargo damage”

Poor firefighting system and lack of crew training lead to PeeJay V sinking

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The PeeJay V. Image courtesy of TAIC
The PeeJay V. Image courtesy of TAIC

In January 2016, the passenger vessel PeeJay V caught fire and sank. The reason was due to an ineffective main firefighting system and crew who did not fully understand how it should work. New Zealand’s TAIC has published its report on the incident highlighting that for a CO2 firefighting system to be useful, the space must be airtight and everyone involved should be fully trained and know how the system works.

The incident
On 18 January 2016, the tourist boat was on an all-day excursion from Whakatane to White Island with 53 passengers and seven crew on board. It was near the end of the journey, approaching Whakatane Harbour entrance when fire broke out in the engine room. The crew released the fixed CO2 fire extinguisher into the engine room, which suppressed the fire for a short time. However, Continue reading “Poor firefighting system and lack of crew training lead to PeeJay V sinking”

Electric hybrid superyacht range launched at boot Düsseldorf by Sanlorenzo

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Electric hybrid superyacht range launched at boot Düsseldorf by Sanlorenzo
Electric hybrid superyacht range launched at boot Düsseldorf by Sanlorenzo

Italian yard Sanlorenzo has announced a new range of hybrid and diesel electric yachts called E Motion at boot Düsseldorf 2018.

The first models to launch will be a pair of 27-metre (89-foot) Sanlorenzo SL86 E Motion yachts, which are due to hit the water in May 2018 and December 2018 respectively. However, the yard plans to introduce this technology to its entire collection, culminating in 2020 with the launch of the Sanlorenzo 62 Steel E Motion (pictured).

Tilli Antonelli, who played an integral part in the development of the E Motion range, commented Continue reading “Electric hybrid superyacht range launched at boot Düsseldorf by Sanlorenzo”

Gard P&I Club warns about forthcoming Asian Gypsy Moth season

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Gard P&I Club warns about forthcoming Asian Gypsy Moth season
Gard P&I Club warns about forthcoming Asian Gypsy Moth season

The Gard P&I Club has published an an alert drawing attention to the Asian Gypsy Moth, the destructive forest pest that is known to spread via ocean-going vessels in international trade. In the alert Gard has highlighted that Australia has heightened vessel surveillance for Asian Gypsy Moth and in New Zealand is introducing new requirements from 1 February 2018.

Therefore, vessels calling at certain ports in Asia Pacific between May and September should be inspected and certified free of Asian Gypsy Moth prior to departure. These inspections are undertaken to minimize the potential for regulatory action when arriving in a country where the pest is not native.

According to Gard, countries currently known to regulate and inspect arriving vessels for Asian Gypsy Moth are: Continue reading “Gard P&I Club warns about forthcoming Asian Gypsy Moth season”

Report on the IIMS and British Stainless Steel Association one day seminar

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The one day corrosion training day and seminar organised by British Stainless Steel Association proved a big hit
The one day corrosion training day and seminar organised by British Stainless Steel Association proved a big hit

A combined audience of nearly 50 real-time and online delegates assembled on 23 January at a venue near Portsmouth UK for the first joint IIMS and British Stainless Steel Association training day under the auspices and guidance of tutor and course author, Dr Mike Lewus. The topic of the day? ‘Marine Corrosion and its Prevention in Small Vessels’. The subject of the day? Corrosion and lots of it too. There was plenty of hard science taking delegates back to their early school and education days but interspersed with practical reviews and discussion around particular types of corrosion, from pitting and crevice to stress cracking corrosion using photographic and anecdotal evidence.

Mike and his team produced a fabulous, comprehensive and very thick course manual for delegates a copy of which now sits in the IIMS Continue reading “Report on the IIMS and British Stainless Steel Association one day seminar”

Just four minutes to recharge C-Job’s Amsterdam ferries’ batteries

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Just four minutes to recharge the Amsterdam ferries' batteries
Just four minutes to recharge the Amsterdam ferries’ batteries

C-Job Naval Architects has delivered the concept design of a series of five sustainable car and passenger ferries to the City of Amsterdam. In order to maintain efficiency of service and a quick turnaround, this charging process will take place during a timeframe of a maximum of four minutes.

The vessels will operate 100% on electricity, thus providing an emission-free urban transport solution.

C-Job has designed the fully electric ferries to recharge their batteries during the unloading and loading of passengers and vehicles. This notably short charging period will be enough for the vessels to operate a 24/7 service with no overnight charging required.

The new 41-metre long Ro-Ro ferries will replace existing vessels that currently Continue reading “Just four minutes to recharge C-Job’s Amsterdam ferries’ batteries”

UK canal rescues reach record levels in 2017

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UK canal rescues reach record levels in 2017
UK canal rescues reach record levels in 2017

The number of canal rescues carried out by River Canal Rescue in 2017 has again reached a new high.

In the period from January 1 to December 31, teams from RCR attended 162 incidents (137 major and 25 minor), 8% up from 150 (119 major and 31 minor) in 2016.

Major is defined as submerged, partially sunken or grounded craft, plus salvage work; minor as situations which on attendance, can be resolved without the need for a full rescue team.

Lapse of concentration
“The main causes of major rescues are silling or catching the rudder in the lock,” explained RCR MD Stephanie Horton. “Usually this is due to a momentary lapse of concentration and something that can happen to experienced and inexperienced boaters.”

And she explained that other reasons for rescue often include Continue reading “UK canal rescues reach record levels in 2017”

First electrically powered inland container vessel is on the horizon

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First electrically powered inland cntainer vessel is on the horizon
First electrically powered inland cntainer vessel is on the horizon

Dutch electrical firm Werkina, Lloyd’s Register, Asto Shipyard and inland barge operator Port-Liner are working on Europe’s first electrically powered inland container vessel. The first five small ships in the series will be completed this year, and six larger vessels are in the works.

The novel barges will use containerized battery packs for power, which can either be recharged or exchanged at the terminal, allowing for rapid turn times. The smaller barge will carry 24 TEU and use one battery pack, and the larger model will carry 224 TEU with four battery packs.

Werkina says that Continue reading “First electrically powered inland container vessel is on the horizon”

Engine failure and poor communication resulted in Nenita grounding

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Engine failure and poor communication resulted in Nenita grounding
Engine failure and poor communication resulted in Nenita grounding

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has published its investigation report about the circumstances that led to the grounding of the Marshall Islands registered bulk carrier Nenita on the Columbia River. The incident, which occurred in November 2016 was as a result of an engine failure combined with inefficient communication on-board.

The incident
On November 19, 2016, the fully-laden bulk carrier Nenita was outbound on the Columbia River, when it suffered an engine failure impacting its ability to manoeuvre. The vessel subsequently ran aground at Continue reading “Engine failure and poor communication resulted in Nenita grounding”

New sustainable Marina High Tech show announced for South of France

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New sustainable Marina High Tech show announced for South of France
New sustainable Marina High Tech show announced for South of France

A new international trade show, the Marina High Tech show, has been announced for 2018, dedicated to new technology in yachting.

Marina High Tech is “a high-calibre showcase of nautical and sustainable innovation across the marine industry”, according to the organisers.

The first edition is set to take place at Marina Baie des Anges in Villeneuve-Loubet from 24 to 25 May 2018 with the support of Villeneuve-Loubet Council, CCI Riviera Ports, Nice Côte d’Azur council, the Regional Tourism Board and local stakeholders in the PACA region.

In a recent statement, organisers said Continue reading “New sustainable Marina High Tech show announced for South of France”

Princess Yachts and BAR Technologies collaborate on revolutionary carbon yacht

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Princess Yachts and BAR Technologies collaborate on revolutionary carbon yacht
Princess Yachts and BAR Technologies collaborate on revolutionary carbon yacht

Plymouth, UK yard, Princess Yachts, has announced that it is working Portsmouth based BAR Technologies on a joint carbon fibre project which has been billed as an entirely new class of yacht.

The project is shrouded in secrecy to prevent any details being released before its official unveiling. Currently the only known fact is that its length is mid-30 foot (approximately 10.6 metres). BAR Technologies covered the new-build in a camouflage hull wrap as it was recently transported out of its yard in Portsmouth.

BAR Technologies was established to Continue reading “Princess Yachts and BAR Technologies collaborate on revolutionary carbon yacht”

What’s a yacht and small craft marine surveyor worth?

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Pause for a moment and ponder this question. How much is your life and your safety at sea worth? Most people would say it is priceless and impossible to put a value on. And yet many people seem to misunderstand the worth, value and principle role of a marine surveyor, whose very job it is to ensure your safety at sea by surveying, inspecting and reporting on your expensive, potential new purchase. Instructing a marine surveyor to work on your behalf should never be seen as a distress purchase where price is the all-important factor.

So, if you are about to invest a five or six figure sum let’s say, why would you be concerned about a few hundred pounds for a survey to be undertaken by a professional to ensure the vessel is sound and fit for purpose and worth its price? In reality, a survey is one of the best Continue reading “What’s a yacht and small craft marine surveyor worth?”

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