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River Canal Rescue reports that canal boat breakdowns are on the increase in the UK

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River Canal Rescue says it has noticed an increase in callouts to broken canal boats
River Canal Rescue says it has noticed an increase in callouts to broken canal boats

Boats on the canals are suffering more often from engine, fuel, electrical and other problems, judging from the number of callouts responded to by waterways breakdown specialists River Canal Rescue.

It’s quite normal for River Canal Rescue to notice a rise in callouts to broken-down boats in the spring, as many leisure boaters make their first trip of the year and discover any problems which have developed over the winter months. But for the last couple of years, the spike has been getting higher – as has the overall total number of callouts. In 2015 it hit 140 calls a week at the peak; last year it crept up a shade to 144 per week, but this year with 100 more breakdowns than 2016 in April alone, the figure looks set to top that by a long way.

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Rolls-Royce and Svitzer demonstrate the world’s first remotely operated commercial vessel

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The world's first remotely operated commercial vessel has been demonstrated by Rolls-Royce and Svitzer
The world’s first remotely operated commercial vessel has been demonstrated by Rolls-Royce and Svitzer

Rolls-Royce and global towage operator Svitzer have successfully demonstrated the world’s first remotely operated commercial vessel in Copenhagen harbour, Denmark. The companies have also signed an agreement to continue their cooperation to test remote and autonomous operations for vessels, such as autonomous navigation, situational awareness, remote control centre and communication.

Earlier this year, one of Svitzer´s tugs, the 28m long Svitzer Hermod, safely conducted a number of remotely controlled manoeuvres, RR informed. From the quay side in Copenhagen harbour the vessel’s captain, stationed at the vessel’s remote base at Svitzer headquarters, berthed the vessel alongside the quay, undocked, turned 360°, and piloted it to the Svitzer HQ, before docking again.

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New Scania marine engine reduces emissions by up to 90%

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Swedish engine manufacturer Scania has launched its 13-litre DI13M IMO Tier III compliant marine engine.

The engine is capable of running entirely on hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel resulting in emissions of carbon dioxide being reduced by up to 90%. Additionally, IMO Tier III requires emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) to be cut by more than 70%.

The DI13M range utilises selective catalytic reduction (SCR) to help achieve its low emissions. The technology is developed by Scania in-house and ensures minimum emissions of NOx. AdBlue, a urea-based solution, is injected into the exhaust system to convert toxic nitrogen oxides into water and harmless nitrogen gas.

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UK P&I Club advises on the need for ventilation when shipping grain cargoes

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The need for ventilation when shipping grain cargoes is the subject of new advice from the UK P&I Club
The need for ventilation when shipping grain cargoes is the subject of new advice from the UK P&I Club

The UK P&I Club says that it has received a number of claims concerning damaged grain cargoes due to cargo sweat and provides the following advice and information on the benefits of ventilation. Cargo sweat can be caused primarily by either cargo heating up or from a vessel transiting from a warmer to cooler environment.

“If there is a temperature differential between the outside of the stow and the inside, moisture migration will result. Such moisture migration will also occur when one part of the bulk heats up for any particular reason, such as insect infestation, microbiological activity or proximity to a hot bulkhead. In all these circumstances, moisture will migrate from the warmer region to colder parts of the stow.” explains George Devereese of the Loss Prevention Department at UK P&I Club.

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Record breaking attendance figures announced for Ocean Business 2017

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The 10th anniversary Ocean Business, held in April at the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton UK, has exceeded expectations with 4,350 attendees through the door from over 60 countries.

Versha Carter, Group Director of Diversified Communications confirmed that “Visitor numbers were up by 3% with an amazing 38% coming from outside of the UK. Not only did we have more actual bodies through the door but they stayed for longer which added to the show being the busiest ever. We have had many exhibitors saying that Ocean Business has now become the best ocean technology show in Continue reading “Record breaking attendance figures announced for Ocean Business 2017”

A call for sponsors and speakers for the IIMS UAE Conference 2017

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The IIMS UAE Branch’s fifth biennial one day conference is set for Monday 27th November 2017. The venue is the Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort, Al Sufouh. The Sheraton Jumeirah is one of the most pleasant beach resorts set on the Jumeirah Beach in the Dubai Marina.

The theme this time?… “Marine Insurance and Surviving the New Reality” and the call for sponsors and speakers is still on – but with the urgency to hurry as the slots left are limited.

To read more go to the IIMS UAE Branch website

Seawork reports a successful 20th anniversary edition of the show

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Seawork International, Europe’s largest commercial marine and workboat exhibition, closed yesterday and was hailed a resounding success. Its usual warm, sunny weather saw over 630 exhibitors and 7,000 maritime professions coming together to meet and do business over the three days, 13-15 June in Southampton, UK.

What makes Seawork unique globally is the more than 70 vessels and floating plant are on display, afloat for trial. This year saw the Southampton skyline dominated by the immense 60m x 28m Skylift 3000 jack-up submersible platform being demonstrated by Dutch based Ravestein BV.

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SCSF seminar at Seawork delivers four informative presentations to a sizeable audience

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The Small Craft Surveyors Forum, comprising RINA, IMarEST, IIMS, SCMS, NI and YDSA, delivered their annual seminar to an audience of fifty plus onboard Ocean Scene on the pontoons at Seawork 2017. Two of the four presentations were videoed and can be watched free (see below).

John Wills chaired proceedings for the afternoon and acted as Master of Ceremonies.

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Discovery Yachts Group acquires Southerly Yachts

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The well known Southerly yacht brand has been acquired by the Discovery Yachts Group
The well known Southerly yacht brand has been acquired by the Discovery Yachts Group

Following the recent management buyout and with new investors, the Discovery Yachts Group is delighted to announce the acquisition of the highly acclaimed Southerly range of swing keel sailing yachts.

The investment in the popular Southerly brand of yachts is a logical move for the MBO team at the Discovery Yachts Group who are aiming to become one of the UK’s leading sailboat builders with a versatile range of quality cruising yachts (monohull and catamaran) from 32 to 67ft.

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British Marine announce first ever research into UK’s small commercial marine sector

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The size of the UK's small commercial marine sector is the subject of new research by British Marine
The size of the UK’s small commercial marine sector is the subject of new research by British Marine

British Marine has published key findings for the UK’s small commercial marine sector in response to an industry call for a clear barometer measuring the performance of the entire sector. This is deemed pivotal for businesses future planning and ultimately, ensuring the prosperity of the UK industry.

According to the research, the sector generated a turnover of £182 million in 2015-16, employing 1,876 people across 395 businesses. It also reveals that over half (53.7%) of the sector’s turnover was generated by companies within the supply chain, whilst nearly a third (32.9) was from commercial marine builders and the remaining 13.4% was secured by business services.

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Gas Safe Register updates Technical Bulletin 035: Carrying out gas work on waterway craft/vessels

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The new version of Technical Bulletin (TB) 035 replaces the version originally published 19 August 2010 which is now withdrawn. This version has been reviewed and where appropriate revised to ensure that it remains both current and relevant.

Technical Bulletin 035 provides guidance to Gas Safe registered businesses/engineers on the need to be registered (where appropriate) and hold suitable certificates of competence, when required to undertake gas work on inland waterway crafts/ vessels.

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MAIB report published about the fire on board fishing vessel Ardent II

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At approximately 0500 on 16 August 2016, a fire started in the crew mess room of the fishing vessel Ardent II while alongside in Peterhead. The three crew sleeping on board escaped without injury but the vessel was extensively damaged and later declared a constructive total loss.

The MAIB investigation identified that:
– An electrical fault or failure of a multi-socket adapter in the crew mess was the most likely cause of the fire
– There was no smoke detector fitted in the crew mess room and it was fortunate one of the crew awoke and discovered the fire

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