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AIMEX calls for legislation changes for Australian superyacht industry

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AIMEX, the Australian organisation that supports and promotes Australian marine exporters to succeed in global markets has called on the Federal Government to change restrictive legislation holding back Australia’s superyacht industry after an economic impact study revealed its high value to the Australian economy.

The AEC Group study found the Australian superyacht industry contributed a total of A$1.97 billion ($1.5 billion) to gross domestic product (GDP) in the 2016 financial year.

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Hamburg Port Authority adds a dual head multibeam survey system to its range of hydrographic survey equipment

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Conducting around 900 surveys per year in the port of Hamburg, Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) requires high-end products for their multi-sensor systems and survey vessels.

The vessel ‘Deepenschriewer IV’ is the smallest survey vessel of HPA and intended to carry out multibeam surveys for depth control and documenting in shallow water areas. For this purpose, MBT, MacArtney Germany, has done supply, installation, and setting-to-work of a dual head multibeam echo sounder system suitable for hydrographic survey applications.

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Canal & River Trust launches its first ‘Boats in Bloom’ Awards

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The Canal & River Trust kicks off 'Boats in Bloom' Awards. (Photo from Gardeners' World Live 2016)
The Canal & River Trust kicks off ‘Boats in Bloom’ Awards. (Photo from Gardeners’ World Live 2016)

‘It’s blooming marvellous on the waterways’ is the theme by the Canal & River Trust about the green fingered boaters and waterside gardeners in the UK. The charity is launching its first-ever ‘Boats in Bloom’ awards to say thank you to the many people who bring the waterways in Britain to life with plants and flowers.

Starting in May, the Canal & River Trust will be presenting colourful certificates to anyone whose boat or waterside planting is putting a smile on the face of passers-by. The charity is also calling on people to share photos of blossoming boats and waterways to create an online gallery to inspire and delight others.

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Numarine delivers its first two 105HT superyachts

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The first two 105HT superyachts have been delivered by Turkish yard Numarine
The first two 105HT superyachts have been delivered by Turkish yard Numarine

Hull one, also known as Dolce Vita, was delivered to a European client and hull two was delivered to Hong Kong says Turkish superyacht builder Numarine. Both interior and exterior design for the hulls were delivered by Can Yalman and featured a distinctive sporty exterior.

Speaking about the hardtop design, Yalman commented, “The Numarine HT design language involves gill shaped glass elements in the superstructure. Previously we have used this in the ceiling panels, but in the 105HT this has been taken to the extreme and the complete side glass has this gilled, scaled structure emphasising the power within.”

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Ever increasing frequency of major vessel casualties reported by International Union of Marine Insurance

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Increasing frequency of major vessel casualties is causing concerns for underwriters says the International Union of Marine Insurance
Increasing frequency of major vessel casualties is causing concerns for underwriters says the International Union of Marine Insurance

Statistics released at the International Union of Marine Insurance Annual Spring meeting in Hamburg have raised a series of issues that will continue to challenge marine underwriters for the foreseeable future.

The frequency of major vessel casualties rose again in 2016 for the second consecutive year reports the International Union of Marine Insurance. They had enjoyed a year-on-year decline until 2015 when they recorded a sharp upturn which was continued in 2016.

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Surveys by American P&I Club show numerous machinery deficiencies in 2016

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American P&I Club surveys revealed a number of deficiencies in 2016
American P&I Club surveys revealed a number of deficiencies in 2016

Personnel from the American P&I Club conducted 106 condition surveys during the 2016. They say that ninety one of the surveys resulted in deficiencies but only fifteen surveys resulted in no deficiencies noted at all. 46% of the surveys were conducted on dry cargo vessels, whilst tankers accounted for 35% of the surveys that were conducted.

American P&I Club reveals that tankers were found to have the most deficiencies per survey with just under 10 per survey. Dry cargo vessels (excluding container ships) were found to have just over 7 deficiencies per survey. Out of the 873 deficiencies noted, the most frequent individual category of deficiency found was related to the condition of machinery spaces. The most frequent deficiencies overall were related to the conditions and functions of cargo systems, particularly related to bulk carriers.

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NTSB issues investigation report about the towing vessel Spence which sank in 2015

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Photo taken by a Spence crew member and provided by the Coast Guard of the listing vessel
Photo taken by a Spence crew member and provided by the Coast Guard of the listing vessel

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has concluded its investigation and has issued a full report about the incident on the towing vessel Spence, which caused it to list badly before finally sinking. The incident occurred on 14 December 2015 about 115 nm north of Cartagena, Colombia.

The NTSB report says that the list increased despite efforts by the crew to correct it. Consequently, the captain activated the vessel’s emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB), and the crew climbed onto the barge that the Spence was towing. The towing vessel sank shortly thereafter. US Coast Guard District 7 received the EPIRB alert and directed the Coast Guard cutter Decisive to the scene. On arrival, the Decisive rescued the four crew members from the drifting barge. Three crew members sustained non-life threatening injuries.

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Discovering the inner workings of the Royal Huisman superyacht yard

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Royal Huisman's recently launched Ngoni
Royal Huisman’s recently launched Ngoni

IIMS arranged a visit for a dozen members and non-members to the Royal Huisman superyacht yard in Vollenove, Netherlands on 6 and 7 April, followed by half a day’s training on day two.

The yard visit, which had been planned for some months, was hailed a great success by those who attended. To see and understand at first hand the challenges and high skills required to produce these iconic craft was a privilege indeed.

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Captain David (Dave) Green, Master Mariner, obituary

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Sad news has reached IIMS that long standing member, Capt David (Dave) Green, who was recognised for his significant contribution to the Institute with Honorary Membership, has passed away.

Capt Ian Wilkins MM FNI HonMIIMS, pays tribute to his friend and has written this fitting obituary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Dave peacefully at home on Sunday 26th March.

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Special IIMS enclosed space entry course

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Of all those who board ships and enter enclosed spaces, the surveyors are most at risk. In many cases the spaces they are about to enter are an unknown entity, therefore they are totally dependent on the ship’s management team having these spaces properly prepared with a trained rescue party adequately equipped and standing by.

It is now a matter of record that ships have more incidents, accidents and fatalities involving enclosed spaces than any other component of the marine sector. These accidents and subsequent fatalities are predominantly the result of people entering, working in, or ironically attempting rescue from those spaces.

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New vessel contract for the iconic Staten Island run awarded to Eastern Shipbuilding

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Photo credit: Elliot Bay Design Group
Photo credit: Elliot Bay Design Group

One of the best known ferry routes in the USA, if not the world, the Staten Island run, is due to have three new ferries following the awarding of a contract to Florida based Eastern Shipbuilding.

The instantly recognisable bright orange Staten Island passenger ferries carry 70,000 people a day between St George and Whitehall Street, with sweeping views of the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn, Governor’s Island and the Manhattan skyline. The free boarding at the conveniently located terminal near Wall Street makes the short route a major tourist attraction.

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New biofouling requirements poised to enter force in New Zealand from May 2018

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The New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has issued a notice announcing that all vessels arriving in New Zealand must have clean hulls from May 2018 as new biofouling regulations are set to become law. The Craft Risk Management Standard (CRMS) has been developed to provide guidance regarding compliance.

From May 2018, vessels must arrive in New Zealand with a clean hull. Vessels staying up to 20 days and only visiting designated ports (places of first arrival) will be allowed a slight amount of biofouling. Vessels staying longer and visiting other places will only be allowed a slime layer and goose barnacles.

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