The wreck of the Sewol ferry, which sank almost three years ago with over 300 people on board, could emerge from the water by early, says the South Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.
The 6,825-ton Sewol tragically sank off Jindo Island on April 16, 2014, killing 304 people onboard, 250 of whom were high school students on a school trip.
Seawork International, Europe’s largest commercial workboat show and conference, is a one-stop-shop for the commercial marine sector, providing a unique opportunity to see the latest solutions for businesses in the commercial marine industry all in one place, at one time, at one easy-to-access location.
Seawork International will return from 13-15 June 2017 at the prestigious Mayflower Park venue in Southampton, UK, for the second year running.
During day to day operations of a ship and particularly in situations where the ship has been damaged, it is usually assumed that all watertight doors are closed and that the vessel’s internal watertight subdivision is 100% effective. On board a ship, the safety of the crew and passengers depends on the safety of the ship and this includes the safe use of such doors so that they do not pose any danger when passengers and crew pass through the doors or operate them. However, Gard’s casualty statistics indicate that this is not always the case.
Root cause investigations after incidents involving power operated watertight doors have revealed that it has been common practice onboard ship to not to fully open them before passing through the doors. The door safety systems have also been found not to be in full Continue reading “Gard publishes information on watertight doors”
The West of England P&I Club has confirmed that India has now approved eDOT Marine Laboratories to use the modified Proctor Fagerberg test for iron ore fines. A table with up to date details of approved laboratories has been released. The table also includes the validity of their approval and the test methods which they are authorized to use.
For a number of years the Director General of Shipping (DGS) India has approved local laboratories to carry out tests as provided for in Appendix 2 of the IMSBC Code, to determine the TML of material which may liquefy.
Effective from January 1st, 2017, a new test procedure for determining Transportable Moisture Limit (TML), the modified Proctor Fagerberg test procedure for iron ore fines is mandated in accordance with SOLAS – Amendments to the IMSBC Code (Amendment 03-15).
The technology group Wärtsilä is launching its latest innovation SmartPredict at this year’s Seatrade Cruise Global exhibition in Fort Lauderdale, Florida from March 13 to 16. Developed by the company’s Dynamic Positioning unit, SmartPredict is designed to provide safer and more efficient vessel operations by reducing the risks associated with manoeuvring.
The system displays the vessel’s predicted future position and heading, and uses proven dynamic positioning (DP) analysis algorithms to evaluate forces affecting the vessel, thereby providing advanced motion prediction. SmartPredict also features a configurable prediction time display.
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In its March 2014 edition of its Technical & Regulatory news bulletin, DNVGL has taken the opportunity to update readers about the proposed changes specific to chemical tankers leading to a revision in the IBC code product list. It says that IMO is reassessing carriage requirements for products listed in the IBC Code. This means the current list of cargo with the Certificate of Fitness will change for chemical tankers. The amendments are expected to take effect 1 July 2020, subject to approval. This news helps owners consider early actions.
Continue reading “New carriage requirements for all IBC code listed products is coming”
Due to a mishap from improper testing of a vapor safety relief valve on a compressed air system, the Coast Guard Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance (CG-CVC) reminds all those concern of the risks and best practices in conducting or witnessing the testing of relief valves. While this information is based on testing compressed air systems using vapor relief valves, the guidance is also relevant to safety valves in other pressure systems, except boilers.
Rolls-Royce has announced the latest stage in its research and development plans to make remote and autonomous shipping a reality and reap the benefits of increasing digitalisation in the marine industry. The company says it is looking to develop partnerships and opportunities with other organisations around the world to create the capability, competencies and jobs to supply the technology and components required.
Today, the latest part of that programme has been confirmed with the announcement, in Finland, of a significant research grant by Tekes – the Finnish Funding Agency for Innovation. The funding will enable Rolls-Royce to invest further in a research and development centre in Turku, Finland. The company plans to carry out further development projects there focused on the future development of land-based control centres, and the use of artificial intelligence in future remote and autonomous shipping operations.
As part of its strategic initiatives to drive maritime innovation and creativity, the Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) celebrated the launch of Innovation Quay, a new ambitious initiative designed to take advantage of technological innovations in support of the efforts to promote development in all aspects of the maritime sector and contribute to the country’s economic diversification in preparation for the UAE’s post-oil era. The project is part of the DMCA’s tireless efforts to support the country’s program to inculcate innovation in the domestic work culture and lifestyle and promote the UAE as one of the most innovative countries in the world.
The world’s most advanced ultra-deepwater semi-submersible drilling rig has been delivered by China’s Yantai CIMC Raffles Offshore shipyard.
The DP3 rig Bluewhale 1 has an operating depth of up to 12,000 feet (3,658 meters) and a drilling depth to 50,000 feet (15,240 meters), making it capable of drilling in any waters around the world. It is 387 feet (118 meters) high, equal to a 37-story building.
CIMC Raffles says the 42,000 ton vessel uses 10 percent less fuel than comparable rigs.
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Tunneling for small vessels is nothing new as those who built the network of canal in Britain centuries ago would testify to. But the concept of a shipping tunnel is a rather more ambitious plan. However, the Norwegian government has finally agreed to proceed with the construction of the Stad tunnel, the the world’s first ship tunnel under a mountain set on the remote western coast of Norway. This new tunnel will certainly draw tourists, but more importantly will save time and money.
Freighters and cruise ships up to 16,000 metric tons will be allowed to sail through the Stad shipping tunnel that is going to take a decade to build. It will be blasted through a mile of rock at a cost of about £260 million. The construction has been designed by architects Snøhetta, which designed the home of the Norwegian National Opera in Oslo and the new headquarters in Paris for the French newspaper Le Monde, media report.
Continue reading “Norway set to build the world’s first shipping tunnel”
The global boat industry saw a 4.4% increase in sales last year compared to 2015 and that figure is expected to continue rising.
According to a new study by Interconnection Consulting, the total volume of the global boat industry amounted to €14.5bn last year and is expected to rise to over €15bn in 2017.
Continue reading “Global boat industry grew in 2016 as catamarans tipped for strong future growth”
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