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New ISO 19030 for hull and propeller performance measurement released

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Akzo Nobel set to push for industry engagement with the new ISO 19030
Akzo Nobel set to push for industry engagement with the new ISO 19030

AkzoNobel’s Marine Coatings Business, the supplier of International® coatings, has today announced the launch of a new shipping industry engagement programme to support the widespread and successful adoption of ISO 19030, the new global standard for hull and propeller performance measurement.

ISO 19030 Ships and Marine Technology – Measurement of changes in hull and propeller performance was finalised in 2016 following three years of development by a wide range of industry stakeholders including coating and propeller manufacturers, academics, ship owners and data analysts. It enables ship owners and operators to compare hull and propeller solutions, and select the most efficient option for their vessels and fleets.

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5th Palma Superyacht Show builds on success

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As temperatures in sunny Palma de Mallorca are starting to rise, anticipation is also starting to brew for the 5th edition of the Palma Superyacht Show. Since its debut in 2013, it’s not only become a not-to-be-missed event on the yachting calendar but also a show with its own unique identity. This year’s event promises to strengthen the show’s success even further by being the biggest to date in terms of participating yachts and number of exhibitors.

The show’s organizers are not only passionate about finding innovative ways to meet the needs of their visitors and exhibitors, but are also committed to responding to the latest developments in the superyacht industry. This year’s inaugural Refit & Repair area is the show’s response to the island’s thriving big-boat maintenance business. This new B2B section will see a heavy focus on industry professionals and will consist of 21 fully-equipped three-by-three metre stands. The already much-hyped about Refit & Repair area will be complemented by Continue reading “5th Palma Superyacht Show builds on success”

March 2017 Report Magazine published

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The March 2017 edition of the Report Magazine has been published and is now available to be read online.

The key features and articles include:

• Understanding the dangers of enclosed space entry
• Cathodic protection for small craft
• An insight into bulk carrier trimming
• New professional standards for marine surveyors
• An introduction to lubricant sampling, analysis and testing
• Megaprojects ensure buoyant activities for warranty surveyors
• The new IIMS continuing professional development app
• Business feature: Looking good on the web
• New feature: Round up of new marine products
• A day in the life of James ‘Randy’ Renn

Read The Report Magazine March 2017 issue in e-reader format
Or read the magazine in pdf format: The-Report-Magazine-March-2017

Enclosed space deaths caused by semi-coke cargo says findings

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The Hong Kong Marine Department has issued an information note about a fatal accident that happened on a Hong Kong registered general cargo ship. Two stevedores and one bulldozer operator were found collapsed inside the stair trunk after they entered the enclosed space without following the proper procedures. The cause of death was due to the oxygen depletion atmosphere inside the stair trunk.

This incident draws the attention of the shipping industry to the dangers associated with the characteristics of semi-coke cargo. Parties concerned should treat the space inside stair trunk to cargo hold as an enclosed space and take appropriate safety precautionary measures before entering such space.

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IIMS LYSCWG Western Mediterrannean section set to gather in Palma

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Delegates at the 2016 IIMS Palma event doing some practical tonnage measurement work
Delegates at the 2016 IIMS Palma event doing some practical tonnage measurement work

Once again, the expanded IIMS Large Yacht & Small Craft Working Group has planned a two day training event to coincide with the Palma Superyacht Show, which will take place on 27/28 April 2017 mostly in and around the Puerto de Palma area.

This event has proved popular in recent years, not just with Palma based surveyors, but it has drawn members from all over Europe and further afield too. Non IIMS members are most welcome to come and join too. The IIMS team has worked hard to attract a great speaker line up and programme with what look like being interesting and informative presentations over the two days. Delegates will also have some time to walk the Palma Superyacht Show on the first day of opening (Friday 28 April).

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Power vessel navigates to wave energy cost-effectiveness

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Flying deliberately under the media radar over the past decade, and in the meantime developing a giant 9MW wave energy device, American wave energy company GWave has recently lifted the lid on its well-kept secret by announcing the plans to deploy a full-scale device at the Wave Hub test center in Cornwall, UK.

Tidal Energy Today has talked to GWave’s Chief Executive Officer, Robert Stoddard, to learn more about this ‘dark horse’ of wave energy generation whose nameplate capacity of 9MW is larger than that of the biggest offshore wind turbine currently available on the market.

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New development to combat the issue of GPS jamming and spoofing

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GPS is now recognised as being vulnerable to jamming either by accident or by design and despite a lot of talk from politicians there is no back up if the system goes down through jamming or spoofing.

A solution to this vulnerability now exists in the form of Satellite Time and Location (STL) signals. “STL signals provide the safest, strongest, most dependable backup to our GPS infrastructure and they originate from the Iridium satellites, whose beams are high-powered, location-specific, and incredibly difficult to jam.” commented American company Satelles who have developed the system. Their time and positioning system that uses the powerful Iridium signals as a means of propagating enhanced GPS information which is claimed to be much more reliable and powerful than the original GPS signals alone.

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Shoreham Port unveils 20 year development plan

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Shoreham Port looks forward to the next 20 years
Shoreham Port looks forward to the next 20 years

It’s been a busy start to 2017 at Shoreham Port with imports and exports flowing steadily through, new recruits joining the team and a number of development projects under way.

Recently, long-term plans at the Port have been in the spotlight. A framework for development for the Port over the next 20 years is set out in the Port’s Masterplan and in December the Masterplan underwent a ‘light touch review’ to bring the plans right up to date.

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New guidance on minimising risk from Ro-Ro fires published by North P&I Club

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Free 10 page briefing document from North P&I Club about minimising risk from Ro-Ro fires
Free 10 page briefing document from North P&I Club about minimising risk from Ro-Ro fires

North P&I Club has published a new loss prevention briefing on how to prevent, detect and fight fires on roll-on-roll-off (ro-ro) vessels and car carriers. Such vessels are twice as likely to catch fire as other ships and vehicle-deck fires are notoriously difficult to contain and put out.

The new 10-page briefing, which is free to download from the the North P&I Club website, (or at the foot of this article), explains the risks of ro-ro and car carrier fires in detail. It then sets out a comprehensive series of recommendations covering training, maintenance, vigilance, reaction and procedures.

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2017 Flag State performance table published by ICS

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The 2017 Flag State performance table by ICS is now available
The 2017 Flag State performance table by ICS is now available

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has published its latest Flag State Performance Table providing an annual overview of the performance of the world’s flag states against a number of criteria such as port state control records, ratification of international maritime Conventions and attendance at IMO meetings.

There is nothing inherently unusual in an international ship registry system in which the owner of a ship may be located in a country other than the state whose flag the ship flies, says the ICS. However, a balance has to be struck between the commercial advantages of selecting a particular flag and the need to discourage the use of flags that do not meet their international obligations.

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Sailing Yacht A has been delivered by the German yard Nobiskrug

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Sailing Yacht A. Photo by Nicholas Canepa
Sailing Yacht A. Photo by Nicholas Canepa

Nobiskrug, the luxury German superyacht yard, has announced that it has delivered Sailing Yacht A, one of the world’s largest sail assisted superyachts and one of the most eagerly awaited launches of 2017.

Built for the the Russian billionaire, Andrey Melnichenko, the sail assisted superyacht measures almost 143 metres (468 ft) with a gross tonnage of about 12,600 GT.

Sailing Yacht A has been designed by Philippe Starck, who is known for creating unconventional vessels which challenge the expectations of conventional aesthetics ; he was responsible for Melnichenko’s previous superyacht, Motor Yacht A.

Sailing Yacht A is one of the world’s largest and the most advanced superyachts with unique features such as an underwater observation pod, hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system and state-of-the-art navigation systems.

The vessel’s distinctive three masts are the tallest and most highly loaded freestanding composite structures in the world. The mainmast towers 100 metres above the waterline.

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New Zealand set to implement the Maritime Labour Convention next month

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New Zealand’s maritime safety authority (NZ) has announced it will implement the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) by early next month, in order to protect local and international seafarers. The move is also expected to improve the safety and well being of seafarers on board both foreign-flagged and New Zealand ships.

MLC was established in 2006, and mandates ship owners to bear the expense of shore-based medical care for seafarers who need hospitalisation or medical care while overseas on a ship.

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