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First changes to MLC 2006 since it was adopted come into force

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Logo of the Maritime Labour Convention MLC 2006The first amendments made to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006), which ensure better protection to seafarers has entered into force on 18 January 2017. The amendments were originally approved by the International Labour Conference in 2014 prior to implementation.

The 2014 amendments require that a financial security system be put in place to ensure that shipowners ensure compensation to seafarers and their families in the event of abandonment, death or long-term disability due to an occupational injury, illness or hazard. Mandatory certificates and other evidence will be required to be carried on board ships to establish that the financial security system is in place to protect the seafarers working on board.

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DNV GL issues technical bulletin following a sharp rise in propeller shaft bearing damage

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A sharp rise in propeller shaft bearing damage has been noted by DNV GL. Photo credit: DNV GL
A sharp rise in propeller shaft bearing damage has been noted by DNV GL. Photo credit: DNV GL

DNV GL has noticed an increase in the number of reported incidents involving aft propeller shaft bearing damage. With this in mind, they have issued technical advice with their opinion on the contributing factors to this damage. Much of the damage in the reported cases has developed within a short period of time, typically a few minutes to an hour.

Typical damages observed and their consequences
The observed trend is not specific to a vessel type – rather, it reflects operation of the affected vessels in areas with limitations on the draft of the vessel or loading conditions, without suitable precautionary measures to limit the RPM/power of the engine.

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Steps to be taken when bringing laid up vessels back into service

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The Shipowners P&I Club has a survey requirement when it comes to layup reactivations, which is deemed to be key, especially if a vessel has been decommissioned for many months.

Of course the extent of re-commissioning work depends on whether the vessel was under hot or cold layup, the length of time the vessel was laid up and the extent of maintenance carried out during the laid up period. So there are many steps to be considered when preparing to re-commission the vessel after a layup. The following is a non-exhaustive guide for layup reactivations.

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AMSA to develop new safety standards for shipping liquid hydrogen

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Photo credits: NASA/Kim Shiflett
Photo credits: NASA/Kim Shiflett

A memorandum of understanding has been signed between Australia and Japan at the headquarters of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) in Canberra which will allow liquid hydrogen to be shipped in bulk for the first time.

Ship containment systems are being developed in Japan that will be capable of safely transporting liquid hydrogen in bulk from Australia to Japan as part of a pilot project scheduled to commence in 2020.

Bulk gas cargoes are carried under the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code) which is a mandatory code under the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) convention.

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Seawork Asia announces a successful show

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Seawork Asia, which took place in November 2016 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Conference Centre, one of China’s leading event centres. The exhibition provided a great platform for businesses to network and create new business connections.

The exhibition welcomed over 200 brands, participating from over 25 countries. Seawork Asia is the gateway to the commercial marine market in Asia, providing exhibitors with opportunities to access new markets.

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IMCA issues a summary of 148 incidents released in 35 news flashes during 2016

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This is a brief summary of the incidents reported during 2016, highlighting some of the trends and points worthy of note. During 2016, IMCA published 148 incidents in 35 safety flashes. This is outstanding and IMCA members are to be thanked for sharing more incidents during 2016 than in any previous year.

One of the challenges IMCA faced in 2016 was maintaining the highest levels of impact and learning value of safety flash incidents, at a time when they were publishing a safety flash almost every week. For this reason, IMCA has not published every incident reported to them – they have omitted to publish 25 reported incidents. In general, IMCA has decided not to pass on incidents which were considered to have no new or little relevant lessons.

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MAIB releases its report into the loss of life onboard Joanna C during cargo operations

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Photograph of the vessel Johanna C taken by Marc Piché, shipspotting.com
Photograph of the vessel Johanna C taken by Marc Piché, shipspotting.com

On 11 May 2016, the chief officer on board the UK registered general cargo ship Johanna C fell from a large steel cargo unit that was being repositioned in the vessel’s forward hold. The chief officer was moved ashore and taken to a local hospital by ambulance, but he died shortly after arrival.

The investigation identified that:
• It was inherently unsafe and unnecessary for the chief officer to stand on top of the cargo while it was being lifted; the risks of standing on a load under tension were not recognised.
• The chief officer lost his balance and fell onto the deck following the sudden and unexpected movement of the cargo and/or its lifting slings as the cargo was lifted.
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IIMS Large Yacht & Small Craft Athens Training event report

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Delegates in Athens well wrapped up against the elements
Delegates in Athens well wrapped up against the elements

A group of nearly 20 surveyors met in Athens on 9/10 January for the first IIMS Large Yacht & Small Craft training event of the New Year since the formation of the expanded group. Despite unusually cold, at times sub-zero temperatures coupled with some unwelcome snow, the group braved the elements on the second day taking to a local marina to practice the art of tonnage measuring.

The training day was hosted by Yannis Stratis and IIMS is most grateful to him and his colleagues for their support and hospitality. The venue was the well-appointed Lloyd’s Register offices opposite Piraeus port.

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DMAIB releases its report into the sinking of the Inuk II highlighting deficiencies

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The factors leading to the sinking of Inuk II in Greenland have been released in a report by the DMAIB
The factors leading to the sinking of Inuk II in Greenland have been released in a report by the DMAIB

On August 14, 2016, the tour boat, Inuk II, sank in the bay of Ilulissat, Greenland. The 23 passengers were safely evacuated, wet and cold, onto another tour boat. However, the accident highlighted issues with the design and emergency procedures of such vessels.

The accident investigation conducted by the Danish Maritime Accident Investigation Board determined that the incident occurred because a hose connecting the aft deck drain to the discharge pipe was removed and then not mounted again. On the day of the accident, Inuk II was transporting the maximum number of passengers which increased the draught to such an extent that the hull discharge pipe was submerged. Inuk II gradually lost all buoyancy as water flowed into the steering gear/storage compartment and subsequently into the engine room.

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VEKA Group set to build the world’s first hybrid trimaran for transporting personnel offshore

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VEKA Group set to build the world's first hybrid trimaran workboat
VEKA Group set to build the world’s first hybrid trimaran workboat

Workers on drilling rigs and offshore wind farms can hopefully look forward to a more pleasant commute to work with considerably lower risk of seasickness thanks to a special, innovative ship built by VEKA Group. VEKA will be building two trimarans intended specifically for transporting personnel and freight to offshore wind farms. These are the first hybrid trimarans in the world. Transporting offshore personnel takes place mainly by catamaran. These will be VEKA’s first trimarans.

Most of the innovations are intended to make the so-called workboat more stable and more comfortable, thereby reducing the risk of seasickness. For example, the ships have lower windows than is customary, so that the passengers have a better view. The third bow is designed to ensure additional stability and comfort. There are also innovative stabilisers built into the hull.

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Amercian P&I Club publishes a book as it prepares to mark its centenary

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The American P&I Club celebrates its centenary in February 2017
The American P&I Club celebrates its centenary in February 2017

The American P&I Club was founded in New York nearly a century ago in February 1917. To celebrate its first 100 years, a book entitled The American Club: A Centennial History has just been published. The book tells the story of the Club across ten decades of maritime and marine insurance history both within the United States and across the world. The book, authored by Richard Blodgett, a former Wall Street Journal reporter.

When the American P&I Cub was formed war was raging in Europe. At that time, P&I insurance was offered primarily from clubs in the United Kingdom and Scandinavia. In consequence of UK government trade-related sanctions which had been imposed on certain US shipowners in 1916, the American P&I Club was established to provide a reliable source of coverage in the United States.

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Oyster Yachts kicks off 2017 in positive fashion

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After months of discussion with the client on detailed specification and layouts, Oyster is delighted to announce that it has finalised the contract to build the second Oyster 118 for delivery in spring 2020. Hull moulding will start in the next couple of months in Oyster’s dedicated facility at HMS Daedalus, near Portsmouth and fit-out will start in 2018 in Oyster’s Custom & Refit shipyard at Saxon Wharf in Southampton.

Plans are now being developed to expand the facilities at Saxon Wharf so that 118-03 can be built partly in parallel with 118-02 for a late summer 2020 delivery, with 118-04 being offered for 2021 delivery.

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