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ICON Yachts announces contract to build an 80 metre plus superyacht

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Dutch superyacht builder, ICON Yachts, has said it has won a contract to build an 80 plus metre vessel, the largest in the company's history
Dutch superyacht builder, ICON Yachts, has said it has won a contract to build an 80 plus metre vessel, the largest in the company’s history

Dutch superyacht builder, ICON Yachts, has recently announced the order by an experienced yachtsmen for the biggest new construction project in the shipyard’s history. Tim Heywood is responsible for the sleek and timeless lines of the project, which is due to be completed by Summer 2017.

Jen Wartena, CEO of ICON Yachts, said: “This project will be the largest yacht to date that ICON Yachts has built. We are excited to have been rewarded with the construction of this project with such fantastic pedigree.”

The powering for the 17kn top speed and long range efficiency will be realized with a state of the art diesel electric hybrid propulsion setup.
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New Princess S Class Announced

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The new Princess S65 is the latest addition to the Princess S Class range
The new Princess S65 is the latest addition to the Princess S Class range

Princess Yachts has announced the latest addition to the Princess S Class range – the all new Princess S65. This exciting new model will be launched in the autumn and joins the S72 in this range of dynamic high-speed sportbridge yachts.

The S65 will benefit from a spacious interior which will feature a galley aft of the saloon, with separate dining area opposite. An electrically opening aft window will convert the galley into a cockpit bar creating a sociable cockpit area.

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Carriage of bauxite cargoes and liquefaction risks

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Writing in the London P&I Club's bulletin StopLoss, Dr Martin Jonas considers the potential liquefaction of bauxite cargoes
Writing in the London P&I Club’s bulletin StopLoss, Dr Martin Jonas considers the potential liquefaction of bauxite cargoes

The potential liquefaction of bauxite cargoes has been the subject of a number industry bulletins in recent years. These concerns have been renewed following the recent sinking of the bulk carrier Bulk Jupiter, which was reportedly carrying 46,400 MT of bauxite loaded at Kuantan in Malaysia.

Writing in the April issue of the London P&I Club’s bulletin StopLoss, Dr Martin Jonas, Brookes Bell LLP, Liverpool, makes the following observations.

Similar to other unprocessed ores, such as iron ore fines and nickel ore, grades of bauxite that contain a high proportion of fines capable of retaining significant moisture are potentially at risk of liquefaction, resulting in cargo shift which may cause the capsizing of the carrying ship. Such Continue reading “Carriage of bauxite cargoes and liquefaction risks”

AMSBC agrees amalgamation with IIMS to form IIMS Canada

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The Association of Marine Surveyors of British Columbia (AMSBC) has agreed to amalgamate and form IIMS BC, the British Columbia chapter of IIMS Canada.
The Association of Marine Surveyors of British Columbia (AMSBC) has agreed to amalgamate and form IIMS BC, the British Columbia chapter of IIMS Canada.

At a recent meeting of the International Institute of Marine Surveying’s (IIMS) management board in Portchester UK, it was unanimously agreed to accept the proposal from the Association of Marine Surveyors of British Columbia (AMSBC) to amalgamate and form IIMS BC, the British Columbia chapter of IIMS Canada.

The realisation of IIMS BC and IIMS Canada is the result of much due diligence work behind the scenes. The formation of IIMS Canada brings the number of IIMS regional branches to six, the others being Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan and UAE.

Commenting on the news, Richard Smith, President of AMSBC said, “Looking to the future I am convinced that this will prove to be a very positive and beneficial move for both our members and the profession at large here in British Columbia.”

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New emissions complance guidance issued by Lloyd’s Register

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Lloyd's Register has issued new emissions compliance guidance
Lloyd’s Register has issued new emissions compliance guidance

With key dates looming – 2016 NOx compliance and a 2018 review of fuel availability ahead of a global cap for SOx emissions, LR’s new guidelines and updated technical information supports operators’ investment decisions

This new emissions guidance addresses operational and in-service considerations reflecting further accumulated experience from working closely with clients, industry groups and regulators. As well as a focus on exhaust gas treatment (scrubbers) the guidance also examines the wider scope of options for SOx/NOx compliance beyond exhaust gas treatment.

Since an earlier version of this report was issued in 2012, early adopters of the technology, mainly passenger ship and ferry operators, have committed to fleet-wide scrubber implementation programmes. Early adopters gain valuable operational experience as well as a head start in both understanding the technology and realising any benefits.

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Ocean Business celebrates most successful show yet

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ob photoThe recent Ocean Business show at the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) in Southampton was phenomenally successful, with visitor numbers up an incredible 29%, taking attendance to 4,589 visitors. With all four previous shows brimming with visitors from all over the world, it’s hard to believe it could get any better, but the show delivered everything it promised for face-to-face interaction between exhibitors and customers.

Versha Carter, Group Director for Ocean Business commented, “We are absolutely thrilled at the success of Ocean Business. It has once again surpassed expectations and we have had a flood of positive feedback, with many telling us it was the best show they have ever attended.”

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Marine propeller market worth $5.94 billion by 2020 says research

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Latest research suggests that the marine propeller market will be worth $5.94 billion by 2020
Latest research suggests that the marine propeller market will be worth $5.94 billion by 2020

According to a new market research “Marine Propellers Market by Number of Blades (3, 4, 5), Type (Controllable Pitch Propeller and Fixed Pitch Propeller), Application (Ship-Defense and Merchant, Boat-Inboard Engine and Outboard Engine, Underwater Vehicles-Submarine and Unmanned), Material (Aluminum, Bronze and Stainless Steel) – Global Forecasts, Trends & Analysis to 2014 – 2020”, the marine propeller market is estimated to be valued $3.67 Billion by the end of 2015. It is projected grow to $5.94 Billion by 2020 at a CAGR of 10.07%. The key challenge faced by the marine propeller market is that the life cycle of a propeller is fairly high and hence replacement occurs after considerable amount of time.

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IIMS Australia unveils its June workshop programme in Port Adelaide

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IIMS Australia branch has unveiled the programme for the two day workshop being organised in Port Adelaide on Thursday 18 and Friday 19 June 2015
IIMS Australia branch has unveiled the programme for the two day workshop being organised in Port Adelaide on Thursday 18 and Friday 19 June 2015

The full programme has been unveiled for the two day workshop being organised by the IIMS Australia branch in Port Adelaide, South Australia, on Thursday 18 and Friday 19 June 2015.

The venue is the Australian Fisheries and Maritime Academy at Port Adelaide and the theme of the event is: ‘Marine Surveying 2015-2020. Change and Challenge.’

Following are full details about the speakers, information about the venue, dinner, travel and things do do whilst you are in Adelaide. The IIMS head office team would like to personally thank the Australian branch for their efforts to put on what is sure to prove to be a first class and educational event.

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Wärtsilä launches new AHTS vessel design

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A new AHTS vessel design has been launched by Wärtsilä at this year’s Sea Asia exhibition
A new AHTS vessel design has been launched by Wärtsilä at this year’s Sea Asia exhibition

A new AHTS vessel design has been launched by Wärtsilä at this year’s Sea Asia exhibition. The focus of the new design is on simplicity, efficiency, low fuel consumption and a reduced environmental impact.

The equipment solutions are suitable for a medium to large size AHTS vessel, where one of the key components is a 2-speed gearbox system selected to meet the design targets of reduced costs and less complexity without compromising operational safety. Wärtsilä estimates that the new design provides a reduction of 20 to 25 percent in fuel consumption compared to conventional diesel mechanical four engine solutions. The exhaust emissions are reduced accordingly.

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Seawork calls for 3Si Maritime Professional of the Year nominations

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The organisers of Seawork International is calling for 3Si Maritime Professional of the Year nominations
The organisers of Seawork International are calling for 3Si Maritime Professional of the Year nominations

Mercator Media, the organisers of Seawork International, has announced that the nomination process is now open for this year’s 3Si Maritime Professional of the Year Award.

In 2014, Seawork announced the inaugural launch of the Maritime Professional of the Year Award. This prestigious award celebrates the passion and commitment delivered by the very best individuals the commercial maritime industry has to offer.

Those people are aiming to win the coveted award that will be presented to the winner during the Seawork Network & Awards Evening sponsored by ZF Marine on Tuesday 16 June.

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Regional maritime regulation causing problems says ICS Chairman

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Masamichi Morooka, Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping, has warned about the dangers of regional maritime regulation in an address to the Singapore Shipping Association
Masamichi Morooka, Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping, has warned about the dangers of regional maritime regulation in an address to the Singapore Shipping Association

Addressing members of the Singapore Shipping Association the Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping, Masamichi Morooka, warned about the dangers of regional maritime regulation being adopted by governments at variance to the global maritime Conventions adopted by IMO.

“Global rules for a global shipping industry is not just a slogan,” said Mr Morooka before criticising the approaches to the regulation of shipping being pursued by the United States and the European Union.

Mr Morooka began by highlighting the big problem caused by the different ballast water treatment regime that applies in the United States to that adopted by the IMO through the Ballast Water Management Convention.

“Whether we like it or not, the political reality is that the IMO Convention is probably going to enter into force, sooner rather than later, and we therefore have to make it work. But the conflicting IMO and US requirements, when combined with the lack of systems fully approved by the United States, could Continue reading “Regional maritime regulation causing problems says ICS Chairman”

Third generation domestic Faroe Islands ferry to be designed by Knud E Hansen

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Knud E Hansen says it has been contracted to design the third generation domestic ferry for the Faroe Islands
Knud E Hansen says it has been contracted to design the third generation domestic ferry for the Faroe Islands

Knud E Hansen is pleased to announce it has been contracted to design the third generation domestic ferry for service between Nólsoy and Tórshavn in the Faroe Islands.

This project is the second design within the last 15 years for the domestic ferry company Strandfaraskip Landsins and the third generation design by KNUD E. HANSEN A/S for the same route. The first Knud E Hansen ferry design was built in 1949 and was named Ritan. The second was built in 1971 and was also named Ritan.

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