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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.

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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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One coastal tanker hijacked every two weeks reveals International Maritime Bureau report

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A report released by the International Maritime Bureau says that a small coastal tanker is hijacked by pirates in South East Asia every two weeks on average
A report released by the International Maritime Bureau says that a small coastal tanker is hijacked by pirates in South East Asia every two weeks on average

A small coastal tanker is hijacked by pirates in South East Asia every two weeks on average, a report from the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has revealed.

South East Asia accounts for 55% of the world’s 54 piracy and armed robbery incidents since the start of 2015. After a steady drop in global piracy over the last few years, attacks rose 10% in the first quarter of 2015 on the same period of 2014. Worldwide, pirates took 140 hostages in the first three months of 2015, three times as many as during the same period in 2014. A total of 13 seafarers were assaulted and three injured.

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First speakers announced for IIMS London Conference 2015

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Lloyd's of London is the venue for the IIMS London Conference 2015 on 7-8 September
Lloyd’s of London is the venue for the IIMS London Conference 2015 on 7-8 September

The IIMS London Conference 2015, which is to be held at the Old Library in the Lloyd’s of London building on 7-8 September at the start of London Shipping week, is starting to gather pace and momentum.

Early bird booking discounts will be released and available from early May together with details of how to reserve your place at the Conference. So watch for more details in the coming weeks.

Dinner is confirmed aboard HMS Belfast for the evening of Monday 7 September, a most fitting venue to hold such an occasion.

The Conference theme is ‘Marine Surveying Today’ and has been kept deliberately general to enable a wide variety of topics to be presented and discussed. A number of speakers have already been confirmed and we can reveal some of the topics of the presentations (subject to change and alteration) as follows:
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Feadship launches 44 metre Moon Sand superyacht

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Feadship launches 44 metre Moon Sand superyacht
Feadship launches 44 metre Moon Sand superyacht

Feadship has launched the 44.20 metre (145’0”) Moon Sand superyacht. After the completion of a number of new builds in partnership with renowned exterior designers over the past year, Moon Sand is a salient reminder of the formidable design expertise Feadship has in-house.

Like every pure custom Feadship, Moon Sand is first and foremost a reflection of the owners who commissioned her. The look, feel and function of this striking new Feadship certainly benefits from the high degree of input from the clients, who liaised with De Voogt Design closely on every aspect.

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Interwar yacht Caritas set for restoration by G L Watson & Co

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G L Watson & Co is set to restore Caritas, one of the last remaining large classic interwar motor yachts
G L Watson & Co is set to restore Caritas, one of the last remaining large classic interwar motor yachts

G L Watson & Co has discovered one of the last remaining large classic interwar motor yachts. Caritas is a fine example of a 1920’s Cox & Stevens designed and Krupp built yacht and at 48m provides the last opportunity to save and restore a large significant high pedigree interwar yacht.

She has been long forgotten prior to being discovered, and G L Watson & Co has found  her just in time to save her from being scrapped.

The plan, according to G L Watson & Co, is following restoration that Caritas should re-join her restored stablemates Dona Amelia (ex Haida) and Talitha G (ex Reveller).

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