The Maritime Professional Council of the UK (MPC) has published a summary report on Kind Leadership. This research was carried out for and on behalf of the MPC, triggered by the recent treatment of seafarers highlighted by the media, and the need to promote the professional standards required of leaders, both at sea, and ashore. The aim of this report is to stimulate industry debate and commitment on how training is transformed to focus on leadership skills and the ethos of same, rather than on today’s mostly technical focused training. The report has been compiled and authored by Steve Cameron CMR, and Capt. John Wright. Continue reading “MPC Summary Report on Kind Leadership”
IIMS News
The death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II announced
News was released in the UK at about 18.30 on 8 September 2022 that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has passed away peacefully at Her beloved Balmoral Estate in Scotland. A period of 10 days mourning is to be observed in the UK before Her state funeral.
As news reports emerged during the day that Her close family were headed to Balmoral at speed, it became clear the situation was not good.
On behalf of its members, staff and the wider marine surveying community, IIMS would like to pay its respects to Her Majesty and to send condolences particularly to Her eldest son, King Charles III, who accedes Her to the throne, Her children and the rest of the Royal Family at this difficult time.
The Queen’s reign was the longest of any British Monarch. She dedicated Her entire adult life to serving Her people in the most dignified and graceful manner, service which was to span more than 70 years.
God save The King.
Rolls-Royce and Sanlorenzo team up for methanol propulsion in luxury yachts
Rolls-Royce and Italian yacht builder Sanlorenzo plan to develop and build a large motor yacht with an engine that usees a methanol propulsion system able to run carbon-neutrally on ‘green’ methanol. The two companies announced an exclusive memorandum of understanding to this effect for yachts between 40 and 70 meters on the eve of the opening of the 2022 Cannes Yachting Festival. Powered by two mtu methanol engines based on the Series 4000, the Sanlorenzo yacht is expected to undertake her maiden voyage in 2026.
“We’re making shipping more environmentally friendly and easier on the climate, and this agreement Continue reading “Rolls-Royce and Sanlorenzo team up for methanol propulsion in luxury yachts”
Carnage at sea in August. What’s happened and why?
We hear all the time about exciting breakthroughs in new technology and enhanced safety management systems designed to keep lives and assets safe at sea. We read in various reports that, in general, the number of serious incidents and accidents is falling year on year. So, what on earth went wrong in August? If you can help me to make sense of it all, please do so!
The number of incidents, mishaps, and accidents last month all over the world at sea and in ports is eyewatering – beyond belief – and frankly, more than anyone would agree is acceptable. In many instances, the cause and recommendations that come from the incidents, Continue reading “Carnage at sea in August. What’s happened and why?”
International Group of P&I Clubs publishes its first Sustainability report
The International Group of P&I Clubs has published its first Sustainability report, exploring how the Group’s role and current activities align with and support the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals as well as helping to facilitate global trade.
Shipping underpins global trade in a world that is more connected than ever and our industry has a responsibility to make a positive contribution to sustainability objectives. The spotlight on the sustainability of the shipping industry and the increasing expectations of all of our stakeholders have only reinforced the importance of understanding our impact and our potential. Continue reading “International Group of P&I Clubs publishes its first Sustainability report”
Latest DNV Maritime Forecast to 2050 report published
During a press conference at SMM 2022, DNV unveiled its latest Maritime Forecast to 2050 report with a new focus on how to overcome the “ultimate hurdle” of fuel availability. This year’s publication considers the comprehensive production, distribution and bunkering infrastructures required to enable the maritime industry’s shift to carbon-neutral fuels.
The report also presents an updated outlook on regulations, drivers, future technologies, and costs for decarbonizing shipping. It models two different decarbonization pathways: Continue reading “Latest DNV Maritime Forecast to 2050 report published”
Wärtsilä and Maersk come up with a way to stop scrubber discharge pipe corrosion
Wärtsilä and A.P. Moller – Maersk have developed a means for preventing corrosion in exhaust-gas scrubber discharge pipes. The permanent in-pipe solution is designed to solve corrosion problems associated with open-loop scrubber washwater discharge.
The majority of the estimated 5,000 scrubber systems installed across the world fleet are of open-loop configuration. With this system, seawater is used to scrub SOx from the exhaust gas, with the used water then being discharged back to the sea after cleaning. Under IMO Guidelines, the washwater from exhaust gas cleaning systems, or scrubbers, should have a pH Continue reading “Wärtsilä and Maersk come up with a way to stop scrubber discharge pipe corrosion”
Hidden corrosion can cause dangerous failures
The US Coast Guard (USCG) has shared lessons learned from a recent marine casualty that resulted in a severe injury to a crewmember onboard a cargo vessel. The incident brought to light a dangerous and potentially fatal situation involving hidden corrosion involving D-ring lifting points.
While positioning a removable hatch cover on the vessel, three of the four D-ring securing straps failed, causing an uncontrolled snap-back of the lifting sling assembly that struck the crewmember in the head. The three fractured securing straps showed similar failures with a significant amount of corrosion beneath the paint and on the underside of the straps. It is likely that just one D-ring failed initially, which Continue reading “Hidden corrosion can cause dangerous failures”
MAIB report into the flooding and sinking of survey workboat Bella published
On 6 July 2021, the UK survey workboat Bella flooded and sank while carrying out hydrographic survey operations in the approaches to Lynmouth, England. Bella’s crew abandoned into the liferaft and were rescued uninjured by a local boat owner; there was no pollution.
Safety Issues
– The survey workboat Bella was vulnerable to swamping, even in moderate sea conditions because its multibeam echo sounder gantry reduced its forward freeboard.
– Despite being issued with the necessary certification, Bella was not compliant with The Workboat Code; shortcomings in construction and means of flotation were missed during the certifying survey due to the surveyor’s overreliance on Recreational Craft Directive documentation. Continue reading “MAIB report into the flooding and sinking of survey workboat Bella published”
Two new ISOs set to be added to the list of designated standards to the Recreational Craft Regulations
The Department of Business Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has published an update to the list of designated standards to the RCR (Recreational Craft Regulations). It has stated its intentions to add the following two ISO standards to the list of designated standards to the Recreational Craft Regulations (RCR).
They are:
– EN ISO 8666:2020/A11:2021 – Small craft – Principal data Continue reading “Two new ISOs set to be added to the list of designated standards to the Recreational Craft Regulations”
Corroded pipe led to oil spill
In its latest safety bulletin The Swedish Club has highlighted and analysed an incident involving a corroded pipe that caused an oil spill.
The 15 year-old bulk carrier was in dry dock completing its third special survey. As usual there were also many other maintenance tasks being carried out at the same time, including the replacement of a section of a de-aeration pipe in the cargo hold. The Chief Officer had discovered during a cargo hold inspection a month earlier that the de-aeration pipe appeared to be corroded. This pipe led from the sea chest, passing through the cargo hold, then through a heavy fuel oil (HFO) tank and finally out through the vessel’s shell plate. Continue reading “Corroded pipe led to oil spill”
AMSA provides Information on biofouling and in-water cleaning requirements
In a recent Marine Notice published by AMSA, the agency has given general information to vessel owners, operators, ports and marinas on the Australian biofouling management requirements, the Anti-fouling and in-water cleaning guidelines, the Australian in-water cleaning standards, and the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 2011 Guidelines for the control and management of ships’ biofouling to minimize the transfer of invasive aquatic species (the Biofouling Guidelines).
New requirements for managing biofouling on international vessels arriving in Australia began on 15 June 2022. Continue reading “AMSA provides Information on biofouling and in-water cleaning requirements”
