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Korean Register agrees to provide statutory services for India

Posted on April 20, 2016April 20, 2016 by News Hound

Korean Register is to provide services to the India flag administration

Korean Register has issued an announced to say it has signed an agreement with the Directorate General of Shipping to deliver services on behalf of the Indian flag administration, carrying out vessel surveys and issuing certificates according to international conventions.

Korean Register is now able to conduct relevant surveys and audits and to issue certificates to Indian flagged ships for SOLAS, MARPOL, ITC, ICLL, and MLC.

India’s maritime industry has strong potential for growth because of its geographical location between Asia and Africa and its 7,000km long coastline. India’s recent economic growth has dramatically increased the value of its import and export trade.

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Former Olympian launches BlackCat Superyachts and turns superyacht builder

Posted on April 19, 2016April 3, 2025 by News Hound

The name of Mitch Booth may not be instantly recogniseable to you, but he’s an Olympics winning sailor and a multihull racer. Mitch has helmed America’s Cup craft in his time and knows his stuff. Furthermore, he has overseen the build of multihulls over the past 40 years on the water. So given his vast experience, perhaps it is not surprising that he has turned superyacht builder. Booth is the founder of BlackCat Superyachts, which plans to tap into the growing awareness of the advantages of catamarans; and what a beauty he is creating.

Booth has teamed up with Lymington, UK based Malcolm McKean Yacht Design to bring BlackCat Superyachts from concept to reality.

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Shipyard De Hoop is set to enter the cruise expedition market

Posted on April 18, 2016April 18, 2016 by News Hound

Shipyard De Hoop announces its intention to enter the cruise expedition market

Shipyard De Hoop has engineered three luxury ocean going expedition cruise ships (150-200 passengers) in a move that combines its skills within both the offshore and river cruise market.

Says the chief executive of Shipyard De Hoop, Patrick Janssens, “It’s the next logical step for us.”

The project marks a first within the small cruise ship expedition market as there has never before been a dedicated newbuild expedition cruise vessel, Mr Janssens said. The norm is for ships to be converted to ice class to sail in expedition areas. “We are talking to companies about our concept and they are very interested, they see real market potential,” he said

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‘What a marine surveyor needs to know about’ series of IIMS handy guides reaches ten

Posted on April 18, 2016April 18, 2016 by News Hound

'What a marine surveyor needs to know about dynamically positioned vessels' is one of ten IIMS handy guides now available — ‘What a marine surveyor needs to know about dynamically positioned vessels’ is one of ten IIMS handy guides now available

The recent publication of ‘What a marine surveyor needs to know about dynamically positioned vessels’ by Hugh Raynor brings the number of IIMS handy guides in the series published since last September to ten. There are a further six IIMS handy guides in the early stages of production, being prepared for launch later this year. They include the following topics: inclining experiments, GRP/FRP, small craft engines, moisture metres, riveting, arc welding and using computers in marine surveying.

Additionally, four of the IIMS handy guides have recently been released for publication on Amazon Kindle as eBooks and available to purchase and download now. The rest will follow soon. To find and browse them go to your local Amazon site and search for ‘what a marine surveyor needs to know about’.

In ‘What a marine surveyor needs to know about dynamically positioned vessels’, author Hugh Raynor sets out to explore the subject and explain in simple terms what dynamic positioning is and why it is needed. He says that DP has evolved into a highly complex beast, and in many ways the systems now in place on modern vessels are every bit as sophisticated and safe as can be found on any new jet airliner.

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South Korea outlines plan to lift sunken Sewol by July

Posted on April 15, 2016April 3, 2025 by News Hound

South Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced that it will start the salvage operation of the Sewol passenger ship next month and complete it before the end of July. The 6,825-ton ship, sank off the country’s southwestern coast two years ago while en route to the southern resort island of Jeju killing 304 people mostly high school students on a field trip.

CNN reports that Yeon Youngjin, deputy minister for the Marine Policy Office, told journalists Thursday that the ministry has used long-term maritime data to put together a salvage operation plan, which is projected to finish by the end of July. The operation will attempt to lift the 140-meter long ferry from beneath the water without having to cut it into pieces. Doing so will help recover bodies believed to be still trapped inside of it. Nine bodies are still unaccounted for.

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World’s first ocean going vessels capable of running on methanol set for delivery

Posted on April 13, 2016April 3, 2025 by News Hound

Starting in April, Waterfront Shipping Company Ltd. (WFS), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL), Westfal-Larsen Management (WL) and Marinvest/Skagerack Invest (Marinvest) are proud to welcome innovative, clean-burning, fuel-efficient vessels to the sea. These seven 50,000 dead weight tonne vessels are built with the first-of-its kind MAN B&W ME-LGI 2-stroke dual fuel engines that can run on methanol, fuel oil, marine diesel oil, or gas oil.

This groundbreaking ship technology will significantly reduce emissions while giving ship owners a viable, efficient and convenient fuel alternative. With the growing demand for cleaner marine fuel to meet environmental regulations, methanol is a promising alternative fuel for ships that can meet the industry’s increasingly stringent emissions regulations. Methanol is a biodegradable, clean-burning marine fuel that reduces smog-causing emissions such as particulates, sulphur oxides and nitrogen oxides.

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FPSO composite repair system for offshore structures approved by Bureau Veritas

Posted on April 13, 2016April 3, 2025 by News Hound

Leading international classification society Bureau Veritas has approved in principle the repair of offshore structures using the bonded composite product Coldshield, developed by Paris based Cold Pad. Coldshield is a composite structural reinforcement specifically developed for the harsh environments of offshore units.

Matthieu de Tugny, Senior Vice-President and Head of Offshore, Bureau Veritas, says, “Coldshield offers a long awaited solution for the repair of corroded offshore structure without the need for welding or downtime. We have combined our expertise in marine composites and bonding with our experience of the hydrodynamic loadings and constraints of offshore units to assess Coldshield. We believe that Coldshield is the first non-welded structural repair method available for an FPSO hull.”

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Sunseeker International set to introduce vacuum bagging techniques

Posted on April 11, 2016April 11, 2016 by News Hound

Sunseeker confirms it will use the vacuum bagging technique on its yachts — Sunseeker announces it will use the vacuum bagging technique on its yachts

Sunseeker International is to join the other big boatbuilders and start using PRO-SET epoxy and vacuum bagging techniques on its yacht decks.

It made the decision following a new case study by West System International (WSI), which revealed that the technique would provide optimal finish across all of its yacht decks.

The luxury yacht builder will now use PRO-SET ADV-170 Adhesive and vacuum bagging as standard for pre-fabricated teak deck installation across some 200 boats a year.

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DNV GL’s Technology Outlook 2025 looks ahead to the next ten years

Posted on April 11, 2016April 3, 2025 by News Hound

Every five years, DNV GL publishes its Technology Outlook. This keenly awaited report is primarily intended to give customers and stakeholders a basis for discussion and insight into the technology landscape of the next decade within selected industries.

“It may be hard to believe we’re on the cusp of a technological revolution at a time when the global economy as a whole is slowing. But our view in DNV GL is that we are indeed entering a new ‘renaissance’ in industrial progress, with the accelerated uptake of cyber-physical systems,” says Remi Eriksen, Group President and CEO.

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North P&I Club issues warning of the risks of reduced generator capacity

Posted on April 11, 2016August 17, 2017 by News Hound

North P&I Club is advising its members to be aware of the potentially severe consequences of poorly maintained or overloaded on-board generators being unable to meet the electrical demands of ships at sea. The warning about reduced generator capacity comes in the latest issue of the club’s loss prevention newsletter Signals.

According to deputy loss prevention director Colin Gillespie, ‘Generators have a critical function to play on all ships. They provide electrical power for ever-more complex navigation, communication and safety systems as well as essential on-board services and vital equipment such as cranes, winches and bow thrusters. If the generators cannot cope due to poor condition or excess demand, it can lead to total loss of electrical power and put the safety of the ship, crew and cargo at risk.’

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DNV GL issues technical guidance for deck cargo on bulk carriers

Posted on April 11, 2016April 11, 2016 by News Hound

DNV publishes guidance on deck cargo for bulk carriers

DNV GL has issued Technical and Regulatory News including all related information you need when preparing a deck cargo for bulk carriers.

Structural strength
The deck and hatch covers on modern bulk carriers usually have a structural capacity of around 2.0 to 2.5 t/m2 of uniformly distributed load (UDL), without any reinforcements. This load corresponds to the green sea pressure used in the approval of the vessel. With a few minor reinforcements, it may be possible to increase the UDL, especially for the deck area.

Stability documentation
Compliance with applicable stability and longitudinal strength criteria in deck cargo loading conditions shall be shown in updated/amended stability manuals.

In general, intact GM limit curves shall be recalculated taking into account an additional wind profile area from deck cargo.

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The next generation of superyachts by Migaloo could be ones that sail underwater

Posted on April 8, 2016April 8, 2016 by News Hound

The range of Migaloo submersible yachts has five concepts to choose from

Austrian based company, Migaloo Private Submersible Yachts, has created multiple five submersible yacht concepts that could change the yachting landscape all together forever.

Migaloo currently has five models available that can be customised according to the owner’s preference. The range in size from 236.3 feet to 928.4 feet LOA. The submersibles wuill be built according to class, flag and in accordance with US Navy Subsafe safety standards. All models have modern acrylic pressure hull designs to ensure optimal safety for all passengers and crew onboard.

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