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Remi Eriksen set to take helm at DNV GL Group

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After a long and extensive search, the Board of Directors of DNV GL Group has appointed Remi Eriksen as the company’s new Group President & CEO
After a long and extensive search, the Board of Directors of DNV GL Group has appointed Remi Eriksen as the company’s new Group President & CEO

The Board of Directors of DNV GL Group has appointed Remi Eriksen as the company’s new Group President & CEO. He is succeeding Henrik O. Madsen, who is retiring on 1 August.

Since October 2014, the Board of Directors has undertaken an extensive executive search and selection process to find and appoint the new DNV GL Group President & CEO, due to the planned retirement of the current Group President & CEO Henrik O. Madsen. Candidates from many countries, both inside and outside of the organization, and both men and women, have been reviewed.

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New life for coastal shipping: Australian Government plan announced

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The Australian Government has announced plans that are likely to have a big effect on coastal shipping
The Australian Government has announced plans that are likely to have a big effect on coastal shipping

Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss outlined the Government’s plan to simplify coastal shipping regulation at a luncheon of shipping companies, unions and maritime stakeholders, hosted by Shipping Australia Limited.

“These changes are urgently needed,” Shipping Australia CEO, Rod Nairn said. “Moving long-haul freight by sea is four times more environmentally efficient than rail, and twenty times more efficient than road, in terms of green-house gas emissions.

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Alastair Marsh appointed as CEO of Lloyd’s Register

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Alastair Marsh is set to succeed Richard Sadler as CEO of Lloyd's Register at the end of the year
Alastair Marsh is set to succeed Richard Sadler as CEO of Lloyd’s Register at the end of the year

Lloyd’s Register’s Richard Sadler has taken the decision to step down as CEO at the end of 2015, after eight years in the role. The Lloyd’s Register Group Ltd Board of Directors has announced the appointment of current CFO, Alastair Marsh, as his successor.

Since Richard Sadler’s appointment as CEO in 2007, he and the executive team have implemented a group strategy that has seen Lloyd’s Register (LR) diversify its service portfolio and grow to a £1bn turnover business. This period saw the creation of the Lloyd’s Register Foundation in 2012, maximising the group’s contribution to society, and technology leadership through LR’s Global Technology Centres in Southampton and Singapore.

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IMO set to adopt Polar code from January 2017

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At its 68th session the Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organization adopted the Polar code
At its 68th session the Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organization adopted the Polar code

The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) met for its 68th session from 11 to 15 May 2015.

The MEPC adopted the environmental requirements of the Polar Code and associated MARPOL amendments to make the Code mandatory; adopted amendments to MARPOL related to tanks for oil residues; designated an extension to the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA); and furthered its work on implementation of air pollution and energy efficiency measures and the Ballast Water Management Convention.

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The government of British Columbia sets out an LNG investment plan

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bcAgreements reached between the government of B.C. and Pacific NorthWest LNG establish the path to a final investment decision on the project and set the stage for a potential US$36-billion investment in Northern B.C. that will be a key driver of jobs and economic activity in the province.

B.C. Premier Christy Clark and Michael Culbert, president of Pacific NorthWest LNG, signed a memorandum of understanding that sets out the steps leading toward ratification of a project development agreement between government and the company. Michael de Jong, Minister of Finance, signed the project development agreement on behalf of government, which initiates a ratification process by both the company and the British Columbia Legislature. Rich Coleman, Deputy Premier and Minister of Natural Gas Development, signed the Province’s long-term royalty agreement with the company.

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The first electric car ferry in the world starts work

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Norwegian shipbuilder Fjellstrand has built the world's first electric car ferry for Norled
Norwegian shipbuilder Fjellstrand has built the world’s first electric car ferry for Norled

The world’s first electric car and passenger ferry powered by batteries – the MF Ampere – has entered service in Norway.

The vessel’s owner Norled has started operating the electric car ferry on a route across Sognefjord between Lavik and Oppedal. The fully electric ferry travels six kilometers across the fjord 34 times a day, with each trip taking around 20 minutes.

The ferry, which is 80 meters long and 20 meters wide, is driven by two electric motors, each with an output of 450 kilowatts. It is made exclusively of light aluminum, which makes it only half as heavy as a conventional ferry, despite its ten ton batteries and a capacity for 360 passengers and 120 vehicles.

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Rolls-Royce celebrates 50 years of Azimuth Thruster production

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The renowned azimuth thruster by Rolls-Royce has recently celebrated 50 years since it launched
The renowned azimuth thruster by Rolls-Royce has recently celebrated 50 years since it launched

Rolls-Royce has celebrated 50 years since it delivered the first azimuth thruster. Today, the product range is one of the Group’s most successful marine products, powering and positioning some of the world’s largest floating structures.

Azimuthing thrusters rotate through 360 degrees, providing propulsion and maneuverability, without the need for a rudder.

At an event in Rauma, Finland, John Rishton, Chief Executive, Rolls-Royce and Mikael Makinen, President – Marine, Rolls-Royce, joined employees to mark the occasion.
John Rishton said: “Today marks a hugely significant milestone for our Marine business and particularly the team here in Rauma, our centre of excellence for large thruster production.

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World’s most environmentally friendly ultra large container vessel named by UASC

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UASC has named the industry’s most eco-efficient container vessel at Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI), Mokpo South Korea
UASC has named the industry’s most eco-efficient container vessel at Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI), Mokpo South Korea

United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) named the industry’s most eco-efficient container vessel at Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI), Mokpo South Korea today. M.V. ‘Barzan’ is a part of the industry’s first LNG-ready ultra-large container vessel fleet.

With a loading capacity of 18,800TEU, the DNV GL classed vessel M.V. ‘Barzan’ is first in a new class of leading ultra-large container vessels that will be the largest in UASC’s fleet to date and will set new standards for fuel and energy efficiency, due to optimized vessel design and an array of propulsion and equipment efficiency technologies. Preliminary calculations indicate an EEDI (Energy Efficiency Design Index) value that is close to 50% below the 2025 limit set by IMO. UASC is working to establish a range of additional metrics and targets through which the efficiency of UASC’s vessels can be managed to drive further reduction in carbon emissions across all UASC vessels.

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New Panama Canal tolls structure approved

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New Panama Canal tolls structure has been approved and will start from 1 April 2016
New Panama Canal tolls structure has been approved and will start from 1 April 2016

The Cabinet Council of the Republic of Panama has officially approved a proposal to modify the Panama Canal tolls structure, following a recommendation from the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) Board of Directors. The accepted proposal, which modifies the pricing structure for most Canal segments, will better facilitate the Canal’s goal of providing outstanding service and reliability to the global shipping and maritime community while allowing the ACP to safeguard the competitiveness of the waterway.

Today’s passage follows more than a year of informal consultations with representatives from various industry segments, an open call for comments, and a public hearing to solicit industry feedback on these changes.

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Cheeki Rafiki report published by the MAIB

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The MAIB report into the loss of the Cheeki Rafiki and her crew has been published. Photograph courtesy of United States Coast Guard
The MAIB report into the loss of the Cheeki Rafiki and her crew has been published. Photograph courtesy of United States Coast Guard

Nearly a year on from the loss of the Cheeki Rafiki in the Atlantic with the loss of her four crew, the MAIB has published its report into this distressing matter. The incident, which received massive UK media coverage at the time, sent shockwaves through the marine and yachting world.

Despite an extensive search that found the upturned hull of the Cheeki Rafiki, the four crew remain missing. The hull was not recovered and is assumed to have sunk. In the absence of survivors and material evidence, the causes of the accident remain a matter of some speculation. However, it is concluded that the Cheeki Rafiki capsized and inverted following a detachment of its keel.

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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”

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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