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.
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.
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: Continue reading “First speakers announced for IIMS London Conference 2015”
Meyer Werft has delivered the nearly 348 metres Anthem of the Seas to Royal Carribean Cruises
Meyer Werft has delivered the 168,600-gt cruise ship Anthem of the Seas to the US cruise operator Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
The second ship of the Quantum class sets new standards in terms of eco-friendliness. It features highly energy-efficient systems, optimised hydrodynamics, heat recovery, an effective underwater paint coating, a state-of-the-art exhaust gas treatment plant (hybrid scrubber) as well as energy-saving LED lighting systems.
Sophisticated alarm, safety and communication systems combined with the latest technology in propulsion and navigation are typical for Royal Caribbean cruise ships. The same high standard applies to entertainment and interiors.
Mike Schwarz (IIMS CEO), Hilary Excell (MSA Business Manager) and Chris Baldwin, (IMCA Technical Adviser) announcing the launch date for CMID accredited vessel inspectors scheme
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) and the International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS) chose the final day of Ocean Business at Southampton (16 April) to announce the eagerly awaited start date for the IIMS accredited vessel inspectors (AVIs) scheme for CMID work on a worldwide basis as 1 June 2015. Those wishing to apply to become IIMS AVIs will be able to register their interest from the beginning of May 2015 in order to allow for processing of applications from 1 June.
“The accreditation process for CMID vessel inspectors, to be known as accredited vessel inspectors or AVIs for short, will be explained on a new website devoted to the CMID AVI community” says Chris Baldwin IMCA’s Technical Adviser. “This initiative is being collaboratively delivered by IMCA and the IIMS and will radically alter the vessel inspection expectations of all stakeholders as the AVI badge will become the ‘industry standard’ symbol of quality for CMID reports.
An excellent standard of seamanship is more difficult to achieve was the message at the launch of the 12th edition of The Admiralty Manual of Seamanship
An excellent standard of seamanship is more difficult to achieve and maintain against the issues of reduced sea time, accelerated promotion and little opportunity to practise. This was the message at the launch of the 12th edition of The Admiralty Manual of Seamanship, authored by the Royal Navy and published by The Nautical Institute.
“Seamanship issues between navy and merchant service are not very different these days,” said Captain Robert McCabe FNI, President of the Institute. “Cuts to both services mean that ancillary staff, including cooks and stewards, find themselves part of the mooring party with less training than the able seaman. For the officers in charge, the emphasis in training is on technology and weapons rather than seamanship.
The Panama Canal Authority Advisory Board meets in Japan as the project is 88% complete and nearing completion
Members of the Panama Canal Authority Board of Directors and Administration returned to Panama after having travelled to Asia for the 24th joint meeting of its Advisory Board.
The delegation met in Japan with the group of distinguished advisers to discuss Canal operations and performance, progress on the Expansion Program, training programs and future projects that will enhance the reliable service offered by the expanded Canal. The meeting was especially pertinent now that the Panama Canal expansion project has reached 88% completion and is now entering the final construction phase. Upon completion, the two new lock complexes will have a total of 16 gates, eight in the Pacific and eight in the Atlantic. The expansion project is due for completion in December 2015.
The IMO and Bangladeshi Government has agreed to collaborate to improve ship recycling standards
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh have signed a landmark agreement to work together to improve safety and environmental ship recycling standards in the country.
A Memorandum of Understanding formalizing the cooperation between the two was signed by Mr Nicolaos Charalambous, Director, Technical Cooperation Division, IMO and Mr Md. Ashadul Islam, Additional Secretary, Economic Relations Division of the Ministry of Finance of the Government of Bangladesh, on 10 April 2014.
As a result of recent enclosed space deaths affecting seafarers Nautilus is calling for action
Nautilus International is calling for the UK to lead a ‘new and concerted drive to end the appalling litany’ of enclosed space deaths that are currently affecting seafarer.
The Union has written to shipping minister John Hayes following the latest incident, in which two seafarers died in a cargo hold of the Isle of Man flagged Carisbrooke Shipping general cargo vessel Sally Ann C last month.
Investigations into the incident – which took place off the coast of west Africa – are underway, but it is known that the chief officer and chief engineer died after entering a hold where timber was stowed and the second officer had to be rescued after losing consciousness when he went to the aid of his colleagues.
Esvagt has taken delivery of two state-of-the-art windfarm service vessels
The Danish shipping company, Esvagt, is now introducing the first SOV vessels especially constructed for servicing windfarms.
The first vessel, “ESVAGT FROUDE”, went on contract on Wednesday February 18th, while her sister ship, “ESVAGT FARADAY” is contracted to start at the beginning of April. In both cases they will work as windfarm service vessels for Siemens Wind Power.
The German energy company has provisionally chartered “ESVAGT FROUDE” for a five year contract to service the field and transport personnel during the constructing and operation of the offshore windfarm Baltic 2 and the “ESVAGT FARADAY” for similar jobs for the Butendiek project in the northern part of the Germany provisionally for a 10 year contract.
The IMO has received six nominations for its top job as Secretary-General
By the established deadline of 31 March 2015, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has received the nominations of six candidates, nominated by their Governments for the position of Secretary-General of IMO.
The election for the post will be held at the 114th session of the 40 Member strong IMO Council, which meets from 29 June to 3 July 2015. The decision of the Council will be submitted to the IMO Assembly, which meets for its 29th session from 23 November to 2 December 2015, for its approval.
The nominations received (plus their nominating governments) are listed below in alphabetical order by candidates’ surname.
The Singapore Yacht Show has an incredible line-up of the most luxurious superyachts, boats and superyacht industry leaders
The Singapore Yacht Show takes place from 23-26 April, with an incredible line-up of the most luxurious superyachts, boats, international lifestyle brands and superyacht industry leaders.
Organisers have just announced that the 69-metre Australian-built M/Y Saluzi, the largest permanently based yacht available for charter in Asia, will be on display at the Show. Recently refitted, the former luxury cruise ship, is the product of remarkable engineering and vision, designed to offer a truly unique floating vacation home for exploring Asian waters.
Named after the mystical warhorse of Tang Dynasty Emperor Taizong that, according to legend, despite being wounded in battle by an arrow amidst fierce fighting, the valiant super-powered horse unflinchingly delivered the Emperor back to safety. The artwork of ? the horse on the exterior of the yacht has been specially created by the artist, Li Jiwei as a modern interpretation of the ancient tale and in his own words Saluzi is “an expression of both East and West, a blending of spirituality and materiality.”
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