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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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Mulder Yachts launches the 28.65 metre Voyager

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Mulder Yachts has successfully launched the Mulder 94 Voyager at the Zoeterwoude facility of Mulder Shipyard
Mulder Yachts has successfully launched the Mulder 94 Voyager at the Zoeterwoude facility of Mulder Shipyard

Mulder Yachts has successfully launched the Mulder 94 Voyager on the 12th of May at the Zoeterwoude facility of Mulder Shipyard. With a length over all of 28.65 meters and a gross tonnage 160, the Voyager is a full custom built yacht with an aluminium hull and superstructure. Over the next weeks the yacht is being prepared for her sea trials and will be ready for delivery this summer.

Designed by Frank Laupman of Omega Architects and naval architecture by Vripack, this semi displacement yacht is built according to RINA classification and is equipped with twin Caterpillar 1150hp engines for a top speed of 18 knots. The cutting-edge technical solutions of noise and vibration insulation will contribute to the relaxed and peaceful atmosphere on board.

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Wightlink unveils plans for new Fishbourne Portsmouth ferry

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An artist's impression of the new Wightlink ferry for the Fishbourne to Portsmouth route
An artist’s impression of the new Wightlink ferry for the Fishbourne to Portsmouth route

Wightlink has unveiled the dates and locations for its public exhibition of its proposed £45 million investment plans, which include a new ferry for the Fishbourne to Portsmouth route capable of taking 1,000 passengers, plus port improvements on both sides of the Solent.

Senior managers from Wightlink are looking forward to hearing views from customers, stakeholders and local people in both Fishbourne and Portsmouth during the first weekend in June:

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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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MAIB Business Plan 2015/6 published

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The MAIB Business Plan for the financial year 2015-2016 has been published. Photograph by Andrew Matthews/PA Wire
The MAIB Business Plan for the financial year 2015-2016 has been published. Photograph by Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

MAIB stands for the Marine Accident Investigation Branch and it is an operationally independent unit of the Department for Transport. The MAIB contributes to improving marine safety by determining the causes and circumstances of marine accidents, and working with others to reduce the likelihood of such accidents recurring in the future. The MAIB Business Plan covers the financial year 2015-16.

The MAIB was formed in 1989 following recommendations made as a consequence of the Herald of Free Enterprise disaster of 1987, when it was recognised that the UK needed to separate the roles of accident investigation from those of regulation and enforcement.

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New software to calculate a ship’s speed trial launched by ClassNK

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A freely available piece of software called PrimeShip-GREEN/ProSTA, which analyses and calculates a ship's speed trial has been launched by ClassNK
A freely available piece of software called PrimeShip-GREEN/ProSTA, which analyses and calculates a ship’s speed trial has been launched by ClassNK

Classification agency ClassNK has introduced a new software called PrimeShip-GREEN/ProSTA to analyse and calculate a ship’s speed trial, which is freely available.

Results can be used to calculate the energy efficiency design index (EEDI) in compliance with the latest International Maritime Organization (IMO) guidelines. In its guidelines on survey and certification of the EEDI, the IMO has provided two methods to avoid the effects of external factors during sea trials and deliver a way to analyse and calculate a ship’s speed in calm sea conditions.

IMO’s assigned approaches include ISO 15016: 2002 and the International Towing Tank Conference (ITTC) Recommended Procedures. ISO and ITTC collaborated to create the new harmonised international standard after the IMO requested to eliminate this dual standard.

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Global demand for LNG ships is growing

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Worldwide demand for LNG ships is growing fast and Korean yards are expected to be the main beneficiary
Worldwide demand for LNG ships is growing fast and Korean yards are expected to be the main beneficiary

Ship owners around the world are placing orders for new LNG ships one after another. Many of them are expected to go to Korean shipbuilders.

According to industry sources, Gail of India is planning to purchase nine LNG ships, three from Indian shipbuilders and the rest from foreign ones. BP Shipping is discussing LNG ship order placement with three ship owners to reach a conclusion within this month, too. Engie of France is expected to buy up to four ships for the Cameron LNG Project. Korean shipbuilders boasting of a high level of technical strength are appealing to the ordering parties.

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Dual-Fuel L35/44DF four-stroke engine moves towards market entry

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At an official event in Augsburg representatives from all major classification societies awarded type approval to MAN Diesel & Turbo’s L35/44DF engine.
At an official event in Augsburg representatives from all major classification societies awarded type approval to MAN Diesel & Turbo’s L35/44DF engine

At an official event in Augsburg representatives from all major classification societies awarded type approval to MAN Diesel & Turbo’s L35/44DF engine. The engine showed a perfect performance and is now certified for GenSet and Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) operation all over the world. Lasting from March 30 to April 2 this has been the longest type approval test (TAT) MAN has run so far. Within the shipping industry, all new engines require type approval before installation on board a ship. Class certificates are valid for 5-7 years.

The first L35/44DF’s FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) will take place at MAN Diesel & Turbo’s Frederikshavn, Denmark facility in May, for which the Type Approval Test in Augsburg is a prerequisite.

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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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US Coast Guard issues alert after anchor incident

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After an anchor incident, the US Coast Guard has issued a security alert
After an anchor incident, the US Coast Guard has issued a security alert

The US Coast Guard issued safety alert 5-15 to remind vessel operators and company technical managers of the importance of proper ship’s anchor use, stowage, and maintenance.

Recently, a freight ship was underway in 15-foot seas when the forepeak flood alarms activated. The crew investigated and discovered the starboard anchor had slipped 10 to 15 links, causing it to strike and puncture the hull. As a result, seawater flooded the bow thruster and emergency fire pump compartment.

As a result of this casualty, the US Coast Guard strongly recommends that vessel owners, operators, and company technical personnel ensure:

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UK Government urged to get its slice of the valuable maritime sector

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Red Ship in PortFollowing the election of the new Conservative Government in the UK, Nautilus has welcomed new research showing that the maritime sector is worth almost £10bn a year to the UK economy.

A report from Oxford Economics values the combined direct contribution of the UK maritime services sector – including the shipping, ports and business services industries – to have been £9.9bn in 2013.

The sector directly employed a total of 239,200 people in 2013 and the combined direct contribution of maritime industries to the exchequer was £2.5bn.

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