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AMSA to adopt the large yacht code for superyachts

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AMSA to adopt the large yacht code for superyachts in Australia from 1 March 2016
AMSA to adopt the large yacht code for superyachts in Australia from 1 March 2016

From 1 March 2016 the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) will adopt the Large Yacht Code for superyachts and training vessels of 24 metres or more in length in a first for the Australian yachting community.

Marine Order 52 will change the way large yachts in Australia are regulated in line with international norms. AMSA Chief Executive Mick Kinley said the change recognises that large yachts, also referred to as superyachts, operated commercially for sport or leisure do not fall naturally into a single class.

“Australia shares the view of the United Kingdom Maritime and Coastguard Agency (UK MCA) that prescribed merchant ship safety standards may be incompatible with the safety needs of large yachts given the nature of their operations,” Mr Kinley said.

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Phantom T5 ROV deep sea drone makes its debut

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The new Phantom T5 ROV from Deep Ocean Engineering (Photo: AJ Cecchettini)
The new Phantom T5 ROV from Deep Ocean Engineering (Photo: AJ Cecchettini)

Deep Ocean Engineering, Inc., based in the USA has revealed its newest addition to its family of underwater drones, the Phantom T5 ROV.

The applications for use of the Phantom T5 span a broad spectrum of industries, but include port security, vessel inspection, salvage and SAR.

“The Phantom T5 open-frame architecture makes mechanical integrations a breeze, while the dedicated expansion bulkhead connectors, used for both power and telemetry, are provided as standard. In addition, an optional tool skid allows the customer to ‘bolt on’ their sensors or tools by plugging into the expansion bulkhead connectors for nearly limitless, task-specific, expansion possibilities” said John Bergman, Deep Ocean Engineering, Vice President of Engineering.

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MAIB report on collapse of a mezzanine deck on board ro-ro passenger ferry published

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The report relates to the MAIB’s investigation of the collapse of a mezzanine deck on the Wightlink ferry St Helen, at Fishbourne ferry terminal, Isle of Wight, on 18 July 2014. The passengers and vehicles on board the cross Solent roll-on roll-off passenger ferry St Helen were in the process of disembarking at Fishbourne ferry terminal on the Isle of Wight when the vessel’s starboard forward mezzanine deck collapsed. The deck collapsed because one of its steel wire lifting ropes parted. The lifting rope parted because it had not been routinely lubricated and the mezzanine deck had not been properly maintained.

A crewman and 11 cars, with their seated passengers, were on the deck when it collapsed. The crewman suffered a minor head injury and was temporarily rendered unconscious; several passengers suffered minor impact related injuries. The mezzanine deck was structurally damaged and was later removed from the vessel.

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The Transportation Safety Board of Canada issues investigation report on the foundering of self-propelled barge

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Image courtesy of TSB Canada Investigation Report
Image courtesy of TSB Canada Investigation Report

On 14 March 2015, the barge Lasqueti Daughters with 17 people on board, departed Campbell River, British Columbia. Partway into the voyage, the sea conditions deteriorated. Water began shipping on board via the spaces between the bow ramp, the bulwarks, and the main deck, and then downflooded into the forward storage compartment. The Lasqueti Daughters flooded but remained afloat, was abandoned, and was eventually towed to shore and intentionally beached. There were no injuries. The vessel was declared a constructive total loss.

The investigation revealed that the vessel had not been inspected nor was it certified as required by the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (CSA 2001) and its regulations.

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Warning about potential dangers of new technology on ships

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North P&I Club has warned its members that despite the enormous benefits of digital technology on and around ships, there may also be some downsides. In addition to its recent warning on cyber threats, the club highlights some less obvious risks from the digital age in the latest issue of its loss prevention newsletter Signals – including video calls, emails, mobile devices and even 3D printing.

Loss prevention director Tony Baker says, ‘While many ships now offer technology such as satellite video calling to keep crews in touch with loved ones back home, care should be taken to ensure this does not make matters worse. For some seafarers, having easy access to friends, family and their ongoing domestic problems could lead to increased anxiety compared to the traditional clean break of departure.’

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IIMS Western Med Certifying Authority and Small Craft Working Group training days

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Details have been announced for the next IIMS Western Med training event (28-29 April), which will take place in Palma, Majorca at the same time as the Palma Superyacht Show.

The event will take place over two days and follows a different theme to past events as it incorporates some Certifying Authority and tonnage education mixed with some small craft surveyor training.

Day One (Thursday 28 April) will be of interest to IIMS Certifying Authority members and any members wanting to become accredited to do tonnages. John Excell, IIMS Chairman of Small Craft Surveying and a member of the Certifying Authority committee, will lead the proceedings and training.

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DNV GL issues advice about combating corrosion due to box cooler

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DNV GL issues advice about combating corrosion due to box cooler
DNV GL issues advice about combating corrosion due to box cooler

A technical newsletter has been written and published by DNV GL to give an insight and to make recommendations on how to avoid safety risks due to severe corrosion of vessel’s steel structure by way of the box cooler. In the most severe cases that DNV GL has encountered, the bolted flange of the top plate of the cooling box was involved. This led to increased risk of collapse of the top plate.

Extent of damage
A box cooler eliminates the secondary cooling water circuit of sea water inside the engine room. The cooling effect is achieved by natural circulation of the surrounding sea water and is considered to be a cost-effective alternative.

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New measures proposed following accident caused by leaking hatch covers

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Swedish P&I Club makes new proposals following an accident caused by leaking hatch covers
Swedish P&I Club makes new proposals following an accident caused by leaking hatch covers

The Swedish P&I Club has issued its Monthly Safety Scenario for February 2016 that relates to an accident caused by leaking hatch covers. As a result it recommends preventive measures.

About the accident
The vessel comprised loaded up wire coils. When loading was complete the crew taped across the transverse beams of all the cargo holds with Ram-Nek. During the vessel’s transit it sailed through heavy weather that lasted for about two days. During this time the vessel was pitching and rolling and the cargo hatches were covered in water.

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New policy to boost port development in India

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The Maharashtra government is set to announce a new maritime policy for the development of the sector. The cabinet is likely to approve the policy on January 27, said people familiar with the development.

The draft policy was submitted to the government some time ago and it has been drafted by the Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) with inputs from various stakeholders and experts.

A senior MMB officer confirmed to The Hindu that the policy is awaiting Cabinet approval, but declined to share details. Senior government officials said it would be announced by the Chief Minister.

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Sky-Futures completes first ever drone oil and gas inspection

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A sign of the changing technology as Sky-Futures carries out its first ever drone inspection
A sign of the changing technology as Sky-Futures carries out its first ever drone inspection

Sky-Futures, the leading provider of drone inspection services for the global oil and gas industry, has completed the first ever oil and gas inspection by drone in the Gulf of Mexico for a leading global oil and gas service and drilling company.

The inspection is the first ever legally carried out in the Gulf of Mexico by a drone for the oil and gas industry. It comes just over 10 months after Sky-Futures received the 46th Section 333 Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) Exemption Certificate to operate drones in the USA, and opened their first North America office in Houston, Texas. The inspection scope requested by the client included the Derrick, a heli-deck and 4 cranes on a Drill ship and was completed in 2 days. Current inspection methods would have taken 17 days to inspect the Continue reading “Sky-Futures completes first ever drone oil and gas inspection”

Fairline Yachts established from failed Fairline Boats

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Fairline Yachts has emerged from the collapse of Fairline Boats following investment from two Russian businessmen
Fairline Yachts has emerged from the collapse of Fairline Boats following investment from two Russian businessmen

Fairline Boats, which had seemed to be on the verge of disappearing just a few weeks ago, has been saved following the intervention by two Russian investors.

A new company, Fairline Acquisitions, funded by two UK based Russian investors with a background in the marine sector, is to take on the failed company’s order book and initially plans to recruit around 100 of the 380 staff who were made redundant before Christmas following the collapse. The new company plans to trade as Fairline Yachts.

The new business will be run by Russell Currie. He has been a Fairline dealer for the past 18 years.

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Vanish: The first Feadship launch of 2016

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The latest superyacht from Feadship, Vanish, awaits its formal launch
The latest superyacht from Feadship, Vanish, awaits its formal launch

Feadship launched the 66.25 metre superyacht Vanish in a rock ‘n’ roll ceremony at Kaag Island. Hundreds of invited guests enjoyed a performance by a band and the delighted owners treated all yard personnel to a tour of their pure custom creation.

Highlights on this latest scion of the Feadship fleet include a free-standing staircase flanked by a glass wall over three decks, an ingenious extendable balcony for the owner’s stateroom and a highly innovative transom design.

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