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Enclosed space deaths caused by semi-coke cargo says findings

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The Hong Kong Marine Department has issued an information note about a fatal accident that happened on a Hong Kong registered general cargo ship. Two stevedores and one bulldozer operator were found collapsed inside the stair trunk after they entered the enclosed space without following the proper procedures. The cause of death was due to the oxygen depletion atmosphere inside the stair trunk.

This incident draws the attention of the shipping industry to the dangers associated with the characteristics of semi-coke cargo. Parties concerned should treat the space inside stair trunk to cargo hold as an enclosed space and take appropriate safety precautionary measures before entering such space.

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2017 Flag State performance table published by ICS

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The 2017 Flag State performance table by ICS is now available
The 2017 Flag State performance table by ICS is now available

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has published its latest Flag State Performance Table providing an annual overview of the performance of the world’s flag states against a number of criteria such as port state control records, ratification of international maritime Conventions and attendance at IMO meetings.

There is nothing inherently unusual in an international ship registry system in which the owner of a ship may be located in a country other than the state whose flag the ship flies, says the ICS. However, a balance has to be struck between the commercial advantages of selecting a particular flag and the need to discourage the use of flags that do not meet their international obligations.

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New Zealand set to implement the Maritime Labour Convention next month

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New Zealand’s maritime safety authority (NZ) has announced it will implement the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) by early next month, in order to protect local and international seafarers. The move is also expected to improve the safety and well being of seafarers on board both foreign-flagged and New Zealand ships.

MLC was established in 2006, and mandates ship owners to bear the expense of shore-based medical care for seafarers who need hospitalisation or medical care while overseas on a ship.

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First purpose built LNG bunkering ship has been delivered

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Delivery is complete of the world's first purpose built LNG bunkering ship
Delivery is complete of the world’s first purpose built LNG bunkering ship

ENGIE, Fluxys, Mitsubishi Corporation and NYK have taken delivery of the world’s first purpose built LNG bunkering ship from Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction in Busan, Korea.

She will run on LNG for her maiden voyage, after a few days of loading LNG delivered by trucks at the shipyard.

Zeebrugge in Belgium will be the home port of the vessel, which has been named ENGIE Zeebrugge accordingly. From there, the 5,000m3 LNG capacity vessel will supply LNG as a marine fuel to ships operating in Northern Europe.

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New container lashing guide published by ABS

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ABS has published a new container lashing guide
ABS has published a new container lashing guide

ABS has published an enhanced Guide for Certification of Container Securing Systems – container lashing guide – and new companion software, ABS C-LASH™, both of which provide resources that could improve safety on board containerships launched. The container lashing guide incorporates a new non-linear lashing analysis procedure with easy-to-use software that simplifies analysis of container lashing arrangements.

“This is a game changer for safety and operational performance in the containership sector,” says ABS Chairman, President and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki. “Investing in technology that improves safety is a priority at ABS as we continuously improve the ways we support our mission to promote a safer and more reliable shipping industry.”

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New DNV GL standard ensures reliable dynamic positioning capability assessments

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DNV GL presented its new standard for assessing the station keeping capability of dynamic positioning (DP) vessels at the European Dynamic Positioning Conference which was held in London in February.

The ability to assess and compare the position-keeping capability of a ship equipped with DP technology is vital during the planning and design phases, and provides valuable operational decision support. The DNVGL-ST-0111 standard is the first to provide a unified approach to these assessments, ensuring verifiable results and increasing transparency in the market.

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Naval architects should adhere to accepted ergonomic bridge design is one of the recommendations in the latest MAIB report

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On 3 December 2015, the Panama registered pure car carrier City of Rotterdam collided with the Danish registered ro-ro ferry Primula Seaways on the River Humber, UK. Both vessels were damaged but made their way to Immingham without assistance. There was no pollution and there were no serious injuries.

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The Skuld P&I Club issues an advisory note on metal wire rope maintenance

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An advisory note on metal wire rope maintenance has been issued
An advisory note on metal wire rope maintenance has been issued

The correctly selected metal wire rope that has been appropriately operated and maintained, has not been damaged and has been regularly inspected should provide safe and trouble free service. However, it must be withdrawn from service before it becomes degraded to the point where its safety becomes compromised.

In order for the rope to work efficiently as part of a lifting or winching system, it needs to be of appropriate strength, construction and diameter. It’s very important that the rope not only has the required minimum braking strength, but is also of the correct size and construction. The diameter of the rope must be matched to the groove dimensions of the sheaves that it will be passing over and it must have appropriate flexibility, which is expressed in terms of its minimum bend radius, to suit the diameter of those sheaves.

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Albwardy Marine Engineering and Damen Shipyards create a new brand identity

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Albwardy Marine Engineering and Damen Shipyards Sharjah have officially brought both brands together under one umbrella – Albwardy Damen. The newly-named venture, it says, will continue to provide its services with the same values as before – putting safety, quality and reliability at the forefront of its offering. The change represents the venture’s drive to maximise the efficiency of its operations and enhance its leading position during these challenging times for the maritime industry.

The United Arab Emirates based shipyard will continue to construct newbuild steel and aluminium vessels as well as provide the same trusted ship repair services to its marine and oil & gas customers in the Middle East. The announcement coincides with the 3 year anniversary of Damen Shipyards Sharjah.

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Transport Malta issues report into a fatal incident on ro-ro passenger ferry GALAXY

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Fatal incident on ro-ro passenger ferry GALAXY report published by Transport Malta
Fatal incident on ro-ro passenger ferry GALAXY report published by Transport Malta

Transport Malta has issued its safety investigation report into the mooring equipment failure and subsequent fatality of a shipyard worker on board the Cyprus registered ro-ro passenger ferry GALAXY in Valletta, Malta on 18 January 2016.

The incident
On 09 December 2015, MV Galaxy arrived in Malta under tow on a single, ballast, unmanned voyage from Piraeus, Greece to the Shipyard. Repairs commenced soon after, with the vessel afloat. On 08 January 2016, she was transferred to graving dock number 4 for underwater hull inspections and repairs. She was subsequently re-floated and pulled out of the dry-dock on the morning of 18 January 2016 at around 0900 to continue repairs afloat alongside Boat House Wharf.

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A waste product from shale gas production offers a new fuel option for global shipping

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MAN Diesel & Turbo’s prototype gas fuel pump and vapouriser unit (credit: MAN Diesel & Turbo)
MAN Diesel & Turbo’s prototype gas fuel pump and vapouriser unit (credit: MAN Diesel & Turbo)

The first of three ethane-fuelled engines has been delivered for a trio of ships on order for Germany’s Hartmann Reederei on order at China’s Sinopacific Shipbuilding. They will be pioneers for ethane fuelling, believes René Sejer Laursen, promotion manager at MAN Diesel & Turbo.

The ships will each carry 35,000m3 of the gas so have an obvious source of fuel, but Mr Laursen has a bigger vision: “we see potential for all ships to use ethane gas in the future,” he said during a presentation about the company’s multi-fuel engines during the Danish Maritime Days in October.

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Physical damage caused to cargo due to poor packaging

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Britannia P&I Club has reported a recent case where a cargo of pressure boiler parts was physically damaged during transportation in moderately heavy weather en route from Hong Kong to Houston.

The ship encountered high seas and winds of Beaufort scale 9. The master had adjusted speed and course so as to minimise rolling and pitching but despite his actions, inspections carried out by the master in the cargo holds revealed the cargo stowed in hold no. 2 had been damaged.

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