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Storm damaged City of Rotterdam heads to Tyneside for repairs

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The storm damaged City of Rotterdam is now in Tyneside for repairs
The storm damaged City of Rotterdam is now in Tyneside for repairs

A&P Group has welcomed the City of Rotterdam, one of the biggest ships to be affected by Storm Desmond, to its Tyneside yard for repair.

The 5,000-tonne dwt Ro-Ro Cargo ship collided with another vessel on the Humber Estuary when Storm Desmond hit the north of England earlier this month.

A&P Group’s 100 strong Tyneside team will now undertake a 5-week programme of structural steel repairs before the City of Rotterdam returns to service at the end of January.

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Blue Amazon: Preparing the LNG ship of the future

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Photo credit BG Group
Photo credit BG Group

An innovative project to optimise LNG ship hull forms is set to reduce emissions and save significant amounts of fuel for LNG vessel operators.

On the shores of the Amazônia Azul – or Blue Amazon, the part of the Atlantic off the coast of Brazil – the LNG ship of the future is being designed. The shape of an LNG ship’s hull and cargo tanks are critical for the vessel to sail with minimal resistance through water. This is important as fuel use is the biggest cost for ship operators, and reducing fuel use significantly lowers emissions.

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Marshall Islands Registry to insist on accredited security companies

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The Marshall Islands Registry has issued a directive on the use of accredited security companies only
The Marshall Islands Registry has issued a directive on the use of accredited security companies only

The Marshall Islands Registry has released a directive to companies with vessels under its flag, stating that with effect from 1 January 2016 companies shall engage only those Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSCs) that are certified to the ISO PAS 28007:2012 standard by a UK Accreditation Service authorised (UKAS) certification body.

The Marshall Islands, the world’s third largest registry, has a fleet of more than 3,500 ships. It is the first flag to implement the new rules following a revised interim recommendation, as published in June’s Maritime Safety Committee circular MSC.1/Circ.1406/Rev.

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Gigantic containership Al Muraykh visits the UK setting a new world record

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The MV Al Muraykh in London. Photo taken by Andrew McAlpine
The MV Al Muraykh in London. Photo taken by Andrew McAlpine

DP World London Gateway Port has welcomed one of the world’s largest container ships carrying a record 18,601 TEU (Twenty Foot Equivalent Units). The UASC owned Al Muraykh chose to call at DP World London Gateway to unload 3,800 containers.

The ship is one of the largest in the world measuring 400 metres in length. The containers are loaded 11 storeys high above deck and 23 containers across the ship. With thousands more stowed below deck, the ship can carry up to 18,800 containers. The ship left Malaysia’s Port Klang carrying the most ever shipping containers on board a vessel and arrived at DP World London Gateway Port as its first port of call in Europe.

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BIMCO launches cyber security guidelines for ships

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In conjunction with others, BIMCO has launched a set of cyber security guidelines for ships
In conjunction with others, BIMCO has launched a set of cyber security guidelines for ships

BIMCO, together with other leading shipping organisations, has launched a set of cyber security guidelines for ships to help the global shipping industry prevent major safety, environmental and commercial issues that could result from a cyber incident onboard a vessel.

The cyber guidelines launched today are a first for the shipping industry, developed by international shipping associations, comprising BIMCO, CLIA, ICS, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO – and with support from a wide range of stakeholders.

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ClassNK releases amendments for steel ships survey and construction

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Amendments for steel ships survey and construction have been released by ClassNK
Amendments for steel ships survey and construction have been released by ClassNK

ClassNK has released amendments to its rules and guidance for the survey and construction of steel ships, including structural strength requirements of container carriers.

In response to a large container ship casualty in June 2013, ClassNK established The Investigative Panel on Large Container Ship Safety, which comprised of shipbuilders, shipping companies, and people with relevant knowledge and experience, to investigate the possibility of casualty occurrence and the structural safety of large container carriers. The results from the investigation and ClassNK’s action plan were released in the Investigation Report on Structural Safety of Large Container Ships in September 2014.

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The effect of water moisture damage on containerised cargo

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We have all heard stories of import cargo arriving with water or moisture damage and the Insured/Consignee complaining bitterly when their claim is denied, believing that they have paid a lot of money for insurance that is worthless. It is even more frustrating when we come across these claims with Insureds/Consignees that are regularly importing (or exporting) goods.

Insured peril
So when is water moisture damage on containerised cargo covered by Insurance? Firstly, let’s make a few assumptions to keep this simple: we will consider the cargo as being a Full Container Load (FCL) and that the Policy coverage is Institute Cargo Clauses (A) [ICC (A)], which is All Risks.

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Investigation results of hatch cover fall published by UK MAIB

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UK MAIB has published its findings into the hatch cover incident involving the Norjan
UK MAIB has published its findings into the hatch cover incident involving the Norjan

UK Marine Accident Investigation Bureau (MAIB)  has issued a report on the investigation of a Chief Officer’s fall from a hatch cover on board the general cargo ship Norjan at Southampton, UK on June 18th, 2014.

At 1445 on 18 June 2014, the chief officer of the general cargo ship Norjan was injured when he fell 2.4m from the ship’s cargo hatch cover to the main deck. Norjan was berthed in Southampton and was loading a cargo of privately owned motor yachts. The cargo operation was organised by the specialised transportation company Peters and May Ltd, and was overseen by one of its loadmasters. The chief officer was acting as the ship’s cargo officer and was supervising the operation in consultation with the loadmaster.

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UK P&I Club advises on the hazards of shipping coal from Indonesia

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Shipping coal can be a hazardous and dangerous process
Shipping coal can be a hazardous and dangerous process

There are various hazards associated with the trade of shipping coal. UK P&I Club’s Loss Prevention Team highlights the risks involved, and advises on the relevant actions to take in order to reduce accidents.

Self-heating incidents involving coal cargoes loaded at Indonesian ports have become increasingly frequent in recent years. The problem appears to be primarily related to the nature of the coals, and may be exacerbated by the way they are handled prior to and during loading.

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Mandatory amendments to IMDG Code effective from January 2016

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There are some mandatory amendments to IMDG Code that are implemented and effective from January 2016
There are some mandatory amendments to IMDG Code that are implemented and effective from January 2016

The West of England P&I Club has issued an article to remind of the amendments to the IMDG Code which will become mandatory on 1 January 2016.

In May 2014, IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee adopted the amendments to the IMDG Code contained in Resolution MSC.372(93) Amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. Contracting governments have been able to apply the new requirements, in part or in whole, on a voluntary basis since 1 January 2015. Compliance with these amendments will become mandatory on 1 January 2016. However, some existing provisions concerning labelling and warning marks may continue to be applied until 31 December 2016.

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Industry not ready for new SOLAS Container Weight requirements says survey

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A new survey reveals that the majority are not ready for the new SOLAS Container Weight regulations, due in July 2016
A new survey reveals that the majority are not ready for the new SOLAS Container Weight regulations, due in July 2016

As debate rages on about the roll out of new SOLAS Container Weight regulations that will impact upon the container sector in July 2016, a recent survey points to ignorance about the changes.

INTTRA announced the results of a customer survey whose 410 respondents overwhelmingly expressed concerns about the readiness of the ocean shipping industry and their own companies and customers for the implementation of Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) verified gross mass (VGM) regulations. The new SOLAS Container Weight regulations stipulate that containers cannot be loaded onto ships until their weight has been verified and certified.

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Significant new mega ship facility opens at the Port of Felixstowe

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Clemence Cheng and Dr Therese Coffey MP celebrate the opening of the new mega ship facility at the Port of Felixstowe
Clemence Cheng and Dr Therese Coffey MP celebrate the opening of the new mega ship facility at the Port of Felixstowe

The Berth 9 Extension at the Port of Felixstowe, the Port of Britain, has been opened by Dr Therese Coffey MP, Deputy Leader of the House of Commons.

The 190-metre extension increases the port’s capability to work two of the world’s largest containerships simultaneously. More than eighty ships of 18,000+TEU have already been handled at the port in 2015, confirming Felixstowe’s position as the port-of-choice for mega-ships in the UK.

Speaking at the ceremony, Dr Coffey said:

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