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ADVISORY BOARD
Admiral R K Dhowan (Retd). PVSM.AVSM.YSM,Chairman of Society for Aerospace Maritime and Defence Studies Former Chairman of National Maritime Foundation and Former Chief of the Naval Staff, (Indian Navy)
Lt. Gen. Arun Kumar Sahni, PVSM, UYSM, SM, VSM, Former General Ofcer Commanding in Chief, Indian Army.
Mr.Shekhar Dutt (IAS) Former Governor of Chhattisgarh, Former Dy National Security Advisor and Former Defence Secretary (Goverment Of India)
Admiral Jayanath Colombage RSP, VSV, USP, rcds, psc MSc (DS), MA (IS), Dip in IR, Dip in CR, FNI (Lond) is the 18th Commander of the Sri Lankan Navy
Dr. R K Tyagi Independent Director on the Board of Air India Limited Former President, Aeronautical Society of India Former CMD of the Hindustan AeronauticsLimited (HAL)
Rear Admiral Shekhar Mital (Retd), Former Chairman & Managing Director of Goa Shipyard (Fastest Growing Shipyard)
O-7 CDR (Retd.) Dr.Eyal Pinko (PHD) Maritime Cyber and Security Senior Consultant.
Cmde. Sujeet Samaddar, NM (Retd.) Hony Secy, Society for Aerospace Maritime and Defence Studies.
Colonel Rohit Dev (Retd) M.Sc. Operational Art & Strategic Thinking
Jillian Carson-Jackson M.ED, FNI, FRIN President, The Nautical Institute Director, GlobalMET Assistant Editor, Peer Reviewer, the Journal of Navigation
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Dr.Malini V. Shankar, (IAS,) Vice Chancellor Indian Maritime University Chairman of National Shipping Board, Former Director General of Shipping (Ministry Of Shipping) Goverment of India. Member, Board of Governors, World Maritime University,Malmo, Sweden
Dr.Patrick Verhoeven Shri Ashish Wankhede Managing Director, International Deputy Director General of Shipping , Directorate General of Shipping, (Ministry of Association of Ports and Harbors Shipping ) Govt of India.
Mrs. Suneeti Bala India’s First female Merchant Navy Chief Engineer.
Dr. (Cdr) Arnab Das Director of the Maritime Research Centre (MRC) under the Indian Maritime Foundation, Pune
Captain Radhika Menon World’s First Woman Captain to Receive An IMO Award And India’s First female Merchant Navy Captain
Captain Nick Nash, Mnm Cmmar Frgs Frn Fni former President of NAUTICAL INSTITUTE Professional Admission for NI Mumbai Branch (RN / MN Cooperative)
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Name :- Lois Chimechezoghim Njoku Rank :- Deck Ofcer My Name Lois Chimechezoghim Njoku I am a Nigerian, a graduate and top notcher of marine transportation from the Lyceum of the Philippines university, Batangas Philippines. Also graduated from Arab Academy for science, technology and maritime transport Alexandria Egypt as the third overall best student in maritime studies major in Shipping and port operations 2021. I obtained my certicate of competency and certied by the Egyptian maritime authority as an Ofcer in charge of Navigational watch keeping in 2021. I had my sea service onboard AIDA IV and MV AMANAH in 2019/2020 where I carried out various duties which includes but not limited to : ship maintenance, ship port security watch, bridge duties, FFA/LSA maintenance and routine check, loading and discharging operations. I have a diploma in 2012 before proceeding to my maritime dreams, I have worked as an Admin ofcer and research assistant in two organizations. I am currently seeking to join a ship as an Deck Ofcer to enable me fulll my dreams and passion as a seafarer and give back to the society.
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Swapna Nair, Senior Research Associate, MHS
Saba Purkar, Project Research Associate, MHS
India’s Nautical and Maritime Security- A Historical Perspective The expanse of the Indian coastline is as vast as its maritime narratives. Thesis narratives help us to contextualize the past to the present for a better understanding of the future. Not only do these narratives give an identity to the society, but also imbibe a sense of correlation with our maritime past. The sea trade between the people of the Indian subcontinent with their maritime neighbours began around the 3rd millennium BCE. Over some time, these trade routes ourished and extended to countries like South East Asia, Arabia, and East Africa.
Further, depth of the sea was estimated based on the discoloration of the sea, as well as the sounds the waves made while breaking on the coast or a shallow reef. But the most common method of measuring depth in the age of sail was using a hand lead and line, which is also used even today in certain circumstances. With the introduction of satellites,navigating at sea has become much easier.But this also means that we are dependent on modern technology for navigation. Today, it is inconceivable to travel in unknown areas without a GPS unit, a PDA, or at least having directions from a reputable, updated map. In contrast, early explorers forged their way to uncharted waters and lands; courageously and with enhanced learned precision. Even though early exploration has often prompted with the interest of earning prots, or for annexation of land, or even for enslaving people- the explorers used tools that were state-of-the-art for those times, though they may seem crude today.
Our ancestors were well-versed in seafaring since ancient times. They compiled their experiences and knowledge gained at sea and passed it over generations. All these narratives form a nautical treasury of our maritime past. The records of seafaring range from foreign accounts such as ‘The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea’ to the ‘Malam-ni-Pothis’, records of Indian Kutchi seafarers. These navigational records included very primitive methods of charting and tracking the course to sail. They additionally kept track of the tides, waves, colour of the sea, species of shes found in the vicinity, and astronavigation. Seafarers made extensive use of the monsoon winds for planning voyages, with Westward voyages undertaken during the North-East monsoon and Eastward voyages during the South-West monsoon. Indian seafarers had mapped many of the stars that could be used for navigation, though each community called them by different names.
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Figure Kutchi ready reckoner star compass
The Indian and Arab navigators measured and recorded the altitude of the Pole Star for various locations on the coast as well as the islands. The Chola navigators, however, relied upon the star Arundhati, in the Ursa Major constellation, because the Pole star was either too low on the horizon or too dim to be useful for navigation.
The early Indian seamen accomplished navigation by using primitive charts and observations with celestial/stellar navigation, maps, landmarks and instruments to determine directions and navigate during their voyage. Due to the limited availability of records owing to varying local seamen's language and dialects on the three different coasts- it is difcult to trace the evolution of sea-chart on the Indian coast.
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EXCLUSIVE COLUMNS These records contain a plethora of information on nautical wisdom, indicators and navigational aids that reect the immense cumulative foresight of the Indian mariners. There are references in history to show that the ancient Indians used the 'disa kaka'- birds that would help navigators to nd land in case of uncertainty at sea. Such references give us a preliminar y glimpse into demonstrable evidence of maritime techniques used in early India. The continuous interaction with other seamen, practical experience, eld observaFOUNDER. CEO, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF tions of the environment and seagoing abilities SEA AND COAST enhanced their maritime wisdom in a different manner.
The early maritime contribution of the Cholas and Sri Vijaya reveals that the Indian sub-continent exercised supremacy over the Indian Ocean from very early times and strategically envisaged ‘Maritime Governance’ through various constituents. Accordingly, regaining of our ‘maritime eyesight’ has to become a national enterprise comprising management of security threats as well as technological, socialeconomic progress.
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Undoubtedly, India’s quintessential maritime character and vital geostrategic location are twin factors that have dened her growth as a nation and evolution as a cosmopolitan civilisation. As the resident maritime power in the Indian Ocean, the Indian Navy is increasingly seen as adependable partnerin maintaining the existing regional equilibrium. Given our strategic convergences, the US, Japan and the Australia consider the role of India to be critical in maintaining this equilibrium. Yet, the most crucial aspect of the role is developing robust interoperability and procedures with partner navies operating in the region. In addition, the growing international acceptance of the IndoPacic as a geopolitical construct has meant that Indian strategic interests also lies in the maintenance of the existing power equilibrium in the Pacic Ocean. The term “maritime security” represents the broadest approach to issues and aspects which pertain to the sea and have a predominant bearing on the country's security. Maritime security is both multidimensional and multifaceted and involves traditional and non traditional threats. The ocean is also a valuable source of shing and mineral resources. And yet its governance and security are under constant threat of being undermined, whether by non-state actors such as pirates, smugglers, and terrorists or by furtive naval competition between states. History is witness to the fact that whenever India has neglected this vast body of water, it has lost its sovereignty, as was seen during the span of colonisation by the European powers. The general concept of seas as a global phenomenon, was rst introduced in the Mare liberum in the post-Westphalian world. Similarly, in the eastern hemisphere, something similar to the notion of 'free seas', was witnessed with the Chola conquest of Sri Vijaya. The history and nature of statehood in the region have been interrelated to how naval capabilities evolved.
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Figure Roman trade in the subcontinent according to the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea, c, 1st century CE
It would be appropriate here to quote Founder MHS, Late Vice Admiral M P Awati (Retd), where he said “Here is this great metropolis of India, right by the sea, which has enriched itself by its huge trade across this same sea and yet today there is not a single institution, academic or otherwise, which celebrates the city's connection with the sea…”. Now there is a great resurgence in the eld with independent researchers as well as organizations taking great interest in maritime matters. On similar lines, Maritime History Society is a premier research organization where all enthusiasts in maritime affairs can learn about the richness and diversity of Indian maritime history and heritage, MHS in its constant endeavours, aims to promote outreach activities through its research and educational programs. This year’s Annual conclave, which is being held on November 27, 2021, aims to cover the broad spectrum of ‘Early and Medieval Maritime Histor y’. This conclave is conducted by MHS in academic collaboration with the School of National Security Studies of the Central University of Gujarat.
The rst session is coordinated by MHS. This session will be focused on ‘Indian Nautical Knowledge’. The theme has been chosen to bring to light, the not so widely known ancient Indian expertise in nautical navigation. A good example of this endeavor was the recent release of the Malam-Ni-Pothi, in MHS publication, which we did in collaboration with Darshak Itihas Nidhi. These were premodern Kutchi navigation diaries, which brings out the remarkable story of Kutchi seafaring across the centuries. The second session is coordinated by the School of National Security Studies, Center University of Gujarat and is focused on the theme, “Historical Narratives of the Maritime Security of India”. This session would examine the different dimensions of Indian maritime security, as seen through historical narratives. In this, we are looking to explore different subsets of our rich maritime history, which can give us meaningful touchstones to guide us into the future. In between these two sessions there is an abridged session, where Rear Admiral RJ Nadkarni (Retd), would announce the winners for the Adm JG Nadkarni Memorial Essay Competition 2021 on the theme, ‘Monsoon in the Indian Ocean and its uses in Navigation’ as well as the short lm making competition, ‘Kalasagar 2021’, on the theme, ‘Ocean and Community’. The Annual Maritime History Conclave draws attention to India’s active maritime past and navigational routes for trade, commerce and connectivity and also focus on maritime governance and security in early and medieval Indian texts. The conclave will be inaugurated by Vice Admiral R Harikumar Flag Ofcer Commander– in - Chief, Western Naval Command, Guest of HonourbyShri Hasmukh Shah, Chairman and Founder of Darshak Itihas Nidhi, while the keynote address will be delivered by Prof Rama Shanker Dubey, Vice-Chancellor, Central U n i v e r s i t y o f G u j a r a t , G a n d h i n a g a r. Distinguished scholars from various walks of life will share perspectives from our maritime legacy and aim to place maritime consciousness at the central span of the Indian knowledge system. Do join fellow citizens of Maritime India to witness the proceedings on the MHS YouTube Channel on November 27, 2021 starting at 11 am onwards!
Figure Annual Maritime History Conclave 2021
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INDIAN NAVY DAY Navy Day Celebrated At Gateway Of India With Beating Retreat And Tattoo Ceremony The event included breath-taking performances by the naval band, a short operational demonstration, the Beating Retreat Ceremony, a y-past by naval helicopters, continuity drill by naval personnel and the Sailor’s Hornpipe Dance by children of the Sea Cadet Corps. Navy Day is observed on 04 December every year to commemorate the Navy's stunning attack on Karachi that contributed crucially to India's victory in the Indo-Pakistan war 1971. As part of the celebrations, the traditional ‘Beating Retreat and Tattoo Ceremony’ was held at the iconic Gateway of India on 04 December 2021. The Hon'ble Governor of Maharashtra, Shri Bharat Singh Koshyari, was the Chief Guest. The event was hosted by Vice Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh, Flag Ofcer C o m m a n d i n g - i n - C h i e f We s t e r n N a v a l Command, and attended by dignitaries and senior ofcials from various organisations and walks of life, serving naval personnel and veterans, as well as military families.
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The Beating Retreat Ceremony is a tradition since early days of military history when the Retreat was sounded every day as a signal for troops to disengage from combat as daylight faded, ordering them to withdraw to their camps for the night. The Tattoo Ceremony, on the other hand, has the band beating drums to various rhythms within soldiers' billets, ordering them to proceed to their quarters after a long day at the battleeld.
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INDIAN NAVY DAY May our ne service continue to achieve laurels and glory as we sail smoothly through all challengers and our brave personnel continue to serve the nation with honour and pride. Warm regards Jai Hind
Admiral R K Dhowan (Retd). PVSM.AVSM.YSM,Chairman of Society for Aerospace Maritime and Defence Studies Former Chairman of National Maritime Foundation and Former Chief of the Naval Staff, (Indian Navy)
Hon'ble Minister of Shipping, Ports and Waterways Inaugurates Major Initiatives for the Indian Shipping Industry
Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Hon’ble Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Govt. of India,launched two key initiatives implemented by the Director General of Shipping, namely, the release of “Navik Jeevan” -A Survey on the life of Indian seafarers and Pre-sea students and the launch of rst ever online competency examination with remote digital proctoring. The virtual event, attended by senior ofcers of Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and the Directorate General of Shipping, representatives from shipping companies, associations, maritime institutes, and seafarers showcased the commendable progress made by the Directorate in fullling a key element of the Maritime India Vision 2030. Acknowledging the increased focus on the human element in shipping, the Directorate General of Shipping took the initiative to conduct exhaustive research to study the issues related faced by seafarers. The project was done by Indian National Shipowners’ Association and funded by Maritime Training Trust and covered more than 5000 respondents including nearly 100 female seafarers.
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Dr. Sanjeev Ranjan, Secretary to Govt. of India, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, in his address stated that“One of the objectives of the Maritime India Vision 2030 was to ‘Digitize and upgrade CoC assessment mechanism of seafarers by 2022’, including End- End Digitization of CoC assessment.” What we are witnessing today is a monumental step forward in fullling the Honourable Prime Minister’s Vision. Shri SarbanandaSonowal, Minister for Ports, S h i p p i n g a n d Wa t e r w a y s , G o v t . o f Indiamention that “…the ultimate objective of the Government is to improve the quality of Indian Seafarers and make their life comfortable” and that the Navik Jeevan survey would help to meet those objectives. The Hon’ble Minister also lauded the “pioneering step in conducting written examinations for seafarers” and hoped that“the maritime fraternity especially more than 2.5 lac seafarers and hope more and more seafarer will take The Online Certicate of Competency advantage of this user friendly system.” Examination is a fully digital Articial Intelligence & Machine Learning powered online examination system which uses remote proctoring and powerful security and surveillance tools built to ensure a fair, transparent and secure examination system. The analysis of the survey data, published in this report, “Navik Jeevan” -A Survey on the life of Indian seafarers and Pre-sea students, highlighted some of very important and critical issues, related to employment, training, discrimination & harassment, fatigue & stress, motivation & happiness, safety & environment, working on board etc., where the shipping companies, maritime training institutes and the administration wouldneed to make some improvements.
Addressing the gathering the Director General of Shipping, Shri Amitabh Kumar said, “Today we are launching the rst ever written examination for certicate of competency using a Remote Digital Proctoring mechanism. We are certainly amongst the rst in the world for any leading maritime nation to introduce such a system.”
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GENERAL BIPIN RAWAT, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM, ADC, Chief of Defence Staff, Ministry of Defence NEW DELHI, 08 December 2021: Mr Uday Shankar, President, FICCI today expressed his deep condolence on the untimely demise of General Bipin Rawat, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM, ADC, Chief of Defence Staff, Ministry of Defence, Mrs Madhulika Rawat and other ofcials from armed forces. “I express my heartfelt condolences on the tragic and untimely demise of CDS Gen Bipin Rawat. Gen Rawat was a great military leader and supporter of Indian industry, and his death will leave a void for both the armed forces and industry,” added Mr Shankar. Mr SP Shukla, Chairman, FICCI Defence and Aerospace Committee said, “Both Armed Forces and Indian Defence Industry have lost a great warrior & a most respected leader. General Rawat brought monumental positive impact to the systems while he served as Chief of the Army Staff and in his current responsibility as Chief of the Defence Staff.” He further stated that General Rawat was deeply involved with FICCI and lent his complete support to FICCI’s initiatives for Indian Defence Sector. He further added that General Rawat will always be remembered for his great contribution in building the theatre strategy of the armed forces and the nation building.
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New report examines seabased sources of marine litter
The impact of ALDFG includes economic losses, reduction of ability to target specic marine life, marine wildlife entanglement in and ingestion of marine litter, damage to marine habitats, impact on human habitats such as beaches and coastal areas and also loss of human life due to debris entanglement.
Therefore there is a need for a better understanding of the presence of plastics in wastes dumped at sea, both in terms of the characterization of the plastics present as well as the geographical distribution.
Other ocean uses: marine litter can occur as a result of offshore oil and gas exploration; shark and "stinger" nets set up in beach areas to prevent harm to humans; weather monitoring, which can create debris, such as weather balloon equipment including acidic batteries, plastic components and latex rubber; articial reefs, which may be constructed out of waste materials such as old tyres, etc and may be impacted by tidal and weather conditions; scientic research equipment and activities; and reworks.
Aquaculture: Ocean and coastal farming can be a source of marine litter in the form of aquaculture equipment and plastics, including ropes, buoys, mesh bags, antipredator netting, cages, tanks, etc. This equipment may be damaged or discarded leading to marine litter which is often concentrated in coastal areas where aquaculture is practiced. Expanded polystyrene is the leading form of marine litter from ocean and coastal aquaculture The sources and impact of sea-based marine activities, but there are currently no global The report concludes that sea-based activities litter form the focus of a new report by the estimates for the amounts of marine plastic do contribute to the global burden of marine Group of Experts on the Scientic Aspects of litter generated from this sector. litter, and that this does warrants concern. Marine Environmental Protection (GESAMP), However, it is not possible to estimate the total an advisory body to the United Nations Shipping and Boating: Marine litter from contribute of sea-based sources and a sponsored by ten UN entities including IMO*. merchant ships, cruise ships, yachts and concerted effort to updates global estimates is The report, which can be downloaded here, leisure craft can take the form of solid waste, needed to ll these knowledge gaps, together outlines the various sources of marine litter waste from cargo holds (e.g. wire straps, with renewed efforts to reduce inputs of and the impact and assesses the current packaging materials, plastic sheets, boxes marine litter from all sources. availability of data and identies knowledge etc.), waste generated during the normal gaps for the main categories of sea-based operations of the ships, personal litter from It is of note that this report does not examine sources of marine plastic litter. The Working individuals onboard, debris from vessel wear the potential toxic effects of plastics on marine Group was established by GESAMP, on the and tear, and sewage (although this is life, as this and other subjects are covered in request of IMO, Food and Agriculture regulated by IMO's MARPOL treaty, detail in the reports produced by GESAMP Organization (FAO), and United Nations accidental discharges occur occasionally). Working Group 40 on Sources, Fate and Environment Programme (UNEP). Microplastics from shipping and boating are Effects of Microplastics in the Marine also highlighted in the report as are Environment, see in particular its second The report stresses the urgent need to reduce shipwrecks, lost containers and cargo. In report (GESAMP Reports and Studies No. 93, marine litter. It outlines a number of ongoing addition to impacting marine life, affecting published in 2016. initiatives and suggested steps to combat this coastal areas and potentially damaging issue, providing readers with practical other ships, litter from shipping and boating *GESAMP is made up of scientic experts information. It also highlights knowledge gaps can also damage coastal and ocean-based f r o m I M O, FA O, I n t e r g o v e r n m e n t a l and suggested areas for future academic and aquaculture. The report highlights that few Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO scientic research, including on the impact of detailed studies are available that quantify (IOC-UNESCO), United Nations Industrial COVID-19 on ocean industries and livelihoods the amounts and types of marine litter from Development Organization (UNIDO), World that result in marine litter. shipping, and that further work is needed to Meteorological Organization (WMO), address knowledge gaps in terms of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Although very little quantication of sea-based mapping and modelling of ship generated United Nations (UN), UNEP, United Nations sources of marine litter exists in the scientic, l i t t e r s o u r c e s a n d d i s t r i b u t i o n s , Development Programme (UNDP), and the peer-reviewed and grey literature (highlighted microplastics in ship surface coatings, as International Seabed Authority (ISA). as an area for further research), the report well as socio economic impacts of marine looks at ve main categories. These are: plastic litter generated from this sector. Fishing: Abandoned, lost, or otherwise discarded shing gear (ALDFG) from artisanal, commercial and recreational shing operations is a large source of marine litter. It can include surrounding nets, seine nets, trawls, dredges, lift nets, falling gear, gillnets and entangling nets, ropes, traps, hooks and lines, oats and buoys, sinkers and anchors and miscellaneous gear including metallic materials. This gear can be lost regularly, episodically or catastrophically for a number of reasons ranging from inclement weather, ordinary wear and tear, wildlife interactions to natural occurring and humanmade underwater obstructions.
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Dumping of waste and other matter at sea: this category includes dredged materials, which is by far the most signicant in terms of volumes, and potentially the largest source of plastic or other litter from wastes dumped at sea. However, there is limited information on the quantities of plastics in the waste streams, despite efforts by the London Convention and London Protocol Parties, the treaties that regulate the prevention of pollution from dumping of wastes at sea.
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Shipping’s decarbonization – opportunities for developing countries
Indonesia; Ms. Nancy Wakarime Karigithu, Principal Secretary, State Department for Maritime and Shipping Affairs, Kenya; Mr. Alexis Rodriguez, Sustainability Manager, Panama Canal; Mr. Jak Koseff, Senior Advisor: Economic Acceleration & Special Projects, Ofce of the MEC for Economic Development, Environment, Agriculture & Rural Development, Gauteng Provincial Government, South Africa. Watch again: listen to the discussion and hear how Chile, Indonesia, Kenya, the Panama Canal and South Africa will support the green maritime transition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zWKg NyqwBc
More information: download presentations The decarbonization of the global shipping here. industry will require new low-carbon fuels. This presents a great opportunity for developA global network for ing countries, a COP 26 side event heard. The IMO-UNCTAD organized event, Seizing opportunities for developing countries in providing zero-carbon fuels to global shipping (10 November), was held during the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
energy efcient shipping – lm launch
“With the emergence of zero carbon bunker fuels, developing countries have a lot of potential for supplying zero carbon bunker fuel and this will allow them to enter the market. This is a great opportunity for development,” said Ms. Isabelle Durant, Deputy SecretaryGeneral, UNCTAD. The moderator was Mr. Jose Matheickal, Chief, Department of Partnerships and Projects, IMO. The panelists were: Ms. Isabelle Durant, Deputy Secretary-General, UNCTAD; Mr. Binyam Reja, Acting Global Director for Transport, and Manager of Transport Global P r a c t i c e , Wo r l d B a n k ; M s . J o h a n n a h Christensen, CEO, Global Maritime Forum; Mr. Camilo Avilés Arias, Unit Head for New Energy Carriers, Division for Fuels and Energy Carries, Ministry of Energy, Chile; Mr. Basilio Dias Araujo, Deputy for Maritime Sovereignty and Energy, Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment,
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The event was moderated by Lydia Ngugi, Head, MTCC Africa. Other panelists and presenters were: Mr. Hiroyuki Yamada, Director - Marine Environment Division, IMO; Dr. Kevin Kariuki, Vice President for Power, Energy, Climate & Green Growth, Africa Development Bank (AfDB); Madam Nancy Karigithu, Principal Secretary, State Department Shipping and Maritime, Kenya; Mr. Anton Rhodes, Project Manager, Global MTCC Network (GMN); Eng. Denis M Mulwa, Senior Port Electrical Engineer for Kenya Ports Authority; Eng. Luke Samba, Marine Engineer, Kenya Maritime Authority ( K M A ) ; M r. J o s e M a t h e i c k a l , C h i e f, Department of Partnerships and Projects (IMO); Mr. Mubarak Sodha, P rojects Development & ICT Ofcer, Port Management Association of Eastern and Southern Africa (PMAESA). Watch the recording of the COP 26 side event here.
IMO moves ahead on GHG emissions, Black Carbon and marine litter
“There is a need for low and zero carbon marine fuels - this creates a promising opportunity for several developing nations because of geographic locations and their access to abundant renewable sources of energy,” said IMO’s Jose Matheickal. Panelists from Chile, Indonesia, Kenya, Panama and South Africa highlighted their countries’ push to support the transition to clean and sustainable fuels for shipping, including the potential for supplying green ammonia and green hydrogen.
The side event, held at the Africa Pavilion, was o r g a n i z e d b y M i n i s t r y o f Tr a n s p o r t , Infrastructure Housing, Urban Development and Public Works – Kenya, The Global MTCC Network & MTCC Africa.
From Africa to the Pacic, a host of pilot projects and capacity-building initiatives to show shipping decarbonisation in action are highlighted in a new IMO lm: “A global network for energy efcient shipping.” The lm showcases tangible solutions in climate change mitigation in the shipping industry by use of technology in trials and pilots under the Global MTCC Network (GMN) Project, which is implemented by IMO and funded by the European Union. The global network of Maritime Technology Cooperation Centres (MTCCs) undertake pilot projects and promote technologies and operations to improve energy efciency in the maritime sector. The lm was launched (10 November) during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 26) at a side event, How to decarbonize Africa’s shipping sector, which showcased efforts in the African region; explored issues around decarbonisation in ports and shipping; and provided an overview of the GMN project.
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Marine Environment Committee agrees to initiate GHG strategy review, recognizing need for strengthened ambitions The International Maritime Organization (IMO) in view of the urgency for all sectors to accelerate their efforts to reduce GHG emissions - as emphasized in the recent IPCC reports and the Glasgow Climate Pact recognized the need to strengthen the ambition of the Initial IMO GHG Strategy during its revision process. The MEPC has agreed to initiate the revision of its GHG s t r a t e g y. I M O ' s M a r i n e E n v i ro n m e n t Protection Committee (MEPC), meeting virtually for its 77th session, 22-26 November 2021, also adopted a resolution on voluntary use of cleaner fuels in the Arctic, to reduce black carbon emissions.
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MARINE TECHNOLOGY NEWS Discussion of proposals to further Correspondence Group on Carbon reduce GHG emissions from shipping Intensity Reduction
The MEPC agreed to initiate the revision of the Initial IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG emissions from ships, recognizing the need to strengthen the ambition during the revision process.
In other work, the MEPC adopted a strategy to address marine plastic litter from ships; adopted revised guidelines for exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS) and agreed the scope of work on discharge water of EGCS; and considered matters related to the Ballast Water Management Convention.
A number of proposals for further mid-term GHG reduction measures, including market-based measures, to address GHG emissions from shipping, as well as a proposal to establish an International Maritime Research and Development Board, were discussed during the session. This followed presentation of a number of proposals in the Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG GHG 10).
A nal draft Revised IMO GHG Strategy would be considered by MEPC 80 (scheduled to meet in spring 2023), with a view to adoption. The Initial IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Shipping was adopted in 2018. ( s e e https://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/HotTopi cs/Pages/Cutting-GHG-emissions.aspx ) . The Committee invited interested Member States and international organizations to work together and to submit concrete proposals for a revised IMO GHG Strategy to MEPC 78 (June 2022) for consideration. Closing the session, IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim said: "Strengthening the ambition of the Initial IMO GHG Strategy during its revision will be crucial. Our collective actions must show our dedication to contribute towards the global issue, climate change.”
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Meanwhile, the MEPC approved the MEPC circular on 2021 Guidance on treatment of innovative energy efciency technologies for calculation and verication of the attained EEDI and EEXI, particularly accommodating the use of wind propulsion as an alternative (complimentary) source of propulsion.
Following a constructive discussion, the Committee referred the proposals and relevant documents, including associated impact assessments, to the next sessions ISWG-GHG for further assessment in accordance with Phase I of the Organization's Work plan on the develop- Black carbon in the Arctic - resolution ment of mid-term measures. adopted
The terms of reference for the next sessions of the ISWG-GHG were agreed. ISWG-GHG Tackling climate change - cutting GHG 11 is set to meet 14 to 18 March 2022 and ISWG-GHG 12, 16 to 20 May 2022 emissions from ships The MEPC agreed to initiate the revision of the Initial IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG emissions from ships, recognizing the need to strengthen the ambition during the revision process. The move comes in the wake of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 26), held in Glasgow, United Kingdom, (1-12 November) and in view of the urgency for all sectors to accelerate their efforts to reduce GHG emissions.
A Correspondence Group on Carbon Intensity Reduction was established, to nalize and update guidelines. These relate, in particular, to the short-term measures adopted in 2021, consisting of technical (EEXI) and operational (CII and its rating) measures. These mandatory rules are expected to enter into force in November 2022, aiming at 40% reduction of carbon intensity by 2030. (Read more here.)
Impact assessment of GHG measures The Initial IMO GHG strategy recognizes that the impacts on States of proposed measures that should be assessed and taken into account as appropriate, with particular attention paid to the needs of developing countries, especially small island developing States (SIDS) and least developed countries (LDCs).
The MEPC adopted a resolution which urges Member States and ship operators to voluntarily use distillate or other cleaner alternative fuels or methods of propulsion that are safe for ships and could contribute to the reduction of Black Carbon emissions from ships when operating in or near the Arctic. The resolution encourages Member States to commence addressing the threat to the Arctic from Black Carbon emissions, and report on measures and best practices to reduce Black Carbon emissions from shipping
The Committee further agreed the terms of reference for the PPR Sub-Committee's The Committee agreed to establish an Ad- future work on reduction of the impact on the h o c E x p e r t Wo r k s h o p o n I m p a c t Arctic of Black Carbon emissions from Assessments to consider concrete proposals international shipping. for improving the impact assessment procedure and provide recommendations as Revised Guidelines for exhaust gas part of the lessons-learned exercise, the cleaning systems adopted outcome of which will be submitted to ISWG-GHG 11. The workshop is set to be The MEPC adopted 2021 Guidelines for held 8 -9 March 2022. exhaust gas cleaning systems, to update the last version adopted in 2015 (see PPR 7). GHG TC Trust Fund The Committee approved an MEPC circular New pledges were made by Governments to with updated guidance on indication of support the work of the Organization in ongoing compliance in the case of the failure supporting the implementation of the Initial of a single monitoring instrument, and GHG Strategy in developing countries, in recommended actions to take if the exhaust particular SIDS and LDCs, through gas cleaning system (EGCS) fails to meet the technical cooperation and capacity building provisions of the EGCS Guidelines. through the IMO GHG TC Trust Fund. T h e s e p l e d g e s w i l l e n h a n c e t h e Evaluation and harmonization of rules Organization's work on energy efciency and guidance on the discharge of technology cooperation and demonstration discharge water from EGCS ensuring nobody is left behind in implementing the Initial Strategy.
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MARINE TECHNOLOGY NEWS The Committee agreed the scope of work for the PPR Sub-Committee relating to evaluation and harmonization of rules and guidance on EGCS discharge water into the aquatic environment, including the conditions and areas for discharge. The work will cover: risk assessment; impact assessment; delivery of EGCS residues; regulatory matters; and developing a database of substances identied in EGCS discharge water. The PPR Sub-Committee is set to meet for its 9th session in April 2022. Strategy to address marine plastic litter from ships adopted The MEPC, in order to enhance implementation of IMO's mandator y international regulations, adopted the Strategy to address marine plastic litter from ships, which sets out the ambitions to reduce marine plastic litter generated from, and retrieved by, shing vessels; reduce shipping's contribution to marine plastic litter; and improve the effectiveness of port reception and facilities and treatment in reducing marine plastic litter. The Strategy also aims to achieve further outcomes, including: enhanced public awareness, education and seafarer training; improved understanding of the contribution of ships to marine plastic litter; improved understanding of the regulatory framework associated with marine plastic litter from ships; strengthened international cooperation; and targeted technical cooperation and capacitybuilding. The adoption of the Strategy follows the adoption, in 2018, of the IMO Action Plan to address marine litter (read more here: https://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/HotTopi cs/Pages/marinelitter-default.aspx) IMO, in cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), is implementing the GloLitter Partnerships Project which aims to help shipping and sheries move to a low-plastics future. (Read more here: https://wwwcdn.imo.org/localresources/en/Ou rWork/PartnershipsProjects/Documents/DPPFactsheets/DPP%20onepage%20fact%20sheets_(25-1021)_FINAL_ONLINE_GLOLITTER.pdf ) Marking of shing gear The Committee considered proposals related to making the marking of shing gear mandatory. It agreed to refer relevant documents to PPR 9 for further discussion.
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Garbage Record Book The MEPC considered a proposal to extend the requirement for a Garbage Record Book to ships less than 400 GT and equal to or greater than 100 GT. It agreed to instruct the PPR Sub-Committee to prepare draft amendments to MARPOL Annex V.
The draft amendments will be circulated, with a view to adoption at MEPC 78. Next MEPC sessions MEPC 78 has been tentatively scheduled to take place from 6 to 10 June 2022 and MEPC 79 from 12 to 16 December 2022.
If the Committee session will be held in person, the Secretariat will notify delegations A document submitted by Sri Lanka, at least 90 days prior to the session, depending reporting on the May 2021 MV X-Press Pearl on the COVID-19 pandemic situation. incident, during which 11,000 tonnes of plastic pellets were spilled off the shore of Election of chair Colombo, Sri Lanka, was referred by the Committee to the PPR Sub-committee for Mr. Hideaki Saito (Japan) was re-elected as further discussion. chair for 2022. Mr. Harry Conway (Liberia) was also re-elected as the Vice-Chair. Harmful aquatic organisms in ballast water Plastic pollution by plastic pellets
The MEPC was updated on the experiencebuilding phase associated with the Ballast Water Management Convention (BWM), which has been in force since 2017 and aims to prevent the spread of invasive aquatic species in ballast water. The Committee was informed that there is now available data from 35 Member States and seven other stakeholders. corresponding to approximately 15,000 ships. This is currently being analysed by the World Maritime University (WMU) and a full data analysis report will be submitted to MEPC 78. The MEPC approved a unied interpretation of the Date to be used for determining the implementation of mandatory commissioning testing of individual ballast water management systems in accordance with resolution MEPC.325(75). The MEPC also established fundamental elements to be taken into account for the further development of guidance on measures that may be taken when ballast water management systems encounter challenging water quality on uptake.
New programme for West Africa maritime security
Nigeria to implement IMO Whole of Government Approach to Maritime Security programme to build on progress made
Annex II draft amendments on categorization of noxious liquid substances approved The MEPC approved draft amendments to appendix I (Guidelines for the categorization of noxious liquid substances) to MARPOL Annex II that are consequential to the revised GESAMP Hazard Evaluation P rocedure, which was approved by GESAMP as part of the GESAMP Hazard Evaluation Procedure for Chemicals Carried by Ships, 2019 (GESAMP Reports and Studies No.102).
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During a recent visit (22 October) to IMO Headquarters by representatives from the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim was given an update on maritime security in Nigerian waters.
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MARINE TECHNOLOGY NEWS The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is working to improve maritime security in West Africa and is offering a new and innovative programme entitled the "IMO Whole of Government Approach to Maritime Security". The programme consists of integrated workshops and tailored support aimed at helping IMO Member States to develop National Maritime Security Committees, Risk Dr. Bashir Jamoh, NIMASA Director Registers and Strategies. General quoted data from the IMB reports, which demonstrate a downward trend, with Peter Adams, IMO Special Advisor to the a 40% reduction of piracy and armed Secretary-General on maritime security, robbery related incidents across the Gulf of explains: "At IMO, we believe that an inclusive Guinea. He stated that there were 28 approach that draws key stakeholders together incidents reported in the rst three quarters is most likely to yield meaningful results. of this year, compared to 46 in 2020. Nigeria Therefore, the programme aims to create a accounted for four of these incidents, a 77% cross-government committee that can be aided reduction from the 17 incidents in the same by the Risk Register to objectively identify period in 2020. Unlike last year, when most security gaps and prioritize where to steer incidents took place outside territorial future policy development, funding and waters, almost all incidents mentioned capacity building efforts. It also leads to the above occurred in anchorages, ports and development of a National Maritime Security harbours. Strategy that provide the strategic objectives, which explain how the Member State will Dr. Jamoh attributed the signicant secure its maritime domain for the foreseeable reduction in maritime security incidents in future. We hope to replicate the IMO Whole of Nigeria to deterrence, through increased Government Approach to Maritime Security in maritime law enforcement presence in the other regions in the future." estuary regions, and to enhanced intelligence and engagement with the people of The programme has been carefully designed the Niger Delta. He also outlined a plan to based on IMO's global maritime security enhance security in internal waters, given experience, including assisting countries to recent incidents in those areas. implement IMO's maritime security measures, such as the International Ship and Port Facility Emphasizing the value of IMO support for Security (ISPS) Code. The programme regional initiatives, the NIMASA Director provides a practical framework to underpin General stated that the safety agency will effective national maritime security decision shortly be completing work on its enhanced making and governance, tailored to the specic Regional Maritime Training centre in Lagos, needs of the respective Member State. Each which is expected to serve as a hub for element can be delivered either as a standregional Search and Rescue (SAR) and alone unit or as an integrated programme. security training. This is expected to build Depending upon the option(s) chosen, the on ongoing regional cooperation with the programme timeline can range from three to Maritime Organization for West and Central eighteen months. Africa (MOWCA) and the Joint Industry Group (Nigeria and international maritime Subject to available funding, IMO will work industry associations). Dr. Jamoh also with the member state to provide the framehighlighted the efforts put in to enhance the work, expert workshops and consultancy region's legal framework with adoption of support. IMO will be supporting Nigeria in the legislation providing for enforcement and development of its National Maritime Security sanctions for offences against maritime Strategy, with the project due to be launched security, including piracy. towards the end of 2021 and completed within an 18month period. NIMASA has been working to address socioeconomic factors that contribute to piracy Find out more about the IMO Whole of and maritime security issues, such as Government Approach to Maritime Security unemployment, poverty, lack of education programme. opportunities, etc. There has been a positive impact from an ongoing maritime education Safer waters in West Africa programme to provide alternate employDuring a recent visit (22 October) to IMO ment opportunities and scholarships for Headquarters by representatives from the youth in the affected areas. By training Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety these individuals as future seafarers, Agency (NIMASA), IMO Secretary-General shers, maritime personnel and marine Kitack Lim was given an update on maritime litter marshals, the programme creates security in Nigerian waters. economic opportunities as well as addresses the maritime skills gap.
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ADIPEC 2021 charts the path to unlocking a decarbonised future for the offshore and marine industry
· The IMO targeting to reduce annual greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping by at least 50% by 2050 · Energy professionals gathered at the ADIPEC 2021 Offshore and Marine Conference today to explore key enablers to decarburizing the maritime industry Abu Dhabi, UAE – 17November 2021:The global maritime community convened at the ADIPEC 2021 Offshore and Marine Conference today to explore the critical enablers of decarbonising the industry and ensuring it is on track with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) targets and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, and hosted by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), the ADIPEC 2021 Offshore and Marine Conference brings together industry leaders and decision-makers from the global offshore and marine supply chain to meet in-person and identify the strategies and solutions for driving decarbonisation and digitalisation within the offshore and marine sector. 2021 marks a decade of action since the IMO adopted the rst set of mandatory energy efciency measures for ships, fundamentally changing the baseline for the performance of the incoming global eet in terms of emission reduction. The IMO's 2018 Initial Strategyon the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG)emissions from shipping set key ambitionsto reduce CO2 emissions per transport work, as an average across international shipping, by at least 40% by 2030, and 70% by 2050, compared to 2008. Total annual GHG emissions from international shipping should be reduced by at least 50% by 2050 compared to 2008.
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MARINE TECHNOLOGY NEWS The Conference aims to ensure the industry is ready to unlock a decarbonised future, attract the large-scale investments needed to fuel transformative change, enable business growth, capture market opportunities, and embrace the pivotal role of technology and digitalisation in enabling offshore and marine industry growth.
It is hosted by ADNOC and supported by the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Te c h n o l o g y, t h e D e p a r t m e n t o f Municipalities and Transport, the Abu Dhabi Chamber, the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism and the Department of Education and Knowledge.
The three activities enabled each country to acquire practical and focused experience on the use of both tools. The participants agreed conclusions and recommendations, notably to urge all contracting parties to use these tools, to improve preparedness and response across the region and to capitalise the outcome of countries' assessments to implement improvement processes at sub-regional level.
Captain Abdulkareem Al Masabi, CEO, ADNOC Logistics and Services,said: “The global maritime industry is vital for sustaining international relations and trade, and the IMO has given us clear targets to achieve the decarbonising of our operations. Short-term solutions are having an interesting impact and providing us with signicant results. As we move towards meeting the IMO's requirements, these strategic insights will accelerate the industry's ambitious long-term goals.
Registrations for ADIPEC are open. To The workshop recognised the instrumental register, go to www.adipec.com/visreg. role of REMPEC in coordinating multiMembers of the press can register at institutional processes and strengthening cooperation in the Mediterranean region. www.adipec.com/mediareg. Follow-up activities have been included under IMO's ITCP in 2022 to support Central and Pollution preparedness in Eastern Mediterranean countries in the development and implementation of their C e n t r a l a n d E a s t e r n respective national oil spill preparedness and response programmes. Mediterranean
“The transition to decarbonisation is a gamechanger for the industry, but one that is complex and multi-faceted, requiring thought leadership and cross-ocean collaboration to meet the common objective of decarbonising the shipping industry.”
Enhancing safety and energy efciency of domestic passenger ships in Philippines
Other notable speakers at the Offshore and Marine Conference include Martin Helweg, CEO, P&O Maritime Logistic; Yasser Nassr Zaghloul, Group CEO, National Marine Dredging Company (NMDC); and Guy Platten, Secretary General, International Chamber of Shipping (ICS). With increased pressure on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the Conference also highlighted the debate around marine fuel choice, quality and operational challenges as critical to developing an industry chart for the future. Commenting, Christopher Hudson, President of dmg events, the organisers of ADIPEC, said: “Shipping carries 80% of the world's traded goods. The industry recognises that now is a critical time to identify and debate the merits of thebest short-, mid-and long-term choice of shipping fuelsand to assess whether the industry has the necessary infrastructure to allow these fuels to be the shipping fuels of the future.”
A series of three workshops to help prepare countries in the Central and Eastern Mediterranean to respond to pollution incidents has been completed, with a nal A project to support the Philippines to online workshop (23 November). enhance the safety and energy efciency of its Participants from 11 countries attended the domestic ferry operations has kicked off with a nal workshop, which followed an initial virtual meeting (1 December) for multiple online workshop (7-8 September) and a stakeholders involved in the operation and series of practical country-specic sessions certication of the country’s shipping and on the use of the ARPEL Readiness ferry services.
Evaluation Tool for Oil Spills and the Sea Alarm Self-Assessment Tool (SAT) for Oiled Wildlife Response (between SeptemberNovember), organized in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, Israel, Libya, Monaco, Montenegro, The nal day of the ADIPEC Conference Slovenia, and Turkey. Participants from p r o g r a m m e c o n t i n u e s t o m o r r o w ( 1 8 Egypt and Lebanon also attended the nal November)at the Abu Dhabi National online event. Exhibition Centre (ANOC) with the start of the on-day ADIPEC 2021 Forum for Diversity, The series of activities was organized by the Equity and Inclusion,under the theme of Regional Marine Pollution Emergency Response Centre for the Mediterranean Sea 'Shaping the future of the energy workforce'. (REMPEC), under the auspices of IMO's Held under the patronage of His Highness I n t e g r a t e d Te c h n i c a l C o o p e r a t i o n Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President Programme (ITCP), with the support of Sea of the UAE, ADIPEC is taking take place until Alarm, ITOPF, ARPEL, and Polaris Applied Thursday, November 18, at the Abu Dhabi Sciences.
The year-long US$354,250 project is funded by the World Bank Group (WBG), the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and IMO's Integrated Technical Cooperation Programme (ITCP). Under the project, studies will be undertaken by to identify gaps and map out the way forward for the safety, energy efciency and decarbonization of domestic passenger ships in the Philippines. The team includes experts from the World Maritime University (WMU), Sweden; the University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom; and national stakeholders from the Philippines alongside national consultants coordinated by the Philippines Marine Industry Authority (MARINA).
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MARINE TECHNOLOGY NEWS An archipelagic country with 7,641 islands and a population of more than a hundred million, the Philippines relies heavily on domestic shipping for inter-linking its islands, and these services play an important role in the Philippines economy in terms of tourism and logistics. More than 80% of Filipinos travel by ferries and passenger shipping has become one of the most important transport modes. To support energy efciency improvements, the project aims to analyse the current state of the domestic ferry industry in the Philippines, in terms of energy efciency and carbon footprint. The most practical and cost-effective options for improvement will be identied and a feasible road-map for action drawn up. This work will support the country’s climate commitments through the reduction of GHG emissions from its domestic eet. Relevant IMO resolutions include (MEPC resolution on National Action Plans (resolution MEPC.327(75)) and the MEPC resolution on voluntary cooperation between ports and shipping sectors to reduce GHG emissions from ships (resolution MEPC.323(74)). From the safety perspective, the study will utilize IMO’s Formal Safety Assessment (FSA) methodology. This is a process which assesses the hazards relating to maritime safety and the protection of the marine environment and evaluates the costs and benets of various Risk Control Options (RCOs), to reduce these risks, leading to tiered recommendations. The project as a whole will produce a clear roadmap for regulators, operators, enforcement agencies and private sector partners to map out the way forward for the safety, energy efciency and decarbonization of domestic passenger ships in the Philippines. The project/study will involve both desktop work and site visits. The launch brought together some 90 participants from WBG, IFC, MARINA, Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine Port Authority, Department of Transport, Department of Energy, Department of Natural Resources, national and inter national consultants, private stakeholders from domestic ferry operators, domestic shipyards and international classication societies authorized to survey and inspect domestic ferries. It is anticipated that this pilot project will provide a blueprint to be expanded to other regions in future. Domestic ferry operations play a crucial role in the movement of people and goods, particularly in archipelagic States and island nations in the Asia-Pacic region where the vast expanse of water separate island economies.
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Morlais tidal energy project gets government’s OK
Once all necessary consents are in place, the construction and operation of the project will take place in phases to allow monitoring of the impact on wildlife and habitat. Onshore work is expected to begin early next year, with work offshore set to start in 2023. The Morlais project has secured the support of the Wales European Funding Ofce (WEFO), The Isle of Anglesey County Council, the North Wales Growth Deal, as well as The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority.
The Welsh Government has given its consent for the development of the Morlais tidal stream energy project set to be located offshore Holy Island. This is the rst part of the consenting process, which means construction can now begin onshore in preparation for offshore activities.
Fresh ocean energy event to act as catalyst for the sector
Morlais, led by Menter Môn, will be located off the northwest coast of Holy Island and will have the potential capacity to power over 180,000 homes once fully operational. A decision by Natural Resources Wales is now expected with regards to granting a Marine Licence which will allow turbines to be deployed offshore. The Basque Energy Cluster and Ocean Energy Europe (OEE) have teamed up to “Morlais is an important project for us here deliver a joint event on ocean energy in 2022, on the island as well as the wider north expected to act as a catalyst for accelerated Wales region. Not only will it secure long- development of the sector. term quality jobs and help develop local supply chains but it can also deliver training The event, ICOE-OEE 2022, will gather opportunities for our young people right ocean energy professionals and decisionhere on their doorstep,” said Daf ydd makers from all corners of the globe in San Gruffydd, managing director of Menter Sebastian – Donostia, in the Basque Country, Môn. Spain. “The potential of Morlais isn’t just economic though – and we have become very aware of our impact on the planet. Both Westminster and Welsh governments have made it clear that carbon reduction is a priority. Tidal energy is low carbon, clean and reliable – our aim through Morlais is to play our part in tackling climate change and ensuring we leave a legacy that we’re proud of.”
By joining forces, the organisers will offer an opportunity for the sector to showcase its successes, network and do business.
Taking place on 18-20 October, the event combines OEE’s annual conference and exhibition, and the International Ocean Conference on Ocean Energy (ICOE), which is supported by the International Energy Agency ’s Technological Collaboration Morlais is one of ve projects within the P ro g r a m o n O c e a n E n e r g y S y s t e m s Growth Deal’s L ow Carbon Energy (IEA/OES). Programme which is expected to unlock the economic benets from this growing sector. The Basque Country, one of the world’s The programme aims to position north leading centres of ocean energy, is home to a Wales at the forefront of the low-carbon wealth of innovative wave energy activity, energy sector and the drive towards net-zero including the BiMEP test centre, the Mutriku by 2050. power plant and over 50 companies, universities and technology centres working in key regional and European initiatives.
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MARINE TECHNOLOGY NEWS “We are excited to co-organise this one-of-akind event together with the Basque Energy Cluster, merging two already well-regarded events. With revenue support in the UK and France looking at new pilot farms, it will be a perfect moment for the whole sector to come together and drive ocean energy forward”, said Rémi Gruet, CEO of OEE, the largest network of ocean energy professionals in the world, representing the ocean energy sector in Europe. José Ignacio Hormaeche, managing director of the Basque Energy Cluster, added: “The next few years will be key for the future success of ocean energy. International collaboration is more relevant than ever, and we want the joint event between ICOE and OEE to be a catalyst for the sector”. Yann-Hervé De Roeck, chairman of the IEA/OES, said: “Our group of international experts on ocean energy (23 member countries plus the European Commission) collaborates to accelerate the viability, uptake and acceptance of ocean energy systems in an environmentally acceptable manner. By associating our biannual international conference ICOE with OEE event, the resulting synergy is fully in line with our objectives”.
Kiribati Terminates Giant Marine Protected Area to Boost Tuna Fishing
The government of the Pacic island nation of Kiribati is reportedly in discussions to open up one of the world’s largest marine reserves to commercial shing. The Phoenix Islands Protected Area (PIPA), spanning more than 115,000 square nautical miles adjacent to U.S. waters, could be deregistered as a World Heritage Site and made accessible to commercial shing if the government's plan sails through. According to an article by 1News, a New Zealand news outlet, the Kiribati Cabinet has already made the decision to open up the marine reserve and notied international partners two weeks ago.
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The cabinet says that the reason behind the radical move is to take advantage of over $200 million that could be generated per year from tuna shing licenses in the marine reserve. In 2008, Kiribati captured the global spotlight when it protected the planet’s last intact coral archipelago, which was threatened by over-shing and climate change. The PIP marine reserve is almost the size of California, and it is home to more than 250 coral species and 520 species of sh - some of which are new to science. For environmentalists, the decision to open up the reserve will be a monumental setback in recent progress to regulate destructive human activities in fragile ecosystems. Kiribati's decision comes at the same time as the COP26 climate conference, where activists are petitioning the world's governments to protect 30 percent of the global ocean. Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) such as PIPA are seen as the best way to reach this target, bolstering the potential of coastal ecosystems to capture and store atmospheric CO2.
Earlier this year, news emerged that China has drawn up plans to rehabilitate an airstrip and bridge on Kanton, one of Kiribati’s remote islands. It is 1,600 nautical miles southwest of Hawaii and uncomfortably close to US military interests in the Pacic.
SIMEC Atlantis shufes executive board
UK-based marine energy company SIMEC Atlantis Energy has made new executive and non-executive directorate appointments.
Andrew Dagley has been appointed as a nonexecutive director of the Edinburgh-based company, having previously served on the board in an executive capacity as the comUnless the Cabinet reverses its decision for pany’s chief nancial ofcer. opening up PIPA, Kiribati's parliament will move to repeal PIPA’s founding legislation, SIMEC Atlantis has also named Andrew effectively de-registering it as a World Charters as an executive director of the company and will serve as its chief nancial Heritage Site. ofcer. Former President Anote Tong, one of the key individuals who were instrumental in Charters is a chartered accountant with 25 creation of PIPA, said he was extremely years of experience at a senior level within a disheartened to hear the news. “It’s a huge diverse range of organisations including the blow for conservation but I think it’s much University of Glasgow, The Scottish Football bigger blow to our credibility as a nation,” Association and CMS Group. said President Anote. “The board looks forward to working with both Equally saddened by the decision is PIPA Dagley and Charters and having their Trust board Director Peter Shelley, who extensive experience and expertise contribute hopes the Cabinet will reverse the decision. to the company’s ongoing success”, SIMEC Atlantis said in a statement. “The ability for any people to have condence in working with Kiribati like this in To remind, early in November 2021 SIMEC future is going to be really diminished and Atlantis signed a collaboration agreement with that’s a real shame because there are very Nova Innovation with the joint goal of important partnerships that could be delivering more UK-built tidal turbines in the developed with Kiribati that have PIPA as water and turbo charge the tidal industry. the centerpiece," Shelley said. Later in the month, the UK government There are undertones that China could have announced ring-fenced funding for tidal inuenced the drastic decision. Since stream energy of £20 million per year as part of Kiribati restored its diplomatic ties with the country’s renewable energy auction China in 2019, after ending recognition of schemes. Taiwan, Kiribati may become a gateway for China to access strategic Pacic waters B o t h c o m p a n i e s h a v e w e l c o m e d t h e historically dominated by the U.S. It may announcement, agreeing the move would help also offer China access to one of the world’s deliver a route to market for the tidal energy biggest exclusive economic zones, covering sector. more than one million square nautical miles of the Pacic. This is an attractive proposition for China’s shing interests.
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Norway’s Fred. Olsen to Develop New Offshore Wind Technologies
“We are at an environmental crossroad today. Our lives will be shaped by which way and how fast we choose to go. For us, bringing the best new technology to market is not just about business, it’s also about our responsibility for future generations,” said Jebsen. Fred. Olsen 1848 is also working on a solution for efcient maintenance of oating wind turbines. The company believes that maintenance represents a challenge equal to the current efforts in developing low-cost oating wind energy.
Norway’s Olsen family’s investment company Bonheur is expanding its already sizeable operations in the offshore energy industry seeking to become a leader in developing and commercializing new technologies related to renewable energy. The new company, which is named Fred. Olsen 1848 to celebrate the family’s nearly 175 years in the maritime industry, is already working on innovative concepts including new technologies for the installation and maintenance of offshore energy including oating wind turbines and oating solar farms. “In Fred. Olsen 1848 we are determined to act now, and we aim to be the front-runner in developing tomorrow’s technologies within renewables and thereby becoming the preferred partner for businesses and organizations looking for the right solution,” said Soe Olsen Jebsen who was named CEO for the new company. Fred. Olsen 1848 will focus on the development and commercialization of existing, but also new, ideas and innovations from in-house engineers and technicians. They plan to build on the experience at other divisions of Bonheur, including Fred. Olsen Renewables, which is a developer, owner, and operator in renewable energy, and the company’s offshore wind turbine operations including Fred. Olsen Windcarrier which handles transportation and installation and Global Wind Service that provides engineers for maintenance. One of the rst concepts the company has developed is called the Mobile Port Solution. They describe it as an offshore installation interface that uses jack-up installation vessels in sheltered waters for the integration of the turbine to the oating foundation structure. The company is also developing Brunel, a concept for oating wind turbine foundations with strong both technical and commercial capabilities. It is designed for the next generation of wind turbines, with a modular approach, suitable for serial and automized production in the existing global supply chain allowing for instant scale-up and low cost.
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Wave Energy Tests Completed for 2021 in Scotland
During the testing program conducted at the European Marine Energy Center’s (EMEC) test site in the Orkney Islands the team worked to unmoor, tow and moor the machine multiple times. The trial also tested the use of solar panels on deck, sent commands from shore, and test power production in various sea states. In the last few days, Blue X, which measures nearly 66 feet, was towed from EMEC’s Scapa Flow test site to Kirkwall. It was lifted onto Hatston Pier, where it will be cleaned, inspected, and maintained until next year’s testing program. Next year, they plan to again put the device to sea in Orkney and will connect the machine to a subsea battery which will be used to power a remotely operated autonomous underwater vehicle. They will be exploring potential applications for oil and gas offshore operators. The deployment and demonstration of the Blue X at EMEC was funded by Wave Energy Scotland and supported by Interreg NorthWest Europe’s Ocean DEMO project.
Equinor Plans to Go Big With Floating Wind off South Korea The Blue X wave energy machine, which is designed to operate in harsh sea conditions and has the potential to be used in supporting offshore facilities wrapped up its rst round of ocean testing. The 38-ton wave machine successfully completed its rst season of testing in the waters north of Scotland and will now be serviced and prepared for new test in the summer of 2022. Norwegian state oil major Equinor, the developer of the world's rst grid-connected “This has been an immensely valuable oating offshore wind farm, is planning period where we have been able to under- massive new deployments of this stillstand how our machine operates in real sea maturing technology off the coast of South conditions and gain practical experience in Korea. operations including towing, installation, removal, and access at sea,” said Cameron Equinor has signed an with Korean East-West McNatt, Managing Director of Mocean Power (EWP) to cooperate on 3 GW of Energy developers of Blue X. “This has given offshore wind projects in South Korea. The us tremendous condence in our design – Korean government has set out an ambition to both in its ability to capture wave energy grow renewables by about 60 GW by 2034, effectively, and also the way in which it dives including a target of 12 GW of offshore wind by below the biggest waves, enabling it to shed 2030. the heaviest loads.” Equinor’s partnership with EWP, one of The 10kW prototype began its test phase in Korea’s state-owned power generation mid-June and since then has completed 154 companies, will give it an early entry into this days at sea, delivering steady outputs of up to brand-new market. In Korea, it will be able to 5 kW with peaks of 30 kW. It operated in sea leverage the proven offshore-construction states up to 2.3 meters maximum wave skills of Korean shipbuilders, as well as its own height. offshore-industry supplier relationships.
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OFFSHORE & ENERGY NEWS “Together with EWP, we are ready to contribute to the country’s plans, in the short and the longterm. We want to develop the rst commercial oating offshore wind farm in South Korea. We have worked with the Korean supply chain for many years and know its qualities and capabilities. We see a big potential to leverage our experience in building a new industry together with Korea’s world-class supply chain," said Pål Eitrheim, executive vice president in Renewables in Equinor. Given the water depths, new oating solutions will be required. Equinor said that in Korea, it will not be using its unique Hywind spar platform design, which it deployed at the world's rst oating wind farm. Instead, it will be substituting the new "Wind Semi" semisubmersible platform it unveiled for Scotland's giant ScotWind offshore wind tender. According to the rm, the new platform is more dependable than the Hywind spar. "By introducing a passive ballast system, the Wind Semi has a simple substructure design, reducing the risk of system failure," Equinor said in a statement earlier this month. "[It has] a at plate design that is free from bracings, heave plates and complicated nodes that are prone to fatigue cracking."
Contract Awarded for First U.S. Subsea Rock Vessel for Offshore Wind
Seeking to realize the opportunities emerging in the offshore wind industry, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp. conrmed that it is moving forward with the construction of the rst Jones Act compliant subsea rock installation vessel. It represents an expansion for the company, which has been in the dredging industry for more than 130 years, as it seeks a role in the emerging offshore sector. The contract for the construction of the 461foot-long vessel went to Philly Shipyard, which like Great Lakes is seeking to diversify its operations after building Jones Act tankers and now beginning work on the new class of training vessels being built for MarAd under a contract with Tote Services.
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The construction contract for the fallpipe vessel for subsea rock installation is valued at $197 million with the vessel due for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2024. Philly Shipyard also said that it has given Great Lakes a right of rst refusal on a second ship, which would be delivered a year later in the fourth quarter of 2025. If Great Lakes proceeds with both vessels the total contract is valued at $382 million. Great Lakes announced in December 2020 that it was exploring the development of the vessel to meet the opportunities it sees emerging in the offshore wind sector. The basic design is by Ulstein and has been reviewed and approved by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). Delivery of the vessel is timed to when they anticipate the rst wave of offshore installations will be underway.
The subsea rock installation vessel is designed to carry up to 20,000 MT of rock, transporting and depositing the rocks to the ocean oor. It will lay a foundation for the monopiles which serve as the prevailing support structure for offshore wind turbines.
Offshore Drilling Combination as Noble and Maersk Drilling Plan Merger
“This contract marks a milestone for our company, the U.S. offshore wind industry and our nation,” said Lasse Petterson, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock’s President and Chief Executive Ofcer. “Offshore wind will play a crucial role in helping the U.S. meet its decarbonization and clean energy goals. The unique, technologically advanced vessel we are constructing is an essential step towards building the marine infrastructure required for this new industry, which holds so much promise for our nation economically and environmentally.”
Reecting the continued struggling nature of the offshore drilling industry and the need for consolidation to reect the future business prospects, U.S.-based Noble Corporation and Denmark-based Maersk Drilling announced plans for a $3.4 billion combination structured as a merger of equals. The companies are promoting the combination as the opportunity to create a leading company with the scale, capabilities, and resources to address the Among the design features the company is changing market. News of the transaction highlighting are best-in-class safety and low however received a mixed response from emissions standards (LEV, Sustain2), EPA investors. Tier 4 engines and plug-in capability to obtain power from shore while loading. The Maersk Drilling was created in 2016 through a vessel will be able to run on biofuel and it will demerger from a restructuring A.P. Moller – be equipped with advanced active emissions Maersk. At the time, they said the objective for control technology to reduce NOx emis- the company was to participate in the required sions. An installed battery pack will shave consolidation of a distressed drilling industry. peak loads to reduce fuel consumption and Maersk Drilling currently has a eet of 19 emissions. offshore drilling rigs and specializes in harsh environment and deepwater operations. U.S. regulators have determined that Noble Drilling, which traces its origins to vessels operating in the installation and 1921, currently has a eet of 20 offshore maintenance of the offshore wind sector will drilling units, including 12 drillships and need to comply with the Jones Act cabotage semisubmersibles as well as eight jackups. regulations in a fashion similar to the enforcement of the regulations or the U.S. The two companies have agreed to merge into offshore oil and gas sector. Great Lakes a new holding company to be known as Noble highlights that in addition to being the rst Corporation in a primarily all-stock transacvessel built in the U.S. for these tasks it will tion. Robert Eier, the current president and be U.S. owned and operated and manned by CEO of Noble would be the CEO of the a U.S. crew of up to 45 people to be in combined company headquartered in compliance with the Jones Act. They believe Houston, Texas. Current shareholders of it will also spur additional job growth and Maersk Drilling would receive approximately regional economic opportunities through 1.6 shares in the new company for each share the creation of a U.S.-based rock supply they currently own or have the option of chain network, which will be needed to receiving up to $1,000 in cash for a total cash supply subsea rock installation activities, component of up to $50 million. from quarries in states along the East Coast.
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OFFSHORE & ENERGY NEWS Depending on the nal exchanges, the deal is designed so that Noble and Maersk shareholders would each own half of the new company.
California Starting Environmental Assessment for Offshore Wind Site
“This combination carries strong industry logic,” said Claus Hemmingsen, Maersk Drilling’s Chairman of the Board. “With the combination, we are creating a differentiated provider of offshore drilling services, which will be able to enhance the customer experience through increased scale, global reach, and industry-leading innovation. The combination will create value for all shareholders and will offer investors a unique opportunity to benet from the market recovery, a robust nancial position, and strong free cash ow potential, all paving the way for the potential return of Efforts to launch what may become one of the rst wind farms off the coast of capital to shareholders.” California are proceeding forward. In late Citing the rationale for the combination the October, the California State L ands companies said they expect to generate Commission took steps to begin the next potential cost synergies of $125 million per year milestone in a permitting process for the with the full potential to be realized within two pilot offshore wind energy project. years. They cited the diverse revenue mix, contract backlog, solid balance sheet, and The 40 MW pre-commercial oating wind project will be installed off Vandenberg strong free cash ow after the combination. Space Force Base (formerly Vandenberg Air While the markets agreed with the need for Force Base), located in Santa Barbara industry consolidation, the terms of the County, California. The upcoming environproposed transaction quickly came under mental assessment comes just over two scrutiny. Noble’s share price was down today years after BW Ideol’s initial lease applicanearly eight percent on the New York Stock tion submittal. It is a key element of a Exchange. In addition, Standard Drill based in standard approval process and the result of Cyprus, which reports a one percent holding in extensive collaboration with the California Maersk, immediately issued a statement State Lands Commission’s staff as well as questioning the valuation of assets and if it was extensive stakeholder outreach by the Commission. truly structured as a merger of equals. "Standard Drilling fully supports industry consolidation in the offshore drilling market. However, we, and other shareholders that have contacted us, are concerned about the proposed exchange ratio and will consider to vote against the transaction" wrote Martin Nes, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Standard Drilling in a letter to the board of Noble Corporation. Completion of the combination requires approval by 80 percent of the shareholder of Maersk Drilling as well as other regulatory approval and customar y conditions. In announcing the agreement, Noble said holders representing 53 percent of its shares, and Maersk said 54 percent of its shares had already expressed their support for the transaction.
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“We are pleased with the progress on the project at a time when both the Biden Administration and the State of California have made strong statements in favor of offshore wind development in California,” said Paul de la Guérivière, the CEO of BW Ideol. “This pilot project will provide local stakeholders with exposure to and reassurance of the impacts and benets of oating offshore wind.” The project development plan calls for the use of BW Ideol’s concrete hulls while also minimizing long-distance shipping and logistics by using local labor. It would rely on the supply chain and infrastructure in California to reduce the carbon footprint and maximize local content contribution.
Two of these were considered immediately suitable without any upgrades. In addition, the review singled-out four sites suitable for wind turbine assembly and eight harbors capable of storing mooring lines as well as hosting operation and maintenance bases. California began efforts more than ve years ago with a task force focusing on the development of sites offshore for wind energy. Authorities said that they believed especially along the northern California coast that conditions were best suited to the use of oating wind turbines. In May 2021, the Biden administration announced the selection of the rst sites for offshore leases and in July 2021, the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced the next steps designed to advance the development of offshore wind on the Pacic Coast off California.
Vattenfall brings Fugro to Aberdeen Bay offshore wind farm
Vattenfall has awarded Fugro with a contract to carry out a geoscience survey and subsequent data processing and reporting for a proposed pipeline route between Vattenfall’s European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC) and Aberdeen Port. The route starts at the 93.2 MW offshore wind project, with KP0 located at the proposed landfall in Nigg Bay, and ends at wind turbine generator (WTG) B06 at KP12.4.
The geoscience survey shall provide seabed bathymetry, sub-bottom data, side-scan sonar imagery and magnetometer readings, as well In 2019, BW Ideol conducted an in-depth as geotechnical/environmental data. review of all major California ports and identied at least ve suitable sites for the Fugro Pioneer will be carrying out 24-hour construction and launch of concrete hulls operations, while nearshore vessel Valkyrie for commercial-scale wind farms (50 units will be working on a 12-hour basis, focused or more). mostly during daylight.
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OFFSHORE & ENERGY NEWS Survey operations, including mobilization and The Borkum Riffgrund 3 and Gode Wind 3 calibrations, are expected to be carried out offshore wind farms will have a capacity of from mid-December 2021 until mid-February 900 MW and 242 MW, respectively. 2022. Both wind farms are located off the Fugro Pioneer is currently scheduled for work northern coast of Germany in the North between 20 December until 17 January and Sea. Combined, these two offshore wind Valkyrie for the period from 31 December until farms are expected to deliver green 16 February, weather dependant. renewable energy to approximately 1.2 million German households. The award of EOWDC, also known as Aberdeen Bay offshore the contract is subject to a nal investment wind farm, features 11 8.8 MW Vestas turbines. decision by Ørsted. The project started producing electricity in July 2018. Gode Wind 3 is expected to go into full commercial operation in 2024 and the commissioning of Borkum Riffgrund 3 would follow in 2025.
Boskalis to wire Ørsted’s Ger man offshore wind farms
“We are delighted for the opportunity to work with Vattenfall on a so prestigious project, after the positive experience on the Kriegers Flak boulder mitigation campaign,” said Ioannis Togias, director of the Marine Division of Asso.subsea. “With more than 40 M invested only in 2020 for the expansion and upgrades of our eet, we are extremely proud to be able to support Vattenfall in another fundamental step towards the energy transition.”
Respectively located nine and eight kilometers offshore, Vesterhav Syd and Vesterhav Nord will comprise a total of 41 Siemens Gamesa 8.4 MW turbines with a combined capacity of Borkum Riffgrund 3 will be connected to 344.4 MW. TenneT’s DolWin 5 offshore grid connection system and will not feature an offshore Hellenic Cables will deliver the inter-array substation as the wind turbines will be cables for the two offshore wind farms, as well connected directly to the DolWin epsilon as the associated accessories, under a contract platform via 66 kV cables. secured with Vattenfall in September.
Asso.subsea to install cables at Danish offshore wind pair
Ørsted has awarded Boskalis with the inter-array cable installation contract for the Borkum Riffgrund 3 and Gode Wind 3 offshore wind farms in the German North Sea.
The completion of the project is expected by mid-2023.
Commissioning of the projects is expected by the end of 2023.
Seaway 7 sets date for Seagreen inter-array cable ops
Vattenfall has awarded Asso.subsea with a contract for the transportation, installation, protection and commissioning of the 66 kV export and interarray cables for the Vesterhav Nord and Syd offshore wind projects in Denmark.
The contract includes the transport, installation, and burial of a combined total of 106 interThe overall system will comprise four export array cables, the Netherlands-based company and 37 inter-array cables, for a total of more Seaway 7 is planning to begin the inter-array said. cable installation activities at the Seagreen than 70 kilometers. offshore wind project in Scotland around 9 Prysmian will supply more than 150 kilometres According to Asso.subsea, the submarine November. of 66 kV XLPE–insulated cables that will route is characterized by high technical connect the wind turbines of Gode Wind 3 to an challenges, including shallow water areas, Seaway 7, the EPCI contractor for the offshore substation platform and Borkum boulder elds, mobile sediments, and a project’s inter-array cable system and the wind Riffgrund 3 to to the Dolwin Epsilon converter great variety of conditions from very soft to turbine foundations, will commence the station, where the voltage will be converted for operations with cable lay and trenching works. hard soils. transmission to the German mainland. The company will use almost the full capacity of its eet, including the DP2 cable laying vessel (CLV) Atalanti, and the DP2 trenching support vessels Argo and Aethra for the seabed preparation and post-lay burial operations.
Three vessels will be involved in the activities. Siem Day will act as the installation support vessel and cable installation technicians will be deployed to the wind turbine foundations using the vessels’ motion compensated gangway system.
Project preparations will commence shortly The latest versions of the trenching with cable installation activities scheduled for machines from the AssoTrencher IV as well early 2024. as the AssoJet III families will be mobilized in order to provide the required protection of the cables along the whole submarine route.
Maersk Connector will perform a pre-lay grapnel run along the cable route, required to remove any debris that may hamper cable lay operations, before beginning to lay the interarray cable.
The installation project will be executed with the Boka Ocean cable laying vessel. This 136metres-long vessel was acquired by Boskalis earlier this year and will be equipped with a 4,000-ton turntable.
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SHIPBUILDING NEWS On completion of the cable lay operation, Seaway Aimery will trench the surface laid cable between the foundation structures. A remotely operated trenching vehicle will be used to bury the cables to the required depth. Siem Day is expected on-site to start operations on or around 9 November, while Maersk Connector is expected to arrive on or around 13 November. Seaway Aimery’s date of arrival is yet to be conrmed.
They highlighted that European shipowners and operators represented a third of the market for ship construction. “The Commission has concerns that the remaining shipbuilders would not exert sufcient competitive pressure on the merged entity in the four markets concerned by the transaction. It also has concerns that the customers would not have sufcient bargaining power to constrain the merged entity,” the EC said in announcing its plans to launch an in-depth review.
Historic Dr y Dock Becomes Scottish Ship Recycling Facility
In September, Seaway 7 announced it had selected the Port of Blyth as the location for the storage and mobilization of the inter-array The conrmation that the review has cables for the Seagreen 1 wind farm. resumed comes after recent reports in South Korea that said the EU had reached a The 1,075 MW wind farm will feature 114 consensus to object to the merger. Reported Vestas V164-10 MW turbines installed on in The Korea Times, they said that the EU was focused on the lack of competition and jacket foundations. monopoly especially for gas carriers. Once complete in 2022/23, Seagreen will be VesselsValue conrmed the two shipbuildScotland’s largest and deepest offshore wind ers’ dominance in the segment reporting that approximately 60 percent of the farm. current 91 orders for LNG carriers are either with Hyundai or DSME.
EU Targets Jan 2022 to Complete Review of Korean Shipbuilding Merger
The European Commission resumed its indepth investigation into the proposed acquisition of South Korea’s Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. (DSME) by Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings (HHIH). The EU competition authority is now targeted January 20, 2022, as the provisional deadline for the completion of the review.
After sitting largely unused for nearly 20 years, one of the largest and most celebrated dry docks in Scotland will be reborn for the ship recycling industry. Atlas Decommissioning, which specializes in the end-of-life disposal of marine infrastructure as an offshoot of a U.K. commodities rm, has received a license and signed a long-term lease for the Inchgreen Dry Analysts report that the combination of the Dock facility near Greenock, Scotland. two shipbuilders would result in KSOE having between a fourth and a fth of the ATLAS Decommissioning reports that it total shipbuilding market. Hyundai is already has contracts in place for the recycling Korea’s largest shipbuilder while DSME operation. The company said it would be ranks fourth in the market with about a six working with “blue chip container lines for percent share. The combination was multiple vessels that they are removing from launched as the shipbuilding market was their current trading eet.”
contracting and DSME was reporting declining nancial results. Despite the surge in orders in 2021, DSME continues to report losses with analysts forecasting a decline in new orders in the year ahead. The failure to complete the merger they believe is hurting DSME’s reputation. The EC’s competitive review was suspended in July 2020 when the regulators said that they had not received information from the two companies. It was the third delay for the review which under the EU Merger Regulation is required to be completed in 90 working days. In part blaming the pandemic for slowing the review process and providing details to EU regulators, Hyundai and Korea Development Bank as the largest shareholder in DSME have repeatedly pushed back the date for the closing of the transaction. Their latest agreement extended the deadline to the end of 2021.
Ofcials at Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co. (KSOE), which would be the parent company of the two shipbuilders after the merger, told the South Korean news outlet Yonhap that they had answered all the questions from the EU antitrust regulators. They said that efforts were continuing to win approval from the EU as well as South Korean Hyundai is rumored to have made several and Japanese authorities. Nether of the other informal proposals to the EU to win approval countries has set a timeline for their reviews. of the merger. The EU expressed concern over the high barriers to entry into shipThe merger agreement was rst submitted to building, with Hyundai reportedly offering the European Commission two years ago as part to license key technologies to European of the antitrust process, but a month later the shipbuilders as well as efforts to support the EU said that after its preliminary review it had growth of European shipbuilding. Hyundai concerns that the sale of DSME might reduce is also rumored to have proposed selling one competition in the marketplace. of its current shipyards to win approval for the merger.
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The dry dock located near Glasgow, Scotland has a long history serving some of the U.K.’s most famous ships. The famed ocean liner Queen Elizabeth 2 used the facility when it was tting out in the late 1960s at its builder’s John Brown & Company. The successor company, Upper Clyde, however, was in decline and ended shipbuilding by the early 1970s. The dry dock is today owned by Peel Ports, which had been seeking new uses for the facility. “Inchgreen Dry Dock, as well as its size, also has direct access to very deep water. As a facility for the contracts we have in place I’d go as far as to say it is unique in the U.K.,” said Mike Wood, Project Director of ATLAS Decommissioning. The dry dock is 984 feet long and 147 feet wide. It is part of a 31-acre site with a dock measuring over 1,200 feet. The minimum depth is approximately 25 feet and with direct access to the ocean it is seen as a strong location for the new operation. “There is also the attraction of the skilled workforce in Inverclyde due to its shipbuilding legacy,” said Wood. “What we are doing here is essentially shipbuilding in reverse and requires much of the same engineering excellence and expertise.”
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SHIPBUILDING NEWS Most of the local ofcials are hailing the agreement that they believe will bring work to the local area for at least 100 people. However, some are lamenting the loss of shipbuilding opportunities, especially as the U.K. embarks on an aggressive program to build its offshore wind energy industry. Other historic shipyard facilities, including Appledore and Harland & Wolff in Northern Ireland, are working to service the new offshore industry. Peel Ports announced in 2020 that the dry dock facility was being used to support the construction of the new pontoon for the Greenock cruise terminal. At the time, four mobile cranes were brought in to replace the facility’s previous cranes which had been torn down in 2017. Peel said that it expected the new work was the beginning of a steady stream of assignments for the dry dock, which they said remained the largest mainland dry dock in the U.K.
Austal USA Will Develop Ship Repair Yard in San Diego
“This investment marks a major milestone in Austal’s focus on growing our services business and anchors our commitment to servicing Navy, Military Sealift, and Coast Guard ships in the INDO-PACOM region,” said Austal USA President Rusty Murdaugh.
The joint R&D team conducted in-depth research on the application of ammonia fuel for a VLCC. Among the efforts they undertook was research into the optimization of ship type parameters, overall layout for the vessel, ammonia fuel tank selection and layout, ammonia fuel system research, and a risk assessment analysis.
Marine Group Boat Works will shift its focus to the growing superyacht industry while continuing to service commercial vessels, with emphasis on the high-speed ferry and tug and barge industries. In addition, MGBW will continue their specialty government craft services while Austal will This ship type was based on the latest be focused on repairs for larger government generation of 310,000 dwt VLCC jointly ships. developed by COSCO SHIPPING Heavy Industry and China Shipbuilding Ocean MGBW President Todd Roberts reports that Engineering Design and Research Institute. the company will use this as an opportunity While ensuring the advancement of various to increase the capacity of its Chula Vista performance indicators, the design was based facility. They reported a 75 percent increase on the use of MAN ammonia fuel main in commercial vessel revenue since 2018 engines. The design incorporated two 6000m³ while experiencing a 141 percent growth in C-type ammonia fuel tanks. According to their superyacht services in the last 13 COSCO, the vessel will have the capability to years. complete a round-trip voyage on the Middle East route.
China’s COSCO in Ammonia Fueled Race with Approval for VLCC Design
Austal USA, which has been a U.S. defense contractor since 2004, plans to develop a new ship repair facility located in San Diego Bay adjacent to the U.S. Naval Base. Astral plans to use the facility to focus on ship repair for U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, and U.S. China’s COSCO Shipping announced that it has received what could be China’s rst Coast Guard ships. approval in principle from major classicaThe new repair yard will be located on the site of tion societies for the design of an ammoniathe current National City facility operated by fueled VLCC. Previously, the South Korean Marine Group Boat Works. Austal USA shipyards had been announcing their received approval from the San Diego Port of ammonia-fueled designs in the race to Commissioners to assume the lease for the 15- develop the rst zero-emission shipping acre site in the Port of San Diego. Austal says solutions. that it has now entered into a 45-day exclusive period to close the agreement with Marine Among the many alternative fuels currently Group reporting that the deal is scheduled to being researched, ammonia, which does not produce carbon during combustion, is close in mid-December 2021. considered to be one of the most promising Austal USA will establish a full-service ship solutions to eliminate greenhouse gas repair capability providing maintenance and emissions in the industry. It is the focus of modernization for small surface combatants, extensive research both by engine manufacautonomous vehicles, and other vessels. The turers including MANN and Wartsila as well site will include a dry dock optimized to execute as the leading shipbuilders. availabilities on littoral combat ships and other small surface combatants. Services will include Under the leadership of the Science and technical and material support, topside work, Infor mation Department of COSCO and dry docking availabilities. A newly-built dry Shipping Group, the research program was dock will be installed at the site designed launched involving COSCO Shipping, the specically to handle small surface combatants China Classication Society, and other small to medium-size ships.
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The design received the Approval in Principle (AiP) from both ABS and the China Classication Society. COSCO said that the successful research and development of this ship type provided technical reserves which they expect to be able to use for the future market acceptance of zero-carbon fuel ship types. South Korea’s shipbuilders have so far been leading most of the research into the construction of ammonia-fueled vessels. Hyundai Heavy Industries and Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co. said in September that they had jointly received the rst Approval in Principle for the design of an ammonia carrier with ammonia-fueled propulsion granted by Bureau Veritas. Samsung Heavy Industries has also received several approvals, including from Lloyd's Register for an ammonia-fueled tanker design and from DNV for a VLCC that would be ammonia-ready. Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering and MAN Energy Solutions also received approval for an ammonia-fueled 23,000 TEU ultra-large containership design.
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SHIPBUILDING NEWS CSSC Meets 2021 Delivery Goal and Maintains Industry Leadership
China State Shipbuilding Corporation reported with the delivery of two new ships on December 1, it has fullled its annual delivery target for 2021 a month ahead of schedule. The company has reafrmed its position as the world’s largest shipbuilder while China also reports strong growth in its orderbook to maintain the current momentum in future years. During 2021, China State Shipbuilding (CSSC) reports it delivered a total of 194 vessels of all sizes for the international and domestic markets. In total, that represents over 16 million dwt. The number of vessels is largely comparable to 2020 when they delivered 198 vessels for the full year. Tonnage, however, at this point is behind 2020 when they delivered over 17 million dwt for the year. There was no indication of how many additional vessels are scheduled to be delivered in the last month of 2021 or what the full year is likely to reach. According to preliminary statistics, in terms of deadweight tonnage, CSSC reports that as of this point, it has again achieved the world's leading position in terms of shipbuilding completions, accepted orders, and size of its orderbook in 2021. CSSC noted that it has consistently ranked as the world's largest shipbuilding group. The shipbuilder noted through its various subsidiaries that it has delivered a broad range of vessels in 2021. This included 10 ultra-large containerships, two large FSRUs, large gas carriers, numerous bulkers, as well as specialized vessels.
TORM Helene delivered this week helped CSSC to meet its 2021 target for completions (TORM)
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The most recent deliveries included a large product tanker, TORM Helene, for TORM Shipping in Denmark as well as the world’s rst hybrid car carrier for UECC that is tted with dual-fuel LNG engines and a large battery system to provide power in ports. CSSC, like its competitors in South Korea, also continues to be focusing on new, high-value vessels that employ marketleading technologies. Among the vessels that they are proud to highlight is the construction of the country’s rst, large domestic cruise ship being built with advice from Fincantieri for a joint venture with Carnival Corporation. Structural work was completed this fall on the cruise ship, which is expected to oat out before the end of this year. CSSC continues to also lead new orders benetting from the increased investment in new vessels from the world’s shipowners. During the rst 10 months of 2021, China’s overall shipbuilding industry reported that orders grew more than 210 percent versus 2020. The total orderbook now stands at over 98 million tons, which Chinese ofcials said represents more than half the total for new orders worldwide.
ABS Approves 3D-Printed Parts After Six Month Trial on U.S. Tanker
After six months in operation, all the parts were retrieved and inspected by the vessel’s crew, followed by a remote survey by ABS that conrmed their good condition. ABS has now approved these spare parts after successful onboard testing on the tanker. “We are delighted with the performance of the parts and the successful completion of the project,” said Patrick Ryan, Senior Vice President, Global Engineering and Technology for ABS. “It’s an important step forward for a technology that certainly has a signicant role to play in the future of the marine industry. ABS is committed to ensuring these types of parts are introduced without compromising safety.” According to ABS, the success of the trial and subsequent approval means 3D-printing can be used for products and components. The technology can permit parts to be fabricated locally or potentially on board ships and offshore assets. The result could be shrinking the supply chain and lead times for specialized and complex parts, introducing new efciencies driven by design innovation, reduced manufacturing time, and improvements in parts availability. “The superior performance of these parts in service is a testament to the rigorous engineering, manufacturing, and post-production testing put in place by the team involved with this venture,” said Robert Noyer, Engineering Superintendent for ConocoPhillips Polar Tankers which supplied the ship for the test. "We look forward to future opportunities to support our vessels with this technology.”
Traditional parts used in shipbuilding and repair are manufactured with casting or forging techniques. For this project, the consortium utilized AM to fabricate three types of parts that meet or may even exceed A series of 3D-printed mechanical parts conventionally manufactured products in used aboard an in-service oil tanker have terms of quality. 3D-printing fabricated the been validated in good working condition at parts by adding material layer by layer. the end of a six-month trial. According to ABS, which participated in the project along The industry has been experimenting with with ConocoPhillips Polar Tankers, applications for the technology over the past Sembcorp Marine Ltd, and 3D Metalforge, few years. In February 2021, the largest metal the project marks a milestone for the propeller produced by 3D-printing was technology that could revolutionize how certied by BV while other applications have parts are made and supplied to ships in need included manufacturing equipment to be of repairs. tested in port operations. The test project began in February 2021 with the fabrication and lab-testing of mechanical parts for use aboard the U.S.agged crude oil tanker Polar Endeavor. Built in 2001, the 141,740 dwt tanker was outtted with a gear set and gear shaft for boiler fuel supply pump,exible coupling used on a marine sanitation devices pump, and an ejector nozzle for a fresh water generator, all produced using additive manufacturing (AM) commonly known as 3D-printing.
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SHIPBUILDING NEWS EU Targets Jan 2022 to Complete Review of Korean Shipbuilding Merger
Analysts report that the combination of the two shipbuilders would result in KSOE having between a fourth and a fth of the total shipbuilding market. Hyundai is Korea’s largest shipbuilder while DSME ranks fourth in the market with about a six percent share. The combination was launched as the shipbuilding market was contracting and DSME was reporting declining nancial results. Despite the surge in orders in 2021, DSME continues to report losses with analysts forecasting a decline in new orders in the year ahead. The failure to complete the merger they believe is hurting DSME’s reputation.
The European Commission resumed its indepth investigation into the proposed acquisition of South Korea’s Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. (DSME) by Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings (HHIH). The EU competition authority is now targeted January 20, 2022, as the provisional deadline for the completion of the review.
The EC’s competitive review was suspended in July 2020 when the regulators said that they had not received information from the two companies. It was the third delay for the review which under the EU Merger Regulation is required to be completed in 90 working days. In part blaming the pandemic for slowing the review process and providing details to EU regulators, Hyundai and Korea Development Bank as the largest shareholder in DSME have repeatedly pushed back the date for the closing of the transaction. Their latest agreement extended the deadline to the end of 2021.
Ofcials at Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co. (KSOE), which would be the parent company of the two shipbuilders after the merger, told the South Korean news outlet Yonhap that they had answered all the questions from the EU antitrust regulators. They said that efforts were continuing to win approval from the EU as well as South Korean Hyundai is rumored to have made several and Japanese authorities. Nether of the other informal proposals to the EU to win approval of the merger. The EU expressed countries has set a timeline for their reviews. concern over the high barriers to entry into The merger agreement was rst submitted to shipbuilding, with Hyundai reportedly the European Commission two years ago as offering to license key technologies to part of the antitrust process, but a month later European shipbuilders as well as efforts to the EU said that after its preliminary review it support the growth of European shipbuildhad concerns that the sale of DSME might ing. Hyundai is also rumored to have reduce competition in the marketplace. They proposed selling one of its current shipyards highlighted that European shipowners and to win approval for the merger. operators represented a third of the market for ship construction. “The Commission has concerns that the remaining shipbuilders would not exert sufcient competitive pressure on the merged entity in the four markets concerned by the transaction. It also has concerns that the customers would not have sufcient bargaining power to constrain the merged entity,” the EC said in announcing its plans to launch an indepth review. The conrmation that the review has resumed comes after recent reports in South Korea that said the EU had reached a consensus to object to the merger. Reported in The Korea Times, they said that the EU was focused on the lack of competition and monopoly especially for gas carriers. VesselsValue conrmed the two shipbuilders’ dominance in the segment reporting that approximately 60 percent of the current 91 orders for LNG carriers are either with Hyundai or DSME.
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Austal USA Will Develop Ship Repair Yard in San Diego
The new repair yard will be located on the site of the current National City facility operated by Marine Group Boat Works. Austal USA received approval from the San Diego Port of Commissioners to assume the lease for the 15acre site in the Port of San Diego. Austal says that it has now entered into a 45-day exclusive period to close the agreement with Marine Group reporting that the deal is scheduled to close in mid-December 2021. Austal USA will establish a full-service ship repair capability providing maintenance and modernization for small surface combatants, autonomous vehicles, and other vessels. The site will include a dry dock optimized to execute availabilities on littoral combat ships and other small surface combatants. Services will include technical and material support, topside work, and dry docking availabilities. A newly-built dry dock will be installed at the site designed specically to handle small surface combatants and other small to medium-size ships. “This investment marks a major milestone in Austal’s focus on growing our services business and anchors our commitment to servicing Navy, Military Sealift, and Coast Guard ships in the INDO-PACOM region,” said Austal USA President Rusty Murdaugh. Marine Group Boat Works will shift its focus to the growing superyacht industry while continuing to service commercial vessels, with emphasis on the high-speed ferry and tug and barge industries. In addition, MGBW will continue their specialty government craft services while Austal will be focused on repairs for larger government ships.
Austal USA, which has been a U.S. defense contractor since 2004, plans to develop a new ship repair facility located in San Diego Bay adjacent to the U.S. Naval Base. Astral plans to use the facility to focus on ship repair for U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, and U.S. Coast Guard ships.
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MGBW President Todd Roberts reports that the company will use this as an opportunity to increase the capacity of its Chula Vista facility. They reported a 75 percent increase in commercial vessel revenue since 2018 while experiencing a 141 percent growth in their superyacht services in the last 13 years.
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SHIPBUILDING NEWS South Korean Shipbuilder DSME Conrms New Possible Cyber Attack
In the rst three quarters of this year, 582 ships were scrapped worldwide, of which 197 (about 34%) were in Bangladesh.
Electric Smart Ship Will Sail in Ulsan Next Year
According to the Shipbreaking Platform, in the rst nine months of 2020 India topped the list of ship breakers. During the same period this year the country dropped to second position as 155 ships were dismantled there.
South Korean shipbuilder and defense contractor Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) conrmed yesterday that a new investigation is underway regarding a possible breach of the company’s computer systems. While admitting that it was the second possible hack into its systems this year and the third in 12 months, DSME stressed that no defense information had been compromised in the latest cyber attack. “We are doing our best to nd out what happened and are cooperating with the investigation,” DSME said in a written statement released to the Korean media. The shipbuilder said it had become aware of hacking attempts on its systems and reported the situation to the police on October 25 for investigation. In recent days there had been numerous rumors of a possible security breach on an unnamed company before a leak appeared in the media over the weekend quoting an unnamed government source who identied DSME as the target. In June, DSME also requested police assistance to investigate another possible cyber attack on its systems. At the time, media speculation centered on North Korea looking for information related to DSME’s research into nuclear-powered submarines. DSME in August completed the commissioning and delivery of South Korea’s rst domesticallybuilt submarine capable of launching ballistic missiles. The shipbuilder is a key contributor to South Korea’s defense systems and navy, including the effort to design and build the country’s rst nuclear-powered submarine.
Besides, 87 ships were scrapped in Pakistan, 67 in Turkey, ve in China and 71 in other countries, including in Europe, in the rst three quarters of this year. An electric smart ship using a full range of information and communication technologies Last year, Bangladesh was at the top in (ICT) will sail in the southeastern city of Ulsan shipbreaking in terms of quantity. At the starting from next year. time, ships broken worldwide yielded 1.58 crore tonnes of metal. At the same time, Ulsan’s city government and the Ulsan ICT ships dismantled in Bangladesh produced Promotion Agency held a groundbreaking 69.64 lakh tonnes of metal. As a result, ceremony for the ICT-integrated electric Bangladesh has continued holding the top smart ship at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. in spot in shipbreaking in terms of quantity for Ulsan on Tuesday. the last six consecutive years. The ship will be 89.2 meters long, with a width Abu Taher, president of the Bangladesh Ship of 12.8 meters and a depth of 5.4 meters. The Breakers and Recyclers Association, said the 2,800-ton ship will be capable of accommodatcountry has seen a lot of infrastructural ing about 300 passengers. development in the last few years. This has increased the demand for rods in the With a sailing speed of 16 knots, the ship will country. The amount of ship breaking in the be delivered by October next year for operation country has increased in order to supply the in the coastal waters of Ulsan. However, raw material for the making of these extra details on the specic use of the ship have yet rods. to be determined. “The rst year of Covid-19 had a negative impact on the shipbreaking industry, but there have been no major problems this year. Scrapping of ships continued during the lockdown this year.
The ship will feature a variety of core information and communication technologies, including a direct current grid-based electricity propulsion system, liqueed natural gas (LNG) dual fuel engine, intelligent integrated control system and remote control smart As a result, Bangladesh has topped the list of solution. ship breakers in the last nine months,” he added. In particular, the ship will feature technology independently developed by Korea People involved in the sector have said Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co., the Bangladesh has been increasing investment parent company of Hyundai Mipo, thereby in the infrastructure for several years. contributing to accelerating the commercialPadma Bridge, Metro Rail, elevated ization of the local shipbuilding industry’s expressways, Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, electric ships. Matarbari and several other large power plants and infrastructure are under construction.
Besides, the housing sector has also started to recover from a slump. As a result, the As with the attack in June, authorities declined demand for rods in the country has to provide additional details on last week’s increased. incident. A joint investigation between the national security and defense organizations The use of iron has also increased in various was launched. industries. The ship breaking industry plays a key role in meeting the demand for rods in these sectors.
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Indian Navy – Innovating Towards Nation Building
The Innovation Pavilion, set up at the Navy House on occasion of Navy Day 2021, was inaugurated by Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, on 04 Dec 2021 in presence of the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral R Hari Kumar. The pavilion showcased how Indian Navy has synergised innovation and Indigenisation efforts and collaborated with Academia and Industry, in keeping with the theme for this year’s Navy Day “Indian Navy – Innovating towards Nation Building”, towards larger emphasis on Nation Building whilst keeping its focus on own Self-Reliance. The innovations presented in the Innovation Pavilion were inhouse efforts of Indian Navy, in accordance the vision of Mission Raksha Gyan Shakti and displayed stalls on four major aspects. The Innovations for Healthcare stall displayed certain ‘game changing’ Medical innovations including those undertaken jointly with IIT, Mumbai like Aadyant ORS (O2 Recycling System) for enhanced safety in ICUs, Sanitizer using Nano-technology effective on MRSA bacteria, AI based Nebulizer and a Low-cost digital stethoscope for tele-medicine especially for rural / remote areas. The Partnering with Academia for Technology Evolution stall displayed Dental Dome, Navrakshak gowns, Autonomous Boat and Quad-Copter which was a result of agreement between Indian Navy and Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) for licensing of in-house developed technology, to MSMEs for mass manufacture.
These included Limpet Mine Detection System, Caged Drone for reghting, Autonomous Beach Check Survey Device (ABCD) and Portable UW Diver Delivery System which is being handed over to NFSU for further renement. The IN-STEP ( I n d i a n N a v y S t u d e n t ’ s Te c h n i c a l Engagement Program), engaging students in premier education institutes through mentored online internship, displayed Smart Fireghting Suit (Amity University) and Underwater Detection Algorithms (IIT Jammu). Additionally, Corona Yoga game, made by 10 year son of a naval ofcer, awarded PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar on 26 Jan 21, was also presented. The Innovation for Self-Reliance and Beyond stall displayed Indigenisation efforts by Indian Navy to reduce import dependency and provide export potential. These included Tactical Mobile Fiber Optic Cable with Jetty Enclosure, Upper Deck Paint, Autonomous Modular Inatable Target (AMIT), Remote Embedded Systems Support (RESS) and 30 mm Pre-fragmented Shells.
Admiral Radhakrishnan Hari Kumar PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC, current Chief of the Naval Staff of the Indian Navy. Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command.
The Engaging with Young India stall displayed products developed by Indian Navy in conjunction with National Forensic Science University (NFSU).
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NAVAL SECURITY NEWS Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta, Avsm, Ysm, Vsm Takes Over As The Flag Ofcer CommandingIn-Chief, Enc
On promotion to Flag Rank, he was appointed as Chief Staff Ofcer (Operations) at Headquarters, Western Naval Command at Mumbai. During 2017-18, he held command of the prestigious Eastern Fleet at Visakhapatnam and was thereafter appointed as Additional Director General at NCC Headquarters, New Delhi. On promotion to the rank of Vice Admiral, he was appointed as the Controller Personnel Services at Integrated Headquarters, Ministry of Defence (Navy) at New Delhi from Jun 2019 to Jun 2020.
The Flag Ofcer is a recipient of the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal for distinguished service. He was also awarded the Yudh Seva Medal for coordinating evacuation operations from strife-torn Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta, AVSM, YSM, Yemen in 2015 under Operation Raahat. VSM assumed charge as the Flag Ofcer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C), Eastern Vice Adm Dasgupta was the Chief of Staff, Naval Command (ENC) at an impressive Eastern Naval Command since Jun 2020 Ceremonial Parade held at the Naval Base here prior to being elevated as the Commandertoday, 01 December 2021. Vice Adm Dasgupta in-Chief. inspected the Ceremonial Guard and reviewed platoons of naval personnel drawn from various French Navy Ship Fs Chevalier ships and establishments of the ENC. The ceremony was attended by all Flag Ofcers and Paul - Departs On Completion Commanding Ofcers of ships, submarines and O f E n g a g e m e n t s W i t h establishments. Indian Navy. Vice Adm Biswajit Dasgupta is an alumnus of National Defence Academy. He was commissioned into the Indian Navy in 1985 and is a specialist in Navigation and Direction. He is a graduate of Defence Services Command and Staff College, Bangladesh, Army War College, Mhow and National Defence College, New Delhi. He has commanded four frontline ships including the missile corvettes INS Nishank, INS Karmuk, stealth frigate INS Tabar and the FS Chevalier Paul departed Kochi harbour aircraft carrier INS Viraat. on 30 Nov 21 after completing a twelve day He has held other operational, training and long extensive engagement with the Indian staff appointments such as Commander Work Navy. As part of the interaction the ship Up at Headquarters at Indian Naval Work up undertook Port Calls at two Indian ports Team (Kochi), Directing Staff at the Defence Mumbai and Kochi and undertook a Services Staff College (Wellington), Ofcer-in- Maritime Partnership Exercise with Indian Charge of the Navy’s Navigation and Direction Naval Ship Kolkata in the Arabian Sea from School, Naval Assistant to the Chief of the 22 to 23 Nov 21. The exercise also involved Naval Staff and Fleet Operations Ofcer of the participation of a Maritime Patrol Aircraft and MiG 29K Fighter aircraft from the Western Fleet. Indian side. The exercise was aimed at enhancing interoperability, improving understanding and exchanging best practices between the two navies. Advanced coordinated ASW exercises, surface and anti-air exercises including weapon rings, seamanship exercises, naval manoeuvres and Cross Deck Flying Operations were undertaken during the exercise.
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Navies of the two countries undertake Bilateral as well as Multilateral Maritime engagements on a regular basis. This year alone the two navies have undertaken ve Maritime engagements including major exercises such as VARUNA – 21 and multilateral exercise La Perouse. The recent interactions highlight the synergy, coordination and inter-operability between the two friendly navies. These interactions further underscore the shared values as partner navies, in ensuring freedom of seas and commitment to an open, inclusive IndoPacic and a rules-based international order.
Andaman & Nicobar Islands F i s h e r m a n a n d Fo r e s t Department awarded for saving precious lives at sea
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More than 10,000 lives have been saved from sea.
Indian Coast Guard is the nodal agency for Maritime Search and Rescue operations. It has dedicated Maritime Rescue Coordination Centres (MRCCs) and Maritime Rescue Sub Centres (MRSCs), which are operating 24x7 to respond to distress messages received to coordinate Search and Rescue (SAR) missions. Till date, 10,262 precious lives in distress at sea have been saved by the Indian Coast Guard.
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NAVAL SECURITY NEWS Indian Coast Guard conducts the National Maritime Search and Rescue (NMSAR) Board meeting, every year, to discuss policy issues, formulate guidelines & procedures, assess the efcacy of National Search and Rescue Plan and also recognise contributions towards SAR by merchant mariners, government owned vessels, maritime fraternity and shermen. This year the 19th NMSAR Board meeting was held on 25 November 2021 wherein, representatives from the Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar, were conferred with Annual SAR (Search and Rescue) awards, at New Delhi, for exemplary contributions towards saving precious lives at sea. The awardees included Shri V Raja Rao, a sherman from Campbell Bay, who was awarded the ‘SAR Award for Fisherman’, for the year 2021, for saving three precious lives from a sinking shing boat Manikanna, on 24 June 2021 and the Forest Department of A&N, was felicitated with the ‘SAR Award for Ashore Unit’, for rescuing three precious lives of shing boat Kokila and drifting off Swaraj Dweep, due to engine failure. These awards recognise the voluntary efforts for saving precious lives at sea and the two awards for personnel from the Union Territory of A&N, validate the collaborative structure of SAR in the islands.
Rescue Operation by Indian Coast Guard At Sea
A major re in the engine room of MV Kavaratti with 624 passengers and 85 crew onboard was reported to Coast Guard Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre, Mumbai by Lakshadweep Development Corporation Ltd. Ship was on passage to Androth from Kavaratti. The re was brought under control by the alert crew of the ship and Indian Coast Guard Ship Samarth deployed in area was promptly diverted to render assistance. MV Kavaratti was boarded by a specialist team of Coast Guard Ship Samarth 30 nautical Miles off Kavaratti Island.
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The vessel was found to be non-operational since the engines couldn't be used for further propulsion. Moreover, due to generator failure onboard, owing to the re, the Shell door couldn’t be operated for safe and expeditious evacuation of all passengers and hence Coast Guard Ship decided to tow the vessel to Androth for positioning all the crew and passengers at safe location. MV Kavaratti was taken under tow by ICGS Samarth in dark hours. The ship was brought to Androth in the morning on 02 December 2021 by Indian Coast Guard Ship Samarth. All passengers were disembarked at Androth. All passengers and crew are reported to be safe.
NCC Conducting Nationwide Campaign to free Seashores/ Beaches from Plastic & other waste under ‘Puneet Sagar Abhiyan’
President's Standard To Be Awarded To 22 Killer Squadron
Shri Ram Nath Kovind, the Honourable President of India, will award the President’s Standard to the 22nd Missile Vessel Squadron, also known as the Killer Squadron at a ceremonial parade to be held at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai on 08 Dec 21. To mark the occasion, a Special Day Cover alongwith a commemorative stamp will also be released by the Postal Department. The ceremony is expected to be attended by the Governor, Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Chief of the Naval Staff as well as several other civil and military dignitaries. The President’s Standard is the highest honour bestowed by the Supreme Commander to a military unit in recognition of the service rendered to the nation. The Indian Navy was awarded the President’s Colours on 27 May 1951 by the then President of India, Dr Rajendra Prasad. The President’s Standard is the same honour as the President’s Colours, awarded to a relatively smaller military formation or unit.
National Cadet Corps (NCC) is carrying out a nationwide campaign to free seashores/beaches from plastic & other waste materials and increase awareness about importance of keeping these clean. The aim of the month-long Campaign is to propagate the message of ‘Importance of Clean Seashores/Beaches’ amongst the local population and future generation beginning The 22nd Missile Vessel Squadron was December 01, 2021. formally established at Mumbai in Oct 1991 The Key objectives of the campaign are to with ten Veer Class and three Prabal Class clean the plastic waste along the seashores missile boats. However, the genesis of ‘Killers’ in coastal areas, to generate awareness and dates back to the year 1969, with the induction educate target population about the of OSA I Class missile boats from erstwhile measures for conservation and impact of USSR to bolster the strength of the Indian plastic pollution along the sea beaches and Navy. These missile boats were transported to to sensitise and mobilise support of local India on heavy lift merchant ships and population towards prevention of pollution. commissioned in early 1971 at Kolkata. They were baptised by re in the same year during A total of 3.40 lakh cadets from 127 coastal the Indo – Pak war of 1971 where they played a Area NCC Units will participate in the decisive role in the outcome of the war. month-long activity. The NCC units at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) On the night of 04-05 Dec 1971, the youngest Mumbai, IIT Chennai, National Institute of warriors of a young Indian Navy drew rst Technology (NIT) Kozhikode and NIT blood when they launched a devastating Puducherry will also be incorporated for offensive on the Pakistan Navy. suggesting clean technologies for recycle/disposal of the plastic waste to the civil administration through the respective State directorates.
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NAVAL SECURITY NEWS Indian Navy ships Nirghat, Nipat and Veer red their Styx missiles and sank Pakistan Navy ships Khyber and Muhaz, delivering a deathly blow to aspirations of the Pakistan Navy and crippling them for years to come. Codenamed Op Trident, this operation is considered to be one of the most successful operations in modern naval history, with no casualties being sustained by the Indian forces. The relentless Indian Navy carried out another daring attack on the night of 8th /9th December, when INS Vinash, along with two frigates, launched four Styx missiles, sinking the Pakistan Naval Fleet Tanker Dacca and caused substantial damage to Keamari Oil Storage Facility at Karachi. Again, there were no damages reported to the Indian forces. It is because of these heroic deeds of the ships and men of the Squadron that they earned the title of ‘Killers’ and Indian Navy celebrates 04th December as Navy Day.
Commander's Message on Mission: IMSC Looks to the Future
NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (November 24, 2021) – Commodore Don Mackinnon, the Royal Navy commander of the International Maritime Security Construct (IMSC) and Coalition Task Force (CTF) Sentinel, recently took command of The year 2021 marks the 50th anniversary of the construct. the victory in 1971 war and is being celebrated across the country as Swarnim Vijay Varsh. The Mackinnon spoke about the eight-nation year also marks fty years since inception of the coalition’s strong foundation and his vision Killers who over the past ve decades have for the future of the mission. maintained the capability of delivering a credible offensive punch from the sea. Being “Now, more than ever, it is vital we develop the tip of the Sword Arm of the Indian Navy, the new and innovative ways to deliver the battle ready Missile Vessel Squadron has mission of deterrence and reassurance,” participated in Op Vijay, Op Parakram and most said Mackinnon. “This coalition was built on recently, during the heightened security state a strong foundation of co-operation and each following the Pulwama attack deployed within member of IMSC will remain vigilant.” striking distance of Pakistan coast. The squadron prides itself with distinguished battle Watch the full video message here: honours including one Maha Vir Chakra, seven https://www.imscsentinel.com/news/comm Vir Chakras and eight Nausena Medals anders-message-on-mission-imsc-looks-to(Gallantry) which are testimony to the gallant the-futurespirit of the Killers. These lethal ships capable of high speeds and stealthy strikes, tted with Colombo Security Conclave state of the art weapons and sensors, manned by the youngest and most motivated crew the Focused Operation Between 22nd Missile Vessel Squadron are the Navy’s India, Maldives And Sri Lanka assurance to the nation against any misadventure by our adversaries. The President’s Standard being awarded to this fearless formation is a well-deserved tribute to the men who, over the years have rendered invaluable service to the nation as a part of the ‘Killer Squadron’.
It may be recalled that a trilateral Table Top Exercise (TTX) between IN, MNDF and SLN was conducted on 14 and 15 July 2021. The three countries had participated in the 5th Deputy National Security Advisors (NSA) – level meeting of Colombo Security Conclave on 04 August 2021, wherein ways of enhancing maritime security cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region were deliberated upon. ‘CSC Focused Operation’ is being conducted with an aim of keeping this vital part of the Indian Ocean Region safe and secure for commercial shipping, international trade and conduct of legitimate maritime activities. Focused Operation would help build understanding and interoperability between the lead maritime security agencies, and facilitate institution of measures to prevent and suppress transnational crimes in the region. It would further enhance the operational synergy by exchange of information and conduct of coordinated operations to handle maritime incidents/ accidents.
The conduct of ‘CSC Focused Operation’ exemplies the deep trilateral engagement between India, Maldives and Sri Lanka, and emphasises their commitment to promote peace, and security in the region.
Maiden ‘Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) Focused Operation’ is being conducted between the lead Maritime Security Agencies of India, Maldives and Sri Lanka on 27 and 28 November 2021. Ships and aircraft of Indian Navy (IN), Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) and Sri Lankan Navy (SLN) are participating and operating over a vast area in the Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ) of the three countries in Southern Arabian Sea.
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Kuwait Bans Shipping with Israel While DP World Withdraws Haifa Bid
MSC reported that it was part of a new normal service on its route between India and the Mediterranean. Previously, ships sailing from the UAE had to follow a longer route going to ports such as Cyprus or Greece before returning to Israel after departing the UAE. Last week, ofcials in Israel also conrmed that DP World had requested to withdraw from its joint bid with an Israeli company for the privatization of the Port of Haifa. The agreement between DP World and the entrepreneur that owns the Israel Shipyards had been hailed as one of the rst tangible signs of progress after the agreement to normalize relations between the UAE and Israel. DP World did not comment on the reasons for withdrawing
The efforts to privatize Haifa’s port are proceeding. Israel Shipyards reportedly revised the proposal to a standalone offer but without the strength of DP World is now seen as a longshot. The process had been Despite signs of progress in Arab-Israeli trade expected to be completed before the end of after the normalization of relations with the this year. UAE and Bahrain, there were recently two setbacks. Kuwait reafrmed the hardline RUSSIA stance against Israel announcing that it would ban ships sailing between the two countries or carrying cargo bound for Israel while DP World also conrmed that it has withdrawn from the bidding for the privatization of operations in the Port of Haifa. Kuwait has been a consistent hardliner against Israel vowing it would be the last to normalize any form of relations. Last week government representatives spoke out strongly in favor of Palestinian causes at the United Nations and it was followed on Saturday, December 5, by the decree against shipping. Kuwait’s Minister of Public Works and Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology announced a decree banning the entry of vessels carrying goods to and from Israel. While the move is in keeping with past policies of the Kuwaiti government, observers were surprised by the depth of the statement. In addition to any direct movement of cargo, Kuwait said it will deny permits for ships trading between the two countries but also to any vessel even coming from others ports carrying Israeli goods or with goods directly or indirectly bound to Israel. The ban went into effect immediately. Elsewhere in the Arab world, there have been major advancements for shipping since the normalization of relations. In October 2020, an MSC containership arrived in Haifa with the rst cargo transported between the UAE and Israel.
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Crew Evacuated from Cargo Ship Grounded off Russia in Storm
At the time, the winds were reported gusting over 33 mph and the seas were running between eight and nine feet. The emergency services dispatched a rescue vessel from the Vladivostok, but it was later determined that the only way to rescue the 14 Chinese crewmembers aboard the vessel would be to organize an airlift. This morning the operation began with a Mi-8 helicopter. The Russian Emergency Services reported that more than 60 people and 20 pieces of equipment were involved in the rescue. The crew was successfully transferred to shore. The vessel was reported to be carrying 200 containers along with more than 300 tons of fuel and lubricants. Media reports indicate that the hull of the Rise Shine cracked in the high seas while unconr med reports suggested that the vessel was broken into two parts. So far there have been no reports of environmental damage. Russia's Far Eastern Transport Prosecutor’s Ofce said it has organized an audit of compliance with the requirements of the legislation on the safety of navigation, during which, among other things, an assessment of the timeliness and completeness of the measures taken to prevent and eliminate the spill of oil products will be given.
A general cargo ship registered in Panama grounded in a storm off the Russian coast overnight prompting a rescue operation by Russia’s Emergencies Ministr y. The authorities reported that the operation was complicated by a hard-to-reach location along with high seas and winds. The 5,580 dwt general cargo ship Rise Shine was sailing from China’s Ningbo port when it went aground near the Russian city of Nakhodka. The vessel radioed the Russian authorities for assistance around 9:40 p.m. on November 8, reporting that it had grounded.
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China Bags Another Lucrative Port Deal in Sri Lanka
CHEC, a subsidiary of China Communications Construction Company already has other ongoing projects in Sri Lanka, among them the proposed $1 billion Colombo Port City in the Galle Face neighborhood.
Through the protest letter, the coalition managed to block the shipment after the loading of the containers in Piraeus was stopped on request from Greek customs authorities.
The ECT contract marks another milestone in China’s continued inuence over infrastructure development in the island nation of Sri Lanka. Chinese rms already hold majority stakes at the southern port of Hambantota, as well as Colombo’s International Container Terminal at Colombo Port.
"It is outrageous and unacceptable that German wastes can be diverted in this way when a direct export from Germany to Vietnam would be absolutely forbidden,” said Jim Puckett, BAN Executive Director.
Some commentators view Chinese inuence as part of the reason why Japan and India were edged out in negotiations over ECT. The two countries had expressed displeasure in the manner in which ECT’s tendering process was being conducted.
He added that Germany should never have allowed the export of the wastes to Turkey in the rst place and should have taken them back once Turkey asked. BAN said there are at least 80 more containers full of German plastic waste believed to be sitting in Turkey. The controversy comes at a time when the EU is reviewing its waste shipment regulation to make it harder for member states to ofoad their trash into poorer countries. Two weeks ago, the European Commission said the bloc is proposing tougher regulations by ensuring that companies exporting waste outside the EU ensure that the facilities receiving the waste manage it in an environmentally sound manner.
VIETNAM China has made further inroads in Sri Lanka’s maritime sector with the award of a lucrative port deal to one of its state-owned enterprises. On Tuesday, Sri Lanka’s cabinet approved a contract award to China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) for construction of the second phase of Colombo Port’s East Container Terminal (ECT).
The coalition had established that boxship Cosco Pride was to be loaded with 37 containers full of German plastic waste, which had originally been sent to Turkey but were now slated to be reexported to Haiphong, Vietnam.
NGOs Block Shipment of German Plastic Waste to Vietnam
Under the Sri Lankan government’s original plans, ECT was to be developed jointly with India and Japan under the terms of a 2019 tripartite agreement. However, Colombo canceled the agreement earlier this year, alleging that the Indian rm involved in the project refused to agree on terms of service.
In 2020, the EU exported around 33 million tonnes of waste to non-EU countries. Turkey happens to be the EU’s primary dumpsite, receiving 13.7 million tonnes of waste in 2020, followed by India, where 2.9 million tonnes of trash were dumped. According to BAN, the plastic wastes that Germany wanted to export to Vietnam were sent from Germany to Turkey last year, but the importer lost its license to import waste after the Turkish government began to crack down on mixed and dirty plastic waste imports.
Under the tripartite agreement, investors from Japan and India would have had a 49 percent stake in ECT while the state-owned Sri Lanka Ports Authority would have retained 51 percent. The Colombo port trade unions were opposed to this arrangement, claiming it would As the European Union moves to tighten waste shipment regulations, a coalition of amount to a sell-out of the ETC. non-governmental organizations have Meanwhile, in the new deal with CHEC, the accused Germany of contravening the strategic port terminal will be “totally operated” Waste Shipment Regulation and the Basel by the Sri Lanka Port Authority, according to a Convention in trying to ship plastic wastes statement by Department of Government from Turkey to Vietnam.
The Turkish authorities tried to get the German government to take the waste back, but the German government refused Turkish requests to repatriate the waste. The Turkish government then rebooked the containers for export to third countries - most prominently to Vietnam.
The environmental groups learned of the containers and traced them to the port of Piraeus, where they were awaiting an imminent departure. They also learned that another 16 rejected COSCO containers full of German Information. U.S.-based Basel Action Network (BAN) plastic waste had already made their way from Turkey to Haiphong, Vietnam via Piraeus earlier One of the deliverables for CHEC will be to said that as part of efforts to prevent this year. construct an additional 700-meter long quay European wastes from being exported to wall and infrastructure around it, estimated to developing nations, it managed to stop the “It is imperative that Germany take responsibilshipment of the 37 containers by sending a cost at least $700 million. ity for the wastes they have been dumping in warning letter to waste shipment authorities Turkey and now around the globe,” said Nihan and representatives of COSCO Shipping in Temiz Ata? of Greenpeace Mediterranean in the Greek port of Piraeus. Turkey.
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First Berths at Singapore's Gigantic Tuas Port Set Enter Service
Construction entailed soil improvement work on 1,000 acres of land, including 725 acres of newly reclaimed land. Contractors also carried out the fabrication and installation of 221 10-story tall caissons, each weighing 15,000 tons, to form more than ve miles of seawall. The project involved a total of 34 million man-hours, with the support of over 450 companies. It saw the use of the world’s largest grab dredger, “Gosho," with a grab capacity of 7,000 cubic feet, to deepen the Tuas basins and the Temasek Fairway.
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Brazil Indicts Tanker, Captain and Chief Engineer for 2019 Oil Spill
“The completion of phase 1 reclamation for Tuas Port is a signicant milestone, demonstrating our resilience amidst adversity, and afrming Singapore’s status as a reliable global hub port trusted by partners. It also signals Singapore’s readiness for the future,” said S Iswaran, Minister for Transport. According to MPA, construction of phase 2’s reclamation works are ongoing as scheduled while planning for phase 3 has commenced. Singapore is cementing its position as a Far When completed in the 2040s over four East maritime powerhouse with the announcephases, Tuas port will be capable of handling ment that the rst two berths at its futuristic 65 million TEU annually, making it to be the Tuas Port will commence operation this month. world’s largest container terminal. Ofcials said the reclamation works for the rst phase of the $20 billion facility have been completed, paving the way for operationalization of the rst two berths by the end of this year. The development is set to enhance Singapore’s position as a transshipment hub. More than 90 percent of containers in the country are transit cargo, and its piers help connect more than 600 ports in over 120 countries. As an industry hub, Singapore is also home to more than 5,000 maritime establishments. “Trade is our lifeblood and that’s why we invest heavily to be ahead of the game, to be relevant. We invest to stay abreast of the latest technologies that can help us be competitive, be it on autonomous vessels, on decarbonization and being green, or sustainable fuels. It’s about being relevant for the future,” said Niam Chiang Meng, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) chairman. When fully built out, Tuas Port phase one will have 21 deep-water berths with a capacity to handle 20 million TEU annually.
Brazilian authorities are moving forward with their assertions that a “Greek ag oil tanker” was responsible for a massive oil spill that washed up on more than 1,500 miles of coastline and cost $47.7 million to clean up in 2019 and 2020. The Federal Police did not name the tanker in the new statement but said This will be almost double Singapore’s that after a two-year analysis they had current port capacity, which stands at 37.2 sufcient proof to recommend that the ship million TEU. and its owner, the shipping line, and the captain and chief engineer should all be Tuas port was rst proposed in 2012, and it is indicted. Singapore's fth container port. The facility is designed as an automated, intelligent and The sludge began washing up on the shores of sustainable port that will have electried Brazil at the end of August 2019 and by automated yard cranes and driverless November the authorities reported that they automated guided vehicles that will have retrieved over 2,000 tons of oily waste. By transport containers between the yard and the time the cleanup was nished in March wharf. 2020, Brazil said the slick had reached more than 1,000 locations in 11 Brazilian coastal It will also harness digital technologies like states. They reported over 4,500 tons of oil next generation vessel trafc management residue was collected after damaging mansystems, which will open new horizons for groves, breeding grounds for humpback maritime safety, security and efciency whales and other shing areas, and coral reefs. particularly in reducing the turnaround time of ships. “The Federal Police, based on the evidence and other elements of conviction produced, concluded that there was sufcient evidence that an oil tanker ying the Greek ag was responsible for the launch of the oleaginous substance that reached the Brazilian coast,” the Federal Police announced on December 2.
The project, which took four years of continuous planning and six years of engineering work, is being implemented by Dredging International Asia Pacic – Daelim Industrial Joint Venture Pte Ltd.
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They said an extensive investigation has been conducted in partnership with various national and international institutions. They conducted a chemical analysis to determine the nature of the material, its characteristics, and origins.
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Italy Receives 64 Expressions of Interest for Offshore Wind Farms “This was necessary, as several theories emerged about the origin of the material (leakage from pipelines, platforms or natural reserves, ships in transit or wrecked, the coast of Africa, etc.),” the statement said announcing the completion of the investigation. Other elements of their work included efforts to determine the exact location where the oil spill/releases occurred. This was done with satellite images, models, and simulations. They also reviewed data and documentation to conrm the facts in the case. In November 2019, Brazilian authorities identied a Suzemax tanker, the Bouboulina, operated by Delta Tankers of Greece, as their main suspect in the case. They theorized that the tanker, which had loaded Venezuelan crude released oil while transiting off Brazil on a voyage from Venezuela to South Africa. Federal prosecutors secured warrants to search the ofces of the ship's agent and the shipowner's oil pollution prevention contractor. Delta responded to the accusations saying, “There is no proof of the vessel having stopped, conducted any kind of STS operation (Ship to Ship), oil leaked/spilled, slowed down or veered off course, on its passage from Venezuela to Melaka, Malaysia.” The company said it had reviewed material from the cameras and sensors that all its vessels carry as part of their safety and environmental policies, to monitor activity on board, activity alongside the vessel, as well as course alternations, stoppages, speed, etc. They offered to share the data with Brazilian investors to conrm that their vessel was not responsible for the spill. The Federal Police will be sending their report to the Federal Judiciary Power of Rio Grande do Norte and the Federal Public Ministry in that federative unit, for analysis and further action. The report recommends prosecution for crimes of pollution, non-compliance with environmental obligations, and damages. The initial minimum in damages is set at $47.7 million as the cost of the cleanup with the total amount of the environmental damage to be determined by the Federal Police.
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Italy has been moving aggressively to lay the groundwork for the development of its offshore energy sector. In February, Italy’s Premier Mario Draghi created a new cabinet level minister naming physicist Roberto Cingolani to the role. The ministry is focused on the country’s sustainability policies and many of the responsibilities for energy policy were transferred to the new ministry after having been overseen by the broader focused Italy reported that it has received a broad ministry for industry. range of interest with proposals for numerous projects in its rst efforts to develop In announcing the results of its rst round of offshore wind farms along its coast. The meetings, the new ministry said that a further Ministry of Ecological Transition reports round of meetings is planned. They expect to that it is continuing its work aimed at explore possible synergies deriving from the encouraging the development of a new provision of more plants in the same sea areas, generation of oating offshore plants located seeking agreements between participants, and to share the status of the work with the off the Italian coast. environmental protection associations and At the conclusion of the rst round of other participants. meetings and call for submissions of interest, the ministry reports it has received Work began in September 2021 for the rst 64 expressions of interest, of which 55 were wind farm to be located both in Italy and the from companies and business associations. overall Mediterranean. The project which In addition, three environmental protection consists of 10 wind turbines is being built near associations, WWF, Legambiente, and Taranto harbor in southern Italy. Dutch rm Greenpeace, also participated in the Van Oord received the contract to install the discussions as well as seven other organiza- monopiles and ten Ming Yang 3MW turbines tions and researchers representing interests for the 30 MW wind farm being developed at in the electricity sector as well as develop- Renexia. ment and research in the Adriatic and More than 50 wind farm projects have been Mediterranean. proposed for locations along the Italian coast, At least 20 of the expressions of interest but none are currently operations and only proposed detailed projects, which in many one other beyond the Taranto project has even cases involve oating plants located over 12 begun the application process. In October, a miles off the coast. In total, 40 oating new project was proposed for the waters off offshore wind farm projects were examined, Brindisi, which at 1.2GW could become Italy’s with more than 20 proposals mainly located rst large-scale wind farm. off the coast of Sicily and Sardinia, an additional 10 for the Adriatic coast, and others distributed between the Ionian and Tyrrhenian seas. Represented among the companies expressing interest were many of the leading international companies in the sector as well as industrial companies from Italy. Among the companies cited were DEME, ERG, RWE, Saipem, and EDF as well as Italian companies Fincantieri, Eni, and RINA.
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The Suez Canal Authority Iran Reports Second increase transit fees for Successful Defense of ships by 6% Tankers from Somali
Pirates.
Two weeks ago, Iran reported that small boats had also approached two of its oil tankers in the Gulf of Aden. Again, an Iranian destroyer stationed in the region engaged the ve pirate boats before they were able to reach the two tankers. The reports of the recent attacks come as the ICC International Maritime Bureau said in its nine-month update that they had been no recent incidents in the overall region and only one reported for the whole of 2021. IMB said that while the opportunity for incidents had been reduced, that Somali pirates continue to possess the capability and capacity to carry out attacks in the region. They noted that international navies patrolling the region continue to coordinate with merchant vessels to identify and apprehend pirate groups. They encouraged against complacency when operating in the region.
MALDIVES The Suez Canal Authority decided to increase transit fees for ships by 6 percent in 2022 compared to 2021 starting February, Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority, Osama Rabie, announced on Thursday.
Iranian naval forces are reporting for the second time in less than a month that they have successfully prevented a suspected pirate attack on one of Iran’s oil tankers in the region of the Gulf of Aden. Monday Rabie said in a statement that cruise ships and morning, Iranian state TV announced the LNG ships will be excluded from the increase successful defense of the tanker that they said was sailing in the region near Yemen keeping the fees as they were during 2021. before entering the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Additionally, Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority afrmed the authority’s keenness to Four boats carrying between four and six apply a balanced and exible marketing, and pirates approached the unidentied Iranian pricing strategy which is a paramount step tanker while the vessel was underway in the forward, as he puts it, to introduce clear region. The pirates reportedly were armed, mechanisms to handle the ever-changing which is consistent with international agencies that warn Somali pirates tend to be global economic conditions and variations. well-armed with automatic weapons and He explained that these mechanisms include RPGs. estimating the tolls of the transiting vessels, which allows providing the navigational “The escort team of the Iranian Army’s Navy services for transiting through the canal stationed on the oil tanker clashed with according to a model policy. The services pirates,” Iran’s state news agencies comprise maintaining the canal’s leadership reported. They believed the suspicious boats and making it the optimum, the fastest and were approaching the tanker intending to shortest choice for clients compared to other hijack the vessel when the naval escort intervened. Iran reportedly red warning competitive routes. shots to scare off the pirates. Rabie said that the decision comes in light of the continuous follow-up to the most recent Iranian ofcials said that their navy has variables of the LNG seaborne trade. In this increased its presence in the region to way there will be integration with development secure naval routes and protect merchant of exible marketing policies and a reduction vessels and oil tankers. They said they will percentage granted to LNG tankers, modied continue the patrols in the region which began in November 2008. from 25 percent to 15 percent. Rabie added that the transit fees xed for cruise vessels transiting the Canal is due mainly to the fact that these types of vessels were the most affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, compared to the rest of the other vessels.
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Maldives Receives Record $10M Fine From Bulker That Damaged Reef
The Maldives government appears ready to release a Greek-owned bulker that it detained for more than three and a half months after the vessel grounded in August 2021. The government initially asked for a deposit against the damage to the reef during the grounding but later not only accessed a ne but also costs for repairs to the reef.
The 58,735 dwt Navios Amaryllis was traveling from India to South Africa in ballast when the vessel reportedly blacked out on August 18. The following day the vessel drifted onto the reef and it required bringing in tugs from Sri Lanka to reoat the vessel. Ten days after the The naval activities are continuing in grounding, they were able to pull the bulker off support of Iran’s efforts to increase the the reef at high tide and move it to a secure number of tankers it is sending to Lebanon. anchorage. Ofcials said they are seeking to protect the ships which are working to reduce the ongoing fuel crisis in Lebanon.
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS Adipec 2021 First Smart Manufacturing Conference To redene the global industrial Sector
Government ofcials immediately accused the vessel of having caused signicant damage to the reef. They said the vessel would be detained until a full survey could be made with divers exploring the section of the reef. Questions were also raised about the events leading up to the grounding. Accusations were made the vessel’s engine had overheated causing the shutdown and the vessel drifted for many hours without warning the local authorities of any potential danger. Government ofcials said that the captain was responsible for reporting the danger.
·A key part of the world’s most inuential gathering for the energy sector, the ADIPEC SmartManufacturing Exhibition and Conference will bring together energy, manufacturing andhightechindustryleaderstoredenethefutureofp The amount for the initial deposit was set at roduction approximately $6.5 million but the Environmental Protection Agency later ·Taking place only days after COP26, the increased the ne to $10 million. Included in global conference will focus on developing the gure was both the ne as well as the cost of smartmanufacturing systems that will repairs to the reef to restore it to its condition strengthen resilience, navigate growth before the grounding. opportunities ingreentechnologyandmeet net-zerocarbontargets The managers for the vessel, Navios Maritime Partners of Greece appealed the decision and Held under the patronage of His Highness sought to negotiate with the EPA. The case was Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, nally presented to the Minister of President of the United Arab Emirates, and Environment, Climate Change and hosted by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Technology. On review, Minister Aminath Company (ADNOC), ADIPEC is the largest Shauna concluded that “there were no grounds annual gathering for the energy sector. A to change the EPA's decision.” new addition to the landmark event, the Smart Manufacturing Exhibition and After additional discussions with the governConference, will provide a unique platform ment, the shipping company made the $10 from which to shape the global manufacturmillion payment to the government on ing agenda in 2021 and beyond. December 5. The Maldives government acknowledged the payment and said the vessel As governments look for a surge of sustainwill now be released from detention. able industrial investment following COP26, ADIPEC’s Smart Manufacturing The Maldives has a prescient for making claims Exhibition Zone and Conference will form against ships that damage its reef. In 2016, they the bridge between local, regional and were also successful in a claim against a inter national manufacturers as the Vietnamese vessel that also grounded damagindustry faces rapidly evolving strategies ing a portion of the reef. The local news outlet and operating environments. The Zone will Avas, however, is reported that this is the host an array of state-of-the-art digital highest amount paid to the Maldives governtechnologies that will enhance industrial ment as a ne incurred under the Environment production, including nanotechnology, Protection Act. The newspaper also said that it responsive smart materials, articial is the rst time where compensation was intelligence, computer-designed manufaccollected with restoration work attached as a turing and more. condition. The vessel's owners also agreed to provide technical assistance to expand EPA's The Conference, which begins tomorrow, capacity to assess similar cases. 16 November, will address the transition from linear to circular economies, the According to AIS data, the Navios Amaryllis transformation of supply chains, and the remains at anchor in the Maldives but is development of smart manufacturing expected to depart in the coming days. ecosystems for the next generation.
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ADIPEC will welcome Her Excellency Sarah Bint Yousif Al Amiri, Minister of State for Advanced Technology, His Excellency Omar Al Suwaidi, Undersecretary of the Minister of State for Advanced Technology along with senior representatives from the Ministry as speakers at the event.
Leading technical experts set to speak on sessions at the Smart Manufacturing Conference include: Astrid Poupart-Lafarge, President of Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Segment at Schneider Electric, will share insight on the smart manufacturing hubs of the future, and how local and international companies can utilise them to support diversication and low carbon economies. Fahmi Al Shawwa, Founder & CEO of Immensa Technology Labs, will lead a panel session on transforming manufacturing supply chains, especially how sustainable materials pay in implementing a successful circular economy. Karl W. Feilder, CEO of Neutral Fuels, will speak on the integration of industrial parks and petrochemical derivates with a smart ecosystem, and how these smart manufacturing hubs offer new opportunities for partnerships and investments. H.E. Omar Al Suwaidi, Undersecretary for the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology said the Smart Manufacturing Zone aligns closely with the ministry’s efforts to champion digital technologies across the UAE’s industrial sector. “In the year the United Arab Emirates celebrates its 50th anniversary, we have launched a series of initiatives that will pave the way for the nation’s growth and development over the next 50 years.” “Chief among them is UAE Industry 4.0, which seeks to enhance the integration of the tools of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and transform the nation’s industrial sector into a longterm, sustainable engine of growth. “Smart manufacturing deploys technologies such as articial intelligence, the internet of things, data analysis and 3D printing to boost efciency, productivity and product quality, and will be a vital component in our future global competitiveness.
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It will also play a major role in meeting our Net Zero commitment by reducing energy consumption and conserving vital resources,” he added. “By hosting some of the leading smart manufacturing companies and their technologies, the UAE will underline its status as a regional hub for innovation while also providing our companies with rst-hand access to global bestpractice. It is an important step in inspiring a new era for our industry sector and strengthening our economic diversication program,” he concluded. Vidya Ramnath, President of Emerson Automation Solutions in the Middle East and Africa, commented: “As governments embrace the spread of smart manufacturing hubs across the world, ADIPEC 2021 offers an unmatched position from which to accelerate access to new digital strategies and technologies. In the fastpaced world of industrial development, from wireless technologies to IoT solutions, collaboration between policymakers and manufacturing industry leaders have never been more important. The next step forward from COP26, this conference will be the place to build resilience and energise decarbonised production – to discuss and shape the manufacturing sector’s contribution to net-zero targets and green investments.” Astrid Poupart-Lafarge, Schneider Electric’s Global Segment President for the Oil and Gas and Petrochemical Industry “I am delighted to be representing Schneider Electric in ADIPEC’s Smart Manufacturing Conference. With more and more smart manufacturing hubs in development, there is enormous opportunity to enhance diversication and empower businesses to take a greater role in the digital transformations of their sectors. ADIPEC provides a valuable opportunity to talk through some of the profound changes that both the manufacturing and energy sectors have undergone over the past few years.” Registrations for ADIPEC are open. To register, go to www.adipec.com/visreg. Members of the press can register at www.adipec.com/mediareg.
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During the four-day event, Ministers, CEOs, global policymakers and energy profession- The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate als discussed the mission to meet the global Change (IPCC) and many other reputable scientic institutions have called upon the demand for cleaner energy global community many times to deploy their Key themes from the conferences included resources, their ingenuity, come up with policy new market dynamics on a changing energy measures, projects and programs to address world; fueling the future: the new energy greenhouse gas emissions. agenda; building the energy company of the future; hydrogen’s role in the energy “The oil and gas industry is no exception. This industry has the capacity, resources, and transition innovative mind, to rise to the challenge. We 2022 event will return to ADNEC in Abu need the world to understand that this Dhabi as an in-person event from 7-10 industry must be part of the solution to climate change. We are not climate deniers, and we're November ready to play our part in ensuring that the Abu Dhabi, UAE – 18 November 2021: outcome of the Glasgow COP26 talks and the ADIPEC 2021, the global energy industry’s climate park that came out of Glasgow is largest, most important and inuential comprehensively inclusive and fair manner event, concluded today following top-level implemented by all parties, including our discussions and underscoring the sectors’ member countries.” readiness to embrace the challenges of the Tayba Al Hashemi, CEO of ADNOC Sour energy transition. Gas and ADIPEC 2021 Chair, underscored The four-day business-critical platformwas the importance of industry collaboration as held under the patronage of His Highness the event drew to a conclusion. She said: Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, “ADIPEC 2021 returned as an in-person event President of the United Arab Emirates, and at a crucial time for the energy industry as we hosted by the Abu Dhabi National Oil take stock of the outcomes of COP26. Company (ADNOC). “This week we have seen organisations from During the Strategic Conference, four across the energy world come together at themes were discussed throughout the ADIPEC 2021 to explore, collaborate and week, including new market dynamics in a chart the next stage of sustainable growth for changing energy world; fueling the future: our industry, delivering more energy and fewer the new energy agenda; building the energy emissions. company of the future: new business models and investment ows; and transformational “We must do more to accelerate decarbonisatechnologies: unlocking the engines of tion, but we cannot simply unplug from today’s energy system and into a cleaner energy model change. of the future. This is what we have been A d d r e s s i n g t h e t h e m e s , H . E . exploring here at ADIPEC 2021.” Mohammad Barkindo, Secretar yGeneral, OPEC, said: "The challenge is managing how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that have been impacting our climate.
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS ADIPEC 2021 also hosted the newly launched Smart Manufacturing Conferenceproviding a unique platform for the manufacturing industry to gain insights into the energy transition and identify the challenges and opportunities for manufacturing in the drive to net zero-carbon energy. Her Excellency Sarah bint Yousif Al Amiri, Minister of State for Advanced Technology, commented: "We believe that advanced technology and sustainability go hand in hand, and it is this philosophy which underpins the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology's transition to Industry 4.0. At the forefront of our focus, we will drive new solutions to our sustainability and development priorities, emphasising 4IR in between and across the value chain. Meeting here on the eve of the UAE's golden jubilee, and as we look back on the remarkable achievements of the last 50 years, I cannot overstate the importance of the UAE, and ADIPEC 2021, in shaping the global oil and gas sector." Other conferences included the Technical Conference, Downstream Technical Conference,Offshore and Marine Conference and the ADIPEC Forum for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Young ADIPEC, the annual youth outreach initiative by ADIPEC, has continued its successful work to promote the energy sector as a source of fullling careers for young Emiratis, welcoming 500 students from 20 schools to its 9th edition.
Christopher Hudson, President of dmg events, organisers of ADIPEC, said: “ADIPEC 2021 is at the very heart of the international energy sector delivering real buying power from across the world to Abu Dhabi. This year, the in-person event has helped facilitate partnerships for the future to build resilience, drive investments and provide a platform to take advantage of the opportunities created, both in Abu Dhabi and internationally, by the shift to In a speech last week, Morrison called for the lower-carbon energy.” two sides to reach an agreement and warned Held under the patronage of His Highness that "the government will take action, if Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, needed, to protect the Australian economy President of the UAE, ADIPEC ran from 15 - from serious harm." He also promised an 18 November 2021, at the Abu Dhabi inquiry into port performance by the federal National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). It is Productivity Commission. hosted by ADNOC and supported by the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, On Wednesday, the MUA - and its partner the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced unions in the International Transport Te c h n o l o g y, t h e D e p a r t m e n t o f Workers' Federation (ITF) - pushed back on Municipalities and Transport, the Abu Morrison's threat to intervene. Dhabi Chamber, the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism and the Department "Simply put: the disruption, delays and shortages that we’re seeing in global supply of Education and Knowledge. chains are not an Australian-only phenomenon and it is denitely not an MUA-related phenomenon," said ITF General Secretary Stephen Cotton. "The question for the Australian public to consider is why their government is using this as an opportunity to alienate and attack workers? . . . Australian political leaders need only look out across the Pacic for inspiration to see how President Biden is working with industry and workers to incentivize cargo clearing."
ITF Locks Horns With Australian Government Over Port Delays
During the 11thADIPEC Awards,which receivedmore than 700 entries from over 50 countries, Dr Fatih Birol, who has served as Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) since 2015, was presented with the 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award, among The Maritime Union of Australia, which other awards recipients. represents dockers in a long-running labor dispute with operator Patrick Terminals, is The Digitalisation Zone provided insights pushing back on criticism from Australian on big data, cloud and machine learning with Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Morrison 100 specialist companies showcasing the latest has threatened to intervene in the labor ways digitalisation can enhance the energy dispute, and he is launching a high-level v a l u e c h a i n . M e a n w h i l e , t h e n e w l y government inquiry into port productivity launchedSmart Manufacturing Zone high- and competitiveness. lighted how the impact of smart technologies is being felt across the complete manufacturing The MUA has been negotiating with ecosystem. container ter minal operator Patrick Terminals over the terms of its contract for ADIPEC 2021 also provided a forum for several more than a year and a half, and it has landmark industry deals. These included the carried out rolling industrial actions on and $6.2 billion agreement between Borealis and off since May. The slowdowns have drawn ADNOC to expand Borouge’s output, and the criticism from shipping lines and shippers, deal between Petronas and Baker Hughes to who claim that the long-running dispute has collaborate on technology to support the energy interfered with port productivity. After transition. In addition, a major new green intervention from Australia's Fair Work hydrogen venture between ADNOC and TAQA Commission (FWC), the MUA agreed to a was agreed, and a partnership between Mitsui, monthlong pause in its campaign of GS Energy, and ADNOC to develop a world- stoppages at Patrick's four terminals. scale low-carbon blue ammonia facility was also However, that pause will end on December concluded. 10, just before Christmas.
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Union leaders from the Netherlands, Colombia and the United States echoed Cotton's message. "In Europe we’re seeing the same delays partly driven by a shortage of local workers willing to do jobs like truck driving," said Nieck Stam, the secretary of Dutch dockers’ union FNV Havens. "We expect more workers to leave their roles in key parts of the supply chain because of how they have been treated by governments and some employers over the two years. Political leaders should rightfully be focusing on this, on thanking workers for their sacrice, rather than threatening them." However, trade group Shipping Australia Limited claims that Australia's ports are uniquely slow and inefcient, and that the delays are not driven by global factors like supply chain disruption. The IHS Markit / World Bank Container Performance Report 2020 ranked Australia's busiest container port, Melbourne, at 302nd place - about 20 places behind Mogadishu, Somalia. "There are, literally, ports in war-torn and bandit-infested countries that perform about as well as our ports," complained Shipping Australia.
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Debris Removal from X-Press Pearl Begins as Salvage is Contracted
E n v i ro n m e n t a l i s t s h o w e v e r r e m a i n concerned over the longer-term impact of what has been described as the largest plastics pollution incident. A study conducted on the site and the waters concluded that an estimated 70 to 75 billion nurdles (small plastic pellets) were released into the ocean. Many sh have died after eating the nurdles while the scientists expect longterm impacts from the pollution. The study, published in the Environmental Journal of the American Chemical Society, said that two types of pollution remain, the nurdles as well as burnt plastic which has changed in look and characteristics. The material remains widely spread on the ocean oor and in the ecosystems. In November, Sri Lanka’s Minister of Justice Ali Sabry told Parliament that 1,650 tons of plastic debris had washed ashore and been collected on Sri Lanka’s beaches. Debris reached from Colombo to Negombo approximately 20 miles to the north.
The rst phase of the salvage efforts has begun at the wreck site of the containership X-Press Pearl that sunk off Colombo, Sri, Lanka in June 2021. This comes as the vessel’s owners reported that they have also contracted for the removal of the hulk that remains partially exposed while sitting in the bottom outside the harbor and compensation discussions are The Government has taken steps to compensate the shing community which ongoing. lost their livelihood in the disaster. They are Removal of the debris and the wreck was working to develop new shing ports in the delayed during the monsoon season, but has eastern part of the country and in the now commenced with the government anxious meantime provided cash compensation to for the cleanup to proceed. During the summer the shing industry. The government also additional side scan sonar surveys were assured the shermen that it would take undertaken in the area around the wreck to steps to prevent trawlers from India identify the containers and other debris lost entering the new shing areas in the from the vessel during the reght and country’s territorial waters. subsequent effort to tow it to deep water. The ship’s owners are still working with the Resolve Marine, which was appointed as Sri Lankan authorities to repatriate eight caretakers of the sight, started the rst phase crew members that remain in Colombo. The which is removal of debris from the ocean oor company said it was eager to get them home. and around the wreck. The efforts began in November, and images show large bins full of brunt and twisted metal debris being loaded onto the offshore vessel for disposal. X-Press Feeders contracted Shanghai Salvage Company for the removal of the wreck. They reported that a salvage team has already begin to mobilize but did not release a timeline for the operations to begin. During the operation, they plan to maintain a 24-hour watch for debris or pollution and will take regular water sampling. Resolve Marine's current debris removal efforts began in November (The Pearl Protectors)
Sri Lanka recently made a second claim against the owners for an undisclosed amount. X-Press Feeders said it is being reviewed and discussions are ongoing while the justice minister told Parliament that the country was prepared to take the company and its insurers to international court if they refused to pay the full compensation.
Carriers Skipped Quarter of European Port Calls due to Congestion
While much of the attention has been focused on the port congestion and resulting backups on the China to U.S. West Coast routes, new data from Alphaliner highlights the impact port congestion is having on the major carriers scheduled into the Northern European ports. The market research analyst rm is reporting that the major carriers have skipped nearly a quarter of all scheduled calls in Northern Europe on their Far East routes over the past ve months. Alphaliner’s analysts compared actual ship calls in North Europe on the 18 Far East service routes of the three mega alliances in the container shipping industry, The Alliance, 2M, and Ocean Alliance, for the 22 weeks between July 1 and December 2, 2021. The three alliances, which include all the major carriers from Maersk to MSC, Hapag, CMA CGM, ONE, and more, collectively represent more than 3,200 vessels with 20 million TEU of capacity which amounts to 80 percent of the container shipping industry. The analysis focused on the 18 Far East routes of the carriers and found a total of 383 port calls in North Europe had been skipped over the past ve months. The largest North Europe container ports ranging from Felixstowe in the U.K. to Rotterdam, Hamburg, and Antwerp all experienced omitted calls. Fully 40 percent of the skipped calls were at Felixstowe, which had reported extensive congestion during the fall.
In June 2021, the government made an initial claim of $40 million while saying it was still accessing the long-term damage. They also retained an international law rm. X-Press Feeders and its insurers made an initial payment of $3.6 million to the Sri Lanka government to be used to compensate those affected by the re and sinking, while saying, “Discussions are ongoing on the payment of further claims and all In October, for example, Maersk admitted that it was diverting ships from their scheduled legitimate claims will be considered.” calls at Felixstowe to other European ports.
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS They reported that they were using feeder vessels to transport containers back to the U.K. in an attempt to maintain scheduled for the larger vessels. In its analysis of the skipped port calls, Alphaliner writes that it identies three reasons why ports lose calls. They cited an ad hoc omission of certain ports on specic voyages to limit delays. They also reported that some of the carriers were temporarily removing or transferring calls for a certain number of weeks to restore schedule reliability, and in some cases, there was a high number of blank sailings. The members of The Alliance, Hapag-Lloyd, Yang Ming, ONE, and HMM, were reported to be most likely to blank sailings to maintain schedules. Over the past ve months, Alphaliner reports The Alliance had blanked a quarter of its trips, a total of six out of 22 scheduled voyages. While all the major carriers have been skipping ports, Alphaliner also reported that the lines had added 77 extra calls, often at smaller European ports to compensate for the omitted stops. However, they noted that it only partially makes up for the large number of skipped port calls.
Shell's Prelude FLNG Shuts Down Due to Electrical Fire
Shell's Prelude LNG, the largest oating plant for natural gas liquefaction in the world, has been partially evacuated due to the impact of an electrical re. At about 2300 hours local time on Thursday, a re started in an electrical compartment aboard Prelude LNG, a massive $12-billionplus offshore liquefaction plant located about 200 nm off the coast of Western Australia. Prelude's re systems detected the blaze and brought under control. However, the facility lost power shortly after the re broke out. "The area was made safe by the systems in place and it did not spread further. All workers on the facility are safe and accounted for. While work is underway to restore main power, production on Prelude has been suspended temporarily," a Shell spokesperson said in a statement.
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None of Prelude's crewmembers were injured in the re and all are safely accounted for. Shell has evacuated all nonessential personnel, leaving only a skeleton crew of responders.
CEO Rolf Habben Jansen said it was “extraordinary strong results,” joining with the CEOs of the other major shipping companies to forecast that market conditions would remain similar for the remainder of 2021 and into 2022.
Reviewing the results reported by the carriers, Alphaliner is forecasting for the full year the 10 largest container carriers remain on track for an EBIT operating prot of between $115 and $120 billion. According to Alphainer it the forecast is “more than six times the amount recorded in 2020 and is a gure that is likely to transform the Since it started up in June 2019, Prelude's structure of the industry.” operations have been repeatedly disrupted by electrical faults. An "electrical trip" Following the release of the third quarter results, launched a shutdown that spanned most of Alphaliner noted that “the ten lines have already 2020, along with two incidents of a "loss of generated nearly $80 billion in EBIT in the rst hydrocarbon containment." If Shell can nine months of the year.” Equally impressive resolve the technical issues aboard Prelude, they pointed to operating margins of 56 percent. it hopes to produce 3.6 million tonnes of “It compares to an average operating margin of LNG per annum. just 3.7 percent in the same period two years earlier,” they wrote in their analysis. The renewed shutdown at Prelude will be a nancial disappointment for Shell, as East The strength in the trans-Pacic market is Asian spot prices for LNG are extraordinarily contributing to much of the industry’s success. Accordingly, Alphaliner highlights it is the high - well above $35 per MMBtu. carriers with the greater percentage of their eets on the Pacic that have benets the most. Alphaliner Forecasts Record For example, Evergreen Marine, Yang Ming, and $120B in Prots for Container Wan Hai, Alphaliner reports each achieved margins greater than 60 percent compared to Carriers giants Maersk and Hapag which were just over 46 percent as only a smaller portion of their eets are on the most lucrative routes. The strength of the market has also spread to smaller carriers, with for example nancially troubled Pacic International Lines recently reporting it had returned to protability due to the extraordinary market.
Shell is investigating the cause of the re in conjunction with Australia's National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority(NOPSEMA).
Some analysts, however, have begun to question if the markets have peaked. Drewry, for example, in its weekly World Container Index reports that the composite index decreased 1.5 percent this week, continuing the declines that began early in October. Rates from Shanghai to Los Angeles were down nearly four percent and nearly ve percent to New York reports Drewry. However, they also noted that the composite index remains 196 percent higher than a year ago.
The large carriers have consistently been talking about the extraordinary market which was helping to drive them to record results in 2021. Now, market analysts Alphaliner are quantif ying just how extraordinary the year has been predicting skyrocketing record results that could see the 10 leading container carriers produce as The container lines are using this newfound much as $120 billion in EBIT (earnings strength to accelerate strategic plans. In before interest and taxes) prots. addition to driving the orderbook for new vessels to record levels, Maersk, CMA CGM, and Hapag T h e t h i r d q u a r t e r r e s u l t s r e c e n t l y have all announced investments in terminals announced by the largest publicly traded with Maersk moving aggressively on its logistic carriers served to highlight the strength of business. CMA CGM also expanded its air freight the market. A.P. Moller-Maersk as the operations while other carriers have been paying parent of the largest publicly-traded down old debt. container line reported an amazing 355 percent increase in prots to more than $5.9 In addition to the continuing surge in volumes, billion for the quarter. Similarly, Hapag- which show no signs of abating, Alphaliner sees Lloyd reported a nearly 10 times increase in other market conditions, including the recent prots to more than $6.7 billion for the rst emergence of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 that could ultimately push its forecasts for the nine months of the year. year even higher.
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS Windward Seeks to Capture Investor Tech Interest with London IPO
The online portal provides on-demand services for shipowners and all maritime stakeholders, including an alert system, bill of lading (BOL) verication, credit checks, and compliance certicates. "Innovation doesn't just come in the form of technology, but also in the form of business services and business models," said Daniel o the launch of the new product. "Our customers and prospects have been asking for even more data-driven services,” which he said was part of the motivation to launch the on-demand online service.
Maritime predictive intelligence company Windward, which was founded by two former ofcers from the Israeli Navy, plans to go public next week in London as it seeks to further expand the company. Founded in 2010, the company is seeking to capture investors' interest in advanced technologies raising an estimated $35 million in new capital and giving the company a total valuation of $170 million. Windward is a leading predictive intelligence company fusing articial intelligence (AI) and maritime expertise seeking to digitalize the global maritime industry. The company reports more than 70 customers, including BP, Shell, HSBC, and many government agencies monitoring ships for illegal sanction-breaking activities. The company says that its AIpowered solutions allow customers, including banks, commodity traders, insurers, government agencies, and major energy and shipping companies to make real-time, predictive intelligence-driven decisions. “The maritime trade industry is vast and complex with multiple stakeholders and data visibility is low,” said CEO and co-founder Ami Daniel. “Our Predictive Intelligence Platform shines a light on the industry. Increasing regulations around sanctions compliance and carbon emissions provide strong tailwinds for our offering.”
The company is expected to use the proceeds from the stock offering to further expand its product offering with new AIbased services. Prior to the current stock offering, Windward also conducted a private placement with institutional investors raising approximately $46 million.
PIL underwent a nancial restructuring in early 2021, securing a $600 million lifeline from state-owned investment company Heliconia Capital, a division of Temasek. As part of the deal, bondholders of PIL's Option B securities took a 50 percent voluntary haircut, but they will now be made whole with full repayment. "This is above and beyond PIL’s “We are delighted with the support we have contractual obligations to holders of Option received, providing us with the repower to BSPCS," the rm noted. increase investment in our innovative AIpowered platform,” said Daniel. ”Having “Over the past eight months, we have invested over $25 million into the platform experienced the most dramatic turnaround in to date and secured many of the world’s our nancial position. In addition to the leading blue-chip maritime industr y market recovery, our strong business fundaparticipants as customers, we are condent mentals, ongoing restructuring initiatives and we have built strong foundations for future the hard work of our employees have improved growth.” our overall position," said PIL executive chairman SS Teo in a statement. "With our Daniel called the proposed admission to healthy cash ow situation, we decided that it AIM an important milestone for the was only right that we reciprocate the support company. The stock is expected to begin shown to us by our creditors and partners, and trading on December 6 and in addition to repay the debts owed to all our Scheme providing capital for the growth of the creditors, ahead of schedule." business a further approximately $11 million will be for certain existing shareholdTeo suggested that by giving its creditors more ers. certainty through early repayment, PIL will strengthen its reputation with its bankers, Soaring Container Rates Put customers and suppliers, putting it on rmer PIL Back on Solid Financial ground for growth. The company pledged that it will maintain nancial prudence and keep a Footing. lean portfolio going forward, with regular reviews of its eet structure.
Using a combination of AI and big data, drawn from both public and priority sources, the company provides real-time intelligence and monitoring on vessels creating proles for every ship along with a history of the vessel’s activities. In 2020, they told Wired magazine they used a combination of basic information such as the IMO numbers and AIS data as well as proprietary satellite imagery, weather data, and route information along with information from clients to build the proprietary proles of Soaring container rates have pulled troubled Singaporean container operator each vessel. Pacic International Lines (PIL) back into While sanction surveillance is the primary protability, giving it the means to repay business, Windward has also been expanding creditors who agreed to an earlier debtits focus to include new concerns for customers workout plan. regarding sustainability and the enforcement of environmental regulations.
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PIL has alreasy returned to expansion. In recent months, it has rolled out four new service rotations originating in China, with routes connecting the Chinese market to Singapore and West Malaysia; the Middle East; India's West Coast; and Thailand. PIL's fortunes were not looking as bright last year. In early 2020, as the COVID-19 slump began, it ended its transpacic services and sold off six relatively new container ships to larger competitors. It refocused on regional trades off the core East-West lanes, then rebooted its balance sheet with the tremendous surge in freight rates in 2021.
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS Ransomware Attack on Swire Pacic Offshore Breaches Personnel Data
Offshore operator Swire Pacic Offshore led a notice on November 25 reporting that its systems have been subjected to a cyber security incident. While the Singapore-based company is reporting that the cyberattack has “not materially affected global operations,” data and security analysts believe the attack is the work of a notorious cyber gang and has resulted in a signicant loss of data, including sensitive company and personnel information. Swire Pacic Offshore said in its statement, “It takes a serious view of any cyberattack or illegal accessing of data or any unlawful action that potentially compromises the privacy or condentiality of data and will not be threatened by such actions.” The company said it had discovered the attack that resulted in the loss of “some condential proprietary commercial information and has resulted in the loss of some personal data.” Independent analysts are reporting that the company was subjected to a ransomware attack by a group of hackers going by the name CLOP. Based on dark web posting by the group it is believed that they were successful in taking data from Swire Pacic Offshore’s personnel les ranging from passports, payroll, banking information, and email addresses. It is unclear which employee les were breached. Swire Pacic Offshore through its management company reports maintaining a “register of over 2,000 ofcers and ratings from around the world.” The company operates more than 50 vessels through Swire Pacic Offshore Operations. Singapore where Swire Pacic Offshore is headquartered has some of the strictest data security regulations and requirements for reporting breaches. The company says that it immediately reported the incident to the relevant authorities and is also working with data security experts to investigate and determine what future actions it may need to take.
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Currently, the company’s website and likely The rst expedition is scheduled to last 10 other parts of its operations are ofine. days crossing the Drake Passage and visiting the South Shetland Islands and cruising In June 2021, Ukrainian police arrested six around the Antarctic Peninsula. alleged members of the CLOP gang believed to have been involved with money launder- A private naming ceremony for the SH ing related to the ransomware attacks. The Minerva took place at the shipyard on group rst emerged in 2019, and despite the November 23 and was followed by nal sea Ukrainian efforts supported by the U.S. and trials. Helsinki Shipyard reports that the trials South Korea, the group was reportedly back went according to the plan and were comin operations days after the arrests. pleted within a demanding schedule demonstrating the cruise ship’s maneuverability and In the past, A.P. Moller-Maersk, CMA CGM, stability to top speed. COSCO, HMM, K Line, and even the U.S. Coast Guard and IMO have all reported The new cruise was purpose-designed as the some form of cyberattack. An attack on rst in a series of three polar expedition South African port operator Transnet Port vessels. While the vessels will operate Terminals last summer led to the company worldwide cruising, there was a strong focus declaring a force majeure. At the beginning on high-latitude operations. The SH Minerva of this week, Bureau Veritas reported that it features a 5-megawatt diesel-electric had taken its servers temporarily ofine propulsion system with selective catalytic after detecting illegal access to its systems. reduction and a PC5 ice-strengthened hull with extra-large stabilizers for improved The IASME Consortium, which is a UK passenger comfort. organization for cyber security and information assurance for smaller compa- The SH Minerva is designed to be completely nies, estimates that over the past three years self-sufcient for up to 40 days or 8,000 cyber attacks on shipping increased by 900 nautical miles. The vessels are equipped with exhaust gas cleaning, advanced wastewater percent. treatment systems, and the waste storage facilities required for operating in sensitive Luxury Expedition Cruise polar areas. In addition, preparations have Ship Delivered to Relaunch been made to implement battery technology that would make it possible to operate silently.
Historic Brand
Like the other new cruise ships being built for the expedition market, the SH Minerva provides luxurious accommodations for her passengers as well as amenities including a restaurant, lounge, and club room with large windows for viewing the scenery as well as a stargazing platform. She has a capacity of 152 passengers in 76 cabins and suites and is operated by a crew of 120. The rst of the new luxury expedition cruise ships, the SH Minerva, was delivered to her owners and has begun a positioning voyage to Antarctica before her maiden voyage later this month. The ship also represents the relaunch of one of the oldest brand names in the educational and expedition cruise market. The 10,500 gross ton SH Minerva was ofcially completed and handed over to Swan Hellenic on December 3 by the Helsinki Shipyard. The vessel, which was completed in just 26 months from contract signing, departed Cuxhaven, Germany on December 6 after making her way through the Kiel Canal. Her rst scheduled stop is in Tenerife as she sails to Ushuaia, Argentina from where the vessel’s maiden cruise will begin on December 29.
The SH Minerva will be followed by her sister ship the SH Vega (NB517) and the slightly larger NB518, which are both already under construction at Helsinki Shipyard. The Swan Hellenic brand dates to the 1950s when a father and son team in the U.K. launched tours to Greece and began operating educational trips on chartered Greek passenger ships. The brand developed a loyal following and in the 1980s was acquired by P&O which provided dedicated vessels. The brand became part of Carnival Corporation after the P&O acquisition but in 2007 they announced that they were ending operations. The brand was sold to a series of investors and for a time revived by the All Leisure Holiday Group, before that company led for bankruptcy in 2017.
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS The current investors purchased the brand in 2020 and announced plans to relaunch operations as a luxury expedition cruise line. The keel for the second cruise ship, the SH Vega, was laid in February 2021 and she is due to enter service in the spring of 2022 followed by the third cruise ship before the end of 2022.
Norway’s First Hydrogen Ships Await Supply of Fuel to Launch by 2024
The Norwegian Government has awarded $25 million to a project to build two zero-emission hydrogen-powered vessels for operation in the offshore industry and along Norway’s western coast. The zero-emission shipping company Topeka, part of the Wilhelmsen group, said that all the approvals were received for the funding and that it is prepared to move forward with the project as soon as the hydrogen infrastructure and supply is ready for the maritime industry. They expect to have their vessels in service in 2024. “With ESA’s (EFTA Surveillance Authority) approval, our hydrogen-powered zero-emission vessels are one step closer to reality,” says Topeka CEO Steinar Madsen. “Now we are awaiting hydrogen to become available as a vessel fuel.”
As such, they would become the rst hydrogen vessels in Norway to maintain a regular service and it believed would help to build the hydrogen infrastructure.
Swedish Coast Guard Says Time is Running Out for Fighting Cargo Fire
Wilhelmsen explains that Norway’s west coast is dotted with bases serving the offshore industries, with base-to-base transport representing a heavy-duty transport route eminently suited it believes to liquid hydrogen operations. The bunkering hubs that will be established along the route will in the future supply LH2-powered vessels including ferries and seagoing tonnage. “The base-to-base project will secure seaborn and emission-free hydrogen distribution and is our rst step towards scalable zero-emission maritime operations,” explains Madsen. “Together with Aurora, the liquid hydrogen factory at Mongstad in Norway, we will create a full LH2 infrastructure and commercial ecosystem, while at the same time removing yearly some 25 000 trucks from the roads. Once the LH2 infrastructure is in place, hydrogen will become an available fuel for offshore and onshore purposes, and the Norwegian government foresees that making hydrogen a commercially available fuel, will pave the way for an emission-free maritime sector. It is just a matter of getting started on hydrogen production.” The awarding of the funding was rst announced nearly a year ago. It will be coming from Enova SF, a special fund owned by the Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment. Its purpose is to contribute to reduced greenhouse gas emissions by developing energy and climate technology and a strengthened security of supply. Because the Topeka project exceeds the maximum aid allowed for a single project under the parameters for the fund, it needed to be reviewed and approved by ESA.
After ghting the cargo re aboard the Almirante Storni for six days, Swedish ofcials said that the situation remains largely stable, but they have a short window in which to act before weather again worsens the situation. They are also confronting staff fatigue and difcult conditions with ice on the decks and equipment of their vessels. “My assessment is that since such resources are required over such a long period of time, without still being able to extinguish the re, we are approaching the situation where a rescue must take place,” said Fredrik Hallerström, the Coast Guard's rescue leader during his update late on December 9. “The situation remains worrying. Now the weather is permissive for a change.” Since Wednesday night, the Norwegian Coast Guard's KV Bergen, and a commercial offshore supply vessel hired by the owner of Almirante Storni, have been assisting the Swedish Coast Guard. Surveys during the day on Thursday showed that the efforts had been successful in again containing the re and reducing the fears of an escalation. Thermal images on Thursday showed that the heat transfer had not continued.
Going under the concept name “Topeka: base to base,” the company says the vessels will be the rst of their kind to enter commercial service in 2024. The Topeka will be built for zero-emissions through a combination of 1,000 kWh battery capacity and a three-megawatt PEM (proton exchange membrane) hydrogen fuel cell. Supply agreements are in place for the liquid hydrogen and the company is only waiting for the supply to become available in sufcient quantity to support the operations,
The end-of-day assessment was that a slight improvement in the reghting could be seen by the Coast Guard. They said that the water volumes with the increased resources at the site were dampening more of the cargo, in combination with calmer weather. The Coast Guard said additional surveys would be undertaken on Friday morning with helicopters and drones, which would be used to make a future decision on the next steps in their efforts.
The plans call for the two vessels to sail on a xed schedule along the Norwegian western coast. They will provide transport service between offshore supply bases, carrying coastwise customer cargo between Stavanger, Haugesund, Bergen, and Kristiansund, and containerized liquid hydrogen to bunkering hubs along the same route.
“The ship cannot stay where she is, she needs to be moved to a place in the shelter or to the port,” said Hallerström. “We are speeding up that process, time is running out and the forecast shows that severe weather will soon be here.”
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LOCAL NEWS Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal attends Zonal Conference on PM GatiShakti in Gujarat; Says, PM GatiShakti is not only connectivity or integrated effort, it is a huge step to strengthen India taking along all states of the country
Water is being applied around the clock to dampen the timber and prevent the re from spreading (Swedish Coast Guard)
The Swedish Coast Guard continues to say that responsibility for the salvage plan rests with the vessel’s owners, but local media in Gothenburg is reporting that they are advocating for towing the vessel into the harbor or to the pier. Supporting their position are statements from the vessel’s owner that the re is contained yet port ofcials and politicians in Gothenburg are reportedly resisting moving the vessel into the harbor. They fear environmental damage and problems that could interfere with the operation of the port. Gothenburg is Scandinavia's largest port, but the ofcials are saying the port does not have the equipment to handle timber loads. They are suggested other ports would be better suited to handle the cargo.
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and AYUSH Shri Sarbananda Sonowal attended the Zonal Conference on PM GatiShakti for Western Region at Gandhinagar in Gujarat today in presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel, Union MoS of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, M i n i s t e r f o r I n d u s t r i a l Po l i c y a n d Investment, Madhya Pradesh Shri Rajvardhan Singh Dattigaon, and PWD Minister, Rajasthan Shri Bhajan Lal Jatav. The Zonal Conference was organised by Deendayal Port Trust under aegis of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
The Swedish Transport Agency said that ofcially discussions are ongoing but that practically a decision has been reached. They said it just remains to make it ofcial with all the The historic PM GatiShakti - National authorities. Master Plan on Multi-Modal Connectivity At the same time, the police are now saying that was launched by Prime Minister Shri they suspect arson while the prosecutor’s ofce Narendra Modi on 13 October, 2021. PM says that they are exploring a broader range of GatiShakti is essentially a digital platform potential crimes. The prosecutor’s investiga- that brings together 16 ministries and institutionalises holistic planning and tion is ongoing. coordinated implementation of infrastructure connectivity projects. It will incorporate infrastructure schemes like Bharatmala, Sagar mala and inland waterways, dry/land ports, UDAN, among others. Textile clusters, pharma clusters, defence corridors, electronic parks, industrial corridors, shing clusters, agri zones and other economic hubs will be covered under PM GatiShakti to improve connectivity and make Indian businesses more competitive. The National Master Plan will boost multi-modal connectivity and provide integrated and seamless connectivity for the movement of people, goods and services from one mode of transport to another. It will facilitate lastmile connectivity of infrastructure, reduce travel time, cut down logistics costs, improve supply chains, and make local goods globally competitive.
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Addressing the inaugural session, Union Minister Sarbanada Sonowal spoke on how PM Shri Narendra Modi's policies are giving India a new identity and taking the nation towards making it one of the best countries in the world. "PM GatiShakti is not only connectivity or integrated effort, it is a huge step to strengthen India taking along all states of the country," the Union Minister added. "Under the tenure of PM Shri Narendra Modi ji, citizens are witnessing new Parivartan each passing day and seeing Vikas from up close. It is a big achievement," the Union Minister said. "For the presentation shown at the zonal conference to be realised fully, we have to take it to the Panchayats. Progress will get Gati when every section will be involved and this is possible only by working with the spirit of Team India," the Union Minister stated. Senior ofcials from Govt of India, Govt of Gujarat and other Western states like Maharashtra, Goa, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh and representatives from industry and academia also participated in the conference.
Shri Sonowal announces New Model Concession Agreement2021 for Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) Projects at Major Ports
80 on-going projects with investment of over Rs 56,000 crore to benet 31 projects of over Rs 14,600 crore to be awarded on PPP till Fy25 Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal today announced the revised Model Concession Agreement (MCA) 2021 for PPP projects at Major Ports.
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In a statement he said, the new MCA will be applicable to all the future PPP projects at major ports, as well as projects which are already approved by the Government but are still under bidding stage. He informed that at the moment, there are more than 80 PPP/landlord projects in the sector with investment of over Rs 56,000 crore at various stages. Of these, 53 projects of Rs 40,000 crore are under operation, whereas 27 projects of more than Rs 16,000 crore are at implementation stage.
The rst Public Private Partnership (PPP) Project in the Port sector was launched in 1997 when a terminal at Jawahar Lal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) was awarded to a private party. There has been huge progress in the PPP environment in the Port sector of the country ever since. The Model Concession Agreement (MCA) governing the PPP Projects in the Ports Sector was rst introduced in the year 2008 and was subsequently revised in 2018 based on the stakeholder feedback.
The Minister informed that with many changes drawn from best practices from across the sectors and extensive stakeholder consultation, the Model Concession Agreement – 2021 (MCA), will bring more condence of developers, investors and lenders and other stakeholders in the Ports sector and catalyze the investment in the sector. Looking ahead, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has clearly dened pipeline of 31 projects of more than Rs 14,600 crore to be awarded on PPP till FY25, and it expects that the new MCA - 2021 will generate enthusiastic response from the stakeholders.
Union Minister of State for “PM Gati Shakti scheme will strengthen Ports, Shipping and Waterways the country’s economy in a short time” Shantanu Thakur reviews Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port
Talking about the key changes made in the Model Concession Agreement (MCA) – 2021, Shri Sonowal informed that provision of Change in Cargo due to Change in Law or Unforeseen Events has been introduction for the rst time. He said, there have been cases in the past wherein due to external and unforeseen factors, trafc for a particular commodity has dropped during the concession period thereby impacting the overall viability of the terminal. The concessionaire did not have exibility to handle a different cargo and the asset constructed was not being utilized optimally. The Minister said, this provision will give the exibility to undertake change in cargo in such situation and reduces risk for the concessionaire. Shri Sonowal added that under the new MCA, provision has been made for providing exibility to the concessionaires to x their tariff based on market conditions which will allow level playing eld for the private terminals at Major Ports to compete with private ports for cargo. Further, to reduce risk to the lenders and make the project more bankable, provision of compensation for Concessionaire’s event of default before Commercial Operations Date (COD) has been added. Another provision which lays out process for extension of concession period on the basis of performance and mutual agreement has been introduced. Shri Sonowal said, overall, more clarity has been provided in terms of responsibilities of both public as well as private party while balancing the risks.
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Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Shantanu Thakur undertook an emergent review meeting of efforts for strengthening the development initiatives of Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMP), Kolkata, last evening. He also reviewed activities for port-related and portbased industries in the hinterland and step undertaken to streamline the same. The review meeting was attended by Chairman SMP Shri Vinit Kumar, Dy. Chairman, HODs of SMP Kolkata and senior ofcers of Inland Waterways Authority of India and Cochin Shipyard Limited at Kolkata Dock system. Shri Shantanu Thakur appreciated the performance of Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata. The Minister, however, directed for expediting following projects for the benets of stakeholders, trade and commerce community, and people of the State at large:
JNPT is going to become a mega port in the near future - whatever top-class facilities are needed to be incorporated, will be done effectively: Shri Sarbananda Sonowal
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and AYUSH Shri Sarbananda Sonowal visited Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) in Mumbai today. During his day-long visit at the Port, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the ‘Bhumipoojan ceremony’ of the JNPT Concrete Road Facility Project at Karal junction and visited JNPT’s state-of-theart Centralized Parking Plaza to review its tech-enabled operations at the CPP command centre. Over there, the Minister also interacted with container truck drivers, who are an integral part of the maritime supply chain. Thereafter, Shri Sonowal inaugurated a medical oxygen plant at JNP Hospital. The Minister also reviewed a presentation on terminal operations at the GTI House and boarded a vessel, followed by his visit to JNPT’s multi-product SEZ and Hind Terminal CFS. Also, the Union Minister explored ‘Smart Port Initiatives’ undertaken by BMCTPL and reviewed the progress of its phase two expansion.
(1) Feasibility of Seaplane project in West Bengal, (2) Development of Passenger Jetties, (3) Development of Ro-Ro and Cargo Trasportation on the Icchamoti River, and (4) Development of Ship/Barge repair facilities in NW–I area of West Bengal.
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LOCAL NEWS While addressing a press conference, Union Minister Shri Sonowal stated, "JNPT is going to become a mega port in the near future. That is the vision plan we have in mind. For this, whatever top-class facilities are needed to be incorporated to provide the best-possible support to the users of the port will be done effectively” He further said, JNPT has been successful in earning a name for itself as the biggest container port in the country, which is at par with the global standards. JNPT is serving the countr y with commitment, he added. Referring to the state-of-the-art truck terminus of the port, the Minister said, JNPT has taken a praise-worthy step towards Ease of Doing Business. The Minister also informed that JNPT has utilized modern technology to provide facilities for reducing turn-around time of loading and unloading to 26 hours. The Minister remarked that JNPT will move further ahead in the coming days and play a big role in strengthening the country's economy and exporting our farmers' products to foreign countries. JNPT ofcials are working with the spirit of Team India, which has helped them to be successful", he said. The Port Trust has taken a number of initiatives by which exporters and importers are going to be benetted, he added.
Referring to the PM Gati Shakti scheme, Shri Sonowal said, the integrated effort which is being taken by various ministries will add speed in development works around the country. He said, this scheme started by PM Shri Narendra Modi, which brings different departments and ministries together to work in tandem with the same purpose, with integrated and coordinated efforts, will certainly be benecial for the citizens. Referring to JNPT's Special Economic Zones, the Minister said, SEZs are an important component of the Gati Shakti scheme. If all means of connectivity, be it waterways, airways or railways, are brought together and they play their role unitedly for the purpose of trade, or even providing the facilities to people within proper time, then the country's economy will denitely be strengthened in a short time. General public also have a big role to play in this matter, the Minister added.
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In reply to a question on container shortage, the Minister replied that a committee headed by the Additional Secretary in the Ports, Shipping and Waterways Ministry, has been formed to nd a solution for this big issue in the entire country. "All the concerned ministries have put up efforts in the right perspective", added the Minister.
He will also launch the Medical Oxygen Plant at the JNP Hospital. The Minister will also review Small Port initiative at Bharat Mumbai C o n t a i n e r Te r m i n a l s ( B M C T P L ) . Presentations will be made on EODB, Dwarf Commenting on the visit of the Union Containers, Wadhwan ports and other infra Minister, JNPT Chairman Shri Sanjay Sethi projects. Them Minister will hold meetings said, “The Union Minister’s visit provided with several stake holders at the port. an opportunity for our Port stakeholders to directly engage with the minister and share The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) at their perspectives on India’s growing Navi Mumbai is the premier container maritime sector and how maritime policies handling port in India, accounting for around under his leadership can contribute to its 50% of the total containerized cargo volume, across the major ports of India. Commissioned overall growth.” on 26 th May 1989, in three decades of its JNPT ofcials also briefed the Union operations, JNPT has transformed from a Minister about multiple initiatives under- bulk- cargo terminal to become the premier taken by the Port to enhance Ease of Doing container port in the country. JNPT is Business, including the recently launched connected to over 200 ports in the world and is ‘Dwarf Container Train’ service and the ranked 33rd in the list of top 100 Container status of Vadhavan Port and other JNPT-led Ports globally. infrastructure projects. Currently JNPT operates ve container terminals: The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Earlier in the day, Shri Sanjay Sethi, IAS, Chairman, JNPT, and Shri Unmesh Sharad C o n t a i n e r Te r m i n a l ( J N P C T ) , t h e Wagh, IRS, Deputy Chairman, JNPT, NhavaSheva Inter national Container welcomed the Union Minister, where he Terminal (NSICT), the Gateway Terminals was accorded a guard of honour by the CISF India Pvt. Ltd. (GTIPL), NhavaSheva International Gateway Terminal (NSIGT), personnel stationed at JNPT. and the newly commissioned Bharat Mumbai Shipping Minister to inaugurate Container Ter minals P rivate Limited (BMCT). The port also has a shallow Water Road Concretization Project at Berth for general cargo and another Liquid JNPT Port tomorrow Cargo Terminal which is managed by BPCLIOCL consortium. The Fourth Container Terminal is being developed in two phases of which Phase-I is operational and Phase-II is expected to be fully operational by 2022-2023 with a quay length of 2,000 metres adding an annual capacity of 4.8 million TEUs. JNPT has developed a multi-product SEZ in its owned free hold land of 277 hectares to attract international capital and global giants in manufacturing. In addition, the JNPT is also developing satellite port at Vadhvan and 4 Dry Ports – Jalna, Wardha, Sangli and Nashik to Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & promote industrialization of the hinterland. W a t e r w a y s a n d A Y U S H , S h r i JNPT has rmly anchored itself as the major SarbanandaSonowal will inaugurate Road catalyst for the trade and commerce in the Concretization Project at Jawaharlal Nehru country and is strongly committed to providing Port Trust tomorrow. seamless services to the world that docks here.
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LOCAL NEWS Chinese Captain of container ship killed by Vietnamese crew
Vietnamese 24-old seaman, crew member of container ship, killed Captain of the ship in the evening Dec 8, in Korean waters, while the ship was under way from Vietnam to Korean port of Pyeongtaek. Seaman reportedly, drank several shots of whiskey in his cabin, went to bridge and stabbed Captain, 44-year old Chinese nationality, several times. The ship arrived at Pyeongtaek early in the morning Dec 9, seaman was immediately arrested, investigation under way. According to his preliminary testimony, he killed Captain, because «Captain made his life unbearable” – which may well be the case, especially in times of “pandemic”, when it’s very difcult to sign off the ship. 19 crew includes 17 Vietnamese and 2 Chinese nationalities. Ship’s ID wasn’t disclosed, but all available data point at container ship PADIAN 3, which left Hai Phong on Dec 3, destination Pyeongtaek. P h o t o H o w a r d P u l l i n g https://www.ickr.com/photos/hhhumber/309 77232317
The Non-Major port is subject of State India has a merchant eet of 1491 seagoing ships with total capacity of 13 Million GT. India Maritime Boards/ State Government. is ranked 18th with respect to leading ag of Government of India has not conducted any registration by dead weight tonnage and 19th by survey for new cargo projects in Gujarat. carrying capacity in dead weight tonnage and However, survey for development of Major accounts for about 1.3 percent of the total global Port at Vadhavan has been conducted in dead weight tonnage. 2018 which includes Trafc survey, Marine survey, Land survey, Topography survey, The Government is committed to increase the Geotechnical Investigation for Marine & share of Indian shipping in international trade. Land, Biodiversity survey and Fisheries The following are the major measures taken by survey. The expenditure for survey work of the Government for the same; Vadhavan Port is approx. Rs. 5 crores. (i) Revision of the criteria for Right of First refusal (ROFR): The criteria for Government of Andhra Pradesh had sought granting the Right of First Refusal in chartering nancial assistance for development of of vessels through tender process has been Ramayapatnam Port in lieu of development revised, for promoting tonnage under Indian of Duggirajupatnam Port mentioned under ag and ship-building in India, so as to make the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, India a Atma-nirbhar/self-reliant Bharat, in 2014. However, State Government notied terms of tonnage and ship-building in India. the port limits of Ramayapatnam as a Non- The following is the revised hierarchy of RoFR; Major Port on 20.02.2020, which is subject of respective State Maritime Boards/ State Ÿ Indian built, Indian agged (Indian owned); Governments. Ÿ Foreign built, Indian agged (Indian owned); This information was given by Union Ÿ Indian built, foreign agged (foreign Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways owned). Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply This will promote demand of Indian built in Lok Sabha today. vessels as the Indian built vessels will have the priority in chartering and will also provide additional market access and business support India’s Share in International to ships built in India.
Shipping Sector (ii) Subsidy support to Indian shipping companies: A scheme for the promotion of agging of merchant ships in India by providing Rs.1624 crore over a period of ve years as subsidy support to Indian shipping companies in global tenders oated by Ministries and CPSEs has been approved by the Cabinet. The rate of subsidy support will be based on age of the vessel.
Container ship PADIAN 3, IMO 9162435, dwt 18197, capacity 1000 TEU, built 1998, ag Panama, ISM manager AMANN SHIP MANAGEMENT LTD, HK (EQUASIS).
Setting Up of Cargo Ports The committee has submitted its report to the IFSCA on October 28, 2021. The copy of the report available at the weblink https://ifsca.gov.in/CommitteeReport.
(iii) Ship Building Financial Assistance Policy (2016-2026): Government of India has approved the Financial Assistance Policy for Indian Shipyards on 9th December 2015, for grant of nancial assistance to 'Indian Shipyards. Only those vessels shall be eligible for grant of nancial assistance, for which the construction commences subsequent to the signing of valid contracts. Vessels which are constructed and delivered within a period of three years from the date of contract are eligible for availing nancial assistance under the policy. For specialized vessels, the delivery period can be extended till six years. Financial assistance shall be @ 20% of the contract price, actual receipts, fair price (whichever is least) to Indian shipyards. Under the policy, the nancial assistance extended would be reduced by 3% every three years.
The committee has made numerous recommendations regarding refor m measures required to make GIFT IFSC a global hub for Ship Acquisition, Financing and Leasing. Recommendations include notifying vessel leasing as a ‘nancial product’, enabling operating framework for Ship leasing, creating special dispensation Government of India has accorded in-principle for registration of vessels, agging, licensing, approval for development of Major Port at changes in direct and indirect tax law Vadhavan in Maharashtra by a Special Purpose This information was given by Union Minister including stamp duty, etc. Vehicle (SPV) incorporated under Companies for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Act, 2013 with Jawaharlal Nehru Port as lead Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply in Lok partner. Sabha today.
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LOCAL NEWS Russian Minister of Industry and Trade calls on Shipping Minister Sonowal
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, Waterways and Ayush Shri Sarbananda Sonowal has expressed hope that India and Russia can collaborate for benet in the elds of civilian shipbuilding and inland waterways. He said, both the countries are looking at new areas of cooperation to further the bilateral relations. In a tweet message, after receiving the Russian Federation Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Mr Oleg Ryazantsev at his ofce in New Delhi, the Minister said that the two sides discussed Russian participation in civilian shipbuilding and inland waterways and also the interest of Indian companies in the Russian Far East in energy, transportation and logistic sectors. He added that they also talked about training of Indian Seafarers for operations in the Arctic region.
Shipping Projects In The Country
This dry-dock is conceived with a length of 310 M and will be a stepped dock with a width of 75 M at the wider part and 60 M at the narrower part. It will have a depth of 13 M and a drought of 9.5 M. In terms of the size of the dock and strength of the dock oor, this will be one of the largest dry docks in India. The new dry-dock when commissioned, will help CSL to have a more diversied product prole. This, dual purpose dry dock is planned essentially to tap the market potential of repairs/ construction of specialized and technologically advanced large vessels such as LNG vessels, Jack Up Rigs. Drill Ships, large dredgers, second Indigenous Aircraft carrier and repair of offshore platforms and larger vessels. The new dry dock can comfortably handle Aircraft Carriers of 70,000 T docking displacement and Tankers and Merchant vessels of 55,000 T docking displacement. The dock oor is designed to take a loading of 600T/m. The design caters for sufcient safety margins as per international codes. The new dock is expected to be commissioned by July 2023.
(i) New 310 M Dry-dock Project at Kochi, Kerala Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) is constructing New Dry Dock at an estimated cost of Rs.1799 crores.
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As part of CSL’s long term strategy, viz., CRUISE 2030, CSL aspires to achieve 6x-8x growth by 2030 and towards this the Company identied deep sea shing vessel construction as one of the potential opportunities. Since shing vessel segment calls for a dedicated facility so as to cater to the large volume of business which is different from the conventional shipbuilding process, CSL was in search of a suitable facility to enter into this segment. CSL found an opportunity in TSL, Malpe which was under the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) and bidding for TSL through IBC was considered appropriate. Accordingly CSL submitted its Resolution Plan which was approved by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Chennai on March 04, 2020. The facility is a 100% wholly owned subsidiary company of CSL. An amount of Rs.70 crores have been invested and the facility is currently operational.
(ii) International Ship Repair Facility (v) CSL-Mumbai Ship Repair Unit (ISRF) at Kochi, Kerala (CMSRU), Mumbai, Maharashtra Cochin Shipyard Limited had taken over on 30 years lease the existing ship repair facility of Cochin Port Trust (CoPT) located at Willingdon Island, Kochi and is in the process of developing it into a state-of the-art International Ship Repair Facility (ISRF) by installing ship lift, & transfer system, 6 dry berths & associated facilities at an estimated cost of RS.970 crores. The ISRF will modernize, expand and substantially augment the existing ship repair capacity of CSL. The ISRF includes 6000T shiplift for ships upto 130 x 25 m with six work stations & allied facilities, and total outtting berth of 1500 meters approx. The facility is expected to be commissioned by January 2023. (iii) Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited (HCSL), Kolkata, West Bengal
Following are the ongoing shipping development projects in the country:
(iv) Tebma Shipyards Limited (TSL), Malpe, Karnataka
CSL commenced operations of its Mumbai Ship Repair Unit in October 2018 through an agreement with the Mumbai Port Trust to upgrade, operate and manage Ship Repair Facility at Hughes dry-dock and berth nos. 5, 6, 7 and 8 of Indira Dock of Mumbai Port. Subsequent to the execution of the agreement, CSL has commenced the ship repair operations in Mumbai. The facility undertakes repairs of both Defence and Commercial Ships. (vi) CSL-Kolkata Ship Repair Unit (CKSRU), Kolkata, West Bengal CSL commenced operations of its Kolkata Ship Repair Unit in March 2019 through an agreement with Kolkata Port Trust for operations and management of ship repair facility at Netaji Subhas Dock (NSD) for a period of 30 years. The new venture is being managed by separate unit of CSL known as CSL-Kolkata Ship Repair Unit (CKSRU). The Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi formally inaugurated the CKSRU facility on January 12, 2020. The facility undertakes repair to both Defence and commercial ships.
Aimed at supporting Inland water vessel construction in line with the Government of India’s vision of developing the country’s National Waterways, Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited (HCSL) was initially set up at Kolkata as a joint venture (JV) between CSL and Hooghly Dock & Port Engineers Limited (HDPEL) and pursuant to the Union Cabinet approval, HCSL has become a wholly owned subsidiary of CSL with effect (vii) CSL-Andaman & Nicobar Ship from November 01, 2019. HCSL targets to Repair Unit (CANSRU), Port Blair, develop various types of vessels like Ro-Ro Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Vessels, River-Sea Cargo Vessels for bulk, liquids, containers, Passenger Vessels, other watercrafts for the inland waterways. The total investment for this project is Rs.168 crores. The facility is currently ready for operations.
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LOCAL NEWS CSL commenced operations of its Andaman Unit at Port Blair through an agreement with the Andaman & Nicobar (A&N) Administration for ship repair at the Marine Dockyard, a facility that is currently being operated directly by the A&N Administration. Under the ambit of this a g r e e m e n t , CA N S R U s h a l l a s s i s t t h e Administration in developing an overall ship repair ecosystem at Andaman & Nicobar Islands. CANSRU shall also assist & associate in augmentation and modernization of existing facilities. Focus on skill development in consultation with the Administration and technical institutions located in the Islands, is also part of the mandate of the agreement. The agreement is for a period of 30 years, during which CSL is expected to spruce up the operational efciency of the dockyard as well as improve the overall ship repair ecosystem in the island to ensure faster turnaround and minimize downtime of the vessels, which are the lifeline for the Islands.
3. For acquisition of any type of vessel/ repair of vessel by Government Department/ Agencies including Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) through global tendering process, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways existing policy of RoFR would continue to be implemented. This again is a major policy to create demand.
By DGS order 05 of 2017 issued on 28.07.2017, the scope of River Sea Passenger vessels have been expanded by covering more vessels in order to address varying needs of transportation of passengers & tourism in Indian coast.
This information was given by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply in 4. Similarly, the Ministry has recently Rajya Sabha today. promulgated a SoP for procurement/charter of Tugs in Major Ports in India as per which Tugs required for services of all Major Ports Matters Related To Handling shall be built in Indian Shipyards as per standardised designs to be published by the Of Cargo IPA.
5. Support for development of ancillary industry: The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is trying to channelize domestic demand towards Indian Shipyards by support for development of ancillary Following measures have been taken by the industries, measures for GST rationalisGovernment for strengthening the shipping ation for ship repair, supporting Indian ship sector and make it internationally competitive: design r ms and ancillar y/maritime clusters. The rst maritime cluster called as Revision of the criteria for Right of First Konk an Maritime Cluster has been launched recently. refusal(ROFR): No operator at any Major Port has denied handling of EXIM cargo from any nation. However, Adani Port and SEZ has issued Advisory vide their Circular no. APSEZL/01/2021 dated 11.10.2021, according to which from 15th November 2021, APSEZ are not handling EXIM containerized cargo originating from Iran, Pakistan & Afghanistan.
6. New scheme for promotion of agging of merchants ships in India: This Ministry has implemented a new scheme for promotion of agging of merchant ships in India by providing subsidy support to Indian Shipping companies in global tenders oated by Ministries/Department/CPSEs in o r d e r t o p ro m o t e t h e o b j e c t i v e o f Atamanirbhar Bharat. The Government has Indian built, Indian agged (Indian approved a Scheme on 14th July, 2021 to provide Rs. 1624 crore over ve years as owned); Foreign built, Indian agged (Indian subsidy support. As an outcome of the scheme, Indian Shipping companies will owned); Indian built, foreign agged (foreign become Internationally competitive while importing government cargo. owned).
The trade advisory is applicable to all the terminals operated by APSE including third party terminals at any APSEZ port. Provisions for examination of the goods are already there in the Customs Act, 1962.
7. Integration of Inland and coastal shipping: Inland Vessels have been allowed to operate within in ve (05) nautical miles of the base line (inshore trafc corridor) in fair season and fair weather conditions.
Port Operators are supposed to provide their ser vices on non-discriminator y basis. However, port restrictions provision can be exercised by the competent authorities of Government of India, Ministry of Commerce, Directorate General of Foreign Trade.
8. Cabotage relaxation for Foreign fag passenger (cruise) vessels: The foreign ag passenger (cruise) vessels have been allowed to visit more than one Indian ports up-to 2029 without license 2. The revised Make in India order issued by from DG Shipping, GoI. the DPIIT in September, 2020 stipulates that for public procurement of all goods and services 9. Notication on Construction, Survey, with estimated value of purchases less than Rs Certication and Operation of Indian River 200 crores, Global tender enquiries shall not be Sea Passenger Vessels: issued and this can increase the demand for the complete ecosystem.
Examination of cargo is being done as per the norms for various commodities and risk parameters ascertained from time to time on case to case basis.
The criteria for granting the Right of First Refusal in chartering of vessels through tender process has been revised, for promoting tonnage under Indian ag and ship-building in India, so as to make India a Atma-nirbhar/selfreliant Bharat, in terms of tonnage and shipbuilding in India. The following is the revised hierarchy of RoFR; Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ
1. This will promote demand of Indian built vessels as the Indian built vessels will have the priority in chartering and will also provide additional market access and business support to ships built in India. Further, the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance is provided to Indian Shipyards in order to promote the Indian Shipbuilding Industry and to enable them to acquire global Shipbuilding Contracts while competing in International Markets.,
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This information was given by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
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3. Airport Operators: (i) Airport operators do not levy Landing Charges and Parking Charges (ii) SAOs are allowed to undertake ground handling for their RCS Flights at all airports. (iii) Airports Authority of India does not levy any Terminal Navigation Landing Charges on RCS Flights. (iv) Route Navigation and Facilitation Charges are levied by Aal on a discounted basis @ 42.50% of Normal Rates on RCS Flights.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) has signed an MoU with Ministry of Civil Aviation for development of Non Scheduled/Scheduled operation of Sea Plane Services within territorial jurisdiction of India under Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) – UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme. RCS – UDAN scheme was launched by Ministry of Civil Aviation on 21-10-2016 to facilitate / stimulate regional air connectivity and make air travel affordable to the masses. It is a demand-driven scheme, wherein airline operators assess the feasibility of operation on a particular route and bid under the scheme. Till date, 28 seaplane routes connecting 14 water aerodromes have been awarded under RCS UDAN. As per the scheme, in addition to Viability Gap Funding, Central Government, State Governments and Airport Operators provide concessions to the Selected Airline Operators (SAOs) which include :-
So far no study on the disruption of aquatic and aerial biodiversity in the lakes has been conducted by Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW). However, MoPSW has mandated Syama Prasad Mookherjee Port, Kolkata to act as nodal agency for conducting Bathymetric Survey, Obstruction Limitation Surface (OLS) Survey and preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) for construction of water aerodrome for sea plane operations.
In phase-I, one Multi-Modal Terminal (MMT) at Sahibganj (Jharkhand) has been constructed under Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP) and the same is operational. he Multi-Modal Terminal at Sahibganj has been constructed at the cost of Rs. 280.90 crore. The phase-I includes all major works, including jetty work, Administrative, workers amenity and security buildings; electrical sub-station; storage shed; pump house; sewerage treatment plant, overhead tank; internal roads; underground reservoir and conveyor systems, Barge Loader which have been completed. It also has provisions for road connectivity to NH-80. The capacity of the MMT Sahibganj is 3.03 Million Metric Tones Per Annum.
This information was given by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
This information was given by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
1. Central Government: (i) Excise Duty at the rate of 2% on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) for SAOs at RCS Airports for RCS Flights for a period of three years from the date of notication of this Scheme. (ii) Freedom to enter into code sharing arrangements with domestic as well as International Airlines pursuant to applicable regulations and prevailing air service agreements. 2. State Governments at RCS Airports within their States: (i) Reduction of Value Added Tax to 1% or less on ATF at RCS Airports located within the State for a period of ten years from the date of notication of RCS – UDAN.
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laughter club ooking out into the pitch-black night, a sea captain sees a light dead ahead. It’s on a collision course with his ship. He sends out a light signal: “Change your course ten degrees east.” The light signals back to the ship, “Change yours ten degrees west.” Angrily, the captain sends a second signal, stating, “I’m a navy captain! Change your course, sir!” “I’m a seaman, second class,” comes back in reply. “You change your course, sir.”
A grizzled old sea captain decided to test one of his recent recruits. “Let’s say you see a storm heading your way off the starboard side. What would you do?”
A Sea Captain looks through his telescope and sees ships approaching on the horizon. He says to his rst mate "Arrrr Matey, fetch me me red shirt".
“I would throw out an anchor, sir,” said the deckhand condently.
"But why, Captain?" the Mate says.
“All right,” said the captain. “Then let’s say a second storm was coming in from your port side. Then what would you do?” The deckhand answered, “I’d throw out another anchor, Captain.”
"If these be enemies and we must defend our ship I don't want me men to see me bleed".
“But what if another storm was coming in on your bow?”
The mate fetches the shirt as the Captain looks out again, this time seeing a eet of Pirate Ships gaining on them. He turns to the rst mate again:
“Throw out another anchor, Captain!”
"Arrr Matey, fetch me me brown pants".
He receives one nal call, stating, “Well, I’m a lighthouse, so it’s your call.”
“Look behind you!” yelled the captain, “Now there’s a fourth storm coming up from the aft! What would you do?”
A man runs into an old salty sea captain on the docks of Boston harbor and says,
What's the difference between jeweler, a cut down tree, and a sea captain?
“Throw out another anchor, sir!”
A sea captain watches the seas, while a jeweler sees the watches.
“Wait a minute,” said the captain. “Exactly where are you getting all these anchors from?”
The captain is now furious. “I’m a battleship!” he signals. “I’m not changing course for anything.”
“Cap'm, can't help but noticin'...you got a steerin' wheel secures to yer crotch there." Sea captain removes the pipe from 'tween his teeth and says, "Aye. It's drivin' me nuts."
“The same place you’re getting all those storms from, sir.”
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laughter club When I lost my rie, the Army charged me $85. That’s why in the Navy, the captain goes down with the ship. The Captain's Drink Captain Hook, Captain Crunch, and Captain America walk into a bar. Hook says, "Ahoy mates, I'll buy the rst round. Just let me go to the bathroom real quick." The others wait and when Hook comes back Captain America asks, "Hey Hook, how bout those drinks?” Hook yells, "Shove it up yer stars and stripes, ya ag waving boy scout!" America turns to Crunch, "Why's he suddenly "irate"?
A pirate captain with a peg leg walks into a bar. On his crotch, he's got a ship's helm fastened to him. The old pirate settles into the bar. The bartender serves him a drink and nally asks the obvious, "what is the purpose of the helm on your crotch?" The pirate answers: "Arrrr, I dunno, but it's drivin' me nuts!” What is Captain Hook’s least favorite online trend? TikTok Where was the captain sent after he hit another ship?
Crunch says, "Well, that's what happens when you take the P out of a pirate"
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Why can't the pirate be subordinate to the captain? Because he's missing the second aye. An admiral is touring a submarine The Captain is with him, showing him the functions and rooms of the submarine. Near the end of the tour when they’re in the operations room, the admiral notices a monitor with “Up 0, Down 0” displayed on it. Perplexed, he asks the captain “What is this monitor’s function?” “Oh, that’s the tally box. Sometimes when we have nothing going on, I’ll gather the crew and ask them if they’d like to go up to the surface or down to the depths to explore.” The admiral is amused and says “I bet they often ask to go the surface.” The Captain nods and replies “I’ll get a few down votes, but often I’ll get lots of up votes on this sub.”
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